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Cross-cultural Communications: A Latino Perspective
Dr. Luis A. Rosado
Fifty years ago, the late Thurgood Marshall argued and won the landmark case that prohibited race based segregation, Brown V. Topeka. In this decision, Chief Justice Earl Warren ruled that racially segregated schools were unequal and therefore illegal (Martin, 1998). This decision mandated school districts in the nation to integrate public schools and promote equal educational opportunities for African American students. In 1954, desegregation of schools was seen as a panacea for achieving racial and educational equality in the United States. However, the Brown mandate has not yielded the expected results for African American and Latino students (Jarvis, 1992; Noguera & Cohen, 2004; Wells, 1989).
African Americans and Latinos, as well as other groups of color, are still at the bottom of the economic and educational pyramid. It has failed, in part, by the lack of positive and authentic communication among ethnic and racial minorities, and between members of the mainstream groups and minority groups of the nation. Progress has been made in the last fifty years, but not enough. It is not sufficient to share the same physical environment and educational facilities; real communication and trust must be developed if we are to solve inequity in the United States.
One of the main obstacles in promoting effective cultural contacts is the lack of trust that prevails among cultural and linguistic groups (Moore, 1999; Ogbu, 1987; Rosado & Ligons, 1998;). Ironically, the only trust that has remained constant in our history as a nation is the trust statement printed on the American penny, "In God we trust." This trust statement has remained part of our tradition, because most human beings believe in a supreme deity. Trust does not have to be a divine feature only, as it can become human. Trust can be promoted through knowledge sharing and meaningful cross-cultural contacts (Rosado & Ligons, 1998; Taylor, 1990a).
To promote knowledge sharing, this article presents an analysis of behaviors that have been linked to specific cultural groups in the United States as a foundation for discussion and analysis. Some of the topics selected for discussion are: the concept of respect, productivity in the work place, time issues, and discourse pragmatics. The ultimate goal of this article is to promote trust by initiating discussions on issues of cross-cultural communication.
The Discussion
In a classical study in cross-cultural communication, Edward T. Hall analyzed the communication styles of cultural groups throughout the world and grouped them in two categories: high context and low context cultures (Hall, 1976). The communication style of the high context group is highly contextualized. The meaning is generally understood in terms of the situation or the setting in which the communication is taking place. For the second group, low context, the communicative context is not as important. Instead, the communication relies almost exclusively on the verbal or written message by itself. Bennett (1999) summarizes these differences as follows:
According to Bennett, Latinos, Native Americans, African Americans and rural Appalachians fall under the high context group, while most White European American groups fall under the low context group (1999). These distinctions might account for the discrepancy between the communication patterns of European Americans and Latinos; however, it does not explain the reason for the communication problems Latinos experience with African American groups. Hall's attempt to understand cultural differences based on the high and low Context paradigm came a little bit short, since it encapsulated cultural groups in one of the two categories. We know that his approach was too simplistic. However, his ideas opened discussion and brought to the surface issues that can affect cross-cultural communication. The analysis that follows is intended to go beyond the simplistic categorization of individual groups. It is designed to identify sources of potential conflict and to guide readers to reflect on their own behavior and the behavior of individuals from different cultural groups.
Respect and Productivity in the Work Place
Most Latino immigrants and migrants who have not been acculturated to American society experience cultural shock in school and at work (Espinosa, 1995; Martínez & Edwards, 1973; Rosado & Ligons, 1997). This confusion is caused by the lack of experience with the American culture and language. There are at least two components that have created confusion among Latinos in the work place: the way people show respect to others, and differences on the concept of time and productivity.
The Latino concept of respect has played an important role in numerous communication problems between parents and school officials (Rosado, 1994). For traditional Latinos, "Respect is the foundation for any professional or social relationship" (Rosado, 1994, p. 249). Teachers and administrators need to become aware of cultural differences among faculty members and the community at large. For example, in Puerto Rico, when people introduce themselves, they use their last name. It is very rare to see a Puerto Rican from the Island giving his first name upon initial introduction. In contrast to this behavior, some groups in the United States use the first name to show informality and friendship. This behavior can create confusion to Puerto Ricans and other Latinos, who follow a similar tradition. They address people by, and prefer to be addressed by, their title and last name. This formality is present and supported by the Spanish language through the alternate use of the pronouns "usted" for formal interactions and "tú" to show informality and friendship. Friends address each other as "tú," and strangers, older people or people in positions of authority are always addressed as "usted."
Spanish as well as Italian have additional markings to show respect for older people and people in a position of authority. These languages add the titles of "Don" and "Doña" to the surname of males and females respectively. In the best literary representation of Spanish literature, "Don Quixote de la Mancha" (The Man from La Mancha), the title of "Don" was used as a sarcastic title of nobility for the old and demented character. In the movie "The Godfather," the title was also used to show respect for the character played by Marlon Brando, "Don Corleone." This title is still present in most traditional Latino cultures as a symbol of the respect that older and influential people receive in the Spanish tradition.
Latinos who have not been acculturated to the mainstream culture show an elevated sense of respect and mistrust for figures of authority in the work place (Botbol, 2001). The unstated division line between the management and the workers might discourage Latinos from developing informal or social relations with figures of authority in the work place. European American groups have a more liberal view in this regard, and social interaction with colleagues is acceptable and, in some instances, highly recommended. This sense of respect shown by Latinos can often be construed as being over compliant or condescending to authority figures with the purpose of gaining special favors; thus creating room for additional stereotyping. In the Latino tradition, respect is given to a person based on age and the position held. While in other groups, respect might not come necessarily with age or the position; instead, respect is something people earn.
Time and Productivity
"Time is Money" - "Idle hands are the devil's workshop"
Most European American groups have a very strict view of the concepts of time and productivity. The popular sayings "Time is money" and "Idle hands are the devil's workshop" summarize the view of these groups in regard to the importance of being on time and the level of productivity expected in the work place (Stewart, 1985). Both of these ideas represent the Puritan work ethic that has guided the way we conduct business in the United States. Conversely, there are a large number of Latino and African American groups that do not share these views. Latinos and African American groups have the tendency to relax time constraints, especially in social activities. These groups will produce the same kind of work, but following different work ethics and patterns of behaviors (Weaver, 2000).
In the American Southwest, these two work ethics clashed during the first part of the nineteenth-century. During the initial contacts between European Americans and Mexicans, the former resented the Mexican practices of taking siestas (afternoon naps), and participating in fandangos (sensuous dances). European Americans found these practices disturbing, and a symptom of "defective morality" (De León, 1983, p. 9). Based on these differences, Mexicans were labeled as lazy and hedonistic (De León, 1983; Moore & Pachón, 1976). These initial perceptions led to additional stereotyping about Mexicans, and eventually these were extended to other Latino groups.
Unfortunately, these and other stereotypical views have prevailed throughout history and have promoted miscommunications with Latinos in the United States. It is not the intent of this researcher to contribute to the misinformation and stereotyping about ethnic and racial groups; instead, the examples presented in this article are designed exclusively to make readers aware of potential sources of conflict when communicating with different cultural groups.
Discourse Pragmatics
The pragmatics of communication refers to stated and unstated rules of communication followed by a particular group. These rules are culturally bound, and most are acquired in a subconscious manner as part of the socialization process. Six of these components will be discussed in this section: 1) beckoning and finger pointing; 2) turn-taking; 3) eye contact; 4) polychronic versus monochronic behaviors; 5) proxemics; and 6) narrative styles (Bull, 1983; Bennett, 1999; Gollnick & Chinn, 1998).
Beckoning and Finger Pointing
Latinos in general get very concerned when they come to a new environment and feel that their colleagues or supervisors do not respect them. The use of beckoning to call children in public school is generally used in the Unites States. However, beckoning and finger pointing can have cultural implications when used with adults. For some Latino groups, beckoning implies certain levels of subordination, and it is used mostly to call children. Beckoning might be offensive for Latinos, but finger pointing might be a natural way to call people. While beckoning is normal for mainstream groups, finger pointing can be offensive.
Puerto Ricans and Salvadorians have a more discrete form of pointing. They put their lips together and produce a continuous outward movement toward the intended direction. It works perfectly within the groups, but it can create communication problems when used in cross-cultural interactions. This author used this communication form with a female Puerto Rican student, and she responded by wiggling or twitching her nose, which means that she did not understand what I was pointing to. The communication problem got worse when other Latino students tried to untangle the communication. They understood that the pointing was intended to show affection--sending a kiss. And the response that followed--twitching or shrugging the nose--as an indication that something smelled bad. The students were definitely confused with the interactions. However, they did what successful researchers in cross-cultural communication do: they asked for clarification. It took a while to explain the communications, but students developed a better understanding of the multiple components of cross-cultural communication.
Turn-taking in conversations is guided by in-group transition signals. The rising and falling intonation patterns that signal the end of the speaker's contribution might not be recognized by speakers from other cultural groups (Bull, 1983; Taylor, 1990b). The traditional pauses that signal the end of the speaker's contribution in formal conversations appear to be longer for Latinos and European American groups than the pause used by African American groups. However, these differences tend to disappear in social interactions or when dealing with close friends or family members. These differences create confusion among traditional Latinos and can affect their participation in a large group discussion. Lack of experience with these communication styles can lead to unwanted interruptions in communication. Since the ability to communicate verbally is associated with intelligence and capability, these unsuccessful interactions can guide people to pass negative judgement on people's social skills and professional capabilities.
"Los niños hablan cuando las gallinas mean"(Children talk when the chickens/hens urinate.")
Turn-taking in conversation is an important component of the socialization process of Latino children. This process includes very strict rules for interacting with adults. Interrupting conversations with adults is not generally tolerated; and when it is allowed, the child must wait at the end of a lengthy discussion to gain access to the floor (Fantini, 1978). The Puerto Rican saying given above, "Los niños hablan cuando las gallinas mean," represents the view of traditional Latino groups in regard to the participation of children in the conversation of adults. Since chickens do not have bladders, they do not urinate, thus, children cannot talk. Puerto Rican children learn very early about the biological characteristics of chickens and the implications of the analogy. A similar pattern is also present among working class African American groups (Heath, 1983). The popular saying "children are to be seen, not heard" captures the intrinsic value of this cultural behavior for both African American and Latino groups.
Lack of exposure to adult conversation affects children's ability to interact effectively with the teacher and other adults in the school setting. The traditional rearing patterns of Latino and African Americans can have a definite impact in the adjustment of children in environments where students are required to demonstrate knowledge orally. Teachers who are not aware of the interaction maxim of Latino and African American groups might conclude that the child is too shy or is language delayed (García, 1994).
The educational background and the social class of the parents have a definite impact on these interaction styles. Middle class parents generally adopt a more flexible stand in regard to the participation of children in adult conversations. Stewig & Jett-Simpson see this flexibility as a characteristic of mainstream groups in America: "In mainstream American culture, parents treat their children's conversations and first attempts at language as meaningful, relating to the children as full-fledge participants in conversations" (1995, p. 4). Children from these groups are expected and often encouraged to join conversations with adults. Thus, children have more opportunities to understand the expectations for initiating, sustaining and closing conversation with adults. These experiences lead to a smoother transition from the home to school environment where students are required to comply with rules to communicate with teachers and peers. Learning the norms of turn-taking and the rules to demonstrate knowledge in the classroom and in the work place are paramount for the successful interaction of poor Latino and African American children in the American culture.
Eye Contact
There is a great deal of confusion in regard to the issue of eye contact across cultural groups. Only one element seems to be clear at this point. People use eye contact for different purposes, and individuals need to study these in order to become effective communicators. Traditional or first generation Latinos prefer to have indirect eye contact to show respect, and direct eye contact to show defiance (Rosado & Ligons, 1998). However, this characteristic might not be present in acculturated or second generation Latinos. Some African American groups use and require direct eye contact when speaking or when children are being reprimanded, and indirect eye contact when listening to show respect and attention (Terrell & Terrell, 1993; Taylor, 1990b), while most European American groups request direct eye contact for most verbal interactions. Latino children have to develop a three-way communication style to deal with European American, African American school personnel, and to respond to the cultural expectations of their native group. These differences can create confusion and frustration among Latinos and can affect their adjustment to school.
Polychronic vs. Monochronic
Polychronic refers to the ability and the willingness to handle multiple tasks at the same time, e.g., watching television, reading a book and talking to people at the same time (Bennett, 1999; Hall, 1959, 1966). Monochronic is the preference for handling one task at a time. Monochronic people are time and schedule oriented, and they may show low tolerance for individuals who do not abide by their interaction style. At the same time, their preference to handle one thing at a time can send the wrong message to polychronic people who will perceive their attitude as rude and insensitive. They might feel insulted when the monochronic person ignores or gives them an ugly look for violations of interaction maxims.
Groups from high context cultures tend to be people oriented and polychronic, while groups from low context groups tend to be more monochronic and task oriented (Bennett, 1999). In most Latino cultures, when two adults are conversing and a third one approaches the group with the intent to ask a question or to join the conversation, the speakers will normally interrupt the conversation to attend the needs of the newcomer (Morales-Jones, 1998). This behavior shows politeness, and most Latinos will abide by this unstated norm. However, individuals from low context cultures might not welcome the intrusion of the newcomer and will not allow the person into the conversation until they reach a closure point in the conversation. These differences in interaction style can create animosity and negative feelings between the two groups.
Geography and the historical development of the groups seem to play a role in these preferences. African Americans and European American Southern groups appear to be more polychronic than their counterparts from the Northeast. A large number of Latinos, Native Americans and Southern Europeans on the other hand appear to be more polychronic (Bennett, 1999). The best way to investigate differences is by seeking contacts with the groups in question and by discussing these differences.
Proxemics addresses the issue of interpersonal distance in communication and a key component of non-verbal communication (Bennett, 1999; Hall, 1966). It is not the intent of this paper to provide specific mathematical dimensions for interpersonal communication. However, we need to be aware that each culture has specific interpersonal distance to handle business, to deal with friends and to demonstrate affection. People from high context cultures require less interpersonal space in all kinds of interactions, and do more touching than people from low context cultures (Bennett, 1999; Hall, 1959). Northeastern European American groups tend to maintain closer proximity and use more touching than their counterparts from Northwestern European traditions. Thus, it is very difficult to anticipate or predict how individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds respond to proximity.
The interpersonal distance between members of the same ethnic group is different from the distance maintained in cross-cultural encounters. Several years of interaction of this researcher with African American college students in a historically black university in Southeast Texas suggests that African American students follow different interactive maxims for intra- and inter-group communication. The students observed, touched, and hugged each other frequently during the interactions and maintained close interpersonal distance. However, when dealing with non-African Americans, the touching and hugging almost disappeared and the interpersonal distance increased. We need to be aware of the interpersonal distance maintained within our own culture and observe the interaction of people in cross-cultural situations to develop a better understanding of the process.
Gender plays a vital role in establishing the appropriate interpersonal distance between speakers (Bennett, 1999; Hall, 1966). Women from the same cultural group tend to maintain closer interpersonal distance than the distance maintained with members of the opposite sex. People have to be attentive to non-verbal communications, because these will let them know when the interpersonal space is being violated.
Narrative Styles
Language logic plays a definite role in the way people process and communicate information. This logic contributes to the propensity of speakers to use subject-centered/linear, or curvilinear/associational narrative styles. In the subject-centered or linear approach, the ideas presented have a clear connection with the topic or follow a linear progression toward the topic. In the curvilinear/associational approach, the progression toward the topic might not be guided by the topic itself, but by the ideas the topic generates in the mind of the learner (Terrell & Terrell, 1993). That is, the topic might call for the steps in baking a cake and the child might initiate the response by describing his/her last birthday celebration in an attempt to connect prior knowledge with new information.
The ability to relate new information with previous knowledge is one of the most important metacognitive abilities in problem solving and one of the guiding principles of Cognitive Constructivism (Eggen & Kauchak, 1997). Cognitive Constructivism is based on Piaget's work and it focuses on the way individuals construct their own knowledge. It promotes the use of learning activities that are generated by the child and based on his/her own experience (Eggen & Kauchak, 1997). People who follow the associational narrative style provide their own framework by using divergent thinking process to address the topic. Unfortunately, the use of divergent thinking process or associational approaches to demonstrate knowledge is not widely understood by traditional educators. In traditional teaching styles, any deviation from the linear, topic-centered approach can be interpreted as symptom of disorder or disability (Terrell & Terrell, 1993).
The language logic in Standard English progresses in a linear fashion without the possibility for digressing from the main topic (Escamilla, 1993; Payne, 1995). Speakers of English are expected to progress from point A to point B with minimal deviation from the topic. Russian, Spanish and Romance languages in general have a linear structure, but the story grammar allows for a great deal of digression in formal and informal interactions (Escamilla, 1993). Native American and Semitic languages allow for even more flexibility and digression from the linear approach. When second language learners or speakers of a dialect of Standard English impose the logic of their native language or dialectical variation on the logic of Standard English, communication problems can occur. For example, second language learners often produce written samples using Standard English structures, but these might still sound awkward and non-standard when judged based on the logic of Standard English. The language logic is one of those hidden components that most educators do not take into account. What appears to be logical for one language can be illogical for another. For example, the use of double negatives is illogical and non-standard in English while in Spanish double negatives are required (Coe, 1992). Educators who are able to conceptualize how language logic affects communication, can provide students with the additional guidance needed to be successful in mastering a second language and culture.
In the traditional classroom, the goal is to promote critical thinking following a convergent approach -- that is, to follow the teachers' logic. European American groups prefer the topic-centered approach (Anderson & Battle, 1993). When classroom teachers do not get the convergent process from the students, it sends the wrong message to teachers (Hilliard, 1976). They assume that the student is not able to think "logically" or in a coherent fashion. African American students have the tendency to follow an associational or curvilinear approach for conversation and discussions (Anderson & Battle, 1993; Terrell & Terrell, 1993). Some Latino children follow the same principles. That is, students will approach the topic based on the images and ideas generated from the guidelines presented by the teacher. Children that follow an associational approach address the topic from a holistic point of view, looking at the total picture instead of the details addressed by the teacher. The child might be following divergent thinking processes as opposed to expected convergent analysis typical of most classrooms. This kind of intellectual processing style differs from the linear approach used in school, and it might create erroneous perceptions about the mental health and capabilities of students (Kuykendall, 1992; Swick, Brown, & Boutte, 1994). Many of the African American and Latino students who seem "disabled" simply learn differently and should be taught differently (Kuykendall, 1992, p. 7). Educators need to become aware that culture plays a vital role in the way children process and present information. The logic and the rhetorical patterns required in Standard English might not be present or required in other dialects of English or other languages. These differences have to be taken into account when interpreting assessment results to make instructional or programmatic decisions.
One of the key challenges in describing cultural behaviors is that readers tend to perceive articles on the topic as a final product and use the content as recipes. Readers also have the tendency to perceive ethnic and racial groups as being homogeneous which might lead to over simplification and stereotyping.
The samples presented in this article are only a few of the components that can affect communication. To study the hidden components of language and to develop the trust and the knowledge sharing needed to understand others, we need to observe behaviors, ask clarification questions, and reflect on the information. By developing these skills, we will be able to engage in positive and authentic communication that can restore the trust needed to work together to solve social and educational inequities in the nation.
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Tonight saw the launch of Yahtzee Croshaw's book Mogworld at The Mana Bar in Brisbane. Being a part owner of The Mana Bar and video game critic, most famously known for his Zero Punctuation reviews, Yahtzee has jumped back into his former world before fame and bars to emerge with an adult novel. We got to sit down and chat with him before the big release to hear his thoughts on everything Mogworld.
For everyone out there, what is Mogworld about?
"It is a discovery of a role in life and set around an NPC in a sophisticated near-future MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) world and the book is basically around him transcending the role he has been given and experiencing the oddities about the world and eventually learning the truth behind it."
Has this been something you have wanted to do for awhile?
"Yes. I have wanted to write novels ever since I was a small child. I used to try and write them then, precociously. I think the first adult book I read was The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and it made me realise that adult books are fun and that is what I wanted to do. So I have basically been in a state of writing a novel ever since, but it is only this one that got published."
So it is set in an MMO, did you take any influence from other games?
"It's not based on any existing MMO. Well... I did take some influence from the obvious World of Warcraft, because I played it for about 3 months a few years ago and that is what made me start thinking about the book.
"I started wondering about the way the story was working in World of Warcraft, because up to then, they had a changing story in all the real time strategy games, and that background was present. In World of Warcraft the MMO, time there was basically frozen and all the new players had to play the available missions, so nothing ever changed. Kill something, it comes back to life – complete a mission, the next guy can complete the mission.
"So I started wondering if any of the characters in the game had noticed these things. I started writing a couple of things along those lines and then it became Mogworld."
Are you glad to finally see the release of your first book?
"Yes. Although the big moment for me was when I actually got my first physical copy of the book in my hands. I took several photos of the entire envelope opening process and I just flicked through it all afternoon going 'these are my words... in a book'. So I am comparatively relaxed for tonight.
"I also know that a lot of people who ordered it won't be getting their copies in for awhile as we sold out of the first printing, so might be awhile before we see any reviews online and that is probably what I am most nervous about."
Will the story continue to a new book? Or is there another on the way?
"No. Mogworld was not written with sequels in mind and I have slagged off enough game developers for making a sequel when there wasn't a sequel in mind, that I didn't want to be seen a hypocrite. My publishers did ask if I wanted to write one, I said no. But I am keen to write more books so for my next book that I am working on now is based on a minor character from Mogworld but set in the real world, so obviously has a different plot."
Will we be seeing that soon?
"Well Mogworld took 3 to 5 years to complete, however it would be easier now that I have a publisher onboard. I am currently working on the first draft and trying to write two pages a day. So I'm hoping to finish that in the next few months and after the whole editing process it should take up to another year or so."
If people couldn't make it to tonight's launch event, where can they pick up a copy?
"Any good online book retailer like Borders, Amazon, Angus & Robertson, thingsfromanotherworld.com or check the Dark Horse website for all the details."
Any last comments?
"Buy the book you sods... in the nicest possible way."
After the interview the preparations kicked into gear and for the rest of the night, with Yahtzee set up in a corner to sign the limited 100 copies that The Mana Bar had available for sale. It was an enjoyable night, with even a line forming before the bar opened just to get their hands on one of the first copies of Mogworld!
Congratulations to Yahtzee Croshaw for fulfilling a lifelong dream - and good luck with the launch of the book and future titles!
For more pictures of the night' events head over to The Mana Bar facebook page or website. Mogworld is available at all good online book stores however stocks and printing is limited so you may need to wait a little while for your copy.
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Centos 5 AMI for Amazon EC2 install script October 29th, 2008
Excited about the load balancing, auto-scaling and other new features coming to Amazon EC2?
Here's a script to bootstrap a lean 32bit Centos 5 into m1.small AMI-form for use on EC2. I started with the Rightscale scripts and removed the interactivity and RightScale specifics and added some features: it's using a mirror based yum config to do a base install and I added the same scripts you can find on the Fedora AMI from Amazon itself to update the ec2-ami-tools and kernel-modules. I also included a couple of Dag's packages like dstat and others from RPMForge
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Cruise back to the '60s with the Nashville Ramblers
With 'The Trains' and other retro songs, the Nashville Ramblers are fully embracing the spirit of the '60s
Remember the famous H.G. Wells story "The Time Machine," in which the hero goes forward in time to the year 802701? The Nashville Ramblers are time travelers who rock, but went backward to the familiar rather than into the unknown future. The Ramblers got together in the '80s, but decided they liked the '60s better. So their original music sounds like it's from that era — and at least one member is raising his kids like it's the '60s. For these peerless purveyors of power pop rock, their collective watch stopped around 1965, and it has remained their mission to bring back the sound of happening harmonies and hooks.
The Ramblers will make their 805 debut with a rare appearance on Saturday night with The Muffs at a new place in Ventura. Once upon a time, the venue was Midnight Hour, Karma, a few others I can't remember and, way back, a redneck dive called the Chaparral Club, but now it's Crave, at the west end of Ventura near the Ventura River.
Anyway, the band was originally named for the car — a Nash Rambler (which generated its own song, "Beep Beep" by the Playmates back in '58) — and not the place. But a misunderstanding found the group answering to the name "Nashville Ramblers" early on.
The Ramblers' should've-been (and maybe yet-to-be) big song was "The Trains," which appeared on several compilations over a convoluted release history since 1985, and is finally out as a single on — no surprise — vinyl. They're threatening now, however, to release an actual CD of the Ramblers' rambling and rambunctious past.
Featuring guitar player Carl Rusk, drummer Ron Silva and bass player Tom Ward, the band plays only a few times a year and has never broken up. Rusk discussed the latest during a recent phoner.
Hey, Carl, how ya doin'? Where's 518 (area code)?
It's in Hudson, New York — south of Albany.
How's the Nashville Ramblers biz?
Good, man. It's been a good year for us.
So, off and on since 1984 for the band? Is that true?
I've been playing with Ron from the Crawdaddys — Ron Silva — since 1981, and Tom, the bass player, joined us in 1985.
How often do you guys play, and don't you all live in different places?
Yeah, we play about three times a year. We go on tour every summer. It's getting bigger — I don't know why, it just is. That song, "The Trains," just gets larger every year.
How did you guys end up getting a gig at a new place in Ventura, of all places?
It's been kinda growing — we've been doing these tours in Europe since "The Trains" came out about six months ago.
Really? I have it on a Bomp Records compilation, "The Roots of Powerpop," from a long time ago, 1996.
That's right, but it got remastered off the original three track tapes. It came out originally on "American Heart and Soul," which was a European compilation; that was in '85 and on vinyl. Then it came out on the Bomp thing you have, then it came out again
I guess it's safe to assume you're going to play that song up here then?
(Laughs) Yeah, we'll play "The Trains." We'll play both sides of the single — "The Trains" and "Fragile Child," which is a John Fogerty song from the Golliwogs, before Creedence.
Why is power pop still out there after all these years? It's kind of like reggae or ska — it never goes away.
I think that mid-'60s era was the height of music creation — of pop creation as far as I'm concerned. I think that stuff is just never going to go away. Music is emotionally bankrupt now by comparison.
There are so many bands with no singer, and with power pop, there's all sorts of great vocals and happening harmonies, which is why I love it.
Yeah, and there's melodies and good songwriting and it's still rock 'n' roll.
So originally, you guys were the car, not the place?
Yeah, we were the car originally. That only lasted about four weeks, but I love those cars.
Where are the other guys — in California?
We were in California for a while — we move all around but we never break up.
What's happening for you in New York these days?
I'm an audio engineer, but mostly, we came out here to try to raise our children as if it were the same year that we like to live in. I raise them as if it were the mid '60s — and not the 2000s. The 2000s are just too creepy.
"Creepy" is the operative word, yes.
We were looking around for a house and realized that we weren't looking for a place: We were looking to move into a different time. The only way to do that is to move to the country.
What was your strangest gig — had a few of those?
That would be hard to choose, man; we've done some really strange gigs. We've played in art galleries oh, we used to play this gig regularly at the San Francisco Zoo.
All right! In front of what cage?
It was at the entrance to the kids' part. But the cool thing was, afterward they'd let us do cool things like feed the rhinos by hand after everybody else was gone.
Our local pop-rock hero, Frank Barajas of the Corsican Brothers, is the one who told me about this gig, and it happened that I had your song on the Bomp compilation.
I know Frank — he's a good guy. I appreciate that. We're going on tour to Spain and Italy this year and we'll have "The Nashville Ramblers Story" CD coming out.
But right now, no CD?
Just vinyl — we're kinda hard-core with the vinyl. We have the single of "The Trains" and "Fragile Child." It came out six months ago and it's our first official release.
Where do you suppose The Nashville Ramblers fit in the rock 'n' roll cosmology?
I'm not sure what you mean.
Where does your band fit into rock history? You're still out there doing it
Well, we just hated the music from our own time. We hated it so much, but then found old music.
When was your own time?
Our whole life, you know?
Wait a minute — there's always good bands. There's good bands right now.
Yeah, but we didn't like them. It was the '80s and we did not like it.
Oingo Boingo was great — and R.E.M., the Blasters, the Jesus and Mary Chain and a zillion more.
We were not into that stuff. All we cared about was the Kinks, the Byrds and the Yardbirds and all the unknown groups. We like to think of ourselves as another band from '65, '66 or '67.
See? You did know the answer to where your band fits in. Good answer — no, great answer. What's the best and worst thing about your occasional night job?
The worst thing about being a musician is not making any money.
Some things never change.
Yeah, and the best thing is playing music with your friends.
Why do you have to do this?
Because it's the only thing that we really enjoy in life. It's everything — our family and music. That's it.
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Fourteen may seem young for a facelift, but the owner of Himmarshee Bar & Grille decided the popular Fort Lauderdale restaurant needed a visual boost, so this summer he will spruce it up with new paint, furniture and fabrics. A wood-burning oven will be installed, and the small kitchen will gain "capability," says Dave Nicholas, owner since 2005. Chef Chris Miracolo, who helped open the restaurant and returned in 2009, recently left. At the helm now is chef Phil Bryant, who has cooked with Norman Van Aken for the past five years, as Himmarshee moves to a trendier, farm-to-table concept. The menu changes often, but popular staples remain, though in slightly different form. The restaurant now gets produce from Loxahatchee's Swank Farms.
Ambience: Open since 1997, Himmarshee has long been a hot pre- and post-show hangout for the nearby Broward Center for the Performing Arts, and with good reason. It's an upscale culinary refuge on a street packed with party-hearty bars. With seating for 65 inside and 45 outside, it's the kind of place you can bring the kids, the college students and grandma. (Just try to arrive before the music cranks up at the adjacent Side Bar.)
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I'm having trouble with a few thingsA. I'm recutting my RBH socks to be tighter, how do you adjust to sewing a thicker fabric, it won't run through the machine.B. How do you make a full sized pattern?C. What do you use to stiffen hoods if anythingD. Whats the best way to finish sewing, my thread is always unravelling.E. Whats the best way to do button holes?Some of these are probably boring to the MYOG vets, feel free to answer what you want.
Some suggestions for you, but hopefully others will chime in too!A. I'm recutting my RBH socks to be tighter, how do you adjust to sewing a thicker fabric, it won't run through the machine.What do you mean by it wont run through? Not sure how to help on this one...B. How do you make a full sized pattern?Not sure if you mean scale up a pattern to full size, or creating one from scratch??C. What do you use to stiffen hoods if anythingHave not done this, but have seen instructions that call for weed wipper cord in a channel along the edge of the hood to stiffen it. Look in the MYOG articles at Roger's poncho for an example.D. Whats the best way to finish sewing, my thread is always unravelling.Try backstiching by going in reverse for a few stitches before you clip your threadsE. Whats the best way to do button holes?The easiest way to do buttonholes is by buying an attachment for your sewing machine, but thru hiker has instructions for doing it manually here:http://thru-hiker.com/projects/manual_buttonhole.php
D. Always lock your stiches. Start a few stitches, reverse for a few then sew.Sams at the end of a run.I supose if you missed one you could dab a tiny bit of superglue ont he end and that should help.
Hey-B. I use plastic sheeting for patterns, ie Visqueen. It's cheap, easy to trace a pattern onto, stiff enough to hold its shape. Can pin, tape, or something together to trial fit.C. The one hood I've made used no stiffener, but the I sewed the brim separately, and it was stuffed with down. I'd imagine that a flimsy "disposable" cutting board would make for a fine brim stiffener.D. When you start or finish a stitch line, backstitch over it a couple/few times. In other words, stitch .25 to .5 inch, backstitch, stitch back over, backstitch, stitch back over, backstitch...E. Button holes, mmm, fun. If you don't have an auto function, set your stitch wide and basically make a bartack, then make sure the needle is in the fabric and lift the presser foot, pivot the fabric 90 degrees, re-set the presser foot, make a tiny short bartack, pivot again for another larger bartack, and once more to close it. Cut a slit in the little box you made.Cheers-
Wow guys great! thanks for the good answersThe thing with the socks is that they are thick and the pressure foot seems to not go high enough for them to run through, I tried finding them in the manual but I must have been looking in the wrong place.
> Whats the best way to finish sewing, my thread is always unravelling.Serves you right! (Sorry, but it does happen!)Leave a tail when you finish and pull both the threads to one side of the fabric and -gasp- tie a knot! Not just a reef knot, but a double reef knot. Yeah, takes some time, but the alternative is unravelling.Cheers
Edited by rcaffin on 04/09/2009 16:19:15 MDT.
> the pressure foot seems to not go high enough for them to run through,You won't like the answer: wrong sewing machine. Buy an old black Singer.Cheers
I've got another trick for stiffening brims which I used recently. Put some thin cord into the hem on the brim or other convenient seam and sink a lot of thread into it (several passes, and thick thread helps). If the cord is already a little stiff it will get a lot stiffer. I used kite line on a rain jacket mod, but 2mm or 3mm accessory cord (for rock climbing) is a heavier and stiffer alternative.
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When archaeologists excavate an Iron Age farm, village or hillfort they most commonly find evidence for food eaten by the inhabitants. Pots, found as broken pieces, were used to store or cook foods and to eat from. The bones of animals eaten as food and parts of edible plants are also found. Other finds include tools used in preparing foods, such as quern stones for making flour, and oven parts. Ovens were used to bake bread.
Food preparation and consumption did not stay the same throughout the 850 years of the Iron Age in Britain. These practices also differed from one part of the country to another. The shapes of the pots people used, or did not use, indicate these differences. In some areas people appear to have used very few pots for cooking or eating. In others evidence for domestic pots is absent altogether: foods might have been cooked in wooden tubs or cauldrons instead.
Meat from sheep, cattle, pigs, horses and dogs were eaten in the Iron Age. Wild animals and fish were rarely eaten in southern Britain. Cereals such as wheat and barley were probably the main source of food and were consumed in the form of bread, porridge and beer. Beans, some vegetables and wild plants were also eaten.
In the mid-Iron Age (about 300-100 BC), people in large parts of southern Britain commonly ate stews, porridge and soups cooked in open pots, probably accompanied by bread. Eating might have been communal, with the food served in a single bowl from which many people ate. Wooden spoons are rarely found so people may have dipped into the bowl with pieces of bread. These ways of cooking and eating changed in south-eastern England from 100 BC onwards, but in other parts of Britain they carried on until several generations after the Roman Conquest (AD 43). In most of Scotland and other parts of Britain never directly controlled by the Romans, Iron Age ways of eating continued throughout Roman times.


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I'm not one for "tooting my own horn". I'm a little shy about it. I don't like it when others (in my mindset, anyway) boast about their own accomplishments. I'd rather have others do it for me. I think, that way, it actually means more than when I talk about it.
But, as of this writing, I've known about this for more than three weeks, and it's time to say it publicly.
On April 5, when the newly-merged Associated Press of the Virginias (which includes the former West Virginia Associated Press) holds its annual awards dinner in Charlottesville, Virginia, I will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
It's something WTAP News Director John Fortney has been working on since he returned to the station in late 2011, and I'm sure he (and perhaps others) believes it's an honor that's long overdue.
By the way, I'm not the first at WTAP to receive this. Long-time news director, weatherman and management executive Glenn Wilson received a similar award in 2000, when the West Virginia AP was still an organization by itself.
As I've already said, I'm a little humbled by it. In September, I will be at the station for 34 years, and I have received a number of Associated Press awards in the past decade, but I'm not quite up to the Emmy, Peabody and Edward R. Murrow awards which represent the gold standards of the industry.
The biggest thing I believe I have accomplished: survival; especially in the past decade, when news organizations have been expected to "do more with less", and more is expected of solo reporters.
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I expect that, when I officially receive this honor, I will be asked to say a few words. By that, I assume they don't mean make a big speech.
It's tough to sum up a more than 35-year career in just a few words or sentences. But I hope I can elaborate a little by saying: "Thanks. And I hope it's not over yet."
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The launch of a new book in Leedstown on Friday evening was a truly Cornish affair.
The Grand Bard of Cornwall, Maureen Fuller, was among the guests at the launch of Richard Jenkin: A Great Son of Cornwall.
An invited audience of sponsors, contributors, family and friends attended Leedstown Village Hall.
The book was compiled by Derek Williams and contains original essays by writers about various aspects of Richard Jenkin's work for Cornwall and the wider Celtic world, as well as his writings and tributes from friends and colleagues.
Ann Jenkin, who was married to Richard, said he "was an important member both of the Crowan Parish community and of Cornwall where he held many offices, including that of Grand Bard of Gorsedh Kernow, life president of the Celtic Congress, president of the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies and of Esethvos Kernow as well as being founder member and president of Mebyon Kernow and a considerable lecturer, poet and writer both in Cornish and English.
"It was a relaxed occasion and a good way to celebrate 'A Great Son of Cornwall'."
There were several readings from the book and Cornwall Councillor Bert Biscoe read poetry by the protagonist. There was also Breton and Cornish dancing.
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Jennifer Rodriguez, Olympic Long Track Speedskater and two time bronze medalist, is a proud Cuban-American who hails from Miami, Florida. Since her last appearance at the 2006 Torino Olympics, her third Olympic berth, Jen has faced some daunting, major life challenges that would have made a lesser person give up altogether. Among Jennifers greatest struggles was the heartbreaking loss of her mother, and biggest fan, Barbara Rodriguez, who passed in June 2009 after a sixteen-year battle with breast cancer. With true aplomb, Jen courageously rose to the task at hand, winning the 2009 World Cup. Rodriguez, a determined champion, continued to train hard, and earned a coveted sport on the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Team!
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What is your favorite word to describe Miami? Melting pot.
What word best reflects the people of Miami? Diverse.
What is the most creative, spiritual or emotional place in Miami? The sunrise over the ocean.
What is your favorite outdoor activity in Miami?
Wakeboarding and cycling. Wakeboarding in the ocean! I like Marine Stadium, otherwise I just go to a lake at my friend's house. For cycling, Key Biscayne is nice, as well as around the Miccosukee Golf Course in Kendall Lakes.
In 1992, after Hurricane Andrew, Miami Marine Stadium was officially condemned. Originally built in 1963 for powerboat racing, a coalition has been formed promoting the refurbishing of Miami Marine Stadium.
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Mojito. I'm more of a beer girl; I actually don't really drink hard liquor. But if one were to think of Miami, I feel a mojito would come to mind!
A Mojito, a cocktail with Cuban origins, is traditionally made of white rum, powdered sugar or sugar cane juice, lime, sparkling water, and crushed fresh mint. It's served in a highball glass over ice.
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