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Best Biopics on Musicians (10+1list)
19 October, 2015 Souranath Banerjee Leave a comment
While watching the recent biopic Love & Mercy (2014) based on
Beach Boys lead singer Brian Wilson's life (starring John Cusack,
Elizabeth Banks, Paul Dano and Paul Giamatti), I had this observation that the more famous the artist, the more is the chance for them to be vulnerable and gullible in their personal life.
The extremely talented Musicians who are superstars on the stage, with all the money and fame in the world but in their real life, most of them are so alone and disturbed and emotionally unstable.
Either their family lives are torn apart as a direct side-effect of fame (too much of drugs, sex and ego) or else they are being bullied, cheated, harassed or exploited by none other than their close friends and relatives.
These films in the list are some of the Best Biopics on Musicians across the world, the lives of the crazy and the genius.
Let the music flow!
10. Amadeus (1984)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIzhAKtEzY0
'I am a vulgar man but i assure you my music is not' – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Directed by Milos Forman, an epic biopic made on the life of arguably the best composer ever existed.
Mozart, Music and Murder -a colorful masterpiece, nominated for 11 Oscars and won eight of them, including best picture, actor and director!
9. The Doors (1991)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU0tR0EjAXA
Jim Morrison, the God of Rock – the story of his eccentric life; the madness and the genius.
Starring Val Kilmer and Meg Ryan, the film perfectly captures the energy, the style and the vibrant personality of the 'Electric Poet'.
Directed by brilliant Oliver Stone, a visual treat and for me, in the rock n' roll genre this is the best biopic ever made. Watch it.
8. I'm Not There. (2007)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFUEofAr9GA
Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Heath Ledger, Richard Gere, Ben Whishaw and Marcus Carl Franklin – six actors, six characters, one life, one artist – Bob Dylan!
Soaked in Dylan's soulful music, it is made in a non-linear and avant garde fashion, a complete original take by director Todd Haynes.
Challenging but certainly not mainstream.
7. Walk the Line (2005)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsvZGwd8vrI
Directed by James Mangold, this one is a biopic on country music legend Johnny Cash's life.
His fame and family, his love and addiction, his depression and his will to survive; his ultimate success.
Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon both were Oscar nominated for their outstanding performances and Reese finally won the award.
6. Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pivm4oMEDRs
The legendary singer Loretta Lynn and how she changed the rhythm and style of country-music forever.
From poverty to worldwide fame, her life and her musical career is a story to be told. Starring Sissy Spacek (oscar winning role), Tommy Lee Jones and Levon Helm.
Directed by Michael Apted, this biography deserves much more attention than it received.
5. Nowhere Boy (2009)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0Qu62_vPbo
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, this biopic focuses on the early life of musical sensation John Lennon.
Lennon's relationship with his aunt Mimi and his mother Julia, his love for music and how he met his friends Paul McCartney and George Harrison!
Experience the evolution of the revolution, the man behind the most popular band ever – The Beatles.
4. Ray (2004)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVHCQfcugdw
Directed by Taylor Hackford, this one tells the story of Ray Charles, the legendary rhythm and blues musician of the 60s.
At the age of seven he lost his eyesight but still with his gifted voice and compositions, and his brilliance in playing the piano he became one of the most successful musicians of the time.
Jamie Foxx won Oscar for his role.
3. Control (2007)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c2_B_cWK_M
A biography of the famous lead singer of the band Joy Division – Ian Curtis.
Directed by Anton Corbijn, the film depicts the troubled life of the musical genius which ended at the young age of 23 (he committed suicide).
The film is a simple yet stylized series of black and white visuals shot brilliantly by Martin Ruhe.
2. What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbzbd2wUGao
It's a biopic on Tina Turner's courageous life, both stage and personal.
The way she shot to stardom and became famous, the tough years when she was traumatized by her abusive husband Ike Turner and finally how she managed to break free.
Directed by Brian Gibson, a film that every woman should see and take inspiration from.
Shine (1996)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTt4Ar6pzO4
Piano player David Helfgott, a child prodigy who had a breakdown early in his life but later came back and became popular.
Directed by Scott Hicks, a film that is so intense and yet so satisfying, so true to the life of the artist.
The prime reason to watch this biopic is for Geoffrey Rush's brilliant performance for which he won the Oscar that year!
and now, (The '+1′ film is not necessarily the best but certainly the most innovative one. A must watch).
+1. La Vie en Rose (2007)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzEJ7NV_g98
A superb biopic on Édith Piaf's life, the famous French singer.
With the ever-beautiful Marion Cotillard in the lead, the film takes us into a nonlinear journey of the vulnerable yet talented singer's childhood, then her rise to fame and the various ups and downs of her life.
Directed by Olivier Dahan, a great work of passion and emotion.
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Best Modern Black and White movies (10+1list)
14 June, 2015 Souranath Banerjee Leave a comment
Best Modern Black and White movies
The transition of Cinema from 'black and white' to 'color' is a unique evolutionary process that took years of experimentation.
Evidently in Europe (specifically in U.k and France), as early as in the beginning of 1900, the first few colored footage were made; they were mostly hand-colored short films. Then in 1914, in U.K Natural Color Kinematograph Company made the first ever full length feature film in color named The World, the Flesh and the Devil.
In 1918 Cupid Angling was made in US by Douglass Natural Color Film Inc. which is the first American 'colored' feature. Then of course The Wizard of Oz (1939) and Gone with the Wind (1939) established the era of colorful films.
Eventually the dominance of 'black and white' films faded away and cinema was full of colors! By the late 60s only a handful of black and white films are made each year.
Nowadays the black and white medium is regarded as a rare artistic choice for stylized visuals, or specifically used to portray a certain desired mood/emotion.
And now, the list contains some of the Best Modern Black and White movies. Enjoy!
10. Pi (1998)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo18VIoR2xU
Darren Aronofsky's first feature and an amazing black and white thriller.
A paranoid mathematician who tries to unlock nature's universal patterns with the help of the magic number Pi!
Matthew Libatique shot the dark contrast images and successfully creates the gritty atmosphere needed for the film.
9. Nebraska (2013)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT5tqPojMtg
Oscar nominated film (nominated in six categories including 'best film', 'best director' and 'best cinematographer').
Directed by Alexander Payne, this black and white road movie is wonderfully shot by Phedon Papamichael.
An emotional yet humorous father-son relationship like never seen before.
8. Frances Ha (2012)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBn5dgXFMis
Noah Baumbach presents one of the most endearing and funny film of recent times.
A black and white comedy drama that tells the entertaining tale of an ordinary New York girl named Frances. She is quirky, childlike and sometimes a bit immature as well.
Beautifully shot by Sam Levy, the film is as spontaneous and free-spirited as it's leading lady.
7. The Turin Horse (2011)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNkN_xCXozw
From the master directors Béla Tarr and co-director Ágnes Hranitzky this one is an unique film with very less dialogues and absolutely brilliant visuals.
Shot by Fred Kelemen, the film has long takes that meticulously portrays the struggle of each and every character.
Rural settings with harsh climate – black and white imagery at it's best.
6. Coffee and Cigarettes (2003)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_7uQsP2TBk
A series of short, single location films based on people interaction which all have coffee and cigarettes in common!
One of the coolest films ever, directed by Jim Jarmusch with unique casting for each segment.
A black and white film that uses the checker tables, the black coffee and the white cigarette smoke to it's best advantage.
4. The Artist (2011)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK7pfLlsUQM
Nominated for the Oscars in 10 categories and winning 5 awards including the 'Best Motion Picture of the Year', 'best direction' and 'best actor'!
A black and white film directed by Michel Hazanavicius that is arty as well as highly entertaining.
Shot by Guillaume Schiffman (oscar nominated), the film is a treat for all black and white cinema lovers!
3. Ida (2013)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xyxFsg_rrY
The Oscar winner in the 'best foreign film category'.
Pawel Pawlikowski direction and amazing cinematography by Ryszard Lenczewski and Lukasz Zal.
The film is uniquely in square format (aspect ratio 1.33 : 1) and interestingly most of the frames have huge amount of negative space on the top. A must see.
2. Schindler's List (1993)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdRGC-w9syA
Probably the most popular black and white film of our times.
Directed by Steven Spielberg the film is a biography on Oskar Schindler's life who helped the Jews and saved many lives during the Nazi invasion of Poland in the World War II.
Shot by Janusz Kaminski this film has so strong imagery that one could never forget in their lives.
1. The White Ribbon (2009)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KJKvvvxY74
A little peaceful village haunted by a series of awful murders!
Directed by the acclaimed German director Michael Haneke, this film is a superb psychological mystery drama.
A black and white classic shot by Christian Berger, the film was also nominated in the Oscars for the Best Achievement in Cinematography category!
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+1. Sin City (2005)
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2Dj6ktPU5c
If you want to use the word 'stylized' to define a film – this is the one.
Super cool visuals straight from Frank Miller's comic book pages, the film is an epic is it's dark and violent story telling.
Directed by Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez (he also shot the film), the most stylish black and white film ever.
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Why are American soaps so different from UK soaps?
The US TV industry is based on the movie business – stars, brands, concepts, the logline, the poster. UK TV is based on the theatre and literature – the author's voice, Dickens and Shakespeare.
America is aspirational, UK is still class-conscious. They look up to and celebrate fame, success and wealth. We are suspicious of those things. I'm running a soap in the US now, The Young And The Restless (below). It's been on air for 43 years, and four of the characters are multi-millionaires. One of them's a billionaire. It's hard coming up with stories for people who've got everything, so you have to really screw them around emotionally. But Americans believe that everyone can become the President. Whereas in Britain, no-one wants to be the Prime Minister. We hate authority. We hate anyone who does quite well. We're suspicious of that. We are still a very parochial country. We're very class-conscious and we want to see the underdog.
The glitz, the glamour, the impossible luxury… and of course America has some fancy shows too. EastEnders (©BBC) and The Young And The Restless (© CBS).
Our soaps are very much rooted in reflecting our own lives. America doesn't want that. They want possible lives, aspirational lives. They're a little bit ashamed about people who haven't done very well. Everyone there is an entrepreneur. Everyone thinks they can open up their own business, or get a franchise. That's what McDonald's is built on.
Also, they didn't go through two wars in the same way. While we were struggling to pull ourselves together in the 50s they were thinking how they could have bigger cars, wider roads and better houses. They just grew up in a different atmosphere. They have a confidence we lack.
But regardless of class, there is actually a great commonality between US and British soaps. No-one really cares how a millionaire spends his money. Business stories are actually quite boring. But we all identify with births, marriages, deaths; the stuff of Dickens. Someone has something, then they lose it. It's drama regardless of where it's set or how much money the characters have. The drama is still rooted in emotion; deep characters with challenges that the audience can still relate to, no matter who they are.
We have a wide demographic on The Young And The Restless. It's a very diverse audience. A lot of working class. They will look at it and say "I wish I was living this life". But actually the thing they're connecting to is the emotional stuff, about someone having their heart broken or being lied to, cheated on. Also, we all love to see someone getting the rug pulled from underneath them if they're doing too well. It makes us all feel a bit better about ourselves.
Most of the really successful American sitcoms have been about the working classes – Cheers, Roseanne – so they don't mind laughing at the working classes. But the only other working class people you really see in American dramas are cops or nurses.
When I first went to the States about twelve years ago, one of the first shows I pitched was an American version of EastEnders. They loved it. They loved that it was so successful. I showed them the ratings. Of course they'd love something like this, and, in the room, they loved the idea. They thought that it was so low in concept that it was high concept, that it was just about people, living their lives. Over the last ten years I've created and written about four different versions. One was called This Land. Another was Born In The USA, another was called Blocked, which was a comedy soap about a New York block. But every time, at the last minute, they pulled out, and said "What's on the poster? It's not a big enough concept." They say "Why do we want to see misery? We want to be aspirational." We'd insist that there's still aspiration there, but it's an aspiration about paying your mortgage and keeping your job. Bringing up your kids.
I still think one day America will have a working-class soap but it's more likely to happen because of cable, Amazon and Netflix. The US version of Shameless does it, and America is changing so the tastes of both countries seems to be merging now – probably because of digital platforms and the global availability of scripted TV. We're sharing so much more now.


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Home News Suresh Raina announces Retirement from International Cricket
Suresh Raina announces Retirement from International Cricket
Moments after MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket, Suresh Raina joined his former Indian skipper and announces his retirement from international cricket. Raina has represented India in 322 matches, scoring 7998 points in her 13-year Indian career.
The southpaw made his debut for the Indian team in 2005, against Sri Lanka before being part of the World Cup-winning team in 2011. The versatile player started his cricket career in the 50-over format before being part of the Indian team in the T20I format.
However, Raina had to wait five years after his debut before making an appearance in the longest-running format where he only made all 18 appearances. Despite this, in the 50 plus format, Raina scored 5,615 points, averaging 35.31, including his valuable contributions to the 2011 World Cup-winning squad, against Pakistan and Australia. In the 20 on the format, however, the versatile player only played 78 games, where he scored 1605 points.
Raina on Saturday, moments after MS Dhoni announced his retirement on his Instagram account, indicated he would join the former Indian skipper in retirement life. Previously, Raina still hoped to join the T20I team of the Indian team led by Virat Kohli. However, officially, Suresh Raina retires from all formats of international cricket.
"It was nothing but fun playing with you, @ mahi7781. With a heart full of pride, I choose to join you on this journey. Thank you, India. Jai Hind !, "he posted on Instagram a few minutes after MS Dhoni's announcement.
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Arsenal has made new mega contract with German legend Mesut Ozil
September 29, 2016 By James Lemmy Leave a Comment
The Gunners has always feared about their top playmaker German international Mesut Ozil because he would probably leave the club and also earlier this summer, they saw abid from Bundesliga side for the prime player and rejected that completely. Though, he has still couple of years contract left with the Gunners which will valid in 2018 but however, they have successfully make an extension deal with the attacking midfielder but the details of the renewal agreement yet not to be announced. But one thing which is also included with the agreement that Ozil is given approval to wear number #10 shirt instead of his number #11.
Jack Wilshere who is the current holder of no. 10 shirt is spending loan period with Bournemouth and his future at the Emirates Stadium is full of doubt.
According to the previous contract, Ozil used to receive £140,000 per week which would be increased after making new pact. He was always one of the prime player of the Gunners and netted regularly though his scoring number was not significantly high but he assisted a number of times which is proved. He is the only player in the team who can able to manage the midfield very well. So, all in all, he deserves such credit.
27 years old german international has settled at the north London as stated by the report and he has moved to a new house recently. Though, he has made a long term contract with the Gunnars but it is remain unclear that how long for the deal valid. But it will be revealed within couple of days.
Mesut Ozil has started with the new Premier League season with the Gunners but made three appearances out of five and already scored once. He has showed remarkable skill while playing with the Blues in their last match of EPL and so, they defeated them by 3 – 0 goals.
Before joining at the Emirates Stadium, Ozil also played for the three different clubs named Schalke, Werder Bremen and Real Madrid. He made his highest appearances with Real around 105 and netted 19 goals so far. He joined Arsenal in 2nd September, 2013 but the transfer fee was undisclosed which approximately £42.5 million for five years deal. He is also one of the key player in Germany national team and participated in last UEFA Euro 2016 but unfortunately lost against France in semi final. But he helped Germany to achieve FIFA World Cup 2014.
However, Wenger also wanted a new striker in this season and focused on to Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund but they demanded massive amount which did not meet by the Gunners. But they will make another step for the Gabon international when the transfer window will reopen in next January.
James Lemmy


Part of the price on food products originates from the cost of the kosher certification. A new study found that 91% of the products in Israel have double kosher certification, which means that the customer pays twice. A new proposed law will attempt to end the phenomena.
An Institute for Zionist Strategies study found that 91% of food products in Israel have double kosher certifications that includes a private one in addition to the ones given by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.
All of the kosher products in Israel must have the Chief Rabbinate kosher certification, who has a monopoly in this field. This procedure is relevant for all food products that can be sold in grocery stores.
Most of the manufacturers have two kosher certifications for their products and 22% of the products even have three. This causes the customer to pay more for each product.
One of the main reasons the manufacturers chooses to add more kosher certifications is because of the low faith kosher keepers, mostly Hasidic Jews, have in the Chief Rabbinate's kosher certifications.
MK Rachel Azaria from the Kulanu party and the Ne'emanei Torah Va'Avodah movement has proposed a law that should deal with this subject. She proposed to dismantle the Chief Rabbinate's monopoly and this will actually cause the Chief Rabbinate to become a regulator against the private kosher certification institutions.
The Chief Rabbinate opposes this notion but are already working on their solution to the problem when they proposed to transfer the employment of kashrut supervisors to a national corporation so that they will be paid by the state and not be supervised.


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Wednesday, August 24th, 2016 at 10:10am.
Laguna Beach Unified School District in California is a well-funded school district with dozens of accolades to boast.
Their most recent: In a letter to California Superintendents, Laguna Beach USD was named as one of three districts to watch as an example of a "leading digital district" by Tom Torlakson, the State Superintendent, stating that LBUSD is a "bright spot serving as a light of encouragement and guidance for our state."
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Friday, August 5th, 2016 at 10:00am.
A warning from the Orange County Health Department is in place for Laguna beach's Victoria Beach--near the Dumond Drive drain.
LAGUNA BEACH, CA—The Orange County Health Department has alerted that there is a warning in place for the 300 feet in front of Victoria Beach, posted August 2, 2016.
Warning signs were posted as bacterial levels in the ocean water exceeded health standards in that area.
"A weekly surf sample is taken at the Dumond Drive drain where the drain outlet and ocean mix or the projection thereof when not flowing," the Orange County Health Department stated. "The current status is based upon the most recent sampling results."
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Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 at 12:35pm.
New STL with appropriate permits can operate only in commvercial areas of town.
Exisiting STL operators who have been playing by the rules can continue.
Rentals of more than 30 days are fine.
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Strengthening Relations Between African Universities and the Private Sector
Celebrating the First Female Prime Minister for Tunisia
Press Release – Commemoration of the 2021 Africa Universities' Day will focus on Building Technology Based Resilient Universities
AAU Secretary General meets the Africa Private Sector Summit representatives
The Association of African Universities (AAU) has reaffirmed its commitment to work closely with Africa's private sector to promote economic transformation of the continent and contribute towards achieving the Africa we want, as targeted by the African Union's Agenda 2063.
In a meeting held between the AAU and the Africa Private Sector Summit (APSS) representatives on 6th October 2021, the two parties acknowledged that economic transformation cannot materialize without the institutions that produce the requisite skill set and human resources – higher education institutions.
Strategically positioning higher education to make it relevant to industry has been a key priority of the AAU. Earlier in March 2021, the Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry to promote the continental integration of Africa through education, trade, and investment under the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) trade agreements and the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
In the Memorandum of Understanding, a special Africa Education Trust Fund (AfETF) to support African Universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to meet the professional manpower skill set demands of the continent is expected to be launched.
The AAU has been an advocate for effective university-industry linkages in view of the synergies such collaborations build for socio-economic development. The AAU has, over the years of its existence, deployed advocacy tools through its programmes with member universities, conferences and capacity building workshops, to make higher education more responsive to the overtures from the private sector.
The Chairperson of the APSS, Mr. J Wendell Addy used the meeting with the AAU to extend an invitation to all universities in Africa and other stakeholders to participate in the upcoming hybrid Africa Private Sector Summit holding on October 19 -22, 2021 in Accra, Ghana and also virtually.
For his part, the Secretary General of the AAU, Prof. Olusola Bandele Oyewole reassured the meeting and stakeholders of the Association's commitment to working with the private sector to ensure that academia has a strong presence and plays a critical role in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agenda. "The AAU will also play its expected roles as outlined in the MoU signed with the Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the benefit of our member institutions and stakeholders" Prof. Oyewole added.


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Film Review: Hemingway & Gellhorn
Jul 8, 2018 Jul 7, 2018 / Theresa Smith Writes
Director: Philip Kaufman
Cast Leads: Nicole Kidman (Martha Gellhorn) & Clive Owen (Ernest Hemingway)
Released: 2012 by HBO (Television release)
Incidentals: MA15+ 154 minutes running time
About: Starring two of today's most acclaimed actors, and directed by Oscar nominee Philip Kaufman (in his first film for television), Hemingway & Gellhorn tells the story of the passionate love affair and tumultuous marriage between Martha Gellhorn (Kidman) and Ernest Hemingway (Owen), following the adventurous writers through all the great conflicts of their time – from the Spanish Civil War and beyond. Considered by many to be the greatest of all war correspondents – man or woman – Gellhorn's drive and success catapulted her beyond the confines of her marriage into a revered and respected career independent of Hemingway's. Epic in scale, with masterfully woven archival footage, Hemingway & Gellhorn offers a unique glimpse at a powerful relationship born and torn by war.
Movie Trailer:
It must be holidays if I'm giving you a film review, and yes, it certainly is. Middle weekend of the winter break, and we just so happened to have received a cold snap today so a blanket and a movie seemed ideal. I came upon this film quite by accident, in that, a couple of weeks ago, I read a book review for a fairly newish release which interested me enough to end up buying the ebook. Love and Ruin, written by Paula McLain, although I have to apologise as I can't remember the reviewers name. A few days after this, Hemingway & Gellhorn popped up on my recommendations to watch list. One of those 'the internet is spying on me' situations I expect, although in this case, it was rather useful! While the film and novel cover a similar time period about the same people, they are in no way linked. I just brought the novel up because it was the catalyst for my interest in this story.
I'm very much in two minds about this film. It's very long, possibly it was a miniseries when it first aired, I'm not sure, and while in some cases this wouldn't bother me, in terms of this film, it did. There was far too much of Hemingway's debauchery and arrogance and not nearly enough of Gellhorn's incredible writing career. This woman was a pioneer, and absolute fearless trailblazer, but this got a little lost alongside Hemingway's ego and his larger than life persona. Nicole Kidman gave an excellent performance throughout the entire film, there were moments of great emotion and depth that were delivered with perfection, she really shows her experience here over and over. I just feel like her character was let down by the writers. There's this terrific line at the end of the film that goes along the lines of:
'I'm not just a footnote in somebody else's life.'
I'm not sure why they chose to treat her as such in this film. Given the length of it, there was certainly room to present more of Gellhorn's career, yet in typical HBO fashion, more emphasis was put on gratuitous sex scenes and extended drinking sessions that did nothing more than underscore my intense dislike of Hemingway. He may well have been one of America's greatest novelists, I personally was quite partial to A Farewell to Arms, but as a man, he was less than impressive. And as a husband? No thanks. I think at first it appealed to him that Gellhorn was a writer, and brave as well, but the moment her celebrity began to encroach upon his own, his 'grand love' seemed to be swept to the side in favour of being an undermining and domineering arse. What he did to her, right before she left him, would have to go down as the worst dog move in history, ever. I'm so glad she divorced him and went on to become the most successful war correspondent ever. Which brings me back to the point that this film glossed over her career shamefully. With 154 minutes of television time at their disposal, this film should have been an ode to such an inspiring writer, giving us so much more of her career, her bravery, and her sheer determination to tell the truth when no one else was listening.
One of the highlights of this film was the interwoven archival footage, lending a documentary air to much of the important historical scenes. There were many moments of seeing this history in action, real footage of history, that moved me immensely, and also to tears. Despite this, I probably wouldn't recommend this film, to be honest, it's just too long and too disappointing. I'm beginning to approach anything released by HBO with caution, they're just too predictable and what they consider as entertaining I usually prefer to fast forward through.
A promising prospect that unfortunately fell short.
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4 thoughts on "Film Review: Hemingway & Gellhorn"
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Couldn't sit through it! As you say, too long. Attempted it some time ago, when it aired on television and with the inclusion of adverts, I simply didn't have the time or capacity to keep my eyes open.
Unfortunately HBO, as with many other production outfits, thrive off ratings and sex, drinking and general debauchery seem to do well on that score. A reflection of the producer? Or the viewer?
Personally I find Kidman to be wooden and bereft of feel. She is always Nicole Kidman, in any and all roles I have seen her in. Generally, if her name is in the titles these days, I will not bother. Owen is an excellent actor who crosses the spectrum of roles well but yes, as you say, this flick seemed to be all about his portrayal of Hemingway and the excesses thereof.
I agree, disappointing and a failure to match the potential of the subject matter.
While I do like Nicole Kidman, you have a very good point there. She does bring herself by and large to any role. Goodness, I can only imagine with adverts! You'd be there into the next day!
Sheree @ Keeping Up With The Penguins
Ugh, it never ceases to disgust me how little airtime the incredible women in Hemingway's life get, compared to Papa himself. It always brings to mind that line from 10 Things I Hate About You: "Romantic? Hemingway? He was an abusive, alcoholic misogynist, who squandered half his life hanging around Picasso, trying to nail his leftovers." I'm yet to find a more accurate description of Hemingway (as a man, not necessarily a writer). 😉
10 Things I Hate About You got it in one there! 😁


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Biden Administration Implements New Actions to Increase Opportunities for STEM Students, Professionals, Others
Highlights of the new actions announced by the Departments of Homeland Security and State are summarized.
USCIS Notes 'Exceptionally High Number' of Employment-Based Green Cards Available This Fiscal Year
USCIS said many more visas are available in the first (priority workers) and second (workers with advanced degrees of exceptional ability) employment-based green card categories than there are adjustment of status applications pending with USCIS.
State Dept. Issues Final Rule Allowing Certain Fee Exemptions
The Department is allowing an exemption from immigrant visa fees for certain applicants previously denied an immigrant visa pursuant to certain Presidential Proclamations issued by the previous administration who wish to reapply.
State Dept. Announces F/M/J Nonimmigrant Visa Processing Posts Outside of Moscow for Applicants Resident in Russia
Russia-based student visa applicants (F and M categories), academic exchange visitors (student, professor, research scholar, short-term scholar, and specialist J visa categories), and participants in U.S. government-funded exchange visitor programs may apply at Mission Kazakhstan and the U.S. embassies in Belgrade and Yerevan.
USCIS Requests Comments on New Form I-129H1
The notice is part of agency efforts to separate Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, into individual forms. Comments are due by February 18, 2022.
USCIS Clarifies Guidance on O-1 Nonimmigrants in Arts vs. Motion Pictures and Television
USCIS clarified guidance on how the agency determines whether an O-1B beneficiary will be evaluated as a person of extraordinary ability in the arts or as a person of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry when a case has elements of both.
February Visa Bulletin Warns of High Demand in Employment Fourth Category, Notes Upcoming Expiration of SR Religious Workers Category
High demand in the employment fourth preference category may necessitate the establishment of a worldwide final action date in the coming months. Also, no SR visas may be issued overseas, or final action taken on adjustment of status cases, after February 17, 2022, and all individuals seeking admission as a non-minister special immigrant must be admitted into the U.S. by February 17, 2022.
USCIS Issues Reminder re Immigration Help Available for Natural Disasters, 'Other Unforeseen Circumstances'
USCIS reminded the public that the agency offers immigration services "that may help people affected by unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters," including the Marshall fire in Colorado.
Justice Dept. Settles Immigration-Related Discrimination Claims With Frozen Food Company
The settlement resolves claims that the company discriminated against non-U.S. citizens based on their citizenship status when checking their permission to work in the United States.
1. Biden Administration Implements New Actions to Increase Opportunities for STEM Students, Professionals, Others
The Biden administration announced new actions to increase opportunities in the United States for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students and professionals, among others. A White House statement said the new actions are intended to "advance predictability and clarity for pathways for international STEM scholars, students, researchers, and experts to contribute to innovation and job creation efforts across America. These actions will allow international STEM talent to continue to make meaningful contributions to America's scholarly, research and development, and innovation communities."
According to the Department of State (DOS), in 2020, international students contributed more than $39 billion to the U.S. economy and supported an estimated 410,000 jobs in cities and towns across the United States. "U.S. entities and businesses gain a competitive edge in our global economy with the perspectives and skillsets of international students and scholars, particularly in the STEM fields," DOS said.
Below are highlights of the new actions announced by the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and DOS:
DHS Initiatives
DHS added 22 new fields of study to the STEM optional practical training (OPT) program to "enhance the contributions of nonimmigrant students studying" in STEM fields and to "support the growth of the U.S. economy and innovation." The STEM OPT program permits F-1 students earning bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees in certain STEM fields to remain in the United States for up to 36 months after they graduate to work in their fields of study.
DHS is also updating its guidance to clarify how certain STEM graduates can use the national interest waiver for employment-based immigrant visa classification as an advanced degree professional noncitizen or noncitizen of exceptional ability. DHS noted that certain noncitizens with an advanced degree or exceptional ability "can self-petition for employment-based immigrant visa classification, without testing the labor market and obtaining certification from the Department of Labor, if USCIS [U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services] determines the waiver of the labor market test to be in the national interest."
USCIS is also updating its guidance related to O-1A nonimmigrant status for noncitizens of extraordinary ability in the fields of science, arts, education, business, or athletics. The update explains how USCIS determines eligibility for O-1A petitioners and, for the first time, provides examples of evidence that might satisfy the criteria, including for individuals working in STEM fields, DHS said.
DOS Initiatives
The Early Career STEM Research Initiative seeks to connect BridgeUSA exchange sponsors with interested U.S.-based STEM host organizations (e.g., small and medium businesses) to increase the number of STEM-focused educational and cultural exchanges.
DOS is also announcing an extension for undergraduate and graduate students in STEM fields on the J-1visa that will facilitate additional academic training for periods of up to 36 months. The extension applies to the 2021-22 and 2022-23 academic years.
DOS said these initiatives are "consistent with the recent Joint Statement of Principles in Support of International Education," issued by DOS and the Department of Education.
"Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Actions to Attract STEM Talent and Strengthen Our Economy and Competitiveness," White House, Jan. 21, 2022, https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/01/21/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-actions-to-attract-stem-talent-and-strengthen-our-economy-and-competitiveness/
"DHS Expands Opportunities in U.S. for STEM Professionals" (includes a list of the 22 new fields added to STEM OPT), Jan. 21, 2022, https://www.dhs.gov/news/2022/01/21/dhs-expands-opportunities-us-stem-professionals
"Update to the Department of Homeland Security STEM Designated Degree Program List," 87 Fed. Reg. 3317 (Jan. 21, 2022), https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-01-21/pdf/2022-01188.pdf
"USCIS Provides Clarifying Guidance for O-1 Petitions With a Focus on STEM Fields," USCIS, Jan. 21, 2022, https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-provides-clarifying-guidance-for-o-1-petitions-with-a-focus-on-stem-fields
"USCIS Updates Guidance on National Interest Waivers," USCIS, Jan. 21, 2022, https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-updates-guidance-on-national-interest-waivers
"New Initiatives Further Opportunity for International STEM Students, Scholars and Researchers, U.S. Entities," Jan. 21, 2022, https://www.state.gov/new-initiatives-further-opportunity-for-international-stem-students-scholars-and-researchers-u-s-entities/
Early Career STEM Research Initiative, https://j1visa.state.gov/programs/early-career-stem-research-initiative/
BridgeUSA, https://j1visa.state.gov/
"Opportunity for Academic Training Extensions for J-1 College and University Students in STEM Fields," BridgeUSA, Dept. of State, https://j1visa.state.gov/opportunity-for-academic-training-extensions-for-j-1-college-and-university-students-in-stem-fields/
2. USCIS Notes 'Exceptionally High Number' of Employment-Based Green Cards Available This Fiscal Year
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued an alert noting that an "exceptionally high number" of employment-based green cards are available this fiscal year (October 2021 through September 2022).
USCIS said that it is committed, in "partnership with the U.S. Department of State," to "attempting to use all these visa numbers." USCIS said many more visas are available in the first (priority workers) and second (workers with advanced degrees of exceptional ability) employment-based green card categories than there are adjustment of status applications pending with USCIS.
USCIS provided the following advice:
If you are eligible, please consider applying in the first or second employment-based preference categories. If you have a pending adjustment of status application based in the third employment-based preference category but also have a pending or approved petition and an available visa in the second employment-based preference category, we strongly encourage you to request that USCIS "transfer the underlying basis" of your pending application to the second employment-based preference category.
Alert, Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants (includes information about "transfer of underlying basis"), https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/green-card-for-employment-based-immigrants
3. State Dept. Issues Final Rule Allowing Certain Fee Exemptions
The Department of State (DOS) issued a final rule on January 19, 2022, amending its regulation governing immigrant visa (IV) fees to allow an exemption from such fees for certain applicants previously denied an immigrant visa pursuant to certain Presidential Proclamations issued by the previous administration and associated technical corrections.
Specifically, the final rule applies to those who were denied an IV on or between December 8, 2017, and January 19, 2020, due to Presidential Proclamations 9645 and 9983. The final rule explains that any IV applicants denied under those proclamations, assuming no material change in circumstances, may now be eligible for a visa, and that DOS is exempting this defined category of IV applicants from payment of IV fees if they apply again for an immigrant visa.
If other refusal grounds in addition to the proclamations have not been overcome, the applicant would be required to pay the IV fees if they wish to apply again for an immigrant visa. Such applicants would need to have received a letter from a consular officer informing of a determination that the refusal on other grounds has been overcome, DOS explained.
Final rule, 87 Fed. Reg. 2703 (Jan. 19, 2022), https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-01-19/pdf/2022-00829.pdf
4. State Dept. Announces F/M/J Nonimmigrant Visa Processing Posts Outside of Moscow for Applicants Resident in Russia
The Department of State (DOS) announced on January 21, 2022, that due to "severely limited consular operations in Moscow," DOS has designated multiple posts for processing certain nonimmigrant visa applications from persons resident in Russia. Russia-based student visa applicants (F and M categories), academic exchange J visitors (student, professor, research scholar, short-term scholar, and specialist J visa categories), and participants in U.S. government-funded exchange visitor programs may apply at Mission Kazakhstan and the U.S. embassies in Belgrade and Yerevan.
DOS encourages applicants to check each post's website for the latest information on services and appointment availability at that specific post.
The agency noted that this designation does not prevent Russia-based F, M, and J applicants from applying at other posts where they are physically present. This designation also does not exempt travelers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) requirement that all air travelers to the United States be vaccinated against COVID-19 with a World Health Organization emergency use-listed vaccine, DOS said.
"Announcement of F/M/J Processing Posts for Applicants Resident in Russia," State Dept., Jan. 21, 2022, https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/announcement-of-F-M-J-processing-posts-for-applicants-resident-in-russia.html
5. USCIS Requests Comments on New Form I-129H1
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a notice requesting comments by February 18, 2022, on a new Form I-129H1. USCIS made edits to the I–129H1 form and Instructions in response to previous comments. USCIS also removed form items and instructional language associated with a final rule published on January 8, 2021.
The notice is part of agency efforts to separate Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, into individual forms. USCIS explained that the I-129H1 form is intended to standardize requests for H-1B and H-1B1 nonimmigrant workers.
To register, visit https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCIS/subscriber/new?topic_id=USDHSCIS_530 and complete the registration process. Send any questions to public.engagement@uscis.dhs.gov or see https://www.uscis.gov/outreach/contact-public-engagement
6. USCIS Clarifies Guidance on O-1 Nonimmigrants in Arts vs. Motion Pictures and Television
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) clarified guidance on how the agency determines whether an O-1B beneficiary will be evaluated as a person of extraordinary ability in the arts or as a person of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry when a case has elements of both.
USCIS explained that individuals of extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry may be eligible for O-1B classification. The updated guidance "will help officers and petitioners determine whether a beneficiary falls into the arts category or the motion picture and television category" and "will help with cases that have elements of both classifications, such as actors, directors, composers, or set designers who work in both motion pictures and television and live theater. It will also help officers and petitioners understand where streaming internet productions fall in these categories," USCIS said.
Among other things, the guidance notes that analysis of whether a production is within the motion picture or television industry (MPTV) is not limited to whether it will air on a television screen or in a movie theater, as the industry has grown to encompass some online content. "While static web materials and self-produced video blogs and social media content generally do not fall into the MPTV category, USCIS considers streaming movies, web series, commercials, and other programs with formats that correspond to more traditional motion picture and television productions to generally fall within the MPTV industry's purview," USCIS said. Accordingly, USCIS "may properly consider work on such productions to fall under the O-1B (MPTV) classification."
USCIS alert, Jan. 13, 2022, https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-provides-clarifying-guidance-on-o-1-nonimmigrants-in-arts-vs-motion-picture-and-television
"Policy Alert: Determining the Appropriate O-1B Classification for Persons of Extraordinary Ability in the Arts or Extraordinary Achievement in the Motion Picture or Television Industry," USCIS, Jan. 13, 2022, https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-manual-updates/20220113-ExtraordinaryAbility.pdf
USCIS Policy Manual, Chapter 4, O-1 Beneficiaries, https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-2-part-m-chapter-4
7. February Visa Bulletin Warns of High Demand in Employment Fourth Category, Notes Upcoming Expiration of SR Religious Workers Category
The Department of State's Visa Bulletin for February 2022 notes that high demand in the employment fourth preference category may necessitate the establishment of a worldwide final action date in the coming months to hold number use within the maximum allowed under the fiscal year 2022 annual limit. DOS said the situation will be continually monitored and any necessary adjustments will be made.
The bulletin notes that for El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, the rate of demand increased primarily for adjustment of status cases "and will require corrective action as early as March to hold number use within allowable limits. Also, for Mexico, the bulletin says that "corrective action may be necessary in the coming months."
The bulletin also notes the upcoming expiration of the employment fourth preference Certain Religious Workers (SR) category as of February 18, 2022: "No SR visas may be issued overseas, or final action taken on adjustment of status cases," after February 17, 2022, and "all individuals seeking admission as a non-minister special immigrant must be admitted (repeat, admitted) into the U.S." by February 17, 2022.
Visa Bulletin for February 2022, Dept. of State, https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2022/visa-bulletin-for-february-2022.html
8. USCIS Issues Reminder re Immigration Help Available for Natural Disasters, 'Other Unforeseen Circumstances'
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a notice on January 12, 2022, reminding the public that the agency offers immigration services "that may help people affected by unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters," including the Marshall fire in Colorado.
USCIS said following measures may be available on a case-by-case basis upon request:
Changing nonimmigrant status or extending a nonimmigrant stay for an individual currently in the United States. "Failure to apply for the extension or change before expiration of your authorized period of admission may be excused if the delay was due to extraordinary circumstances beyond your control," USCIS said;
Re-parole of individuals previously granted parole by USCIS;
Expedited processing of advance parole requests;
Expedited adjudication of requests for off-campus employment authorization for F-1 students experiencing severe economic hardship;
Expedited adjudication of employment authorization applications, where appropriate;
Consideration of fee waiver requests due to an inability to pay;
Flexibility for those who received a Request for Evidence or a Notice of Intent to Deny but were unable to submit evidence or otherwise respond in a timely manner;
Flexibility if you were unable to appear for a scheduled interview with USCIS;
Expedited replacement of lost or damaged immigration or travel documents issued by USCIS, such as a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card), Employment Authorization Documents, and Arrival/Departure Record (Form I-94); and
Rescheduling a biometric services appointment.
USCIS alert, Jan. 12, 2022, https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/immigration-help-available-to-those-affected-by-natural-disasters-and-other-unforeseen-circumstances-0
9. Justice Dept. Settles Immigration-Related Discrimination Claims With Frozen Food Company
The Department of Justice (DOJ) reached a settlement agreement with Buddy's Kitchen Inc., a Minnesota-based company that produces and distributes frozen foods. The settlement resolves claims that the company discriminated against non-U.S. citizens based on their citizenship status when checking their permission to work in the United States.
DOJ said its investigation revealed that the company routinely discriminated by asking non-U.S. citizens, primarily lawful permanent residents, to present specific Department of Homeland Security-issued documents to prove their authorization to work in the United States, while making no such request of U.S. citizens. Under the settlement, Buddy's Kitchen will pay $40,000 in civil penalties, change its employment policies to comply with the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and train its employees who are responsible for verifying workers' permission to work in the United States.
In a statement released on January 14, 2022, DOJ said, "All employees have the right to choose the valid documentation they wish to present when demonstrating that they have permission to work in the United States."
Media release, Dept. of Justice, Jan. 10, 2022, https://bit.ly/3Gt9UDk
2022 H-1B Lottery: The New Normal
On January 19th, Bill Stock, Michele Madera, and Nigel James covered all the 2022 H-1B cap season essentials and the latest developments for U.S. employers and their sponsored employees. Watch the webinar recording here!
2022 H-1B Lottery and Alternatives for Startups
On February 3rd, Elise Fialkowski, Andrew Zeltner, and Karuna Simbeck discussed how startup companies can utilize the H-1B visa program, how to prepare for the upcoming lottery, and H-1B alternatives. Watch the webinar recording here!
Bill Stock was quoted in this JD Supra article on immigration technology must-haves for 2022.
Ron Klasko joins the podcast series the Global Investment Voice to discuss what the future looks like for the EB-5 community, including Regional Center reauthorization, investment minimum amounts, and more.
William A. Stock | Michele M. Madera | Nigel D. James
On January 26th, Bill Stock spoke in the Canada Chapter Annual Conference 2022 on a panel entitled The Future of Immigration Practice in a Post-COVID World.
Elise Fialkowski | Andrew J. Zeltner | Karuna C. Simbeck
On February 3rd, Bill Stock was a speaker in the 2022 AILA Midwinter Virtual Conference on a panel entitled Cryptocurrency: What Immigration lawyers Need to Know.
Creative Uses of the International Entrepreneur Parole Program
In this article, Oliver Yang discusses how the International Entrepreneur Parole program can be used in creative ways.
Every month one Klasko employee is nominated for a Ronny Award. This month the Ronny Award went to Paralegal Daniel Heim. His nominator wrote:
He is amazing. He is fun, friendly, smart, catches issues before anyone else does, knows immigration law so well, writes well, is dedicated, perceptive, thorough, and fast.
Congratulations, Daniel!


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Office of Naval Intelligence, Navy Medical Corps, Navy Surgeons, World War II (WWII), Naval Attaché, Vaughn, Robert James, Pearl Harbor
Adapted from "Captain Robert J. Vaughn, Medical Corps, U. S. Navy" [biography, dated 27 January 1956] in Biographies, 20th century collection, Navy Department Library.
Theater of Operations--Pacific
Robert James Vaughn
Robert James Vaughn was born in High Springs, Florida, on 7 September 1906, son of Robert W. and Florence Day Vaughn. He received his early education from public schools in High Springs, graduating with honor from High Springs High School in 1922. He was an honor graduate of the University of Florida at Gainesville (BS, 1925) and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, (MD, 1929). Commissioned Assistant Surgeon, with rank of Lieutenant (jg) in the US Navy on 25 June 1929, he subsequently advanced in rank to that of Captain in the Medical Corps of the Navy, to date from 1 August 1943.
After a period of internship (Roentgenology) at the Norfolk Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia, he reported to the US Naval Hospital, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, where he was assigned to X-Ray and family practice until February 1931. He returned to Norfolk in March and after four months' service at the Receiving Station, was ordered to USS Wright, flagship of Commander Aircraft, Base Force, for duty as Junior Medical Officer. After a year at sea, he reported in June 1932 to the Naval Hospital, Washington, DC, to serve as Assistant Radiologist until July 1935. During that period, he had postgraduate instruction in Radiology at Cornell University from May to September 1933.
Duty from August 1935 until July 1937 at the US Submarine Base, Coco Solo, Canal Zone, preceded a tour of duty as Chief of Radiology at the Naval Hospital, Annapolis, Maryland, ending in November 1940. During the next six months he was Senor Medical Officer on board USS Capella, and from June to November 1941 he served as Chief of Radiology at the US Naval Hospital, Pearl Harbor, T. H. He was Senior Medical Officer of USS Phoenix when the Japanese attacked the U S Fleet at Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941, and that cruiser, unharmed at anchor near Ford Island, joined the light cruisers St. Louis and Detroit, and several destroyers also untouched, to form an impromptu task force which conducted a vain search for the enemy carriers from which the attack had been launched.
The Phoenix returned to escort the first convoy from Pearl Harbor back to the United States to evacuate civilian personnel, and Dr. Vaughn was subsequently detached for shore duty as Chief of Radiology at the Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida. In April 1943 he again joined Phoenix, and served for six months as her Senior Medical Officer. He next had duty as Executive Officer of the US Naval Hospital, Trinidad, BWI, and in February 1945 returned to the Naval Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia, for similar duty throughout the remaining months of the war.
He was Chief of Radiology at the Naval Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia, from December 1945 until October 1946, when he reported to the Navy Department, Washington, DC. There he had brief instruction in the Office of Naval Intelligence prior to his assignment as Assistant Naval Attaché and Assistant Naval Attaché for Air, American Embassy, Moscow, USSR. During his stay there from December 1946 until February 1949, he had collateral duty as Physician to the International Diplomatic Colony in Moscow, and in March-April 1947 was Physician to the delegates of the conference of Foreign Ministers there.
Returning to the Navy Department in April 1949, he had naval intelligence and public relations duties for three months in the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. In July 1949 he reported as Force Medical Officer on the Staff of Commander Service Force, Atlantic Fleet, and served in that capacity until January 1952. From February of that year until May 1954 he had duty as Executive Officer at the US Naval Hospital, Newport, Rhode Island, after which he was assigned to Foreign Medical Intelligence in the Office of the Vice Chief of Naval Operations. Since 20 October 1955 he had been Commanding Officer of the Naval Hospital, Key West, Florida.
Captain Vaughn had the American Defense Service Medal, Fleet Clasp; the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with star; the American Campaign Medal; the World War II Victory Medal; and the National Defense Service Medal. He had also been awarded the Brazilian Order of the Southern Cross, degree of Commendador, presented by the President of the Republic of Brazil for services rendered the Government of Brazil while on duty in the USSR.
Dr. Vaughn was a Diplomaté , American Board of Radiology (Diagnostic and Therapeutic) and a graduate of the Special Weapons Course (Atomic Energy) at Sandia Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and of the Advanced Course in Hospital Administration-Inter Agency Institute for Federal Hospital Administrators. He was a member of the Naval Order of the United States; Order of Military Surgeons; American College of Radiology; and various social, medical and scholastic fraternities. He was a Master Mason, Scottish Rite Mason, and a Shriner (Almas Temple, AAONMS, Washington, DC), and was a member of the Army and Navy Country Club, Washington, DC.
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Vincent Harding knows what it means to keep on keepin' on: Both his writing and his personal journey tell a story of perseverance and resilience in the pursuit of justice. Harding, who met Martin Luther King Jr. in 1958 and later published several books on King and the civil rights movement, moved to Atlanta with his wife, Rosemarie, in 1961 to set up the interracial "Mennonite House." (See Rosemarie's story of going "back South" in our February 2012 issue.)
For Vincent, the choice of going to Atlanta was a "fundamental decision ... to give ourselves to the struggle for as long as seemed right." Five decades later, Harding is still giving himself to the struggle, now as head of the Veterans of Hope Project (co-founded with Rosemarie), which focuses on documenting the "transformative histories of 'long distance runners' for peace and justice."
Other articles in this issue highlight the need to be long distance runners in the pursuit of social change. We offer stories of people working for a fair global economy, for compassionate treatment of immigrants, to end mass incarceration, and to reverse the causes of climate change. All of these efforts require the kind of long-term thinking and action that keeps the focus on ultimate goals—and isn't dissuaded or discouraged by the inevitable ups and downs along the way. As the old civil rights anthem put it, such a movement can only be sustained by the hope that comes as we "keep our eyes on the prize, hold on!"
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'Do Not Grow Weary or Lose Heart'
Many people who were hopeful for change in the wake of Barack Obama's election have become disillusioned by the rancorous politics of the last few years. What does it take to sustain the struggle for justice over the long haul?
Vincent Harding
Jubilee and Beyond
The Bible-inspired movement set the standard -- and the inspiration -- for future campaigns for change.
Elaine Storkey
What's Next for Jubilee USA?
The Bible speaks of a "year of the Lord's favor" -- the year of Jubilee. We need it now more than ever.
Eric LeCompte
Faith at the Tipping Point
An interview with theologian Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz on solidarity, public life, and the blessings that come when you really listen.
Ada María Isasi-Díaz and Elizabeth Palmberg
Heavenly Energy
In the wake of last year's Fukushima disaster, German chancellor Angela Merkel announced the country would phase out nuclear power. Churches are at the forefront of Germany's new solar revolution.
Sven Eberlein
Land of Milk and Immigrants
A new wave of arrivals makes its mark in America's dairy country.
Shaun Duvall
Responsible Adults
Clergy to Village Voice: It's not okay to help the sex traffickers.
Elizabeth Palmberg
When the Spirit Says Go
The fight against mass incarceration is joined by an emerging faith-based movement.
From the Archives: March 1973
Lessons from Vietnam
Bill Lane
The U.N. climate change talks in South Africa were a major disappointment -- but the struggle continues.
Francesca de Gasparis
There's Something in the Water...
Who knew hideous sea creatures had their own club?
Ed Spivey Jr.
A Different Kind of Atheism
Chris Stedman's "faitheism" doesn't hate God, it loves people.
The Common Bond of Blood
"Do you invest it in revenge, or do you think creatively?"
Lynne Hybels
Why I Love Credit Unions
The bigger the financial corporation, the quicker your dollar exits your community.
Rose Marie Berger
Occupy the Future
Occupy has already succeeded, its legacy already established: It has changed the conversation.
Four Questions for Chris Hoke
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Homies and Hermanos: God and Gangs in Central America; The Amish; Simplifying the Soul: Lenten Practices to Renew Your Spirit; The Ethical Vision of Clint Eastwood.
Julie Polter
Down and Outraged
A dispatch from the shrinking middle class.
Shefa Siegel
The Cross and the Lynching Tree, by James H. Cone.
Andrew Wilkes
Sharia Hysteria
Muslim cops and football coaches (oh my!) -- the next step in the right wing's efforts to keep Americans in fear.
Danny Duncan Collum
10 For Home Viewing
A perfect time to catch up on the 10 best Blu-ray releases of the past year.
Gareth Higgins
What Kind of God Do You Have?
Excerpt from Accidents and Providence by Stacia M. Brown, 2012.
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A Good Word
I was delighted to see the article on forgiveness by Brittany Shoot ("Forgive and Forget?") in your January 2012 issue. Since she mentioned Archbishop Tutu in her article, I thought your readers would appreciate seeing an original quote from one of his 2007 speeches.
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Treaty Against Trafficking
The fact that the February 2012 issue contained three articles about human trafficking ("Humankind's Most Savage Cruelty," by Stewart Burns; "Here?" by Abayea Pelt; "Works of Mercy" by Sylvia Yu) is encouraging.
Jake Terpstra
Against the Night
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Belle Fox-Martin
The Foolishness and Weakness of God
Reflections on the Common Lectionary, Cycle B
Martin L. Smith
Reading Too Much In?
Harry Potter is no Gandhi.
Steve Bisset
Schema For Peace
In "Critical Mass" (January 2012), Karen Sue Smith's summary of changes in the U.S. Catholic Church since Vatican II, I was dismayed not to see any mention of the profound influence of the sections on peace in "The Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World."
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How the insurance industry handles maritime security issues
Maritime piracy is and has always been a crime with a severe detrimental impact on both the shipping industry and global economy, and, most importantly, in human lives lost, injured or psychologically traumatised.
Maritime piracy crime goes back to the seventeenth and eighteenth century. Between 1716 and 1726, pirates captured 2,400 vessels , an average of 200 vessels annually. In our era, between the year 2000 and 2004 the IMB and ICS recorded 920 attacks in S.E. Asia alone, out of 1,944 total world wide and until 2008 the average number of reported attacks had increased to 358 yearly! This number is considered conservative as many shipowners do not report piracy attacks against their vessels as this would result in incident's investigation costs by Hull, War and War P&I underwriters which eventually could result in insurance premium increases. According to various estimates and reports by ICS, IMB and the IMO, maritime piracy cost the global economy between USD 5 to USD 6 billion in 2012. Reports illustrate also the operational collaboration between militants and pirates. Maritime Piracy has increased especially over the last 20 years for economic reasons, as for pirates it is, or was, relatively easy pickings, and proved profitable, this being their main objective, with the average ransom, i.e. profits, extorted from shipowners being between USD 5 – 7 Million in cash, per incident.
Hull War Risk Underwriters and Hull War Risk P&I cover:
Although 'Piracy' is a risk covered by the Institute War & Strikes, Terrorism and related perils Clauses Hulls, this is primarily (not only) related to vessel's Hull & Machinery, property damages (H&M/GA/Salvage etc.). Hull War underwriters provide annual cover policies on worldwide basis for damages to vessels' H&M, that is to say any property damage caused by war, piracy, vandalism, sabotage, malicious mischief, terrorists acts and related perils. There are other risks which differ from piracy and represent just as serious threats to the shipping industry, for example terrorism and terrorists' acts. Ship Managers/Owners/Operators, should also give consideration by adding a separate cover against new, but very real, threats resulting from cyber terrorism and cyber-crime, though currently deemed an exclusion under the standard Hull war risk and H&M policy.
Although Hull War risk policy is providing cover 365 /24/7 on worldwide basis, it should be pointed out that there are High Risk Areas (HRA's) which are excluded, unless additional war risk premium is paid by vessel's owners or charterers. Vessels' passage through High Risk Areas (hotspots) or a vessel's call to an HRA port is covered subject to a prior notification and agreement is made with the Hull War underwriters. In these cases, cover is provided for as long as vessel remains in the HRA at an extra war premium charged due to the increased possibility of incidents at the particular territorial waters. Areas which have been declared as such (HRAs) are notated by the London Market's Joint War Committee – JWC Hull War, Piracy, Terrorism and Related Perils – and are subject to regular updates. These additional war risk premiums vary from one area to another. The premium is determined by the level of activity during the duration of vessel's passage – inwards/outwards. Other factors taken into account are the length, if any, of a vessel's stay, what protective measures taken (such as armed guards), if vessel had been subject to previous attacks, vessel's type, size, freeboard, speed and, of course, underwriter's experience and knowledge about the risks he undertakes to write. Additional war risk premiums represent a significant cost to shipowners and charterers alike.
Hull War Risk P&I cover provides insurance for the legal liabilities of the assured shipowner / ship manager to the crew of the insured vessel(s) which arise from War and Strikes Risks and Civil Commotions Risks etc. as per Institute Clauses 1/10/83 CL.281 for a limit of liability up to the Hull insured value or USD 120 per GRT whichever the greater. Although this Hull War policy covers also monies paid to obtain the release of the crew, cargo and/or vessel, including all fees and expenses incurred in making such payments up to the agreed and Insured Value and Crew Liability Limits, such payments can be recoverable as General Average when Cargo on-board.
Armed robbery. Kidnap & Ransom. Piracy:
Pirates customarily board vessels using force, by the use of weapons i.e. guns, rifles, RPGs (Rocket Propelled Grenades), to kidnap vessel's crew members , holding them as hostages for ransom extortion from shipowners in exchange for vessel's and crew release. Where a vessel is loaded with cargo, this also can be held and used towards obtaining a ransom.
Piracy from IG P&I Clubs perspective:
International Group (IG) P&I Clubs contain no definition or named exclusion for piracy, thus the third-party liabilities insured by the Clubs remain covered under piracy. These liabilities are most likely to involve crew injuries, loss of life, illness, crew repatriation and crew substitution, medical treatment or stress counselling, loss of personal effects, pollution, wreck removal, cargo liabilities, General Average (GA). As previously mentioned in reference to primary Hull War Risk, P&I cover Underwriters include piracy as a named covered peril. There may be an overlap between P&I liabilities arising from piracy covered by the Hull War Risk P&I underwriters and those covered by the IG P&I Clubs. However, there is no legal obligation on the owner to pay ransom. Therefore, IG P&I Clubs do not contribute to ransom payments, unless the omnibus rule clause is activated on an 'ex gratia' basis.
K&R Insurance cover. Armed guards? Another point of view:
Since the Somalian pirate attacks became a real menace in the first decade of the 21st Century, certain Underwriters at Lloyd's and in Europe provided special Marine K&R (Kidnap & Ransom) insurance policies, sometimes with the provision that the insured vessel would be protected by a private maritime security company (PMSC). Often consisting of a professional team of 3-4 armed guards, employed while transiting the high-risk area – inwards and outwards, with other protective measures (if any, for example, wire, citadel etc.) and of course, the HRA. The areas of most concern currently are Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Yemen, Nigeria, Gulf of Guinea and Venezuela. IMB revealed that Piracy increased on the world's seas in 2018, with a marked rise in attacks against ships and crews around West Africa. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) recorded 201 incidents of maritime piracy and armed robbery in 2018, up from 180 in 2017. The Gulf of Guinea remains significantly dangerous for seafarers. Vessels have been boarded by pirates well outside territorial waters, with crew kidnapped and taken to Nigeria's mainland where they were held for ransom. However, not all K&R underwriters require the protection of armed guards, in which scenario's evidence must be provided from ship managers that they exercised due diligence to deter pirates from boarding vessel. Safe and secure maritime transport services is crucial, and risk prevention is always the best solution with taking necessary preventative measures such as: razor wires, water hoses, watchmen with IR binoculars during the night, citadel, compliance with the BMPs procedures and liaison with naval forces. Whatever proves that managers exercised all due diligence in protecting a ship against pirates' attacks.
Terrorism, a new threat:
Maritime piracy must be distinguished from maritime terrorism which constitutes a separate threat to shipping where vessels' attacks are caused by terrorists who have different drives from pirates, mainly political, ideological and religious. This risk is also covered by the Hull War Risk policy on a worldwide basis, any time, however this risk represents a separate topic of discussion.
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