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Your Local Booksellers Recommend Books for Father's Day
June 10, 2016 in Fiction, Nonfiction, Recommendations, Bookstores
With Father's Day approaching next Sunday June 19th, you may still be searching for the perfect gift for Dad. Inspired by a tribute penned by Houston bookseller Keaton Patterson to his father, who introduced him to the mind-altering works of Alejandro Jodorowsky, we decided to ask others at some of our favorite independent bookstores which book they would get for their dads. The responses are wide-ranging, hilarious, and moving—and they just might inspire your own Father's Day picks.
We've also got a special offer: If you buy one of these books directly from Restless, you can get 25% off at checkout when you enter the discount code "DADBOOK." Order by the evening of Wednesday the 15th for guaranteed delivery.
"God is Round is perfect for Father's Day because it examines the culture, connection, and joy surrounding the sport that so many people love. Also: because soccer."
—Justus Joseph, The Elliott Bay Book Company (Seattle, WA)
"My dad's sweet spots: the Syfy channel, Spanglish, and forty-page poop jokes. Yoss has him covered."
—Jonathan Woollen, Politics & Prose (Washington, DC)
"If I were to pick a book from Restless Books' catalogue to give my dad for Father's Day, I would definitely give him Captivity, by György Spiró, because it basically contains everything he likes to read. As a retired historian, he appreciates well-researched historical fiction, especially those works that ground the reader in a historical worldview, rather than attempting to impose a modern viewpoint on the past. Our whole family reads lots of historical fiction with Jewish themes, and I think my dad would relate to the nearsighted nebbish narrator of Captivity, who just wants to spend his life doing research in the Library of Alexandria."
—Molly Odintz, BookPeople (Austin, TX)
"I was really lucky and grew up in a house filled with books. My dad would pull books off the shelves introducing me to Joseph Heller's Catch 22, Al Capp's comic The Shmoo and many others. This is why I would recommend Oleg Kashin's absurd, science fiction infused look at life in Putin's Russia, Fardwor, Russia!, translated by the magnificent Will Evans. (Here's a picture of my cat Sonic.)"
—Caitlin Luce Baker, University Book Store (Seattle, WA)
"I would pick the Restless edition of Frankenstein. With the creepy gothic illustrations, it's perfect for a bad-ass dad who loves the classics!"
—Lauren Peugh, Changing Hands Bookstore (Tempe, AZ)
"You don't need to be a sports fan to appreciate the wonderful insight, humor and philosophy of Juan Villoro's writing. Along with Eduardo Galeano's Soccer in Sun & Shadow, God is Round is essential reading for anyone looking to better understand the world's most popular sport."
—Shawn Donley, Powell's Books (Portland, OR)
"I think when I give this to my Dad I'm just going to say, 'So Pops, when was the last time you read a really great Cuban Sci-Fi novel about a space traveling veterinarian who explores the digestive tracts of mountain-sized alien creatures? One other thing I should tell you: laxatives are involved.'"
—Emily Ballaine, Green Apple Books on the Park (San Francisco, CA)
"I'm giving my father Jodorowsky's Where the Bird Sings Best because there is no one like Jodorowsky - just like dad. And he'll get to relive his "magical realist" days of the early 70's...."
—Brian Cudzillo, Harbor Books (Sag Harbor, NY)
"My dad probably would have liked God Is Round the most because he liked soccer, loved Mexico, and would have appreciated the author's caustic wit."
—Conrad Silverberg, Boswell Book Company (Milwaukee, WI)
"If it's good enough to earn the author a beating from some of Putin's thugs, it's good enough for Dad. Zany political satire with a touch of absurdist science fiction, Fardwor, Russia! is the perfect book if Dad gave you Asimov or Vonnegut when you were a teenager."
—Josh Cook, Porter Square Books (Cambridge, MA)
"Albina and the Dog-Men is the answer to the question: 'What do you get the dad who has everything?' Because I assure you, he doesn't have anything even remotely like this."
—Stephen Sparks, Green Apple Books on the Park (San Francisco, CA)
"My dad and I have always shared the language of sports and have traded books our whole lives, so I would love to introduce him to the football-mad sensibility of Juan Villoro. Or maybe I'll give it to my sons before we go see Messi and Di Maria play in Seattle next Tuesday!"
—Tom Nissley, Phinney Books (Seattle, WA)
"This Father's Day, show your appreciation for all those dad jokes with Super Extra Grande by Yoss. This is Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy taken to a whole new level: raunchy, funny, and full of language play. It might also make him realize that being a veterinarian to enormously large alien creatures has got nothing on changing diapers."
—Anton Bogomazov, Politics & Prose (Washington, DC)
"Replete with amazingly detailed illustrations, Albina and the Dog-Men by Alejandro Jodorowsky is by turns obscene, profane, hilarious, incredibly violent, reverent, and profound. It's a timeless myth engaged in the power of sexuality and what lurks in the darkest recesses of the mind. But most of all, it's a tremendous amount of fun."
—Keaton Patterson, Brazos Bookstore (Houston, TX)
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Wall Street Journal, NPR, VICE Name Restless Titles to Best Books of 2015 Lists
January 10, 2016 in Latin American Literature, Fiction, Reviews
The year wrapped on a high note for Restless Books, with year-end accolades from major media outlets ranging from The Wall Street Journal to NPR to VICE for books including György Spiró's Captivity, Alejandro Jodorowsky's Where the Bird Sings Best, and Yoss's A Planet for Rent: all excellent choices for a new year of reading! Read on for review excerpts and links.
The Wall Street Journal: The Best Books of 2015
"Captivity is a complex and fast-paced tale of Jewish life in the early first century, a sort of sword-and-sandals saga as reimagined by Henry Roth. The narrative follows Uri from Rome to Jerusalem and back, from prospectless dreamer to political operative to pogrom survivor—who along the way also happens to dine with Herod Antipas and Pontius Pilate and get thrown into a cell with a certain Galilean rabble-rouser. Hungarian György Spiró's deft combination of philosophical inquiry and page-turning brio should overcome that oft-mentioned American timidity toward books in translation."
Buy from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound | iTunes | Restless
NPR: The Best Books of 2015
"Where the Bird Sings Best is Alejandro Jodorowsky's brilliant, mad and unpredictable semi-autobiographical novel. Translated by Alfred MacAdam, this multigenerational chronicle introduces a host of memorable characters, from a dwarf prostitute and a floating ghost-Rabbi to a lion tamer who eats raw meat and teaches his beasts to jump through flaming hoops. Fantastical elements aside, Where the Bird Sings Best is a fiercely original immigration tale that culminates in the author's birth in Chile in 1929 — a complicated time in that nation's history. Combine that with poetry, tarot and Jewish mysticism and you have a genius's surreal vision brought to life."
"A Planet for Rent is the English-language debut of Yoss, one of Cuba's most lauded writers of science fiction. Translated by David Frye, these linked stories craft a picture of a dystopian future: Aliens called xenoids have invaded planet Earth, and people are looking to flee the economically and socially bankrupt remains of human civilization. Yoss' smart and entertaining novel tackles themes like prostitution, immigration and political corruption. Ultimately, it serves as an empathetic yet impassioned metaphor for modern-day Cuba, where the struggle for power has complicated every facet of society."
Buy From: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iTunes | IndieBound | Restless
VICE: 2015 Was the Year the Literary Versus Genre War Ended
"This hilarious and imaginative novel by Cuba's premiere science-fiction writer gets my vote for most overlooked novel of the year. Yoss's book imagines a world where Earth is run as a tourist destination by capitalist aliens who have little regard for the planet or its inhabitants. A Planet for Rent is a perfect SF satire for our era of massive inequality and seemingly unchecked environmental destruction."
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Tags: Where the Bird Sings Best, A Planet for Rent, Captivity, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Yoss, György Spiró, Alfred MacAdam, David Frye, Tim Wilkinson, Wall Street Journal, NPR, VICE, Jewish
Now Available: Limited Edition Signed Copies of 'Where the Bird Sings Best'
December 17, 2015 in Latin American Literature, Special Offers, Fiction
Recently named one the Best Books of 2015 by NPR, Where the Bird Sings best is the unforgettable autobiographical epic by the legendary filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky. Restless now has available limited edition signed hardcovers. (Check out the man himself on his way to sign the books in Paris.) We only have twenty-five copies, so get them while they last!
Signed Edition of Where the Bird Sings Best
by Alejandro Jodorowsky
Translated from the Spanish by Alfred MacAdam
Limited Edition Signed Hardcover
"No one alive today, anywhere, has been able to demonstrate the sheer possibilities of artistic invention—and in so many disciplines—as powerfully as Alejandro Jodorowsky.… His new semi-autobiographical novel Where the Bird Sings Best is his magnum opus, a fantastical something that in many ways mirrors the author himself: It is brilliant, mad, unpredictable."
—NPR, Best Books of 2015
"One of the most inspiring artists of our time.... A prophet of creativity."
Limited Edition Signed Hardcover Price: $50.00
Jodorowsky Birthday Sale: Buy from Restless for $40
Tags: Alejandro Jodorowsky, Where the Bird Sings Best, Chile, France, Alfred MacAdam


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Q: freewheeling diode needed? For a BLDC driver I`m using this Mosfet:
http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/526719.pdf?_ga=1.38505579.956125949.1445440291
on page 6 there are some diode data.
Is this diode enough for my application?
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*pwm frequency 20Khz

*Supply Voltage 50V

*Max current 100A

*Each bridge has 3 mosfets parallel

*Gate driver ir2110

how do I choose the right freewheeling diode?

A: The "body diode" of a MOSFET is the P-N junction between the drain terminal and the substrate. It passes current whenever the source is more positive than the drain (in an N-channel MOSFET) because there is a direct connection between the source terminal and the substrate as well.
The body diode is an ordinary silicon diode, with a nominal forward voltage drop of 0.7 V or so. The voltage drop increases relatively rapidly with increasing current, because the substrate is not generally heavily doped, and has a higher intrinsic resistance as a result. The body diode is also relatively slow, because of the large capacitance associated with its electrode structure.
If you use external Schottky freewheeling diodes in parallel with your MOSFETs, the overall power dissipation during freewheeling will be roughly halved, improving overall efficiency. More importantly, the freewheeling dissipation will be occurring in a different device from the switching MOSFETs themselves (which have other sources of dissipation such as the losses during the switching transitions and the I2R losses while conducting), relieving them of a significant amount of stress, which should improve reliability.

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How To Get Your Music on Vevo
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Wondering how to get on VEVO to promote your music? Yeah, you and thousands of other musicians. Here's what I know. But first
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If you are an aspiring recording artist, getting your career off the ground can be a daunting task. Regardless of how accomplished your music and performances are, getting noticed and forging a career in the music industry takes a great deal of hard work and dedication. However, the Internet can provide you with a myriad of exciting opportunities for marketing yourself as an artist one of which is VEVO.
How To Distribute Music Videos To Vevo
For more than a decade, YouTube has been where independent and signed artists have premiered their music videos. In 2009, UMG, Sony Music, and EMI partnered together to create Vevo, a platform for their artists to premiere their music videos on. The Vevo stamp on a music video can be a sign of merit to fans and many independent artists wish to get Vevo artist channels and distribute their music videos to Vevo because of this. Fortunately, the process of distributing to Vevo is pretty simple. In this article, well share with you how to distribute your next music video to Vevo.
Ready To Get Your Music On Vevo
In a world where kids yodeling in a supermarket goes viral and with the number of amusing videos released into the world it would make it almost impossible for everyone to be the chosen one, right? This is where Vevo comes in to help narrow it down for those looking to pursue a career in music. All in all, the support that Vevo provides by attaining the position they do with YouTube can only benefit you and your career.
Having a record label is great, lets not by pass that, but even if you dont its still possible to find yourself on Vevos channel by creating something they cant pass up. Remembering youre in it for the long haul so the more help you have the better of youll be, by eliminating the stresses of having to promote yourself by yourself, why not let those meant for that job take the weight off you so you can focus on whats important whats put out there, not how its put out there.
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How To Use Vevo To Promote Yourself As An Artist
If you're looking to get your music on VEVO, you would need the help of an affiliated music distribution company. There are many affiliated music distribution companies that you can choose from. You cannot just sign up directly with VEVO if you're looking to use it to promote your music.
This great service can be availed for a relatively small fee. Once you've done that, you can create your VEVO music channel. This will allow you to have a potential audience of over 50 million unique users. Once you've created a channel, you'll be taken through the entire process of uploading your music videos while ensuring that those videos meet the required quality standards.
What Does Vevo Do Now
Vevo is now responsible for posting more than 450,000 videos, with more than a billion hours per month devoted to its videos. In addition to presenting its artists, Vevo produces original shows, including Ctrl, which follows the journeys of urban music artists, and Rounds, which deals with European artists.
The idea is to remove duplicate music videos from YouTube, have a single high quality official video to show up in search results, thereby getting higher CPM rates and having control over what/doesnt show in those videos.
Vevo offers music videos from Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and EMI. The hosting for Vevo is provided by YouTube, with Google and Vevo sharing the advertising revenue.
Google would host their videos on YouTube and share the profits with them.
Vevo was available in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, the Philippines, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Most of Vevos videos on YouTube can be viewed by users in other countries, while others show the message The uploader made this video unavailable in your country.
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What Happened To Vevo
In May 2018, Vevo announced that it would be discontinuing its consumer website and app on mobile platforms in order to focus on YouTube syndication. However, Vevo is still available through various apps and devices including YouTube, DVRs, smart TVs, gaming consoles and streaming devices such as Roku.
Who Does Vevo Work With
Along with already established artists, Vevo works with up-and-coming artists which assists them in publishing and releasing their content out to a greater audience. Vevo has its own channel on YouTube where videos are usually released or if an artist already has an established YouTube channel, it can be merged with Vevo.
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Upload Your Music Video
Once youâve created your Ditto Music account, youâll be able to upload your music video through your personal dashboard. As soon as we receive your video, weâll transfer it straight to Vevo. To avoid delays and problem with the upload process, itâs important to make sure your video adhere to Vevoâs rules.
You can find out exactly how to prepare content for Vevo here, including details on the correct file formats, dimensions, frame rates and more.
The Offer On Vevo Includes:
How To Get Your Music on Vevo For Free?
Tremendous music catalog: to unblock vevo.com in Kenya recently about any song you can imagine. It also permits you to stack up for the hottest new releases and obscure album cuts. Endless listening: With vevo.com, you dont have any limits towards the number of music you play.
You can tune in to your preferred song over and over and also explore from the vast report on new releases from every genre. Stream and download: You can stream music when and unlock in Kenya you are connected to the internet and download them even lacking an internet connection at a more convenient time.
No annoying ads: vevo.com do not ever plays ads, lets consider most annoying top features of any online activity. Hence, you can enjoy unlimited music without being bugged by ads. Discover: With a Vevo account to unlock in Kenya, there is an freedom to pay attention to the interviews of ones favorite artists and read reviews about your favorite music albums from the renowned music editors.
You will get new artists and follow individuals the service with similar tastes. Music on your path: You can create playlists of the favorite albums or artists for your gym, a party or for your commute, or simply tune in to vevo.com radio.
Unfortunately for many who already purchase a free account, or simply want to suscribe outside US, the access is forbidden from abroad.
Actually the company didnât possess the rights to have an international broadcasting. Therefore will be the music contents blocked.
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Networking With Other Music Fans
Once you have your own music ready to be uploaded to VEVO, it would be important to be active in the online community. You should make sure that you have an engaging and descriptive profile ready, something music distribution companies will help you out with. Fans who like your music will get to know you a bit better.
The VEVO music channels are generally named after the artist, so it would be important to ensure that your stage name or the band name is one that you'll stick with in the future.
After paying the initial registration fee, it'll usually take around 2-3 weeks for your first uploaded video to be live on the VEVO website. At this point, anyone with an account would be able to watch your videos. The next uploads will be added to the channel far more quickly unless you've registered the name of a different act.
Once you have added your videos online, it would be time to become active in the VEVO community. You should start watching videos from other artists in your own music genre and share them via social media accounts or your website.
You can start your playlists and encourage your fans to share them with other users. Whenever possible, draw the attention of other people to your own work.
Where We Distribute Your Music Video
Vevo is the standard platform for video releases in the music industry. All major artists use VEVO. We'll request your Youtube Vevo channel and release your music videos on YouTube, as well as on all Vevo-supported platforms.
Vevo is available on Vevo is available on YouTube, Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Echo Show, Pluto TV, Vewd, Comcast , VIZIO, NowTV, SkyQ, Foxxum, XITE, NetRange, Redbox, T-Mobile Play, Virgin Media, Xumo, Telstra, etc.
Tidal presents a great chance to gain exposure and new fans. If you have your music on Tidal, get the Video on the platform, let your current fans enjoy the visuals to the songs they love. Your Music video will be displayed in your profile, similar to Apple Music.
You probably have your song on iTunes & Apple Music, get the Video on too! Start monetizing your Music Video now. When we send your music video to Apple, it will be available for purchase on the iTunes store and available for streaming on Apple Music.
Facebook Premium Music Video is the new music video destination on Facebook Watch. Artists MUST have a public official artist page on Facebook. PMVs are published to the Videos section of artist pages on Facebook. Currently Available for US Artists only.
Your video will be delivered on all these platforms including Amazon's Amazon Prime.
VEVO Includes VEVO branded Youtube channel and submission for featured artist slots.
TIDAL All mobile and desktop devices.
AMAZON Amazon Video and Prime.
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Network With Other Music Fans
Once your own music has been uploaded to VEVO, it's important to play an active role in the online community. Make sure you have a descriptive and engaging profile something music distribution companies will help you with so people who like your music can get to know you a little better.
VEVO music channels are usually named after the artist, so it's important to ensure that your chosen band or performing name is one that you will stick to. Once you have paid the initial registration fee, it usually takes between two and three weeks for your first uploaded video to go live on the VEVO website. At this point, anyone with an account will be able to watch your videos. Subsequent uploads will be added to the same channel far more quickly, unless you register the name of a different act.
Once your videos are online, it's time to start playing an active role in the VEVO community. Start watching videos in your own music genre, and share them via your website or social media accounts where appropriate. Start your own playlists, and encourage your followers to share them with other users. And wherever possible, draw the attention of other users to your own work.
Why Should I Get My Music Videos On Vevo
As I see it, there are basically three advantages to getting your own Vevo channel:
Credibility. As youve probably already guessed, not all artists have a Vevo channel. Having your own could boost your credibility as an artist, and help you stand out from the crowd.
Exposure. A lot of people are familiar with the Vevo brand because theyve watched music videos on YouTube. Being on Vevo should help drive more engagement and exposure for your music and video content. Vevo also has proprietary promotional opportunities, such as Vevo LIFT and Vevo Presents, which can help get your name out across the globe. Dont forget content that appears on Vevo is also searchable on YouTube!
Royalties. Artists earn royalties every time their videos are viewed on Vevo. If you sign up through an official partner, you are entitled to the same royalties major label artists are. Vevo offers the best payout of any video hosting service out there. You can earn more by publishing more and getting more views for your videos.
If none of these factors interest you, then perhaps Vevo isnt right for you. But assuming you have the goods, it shouldnt prove too difficult to get onto Vevo, so its worth a try.
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What Are The Disadvantages Of A Vevo Channel
Unfortunately, there are some drawbacks to getting your own Vevo canal. Definitely worth considering all the downsides of a Vevo canal before deciding if you want to set one up.
Lack of control
One of the downsides is that you cant update the channel yourself. You need to send a request to your video distributor to have the following details changed:
Artist image
Linking of Google ads
Inability to access some useful functions
You also wont be able to access your subscriber list, which is a major downside.
Nor can you fully track your YouTube conversions through Google Ads to see how your ads are really doing. When you promote your Vevo video in Google Ads, you can only track its views and clicks.
However, engagements such as Views Earned, Playlist Additions, and Subscribers are not shown in the Google Ads dashboard. You can request a link to Google Ads from some merchants. However, these functions are not fully available and are limited.
It is not possible to get in touch with your subscribers
You cannot reply to comments through your Vevo channel, nor receive notifications of new comments or subscribers. So if you get any comments, you will have to manually review your videos.
Also, you cant delete / hide comments yourself or love comments to make them stand out.
Exposure is not guaranteed
How To Get On Vevo To Promote Yourself As An Artist
If you want to get your music on VEVO, you will need the help of one of several affiliated music distribution companies you cannot sign up directly with VEVO if you want to use it for promoting your own music. For a relatively small fee, the service will help you to create your very own VEVO music channel. This will give you a potential audience for your music of over 50 million unique users. You will then be taken through the process of uploading your music videos and ensuring they meet the required quality standards.
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How To Submit To Vevo Through Vydia
In order to get started and publish content on Vevo, you must log into your Vydia account and follow these steps:
Step 1: Create a new release by clicking the New Release button from the top menu bar.
Step 2: Vevo only accepts music videos. Select the Music Video smart filter from the left menu.
Step 3: Click on the title of the specific music video you would like to submit to Vevo.
Step 4: Review your videos metadata to ensure the fields are properly populated.
Step 5: Make sure your ownership has been asserted and your protections policies are set.
Step 6: Click the blue Create Release button.
Step 7: Choose Publish as the service you would like to complete.
Step 8: Select Vevo as your videos destination.
Step 9: Review the video preview and pre-populated metadata.
What Are The Benefits Of Getting My Music Video On Vevo
How to get your music videos on VEVO
There are some great advantages of getting music on Vevo. Some may not feel important to some artists, but some would be a deal-breaker.
Higher earning potential
One of the main advantage of having your music video on Vevo is that they have a higher payout than YouTube channels who monetise their videos. Depending on the audiences country, Vevo pays an estimated amount of $0.00222 to $0.0025 per view.
Give your brand a more premium image
When it comes to branding, your artist/band will appear to look more premium with the Vevo tag on it. People who love music know who Vevo are, and are likely to at least love a few artists and bands who are also on Vevo.
Also, as Vevo is known for having high-quality visual and audio content, getting your music video on Vevo will certainly add credibility to your music brand, and help you stand out against the artists who are not on Vevo themselves.
Chance to get more exposure
Vevo has promotional opportunities such as Vevo LIFT and Vevo Presents, which can get more exposure for your music. You will also have a chance to be featured in genre-specific playlists and get discovered that way.
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Do You Have To Have A Visa Record To Use Vevo
If you have renewed your passport since your last entry to Australia, you will need to tell us of the new details before you can use VEVO. If you are a long term resident who arrived in Australia before 1990 and have not left Australia since, you are unlikely to have an electronic visa record.
How do I get my VEVO password? If you have recorded a password in your eVisa application then go to www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/evo.htm, select the VEVO for visa holders link and log on. If you havent yet recorded one, or have forgotten your password, phone 131 881 in Australia and ask to have a password recorded or
How To Submit To Vevo From The Vydia Platform
With over 25 billion views per month, deciding to submit to Vevo is a strategic step in increasing the overall prominence and exposure of the content you work so hard to create. In order to access all of the benefits of having your video published on the worlds leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform, there is a selective application process every creator must go through. As Vevos number one partner, we know exactly what it takes to ensure videos are fully prepared and packaged for submission, all while making the process easy and stress-free for our users. Heres our guide on how to submit to Vevo.
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Bernard Youens (1914–1984), British actor
Frederick Youens (1892–1917), British World War I veteran
John Youens (1914–1993), British Anglican priest and army officer
Laurence Youens (1873–1939), British Roman Catholic bishop
Peter Youens (1916–2000), British diplomat
Susan Youens (born 1947), American musicologist

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Q: Finding item and dependent set of items from the same mysql table in one query I have a table where I store items and the time where they are relevant. For this question the following columns are relevant:
 CREATE TABLE my_items
 (
   id INTEGER,
   category INTEGER,
   t DOUBLE
  );

I want to select all items from a specific category (e.g. 1) and the sets of items that have a time within +- 5 (seconds) from these items.
I will probably do this with two types of queries in a script:
 SELECT id,t from my_items where category=1;

then loop over the result set, using each result row's time as t_q1, and do a separate query:
 SELECT id from my_items where t >= t_q1-5 AND t <= t_q1+5;

How can I do this in one query?

A: You can use a join. Take your subquery that selects all category 1 items, and join it with the original table on the condition that the time is within +/- five. It's possible that duplicate rows are returned, so you can group by id to avoid that:
SELECT t.*
FROM myTable t
JOIN (SELECT id, timeCol FROM myTable WHERE category = 1) t1
   ON t.timeCol BETWEEN (t1.timeCol - 5) AND (t1.timeCol + 5)
   OR t.id = t1.id
GROUP BY t.id;

I added the OR t.id = t1.id to make sure that the rows of category 1 are still included.

A: You can use a single query with all you criteria if there is only one table
SELECT id,t from my_items where category=1 AND t >= t_q1-5 AND t <= t_q1+5;
If there is two tables, use a right join on the timestamps table for performance.

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Home/Tech/Elon Musk, who bought a share of Twitter for $ 3 billion, undermines his campaign for free speech
Elon Musk, who bought a share of Twitter for $ 3 billion, undermines his campaign for free speech
A few days ago, Elon Musk asked his 81 million followers:Twitter is dying?"
Musk calls himself "absolutist of free speech– against any restrictions on what someone can say online – and he indicated that he believes the social media platform is moving in the wrong direction on this issue. Musk, as the CEO of two large public companies, has faced backlash and even legal repercussions for his impulsive tweets that misled investors and caused his companies' stock prices to fluctuate.
He is now Twitter's largest shareholder after purchasing a 9.2% stake in the company. The move sparked speculation about why Musk bought such a large stake and what the future holds for Twitter. After Musk returned, he plans join the company's board of directors This was announced by Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal over the weekend. company note that the decision was "for the better", and urged employees to "turn off the noise" surrounding the recent changes.
But it's hard to ignore Elon Musk, which highlights his influence as a famed tech entrepreneur and the richest man in the world. Judging by his recent tweets, Musk suggests that he will try to use his stake in Twitter to turn it into an absolute bastion of unfettered communication. On March 25, before his investment was known, he created a twitter poll asking whether the platform "strictly adheres to" the principle of free speech. His audience overwhelmingly voted against. The next day he tweeted"Given that Twitter serves as the de facto public square, failure to uphold the principles of free speech fundamentally undermines democracy. What should be done?"
It looks like the big discovery he was aiming for was that he spent about $3 billion buying shares affect how the site should work. Musk has shown his newfound power after his bet went public last week. another poll"Want an edit button?"
The Power Musk Doesn't Talk About
Musk seemed to portray his mission as a noble one—not for narrow self-serving purposes, but for the people. It will make the social media platform less constrained by rules and provide its users with the features they have long wanted. However, at the heart of this saga is the fact that he has his own complaints about what he sees as the limitations of his speech. And unlike most people on earth, Musk can get the attention of Twitter with a tiny fraction of his time. 250 billion dollars of wealth; billionaires like him have a shortcut to being the loudest voice in any room. Even before becoming a major shareholder of Twitter, he had a huge presence on the platform as one of the most followed accounts and enjoyed an almost mythical status as a genius innovator in Silicon Valley. So it's hard to imagine that the purchase of Twitter adheres to any democratic principles.
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"[Twitter] is a global platform," said David Kay, UC Irvine law professor and former UN special rapporteur on freedom of expression. "So for someone with a lot of money to just come in and say, 'Look, I'm going to buy a part of this company, and so my vote on how your rules are made and enforced is going to have a lot of power.' than anyone else" – I think this is a regression after many years [Twitter] trying to set reasonable rules."
What makes Musk's status even more exceptional is that Twitter's other largest shareholders fund managers such as Vanguard Group and BlackRockand not individuals. And now that Musk no longer plans to sit on Twitter's board of directors, he's also not banned from buying a majority stake in the company. At least he can threaten to do so. That's the kind of tacit power Musk can buy.
So what exactly does Musk disagree with when it comes to Twitter's policy on speech? In recent years, amid a pandemic that has highlighted the life and death stakes of disinformation, as well as political chaos and violence fueled by election misinformation, Twitter has taken a more proactive approach to content moderation, flagging misleading tweets and even deleting them. in some cases. "Twitter has moved away from this idea of being the free speech wing of the free speech party and a more realistic guardian of speech on the platform," Kay said.
The most notorious example of this shift is the removal of former President Donald Trump after he issued a series of tweets supporting violence and disinformation in connection with the 2020 presidential election. But Musk hasn't spoken publicly about Trump's ban. To date, Twitter itself has not interfered with any of Musk's tweets.
Musk's real free speech agony is with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, in a battle over what he, as the public face of a large public company like Tesla, can or cannot say to investors. In 2018, the SEC filed a complaint against Musk after he tweeted that he had Funding secured to take Tesla private – that's why investors are currently suing him, stating that this claim is untrue. and that they lost money as a result of fluctuating Tesla stock prices after he tweeted. Musk reached an agreement with the SEC, paying a $20 million fine, and was banned from serving as chairman of Tesla for three years. Importantly, the settlement also required internal review of Musk's tweets when they related to company information.
But while Musk is back as chairman, and even a $20 million fine doesn't matter to such a wealthy man, it's clear he's still worried about the SEC's restrictions on tweets. In early March, Musk filed a lawsuit. asks to terminate the SEC agreement, saying that he was forced to agree to it. The letter his lawyer wrote to the judge who presided over the settlement argued that the SEC decision "persecution" Mask was "calculated to cool his exercise of his First Amendment rights".
Free speech advocates disagree. "He has unlimited access to the media; he has unlimited access to any platform he wants," said Kay. "He is not a victim in any way, shape or form. He is a public voice, almost unimaginable in the absence of restrictions compared to almost any other person on the planet.
Musk could also face new SEC scrutiny for delays revealing its nearly 10 percent share of Twitter; documents show that he regularly buying Twitter shares from the end of January. Musk was supposed to disclose information within 10 days of crossing the 5 percent threshold, but he disclosed 11 days after his deadline. "It's not just about filing late," said John C. Coffey, a Columbia University law professor who described the delay itself as a misdemeanor like a pedestrian crossing, "but also that it misled shareholders who could buy and , of course, could sell at a higher price if this information were disclosed. Those who sold can sue in a securities class action lawsuit for lost profits."
Being responsible for what you say when you are in a leadership position that comes with responsibility and obligation and can harm others is not the same as censoring your speech. "He had to admit that his statements about his plans for Twitter needed to be approved or at least disclosed to management," Coffey said, noting that Musk had a habit of making "reckless statements that were not verified."
In other words, the problem seems to be that Musk is unable or unwilling to realize how much freedom and power he actually has to speak. Anyone with Internet access can tweet, but what sets billionaires like Musk apart is that they can use their money to have a bigger impact on the world. who will win the electionwhat kinds laws are passedor even how we should deal with the pandemic. And when you are a public figure with millions of followers on Twitter, even a simple answer can cause criticism. a stream of persecution on their way.
Real Dangers to Free Speech
Perhaps Musk's current free speech crusade is only semi-serious. Maybe it's just a way to mock the SEC. But whatever his real motives, his tenacity to be a billionaire proponent of online advertising has a genuine impact that undermines his complaints that his First Amendment rights have been chilled.
"It's very distracting," said Evan Greer, director Fight for the future, a non-profit organization that advocates for digital rights. "Frankly, it's a pity that people like Elon Musk, who are mostly trolling [the free speech] question, confused him so much because I think it actually led to some really harmful notions." Some progressives have come to regard "free speech" as a sordid topic, she said, involving people who want to incite hatred or privileged people who just scream about their voices being suppressed.
"The reality is that freedom of speech is in danger. Laws are now being passed across the country criminalizing teachers for teaching, banning books, criminalizing parents for providing medical care to their children," Greer said.
"If we have to worry about what Elon Musk thinks about content moderation, we already have a problem," Greer continued. "Too few companies have too much power over what can be seen, heard and done online, and the fact that the richest person on Earth can simply buy the power to influence our online discourse shows that we have a fundamental structural problem. with the way social networks are currently organized."
In one move, Musk gained influence over an important shared online space — what he called the "de facto public plaza." This means that as long as you continue to use Twitter, you will have to listen to it in some measure. What will Musk do as Twitter's most important shareholder? Will it adhere to any standards of public transparency regarding how it will influence the platform? We just don't know yet. But the danger is that Musk doesn't have much to reveal.
Musk's Twitter share shows how the super-rich seem to feel about influence: You can buy it, and there's no shame in it, even if your sheer volume risks drowning others out.
In a recent Washington Post article, former Reddit CEO Ellen Pao argued that Musk's acquisition of influence on Twitter was unfair to the hundreds of millions of users who do not have such access. "We need to regulate social media platforms so rich people don't control our communication channels," she wrote.
Kay believes Twitter is trying to make room for diversity of opinion by taking a tougher stance against speech that harms and intimidates people, and the kind of absolute, unrestricted speech Musk seems to be calling for is a fantasy that will only haunt of people. from the platform.
"No one who acts in good faith really wants Twitter to be a cesspool," Kay said. "It's just absurd. Honestly, this is going to kill Twitter."
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It sounds like the potential business model and instructional approach are based on a publishing or broadcast model -- creating content that people might be interested in paying for, then selling it to them and letting them watch/read/listen to it. In the pre-Internet world, that model seemed to work pretty well for many companies, but I believe that it has limited potential now. It will become more and more difficult to sell information that isn't exclusive.
Blame Google if you want, but people expect information to be free. There is enough info out there on nearly any topic you might care to explore in greater detail. Most people won't even register at a site to get something -- even when it's free registration -- because we all know that we can find the same info elsewhere without the hassle. Instead of creating more information/content, focus on helping people use the information (mostly free) that's already available.
It's a bit like the old fishing parable: give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day; teach a man to fish and he'll be fed for a lifetime. On the net, the fish (info) is all free or will be soon. It is not possible to collect and give everyone all the information about every slice of military history they're interested in, but perhaps you can teach them the process of figuring it out for themselves, guiding them through the tough spots, and connecting them to other people who share their interest.
Aside from the business model implications, some of this is pure Bloom's taxonomy. Educational publishing generally assumes a passive audience who will be subjected to the information provided. Maybe there are chapter questions or suggested activities, or links for further research, but the publisher doesn't really care much about the learning. Watching, listening and reading all tend to be at the shallow end of the taxonomy, right? The deeper stuff is all about creating context, discussing implications, combining disparate ideas, teaching the content to someone else, applying, creating, using new knowledge, collaborating, and solving authentic problems.
From a marketing perspective, I'm thinking that your target market may be interested in learning about their slice militaria (mostly history), but only as far as that information meets their more important desires. Their real needs are personal and goal-driven: "I don't want to get ripped off when I'm buying or selling artifacts" or "I need to know how to find experts in the specific area I'm interested in", or maybe "I want to be able to figure out which artifacts will increase in value over time". Those are the leverage points -- solve those problems for them and they may be more likely to pay.
Instead of telling viewers about the history of an army unit, connect clients to a message board on the topic that already exists, along with ideas about how to glean information from that online community, maybe even drawing attention to the community leaders and offering advice for starting out. Connect them to books from online booksellers (and collect the commissions) that you as the knowledge expert have found useful. Link them directly to online militaria sellers, along with specific advice identifying things to look for, reputation, potential pitfalls, and valuable background information -- negotiate a commission with the sellers if your referrals lead to sales. Teach them to live and breathe eBay. Focus on the process of helping customers find the best information and applying it to their goals. This is more of a consulting role, rather than an information-provision role.
Designers sometimes talk about using the magic wand method of figuring out what they should be creating. If you could magically create the perfect product for your target market, what would it do? I don't know enough about yours to really say, but it might be like a robot of some kind, sitting beside your customer and providing them with the perfect knowledge and advice to make the most money on every sale and find the best bargains for every purchase. The robot might know everything about the client's interests, inclinations and weaknesses, figuring those into every calculation and suggestion. Maybe it knows everything about every piece of militaria ever sold, including projections of future value. It's a fanciful exercise, but helps focus discussion on what people really want -- then you can try to determine which components of the magical product/service could actually be created, utilized or attempted.
My guess is that if you consider any of these ideas, they may lead you in the direction of becoming an expert in the field and selling that expertise instead of the background information. You could become a sort of broker or consulting specialist for the trade. Instead of selling a couple of hundred informational DVDs in a year and covering your costs, take a 5% commission on the sale of a dozen $2,500 artifacts, and buy and sell the stuff yourself for profit if it's what you enjoy anyway. Join and create communities to make the connections that are lucrative and interesting for you.
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A Textbook of Theosophy - C W leadbeater
An Outlook of Theosophy - C. W. Leadbeater
Clairvoyance - C.W. Leadbeater
Dreams - C.W. Leadbeater
Invisible Helpers - C W Leadbeater
L'Autre Côté de la Mort
L'Homme visible et invisible - 3ème édition - 1929
L'Occultisme dans la Nature
La Voie de l'Occultisme
Le Côté caché des choses
Le Plan Astral - 2ème édition - 1906
Le Plan Mental
Les Aides Invisibles
Masters and the Path - C.W. Leadbeater
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Thought-Forms: A Record of Clairvoyant Investigation is a theosophical book compiled by the members of the Theosophical Society A. Besant and C. W. Leadbeater. It was originally published in 1901 in London. From the standpoint of Theosophy, it tells regarding visualization of thoughts, experiences, emotions and music. Drawings of the "thought-forms" were performed by painters Varley, Prince, and McFarlane.
This book has become the result of the joint work of the authors, which began in 1895, when they had started an investigation of "the subtle matter of the universe." They were interested the work of the human mind as, according their claim, this work "extrudes into the external world" the thought-forms.
In September 1896, Besant reported in Lucifer that "two clairvoyant Theosophists" (whose personalities were not disclosed in the journal, although some members of the Society knew about them) had started "observing the substance of thought." Her article named Thought-Forms was accompanied by four pages of pictures of diverse thought-forms which the investigators "had observed and described to an artist." The colour sketches of the unknown performance were depicting: on the first plate—thought-forms of "devotion," "sacrifice," and "devotional," on the second one—three types of "anger," on the third one—three types of "love" ("undirected," "directed," and "grasping"), and on the fourth one—thought-forms of "jealousy," "intellect," and "ambition." Besant gave the article scientific coloring, not forgetting to mention Röntgen, Baraduc, Reichenbach, "vibrations and the ether."
This "small but influential book", which contains color pictures of thought-forms that the authors said are created "in subtle spirit-matter," was published in 1901. The book affirms that "the quality" of thoughts influences the life experience of their creator, and that they "can affect" other people.


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Edinburgh Vs. Glasgow — 5 Differences You Need To Know Before Visiting
Samantha Priestley
Nov.12.2022
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow
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When most people think of Scottish cities, they think of Edinburgh first. It's easy to understand why. Edinburgh has its castle and is generally more of a tourist city. It has a piper playing outside the train station and dramatic hills just past Holyrood, the seat of power in Scotland. But Glasgow has a lot to offer visitors that Edinburgh doesn't. Glasgow has a distinctive character, a vibrant arts scene, and a lot of fun.
Scotland is a big country in comparison to the rest of the UK, but Edinburgh and Glasgow are fairly near to each other. It takes around an hour and 15 minutes to drive from one to the other, and no more than an hour and 30 minutes by train, depending on which train you get. This closeness means visitors can easily take in both cities in one trip.
Here are the main reasons why you should visit both cities, and what the differences are between them.
1. Types Of Attractions
Both of these cities have a lot to keep visitors busy, but the attractions and things to do are very different.
The main peak at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, Scotland
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Edinburgh Caters To Tourists
Edinburgh is the second-most visited city in Britain, behind London, and it has a lot for visitors to sink their teeth into. There's the castle, museums, art galleries, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, whisky experiences, and Arthur's Seat — a grand city park with a hilltop climb that offers incredible views over the city. There's also the Fringe festival and other smaller festivals taking place throughout the year.
Fewer Tourists In Glasgow
Meanwhile, in Glasgow, things are very different. The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is a must, as are other museums and galleries across the city, but Glasgow is a more modest city when it comes to attractions. There's a flourishing music scene in the city and it's fast becoming a place of pilgrimage for food lovers. Glasgow is more of an experience in terms of discovery than a tourist destination. It's a big city, with a big-city feel to it, and it's best experienced through bars and restaurants. You might walk a lot more in Glasgow than you do in Edinburgh, from restaurant to bar and from shop to shop, but you'll be walking with locals rather than tourists, as you would in Edinburgh.
The Georgian architecture of Edinburgh Castle
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2. Architecture
Both cities offer a unique history lesson.
Edinburgh Is More Medieval
Walking around Edinburgh is a bit of a history lesson. The castle is over 900 years old, while buildings in the new town are from the Georgian era. In the old town, medieval buildings sit alongside 17th- and 18th-century buildings, and the very streets of the old town offer a glimpse into what life was like almost 1,000 years ago.
There are some stunning examples of Gothic architecture and the "closes" within the streets date back to the 12th century, possibly even earlier. Closes are the narrow lanes you'll see between the buildings all over the city. These lanes would once have been locked at night, meaning only people who lived in these buildings could enter. Now, most of them are open and anyone can wander through to view the incredible architecture within them.
Tenement flats in Glasgow
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Glasgow Is More Victorian
By comparison, Glasgow will first seem much more modern, and it is, but it has its own charm and its own history. Much of the city you see today dates back to the 19th century, meaning most of it is Victorian.
If you have the chance, go and see some of the old tenement buildings. These were built in the 19th century to house the vast amounts of people emigrating to the city for work during the Industrial Revolution. Today, they are mostly apartments still being used in the way they were built to be. If you have the chance, go inside and you'll find grand staircases, high ceilings, and original polished tiles on the walls of the stairwells. The Tenement House is one such apartment that has been kept as it was when Miss Agnes Toward lived in it in 1892. It's a fascinating glimpse into what life in Glasgow was like.
3. Getting There And Getting Around
For two major cities so close together, they both have an airport just a short distance from the city center. Both cities also have major train stations, making it easy to travel to both by train, and between them both.
The tram system running in Edinburgh
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Edinburgh By Foot Or Tram
Edinburgh has a tram system that basically runs from the airport to the city center and back again. Edinburgh is smaller than Glasgow and easy to explore on foot. It's built on a series of hills and it can be tough going at times as the hills seem to be never ending. But the Edinburgh city center is compact and everything you want to see is within easy walking distance.
Glasgow By Foot Or Underground
Glasgow is a grid city and reminds me of New York City. It's a series of long streets and tall buildings. Again, you can explore easily on foot, but it's fun to check out the underground system, affectionately named "The Clockwork Orange." It's a very easy underground system to navigate and, in fact, it simply goes around the city in one loop, so you can't get lost on it. You can drive through both cities, but if you want to do this, make sure you know ahead of time where to park your car.
Both cities get busy with traffic. Personally, I find Edinburgh easier to drive through than Glasgow and I've never had a problem parking there. Glasgow is more built-up and a little busier, but public transportation is very good. I prefer to drive to Edinburgh and take the bus to Glasgow.
The "People Make Glasgow" city logo
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4. Language And People
I know what you're thinking, in Scotland they speak English, right? So, how can there be a difference in the language? Well, yes, they do speak English, but you wouldn't have to be in either city for long to realize there's a huge difference in how they speak.
Edinburgh Accent Sounds More English
You won't have any trouble understanding the accent of a Scottish person in Edinburgh. In fact, you can wander the streets for quite some time without coming across a Scottish accent at all. Many of the people in Edinburgh are from affluent families and don't have a Scottish accent at all, but instead sound English.
Glasgow Accent Is Thicker
In Glasgow, it's a whole different story. Glasgow has its roots in industry and there's no denying that the city has had its challenges in the past. Now regenerated, the city appears different, but the same people still live here. The people here are extremely friendly and they like to have fun. They're a bit cheeky, witty, and very warm. But you might have some trouble understanding what they are saying!
The Glasgow accent is thick and some words are different from the words you'll know in English. You'll hear simple things, like "aye" instead of "yes," all the time and they are easy to understand. But other things, like "away ye go" meaning "I don't believe you," might be a bit more difficult to grasp. You might struggle to keep up with Glasgow locals talking to each other and you might struggle to understand what they are saying when they speak to you. But Glasgow folk are very friendly and they won't mind if you ask them to explain what they are saying.
The traditional Doctors Pub in Edinburgh
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5. Eating And Drinking
The food and drink scenes are very different in these two Scottish cities.
Popular, High-End Restaurants In Edinburgh
Edinburgh has some high-end restaurants, like The Number One restaurant in the Balmoral Hotel, and some interesting and unusual restaurants like Monteiths and Empires. To find out more about where to eat in Edinburgh, take a look at these 8 Must-Try Restaurants In Edinburgh.
The food scene in Edinburgh is sophisticated, but when it comes to drinking, you can choose between outlandish cocktail bars like Casablanca Club and traditional pubs like Doctors. Edinburgh has a lot of choices in where to eat and drink, but the city does get busy, especially in high season. It's best to book ahead if you want to be guaranteed a table for dinner.
Gastro Pubs And Local Bands In Glasgow
In Glasgow, the food scene is more relaxed and you're more likely to find gastro pubs serving great food while a local band plays in the corner. This is where the famous deep-fried mars bar is found, along with deep-fried pizza and deep-fried just about everything else you can think of. There are a lot more chain restaurants and takeaway spots in Glasgow than there are in Edinburgh, which means there's still a very wide choice of where to eat. It's just that the choice is different.
Be prepared for the weather. I stood in line for Edinburgh Castle in the pouring rain and got the biggest soaking of my life. I've also spent a January weekend in Glasgow and was the coldest I've ever been! Whichever city you visit, even if you visit in the summer, it rains. Make sure you are properly prepared for some good Scottish weather.
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Niccolò Machiavelli was born in the city of Florence, Italy, on May 3, 1469. His father, Bernardo Machiavelli, was a lawyer, although not a very prosperous one, with much of his income derived from family property rather than his law practice. However, he retained his membership in the lawyers' guild, which was influential in Florentine politics. As a lawyer and a man with a love of literature and writing, Bernardo probably had contacts among the powerful in Florence's political circles, which later provided Niccolò with the opportunity to enter public service. Niccolò would grow up to share his father's literary ambitions.
No official records of Machiavelli's life appear until 1498, immediately after the fall of Savonarola's government, when he would have been 29. The Florentine republic had been reinstated, and Machiavelli was appointed as secretary of the Second Chancery, a position in which he coordinated relations with Florence's territorial possessions. How he acquired this position is not clear. Participation in the government was expected of all of Florence's leading citizens, but Machiavelli's intelligence and energy must have attracted particular attention among Florence's politicians. Within a month, he also became secretary to the Council of Ten of War, Florence's foreign policy body, in which he functioned as an envoy, traveling extensively around Italy and Europe to negotiate with potential allies, gather information, and do whatever the Ten needed done. Though not officially an ambassador, a position reserved for members of aristocratic families, he was nonetheless a professional diplomat.
Machiavelli would spend 14 years as the "Florentine secretary." During this period, he had opportunities to meet and observe many of the major political figures of the period. Observing and negotiating for the Florentine republic, he visited the courts of Caterina Sforza (in 1499), King Louis XII of France (in 1500, 1504, 1510, and 1511), Cesare Borgia (in 1502 and 1503), Pandolfo Petrucci (in 1503 and 1504), Pope Julius II (in 1503 and 1506), and Emperor Maximilian II (from 1507 to 1508). These visits and his experience in foreign policy would later form the basis of many of the principles he expresses in The Prince, and the great personages that he met form the examples from which he draws his lessons.
Machiavelli's most famous work was not formally published during his lifetime, although it probably circulated in manuscript copies. The Prince was first published in 1532, with the permission of Clement VII. As evidence of its popularity, it went through seven Italian editions in the next twenty years. In 1559, all of Machiavelli's works were put on the "Index of Prohibited Books," a list of books banned by the Catholic church for heresy or immorality. This did nothing to dampen his popularity, and The Prince was soon translated into all the major European languages. Today, Machiavelli continues to be recognized as one of the first modern political thinkers and as a shrewd commentator on the psychology of leadership.
Decennali, a long poem in two parts on the contemporary history of Florence.
First Decennale, 1504; Second Decennale, 1509 or 1514.
The Prince (Il principe), treatise on leadership and political power, 1513.
The Mandrake Root (Mandragola), comic play, circa 1516. Mandrogola tells the story of young and beautiful Lucrezia, who is married to old and foolish Nicia. Callimaco falls in love with Lucrezia and manages to trick Nicia into giving his full approval for their love affair. It is considered one of the best Italian comedies of this period.
Discourses on Livy (Discorsi sopra la prima deca ldi Tito Livio), analysis of the Roman republic, 1514 to 1518.
Andria, comic play, circa 1517. Translation of an original by the Roman playwright Terence.
Art of War (Dell'Arte della guerra), treatise on military strategy, 1519 to 20.
Life of Castruccio Castracani (Vita di Castruccio Castracani), biography of a military leader who became ruler of Lucca, 1520.
Florentine History (Istorie fiorentine), 1520 to 1524.
Clizia, comic play circa 1525. In Clizia, young Cleandro and his aging father, Nicomaco, compete for the love of beautiful Clizia, who is Nicomaco's ward. Considered of lesser quality than Mandrogola. Based on Casina by the Roman playwright Plautus.
Belfagor, prose novella, date uncertain. Belfagor is a demon who comes to earth to take a wife in order to decide if wives cause men more suffering than Hell.
THEORY OF STATE
There are two types of states:
Republics and principalities. Machiavelli declares that he will not discuss republics, examining only how principalities may be acquired and governed. Principalities are inherited or new.
New principalities are either annexed to a ruler's existing territory or are completely new. New principalities are either used to being ruled by a prince or are used to being free. New principalities are acquired by luck or by strength.
Hereditary principalities, which are used to being ruled by the prince's family, are easy to maintain, because tradition keeps the prince's position stable as long as he does not make himself hated.(CHAPTER 1 –THE PRINCE )
Machiavelli refers to republics, which are governed by their citizens, and principalities or princely states, which are governed by a single, strong ruler (a prince). All principalities are governed either by a single ruler assisted by his appointed ministers or by a ruler and the hereditary nobles who hold power in their own right and have the loyalty of their subjects.
The Turkish sultan divides his kingdom into districts that are managed by his administrators, but the king of France has to contend with many lords who have longstanding privileges. Because the sultan's administrators are dependent on him for their power, they are not likely to help a foreign invader. But if an invader had a strong enough army to win, it would be easy to keep their territory, because the people are not personally loyal to the administrators. In a kingdom like France, the nobles are always ambitious and ready to turn against the king. But if they assist you in conquering the country, they will also be ready to turn on you. Even if you kill all the royal family, the nobles remain, and you can neither satisfy them nor get rid of them. Whether one can control a territory depends less on personal ability than on the character of the territory.If the conquered territory was formerly a republic, in which the citizens were used to living under their own laws, you must destroy it, go live in it, or let the citizens live under their own laws with a government that is friendly to you. If you do not destroy the city, it will destroy you, so fiercely will the citizens remember and long for their freedom.
Machiavelli contrasts two types of government: a strongly centralized model, which he identifies with the East, and the looser confederated model that dominated in Western Europe. Machiavelli had ample opportunities to see the kinds of internal problems that afflicted decentralized collections of states. The example he cites, France, was actually remarkably stable and unified in comparison with his own region of Italy
In the late medieval period and the early Renaissance, Italy was in a bad situation. The country was being invaded by powerful foreign nation states such as France and Spain
His primary concern was to secure the unification of whole peninsula under strong central government .ho strongly felt urgency of cementing together a strong state for divided Italy.(THE PRINCE chapter no 2-3 )
MACHIAVELLI THOUGHT ON WAR
Human Nature - The Fundamental Cause of War:
For Machiavelli, man is dominated by his passions. He is acquisitive, shortsighted and imitative. His desires are unlimited and bear little relation to his abilities. Not only is the supply of possessions limited, but man's short-sighted, restless nature makes him constantly tire of what he has and desire new and more interesting things. This selfishness leads to conflict between those who desire to dominate and those who desire to be free from domination. Domination is itself the most powerful of emotional desires. The conflict is conducted both on the civil level between men and on the international level between groups of men.
Since conflict stems from the fundamentals of human nature, it is at least latent in all human societies and therefore inevitable. One of the fundamental concerns of politics then is the control and application of conflict in the interests of society. War and politics form an organic whole; while war is a political instrument, politics itself is a warlike activity. You are all familiar with the famous dictum of Clausewitz that war is politics conducted by other, more violent means. This idea has also been adapted by Leninists. But with a different concept of what politics is about. The Leninists actually come closer to the original view of Machiavelli, which is that it is politics that is war conducted by other, less violent means
Specific causes of war:
Among the specific causes of particular wars Machiavelli mentions lack of food, ambition of princes, internal security, avoidance of punishment, miscalculation, and necessity. While these may be the immediate objects for which a city goes to war "There are but two motives for making war against a republic, one, the desire to subjugate her, the other, the apprehension of being subjugated by her.
Kinds of war
The various causes give rise to two different kinds of war, one caused by the ambition of princes or republics and the other caused when an entire people desire to overthrow the society of another people. Thus there is a qualitative difference between wars waged for limited and unlimited objectives.
The limited political objectives involve the seizure of some territory and or domination of another group or the unseating of a particular ruler.
In total war the objective is the complete destruction of the opposing social and political order and if possible the extermination of the population itself. Moreover, the intensity of war - the means and methods employed - is greater when the objective is total. The unlimited character of the military operation stems from the unlimited character of the political objective sought by at least one of the belligerent.
The Model Commander:
For Machiavelli, strong and able leadership is an essential ingredient in successful government, both political and military.
His books are in effect treatises on the requirements and methods of good leadership. He devotes considerable space to what a good leader should know, how he should act, and what his characteristics are, and how a city can secure and use good leadership. And whole books have been written on this topic.
The ideal leader is the classical virtuous hero as exemplified by Romulus, Theseus, Solon, Cyrus and Alexander. He is a statesman, ideally a founder of a state or religion, or the organizer of an army. Leadership is a creative quality. It is because of its creative nature that the military profession qualifies as one of the highest. The virtue of a leader is not synonymous with success, although success is an essential ingredient. Nor is mere technical ability sufficient to make the leader virtuous. The pursuit of glory rather than material goods is the highest aim of man. True glory is achieved in the doing of something which will not only be remembered but cherished by mankind. The leader therefore must exercise self-control and moderation. He must be devoted to the common good, but so desirous of glory as to prefer the short glorious life to the long mediocre one.
Leadership involves not only creative effort but also a constant struggle with fortuna an idea derived from classical ideas of fate. The world is in a constant state of change. Fortuna represents the incalculable in the nature of events.
It is impossible for man to foresee everything in order to dominate fortuna. Yet through the use of reason and dynamic leadership the commander should be able to channel events to further his own designs. Of prime importance in keeping ahead of fortuna is the ability to stay flexible enough always to anticipate changing conditions and change with the times. The inability of most men to change their habits and modus operandi constitutes one of their major weaknesses.
The importance of good leadership for Machiavelli stems from his ideas on imitation and his belief in the creative powers needed by the founders of both cities and armies. The faults of people spring from the faults of their leaders.
Conducting warfare is one of the principal duties of the leader, hence it must be the subject of careful study. "A prince should therefore have no other aim or thought, nor take up any other thing for his study, but war and its organization and discipline, for that is the only art that is necessary to one who commands." This admonition is not meant to imply that war in the usual sense is the only activity of a ruler, but that the procedures associated with war have application to all phases of the ruler's activities.
Psychological Warfare:
Machiavelli applies his theory of human nature to military problems and develops major roles for religion, appearances and necessity. He believes that man's desires to acquire money, power, and glory are not sufficient in themselves to overcome an even stronger desire to stay alive.
Fear dominates men's minds when they are faced with danger, and their desires cannot be counted on to make them risk death in battle. The commander must have recourse to other means to persuade his men to fight. Among these are music, oratory, and rewards. Three additional means are religion, appearances and necessity (art on war ).
The role of money in war:
Machiavelli discusses this at length because he disagrees with the common opinion that "money is the sinews of war". He notes that gold will not buy trustworthy soldiers, but good soldiers will always find gold.
The small stipend given soldiers in not enough to make them die for their leader. Riches along with natural geographic strength and the favorable disposition of the people is one of the many secondary requirements for success, but the primary one is a strong army.
The role of Religion:
Machiavelli emphasizes the importance of religion. He stresses its utility as a means for instilling a willingness to fight. In this he is writing about ideology in general. It served four military purposes for the Romans.
Predicting a favorable outcome increased confidence.
The oath threatened punishment from the gods for cowardice.
Religion educated the troops in the concepts of love of country and
exalted the heroic individual devoted to public service.
Machiavelli does not mention religion as an ideological belief to be fought for, for itself.
Since men are shortsighted and prone to believe what they want to believe, the general should use every means possible to make his army appear strongest and best. Appearances is also the foundation for use of stratagems and deceits. Machiavelli mentions many of the stratagems employed by ancient armies.
Necessity plays a determining role in military strategy. It is necessity which causes many wars. Necessity will make one or the other side fight harder. The able general takes necessity into account and actively uses it.
Generalship
Besides evidencing leadership traits and knowing how to use psychological techniques, the commander must be thoroughly familiar with the tools of his trade. Of fundamental importance is the appreciation of the necessity for careful, detailed planning. Of equal importance is the recognition that there are certain general principles which should not be violated. Machiavelli is one of the first military theorists to point out that the scientific study of war requires an understanding of the principles on which it is based.
Estimate of the situation
Proper planning and a careful estimate of the situation are important before beginning a war. Machiavelli lists all the ingredients found in modern estimates including enemy, own forces, terrain, weather, etc
Principles of War
Machiavelli's list of principles in The Art of War is a mixture of general principles and specific tactical maneuvers
Machiavelli sees conquering and keeping territory at a profit as the political objective. The defeat of the enemy army is the strategic and tactical objective. While victory in battle is the objective of all armies, the general should never come to a general engagement unless forced to do so. It is more advantageous to defeat the enemy by destroying his will to resist through the use of psychological warfare and "peace campaigns". It is always possible to find allies within the opposing society who will act as a "fifth column". Even so, the use of all these other methods ultimately rests on having the undoubted ability to wage violent war in the open and to make war "short and sharp".
Since war is caused by a "thirst for domination", it is foolish to try to appease an aggressor. It is almost always better to allow something to be taken by force than to yield it to the apprehension of force, because to yield from fear for the purpose of avoiding war merely encourages the enemy to try for more.
Offensive:
The offensive is the cardinal principle, because it enables the leader to keep ahead of his enemies and fortuna. By keeping the initiative the ruler can channel the course of history. The principle of the offensive must be applied flexibly. When external and internal evils arise at the same time temporizing may be necessary in order to be able to build up strength while one or the other dies out. Machiavelli discusses in some detail the relevant considerations one must take into account when deciding on taking the strategic offensive or defensive.
Mass and economy of force:
Machiavelli discusses Mass several times and urges the commander to never risk his whole fortune on only a part of his forces. He does not discuss the modern concept of economy of force explicitly.
Unity of command
This is one of Machiavelli's important principles. He discusses both the necessity for unity of political and military leadership and the narrower question of unity of command within the command element of a field army.
Surprise and Security
Machiavelli emphasizes the value of surprise and the consequent need for security. Secrecy of plans is one of the most important aspects of all operations. These principles rely on the use of deceit and the doctrine of appearances.
MILITRAY ORGANISATION
Condoterri: were powerful military leaders brought in by merchant oligarchies to establish order in the northern Italian communes., Machiavelli was highly dissatisfied with Italian army organization of that time .the system was based upon condotta and the condottieri-the later being contractor and the former the contract of servicespecifying the size , type serving period etc .
Machiavelli rejected this old condoterri idea and emphasized on the formation of model army ,
The Model Army
Machiavelli devotes much attention to the proper composition of the army. He denounces mercenaries and insists on the recruitment of a militia composed of native citizens.
These should be conscripted, not volunteers, but the citizen's education should stress the necessity for military service as a civic duty. He also does not approve of professional soldiers, even citizens, but wants military service to be a temporary activity of citizens having other means of livelihood. Machiavelli gives political as well as military reasons for his views. In fact it is the political considerations which are paramount. These extend also into the specific details of how the militia is to be recruited, paid and commanded.
The proposal to draw the citizen militia from an armed populace does not mean to arm everyone. Machiavelli considers an armed mob to be dangerous and worthless. Only selected, trustworthy individuals having specific character traits and skills should be considered.
Discipline and Training:
The need for strict discipline cannot be stressed too often. It is necessary for the internal security of a country because it makes the soldiers less likely to violate the laws, even though they have the weapons. Rigorous training in peacetime to include participation in sham battles is essential, both to develop specific skills and to develop discipline
Machiavelli finds contemporary armies greatly lacking in proper logistic procedures and recommends a return to the exemplary Roman routine. He especially mentions food supply and medical practice as important areas for the commander' s attention.
Encampments:
He describes the proper siting and layout of a camp in great detail. Again, his model is the Roman practice.
Arms and Armor:
The roles that various weapons have played in the success or failure of ancient and contemporary armies bear analysis. Machiavelli discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the pike, sword, and firearms. He proposes to organize his model regiment of 6000 men with 3000 armed with sword and shield, 2000 with pike and 1000 with arquebus . He mentions cavalry only briefly because contemporary cavalry is already better than infantry, but it is the infantry that is the key element in the army.
The army is to be formed of two native and two allied regiments of 6000 men each. The regiment is composed of ten battalions of 400 heavy infantry and 50 light infantry each plus an extra unit of 1000 pikemen and 500 extra light infantry. Each battalion is commanded by a Lt Col assisted by 5 captains and 45 corporals. The extra pikemen are also commanded by 3 Lt Co l's and the extra light infantry by two Lt Co l's. A colonel commands the entire regiment.
Each battalion has 36 horsemen and the regiment has a unit of 150 heavy cavalry and one of 150 light cavalry.
Promotion is up through the ranks and by merit. The senior Lt. Col commands the first battalion and the junior the 10th, so that each promotion brings a corresponding shift in position within the regiment. The officer corps is also rotated between regiments to prevent anyone from acquiring a personal following.
Machiavelli gives a very detailed account of the basic formations to be used. There are three basic combat formations for the battalion, the oblong rectangle, the square with horns, and the hollow square.
Order of Battle:
Machiavelli draws his army up on the battlefield in Roman fashion, in three lines in which the battalions are disposed in checkerboard fashion. He gives a full description of a set-piece battle to illustrate the formation and proper interaction of each subunit. He also goes into considerable detail to explain the proper formation and procedure for conducting a march, both in one's own country and in the face of the enemy. The relative value of infantry and cavalry was one of the current issues of the day to which Machiavelli addressed himself. He clearly favors infantry. The role and value of artillery also merits his attention. He disagrees with many contemporaries who said that artillery would eliminate both the opportunity for individual valor and close combat. In this he was correct, but at the same time he went too far the other way and did not recognize the valuable role artillery would soon play.
Fortifications and Siege Warfare:
Machiavelli was primarily concerned with the political and strategic use of fortifications and their attack and defense. That he was aware also of the technical aspects of fortification design is evidenced by his supervision of the strengthening of the city walls of Florence. He was also called upon to make a detailed technical report recommending new fortifications.


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Board Approves EMS Help
Published 3:58 pm Thursday, March 10, 2011
CUMBERLAND – The County's Board of Supervisors authorized the County Administrator to take immediate action to ensure the safety of Cumberland's citizens when it comes to emergency services calls.
According to County Administrator Judy Ownby, the Administration's office, the dispatch center, and several Board members have been receiving concerns from the community related to the lack of response from the Cumberland Volunteer Rescue Squad when emergency calls are being made.
Because of the growing concern in the county and for the safety of the citizens, Ms. Ownby requested that the Board allow her to secure procurement back-up service so that if calls cannot be handled a nearby paid agency would be able to take care of the emergency call.
The County Administrator also requested authorization to establish a policy for the dispatch center to follow concerning when to utilize the paid service.
"If I could also get the Board's approval to communicate to the Cumberland Rescue Squad that we are concerned with the many missed calls that are being reported to us-not only to staff but to Board members," she noted about the growing concern.
Supervisor Elbert Womack, District Four, made the motion that the County secure procurement for emergency medical service from a paid agency for times of need; to set a policy with dispatch for utilizing those services; and for notifying the Cumberland Volunteer Rescue Squad about the problem he said has become out of control.
That motion passed unanimously and work will begin immediately on securing assistance for unanswered emergency calls.
"I think the majority would agree that we are concerned about the level or quality of service that is being provided and intend to take necessary action to make sure that the citizens receive appropriate emergency services," added Supervisor Bill Osl, District One.
According to Chairman Van Petty, District Three, he said he had recently received several phone calls from senior citizens about the problem occurring
"particularly during the daytime."
"It really leaves…our seniors…in an inconvenience," said Petty about that age group not receiving a response from the rescue squad. "It's a very serious situation and we need to take some action to protect our citizens."
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