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TWENTIETH CENTURY (1937)
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by Paul Stewart
In the dark ages of broadcasting, which had begun in 1922 with just a few talks and news items per day, the appeal and scope of a national radio service were hard to predict. Receiver equipment was expensive, cumbersome and unreliable and there were many amateur stations up and down the country with no laws or regulations in place about how broadcasts should be conducted. Early radio contributors to the fledgling BBC broadcast from the Savoy Hill studios, including HG Wells and George Bernard Shaw. Radio drama flourished and poetry, weather forecasts and the chimes from Big Ben were heard across the airwaves for the first time. Radio was beginning to thrive and the growth of the Beeb forced the organisation to move to its first purpose-built centre, Broadcasting House in Regent Street in May 1932.
However, it isn't just the exterior of the iconic Broadcasting House[i] that strikes a chord with lovers of Art Deco architecture. Australian-born architect Raymond McGrath was commissioned to design the interior lobby area and enlisted the help of two giants of the Modernist world: Wells Coates and Serge Chermayeff. When it was opened, its herringbone 'elevator' style doors, geometric pillars, modern lighting and classical statues presented a bold, confident and opulent front-of-house to what was fast becoming a world-renowned and respected institution. In the Concert Hall (which was to become the Radio Theatre), renowned sculptor of the time Gilberty Bayes created 12 carved friezes depicting poetry, dance and music. Although vastly different in scale and budget, comparisons in style and theme can be drawn to New York's Rockefeller Centre, which opened a year later
Deeper inside the building, on the sixth and seventh floors, Coates's designs could really be felt. He designed the sound and effects studios, corridors and waiting areas. His 'Isokon' approach to streamlined living, so evident in the later Lawn Road flats in Belsize Park, London, really came into its own here as curved surfaces, storage compartments and neat, flowing elegant lines adorned performance spaces and working areas.
Throughout its early life, the BBC moved with the trends and the times and the people it purported to represent, showing that it, too, was a listener. During the depression, entertainment at home was an affordable and popular social need and the wireless was the essential household appliance to provide this. Dancing at home in the evenings was commonplace; people dressed up, cleared away tables and chairs and, thanks to programme listings in the press, tuned in to their favourite programmes. Residencies of dance bands in top nightclubs often went out live to millions of listeners. It also meant you could hear new tunes without having to go to a music store or buy heavy 78rpm shellac records.
Much like rock and roll, and subsequently pop music decades later, it was the younger audiences that were tuning in and going to dance halls; so marketing had to appeal to these 'bright young things'. Advertisers and designers capitalised on this and made their messages strong, enticing and fashionable. The resulting shift cannot be better illustrated than by front covers of The Radio Times itself. The first issue hit the newsstands on 28th September 1923, its inception due in part to an ultimatum from the Newspaper Proprietors' Association, whose members had refused to carry on printing radio listings for free in their titles. At first, The Radio Times was a text-heavy, dry document printed on newsprint; however it was soon to make aesthetic and cultural leaps to include illustrations, articles and cover art from the authors and designers of the day.
This stark, stylised example from May 1929 by renowned poster artist E. McKnight Kauffer (right) shows a geometric depiction of a face with bold shapes and solid areas intersecting with the text. This contrasts quite drastically with the conservative, newsprint version issued just two years earlier for the January 1927 edition (left).
Another iconic cover that came a little later is this 'fireside number' by Philip Zec issued on 15th November 1935. It conveys the appeal of staying inside, keeping warm and listening to the wireless to beat the winter blues.
You wouldn't necessarily associate visual style and imagery with the medium of sound but the BBC embraced it. These design classics would not look out of place amongst the poster art produced for cinema and travel, leading-edge at that time. Another anomaly is that there was no other major competitor in the marketplace; the Beeb didn't need to sell any products aggressively so design served as a kind of pure marketing that existed solely for the growth and popularity of the service to the nation. Advances in radio technology and cabinet design brought a new sophistication and popularity as the medium continued to grow; at the end of March 1924 around 720,000 broadcast receiving licences had been issued whilst at the end of March ten years later, that figure was 6.2million.
The annual BBC Year Book was a round-up of highlights, broadcasts and comment and a look ahead to the coming year. This was a BBC publication and the Art Deco flavour can clearly be seen in these dust jackets from 1929 and 1930.
Until 1937 when the BBC took complete control, the The Radio Times was a joint venture with publishing giant George Newnes Ltd. Their portfolio included many motoring, lifestyle and technical titles, including the very lavish but sadly short lived Radio Magazine. Published from February to November 1934, this wasn't in any way competition for the BBC, if anything, it threw a spotlight on the glamour, the gossip and the personalities of British radio, all packaged up in a Hollywood-style monthly magazine. Very few copies of it exist today but the Art Deco-inspired artwork and photography is exceptional.
Children were not forgotten either. From 1928 to 1933 the BBC ran their Radio Circle Club to bring together the listeners of Children's Hour which was broadcast daily from 5pm – 6pm. Club badges were issued that used the familiar 'sunbeam' motif with a bar underneath depicting the different regions. The programme ran until 1964.
By the mid-1930s the BBC was known worldwide for its coverage, variety of programming and expertise. However, over the next decade, it was to become more important than ever as the clouds of war gathered and people relied on their wireless set to deliver news of hope in the nation's pursuit of peace. By the end of the war, the number of receiving licences was in excess of 10 million.
The BBC ran out of space in Broadcasting House as it expanded and technology changed, resulting in many alterations and extensions to the building. Surviving Art Deco interior features were restored in 2009. The BBC no longer owns Radio Times [ii], and its covers evolved from the pure graphic design of the Art Deco era to feature photographs as of the 1960s, changing with the times.
[i] By George Val Myer
[ii] Radio Times dropped the definite article from its mast head in the nineteen forties.
Broadcasting House in period – photo courtesy of the BBC
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For starters, the dry scalp is a condition that stands apart from dandruff. It is a misnomer that many still continue to believe. Here is the how you distinguish dandruff from the dry scalp. Dandruff isn't triggered by dry skin. Dandruff is caused by the excess oil (sebum) in the head. The yeast in the scalp feeds on the excess oil and the dead skin cells. But in the case of dry scalp, the triggering factors are the usage of harsh chemicals that is being found in the hair products. These chemicals can make your scalp and skin dry. Apart from the chemicals, you also have the other contributing factors like the weather, water, diet, hormones, etc. In this article on home remedies for dry scalp information will be given on the causes and DIY methods on simple natural ingredients from the kitchen you can use to prevent the discomfort.
Unfortunately having trouble with the hair do not pass off lightly among many, especially, those who treat the condition of the hair as a matter of self-esteem. Dry scalp can be extremely itchy and will leave your hair looking parched and damaged. In a matter of time, your once-upon-a- time happy mane will quickly look dull, lacking shine or lackluster. Enough reasons to make you feel sombre, agree not? Do not fret too soon; your help is here in this article where you will discover the tips to keep you hair looking great by natural means. But before we reveal the best-kept secrets of the natural remedies for your hair, we will also tell you the causes, symptoms, and everything you didn't know about the dry scalp.
Some hair facts you didn't know. Each hair is made of a steel protein called as keratin. It is strong and tensile compound. Your nail is also made of the same protein. Each strand of your hair has the potential to last 6-7 years from the moment it sprouts from the roots. All this mysterious growth occurs while you never realized it.
It is compulsory that there be a balance of natural oil in the scalp. If the hair is completely stripped off its essential oil, or if they are not sufficiently lubricated, they will obviously look dull and lose their shiny, glossy appearance. If you catch yourself staring in the mirror at your bland and dead-looking hair, you can assure yourself that there is an impending dread that is headed your way. So look for early symptoms and deal with the damage as soon as possible.
One of the best suitable ways to start treating the dry scalp is to determine the cause of the dry scalp. Hence, a robust diagnosis is necessary to know the exact cause of the trigger. Signs that you are suffering from the dry scalp are small white flakes on the head, around the hairline and behind the neck region. One of the common symptoms of dry scalp are the itchiness and dandruff (flaky scalp).
You can experience symptoms such as itching and irritation in the areas of head. The symptoms of dry scalp can be easily seen by the white flakes of skin falling off your head in small pieces.
Dry scalp as a standalone condition isn't life-threatening or devastating. But, if they are ignored or left untreated for a prolonged period, it can lead to other complications like intense itching, hair loss, and flaking scalp. It can last several years or a lifetime if they are left untreated.
Yet again, the lemon and honey comes to the rescue. It may seem like one ingredient that solves all the issues. Honey and lemon juice isn't just a cold deterring substituent from the kitchen. Due to the rich antibacterial property of honey, and cleansing the property of the lemon, they work hand in hand to treat the dry scalp.
Take a lemon and squeeze the juice. Combine two tablespoons of lemon juice and honey to make a mixture.
Lemon has acidic properties (Citric acid) which eliminates infections and honey has antibacterial properties. The combination makes a perfect duo for the treatment of the dry scalp. The acid cleans the scalp of dry loose skin.
You have irritation in the skin. The acidic content of the lemon juice can make the problem worse.
Your kitchen is a place of an unimaginable level of a cure for several ailments. One of the several iconic remedies for the treating the dry scalp is the apple cider vinegar. The itching will be controllable from the first application of this element. Apple cider vinegar balances the pH level of your scalp, and you will have immediate relief from the irritating symptoms. Remember, you must always apply a diluted version of the acidic substance.
Take two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and add to a cup of water.
Mix them well and put the mixture into a spray bottle.
Spray the mixture on your hair and scalp. Massage the scalp gently till the mixture is evenly distributed.
Apple cider vinegar balances the pH level of your scalp, and you will have immediate relief from the irritating symptoms. It is rich in mallic acid that kills the fungus and yeast responsible for dry scalp. The clogged pores are opened, and they will act as a mild conditioner. The alpha hydroxyl acids and vitamins such as C, B1, A, B6 acts as exfoliators and remove the top layers of dead skin.
You suffer from burning of the skin. You have to dilute the vinegar and then apply on the scalp.
It is excellent nourishment oil and the best natural moisturizing element. Treating the dry scalp has never been easier than using sesame oil. It is an excellent nourishing agent and keeps the scalp moisturized.
Rub the oil into the hair and massage the scalp for 10 minutes.
Then, wash off with a mild shampoo.
This oil is rich in mineral sources such as calcium, magnesium, protein and vitamins such as E and B. These ingredients strengthen the hair at the root and can give nourishment. The circulation of blood in the scalp is increased due to sesame oil because of its high ability to penetrate easily. Multiple resources of zinc are found in sesame oil that is essential for the production of collagen. Zinc also is needed for curing damaged tissues.
You are allergic to sesame oil. It can cause hormonal imbalance and can dry the hair follicles. The hair fall will be severe, and you can suffer from complete baldness. If you suffer from symptoms such as inflammation, irritation, and redness, you can stop using sesame oil.
When you combine the eggs and oil, you get mayonnaise. Mayonnaise also contains vinegar that gives it an edge to treat the vilest form of dry scalp. The vinegar in the mayonnaise will actively disinfect the fungi or bacteria that pervades your scalp. Once you bring the manifestation within the control, then you can effortlessly control the itchiness and the dryness too.
Let it remain on the hair for the duration of 15 minutes and then wash off the excess with warm water.
Shampoo your hair to clean it one more time for any excess or stray dead skins.
Mayonnaise is made of eggs and oil that can give deep nourishment. Since it also contains vinegar, the area is disinfected from bacteria or fungus that causes dryness and itchiness. The high protein content assists in strengthening the roots of the hair and can prevent easy breakage of follicles.
L-cysteine, a powerful amino acid and antioxidant found in eggs give the strength, structure and perfect shine to the hair.
If your scalp is allergic to the ingredients in mayonnaise, then the scalp will suffer from severe irritation.
It is understandable if you wanted to look stylish but make sure you do not do it at the cost of your precious hair. Do not subject it to a barrage of unsparing styling agents. Your hair does not appreciate the steaming hot iron curlers and straighteners running up and down on your delicate hair.
Keep your adventures with hair damaging gadgets at a minimum. If you must style your hair, do so occasionally.
The food you eat will make every bit your body. Yes! Even the hair. If you eat healthy, vitamin rich, nutritious food, it will be reflected on your hair. You will see your hair looks shiny. Your scalp will be free from dryness and other condition that arise out of lack of vitamins. Have sufficient fibrous food; maintain a balance of protein-rich food, and eat lots of leafy veggies.
Food rich in omega-3 fatty acids are essential. It gives texture, quality and health to your hair. There are also several healthy tree nuts that you can eat to keep your skin and hair looking great, like walnuts, flax seeds and many more.
Eating a fresh salmon will enhance the quality of hair as well, due to the rich presence of skin-friendly proteins and nutrients.
You can be prescribed anti-fungal creams as they are effective in reducing the number of yeast infections in the dry scalp. Over-the-counter creams are miconazole cream and clotrimazole cream.
Over the counter, shampoos are Tar (T/gel), Zinc pyrithione (like Head & Shoulders), Salicylic acid (T/Sal). Other hair products include Ketoconazole (Nizoral) and Selenium Sulfide (Selsun Blue).
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Memorial rising senior Dylan Penn received an offer to play basketball Thursday afternoon from Division II-powerhouse Bellarmine University.
As a junior, the 6-foot-1 point guard averaged 18.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists for Memorial, who finished 13-10 and lost to Bosse in the sectional semifinal.
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Christoph Waltz and Willem Dafoe to star in a new Western
By Emily Garbutt
Waltz will play a bounty hunter in the movie
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Christoph Waltz and Willem Dafoe are teaming up to star in a new Western from director Walter Hill titled Dead for a Dollar.
Set in New Mexico Territory, Chihuahua, in 1897, the movie will follow Max Borlund (Waltz), a famed bounty hunter who's hired to find the wife of a successful California businessman, who he believes is being held for ransom in Mexico. However, when Max heads across the border, he encounters his nemesis Joe Cribbens (Dafoe), a professional gambler and occasional outlaw, who Max had previously hunted down and sent to prison. On top of that, is the businessman's wife's disappearance everything it appears to be on the surface?
This will be Hill's first time in the director's chair since 2016's The Assignment, an action thriller starring Michelle Rodriguez, Tony Shalhoub, and Sigourney Weaver, and only his fourth project in the last two decades. Hill is known for directing Western movies like The Long Riders, Wild Bill, and Last Man Standing, as well as producing the Alien movies.
As for the stars of the movie, Waltz is perhaps best known for his roles in the Quentin Tarantino movies Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained. He can next be seen in Wes Anderson's The French Dispatch and the new James Bond movie, No Time to Die.
Dafoe, meanwhile, is also next due to appear in The French Dispatch – his other upcoming projects include Guillermo Del Toro's Nightmare Alley and Robert Eggers' The Northman. He's worked with Hill before, on 1984's Streets of Fire, which co-starred Diane Lane and Rick Moranis.
"We are extremely pleased to be working with the legendary Walter Hill who has created a Western with contemporary themes and modern feeling characters," said Kirk D'Amico, CEO and president of production company Myriad Pictures. "Award-winning actors Christoph Waltz and Willem Dafoe will embody the extraordinary leading roles which are destined for cinematic history."
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Today there is a bewildering diversity of views on ecology and the natural environment. With more than a hundred ecological schools of thought and methodologies—and scientists, economists, religious leaders, activists, and others often taking completely different stances on the issues—how can we come to agreement to solve our toughest environmental problems?
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The Perfection of the Paper Clip
Curious Tales of Invention, Accidental Genius, and Stationery Obsession
By James Ward
Change the way you look at office supplies forever with this wonderfully enlightening and quirky exploration of the fascinating backstories of everyday objects, such as the humble and perfectly designed paper clip and the utilitarian, irreplaceable pencil.
How many of humanity's brightest ideas started out on a scrap of paper or in the margins of a notebook? In a delightfully witty and fresh voice, James Ward—cofounder of the Boring Conference and collector of the arcane—explores the secret histories of deskbound supplies, from pencils to fluorescent ink, and the gleaming reams of white paper we all take for granted, encouraging a deeper appreciation and fascination for the things that surround us each day.
In the spirit of The Evolution of Useful Things and A History of the World in 100 Objects, Ward transforms the mundane into remarkable stories of invention, discovery, and even awe. The Perfection of the Paper Clip is "a hugely entertaining experience for the reader…this engaging book is an absolute must" (Booklist).
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James Ward is the cofounder of the Stationery Club and the Boring Conference, featured in The Wall Street Journal and The Observer (London). His blog I Like Boring Things, has been featured in The Independent and on the BBC website. He lives in London, and The Perfection of the Paper Clip is his first book.
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"Elegantly written . . . James Ward has ensured we won't need another book on stationery for a very long time indeed."—The Observer (UK)
"Ward writes with a blend of wit, unhealthy obsession, and pure love."—Financial Times (UK)
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Antigen [r]: A molecule that induces an immune response, such as bee pollen or proteins from viruses or bacteria. [e]
Bacterial cell structure [r]: Morphological and genetic features of unicellular prokaryotic organisms characterized by the lack of a membrane-bound nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. [e]
Basophil [r]: A circulating leukocyte which, when sensitized to a specific antigen by means of an immunoglobulin E molecule bound to its surface, will release physiologically potent chemicals on recognizing that antigen [e]
Bile [r]: Bile acids, bile salts, cholesterol and electrolytes produced in the liver and secreted into the duodenum via the common bile duct. [e]
C-reactive protein [r]: Globulin that appears in the blood in certain acute inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatic fever, bacterial infections, and neoplastic diseases. [e]
Cell membrane [r]: The outer surface of a cell which encloses its contents. [e]
Complement (disambiguation) [r]: Add brief definition or description
Complement (immunologic) [r]: A sequence of normally inactive proteins, which, when activated by foreign proteins of bacteria and other microorganisms, produce protein variants that variously open holes in the cell wall of invaders, and also opsonize the foreign cells to make them "tasty" to attack cells that will destroy them with phagocytosis [e]
Connexon [r]: Assembly of 6 proteins called connexins that forms a bridge called a gap junction between the cytoplasm of two adjacent cells. [e]
Eosinophil [r]: A leukocyte (white blood cell), the number of which rise in inflammatory disorders and parasitic infections [e]
Homeopathy [r]: System of alternative medicine involving administration of highly diluted substances with the intention to stimulate the body's natural healing processes, not considered proven by mainstream science. [e]
Immunoglobulin [r]: Proteins produced by lymphocytes, which are primarily antibodies to attack material the body considers hostile, although some may act as cytokines, signaling to other cells [e]
Immunology [r]: The study of all aspects of the immune system in all animals. [e]
Leukocyte [r]: Colourless cells of the immune system which defend the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials, and grouped into neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes. [e]
Macrophage [r]: A type of leukocyte (i.e., white blood cells) that is associated with chronic inflammatory response. It digests foreign cells using the mechanism of phagocytosis, and both circulates in the blood, but later attaches to tissue as a part of local immune response. [e]
Mast cell [r]: Non-circulating, but leukocyte-like (especially basophil) associated with the inflammatory response, especially the release of histamine. [e]
Neutrophil [r]: Leukocytes (white blood cells) whose primary role is in the cell-mediated immune system, where they destroy hostile substance by phagocytosis. They do release interleukin-12. [e]
Opsonins [r]: A family of proteins, generated by various immune mechanisms, which "tag" cells as targets for defensive digestion by cells that perform phagocytosis [e]
Pilus [r]: Hairlike appendage found on the surface of many Gram-negative bacteria, shorter, thinner and straighter than flagella. [e]
Probiotics [r]: Live microbial dietary supplements which beneficially affect the host animal's intestinal microbial balance. [e]
Reticuloendothelial system [r]: Part of the immune system, consisting of the phagocytic cells located in reticular connective tissue, and primarily monocytes and macrophages. [e]
Staphylococcus aureus [r]: Facultatively anaerobic, Gram-positive pathogenic coccus capable of producing suppurative lesions, furunculosis, pyemia, osteomyelitis, food poisoning, and may be resistant to commonly used antibiotics. [e]
Streptococcus pneumoniae [r]: Gram-positive, alpha-hemolytic, bile soluble diplococcus recognized as a major cause of pneumonia, bacterial meningitis, and other diseases in humans. [e]
Streptococcus pyogenes [r]: Spherical Gram-positive pathogenic bacterium that grows in long chains and is the cause of Group A streptococcal infections, and fatal septicemias. [e]
Vaccine [r]: "suspensions of killed or attenuated microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, or rickettsiae), antigenic proteins derived from them, or synthetic constructs, administered for the prevention, amelioration, or treatment of infectious and other diseases."(National Library of Medicine) [e]
Yersinia pestis [r]: Gram-negative rod-shaped bacterium belonging to the family Enterobacteriaceae, that can infect humans and other animals in three main forms: pneumonic, septicemic, and the notorious bubonic plagues. [e]
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2015 World Open (Arlington, Virginia)
Jul 9th, 2015 by Daaim Shabazz
43rd Annual World Open
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway
The historic World Open was held this past weekend at Crystal City Hyatt in Arlington, Virginia for the third consecutive year before returning to Philadelphia. This year made even more apparent that the youth movement has hit the U.S. as the hotel was literally overrun by an ever-increasing number of scholastic players.
These young talents are testing their skills by playing the strongest competition and scoring points! It was not too long ago that Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana and Ray Robson were blazing their respective trails at the same tournament. Junior player John Michael Burke (2258) was the breakout star this tournament with 6.5/9 (beating two IMs and a GM) and a $4000.00 under-2300 honors. There were a number of upsets, but the veterans are still in control… for now.
The tournament had an interesting mixture of players from around the world including England's Luke McShane, Alexander Ipatov (Turkey), Ehsan Ghaem Maghami (Iran), Axel Bachmann (Paraguay), Jianchao Zhou (China) with strong contingents from Israel, India, Nigeria and Canada. In the end, Aleksandr Lenderman won the tiebreaker over Rauf Mamedov and won the extra $300.00 prize in addition to $5162.50 that each of the eight players received for 7/9.
Aleksandr Lenderman being congratulated by Rauf Mamedov
after winning the tiebreak.
There were also a healthy number of women competing including U.S. champion Irina Krush, former Asian champion Atousa Pourkashiyan of Iran who told The Chess Drum that she has been playing in a number major tournaments in the U.S. She was at last year's Millionaire Chess Open. There were also a large contingent of girls throughout each section including FM Akshita Gorti who scored a respectable 5/9.
FM Akshita Gorti (right)
IM Odion Aikhoje (Nigeria) vs. GM Alonso Zapata (Colombia)
Some main observations can be made about the World Open. IM Odion Aikhoje made the observation that the energy of American chess is was inspiring and the tournament appears to be like a festival with an emphasis on enjoyment. In fact in three separate interviews conducted by The Chess Drum, there were interesting contrasts drawn between American and European chess. As of now, chess seems to be experiencing a resurgence.
Virginia was nice…
…and memories were captured, but…
…the World Open returns to Philly next year!
Despite the resurgence, there was something missing in this year's World Open. The amount of registrants eclipsed 1000 with a large percentage of scholastic players. This is a double-sided issue… the youth movement is flourishing, but the adult segment is shrinking. So what gives? Is the World Open going to be rejuvenated after a return to Philly? Will there be better conditions to harness the magic of the World Open? Time will tell.
Official Site: https://www.worldopen.com
Games: https://www.thechessdrum.net/palview7/worldopen2015.pgn
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12 Responses to "2015 World Open (Arlington, Virginia)"
on 09 Jul 2015 at 11:07 am1 Daaim Shabazz
Selected Photos from World Open (July 2, 2015)
Photos by Daaim Shabazz.
GM Gata Kamsky and FM Seth Homa waiting.
GM Rauf Mamedov (Azerbaijan)
FM Yuanchen Zhang (Canada) – GM Kayden Troff (USA)
GM Artur Jussupow (Germany)
After winning the U.S. Junior Open, FM Awonder Liang had a disastrous result.
FM Tanraj Sohal (Canada) – IM Kassa Korley (Denmark)
NM Majur Juac (South Sudan)
GM Arun Prasad Subramanian (India) – IM Odion Aikhoje (Nigeria)
IM Odion Aikhoje (Nigeria) – GM Arun Prasad Subramanian (India)
GM Alexander Shabalov in the process of being upset by Corey Acor.
A regular occurrence at tournaments… clock-setting!
NM Okechukwu Iwu
Fifteen-year old National Master Emmanuel Carter
GM Ehsan Ghaem Maghami (Iran)
IM Farai Mandizha (Zimbabwe) in an intense battle!
IM Odion Aikhoje (Nigeria)
Senior Master Joshua Colas (USA)
"Sammy" of Washington Square Park fame!
Edward Sedillo vs. Gabriel Tafalla (under 2000)
If you mess with this big guy, I believe he has a twin brother!
A young tiger prowling!
Saithanusri Avirneni of Atlanta, Georgia.
Deanna Alter of Colorado is also a cheerleader
and competitive rock climber.
Alfred Hurd, Jr.
Antoine Hutchinson analyzing with Dr. Kimani Stancil
as the legendary Frank Street looks on.
All photos by Daaim Shabazz.
on 09 Jul 2015 at 11:56 am2 Lionel Davis
Hey nice Photso Daaim!!! lol
on 09 Jul 2015 at 12:11 pm3 Daaim Shabazz
Not done yet.
Open Battles!
GM Varuzhan Akobian (USA)
GM Irina Krush (USA) – GM Luke McShane (England)
Let's get it on!
McShane is still having issues with the clock as Krush makes her move.
More battles! Recognize anyone?
FM Gauri Shankar (India)
Another young tiger prowling his prey?
FM Akshita Gorti
Hiding under that cap is WIM Megan Lee,
the owner of a 1000-watt smile.
Billy Turner (USA)
Antoine Hutchinson (under-2200)
Adia Onyango was in the running in the under-2000 section…
…while Vanita Young cashed in the under-1800!
Mayra Beras from the Dominican Republic got 6.5/9 and also bagged an under-1800 prize. She's has recently come out of a retirement. Glad to have her affable presence. 🙂
IM Farai Mandizha analyzing his game with Josh Colas. Farai won.
Deanna Alter analyzing with Saithanusri Avirneni. Avirneni won the game. I had an interesting conversation with them about women in chess and encouraged both high schoolers.
Saithanusri Avirneni getting ready for her next game.
Frank Street blitzing with Majur Juac.
Both have remarkable stories.
Peter Roberts representing Harlem, New York.
New Yorker Christopher Johnson with the best cap in the place!
on 09 Jul 2015 at 1:08 pm5 Daaim Shabazz
The bookstore was quite busy. Nice selection and artistic presentation.
He's bagging up US$187.00 worth of stuff I bought… bookends, two Benko DVDs, Karsten Muller's Fischer game collection and Garry Kasparov's "Great Predecessors" book on Fischer. The banana is not mine.
Analysis session. Did that shirt bring any magic Eric? 🙂
Before the round on July 4th, Steve Emmitt sang the national anthem to commemorate the 239th birthday of the U.S. Wow! He'll get an "A" for effort.
GM Alex Lenderman set to face GM Anton Kovalyov
while FM Michael Bodek waits for GM Gata Kamsky.
GM Alexander Shabalov (USA) ready to destroy as efficiently as possible. Unfortunately, he was upset by two National Masters.
FM Gauri Shankar (India) – Tanraj S Sohal (Canada)
Daaim Shabazz, Walter Harris, Adia Onyango and Vaughn Bennett.
The current youngest Black national master Emmanuel Carter
with Walter Harris, the first Black national master.
IM Farai Mandizha blitzing with Nigerian master Odafe Benedict Efemuai.
One of my friends Dr. Donna Cill was in town for a wedding and she came to visit for a short while. I couldn't quite convince her of the intense nature of chess, but she seemed to appreciate the environment. I introduced her to Peter Roberts who lives in Harlem not far from where Donna lives. Small world.
Donna knew exactly which piece to use!
I resign!
Peter lost quickly to the Black Queen, so it was my turn!
GM Alejandro Ramirez is on the move! Originally from Costa Rica, he is now making contributions in the journalistic arena, so I guess he is my colleague now! I told Alejandro I purchased his Benko DVDs and hoped to add 100 Elo points. 🙂 Actually I've been playing the Benko since high school and at the time, had no theoretical knowledge. I knew the main ideas, but played by intuition and feel and got good results. I later studied Pal Benko's book, the first mainstream book on the Benko. Yep… that's a long time ago!
Zapata got revenge for Colombia's World Cup loss to Nigeria in 1994.
Jamaica's Mario Marshall blitzing with Donnell Sutton. Check!
Getting ready for the last day!
Scholastic players in the hunt too!
IM Andrey Gorovets (Belarus) vs. GM Sergy Azarov (Belarus), 1/2
GM Jianchao Zhou (China) vs. GM Alex Lenderman (USA), 0-1
Arthur Guo playing with the big boys.
Top board in the under-2000 section. Nigerians did well with two players on 7/9.
Eat. Sleep. Chess. Nice bottle Peter.
Sounds like a motto some players take to heart. 😉
Two of my opponents. I played Devan Shan the previous round in a Benko Gambit. Draw. In this round I was playing the 13-year old Canadian phenom, WCM Maili-Jade Ouellet. It was a tough game, but drawn. Ouellet has won national championships in Canada and hails from the Quebec province. She has received quite a bit of media attention in Canada. I told her I was going to track her progress.
Blitz demon Tavon Carter vs. Adia Onyango, 0-1
Scholastic invasion!
Tavon Carter doing what he does best. He is playing Nigerian IM and Olympiad gold medallist, Odion Aikhoje.
Adia Onyango in a good mood after winning chatting with with James Jeffrey and his friend, Dionne.
Two scholastic players on board #1 of the under-2200 section… Justin Wang and Andy Huang. The game was a tactical Sicilian in which white had what appeared to be a big attack. However, black held and both players won $7,000.00. Not bad for a couple of under-12 players.
Kassa needs help!
Jon Haskel
National Masters from North Carolina Emmanuel Carter and Dominique Myers.
Guillermo Nieto of Colombia and…
… his twin brother Manuel Nieto.
WCM Apurva Virkud (USA)
WCM Maili-Jade Ouellet (Canada)
Bouncing back from a poor result in DC International,
Kenneth Odeh scored a tough draw to take a share of 4th-6th.
Deepak Aaron on the move.
Dr. Kimani Stancil, a physicist by training, had a good result and got 50%.
It was the shirt! 🙂
GM Magesh Panchanathan
Cool cap!
Skittles! Tournament is almost over! Great fun!
Bughouse!!
IM Marc Esserman
Emmanuel Carter blitzing against Shawn Martinez. Martinez is part of the famous championship teams at Edward R. Murrow with Alex Lenderman and Salvijus Bercys. He is the Co-Founder of Chess In Brooklyn (http://www.ChessinBrooklyn.com) and has a fascinating story. You can read about Shawn here.
The games were hotly contested and pieces were zipping across the board in lightening speed. Great to watch!
Interviews coming!
Lenderman wins 2015 World Open!
Alex Lenderman continues a nice run of tournaments after winning the 2015 World Open. Lenderman actually tied with seven other players to finish the tournament on 7/9. Of course all players will be considered co-champions, but there were be a playoff tiebreak to decide who would receive the additional $300.00. However, the path to the top would be tortuous.
Setting the stage for a frantic finish, Lenderman won a crucial penultimate contest against Chinese Grandmaster Jianchao Zhou. In an interview with U.S. Chess Online, Lenderman had little chance to win but capitalized off of a mistake by Zhou. According to comments in the post-tournament interview by US Chess Online, he had this to say,
"He blew a nice position and he realized now that he has to fight for a draw," Lenderman said. "I kept playing and he made a mistake and I won this game."
In the last round, there was a bit of a shock after Lenderman accepted a quick 15-move draw with Ehsan Ghaem Maghami of Iran. It punched his ticket to the playoff, but insisted that he was not being anti-competitive.
"I was trying to win, especially with white. I don"t ever make pre-arranged draws. That"s not how I play. For me, chess is a sport. I don"t want to make it a business."
Interesting perspective because he is a professional and such a decision could be seen as a rationale one. However, with all the furor over quick draws, such results may be increasingly scrutinized. With eight players log-jammed on 7/9, both Lendermen and Mamedov had the best tiebreaks. So both sat down to battle in front of a modest but riveted audience. Here is the video by Jamaal Abdul-Alim seen filming in the photos below.
Alex Lenderman wins!
The tournament was hotly contested with a younger field from previous World Opens. There were some notable upsets as former top-five player Artur Jussupow lost to Andrew Tang, an IM from Canada. Alexander Shabalov lost to Corey Acor. In a sparkling performance by junior player John Michael Burke or "JMB" he tallied 6.5/9 beating two IMs and getting a Grandmaster scalp from Arun Prasad Subramanian. He earned his first IM norm along with 15-year old Craig Hilby, who beat GMs Conrad Holt and Shabalov. Kapil Chandran beat Colombian Grandmaster Gildardo Garcia. There are piranhas in the Open Section!
In the current issue of Chess Life, there is a mention of a "Golden Age" for American Chess. It appears that the talent is being harnessed from the inertia of scholastic chess. In fact, the DC International tournament saw Michael Bodek, Ruifeng Li, Cameron Wheeler, Christoper Wu from the US, and Jason Cao from Canada all earned IM norms. All of these players were recently or are still playing scholastic chess.
Less than 10 years ago, Lenderman was one of those players competing in the scholastic arena for Edward Murrow High School in Brooklyn. Now he has elevated to compete for the U.S. national team and for U.S. Championships. It is good to see him taste his first World Open victory and perhaps more successes to follow.
Selected games of GM Alex Lenderman
Drum Interviews @ '15 World Open
IM Odion Aikhoje gave some interesting professional insights about the marketing of chess in an informative half-hour conversation. He has a Master's degree in sports marketing management.
The 2015 World Open remains America's marquee event… for right now. It has staying power, but of course its consistency may suggest that a few tweaks are needed. Many foreign players get their first exposure to American tournaments via the World Open and usually will gripe about lack of professional standards.
In fact, Alexander Ipatov wrote an article for ChessBase that sounded like so many of the other articles written… no conditions, have to supply own clock and set, two rounds a day, the usual complaints. Few foreign players understand the American chess landscape and how it works. However, there were some interesting observations made by IM Odion Aikhoje (Nigeria) who gave an interesting perspective in our 30-minute conversation. He also gave his analysis of why African chess suffers such dysfunction… not for the lack of talent.
Aikhoje won a gold medal at the 1998 Chess Olympiad in Elista, Russia, but makes some incisive comments about how a country can capitalize off the success of a single player to create a sustainable business model for future development. Very insightful indeed! 30:01 minutes
GM Luke McShane (England) – Luke was playing in the blitz tournament when I asked for an interview so I only had a few minutes. The English player was enjoying a vacation in the U.S. and decided to make chess a part of it. This was his second time competing in the World Open, America's marquee tournament. This time he competed in both the DC International (tying for 1st on 7/9) and the World Open (tying for 2nd on 6.5/9).
Luke McShane (right) was able to avoid being krushed by Irina!
Yes I know… a bad pun!
He made a comment about the two games a day, but not as strongly as his compatriot Nigel Short who feels the practice should be banned. Luke is not a professional chess player, but is often touted as the strongest amateur player in the world. Perhaps one can sense that he is a bit at ease while playing. Unlike many professional players, a game's result would have no bearing on his ability to pay his mortgage! 3:21 minutes
Fifteen-year old National Master Emmanuel Carter in action!
NM Emmanuel Carter (USA) – This young master gained major experience at this World Open and was able to test his rapidly improving skills in a number of blitz encounters. Soft-spoken, yet confident and self-assured, Carter tells The Chess Drum about his beginnings, how he found chess and his career aspirations. While the 15-year old is rather new to the national scene, we certainly will hear more about him in the coming years. 5:17 minutes
Vanita Young got 6.5/9 at the World Open
in the under-1800 section.
Vanita Young (USA) – A Philadelphia native how gained some initial exposure the the Dark Knights Chess Club under the tutelage of Douglas Cox, Young earned a scholarship to player for the the highly-fancied Webster University chess team. However, she returned to Philadelphia after one year to be closer to home.
This tournament was a rousing success for Young who scored 6.5/9 in the under-1800 section. It was her most successful result since leaving Webster University. These days she keeps a busy schedule but still finds time to take on a few students while working and going to school. Vanita also gives some interesting insights on the raging gender debate in chess. Certainly, a credible voice on the topic. 7:03 minutes
FM Kazim Gulamali discussed his international adventures!
FM Kazim Gulamali (USA) – When someone calls Kazim a "bugger" they mean it in a positive light. 🙂 One of the world's strongest players in the chess variant of "bughouse" the Atlanta native still has aspirations in chess. His goals have taken him to Europe to play in a series of tournaments including Lazslo Nagy's "First Saturday" tournament in Hungary. Kazim raved about the travel experience and remarked at the beauty of the country and the hospitality of Nagy. He was able to bag one IM norm and hopes to defend his Millionaire under-2500 title this October. 15:55 minutes
Gulamali playing bughouse, a variant in which he is one of the world's best!
Mario Marshall (Jamaica) – Many times in tournaments, we do not know the professional backgrounds of our opponents. Sometimes I Google my opponents after a tournament and it is amazing how many accomplished players lurk at tournaments. May it's not so surprising! Mario is one of those unassuming players with immense intellectual capital. Holding a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Florida Atlantic University, he currently teaches online courses for Western Governors University and resides in south Florida. Although he did not do well in the tournament, he shared his experiences during the World Open and views about chess in the Caribbean. 8:21 minutes
Mario Marshall blitzing with Donnell Sutton.
This year, I had a wish-list of interviewees and while I did not get many of them, I hope to get some good ones at the Millionaire Open in October. Adia Onyango has agreed to do one at the Millionaire Open and maybe I'll have a few surprises, so stay-tuned! Please feel free to make comments below!
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Great material Daaim! Future looks bright for our young black players!
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Post-tournament activities (Blitz Tournament and Bughouse)
Blitz tournament!
GM Alejandro Ramirez vs. GM Jianchao Zhou
FM Luis Flaquer (Dominican Republic)
NM Dominique Myers (USA)
Jeremiah Williams (USA)
GM Luke McShane vs. IM Kassa Korley
McShane won 1½–½.
Bughouse!
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It was the second attack on the artwork in the last 15 years and the third this century.
Dutch television said the spray was sulfuric acid, but museum officials would not confirm the report.
The chemical dripped over an area of almost a square yard, leaving white splotches. The museum spokesman who gave the damage estimate, Piet van Thiel, said the chemical did not eat its way through the painting's veneer to the paint layer.
''Immediately after the attack, the guard slapped the bottle out of his hand and sprayed the painting with a benign chemical substance that is always there,'' Mr. van Thiel said.
He said the painting would be restored and would probably be on display again in about two weeks.
Museum guards seized the attacker and handed him over to the police, another museum spokesman, Frans van der Avert, said.
A police spokesman, Klaas Wilting, said the unidentified 31-year-old suspect was a Dutch national from The Hague who seemed to be confused.
Barry Olshen of Toronto said he was in a group of museum visitors and was right next to the man, who pushed his way through the crowd to a steel barrier about two yards in front of the painting.
Suddenly he took a ''little spray pump he had been concealing in his hand'' and sprayed the painting, Mr. Olshen said.
Mr. van Thiel said a new veneer would take several months to dry and the painting would be kept behind glass to protect it from dust. He said there were no plans to put the painting, which annually attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors, behind a protective shield.
The painting has been under guard around the clock since 1979, when it was put back on display after a four-year restoration from a knife attack on Sept. 14, 1975.
A Dutch schoolmaster claiming to be on a divine mission made several deep slashes in ''The Night Watch.'' He was committed to a mental asylum, where he committed suicide.
In World War I, an unemployed shoemaker made several knife slashes in the artwork to protest his inability to find work.
''The Night Watch'' is 12 feet by 14 1/2 feet and shows a gathering of 17th-century militiamen. It is believed to commemorate celebrations for the 1638 visit to the Dutch capital by the French Queen Maria de Medici.


It's a Big Deal Blogger Clothing Sale!!
It's a Big Deal Blogger Clothing Sale!!
Want to shop your favourite curvy bloggers' closets?? Well save the date so you can! On Sunday July 22nd from 12PM to 5PM, roughly 10 Toronto Fashion Bloggers are going to gather at Wise Daughters (3079B Dundas Street West, Toronto) for an ultimate shopping party. We're clearing out our closets of gently used clothing, accessories, and shoes that we just can't hold onto anymore, so here's your chance to grab up some great items!


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The amazing health benefits of Coconut Water
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An alternative to aerated beverages and sports drinks, coconut water, is low in calories, and delicious to boot! But, did you know that your favorite drink has some surprising benefits to offer!
It's packed with antioxidants, amino acids, enzymes, B-complex vitamins, vitamin C and minerals like iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese and zinc.
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Some biological facts about Coconut —
Vasco da Gama gave the coconut its name. The inhabitants called it 'Coco,' named after a scowling face or hobgoblin (the scary coconut's 'eyes,' remember?). When this 'coco' arrived in England, the suffix 'nut' was added making it a 'coconut.'
But, coconut is not a 'nut' as many of us presume. It is actually a stone fruit found on the palm trees that grow well in the coastal tropical environments. This tree usually yields several hundreds of tender fruits every season, depending upon the species and the area.
Coconut 'water' is actually the juice present inside the endosperm (interior cavity) of the young (about 5-7 months old) and tender coconut. This clear liquid is sweet and sterile and contains various essential compounds such as vitamins, minerals, sugars, electrolytes, amino acids, phytohormones, and cytokine.
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Here are the benefits:
It rehydrates the body —
Coconut water is an excellent thirst quencher to beat tropical summer thirst. Because of its electrolyte composition, coconut water is also used to rehydrate the body in case of dehydration and fluid loss due to diarrhea, vomiting or excessive sweating. A good source of carbohydrates, it also helps lift your energy level.
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It improves metabolism —
One of the crucial things required for the proper metabolism of carbohydrates and fats into energy is manganese. This is why coconut water, a good source of manganese, helps improve metabolism.
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It lowers blood pressure –
Coconut water is considered good for controlling high blood pressure, thanks to its vitamin C, potassium and magnesium content. Potassium, in particular, helps lower blood pressure by balancing out the negative effects of sodium.
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It aids digestion —
It is common knowledge that ingesting fibers is essential for your digestive system to function properly. Coconut water is rich in fiber, which is why it helps with your digestive system.
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Helps ease Muscle cramps —
Muscle cramps can happen due to many reasons, and coconut water helps ease the discomfort. According to studies, potassium deficiency can result in muscle spasms. A diet rich in potassium ensures that your muscles stay in perfect order.
Excessive exercising can also cause muscle cramps, which can be eased by the consumption of electrolytes. Coconut water, which replenishes lost water and potassium, can be a perfect substitute for any energy drink.
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6. It reduces bloating —
Bloating is usually gas-related. But it can also be caused due to high sodium intake, which coconut water can reduce.Coconut contains a high amount of potassium, which helps counteract the effects of sodium.
7. It treats diarrhea —
Coconut water is a must-have liquid for those suffering from diarrhea. It will prevent the need for hospitalization by replacing the fluid loss from the GI (Gastrointestinal) tract
8. As an electrolyte replacement —
Coconut water is also a workable short-term replacement for human blood plasma (16). 100 ml of coconut water contains about 250 mg of potassium and 105 mg of sodium that help replenish electrolyte deficiency in the patient's body.
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9. Helpful after a prolonged workout session —
Coconut water is rich in essential potassium, sodium, magnesium, and calcium which helps natural replenishment of lost electrolytes in the body. Also, they assist in maintaining proper fluid balance
10. It balances pH levels —
Many toxins and chemical compounds present in the environment and foods make your body pH levels highly acidic which can eventually lead to joint pain, chemical sensitivity, heartburn, weight gain, diabetes, and immune deficiency. This is where coconut water comes into play.
Coconut water has an amazing alkalizing effect which helps restore a healthy pH in the body. So, next time you face a disturbing acidity and heartburn, don't think before sipping on this tasty drink.
11. It provides instant energy —
A glass of fresh coconut water contains about 5 mg of natural sugar that has better energy-boosting effects than that of energy drinks, at a much lower price. The same glass is also rich in about 294 mg of potassium, which is essential for energy production in the cells.
12. Relieves Headache —
Dehydration is one of the major triggers for headaches, and coconut water is touted to be one of the best natural remedies for instant hydration.
Migraine patients have low levels of magnesium and coconut water with their high levels of magnesium helps reduce the frequency of migraine attacks
13. It boosts immunity —
Trust coconut water for an active immune system.
Every 100 grams of coconut water contains 2.4 mg of vitamin C that is required for the production of antibodies to fight any foreign invasion. It also helps clean your body of the existent toxins and germs, making you healthy from inside out. Coconut water also successfully beats cold viruses.
14. Ensures good eye sight —
Our body needs a significant amount of Vitamin B1 for an improved brain and eye health. It strengthens eye muscles and betters night vision. Every cup of coconut water contains around 0.7 mg of Thiamine (Vitamin B1), so you need to have two cups to meet the recommended daily requirement of 1.4 mg.
15. Relieves stress —
Coconut water contains a fair amount of vitamin B5, B6, and folate, that help reduce stress levels. Folate (vitamin B9) also helps trigger the release of serotonin, the mood-boosting hormone.
16. It cures Insomnia —
This natural ingredient contains GABA, a neurotransmitter that has a relaxing, anti-convulsive, and anti-anxiety effect on the body, aiding a good sleep.
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17. It boosts memory —
Several studies have concluded that coconut water helps increase memory owing to the presence of glutamic acid, an amino acid that is essential for improved memory retention and recall
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18. It treats Gall stones —
Drink coconut water to flush out the accumulated gallstones from your body.Coconut water is rich in malic acid, which when paired with magnesium helps in the breakdown of gallstones.
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19. It fights depression —
Coconut water has a high magnesium content (a whopping 60 mg per cup) that is clinically proven to fight symptoms of depression.
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20. Treats constipation —
Coconut water, being a natural laxative, is touted to be an excellent cure for constipation. It contains a high amount of dietary fiber that ensures stool formation. Also, the cleansing property of this water regulates the bowel movement in the body.
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Just like the Wild on Friday, the Flames will be playing their second game in as many nights when they roll into the Ice District. The Oilers are catching some breaks on this front as it's the how to make gamefowl tie cords Flames vs Red Wings: Red Wings vs Flames NHL Hockey: Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 7:00 pm.They have lost five straight and nine of their last 10 games heading into their home matchup with the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.Tuesday NHL actions brings us the Calgary Flames visiting the Detroit Red Wings.
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Chronicle business columnist Loren Steffy has been a harsh critic of Enron and its former key executives, Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling.
In their motion to transfer venue of their upcoming criminal trial, Lay and Skilling have used Steffy's past columns as examples of the biased and negative reporting in Houston that makes it far less likely that an unbiased jury can be found here than in, say, Denver, Phoenix or Atlanta.
In his column today, Steffy responds by conceding that he has been critical and mocking of Lay and Skilling, but arguing that jurors can put aside inflamed passions and biased reporting to render a verdict based solely on the evidence presented in court.
Besides, Steffy snipes, that Lay and Skilling are entitled to a fair trial does not mean that he shouldn't be allowed to express his outrage in his columns over what happened at Enron.
Well, it's pretty clear that Steffy has missed the point of Lay and Skilling's use of his columns, which is not uncommon for someone who is promoting a certain view toward a case rather than a more balanced one.
Lay and Skilling's pleadings never question Steffy's right to express whatever viewpoint he wants in regard to Enron or their case.
Rather, Lay and Skilling's point is that the Chronicle and local media's almost total failure to provide a counterbalance to the one-sided views of those expressed by Steffy and others has greatly contributed to the overwhelmingly negative views toward Lay and Skilling that are expressed in the responses to the juror questionnaire that was transmitted to prospective jurors several months ago.
As noted many times on this blog, there does exist a different view toward what happened at Enron than that which Steffy shares with the vast majority of the mainstream media.
The problem is not with Steffy's viewpoint. Rather, the problem is with the effect on potential jurors of the promotion of that viewpoint to the almost total excluson of the contrary view.
On a related note, Larry Ribstein and Thom Lambert (of the terrific new blog, Truth on the Market) comment on the effect of bloggers expressing balancing views to those of the mainstream business media.


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Another pattern from last Friday's haul
November 30, 2005 ErinLeave a comment
I hope this is big enough that you can see the little buttons on the floral one on the right — aren't they adorable? Covered buttons. I used to hate and fear covered buttons, but then I read that if you got the fabric wet first (assuming it's a fabric that you CAN get wet, and I don't really sew or wear things that can't get wet — every once in a while it's been known to rain, right?) it makes everything go more smoothly. And I tried it out, and it is, in fact, true! Go figure.
Anyway, as dramatic as the dress on the left is, I know that collar would drive me insane within a minute or two. For one thing, it would constantly be catching my iPod earbud cords — something the original designer did not forsee, obviously. And you can't carry a shoulder bag with a dress like that, and every time I carry a short-strap bag like the one pictured I feel as if I should be hitting Benny Hill with it. Don't even get me started on clutch bags, or, as I like to call them, "Guaranteed to Be Lost" bags. I put it down to get a drink and five minutes later I have no idea where it is. I have to call my cell phone and hope I can make the bag ring. (If you hear an evening bag playing The Pixies, it's probably mine.) Making my husband hold it, while entertaining, is not really a long-term solution, either. You can't even really wear a coat over a dress with that kind of collar. It's not exactly practical.
Watch me end up making it anyway. What do you think — shantung? satin? Something really shiny that shows every spot — if you're going to make an impractical dress, might as well do it up right.
"to get the most out of the new world one can not be a frump"
As a woman approaches forty she has had her vision and knows whether or not her dream will come true. If her mind has kept pace with the years and is now a storehouse of inspiring thought, she is at the most interesting time of her life. The Earth and the Fullness thereof is hers if she wisely avails herself. Her wit, her poise, her vividness attract all. She radiates a certain fascination that is only partly sophisticated. Balzac said of her, "She has the art of making her attitude speak for her. Her silence is more dangerous than her speech."
This woman of middle age should sparkle with the brilliance of a glittering gem or she should glow with the appealing luster of a pearl. No ingenuous trappings of youth should tempt her, but she should reign in sumptuous gowns of metallic tissue or of rare brocades. Her gowns of velvet draped in long lines should be innocent of all adornment except the jewels which are worn as a definite part of the costume. She can by right wear those jewels that are not suited to young girls.
For her morning clothes, she will probably select the coat dress of woolen fabric or of dull-finished silk, dark in color and usually with matching accessories.
For afternoon, her clothes display an elegance in fabric and decoration that does not belong to the jeune fille. The woman of forty does not think in terms of prettiness but of mature charm. Of one such American woman it was said, "Her charm and beauty are such that, when she walks into a room, everybody is expectantly silent."
The woman of forty knows her own limitations, but she has knowledge of her good points as well. She characterizes her clothes with her own intellectual personality, a mental vividness, a sympathetic understanding, a sense of proportion, balnace, and judgment. "The women who are remembered," says one of the foremost cinema directors, "are seldom the younger ones. They are usually the women of maturity."
It is, of course, absurd for woment to lose interest in dress at any age. Certainly the women who have reached the "dangerous age" of forty should never, while mourning the departure of youth, become lackadaisical about their clothes. This is the age when women should be brimful of a great desire to do something worth while in order to meet the interesting people with which the world is teeming. And to get the most out of the new world one can not be a frump. One must keep up an interest in clothes and an appreciation of their power of Expression.
From Individuality and Clothes, by Margaret Story, 1930.
Orange? Check. Plaid? Check. Love? Check.
Look at this gorgeous set that Mary Beth sent to my attention. Isn't it amazing? The jacket comes off and there's a cute little low-backed gown under it. Picture it with a tight marcel wave and Fred Astaire attentively handing you a cocktail. I love, love, love the quilting at the hem and have resolved to do that kind of mock-trapunto work on a skirt soon, if not immediately.
It's at Vintage Martini, click on the image to visit the page listing. It's a B32, and it's $425, and it's missing a button, but I wish I could buy it just to look at it every once in a while, and imagine the Busby Berkley dance scene that would take place on the terrace while this dress was being worn on the balcony. I'm pretty sure it would involve giant mock champagne bottles and feathers, aren't you?
A Rose From Rose
Okay, actually, they're peonies (which I like more than roses, anyway) but isn't this a nice example of the dress I'm currently obsessed with? Rose let me know about it.
I like especially (you can't see it in the teen-einsy picture) that it fastens with side buttons. It's a nice detail, although it means you can't fudge the fit the way you sometimes can with a zipper, or the buttons will pop right off.
There's another very similar one in a nice blue-greeny print, too.
Luckily, hotpatterns.com say they will start shipping again Dec 1. Guess who will be feverishing hitting "Refresh" on their page to order their Boho dress pattern? I have the most perfect art deco steel grey and blue print for it …
Grs.
Isn't this adorable? I should have scanned the back for you, too, but I'm lazy. Suffice it to say that it's bloused in the most charming manner.
I haven't even checked the instructions for this one because I don't even want to know how horrible all that topstitching is going to be to sew, nor how weird and profanity-inducing the "hidden front closure" will be. (At the very least, I think, covered snaps.) Right now, I'm in the honeymoon stage with this pattern (and, in fact, with the other nineteen patterns I bought yesterday). I'm still daydreaming about how happy this pattern and I will be in our little cottage with the honeysuckle vines trailing over the front door. I'm still hoping to find the perfect light wool for this that will be wonderful to sew yet will be able to be thrown in the washing machine. Yeah, it's all roses and kittens here in New Patternland.
If pressed to say just what I love about this pattern, it would have to be the belt detail. The belt detail and the neckline. The belt detail, the neckline, and the sleeves … and the soft unpressed pleats of the skirt. Yeah. That's it. And I'm really into bodice shaping through panels lately. Aw, heck, I just love everything about it, including the fact that I paid $2 for it! Click on the image to see the whole front of the pattern envelope, which includes a photo of a model in a mushroom hat. Who is inexplicably wearing beige shoes with a pale-gray dress.
When Black Friday Comes …
Julie over at Almost Girl asked me to blog about Black Friday with the other fashion bloggers. (Of course, I may be one of the older bloggers, considering I got Steely Dan stuck in my head from the phrase "Black Friday," thus the subject line of this post.)
So. Black Friday. What's to say? I joked to Julie that "buying vintage is almost not consuming," and I do often feel caught in the middle between the "buy nothing!" people and the "OMG! Gotta be at Target at 4 a.m.!" people. Today I went out with Mary Beth, aka Vintage Crochet Girl and bought twenty vintage sewing patterns for $40 (watch for scans of them here soon, they were all incredible! Madame Grés!). Surprisingly, there was a line outside the tiny charming antique store in Park Ridge — it seems that this store is known for antique glass Christmas ornaments and only puts them out the day after Thanksgiving, every year. We had to put our names on a list to get inside, and once inside we had to push past the "holiday sweatshirt" crowd to get to the patterns and other non-Christmas stuff.
I do feel fairly guilty about how much clothing I buy, which, compared (price- and quantity-wise) to the rest of the world, is inordinate. Compared to what I think is the target-market expectations of fashion magazines, though, I'm the tightest of tightwads. I make my own clothes! I buy my shoes (NIB, thank you) on eBay! I buy (and am wearing today, much to Mary Beth's disappointment) jeans from the fat-boy department at Target (or, again, from eBay), t-shirts from American Apparel, sweaters from Nordstrom Rack. I find it painful, almost physically painful, to buy something full price, or, worse yet, buy something with a logo on it. (The most I can stand is the red tab on a pair of Levi's or the back label on a pair of Jack Purcell Converse sneakers. I finally gave up trying to take embroidered logos off things with my seam ripper — it never really works, and DAMN YOU RALPH LAUREN TO THE FIREY PITS OF HELL for ruining so many pretty things with that fucking polo player!) So I don't have either the self-righteous comfort of the "I only wear organic hemp and I have exactly two dresses" crowd nor the instant gratification of the women who can walk into Bergdorf's and monopolize a personal shopper for two hours.
And although you can argue that when buying vintage you are consuming fewer resources than when buying new, vintage can also drive a scarcity mentality — when everything you see is one-of-a-kind, the temptation to grab it before it gets away can be overwhelming. (I don't know how many outrageous dresses I have "encouraged" people to buy just by sighing "You'd never find anything like it again …")
So, anyway, that was a lot of rambling to say that yes, it's Black Friday, and I went shopping. The fact that I bought vintage patterns and not cheap electronics or luxury designer goods doesn't really matter. I have plenty of stuff and I still went and I bought more, and it made me really happy (and will continue to as I sew my way through these patterns!). I don't think it hurt anyone, at least except possibly for the next person to come in that store looking for patterns …
The Forceful, Energetic Woman
from Color and Line in Dress,by Laurene Hempstead, 1939.
The young woman who belongs to the more vigorous type should wear costumes that express her own forceful personality. A basic rule of costume design is that colors should never be more forceful than the physical personality of the wearer. This permits the woman of forceful, energetic character to wear definite, decided colors that are denied many women. Weak, pale colors may make her own coloring appear coarse, while forceful colors further vitalize her appearance. Distinctive and characterful, even bold, color contrasts are frequently advisable.
The quick, active, energetic movements of the forceful woman are at variance with costumes designed with many soft floating ends, fluttering details that appear untidy and bedraggled on the woman of quick, brisk movements. They give her an appearance of being agitated, of poor poise. Simple tailored lines shoudl characterize her costume, with details manipulated so that the entire costume moves with the wearer rather than fluttering out away from the figure. Freedom of movement, so essential to the grace of the woman of brisk, energetic action, should always be permitted by the costume.
Round lines, giving softer, more feminine contours, are hardly consistent with the personality of the woman of strength and vigor. Short, broken lines, destroying the harmony of her vigorous, clear-cut outlines, should never be recommended for the active, aggressive type of woman. Straight, unbroken lines, both in perpendicular and diagonal arrangement are usually becoming to the vigorous personality, emphasizing dignity and poise.
The person of vigorous, aggressive character may sometimes wish to appear more daintily feminine than her natural personality. She may, if she so wishes, wear costumes with softer details, slightly more feminine in aspect than her own personality. She shoudl not, however, make the mistake of wearing extremely dainty garments, which, by their contrast with her more vigorous personality, will give her a suggestion of masculinity.
The severely tailored costume should not have masculine details or accessories, but rather those with a youthful, boyish note. Only the young, fresh-looking woman can afford to strive for a masculine effect, either boyish or mannish. Usually the severely tailored costume is most pleasing when relieved by simple accessories that show feminine thought and imagination.
Designs of striking character, those employing definite, clear-cut outlines, decided contrasts in vivid colors, can be worn by the woman of forceful personality. Opaque materials that assume simple, clear-cut lines or sturdy fabrics that have a strong vigorous character readily lend themselves to costumes that enhance the personality of the vigorous, active woman.
I eviscerated the "fashion advice" section of the U. of Chicago library. I found it hilarious that none of the books available there were published after about 1940, which is when I guess was the last time that there was any pressure at all on U of C undergrads to look fashionable. Or perhaps about the time they discontinued their Home Economics degree (remind me to talk about that degree sometime, which was, in effect, a degree in management, intended for women who expected to run a household staff of at least five and often many more, spread across several locations). Anyway. I have a whole lot of books with advice of this sort, so look forward to more in the near-ish future. I do have them until at least January, unless they are recalled.


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