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stainless steel rat said:A couple of years back, I played at the Coast in Vegas, at a $25 table. And while the count never reached +1, I think I won something like 15 hands + had 2-3-4 pushes without a single loss. And was ejected from the casino even though my bet never varied from $25. Apparently they didn't understand statistics at all and assumed my winning streak was something other than luck, which it wasn't...
learningtocount said:They might have thought that you where some how cheating like you could see the dealers hole card or you where marking cards but might not have been able to prove it so they just asked you to leave. With your flat bets they could not suspect you as card counter because you didn't change the size of your bets and any comptent floor person knows this. Maybe the floor person is just stupid and does not understand the game very well.
A note about losing 9 in a row it is close to 2^9 power or 256 to 1 shot! A long shot but not out of the question. The odds of losing 20 in row are much much rarer and I would start to question if i was cheated if I lost 20 in a row!
ihate17 said:SSR
You should have known that winning at a Coast casino is highly frowned upon, they attempted but failed to make it illegal.
Actually, as you know, it is pathetically funny, that anyone in table game management would toss a flat better (what you must have appeared to be) who got lucky.
Now lets say you were not a counter but a lucky gambler. A smart casino would be celebrating right along with you.
Other side of the possible story.
Coast thought you were a counter from earlier on that session or previous trips. They were watching you and the eye was counting along with you. You win all those hands without ever ramping up your bet, but they know the count did not warrant it. A gambler would have increased his bets, trying to parlay his good fortune into a big win. A cardcounter would not have since the count did not warrant it. So obviously you are a cardcounter and we will ask you to leave.
Now if they ask you to leave in front of a bunch of players and you have only been flat betting, I wonder if tossing you is worth the taste of what is left in the minds of the other players.
Anyway, they may have made you before the streak.
learningtocount said:Did you have big bets or small bets on most of the 20 hands in a row you lost. If you lost 20 small bets in a row and where playing decent stragedy than that loss is not so bad if you lost 20 bigger bets in a row that is much more devasting to your scae and bankroll for that matter and it could take you out for good. For me if I lose a few small bets in a row I start feeling lucky because I didn't bet more on those hands. Once I was at a video blackjack machine playing for 5 cents a hand lost 4 hands in a row started to feel lucky and I went to the tables to play for real money and won $200! I would feel much better about losing a $100 in 20 hands than losing a $100 in one hand! When I bet small I expect to lose on most hands and when I bet big I expect to win on the most hands when playing blackjack!
ihate17 said:SSR
I agree, paranoia like that is amazing. Inept game management, not understanding what they supervise, so some flat bettor gets lucky and they toss him. Pure panic on the part of the decision maker.
The complete opposite approach:
Years ago I was sitting at a green chip table at the Trop with one other player. This guy played big money, was known to them and had no idea of basic strategy at all. Suddenly this guy can do not wrong, splits his 3,3 vs dealer Ace, gets a third 3, two doubles and wins all five $1,000 bets and gets a high five from the pit. Now I am not naive enough to believe the pit really wants this guy to win five grand a hand, and I was sure that the guy had a losing history with that store, but hand after hand he seemed to be winning while doing everything against the book, gets up around 30 thousand and quits while being congratulated by the pit.
Two days later I happen to run into this guy at Mirage and he tells me he gave that 30 and another 30 back to the Trop.
Now that is smart (casinos point of view) table game management from a place that is not known for big action.
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Ben Affleck took home the best picture Oscar at this year's Academy Awards for his Iran hostage drama "Argo." But what everyone really remembers is that emotional, slightly uncomfortable acceptance speech. Everyone, apparently, except Affleck.
"I barely remember the Oscar speech," the actor-director said when asked about it at Tuesday's premiere of his latest film. "Certainly, the most important thing for me, in a way, was to honor my wife and to let people know how much I love her."
During his speech Affleck choked up while thanking his wife, Jennifer Garner, for working on their "marriage for 10 Christmases."
"I think you can tell what people care about really by their actions - by what they invest in, by what they work on," he explained. "It's hard to tell somebody that you care about them when you're never around them and you don't see them and talk to them. So that was what I was trying to get across. Although I don't know how articulate I was."
Affleck was joined by co-stars Olga Kurylenko and Rachel McAdams for the Los Angeles premiere of Terrence Malick's romantic rumination "To the Wonder," which opens Friday.
Affleck, 40, admitted that seeing the celebrated director in action was indeed a wonder to behold.
"I think that you know he's a director who does really unusual stuff, really interesting stuff, and somebody who works outside the typical Hollywood norm. And that's interesting to other directors, certainly to me, because you go like `wow, what would happen of you experiment with this?'"
The film stars Affleck as an American whose relationship with a woman he met overseas turns cold, leaving him drifting back toward a childhood love.
"To the Wonder" was the last review written by celebrated film critic Roger Ebert, who died Tuesday, and it sent "shivers" down Affleck's spine.
"I thought it was a profound honor," he said. "To have this be the last movie that he reviewed and to have it viewed through this sort of transcendental lens of a man at the end of his life is as important as anything that's ever happened around movies in my career."
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You can find it on SourceForge.SBCL 1.0.20 has been released, the release notes follow:
changes in sbcl-1.0.20 relative to 1.0.19:
* minor incompatible change: OPTIMIZE qualities
and SB-C::STACK-ALLOCATE-VALUE-CELLS no longer exist. See documentation
and SB-EXT:*STACK-ALLOCATE-DYNAMIC-EXTENT* for details.
* documentation: some slot access efficiency guidelines have been
added to the user manual.
* optimization: ASSOC-IF, ASSOC-IF-NOT, MEMBER-IF, MEMBER-IF-NOT,
RASSOC, RASSOC-IF, and RASSOC-IF-NOT are now equally efficient
as ASSOC and MEMEBER.
* optimization: calls to ASSOC, MEMBER, and RASSOC can be transformed
to more efficient EQ-comparison versions more often.
* optimization: enhanced derivation of DOLIST iteration variable type
for constant lists.
* optimization: constant folding of simple (LIST ...) forms as DOLIST
* optimization: runtime lookup of function definitions can be
elided in more cases, eg: (let ((x 'foo)) (funcall foo)).
* optimization: compiler is able to derive the return type of
(AREF (THE STRING X) Y) as being CHARACTER.
* optimization: CLRHASH on empty hash-tables no longer does pointless
work. (thanks to Alec Berryman)
* optimization: REPLACE deftransforms don't punt when :START1 or
:START2 is given
* bug fix: compiling DESTRUCTURING-BIND on constant list arguments
no longer emits a code deletion note. (reported by Andrew
* bug fix: bogus odd-number-of-keywords STYLE-WARNINGs from calls to
functions with an odd number of &OPTIONAL arguments, a &REST
argument, and one or more &KEY arguments at the call site.
* bug fix: STYLE-WARNINGs for functions with both &OPTIONAL and &KEY
arguments appeared at call sites as well.
* bug fix: fixed #425; CLOSE drops input buffers from streams, so
READ-LINE &co can no longer read from them afterwards. (reported
by Damien Cassou)
* bug fix: fixed #427: unused local aliens no longer cause compiler
breakage. (reported by Stelian Ionescu, Andy Hefner and Stanislaw
* bug fix: non-local exit from a WITH-ALIEN form no longer causes
alien-stack leakage. (reported by Andy Hefner)
* bug fix: PROGV signals an error when an attempt to violate declared
type of a variable or bind a constant is made.
* bug fix: SET signals an error when an attempt to violate declared
type of a variable is made.
* bug fix: restart computation during the execution of a restart
test function no longer causes infinite recursion. (reported by
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* bug fix: calling SB-COVER:REPORT with a non-directory pathname now
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(thanks to Michael Weber)
* bug fix: correctly handle name conflicts involving CL:NIL.
(thanks to Michael Weber)
* bug fix: RESOLVE-CONFLICT restart for name conflicts handles
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John Mayer on Exes Writing Songs About Him: 'You're Not Supposed to Tell Everyone'by Thomas Chau | PopCrush
TMZ recently caught up with John Mayer, who was pretty honest about his thoughts on ex-girlfriends writing songs about him.
According to Perez Hilton, Katy Perry revealed to Chelsea Handler in the July issue of Cosmopolitan that she plans to write songs about her relationship with Mayer. "I have a lot of respect for [John] still, and I know it goes both ways. There's no bad blood, but I'm sure there will be inspired songs."
So what did Mayer say to TMZ about the idea of exes, specifically Perry, writing songs about him? "That's what you're supposed to do, man. You're supposed to write songs. You're just not supposed to tell everyone you're doing it."
In regards to the idea that any of his ex's songs about him might go number one, he responded jokingly, "I actually want everybody's songs to go number one! I actually, purposely, stopped writing hits to give other people a chance to have number one songs. I just stand to the side."
If Perry goes through with the idea of writing about Mayer, she wouldn't be the first. Taylor Swift, whom had a brief relationship with Mayer, reportedly wrote the song 'Dear John' about him.


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- Asian markets were mostly lower in overnight trading with the BSE down 1.19 percent after India unveiled its budget for 2012/2013. Europe is modestly higher and U.S. futures are modestly higher.
- Eurozone exports climbed 11 percent in January from a year ago, cutting the region's trade deficit to €7.6 billion. A rise in German exports of cars and machinery helped cut the deficit. Imports increased just 4 percent month-over-month impacted by austerity.
- India's government has proposed a cap on a subsidy program that covers diesel and fertilizers in an effort to bring its budget deficit down to 5.1 percent of GDP. Indian finance minister said the economy is expected to grow 6.9 percent this year and 7.6 percent in 2013. Meanwhile India's central bank kept its interest rates unchanged. Morgan Stanley: This is what will happen in India in 2012 and 2013 >
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Sunday, Sept. 2, 1:49 p.m. EDT: Why was there no Trayvon talk in Tampa?: Just down the road from where the Republican National Convention was held, the slain teen's friends and family are vainly holding out for action from anyone on gun violence, writes the Daily Beast's Mathew DeLuca.
Saturday, Sept. 1, 9:33 a.m. EDT: Woman yelling about Zimmerman case charged with disorderly conduct: A Florida woman apparently angry about the controversial George Zimmerman murder case faces a federal disorderly conduct charge after authorities say she began yelling at a patient in a Veterans Affairs clinic lobby, the Orlando Sentinel reports. 61-year-old Ninoska A. Pope, according to court documents, got into an argument that was "loud and distracting."
Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, 11:34 a.m. EDT: Will Zimmerman regret his new judge? Seminole County Circuit Judge Debra Nelson, the same jurist assigned to handle George Zimmerman's wife's perjury case, has taken over his second-degree-murder trial after the defense successfully removed Judge Kenneth Lester from the case. Zimmerman's legal team might "live to regret forcing the last judge off the case because Nelson runs a tight ship and tends to favor the prosecution," central Florida lawyers told the Miami Herald.
Thursday, Aug. 30, 11:32 a.m. EDT: Federal appeals court rules that judge must step down: In a big win for Zimmerman's defense team, a federal appeals court ruled last night that the judge presiding over his second-degree-murder trial must step down for issuing an order with a "disparaging" description of the shooter, the Miami New Times reports. In the order in question, in which Judge Kenneth Lester ordered Zimmerman jailed on $1 million bond, he wrote, "Under any definition, the defendant has flouted the system … [and] tried to manipulate the system when he has been presented the opportunity to do so."
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 11:10 a.m. EDT: Dr. Phil to focus on Zimmerman in new season: The Orlando Sentinel reports that the syndicated talk show Dr. Phil will address Zimmerman and viewers' perception of him in its new season, which starts Sept. 10. In a preview clip, Dr. Phil McGraw asks two guests, "Is he a racist? Is he a cowboy vigilante?" And a poll on the show's website asks whether Zimmerman shot Trayvon in self-defense, as well as whether he should be convicted of second-degree murder.
Tuesday, Aug. 28, 10:57 a.m. EDT: The Rev. Al Sharpton joins families of Robert Champion and Trayvon Martin at Tallahassee church: Over the weekend, Trayvon Martin's family and their attorneys gathered with the parents of Robert Champion — the drum major killed in a hazing incident at FAMU — and the Rev. Al Sharpton at a packed service in Tallahassee, Fla. Watch the video here.
Monday, Aug. 27, 11:05 a.m. EDT: Judge says George Zimmerman can leave the county: Judge Kenneth Lester said he will adjust the bond terms of George Zimmerman, the man charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of unarmed Florida teen Trayvon Martin, the Associated Press reports. The terms of Zimmerman's $1 million bond that were set last month required him to stay within Seminole County, but he'll now be allowed to travel to nearby Orange County, where the offices of his attorneys are located.
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01-Sep-2006 -- Where did you go on National Holidays? We, a group of 15 enthusiatic young people, had longed for a far-away trip since very long time together and then the chance to come, we had long national holidays. You know, it would be great to start on journey to significant places in these days. We called it as a big plan because our destination would be the provinces in Cuu Long (Mekong) River Delta, over 2000 kms far away from Hanoi
We came to Saigon as first destination in all transports: 7 persons by car, 2 persons by train and 5 persons by plane. After reunion in Saigon, we spend 1 day driving 8 motors from Saigon to Rach Gia (250 kms). Then, we got on Express boat to Phu Quoc, the most famous beautiful island in the South of Vietnam. Also, it is the only one place in Vietnam where the people can see the sun sets into the sea as a clot of fire. In the noon time, we visited to Da Ban stream, Tranh stream, Phu Quoc fish sauce producing workshop and had dinner in Ham Ninh fishing village with many kinds of sea food. This day was Virgo318's birthdat and we had a wonderful birthday celebration night with sea foods and tranditional wine brought from Trang Bang - Tay Ninh, in the sound and warmth of the sea brouhaha of laughter.
On the next morning, it was raining very hard with great winds. We wake up and felt worried about our tour schedule, that maybe cancelled because of the bad weather. Soon after that, we went to Coi nguon place, where many kinds of pearl product are displayed and a special kind of dog (with a curly hair on the back as so named "cho xoay") in Phu Quoc is preserved. Then, we came to Bai Sao beach to get on a boat coming to the confluence. At that time, the raining had stopped, and the weather was very nice. Some of us were swimming directly to the boat, which was anchored 150ms far from the coast. Others came there by a junk with our luggage (of couse those who can not swim too). The boat started going to the sea at 9am.
After 40 minutes swimming underwater to see a coral area near Dam islet, enjoying and making much noise as well as laughter in the sea, we swam back to the boat and we consisted of 7 men and 8 women decided to go straight to the objective 10N 104E not later.
Virgo318 and Black_horse stood inside the hold of boat instructing the captain to go following the arrow's way in GPS handheld. Head of our group, dau_dau was standing at the prow holding the foremast and shouted: "Come on! Going there!"
The boat overcame to Mr Doi cape, went across An Thoi port and came directly to the southwest of Dua islet. The windy was bigger and the wave was up higher, 3 kms then 2 kms far from the confluence. Many people thought there would be no problem with some kilometers from the island to the sea. But in fact, when we went outside the area that was covered by many islets, the sea was frightfully violent to toss a very great wave train. Although the captain steered a boat skillfully but the big waves rushed out to the freeboard to make it came up and down continuously, which made 11 of 15 people felt seasick, the were vomiting.
10:40 am, we were about 400 meters far away from the confluence, then 300 meters, then 200 meters. Under the GPS showing, the boat turned left, turned right, even turned back. The boat rocked like hammock, made us feel like a shaking inside the washing machine. We were feeling, nervous at that time with our faces turning yellow. Finally all of us really reached the destination - 10N104E confluence. We arrived at 11:5 am took some photographs in despite of the fear and tiredness.
Being influenced by the wind, the waves and suffering from seasickness, nobody could have had lunch on the boat. We tried to come back to An Thoi as soon as possible. Goodbye Phu Quoc islands in Super_Dong express train, we planed to next the destination - 9N 105E confluence


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A note from Shea: My friend Daniel Hayden is a scientist living in California who strongly opposed Proposition 37, a measure that would have required that food products made with genetically modified organisms to be labeled as such. I invited him to share his reasons here.
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By Daniel Hayden
You know me. I sat beside you at the concert, jamming out with the rest of the crowd. I cheered when Washington and Colorado legalized marijuana and am a strong proponent of same-sex marriage. I think big business and their lobbying tactics are the greatest threat to our democracy and don't get me started on the big financial institutions.
But I have a confession to make. I love genetically modified organisms, or GMOs.
I earned my Ph.D. degree in plant molecular physiology at the University of Hawaii and have been studying plant biotechnology for almost 20 years. My goal was to use plants and sustainable agriculture to replace products from unsustainable sources like fossil fuels. It's a very green approach. Being technologically minded, I was fascinated by genetic engineering, so it broke my heart to see friends and like-minded individuals of my generation turn so quickly against the science of engineering the genetics of plants.
In our world today we are continually innovating and pushing our technological and scientific understanding. We hold everything in the palm of our hand through our cellphones, and we can connect with friends who are continents away. As a society we are moving into the cities and stacking ourselves in denser and denser developments, absorbing agricultural land and constructing huge buildings in which to work, live and play. If the trucks and trains that bring the food from the farms to our cities stopped today, our larders would be bare by the weekend. The supply chain that puts food on our tables is a complex system of growers, transportation, storage and distribution that has to work together in harmony in order to function.
Here is where Prop 37 comes into play. Thankfully this poorly worded proposition failed by a narrow margin on Tuesday — the people who voted YES don't have any idea of how dangerous it could have become. We eat GMOs everyday. With every bowl of cornflakes and every trip to the Mexican restaurant around the corner, you are eating a GMO. In fact, even certified organic foods can be comprised of no more than 5 percent GMO ingredients. If Prop 37 passed, you would be able to buy cornflakes without GMOs, but you would never know if they were in your burrito at your favorite restaurant. Seems a little leaky, doesn't it? Every product in our supermarket would need a GMO label, something manufactures would be nuts to include for the other 49 states, resulting in two differentiating product streams. The cost of this would be passed on to consumers.
Few people, including myself, are against giving more information to consumers. What I am against is using scare tactics and misinformation. Labeling something as a GMO does nothing but intimidate the purchaser. It's hard to think of a more inflammatory word, when it comes to food, than "GMO." Now imagine that phrase being plastered in a big prominent sticker on products throughout the grocery store. Those three little letters say a lot, but are consumers educated enough to know what they really mean?
GMOs come in all shapes and sizes. Some are products made using GMO organisms, but do not actually contain the organism is question. Others GMO products like olive oil are a very specific substance of high purity. The olive tree might have been engineered but there are no detectable levels of engineered protein in the oil. That would require a label as well.
The science behind GMOs was sloppy when it first introduced, and the technology was not helped when some scientist came along and dumped a pound of corn pollen containing the Bt protein on a few butterflies. Other GMOs had what we call "selection markers" which are proteins conferring resistance to general antibiotics, or herbicides. These were carried in pollen and found in nearby weeds of the same species. Not ideal, I admit.
I am not here to defend Monsanto. I understand the perils of monoculture, herbicide usage and selling seeds to farmers that can't be harvested and reseeded the next year (so called Terminator seeds). However, framing the entire concept of GMOs as evil because of Monsanto's influence is frankly on the same level as homophobia, stereotyping or racism. Misinformed and nervous consumers are being tricked into thinking they are at risk, all because of a chosen few who have dedicated their lives to ridding the world of the supposed scourge of GMOs.
I am here to tell you that the seed biotechnology companies are more altruistic than you would believe. They are responsible for feeding the world and for helping make it profitable to be a farmer. They employ tens of thousands of people and support the entire food infrastructure of our great country. GMOs reduce the need for fertilizer, which in turn reduces our dependence on fossil fuels (most our nitrogen fertilizer is made using natural gas). GMOs also cut down on the need for pesticides and herbicides by engineering native means of plant defense. GMOs use water more efficiently and respond to heat and drought in a less dramatic fashion, which helps farmers cope with the changing climate. Our society is driving these changes, and it's only fair that we give farmers the tools they need to endure a warming environment.
GMOs improve our health and nutrition. Third world countries benefit from increased amino acids in GMO rice that they couldn't find elsewhere in their diets. Newly engineered tomatoes could one day help fight cancer. Don't take my word for it, Google it and educate yourself.
Unfortunately people associate the term GMO with dead butterflies and cancer. Who knows how this happened. Chalk it up to bad press and a healthy dose of mythology. That is why just stamping 'Contains GMO' on a bag of chips does more harm than good. Explaining how far plant biology has come in the past 20 years is probably beyond the scope of this article, but this will give you some idea.
In a perfect world the label would be as follows:
The corn (DroughtGard maize) used in this product was genetically modified to withstand drought conditions without affecting biomass. DroughtGard maize contains the gene for "cold shock protein B" (cspB) from Bacillis subtilis. Cold shock proteins were discovered (and named) due to their rapid accumulation in cold shocked bacterial cells. Some CSPs such as CSPB act as RNA chaperones, which help to maintain normal physiological performance during stress events by binding and unfolding tangled RNA molecules so that they can function normally. Drought conditions result in 30-50% yield loss of native maize, while DroughtGard posts 11-21% yield gain in similar conditions. These proteins are produced in the leaves, stem, and roots of the maize, but are non-detectable in the kernel or edible seeds upon harvest. The cspB protein has been thoroughly tested for allergenic potential and passed both USDA and FDA requirements. Your continued support of GMO produce ensures a sustainable future under the threat of climate change and increasing water demand.
As you can see, this statement is quite a bit more informative than a big old "Contains GMO" sticker.
Let's increase information, awareness, and promote true sustainability with our food policies. Don't support efforts that propagate fear just because it's more convenient.
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At The Plate – You wouldn't know it by the hit totals, but the I-Cubs won this one rather handily 4-3. Iowa only had three hits, and gave up ten, but that's not what decides games. Ty Wright was 1-for-4 with a run scored. Ryan Sweeney had one of the other hits and it was a big one, he was 1-for-3 with a walk, a triple, and an RBI. J.C. Boscan had the biggest hit of the day as he was 1-for-3 with a double, and two RBI's, definitely an odd game at the plate, but drawing four walks definitely helped.
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At The Plate – A back and forth game in Huntsville ended with the Smokies hanging on to win 4-3 over the Stars. Matt Szczur continues to be productive out of the lead-off spot, he went 2-for-3 with a home run, a stolen base, a caught stealing, an RBI, and a run scored. Justin Bour also joined in on the fun going 2-for-4 with a home run, an RBI, and a run scored. Rubi Silva has been scorching hot all year and it was no different last night, he was 2-for-4 with a home run, an RBI, and two runs scored, he's hitting .405 on the season now.
On The Mound – Alberto Cabrera got the start and his second win of the season as he went six innings giving up two runs on seven hits while walking two and striking out five. A.J. Morris was solid out of the pen going two scoreless, and hitless innings while striking out three. Frank Batista worked the ninth for his second save, although he made it exciting, he worked one inning giving up one run on one hit while walking one.
At The Plate – All sorts of offense from Daytona but it wasn't nearly enough in this one. Seven out of the nine players in the lineup had at least one hit. John Andreoli was 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, two stolen bases, and one run scored. Javy Baez connected on his second homer of the season, he finished the day 1-for-5 with an RBI, a stolen base, and two runs scored. Stephen Bruno was 2-for-2 with two walks with a double, and a run scored. Dustin Geiger continues to stay hot going 2-for-3 with an RBI, and a run scored, he's now hitting .310 on the season.
On The Mound – I'm not sure if I've ever seen anything like this in just nine innings. The D-Cubs staff gave up fifteen runs, that was low in my opinion seeing that they gave up twenty-seven hits, twenty-seven! Ryan Searle has been great this year, not last night, he went 4.2 innings giving up seven runs on fifteen(!) hits while striking out five, his ERA sits at 4.85 right now, a small miracle given how many runs he gave up. Hunter Cervenka and Luis Liria gave up a combined seven runs in 2.1 innings. Taylor Davis, a catcher, worked one inning giving up one run on four hits.
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:42 pm
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Hi, Here's a problem I am sure must have a 'scientific solution', but I haven't come up with an answer myself and it is driving me crazy!
I have recently been attempting to make cinder toffee (you know, that delicious golden honeycomb you get in chocolate bars) and I am getting mostly mediocre results and the odd decent result. Basically I use the following recipe..
200g Caster Sugar
100g Golden Syrup
1 TBS Bicarbonate of soda
1/2 TS vinegar
Mix sugar and syrup and heat gently in pan until everything melts. Heat up to 138°C (bubbling).
Now remove from the heat and stir in Bicarb and vinegar. I have found it is very important NOT to over stir at this point just get everything mixed together then immediately poor into a grease proof pan with a layer of butter - I find the sugar continues to rise after pouring which is generally a good sign.
In the cooling phase the whole thing is deflating. I have tried rapid cooling, covering with cling film and other things but can't get the desired effect.
It is worth mentioning that I did get a good finish once but the inside was slightly burnt!!! So maybe I am not getting things hot enough? Maybe boiling the sugar solution longer will help?
So could anyone work out how I can somehow strengthen this mixture and stop it collapsing, which I assume happens once the bicarb has stopped reacting?
BTW is the vinegar really necessary?
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Hi, your recipe seems to be missing some components. Scroll down this link for a good recipe. Have to say, for the best results a sugar thermometer is the way to go. Once you have one you'll be able to make all sorts of toffee/candies properly.
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Thanks for the reply Alison. I think through your link, and here (link below), I have worked out that I haven't been heating the sugar up enough. The original recipes I used stated 138°C but your link suggests the Hard-Crack Stage, which seems to be between 148° C 154°C!
I think I will stick to my recipe but try the higher temperature and see what happens.
BTW I am using an Infra-Red thermometer, which I suspect is good enough and being non contact doesn't require cleaning afterwards!
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OK Olly,
Here's yet more links, although it seems every recipe is different, I've never made it without water before.
So you have an infra-red thermometer - how fancy shmancy is that
You're cooking with the big boys! I have a rather nice 30yr old brass one!
You're right - hard crack is 154*C, & I think that's right, as it's meant to be a 'very' hard crispy candy.
Good luck with your next attempt, be sure to report back.
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alison - uk wrote:
So you have an infra-red thermometer - how fancy shmancy is that
You're cooking with the big boys! I have a rather nice 30yr old brass one!
hehe I use to fix ovens & stuff so I am not that fancy a cook, believe me! They are pretty cool if you know their limitations though!
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Yes actually vinegar would be necessary. I actually love this recipe. Good luck with your toffee..
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Yes actually vinegar would be necessary. I actually love this recipe. Good luck with your toffee..
And yet I've seen many recipes without vinegar. There's even a video of a chef at a restaurant making ginger cheesecake w honeycomb toffee, and he doesn't even use a thermometer.... (just granulated sugar and water plus the baking soda) I am finding mine puffs up so much that it won't settle down into breakable chunks. I was wondering if eliminating the vinegar would stop that.
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Bodies started turning up in South Shore parks and woodlands in the past year and a half: teenagers hacked to death with machetes or shot in the face by members of the ruthless El Salvadoran gang Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13.
At first, we thought the murder of a Valley Stream teen in the Massapequa Preserve in March 2017 was an isolated incident. It wasn't. Julio Cesar Gonzales-Espantzay was just the first of five MS-13 victims to turn up in a dense forest, in what can only be described as a killing spree.
On June 4, Nassau County police identified the fifth victim of MS-13 as Josue Amaya Leonor, 19, of Roosevelt, who reportedly attended Freeport High School. Before him, another victim was found in a woodland off the Southern State Parkway, between Baldwin and Roosevelt; one in Cow Meadow Park, at the southern end of Main Street in Freeport; and another in a forest off the Sunrise Highway, near Long Island Rail Road tracks, between Freeport and Merrick.
In other words, the bodies are turning up not somewhere else, but in the middle of our neighborhoods.
We are learning more about MS-13, whose name is now familiar to most Long Islanders, if only because President Trump has launched an aggressive campaign with U.S. Rep. Peter King, a Republican of Seaford, to eradicate the gang here.
MS-13 is vast criminal organization, with 50,000 members worldwide. The gang's reach extends from El Salvador to most U.S. states, South America, Europe and Africa. It has even been tied to Middle Eastern terrorist organizations.
International authorities, however, often struggle to track down the gang in order to lock up its murderous crews, known as "cliques," because the organization is decentralized. Much as a terrorist group operates, it has hundreds of local cells that share the gang's violent ideology but do not report to a central command, and follow their own rules. In fact, MS-13's various factions often battle one another in deadly internecine feuds.
Stamp out one MS-13 cell and another appears to take its place. Think of the gang as a cancer that has metastasized across the globe. And, much like cancer, it kills indiscriminately. Members couldn't care less that Long Island is America's first suburb, with a longstanding tradition of low crime rates and superior schools. For them it's just another base of operations to carry out their main business — forcing vulnerable and desperate teenage girls from Central and South America into prostitution and trafficking them to cities around the country — and its secondary business, street-level heroin dealing.
Trump took a step in the right direction by holding a summit in Bethpage in May that brought together law enforcement officials, anti-gang advocates and the families of MS-13 victims. The event became so politicized, however, that speakers' voices were largely drowned out by the rhetorical tumult.
Dozens of protesters marched and chanted outside the Morrelly Center, tying Trump's stance against MS-13 to what they believe are his anti-immigrant policy proposals. They contended that the president was using fear of the gang to push his nationalistic agenda. And Trump didn't help his case by blaming House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi for MS-13's virulent spread.
Last fall, we saw the politicization of MS-13 at the local level, when the state Republican Party sent out a campaign palm card that attempted to tie the gang's presence in Nassau County to Laura Curran, then the Democratic candidate for county executive. It was nonsense, of course.
Eliminating MS-13 is a complex proposition. The Herald offered its suggestions in an editorial last November, titled "It will take us all working together to defeat MS-13." School districts like Freeport, Hempstead and Roosevelt clearly need more resources to provide the social services and after-school activities to keep young people — particularly Hispanic teens — away from MS-13. Gov. Andrew Cuomo's recent commitment of $11.5 million to provide such services in Long Island districts was a start, but so much more remains to be done.
This is certain: As is true with terrorist organizations, MS-13 needs chaos, particularly political chaos, to operate and strengthen its forces. Now, not later, is the time for Republicans and Democrats to agree to fight this scourge as one. Otherwise, we could continue to see bodies turning up in South Shore woodlands.


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- 2. Carefully pour in the sparkling wine.
- 3. Don't stir, but use a spoon to pull the puree up along thesides of the glass, so that you won't lose the bubbles.
- 4. Decorate with the lavender.
If you are having a hard time finding peach puree, you can also use high quality peach juice or another fruit puree. A classic Bellini has peach liquor as a top layer.
From Perfect Parties by Linnea Johansson, © October 2007. Skyhorse Publishing


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Waterfront Fireworks Light Up SoCal Skies
Byline: Ambrosia Brody and Eston Ellis
There is no better way to help celebrate America's 237th birthday than with fireworks, at one of the many waterfront pyrotechnics shows scheduled throughout Southern California on the Fourth of July.
Boaters will have the best vantage points for viewing these aerial displays. However, those preparing to head out for the festivities are advised to plan accordingly, as the number of boaters on the water will increase dramatically on July 4.
Along with advising boaters to get to local harbors bright and early before the crowds start to gather, Southern California harbor patrols have also issued advisories covering areas that boaters must stay clear of during fireworks displays. Boaters should be aware of these exclusion zones before they hit the water.
In addition to fireworks, boaters will find boat parades, barbecues, car shows and a variety of other activities to enjoy at harbors from San Diego to Santa Barbara.
To help you plan your holiday cruise, here is The Log Newspaper's annual list of Independence Day fireworks shows and related activities that Southern California boaters can enjoy.
San Diego: Big Bay Boom
Where: San Diego Bay
When: 9 p.m. July 4
Best Views: Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Embarcadero North, Seaport Village, Embarcadero South Marina Park, Coronado Landing and Imperial Beach
Boating Info: Boaters are instructed to stay outside of the 300-yard safety zones around the fireworks barges off Shelter Island (32 degrees, 42.78 minutes north latitude; 117 degrees, 13.28 minutes west longitude); Harbor Island (32 degrees, 43.33 minutes north latitude; 117 degrees, 12.00 minutes west longitude); the Embarcadero (32 degrees, 43.04 minutes north latitude; 117 degrees, 10.82 minutes west longitude); Seaport Village/Coronado Landing (32 degrees, 42.20 minutes north latitude; 117 degrees, 10.04 minutes west longitude) and the Imperial Beach Pier
Fun Events: The five fireworks locations will feature pyrotechnic launches in unison, timed in conjunction with music broadcast on 105.7 The Walrus FM radio station.
Contact: bigbayboom.com
San Diego: Maritime Museum of San Diego Independence Day Festivities
Where: The Embarcadero
When: 5-9:45 p.m. July 4 Best Views: Aboard the 1898 steam ferry Berkeley, the tall ship Californian or the museum's 1914 pilot boat.
Fun Events: An Independence Day barbecue dinner — $35-$40 for adults, $17-$20 for children — will be held on the observation deck of the museum's historic steam ferry Berkeley (first seating 5-6:30 p.m., second seating 7-8:30 p.m.), where there will be spectacular views of the Big Bay Boom fireworks display. The museum is also offering fireworks cruises aboard the tall ship Californian ($85 for adults, $50 for children), and aboard the museum's 1914 pilot boat ($30 per person). Passengers on Californian will experience the booming sound of the ship's 6-pound deck guns as they are fired to signal the start of the fireworks show.
Contact: sdmaritime.org
Coronado: Independence Day Celebration
Where: Glorietta Bay
When: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. July 4
Fun Events: A day packed with festivities starts with the 38th annual 15K Run/Walk at Tidelands Park at 7 a.m. Other events include a rough-water swim at Central Beach (check-in at 7:30 a.m.), Art in the Park (8 a.m.-4 p.m.), the 65th annual Independence Day Parade along Orange Avenue (9 a.m.), a Coronado Community Concert Band performance at Spreckels Park (4 p.m.) and fireworks viewing at 9 p.m.
Contact: ecoronado.com
La Jolla: La Jolla Cove Fireworks Show
Where: Ellen Browning Scripps Park
Best Views: Scripps Park, along with nearby La Jolla Shores and Kellogg Park
When: 9 p.m. July 4
Parking: At Scripps Park: Along Coast Boulevard and nearby streets in downtown La Jolla Village. At La Jolla Shores and Kellogg Park: Large parking lots are located next to the beach and park, and visitors can park along adjacent streets.
Contact: lajollafireworks.org
Mission Bay: SeaWorld "Into the Blue" Fireworks Show
Where: SeaWorld San Diego
When: 9:30 p.m. (approx.) July 4
Best Views: South Shore Park east of SeaWorld, Crown Point Park and Beach in North Mission Bay, Tecolote Shore Park in East Mission Bay, Ski Beach Park and Fiesta Island.
Info: Using the orchestral music of SeaWorld San Diego's newest show, "Blue Horizon," the "Into the Blue" Fireworks Show provides a spectacular ending to Independence Day celebrations.
Contact: seaworld.com
Oceanside: Yankee Doodle Dinghy Parade
Where: Oceanside Yacht Club
When: 1-4 p.m. July 4
Info: Boaters can enter the annual contest and decorate their dinghies (12 feet and smaller) in the most patriotic way possible. Trophies are handed out to the top four entries. Skipper's meeting starts at 10 a.m. The parade can be seen from the municipal fishing pier, the Jolly Roger docks, the grass lawns along the harbor and from Dolphin Dock.
Contact: oceansideyc.org or call Debbie Trusty at (760) 721-7480, or Evelyn at (760) 722-5751.
San Clemente: Fourth of July Fireworks
Where: San Clemente Pier
When: 9 p.m. July 4
Contact: san-clemente.org
Dana Point: Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza
Where: Doheny State Beach
When: 9 p.m. July 4
Best Views: Fireworks are shot from a barge outside the harbor, so boaters in Dana Point Harbor have some of the best views. Heritage Park and Lantern Bay Park are also good viewing points.
Fun Events: Dana Wharf Sportfishing is offering a fireworks barbecue buffet dinner cruise from 7:30-9:30 p.m. ($79 for adults, $39 for kids ages 5-12, free for children ages 4 and younger) and a fireworks-only cruise from 8-9:30 p.m. ($29 for adults, $19 for kids 3-12, free for children 2 and younger).
Contact: danapoint.org; danawharf.com
Laguna Beach: Fourth of July Fireworks
Where: Monument Point, Heisler Park
When: 9 p.m. July 4
Best Views: Main Beach
Contact: lagunabeachcity.net
Newport Beach: Independence Day on the Back Bay: July Fourth Celebration
Where: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and Marina
When: Activities from 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., fireworks start at 9 p.m. July 4
Fun Events: Daytime activities include a chili cookoff, a dunk tank, a bungee run, an All-American Food-Eating Contest, carnival games, limbo contests, inflatable jumpers and bounce houses. Tribute bands are scheduled to take the stage throughout the day. The rock group America will perform starting at 7:30 p.m., followed by a fireworks spectacular capping off the event at 9 p.m. VIP Package is $200, Access Ticket for four with parking is $80, walk-in admission is $20.
Contact: newportdunes.com
Newport Beach: Old Glory Boat Parade
Where: American Legion YC, Newport Harbor
When: 7 a.m-5 p.m. all-day gala, with a 1 p.m. boat parade start time; July 4
Boating Info: All boaters are invited to decorate their vessels to the theme of "Stars and Stripes Forever Is the Color of Our Freedom" and participate in American Legion Yacht Club's yacht parade.
Fun Events: Pancake breakfast 7-11 a.m. ($10); barbecue lunch and dinner noon-5 p.m. ($10), and live music and dancing 1-5 p.m.
Contact: americanlegionyachtclub.com
Newport Beach: Independence Day on the Back Bay: July Sixth Celebration
Where: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and Marina
When: Activities from noon-10 p.m. July 6
Fun Events: Rock'n '80s at the Dunes will include Food Truck Wars from noon-4:30 p.m., a carnival with a ferris wheel and zip line, Aquatic Park activities, inflatable jumpers and bounce houses — along with a full day of 1980s music. DJ Richard Blade will appear starting at 4 p.m., along with a variety of live bands scheduled to take the stage. Access Ticket for four with parking is $30, walk-in admission is $10.
Contact: newportdunes.com
Catalina Island: Avalon Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Display
Where: Avalon
When: Parade starts at 1 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. July 4
Fun Events: The annual golf cart parade down Crescent Avenue will be lead by the University of Southern California Matching Band this year. A barbecue and buffet dinner, along with music, can be enjoyed by guests at the Casino Ballroom's balcony, overlooking the fireworks display ($40 for adults, $20 for children ages 3-11). The 2013 Catalina Island Museum Fourth of July Music Festival takes place at The Point, immediately adjacent to the Avalon Casino, at 2 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. over Avalon Harbor.
Contact: catalinachamber.com
Catalina Island: Two Harbors Independence Weekend
Where: Two Harbors
When: July 5-6
Fun Events: A fireworks spectacular is set to blast off over Isthmus Harbor, beginning at dark July 5. The next day, boaters are invited to decorate their dinghies in the most patriotic way possible, and participate in a parade through Catalina's West End coves, from 2-3 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the most creatively decorated dinghies. The 27th annual Children's Festival will be held from 10 a.m.-noon and will feature crafts and activities.
Contact: visitcatalinaisland.com
Huntington Beach: Pier Plaza Festival
Where: Huntington Beach Pier
When: July 4-7
Fun Events: The four-day event will feature food vendors, live entertainment and family activities every day from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. The Fourth of July events include the Surf City 5K Run and Fitness Expo (7 a.m.-noon), the 109th annual Fourth of July Parade (10 a.m.-noon) and the grand finale fireworks display shot off the end of the pier, beginning at 9 p.m.
Contact: hb4thofjuly.org
Long Beach: Party on the Pier
Where: Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier
When: 10 a.m-10 p.m. July 4
What: Live music, featuring classic rock and the latest hits, a barbecue and a beer garden, boat rides and great views of the Queen Mary fireworks show can be enjoyed at the Belmont Veterans Memorial Party on the Pier event ($20 for adults, $10 for kids age 12 and younger).
Long Beach: Long Beach Firefighters Memorial Association Fundraiser and Fireworks
Where: Alamitos Bay
When: 5-11 p.m. July 3
Fun Events: Hosted by Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, the event will feature a barbecue, fundraising opportunities for the Long Beach Firefighters Memorial Association and a fireworks display over Alamitos Bay. Tickets are $30 for adults, $10 for children 10 and younger.
Contact: abyc.org
Long Beach: Queen Mary All-American Fourth of July
When: Noon-11 p.m. July 4, fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Fun events: Onboard activities include 1920s-1940s-style celebrations from noon-4 p.m., 1940s-1960s-style celebrations from 4-6 p.m., 1960s-1990s-style celebrations from 6-9 p.m. and 1990s-2010s-style celebrations from 9:30-11 p.m. Numerous activities, live musical acts and dancing are scheduled. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. General admission tickets are $39.99 for adults, $19.99 for children ages 12 and younger. Adult VIP admission, which includes an outdoor showing of the movie "Independence Day, are $59.99; $39.99 for children. Event parking is $20. Overnight packages are available.
Contact: queenmary.com
Port of Los Angeles: Cars and Stripes Forever
Where: Harbor Boulevard and the Vincent Thomas Bridge, San Pedro
When: 5-10 p.m. June 28; fireworks at 9:20 p.m.
Parking: There will be parking at Harbor Boulevard and First Street, and Ports O'Call Village. A free shuttle to downtown San Pedro will be provided.
Fun Events: More than 100 classic cars on display, live music, dancing water shows at the Gateway Plaza Fanfare Fountain, gourmet food trucks and a beer garden, and fireworks at 9:20 p.m.
Contact: portoflosangeles.org
Marina del Rey: Fourth of July Fireworks
Where: Burton Chace Park
When: 9 p.m. Best Views: Waterfront sides of most hotels, restaurants, beaches, apartments and anchorages throughout the marina. Fisherman's Village, Burton Chace Park and Marina Beach are popular spots to watch the 20-minute fireworks show.
Boating Info: Vessels are allowed to idle in the main channel, but anchoring is prohibited. Boats are not to enter designated fallout zones near the fireworks launch site.
Fun events: The Marina del Rey WaterBus will be in operation from 11 a.m.-midnight July 4, to provide a waterside shuttle to seven locations throughout the harbor.
Contact: beaches.lacounty.gov
Redondo Beach Fourth of July Fireworks and Independence Day Celebration
Where: Seaside Lagoon, pier and King Harbor
When: Gates open at 2 p.m. July 4; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Fun Events: The seventh annual event includes food and beverages, the Fun Services 56-foot Obstacle Course, the Kids' Freedom Parade, swimming in the lagoon, arts and crafts, live music and a DJ, the Free to Be Me South Bay Drum Circle, Yankee Doodle Poetry with David Prather, a Beach Sports Piano Run in the lagoon, paddleboard lessons and racing. Fireworks will be launched 300 feet off the lagoon starting at 9 p.m., timed to patriotic music. Food options will include barbecue chicken and tri-tip plates, sandwiches, salads, burgers, hot dogs, funnel cake, Italian ices and a wide selection from the Ruby's Diner service window on the lagoon. Many ticket and seating options are available online.
Contact: redondofireworks.com
Channel Islands Harbor: 16th Annual Fireworks by the Sea
Where: Channel Islands Harbor
When: Activities from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. July 4; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Fun Events: Daytime activities at Marine Emporium Landing start at 11 a.m. and include a farmer's market, an old-fashioned family barbecue, live music, a petting zoo, an inflatable fun zone, a rock climbing wall and food booths. A 10K Race and 5K Fun Run/Walk begin at 8 a.m. along Sunset Lane, Hollywood Beach (registration is at 7 a.m.). The sixth annual Children's Parade starts at 10:30 a.m., proceeding from Albacore Way up Harbor Boulevard to Cabezon Circle. Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m.
Contact: channelislandsharbor.org
Santa Barbara: 51st Annual Spirit of '76 Parade
Where: This year's parade theme is "America the Beautiful." The parade begins at Micheltorena Street and proceeds down State Street to Old Town Santa Barbara, concluding at Cota Street.
When: 1 p.m. July 4
Contact: spiritof76sb.org
Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Fireworks and Freedom Celebration
Where: West Beach
When: Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. July 4
Fun Events: The city of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Sparkle will co-host a fireworks display lasting 18 to 20 minutes. Music for the celebration will be simulcast on radio. A variety of other Independence Day celebrations are planned citywide.
Contact: santabarbaraca.gov


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Catalyst - the SolFed freesheet
Catalyst #29 (Feb 2012)
The great workfare scandal - thousands forced to do unpaid work for their benefits
Resisting, questioning, creating - 101 years of International Women's Day
Victory for the Sparks - Electricians beat back BESNA cuts to pay and conditions
Interview - John Foley, the man behind the 'RyanAir don't care' campaign
Plus: your basic rights at work, pensions 'sell out', letters, international round up and much more.Download as a PDF file or read online.
Catalyst #28 (October 2011)
With friends like these, who needs enemies? To beat the cuts, workers need to act independently of the trade union laws... and it's already happening.
Dispatches from the frontlines: Three London education workers speak about cuts, organising and casualisation in the sector.
Victory for the cleaners: unofficial action by Senate House and Guildhall cleaners gets results in London.
Sparks fly: electricians direct action over pay cuts.Download as a PDF file or read online.
Catalyst #27 (June 2011)
Stop work to stop the cuts? Why striking against the cuts makes sense on June 30 and beyond.
Striking back: In-depth centrefold feature on strike action, including an illustrated timeline of strikes in Britain and a graph plotting falling strike days against rising inequality.
Victory against Office Angels: Direct action solidarity wins a temp's stolen wages.
This year's war: From Iraq to Libya - where there's oil there's 'humanitarian intervention'.Download as a PDF file or read online.
Catalyst #26 (March 2011)
Winning the argument or winning the fight: where next after March 26?
Austerity Britain: centrefold feature on austerity and the resistance.
Levenshulme Baths saved: 20-day campaign gets results.
North African revolts: calls for 'bread and freedom' spread.
Know your rights: basic rights at work.
Comment: crisis in care.Download as a PDF file or read online.
Catalyst #25 (December 2010)
Actions speaks louder: Did the trashing of Tory HQ at Millbank in November mark the start of a militant anti-cuts movment?
Housing benefit cuts spark poverty fears: We interview a claimant.
'All joined up': An interview with a French teacher who participated in the general strike and economic blockades there.Download as a PDF file or read online.
Catalyst #24 (Summer 2010)
NOT all in this together : The Government's "tough but fair" budget will hit the poorest the hardest, as well as having a disproportionate impact on women. Meanwhile, the Sunday Times Richlist reveals that the richest 1,000 people in Britain added 30% to their wealth despite the recession.
Catalyst #23 (Spring 2010)
In this issue: Vote for change?; Battleground higher education; Climate change; Net pirates, Know your rights and more!Download as a PDF file or read online.
Catalyst #22 (Winter 2009)
In this issue: Crisis, cuts and class struggle; Interview with a Tower Hamlets College striker; Cleaners struggles; Lewisham Bridge school occupation, Know Your Rights and more!Download as a PDF file or read online.
Catalyst #21 (Summer 2009)
Sweep ISS out of SOAS : Victimisation of cleaners at a major London university is fought by students and workers.
Catalyst #20 (Spring 2009)Occupy and win! : After they were given six minutes' notice of the closure of the company, Workers at car parts manufacturer Visteon in Belfast, Enfield and Basildon occupied their factories on Wednesday 1st April.
National Day of Action against Subway: A series Subway outlets in the UK and Ireland are picketed following the victimisation of a pregnant Subway worker in Belfast.
Know your rights: Maternity Leave The regular Catalyst column at our rights when we're pregnant.Download as a PDF file or read online.
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Catalyst #2 (September 2000)
Royal Mail: Unofficial action gets results. Workplace organisation at Runcorn Delivery Office reaches a new height with a 24h wild cat strike.
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Catalyst is SolFed's main outward-looking propaganda, and is produced by the media collective as mandated by national conference. We want it to be as good as possible, and reflect both the geographical and topical scope of the organisation. But we can only print what gets submitted!
You don't have to be an experienced writer to submit to Catalyst, anything from 25 words to 1,200 words will be considered. We have tried to develop a 'house style' of 'psuedo-news', because Catalyst only comes out every 3 months we need to present analysis in an accessible newsy way. But you don't need to worry too much about this – that's what the collective is there for, to sub-edit or re-write sections where necessary to fit in with the overall style.
Since Catalyst went 8-page tabloid in October 2009, we've also tried to break it down into fixed sections to make it easier to structure and solicit articles. This can help you get an idea what you can write, and where it would go:
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Page 2: International round-up. Anything from 25 word shorts to 600 word articles about international class struggles or events of interest to angry/militant/disillusioned workers. We try to get IWA stuff in, but only when it's of interest to non-anarchists – so things like the FAU Babylon Cinema and Belgrade 6 have been covered extensively because they're also newsworthy, but CNT actions would only be covered if significant, rather than reporting every minor dispute or bit of solidarity they do (which is quite a lot!).
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A range of government employment initiatives are available for unemployed people who are in receipt of a social welfare payment. Some are also open to those who are not in receipt of a payment (e.g. Work Placement Programme). The aim of these initiatives is to encourage jobseekers to engage in employment opportunities.
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Semeru, a six-year-old male Sumatran orangutan who was born and raised in the Perth Zoo in Australia, will be released into Bukit Tigapulah National Park in Sumatra, Indonesia.
Sumatran orangutans are critically endangered in the wild, and Semeru's introduction into the park would increase the genetic diversity of the orangutan population there.
To ensure Semeru will be able to survive in the wild after living his whole life only in captivity, zoo keepers and veterinarians spent a year preparing him for the transition.
According to Environment Minister Bill Marmion, "Semeru will be closely monitored and supported on a daily basis with two dedicated trackers for two years and longer if necessary while he adjusts to life in the forest.
"Semeru's pre-release preparation has included the introduction of Indonesian fruits, enrichment items to sharpen his foraging skills and access to a large fig tree to increase his fitness and hone his climbing and nest-making skills.
"Semeru has also been fitted with a radio transmitter implant which will help trackers monitor him in the dense terrain of Bukit Tigpauluh."
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