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I've been streaming a shoutcast radio for a couple of years now and from personal experience i have seen many people having dificulties trying to tune in to any web radio (including my radio) that needs to open a player like winamp, WMP, iTunes. I need this design to implement a pop up player already made that it is freely available.
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Apple has posted three of the videos it used in yesterdays "Let's Talk iPhone" event to YouTube. The three videos are "Introducing iPhone 4S" which covers the features and benefits of the iPhone 4S, "Introducing Siri on iPhone 4S" which demos the Siri voice assistant features and finally "Introducing iCloud". The three videos are embedded below for your viewing pleasure.
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Japanese Mindfulness Meditation Classes - 'Five Elements' 5-week course
Learn to calm your mind and create inner peace.
In many spiritual traditions the 5 elements are taught and used in meditation practices to help create more balance and happiness in life.
In this 5-week course you will learn how to meditate and practice with the Five Elements:
Each class will focus on one of the Five Elements in detail and the connection of the elements as a whole. We will practice traditional Japanese and Mindfulness meditation techniques to connect to and experience the essence of the elements, and learn how to utilise these qualities within ourselves to become more relaxed and create more happiness in our daily lives.
This course is suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike. We will support you to establish and deepen your meditation practice throughout the course. There will also be ongoing support between classes through the Lift Your Spirit meditation facebook group where you can share your experiences and ask questions.
When: Monday, 7.40 - 8.40 pm (May 22, 29, June 12, 19, 26 - no class June 5)
Where: Dublin Holistic Centre, 28 South William Street, Dublin 2
Fee: Early Bird €55 / Online €65; at the door €67 / Drop-in €15
NOTE: Booking is essential and places are limited to max. 12 people per class.
Would you like to know more? Contact Tessa on 087 352 5995 or firstname.lastname@example.com
You can also sign up for the Lift Your Spirit Meditation Newsletter to receive weekly meditation quotes and news about upcoming events.
Many of us are living busy lives and tend to often be in our heads with a constant stream of thoughts. We often forget to check in with ourselves, to be present and aware of whom we truly are.
Meditation can help you to:
~ manage stress
~ be happier
~ be healthier
~ be present
~ be more focussed
~ create inner peace
~ sleep better
Structure of the Meditation Classes:
Each class is run as a complete meditation practice and will include discussion of the practices, guided meditations, and contemplation. The practices used aim to create balance between body and mind.
The classes are open to everyone who is interested in meditation, whether you are a complete beginner or have experience with meditation.
Japanese Meditation Practices:
The meditation practices used in these classes are based on the Japanese Energetic System, also called The Three Diamonds. The focus is on three energy centres, the Hara (belly), the head and the heart.
In Japanese meditation practices the body-mind connection is central: the techniques used help you to get out of your head and bring your awareness back into your body. This helps focus the mind and helps you to become more grounded and present.
The techniques used are characterised by simplicity. Elements we work with include utilising breath, Ki (energy) cultivation and awareness, precepts (way of being).
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No need to bring anything. Just wear comfortable clothing (lockers and changing facilities are available).
When you arrive, please ring the bell marked "studios". The class is in Studio 2 on the first floor. Please arrive on time or a few minutes early so meditations will not be interrupted.
The classes are led by Tessa van Keeken of Lift Your Spirit, an experienced meditation teacher. She also is a qualified Holistic Therapist, Life Coach, NLP Practitioner and Reiki Master & Teacher.
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The Fifth Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights, now underway in Beijing, has issued a call for better sexual health services for young people. "Few young people receive adequate preparation for their sexual lives. This leaves them potentially vulnerable to coercion, abuse and exploitation, unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV," said the Youth Declaration, which was announced Sunday. The risks of HIV transmission are exacerbated by poverty and malnutrition in the region, said the statement, which challenged national governments and civil societies to better target prevention services to young people, particularly those in marginalized groups. The conference -- co-sponsored by the National Population and Family Planning Commission of China, the UN Population Fund and the International Planned Parenthood Federation -- concludes Tuesday. For more information, visit www.5apcrshr.org.
Xinhua News Agency
This article was provided by CDC National Prevention Information Network. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update.


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It's Sew Easy "Shop In Your Closet - Restyling" Breathe new life into garments taking up space in the closet, or thrift store finds. Designer and teacher Bobbi Bullard begins with a jean jacket redo - the basic pattern takes on a new look with fabric inserts. Then, update jeggings with a zipper for a fresh look with Angela Wolf. D
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Mexico -- One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Mediterranean Baja" The Baja California peninsula boasts a climate reminiscent of those on the Mediterranean Sea. Thousands of olive trees and vineyards in Northern Baja capture the distinctiveness of this region of Mexico. We explore the amazing grilled octopus at Tres Virgenes in La Paz and enjoy mesquite-grilled lamb with 9-chile mole sauce. D
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Joanne Weir's Cooking Confidence "Crowd Pleasers" Joanne creates a meal fit for guests, starting with a Crostini with Sheep's Milk Ricotta, Asparagus and Mint that looks as great as it tastes. She teaches her student, Jack, the key to making light and flavorful meatballs perfect for Rigatoni in a Smoky Tomato Sauce, and they toast the meal with a grown up Big Girl Lime Milk Shake. Recipes: Crostini with Sheep's Milk Ricotta, Asparagus and Mint, Rigatoni with Ricotta Meatballs in a Smoky Tomato Sauce, Big Girl Lime Milk Shake. D
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Ask This Old House "Properly Mulching Garden Beds/Installing A Natural Gas Line" Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to properly mulch his garden beds. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What is it?" Afterward, Richard installs a natural gas line for a barbeque grill. D
8:30 pm
Rick Steves' Europe "Andalucia, Gibraltar and Tangier" Exploring the quintessence of Spanish culture in Andalucia, Rick rolls down from whitewashed hill towns to the coast and takes in the windsurfing at Tarifa. He catches a bit of Britain on the Rock of Gibraltar and then sails to Africa for a Moroccan finale in Tangier.G
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Rudy Maxa's World "Four Great Cities of Asia" Only three per cent of the world's population lived in cities in 1800s, but that number will swell to 70% by 2050. Cities in Asia underwent rapid growth in the past century, and "Four Great Cities of Asia" examines the remarkable evolution of the mega-city. From the world's largest city, Tokyo, to the colorful chaos of Delhi, and from the modern miracle of Seoul to the teeming streets of Bangkok, "Four Great Cities of Asia" is a passport to the high-tech marvels and back-street secrets of four of the world's most amazing cities. D
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Lidia's Italy In America "Comfort Foods for Your Table" Lidia makes three different types of pasta: Stuffed Shells, Pasta Alla Primavera and Macaroni and Cheese. In Pennsylvania she takes viewers to The Macaroni Company, a 4th generation Italian supermarket and goes to Eataly to enjoy an Italian-American picnic. D
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Joanne Weir's Cooking Class "Veal Chops with Salad & Pineapple Sorbet" Joanne teaches her student Kyle a classic Milanese main course topped with a salad followed by a refreshing sorbet drizzled with a unique ingredient that gets a raised eyebrow from Kyle. Recipes: (1) GOLDEN VEAL WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATO SALAD, (2) PINEAPPLE SORBET WITH OLIVE OIL AND FLEUR DE SEL. Student: Kyle Khasigian - Graduate Student. D
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Taste This! "John's Pizzeria" John's Pizzeria is located on 44th Street in New York City. John's is known for their brick oven pizza. With this oven, the restaurant is able to produce 60 pies every 4 minutes! Chef Joe heads to John's kitchen and helps prepare an assortment of fresh, delicious pizza!. D
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Rick Steves' Europe "Andalucia, Gibraltar and Tangier" Exploring the quintessence of Spanish culture in Andalucia, Rick rolls down from whitewashed hill towns to the coast and takes in the windsurfing at Tarifa. He catches a bit of Britain on the Rock of Gibraltar and then sails to Africa for a Moroccan finale in Tangier.G


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The inspiration source for Verre Monogram is an unusual hand-drawn letterset from a vintage embroidery publication which comes off more as a Drop Cap or Initial lettering style than monogram. Although its original intention is uncertain, it has many possibilities. This monogram design from the early 1900's has been updated from a Capitals only to a Caps/Smallcaps set with decorative linking ornamentation. The unique stained glass look of the letterforms allows for a lot of play with manual coloring, and the newly created linking ornaments offer interesting bracelet monogram design options.
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The Medicinehaus series is the perfect integration of storage and luxury for your bathroom. The WHHIM-2 single door medicine cabinet is made from anodized aluminum, which has numerous benefits. Anodized aluminum can't be affected by ultraviolet rays and will never chip or peel. The maintenance of anodized aluminum is simple; cleaning the cabinet with soap and water is all that is needed to restore a dirty surface to its original appearance. This cabinet has an innovative and eye-catching feature: an upward opening door which allows for a spacious feel while using the cabinet. The cabinet is also surface mounted, so it has the added benefit of an easy installation; it's as simple as hanging a picture on the wall. Having a double-faced mirror door and a mirror-faced back wall provides you with reflections from every angle, and customizable glass shelves let you change shelf height based on your needs.
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The Whitehaus Collection® surpasses any industry standards by creating the most innovative designs that transform the most essential rooms of your the home - the kitchen and bath - into reflections of the homeowners' personal style. Whitehaus Collection® has been raising the bar in the decorative arena for over a decade by providing high-end decorative plumbing fixtures that range in design from modern, to eastern-influenced, to traditional. Our products are not only aesthetically eye-catching. They are finely crafted to withstand the test of time, children, guests, and other unforeseen forces. Whitehaus Collection® is your source for original designs and imports of quality decorative plumbing fixtures to be found in the kitchen and bath. From traditional to contemporary design, we bring to you a broad selection of styles and finishes for sinks, faucets, and bath accessories.
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High end kitchen and bath decorative plumbing fixtures include: Fireclay Farm Sinks, Stainless Steel Sinks, Ceramic Basins, Copper Sinks, Faucets, Shower / Tub Sets and full line of bathroom accessories.
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Whitehaus Collection® Stainless Steel Sinks (except Decorative Prep Sinks), Culinary Equipment, and Laundry Sinks carry a Limited Warranty for 1 year against manufacturing defects. Scratches and dents due to every day use do not constitute manufacturer's defect. Special Order culinary tables and workstations are final sale and have no warranty.
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Whitehaus Collection® Copperhaus and Decorative Prep Sinks in stainless steel, copper, and brass carry no warranty after installation. Please reference and follow maintenance instructions.
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Whitehaus Collection® Fireclay Sinks are warranted for 1 year against manufacturing defects. Whitehaus Collection® Fireclay sinks also carry a 10 year warranty against fading and staining of the glaze. All cracks and chips due to misuse, damage, and improper installation; whether performed by a plumber, contractor, service provider, or unqualified person, will void the warranty.
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Whitehaus Collection® Kitchen Faucets, Instant Water Dispensers, and Pot Fillers carry a Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Instant Water Dispensers cannot be used with Reverse Osmosis water filters. Mechanical components, which are wear-and-tear parts, are warranted for 1 year. Whitehaus Collection® Chrome and Brushed Nickel finishes are warranted for 1 year. All other special finishes* carry a 90 day warranty.
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Whitehaus Collection® Grids, Colanders, Basket Strainers, and Soap Dispensers all carry a 1 year warranty against manufacturer's defects. Accessories in Chrome and Brushed Nickel finishes&have a 1 year warranty. All other special finishes* carry a 90 day warranty.
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Whitehaus Collection® Replacement Parts are FINAL SALE and carry a 90 day warranty.
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European Commission - Press release
Customs: EU and USA agree to recognise each other's "trusted traders"
Brussels, 04 May 2012 – EU and U.S. certified trusted traders will enjoy lower costs, simplified procedures and greater predictability in their transatlantic activities, as a result of a mutual recognition decision signed today. The European Union and the United States of America formally agreed to recognise each other's safe traders, thereby allowing these companies to benefit from faster controls and reduced administration for customs clearance. Importantly, mutual recognition will also improve security on imports and exports, by enabling customs authorities to focus their attention on real risk areas.
There are currently some five thousand companies approved as Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs) in the EU – a number which is growing year on year. The EU and USA are strategic trade partners, with imports and exports accounting for almost €500 billion in 2011. Today's decision will further boost trade opportunities and contribute to the smooth flow of goods between both sides, without compromising the high security standards on either side of the Atlantic. The joint decision will start to be implemented from 1 July 2012.
Commissioner Šemeta said: "Today's agreement is a major step forward in the EU-US trade relationship. At a time when businesses need all the support they can get, this will make life easier and cheaper for many transatlantic traders. It will also help to ensure that security checks on traded goods are more focussed and effective, further improving the protection that customs provides for each and every citizen."
Under this agreement the EU and the U.S. will recognise each other's security certified operators. Authorised economic operators in the EU will receive benefits when exporting to the US market, and the EU will reciprocate for certified members of the US Customs-Trade Partnership against terrorism (C-TPAT).
Mutual recognition of trade partnership programs prevents the proliferation of incompatible standards, and promotes harmonisation of customs practices and procedures worldwide.
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
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and back to our amazing inversion. It has now slowed it ascent...with the base at around 300 m. (see figure). Visibility noticeable increased today and air quality has begun to decline...particularly over the southern Sound from Seattle to Olympia. A few people took to the hills today...and it was amazing. 66F at the top of Tiger Mountain (2500ft) and nearly 70F at Paradise Ranger Station. The ridge will hold in through the weekend, but will slowly progress eastward on Sunday and Monday. The pressure difference across the Cascades has increased (greater pressure to the east), and this is pushing air westward in the Columbia Gorge....Troutdale, east of Portland, has easterly winds gusting to 40 knots now!
A reminder: I will be signing books (no lecture, but happy to answer question) at the UW Bookstore in Seattle at 1 PM on Saturday. On Wednesday( Jan 21) at 7 PM I will talk about Northwest Snowstorms at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park.
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Hi Cliff, former student here! I might go visit you at UW on Saturday!
- January 15, 2009 at 9:41 PM
I actually saw some sunshine downtown today, piercing the haze. I was rather amazed, as downtown is often the last place to clear out.
In the fall with low stratus, and sometimes during these inversions, I often leave my place in Crown Hill in clear skies and head downtown to the murk. Today we saw some blue skies briefly between the buildings, but according to my wife it stayed cloudy up here on the hill.
Hope it holds out, because I'm looking forward to breaking through to the other side on Saturday!
- January 15, 2009 at 9:46 PM
It was almost 70 degress up at paradise? that is insane!!
- January 15, 2009 at 11:48 PM
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- January 16, 2009 at 9:09 AM
- Cliff Mass Weather Blog said...
All..There have been a few comments, some kind of angry, from individuals unhappy with the terminology I use. Please...this is my blog and let me express myself the way I am comfortable with. If you don't like my wording, please go to another blog or start your own...thanks for understanding...cliff
- January 16, 2009 at 9:45 AM
Tell it how you like, Cliff. If people want weather information without any human opinions attached, they can go buy a text book. Yours would probably be too engaging for them tho - perhaps something else. :) Thanks for the blog.
- January 16, 2009 at 10:11 AM
On the 1km sat image right now, you can see the fog in eastern washington almost connect to the west side through snoqualmie pass. Pretty cool!
- January 16, 2009 at 10:15 AM
- January 16, 2009 at 10:15 AM
- Joseph Ratliff said...
I can't believe that ANYONE would be "angry" or otherwise with how you write on YOUR blog...totally baffling. The nerve of some people.
Keep up the great work on the blog Professor Mass...you have a loyal reader here at least :)
- January 16, 2009 at 10:49 AM
- Barack Obama said...
ZOMG! 70F at paradise! That is RidonkULous... SON!!!!
- January 16, 2009 at 11:00 AM
I'm with you Joe. I think I know what part of the problem might be: Although most of the anonymous posts are legitimate--and often useful (I used this blog to watch spotter reports during our snow event) there are a few posters, myself included once, that sometimes just have one too many cups of coffee. A month ago I got in to a conversation with another person--another anon poster, and suggested something about our weather always regressing to the mean (mild November, cold December, wet, dry). Well, that went over like a lead balloon. So, I post as myself now. That usually does the trick and keeps your posts on topic. But as I said, 95% of the anon messages are just fine.
Anyway, I dropped my copy of Cliff's book off at my 3rd graders class today, with a post it note of the times for the next two book events. There are a couple of budding mets in that class (one of whom still needs to learn her multiplication table fully). Good luck with the blog Cliff. Now, I have a week off from work, and you can be sure that I am heading above the inversion!
- January 16, 2009 at 11:03 AM
I thought sunshine was murk. Please explain?
- January 16, 2009 at 11:05 AM
How do people want 70 degrees and sun in January when they have to endure that - or worse - in the spring, summer and fall? I don't understand. Anyone?
- January 16, 2009 at 11:11 AM
- Lance said...
Who says we want 70F? We're just amazed at 70F at 5000' in the middle of January.
- January 16, 2009 at 11:21 AM
588 decameters in mid-January? When's the last time we ever got a ridge that strong in the midst of winter? Amazing inversion!
- January 16, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Lance, well people have been talking about wanting to go up hills and mountains above the inversion - I assumed that's what they meant.
- January 16, 2009 at 11:36 AM
So as a fun illustration of what's happening out there; here is the data from Steven's Pass ski area. Note the temp differential between the base of the mountain and the top! WILD.
- January 16, 2009 at 11:52 AM
OOPS: the Steven's Pass data...
Current Conditions: Sunny
Base Conditions
Temperature: 30 °F / -1 °C
Top Conditions
Temperature: 54 °F / 12 °C
Wind: Light Wind: Light
Visibility: Good Visibility: Good
- January 16, 2009 at 11:54 AM
I want 70 degrees and sun in January when I can get it! Saves a trip to Hawaii. Why not? It is all good, interesting weather. I'd prefer though, that the climate doesn't change that radically for the long term.
- January 16, 2009 at 12:53 PM
I have learned not to let the state of the weather effect my reality of making something good from it. It is all good. Sure I wouldn't mind some wind and snow. Sure I wouldn't mind a deep low lurking off the Vancouver Island coast. But high pressure is no different than low pressure on perception of good feelings. It is all neutral. It isn't bad. It is all good. We can't get upset at the sun rising no more than we can get upset at a stubborn high. It's just what it is. Now some may say 'What about drought, or flooding, etc" Well what may be detrimental for some could be looked at another angle from another. It's just what it is. Now, when mankind begins to affect the state of the weather than we can begin to challenge the way of thinking…
- January 16, 2009 at 1:40 PM
- Ashley said...
Made it up to Anti Airport trailhead on Cougar mountain today. It was upper 40s, sunny, and amazing! Thanks for the tip :)
See a picture here: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3337/3201615855_0b004c20da.jpg?v=0
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- January 16, 2009 at 1:49 PM
- Lance said...
Wow. Nice shot of Baker, Ashley!
- January 16, 2009 at 2:05 PM
- Jeff said...
Cliff, this inversion is truly amazing. We're heading for the hills this weekend to experience it. One question about snow conditions. With all of this warm air up high and no new snow falling, might we see some melt that could cause icy conditions on the ski slopes further below? I'm thinking about Whistler in about a week but worried about what it will be like after so many days of this. When the inversion moves on, will there be moisture behind it or do things stay dry for a while? Thanks.
- January 16, 2009 at 2:46 PM
- Mark said...
I am at 3500' above Salmon La Sac right now with a little over 4.5-5.5' on the ground depending on exposure. It is solid as cement due to all the rain we got on it. The high today was 34 and as soon as the sun went down it dropped to 29.
- January 16, 2009 at 4:41 PM
We totally agree with Dr. Mass's earlier comments. It is his blog and, as such, he is free to express his observations and opinions. There is always the option of paying some hefty tuition fees to take one of his UW courses and filling out an evaluation form at the end of the quarter.
As for us, we are very much enjoying your blog, Cliff, with its scientific instruction, analytical observations, and personal musings. We appreciate your informative blog and read it daily. Thanks for sharing your expertise in atmospheric sciences with the public.
Just a data aside, out here on Ring Hill, in East Woodinville, today we recorded a high of 34 F under continuous foggy skies. It has not been above 38 F this week, and the high temperature each day is declining.
- January 16, 2009 at 5:51 PM
I just can't understand how people can claim they like weather and then sit there and complain about it. I'd just like to understand that. Can someone (maybe you Cliff) please explain?
- January 16, 2009 at 7:45 PM
I went skiing yesterday at Stevens, so I can tell you about the ski conditions right now during the inversion. I would say you can sort of tell that the temp up on top of Tye Mill is warmer than at the base, but only if you already know about the inversion, because there's always a little breeze, so wind chill. There was a high thin layer of clouds that went away during the day; not perfectly clear, but basically sunny. The snow was very icy, hard and scraped off in large patches, intermixed with very grainy piles of snow, so in any one turn you had to handle thick stuff and scraped stuff. Pretty bad snow, I'd say. Not a soul in the trees. The nice thing, though, was the sunshine for once, and also there was hardly any wind, including up on Skyline, which is usually has a brutal wind from the west. Oh, and the other surprise was that I expected the snow to be slushy and mushy like in March, but it was actually pretty icy - I think the sun just doesn't stay on it for long enough. Maybe by March it gets mushy because it doesn't refreeze at night, or maybe just because the day is longer. Oh, and the parking lot was bare ground. But there is plenty of snow coverage on the slopes.
- January 16, 2009 at 8:57 PM
- Seashore Dream said...
Great Weather blog. I try to read every day and always learn something new.
It was a gorgeous clear day on the Central Washington coast. 37F Barometer is 30.35 and rising. Moclips, WA
- January 16, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Olalla: mid-high 30's and overcast all day. Woods are drying out nicely. Have yet to convince my sweetie to sample the sun and warmth uphill from here.
The bloomin' nerve of some people, trying to tell you how to write your blog! REmember the old country song, "I'd a wrote you a letter but I couldn't spell (razzzberry)! And that's all I've got to say!"
- Pete
- January 16, 2009 at 10:21 PM
It has been partly sunny and barely breaking 40 each of the last few days here in Fairhaven. The airport measurements in Bellingham are consistently reporting colder and foggier. It is gorgeous blue sky, bright sun, half-moon setting over the bay. (Sorry, no digi-cam yet) The fog appears to be staying mostly over the water during the day so it is harder to "see" the inversion here. I'll let you know later what the temp is at 1300 ft on Chuckanut Mtn. I must say that as much as I love all weather I especially love these January Sun Days!
- January 17, 2009 at 9:00 AM
- Bill Kuhn said...
Obviously dumb to dis you for your fine blog.
However, it is worth noting the survey is baffling. Having a question titled, If yes, then... and making the answer required doesn't make a lot of sense.
- January 17, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Here's another photo from this afternoon at Alpental above the inversion.
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Why China Lags Behind the U.S. in Shale Gas Development
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China has a strong will to develop shale gas but lags behind the USA
This post is part I of a series on China vs. USA Shale Gas Development
In the new shale gas revolution, the United States has taken the lead in exploration, development, technology, production, and even the export of shale gas. The U.S. is indisputably the best in this field and best practices from the U.S. will only help other countries develop their own shale gas industries.
China, a country with the world's highest shale gas reserves, is attempting to exponentially build its shale gas capacity in hopes that they too can achieve energy security and influence in the world's gas pricing regimes.
Are China's shale gas plans too optimistic? This article will compare the U.S. regulatory environment to see how far behind China is from the U.S. in developing its nascent shale gas industry.
U.S. vs. China Regulatory Environment
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When looking at the United States' regulatory environment, one needs to divide the analysis into three parts.
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- State laws
- Political stances of the government
In terms of Federal Laws, the U.S. has long-established environmental guidelines that regulate the oil and gas industries. These laws yield to state laws and are difficult for federal agencies to enforce. As a result, federal agencies play a very small role in regulating extraction industries, despite the greater concern for the environment in the U.S. than in China. Instead, this role falls to State Agencies.
At the state level, regulations governing the shale industry vary widely depending on the political attitudes toward the extraction industry. Texas, for example, is anti- federal state regulation and the approval of drilling permits is generally lax where no environmental review is required for a proposed project. New York, on the other hand, requires a comprehensive review of the environmental impacts, an application for drilling, and a drilling work plan. These state regulations, however, can easily be disregarded or enforced depending on the national political leadership at the time.
Dick Cheney spurred the development of the American shale industry through his Energy Policy Act of 2005
This example can perhaps be seen most clearly in the 2000s when shale gas enjoyed overwhelming political support by the "Energy Task Force" led by, then, Vice-President Dick Cheney. Under Cheney's lead, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 was passed and was controversial for a loophole that exempted the shale gas industry from the Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Air Act. These exemptions continued during Cheney's time in office, and his team successfully amended the National Environmental Policy Act in 2005 to shift the "burden of proof to the public to prove that these activities were unsafe."
Since Cheney's time, however, the political mood toward the shale industry has soured with concerns over shale's potential for polluting water sources and creating earthquakes. Obama's administration, for instance, will be implementing stricter controls over drillers by requiring them to "capture emissions of certain air pollutants from new wells" starting in 2015.
As such, the combination of lax federal enforcement, varied state laws, and the political support created by Cheney's time in office was particularly conducive toward enticing developers into the industry. The relaxed environmental regulatory system brought down the risks and justified bringing in investment, technology, and human capital for small and large firms alike. As such, these policies opened the way for competition and spurred technological improvements to hydraulic fracking.
In contrast to the U.S., the monitoring of shale gas is difficult in China due to the fact that the central government does not yet have a set regulatory environment. As such, understanding which of China's government policies will impact the shale industry will be half based on regulations for other extractive fuels and half on the current government's directives for shale gas.
In trying to understand which policies will most likely impact shale gas, one needs to first look at the policies currently in place for other non-traditional extractive industries such as coal-based methane. If shale were to be controlled under the same policies, companies operating in China's shale gas industries could potentially take advantage of its status as an "independent mineral" (approved December 31, 2011), as it opens shale "exploration to more participants."
Independent mineral status encourages the exploration of shale gas by foreign companies and induces competition via "certain tax and administrative benefits." In terms of environmental regulations, China's control of land, water, and air are varied and controlled by different ministries. The impact of these policies will have to wait on a more firm classification of shale gas by the government.
China's previous Politburo, it remains to be seen what the directives of the new Politburo are
The national political climate for shale gas is seemingly positive as well, due to the National People's Congress's directive for shale gas as an important resource for China's national energy security. As such, under the 12th Five Year Plan (2011-2015), China has put in place plans for the "assessment for shale and confirming the current reserve estimates". A National Shale Gas Development Program has also been established during this period, where the government has placed an emphasis on R&D for technology, exploration, and development of shale gas for the 13th Five Year Plan (2016-2020). However, in late 2012, China oversaw the change of a new President, Xi Jinping, and his new politburo. It remains to be seen what this group of influence government officials will do for the shale gas industry.
Why is China's Shale Gas Industry Lagging?
Regulatory Structure
The U.S. success with shale gas is a product of the clear boundaries in federal and state regulations, and the conducive nature of Cheney's 2005 Energy Policy Act. These factors allowed for small and big energy firms to have equal opportunity in leasing or acquiring land, sell gas in a competitive natural gas pricing regime, and understand the environmental boundaries that they have to operate in. This transparent regulatory regime made it easy for investors to understand the risks and actively invest in new shale basins, which in turn helped smaller energy firms hone their technology in hydraulic fracking.
Once smaller firms succeeded, the shale industry saw a large flux of mergers of smaller firms with larger conglomerates, which brought in much more investment, infrastructure, and human capital. This timeline helped shale develop exponentially as the industry never saw a relaxation in funding or technological know-how.
China, on the other hand, is lagging due to the very nature of its current regulatory structure with shale gas. As previously stated, the central government's endorsement of shale gas is particularly strong. However, due to the importance of shale gas in China's future energy security plans, a failure of this industry could be extremely embarrassing for the Chinese Communist Party. As such, current directives have shown to be vague and inconsistent. This environment is in direct contrast to the American context as it creates a cloud of uncertainty for companies and overseas investors.
Barriers to Entry
Moreover, the barriers for entry for small and large firms into the American shale gas industry were much lower as individual companies were able to lease or acquire land to explore on their own accord. They were only required to submit paperwork to the state government. In China, however, the central government tightly controls shale gas blocks by organizing auctions or granting exploration rights. In the first auction, held in June 2011, only state-owned companies were allowed to compete. This auction elicited a weak response as only six companies put in bids for four blocks and only 2 blocks were awarded in the end. A second auction was finally put up in October 2012, and was deemed slightly more successful as it garnered 152 bids for 20 blocks.
Nonetheless, barriers were still high as entities had to be either Chinese companies or Chinese held joint-ventured companies. To make matters more unequal there was also a clear absence of bids from China's top oil and natural gas companies from the 152 bids received as their vote would've proven redundant since they already have rights to exploration on certain blocks. This does not yet mention the minimum value the company needs to have ($48 million USD) or the minimum they are required to invest into the blocks for the next three years.
Shale Gas Extraction Site in Sichuan Province, China
Profit Disincentives
Profit incentives are also much lower in China as the status of shale gas as an "independent mining resource" is precarious. Natural gas is generally state controlled, meaning that companies do not have control over the pricing of gas, no matter how little or much they produced. This is a strong disincentive to companies looking to enter the industry as natural gas is priced below the market in China.
In the U.S., on the other hand, companies had complete control over the pricing of the output of gas and even the export of it. Since the status of shale gas has changed since the end of 2011, stakeholders will continue to doubt the nature of shale gas's profitability until they see how the pricing of shale gas is treated once production is stronger.
Lastly, the uncertainty of environmental policies will prove to be a disadvantage to investments and entry into China's shale gas industries. In the U.S., when energy companies were beginning to explore and produce shale, they knew that they had to observe at a minimum federal regulations that dealt with emissions, the treatment of water, and the land. Although companies were ultimately not required to observe these regulations due to the 2005 Energy Policy Act, there were concrete lines that allowed them to make risk assessments for the future. China, on the other hand, there is no such minimum line in which they can refer to. Stakeholders cannot reasonably assume that shale gas's environmental regulation will be similar to coal-based methane, natural gas, oil, or coal. As such, any type of risk analysis or cost-benefit analysis will be inaccurate. To make matters worse, the lack of environmental guidelines could cost stakeholders more over time as any reversal in policy could prove to be detrimental and costly to accommodate.
What other differences are there?
The American shale gas industry took over 20 years to develop into the global leader it is today due to favorable political support, a concrete regulatory environment, and low barriers to entry. This policy environment resulted in creating competition, advancing technological development, and spurring on innovation. China, on the other hand, has the political support but lacks a reliable regulatory environment and holds one of the highest barriers to entry into the shale industry.
These differences are clear, explaining the standstill the Chinese shale industry has experienced in the last few years. But what other differences are there between these two superpowers?
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§ 2 Responses to Why China Lags Behind the U.S. in Shale Gas Development
Great insight to the many issues facing the shale developments in China. I also think the smaller independent operators in the US have given the shale boom in the US the critical mass it needed to thrive. They can change plans quickly to accommodate market forces. It will be hard to get that in China with so much oversight, specific planning and aversion to risk.
This is a really interesting and insightful article. For more analysis on similar issues, you might want to check out: http://beijingstrategy.org/


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"What is the best drink with a fine cigar?" is probably the question I field most as an editor of Cigar Shop, especially since I do much of the spirits writing in the magazine and on the Web site. "When I reply, "Cognac, of course," - an inadequate answer at best - I am immediately drawn into a trap. Inevitably, the other guy prefers single-malt Scotch and wants to argue about it. Since I don't really believe it's Cognac - at least not all of the time - I don't answer that way. Instead, I usually go into some long-winded discourse that is a sure cure to insomnia and never get to the main point that I would like to make most. To wit: I don't want to know what the best cigar and spirit pairing is. Then I'd have to quit sampling. Without boxing myself in, I can, however, make some generalities about which pairings work better than others (I have learned something in all these years). While it may seem axiomatic that the drink bone is connected to the smoke bone, it is my contention that some drinks offer more connective tissue.
When choosing a spirit to go with a cigar, I select in much the same way as a sommelier pairs wine with food: considering the relative flavor weights. A cigar is a pretty hefty experience. Therefore it deserves a weighty drink to go with it. The years that brown spirits spend in oak impart weighty flavors that sing harmony to most cigars. If you prefer wine, beer, vodka, gin or a cocktail with a cigar - or that's all you have at the moment - by all means, bottoms up. But for present purposes, I will restrict my musings to whiskey, aged rum and brandy.
Matching body weight is a convenient rule. It seems logical that a full-bodied cigar should go well with a full-bodied drink, and a mild-bodied cigar with a mild-bodied drink. After all, a big cigar will heat up the finish on a light spirit; a full-bodied spirit will overwhelm a light cigar. Two problems persist with this rule, however. First, like all generalizations, it's not always true. We've been pleasantly surprised in pairings when a big, ballsy cigar made a great partner for a light whiskey and vice versa. Second, it's a rule that's more useful for avoiding mistakes than for identifying sublime marriages.
Truly great pairings come when complex flavors within a cigar and a spirit create synergy - that is, attributes that were not evident come to the forefront. A dull cigar suddenly smacks of cocoa; whiskey tastes of orange peel. Both cigar and spirit develop a nuttiness where it previously hadn't been. Predicting or pinpointing the causes behind such good fortune is harder than simply matching body weights. A spicy, salty cigar might soar when paired with a sweeter spirit because the tastes complement and create overtones of toast or nuts. But other pairings work because like flavors meet: a woody cigar with a smoky Scotch, for instance. Then again, chocolate and leathery-sweet cigars match well with sweet Bourbons and rums. Furthermore, a great spirit can tame a slightly savage cigar as when acid turns to flowers in the company of grand old Cognac.
So each of the classic cigar-pairing spirits - rum, Cognac, Scotch and Bourbon - has its own grounds on which it might claim drinking hegemony. This is how I'd argue each one's case:
Geography provides rum's claim to perfect partnership with cigars. The raw materials for each product - sugar cane and tobacco - grow in similar climates, sometimes very close to each other. If you apply to spirits and cigars the concept of regional affinity that is so often used in pairing wine and food - that is, you expect local produce to match well with local wines - rum with a smoke is a natural marriage.
It's hard to argue that the enjoyment of both won't be enhanced when lounging in a tropical setting. Easy climate and laid-back culture meld to create the mood that brings one to a smoke and a drink in the first place. It is similarly difficult to deny that Cuba, a place that grows both cigar tobacco and sugar cane, once made the best cigars and rum in the world. And they went together quite nicely, thank you.
Even if you don't buy the idea that a particular environment can imply an organic synergy on all that grows there, a certain logic applies to the proximity of production and its effect on rum and cigars. Traditionally, Caribbean cigarmakers have been rum drinkers because that was the spirit made where they worked. Similarly, rum men smoked cigars due to their availability and place in the culture. They enjoyed the pleasures simultaneously and, consciously or not, created their respective concoctions to go with the other. You don't smoke cigars and create a spirit that is at odds with it. You don't drink rum and roll cigars to be smoked with white wine.
Consider also what rum is made from: sugar. Sweetness goes with smoke like chocolate goes with salty nuts. The competing tastes complement each other perfectly, the first taking the tart edge off the other, while the second reins in its partner's tendency to cloy. Rums needn't be especially old to confer that inherent sweetness because the spirit matures quickly when aged, as it so often is, in hot climates. Rum is already relatively cheap because it's generally produced where costs are low. This is a cigar-friendly drink with a lot of bang for the buck.
That said, flaws exist in the argument. Not all rum is made in the Caribbean, or in the tropics for that matter. While cane is certainly tropical, it is often shipped to remote locations in the form of molasses to be fermented and distilled in industrial environments, losing any hope of retaining local flavor. And while some rums soar to great heights, the lack of any official quality standards results in products that span a range from rot gut to the sublime. Rum can be distilled at the hottest proofs or can be artificially flavored. It doesn't have to be aged and, when it is, its stated age can merely be an average instead of the age of the youngest spirit in the blend as with other brown goods. Ingredients vary - pure cane or molasses - and rum can be pot-stilled, column-stilled or a blend of the two. Your enjoyment of a particular quaff will depend greatly on which of these qualities you prefer.
Furthermore, today's cigarmaker isn't as apt to limit his drinking to just rum. As the world gets smaller, other spirits are available in remote regions. We know cigarmakers who lay in supplies of fine Scotches, Cognacs and wine at their backwater farms. So maybe he's not rolling for rum, as it were. Likewise, tobacco isn't all grown or rolled in the Caribbean or Central America. The Connecticut River Valley in the dead of winter is about as un-tropical as you can get.
If you were to blindfold me at the bar with a cigar in mouth and ask me to choose a house-call spirit, it wouldn't be rum. Rum at its worst - hot, raw and full of fusel oil - is the cigar's worst enemy. It will find any rough spot in the smoke and exacerbate it until you wish you weren't having either. But put me on a palm-filled beach at sunset with a great cigar and any of the following rums and I am in paradise.
BACARDI * A lush mixture of vanilla, caramel and licorice with an elegant complexity and a delicate finish. Especially good with full-bodied cuban cigars. Sweetness may overpower lighter fare.
ANIVERSARIO PAMPERO Extreme finesse tempers an explosion of sugar (honey) and spice (ginger, cloves, cinnamon and tea). Seeks out leather and chocolate in a cigar and endeavors to accentuate them.
APPLETON ESTATE DISTILLED 21-YEAR-OLD A nose full of vanilla, oak and butterscotch followed by sweet wood, walnuts and licorice. Sweetness fills rough spots in a cigar and coaxes out wood.
MONTECRISTO RUM 12 YEAR AGED Molasses sweet with maple sugar and vanilla and a ginger finish. Developed by the cigar retailers the Frey Boys, it pairs well with a wide variety of smokes.
MOUNT GAY EXTRA OLD Vanilla, citrus and ginger in a straightforward medium-bodied rum. Pairs well with like-bodied cigars and finds surprising synergies.
RHUM BARBANCOURT ESTATE RESERVE A profusion of coconut, cream and honeysuckle, but contains a slight fusel oil taste as a by-product of the pot still. The right cigar turns it to flowers and spice.
SANTA TERESA 1796 RON ANTIGUO DE SOLERA A complex medium-bodied rum that pairs well with cigars from mild to full body. Brings spice, wood and leather to the party. Takes on cream.
HAVANA CLUB ANEJO RESERVA A Cuban rum filled with floral and spicy notes - tea, cloves, honey, rose, vanilla. Matches well with full-bodied cigars, especially - as might be expected - Cubans.
RON ZACAPA CENTENARIO Intense nose of sugar and ginger, followed by a litany of tropical fruits - lemon, lime, passion fruit, etc. Finish is short, but sweet and strong.
Tradition taps Cognac as the preeminent cigar match. As an addendum to a grand dinner party, the pair is not only an institution, but a cliche of novels, plays and movies. The guests arise ceremoniously from an elegant table, the ladies head for tea in the parlor, the gentlemen for a brandy and a smoke in the drawing room. The plot thickens. And, as it is with so many cliches, this one got to be that way because it is so true or at least can be.
Certainly, timing has much to do with how the pairing evolved. Cognac is a postprandial drink; a cigar after dinner is a necessity. By default, we enjoy the two at the same time. Any other time of the day, the matchup doesn't seem as obvious. You're either not drinking brandy or it's mixed in a cocktail that doesn't suggest a smoking allegiance. Cognac may not be the universal cigar partner, but when the two are introduced correctly it is sublime.
Cognac is the distilled product of fermented grapes (mainly ugni blanc) of a region surrounding the town of Cognac in the district of Charente on the central west coast of France. The wine's charm owes much to the high chalk content in the soil. The distinction Grande Champagne when applied to Cognac reflects the literal meaning of champagne (field) and has nothing to do with the sparkling wine that comes from the Champagne province hundreds of miles away in the northeast except that it comes from a similarly chalky region. The Cognac region is divided into crus that form six roughly concentric circles starting at the center with Grande Champagne, and working out through Petite Champagne to Bois Ordinaires. The closer to the center of the circle, the more prized the wine. The designation "Fine Champagne" indicates brandy made exclusively from the grapes of the Grande and Petite Champagne regions, at least 50 percent of which have to come from Grande Champagne. "Grande Fine" or "Grande Champagne" on the bottle means every grape comes from Grande Champagne. That is not to say that Cognacs without that designation are necessarily inferior. It is a blender's art, and the use of some wines from the region's extremities can serve to round out some of the oldest and greatest brandies.
Oddly, the wine of the region is of poor quality until it is made into brandy, when it becomes royalty. It is the double distillation in pot stills, along with aging in the fine Limousin oak barrels of the region, that gives it its pedigree. First distilled, some 400 years ago, Cognac immediately distinguished itself as superior to most other brandy wines. Then about 200 years later, about the same time spirits makers the world over were discovering the advantages of aging, Cognac makers began using wood from nearby forests to make barrels to store their brandy. The local oak with its loose grain proved so excellent for aging brandy, imparting its signature floral character.
Cognac is most commonly divided into three categories of age: VS, VSOP and XO. While VS stands for "very superior" or "very special," it isn't
particularly. The designation merely indicates at least two years of aging - a duration that yields a brandy suitable for mixing in cocktails. For the purpose of cigar pairing, however, these brandies usually fall flat, bringing little to the party. The VSOP designation means "very special old pale" and indicates aging of at least four years; it is at this level that the cigar pairing becomes plausible. In particular, mild- and medium-bodied cigars seem to go well with VSOPs. It isn't until the XO ("extra old") level, when a six-and-a-half-year minimum age is required, that the cigar begins to sing its best harmony to Cognac. The age requirement at that level is usually not a very accurate reflection of the high quality of the spirit, as brandies of 30 years, and sometimes as many as 50 can be part of the blend. Fuller-bodied cigars enjoy the charms of such fine Cognac.
A number of Cognacs have been expressly created in recent years for pairing with cigars, such as A. Fussigny Cigare and the Davidoff Cognacs. Among their many attributes is that they provide a fine cigar accompaniment at a price that can be easier on the wallet than the stratospheric prices of many XOs.
While Cognac is the best known, traditional brandy for cigars, it would be a shame to ignore Armagnac, its French cousin to the south, and the burgeoning brandies of California. Armagnac enjoys a longer tradition than Cognac, but has suffered from marketing failures in America. Its chief differences come from the preponderance of sand in the soil and its method of distillation. A single run is made in a special still that allows it to retain more of the raw qualities of the grape. The best California brandy makers are quickly catching up to their French counterparts by adhering to the traditional methods of grape selection, distillation and Limousin oak aging.
When you find yourself partaking in the brandy-and-cigar tradition, note that one part of the cliche may be erroneous. Most connoisseurs do not use the huge, ball-shaped brandy snifter, but prefer a smaller tulip-shaped glass that concentrates the aroma rather than asphyxiating you with it. The former shape is probably a holdover from the days when room temperatures were so cold it was necessary to warm the drink in your hand. Whatever glass you have, try some of the following brandies with your favorite cigar.
MARTELL XO Supreme balance in a Cognac that combines flowers, anise, bread dough, walnuts and candy. Pairs best with mild to medium cigars, but won't wither with a full.
REMY MARTIN XO Range of complementing flavors in a Fine Champagne Cognac. Orange peel meets sweet cream, exhibiting vanilla and oak in an elegant mixture. Pairs well with cigars from medium body to full.
Courvoisier XO Exceptionally smooth Fine Champagne Cognac that melds fruit (orange), nuts (cashew), chocolate and caramel into a confection that pairs well with a full range of cigar bodies.
DAVIDOFF The cigarmaker's two Cognacs share a sweet licorice profile. Entry-level Classic is slightly fruity and lacks the body of the Extra, which smacks of nuts, meat and caramel with a fine finish. Both make excellent cigar partners across the board.
HENNESSY The XO is complexity itself: flowers, dried fruit, cream, grapes and almonds. Hennessy Paradis is smoother and downright orchestral: orange, sweet grape, roses, anise, macadamia, coffee, nutmeg, loam; each play harmony and take solos. Pair best with medium cigars.
FRAPIN XO VIP Fresh fruits, herbs and oak define this Grande Champagne Cognac. Bright and clean, it is nonetheless sweet. Smoke with mild- and medium-bodied cigars.
A. DE FUSSIGNY CIGARE BLEND Starts from a graham cracker nose and moves through a candied palette to reach a floral, oaken finish. Pairs best with milder cigars, but will support a wide range.
HINE The Antique, a Fine Champagne, is a balance of honey and maple with leather or saffron and chalk. Smokes medium to full body. Triomphe is a complex dance of subtlety and boldness, delicacy and full body, a Grande Champagne Cognac informed by spice, honey, flowers and toast. Excellent with a big cigar.
LARRESSINGLE XO Rich, sweet floral nose, followed by a complexity of maple sugar and honey with nuts and chocolate on a big round body, but still delicate. Smoke medium- to full-bodied.
TARIQUET 1985 A burst of chewy sweetness with a hint of toasty caramel and a taste of grape and flowers. Slightly, tight black coffee finish. Smoke medium to full-bodied.
1963 ARMAGNAC LAUBADE Faint hint of orange peel is pursued by toasted walnuts, butterscotch and a very floral finish with plenty of taste of the grape. Smoke full-bodied.
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by Hugh Hunter
Now into its third full season at the historic Sedgwick Theater, Quintessence is currently staging a stunning revival of Jean Anouilh's "Antigone" (1943), an adaptation of the great Sophocles tragedy.
It is the aftermath of civil war in Thebes. King Creon orders that the dead rebel Polynices be left to rot on the battlefield. But Polynices is Antigone's brother; she defies Creon on grounds of religious piety and plots to arrange a burial.
Without changing the story's main plot and denouement, Anouilh does radically change the play. The result at Quintessence is a production that owes as much to the humor of Moliere as it does to Sophocles.
One of Anouilh's script revisions is the one-man Greek chorus. John Williams is charming and comical in the role, popping up to give us blasé lectures on the concept of tragic fate. Then the chorus figure has a change of heart, jumps into the story and begs Creon to stop the impending tragedy!
In a more droll way, Sean Bradley is equally hilarious as Jonas, the guard who arrests Antigone. Jonas is an everyman character, a person who just wants to get ahead in the world.
Craven, brutal or kindly as his changing circumstances require, Jonas is really just a specimen of "the mob" that Creon talks about, a force that needs to be controlled for the good of the state.
The achievement of Anouilh's "Antigone" is that the comical smallness of these figures does not diminish the tragedy. To the contrary, the comedy makes the conflict between Antigone and Creon seem still more significant.
Directed by Alexander Burns, the production is spare in its use of light and sound, but when these assets are used, the effect is startlingly dramatic, reminding you that the characters are living within the grip of a great imperial state.
Lavita Shaurice shines as Antigone. The more Creon tries to dissuade her, the more insistent Antigone becomes. At the end, Shaurice's eyes seem to explode as Antigone descends into a virtual madness of youthful idealism.
Robert Jason Jackson is wonderfully imperious as Creon. Unlike the Sophocles character, this Creon has no "tragic flaw." Creon knows who he is, a practical man of honor who does what he has to do to keep order and sadly lives with the consequences.
"Antigone" was staged in 1944 and was widely seen as a commentary on the Vichy regime. Some saw Antigone as a symbol of the French resistance. Some did not like the sympathetic portrayal of Creon and accused Anouilh of being a Nazi sympathizer.
I see the play as being something larger, a unique comment on the conflict between idealism and practical need. More than anything, Anouilh transforms the Sophocles play into a "Hegelian Tragedy," in which both parties are right and unable to compromise.
Sedgwick Theater is located at 7137 Germantown Ave. "Antigone" will run through March 25. Tickets available at 1-877-238-5596.


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International sex workers who say they were denied visas to attend the 19th International AIDS Conference in Washington launched their own meeting Saturday in Kolkata. Organizers said 550 sex worker representatives from India and 41 other nations were attending the seven-day event. Dubbed the "Freedom Festival," the conference will concentrate on the importance of "seven freedoms" -- the right to move, work, access health care, participate, organize, and be free of violence and discrimination -- all of which the workers say is vital to reducing their vulnerability to HIV. "With the U.S. now leading the fight for lesbian, gay, and transgender equality, we are extremely disappointed they refuse to revise their restrictions on sex workers and refuse to recognize we're human beings with basic rights," said Andrew Hunter, president of the Global Network of Sex Work Projects.
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Wabash Hosts Fourth Annual Entrepreneur Summitby Richard Paige • March 1, 2014 Share:
If starting a business is on your mind, then the Wabash Entrepreneur Summit might be for you.
The fourth annual Entrepreneur Summit is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at the Wabash College Fine Arts Center. The goal of the summit is to grow entrepreneurial energy and connections at Wabash, Crawfordsville and the entire Central Indiana community.
"The Summit is a great opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs as well as seasoned entrepreneurs to make impactful connections and learn best practices," said Scott Crawford, director of the Schroeder Center for Career Development.
The morning program features three keynote speakers: Greg Nance of ChaseFuture and Moneythink, an admissions consulting platform and a movement to improve the U.S economic health through financial education; Matt Hunckler of Verge, a community of Indiana technology entrepreneurs, software developers, and business investors; and David Weglarz '03, owner of StiIL 630, a distillery based in St. Louis.
Afternoon breakout sessions include Marty Brown '06, Aviary, a photo app based in New York, N.Y.; Cathy Langlois, Launch Fishers, Indianapolis, Ind.; Ian Starnes '11, Bird Dog Bay, Chicago, Ill.; Kevin Hitchen, Localstake, a crowdfunding platform for small business and real estate developers, Indianapolis, Steve Badger '87, Badger Law Office, Indianapolis; Michael Cullen, Cross-Alliance, an organization that equips others with strategies to foster commitment and optimize potential based in Crawfordsville, Ind.; Chad Peterman '09, BEAST Performance, a sports training facility in Indianapolis; and Willie Matis '09, Millennial Chat, a platform to facilitate dialogue between Millennials and other demographics based in Indianapolis.
The program is free and open to students, alumni, community leaders, faculty/staff and regional entrepreneurs. Breakfast, lunch and breaks are provided.
Space is limited to the first 325 respondents. Interested attendees should RSVP by March 10 by clicking here.
Please contact the Schroeder Center For Career Development with any questions at (765) 361-6414.