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IE Questions: Why Is California Trying To Behead The Duck?
By Jordan Wirfs-Brock | October 2, 2014
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In 2020, when 33% of California's electricity is supposed to come from renewable sources, the net load curve will look like a duck.
Hang out with people who think a lot about electricity and renewable energy for an afternoon, and sooner or later you'll hear them talk about a duck. The conversation will inevitably turn sinister: They'll talk about flattening the duck, or even cutting its head off.
No, they're not sharing taxidermy tips or favorite confit recipes: They are talking about the future of our energy infrastructure, and how everything you know about electricity and utilities could be changing fundamentally and forever.
What is the duck?
We don't use energy – and in particular, electricity – at a constant rate. Over the course of a day, we use more power during peak hours. And over the course of a year, we use more electricity in the winter, when days are shorter and the weather is colder, and in the summer, when people run air conditioners to stave off the heat.
Utilities and grid operators call what's coming out of the grid, based on what we know about how people use electricity, the forecasted load. The amount of electricity coming into the grid from solar panels and wind turbines is the variable production (variable because the wind doesn't always blow and the sun doesn't always shine). The difference between the two at any given time is called the net load. It's essentially the amount of electricity the grid has to supply from reliable power sources like natural gas or coal-fired power plants. It's the wiggle room the grid has to meet so it doesn't fail.
California ISO, which operates a large part of California's electric grid and is focused on future grid security, published a (now infamous among renewable energy nerds) graph of what the net load looks like today, and what it could look like in the future as California switches to a mandated renewable- and solar-reliant electricity system.
The blue lines at the top are what the net load looked like in 2012 and 2013, based on real data from the grid. The brown lines are future projections of what the grid load might look like, culminating with 2020.
Net load curves for March 31, from 2012 to 2020, based on analysis by California ISO. Source: California ISO.
See the duck? What about now:
In 2020, when 33% of California's electricity is supposed to come from renewable sources, the net load curve will look like a duck.
There's a peak in the morning as people wake up and start to use electricity, and before there's a lot of sunlight. This is the duck's tail. Then, as the sun comes up, solar power generation picks up, dropping into the belly of the duck. In the evening, when the sun goes down and solar powers stop generating power, the curve ramps into the duck's head.
There's not actually a single duck – there are hundreds of ducks: a different duck for every day of the year. And the duck changes over time as more renewable power is added to the mix.
Right now, the net load curve looks more like a camel:
Right now, California's net load curve looks like a camel, with smooth slopes.
What happens when we move from a fossil fuel camel to a solar duck?
California ISO's graph projecting future net loads shows that adding on more renewables will make a problematic duck. If the duck's belly drops too low, that means renewable sources are producing too much electricity, more than we can use. So it gets wasted, or could damage the grid. And with a sagging duck belly, adding more renewables won't do any good.
When the duck's peaks are high – its head and tail – there isn't enough electricity coming from renewable sources to meet the demand. So it has to come from elsewhere, like traditional power plants or imports from other utilities. Because power plants take a long time to turn on and to shut down, the longer and steeper the duck's neck and tail, the harder it will be for utilities to provide power when the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing.
But there's another potential way to change this duck: energy storage.
Why do we need to flatten the duck?
With energy storage, we could save and store electricity produced by solar panels when the sun is shining. We could then use that electricity at night. Using storage would effectively flatten out the duck's curves – or more morbidly, cut off its head and tail.
With a flat duck, we could in theory rely completely on variable renewable energy sources like solar and wind. What we really need is a duckbilled platypus instead of a duck:
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With grid storage, we can achieve a flat duck – or maybe a platypus.
But the current state of energy storage – in terms of technology, regulations, and infrastructure – is nowhere near where it needs to be. We're not there yet, but engineers, policy makers, and grid specialists are working on it.
The duck is a problem, not a solution
The duck curve is problem statement, not a solution. Some utilities claim the projected duck's curves are too steep, and will never be met with the current state of grid and energy storage technology. And with so many strategies for dealing with the duck, the biggest challenge may be honing in on which ones make the most economic and political sense. California isn't the only state dealing with the duck: Other states, including Colorado, have renewable energy standards that they'll be striving for in the coming decade that will require significant grid updates.
Whether or not we ultimately figure out how to flatten the duck, it joins good company – the bell, the hockey stick, the bathtub – in a cache of curves that represent more than just a mathematical relationship. They represent a framework for which we can think about, and discuss, complex problems and relationships in simple yet extendable terms. Which is an essential step toward solving them.
Introducing the newest member of the gallery of famous curves: the duck curve.
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About Jordan Wirfs-Brock
Jordan Wirfs-Brock was Inside Energy's first data journalist, based in Colorado. Now she's living in the San Juan Islands, but is still helping us out. When she's not wrangling data, she enjoys running up and down mountains, doodling, playing board games and brewing beer.
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After seeing that some of the other CC&S design team members had used a floral theme for their cards, I decided to do something different. As I looked through my stamp sets, I realized this hot-air balloon would work well with the challenge colors. I stamped the balloon on some white cardstock, colored it, and fussy cut around it. The current sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch! also seemed like a good fit for the balloon image, but I ended up having to scoot the balloon over a bit so that the sentiment would fit the way I wanted it. I embossed a scrap of cardstock with a cloud pattern for the horizontal strip portion of the sketch, and used dimensional adhesive to attach the balloon over it. The card all came together quite quickly, so it's eligible for the current AAA Cards challenge, too.
Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you'll join us over at CAS Colours & Sketches with your own take on these colors! You have until 6:00 p.m. Eastern time Monday, April 8 to link your card at the challenge website.
Hello there! It's sketch week at CAS Colours & Sketches and Jeanne, our July hostess, has come up with an interesting one for us this week.
I guess I still had winter lingering on my mind after making a Christmas card for last week's CC&S challenge, because I decided to make a wintry any occasion card that I can donate to Send a Smile 4 Kids. I turned the sketch 90 degrees and made a portrait-oriented card. On my desk I found a scrap of white cardstock onto which I'd painted shimmery white paint some time ago. It was the perfect width to fit the angled panel of the sketch to use as snowy ground, but I trimmed the top so the snow line wouldn't be straight and boring. I stamped the penguin on white cardstock, colored his scarf, beak, and feet and added a little shadowing to his stomach, and then fussy cut him. I assembled all the pieces of the card together and stamped the sentiment. Ta-da! Very CAS.
Be sure to check out the terrific cards the rest of the CC&S Design Team have made. Then make your own card following the sketch and share it with us at the CC&S site. You have until 6:00 p.m. Monday, July 30 to link your card. We'd love to have you join in the fun and creativity! Thanks for stopping by today.
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Hello there! It's sketch challenge week at CAS Colours & Sketches.
I've turned the sketch on its side for my card. I'm still working on a few more Mother's Day cards to send to Send a Smile 4 Kids, and I hadn't used this simple but sweet stamp for a long time. I found a scrap of designer paper that had flowers similar to the ones on the stamp and used that for the triangular elements of the sketch, adding a die cut scalloped edge to them. I used colored pencils to color the flowers in the sentiment, but I chickened out on coloring the letters. I felt like none of my purple pencils really matched the purple card base very well to use them in an area as large as the letters.
I have to confess that it isn't one of my favorite cards I've ever made, but I think it'll be all right for SAS4K. Plus, since it doesn't specifically say "Mother's Day", it could also be used as a birthday card that a child could give to his or her mom. Yay for versatility!
What will you do with this sketch? I hope you'll try out something and share what you create with us! If you need more inspiration, check out what the rest of the CC&S Design Team has made. Then link your work to the CC&S blog by 6:00 p.m. Eastern time Monday, March 19. Thanks for stopping by today!
Hello hello! I hope the month of March has gotten off to a good start for you. As usual at CAS Colours & Sketches, we start off the month with a color challenge.
I'm working on some Mother's Day cards to include in my next shipment for Send a Smile 4 Kids, so that's how I chose the theme for today's card. I have to confess that I struggled with this color combo for a while before finally deciding to go floral with it. I inked up the background stamp with the yellow ink and then went around the edges of the stamp with my green ink pad to get a two-tone effect. The white cardstock has some subtle linen texture, but it doesn't show well in the photo.
Be sure to stop by the CAS Colours & Sketches blog to see what the rest of the Design Team has created, and to give a warm welcome to our Guest Designer for the month of March! Then make your own card using the challenge colors and share it via the linky tool by 6:00 p.m. Eastern time Monday, March 12. We'd love to have you join us!
Hello there! It's the fourth Tuesday of the month, which means we have a new sketch challenge to present to you today at CAS Colours & Sketches.
It took me a little while to figure out what to use for the trio of mostly-vertical shapes on the sketch. I finally settled on this pencil stamp from one of my older stamp sets. Because the pencil image is not very big, I decided to crop down the focal panel to a 4.25″ square, and then mount that to a standard 4.25″ x 5.5″ card base. I've also lengthened the pencils by cutting them just above the metal part and adding some space between the two parts when I glued them to the focal panel. The sentiment panel hides the gaps. I've used dimensional adhesive to attach it, so it "floats" over the thickness of the layered pencils. It's hard to tell in the photo, but the white panel is textured cardstock, which adds a little bit more visual interest to the card.
What will you do with this sketch? I hope you'll try out something and share what you create with us! Link your work to the CAS Colours & Sketches blog by 6:00 p.m. Eastern time Monday, October 30. Thanks for stopping by today!
Hello hello! It's time for another sketch challenge at Christmas Card Throwdown.
I stayed pretty true to how the sketch was drawn, although it allows for flexibility in the shapes used. I layered several different circles for my focal point, topping them with a penguin that I'd fussy cut. I attached the circles to an embossed background that replicates falling snow. A simple sentiment finished the card.
How will you interpret the sketch? Be sure to share your card at the CCT site by 7:00 p.m. Eastern time Friday, May 19. We'd love to have you join in the fun and creativity!
Hello! It's time for a new challenge at Christmas Card Throwdown. Although we've changed from a weekly challenge to a bi-monthly one, we're keeping the same rotation of the different types of challenges… which means this time we have a color challenge for you. It's an interesting one that departs from the typical red and green frequently seen at holiday time.
I decided to create a little scene on my card. To keep it from getting too bulky with layers, I started out by cutting a card base from watercolor paper and painting a wash of aqua on it. While that dried, I worked on the front panel. The triptych die fit into the stitched rectangle die I used for the card front, so I was able to simultaneously cut them from a piece of ivory cardstock. Then I cut the triptych die again from brown cardstock for my tree. I used white shimmer paint to create "snow" at the base of the watercolor wash, and I stamped a sentiment on the card front. When the paint was dry, I glued the ivory panel to the front of the card. Then I carefully inlaid the brown pieces into the ivory panel. I had run the brown cardstock through my Xyron machine before I die cut it so I didn't have to try to fiddle with adding adhesive to the intricate tree branches.
Thanks for stopping by today! Now it's your turn to show us what you can make with these colors. If you need more inspiration first, go visit the CCT site and see what the rest of the design team has created. Be sure to link your card at the CCT site by 7:00 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, February 3. We look forward to having you join us!
Hello, and Happy Thanksgiving to my American visitors! It's time for another challenge at CAS Colours & Sketches and this time we have a very simple sketch for you to try.
I've turned the sketch 90° on its side for my card. I swiped three shades of blue gel sticks onto a card base of shimmery white cardstock and blended the gel sticks with a damp paper towel. Then I flicked some white shimmery paint over it, thinking it would look like falling snow, but on second thought maybe it looks more like stars in the sky. I cut a narrow scrap of the shimmery cardstock to neaten up the top border of the blue part of my card. For the bottom, I die cut a border of trees using another piece of shimmery cardstock. I added a simple sentiment and then glued the panel to the card. I had thought about using cardstock shims to raise the white panels over the blue for a little extra dimension, but supporting the trees would have been difficult without cutting more of them and layering the die cuts. So the white panels are adhered directly to the card base. Getting the shimmery cardstock to show in the photograph wasn't easy. I wanted to brighten up the photo to show the whiteness of the cardstock, but that washed out the shimmery-ness.
When I started out with this card, I didn't intend to use the color scheme from last week's CC&S challenge! I tried out a few other sunset-inspired color combos with my gel sticks, but I liked the blues the best.
The Paper Players has a CAS Christmas card challenge going, and I'm also planning to enter this card into the Ombre challenge at Addicted to CAS.
What will you create with this sketch? Share your work with us at the CAS Colours & Sketches site by 7:00 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, November 30. Be sure to check out what the other design team members have made, too! Thanks for stopping by today!
Hello! It's the fifth Saturday of the month, and that means at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, it's "Pick a Previous" week! This time we're asking our participants to choose a previous 52CCT sketch and create a card based on it.
I chose to work with the sketch from January 2015. I've had this little penguin colored and matted, left over from our family's Christmas cards from a few years ago, and I decided it was time to finally make a card for him. The penguin panel seemed like it would fit well in place of the star-shaped element of the sketch. The polka-dotted designer paper worked well with the green leaves and the cherry red hat and scarf, but I felt something else was needed. So I added some brown coloring to the frame around the penguin to tie in with the kraft-colored dots and used kraft cardstock for the other triangular panel of the sketch. I added a black mat to tie in with the penguin, and attached the whole card front to a cherry colored card base. Looking at it now, I realize that I inadvertently flip-flopped the triangular panels, so my card is actually the mirror image of the way the sketch was drawn. But I think the inspiration is obvious!
Once you've been inspired by the design team's work, make a Christmas or wintry card of your own using one of our previous sketches. Share it with us by linking it at the 52CCT site by midnight GMT Friday, November 4. We'd love to have you join us! Thanks for stopping by today.
Hello, and happy Thursday! It's time for a new challenge at CAS Colours & Sketches, and this week we have a sketch for you to try.
I've stretched out the sketch into a landscape-oriented rectangle, and I've combined this challenge with the photo inspiration challenge at AAA Cards. I used my color spritzer tool and red, yellow, and blue markers to make the splatter design on the white panel. I stamped the flower onto a scrap of cardstock and used a rainbow of colored pencils to color it. After I fussy cut it out, I added a brad for the flower center and used dimensional adhesive to attach the flower to the card.
So long as we can see the basic elements of the sketch in your card, it's all good! What kind of card will you create with it? We'd love to see! Share it with us via the linky tool on the challenge post by 6:00 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, October 19. Happy crafting!
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Hello! I hope you're having a great weekend so far.
This week at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown we are celebrating Christmas with a snow people themed challenge! The design team has made some great cards with various snowman and snowwoman images. You can go to the 52CCT site to see what they've created, and if you love what you see, feel welcome to comment on their work – I know they'd really appreciate it!
I don't have any stamps showing multiple snow people, but I remembered I'd bought a brass embossing stencil many years ago that featured several snowmen. I dug it out and put it to use for today's card. I used some washi tape to hold the stencil in place on a piece of white cardstock, and then held it up to a window to trace the stencil with an embossing stylus. (I don't have a lightbox.) I looked through the archived sketches at Operation Write Home and found one that my embossed panel fit into. I used some snowman print paper to further tie in with the theme of the challenge. The vertical strip of paper was originally intended to be a Christmas tree design, but I thought that turned on its side, the trees looked like pennant banners. I debated whether or not to try to color the embossing, but decided it would be difficult to match colors with my designer papers. Unfortunately, it wasn't easy capturing the all the details of the embossed image when I was photographing the card.
I'm going to throw this into the ring at Shopping Our Stash, where they are looking for projects that don't use stamping.
And now it's your turn to show us what you can create! We'd love it if you joined our challenge this week. You have until 7:00 pm Eastern time Friday, September 23 to link your card at the 52CCT site. Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you'll come back again soon.
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En español | The star of Thelma & Louise, who split from her beau, actor-director Tim Robbins, in 2009, is a grandma to little Marlowe (a girl). Sarandon has said she wants the child to call her "Honey." Birthday: Oct. 4, 1946
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The Thomas Crown Affair star told People her secret to looking great: "I work out five days a week for 20 minutes; I only do one body part a day." Also, Botox treatments. She and screenwriter hubby Dan Gilroy have a daughter, Rose. Birthday: Feb. 17, 1954
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Juvenile crime is a social problem that is financially and emotionally costly to offenders, victims, and society. In the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, Congress called for the creation of institutionalization alternatives and the importance of juveniles being responsible for their crimes. The restorative justice movement centers around holding offenders accountable and repairing the harm done by their crimes. In terms of recidivism, participants in restorative justice programs such as victim-offender mediation have also been shown to re-offend at lower rates than comparison groups; when these participants do re-offend, they commit less severe crimes than those of non-participants (Nugent & Paddock, 1995). The present study examined the effectiveness of one Missouri county's victim-offender mediation program and victim impact panel. Juvenile offenders' recidivism rates and severity of subsequent crimes that completed one of these two programs was compared to a group of similar juvenile offenders' recidivism rates that did not participate in either of these two programs. Results from this study suggest juvenile offender participation in victim-offender mediation and victim impact panel was not associated with significantly lower rates of recidivism or less severe reoffenses.
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It all started back in 2008. At that time, I was a student and like many others, I had a Motorola v3i. After getting my first job, I was able to afford a phone with a contract and bought a BlackBerry Bold 9000.
This was a revelation for me: where some of my friends were still texting me in SMS language on their old-fashioned Nokia, I was able to type emails, SMS, take pictures and share them in an instant. I still remember our typing competitions when they used to mock my "big phone" that looked like a remote control. Didn't matter: the facts were talking for themselves: I was already the most productive guy among my friends when talking about "getting things done".
This is around that time that iPhone was born and I couldn't understand why some people thought this was a revolution. To me, the phone was a screen: designed to consume content with no concept of productivity. Does any of you remember the first iPhone? Seriously, the device didn't have a copy-paste functionality and didn't support MMS. Yes – Ask Google!
I was really happy with my bold and I believe I kept it at least 2 years, until I bought myself a BlackBerry Bold 9780. Smaller, faster and for the first time with a track pad, I was in love and convinced the device was better than its big brother.
I think I kept my Bold 9780 an additional two years (or maybe a bit less), until the Bold 9900 was release. At that time, and to me, this was the true revolution: the first BlackBerry ever made that combined the power of a physical keyboard and the magic of a touch screen. Best BlackBerry ever! Until I bought my next one, again, something around 2 years later.
My Q10 was the best BlackBerry I ever had until I bought my beloved Classic: the trackpad and the usual BlackBerry buttons were back in the most productive OS in the world. Jackpot. Once again, I thought I finally had the ultimate device.
I bought the Priv without seeing or testing it before. Living in Australia, all I could do was reading reviews on Internet and trust what I read. I knew I took a risk. First Android device ever released by BlackBerry, I was afraid I could lose some of my favourite BlackBerry features.
Long story short: if any BlackBerry user is considering buying a Priv, there is no doubt: this phone is a must have!
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Enjoy your Priv. Have had mine in Canada since it was launched. One of the best Blackberry phones and I too, still have my Classic.
It all started back in 2008. At that time, I was a student and like many others, I had a Motorola v3i. After getting my first job, I was able to afford a phone with a contract and bought a BlackBerry Bold 9900.
This was a revelation for me: where some of my friends were still texting me in SMS language on their old-fashioned Nokia, I was able to type emails, SMS, take pictures and share them in an instant. I still remember our typing competitions when they used to mock my big phone that looked like a remote control. Didnt matter: the facts were talking for themselves: I was already the most productive guy among my friends when talking about getting things done.
This is around that time that iPhone was born and I couldnt understand why some people thought this was a revolution. To me, the phone was a screen: designed to consume content with no concept of productivity. Does any of you remember the first iPhone? Seriously, the device didnt have a copy-paste functionality and didnt support MMS. Yes Ask Google!
Long story short: if any BlackBerry user is considering buying a Priv, there is no doubt possible: this phone is a must have!
I have only ever owned BlackBerry phones but ya... best BlackBerry ever for sure. The speed, screen, HUB, keyboards and app selection absolutely rock.
Best BlackBerry here too. If the keyboard could a little less mushy, then all would be perfect.
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I'm so loving the Priv.
Once you manage to get along with Android and limit its chatiness, the Priv becomes an awesome device. I am using it as my daily driver in a business that forces me to do a lot of phone calls, emails and Slack correspondence per day. The Priv manage all this with excellence and without letting me down as far as performance and battery life is concerned.
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I always figure my newest BlackBerry is the best ever too. Haha! I've loved them all! Started with a Pearl which was the first phone I had with a perfect media player with no glitches whatsoever. Then I went through a period of time before I got the Storm, a while after the horrible launch, so it was great for me! The Storm 2 was clearly supposed to be the Storm, but whatever, that thing was excellent! Had a couple Bold and a Tour. Then 9800 and 9810, PlayBook! Of course I was in line for the Z10 on launch day and have had every carrier available BlackBerry 10 device, an SE, but no Z3 though, wasn't available in my region. Now I have 2 Priv devices and each and every one has made "the best BlackBerry ever".
To be very honest I find HUB searches, BBM and the BlackBerry keyboard all work better and faster on my Priv than they did on my Z30.
There are a number of threads comparing it with other Androids including Samsung's new offerings as well as a more generic comparison thread. Some really like the physical keyboard. Others like that it canNOT be rooted. Some think it is overpriced and uses older components.
Thanks for this, now theres no doubt in my mind I want the Priv to be my next phone.
I really really want the Priv, I just can't imagine spending that much for a phone (899.00) and I refuse to upgrade to a monthly contract, which is over priced (in Canada) and more than I require in terms of data, in order to subsidize the phone.
Ditto. Enjoying my PRIV as well. The only thing I miss from BB10 is the hub integration. Other than that, Android does what BlackBerry 10 does if not more. The critiques of Android being "low end" etc on these forums are truly comical.
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Glad you're enjoying it OP. Thinking about getting one myself.
Thanks for the fair report , enjoy the Priv , I have mine since December and I agree that it's a fantastic device . However using the Passport before I have to admit that in my opinion it was the best BlackBerry ever built !
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Why aren't my gmail messages sent from my BlackBerry being picked up by my laptop Thunderbird a/c?
Is the Priv hub similar to BB10 hub ?
I must have the att God Phone.
Will the Passport receive an upgrade to Android OS?


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This work is part of a series of infinity mirror sculptures Glenn Kaino created as part of an homage to Olympian Tommie Smith, whose silent protest at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City became an international triumph for Black civil rights, and an international scandal for the sporting community. After winning the 200-meter men's race and becoming the first runner ever to break the 20-second barrier in the contest, Smith, along with Bronze Medal winner John Carlos, took the medal stand, bowed their heads solemnly and raised their fists high in the air in the Black Power salute. The protest made Smith and Carlos heroes to many, and outlaws to many more. They suffered relentlessly throughout their careers because of the silent protest. The infinite reflection created in this piece creates a golden path into the present, but connected to the past—a spectacular reconciliation of a historic record, an individual memory, and a public symbol.; This work comes out of a decade-long collaboration between Kaino and Smith, which has also resulted in the creation of several other dynamic artworks celebrating Smith's protest, including a monumental golden bridge made from casts of Smith's forearm and fist, and a reflective Invisible Man sculpture portraying Smith raising his arm in protest.
Kaino's collaboration with Smith recently culminated in the acquisition by streaming giant Starz of Kaino's documentary With Drawn Arms, which tells the whole story of Smith's protest and the ensuing struggles he has faced as an athlete and an activist. More than eight years in the making, the documentary gives Smith the chance to tell his whole story in his own words, and brings into sharp focus the changing social realities that Smith has helped manifest. With Drawn Arms also features candid interviews with activist Jesse Williams, gold medalist Megan Rapinoe, and late Congressman John Lewis, among others. In 2020, the film opened the Hamptons Film Festival and was chosen as an official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival before being acquired by Starz.
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Indo-Nepal South Asian Union?
Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi's aim to integrate the SAARC member nations most likely is his top priority foreign policy goal. If this is achieved it will undoubtedly be a game changer for the whole region. Mr. Modi's first foreign trips to Bhutan and Nepal indicate his priorities. Doubtless he will visit all other SAARC countries. But the goal of upgrading SAARC into a South Asian Union (SAU) can be dramatically hastened. Before leaving for Nepal Mr. Modi hoped to open a new chapter in Indo-Nepalese ties. He specified enhanced economic relationship. After his return he can initiate a radical proposal. He can turn conventional wisdom on its head. Instead of enhanced trade creating the total trust required for establishing SAU he can establish total trust to enhance trade.
It may be noted that India's relations with SAARC neighbours are soured by trust deficit created through terrorism. LTTE in Sri Lanka, Maoists and Pakistani infiltrators in Nepal, Islamist terrorists in Pakistan and Bangladesh, are all preventing South Asian integration. This is not an accident. It is through the design of hostile foreign forces interested to keep South Asia divided.
India can frustrate these hostile forces by starting with Nepal. It has to exploit its unique relationship with Nepal. As being the only two nations with Hindu majority populations there is great and natural empathy between the common peoples of India and Nepal. Added to this is another crucial element. Since 1947 there has been continuing relationship between the Indian army and its Nepalese counterpart. This is due to the Gorkha regiments of the Indian Army.
After independence six Gorkha regiments formerly of the British Indian Army became part of the Indian Army. A seventh Gorkha regiment was established by the Indian Army comprising Gorkha soldiers who refused a transfer to the British Army. All Gorkha soldiers are ethnic Nepalese given Indian citizenship. They have earned reputation of great courage and won innumerable gallantry awards. Their induction into the Indian Army could not have been without tacit approval of the Nepalese Army. Therefore already there is considerable trust on which more can be built.
Mr. Modi can offer full fledged joint defence to Nepal between both armies. This treaty should include joint defence over even India's nuclear weapons. An apex body of both governments would exercise ultimate authority over use of nuclear weapons. Could Nepal refuse such an offer? If such a treaty were signed it would automatically lead to a two-nation SAU with common market, joint defence, enormously enhanced trade and curtailed visa restrictions. Would not other SAARC nations be tempted to join?
After his historic invitation to SAARC heads of state to his swearing in ceremony, this should be the next step for Mr. Modi if he really means business.
Lots of possibilities and positives once modi has taken charge.We literally wasted 67 years since independence due to idiotic and crooked nehru dynasty.It is time we break free of their shackles and start looking at every issue with fresh ideas.Modi needs to clean administration of all rodents occupying due to allegience to nehru clans.From all accounts nepal has been a successful start in forign diplomacy.Gaining neighbours trust and confidence will be a long term benefit to India and its neighbour.I don't think Pakistan in its current form should be approached for any friendly relations.Till they pay for their sins especially 26/11,India will be idiotic to get into any discussion with them.


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Garatau mine conducts its first drill
Published On: 11 Jun, 2021Categories: News
As a priority, Nkwe Platinum said it would employ people from the local communities for all projects where possible, and will continue to provide bursaries and learnership programmes for students from the mining community, provide community donations to alleviate poverty and provide support to the local communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.
BURGERSFORT – Zijin Mining Group and its subsidiary, Nkwe Platinum, hosted its groundbreaking ceremony of the Garatau Platinum Mine last Friday.
The monumental event was attended by the CEO and managing director of Nkwe Platinum, Zhiyu Gary Fan, the CFO of Nkwe Platinum, Scott Li, and several employees of the mine.
At about 11:00, the PPE and all necessary machinery were ready as the team proceeded to the drilling site.
With safety and Covid-19 protocols being adhered to, the groundbreaking was ready to be conducted. Garatau's symbolic first bucket of earth was dug up by SANY, a world-leading construction and mining equipment manufacturer and supplier, kick-starting the construction of the box-cut, which will make way for the decline shaft development towards the end of this year.
Nkwe Platinum has also formally announced the completion of the high security fence which encloses an area of approximately 100 hectares, with the goal of protecting the area on which further mining activities will be conducted and further mining infrastructure installed. The construction of the medium security fence, which will cover an area of approximately 400 hectares, has already commenced.
Additionally, the construction of the mine site office has been completed and is currently being occupied by key mine employees. The processing capacity of Garatau is anticipated to average 3,6 million tons of ore per annum, once full capacity is achieved in a few years' time. The life of the mine is estimated to be in excess of 29 years and once fully operational, will employ some 2 500 people.
"We are pleased with the commencement of the Garatau Platinum Mine's activities, as it brings us one step closer to our commitment in infrastructure development as well as economic and social upliftment of the surrounding local communities, the municipal district and the province of Limpopo," said Fan.
Zijin Mining Group will have $700 million of estimated investment as per a bankable feasibility study to be utilised for the mine, to be drawn in tranches upon the completion of certain milestones.
Nkwe Platinum is expected to rank among the top ten platinum suppliers in the world after the project goes into full production.
"We believe that the development of enterprises is closely related to the sustainable development of our surrounding communities. Through education, medical treatment, industrial support, infrastructure construction and disaster relief, we can develop and work together in a mutually beneficial and harmonious way to the benefit of all," said Fan.
Garatau Platinum Mine was first launched on May 13.
"We look forward to the support from all our stakeholders, including our local communities, national, provincial and local government and regulatory authorities," said the CEO.
The general manager of SANY Southern Africa, Samuel Zhang, said they have rendered services to several mining houses and companies all over the world.
"With over 30 years of experience, we look forward to deliver value to customers, employees, shareholders and the public by offering high-quality products and services," he said.
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Telecommunications group Digicel has evolved its brand identity.
Alex Tasker, Digicel (Barbados) Limited's commercial director, speaking to Barbados TODAY over the weekend as the company unveiled its brand promise Be Extraordinary, noted that Barbados was the fourth country in which it operates to have the new identity rolled out.
"We will be synonymous with Be Extraordinary across the Caribbean. We just rolled out St Vincent, St Lucia and Grenada . . . [and] as you go through Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and all of the other territories, you will see the vibrant colours and the happenings. It is a celebration . . . a celebration for our customers more particularly, and the hard-working staff of Digicel throughout the region," he said.
Asked why now, Tasker noted that the time was right, having transitioned from the tagline Expect More, Get More, when they first launched nine and a half years ago, to being Barbados' Biggest GSM Network, and later evolving into the Bigger Better Network.
"With all that is happening around Digicel through its many markets, we have decided to celebrate. So when you see the colours, the fraxels and everything associated with it, you would know that is Digicel . . . .
"Be Extraordinary is about forging an even deeper, more personal and emotional connection with our customers and also, enhancing the level of support we provide to the many organizations, associations, partners, ambassadors and individuals, giving them the tools and help to ensure that goals they have set for themselves," he revealed.
Explaining the elements of the new "brand promise", Tasker noted that at the centre would be an advertising campaign, based on the premise of everyday people doing extraordinary things. He said that the ads would highlight various aspects of Barbadian life and culture, which Digicel views as extraordinary.


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Knowing Your Government: Supreme Court Strikes Voting Rights Law
In a 5-4 vote, justices limited the historic Voting Rights Act of 1965, which Congress passed during the height of America's volatile civil rights movement.
The court struck down a part of the law that uses a federal formula to determine which states and counties must undergo U.S. oversight of their voting procedures to prevent voter discrimination.
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Key details of the ruling include:
• Section 4, the part of the law that was struck down, is the coverage formula the federal government uses to determine which states and counties are subject to continued oversight. Roberts said that formula from 1972 was outdated and unworkable.
• Section 5 of the law effectively cannot be enforced, because it relies heavily on the coverage formula. Civil rights groups say Section 5 has been an important tool to protect minority voters from local governments that would set unfair, shifting barriers to the polls. Without it, they warn, the very power and effect of the entire Voting Rights Act would crumble. But opponents of the provision counter it should not be enforced in areas where it can be argued that racial discrimination no longer exists.
• Under Section 5, any changes in voting laws and procedures in those covered states — including much of the South — had to be "precleared" with Washington. Such changes could have included something as simple as moving a polling place temporarily across the street.
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Home / News & Comment / Court of Appeal issues precedent-setting family law judgment on internal relocation cases
Court of Appeal issues precedent-setting family law judgment on internal relocation cases
Date:21 DEC 2015
The Court of Appeal has handed down an important judgment which makes it clear that there is no reason to differentiate between cases of internal child relocation (within the UK) and those of external or international relocation (outside the UK).
In the case of Re C (Internal Relocation) [2015] EWCA Civ 1305, child relocation specialist Anna Worwood of Penningtons Manches LLP, acted for the appellant father (instructing Charles Hale QC). The father's appeal generated a necessary consideration of the proper principles to be applied in cases involving internal relocation, including full submissions made by the intervenors, the International Centre for Family Law, Policy and Practice.
The judgment explains that it is the welfare principle in section 1(1) of the Children Act 1989 which should dictate the result in internal relocation cases as it is now clear it does in external relocation cases. The 'exceptionality test', namely that a parent seeking to relocate within the UK should only be prevented from relocating in exceptional circumstances, should not have been taken to be binding legal principle. Lady Justice Black, giving the leading judgment, concluded her analysis of the law by saying: 'All in all … matters should be approached as an analysis of the best interests of the child, whether the relocation is internal or external.'
Importantly, the comments made by Lord Justice McFarlane in the recent Court of Appeal decision of Re F (International Relocation Cases) [2015] Civ 882, were echoed by Lord Justice Vos who held that the application of the welfare principle involves a holistic balancing exercise; whilst the Payne factors may still be of some utility, they are no part of the applicable principle.
Commenting on the judgment, Anna Worwood said:
'The Court of Appeal's judgment in Re C is to be welcomed, particularly following the 2014 amendments to the Children Act (introducing a presumption of parental involvement). Although the problems may be worse in cases of external relocation, serious disruption can be caused to established arrangements in situations of moves within the UK. The impact on the child's time and relationship with the non-relocating parent can be as significant where the relocation is across several counties as where it is to another European country.'
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Why, yes, Lydia Ko does have a tattoo on her right arm
You may have noticed something on Lydia Ko's right arm during her victory walk up the 18th hole at Royal Melbourne as she was capping off a win at the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open.
No, it wasn't Sharpie. The 17-year-old world No. 1 has a tattoo on her right wrist.
The ink is of the date she won her first tournament as a pro: April 27, 2014 when she took the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic. It's in Roman numerals, however, so it looks like this: IV XXVII XIV
Of the occasion, Ko said, "My parents were there and I felt like it was a very memorable win so I got that tatted up."
Ko joins Bubba Watson as the only pros with visible tattoos. Watson has the name of his wife, Angie, tattooed on his wedding ring finger.
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So lately a bunch of my friends have been posting photos of their very first costuming attempts to compare to their current work– I couldn't help but think of my own first real attempt at a costume, which was prompted by my first outing to the Northern California Renaissance Faire at age 15. I'd gone with my family and was immediately entranced with the whole idea– I knew I wanted to go in costume the following year, so started looking for options.
At the time I loved it. Even in retrospect it's not *that* bad. Sure, the shiny bridal satin is glaring and I still cringe at how, not knowing any better, I mimicked slashed/paned sleeves by literally appliquéing leaf-shaped pieces of the pale blue brocade onto the sleeve puffs, but the brocade was nice, the gold trim was lovely (craft stores just don't carry trim like that anymore!), and I put a ton of work into hand-stitching 500+ tiny plastic seed pearls onto it for effect. The hat was purchased that day at the faire, but before that I'd made a gold mesh caul for my hair that didn't look half bad, even by my current standards.
The costume is still hanging in the closet of my old bedroom– I'm fairly sure it no longer fits, but in a few years my daughter may be able to use it to play dress-up!
And that's all I've got right now! I'll wear my next set of Regency outfits in a few weeks, so hopefully I'll get some decent pictures then!
WONDERFUL! I particularly love the Eliza at the ball [cos, MFL] and the waterlily suit is delicious.


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Experienced midfielder David Jones says he can't wait to get going with the Owls after his move from Burnley was confirmed earlier this week.
The 31-year-old is eligible to make his debut for Wednesday in the Yorkshire derby with Leeds this weekend.
Keen to begin a new chapter in his career after success with Burnley over the past three years, Jones told swfc.co.uk:
"It's a great opportunity that I wanted to take and I'm really looking forward to the challenge ahead.
"I discussed the move with my family, was really impressed with the team last season and exciting things are happening here so it's good to have the opportunity.
"Obviously the team last year got to the play-off final which is a great achievement but the club wants to progress further and experience in this league counts for a lot."
Jones has been promoted to the Premier League four times with previous clubs; twice with Burnley, and before with Derby and Wolves.
He continued: "There is good experience in this team now. That's what you need but it takes a number of things including, of course, good players and team spirit. That is vital.
"You need a team where when you're not playing well you still manage to get results, that's a key thing. You can't play well every week.
"If you have got the glue that's keeps the team together, then you can pick up wins and points you maybe don't deserve."
And looking ahead to the weekend clash with Leeds, Jones added: "What a big game to look forward to and I'll be doing my best to be involved and get started."


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Maybe you have kids that are into sports, and you need to pick up some gear for the upcoming season. You will find all kinds of gear at the best prices, but you do need to know which outlets to shop. Yes, you could always shop these sport factory warehouses in person, but as always, you get a bigger selection and a bigger discount online. And what better time to shop than going into the holiday season?
The other day, I was asked to go to the batting cages in the coming months. If I were to go, I would need to get a new pair of batting gloves. I don't think my friend and I are actually going to do that, but who knows, maybe so. If we are, you can bet I am going to need to get a good deal on batting gloves.
Maybe you don't even know what you want to buy at this moment, but you are a sports fanatic. You might end up shopping a few different factory warehouses, but you could also possibly find everything you need from the best one. Which one is the best? Well, it's not like you have to find one in your local area because you are shopping online. They can ship all the sports gear and clothing you need straight to your front door.


Reputation of past Governments may not be put at risk by Oireachtas - says Government.
Past governments cannot have their reputations affected, so nothing that could damage their reputations may be investigated. That is official.
Legislation being drawn up will make it unlikely any banking probe will be able to scrutinise actions of former ministers or taoisigh, such as Brian Cowen, and their handling of the banking crisis and guarantee.
TDs and senators with the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee (PAC) were given the special confidential briefing of the planned legislation, seen by the Irish Examiner, a week ago.
"We were told that no findings of facts could be made against previous office holders and only could be made relating to future legislation. There's a lot of confusion over this as it would essentially mean any banking inquiry is a sham," said one Government TD.
The briefing was given by officials with Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin's department, overseeing the drafting of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2012. The laws will set out how the Oireachtas can conduct future parliamentary inquiries and will pave the way for the long-awaited parliamentary inquiry into the banking crisis.
The implication from that last line is plain and simple: past governments cannot have their reputations affected, so nothing that could damage their reputations may be investigated. So says this Government.
The last line is plain and simple: past governments cannot have their reputations affected, so nothing that could damage their reputations may be investigated. So says this Government.
So we will have an Investigations Bill that allows no investigations?
That's why the Government hate the Internet.
Actually, that is a complete non-sequiter, in this context.
And people laugh when i suggest we are not a democracy.
No, you can investigate yourself. Which of course will be utilised by everyone I'm sure.
Yes, just like the tribunals that 'find' no blame whatsoever and then pay the lawyers a fist of money. I can think of other uses for the fist.
So it's still the Abbeylara judgement that is causing this blockage, and the referendum failed.
If you voted against that, this is what you get.
Mr Howlin's department pointed to restrictions set by the 2002 Abbeylara court judgement which ruled Oireachtas inquiries do not have the power to make findings or expressions of opinion against the good name of citizens.
The referendum failed, that's democracy.
Can we have the names of the public service officials who, on salaries paid for by the taxpayer came up with this colorful clause and an explaination as to why?
Well, the Supreme Court ruling in the Abbeylara case, and the failed amendment to the Constitution would be good places to start.
Funny how the govt can point with pride to rigorous Irish testing standards and transparency in relation to the horsemeat scandal, as a way of counteracting the initial loss of reputation; yet thinks that refusing to investigate properly the known failings of past administrations is the best way of maintaining the state's reputation.
This is a useful guide to the Abbeylara case findings.
This is about the most amazing piece of "phuck you" politics I've ever seen. The arrogance of a leadership who wants to put themselves legally beyond reproach is amazing.
We scoffed smugly when Berlusconi did something similar and cried "dictator" when Mohamed Morsi did same in Egypt and now our brace leaders are pulling the shutters down on any past or future failings by making it ILLEGAL to risk the reputation of previous governments.
Jaysus - the only way we'd ever be able to get any negative findings would be if we keep the same crap government in place FOREVER.
....and obviously this was supposed to be done on the quite, so that in a few years time the then Dail would "tut tut" and say it's "just the system".
Funny aul country alright .They can tell which side of the field the cow eat the grass from .
But they dont seem to know how we have a 200 billion hole in our finances .
Maybe kpmg could investigate on our behalf .
2. People of Ireland reject a Constitutional amendment designed to address same.
No point in complaining about politicians now when last year we didn't trust them enough to give them the power to conduct these investigations, is there?
Are you suprised that we don`t trust them ?


Last night, Sam Burns of the Pirate football team signed to play football for Wisconsin Lutheran College in front of family, friends, and coaches.
Wisconsin Lutheran College athletic department sponsors 16 (8 men / 8 women) varsity sports, competing at the NCAA Division IiI level. Known as the Warriors, Wisconsin Lutheran College is a member of the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC). The NACC began its first season of competition in the fall of 2006, then known as the Northern Athletics Conference. The conference consists of 13 private colleges and universities from the shared-border states of Illinois and Wisconsin, all of which are NCAA Division III members.
The Charlestown High School athletic department and WPMQ, The Pirate Network congratulates Sam and wishes him a healthy and prosperous future as a Warrior!
Charlestown High School's Samantha Matthews ended a fantastic career last Tuesday evening when the Lady Pirates fell in a hard fought battle to Brownstown Central in their first game of the IHSAA girls' basketball sectional. Samantha scored twenty points in the game to give her a grand total of 1,417 points from 2015-2019, placing her 3rd on the Lady Pirates all time scoring list behind Abby Conklin with 2,616 (1993) and Kaitlynn Henning with 1,528 (2015).
Samantha is the daughter of Charlestown head coach Scott Matthews (New Washington '89) and Paige Barrett, the granddaughter of Jim Matthews (long time New Washington coach), and the great granddaughter of Emmett Lowery (Arsenal Tech–1929 Gimbel Medal Award/Purdue University).
Best wishes to Samantha as she continues her education and basketball career next year at the University of Tampa.
Article contributed by WPMQ staff; photo by Melissa Stewart.
Three Pirates will represent Charlestown High School in this weekend's Evansville Reitz semi-state. Colin Knox placed 3rd and advanced in the 120 pound weight class while Ben Phillips (138) and Sean Baker (285) both placed 4th and advanced. The semi-state will be held at the Ford Center at 10:00 A.M. Best wishes to Colin, Ben, and Sean.


1. By delegitimizing the President and the Presidency, those Congressional and House Representatives, Governors, Justices, and holders of other political offices, also delegitimized THEMSELVES and their own offices. They know that the accusations are false yet they adopt and embellish them anyway, because it serves their purposes. By doing so they destroy their own credibility, and with it the honor and respect traditionally afforded their offices.
2. The conservative movement has, as you said, "become dynamically retrograde." However the utopian state to which it so aggressively seeks to return never actually existed. That is the most ironic thing about the movement — it demands a "return" to something that would be completely new and unprecedented.


How do web fonts work?
Times have changed on the web. Especially when it comes to choosing what fonts to use on your website.
We are no longer restricted to boring old "system fonts" (the standard fonts that are supplied with every computer). Nor do we have to turn fonts into graphics if we want them to look pretty. Thankfully, there are now a number of technologies readily available, that allow us to use beautifully designed "web fonts" on our websites in a legal and hassle free way.
A brief run down of the latest Web Font techniques.
The Web Font Provider deals with the legal side of font licensing for you, by hosting the font on your behalf.
You are not actually supplied with the font files, so you cannot try them out in Photoshop first, but the sites generally have a nifty "test drive" facility, so you can "try before you buy".
To remain within the law you must ensure the fonts you're using have an open license, allowing them to be used anywhere on the web. These can be found on such sites as www.fontsquirrel.com which is 100% free for commercial use. Bingo! :). As you are allowed to download the actual fonts, you can try them out in Photoshop first.
As you are allowed to download the actual fonts, you can try them out in Photoshop first.
How do I decide what method to use?
The decision usually boils down to which provider has the font you want to use.
However, as is usual on the web, things are never that simple. We've written another article that explores the difference between free and paid for fonts.
Although @fontface (the code that enables the Web Fonts) is supported by most browsers, (as long as all the required font formats are present and linked in correctly) how the font actually renders between browsers can be a bit iffy, especially the older the browser gets. There can even be a difference in legibility depending the the point size of the font! This can be due to the quality of the font and how it was created. So always make sure you test your font in as many browsers a possible before launch to ensure it it legible and looking as expected.


Since it's Good Friday, I thought it would be appropriate to present a rendering based on a painting by the surrealist master, Salvador Dalí. I've had the pleasure of seeing an exhibit with many of Dalí's work & he is definitely one of my favorite artists.
Several years ago, I made the scene in the 3D Vue software & gave a print of it to my sister for a Christmas gift.
Although the subject of the painting is obviously a stylized portrayal of the Crucifixion, there are also elements of Dali's sense of "Nuclear Mysticism".
The Cross itself is a 3-D representation of the theoretical 4-Dimensional object, known as a Hypercube, or Tesseract.
The arrangement of 8 cubes forming The Cross in Dali's painting is an unfolded Hypercube- similar to how an unfolded cube becomes 6 flat squares (which were previously the cube's faces).
By integrating the concept of hypercube geometry into the composition, Dali is equating the eventual Ascension with the idea of transcending this 3D reality, into the "higher" dimensions that are theorized to exist.
• The 0-dimensional point is a shadow of a line.
• The 1-dimensional line is a shadow of a square.
• The 2-dimensional square is a shadow of a cube.
• The 3-dimensional sides of a cube are the shadow of an (unfolded) hypercube.
Onto the dark squares beneath the Christ figure, Dali has projected the cross shadow (which is 2 dimensions 'lower' than the 4D Hypercube). This detail further emphasizes the theme of expanding into extra-dimensional space.
This painting is brilliant & seeing it in person inspired me to make this 3D homage. It's been sitting on my computer, so I decided to finally share & comment on it.
When I was a kid, I used to read Cracked magazine all the time.
It was a parody magazine, like MAD, but even less mainstream, & crazy in its own special way. It definitely helped me to achieve my extremely refined sense of humor.
"Please Don't Pet Me, I'm Working"
If you need a monkey to help you drive, you are simply a ridiculous human being.
This awesomely psychedelic comic book panel is from Fantastic Four #51 (1966), by legendary artist Jack Kirby.
I'm drifting into a world of limitless dimensions!!
Using experimental collage techniques, Kirby was trying to visually convey the inconceivable experience of multi-dimensional awareness.
I was never really a fan of the FF comics as a kid, but it was where Jack Kirby introduced my favorite character, the Silver Surfer.
For some very interesting articles about Jack Kirby's work & special brand of pop-culture mysticism, check out the links on The Secret Sun blog.
As a graphic designer, I strive to keep packaging simple & eye-catching.
it's very much about oil, and we can't really deny that."
It's was 10 years ago when the last President, George W. Bush, and his neocon cabal launched the invasion of Iraq.
I remember the insanity of those years all too well, & this blog was a regular outlet for my disgust over the disastrous policies of that administration.
There have already been countless volumes written about the Iraq invasion & occupation. As people in the future look back & research it, there will continue to be endless analysis of the conflict.
However, I want to assert the fact that I personally thought the war was immoral from the start. To be crystal clear, I have nothing against the military or soldiers. Several good friends of mine have served. The problem was simply an Executive Branch that was run by sociopaths, who were being advised by suit-&-tie warmongers- like Paul Wolfowitz, Richard Perle, & Doug Feith.
Far from being a minority opinion, there were hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of conscientious people around the world actively protesting & marching in opposition of War. In the 'bizarro world' we were living in at the time, speaking out about the wars or The President in any way was seen as unpatriotic. Conservatives who now feel free to disparage the current President should remember that their motto during Bush's term was: "America, Love It Or Leave It!"
Unfortunately, the forces of Death & War prevailed over the voices of Reason. To keep the people in line, a climate of perpetual fear was fostered by the Bush Administration (& the HUGE 'security' bureaucracy they spawned) while fighting the conveniently abstract, never-ending "War on Terror".
We've wasted absurd amounts of money, resources, & human life on 2 wars that may not even produce lasting progress for those countries.
• Mostly, it was a combination of desire for money and power- the nexus of all conflicts.
As time went on, it became clear that Dubya & Co. had no idea what they were doing. Even people who had foolishly believed we were there fighting for some noble purpose began to wake up.
The conflict went on for so long that the average person can barely comprehend the damage that was done. Luckily, there's plenty of documentation to preserve the horrors for later generations. Hopefully they can learn something from the tragedy to help prevent similar abuses of power.
Although I've seen many grotesque war images of destruction & corpses, the picture below really illustrates the worst aspects of the occupation- the senselessness, the effect on innocents like children, the utter despair of being trapped in a terrifying situation, and the complete degradation of the human being.
at a regroupment center for POWs of the 101st Airborne Division near An Najaf, March 31, 2003.
George W. Bush giving a thumbs up, in front of the infamous "Mission Accomplished" sign... only a couple months into a long, 8-year war.
Unfortunately, one of the lasting legacies of the war is the toxic effects of depleted uranium weapons. Like the once-dismissed "Gulf War Syndrome," our soldiers will also suffer from the consequences of using these horrible weapons.
on Obama's First Day in Israel "
My tech life is dominated by Apple & Google products. I use only Macs & have the greatest invention of the modern age - the iPhone.
Despite the usual complaints of difficulty in upgrading & modifying, I love Apple hardware because it just works & I don't have to tinker with it. For a long time, I resisted getting an iPhone until my old phone totally crapped out, but now it's an integral tool in my daily life.
Google is another company that has created tools that I find indispensable right now. I use Blogger to create The Monkey Buddha blog. I have an online Picasa Photo Album. The navigation program Google Maps is freakin' amazing & has helped immensely with my anxiety when traveling. Google is digitizing works of art & also literature. In fact, they are digitizing the entire planet with Google Earth. One of my most visited pages, Google Search, with options of Images, Shopping, & Video, is absolutely miraculous, to an information sponge like myself. I talk to people all the time about how much it sucked in "the old days," trying to find answers about anything- before the search engine became the powerful resource it is today. The Internet is truly becoming a virtual hive mind, and search engines are the current key to accessing that collective consciousness. Although its power is awesome & could easily have detrimental effects, Google's definitely augmenting the capabilities of the human race in countless ways.
I don't think there's any question that the digital age is the most radically transformative of any time in known human history. The change & progress we're experiencing only seems to be accelerating, so we have very interesting years ahead.
Although it's been in development for awhile, the interactive eyewear called Google Glass is starting to get some attention. They are basically computerized glasses that can access online content, find directions, take pics & video, etc.
Since I don't wear glasses, it would be a big change to have eyewear on constantly. Instead of having to speak commands, there should be a way to look at icons & blink to make choices. Although it is interesting, & the state of technology to make it possible is truly astounding, Google Glass is simply another step in a process. The process seems to be the integration of biological & digital systems, to enable a greatly enhanced consciousness. I can't say if there will ever be an endpoint to this process, other than perhaps the conversion of our singular experience into the dimension of pure light.
Book Review: "Lore of the Bard"
I recently finished reading "The Lore of the Bard: A Guide to the Celtic & Druid Mysteries" by Arthur Rowan... just in time for St. Patrick's Day!
Though I have an Italian last name, most of my grandparents were Irish... & I've always felt a strong connection to my Celtic heritage. "Lore of the Bard" was an an excellent introduction to the lost arts of bardry. The Gaelic bard was an artist, usually a musician, who kept the cultural identity and mythology alive through song, poetry, & storytelling.
As an artist, I feel like I've walked in the bardic path through my visual art & can relate to many of the creative methods the author outlines in the book. Like the Druids, who were the educated priestly class, the ancient bards found their inspiration through solitude, silent introspection, & communion with nature. The natural world was a major source of inspiration for the bards, who were intimately connected with the cycles of the seasons & the mysteries of the outdoor environments, like the woods.
With their craft, they were doing more than just entertaining the people in the villages of Ireland. The bards were responsible for maintaining the collective memory of the people- while igniting the imagination & aspirations of the souls who they encountered.
"Lore of the Bard" has alot of great information about what we know of Celtic culture. It also provides illuminating insights into the individual process of becoming a practicing bard.
I definitely recommend it for anyone interested in Celtic culture and the artists it produced, who inspired countless people of pre-Catholic Ireland..
The Man Who Saw Forever!
Most of my grandparents died when I was young. My Dad's parents lived longer, so I have more memories of them. They were Joseph Micarelli (2nd generation Italian) & Marie Rietzen (2nd generation Irish). The funny thing is... my grandfather's brother, John, married my grandmom's twin sister, Elizabeth!
As a result, my extended family today is very extended- w/ many cousins & 2nd cousins. I have a really big family on my Mom's side, too. We all try to stay in contact, especially with social media like Email & Facebook.
My grandparents passed away before computers became a household piece of technology. By posting about them here, I feel like I'm keeping their memory alive, beyond an obituary- which is the only info you'd find out about them online.
This is a photo of my grandmother, Marie, with her siblings & their spouses. I saw it sitting around, in a pile of old photos at my parents house- faded and pretty scratched up.
It's such a nice picture of my grandparents, great aunts & uncles that I wanted to fix it up & preserve it.
"Regina's Wedding Oct. 29, 1983"
Hopefully I'm getting the names right...I'm relying on my Dad for the names of the few people in the photo I don't know for sure. If anyone ends up reading this & sees something wrong- let me know in the comments & I'll fix it.
Here is a scan of the photo before I retouched it.
I've posted alot about the fractal characteristics of the brain & The Universe which it perceives.
Even though I'm way too squeamish about certain things to be a doctor, the body as a living system is a source of amazement for me. When you look closely at the components & functions of our bodies, on an abstract level they are fascinating.
We truly inhabit The Web of Maya- a light show of the mind's individual experience, created by the interplay of brain cells & the enmeshed energies that affect them.


The Beer Trail follows fire roads with a little single track. The loop is entirely in bush land and covers 14 kilometres with total climbing of 250 meters. The route meanders up and down except for a rapid descent to the river at its south eastern extent. It is called Beer Trail as it links across to a brewery near where the trail meets Osmington Road (north-east end of the route). Some of the tracks are sandy. It is probably best ridden counter-clockwise if you do the full loop.
To get to the start of the Beer Trail either ride the Ten Mile Brook or Airport Loop tracks.
Please download the free Margaret River Find the Fun App for more information about Beer Trail. It has very detailed maps and cycling directions. The maps work even when you don't have internet connection. Combined with your phone's GPS you'll easily be able to navigate the route and never get lost.


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Saddam's half brother's execution stirs fears of sectarian violence
Last updated at 10:24 16 January 2007
Saddam Hussein's half brother has been executed in a gruesome hanging which left his head severed from the body and which has stirred fresh fears of Iraqi violence.
Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti, Saddam's former intelligence chief, and Awad Hamed al-Bandar, the leader of Iraq's Revolutionary Court, were put to death at dawn after being found guilty of killing 182 Shiite Muslims more than twenty years ago.
• First of Bush's 'surge' troops arrive in Baghdad
But despite efforts to avoid the uproar that marred the execution of the former president two weeks ago, news that the noose ripped the head from Saddam's cancer-stricken half-brother as he plunged from the gallows appalled international critics of the process and fuelled fury among Saddam's fellow Sunni Arabs.
On the defensive after Shi'ite sectarian taunts were heard in illicit film of Saddam's execution, a spokesman for the Shi'ite-led government insisted there was "no violation of procedure" during the executions of his half-brother Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti and former judge Awad Hamed al-Bander.
But defence lawyers and politicians from the once dominant Sunni Arab minority expressed anger at the fate of Barzan, Saddam's once feared intelligence chief, and there was also scepticism and condemnation of Iraq's Shi'ite-dominated leadership across the mostly Sunni-ruled Arab world.
Government officials showed journalists film of the two men standing side by side in orange jumpsuits on the scaffold, looking fearful before they were hooded and the nooses placed around their necks. There was no disturbance in the execution chamber - apparently the same one where Saddam died on Dec. 30.
Bander muttered the prayer: "There is no god but God."
Barzan, 55, a vocal presence during the year-long trial for crimes against humanity, appeared to tremble quietly.
As the bodies plunged through the traps, Barzan's hooded head flew off and came to rest beside his body in a pool of blood below the empty noose under the gallows. Bander swung dead on his rope.
Officials said they would not release the film publicly.
Government adviser Bassam al-Husseini said the damage to the body was "an act of God".
During his trial for crimes against humanity over the killings of 148 Shi'ites from Dujail, a witness said Barzan's agents put people in a meat grinder.
Hangmen gauge the length of rope needed to snap the neck of the condemned but not to create enough force to sever the head.
Saleem al-Jibouri, a senior Sunni Arab lawmaker, said Barzan may have been weakened by the cancer he was suffering.
Barzan's son-in-law hurled a sectarian insult at the government on pan-Arab Al Jazeera television: "As for ripping off his head, this is the grudge of the Safavids," he said - a historical term referring to Shi'ite ties to non-Arab Iran.
"They have only came to Iraq for revenge," Azzam Salih Abdullah said from Yemen. "May God curse this democracy."
The manner of al-Tikriti's death will leave the Iraqi government - which was vilified for the botched execution of Saddam two weeks ago -open to further international condemnation.
According to a government spokesman the executions were witnessed by a prosecutor, a judge and a physician. All had signed a pledge to observe the proceedings with dignity.
The hangings took place despite an appeal last week from Iraq President Jalal Talabani for a delay. The Iraqi authorities were criticised worldwide after mobile phone images of Saddam's death, including him being taunted by Shia officials before the execution, were broadcast on the internet.
By contrast, Monday's hangings were conducted in greater secrecy and were announced by the prosecutor Munqith al-Faroon, not the government. He said: "The government called us before dawn and told us to send someone. I sent a judge to witness the execution and it happened."
Shi'ites again celebrated in the streets of Baghdad's Sadr City slum, a bastion of the cleric and militia leader Moqtada al-Sadr. His name was heard being chanted at Saddam on the gallows.
An unnamed guard faces legal proceedings following a government inquiry into the circumstances of Saddam's execution.
After Barzan's hanging, Moussa Jabor in Sadr City said: "This is the least he should get. He should have been handed over to the people. Execution is a blessing for him."
Barzan was a feared figure in Iraq at the head of the intelligence service in the 1980s, at a time when the Shi'ite majority was harshly oppressed, some like those from Dujail due to suspected links to Shi'ite Iran, then at war with Iraq.
Bander presided over the Revolutionary Court which sentenced 148 Shi'ite men and youths to death after an assassination attempt on Saddam in the town in 1982.
With Saddam, they were convicted on Nov. 5 and their appeals rejected on Dec. 26.
Both are to be buried in the village of Awja, near the northern city of Tikrit, where Saddam was born and where he was buried two weeks ago, the provincial governor told Reuters.
Muslim tradition dictates he be interred within a day.
They would lie close to Saddam's sons Uday and Qusay, who were killed by U.S. troops in 2003, not in the building that has become Saddam's mausoleum, visited by thousands of mourners.
The executions came as President George Bush led a White House media offensive to sell his new Iraq policy. Mr Bush, who faces Democrat opposition to his plan to sent 21,500 extra troops to the country, said failure would strengthen Iran and pose a threat to world peace.
He said he had considered the option of withdrawal but decided "if we were to start withdrawing now, we'd have a crisis on our hands in Iraq."
He added: "And not only in Iraq, but failure in Iraq will embolden the enemy. And the enemy is al-Qaeda and extremists. Failure in Iraq would empower Iran, which poses a significant threat to world peace."
The hard line against Iran came amid tensions between the US and the Iraqi government over the capture by US forces of five Iranians last week.
The American military says the detainees are connected to an Iranian Revolutionary Guard faction that is funding and arming insurgents in Iraq.
But the Iraqi foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari called for the men's release. He said: "You have to remember, our destiny, as Iraqis, we have to live in this part of the world. And we have to live with Iran, we have to live with Syria and Turkey and other countries.
"So in fact the Iraqi government is committed to cultivate good neighborly relations with these two countries and to engage them constructively in security co-operation."