The Apple Computer cofounder explains how his passion for invention meshed with Steve Jobs' "vision of making companies."
Passion differentiates people who successfully develop new companies, says Steve Wozniak who cofounded Apple Computer in 1976 and went on to revolutionize the computer industry.
"You are not going to be too successful unless it's in your heart and is your passion," Wozniak told a Stanford Graduate School of Business audience hosted by the student Entrepreneur Club. "You want to be the sort of person who can create a company, who can develop a product and service, and then take it to another level." To get startups through their often-lean early years, leaders also need to be multiskilled and have complementary strengths, Wozniak said.
He cited the example of Apple cofounder Steve Jobs, now the Cupertino-based company's CEO. Back in the 1970s, Wozniak had designed a computer for his own use, and Jobs saw potential in selling similar ready-made machines in the broader marketplace. Even back then, Jobs "wanted to be one of the great people. He had this vision of making companies. He always had the drive and focus," Wozniak told the group. "Me? I just wanted to build the best computer possible. So it was the ideal team — because what I could do he couldn't do, and vice versa."
In 1980 Apple went public, transforming both Wozniak and Jobs into multimillionaires. Wozniak said that he believes what made Apple successful in comparison to many other startups of the time was that "we had the right people in the right places." "Steve and I were in our young 20s. We had no business experience, no business schooling, and no money." But they did have "a little bit of fortunate guidance from outside people who had been successful," Wozniak recalled.
Among those was Armas Markkula, the venture capitalist who provided the pair with seed money, credibility, and business savvy. Garth Saloner, Skoll professor of Electronic Commerce, Strategic management, and Economics and codirector of the school's Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, told Wozniak that while many business school students aspire to create their own companies, they lack critical technology backgrounds.
Saloner asked Wozniak: "From the technologist's perspective, is there value in having a partner on the business side?" "It's absolutely critical," Wozniak responded. "I totally admire the business people. I would not want to be one because … I don't want to be political and direct other people and step on toes and run companies. So, I decided I'd just be an engineer at the lab, hooking up wires and doing that for all my life."
It's not easy for startups to find engineers with both broad expertise and passion for their work, said Wozniak. "One out of 10 engineers out there are artists. They're artists because every little piece has to be perfect. They are prouder of what they did than anything the masses would do. But they are good at taking pieces of chemistry, putting things together, and creating things," Wozniak said. "It's best if you can find an engineer who can cover a lot of the disciplines and not divide it down into one guy will do this design, one guy will draw on paper, one guy will write the manual, another will actually design, another will build it, and yet another guy will test it," he said. "If you can't get that down to one person it's very difficult in a startup situation."
Saying he didn't want his business success to change him, Wozniak recalled important periods in his life: teaching fifth grade students for eight years and how he built his own Ham radio when he was in the fifth grade. And he talked about having amnesia in the aftermath of surviving the crash of his small plane during takeoff from Santa Cruz Sky Park in 1981. After he recovered, Wozniak said, "I called Steve [Jobs] and said. 'I'm going to go back to school now.' Apple was large enough with a lot of engineers and able to run and get the projects designed and built and introduced to the marketplace without one of the key engineers being there." In 1986, Wozniak finished his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering and computer sciences at University of California, Berkeley. He said he enrolled under the alias "Rocky Raccoon Clark."
Today he continues to connect with young entrepreneurs. "I try to find young people who remind me of Steve Jobs and me when we were starting, and I try to get involved with them and help them out with their startups, their companies, their directions," Wozniak said. "I love being around those things, not the big huge public company realms. My friends are interesting technical people working on neat little things. Sometimes, they are a little bit on the hacker side, but they're the interesting people in the world. They're the ones you'll see movies about."
The speaker series, known as Start Me Up, was developed by the Entrepreneur Club to give students the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship from high-profile company founders and CEOs.


Zucchini is a pretty versatile vegetable. It grills great on a kebab, fries up into crunchy little coins, and can even be used as a sub for noodles, but all of those iterations pale when compared to the spreadable delight that is zucchini butter.
This technique (which comes to us via Food 52 via The Kitchn via caterer Jennie Cook) is super simple, super delicious, and can be applied to any squash you have on hand. Just heat some olive oil or butter, add in some onion or shallot, and shred in a fuckton (regular, not metric) of zucchini. Cook it down, deglazing the pan with water or wine as needed to get all the little bits off bottom. Once it's soft and spreadable, scoop it out the pan and put it on toast, omelets, pasta, or just eat it with a spork or something.


1. Thank y'all so much for your comments, e-mails and texts about yesterday's post. It's hard to turn a light onto your own faults and confess to the world. I feel so much better knowing that many of you struggle with the same thing.
2. I had my first gel manicure last week. What a revelation! I hate getting manicures because I ruin them within hours. I probably hadn't gotten a manicure in 3 years, but this is amazing! It might have to become a regular occurrence.
3. I underestimated Dell Harper. I saw her Sunday school teacher at school pickup yesterday, and told her the story of DH confusing Santa and Jesus. The teacher said that DH is actually correct- Jesus in fact says "Ho-ho-ho-hosana!" a song they have been singing. Sorry, Dell Harper- Mama sold you short. Miss Priss -1. Mama's silly blog- 0.
4. I got tons of geraniums and other blooms at Costco last week. Today is going to be the day I finish up my containers. I hope.
5. Or I might take a nap. I am struggling so much right now- I can't get my children to sleep! Or at least sleep at the same time. Last night was particularly bad. Deeds had a bad night, and woke up at 12:30 and 4. Dell Harper woke up at 2 and 5 with bad dreams. I am at my wit's end. I am working on Deeds' schedule, and hopefully he will get more consistent at night. I know it's my fault for not scheduling him/sleep training like I did DH. It's time. It really would be totally doable if it wasn't for Dh and her bad dreams middle of the night wake ups. HELP! Any advice would be so appreciated.
Thank goodness they are so cute.
Take a nap. SS was up 3 separate times last night. FOR NO REASON at least in my mind.
Babies in jammies - nothing sweeter. And that red toile chair I spy in the background looks amazing. As for plants, I quit. I bought a potted hydrangea at the Farmer's Market on Saturday and the gentleman who sold it to me said it'd last about 8 weeks in the container before I should plant it. It was dead on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the cut hydrangea stems I picked up at Publix more than 2 weeks ago look amazing. Curse my black thumb.
She is SO CUTE with him!
I've never yet had a gel manicure, but I've always heard good thing about how long they last! It sounds great that you're going to start putting out flowers!
I have a babe the same age as Deeds and I would love a post on sleep training. I've received such mixed messages about training for exclusively breast fed babies.
I envy both your gardening skills and your will to actually do it. I lack both. Except with Italian herbs. Motivated by my stomach, per usual.
What does DH dream about? L has bad dreams about falling and getting bug bites on her hands (she's super specific on that one!), so if she's mentioned either phobia during the day, we chat about it at bedtime ("you're safe and sound in your bed;" "let's look around -- nope, no bugs in here at all!" Etc etc etc). Sometimes that seems to help.
If you think she's having true night terrors, I know Ferber has a chapter on them in his book!
That quilt is insanely gorgeous! As is your porch. Sigh, my porch is so sad.
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Talking point: The COVID-19 pandemic
The ongoing pandemic has hit all countries hard, in terms of both health and the economy. But, more specifically, how has the situation affected the road industry?
"All the key players are working together to achieve the best possible result."
So far, we can confirm that no significant problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have been reported by the road industry in Finland. Contractors took substantial direct precautionary measures to prevent the effects of the pandemic, and were consequently able to carry out the roadworks as originally planned.
During the initial stage in spring 2020, it became clear that the lockdown had reduced the number of people travelling on roads and railways. Later in the summer, most Finns spent their holidays in Finland, which increased the number of vehicles on the roads. This in turn meant an increase in the need for ongoing maintenance.
To be able to effectively monitor the situation that had arisen because of COVID-19, the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency convened a group of experts at an early stage. The measures implemented made it possible to continue projects in progress, despite the traffic restrictions. All government employees were told to work remotely until August, and almost all meetings have been held online. However, work in the field has continued without problems caused by the pandemic.
To stimulate the economy, the Finnish government allocated extra money to certain areas including the road sector. The money was used in the first instance for periodic maintenance and rehabilitation of asphalt pavements on roads and pavements.
The extra money is needed to improve the condition of the road network. Furthermore, the low price of bitumen has made it possible to extend the Finnish paving programme. All the key players in the asphalt market are working together to achieve the best possible result in a challenging situation caused by COVID-19 and an all-time high paving programme. Now both road owners and contractors are hoping that the higher volume will extend over 2021 and that the pandemic will not cause a shortage of resources in 2021.
Katri Eskola, Specialist Road Maintenance Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency
"This enabled us to keep up with demand, seizing the opportunity to repair roads whilst traffic was light."
Outstanding cooperation between Nynas, their haulier, the local authorities and ourselves ensured that we could overcome the unprecedented challenges we faced during the COVID 19 lockdown period. Our asphalt plants are essential for keeping traffic moving on both Jersey and Guernsey. As our long-standing supplier, Nynas usually delivers bitumen on a weekly basis to both islands in road tankers using the ro-ro ferry from Portsmouth.
When the pandemic hit, restrictions were put in place to limit the movement of people. Passengers were no longer allowed on the ferries, which meant that the drivers couldn't accompany the freight, and there were very few flights to the islands. However, as on-site bitumen discharge requires specially trained and qualified drivers, we had to find a way of safely bringing these to the islands.
Nynas UK Health and Safety Manager Paul Lamb, Sales Manager Chris Rhodes and the rest of the UK sales and logistics team acted very quickly to put in place a solution, shipping multiple unaccompanied tankers whilst flying one driver to enable their safe discharge. This was organised with the help of Suttons Transport Services, so that three dedicated drivers could travel on a rota using secure taxis and isolating in hotels, with the whole process needing approval each time from the Customs and Immigration Services who were controlling these "Life Line" routes for essential supplies.
Although it involved lots of organisation and logistics, we had the first delivery under this protocol at the beginning of April, shortly after lockdown. This enabled us to keep up with demand for asphalt on the islands, seizing the opportunity to repair roads whilst traffic was light.
Since August, Jersey's arrival testing regime has allowed some restrictions to be eased, but it's still a tricky operation and at Ronez we remain really grateful to Nynas.
Mike Osborne, Managing Director of Ronez in The Channel Islands
"A better understanding of the socio-economic benefit of a well-managed road network"
During 2020 we have experienced an almost unprecedented situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The measures taken to limit the spread of the virus vary from country to country. The effect on the road construction sector has also varied; from almost no effect in Northern Europe to a very marked contraction in the southern part. The industry has been impacted both from a slowdown in certain markets due to lockdowns and an increased demand in others due to fiscal stimulus packages. The price dynamics caused by the dramatic reduction in fuel demand has also affected the industry.
What can we expect when the pandemic is over? A comparison with the financial crisis in 2008 shows that demand for bitumen did not fall until a few years after the crisis started, thanks to the fiscal stimulus package that was quickly rolled out. It resulted in increased activity during the initial phase of the crisis, with an all-time high demand seen in 2010.
However, a few years later we saw the most dramatic European market reduction in decades. The backlog in road maintenance that resulted from this still poses a challenge for the most affected countries.
Even though the current situation is unique, the question remains: How do we make sure that the pattern from the financial crisis does not repeat itself after the pandemic?
It is of course difficult to predict what will happen; we are still in the midst of the pandemic and no one knows the full impact. But hopefully there is now a better understanding of the socio-economic benefit of a well-managed road network. In order to make sure the strong slump is not seen again, stakeholders both inside and outside the road construction industry should raise their voices. In order to grow, we need our roads to work!
Johanna Andréasson, Marketing Manager Nynas Bitumen
Nynas UK announce their future plans for the bitumen business in the UK
Nynas UK today announce that they will be ending the partnership with Navigator Terminals at their Teesside depot at the end of the existing contract in December 2022.
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A new refinery landscape
The overall impact of IMO 2020, Covid-19 and the closure of outdated refineries has increased the benefit of bitumen expertise and specialisation. The question is who will produce bitumen in the future?
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The UK's first carbon-neutral pavement
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Pros: "Yes"
Pros: "the head rests where best ever for shorter person .crew friendly.kept informed."
Pros: "The crew and timeliness of this airline is hard to beat!"
Cons: "Had the exact same meal on both of our flights. Flight from Seattle was one hour late in departure."
Pros: "I wish I didn't have so many lay overs to go Kiev from Anchorage. Long flights no longer have free meals or drinks."
Cons: "At least one less lay over. I didn't have a good experience because SOMEONE, either Alaska Airlines or Ukraine International lost my baggage! I hope to get it back today!"
Pros: "Great food vegetarian options and they gave us nice things like blankets and pillows and slippers and a toothbrush."
Cons: "More options for movies/tv in English"
Pros: "Flight was on time, service was great & schedule was convenient for me as s traveler."
Cons: "Flight was canceled with no notification."
Cons: "Everything was great."
Pros: "Nothing. Perhaps the airline model."
Cons: "Virtually everything. I will never use CE or most likely any Chinese airline ever again. Oh ya. Shanghai is a shithole."
Pros: "We were flying international and bags were checked through to our final destination AND AA did not charge us for our checked bags because it was booked as part of an international ticket. (which I didn't learn before flying so it was a pleasant surprise, most airlines want to charge you for the domestic leg of your flight)! They allowed us to board early and were very accommodating for our family of 7. I finally figured out the in air entertainment on our devises, which didn't seem to work on our previous flight. Snacks were minimal."
Pros: "Pre-check, loaded and landed on time. Great pilot on the way home back to O'Hare. All flight attendants were super to work with...no hassles/problems."
Cons: "No pillows for 6.25 hour flight:("
Pros: "Pilot information/announcements."
Pros: "From check-in to boarding to in-flight hospitality, Alaska Airlines provided to notch service. They're unequivocally my favorite airline."
Pros: "Alaska Airlines is consistent in their service. Their check-in, gate, and flight crews are always pleasant and helpful. It is always a stress-free process from start to finish. They have been my airline of choice now for about 3 years and I enjoy flying with them."
Pros: "Not much at all really. Getting off the plane was nice."
Cons: "I didn't like being at the airport all day to be within 15 minutes of boarding and all of the sudden the flight was delayed 5+ hours. I could have gotten a hotel for the night again. Then after we get on the flight we have to sit in Seattle for an hour and a half because they had to fuel the plane up and switch crews. Not impressed."
Pros: "Easy, no bumps, all my luggage arrived."
Pros: "For the most part everything was good"
Cons: "The plane was small and the guest in the seat next to me occupied his seat and made himself comfortable enough to extend himself into my space as well. I paid for my seat and didn't expect to have to share it with anyone else. It made the three hour flight a bit uncomfortable."
Pros: "Flight crew were extremely friendly and helpful"
Cons: "I was seated in 19A and they had already ran out of the Chefs sandwiches by time they got to my row."
Pros: "The staff was very friendly."
Cons: "There was no wheelchair waiting in Seattle! The seats are WAY TO SMALL and I only weigh 130 and am 5'4" tall!"
Pros: "It was decent"
Cons: "Obliged pay for drink"
Pros: "My first time flying alaska and it was fine. Probably the best part was that everything was on time. I gave zero stars for food and entertainment because there was none. I was happy they were considerate of people who wanted to sleep during the flight since it was overnight."
Cons: "For such an expensive long overnight flight there was no food, and I had a 5 hour layover."
Pros: "Friendly and courteous attendants"
Pros: "Everything was wonderful and thank you for making it a positive experience."
Pros: "I love how prompt, if not always early, your boarding and flights were/are. While you're crew on all the flights weren't effusively warm they were all polite and cordial enough. Over all I would very much like to fly Alaska Air again, partially because it would mean I'd get to see my newfound boyfriend in Alaska again as well. Thanks for everything, and keep up the great work!"
Pros: "The service was very goog"
Pros: "Everything great."
Pros: "Having a place to plug in our iPhone and large luggage compartments. The airplane was very comfortable."
Pros: "We did not have any food on the plane, so I can't rate it. The fruit pack looked like a good choice someone had near me. The price of the food seems cheap compared to how much they charge to eat in the airports"
Cons: "Seats are very uncomfortable for long trips and red eye flights. If I was able or knew better, I would've flown first class."
Pros: "Charging station in the seat"
Pros: "Had found out that when I had booked my flight...I had a whole day layover in Portland. Alaska Airlines was accommodating in changing that flight for me for low charge. Was very please with that customer service"
Cons: "Seats are small as hell in Coach. Makes you want to fly first class"
Pros: "Excellent non stop flight. My advance check in saved me from a massive tsa line as there was a special route through security."
Cons: "Your rating system gives points REGARDLESS OF WHETHER WE USED OR WISHED TO COMMENT. CONSIDER ALL THE STAR QUESTION NON ANSWERS."
Pros: "The options for entertainment are nice. There's a large variety of shows to watch, even some free. You can rent a tablet or watch on your own device."
Pros: "The boarding process was good... and we got in early."
Cons: "The food was expensive. And no entertainment system."
Pros: "They were there when needed and got the whole party to the destination through TSA, and to the connecting flight gates after we landed. We were seated in the back of the plane, had a very short layover, and had to get from gates "N" to "D". Not being familiar with the airport, we probably would have missed our flights, had it not been for our "airport guide". If you can get your carry-on luggage checked for free, (only offered when the flights are full) this is an awesome service!"
Cons: "Not sufficient time between flights - catching next leg to Atlanta. Had to literally run to another concourse to make flight even though the arrival from Anchorage was on time."
Cons: "For such a long flight at night we weren't offered a pillow to use or blanket and the seats are so small and cramped it was hard to get comfortable.one snack was offered the whole flight and the prices were too expensive to order."
Pros: "Flights good"
Cons: "You annoying for sending these all the time so you going to keep getting this unless you stop"
Pros: "I loved the humor of the hostess. I was originally booked on a later flight but the kind and helpful staff got me a earlier flight that got me home much sooner"
Pros: "Smooth flight, on time!"
Cons: "Lack of service from flight attendance"
Pros: "You need a not applicable option, as I did not partake in the food and there was not entertainment on this short flight. Quick flight! Arrived early!"
Pros: "Boarding was quick, and their newer planes are really streamlined, but this wasn't one of them."
Cons: "The actual food they offer was sub-par or unavailable. Bring your own."
Cons: "1. I sat at a window seat watching baggage handlers look at my bags with the fragile stickers all over both of them, then purposely flip them upside down and slam them on the conveyor to plane. Once I got to midland and opened my bags my boxes of Business supplies were damaged to the point that they have to be thrown away. If I could have insured my bags I would be suing Alaska airlines for the replacement of my damaged items, and the firing of the handlers that did the damage, including the loss of of money that I couldn't make because I couldn't do my job. 2. I informed stewardess that I was recovering from a dislocated shoulder and asked for a pillow or something that I could rest my arm on, that never happened and I had to sit for hours on the fight in discomfort and pain all the way. Thanks for making my flight a comfortable one. 3. I wasn't allowed to purchase anything on any flight with the cash in my pocket, including Wi-Fi / entertainment. Because I didn't have a credit card. This is a foul idea your company has. My cash should have been efficient enough. It is legal tender anywhere in the world but your airplanes. In my opinion I feel that your airlines suck and owes me the amount of 135.00 for the replacement of the items damaged, plus the amount of the tickets I paid for because I didn't receive the services in which should have been courteously given by your company. And apologies for that crappy treatment of me and my property. Just because I'm not one of your gold members or a credit card holder or first classed passenger shouldn't give your employees the right to treat anyone this way. I flew all the way from Alaska to midland to do a job and couldn't do it on time because of this treatment and damage. What would you do if this happened to you? Would you feel satisfied with how your company handles its PAYING CUSTOMERS???"
Pros: "Free entertainment"
Cons: "More comfortable seating"
Pros: "Crew is amazing and friendly"
Cons: "We had problem with the airplane brake but the crew made the transition to the other plane so smooth. Amazing job to this delta crew."
Pros: "Maria in Winnipeg tried to find me decent connections. She did book me into a hotel in Boston as I missed connection 3 times!!!!"
Cons: "Flights that arrive and leave on time. How can one plan a trip if flights are continually cancelled or delayed. Very frustrating and a very unhappy customer."
Pros: "Flight was comfortable and smooth all the way"
Cons: "Tastier food options"
Pros: "I love ice cream and chocolate"
Cons: "Healthy vegetarian meal choice"
Pros: "Despite boarding late, and sitting on the tarmac for half an hour since we missed our take off time, and having to move passengers around to balance the weight on the plane, we made it home alive."
Cons: "We landed over half an hour late. Flight attendants needed to move passengers to balance the weight on the small plane, and asked for "volunteers." When there were none, the FA stood in the aisle and said we just weren't going to take off if nobody volunteered. They should have just MOVED people."
Cons: "Wider seats, more leg room"
Pros: "We had the worst flight ever on Delta flight worst Attitude of the flight attendant she was very Rude i even told her she was"
Cons: "We didn't get served nothing to drink until 45 min to kc then by then i was so dehydrated i asked for a can of pop she said NO I SAID REALLY SHE SAID DELTAS NOT IN CHARGE OF STOCKING DRINKS & SNACKS SHE HAD MORE PEOPLE' TO SERVE REALLY EVERBODY IN FRONT OF US GOT WHAT THEY WANTED SO I HAD NOTHIN AT"
Pros: "The flight crew was as positive as possible."
Cons: "It was very late"
Pros: "Crew was great."
Pros: "Quick boarding process"
Cons: "Wifi stopped working halfway"
Pros: "The entire crew was amazing they were professional friendly and accommodating"
Pros: "36 minute flight.."
Cons: "Not really much you can do"
Pros: "I love that they have food on long flights and I get an hour of free WiFi because I have T-mobile."
Cons: "Small seats but I'm tall so I have to live with it."
Cons: "Not enough seating at the airport gate in KC. No coffee on the flight."
Cons: "We barely made it through a storm. Super scary. Even the pilot said we "barely made it" over the speaker. I would rather be hours late getting home than feel like my life was possibly gambled with. I have my pilot's license so I am not unfamiliar with having to create an alternate flight plan when inclimate weather strikes. However, this was scary. My boyfriend quietly had a panic attack while we were on board. Would not fly Delta again because of this experience."
Pros: "The people was relaxed and the flight attendant was polite and professional.. everything was on time"
Cons: "Nothing at all great service"
Pros: "Friendliness of attendants. Quality of snacks."
Cons: "Hip room. Leg room."
Pros: "Flight attendants were wonderful, seats were super comfortable"
Cons: "Lateeeeeeee so so so so lateeeee"
Pros: "Call back service was best part."
Cons: "Booked ticket through venture card points. This meant that the email address and phone number to contact us in the event of changes was mediocre information. I was informed from Tripit that the flight was delayed, not by Delta. Reservation personnel took logical course of action to find new flight for connection that we could make because of delayed initial flight. I would recommend that they first see if there is an earlier initial flight that the customer could make, then look at finding later connecting flights. We found out about delay 8 hours prior, so we had plenty of time to get to the airport earlier. Total delay required me to take additional day off of work."
Pros: "Crew was very helpful."
Cons: "On the way to Minneapolis the plane was BEYOND PACKED. There was no room for even my backpack."
Pros: "adjustable head rest is great - being given a pillow is great - the plane was not too cold to sleep either (as they often are)"
Pros: "I was a little concerned flying West Jet due to poor experiences in the past with Delta, but the flights were on time, staff friendly and accommodating and the plane very comfortable."
Cons: "Nothing negative to say!"
Pros: "The trip was short."
Cons: "I didn't care for my engine only window view. Nor did i like that the crew barely served refreshments (other airlines have zero issues with this on a DTW-MDW or ORD with a larger plane and equal amount of flight stewards). The route was also akin to being on a rough patch of sea for an hour."
Cons: "Had a death in the family and no one would help me get back home"
Cons: "No entertainment"
Cons: "There was a loud ringing sound at boarding & it continued through the flight. Very annoying. Hurtful to my ears."
Pros: "Leg room not as bad as general chatter."
Cons: "Seat width a problem. Center seat passenger used arm rest subject me to cart hits and hits from other passengers. Aisle seemed narrow. New Embracier airplane with 6 seats across."
Pros: "The plane was large enough to be comfortable and to moderate the effects of turbulence more than the smaller plane I was on to NYC. The flight attendant was very warm, fun and personable. I enjoyed being able to watch a movie on my phone through the go go app. It was a late flight so I appreciated the lights being turned off."
Cons: "I wasn't happy with the seat selection being made for me at the gate--I was in the loudest part of the plane in the rear. I wish there had been a better selection of snacks, my flight into NYC had many more options."
Cons: "On landing it felt like we crashed into the runway. I think it would have been helpful to have the pilot tell us what happened."
Pros: "loved the cookies!"
Cons: "Wish there were more legroom on those little planes."
Pros: "Excellent crew"
Cons: "Leg room"
Cons: "Only food available was pretzels. Not even peanuts or cookies."
Cons: "Flight attendants need to enforce all policies. It makes no sense to enforce a seat being leaned back a 1/2 inch but allow a Face Mask be worn as a Chin Guard through the entire flight instead wearing it properly!"
Pros: "Flight was earlier than scheduled. Crew was good."
Cons: "Nothing. The flight was 30 min. No complaints except for the guy who didn't wear his mask."
Cons: "Nothing--everything was great--perhaps the best service I've ever received."
Pros: "The pilot, crew, etc. was all good. Boarding was great, as was deplaning. There was a lot of communication."
Cons: "I'm a tall woman and I was never more cramped. I think in a long flight such as this 2.5+ hours, they should not be using American Eagle jets. They are so tiny and my neighbor and I were practically on each other's laps."
Pros: "Short flight. We didn't crash!"
Cons: "My fears of flying would leave!"
Pros: "Nothing. You're horrible."
Cons: "You could have been on time. You could be accountable. You ruined my wife's 40th birthday by failing to fulfill you're end of the deal."
Cons: "On the red eye from Anchorage to LAX in Business class the A321 was ok as far as comfort. Same duration flight fromLAX to MIA, same plane, but we received a nice pillow and blanket, as well as a little travel kit and bottle of water. Seems strange there are different standards for the same duration"
Cons: "When the delayed flight landed, the crew should help expedite those connecting to other flights. They should announce our connecting gates so that we don't have to look it up."
Pros: "Left on time and arrived early"
Cons: "Everything comfort communication"
Cons: "It wasn't temperature balanced. Cold then hot hot."
Pros: "One of the ladies working was very unhappy with life. The other lady was kind and delightful."
Cons: "The air vents did work. So very hot on board. Timing of boarding and landing was great. Some turbulance during flight. Here's the kicker my first fight was delayed and my luggage was stuck in Dallas! My luggage did appear at my house in the middle of the night. Is that a good use of resources?"
Pros: "Nothing spectacular, but nothing bad."
Cons: "3 hour flight and no entertainment options. Disappointed with that."
Pros: "The staff was fantastic. Very helpful."
Cons: "Flight was delayed twice causing us to miss our layover. The only way they initially could correct the issue was by booking us a flight 5 days later. Finally found a helpful person at the gate after calling American Airlines and getting no help. We lost day of our trip, but it's better than 5."
Cons: "Get the plane to terminal bridge and not buss the passengers to and from to plane."
Pros: "I was so impressed with the American Airlines staff they really worked with us due to the cancellation and the weather coming they were very professional and helped us in any way we could"
Cons: "I was apparently "flagged" by British Airways for extra security checks. As I understood it in London, I was randomly selected for this security check. This then apparently meant that I was to be flagged for all subsequent flights. This meant that in Chicago, after going through two other security checks that day (Zurich and London) and completing customs, I had to engage in a full Homeland security check. This involved removing protective covers from my laptop and phone that were hard to get off (not meant to be taken off regularly) and a full body search that I did not have to do in London. After many hours of traveling, this was very a frustrating experience."
Pros: "American Airlines Premium Economy was very nice! Great service, lovely plane and overall an experience that I would be happy to have again!"
Cons: "After following out-of-date information to the furthest reaches of a sprawling and signage-deficient airport, I learned my departure gate was back where I'd come from. Having lost half an hour to my detour, I arrived panting and sweaty at the correct gate 12 minutes prior to departure - cutting it close, but before gate closing time. Or so American's procedures say. The gate was deserted; they'd closed early."
Pros: "Plane was a little bigger from Grand Rapids and they moved us around to balance the plane and a lot of us got better seats."
Cons: "late departure"
Pros: "Flight delayed for 12 hours. Had to reschedule both flights"
Cons: "See above. Missed work."
Cons: "This was an updated 737 with pleather seats and a sleek look inside. But what matters most is leg room for me. There was none. I flew for 5 hours in totally cramped conditions. I loved the page in the mag about seat exercises to keep your leg circulation up. Couldn't bend my knees even. Disgusting"
Pros: "Finishing my flight, being able to say I'll never fly American again."
Cons: "Without notice or warning, I was required to pay $200 for my dog, tranferring from Alaska Air, to ride in cargo for the 2nd leg of my trip. My fare was approx. $84. They would not accept cash, but made me spend another $5 on a "gift card," because I don't own credit cards. Rude, uncaring, marginally competent ground crew."
Pros: "On time departure, early arrival. Comfortable journey. Our pilot was a woman! Go girl power!"
Cons: "The WiFi did not work. You couldn't download the American Airlines app. The crew forgot to give me my complimentary drink. After attempting for 10 minutes, Gave up."
Pros: "Comfortable chairs"
Cons: "Pilot's skill level and ability - lots of maneuvering and a very poor landing"
Pros: "The seats on this little plane were large and comfy (which I never thought I'd say about a plane again). The crew was great, and the flight was hitchless."
Cons: "We were delayed by an hour and a half. Not that big a deal in the grand scheme of things, but it still puts a cramp in my day."
Pros: "Efficient, fast boarding and quick departure."
Cons: "Leg room was minimal. I am tall."
Cons: "I hate American airlines. It is the WORST. We were held for almost 4 hours waiting for "maintenance call" then flight was cancelled. THEN it took two full hours to get back checked bags. By ths point it was 5 pm, had been at airport since 8:30 -- no food offered, no apologies, not even a glass of water. Of course, no flights back to US so I was stuck an extra day, completely messed up school and work. I THOUGHT I was booking with Iberia but it was a code share. I WILL NEVER fly American Airlines again!"
Pros: "The crew, pleasant as usual."
Cons: "They ran out of chicken for dinner, and then the pasta was cold. They could have compensated with an extra glass of wine, but NO !"
Pros: "On-time arrival"
Cons: "They lost a bag and then took nearly an hour to do the lost luggage report. Handoffs among three staffers (one disappeared)."
Pros: "I liked the entertainment, crew was very nice, I had no problems when boarding and dinner was fine."
Cons: "Breakfast was lacking, I did not enjoy anything I was given. A hot breakfast would be very nice or even bread with butter would have been a nice option."
Pros: "*finally* getting rebooked"
Cons: "The aircraft was downgraded, so there were 12 "overbooked" seats. The flight was delayed several times, with each new delay only being acknowledged after the previous departure time had already passed. Eventually, the flight was "delayed" to 3:15, but then it was bumped BACK to 2:45, so one woman ended up missing the flight because she had gone to the lounge based on the 3:15 departure. I accepted a voucher, but as the original flight kept getting delayed and I couldn't receive the voucher until the doors closed, I almost missed the flight I was rebooked on. If airlines would just communicate better (e.g., tell us there's a delay *before the departure time has passed*), people would be much more willing to deal with the hassle."
Pros: "On time, efficient loading and deplaning, attendants were fine."
Cons: "The plane is old and in need of retirement or renovation. Tin foil covered a broken bulkhead in first class. Lots of squeaking, overall very dated. Better than spirit but not to American Airlines standard."
Pros: "In flight entertainment options. new, clean aircraft."
Cons: "Seat comfort. All the money spent on aircraft amenities, technology, storage, etc. Why not more comfortable seats?"
Pros: "I loved our flight from Anchorage alaska to Los Angeles California. Flight attendants were kind and helpful. We had plenty of leg room and it was great flight. Loved our window seat."
Cons: "I didn't like that the flight attendants snarky attitudes when we would ask for son."
Cons: "Plane needs updating. Pretty outdated and dirty"
Pros: "This was British Airways operated by American Airlines. I'm usually not a fan of American Airlines but this was a pleasant surprise. Plane was on time and pleasant. Seating was not roomy but what we expected. We were served dinner with option for and simple breakfast. Entertainment system was up to date with personal screens and choice of movies and games."
Cons: "There were six of us flying and we choice this flight because it was the lowest cost we could get per seat. When we try to check in for seating, we ended up having to pay significant fees to get seats together. I feel like this wasn't upfront and we may have used other Airlines/ flying times if we realized this wasn't the cheapest way to go. (I'll have to read the fine print better next time)"
Pros: "Courteous crew, easy experience smooth "get in and get out" process"
Cons: "Flight was late due to weather but that's beyond anyone's control obviously"
Pros: "Everything was on time and great."
Cons: "Ever thing was fine."
Cons: "Delay, first told it was weather related, then mechanical. Re booked on a flight by AA that would never make connection. Paid over $1,000 for a flight leg that one way and direct on another airline (Alaska air) was $281.00 and the agent took so long to find redirect flight that they couldn't book. Total mess! While struck on the second leg and speaking with AA customer service about the reschedule I was told that they didn't have the ability to rectify the error because they no longer had control of my ticket and that I had to take into consideration that three was an event in San Antonio that caused delays network wide that added tio the initial issue... HOGWASH! 1) it was another AA issue where an AA aircraft drive of the runway while I was in flight on the first errant leg. 2) if they had just been straight from the outset, I wouldn't have been delayed. I will never fly AA AGAIN!"
Cons: "Flight was changed. Didn't get the seats I had already picked out. Woman on flight was very rude to me when I asked where the restroom was. NOT a good experience over all."
Pros: "The guy at the check in counter was awesome, even though his English wasn't great. He upgraded me to the exit row seats since my legs are long; usually you need to pay for this. The seats were huge and comfortable, though the arm rests didn't move, so you could stretch out (the flight wasn't that full)."
Cons: "One flight attendant was basically rude to everyone. She was so comically unfriendly that people on the plane were actually mocking her (for good reason). She refused to explain to us how the emergent slide worked. We asked because the visual instructions on the door were different from those in the seat back pamphlet. In fact, I still don't know which directions are the correct ones (they were contradictory)."
Pros: "Once arrived all was fine. Once arrived all was fine."
Cons: "Being Over hour late. Updates kind of slow. But really hot on the plane"
Cons: "I don't know if I need to contact american airlines directly or what. But this is the 3rd flight that has been delayed with no reason given or for whatever the reason was tonight. Its obsurd. I booked a flight on Alaska Airlines specifically because american airlines had the issue of delays. Then come to find out, the flight WASN'T on Alaska...but its affiliate. It would be really nice to get some answers."
Cons: "Flight was delayed 4 hours so we missed our connection. The entertainment system was down during the flight and all they did was apologized over the speaker. There was no rep waiting to help upset customers so we had to wait TWO hours in line as there were only 2 girls at the counter when there are 6 counters. They were completely unapologetic and although they set us up on another airline to fly back, the whole experience was completely unsettling. AVIANCA NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!"
Pros: "It was quick"
Cons: "No drinks handed out."
Pros: "The crew was fantastic, the flight was smother and on time, boarding was timely"
Cons: "The plane was older with a poor entertainment system"
Pros: "Flights were delayed due to hydraulics issues, they got it fixed, turned it around quickly in Denver, made up time in the air, and got us in 20m early."
Cons: "Not sure why they add basic economy passengers to middle seats between others when there are open rows in the back. Would seem like they could set up the system to assign people to seats in the aisle/window first and then start putting them in the middle. We all moved before takeoff, but it would make things quicker and easier if they assigned seats in a more logical way."
Pros: "The crew made up for the delay."
Cons: "The delay and the communication were awful."
Pros: "Because we took a bus to the plane boarding was fast - no boarding groups just whomever got off the bus first (me) got on first (me). I love the small planes with one seat on the left and 2 seats on the right. It's great when you don't know if you want aisle or window, you can get both in one."
Cons: "Newark Airport is the worst, and that is not United's fault. However, I'm new to the experience of 'boarding' onto a bus that then takes us to load onto the plane from the Tarmac. Small plane - no frills like wifi, magazines but still a 2+ hour flight."
Cons: "Baggage took a long time to come out. Meanwhile they had the buzzer going non-stop to announce the bags for the entire time from when we got there until they started the belt. It's around -10 degrees outside so the guys getting our bags are saints and the delay is to be expected, but the buzzer..."
Cons: "Over booked flight"
Cons: "Need power outlets at seats."
Pros: "Quick boarding and early arrival"
Cons: "No real entertainment features. Nothing while in international waters. Not even a map of where we were."
Pros: "The crew was friendly"
Cons: "The seats are small, no real space, things over all looked run down, feels like I'm taking a city bus but even those have more room."
Pros: "crew was friendly. flight was on time. everyone at united, from the people checking me in and taking my bags to the flight attendant were incredibly friendly. I appreciated that--so many workers make a bad situation worse by being rude to their customers. I truly felt that United workers were happy to help."
Cons: "the size of the plane. wow, is it small!"
Cons: "They left without notification"
Pros: "The base price is better than Alaska Air. The travel time is acceptable."
Cons: "The base price is for a cramped seat with no checked bag included. Food and entertainment are also extras The human element has been eliminated from the check in process."
Pros: "It was generally quiet and peaceful. I called the stewards at one point and they were very prompt and attentive."
Cons: "Teeny tiny seats on an overnight flight? I had to ask my rowmates to clear the row so I could find my glasses that had fallen under my seat because there simply wasn't room to maneuver even an arm down to manually search for them. This is not to mention that most people sleep on these flights; how is that comfortable for most regular Americans?"
Pros: "Uncomfortable seat cushions like all of our United flights. This was the 1st United crew that was at least friendly!"
Cons: "Uncomfortable seat cushions like all of our United flights. This was the 1st United crew that was at least friendly!"
Pros: "For the amount I paid I'm surprised all we got was mixed nuts! Very disappointing! I hated watching movies on my iPhone, wished you had mounted headrests"
Cons: "Free food or more snack options! Tv consoles in the headrest"
Pros: "My flight attendants on my flight were wonderful and so was the boarding crew at San Fran's airport to Las Vegas were awesome as well. The space I had on my connecting flight to vegas was awesome and the feature it had to charge devices were a nice too."
Cons: "The crew at the front desks and at the boarding area for my flight from Anchorage, AK, to the San Fran airport however, were extremely rude. The rating for the crew is a 2 because although my flight attendants were awesome, but the service given to me and to my fellow flyers by the Customer Service Agents/Reps at the front desk and the training of a newbie at the gate, when boarding at the Anchorage, Alaska, airport was terrible. They were extremely unprofessional and did not seem to care that the tones of their voices, their facial expressions, as well as their body language, showed that they lacked the manners and knowledge of compassion, respect and courtesy. Their rotten attitudes were insufficient at making the customers/guests of the airlines feel comfortable before flying. I did not appreciate being spoken to the way some of the reps did."
Pros: "I was pleased that I was able to carry on my small suitcase. The flight was on time and in the same Concourse as the previous flight I needed. That allowed a tighter layover to work seamlessly."
Cons: "I want a nonstop flight from CLE to MAD"
Pros: "The attendents were helpful and nice except in the situation I've listed in dislike. The plane left on time and arrived early and we didn't have to wait 20 minutes for a gate to open up."
Cons: "I chose the back window seat right in front of the restrooms. Crewmember even said it was the worst seat in the house. Although I didn't pay to upgrade, thee were available seats up there. The attendant even said she would ttry to move things around once people were seate without anyone asking. She just knew our row was going to be uncomfortable.. I am tall with big shoulders, the gentleman next to me was large. All that I ask is the attendant come back after all is settled and explain that it wasn't possible to move things around. Although, if there were seats available I should have been offered a different seat. I have flown a lot on different airlines. I've flown on a 15 hour flight overseas. This is BY FAR the most uncomfortable I have EVER been."
Cons: "For the second time this trip our seats were changed and we were separated seating both of us with strangers after we had chosen our seats at the time of the ticket purchase"
Pros: "Got me on an earlier flight, nice guy at the desk."
Cons: "Seats way too small, no food, no on flight entertainment"
Pros: "no delays!"
Cons: "If nothing else United has been consistent in their late departures and arrivals backed by absolute lies about the reason for delays. Staff says one thing then Pilot says something completely counter. Then the lack of any sort of heartfelt appology adds to the insult. Every flight was overbooked by at least 5 people. Total incompetence. Moreover, United has made profit so obviously more important than client comfort. The seats were similar to a straight back Dining room chair except with your knees in your chest. They even took away the seat back pouch as a smal comfort to place items to be replaced with an 8 inch high mesh that fits nothing larger than your cell phone. A 6 hour flight and 1 drink service with 1/2 glass of soda. Pay $7.99 only to find out that video does not work through Canada which was the majority of the flight"
Pros: "I ended up missing my connecting flight because the flight left the airport almost an hr late....once i get to my connecting flight...ive missed it...soooo i had yo wait 4hrs for the next available flight & missed my doctors visit......im sooo pissed....."
Cons: "Missing my connecting flight"
Pros: "Boarded on time. That is all."
Cons: "After boarding, we waited on the plane for a long time before they said there was a mechanical problem and we would need to deboard while they fix it. After waiting another four hours they finally canceled the flight. They couldn't get us another flight and said to come back the next day to see if there is another flight out."
Cons: "I was not told that if I voluntarily checked my carry on bag I wouldn't be able to make flight changes later."
Pros: "Plane was on time"
Cons: "I am 5'4" and had no leg room. My knees touched the seat in front of me the whole time. The in seat entertainment was broken on the entire plane for the flight. Simply won't ever fly in a plane so cramped ever again."
Pros: "Love the non-stop service from Newark to Madison."
Cons: "What can you do? This model of jet is just a shuttle train. Only a two hour flight, but the snack is a bit chintzy. Not up to Lufthansa standards."
Cons: "Everything was great"
Pros: "The one crew member that talked the whole flight was nice"
Cons: "Entertainment was not given freely, as if you didn't just pay 300 per ticket to fly on United. It would cut in and out just to tell you it wanted your credit card. The seats were so full the middle person doesn't even have room to sit up straight without touching shoulders"
Pros: "Same as above"
Cons: "Same as above"
Cons: "Lost my bag"
Pros: "Flight was great."
Cons: "Only negative was that the seat was cramped, not much room."
Pros: "Boarding and crew"
Cons: "Service, look like you have to purchase everything from food to entretaiment."
Cons: "Lost my luggage and made us late"
Pros: "Everything you are.."
Cons: "They canceled my flight, lost my luggage made me miss events in my life on my vacation and only comped me 20$ food ticket which is nothing in an airport. And I was stuck in an unfamiliar airport for 10 hours waiting for a new flight through another airline. Oh and dod I mention the bag they lost for a whole day was 50lbs of fresh Alaskan seafood and yes it all was thawed.... I will never fly United airlines again."
Pros: "Needed to get to a hurting friend asap who's husband was dying. When I checked my luggage the delta employee gave me a heartfelt hug & words of encouragement Which meant more to me then anything. That's not in any training manual that's the heart of a great employee...."
Pros: "I liked the price and the time of departures."
Cons: "I didn't like that my flight got canceled and rebooked 3 different times. My final flight got delayed 8 times. I, a 22 young woman traveling alone, got stranded in Washington traveling from New York at 1am because of weather. United didn't give me money for a cab, couldn't help me with a hotel since they were all full and told me they wouldn't be refunding my pet deposit or help with my next flight out pet deposit. I wish I could give them less than 1 star overall. They didn't care about my well being or safety at all. Very disappointed United"
Pros: "Once on the aircraft everything was just fine"
Cons: "First of all it was delayed, no big deal but once i checked in I wasn't even assigned a seat. I try to find an agent at the boarding gate and none to be found. They finally arrive 30 min before take off and then assign me a middle seat when I specifically picked my seat weeks earlier and of course was one of the last people to board barely enough time to search for a place for my bag and get to my middle seat in the back of the aircraft. Not even a sorry or any type of compensation for a terrible experience"
Pros: "Plenty of leg room but I had the very back seat so it doesn't lean back"
Cons: "The very last seat doesn't lean back because of thewall."
Pros: "New plane"
Cons: "The way you bord the plane"
Pros: "On time."
Cons: "United has squeezed its Economy class customers into seats that are tolerable only for the shortest. If I were an inch or so taller, I would have found the space intolerable. As it was, my knees were against the seat in front. For a flight as long as this one (over 5 hours from Anchorage to Denver), it was uncomfortable to say the least. The middle of the plane was nearly empty, because United charges $75 per seat for an upgrade. For the round-trip for two of us, that would have added $300 to our bill. The fact that so few are willing to pay the upgrade fee indicates that the increment is too large."
Pros: "Crew were friendly and helpful."
Cons: "I don't think it's possible to construct a plane more cramped than that, but I'm sure someone will rise to the challenge."
Cons: "Airline did not provided information ahead of time related to carry on being checked on the gate bc of size. My carry on was small and still was checked at the gate because the aircraft did not have space for it. I was not provided with that information ahead of time"
Pros: "Weight restriction on the plane, almost didn't make it out"
Cons: "Late to leave anchorage because of a weight restriction. Flight was only 3/4 full."
Pros: "Absolutely nothing, the flight was cancelled and the airline offered little or no assistance."
Cons: "The flight was cancelled and we needed to return home for work the next day. It was the last flight out so we asked about a ground transportation voucher. The telephone agent told us to see the customer service rep at the terminal counter. After waiting inline for almost 45 minutes we asked an agent who was standing there about a voucher. She checked with a supervisor and said they would not provide them, we would have to wait to see an agent. Rather than miss the next bus to be delayed another 2 hours waiting for someone to tell us they wouldn't do anything for us, we left the line and purchased bus tickets. We had to pick up our luggage at the airport because we 'missed' our flight rather having it delivered. We understand flight cancelations but at no time during the process, especially at the airport, did we ever get the impression that anyone cared about us or what happened to us. We will avoid this airline."
Pros: "Good in flight entertainment"
Cons: "seats were a little less shitty but still shitty"
Pros: "ontime"
Cons: "At least one check-in baggage should be free for the price."
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A Film By Abigail is nominated for the Best Short Documentary Award at the 13th edition of the Tirana International Film Festival in Albania! From the order released it will be the opening film (TBC) of seven chosen for the documentary category's official selection and the only from the UK, screening alongside other docs from: Iran, Greece, France, Poland, Canada and Spain. It is also the shortest at just over 5 minutes with the other films clocking in at between 14 to 23 minutes. I really love the festival designs; check out their TV promo below and the trailer for the documentary category which features Abigail first.
As well as other competitive categories of animation, feature etc. there are also special programs including Pasolini Day which celebrates the brilliant and often controversial Italian filmmaker. Thanks for reading and letting me share this news with you - please stay in touch via your preferred social media including my (still kinda new) Instagram account (which I'm unabashedly enjoying!). I am active on all of them - say hello and keep in touch with what's going on with my work!


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Paramount Grabs Rights to Linklater's 'That's What I'm Talking About'
James Tisch September 30th, 2014 - 10:54 AM
Paramount Pictures has stepped up to bat for That's What I'm Talking About, a collegiate baseball drama from writer/director Richard Linklater. The studio will distribute the film in North America, while Megan Ellison's Annapurna Pictures will handle international rights. This fast-moving project is heading into to production shortly and marks Linklater's follow-up to his acclaimed twelve-years-in-the-making (and potentially Oscar-bound) art house hit Boyhood.
The film appears to be coming together quickly. Linklater has already tapped Blake Jenner (Glee) to star as a college freshman, focusing on his experiences as a pitcher on his school's nationally ranked baseball team along with his hard-partying teammates. That's What I'm Talking About will take place in 1980 and observe the team on and off the field. Tyler Hoechlin (Teen Wolf), Ryan Guzman (Step Up All In), Russell Wyatt (22 Jump Street), and Zoey Deutch (Vampire Academy) round out the young cast. The film appears akin in spirit to Linklater's classic Dazed and Confused, his immortal 1993 slacker dramedy about the last day of class at a Texas high school in 1976. That film provided breakout roles for eventual household names like Ben Affleck, Parker Posey, and Matthew McConaughey. A lifelong baseball fan, Linklater directed the 2005 remake of the 70s baseball classic The Bad News Bears with Billy Bob Thornton, also distributed by Paramount.
This time out Linklater will write, direct, and produce with backing from Ellison and her filmmaker-friendly Annapurna Pictures, which has been involved in several projects from high-profile directors in recent years, including Kathryn Bigelow's Zero Dark Thirty, Spike Jonze's Her, David O. Russell's American Hustle, and the upcoming Foxcatcher from Bennett Miller. That's What I'm Talking About will be the fourth film Linklater has directed in as many years (Bernie, Before Midnight, Boyhood), marking a prolific period in the filmmaker's career (one made even more impressive by Boyhood's twelve year commitment). He was attached earlier this summer to effects-filled The Incredible Mr. Limpet, but it appears that project has been abandoned for now.
Yet before That's What I'm Talking About heads into theaters, the next step for Linklater may be tackling the upcoming awards season for his indie hit Boyhood. Since opening to rave reviews at Sundance in January, the drama starring Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, and Ethan Hawke has become one of the most critically lauded titles of the year and a hit with audiences. It has made over $20 million since opening last July, a considerable feat considering its experimental nature and nearly three-hour running time. Linklater previously earned Oscar nominations for co-writing both Before Sunset (2004) and Before Midnight (2013) alongside Hawke and Julie Delpy.
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ECB publishes its opinion on the Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM)
SRM should be established by the time the ECB assumes full supervisory responsibilities
Scope of SRM should include all credit institutions in EU Member States participating in the single supervisory mechanism
ECB: institutions should become subject to resolution only after a supervisor has assessed them as "failing or likely to fail"
ECB supports having the bail-in tool in place earlier than 2018
ECB: changes to the proposed regulation have been made to ensure that Article 114 of the Treaty is a possible legal basis for establishing the SRM
ECB seeks representation in all plenary and executive meetings of the Single Resolution Board as an observer
The European Central Bank (ECB) today published its legal opinion on the Single Resolution Mechanism [1]. This opinion was issued at the request of the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament.
The ECB fully supports the establishment of a Single Resolution Mechanism. It believes that centralised decision-making on resolution matters will strengthen the stability of Economic and Monetary Union and that the SRM will provide a necessary complement to the single supervisory mechanism.
The proposed SRM Regulation contains three essential requirements for effective resolution:
a single system;
a single authority with decision-making powers;
a single fund financed ex ante by the banking sector.
The ECB considers it crucial that the responsibilities of the resolution and supervisory authorities are kept distinct. The ECB, or the national competent authorities, in line with the Regulation on the single supervisory mechanism, should be solely responsible for assessing whether a credit institution is failing or likely to fail. The supervisory assessment will therefore be a necessary precondition for putting an institution into resolution.
The ECB welcomes the EU Council's call to adopt the legislation within the European Parliament's current term. Furthermore, it strongly supports the envisaged timeline for the SRM to become effective as of 1 January 2015. Once the single supervisory mechanism is operational and supervision is elevated to the European level, the same needs to happen for resolution.
The ECB also supports an earlier implementation of the bail-in tool, which is a key element of the Bank Resolution and Recovery Directive.
The ECB notes the efforts undertaken to introduce the changes necessary to be able to use Article 114 ("approximation of national provisions") of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union as a possible legal basis. This would make the establishment of the SRM possible without the need for a Treaty change.
The ECB's opinion states that it is better to maintain a clear functional separation between supervision and resolution, thereby avoiding potential conflicts of interest. The ECB recommends participating in the executive as well as plenary sessions of the Single Resolution Board as an observer.
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[1]Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing uniform rules and a uniform procedure for the resolution of credit institutions and certain investment firms in the framework of a Single Resolution Mechanism and a Single Bank Resolution Fund and amending Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Opinion on the Single Resolution Mechanism


FOUND. A FITBIT, in the Loyalist Burial Grounds.
I will ask for a description and color.
Found on the side of the road by Rockwood Aquatic Driving Range. Please contact with complete description and we will return to owner.


It was the first evening back on the ship, while the captain had given them their orders and they were going to be underway in the morning. Nicci sat on the floor of her quarters, clad only in pyjama shorts and a small tank top that had her almost hanging out of it due to the size of her bust. She ignored it as she was concentrating more on the explosion of LEGO bricks all around her. She was sitting in the middle of a mass of plastic bricks. As she worked with the toys, she recorded her personal log on the computer.
It helped her think. She took a 4x2 brick and attached it to the walls on her flat panel, completing a mini engineering for her LEGO figures, as she jiggled a little without her brassiere. Her mind went blank while she finished putting the little clear red disks together to finish making the top of the warp core, and stuck a little silver 'crystal' in the little-hinged box, acting like dilithium.
"Personal log, whatever today's stardate is," she said in a louder voice than she used to talk to herself. She'd edit the log later to remove extraneous remarks. "We're about to leave the starbase, and most repairs are finished. But you never know what they're going to do with the ship when you trust starbase techs to fix to a spec."
"There you go," she said, with a smile, placing it right in the middle of the model engineering deck. Right in front, there was a little curved black railing, with a little computer panel on it, like some Starfleet ships had. She put an engineering LEGO figure in front of the panel to 'monitor' the core. She then hooked up the 'plasma transfer conduits' from the core, blue clear plastic tubes she connected to the core and the wall.
"They don't know what each ship goes through," she continued. "Each ship is unique, like each member of its crew. What works on one might work on the rest of the class, like one German and ten Germans, or one Canadian and ten Canadians, but each ship is its own thing."
On another plastic panel, she put two half hemispheres together and put the finishing touches on her model of the Bussard monitoring room that the Galaxy and a few other modern ships had in their warp engines to monitor intake of interstellar hydrogen.
"Maybe we should treat each ship like an individual," she said to the log recorder. "Tweak each fix to each individual ship."
"But why are the PTCs here," she said, pointing to the back of the model LEGO room, "going through three junctions and five computer banks when we need two and four?"
She lifted the model of the room and looked at the back area. "We already have the backup and secondary backup..." she said aloud to no one else in the room, "...but it's that final bit there...everything's clean with the power until there. PTCs run better on a clean, uniform waveform but something in there's gotta be messing with it..."
She looked and she got it. Everything clicked. Nicci stood up and carefully walked out of the circle of LEGOs, and picked up an engineering kit she kept in her quarters with a few extra tools she had adjusted herself.
She walked out of her quarters, walking briskly, and the few crews walking the corridors stared a little longer than usual since she was in her pyjamas, and they didn't leave much to the imagination, and she was quite well equipped, shall we say.
It took a few minutes but Nicci made her way up to the port nacelle Bussard room, which was only remotely monitored after 2200 hours from engineering. She climbed up a ladder and saw a PO3 staring up at her from under the catwalk. He had quite a view.
"Petty Officer...stop staring up my shirt," she said, looking down.
"Yes ma'am!" he said, giving a smart salute, as he quickly walked away, embarrassed.
She walked over to the corner of the room, where the Bussard system flowed into the first, then second, then the third system. But she traced the flow to the final portion, and she pointed to it.
"Gotcha!" she said with a smile. She broke out her kit and started making modifications. It took a good fifteen minutes, removing an isolinear chip or two, editing a few kiloquads of code in her own handheld PADD, then putting it back into the isolinear bank. She then shunted a few power connections and clamped in a small box across the small PTCs there, then reestablished the connections. When they booted back up, her little modification worked like a charm. The power was clean and the waveform was practically perfect.
"Now to fix the other side," she said as she hustled down the ladder. She caught the Petty Officer's eyes quickly looking back at his station.
"You're lucky it's late and I'm in a hurry," she said only a little playfully. "Don't go checking out your superior officers."
After she finished with the starboard side of the ship's Bussard collectors, she walked to the upper area of the main engineering and finished doing a diagnostic.
"Plasma Transfer Conduit waveforms are within .0025% of specification. Alterations improved efficiency; usage lifetime improved by 5.9%," reported the PADD she used, which had a voice resembling that of a predecessor AI to the computers used by Federation ships called "Cortana." Nicci liked it better so her PADD used that voice over the standard.
"Heck yeah," Nicci said, pumping her fist in celebration. "Now, to finish my LEGO bridge," she said as she proceeded to walk back to the turbolift, clad in her version of pyjamas. She mused to herself. "Maybe I'll fix the captain's chair next," she said with a chuckle, that came out more like a giggle.


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Bad combinations
Flarf, Amiri Baraka, paranoia, and cultural memory
Michael Leong
"Baraka suggests his duty is to act as a vatic vector of affective memory, which is necessarily messy and unreliable." Adaptation of photo of Amiri Baraka, via Wikimedia Commons. Text: "Somebody Blew Up America."
Could it be a coincidence — that two Flarf poems inspired by Amiri Baraka both contain the word "popsicle"? There is Benjamin Friedlander's "Somebody Blew Up America" (2011), a response to Baraka's poem of the same name: "if you leave your popsicle in the sun, / you have to expect the pages to get sticky. // It's one of the reasons Lynne Cheney is careful with any book."
Could it be a coincidence — that two Flarf poems inspired by Amiri Baraka both contain the word "popsicle"? There is Benjamin Friedlander's "Somebody Blew Up America" (2011), a response to Baraka's poem of the same name: "if you leave your popsicle in the sun, / you have to expect the pages to get sticky. // It's one of the reasons Lynne Cheney is careful with any book."[1] And Michael Magee's "Mainstream Poetry" (2003) flarfifies Baraka's "Black Art" through a series of Mad Libs-style deformations:
Something in the way (PoemTalk #126)
Amiri Baraka, 'Something in the Way of Things (In Town)'
From left: Aldon Nielsen, Tyrone Williams, and William J. Harris.
Tyrone Williams, Aldon Nielsen, and William J. Harris joined Al Filreis to talk before a live audience about Amiri Baraka's poem "Something in the Way of Things (In Town)." The printed poem has been published in several versions; one version can be read below. It is best known as a cut on The Roots' Phrenology album (2002). Baraka came to the lower Manhattan studio where The Roots were recording some of the album's tracks; there Baraka performed the poem as the band backed him. The result can be heard here.
Words that bleed music
Postbop jazz in the poetry of Amiri Baraka and Nathaniel Mackey
Luke Harley
Left: Nathaniel Mackey at Vision Festival, New York, 2015, courtesy of Nathaniel Mackey. Right: Amiri Baraka at the Malcom X Festival, San Antonio Park, Oakland, California, May 2007. Photo by David Sasaki via Wikimedia Commons.
In his preface to Blue Fasa (2015), Nathaniel Mackey reflects on what is arguably the key preoccupation in his oeuvre: the relationship between music and language. Mackey's comments emerge out of a sense of disquiet with the way the two modes of communication are often presumed remote from the other by today's artists and scholars.
The blackness of Holly Melgard's 'Black Friday'
One of the questions I want to ask given the failure of some recent so-called Conceptual poetry is, what are metaphors for the production and experience of black life that do not primarily reproduce the trauma of antiblack racism? What metaphors can be repurposed in the service of sustaining black life?
One of the questions I want to ask given the failure of some recent so-called Conceptual poetry is, what are metaphors for the production and experience of black life that do not primarily reproduce the trauma of antiblack racism? What metaphors, although historically part of the maintenance of white supremacy, can be repurposed in the service of sustaining black life? And how?
An interview with William J. Harris
PennSound podcast #49, with an introduction by Harris
William J. Harris with Susan Harris, 1969.
This interview tracks my genesis and early development as a poet and intellectual. My artistic and cultural education occurs during the late '50s, the '60s and the early '70s and takes place primarily in and around academic institutions: the liberal college, Antioch, which is in my hometown of Yellow Springs, Ohio, and the nearby black state university, Central State, in Wilberforce, and the story, if not exactly concluding, comes to "a momentary stay against confusion" at Stanford University in Northern California where I did my MA in creative writing and a PhD in English.
'Trouble Songs'
A musicological poetics
Jeff T. Johnson
Trouble Songs: A Musicological Poetics is an investigation of the appearance of the word trouble in twentieth- and twenty-first-century music. It is a book-length project, comprised of three parts, each broken into modular chapters, or Trouble Songs, which build on one another as a series of albums, but are also intended as remixable and programmable singles. What follows is a compilation that spans those three parts.
First reading of Cecil Taylor's '#6.56' (4)
Gillian White
First Readings
Well before I've clicked the audio file, the reading begins with the email invitation to (re)produce a "first reading" of a "spoken word" performance by Cecil Taylor. His name rings jazz bells, so I'm reading my mind, too. As a student of jazz vocals in Manhattan, I sat in with Reggie Workman, but didn't feel free enough to accept the invitation to join his ensemble.
Engagement, race, and public poetry in America
Timothy Yu
Ansel Adams, "Roy Takeno at town hall meeting, Manzanar Relocation Center," (courtesy the Library of Congress).
Has American poetry become more engaged with public events, more politically relevant, in the opening years of the twenty-first century? That is the claim made by The New American Poetry of Engagement, an anthology edited by Ann Keniston and Jeffrey Gray and published in 2012.[1]
The Motion of Light: Celebrating Samuel R. Delany
"The Motion of Light" is named for the Kelly Writers House celebration of Samuel R. Delany's performative poetics, held on April 11, 2014, and archived at PennSound. This Jacket2 feature collects work by all those who were a part of the Delany celebration, of an event that celebrated the writer who, as Tracie Morris notes in her introduction, "is a constellation that continues to be fixed, yet revolves, for me and for so many lovers of poetry … a maker of many worlds."


Consciousness in the Jesus movement is organized by nuclei which are formed by groups of families, groups of friends, and all those who are anxious to know more about the master of Nazareth. They share, and form in the truth to those who want to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. So, as our cores have no restrictions of any kind of human cultural and social ways because Jesus did not have partiality, rather, the master is inclusive and respectful of differences because only he is love and forgiveness and we must come together as human beings.
So how in our core service lives to each other as hierarchy fundamental to understand what really taught by Jesus, leading us to delve into the humanization of Jesus to truly understand the purpose of Salvation in man.
For a nucleus of awareness it is essential to believe by conviction, not imposition. You are also taught to think as God, and disbelieve Dios. Because God is not divided, it is to be one as his disciples because one is love and one is forgiveness and is hence part of the real sense of unity, since only one is the master and then other beings and between us we serve as proof of that Discipleship.
Our cores are served by a priest Ignatian (S.S.I) which accompanies and encourages the process of people in terms of his discernment and humano-spiritual growth. So, anyone who wants to form a core please get in contact with our movement.


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Hot Damn! This Is One Good-Looking KTM Scrambler Custom!
Apr 05, 2019 at 12:05pm ET
By: Sabrina Giacomini
Hubba hubba.
Ok. I'm going to have to say it out loud and finally admit it: I love me a scrambler. I know, the trend is a little overdone right now, but whenever I see a good custom scrambler, I can't help but drool a little. The quirkier the build, the better! So, of course, I had to share with you this hot-looking KTM 950 Scrambler, built by German shop Sport-Evolution.
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF CUSTOMS
Falkor: The Sweet Custom Yamaha Scrambler
Gorgeous Ducati 900 Super Sport Custom
When someone says "scrambler", I think it's safe to say that few people automatically think of KTM. While the brand has a solid reputation in off-roading, the Orange brand has remained impervious to the current neo-retro trend. No tickets to board the bandwagon for the Austrians—they are perfectly content doing their own thing.
That being said, when you think about what a scrambler stands for and what KTM stands for, it isn't very hard to make connections and reconcile the two. This is why this custom 950 Scrambler looks both exotic and familiar. KTM could finally cave in and decide to come up with its own scrambler looking like this that it would all make sense.
The base of the custom is the rare KTM 950 Adventure, a short-lived dual-sport model that had a short but impactful run on the market in the mid-2000s. While it was widely acknowledged that the 950 was ugly as sin and too tall for its own good (with a towering seat height of 36 inches!), reviewers only had good things to say about KTM's 942cc V-twin, commenting that it was devilishly fun and capable.
Gallery: Sport-Evolution KTM 950 Scrambler Custom
Bike Exif interviewed the crew at Sport-Evolution who shared its story about this lovely piece of machinery. They were asked by a customer to "make something" out of this 950 he had sitting around. "Something" turned into this gorgeous project, that required the team to strip it of its ugly, boxy fairing, exposing the lovely trellis frame.
The subframe was replaced with a more compact setup which received a tuck-and-roll saddle. A new scalloped tank replaced the bulky original and the cowl was grafted from a BMW R nineT Urban G/S. The 10-inch travel suspension was squished down to stiffen things up and lower the bike's stance. New aluminum spoke wheels were fitted, with the choice of a 19-inch circle at the front and an 18-inch one at the back, wrapped up in off-road Pirelli Scorpion Rally tires.
The modifications and removal of the original fairing helped the bike drop 33 lb, for a new dry weight of 386lb. The addition of a custom intake system with K&N filters and new headers harvested from a different 950 model allowed for a slight power increase. According to the interview with the Sport-Evolution team, the engine rated at 98 hp is now estimated to produce 107 hp according to their own dyno tests.
Dear god. It's even better than I thought. Well, now I know what I'm going to do if ever I end up with a 950 Adventure casually sitting in my garage…
Source: Bike Exif, Sport-Evolution
scrambler custom Adventure Bike


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Crissa Sigl
As with many yogis, Crissa first began her practice as a supplement to another workout routine.
"I started practicing yoga to add something new to my running regimen," says Crissa. "I looked at it as a way to stretch after a run, and that was it."
A couple of months after her first class, however, Crissa began to notice some profound benefits. Her practice led to the total vanishment of a nagging and persistent knee injury. She experienced mental benefits as well:
"After a few months, I began to notice how relaxed, rejuvenated and clear-headed I felt," says Crissa. "It was then that I realized the power of Baptiste Yoga."
This eventually led to Crissa pursuing her Baptiste 200-hour RYT certification, which she received in 2013. In 2019, she received her 300-hour RYT through Brooke Hamblet Teacher Training School.
"Why do I teach at Indigo? Because we operate from a "we" mentality," explains Crissa. "We always strive to lift everyone in our community up to their highest potential."