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World Oppression and the Power of Transformation
Speaker: Van Eenwyk, John
Product Code: Van-Eenwyk-World-Oppression-465-MP3
John Van Eenwyk, PhD. 1 hour 19 minutes. Audio.
Topics: Individuation, Psychotherapy.
Analysis and Individuation
This lecture, drawing on Van Eenwyk's experience treating both torturers and survivors, examines the dynamics of the shadow - collective and individual - both in the development of cultures of torture and in the treatment of the victims. The aim is to provide those who abhor oppression and terror with the means of confronting and neutralizing their use. Part of the conference set Gold in Dark Places: Shadow Work in the Struggle for Selfhood, which includes the following lectures:
The Myth of the Shadow and the Shadow of Myth - Nathan Schwartz-Salant
The Typological Counterculture: Introverted Feeling and its Allies - John Giannini
The Vampire Archetype and Vampiric Relationships - Julie McAfee
World Oppression and the Power of Transformation - John Van Eenwyk
The Wounding Shadow of the Wounded Healer: Narcissism and Co-Dependency in the Helping Professions - Jean Shinoda Bolen
Shadows on the Rock: Women, Violence, and the Church - Joan Chamberlain Engelsman
Depth Psychology and Politics: Reflections on the Mythopoetic Men's Movement - Andrew Samuels
Shadow Issues in the Daughter's Father Complex - Julia Jewett
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Dr. John R. Van Eenwyk received his PhD in religion and psychological studies from the University of Chicago. A clinical psychologist and Training Analyst with the Pacific Northwest Society of Jungian Analysts, he maintains a private practice in Jungian Analysis in Olympia, Washington. He is also an ordained priest in the Episcopal Church and a Clinical Instructor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. The author of Archetypes and Strange Attractors: The Chaotic World of Symbols, he publishes widely and lectures internationally on both Jungian psychology and the treatment of torture survivors. Jung's theory of psychological types is an attempt to make comprehensible the regular differences between individuals. His concepts of introversion and extraversion, thinking, feeling, sensation, and intuition have gained wide currency since their introduction in 1920. However, applying these concepts to practical situations is often confusing. Dr. Beebe's new model of typology shows how the eight types relate to complexes that can be recognized in dreams and styles of behavior. The model, which permits the types to be recognized more easily and with more precision, is illustrated with examples drawn from clinical work and works of creative imagination.
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Gold in Dark Places: Shadow Work in the Struggle for Selfhood
Terror, Evil, and the Loss of the Self
Ego and the Unconscious: Freud, Adler, & Jung
Creation Myths and the Quest for a Centered Self
Georges Dumézil and The New Comparative Mythology
Ego and Archetype: The Genius of Edward Edinger
Gender, Power, and Love in Contemporary Relationships
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As experienced aquarists know, one of the biggest problems encountered in this hobby is the amount of time required to maintain an aquarium in pristine condition. We all start off with the best intentions but over time, some of us procrastinate and delay what was once was regimented and routine and our aquariums suffer as a result of complacency. As with many things that require our care, problems will arise as we become less diligent with our aquarium maintenance routine.
When procrastination sets in, one of the biggest problems that will arise is algae will begin to take over the viewing surface, clinging stubbornly to the aquarium walls where it, with each passing day, becomes more and more difficult. As scrubbing becomes more difficult more pressure has to be applied which can lead to small scratches on the aquarium glass or acrylic surfaces. Over time these small scratches will fill with green algae that really impact the visual enjoyment. As the situation becomes progressively worse, you may start asking yourself, is it time to get a new aquarium or do I drain it and work for hours buffing out the scratches in my tank? According to Mark Hausmann, owner and designer of the Ocean Swipe 360, the OS360 will solve this problem for many aquarists.
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of speaking with Joanita an Mark Hausmann to see how their product was coming along and to ask them more about their kickstart campaign that is currently underway. Here's what we have to look for from the OS360.
1st ever patented aquarium glass cleaning system that maneuvers around corners to clean all sides of the aquarium you choose to clean.
Cleaning cycle: 1 -10 times per day.
Mark tells us that the OS360 also has a polishing program. Using the included polishing pad, the OS360 removes old surface scratches from acrylic aquarium walls (not possible with glass tanks) and brings the aquarium back to its original condition. More questions? Visit the OS360 F.A.Q page.


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I just installed the software eon a second computer, all the overlays are in Arabic? Any idea how to get them in English? I transferred some Gina package file form my other box which works fine and somehow have Arabic onscreen?
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On windows ten this indicates that your store is corrupted.
There is info out on the interwebs about fixing/restoring the store. Search for "fixing a corrupted store windows ten"
Dont bother with any of the spam adverts. Read a couple articles and watch a couple videos.
I would suggest you search that before doing what i suggest.
But if you are reckless or brave copy the 2.0 directory to another location and delete it. Reboot and try reinstalling your app.
Most likely this will fix your issue.


A 'listed building' is a building, object or structure that has been judged to be of national historical or architectural interest. It is included on a register called the "List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest", drawn up by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. In the Act any object or structure fixed to the building and any object or structure within the curtilage of the building, which although not fixed to the building, forms part of the land and has done so since before 1st July 1948 are also treated as part of the listed building.
Below is a spreadsheet detailing what we believe is on the Department of Culture, Media and Sport's "List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest" within Daventry District Council's area (as of July 2011), whilst every care has been taken compiling this list, we cannot guarantee its accuracy.


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Read the comments, you'll realize the climb was done without a screen.
Bootsies is SUCH a talented girl. I live in constant fear that the circus will come to town and try to lure her away as an acrobat.


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Officer's Illegal Seizure Results in Suppression of Evidence
Chris Murphy	Criminal Law	 January 15, 2012 January 15, 2012 1 Minute
On October 7, 2009, two police officers pulled into a Walgreens parking lot and noticed a pickup truck that was poorly parked leaving the rear of the vehicle hanging approximately four feet into the thoroughfare of the parking lot. The officers stopped their cruiser, got out and walked around the vehicle. Moments later, two men came out of the Walgreens and approached the truck.
One officer stopped the driver of the truck and began to speak with him about how the vehicle was parked. The second officer attempted to stop the passenger, but the passenger just walked past the officer and opened the door to the truck and began to climb inside the vehicle. The officer came up behind the passenger, grabbed him by the shoulders, and pulled him out of the truck. At that time, the officer observed a small bag which contained between one and four grams of heroin. The passenger was arrested for possession of illegal substances.
Prior to trial, the passenger's attorney argued the evidence (the bag of heroin) should be suppressed (thrown out) because the officer finding it occurred after an illegal seizure (grabbing the passenger). The trial court disagreed and found the heroin to be admissible evidence.
The matter was appealed to the Second District Court of Appeals. On appeal, the court found that the passenger was under no obligation to speak with the officer. Further, the passenger had not committed any illegal act in front of the officer or done anything which could give the officer a reasonable suspicion that a crime was occurring or would occur. Accordingly, the court found the officer violated the passenger's Fourth Amendment rights by illegally seizing the passenger. Because the seizure was illegal and the officer's discovery of the drugs occurred because of the seizure, the court ruled the drugs could not be used as evidence against the passenger.
If you have been charged with a crime and you believe the charges are the result of an illegal search or seizure, it is important to seek the advice of legal counsel. Fourth Amendment rights are a nuanced area of the law, and if your rights were violated, it could result in the State's evidence being thrown out.
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Table I made out of slabbed maple.
Bill on his farm after we finished hay.
At Bill's farm taking a ride on the hay wagon with Louie!
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Walk Like A Panther
lukebarnes1886	Comedy, Film Review, True Story	 March 10, 2018 May 17, 2018 2 Minutes
Walk Like a Panther is a British comedy film about a group of 1980's wrestlers forced to don the tights one more time, to save their pub. This film actually grew on me the more I thought about it after I left the cinema. At it's best this film is an underdog story which manages to capture the plucky spirit of something like Eddie the Eagle and, it's in this that the film really shines. The film's characters whilst likeable enough are mostly underdeveloped each representing a different stereotype. These characters aren't fresh with most being a rethread of something you've seen better before. However, all that being said the characters are still incredibly likeable and, you root for them to win throughout the entire film with none of them being grating or annoying. The jokes most of the time don't work or at least didn't for me, to a point where sometimes they are cringingly bad.
However, scattered throughout the film there are occasional jokes that do work quite well and, I found myself laughing hard at most of these. The film is quite well paced which is a nice contrast to a lot of recent releases and, doesn't suffer from any needless bloat. The editing was quite good in this film with an excellent montage sequence and, a slow-motion scene that lovingly lampoons the sports genre. Although, the choice of song during the montage sequence being Gold by Spandau I found to be quite jarring and took me out of the film. In terms of performance, a lot of the characters are quite forgettable, with the real meat coming from the father-son story of Mark and Trevor. Mark played by Stephen Graham is the most well written and flushed out character here and, Graham performance is excellent. Mark's character motivations which are to one day following in his father's footsteps and be a wrestler just like him always felt very genuine. The relationship between Trevor "Bulldog" Bolton and, his son Mark is perhaps the soul of the film and, personally, I found it quite relatable. Furthermore, Michael Socha's character of Ricky is the highlight of this film every scene he is in is outstandingly funny and, he really brings something to the film. The cameo by Game of Throne's own Lena Headey is amazingly random and, she really does bring an air of class to the proceedings. This is not the best comedy film of the year it is fundamentally flawed in a lot of different ways. In spite of that the main character and, the underdog story that is at the heart of it all really does make this film quite touching. I would recommend this even though it isn't the best film.
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Q: Compute time complexity of code Can someone help me on how to analyze the run-time of the given below pseudocode
for i = 1 to n
     k[i] = 0

for i = 1 to n
   for j = i to n
           k[i] = k[i] +j

I guess that it's time complexity is O(n^2). Please correct me if I am wrong.

A: The for loop consists of three elements.  The assignment 1.  The conditional branch.  And the increment operation.  If you can quantify the execution time for each line, you can calculate the overall time to execute.  So for example call k[i] = 0 operation a.  k[i] = k[i] +j. Operation b.  The for loop assignment operation c.  The for loop increment and conditional branch operation d.
This would yield:
(sum(n - i) for i = 1 to n)*(b + d) + (2 + n)c + na.
Which I think would simplify to
~(b + d)*(n^2)/2 for very large values of n.  So I would agree it's complexity is O(n^2).

A: The way to analyze complexity of these nested loops is from the deepest loop.
for i = 1 to n
 k[i] = 0

for i = 1 to n
   for j = i to n
       k[i] = k[i] +j

For the first loop it is very easy to see the operation k[i] = 0 will be performed n times
So order of that is O(N)
Now for the nested loop, loop for j starts from i , where i loops from 1 to n and continues till n.
So the key question to ask how many times the loop is executing.
when i = 1 it will be executing N times
when i = 2 it will be executing N-1 times
...
when i = 1 it will be executing 1 time
so if you sum them all it becomes N + N-1+ ... 1 = N(N-1)/2 = N^2/2 - N/2
So the order of the nested loop is O(N^2/2)- O(N/2) = O(N^2)
Also for the 1st loop the order is O(N)
so the total time complexity id O(N) + O(N^2) = O(N^2)

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This entry was posted in News and tagged 144-car ferries, Ferry funding, Legislation on March 7, 2014 by sjbrooksyoung.
In an opinion piece published March 5, in the Islands' Sounder, State Senator Kevin Ranker offers his thoughts on the current state of transportation funding in WA and our state's transportation infrastructure. While he writes about the recent service disruptions in the San Juan Islands, he makes it clear that this is a statewide problem. The full article is below.
The level of unpredictability and lack of ferry service in recent months is unacceptable. As a frequent ferry commuter myself, I share the frustration other riders have with the inconsistent and uneven service. I also agree that the responsibility for this lies not as much with Washington State Ferries, but right here in Olympia.
The problem is that Olympia treats our ferry system differently than the rest of our state's transportation system. That mentality is the first thing that must change. In addition to that, there are three steps that Olympia must take to make a noticeable difference in our ferry system.
First we must pass Rep. Jeff Morris' bill to build a third new 144-car ferry. I am championing this effort in the Senate. There have been efforts to divert the money in the bill from construction of a third vessel to operations, but we have been successful so far in keeping the bill focused on construction of the third 144-car vessel. Know that I will work every angle I can to make this bill and this boat a reality.
The second key to a fully functioning and sustainable ferry system in the San Juans is to make sure that one of the three new 144-car ferries is permanently dedicated to the San Juan route. I am proud to have led the effort in the Senate two and three years ago to secure funding to build the first and second new 144-car ferries. While the first boat is dedicated elsewhere, the second boat is supposed to come to the San Juans for the spring, summer and fall when it is completed in late 2015. I am working with our state Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson to make absolutely sure that boat remains in service to the San Juans year-round by the end of 2015. This is critical if we are to have more reliable service. Securing the third new 144-car vessel will help make this a reality as that boat can support needs elsewhere in the system in the winter.
The third issue we must tackle is a transportation revenue package. We can build all the new boats we want, but if we don't have the money to operate them, we will still have poor service and increasing fares. Currently, transportation is one of several political footballs being kicked around the capital. It's cliché to say it, but there are no Republican roads and there are no Democratic bridges. We all depend on our transportation system and any solution for an issue of this magnitude will have to be of the bipartisan variety. Unfortunately, a transportation revenue package cannot happen without revenue and there are some that argue that we cannot raise taxes, no matter what the cost. I would argue that ferries will continue to break and bridges will continue to fall until we have a bold and thoughtful discussion that creates a new revenue package to support our state's transportation infrastructure.
The funds allocated by the legislature since 2000 are not enough to adequately operate our state's ferry system. Our entire state's transportation infrastructure is woefully lacking and upgrading it is not only a matter of commerce and transportation, it is a matter of public safety.
If we were to pass a transportation revenue package, we could not only have a third ferry, but we would be able to backfill ferry operations and capital accounts so that we have a sustainable and reliable ferry system.
I cannot stress enough the good this would do for our state. As politicians, we should not be afraid of thoughtfully discussing revenues and taxes in an election year, we should be afraid of what will happen if we don't.
It's time to put politics aside and get this job done.
This entry was posted in Articles and tagged Legislation, Service interruption on March 6, 2014 by sjbrooksyoung.
Update to Washington Ferry Coalition: On Wednesday, the State House of Representatives passed a funding bill (SSHB 1129) to build a 3rd 144-car ferry by a solid 62-36 vote. Information on the bill and roll call vote available at this link. This bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. Thank you for your continued work to support the Legislature to approve this important step to replace aging vessels in the WSF system.
Think about contacting State Senators to support Senate passage of this bill. Email addresses for all member of the State's Senate Transportation Committee are available here.
This entry was posted in Info and tagged 144-car ferries, Ferry funding, Legislation on February 13, 2014 by sjbrooksyoung.
The bill did not come up for a vote today as expected because of time. It will be voted on tomorrow. If you have written to the legislators referenced in the message from a couple of days ago, thank you. The feedback from Olympia is that these letters are making a difference. If you have not had a chance to write yet, there is still time. The email list is available here. Thanks!
This entry was posted in Info and tagged 144-car ferries, Ferry funding, Legislation on January 30, 2014 by sjbrooksyoung.
I apologize for the short notice, but our state legislators will be voting tomorrow on funding that would pay for a third 144-car ferry independent of what else may be considered in an overall transportation package. More information, a sample email, and addresses for key legislators are provided below in a message from the Ferry Community Partnership listserv. I hope you will have time to send off an email.
While a broader transportation package still could emerge during the remaining 45 days of the legislative session, members of the House Transportation Committee are scheduled to vote this Wednesday on SHB 1129, to fund a 3rd 144-car ferry. Approval of the bill this session will take advantage of the cost efficiencies associated with continuing the 144-car ferry building program now that it is ramped-up and delivering on schedule and on-budget, and will meet the critical need to replace the oldest boats in the fleet to prevent serious disruption to the ferry system and communities when 50-year plus boats go out of service.
Dear Representative Smith: I strongly support your efforts to move SHB 1129 forward to fund the 3rd 144-car ferry this session. We must replace our oldest boats to prevent damage to the communities, businesses and families dependent on the ferries for their marine highways. Delay will only drive the construction cost up and your reforms have helped deliver boats on-schedule and on-budget. Thank you for your work and support on this important economic issue.
This entry was posted in Info and tagged 144-car ferries, Ferry funding, Legislation on January 28, 2014 by sjbrooksyoung.


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import { ScorecardsProvider } from '../../providers/scorecards-provider';
import { Component, ElementRef } from '@angular/core';
import { IonicPage, NavController, NavParams } from 'ionic-angular';
import { Scorecard, Pick } from "../../models/scorecard";
import { XmasClubDataProvider } from '../../providers/xmas-club.provider';
import * as _ from 'underscore';
import * as moment from 'moment';
import { Week } from "../../models/week";
import { FirebaseObjectObservable } from "angularfire2/database";
import { AuthProvider } from "../../providers/auth.provider";
import { Observable } from "rxjs/Rx";
import { GameResult } from "../../models/game-result";

@IonicPage()
@Component({
  selector: 'page-scorecard',
  templateUrl: 'scorecard.html',
})
export class ScorecardPage {
  scorecard: Scorecard;
  _scorecard: Observable<Scorecard>;
  inEditMode: boolean;
  dueDate: Date;
  week: number;
  tieBreakerScore: number;
  tieBreakerGame: Pick;
  initializing: boolean;

  constructor(public navCtrl: NavController,
    public navParams: NavParams,
    private scorecardsProvider: ScorecardsProvider,
    private dataProvider: XmasClubDataProvider,
    private authProvider: AuthProvider,
    private elementRef: ElementRef) {

    this.initializing = true;

    this.week = this.navParams.get('week');
    this.scorecardsProvider.getScorecard(this.week, this.navParams.get('nickname')).first().toPromise().then(async (scorecard) => {

      this.scorecard = scorecard;

      if (scorecard) {

        let theWeek = await this.dataProvider.getWeek(this.week);

        this.tieBreakerScore = scorecard.tieBreakerScore;
        this.dueDate = new Date(theWeek.dueDate);

        let gameResults = await this.dataProvider.getGameResults(this.week);

        console.log(`Due Date: ${this.dueDate.toISOString()} - Current Date: ${new Date().toISOString()}`);

        /* Keep track of the previous pick for use in over/unders. */
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          (<EditablePick>pick).team1Selected = (pick.selectedPick == 'Team1') ? true : false;
          (<EditablePick>pick).team2Selected = (pick.selectedPick == 'Team2') ? true : false;

          /* Use the previous picks teams when it is an over/under. */
          // && pick.team1.toLowerCase() == 'over' && pick.team2.toLowerCase() == 'under'
          if (pick.isOverUnder) {
            pick.team1 = previousPick.team1;
            pick.team2 = previousPick.team2;
          }

          let result = this.dataProvider.calculatePickResult(theWeek, pick, gameResults);

          if (pick.isOverUnder) {

            pick.team1 = 'Over';
            pick.team2 = 'Under';
          }

          pick.homeTeam = result.homeTeam;
          pick.complete = result.complete;

          pick.homeTeamScore = result.homeTeamScore;
          pick.awayTeamScore = result.awayTeamScore;

          if (pick.complete) {
            pick.correct = result.correct;
            pick.incorrect = !result.correct;
          }

          previousPick = pick;
        }

        this.tieBreakerGame = _.last(scorecard.picks);
      }

      this.initializing = false;
    });

    if (this.navParams.get('enableEditMode')) {
      this.inEditMode = true;
    }
  }

  public isScorecardViewable(): boolean {

    if (this.inEditMode) return true;

    /* Only allow the user to view this scorecard if it is after the due date */
    if (new Date() >= this.dueDate) {
      return true;
    }

    if (this.scorecard && this.scorecard.nickname === this.authProvider.user.nickname) {
      return true;
    }

    if (this.authProvider.isAdministrator) {
      return true;
    }

    return false;
  }

  public canEditScorecard(): boolean {

    if (this.inEditMode) return false;

    if (!this.scorecard) return false;

    /* Only if the current user is authenticated */
    if (!this.authProvider.isAuthenticated) return false;

    /* Only if this is the current users scorecard */
    if (!this.scorecard || this.authProvider.user.nickname != this.scorecard.nickname) return false;

    /* Only if it is before the due date. */
    if (!this.dueDate || new Date() >= this.dueDate) return false;

    return true;
  }

  public updateSelectedPick(pick: EditablePick, selectedTeam: string) {

    if (this.inEditMode) {

      if (selectedTeam == 'Team1') {

        if (pick.team1Selected) {
          pick.team2Selected = false;
          pick.selectedPick = 'Team1';
        } else {
          pick.team2Selected = true;
          pick.selectedPick = 'Team2';
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HomeEducation and HealthOver 300 new cases of covid-19 reported in Sierra Leone in three days
Over 300 new cases of covid-19 reported in Sierra Leone in three days
January 31, 2021 Abdul Rashid Thomas Education and Health 7
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 31 January 2021:
Sierra Leone has in the last three days recorded 311 new coronavirus cases, with most of these new cases reported in the capital Freetown.
Last Friday, 29 January 2021, there were 100 new cases reported, and yesterday Saturday 30 January 2021 – another 146 new cases were reported. Today, Sunday 31 January 2021, 65 new cases have been reported across the country.
This brings the total number of new cases reported in the last three days in Sierra Leone to 311.
According to sources in Freetown, most of the 146 positive cases recorded yesterday Saturday, are believed to be either staff working in the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Freetown or their contacts. There has so far been no official confirmation of this report.
The total number of confirmed cumulative covid-19 cases in Sierra Leone now stands at 3,593, with over two thirds – 2,477 of those, recorded in the capital Freetown; Port Loko – 124; Kenema – 131; Bo – 126; and the rest spread widely across the country.
But the total number of officially confirmed deaths from covid-19 in Sierra Leone remains low at 79.
Ten days ago, the government of Sierra Leone through the agency responsible for managing its Covid-19 response strategy – NACOVERC, announced new measures restricting the movement of people in the country, starting from Monday 25th January 2021, in response to the alarming rise in the number of daily new Covid cases, especially in the capital Freetown since Christmas.
Some of the measures announced included – restriction of people movement for two weeks; a 10pm to 5am curfew; shut down of all entertainment spots, including beaches and night clubs; and stricter enforcement of mask wearing.
But ten day on, there are reports those measures are not being complied with by most people in the country who are still going about their normal business as though there is no covid pandemic.
The report so far this year is bleak for Sierra Leone, and the government would need to step up. On 5th January 2021, 37 new cases were recorded in addition to the 27 recorded on Sunday, 3rd January 2021, and 28 cases on 31st December 2020. This brought the total number of reported cumulative cases in Sierra Leone on 5th of January 2021 to 2,724. This cumulative number of cases has at today increased to 3,593.
In the first week of the New Year, from 31st December 2020 to 5th January 2021, there was an increase of 113 new cases – an average of 19 'known' new cases a day, in a country where there is no routine testing of suspected cases. In the last three days, the average daily recorded number of cases has risen to over 100.
The number of people arriving in the country from abroad and testing positive with the virus, has increased from 62 on the 31st of December 2020 to 138 today Sunday, 31st December 2021.
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SALLIEU ABDULAI GBEHENWAI says:
Amen. I also pray for the resolution of the Yenga conflict and border closure issues.
Sahr Matturi says:
This is worrisome for our people. Is the government informed about the new COVID-19 variant from South Africa called the N501Y? This variant is highly infectious and could lead to increase in COVID-19 infections, hospitalization and death. Younger people are not spared by this variant. Has NACOVERC investigated if the N501Y already exists in the country or if Sierra Leone has its own variant?
The President said sometime ago, that they have their own scientists. Where are these scientists and what are they doing to help identify new variants of COVID-19 in the country? Is it possible that Sierra Leoneans are already infected with the N501Y? Over to you NACOVERC for immediate action. God help protect our people from any variant of COVID-19. Amen and Amen. Father God. Serious stuff. TBC.
C. EVA MANLEY says:
This is not surprising, considering the fact that there have been blatant refusals to adhere to standard precautions and measures the rest of the World have had to observe. The focus out there has been concentrated on "FAKE NEWS" and a lot of "CONSPIRACY THEORIES". There is ALWAYS MULTIPLE consequences to every action of DISOBEDIENCE! Pray that they learn these lessons, even though it is going to be from unpleasant circumstances and even death.
Abraham amadu jalloh says:
As cases continue to rise, we really have to take stock of what is going on around the world when it comes to vaccine distribution. The recent spat between Astra Zeneca one of the vaccine manufacturers, and the European commission is a case in point that the COVID19 vaccine is becoming like a gold dust. The world health organisation is warning rich countries are hoarding the vaccines, and not doing enough to help poor countries like ours in sub Saharan-Africa. That they should be distributed evenly around the world. Because no one is safe till every one is safe.
I think our government should not solely rely on pharmaceutical companies in the west, but should also start looking to the sputnik vaccine in Russia. Argentina and some states within Brazil have defied their Federal government, and ordered the same Russian vaccine for their own. Or since we have good relationships with Israel our government should ask them for help.
On current roll out trends, Africa will not see larger scale vaccination at least by 2023. And every passing hour COVID19 is taking peoples lives especially in South Africa. Meanwhile the only way we can stop the spread is to obey the COVID19 protocols. Wash your hands, wear a Mask and keep your distance. Avoid large gatherings.
Dje says:
It's not math, it's common sense. November should have been our cut off month; strict travel guidelines, enhanced monitoring blah blah blah. Sierra Leoneans have been reactionary instead of preemptive and of course, we will pay the price. I opine strongly that until there is a concise DOMESTIC approach to covid, we remain at the mercy of chance.
Shutting down the beaches is more "knee jerkish" than calculated. And here's the problem – roughly the same crowd size can be found on Abacha and the major markets as the beaches. I was happy to see mask enforcement around krootown road, saddened to see its absence at Dovecot, and puzzled at the casual response in government ministries and agencies. We've talked it, we must walk it
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Gentlemen – Here are the top five signs you must look for if you are having doubts whether or not our President is UNFIT to rule in these Covid 19 times.
1. If you ever see any of his ministers dancing wildly in public, sweating profusely singing songs putting thousands at risk for contracting the deadly virus – that right there settles it all, your President is UNFIT to rule because his subordinates should have been taught and groomed better.(lol)
2.If you find out that hospitals are poorly equipped and understaffed and health workers are untrained, underpaid and working for months without pay; look for no other clues to buttress your findings, our President is UNFIT to rule Sierra Leone; that which your naked eyes have seen will aptly suffice.
3.If you travel our beautiful country in search of truth and shockingly find itsy–bitsy little children without their tiny masks on going to school under trees in the pouring rain with no teacher in sight even though education is free under the criminal SLPP Cabal – ask no more questions your President is totally UNFIT to hold that highly esteemed office – he must step aside ASAP.
4.Again if you ever end up paying a visit to State House and all you could seeing running around were men with huge potbelly's dragging on the ground, chewing and spitting out tobacco on expensive elegantly carpeted hallways…
trouble yourself no more, your President has surrounded himself with a bunch of misfits – he should relinquish that high office – he is UNFIT to rule.(lol)
5.Lastly,if they say that they are fighting corruption yet you see them building Victorian mansions and driving expensive cars while ordinary people struggle to buy a plate of rice or bowl of hot pepper soup – wash your hands in a bowl of clean water and have nothing to do to them, your President is the worst in the history of our beloved country – he is not only UNFIT but also a threat – a clear and present danger to the suffering millions of our nation.
The government of Sierra Leone has to be serious about this, because the rainy season is not too far behind and cases will definitely sky rocket. May God direct our people to comply with all the rules and regulations and protect themselves from covid19 infection.


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The Shodan search engine enables users to discover Internet connected devices – also known as the Internet of Things (IoT) – where they are located and who is using them. Users can also keep track of all the computers on their network which are directly accessible from the Internet to understand their digital footprint. The tool also includes power plants, smart TVs, refrigerators, and more devices. Additional information is available at www.shodan.io.
Retired News Reporter Develops Algorithm to Try and Identify Serial Killers Using UCR Data
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Donald Trump claims to be a champion of small businesses.
The American dream is back. We're going to create an environment for small business like we haven't had in many, many decades!
Yet there is a disconnect between Trump's rhetoric and small business owners' sentiment.
The Localwise team set out to better understand how small business owners, the creators of two-thirds of the new jobs in America, feel about Donald Trump. After polling over a hundred small business owners, the results were clear: Small business owners believe Trump is "bad" for small business and local communities.
Below are the top 10 themes that emerged from the survey. Of these, 6 were negative towards Trump, 2 positive, and 2 neutral. The quotes used throughout this survey come from survey respondents.
Trump Fosters Uncertainty — Trump's erratic behavior and policies are increasing uncertainty. Small business owners hate uncertainty. As one small business owner put it "Trump is making planning nearly impossible."
Trump Lacks a Healthcare Plan — Trump wants to "Repeal and Replace" Obamacare but has not offered a discrete plan. Small business owners fear "Trump will jeopardize access to affordable individual healthcare options which all small business employees rely on."
Trump Will Reduce Regulations — On the positive side, many respondents believe that Trump's history as a business person positions Trump to eliminate "useless regulations" that make starting and running a business challenging.
Trump Will Lower Taxes Corporate Taxes — Trump is publicly in favor of lowering corporate tax rates, which could increase spending for businesses to help drive more investment and employment.
Give Trump a Chance — Given that Trump has been in office for less than a month, some respondents want to give Trump more time before stating their opinions. In reference to Trump's positions, one respondent noted, "some may be hyperbole, some may be real, and some may be false."
Localwise surveyed small business owners from our community of 6,000+ small businesses, mostly concentrated in the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento. We define a small business as having fewer than 100 employees.
38% of respondents have fewer than 5 employees, 23% have 5-10, 12% have 11-20, 17% have 21-50, and 10% have 51-100. Our respondents spanned across numerous industries; however, results did not vary significantly based on the size or industry of the business.
Is Trump good or bad for small businesses across America?
Is Trump good or bad for your small businesses?
Is Trump good or bad for jobs in local communities across America?
Is Trump good or bad for jobs in your local community?
Small business owners felt Trump is slightly better for their own business or community versus comparable populations across America. Overall, the results were consistent: small business owners believe Trump is "bad" for both small businesses and local communities.
We also asked: How will Trump impact small businesses, local jobs, and/or local communities? Quotes used above are in response to this question.
Localwise's approach to gathering such information was neutral. This survey was not meant to promote a partisan position, but rather to uncover the sentiment of small business owners towards Trump.
Not all respondents believe Trump is "bad." In fact, 23% of respondents rated Trump favorably and 7% rated him "really good" across all four questions.
Most responses focused on real fears that drive business decisions, not partisan politics.
Based on Localwise's survey, small business owners consistently believe Trump is "bad" for small businesses and local communities. This is of great concern as small businesses create two-thirds of the new jobs in America.
We encourage Trump and his team to take the survey results seriously. Trump should know that there is a disconnect between his rhetoric and small business owners' sentiment. Most importantly, legitimate concerns exist within the small business community that may adversely impact the creation of new jobs in America.
For Trump to "Make America Great Again," he will need to build bridges with small business owners.


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The search for South Africa's most sustainable restaurant is now on
MEDIA RELEASE - Launched in 2016 as a first for South Africa, the Eat Out Woolworths Sustainability Award acknowledges a restaurant that brings its customers seasonal, local and responsibly produced food.
ALSO READ: Eat Out has just launched a new restaurant booking app
"We launched the award to acknowledge the one restaurant leading the pack in South Africa," says Eat Out Editor, Linda Scarborough. "We're looking for an awareness of not just the environment and higher animal welfare standards in farming, but of human health and social justice, too."
Since the award's inception in 2016, more restaurant owners have worked to make connections with their farmers, asking for proof of claims from suppliers, taking steps to improve their own methods and menus, and thus improving the education of their consumers. "We hope to continue and encourage this trend to foster sustainable practices in South Africa," Scarborough adds.
Says Feroz Koor, group head of sustainability, Woolworths Holdings: "Each year it becomes more apparent how important it is for us all to be aware of our environmental and social impact. Restaurants have a vital role to play because they bridge the gap between food suppliers and diners, and can influence both sides. Our aim with this award has always been to increase awareness and inspire all parties to reduce their impact. We are starting to see the results of this reflected in the entries."
Entrants can find the entry form on the Eat Out website. Entries will be judged on a strict set of criteria in three categories: responsible sourcing, community impact and environmental impact. Scores are allocated for the sourcing of meat, seafood and fresh produce; the design of menus; the impact of the restaurant on its surrounding communities; treatment of staff; use of resources like water and electricity; and efforts to recycle, amongst other measures.
Last year's winner was Camphors at Vergelegen Estate in Somerset West. The restaurant impressed the judges with its dedication to the sustainable journey, and focus on every aspect of its environmental impact. The team also showed considerable improvement since its first entry in 2016. The majority of ingredients on the Camphors menu are found on the Vergelegen grounds, with the balance coming from farms on which chef Michael Cooke himself has done thorough research - including visiting each farm to see how the animals are taken care of and fed.
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The judges for this year's Eat Out Woolworths Sustainability Award are Pavitray Pillay of WWF-SASSI, Sonia Mountford of Eategrity and Karen Welter of the Longtable Project. The winner will be announced at the annual Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards, which will be held in November.
Restaurants are invited to complete the entry form, which lists the criteria against which they will be judged. All criteria need to have been met for six months or longer in order for a restaurant to qualify. Interested parties can download the entry form from the Eat Out website or email awards@eatout.co.za to request a form.
The closing date for entries is 31 August 2018.
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Introducing Sri Lanka
Teardrop-shaped Sri Lanka's natural beauty has to be seen to be believed. Palm-fringed beaches, breath-taking tea estates and sublime national parks are complemented by ancient ruins, herds of wild elephants and the Central Highlands' verdant peaks. Because of the island nation's modest size, distances between each are blissfully short.
As much about people as landscapes, Sri Lanka's cultural identity is influenced by ancient Buddhist civilizations, a vibrant Hindu culture in the north and the legacy of Portuguese, Dutch and British colonialism. Each has impacted its architecture and cuisine; the resulting melting pot is a delight to discover.
These Sri Lanka holiday ideas are crafted by destination experts from trusted local travel companies.
Admiring the stunning views from the summit of Sigiriya
Watching "The Gathering" of wild elephants at Minneriya
Finding a deserted white-sand beach at tropical Tangalla
Taking the train to the world's prettiest tea plantations
Experiencing Anuradhapura's architectural wonders
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Shoulder: Apr, Sep to Nov
Low: May to Aug
Sri Lankan Family Adventure
When to go: November – April
Duration: 13 nights
From exploring tropical jungle on the back of an elephant to roaming ancient forts beside the Indian Ocean's turquoise waters, nowhere can capture kids' imaginations quite like Sri Lanka. Taking in its coastal and inland highlights, this magical two-week holiday – which features relatively short journeys, exciting excursions and child-friendly hotels, plus plenty of downtime – is designed specifically for families with an appetite for adventure.
Guesthouse Explorer
Nothing gets you as close to the 'real' Sri Lanka as staying in the island nation's gorgeous guesthouses and heavenly homestays. Do just that on this two-week journey across its central and southern regions, where you'll climb to the summit of ancient rock fortresses, marvel at centuries-old Buddhist frescoes and spend at least two days lazing on an impossibly pretty palm-fringed beach. There's even time to travel on what's regarded as one of the world's finest train journeys.
Sri Lanka's Ayurveda Trail
Discover the time-honoured secrets of Ayurvedic healing on this relaxed three-week journey through Sri Lanka. Combining the island nation's cultural heritage with a fortnight-long wellness retreat on the sublime south-west coast, this is a unique opportunity to discover ruined kingdoms and ancient healing techniques, palm-fringed sands and glorious Buddhist temples. After completing a tailor-made treatment programme – one that encompasses relaxation, rejuvenation and detoxification – you'll leave feeling totally refreshed; the balance between mind and body restored.
East Coast Explorer
When to go: May – October
Largely untouched by mass tourism, Sri Lanka's east coast is defined by near-deserted golden sands, pretty fishing villages and fascinating cultural relics. After briefly exploring Sri Lanka's gloriously green interior, this fortnight-long trip takes in laid-back Arugam Bay – a favourite of local surfers – and peaceful Pasikudah, which boasts one of the world's longest stretches of shallow coastline. Before heading back west, there's enough time to climb the iconic rock fortress of Sigiriya.
Essential Sri Lanka
When to go: July – April
From the bustling capital of Colombo to lush sprawling tea estates, experience Sri Lanka's awe-inspiring essentials on this thrillingly luxurious multi-centre journey. Heading into the hills from the capital, you'll take one of the world's most scenic train journeys before heading to the south coast, where fortified towns rub shoulders with picture-postcard beaches. En route is the opportunity to stay in this teardrop-shaped island's finest boutique hotels.
Sri Lanka is wild in just about every sense of the word – from the herds of elephants roaming Yala National Park to the sprawling tea estates of the Central Highlands. The island nation's wild appeal isn't limited to land, either – off the coast are schools of flying fish, pods of dolphins and, perhaps most impressively, the chance to see blue whales. Experience all this and more on this luxuriously wild two-week journey through the island nation's central and southern regions.
Sri Lanka for Adventurers
When to go: October – April
From trekking to remote jungle villages to rafting down the thundering Kelani River, experience Sri Lanka's verdant valleys, raging rivers and colourful coastline from a uniquely adventurous perspective. There'll also be opportunities to explore the island nation's cultural side – namely remote mythical temples, abandoned ancient capitals and caves adorned with exquisite frescoes.
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Donald Trump impeachment: How many presidents have been impeached?
DONALD TRUMP has dismissed calls for his impeachment as he heads out on his first foreign tour since becoming US president.
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Trump: There was no collusion and we want to put this behind us
Mr Trump will travel to Saudi Arabia today and will also make stops at Belgium, Israel and Italy.
The trip comes as Democrats continue to call for the president to be impeached over claims he told FBI director James Comey to drop an investigation into Michael Flynn's links with Russia.
Memos written by Mr Comey allege that Mr Trump said: "I hope you can see your way clear to letting this go, to letting Flynn go."
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Mr Trump has denied the claims, and has labelled talk of an impeachment "ridiculous".
During a press conference at the White House yesterday, the president said, "we look forward to getting this whole situation behind us", however this seems unlikely to transpire.
With ongoing calls for Mr Trump's removal, we take a look at the three presidents who faced impeachment.
WHAT COULD TRUMP BE CHARGED WITH?
Donald Trump is facing calls for his impeachment
Andrew Johnson was the first president to be impeached
Andrew Johnson, the 17th US president was impeached in 1868 after he removed Secretary of War Edwin M Stanton from office without Senate approval, a violation of the Tenure of Office Act 1867.
When Mr Johnson took office after Abraham Lincoln was shot, he faced opposition form the Radical Republicans who sought to give suffrage to freed slaves.
Mr Johnson had reportedly said: "This is a country for white men, and as long as I am president, it shall be a government for white men."
Mr Stanton was the only member of Mr Johnson's cabinet who supported the Radical Republican's program, and the president had long sought to get rid of him.
After Mr Stanton was replaced, the House of Representatives impeached Mr Johnson by 126 to 47 on February 24.
The accused him of bringing the Tenure of Office Act into "disgrace, ridicule, hatred, contempt, and reproach the Congress of the United States".
When he went on trial in front of the Senate, the president was acquitted by a single vote.
Eight months later he was defeated by Radical Republican Ulysses S Grant in the presidential election.
WHAT IS IMPEACHMENT?
Bill Clinton was the second and most recent president to be impeached
The House of Representatives voted to impeach Bill Clinton, the 42nd president, on December 19, 1998 after he denied having sexual relations with Monica Lewsinky in front of a grand jury.
He later admitted to having "a relationship with Miss Lewinsky that was not appropriate" live on television.
Mr Clinton was charged with perjury and obstruction of justice. A second count of perjury and a charge of abuse of power were not passed by the House.
The president was acquitted on both charges by the Senate and continued to serve as president until the end of his second term in 2001.
He left the White House with a 65 per cent approval rating, the highest of any outgoing president in 40 years.
GETTTY
Richard Nixon resigned, facing almost certain impeachment
On June 17, 1972, five men broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Watergate, Washington, attempting to bug and steal documents.
One of the men arrested by police was James McCord Jr, security chief of the Committee to Re-elect President Richard Nixon.
The White House distanced itself from the break-in, and Mr Nixon was re-elected that November.
After the election a source known as Deep Throat claimed that Mr Nixon's administration was involved with the break-in and other illegal activities.
Mr Nixon continued to deny his involvement, but was accused of plotting to use the CIA to stop an FBI investigation into the scandal.
After a "smoking gun" tape was released which could have implicated Mr Nixon in the cover-up plot, the House of Representatives approved three articles of impeachment for obstruction of justice, abuse of power, and contempt of Congress.
On August 9, Mr Nixon resigned from office without admitting guilt. However historians agree it is almost certain that he would be impeached and removed from office.
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Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Is Overexpressed in Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and the EGFR Inhibitor Gefitinib Inhibits the Growth of Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
Bradley A. Schiff, Andrea B. McMurphy, Samar A. Jasser, Maher N. Younes, Dao Doan, Orhan G. Yigitbasi, Seungwon Kim, Ge Zhou, Mahitosh Mandal, Benjamin N. Bekele, F. Christopher Holsinger, Steven I. Sherman, Sai-Ching Yeung, Adel K. El-Naggar and Jeffrey N. Myers
Bradley A. Schiff
Andrea B. McMurphy
Samar A. Jasser
Maher N. Younes
Dao Doan
Orhan G. Yigitbasi
Seungwon Kim
Ge Zhou
Mahitosh Mandal
Benjamin N. Bekele
F. Christopher Holsinger
Steven I. Sherman
Sai-Ching Yeung
Adel K. El-Naggar
Jeffrey N. Myers
DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-04-0690 Published December 2004
Representative samples of the tissue arrays for normal thyroid tissue, papillary thyroid cancer, and ATC after staining for EGFR. Staining levels were 0, 1, and 2, respectively.
Western blot analysis of cellular lysates of six ATC cell lines (ARO, C643, DRO, K18, and KAT-4) and the papillary cell line NPA187. Five of the six ATC cell lines (all except DRO) stained positive for EGFR, whereas NPA187 was negative for EGFR.
Western blot analysis of KAT-4 ATC cell lines treated with various concentrations of gefitinib and subsequently exposed to EGF. Gefitinib partially blocked EGF autophosphorylation of EGFR at a concentration of 0.01 μmol/L and almost completely blocked autophosphorylation at 1 μmol/L. At a concentration of 10 μmol/L, gefitinib completely blocked EGFR autophosphorylation.
Immunohistochemical results of mice subcutaneously implanted with KAT-4 ATC cell line and treated with various dosages of gefitinib. The tumors of mice treated with 30 and 60 mg/kg QD (QD, every day) of gefitinib showed high levels of p-EGFR, whereas the tumors of mice treated with 90 mg/kg/d showed lower expression of p-EGFR. The tumors of mice treated with 150 mg/kg QOD (QOD, every other day) showed p-EGFR expression if the mice were euthanatized immediately before the final treatment with gefitinib (48 hours after the previous gefitinib treatment) but did not express p-EGFR if sacrificed 6 hours after the final treatment. The tumors of mice treated with 150 mg/kg/d of gefitinib showed no expression of p-EGFR whether the mice were euthanatized either immediately before or 6 hours after the final treatment with gefitinib. This showed that gefitinib at a dosage of 150 mg/kg/d can completely block expression of p-EGFR in a nude mouse model of thyroid carcinoma. * Killed immediately before treatment. ** Killed 6 hours after treatment.
MTT assay of KAT-4 ATC cells exposed to various concentrations of gefitinib. The lowest concentration at which cellular proliferation was inhibited was 6 μmol/L, and the IC50 was 8.36 μmol/L. Maximal inhibition occurred at a concentration of 14 μmol/L. Thus, gefitinib is able to effectively inhibit ATC cellular proliferation.
PI apoptosis assay on KAT-4 cells after 48 hours of treatment with gefitinib. When treated at a concentration of 8 μmol/L (the IC50 for the MTT assays), 5.5% of the cells underwent apoptosis. The estimated IC50 for the apoptosis assays was 18.4 μmol/L. At a gefitinib concentration of 22 μmol/L, 80.7% of cells underwent apoptosis, whereas at 50 μmol/L, 94.5% of cells underwent apoptosis. This shows that gefitinib is able to induce apoptosis in ATC cell lines.
A nude mouse model of thyroid carcinoma cells injected subcutaneously was used to assess the in vivo antitumor activity of gefitinib. At day 12, the control group of mice showed an increased tumor size of 173% of the initial tumor size. The groups treated with gefitinib at dosages of 30, 60, 90, and 150 mg/kg/d had increased tumor sizes at day 12 of 158%, 165%, 112%, and 104% of the initial tumor size, respectively. The group treated with paclitaxel alone had an increase in tumor size at day 12 of 134% of initial tumor size. In the group treated daily with 150 mg/kg/d gefitinib + paclitaxel, tumors decreased to 98% of initial tumor size. This shows that gefitinib, alone and in combination with paclitaxel, was able to reduce the growth of ATC in a nude mouse model of thyroid carcinoma cells injected subcutaneously.
Level of staining for EGFR in normal, papillary, and anaplastic thyroid tissue from 29 human subjects
EGFR staining
No. of subjects
Level of staining
Percentage of specimen staining
Normal 9 9 0 0 0 0
Papillary 14 12 2 0 0 14
Anaplastic 6 1 3 2 0 83
Abbreviation: EGFR, epidermal growth factor receptor.
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Convergence: Superman 2
Today, Mark and Drew are discussing Convergence: Superman 2, originally released May 6th, 2015. This issue is part of Convergence. For our conversations about the rest of Convergence last week, click here.
Mark: I really dislike Zack Snyder's 2013 Man of Steel. It feels like the filmmakers fundamentally do not understand what makes Superman special. Strip away his Kryptonian background and all of his super powers, at the end of the day what makes Superman super is that he stands as an example for good. And while New 52 Superman wasn't bad, there's just no comparing to pre-Flashpoint Superman. This is a lived-in Superman, an older Superman. Perhaps overpowered by the end, but the emotional connections he had with other characters, especially Lois Lane, were rich. All of that history may have driven to narrative dead ends, but as a character this Superman is basically the best, and having Dan Jurgens back for a proper send off makes Convergence: Superman 2 one of the few highlights of Convergence last week.
As Supes fights off the Flashpoint versions of Shazam, Green Lantern, and Cyborg, Flashpoint's Subject 1 spirits Lois Lane to the Batcave with the hope that Thomas Wayne can help Lois deliver her baby. The battle between Superman and the Flashpoint universe is a great showcase for pre-Flashpoint Superman. Like I mentioned earlier, frankly he was so overpowered by the time Flashpoint occurred that it was becoming increasingly hard to to write interesting stories for him. Luckily, since we're only seeing him in a small dose, Jurgens doesn't have to concern himself with narrative longevity and can just let loose. There are few images that made me happier this week than seeing Superman just kick Shazam to the curb without any effort.
With the obligatory battle between worlds out of the way, Jurgens turns his focus to the meeting of Subject 1, Thomas Wayne, and Superman in the Batcave. The Flashpoint universe is pretty messed up, but Jurgens really uses the characters at his disposal well. Flashpoint Batman has a tortured origin, but unlike most of the other Flashpoint "heroes," he's no monster. Same with Flashpoint Kal-El. He's broken, yes, but not malicious. So when Superman shows up to rescue Lois, there's no need for a showdown between Superman and Flashpoint Batman. Thomas Wayne lost the most important thing to him when Bruce was gunned down in his universe, and while he doesn't deliver Superman and Lois' baby, in the birthing montage we do see him offer help and guidance.
In yet another example of how basically useless the Convergence framing device is, we don't really see the fallout from the actual Convergence event. Is the Flashpoint universe destroyed? Probably? But it doesn't really matter. This is an opportunity for Jurgens to give Superman the ultimate happy ending, so I'm glad to see that none of the pages are wasted on tying up superfluous loose ends.
If this is the last we see of pre-Flashpoint Superman it's the ending we all wanted for him. Happily ever after with Lois and their new son? Fine by me. How about you, Drew?
Drew: It's the ending Superman deserves, but not the one he needs right now? I'm totally with you on this being a great last hurrah for the character, but it's almost heartbreaking how strongly Jurgens makes the case for this not being his final adventure. That happily ever after ending is incredibly satisfying, but it's decidedly not where the issue starts. Indeed, the issue opens with the opposite of Superman's optimism: Flashpoint Batman.
Never mind that he's entirely dismissive of the convoluted set-up of Convergence (though I do love that); this image is composed to emphasize the tragedy that surrounds Thomas Wayne. It's a feat to be more tragic a figure than Bruce Wayne, but Flashpoint Thomas Wayne is definitely it — his son murdered before him, his wife driven mad by the loss. His design — just different enough from the Batman we know and love — is enough to tell that story to those familiar with the character, but artist Norm Rapmund is able to get the whole story in the background for those who don't; the picture of the conspicuously absent family, and the gun that destroyed them.
The point is, that's a dark place to start an issue — or, at least, it's a dark place for the pre-Flashpoint DCU. Murdered children are kind of par for the course in the New 52, which is why this opening so strongly evokes modern DC: Everything is grim, all of the heroes are fighting for some reason, and this is all part of some convoluted plot none of the characters can even pretend to care about. In just the first three pages, Jurgens cuts to the core of what differentiates the pre- and post-Flashpoint universes, cleverly centering it all around the Flashpoint universe itself.
Once all of that ugliness is established, though, Jurgens and Rapmund are quick to show us just how infectious Superman's optimism can be. He wins over Abin Sur just by avoiding the fight, and Thomas by simply asking for help. Even Subject 1 just wants the best for Lois. Ultimately, though, it's up to Superman to save the day, even if "save the day" this time happens to mean "deliver his baby in a bat-filled cave."
He does that just fine — he is, Superman, after all — which leaves the last two pages to simply bask in the afterglow. Every single panel here is perfect: that they name the baby after both Jonathan Kent and Sam Lane, that Thomas imparts some knowing wisdom about protecting a son, even that they wrap the baby up in the cape. I'm particularly enamored with the closing splash page.
Accentuating the Rockwellian composition, Rapmund doubly frames the image, with a heavy black, then thinner white gutter, giving the page a decidedly "framed" feel. It freezes the moment in time, cementing the image in our minds as what may be the final adventure of pre-Flashpoint Superman.
But like I said, that optimism is infectious. Based on DC's solicits, it's clear that we won't be returning to this life for Superman any time soon, but I can't help but wonder if the DCnU will come out of this ordeal with a new place for these heroes — perhaps as a new Justice Society? I'm getting into the area of crazy conjecture, so it might be time for me to pack it in, but I can't help but feel like this issue in particular demonstrated how much fertile ground pre-Flashpoint Superman (and all of his super-pals) still has. More importantly, it demonstrates how fun those stories are to read. This issue serves as a great reminder that things don't need to be dark to be good.
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By Mark • Posted in Alternating Current, Convergence, Convergence: Superman, Drew Baumgartner, Mark Mitchell	• Tagged Batman, Convergence, Convergence: Superman, Cyborg, Dan Jurgens, Flashpoint, Green Lantern, Kal-El, Lois Lane, Norm Rapmund, SHAZAM, Subject 1, Superman, Thomas Wayne
2 comments on "Convergence: Superman 2"
patrickjehlers
There are so many wonderfully observed moments here – Mark posted my favorite: Superman dismissing Captain Thunder with a "we're done here." Everyone's dismissive of Flashpoint!
mrbluemoonrising
That last panel planted a big ol' smile on my face that lasted me the rest of the day.
I agree, Drew, that there are still plenty of good material to be had in the future pre-Flashpoint Superman canon. The fact that he has a family now should be a goldmine of poignant and rich storytelling options that could serve to only deepen the Supes mythos as it stands. Lemire did great work with Buddy Baker and his family in the new 52 Animal Man, so it shows that compelling narratives can result from a family unit and not serve as an impediment to stories at all (although I will wish for a happier future for Supes' child(ren) than what Buddy got with his son).
It's been said to the point of nausea before, but it does bear repeating: Stories don't have to be "grim-dark" to be good. Heck, a little bit of fun can go a long way towards making a narrative worthwhile to read–I'm looking at you, Convergence: Shazam, my other favorite Convergence tie-in. Between Con: Superman and Con; Shazam, I'd be happy to pretend that the other titles only exist in a parallel earth publication.
(Please give Parker and Shaner the reigns to Shazam and the Marvel Family, DC! Let their work extend from their Convergence stuff if you have to!)
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8th SUD Symposium: Working with Nature
March 3, 2020 - 11:36
PAN Europe, IBMA and IOBC are proud to invite you to the 8th Symposium - "Working with Nature" on March 1st 2022 at 13:00 CET.
On this occasion, scientific knowledge and practical testimonies will be presented to feed the debate on how European policies could help accelerate the necessary ecological transition towards a safe and environmentally-sound agriculture.
Who: This Symposium will be hosted by MEPs: M. Hojsík RE J. Guteland SD S. Polčák EPP E. Evi Greens P. Kokkalis Left Moderator M. Hamell Former Head of the unit Agriculture, Forests & Soil & Associate Professor of Agriculture in University College Dublin.
When: March 1st 2022, 13:00 - 15:00 CET.
Where: LIVESTREAM.
Simultaneous interpretation: EN, FR.
For more information on the symposium, see the final PROGRAMME.
To know more about our speakers, read their biographies here.
Michael Hamell - Former Head, Unit Agriculture, Forests & Soil, European Commission; Associate Professor of Agriculture, University College Dublin.
13:00 High-level statements
Giorgos Rossides - Head of Cabinet of Stella Kyriakides Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, European Commission.
Jindřich Fialka - Deputy Minister for the Section of Food of the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of the Czech Republic.
13:30 Presentations & testimonies
Christian Huyghe - Scientific Director of Agriculture, INRAE - "Is a 2050 chemical pesticide-free world possible?".
Xavier Poux - Associate Researcher, IDDRI - "EU farming initiative, "Ten Years for Agroecology" study, how to reflect it in policy?".
Farmer(s) Video Testimonies - Biocontrol, IPM & Pesticide Reduction Targets.
14:20 Policy discussion
Andrew Owen-Griffiths - Deputy Director-General for Food Sustainability, Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, European Commission.
Jytte Guteland - MEP, S&D Group.
Martin Hojsík - MEP, Renew Europe Group.
Eleonora Evi - MEP, Greens/EFA Group.
Petros Kokkalis - MEP, The Left Group.
14:50 Conclusions
M. Hamell - Former Head of the unit Agriculture, Forests & Soil and Associate Professor of Agriculture in University College Dublin.
Presentations of earlier years' SUD symposiums:
2019: https://www.pan-europe.info/7th-annual-symposium
2018: https://www.pan-europe.info/events/annual-symposium/6th-annual-symposium...
2017: http://www.pan-europe.info/events/conferences/5th-annual-symposium-susta...
2015: http://www.pan-europe.info/what-we-do/conferences/symposium-feeding-euro...
2014: http://www.pan-europe.info/what-we-do/conferences/feeding-europe-fewer-p...
2013: http://www.pan-europe.info/what-we-do/conferences/feeding-europe-less-pe...
2012: http://www.pan-europe.info/what-we-do/conferences/what-future-integrated...
PAN Europe gratefully acknowledges the financial support from the European Union, European Commission, DG Environment, LIFE programme. Sole responsibility for this event lies with the authors and the funders are not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein.
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Abuja — In a bid to clean up the voters' register, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) thursday said it had ordered the removal of 190 non-Nigerians from the register of voters.
The commission also said it had decentralised the on-going nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State to the registration areas.
Following the disclosure by Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) that it had retrieved several Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and National Identity cards from foreigners who were alleged to have registered as voters, INEC thursday said that it has removed names of 190 foreigners from the voters register.
In a statement issued by INEC Director in charge of Voter Education and Publicity, Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, the commission said it would ensure that the voter register was free from unqualified registrations and that the register of voters' met internationally accepted standards.
The commission further said it would continue to strengthen its relationship with security agencies and other organisations in ensuring that the electoral process is improved.
Ahead of the governorship election in Anambra State scheduled for November 18, INEC said it has decentralised the on-going nationwide CVR exercise in the state to the registration areas.
The CVR registration exercise in the state which began yesterday would continue till Tuesday August 15.
The commission explained that the move to decentralise the registration from the 21 local government offices to the 326 registration areas in the state was aimed at bringing the exercise closer to the people as well as to ensure every eligible Nigerian in the state was captured in the exercise.
It warned that the CVR exercise in the state should not be misunderstood for a fresh voters' registration, but should be seen as an opportunity for eligible citizens who have not registered before and those whose names were not found on the voters register to get registered.
According to INEC, the CVR exercise also provides a window for those who wish to transfer their registration details to another location as well as to provide room for those who have lost their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to apply for replacements.