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Iraq, the unraveling (Part LXVII): The difference between Sen. McCain and me
- By Thomas E. RicksThomas E. Ricks covered the U.S. military from 1991 to 2008 for the Wall Street Journal and then the Washington Post. He can be reached at email@example.com.
Sen. John McCain said yesterday on Face the Nation that:
Iraq is unraveling. It's unraveling because we didn't keep a residual force there because the president of the United States pledged to get out of Iraq. And we could have kept a residual force there and kept some stability. Instead, it's unraveling, and Iran's influence is increasing, and there's every possibility you could see a very chaotic situation there.… The vice president of Iraq is now hiding out in Irbil. There is militias and death squads operating. There is a breakdown in the Iraqi government, and there will be increased tensions on the border between the Kurdish areas and Iraq.
The difference between me and Sen. McCain is that I think it is possible that the unraveling was inevitable, from the moment the U.S. military entered Iraq in the spring of 2003. We untied the knot that was Iraq.
I admit it: When I was writing The Gamble I thought for a while that such a residual force was the way to go. But with the passage of the years since then I increasingly have come to believe that the Iraqis were simply sitting around keeping their powder dry and waiting for Uncle Sam to get out of the way, so they could sort themselves out. Remember, the surge was half a war ago — it began five years ago, in January 2007. Iraq was given a lot of time. I do not see what keeping 15,000 troops there for another year or two would do that it did not do in 2009 or 2010. Plus, President Obama was not elected to keep us in Iraq; he was elected, in part, to get us out. So it would be pretty hard to keep troops there without a clear indication that it would do any good. Especially since Iraqis seemed to want us out.


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Maldives situation not a big deal, says Khurshid
Instances of Indian investments getting into trouble in neighbouring countries need not be seen as a case of "someone flexing muscle against you", said foreign minister Salman Khurshid. Jayanth Jacob reports.delhi Updated: Dec 09, 2012 00:29 IST
While China or Pakistan trying to get a foothold in Maldives is a matter of "temporary concern", instances of Indian investments getting into trouble in neighbouring countries need not be seen as a case of "someone flexing muscle against you", said external affairs minister Salman Khurshid.
The decision to terminate GMR's contract with Male airport had snowballed into a major controversy between India and Maldives, with New Delhi telling the island nation to "protect its interests" and follow "due process of law". India was also peeved about the business issue turning into fodder for the competitive domestic politics there.
"Temporary concerns, passing concerns, of course to view and check our own efforts to ensure that, as you do it in the marketplace and the marketplace when a new shop opens, you do take a look and see whether it is attracting some of your old customers or whether you need to do something to reinforce your hold and your bond with your customers," Khurshid told HT.
He was answering a question on whether China and Pakistan gaining a foothold in Maldives was a matter of temporary tension between India and its neighbours. "Why shouldn't neighbouring countries take an interest? We do not hold a monopoly over any country… We should have the confidence to know that — ultimately — our ties will be stronger than that of anybody else," the minister added.
He said that the GMR issue, or a similar instance in Myanmar last year, was no indication of an emerging pattern of Indian investments getting into trouble in countries with an unfavourable political environment. "You just have to take these things in your stride and deal with them as they come. This should not be seen as an issue of someone flexing muscle against you. That would lead to a confrontation," Khurshid said.
GMR's airport contract was the biggest instance of foreign direct investment in the history of Maldives.

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The assets flowing into low-cost index funds at Vanguard and iShares may be earmarked for long-term investing themes rather than short-term trading vehicles. That's not to say that in a steep sell off we wouldn't see fund flows from these ETFs as well, but the evidence seems to support bigger fluctuations of buying and selling in SPY.
It's also worth noting that Vanguard equity ETFs represent 5 of the top 10 funds for inflows so far this year. Both retail investors and advisers are continuing to embrace low-cost indexes with built in incentives such as waiving trading fees to build core positions in their portfolios.
Despite these recent outflows and over reaction to the selloff, I believe that SPY will retain its crown as the world's largest and most liquid ETF for years to come. If the market resumes its uptrend, this cash will likely be put back to work in other sectors or focused opportunities. The Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) and Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) are the reigning sector leaders in new inflows this year and may continue to attract new assets moving forward as well.
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Hyderabad: A 25-year-old woman working in a private firm was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her office in Bowenpally here even as her family alleged that she was killed by her colleague, police said today.
M Samatha, a native of Warangal district in Telangana, was found dead in the firm's office last night with her body hanging from the ceiling, they said.
However, the parents and relatives of the woman cried foul over the incident, saying it was a case of murder and she was strangulated. They further alleged that her colleague in the office was responsible for the incident.
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Madeira Beach moves ahead on Center
Architect unveils expanded plans
By WAYNE AYERS
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Illustration courtesy of WANNEMACHER JENSEN ARCHITECTS INC.
The proposed Madeira Beach Municipal Center design features front steps to City Hall, with offices to the left, commission chambers straight ahead, and multi-purpose building to the right.
Illustration courtesy of WANNEMACHER JENSEN ARCHITECTS INC.
Looking east toward the city of Madeira Beachs athletic fields and the Intracoastal Waterway, the design of the municipal center includes a multi-purpose building on the right.
MADEIRA BEACH The site is not getting any bigger, but the features and amenities of the proposed city government and recreation center are growing, as is the cost.
Officials from Wannemacher Jensen Architects Inc., gave another update on its progress at the Dec. 11 Madeira Beach Commission meeting. This time, true-to-life conceptual drawings were shown that gave residents and commission members a first time look at the proposed Municipal Centers completed appearance.
The latest design incorporates feedback from previous town hall sessions held with residents, as well as meetings with involved groups such as the Little League and library. Their recommendations have added amenities, while costs are expected to increase beyond the previous estimate of $9 million.
As the city hall gathering viewed pictures that evoked images of a five-star seaside resort, architects Jason Jensen and Sergio DeSanto presented the Municipal Centers latest features. Jensen said the design upgrades make the complex a truly world class facility.
Water, water everywhere
The concept takes full advantage of what Jensen described as the stunning waterfront setting. A major goal, he said, is to provide as much water view as possible from the buildings. The outdoor activities are also opened up to the water to the greatest extent possible.
Floor to ceiling windows in the multi-purpose room and fitness center offer waterfront views, as do the city hall offices. A covered boardwalk fronts the city hall entrance, then wraps around to create a deck behind the multi-purpose building. The special event spaces are all adjacent to the water.
The multi-purpose building is created to be a very special place, an anchoring site.
As the residents wanted, the recreation center has been moved out to the point, where it is a beacon to people riding by on boats, Jensen said. The Little League and softball fields have been expanded, and are waterfront.
Who else has a Little League field on the water? Jensen asked.
Plans call for separate dog parks for large and small dogs.
Green spaces throughout the complex have been enlarged, enhancing the beauty and recreation potential of the grounds. Walkways run directly along the water.
Its a special place, Jensen said, and were taking as much advantage of this really beautiful site as we can.
One interconnected site
The Municipal Center design represents one continuous overall plan, Jensen said.
The buildings, ball fields and park are all connected. Its all one idea, and makes for an easy and efficient place for people to come, put in Sergio DeSanto.
Green space connects the elements.
Weve opened up so much more green space, providing walking paths and beautiful views, Jensen said.
Building upgrades
The city hall and multi-purpose building have changed quite a bit with the latest design, Jensen pointed out.
Several significant alterations were in direct response to feedback from residents. Putting parking below the city hall building was a feature many residents wanted because of the convenience and protection from weather conditions. There is also an elevator that can be used from both the inside and outside parking to get to the building entrances without climbing stairs.
The multi-purpose building, which includes the fitness center, was redesigned to face the water, also in response to resident requests. Jensen described the multi-purpose facility as really a community building, fronted by a special event deck, which offers a lot of options.
The commission room is at the center of the city hall complex and features a water view from floor to ceiling windows facing east. Flanking the meeting room are office spaces in one wing and the multi-purpose building on the other.
The fire station will have offices, engine bays and the work environment on the first floor, with living quarters on the second. A classic fire pole will be a feature, along with an elevator and stairs. A dayroom and patio will overlook city hall. The existing fire station will remain in place while the new facility is being built, so there will be no lapse in fire services, Jensen said.
All of the buildings the city hall, multi-purpose building and fire station will be the same height and raised to meet FEMA requirements. The site will offer openings and vistas to the water throughout, Jensen said.
Costs a concern
The added features and amenities of the latest design have also added costs to the project. Several residents had questions about how the city plans to finance a project of this size along with costly infrastructure improvements already in the works.
We keep adding more and more to this project. The commission needs to decide what we can afford and quit adding all these elements, said former Commissioner Marv Merrill.
Merrill said the project as presented could cost us $750,000 a year just to finance.
Costs are a concern, resident Deby Weinstein agreed.
We have a $13 million building and $15 million in infrastructure improvements coming up, she said. How will we pay for it all?
Financial services adviser hired
City Manager Shane Crawford said the city has no debt and a sizeable amount of money in the bank, which helps. But he said we are moving into uncharted territory in taking on projects of this size.
Crawford recommended hiring a financial services adviser who would advise the city how to finance the major projects being undertaken. That person would show us different finance options to save money, Crawford said.
The commission agreed to hire Jeffrey Larson of Larson Consulting Services as financial adviser for the municipal complex project.
Larson has worked in that capacity with local communities, including Treasure Island, Dunedin, St. Pete Beach, Oldsmar, Indian Rocks Beach and Gulfport.
According to a memo by Finance Director Vincent Tenaglia, Larson has a strong reputation for guiding municipalities through the debt issuance process at low-bid rates.
Larsons fee, which will range between $23,000 and $30,500, will be paid out of the financing at the end.
City Attorney Thomas Trask, who also serves as attorney for Dunedin and Oldsmar, is familiar with Larsons work with those cities. He told Crawford following the meeting that Larson will benefit the city in the financing of the projects far more than the amount of his fee.
The commission gave Crawford an OK to proceed full speed ahead with the project.
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Joseph G. Serazin, 85, of Elyria, died Wednesday, September 12, 2007 peacefully in his home following a lengthy illness. He was born March 13, 1922 in Lorain. He was a Lorain resident for 41 years before moving to Elyria in 1963.
He graduated from Lorain High School in 1940. He Attended Bowling Green University and Wooster College.
Mr. Serazin retired in 1987 as a Behr Operator in the paint department of the Lorain Ford Assembly Plant. He worked there for 29 years in varying capacities.
During World War II Mr. Serazin was a Navy Aviator. He Flew PBY Catalina's in the South Pacific, including Saipan. He earned the rank of Lieutenant. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal and the American Area Medal and others.
He was an active member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Slovenian Catholic Church, Lorain. He was a member of the Church Council and the Holy Name Society. He had other memberships in the United Auto Workers 425, Lorain, Lorain Slovenian Club, K. S. K. Lodge 101, Lorain, S. D. Z. Buckeye Lodge and the American Fraternal Union.
He bowled on leagues at the Saxon Club. He enjoyed his family, gardening, camping and working on cars.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Agnes (nee Celik) Serazin; dear father of Christopher Serazin of Avon Lake, Sharon Whisler of Garland, TX, and Judy Smith of Kipton; grandfather to five.
He was preceded in death by his son, Joey Serazin; parents, Joseph and Rose (nee Vovk) Serazin; sister, Pauline Serazin; and a granddaughter, Megan Smith.
Visitation will be private. A Funeral Mass will be 10 A.M. Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Saints Cyril and Methodius Slovenian Catholic Church, East 31st St. and Globe Ave., South Lorain. The Rev. Father Paul Krajnik, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain, where the Disabled American Veterans, Louis Paul Proy Chapter 20, Lorain will conduct military honors.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Saints Cyril and Methodius Slovenian Catholic Church, 1709 East 31st St., Lorain, OH 44055 or New Life Hospice, 5255 North Abbe Rd., Elyria, OH 44035.


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Although the zero-emissions vehicle is still some way off, plastics such as the Durethan polyamides and the Pocan polybutylene terephthalates (PBT) from LANXESS are playing a vital role in making it a reality. Our high-tech plastics open up excellent opportunities in designing lightweight automotive components with excellent crash behavior, thanks to the fact that they weigh less than metal and exhibit high-quality mechanical properties. Theyre also ideal for low-emission engine designs such as electric and hybrid drives, says Lars Kraus, Head of Technical Marketing Services at the Semi-Crystalline Products business unit. LANXESS is therefore already collaborating closely with the automotive industry on numerous projects throughout the world to develop innovative and cost-effective technical solutions for sustainable mobility.
Hybrid technology excellent opportunities in electric drives
One of the strengths of Durethan and Pocan is that they can be combined with other materials to make very strong, lightweight composites. One example of this is the already well-established hybrid technology, which specifically combines the benefits of metal and polyamide. Hybrid components are usually 20 to 30 percent lighter than pure steel components while offering the same performance. To date, over 50 million front ends have been manufactured using hybrid technology featuring Durethan. We expect automakers will use this lightweight construction in the future to manufacture not only front ends, brake pedals and roof frames, as has so far been the case, but also such items as sills, doors and support modules for panoramic roofs, says Kraus. The lightweight construction potential of hybrid technology also opens up major opportunities for use in electric vehicles. Battery trays are one possible application.
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Hybrid technology recently got a further boost. In conjunction with partners, LANXESS has once again significantly enhanced the lightweight construction potential of this technology by using nylon composite sheet instead of sheet steel or aluminum. Nylon composite sheets are lightweight thermoplastic sheets embedded with a reinforced continuous fiber fabric made of materials such as glass fibers. We estimate that using nylon composite sheet instead of aluminum hybrid designs cuts component weight by around another 10 percent. The savings over hybrid components with sheet steel are even greater, says Kraus. Potential applications include engine bulkheads, spare wheel recesses and tailgate frame components.
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Foamed plastics offer a completely different method of achieving lightweight components. LANXESS has optimized several Durethan polyamides for physical foams that produce component surfaces with high optical quality and are also ideal for visible components. These materials are in high demand because foamed injection-molded parts weigh up to 10 percent less than their solid counterparts, and in some cases as much as 20 percent less, says Kraus. The mechanical properties remain outstanding despite the foam structure. Potential applications under the hood include fan guards and covers.
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DUI Counterattack, Hillsborough, Inc., was incorporated in 1971 to provide drug and alcohol education courses to persons convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs, who elect to attend prior to appearing in court, or who are required to attend by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and who live, work or attend school in Hillsborough County.
The Florida DUI system is regulated and monitored by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Completion of an approved DUI program is statutorily required of individuals violating Florida's DUI laws. Attendance may also be required for alcohol and controlled substance related administrative suspensions. Currently Florida Statutes require that persons convicted of driving under the influence must attend a substance abuse educational course, complete a face to face evaluation with a certified evaluator and complete treatment or counseling as required by the DUI program.
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Good Old Games is offering the popular strategy game Empire Earth free until 10.59 GMT (02-59PST) on December 14.All you have to do is sign up for a free account here, and you can download the game immediately, DRM free.
The game hails from 2001, but still holds up as an engrossing strategy title today, even if it is aging graphically. You have to guide your population through 500,000 years of history, so you can't argue with the scope of Empire Earth – it's huge.
GOG is a site that offers old PC games, made compatible with modern Windows PCs. Its catalog goes right back to Ultima and Zork from the 80s, although it's far from a complete history of PC gaming at the moment.
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FIREHOUSE, GILBY CLARKE, FASTER PUSSYCAT, TED POLEY Confirmed For Lima's Hard Rock Festival
February 22, 2013, 4 years ago
FIREHOUSE, GILBY CLARKE, FASTER PUSSYCAT, TED POLEY of DANGER DANGER, LOS PERROS - along with special guests Playboy Playmate July 2011 Jessa Lynn Hinton and WHITE LION drummer Troy Patrick Farrell - are confirmed for the debut of the Hard Rock Festival being held in Lima, Peru on Thursday, April 25th at Scencia Of La Molina
Tickets go on sale Saturday, February 23 via Vivanda Plaza Vea. Main Floor, Mezzanine and VIP ticket packages are available. A special meet and greet package is offered to fans to meet, greet and take photos and interact with the artists of Hard Rock Festival 2013 as well as Playmate Jessa Hinton. This event is limited to those who purchase the VIP Package and will be held the night before the event (Wednesday, April 24) at a secret location to be released the same day through the Facebook event page here.
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Banana Don's Slice Of Americana – Who Was Frederick Russell Burnham? And Why Did He Love Hippos?
I've sent this story to all my friends, but I forgot you – so, I apologize.
This is the story from wired.com – click HERE – of how America ALMOST got into the "HIPPO RANCHING" business. I kid you not.
It's also the story of Frederick Russell Burnham. The man who was not only the inspiration for the Boy Scouts of America, but the inspiration for the "Raiders Of The Lost Ark" character Indiana Jones! You have to get past the hippo ranching story to get to the profile of Frederick, but it's worth it. It includes my most recent favorite quote:
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Jerry Jones, the NFL's only owner/general manager, won't even consider changing the structure of the Dallas Cowboys' front office, despite the fact that disappointing seasons have been the norm since the franchise's mid-1990s dynasty died.
"The facts are that I've spent 22 years doing this exactly the same way," Jones said Tuesday on KRLD-FM. "I've made a lot of changes from year to year as time goes along, but frankly, I know that when we do not have the kind of success, when we don't have expectations lived up to, the one that should get the most heat is the one that ultimately makes the decisions, period, with the Dallas Cowboys. And that's me."
Jones dismissed the idea of hiring a general manager from outside the organization, such as Bill Polian after the Indianapolis Colts fired the architect of their Super Bowl team. Jones emphasized that he uses information from many different sources to make football decisions.
In Jones' mind, adding a general manager to the payroll would clutter the decision-making process, not improve it.
"The thing you've got to realize is that when you have an owner that is full-time as the owner, then you create a situation where you have as much turnover at GM as you do at the coaching level," Jones said. "And I think that just deters from the mix."
The Cowboys have had six coaches, one general manager and one playoff win in the last 15 seasons.
The Cowboys just completed an 8-8 season in which they beat only one team that finished .500 or better. But Jones believes his team was talented enough to make a playoff run, and he's pleased with the coaching.
"More often than not, when you're in the kind of shape we are statistically, you're doing better in the playoffs," Jones said.
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ESPN Cuts Off Arcade Fire's Win Butler While Discussing Health Care at NBA Celebrity Game
Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler played a critical role in team Canada's win at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game last night (Feb. 12). Under the deft guidance of coach Drake, Butler scored 15 points and 14 rebounds, leading his team to a 74-63 victory over team USA. The art-rock leader was named MVP, the night's highest honor, but unfortunately, his celebration was cut short.
When ESPN reporter Sage Steele went to interview the 2016 MVP, Butler used the platform to discuss the importance of universal health care. Before he could get very far, however, Steele interrupted the singer: "We're talking about celebrity stuff not politics." Ouch. Watch below (and keep an eye out for USA coach Kevin Hart's priceless deadpan on the left):
Bad look for ESPN/Sage Steele to short-circuit Win Butler and draw a bright line between "celebrity stuff"/politics. pic.twitter.com/e5TLIzZV4u
— Andy Hutchins (@AndyHutchins) February 13, 2016
It looks like Butler took it all in stride, though, still posing with his trophy and trainer — aka director and frequent collaborator Spike Jonze:
And, hey, at least Butler's brother and bandmate, Will, had his back:
I feel like when Team Canada beats Team USA they should be able to taunt the losers about universal health care
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In response to a Dec. 21 Pilot article, "Number of Residents in Need Increasing," the Girl Scouts of Redding have organized a movie pajama party for all Redding Girl Scouts on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 3 to 5 at the Redding Community Center. The event is aimed at filling the Redding Food Pantry.
While the event is only for Girl Scouts, the scouts are inviting members of the community to drop off items during the event to support their cause. For those who have items to donate, but are unable to drop them off, they may contact Scott Smith at firstname.lastname@example.com or Ritu Duenwald at firstname.lastname@example.com for pick up.
A list of the items most needed by the Food Pantry follows:
Mac and cheese, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex, detergent, personal hygiene products, spa[ and soup.
Also, canned fruit (oranges, peaches, etc.) juices, juice boxes, snacks for kids lunches, ground coffee, snack bars, mayonnaise, ketchup, salad dressing and crackers.


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The secret is out. Limpopo Education MEC Dickson Masemola contributed to his bankrupt department's "pathetic" state of affairs – and an unauthorised expenditure bill of R2.2 billion last year, and R25 million a year on phone bills.
A report blames him and other top officials in the department for not acting act against budget abuse and the constant deviation from protocol.
There was no oversight by department head Morebudi Thamaga, chief financial officer Martin Mashaba, the MEC or senior management, which directly led to unauthorised expenditure, said the report.
The 47-page report, which The Star has seen, was penned by the department's former administrator, Dr Anis Karodia, who was fired by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga.
Karodia's report lifts the lid on the bankrupt department and puts the blame squarely on the shoulders of a culture of nepotism – "family ties and friendships from the very top" – and clock-watching.
The report noted that the structure of the department was "top heavy and cumbersome". Some senior managers had no relevant qualifications and landed their plum jobs on the basis of "political patronage".
Karodia said the department's financial systems were in a state of "decay, morass" and did "not speak" to the delivery of educational priorities. The report blamed poor systems, poor monitoring and "serious" dereliction for the mess.
There was "woeful" planning, execution and management, compounded by poor service delivery, the report said.
The department contravened the financial laws by splitting orders – officials divided a multimillion-rand tender into smaller ones of less than R500 000 each to avoid putting it out to competitive bidding.
The report said staff captured staff allowances on the BSA IT system (used to capture goods), rather than Persal (used to capture staff information) to evade paying personal tax.
Constant budget deviation was the norm, due to the lack of financial leadership.
The karodia report was delivered at the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) during its four-day fact-finding mission to Limpopo in March. The Star previously reported that Masemola and Karodia had clashed on the sidelines of the NCOP gathering over the report and subsequently fell out.
Motshekga removed Karodia from his position two months later.
The report said the department spent about R25m a year on cellphones and landlines. It said that phones and 3G cards were "an abused commodity", and a clear indication of the "rot" that had set in at the department.
The document said the department issued 1 806 cellphones which cost R1m a month and paid about the same for its landlines.
"This means that the cellphone and landline usage per year is in the region of R25 million," the report said.
''This is an indictment. There are lower-down staff that run cellphone bills of R5 000 per month and continue to abuse their allocations each month with no punitive action. There is no oversight at all," the report added.
Karodia said he was forced to cut off some cellphone lines because of abuse. He reinstated them after implementing a policy of capping usage and putting cellphones on soft lock when limits were exceeded, the report said.
It was envisaged that for any over-usage exceeding seven months, the department would deduct the money from the responsible staff in a phased manner, he said.
Karodia warned that the abuse of 3G cards would also be investigated.
Pat Kgomo, the Limpopo education spokesman, dismissed Karodia's report as baseless, "unsubstantiated allegations".
"The MEC challenged the authenticity of the report and the unsubstantiated allegations presented by Dr Karodia… Up to date, those allegations were never substantiated."
The provincial education department went bankrupt in September, did not pay for textbooks for this year's pupil intake, and was placed under administration in December by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. Thousands of pupils are still without textbooks and learning material, seven months into the new year.
Two forensic auditing companies have since found evidence of rampant maladministration that includes financial mismanagement, tender fraud, and the looting of the department's coffers by various officials.
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Even as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the interim deal in Geneva on Iran's nuclear program an "historic mistake," Secretary of State John Kerry claimed that there was "no daylight" between the U.S. and Israel on Iran. On the one hand, it is important to maintain the façade of unity: Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman insisted that despite a bad deal, there was no sense of betrayal, "Heaven forbid."
On the other hand, the claim is laughable on its face. Kerry told George Stephanolpoulos on ABC News' This Week that Israel and the U.S. share the same goal of preventing a Iran from having a nuclear weapon. But there is a subtle, and significant, difference in their understanding of that goal. The Obama administration wants to prevent a nuclear weapon, while Israel wants to prevent Iran from having nuclear enrichment.
That difference has emerged within U.S. politics as well–not between Republicans and Democrats as such, since the opposition to Iran's nuclear enrichment is broadly bipartisan, but between that consensus and the position of the Obama administration. The two views were given voice in the 2012 Vice Presidential debate, with Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) effectively arguing the bipartisan view, which aligns with Israel's own goal, and with Vice President Joe Biden arguing the Obama administration's unique, and rather different, goal:
REP. RYAN: We cannot allow Iran to gain a nuclear weapons capability. Now, let's take a look at where we've gone–come from. When Barack Obama was elected, they had enough fissile material, nuclear material, to make one bomb. Now they have enough for five…
VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN:…There is no weapon that the Iranians have at this point. Both the Israelis and we know we'll know if they start the process of building a weapon. So all this bluster I keep hearing, all this loose talk–what are they talking about?
There is some very clear daylight between those two positions. The bipartisan view–shared by Israel and enshrined in UN Security Council resolutions–is that Iran should not be able to create the material for a nuclear weapon. The Obama administration's view is that Iran might be able to enrich some nuclear material, but should not be allowed to create an actual weapon. These are two very different end-states. The latter implies that Iran would not only be closer to being a nuclear power, but would enjoy significantly greater power within the Middle East as a result. That is what Israel, and most Arab states, want to avoid.
Put another way, the Obama administration envisions a weaker U.S. role in the region, while Israel and most of Congress want U.S. leadership to remain. Contrary to what Kerry claims, not only is there daylight between the U.S. and Israel, but also between the Obama administration and the country it governs.


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While the American East-Coast was buried in snow (they are not as used to it as we are!!!), the temperature rose up on the other side of the country! Last Saturday, January 23rd, the 2016 edition of the AVN Awards took place at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel. Considered in the industry as the "Oscars" of porn, it's the best event to see international X stars.
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The AVN Awards are taking place during the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE). The expo is both a commercial trade show exclusively made for the industry and a fan show especially created for the broad public. It's the perfect opportunity to take pictures, get autographs and buy fan memorabilia of the greatest pornstars.
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Andrea Silkey is obsessed with the quality of her music mixes.
Every week, the 31-year-old DJ (who's also know as Sonique des Fleurs) spends several hours in front of her computer hunting through digital music sites like beatport, djdownload, and trackitdown, sampling more than 500 MP3s of techno, house, and trance, in a "constant quest for the jam tracks."
She'll snatch up the best songs to blast out of her computer's speakers, or burn mixes to play in her car or at her office job ("I'm one of the few DJs who doesn't carry an iPod"). Her growing CD wallet contains more than 150 discs with a track count "easily into the thousands."
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Silkey's been developing her DJ skills since stepping behind the mixers in 1999. She was a regular at danceterias like The Works in Scottsdale in the mid- to late '90s, but after getting some schooling from DJ friends Substation and Shane Silkey (her future husband), Andrea decided to work things on the other side of the decks.
"They showed me the ropes," Silkey says. "They took me on a trip to Swell Records, and that was it. I was hooked. They created a monster."
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A hardcore gourmandizer of electronic dance music, Silkey goes online to find the "hottest, freshest tracks that people haven't already heard and gotten tired of." Ultimately, the myriad MP3s serve as ingredients in creating sumptuous sonic stews of beats and bumps for airplay during her weekly Friday night gig, "A Midnight Affair," on Energy Radio 92.7/101.1-FM, or during spin sessions at local nightclubs and raves around the Valley. (For more information, visit www.myspace.com/djsonique.)
Silkey's commitment to quality and boffo beat-mixing ability has made her one of the premier she-jays in town. She's worked bygone Tempe DJ haven Club Freedom, as well as joints like Myst, Sky Lounge, and Club DWNTWN. Silkey has also provided support for such marquee-level turntablism talent as DJ BK and L.A.'s Nemesis. Raves and dance parties like Acid Reign VII, Unity 2006, and Philter have seen her put on clinics on how to engage and energize an audience, broadcasting the harder flavors of techno and house, and getting partygoers to do their dance floor thing. Her skills at finding the right song to fit the mood have been key over the years.
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Welcome to the Daily Digest, where Minnesota lawmakers talk gun rights, a deal on the fiscal cliff appears closer to reality, and some unlikely Democrats are backing new gun controls.
Around Minnesota
In the aftermath of the Connecticut shooting, Gov. Mark Dayton says he's not sure there's much he can do to regulate guns in Minnesota, but he said he's willing to consider all options.
Rep. Tony Cornish, R-Good Thunder plans to introduce legislation next session that would allow teachers to carry guns in school.
Dayton says doing so "defies common sense."
A committee calls for added security at the State Capitol.
Two more electronic pull-tab makers have been approved.
A bipartisan group of state lawmakers want to award Minnesota's 10 electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the most popular votes.
The Star Tribune reports that Corey Day, executive director of the Minnesota DFL Party, was arrested Saturday on suspicion of drunken driving.
The Duluth News Tribune reports that the Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower-court ruling that upholds the state's limit on sulfate in wild rice waters.
Caribou Coffee has been sold, but will remain headquartered in Minnesota.
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President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner appear close to a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff.
Obama is demanding less in terms of a tax increase. He has offered to raise revenues by $1.2 trillion, but would extend the Bush-era tax rates for households earnings less than $400,000.
Obama's proposal would cut spending by $1.22 trillion which is up slightly from the $1.2 trillion Republicans had initially demanded.
Some of those savings would come from adopting the chained-CPI to slow government benefits, including Social Security.
Rep. Keith Ellison, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, opposes the idea.
"Everyone has a grandparent, a friend or a neighbor who relies on the Social Security benefits they earned to pay for medical care, food and housing. A move towards chained CPI would be a long-term benefit cut for every single person who receives a Social Security check," Ellison said in a statement Monday night.
In the wake of the Connecticut shooting, some unlikely Democrats are saying they're open to stricter gun rules, the New York Times reports.
The Washington Post Fact Checker looks at whether concealed-weapon laws result in less crime.
NPR looks at what gun control could look like.
After Obama told mourners in Connecticut that he would use "whatever power this office holds," to stem gun violence, he has directed his Cabinet member to draft gun control proposals including one that would reinstate a ban on assault rifles, the Washington Post reports.
Representative Tim Scott will replace Jim DeMint in the United States Senate. DeMint is resigning to lead the conservative Heritage Foundation.
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Officials said the paramedic - who was not named - has been disciplined, but did not say what the sanctions were.
According to an Aug. 5 memorandum from City Manager David Recor to members of the Ocean City Council, the incident happened July 26, when the draw span of the Harry W. Kelley Memorial Bridge malfunctioned, leaving the bridge stuck in the open position. It jammed up eastbound Route 50 traffic for miles, and wasn't repaired until late evening.
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Recovery questions
I've got a 2010 WK AWD model wth no factory tow hooks. We are heading to the desert this weekend and I want to bring a recovery strap in case I have to drag my friend out or vice versa. I was under the jeep earlier and didnt find anything that I thought to be suitable as a tow point to yank someone out without damaging my Jeep. I did find the mini J hook points along the unibody in front of the leaf springs but is that really strong enough to hook to a recovery strap and pull a 7000 lb Tacoma out or vice versa? We are hoping to not have to use the recovery strap at all but want to be prepared just in case.
Anyone have any input? At this point having a proper hook installed isn't an option for a few reasons I don't have time to type out. No hitch installed either or I'd just get a nice 12,000# shackle and call it done.
Not sure where your talking about because we don't have leaf springs...if you really want to get creative you can pull the front bumper off and use the bumper support. and for the rear you could probably wrap around the rear sliders.
Your just going to break stuff I make tow hooks for the wk if interested
Here is the location of the tow spot a tow truck would use.
Strong enough?
If you look at the rear there is a slider on both sides, that go from the rear axle to the bottom of the rear bumper, that have wholes in the middle. You might be able to run a tow strap between the 2, I'm not 100% its strong enough but I think that'll be your best bet.
Again, I'm not planning on actually having to use them, but I would like to know I'm good if I need to.
I think you may break your bumper if you try that, the angle will be wrong.
Had a thought. What if I run a 12-15000 lb chain around those sliders with a shackle on the end to insert the strap. I would think the length of the chain would be enough to save the bumper.
Post up pictures when your bumper gets ripped off..
Wrap the chain around your axle and snatch from there. :shhh:
7000 pound tacoma?
Tow hooks or shackles in the proper locations is what you want in regards to recovery.
IMO, either take it really easy and don't take any risks or wait for proper recovery. Also, do not snatch from the rear axle, not a good idea.
I have the same issue. I just placed an order for some aspen creek offroad front recovery shackles. They'll ship out this week after they finish powder coating. $160 shipped for the whole kit, but worth it since there's not really an alternative and viable option.
Turns out we didn't need them. Did some wheeling today and was surprised how well the WK skates around in sand, rock, up hills and everywhere in between even on stock tires and suspension. Definitely first on the upgrade list though. There were some spots I was concerned but managed to get through.
I'm going to bite the bullet and get a set of proper recovery hooks installed. And some proper tires. And a proper lift.
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In probability theory and statistics, the cumulative distribution function (CDF), or just distribution function, describes the probability that a real-valued random variableX with a given probability distribution will be found at a value less than or equal to x. Intuitively, it is the "area so far" function of the probability distribution. Cumulative distribution functions are also used to specify the distribution of multivariaterandom variables.
For every real numberx, the CDF of a real-valued random variableX is given by
- x \mapsto F_X(x) = \operatorname{P}(X\leq x),
where the right-hand side represents the probability that the random variable X takes on a value less than or equal to x. The probability that X lies in the interval (a, b) is therefore F_X(b)-F_X(a) if a < b.
If treating several random variables X, Y, ... etc. the corresponding letters are used as subscripts while, if treating only one, the subscript is omitted. It is conventional to use a capital F for a cumulative distribution function, in contrast to the lower-case f used for probability density functions and probability mass functions. This applies when discussing general distributions: some specific distributions have their own conventional notation, for example the normal distribution.
The CDF of X can be defined in terms of the probability density functionÆ' as follows:
- F(x) = \int_{-\infty}^x f(t)\,dt.
Note that in the definition above, the "less than or equal to" sign, "≤", is a convention, not a universally used one (e.g. Hungarian literature uses "<"), but is important for discrete distributions. The proper use of tables of the binomial and Poisson distributions depend upon this convention. Moreover, important formulas like Levy's inversion formula for the characteristic function also rely on the "less or equal" formulation.
Every cumulative distribution function F is (not necessarily strictly) monotone non-decreasing (see monotone increasing) and right-continuous. Furthermore, we have
- \lim_{x\to -\infty}F(x)=0, \quad \lim_{x\to +\infty}F(x)=1.
Every function with these four properties is a CDF. The properties imply that all CDFs are cà dlà g functions.
If X is a discrete random variable, then it attains values x1, x2, ... with probability pi = P(xi), and the CDF of X will be discontinuous at the points xi and constant in between:
- F(x) = \operatorname{P}(X\leq x) = \sum_{x_i \leq x} \operatorname{P}(X = x_i) = \sum_{x_i \leq x} p(x_i).
If the CDF F of X is continuous, then X is a continuous random variable; if furthermore F is absolutely continuous, then there exists a Lebesgue-integrable function f(x) such that
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for all real numbers a and b. (The first of the two equalities displayed above would not be correct in general if we had not said that the distribution is continuous. Continuity of the distribution implies that P (X = a) = P (X = b) = 0, so the difference between "<" and "≤" ceases to be important in this context.) The function f is equal to the derivative of Falmost everywhere, and it is called the probability density function of the distribution of X.
Point probability
The "point probability" that X is exactly b can be found as
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The Kolmogorov–Smirnov test is based on cumulative distribution functions and can be used to test to see whether two empirical distributions are different or whether an empirical distribution is different from an ideal distribution. The closely related Kuiper's test (ˈkaɪpÉ™rz) is useful if the domain of the distribution is cyclic as in day of the week. For instance we might use Kuiper's test to see if the number of tornadoes varies during the year or if sales of a product vary by day of the week or day of the month.
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Sometimes, it is useful to study the opposite question and ask how often the random variable is above a particular level. This is called the complementary cumulative distribution function (ccdf) or exceedance, and is defined as
F_c(x) = \operatorname{P}(X > x) = 1 - F(x).
This has applications in statisticalhypothesis testing, for example, because one-sided P-value is the probability of observing a test statistic at least as extreme as the one observed; hence, the one-sided P-value is simply given by the ccdf.
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Answers:I will give you an example, by using the prime numbers up to 50. They are 2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29,31,37,41,43,47. We begin by dividing into appropriate intervals, usually of the same length. We will divide into five equal intervals, The choice of how many intervals to use is purely stylistic. We make a rectangular chart. Down the left side, we list our intervals. Across the top, we list headings for columns that are, in order, frequency (how many in the interval), relative frequency, and cumulative frequency: Interval Freq. Rel. Freq. Cumul. Freq. 1-10.........4......4/15.=78.7 %. 4 11-20.......4......4/15=78.7%.. 8 21-30.......2......2/15=39.3%.. 10 31-40.......2......2/15=39.3%. 12 41-50.......3......3/15=20.0%. 15 Total.......15... ..1 = 100.0%. 15 To explain, we begin with frequency. There are 4 primes between 11 and 20, for example, so the frequency is 4. There are 15 primes in our whole sample, so the relative frequency for the intereval 11-20 is 4/15, or frequency divided by total. The cumulative frequency is the SUM of the frequencies up to here, or 4 + 4 = 8 (the first 4 is for the interval 1-10, and the second 4 is for the interval 11-20). Cumulative frequency, thus, is like keeping a running total. To check it, for the last interval in your table, it will always be the total number of data points in your sample. There are two ways to do this in excel. One is to compute it by hand as I have shown above, and then just enter these data in a spreadsheet. Then, use the usual commands for making pie charts and histograms. The second is to enter the data for frequency, and label your intervals. Then, you can insert the next two columns, with the insert column command. By using arrays, you can call a(n) the nth entry in the first column, and in this example, set b(n)=a(n)/15 for all n (I cannot remember the exact excel command here, but it is a lot like this). For the third column, you would put the first entry in (call it c(1), and then let c(n+1)=c(n)+a(n+1) for the rest of your table. That will give cumulative frequency. The commands are slightly dependent on your system and on how you begin, but this is the key idea.
Answers:Your question appears to contain errors in it. First, f cannot be a cumulative frequency distribution since it decreases for certain values of x. A cumulative distribution should always be monotonically increasing. Therefore, I believe what you have is a frequency distribution. Second, you need to identify how the x bins are set up. That is, x1 x2 x3 f1 f2 f3 Are f1, f2, and f3 the #s less than x1, between x1 and x2, and between x2 and x3 respectively? Or are they between x1 and x2, between x2 and x3, and beyond x3 respectively? I'm going to assume the former scenario. Let N be the total number of observations. Let F(x) be the *cumulative* frequency, the number of observations less than x. Thus we have: x 20 30 40 50 65 100 F 660 2800 4610 6760 9250 12020 The median is the x value for which F(x) = (N+1)/2 (+1 because N is even in this case). From the values of F, and since (N+1)/2 = 6010.5, the median must be between 40 and 50. Typically, to get the value, one linearly interpolates the value using the bracketing F values. Thus, (N+1)/2 = F(x1) + (F(x2)-F(x1))/(x2-x1) * (x - x1) Solve for x: x = x1 + ( (N+1)/2 - F(x1) )*(x2-x1)/(F(x2)-F(x1)) = 40 + (12021 / 2 - 4610)*(10)/(6760-4610) = 40 + (2801 / 2150) * 10 = 46.51395 Obviously this is not what you are quoting, and perhaps I have misunderstood your setup somehow. The above should be correct given the discussion I provided, and it should give you enough to figure out your problem if I in fact have misunderstood your question. Good luck.
Answers:At the median the cumulative frequency should be 50% of the total (that is, the total frequency), at the lower quartile it should be 25% and at the upper quartile it should be 75%. I think this is what the formula means by 'Required Cumulative Frequency'. If you choose the interval which should contain those cumulative frequencies (say, for the lower quartile, one that ranges from 23% to 31%) then that formula should give you an estimate of the value for that cumulative frequency.
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No matter how long in the tooth I get as a Bach appreciator my mouth still drops open in astonishment at some of the wonderful invention in his creation. Take, for instance, the opening chorus (Mvt. 2). As the fugal entries come along, the music is periodically punctuated by oboe and strings. All the way up to the adagio, on the word "aber" (Anyone reminded in Bach's treatment here of a spot in the Brahms Requiem?), that is, 35 measures into the piece, these instrumental puntcuations are almost entirely independent of the vocal lines and continuo. Especially the oboe, which is really a descant here. This is just fabulous, and it does raise interpretation questions. One is tempted to say, "Wow, this is great stuff, lets not let it get buried behind the vocal lines." Then a voice from the other shoulder says, "Wait a minute, this is not solo stuff, it needs to fit in as part of the general texture." It is fun to listen to the various readings with these questions in mind.
[10] A couple of days back, Aryeh expressed his appreciation for the singing of Arleen Augér. Indeed! What a wonderful singer she was. She and H. Rilling added so much of sensitive beauty to our Bach experience. If anyone has also taste for the late romantic literature, you should hear her performance of the Strauss last songs...with Andre Previn. Great!
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This is something of a landmark volume in Suzuki's cantata series as it includes two established masterpieces of Bach's cantata output, BWV 147 and BWV 21. Both are long works, challenging the int's ability to illuminate details while still retaining a sense of the emotional progression of the whole. Both contain some fiendishly difficult passages that can push even the seasoned performer's abilities to their limits. And as these cantatas are both frequently recorded favorites, Suzuki faces some stiff competition. I'm happy to report that, in the face of these challenges, Suzuki has again risen to the occasion, producing wonderful readings that do full justice to the works and, for me, eclipse all other available versions. I think this is an essential disc not only for the Bach cantata enthusiast but also for all Bach lovers and music fans in general.
BWV 21 "Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis"
Although BWV 147 is a fine work, BWV 21 is an absolute favorite of mine. The range of expression here is very wide, beginning with intense, sustained despair, progressing through uncertainty and consolation, and ending with a tremendous outburst of joy. Suzuki and the BCJ give a wonderful performance here that can stand among, even above, the best available. The orchestra of the BCJ grabs our attention from the beginning with a gorgeous performance of the opening Sinfonia (Mvt. 1). Patrick Beaugiraud, whom I have never encountered before, is the oboist here, and he is quite a find--very expressive, with a warm tone and a nicely flexible sense of rhythm. He compares well with Marcel Ponseele in Herreweghe's version, and that's saying something. Ryo Terakado on solo violin makes a great companion. Suzuki takes the Sinfonia (Mvt. 1) quite slowly, savoring the melodic interplay of the violin and oboe as well as the painful dissonances near the end of the movement. With the despairing mood set, the choir begins the second movement with three breathtaking chordal statements of the word "Ich"--the first somber, the second more forceful, the third quieter, sighing. Bach's stark textures in the first section of the chorus sound wonderful as sung by the BCJ. But the real treat is in the second half of the chorus, where the tempo picks up for the text "deine Tröstungen erquicken meine Seele". Suzuki makes the most of the quickening rhythms, and other conductors' interpretations sound stodgy in comparison. The moving soprano aria "Seufzer, Tränen, Kummer, Not" (Mvt. 3) comes next, and it is beautifully sung by [Yukari] Nonoshita, here sounding appropriately bleak and austere. After a fine recitative, Gerd Türk sings "Bäche von gesalznen Zähren", which expands on the somber mood of the cantata's first half. In Suzuki's version the phrasing and orchestral playing have a great, tragic sweep that I don't hear in any other version. Türk is lyrical and passionate throughout most of the aria yet virtuosic in the coloratura runs of the "storm" section. The chorus that ends the first part, an emotional turning point of the cantata, is given a wonderful performance. Bach specified that the first statement of the words "Was betrübst du dich, meine Seele" be sung by "soli" ensemble (one-voice-per-part, or OVPP), and the voices of the four soloists sound GORGEOUS together. The chorus also makes a strong impression in the following bars. With the magic words "Harre auf Gott" ("Put thy trust in God"), the mood switches from grim and uncertain to warm and hopeful, and the choir and orchestra simply glow, with Beaugiraud's oboe soaring into the heavens. The concluding fugal section is invigorating, and the first half ends on a spine-tingling major chord.
The second part of the cantata begins with a recitative and duetto that illustrate a dialogue between the soul (soprano) and Jesus (bass). [Peter] Kooy is great as the voice of Jesus, with a great sense of authority as well as lyrical warmth, and Nonoshita sounds delectably innocent and vulnerable. I was quite moved by these dialogue numbers. In the passage where the soprano despairingly exclaims "Nein, du hassest mich!" ("No, you hate me!") and Jesus replies "Ja, ich liebe dich" ("Yes, I love you!"), Kooy's softening voice brought tears to my eyes. The "stile antico" chorus that follows, on the text "Sei nun wieder zufrieden", is simply ravishing. Suzuki's wonderful "soli" ensemble begins the movement, with the choral tenors singing the stanzas of the chorale. When the full chorus enters, the BCJ is joined by three trombones and a cornett, played by members of Concerto Palatino, doubling the vocal lines. The sound is magnificent, and the final bar reliably sends chills up my spine. Türk returns to give a bright account of the joyous aria with continuo, "Erfreue dich, Seele". The final chorus, "Das Lamm das erwürget ist", where Bach introduces three trumpets and timpani to the ensemble, is overwhelmingly powerful. The Handelian fugue that closes the work makes me want to get up and dance. Alleluia indeed!
BWV 21--Harnoncourt, Herreweghe, Koopman, Suzuki
[9] Harnoncourt's recording sounds just plain weird to me. It's strange--he whips up the tempo in slow, contemplative movements but slams on the brakes in the usually quick fugal sections. In spite of Equiluz's dramatic singing, "Bäche von gesalznen Zähren" fails to makes its full impact because of Harnoncourt's choppy accents. Also, a woman soprano is really preferable to a boy in this cantata due to the mature emotions of the text and the erotic implications of the dialogue sections. However, I loved Jürg Schaeftlein's piquant oboe playing, and "Sei nun wieder zufrieden" sounds great.
[13] Herreweghe's version has been the leading HIP version of this cantata for years. Some will continue to cherish this one, but Suzuki's new recording overtakes it in my book. Herreweghe captures the tragic tone of the cantata's first section wonderfully, and Ponseele's playing of the oboe part is a bit more affecting than Beaugiraud's. Herreweghe's Collegium Vocale chorus is terrific, rich and amazingly clear. Barbara Schlick makes a strong impression in "Seufzer, Tränen", and her trembling voice is perfect for this aria. However, Schlick is not entirely comfortable with the high tessitura of the part, and her high notes sound strained. Howard Crook's singing of "Bäche von gesalznen Zähren" is expressive, but the aria doesn't have the tragic sweep of Suzuki's. When the "soli" ensemble sings in the choral movements, Barbara Schlick's unique voice unfortunately sticks out like a sore thumb, overpowering the other singers and focusing the listener's attention on her strained high notes--ouch. The dialogue sections are nice, with Peter Harvey sounding great, but Schlick begins to annoy. "Sei nun wieder Zufrieden" sounds fine, but Herreweghe omits Bach's cornet and trombone parts, which is too bad! The joyous "Erfreue dich" doesn't sound joyous enough to me, but Herreweghe redeems himself with a great reading of the final chorus.
I have two other recordings of BWV 21, but they are earlier versions of the cantata-- played in the key of d-minor instead of c-minor, without cornet and trombone parts, and with all tenor arias given to the soprano. There are extensive notes about the different versions of BWV 21 in Suzuki's Vol.12 and, especially, Vol.6. The final Leipzig version is probably the more satisfying version, and the recordings of the earlier versions really shouldn't compete with the others. However, these deserve a mention here:
[18] Koopman (on his Vol. 1) performs a version a bit different than Suzuki's, using the soprano arias and the higher key but observing the "soli"/"chorus" markings of the Leipzig version and providing versions of "Sei nun wieder Zufrieden" both with and without trombones. I'm not certain if Koopman will be providing us with a straight Leipzig-version recording. Koopman's interpretation is remarkably similar to Herreweghe's, with both even sharing the same soprano and oboe soloists! Koopman doesn't touch the quite as deeply as Herreweghe in the beginning, but the transition to joy is handled a little better. However, the same reservations about Barbara Schlick in Herreweghe's version apply here too, compounded by the facts that the earlier version is in a higher key and that the soprano has much more to sing! Thankfully, Koopman's recorded sound takes the edge off the voice, so Schlick doesn't sink the whole performance.
[20] Suzuki's Vol. 6 follows the early, Köthen version of the score to the letter. There are no trombones, and there is no soli/chorus distinction in the choruses. The interpretation is otherwise quite similar to the one in Vol.12. Marcel Ponseele plays the oboe part here, making this his third recording of the same cantata (too much of a good thing?). The extended, demanding soprano part is here sung by Monika Frimmer. Frimmer has a lovely, clear voice, and she sings with great feeling. However, she is strained by the high tessitura, and you can hear it. I marginally prefer her to Barbara Schlick, but neither is ideal. It's a good thing Suzuki took another shot at BWV 21, because his second recording has none of the drawbacks of the first. Suzuki sure is thorough--there are three alternate movements included with Vol. 6 (3, "Seufzer, Tränen", and 7 and 8, the dialogue pieces) where the soprano part is sung by a tenor so that, with Volumes 6 and 12, the listener can reconstruct the second Weimar version that Bach adapted when a suitable soprano was not available! Türk sounds great in these movements, but it sure is strange to hear a tenor and a bass sing a love duet!
A side note about these two recordings of the early version of BWV 21: The lack of soli/chorus marks in this version mean different things to Koopman and Suzuki: Koopman assumes Bach would've performed it with the concertist/ripienist alternation anyway, and Suzuki just assigns all the music to full chorus. Did it cross their minds that this could mean the earlier version was sung OVPP? I would LOVE to hear the early version sung completely OVPP, but none of the major proponents of this method have tackled it. Why not? Junghänel, are you listening?
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