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Short Take on Rypien's Short Suspension
Here's what the NHL should have considered when handing down its suspension of Rick Rypien of the Canucks for shoving and grabbing a fan: What would the suspension have been if Rypien had thrown a punch?
I have to imagine it would have been a lot more than six games.
Rypien's thought process short-circuited. He and the NHL are fortunate that the circuit that shorted was the one labeled "Shove and Grab" rather than one next to it labeled "Punch." That's how close an NHL fighter came to punching out a fan on live TV with no provocation other than a sarcastic comment.
The result of the loss of control is not what should have been punished. The loss of control is.
And, while we're at it, it's really annoying when Gary Bettman feels compelled to put an everything's-okay-here spin on matters:
"Fortunately, this incident is not typical of the way NHL players conduct themselves and is not typical of the way Mr. Rypien had conducted himself during his career."
It happened. We all saw it.
Hey, these Islanders are pretty good.
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Labels: Gary Bettman
Flatley Joins MSG
Neil Best is reporting in his Watchdog blog that MSG has hired former Islanders captain Pat Flatley for its Hockey Night Live! studio program. Flatley takes the seat formerly occupied by Butch Goring, who recently moved into the broadcast booth alongside play-by-play man Howie Rose to replace the controversially departed color analyst Billy Jaffe.
It's an interesting choice for Islanders fans as most still have very fond memories of Flats, including his on-ice style and off-ice personality. But Flatley hasn't been close to the Islanders in 15 years, so it's a little strange to think of him as being the Islanders voice on Hockey Night Live! There's a disconnect there that Flatley will have to resolve by spending some time getting close to the team again. Still, I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what he brings to the table.
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Labels: media, Neil Best, Pat Flatley
Lighthouse Hockey Season Preview Roundtable
Please visit Lighthouse Hockey for an entertaining and interesting Season Preview Roundtable featuring several familiar bloggers, a few singers, a few actors, and a number of fictional characters—including a delicious and structurally challenged gingerbread man.
Gordon Should Name Roloson Starter
While significant injuries to Mark Streit and Kyle Okposo have curtailed expectations for an Islanders playoff run in 2011, the braintrust of the organization has no choice but to proceed as if that run remains very much in the plans. Therefore, all roster and lineup decisions must address the two-headed monster of maintaining forward momentum of the youth development while attempting to win now.
In a sport that breeds constant chatter about players knowing their jobs, roles, and responsibilities, Coach Scott Gordon has not named the owner of one very important job. Who is the Islanders #1 goalie?
Gordon can go a long way toward starting the season with an air of stability by naming Dwayne Roloson his starting goaltender. Right now, it is the best option for the Islanders to play to their competitive peak.
Roloson played his best hockey last season when he served as the team's undisputed #1. Sharing the duties with Rick DiPietro and Martin Biron seemed to soften what had been a very sharp edge in net.
It is in the best interest of this year's team to have an established starter, whether it be Roloson or DiPietro. But, for this season, it should be Roloson for roughly 55 games. The soon-to-be 41-year-old demonstrated last year that he is more than capable of holding down the job and leading the team to victories. The Islanders will get the most out of him in this role.
DiPietro has not been a starting NHL goaltender since 2008. The team should not put itself in the position of forcing itself to see if he can do it again now, and risk losing him for another year or more. Let him re-acclimate to the rigors of an NHL schedule by not playing too much of it—let him play enough to show that his body can absorb the beating it will take, restore his technique and reflexes, and re-build his stamina.
If DiPietro has trouble getting into a rhythm due to sporadic starts, so be it. What the Islanders can get out of him this season is still a question mark. Let him answer that question over 25-30 games. Then, next year, Garth Snow can decide whether to re-sign Roloson as a backup or, more likely, promote one of Kevin Poulin, Nate Lawson, or Mikko Koskinen to serve as DiPietro's understudy.
If it were clear that DiPietro would outplay Roloson this year, I'd say give him a shot to take the job. But I don't see how you can say that. The Islanders have a greater chance of getting the most out of their goalies, now and in the future, by giving the starting job for 2010-11 to Roloson.
Labels: Dwayne Roloson, Garth Snow, Kevin Poulin, Mikko Koskinen, Nate Lawson, Rick DiPietro, Scott Gordon
Islanders Find a Home at 30 Rock
Okay, somebody's gotta fill me in. I don't get to watch much TV anymore, and when I do it's usually on the DVR. And I don't think I saw a single episode of 30 Rock last year. I happened to catch a new episode last night. So here are my questions:
1) Is Paul Giamatti a regular guest star?
2) Does his character, Richie, always wear a John Tavares jersey?
Good job by the Islanders getting their brand some high-profile exposure. The episode also featured an Islanders pennant on a background wall about four minutes in, which is when I turned the show on. At that point I hadn't even seen Richie in all his home-blue-91 glory, which he wore for the duration of the show. Later, the show's dialogue even had Richie describing himself as an Islanders fan.
To answer one of my own questions, it seems that this was Giamatti's first appearance on the show—at least according to IMDB. But, as chronicled here, it certainly was not the first appearance of an Islanders jersey on the show.
Maybe we can have an escalating battle between Entourage and 30 Rock to see which show can feature the most Isles paraphenalia. If only Hockey Night Live! were this friendly to the Islanders! (I filled out a blogging survey yesterday saying that my style wasn't snarky.)
Update: Here's a good thread on the topic from HF Boards, including a screen cap. I was making dinner while this on and completely missed the Matt Moulson part.
Update: Things are coming in fast and furious now. I'm not surprised that this was also discussed on Twitter, where it was suggested that the mention of/slagging on Moulson may be due to Giamatti being a Yale grad. Yale and Cornell are picked to finish first and second, respectively, in the ECAC this year. I also had no idea that Giamatti is the son of the late Bart Giamatti, former President of Yale and Commissioner of Major League Baseball.
Labels: John Tavares, marketing, media
I realize that this is a completely strange reason to come out of hibernation, but something had to do it sometime.
For all of those who felt that Newsday replacing veteran beat reporter Greg Logan with former intern Katie Strang was a purposeful thumb to the nose aimed at the Islanders and their fans, here's an amazing parallel from another market.
Tarik El-Bashir of The Washinging Post is leaving the Capitals beat after five years of top-notch coverage. Dan Steinberg of the Post's D.C. Sports Bog describes El-Bashir's replacement (thanks to Kukla's Korner):
"Katie Carrera, a former Post intern who has covered high school sports for us the past two years, will become the new Capitals beat writer. Katie is a rarity - a sports journalist who actually knows something about hockey. She has assisted Tarik on and off with the Capitals for the past two seasons and now she has the whole show to herself."
Sometimes things change. People get deserved opportunities as a result of those changes. While the circumstances that brought about the change at the Post may be vastly different than those that moved Logan off the Isles beat at Newsday, the effect is the same. Such a succession can and did happen in another market, and it doesn't have to be a reason for the fanbase to feel disrespected or bullied.
I've been mulling over a meta-post for this blog to explain what is happening with it and what can be expected in the future. The truth is, I really don't know. All I know is that I can't do it the way I used to do it. There is simply not enough time to watch the games the way I used to watch them, to keep up with all that is being written about the Isles and the NHL, to formulate posts, and to execute them properly.
Other blogs are setting the bar pretty high these days. It's debatable whether what I can offer still has a place among them.
I have come close a number of times to just announcing the end of this blog. But here I am once again. And it feels good to be back.
Labels: blogging, Newsday
NYI Classifieds
FOR SALE – SOLD – LARGE-BODIED NHL DEFENSEMAN. Surprisingly mobile and good hands for size. Good soldier, may not stay around past springtime. Some wear and tear.
FOR SALE – SHOOTOUT SPECIALIST – Fleet-footed part-time NHL winger. Laser-like wrist shot. Good pedigree. Will score at the AHL level. Some rust.
FOR SALE – VETERAN #1 GOALTENDER – "Lot 1A" Savvy presence in net. Capable of leading team deep into the playoffs. Battle tested, prospers under heavy workload. Atrophies in presence of "Lot 1C" or equivalent.
FOR SALE – VETERAN #1 GOALTENDER – "Lot 1B" Respected and adored by peers. Priced to move. Bags packed and ready to move since September. Also experienced as a No. 2 and No. 3.
FOR SALE – VETERAN #1 GOALTENDER – "Lot 1C" Refurbished former NHL All-Star. Dedicated and tireless worker. Not afraid to make a commitment. Been in the shop a few times. Palatable cap hit, when healthy. Service records currently "misplaced."
FOR SALE – FINNISH FLASH – Young forward with size, hands, and speed. Total package power forward. Slight fear of success. "Poised for breakout."
FOR SALE – VETERAN GRINDER – Winger with agitation mode. One-time 17-goal-scorer. Knee only two years old. Will dominate in AHL. "Depth."
WANTED TO BUY – 2010 AND 2011 DRAFT PICKS As many as possible. Preferably in third round or better. Will pay in cash.
WANTED TO BUY – GOALTENDER – Warm body, possibly two, needed to fill net for remainder of 2009-10 season. Must be prepared to play every night, or not at all.
WANTED TO BUY – YOUR FULL CAP SPACE – Collector with openings in storage. Will accept your bloated contracts for "high-quality draft incentives." We'll turn your mistakes into our roster-hole plugs!
Labels: trade deadline
Witt Waiver-Wired
Katie Strang reports that veteran defenseman Brendan Witt as been activated from the injured reserve list and will be placed on waivers at noon today. If not claimed by another team, Witt will report to Bridgeport.
This is certainly a case where you have to be impressed at Garth Snow's willingness to make a very tough call. While it was obvious that Witt was no longer serving the team adequately in his role, it would have been very easy for Snow to give him several more opportunities to work things out on the ice. You don't decide to waive a player of Witt's character, experience, and performance record like you're deciding which pair of shorts to leave home when you're packing for vacation and your suitcase is full.
Snow is paid to make difficult decisions in order to put the Islanders in the best position to win. Having Witt in the top six was not in the team's best interest. Nor was letting him accumulate dust in the press box. Perhaps Witt will show enough in his time at the Bridge to convince another team to take a chance on him as we get closer to the trade deadline.
While the Islanders can move on without Witt in the lineup, there is no doubt he will be missed around the Coliseum. Of course, as we've seen with other players, being waived and sent down doesn't necessarily mean the end of the line.
Labels: Brendan Witt, Garth Snow
Milestones for the Moulsons
Fresh on the heels of older brother Matt Moulson recording his 20th goal of the season for the Islanders, Cornell freshman Chris Moulson on Saturday scored his first career NCAA goal as the Big Red defeated Clarkson 5-3.
The younger Moulson had only tasted the lineup once this season before being called upon by coach Mike Schafer for both games this past weekend. On Friday night Cornell defeated St. Lawrence 2-1. The 4-point weekend on the road puts Cornell all alone at the top of the ECAC standings and solidifies its top-ten ranking in the NCAA.
Moulson's goal on Saturday night gave Cornell a 3-1 lead early in the second period. After the game, he told The Cornell Daily Sun that speaking with his older, NHL-experienced brother had provided him with some focus for breaking through:
"I talked to my brother before the game and he just said to shoot more pucks and be around the net more," Moulson explained. "The one thing he always tells me is to do the extra things. Everyone on the team is going to work hard, but you have to be the guy who does the extra things and works hard when everyone else is taking a break. He always told me to remain positive, you'll get your chance, and you'll be great."
If that doesn't sound like the Matt Moulson Islanders fans have come to know this season, I don't know what does.
The Daily Sun reported Chris's goal thusly:
Just 3:32 later, Cornell was once again able to capitalize on a rebound opportunity. Junior defenseman Mike Devin wristed a shot on net from the slot, but Karpowich went down in butterfly position to deflect the shot away. Chris Moulson then picked up the rebound, skated to his right, and flicked a backhand over a sprawling Karpowich and into the back of the net. In giving his team a 3-1 lead, Moulson scored his first ever NCAA goal in just his third career game.
"I can't even really remember what happened," Moulson said. "It was a shot from the point … the puck was just sitting there and the next thing I knew I was on my stomach and the puck was in the net. I was trying to get up to celebrate but [Nick] D'Agostino was holding me back."
If you recall, the elder Moulson had this to say about his brother just a couple of months ago:
"I try to talk almost every day to him. He's working hard. Hopefully he'll get a chance and I think he's probably a better player than me, so, hopefully he just needs a chance and he'll get in there and do well."
Congratulations to both Matt and Chris on reaching these gratifying career milestones.
Labels: Chris Moulson, Matt Moulson
Two-Minute Minors for 1/20/10
I've been considering doing some daily posts that are more like Twitter feeds where I just add thoughts as they pop into my head throughout the course of a day. Why not just join Twitter? I don't know—I just kind of like it here.
It then occurred to me that I already sort of do that occasionally with these Two-Minute Minor posts, though without the day-long aggregation. Anyway, we'll see what happens. Let's move on before I get called for delay of game...
Last night the Isles went toe-to-toe with the offensively gifted Penguins and came out a little stubbed. When Sidney Crosby drops a six pack of points on you and Evgeni Malkin emerges from his funk with a hat trick, you just have to tip all those hats and get ready for the next one. Isn't it nice to be in a position to take the positives from a loss and still feel good about what the team is doing? It will feel even nicer if the four-game winning streak is not followed by a losing streak of any kind.
Richard Park finally convinced an official that a shot off his stick is capable of being a goal.
Here's my guess at how Colin Campbell handles Andy Sutton's boarding of Pascal Dupuis: "Well, I just gave Jovanovski, a star, a two-game suspension—I have to suspend Andy Sutton." You know, just a guess, because that's all we can really do at this point. It was a bad play by Sutton and it's refreshing to see a player admit as much. It doesn't matter if you didn't intend to hurt another player—you have to be able to make the split decision that stops you from putting another player in danger. When you don't make that decision correctly, you pay the consequences. In this case a major and a game misconduct suffice, but I actually wouldn't be too surprised or too upset to see Sutton sit out a game or two. But I can't wait for the explanation. Update: I was wrong. Sutton has been suspended for two games and I actually am a little ticked. Why? Because...Prediction: Sometime in the next 12-18 months, Sutton will board someone else and get suspended for five games. You know, because he'll be a repeat offender.
The larger issue is, how long does Gary Bettman let this go on? It's not good for the league to have one of its top officials, especially one who impacts game play, constantly called out. I'm not even saying that Campbell has to be dismissed. But the issue does need to be addressed or the integrity question will continue to fester.
You know what really made an impression on me last night? Very quickly after Sutton hit Dupuis, Dwayne Roloson waved to the Pittsburgh bench for the trainer to come out. Then he skated out of the crease, and out of the TV picture. The next time you see Roloson, he's skating back to Dupuis with the Pens' trainer in tow. Classy move by an opponent.
Yesterday, Uni Watch mentioned John Tavares's bet-losing practice appearance in a Team USA jersey. Uni Watch proprietor Paul Lukas made mention of the mysterious slits in the back of the jersey and wondered about their purpose/origin. I e-mailed Paul to tell him that I had read that the jersey belonged to Sparky the Dragon, and the slits where there to accommodate his wings. At the time, I couldn't remember the source of that information. Paul published my note as an update in today's edition, so I want to make sure to give credit where credit is due. After a little searching, I can now confirm that my source for the Sparky information was none other than blogging pal Dee Karl. Good scoop, Dee!
Finally, it's always good to remind yourself just how obsessed you are with sports. Yesterday, I got lunch from Five Guys for the first time. My order number was 57. While waiting on line, I kept thinking how cool it would be if, instead of calling out my order number when my food was ready, the line cook instead shouted, "Comeau!"
Labels: Andy Sutton, Blake Comeau, Colin Campbell, Dwayne Roloson, Gary Bettman, John Tavares, Richard Park, Sidney Crosby, uniforms
Reason to Believe: Islanders 6, Red Wings 0
Just some things I'm thinking about following a joyful night of joyful hockey...
Matt Moulson's offense is heating up again. And he's finding the net while playing with Frans Nielsen. Both circumstances help negate the ideas that Moulson is a flash in the pan who got off to a hot start and that his production was due mostly to his pairing with John Tavares.
How nice it is to once again be able to legitimately pin the future of the Islanders on Kyle Okposo, Tavares, AND Josh Bailey. Bailey looked like a boy last year. Suddenly he looks like a man, and plays like one too.
Despite his slow start in the goal column, Okposo will surpass his goal total from a year ago. Watch him light it up in the second half.
Seeing my favorite player of his era, Kenny Jonsson, back in the Islanders family for one night.
The part of NHLer Rob Schremp now being played by...Rob Schremp.
BD might be right that keeping Martin Biron on ice (as opposed to on the ice) might improve his trade value. At the very least, it won't harm his value and it will also protect him from injury (as much as that recalls the awkwardness of the Bill Guerin situation last year).
At first I was opposed to the idea of keeping Biron out of the rotation. I thought he deserved to at least dress on occasion and his exclusion reflected poorly on him and reduced his perceived value. But this is going to be all about Dwayne Roloson and Rick DiPietro, and who gives the team the best chance to win night in, night out. That's clearly not Biron.
I would, however, not be so quick to pull the trigger on a deal for Biron. Let's see DiPietro get the rigors of a few NHL games under his belt before the team puts itself one more injury away from last season's goaltending carousel.
It was a shame that the 6-0 domination of the Red Wings had to occur on the same night as a thrilling shootout (in more ways than one) between the other locals. Not good for getting the deserved local press. On the other hand, it was the kind of win that the rest of the league's cities will notice.
It's good to see some old friends still plugging away in the Blog Box.
I resisted doing this for a long time, but I finally caved.
Labels: Blog Box, Dwayne Roloson, Frans Nielsen, John Tavares, Josh Bailey, Kenny Jonsson, Kyle Okposo, Martin Biron, Matt Moulson, Rick DiPietro, Rob Schremp
Let Okposo Hear You
Just a thought as this New Year's Day draws to a close: It would be a great thing if everyone who attends Saturday night's game channels his or her anger and disappointment at Kyle Okposo being left of the U.S. Olympic team toward a show of support for #21. Let him know how you feel about him—when he comes out for warmups, when he steps over the boards, and every time he touches the puck. The Coliseum could use a night of frequent, loud ovations.
And keep this a positive thing about Okposo and the fan base's appreciation for the kind of player he is and the kind of player he will be. No need to invoke the names Drury, Callahan, Burke, etc. Make it all about Kyle on this night.
Labels: Kyle Okposo
Two-Minute Minors for 12/17/09
Jeff Klein, writing in the Times off last night's 2-1 Islanders win at Madison Square Garden:
"Wednesday's game was not the first time Tavares had set foot in the Garden. That happened on Nov. 28, when he and his Islanders teammate Matt Moulson watched Moulson's brother play for Cornell against Boston University. No one recognized him at that game, he said."
I had wondered if Tavares would go to that game with Moulson, and figured he would seeing as how it was through Chris Moulson that Tavares and Matt Moulson became acquainted. At the time, I didn't ask Moulson if Tavares was going with him because a) I already felt like asking him whether he was going bordered on too personal, and b) I swore to myself I would make it through my first conversation with Moulson without mentioning Tavares.
But it's nice to know now that they did make it to the game, even if they didn't actually get to see Chris play (he wasn't in the lineup).
In Ottawa, Chris Campoli has now gone from power play point man to healthy scratch to...fourth-line winger? (Ottawa Sun via Rotoworld)
Let's give the Islander credit for this. It's the middle of December and they're still gripping onto this season with all five fingers on both gloves. Despite a thin defense and inconsistent scoring, there are still multiple reasons to watch them day in and day out. You couldn't say that about some Islander teams in the last 15 years, nor could you say it about a lot of NHL teams with this kind of roster.
As this week has shown us, expect more highs and lows. And if the season is going to gradually turn one way or the other from a winning/losing standpoint, I'd still be surprised to see them start winning more consistently than losing more consistently.
But I can also see this team taking that perception as a challenge and pushing themselves to remain prominent in the Eastern Conference's messy lower half. If they can do that at least through the Olympic break, I don't think it's lowering expectations too much to consider it an accomplishment. Not for a fan, anyway. The goal in the locker room should always be to solidify eighth, then climb into seventh, and so on.
Kudos to Blake Comeau for being in the thick of things once again. It should be easier for him playing with Tavares and Moulson. But, like Moulson has done, you still have to produce.
Labels: Blake Comeau, Chris Campoli, Chris Moulson, John Tavares, Matt Moulson
Learning's More Fun When You Win; DiPietro Aches—No Fun at All
Blake Comeau has been universally praised, and rightfully so, for his performance in Saturday night's 3-2 overtime win over the Boston Bruins. He capped of a solid game by delivering a near-exquisite backhand pass to Frans Nielsen that resulted in a breakaway game-winning goal for the Dean of Danes.
Yet, my lasting memory of that game, apart from Rob Schremp attempting to pole dance on Mark Streit, is a replay that shows there's always room for improvement—even when your play impressed people all game long and you created the OT winner.
From the view behind the play, what you saw on Nielsen's goal was that Comeau didn't follow up his pass by going strong to the net. Instead, he glided in and watched to see what would become of Nielsen's attempt. In doing so, Comeau allowed two Bruins to get between him and the play.
By going hard to the net, Comeau would have been in position to pounce on a rebound if Nielsen didn't convert. He also could have given Tim Thomas something else to think about, either as a second option for Nielsen or as a distraction.
As it turned out, the additional options weren't necessary because Nielsen took care of business. And I'll also grant that the speed with which Nielsen attacked the goal may have precluded Comeau from being a realistic second option. But he still could have put himself in position to compete for a rebound.
Anyway, my point here isn't to kill Comeau. It's that this Islanders team has already taken a step forward in its development this season, and learning from plays like this one is what will help them take the next step forward. Being relentless and taking nothing for granted goes a long way toward winning more games. I have confidence that this is the type of play Scott Gordon doesn't leave on the cutting room floor after he reviews game tape.
By the way, John Tavares demonstrated what I'm talking about on the Islanders' second goal. After making his no-look backhand pass out front to Matt Moulson, Tavares continued skating around the back of the net and came out on the other side. If Moulson hadn't been able to get a shot off right away, Tavares was wide open at the far post for an easy tap-in.
All tightness aside, were the Islanders seriously going to let Rick DiPietro back into the goalie rotation after only three rehab appearances? I realize they have to operate within the framework of conditioning assignment restrictions, but for the amount of time he's been away, how could three appearances have been considered sufficient for him to return to game action at the NHL level? I would think five games, minimum, would be more on the mark. He hasn't even played five periods yet.
I may have said this before, but I'm at the point where I feel nothing but bad for DiPietro. For someone with so much talent and drive to be unable to use these attributes because of physical problems—well, I can just imagine the emotional ache that goes with it. Some will say, "What does he care? He's raking in $4.5 per year into the 2020s regardless." I assure you, that's not enough for DiPietro.
We're past the point of worrying too much about the impact of his injuries on the Islanders. As shown by Dwayne Roloson this season, there is life after DiPietro. Or between DiPietro injuries. Even the long ones. It would just be a shame to see him never quite make it back. We're probably a long way from that happening, but the return has been anything but smooth. It's only natural to think about it.
Labels: Blake Comeau, Frans Nielsen, John Tavares, Matt Moulson, Rick DiPietro, Scott Gordon
Moulson 12, Moulson 13, Moulson 14
Just a quick hit to say congratulations to Matt Moulson on his first career hat trick. And in a big road win to boot.
It wasn't quite Mario's five goals five ways, but there was something special about this hat trick. Moulson scored on a booming slap shot from above the circles, a deke on the goalie, and a deflection. This is no one-trick pony scorer.
It's so easy to root for this guy to do well, and I continue to be thrilled as he continues to make his mark on the NHL. With all the talk on tonight's Point Blank chat about locking him up, I couldn't help but think that Moulson is one guy I can't wait to see get paid.
And, yes, he still reminds of me Ryan Smyth out there.
Labels: Matt Moulson
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        Vector3 newPos = Vector3.MoveTowards(go.transform.position, waypoints[waypointIndex].transform.position, speed * Time.deltaTime);
        go.transform.position = newPos;
        if (newPos == waypoints[waypointIndex].transform.position)
        {
            waypointIndex += 1;
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        if (waypointIndex == waypoints.Length)
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If instantiate is inside Start():

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*go is set to be the instantiated object

*go is moved to every waypoint

*go is moved to the very first waypoint

*go is moving through the waypoints again

If instantiate is inside Update():

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*go is set to be the first instantiated object

*go is moved to a few waypoints until Time.time >= nextUpdate returns true

*go is set to be the second instantiated object and will loose its reference to the first go

*The first go stops moving

*The second go starts moving

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One way to solve this problem is to give the moving object go its own movement script. That way you just have to instantiate go and it will handle its movement by itself. If go does not know where the waypoints are you can give it to it after instantiating (For example waypointInvader is a prefab). E.g.:
if (Time.time >= nextUpdate)
{
    nextUpdate = Mathf.FloorToInt(Time.time) + 1;
    go = Instantiate(waypointInvader, transform.position, transform.rotation) as GameObject;
    go.GetComponent<GoMovement>().ListOfWaypoints = waypoints;
}

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Landlords pushed by government to bolster energy efficiency
An increased number of landlords will be required to improve the energy efficiency of the coldest homes in England and Wales, the government has revealed.
Owners of homes within the F and G bands have been required since April to upgrade them to band E or be stripped of the right to acquire new tenancies.
The government previously proposed that landlords who faced costs exceeding £2,500 for putting in new insulation and other measures would be exempt from making the upgrades.
That was half the ceiling previously expected, letting many landlords off the hook and leaving tenants facing higher energy bills.
But on Monday the government announced it is lifting the cap to £3,500, meaning fewer owners would be exempt.
Campaigners said the concession was long overdue but would still leave an unnecessary number of tenants paying over the odds to heat their homes.
Max Wakefield, the lead campaigner at green group 10:10 Climate Action, said: "Whilst this move is a step forward the government has chosen not to take the advice of fuel poverty campaigners by setting a higher landlord cap of £5,000.
"This means that those in the very worst homes will still be left in the cold."
The regulations on energy efficiency standards for private rental sector properties affect about 290,000 F- and G-rated homes in England and Wales.
The government expects the upgrades to cost landlords £1,200 on average, resulting in average energy bill savings of £180 a year for tenants.
But campaigners said that lifting the cap on landlords' costs from £2,500 to £3,500 would only help an additional 5,000 homes, based on the government's own impact assessment.
Lifting it to £5,000, as first proposed and recommended by fuel poverty groups, would have helped 40,000 extra.
Peter Smith, the director of policy and research at fuel poverty group National Energy Action, said there had been some improvement on previous proposals. "But the vast majority of private landlords are still going to be able to rent out properties which are dangerously cold and damp," he said.
Energy minister Claire Perry said: "Everyone should be protected against the cold in their own home and today's announcement will bring this reality closer."
The cap is expected to take effect at some point in 2019. In the meantime, landlords can claim an exemption regardless of the level of the costs they face.

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Protests Inside and Outside COP-16 Climate Summit Expose the Corrupt COP Process and Uphold the Cochabamba People's as the Path towards Real Solutions
Indigenous Environmental Network and Grassroots Global Justice Alliance march with thousands in Cancun to Demand Respect for Indigenous Rights and a Rejection of REDD
Cross-posted from Indigenous Environmental Network
Cancún, Q. Roo, Mexico, December 7, 2010 – As thousands of people marched today on the COP-16 climate summit to condemn the false solutions and backroom deals being pushed in the negotiations, solidarity actions unfolded in over 100 cities around the world. The march was organized by La Via Campesina, the world's largest federation of peasant and smallholder farmers, and was the anchor action of the 1000 Cancúns Global Day of Action for Climate Justice.
The diverse array of social movement organizations, representing Indigenous peoples, small farmers, youth, communities impacted by the climate change to call for mobilizations and actions worldwide for climate solutions based in traditional Indigenous knowledge, community-based practices, human rights and the rights of nature.
Simultaneously, the press conference hosted by Global Justice Ecology Project and organized by La Via Campesina, Indigenous Environmental Network and Friends of the Earth International turned into a spontaneous action as speakers expressed anger over the direction of the climate talks in Cancún. Following the press conference, activists from Youth 4 Climate Justice and Grassroots Global Justice led the protest out of the climate talks.
Anne Petermann of Global Justice Ecology Project opened the press conference by evoking the name of Lee Kyung Hae, the South Korean farmer and La Via Campesina member who took his life during mobilizations against the World Trade Organization here in 2003 wearing a sign saying "The WTO Kills Farmers." "Then we were fighting against the World Trade Organization," Petermann said. "Today we have to fight the World Carbon Trade Organization."
Tom Goldtooth, the Executive Director of the Indigenous Environmental Network explained why so many people around the world were taking action. "It is clear that the false solutions offered at this COP-16 and previous COPs are being used to create markets and generate capital without regard to the fundamental concern for reducing emissions. The Cochabamba People's Agreement remains a statement of the people of the world and against the commercialization of our climate, our air, our forests, our water and our very existence as humanity but it has been unilaterally deleted in the current negotiating text. As indigenous peoples, social movements and affected peoples we reject the carbon market mechanisms of REDD."
Mari Rose Taruc of the Asia Pacific Environmental Network and Grassroots Global Justice Alliance described the situation facing her community of Richmond, California which lives in the shadow of a massive Chevron refinery. "Our communities are already dying from pollution. Unfortunately the UN process is focused on market based mechanisms that will allow companies like Chevron to buy offsets instead of reducing emissions at their source, creating more toxic hot spots in low income communities of color."
Representatives of ALBA countries, Miguel Lovera, Chief Adviser of Paraguay and Paul Oquin of Nicaragua also expressed their solidarity with the people and condemned the moves of developed countries to avoid their historical responsibility and climate debt.
"We are here as young people from impacted communities to make sure that our voices are heard and respected," said Kari Fulton, founding member of Youth 4 Climate Justice. Fulton continued, "Whether you live in the forest, whether you live in the hood, you will be impacted by false solutions. And REDD, REDD+, REDD++, is a false solution that will create a market in forests at the expense of human rights and the environment. We are here to say we want you to protect the Rights of Mother Earth and the voices of the people."
Following the press conference, activists from Youth for Climate Justice and the Grassroots Global Justice Alliance led a protest out of the press conference and onto the front stairs, where Bolivian Ambassador Pablo Solon spoke to the crowd and the gathered media.
Solon stated, "What is most important is the struggle of the people and their demands for real solutions to climate change… Every year, 300,000 people die because of natural disasters caused by climate change. This will grow to millions if we do not have, here, a real agreement, instead of a Cancun-hagen".
The youth activists went on to loudly denounce the inaccessibility and unjust nature of the talks and express outrage over having been repeatedly denied permission to hold a youth delegation protest on the UN grounds. As the youth marched away, they were accosted by UN security, stripped of their badges, put onto buses and evicted from the climate conference.
Tom Goldtooth, Pablo Solon and other delegates were later able to make their way to join the thousands-strong People's Assembly for Environmental and Climate Justice, held in the street less than two miles from the official climate conference.
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Indyref2 has already been decided. Someone, please tell Nicola.
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The Scottish Government has announced that there is to be a draft bill for a second referendum on Scottish independence – indyref2. There is already much comment about what the question will be (perhaps a variant of Leave/Remain to comply with Electoral Commission guidance post 2014), whether independence will win …
Betrayal of Britain- A New Referendum?
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Will the New Britain survive? Despite the absence of consent to the 2014 referendum, the country went to the polls in 2015 knowing that the SNP had received a surge of support since losing the independence referendum. When the referendum result was announced, Alex Salmond said the independence issue had …
Betrayal of Britain Chapter 4 Continued- Syria
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The ambiguities inherent in a moral foreign policy became all too clear over Syria. Syria, the once-mighty military hard man of the Middle East, erupted into civil war in 2011. Syria was Russia's only ally left in the region after the overthrow of many of the dictatorships by popular uprisings, …
Chapter 2- Forgotten Great Britain
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Great Britain has been forgotten before. Without a hint of irony, the world, academics, politics and most of its citizens called the UK "England" for most of its history. Even the great historian AJP Taylor recited his English History without the slightest embarrassment that the story he was retelling was …
The Disunited Kingdom of South Britain and Northern Ireland
There are an awful lot of British citizens at the moment who are at best indifferent to the fate of our country or at worst hostile. The most vocal of these are Scottish nationalists, but they are not alone. There are Welsh nationalists too who somehow think that Welsh independence …


When we think of glass today, we mostly think of something like clear, flat window glass – impervious to water and unchanging across the years. Sure, if someone hits a baseball through it the window will break, but there's not much you can do to chemically damage the glass itself… right?
Glass is made of three major components: silica (from sand), a flux (potassium or sodium compounds), and a stabilizer (calcium, magnesium, and lead compounds).
When underwater, glass will slowly lose sodium and/or potassium ions, which are replaced by hydrogen from the water. Glass which has decayed in this manner is often referred to as "hydrogen glass" as a result. Hydrogen glass will take on a pearly, iridescent sheen (almost like an oil slick), become opaque, and eventually start peeling apart in thin, flaky layers. Salt can accelerate this process, and can physically aid in peeling apart layers of glass if allowed to dry and re-crystallize.
But wait… I wash my glass dishes. It rains on my windshield. And what about my fishtank?!
Modern glass is very, very well made, and even in poor quality glass the loss of flux material is extremely slow. Because of its quality, modern glass might be able to remain fully immersed in water for hundreds of years before showing even the slightest hint of decay. Glass in the early eighteenth century? That's a little more variable.
Queen Anne's Revenge had several types of glass on board: French flacon glass, English forest glass, and English leaded glass are some of the major ones. French flacon glass was made with a sodium flux (like most modern glass), and is very stable. English leaded glass used a lead-based stabilizer; it might not be great to drink from, but it's very stable. English forest glass used a potassium flux, and is generally in terrible condition.
So how do conservators deal with unstable glass? For a familiar first step, we desalinate the material, removing salts left behind by seawater. This prevents the salt from causing physical damage after drying, and allows us to begin treating the underlying conditions.
Short of melting it all down and starting over, we can't replace the lost potassium and sodium inside the chemical structure of the glass. We can, however, treat the physical symptoms; we can limit the damage and risk involved in those flaky layers of hydrogen glass.
Imagine the glass like layers of flaky pastry; there are air gaps in between the layers, and if you press on the outside they all collapse into each other and break. Treating the symptoms of that condition is fundamentally pretty simple: we fill the gaps between the layers with another material, bonding them together. This would be like taking your flaky, layered pastry and soaking it in glue. In addition to making you a remarkably unpopular dinner guest, the glue will fill all those air gaps, harden, and allow you to handle the material without the layers collapsing.
In glass, we usually bond the layers together with a clear acrylic, or sometimes a silicon-based material. Most of the time we will dehydrate the material in successive baths of different solvents before eventually soaking in a mixture of acetone and a consolidating material. Occasionally we apply consolidating materials to fill those gaps in water-based emulsions. Thin glass in good condition might be in this consolidating bath for a few days, thick glass in poor condition for a few weeks. Once the layers are consolidated we able to safely dry, handle, and re-assemble broken objects before sending them to the museum.


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Trombonist Marshall Gilkes to headline Jazz Festival
Eric Jome	March 27, 2015
Trombonist and composer Marshall Gilkes will be the featured artist at the 2015 Illinois State University Jazz Festival, Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28. Both days of the festival will feature free afternoon performances by junior high and high school jazz bands from across Illinois. All performances will take place in the University's Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.
Gilkes will perform with Illinois State's Jazz Ensemble I both evenings at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for faculty and staff and $10 for students and seniors. Tickets are available at the Center for the Performing Arts Box Office or by phone at (309) 438-2535.
The Friday evening concert will include an opening performance by Illinois State's Jazz Ensemble II, while the Saturday evening show will feature an opening performance by the grand champion in the festival's band competition.
Gilkes is a versatile trombonist who combines jazz, classical composition, straight-ahead swing and modernism to create a distinctive sound. That combination has made him an in-demand performer, composer, sideman and clinician since the 1990s. With early training in classical music, he was also drawn to jazz and eventually entered the jazz program at the Juilliard School, while continuing his classical music studies.
Gilkes has played and recorded with a variety of artists and ensembles, including the David Berger Jazz Orchestra, Ryan Truesdell's Gil Evans Project, Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Barbra Streisand. On his latest recording, Köln, Gilkes performs with the German WDR Big Band, of which he was a member from 2010 to 2013.
He was a finalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, and has been voted a Rising Star on multiple occasions in DownBeat's esteemed Critics Poll. Bill Milkowski of JazzTimes has called Gilkes "compelling, harmonically intriguing and ferociously swinging," while bandleader Maria Schneider refers to him as "one of those musicians who continually just drops my jaw and leaves me shaking my head in disbelief."
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Centrally located at the entrance to the bustling V & A Waterfront, the Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town, offers views over the harbour and Signal Hill. 537 modern rooms are appointed for guest comfort and convenience.
The breakfast room and popular Yizani Restaurant provides delicious meals and the lounge, terrace and bar are welcoming zones in which to mingle.
After a busy day exploring this fascinating city, work-out in the fully-equipped fitness centre or relax in the hotel's outdoor pool. The energetic V & A Waterfront, with its wealth of shops, restaurants and activities, is within walking distance from the hotel.
The tour commences with a tour of Table Mountain (weather permitting; cable car fee not included). Enjoy panoramic views over the Mother City and the Atlantic Seaboard with Robben Island in the distance lying sleepily in Table Bay harbour.
upgrades, bringing it to the point where it can safely welcome an average of 800 000 visitors each year. The round cable cars take about 5 – 10 minutes to carry 65 passengers from Tafelberg Road to the top of Table Mountain and they gently rotate, offering 360 degree views on the way.
In the city itself, stop at the Company Gardens. Enjoy a walk through the garden and a visit to the South African Museum.
Today you embark on a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula. Take in the beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, before crossing over to Hout Bay, where you may choose to join an optional boat cruise to Seal Island.
From here you drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve via Chapman's Peak, one of the world's most breathtaking coastal drives, where you will board a funicular (optional and for your own account) to get to the top of the Peninsula to witness the symbolic meeting of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans and enjoy spectacular views over False Bay.
After lunch (for your own account), continue to Simonstown, the naval base, and visit the African Penguin breeding colony at Boulders Beach. Then stop at the world-renowned Kirstenbosch Gardens before arriving at your hotel for overnight.
Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to the town of Franschhoek, historically dating back to the 17th century when the French Huguenots arrived. Billed as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, this charming town, in a most picturesque valley, retains a French Huguenot style. We enjoy a wine tasting before taking time to enjoy the fabled culinary skills of the Franschhoek chefs at one of the many award winning restaurants (lunch not included in cost).
Onward to Paarl, one of the Cape's first farming districts. The town is set at the foot of the cluster of remarkable granite domes from which it takes its name. Our last stop for the day is at a wine estate on the Paarl wine route.
Extras included: Departure Tax of $12.00 per person. Subject to change without prior warning.
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Set within a private concession in the Okavango Delta, on the boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve, Pom Pom Camp is surrounded by the stunning scenery of the channels and waterways. 9 traditional safari tents, on raised decks, are constructed of thatch and canvas, and nestle under shady trees. The beautiful vistas over the Pom Pom Lagoon, with its reeds, water-lilies and superb birdlife, may be enjoyed from private verandas.
Open-sided and authentic, the main lodge offers spaces for guests to unwind in between day and night game drives, or mokoro excursions. Because of the diverse landscape, a wide range of animals and birds may be appreciated on both land and water. Meals are served in the dining area, or in the outdoors boma. Cool off in the pool, on warm summer days, or settled around a fire, in the winter evenings.
Includes: All meals, snacks, local brand drinks, tea/coffee, and 2 scheduled safari activities daily, park fees, return Pom Pom airstrip transfers and laundry. Maximum 6 guests per vehicle.
Camp activities include: morning, afternoon & night drives (with guide and tracker) bush walks (dependant on season & walking conditions), boat and mokoro excursions (water level dependant), birding and fishing (Mar-Dec).
Pom Pom is one of the camps in the Okavango Delta that is able to offer game drives within our private concession area. Morning and evening game drives in the company of our qualified guides will give you the opportunity to view all the big game and night life of this environment.
A mokoro trip is a fantastic way to experience the wonders of the Okavango Delta. In the company of a professional poler with vast experience of the Delta, you will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of this unique habitat and learn about the waterways and wildlife. Fishing is also possible at Pom Pom, and our guides will be happy to take you to their secret spots to try for Pike and a variety of Bream species.
There is no better way to truly experience the African bush than a guided walk, and this will also offer you the opportunity to learn more about the ecology of the area from our professional guides.
Moremi Crossing is located on the southern part of Chief's Island in the heart of the Okavango Delta. It is surrounded by far reaching vistas over seasonal floodplains, game-rich landscape and the palm-fringed Island. 16 vintage-style tents (including a family and honeymoon tent) are built on raised platforms and boast private wooden decks and stunning views.
Thatched and spacious, the open-plan central areas include lounges, a bar, dining area and a deck overlooking the Boro River. Float along lush channels on guided mokoro excursions. As evening falls, sip sundowners on gentle cruises. Walks are subject to the availability of a qualified walking guide. The pace at Moremi Crossing, invites extreme relaxation in a supremely tranquil environment.
Includes: All meals, snacks, local brand drinks, tea/coffee, 2 scheduled safari activities daily, park fees, return Ntswi airstrip transfers and laundry.
Camp activities include: bush walks, boat excursions (water level dependant), mokoro excursions, birding and fishing (Mar-Dec).
Adjacent to Moremi, on the south eastern side of the Delta, the Rra Dinare camp overlooks the Gomoti River floodplains. 8 tented canvas suites, including a family tent, are attractive and appealing and overlook floodplains. They are well furnished for convenience and have en-suite bathrooms and a private outdoors shower.
Day and night game drives take place within the private concession and there are seasonal water activities and game walks. Central areas are open, thatched spaces where guests can relax in comfort while watching the birds and wildlife in the natural surrounds. Settle around a blazing fire in the lapa, sipping sundowners, before enjoying meals in the dining area.
Camp activities include: day and night game drives and birding. Mokoro excursions and bush walks are seasonal, approx. May-Oct and fishing, Mar-Dec.
The vibrant town of Victoria Falls is known as the adventure capital of the world, and if your eyes light up at the thought of conquering the "Stairway to Heaven" or "The Terminator" in a raft, then this is the place for you. While the notorious Nyaminyami (Zambezi River God) watches from its mythical depths, and the majestic basalt cliffs allow your passage through the canyon's exquisite landscape, adventure seekers are assured of a good time. From Grade 5 white-water rafting, bungee jumping, abseiling and elephant back riding, the amusement never ends.
What makes this destination so memorable is the fact that it is perfectly combined with warmly hospitable people, exquisite scenery and an array of accommodation. Excellent game, historic ruins, fishing and luxury train travel are easily accessible from Victoria Falls, as are the neighbouring countries which border this fascinating town.
Victoria Fall's Ilala Lodge is situated in attractive manicured gardens, overlooking lush natural vegetation and the "smoke" from the magnificent falls. It is the closest hotel to the Victoria Falls. 56 rooms and suites offer a variety of configurations, with the deluxe rooms and executive suites being located in the new wing. Décor is elegant and contemporary classic. The upper floor rooms feature balconies while those on the ground floor open out onto attractive gardens.
This afternoon you are transferred to the jetty, where you board a comfortable vessel with plenty of seating, open sides and a canopied roof. From here you cruise along towards Palm lsland and Kandahar lsland to enjoy a picturesque African sunset on the Zambezi River.
This cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the beauty of the River, with the opportunity to see a variety of game; including hippo, crocodile, elephant and many different bird species.
A luxury catamaran that cruises the Zambezi River, the Zambezi Explorer is the sleekest and largest cruise boat operating on the Zimbabwean side. This modern catamaran lets you enjoy the best of this mighty river, its abundant wildlife and scenic Zambezi sunsets, in comfort and style with seating capacity for 150 passengers spread across three decks. Deck 1 and 2 seat 60 passengers each, bench style, or bar chairs and stools with cushions. Deck 3 is the Signature Deck with capacity for 30 passengers in comfortable lounge chairs and sofas. The vessel can be booked exclusively as a whole for a minimum of 112 passengers, or just part of the vessel can be booked for a smaller group.
Extras included: River Usage Fee of $10.00 per person. Subject to change without prior warning.
The Victoria Falls reaches its zenith in about May each year. It is a truly awe-inspiring experience – the sight, the sound, the smell and the humbling feeling that here indeed, is Natures Supreme Masterpiece. No photograph can begin to depict the reality and nothing prepares you for your first sight. This tour is conducted in the morning and afternoon and is 2 hours in duration.
You will be accompanied through the Rainforest by a qualified Guide, who gives a brief history of the Falls and the surrounding flora, fauna, bird and wildlife. Raincoats and camera protective bags are provided when needed.


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The John Smith Centre is Designed to Undermine the Integrity and Authority of What is Left of the Impartiality of the UK Civil Service Through the Expansion and Influence of Political Special Advisors
Posted bycaltonjock December 20, 2014 May 1, 2019 Posted inSpAd'sTags:Tory
The John Smith Centre at Glasgow University
The Insidious Glasgow University supported John Smith Centre is designed to undermine the integrity and authority and what is left of the impartiality policies of the UK civil service through the expansion and influence of political special advisors (Spads).
This article provides a look-back at the unfettered growth of the political Spad, many of whom go on to become career politicians.
By result the austerity punished taxpayer is lumbered with an additional massive and ever expanding expense in the £billions supporting many hundreds of privileged party animals who, from the time they leave university until retirement age sponge of the state.
The Spad monstrosity should be discontinued and the Civil Service reinstated.
The Look-back
In his final months as Prime Minister, Blair accepted that his government had: "paid inordinate attention to courting, assuaging, and persuading the media" (Blair: 2007).
The admission, made ten years after he had led the Labour Party to a landslide general election victory in 1997, was confirmation of one of the defining characteristics of his government.
In July 2009: there were 74 SPADS in post at Labour controlled Westminster providing advice to government ministers at a cost to the taxpayer of £6million.
In December 2015: under the Tory coalition government the number of SPAD's increased to 97. Costing £11million.
In addition to the political SPAD's the government employs "spin doctors" whose role is to put a positive face to anything the government might do regardless of truth or probity.
The most infamous "Spin Doctor" in recent times was Blair's, Alistair Campbell who, less than a week from forming the first "New Labour" Government signalled his intentions to reform the government communications system, telling a meeting of information officers that he:
"wanted them to be able to predict what would be on the front page of the Sun the next day-and help write it."
The message was clear: Campbell wanted a civil service press machine which was more assertive, more proactive, and one which was able to respond at speed.
Paul Waugh, a political journalist since the 1990s, recalled that Labour spinners found the civil service: "an interference at worse, and an obstruction at best." (http://sro.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/74743/)
Mundell -The Scottish Office and his abuse of Scottish finance
The Scotland Office has been branded a "marketing campaign for the Union" after figures showed its budget for press officers had increased fivefold in little over 5 years.
In 2010/11 the Scottish Office employed 2 communications staff at a cost of £108,439. By 2015/16 staff had increased to 9 at a cost of nearly £500,000.
An analysis of Scottish Office press briefings indicated each release had cost the Scottish taxpayer nearly £7,000.
Further examination of the content of the releases revealed that all of it was aimed at marketing the benefits of the "Union"
Ed Milliband & his SPAD Katie
Roles and responsibilities of the SPAD
SPAD's are paid employees of the State and are – subject to specified exceptions – required to conduct themselves in accordance with the Civil Service Code." which states that the highest standards of conduct are expected of special advisers.
i. "Specifically, the preparation or dissemination of inappropriate material or personal attacks has no part to play in the job of being a special adviser as it has no part to play in the conduct of public life.
ii. "Any special adviser ever found to be disseminating inappropriate material will automatically be dismissed by their appointing minister.
iii. "Special advisers…must observe discretion and express comment with moderation, avoiding personal attacks."
iv "All contacts with news media should be authorized, in advance by the appointing minister."
But the world of the SPAD is murky. They are accountable only to the Minister that appointed them.
There is no formal recruitment process or interview. How does it work?
Nepotism.
A minster decides he needs a SpAd. He gets in touch with the Downing Street office and obtains permission to appoint one.
Approval granted the minister contacts an old friend from University who might be between jobs and offers him the post.
The person accepts.
The following Monday the new SPAD reports for duty on a salary of between £60,000 -£155,000.
Nice if you know the right people.
Norman Lamont and his SPAD
The (late) Sir Jeremy (Cover-up) The Law? I am the law!!!
Heywood, then Cabinet Office Supremo and Head of the Civil Service, nicknamed Sir Cover Up after preventing the Chilcott Iraq War inquiry from seeing letters and records of phone calls between Blair and was caught up in a row over bending the rules of the Civil Service by illegally permitting Cabinet Office, SPAD's to campaign for the Tory Party in a bye-election.
Sir Jeremy was a powerful force at No10. Cameron once joked: "Remind me, Jeremy, do you work for me or do I work for you?" Critics alleged he was complicit in the culture of "sofa government" when Blair was PM.
Blair and his Spin doctor Alistair Campbell
The SPAD's and Spin Doctors wield the Power in the murky sewers of Westminster
Disparagingly dubbed the: "people who live in the dark". They are often spotted darting through the television studios of Westminster with their minister, briefing papers under arm and Blackberry in hand. Young, sharp and driven, they are politicians-in-waiting.
Among former SPAD's are Cameron, Osborne and the Miliband brothers,
Employed as temporary civil servants, they do not have to be politically impartial like their civil service colleagues.
They link together the minister, the party and the department.
They are also the bridge between the neutral civil service and politicians.
They help write speeches, some are policy wonks, while others focus on the media.
If a journalist wants to know what a cabinet minister thinks or understand what a policy is about, a call to the special adviser is one of the first ones to make. But they are sometimes sneered at by some journalists.
Michael Jacobs, former special adviser to Gordon Brown, told the BBC that: "while ministers needed civil servants for impartial advice, they needed SPAD's to help them to make political judgments and consider different options: "They are the lubricant in the machine."
Spad's first became a permanent fixture in Whitehall in the 1970s.
Their number ballooned under Labour.
In 1996 there were 38 working in government, costing the taxpayer £2m.
In 2004 the number peaked at 84 and in 2008/9 there were 74, at a cost of £6m.
But their expanded ranks prompted concern about their role.
Critics voiced concern that a more American, politically driven civil service was sneaking in via the special advisers and lines of accountability were being blurred.
Just after the terror attacks in the US on 11 September 2001 SPAD Jo Moore sent an e-mail to a colleague saying it would be a good time "to bury" bad news. He behaviour triggered a number of reviews into the role and power of SPAD's.
Another spad-related scandal was the revelation that Gordon Brown's Spin Doctor, Damian McBride had been guilty of smearing senior Tory's in e-mails. This prompted Brown to ask the cabinet secretary to review the rules governing their behaviour.
William Hauge and his SpAd enjoy a walk in the sun
Agreed limits to be applied to the number of SPAD's at Westminster and beyond
The Conservative opposition committed to a reduction in the number of SPAD's. A democracy task force, headed by Ken Clarke MP, recommended they be halved.
Number of SPAD's employed at Westminster:
1996/7: 38
2009/10: 71
2010/2011: 74
2013/14: 103
2019/2020: Expected to be significantly higher due to Brexit
Under the Tory government, special advisers to roam the corridors of Whitehall in ever increasing numbers.
Their close relationships to cabinet ministers and lobby correspondents give them influence – a power that can hatch into a political career later on.
A successful stint as a SPAD is a significant crucial political apprenticeship – as many of the current crop of professional politicians can testify – so long as they stay in the dark.
Brown and his SPAD Damian McBride
SPAD's are over protected and should be accountable
They are among the most shadowy figures in government.
They sit at the right hand of Cabinet ministers and in some cases wield more influence than even the most senior civil servants, yet their names are rarely known to the public.
They are unelected and unaccountable to either the public or Parliament.
They are the chosen few, though how they come to be chosen is something of a mystery.
Their privileged positions are never advertised, but increasingly the posts they hold lead to the very top of politics.
Osborne and his SPAD Rupert Harrison
Pay and Other Forms of Remuneration
Cameron and Clegg broke their promise to curb the numbers of highly-paid SPAD's.
In opposition Cameron promised to 'cut the cost of politics' and the coalition agreement said there would be a 'limit' on the number of special advisers.
In opposition Clegg said, "special advisers shouldn't be paid for by the public".
But as soon as he got his feet under the Cabinet table, he broke his word.
Osborne froze the wages of six million public sector workers at the time the Coalition came to power, plunging many into poverty under his cruel austerity drive.
Yet the heartless Chancellor handed one of the chief architects of the public sector pay freeze, fellow Old Etonian, friend and SPAD, Rupert Harrison, a 19% inflation-busting increase boosting his £80,000 salary by £15,000.
Not to be outdone, Treasury minister, Danny Alexander bumped up the pay of his own adviser, Will de Peyer by 16 per cent to £75,000 then employed an additional SPAD on a £95,000 salary.
A Tory government Cabinet Office list registered the employment of 26 special advisers in Downing Street of which six were paid £100,000 or more.
To the foregoing was added Cameron's:
Chief of staff, Ed Llewellyn £140,000.
Director of Communications, Craig Oliver £140,000.
Deputy Head of the No 10 Policy Unit, Christopher Lockwood £ 134,000.
Prime Minister's Press Secretary, Graeme Wilson £110,000.
Deputy Chief of Staff, Kate Fall £100,000.
Director of Communications (Mr Clegg), Steve Lotinga £105,000
Plus another 3 SPAD's and another 16 SPAD's to support the Lib/Dem ministers.
Is there a way out of this mess?
Asked to comment a senior (retired) civil servant said:
"When I was a civil servant I was expected to keep my political opinions to myself. It was also expected, having signed the Official Secrets Act, that I would not reveal information to which I was privy because of my job.
It seems to me that there is a basic conflict of interest here. Should SPAD,s be paid for put of the public purse?
If so, is it compatible with public interest for them to stand for a political interest anyway?
The employment of SPAD' at the expense of the taxpayer should be discontinued and replaced with civil servants entrants with specialist expertise."
If you want to get to the top in politics regardless of talent !! Get a job as a SPAD to a minister.
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A costly business for the people that's for sure. A nice little earner for the boys and girls with the right, connections shall we say. This will never change and with liblabcontory rule, will continue. To call ukok a democracy is laughable, short of removing the vote from the poor, unemployed or non property owners etc as was the case not so very long ago, this is corrupt as hell. Taking the piss out if the electorate, big style.
caltonjock says:
that is how Cameron got his start in politics. Daddy knew a man who knew a man. Sickening
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Plug-in hybrid Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks coming in 2013
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Azure Dynamics has signed an agreement with Ford, whereby the Oak Park, MI firm will integrate its plug-in hybrid technology into Ford's F-Series Super Duty trucks.
Working in collaboration with Ford, Azure's plug-in hybrid technology will debut on the F-550 Super Duty chassis cab in early 2013. This agreement also allows for Azure to perform plug-in hybrid powertrain conversions on all available configurations of Ford's F-350 and F-450 trucks. Azure says that roughly two-thirds of its plug-in hybrid system will be applicable for all Super Duty configurations, with approximately one-third needing to be powertrain-specific (i.e. gasoline or diesel).
Additionally, the Azure-Ford agreement includes a so-called "ship-thru" provision that will allow Azure to sell its converted vehicles through qualified Ford Commercial Truck dealerships in North America. In 2009, Azure struck up a similar deal with Ford for the Transit Connect Electric.
Azure Dynamics To Begin Integrating Plug-In Hybrid Technology in Ford F-Series Super-Duty Trucks
Azure's plug-in hybrid technology to be initially integrated on Ford's market leading F-Series Super Duty cab and chassis, the F-550, expected in early 2013
Agreement provides for Azure to integrate its plug-in-hybrid technology on other Ford F-Series Super Duty cab and chassis, including the F-350 and F-450
The commercial cab and chassis industry supports approximately 100,000 vehicles per year
Ford F-Series Super Duty platform is the clear cab and chassis market leader with greater than 50% share
F-Series program furthers existing business relationship between Azure and Ford that previously brought the innovative Transit Connect Electric and the E-450 BalanceTM Hybrid Electric Step Van and Shuttle Bus to market
Oak Park, Michigan – July 27, 2011 – Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC: AZDDF) ("Azure" or the "Company"), a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for commercial vehicles, today announced an agreement with Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) whereby Azure will integrate its proprietary plug-in hybrid ("PHEV") technology into the market leading Ford F-Series Super Duty product line.
In collaboration with Ford, Azure's plug-in hybrid technology will be initially integrated on Ford's market leading F-Series Super Duty cab and chassis, the F-550, which is expected to be available in early 2013. The agreement also allows Azure to perform hybrid powertrain conversions on other Super Duty platforms including F-350 and F-450 models and spans all engine, frame length and regular production options and configurations. The Super Duty program will allow Azure to further expand its product line-up in its targeted medium duty commercial truck segment.
The Azure/Ford agreement includes a 'ship-thru' provision that permits Azure to place vehicles in the Ford transportation system and allows qualified Ford Commercial Truck dealerships to sell and service the product in key markets in North America.
"We are extremely pleased to expand our relationship with Ford and launch our PHEV technology on the F-Series Super Duty platform, which is the largest and most successful cab and chassis brand in North America," said Scott Harrison, Azure's CEO. "This is an ideal outcome for Azure and our customers."
With more than a 50% market share, the Ford F-Series Super Duty is the most established cab and chassis brand in the North American market. The commercial cab and chassis industry supports approximately 100,000 vehicles per year and is the preferred active work-truck for thousands of commercial fleets managing a broad range of logistical needs. The Super Duty offers several diesel and gasoline engine options and a variety of cab, bed and accessories options.
Collaboration builds on existing business relationship
Azure and Ford teamed up in 2009 to bring the innovative Transit Connect Electric to market in just 13 months after the program was first announced. The new PHEV F-Series program further expands the Azure/Ford business relationship which, in addition to the Transit Connect Electric, also markets the E-450 BalanceTM Hybrid Electric Step Van and Shuttle Bus.
"As interest in alternative energy products continues to grow, consumers are looking for more powertrain options that are both environmentally friendly and fit their driving needs," said Rob Stevens, Commercial Vehicle Chief Engineer, Ford Motor Company. "The flexibility of our vehicle platforms and chassis allows Ford to develop our own alternative fuel products or work with partners, like Azure Dynamics, to deliver consumers with the power of choice when purchasing a greener, more fuel efficient vehicle."
Prior to the Transit Connect Electric development, Azure and Ford collaborated on the E-450 cutaway and strip chassis to create the BalanceTM Hybrid Electric, a truck or shuttle that achieves up to 40% fuel improvement while reducing emissions and maintenance costs by up to 30% each. BalanceTM Hybrid Electric has 60% share in the medium duty (class 2c – V) hybrid commercial truck market in North America and is deployed in notable fleets like AT&T, CINTAS, DHL, FedEx Express, and Purolator to name a few.
It is expected that the cab and chassis market could grow by as much as 50% over the next five years as fleet operators, who have delayed purchase decisions, return to market to replace aging inventory. Interest in fuel efficient cab and chassis alternatives has never been greater due to rising and unpredictable fuel costs.
Moreover, enthusiasm for eco-friendly technologies that began with the largest national commercial fleets, is spreading to smaller, regional fleets that increasingly understand that alternative energy technologies do not require a sacrifice in performance or durability. The Ford F-Series Super Duty has already attracted legions of loyal customers, many of whom are enthusiastic about the performance benefits associated with the new PHEV option.
"The F-Series program aligns perfectly with our product development strategy," said Harrison. "We're able to focus on development and integration of our powertrain solutions and at the same time benefit from Ford's expertise in building ground-up vehicle platforms keeping Azure's capital costs in check."
"Our engineering team has proven the flexibility of our technology through more than 40 different vehicle integrations and 35,000,000 miles of real world driving experience. We've been searching for the right opportunity and knew we could move quickly and intelligently when we found it. We feel strongly that the Ford F-Series program is exactly the right opportunity."
About Azure Dynamics
Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC: AZDDF) is a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for commercial vehicles. Azure is strategically targeting the commercial delivery vehicle and shuttle bus markets and is currently working internationally with a variety of partners and customers. The Company is committed to providing customers and partners with innovative, cost-efficient, and environmentally-friendly energy management solutions. For more information please visit www.azuredynamics.com.
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Markinch (2016 population: ) is a village in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within the Rural Municipality of Cupar No. 218 and Census Division No. 6. It is located about 68 km north of the City of Regina. It was named by settlers for Markinch, Scotland.

The first European settlers in the district were Paul Blaser and Tom Bradwell in 1900. The railway from Brandon, reached Markinch in 1905 and highway 22 was completed in 1930.
Markinch was established with the coming of the railroad.  The population in 1906/07 was 40 people and reached its height in 1921 with 175 people.

History
Markinch incorporated as a village on February 16, 1911.

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Markinch had a population of  living in  of its  total private dwellings, a change of  from its 2016 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of  in 2021.

In the 2016 Census of Population, the Village of Markinch recorded a population of  living in  of its  total private dwellings, a  change from its 2011 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of  in 2016.

See also

 List of communities in Saskatchewan
 Villages of Saskatchewan

Footnotes

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Cupar No. 218, Saskatchewan
Division No. 6, Saskatchewan

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