The Na'kuhl are a humanoid, warp-capable species from the Na'kuhl System in the Alpha Quadrant. They are isolationists, preferring to stay out of galactic affairs, but are rumored to have relations with the Breen Confederacy.
By the 29th century the Na'kuhl had become the most dangerous faction in the Temporal Cold War and were violently opposed to the Temporal Accords, trying to alter historical events several times in order to improve the standing of their own race. The Na'kuhl were led by a fanatic called Vosk.
At some point during the Cold War, the Na'kuhl shared knowledge about the future with selected 22nd century Klingons in the hopes of gaining their allegiance. However, the Klingons did not obey their commands and instead used the information to their own advantage. Among said information was the location of an ancient doomsday weapon.
The Na'kuhl revealed the Doomsday Machine's location to Klingons in the 22nd century.
A number of Na'kuhl, including Vosk, were stranded on an alternate 20th century Earth after escaping capture by the 31st century Federation via a temporal conduit which allowed the Na'kuhl one-way stealth time travel. They reconstructed the temporal conduit after enlisting the help of Nazi Germany and traveled to the 31st century where they defeat the Federation, the Cold War turning 'hot' as a result. This creates the alternate timeline in which Vosk and his group arrived, forming a predestination paradox. However, the Earth starship Enterprise was sent back in time to stop the Na'kuhl from escaping the 20th century, eventually succeeding and restoring history to normal.
"Painful Omens": The Na'kuhl attack Deep Space K-13 using Denevan Neural Parasites.
"Return to Babel": Na'kuhl attempt to disrupt the Babel conference.
"Tangled Webs": A Tholian fleet is attacked by the Na'kuhl.
"The Battle of Caleb IV": Kor, backed by the Na'kuhl, lay a trap for Starfleet forces.
"Diplomatic Orders": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl attempted to form an alliance with the Undine; however, this attempted ended violently.
"Hide and Seek": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl attempted followed an Undine signal to the Paulson Nebula, but were destroyed by Gorn forces.
"Stop the Signal": Temporal Recruits discover that elements of the Klingon Empire granted the Na'kuhl access to a Klingon communications array.
"Researcher Rescue": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl have been gathering intelligence from a Federation communications satellite, and sharing their findings with B'vat.
"The Kuvah'Magh": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl helped the Klingons circumvent security in the Regulus System.
"Treasure Trading Station": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl have an operative acquiring information from Marta, which they then pass on to B'vat's forces, allowing him to stay ahead of the other Klingon houses.
"Secret Orders": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl have been aiding B'vat's weapons research.
"Skirmish": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl are gathering information on the Devidians, and may have attempted to communicate with them.
"What Lies Beneath": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl have been scanning Drozana Station for variances in phase, referencing both the Devidians and the Sphere Builders.
"Everything Old is New": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl are collecting medical data on 23rd Century Drozana Station, studying the effects of Devidian neural draining on humanoid physiology.
"Night of the Comet": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl are collecting data on triolic energy in the 23rd Century, possibly to discover their own methods of creating massive temporal displacement fields.
"The Ultimate Klingon": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl have been assisting Amar Singh with his genetic engineering experiments.
"The Doomsday Device": K'Valk reveals it were the Na'kuhl who gave Klingons information, such as Doomsday Device's whereabouts, in the hopes of gaining their allegiance. However, Klingons used received information to further their own agendas. Additionally, Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl not only provided B'vat with the technology to control the Doomsday Machine, but they had previously approached Captain Kor in 2269, but that he refused. The Na'kuhl have a plan to prevent a similar refusal from B'vat.
"City on the Edge of Never": Temporal Recruits encounter Temporal Agent Barrett aboard the U.S.S. Kirk, who reveals that he has neutralized a group of Na'kuhl who were trying to aid the Klingons in trying to take over the ship.
"Past Imperfect": Temporal Recruits find communications logs indicating that the Na'kuhl found B'vat difficult to work with across several time periods, and that the Na'kuhl intended to disable the U.S.S. Enterprise at all costs.
"Temporal Ambassador": In an alternate timeline, Temporal Recruits find a Temporal Probe revealing that the Na'kuhl have won the Temporal Cold War, and the Federation has been destroyed. The records also include information of a timeline in which the Na'kuhl star was destroyed by the Tholians.
"The Core of the Matter": A Na'kuhl force led by Krog travels to the Galorndon Core System in the 23rd Century to offer Romulan Commander Chulak a Doomsday Machine. The player intervenes, leading to the destruction the Na'kuhl force when the Doomsday Machine begins firing indiscriminately. The Machine crashes into the planet, rendering it uninhabitable.
"The Undying": Temporal Recruits discover that Krog attempted to purchase Thalaron triggers from Hassan the Undying. Mistaking Krog for a Reman, he informed her that he had already sold the triggers to her "associates."
"Installation 18": Temporal Recruits discover Na'kuhl files detailing alien interrogation and conversion techniques.
"Empress Sela": Temporal Recruits discover a temporal probe collecting sensitive information on Empress Sela, possibly in order to blackmail her.
"Desperate Measures": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl have been accessing Romulan data on the Borg, searching for a more reliable means of time travel.
"Shadow Play": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl have sent operatives and ships back in time to help an Elachi attack on New Romulus. The player joins the battle and defeats the combined forces.
"Taris": Temporal Recruits discover a probe in the Hobus System which has been present since the supernova. The player speculates that they may be looking for a way to undo the shockwave that destroyed their own star.
"The Vault": Temporal Recruits discover that some Na'kuhl disguised themselves as Remans in order to join Obisek's resistance, but were discovered and killed.
"Mine Enemy": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl had infiltrated the Tal Shiar data-collection network, and were searching for Thalaron weapon research data.
"Frozen": Temporal Recruits discover that a Na'kuhl agent has successfully infiltrated the Reman Resistance. The player is able to prevent the operative from sabotaging the warp core of the Reman base.
"Coliseum": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl have been surreptitiously copying the results of Hakeev's experiments.
"Cutting the Cord": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl were secretly gathering telemetry on the various Iconian gateways in the Brea System, unbeknownst to the Tal Shiar.
"Spoils of War": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl have been taking readings on the Orb of Possibilities, possibly in order to use it to rewrite history.
"Jabberwocky": Temporal Recruits discover a general orders for Na'kuhl operating near Bajor. The orders are to remain alert for an opportunity to acquire a Bajoran Orb, and to avoid conflict with individuals from the Mirror Universe, particularly any that would put Admiral Leeta at risk.
"The Factory": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl have been collecting data on the compounds used in the manufacture of Ketracel White.
"The New Link": Temporal Recruits discover a video record of a Na'kuhl agent offering his people's time travel technology to the New Link, allowing them to undo the result of the Dominion War. Laas says the New Link is not interested in dealing with Solids, and the Na'kuhl agent leaves, urging Laas to remember them if their circumstances ever change.
"Second Wave": Temporal Recruits discover a message to the Na'kuhl from Farek, who has been gathering intelligence about the Vorgons, whom the Na'kuhl are interested in recruiting.
"Operation Gamma": Temporal Recruits recover a message from Farek, who transmitted data to the Na'kuhl through a Gamma Quadrant comm array. Farek was forced to hide from the Jem'Hadar during her search for the Vorgons, and filed a litany of complaints about fees, damages, and hazard pay.
"Facility 4028": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl have infiltrated the security systems of Facility 4028. They have been searching for information on the inmates, searching for potential recruits. The player shuts the probe down.
"Boldly They Rode": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl have collected extensive information on Kar'ukan, as they were interested in recruiting a Jem'hadar Alpha willing to disobey the Founders.
"Cold Call": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl have been tapping into Deferi communications, searching for references to unusual artifacts not native to Defera.
"Out in the Cold": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl have been secretly mining Dilithium from the Breen mine in the Zaria System, as their ships require it for time travel.
"Cold Comfort": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl have been studying the Breen's research on the Preservers, as well as any data on the Preserver Archive.
"Cold Storage": Temporal Recruits find a temporal probe scanning for Preserver data on genetics.
"Where Angels Fear to Tread": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl are tapping Romulan data networks to access information on their breakthroughs fighting the Borg.
"A Gathering Darkness": Temporal Recruits discover a temporal probe stationed to gather data on the Undine Planet Killer.
"Assimilation": Temporal Recruits discover that the Na'kuhl attempted to follow the Borg attempts to assimilate the Undine, but abandoned their attempts after losing several agents to the Borg.
"Fluid Dynamics": Temporal Recruits learn that the Na'kuhl are gathering information on the physical laws of Fluidic space. There are also references to the conditions which exist within a Sphere Builder Expanse. The player's science officer speculates that they may be studying a way to merge the two phenomena.
"Stormbound": The Alliance agent assists Kal Dano in search for Tox Uthat. By the time they locate the Tholians who took it, Tholians have already used it to destroy the Na'kuhl star. Na'kuhl ambassador Ka'Tek is enraged and orders the Alliance to stay away, believing they were responsible in the first place.
"Time and Tide": Na'kuhl send protesters to the signing of the Temporal Accords in 2769. They use the confusion Noye created and send several of their starships to take down the Temporal Sensor Array.
"The Temporal Front": After a failed assasination attempt during the Alliance meeting, agent, accompanied by captain Walker, travels to the future to destroy the Na'kuhl center of operations. They fight against the Na'kuhl leader, Vosk, and manage to destroy the temporal conduit, but not before part of the Na'kuhl fleet already got through.
"Temporal Reckoning": Krog and Vorgon commander Boratus stay behind to deal with the player after other TLF leaders beam back to their ships. Although Krog is killed, other Na'kuhl remain loyal to Noye and the liberation movement. A large number of Na'kuhl vessels is seen leaving for Procyon V before the player can stop them.
"Days of Doom": Khaerops Dreadnought brings a Doomsday Machine tasked with taking down a Federation station in deep space.
"Miner Instabilities": Na'kuhl send squadrons to retake the Gorn Mining Camp.
"The Battle of Procyon V": In one version of the battle, Na'kuhl vessels assist the Sphere Builders in defense of their network.
"Ragnarok": Na'kuhl vessels support the Sphere Builder fleet during the Galactic Union attack at Procyon V. Their ships are tasked with preventing U.S.S. Enterprise from firing the Tox Uthat.
"Back Channels": Lukari Administrator Kuumaarke has been granted temporary command of the U.S.S. Defiant and sent on a diplomatic mission to the Na'kuhl System to offer to help the Na'kuhl re-ignite their star. The Na'kuhl refuse her offer, and she retreats from the system in accordance to their demands; however, she then has her crew re-enter the system under cloak to scan the star. Unfortunately, the scans determine that the fusion within the star has been permanently disrupted, and cannot be restored without Kal Dano or the Tox Uthat.
"Na'kuhl": The U.S.S. Enterprise has established diplomatic relations with the Na'kuhl. The Federation Council is deadlocked regarding emergency support for the Na'kuhl, as pockets of xenophobia have arisen in the aftermath of the war; the Romulan Republic's resources have been depleted in the war and they are unable to help; and the Klingons and Cardassians are willing to welcome the Na'kuhl, provided they subject themselves to the rule of their respective empires. Of the Na'kul's neighbors, the Ferengi have expressed a willingness to sell their "hospitality;" and the Trill, Lukari, and Denobulans have been willing to help. The Bajorans were initially hesitant, until Kai Kira took a personal interest in the matter.
"Gentle Repose": Captain Benjamin Walker commands the U.S.S. Pastak on a mission to track the Na'kuhl, who have been seeding operatives throughout the timestream, beginning in the 22nd Century. Walker determines that the Tholians are leaving operatives in the 23rd Century who will disrupt the alternate timeline created in "Temporal Ambassador", in which the Tholians have conquered the Federation. By preventing the player and the crew of the Enterprise-C from correcting the timeline, the Na'kuhl will essentially be able to destroy the Federation. Walker orders his crew to have the Na'kuhl agent captured by a Romulan temporal agent of the 23rd Century, T'lerru.
"Preemptive Planning": Commander Nereda of the Pastak confers with Captain Walker about the Na'kuhl agents being seeded throughout the timestream. Realizing that they can begin to predict the actions of the Na'kuhl rather than simply react, they begin to suspect that the Na'kuhl may be targeting the infamous U.S.S. Enterprise, and the entire Enterprise legacy.
"Passing Muster": After attending a rally in which Na'kuhl General Vosk encouraged him and his fellow soldiers to embark upon a suicidal mission against the Federation, Braag returns home to his parents. He argues with his father, who believes the Federation cannot be blamed for the destruction of their homeworld over 400 years earlier. Realizing that Braag has made up his mind to carry out the mission, his parents give him their blessing.
Although the Na'kuhl of the 25th century own only a few starships, by the 28th century they are major players in the Temporal Cold War and a force to be reckoned with.
Na'kuhl Officers aboard the N.V. Destiny.
Information about the Na'kuhl involvement with the events of "The Doomsday Device" was not included until the episode was remastered. Even then, K'Valk is the only character who acknowledges their (albeit indirect) involvement.
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{-# Language FlexibleInstances #-}
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-- |
-- Module      : Language.Krill.TypeChecker.Types
-- Description : Type representation used internally by the type-checker
-- Maintainer  : coskuacay@gmail.com
-- Stability   : experimental
--
-- During type checking, we split types into two syntactic groups:
-- structural types and property types. This is formalized here.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
module Language.Krill.TypeChecker.Types
  ( Base (..)
  , Property (..)
  , into
  , out
  ) where

import Text.PrettyPrint
import Text.PrettyPrint.HughesPJClass (Pretty (..), prettyShow)

import qualified Language.Krill.AST as Ast
import Language.Krill.Parser.Annotated (Annotated (..))

data Base annot = TUnit annot
                | TProduct annot (Property annot) (Property annot)
                | TArrow annot (Property annot) (Property annot)
                | TInternal annot [Ast.Branch Property annot]
                | TExternal annot [Ast.Branch Property annot]

data Property annot = TBase (Base annot)
                    | TVar annot (Ast.Constructor annot)
                    | TIntersect annot (Property annot) (Property annot)
                    | TUnion annot (Property annot) (Property annot)

{--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Converting
--------------------------------------------------------------------------}

into :: Ast.Type annot -> Property annot
into (Ast.TVar annot con) = TVar annot con
into (Ast.TUnit annot) = TBase (TUnit annot)
into (Ast.TProduct annot a b) = TBase $ TProduct annot (into a) (into b)
into (Ast.TArrow annot a b) = TBase $ TArrow annot (into a) (into b)
into (Ast.TInternal annot brs) =
  TBase $ TInternal annot (map (Ast.branchMap into) brs)
into (Ast.TExternal annot brs) =
  TBase $ TExternal annot (map (Ast.branchMap into) brs)
into (Ast.TIntersect annot a b) = TIntersect annot (into a) (into b)
into (Ast.TUnion annot a b) = TUnion annot (into a) (into b)

out :: Property annot -> Ast.Type annot
out (TVar annot con) = Ast.TVar annot con
out (TIntersect annot a b) = Ast.TIntersect annot (out a) (out b)
out (TUnion annot a b) = Ast.TUnion annot (out a) (out b)
out (TBase b) = outBase b
  where
    outBase :: Base annot -> Ast.Type annot
    outBase (TUnit annot) = Ast.TUnit annot
    outBase (TProduct annot a b) = Ast.TProduct annot (out a) (out b)
    outBase (TArrow annot a b) = Ast.TArrow annot (out a) (out b)
    outBase (TInternal annot brs) =
      Ast.TInternal annot $ map (Ast.branchMap out) brs
    outBase (TExternal annot brs) =
      Ast.TExternal annot $ map (Ast.branchMap out) brs

{--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Annotations
--------------------------------------------------------------------------}

instance Annotated Base where
  annot (TUnit annot) = annot
  annot (TProduct annot _ _) = annot
  annot (TArrow annot _ _) = annot
  annot (TInternal annot _) = annot
  annot (TExternal annot _) = annot

instance Annotated Property where
  annot (TVar annot _) = annot
  annot (TBase b) = annot b
  annot (TIntersect annot _ _) = annot
  annot (TUnion annot _ _) = annot

{--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Printing
--------------------------------------------------------------------------}

instance Pretty (Base annot) where
  pPrint = pPrint . out . TBase

instance Pretty (Property annot) where
  pPrint = pPrint . out

instance Pretty (Ast.Branch Property annot) where
  pPrint (Ast.Branch annot lab t) = pPrint (Ast.Branch annot lab $ out t)

{--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Showing
--------------------------------------------------------------------------}

instance Show (Base annot) where
  show = show . out . TBase

instance Show (Property annot) where
  show = show . out

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Change is inevitable but it's something I've always fought to avoid.
For whatever reasons 4 years ago I turned my life around. I dropped everything I had ever known and decided to start over 1000 miles north. I didn't know the kind of growth it would bring me or how long I'd be there.
I remember thinking that it was the only real move that I would make though. This new place was going to be my forever home. So only 3 years later, why did I have itchy feet? Why has the entirety of this last year been so difficult?
Itchy feet...uggh...that sure brings my mind back to present.
I gently work the sand spurs out of my feet as I stare at the water lapping the shore. This is Chesapeake Bay, Virginia. Fort Monroe was a military base and all of where I now sit was once off-limits to the public. Now it's a beach with free access and free parking. The climate is mild and the wind is playing with the sand. The sun shines down and warms me and everything feels beautiful.
But my heart is conflicted.
Just a day earlier I was driving over the bay bridge to a stunning sunset. The sky mottled with pinks and yellows and boats glittered on the distant horizon. Something in my chest tightened. I felt my heart tug at the sight of it all.. but I wonder if the sailboats cause this in me or if being here at this place and time causes it. Was this it? Was Virginia calling me now, or is it just the sailboats?
As I dug one sand spur out of my foot I made a grimacing glance at the remaining thorny intruder. The romanticism of riding over that sunset painted bridge faded to a rather, uh, sharp.. reality.
My cousin pokes my arm and points to a sailboat passing particularly close to shore and I again feel a strange sadness and longing. "You can see this every day if you want." Some little voice in my head whispers.
She offers to take me through the old barracks and the tiny tunnel that looks as if no vehicle could fit. Indeed, you can fit but it does cut it close to the walls. My mind fills with ideas of how protective this must have been to an active base. After all...narrow passages is a strategic advantage if you're hunkering down.
We pass the old jails and we both laugh while conjecturing that they most likely are haunted. We discuss ghost hunting as a possibility when I come back here. I wonder if this is something I could write about as we coast past everything.
The lighthouse looks abandoned but not in a state of disrepair. I think back to the first time I saw a lighthouse that wasn't in a movie or pictures. It was in Florida, while traveling.
Old southern porches decorated with flags and rocking chairs make me miss home - the south.
So much of my family on my father's side lives here. I have been disconnected from everything for a solid 3 years while I soul searched. Sure, I visit my parents in Tennessee.. but I'm not down as much as I'd like. My heart wants my family. So many of them told me I should move to Virginia this week.
But my heart also wants a sailboat.
I came down here for a sudden death and my parents came too. My dad was really upset when he first thought he wasn't going to be able to go to the funeral. We all worked a plan out and we all got to go. I looked around at a full house of people breaking bread after supporting each other. This is truly what love and happiness looks like. Seeing the light in my dad's eyes as he gets to see people he cares about and relax through this time of hurt ..it moves me.
Is this where my heart really wants to go? What about Egypt? Do I even know what my heart wants anymore?
The spur slips out finally, leaving a sore spot from how deep it went. I take a deep breath of salt air and savour how it not only fills my lungs, but in some way I can nearly taste it.
Am I done with New England, and have I learned what the universe needed to teach me there?
We step into the water and wade out and my skin revels in feeling the ocean again. The last time I felt the ocean's caress was in Egypt. It feels so far away now like some distant dream of Arabian Nights. It was only a month and a half ago.
The only thing my heart knows is that it needs the ocean. The way my lungs need air, my skin needs the salt water. In Tennessee the ocean was hours away. Now that I am in New England, it is only an hour to the Long Island Sound. Somehow I never go. Somehow it isn't enough. Somehow my body is greedy for more.
Saturn return has begun for me, and as my life falls apart, I must decide how it will be rearranged. I see infinite possibilities but I struggle to pick any particular one. Do I go to my family and engulf myself in unconditional love? Do I cross the vast ocean and take up a life in Dahab? Do I go to Koh Tao and try to see what the future holds there? And more importantly, have I even seen enough of this world to make a decision like that?
One thing is certain, my heart is nearing it's completion of being in Connecticut. Soon it will be time to listen to the wind and decipher where it beckons me. I believe I have become afraid of the unknown. I am afraid of the one thing that excited me so much when I first crossed the Tennessee border on my journey north.
I know that for me, only facing fear can defeat it. I have to wonder why it didn't seem this difficult the first time when I left Tennessee. Why is it so much harder now? Furthermore, if you can go anywhere in the world.. where do you go? What's stopping you?
Raz, as always its good hearing from you. Life is indeed a journey and a beautiful one at that!


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Derek Jarman's Blue
On November 4, 2016 over 350 people gathered outdoors on the Getty's Garden Terrace to experience Derek Jarman's extraordinary film Blue screened as an expanded cinematic installation, emphasizing a surround-sound experience overlooking sweeping views of Los Angeles—settling the radiant blue film against the night sky.
Made in 1993 by the acclaimed British artist and filmmaker Derek Jarman, Blue features a single unwavering shot of the color blue with a deeply personal and poetic voiceover by Jarman and actors Tilda Swinton, Nigel Terry, and John Quentin, and an exceptional ambient musical soundtrack by Simon Fisher Turner with contributions from Brian Eno, Coil, Momus, and Erik Satie.
Created in the year before his untimely death, Blue is a deeply courageous and moving account of Jarman's struggle with AIDS-related illness which caused partial blindness and bouts of seeing blue light, as well as a mediation on the void as explored by artist Yves Klein and his patented paint color International Klein Blue. Jarman singled out the color as the means to confront the complexities of life and death, from the clinical realities of health and illness to the corresponding mystical questions they conjure, which can only be answered by art.
Screened from a new high-definition digital transfer, this landmark film complements the current exhibitions The Art of Alchemy and The Alchemy of Color, which explore the scientific and seemingly magical energies that surround the use of color and development of pigments in centuries past.
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Florida Dem Gov Candidate Andrew Gillum Is Desperate To Rush FBI Investigation
It's becoming more and more obvious that Gillum has a problem on his hands...
What's going on with Florida Democrat gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum?
The Tallahassee Democrathas the details:
"Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum told reporters Saturday he has communicated with the FBI about the need for its investigation to conclude to avoid influencing the governor's race…
'My hope is that they will move quickly,' he said…
Gillum's comments…followed the public release of a photograph showing Gillum on a boat in New York City with a man believed to be an undercover FBI agent who posed as a developer named Mike Miller and one of the mayor's longtime friends, lobbyist Adam Corey. Gillum acknowledged he did not know at the time that Miller was possibly a federal agent.
Gillum declined to answer questions from the Tallahassee Democrat about his trip to New York last year and his encounters with Miller, who first appeared in Tallahassee in 2015 as part of an FBI probe into possible public corruption."
What does this FBI investigation mean for the Gillum campaign? Only time will tell.
WXIA: Is Mike Miller a developer from Atlanta? Or Someone else?
At the time of the Power Plant meeting in July 2016, "Mike Miller" already was a year into what appears to be a massive, multi-year investigation of local politicians, their friends and millions of dollars in taxpayer redevelopment money. In the crosshairs may be some of Florida's most ambitious political climbers, including its mayor, who has his sights set on the Governor's Mansion.
Whispers of corruption are commonplace in the one-degree-of-separation government town halfway between Pensacola and Jacksonville. Teeming with lobbyists, professors and political sophisticates, local officials can barely keep an arms-length from those who seek to influence them. Over the years, rumored FBI investigations have come and gone without any charges.
This time, however, political gadflies are bracing for indictments to come as sure as August afternoon thunderstorms.
More About: Andrew Gillum
Governor DeSantis responded to his critics on Fox News
Use Them!
"The light's at the end of the tunnel," DeSantis said during a news conference in Orlando
'Some May Want To Shut You Down. We Want To Pull You Up'
Governor Ron DeSantis said the opioid crisis is getting worse in the midst of a pandemic, so he announced a new multi-million-dollar grant to help people fight their addictions
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Cracking Down
DeSantis said any protesters who break the law will have 'a ton of bricks raining down on you'


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Michigan cyber schools fight Snyder's proposed aid cut
Gov. Snyder's plan faces opposition in the Legislature, where a key lawmaker says the state funds students, not schools
Michigan cyber schools fight Snyder's proposed aid cut Gov. Snyder's plan faces opposition in the Legislature, where a key lawmaker says the state funds students, not schools Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/2lOvUlm
Jonathan Oosting, Detroit News Lansing Bureau Published 12:00 a.m. ET Feb. 28, 2017
"We fund students, not schools," said Rep. Tim Kelly, R-Saginaw Township. "So Billy and Sally shouldn't be dinged by the choice they make for what school they go to. Why is Billy worth less than Sally simply because of the choice of schools?"(Photo: File)
Lansing — Opposition is building to Gov. Rick Snyder's plan to cut funding for Michigan charter cyber schools — five years after championing their expansion — and pump the extra money into brick-and-mortar high schools.
It comes as standardized test scores show students at Michigan cyber schools, many operated by for-profit management companies, are consistently underperforming their peers.
Snyder argues the cyber schools should be able to offer a high-quality education at more affordable prices because they spend next to nothing on buildings and buses that can be costly for traditional schools. But officials who run the schools argue the 20 percent funding cut proposed by the Republican governor would exacerbate the unique challenges they face.
Snyder's proposal faces opposition in the GOP-led Legislature, where the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee on K-12 School Aid has said he plans to restore full cyber school funding before the budget is finalized, likely by mid-June.
"We fund students, not schools," said Rep. Tim Kelly, R-Saginaw Township. "So Billy and Sally shouldn't be dinged by the choice they make for what school they go to. Why is Billy worth less than Sally simply because of the choice of schools?"
But the second-term Republican governor argues that circumstances have changed.
"When we first started cyber schools, I could see the benefit" of providing them with full per-pupil state funding, Snyder told The Detroit News. "It was in startup mode to having a full allowance.
"But beyond that, in later years, they don't have the same cost structures. And so it's reasonable to say they can get by with less money. I view this as more common sense."
Cyber schools provide students with computers, books and other materials delivered right to their door in addition to an online curriculum. Students connect with teachers in virtual, interactive classroom sessions — sometimes several times a day, depending on age level — and complete additional coursework on their own.
Most charter cyber schools in Michigan qualified for the minimum state allowance of $7,511 per pupil this year, but their funding has risen as Snyder and state legislators have worked to narrow the gap between the minimum and maximum allowance, which topped out at $8,229 for 2017.
The governor's budget proposal for 2018 would increase the statewide minimum allowance to $7,611 but would limit charter cybers to $6,089. As a result, they could lose about $1,422 per pupil compared with the current year.
The change would save the state an estimated $16 million, which Snyder wants to redirect to high schools, which he says face higher costs related to specialized teachers and classroom equipment.
Maintaining infrastructure typically costs traditional brick-and-mortar schools 10-12 percent of their operational budgets, said Gary Miron, a professor of educational leadership, research and technology at Western Michigan University. Cyber schools avoid most of those costs and are exempt from significant expenses associated with student transportation and hot lunches.
"Sometimes they have money going to headquarters or they have regional offices where people can come in for tutoring," Miron said. "But it's a fraction — a very small fraction — of what brick-and-mortar schools have to pay for infrastructure. There are enormous cost savings there."
Charter cyber school proponents argue they spend more on technology than traditional schools and already receive less government funding because they do not qualify for any local funding through property tax millages.
Public schools are authorized to ask taxpayers for property tax increases to fund their operations and finance infrastructure improvements, which cyber and charter schools cannot do.
Cyber schools fear impact
For the Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, a Manistee-based cyber school that serves about 2,700 K-12 students across the state, Snyder's proposed budget could mean a cut of more than $3 million.
The online academy — operated by Virginia-based K12 Inc., the country's largest for-profit cyber school company — received about $20 million in state funding last year. It does not have a brick-and-mortar school for students — just an office building for staff — or provide student transportation.
But officials at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy say they rent temporary space at 30 different sites around the state for students to take required standardized tests each year. The school budgeted $1.5 million for rentals in fiscal year 2016, according to documents published online.
"These aren't just done over one or two days, they're often done over a period of three to four weeks, and that's totally out-of-pocket costs for the schools," said Jeff Kwitowski, senior vice president of public affairs and policy communications at K12 Inc.
"There's no supplemental funding for it at all, and the logistics behind it are intense. … A lot of these families are traveling 50 to 60 miles, some of them have to spend multiple nights at hotels or relatives' houses. It's incredibly challenging."
Many students at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy are not performing well on the tests.
About 12 percent of third-grade students rated proficient on the math portion of the M-STEP in 2016, compared with the statewide average of 45 percent. Roughly 28 percent of seventh-grade students rated proficient in English, lower than the state average of 47 percent. In 11th grade, 13 percent of students rated proficient in science, compared with 33 percent statewide.
But many students come to the academy with disadvantages, according to school head Kendall Schroeder. Roughly 14 percent are in special education programs, he said, and about 67 percent live in low-income households that would qualify them for free or reduced-price lunches if they attended a brick-and-mortar school.
Some students arrive "significantly behind" or turn to a cyber school "as a last resort, Schroeder said, noting enrollees include kids looking to escape bullying at traditional schools, females who have just given birth and students who travel frequently. It can take time for them to get used to the online learning environment.
"Our task is to help them grow in those areas that they've missed and strengthen those areas they're good at," Schroeder said. "We understand that, yeah, we've got a long way to go yet with that."
He suggested the cyber school could be forced to lay off teachers and increase class sizes, eliminate counseling and adviser staff, cut elective courses and student support services, limit professional development opportunities and "dramatically" scale back statewide testing sites.
"If funding is cut, it's going to be much more difficult for us to really provide a good setting for them, a good experience for them, good curriculum and teachers," Schroeder said. "I think we'd see greater disparity with the academic side of things if funding was cut."
Below average test scores
Standardized test results show the Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy is not the only cyber school struggling to make the grade.
Of Michigan's seven largest cyber charter schools with 2016 test data on file, none rank in the top 50 percentile of all state schools for academic performance. One school – Michigan Connections Academy in Okemos – had students at multiple grade levels perform above state averages.
Snyder and the Legislature approved gradual expansion of cyber charter schools in 2012, building on a 2009 pilot program that had allowed two virtual schools in Michigan. The new law allows up to 15 cyber charter schools, but their student population is capped at 2 percent of public school enrollment.
Cyber schools have rapidly expanded in recent years, with many traditional public districts also offering virtual spinoffs. As of 2015, at least 57 cyber schools operated in Michigan serving about 12,500 kids, according to a report from the National Education Policy Center. More than half of those students attended a charter cyber school.
At least 33 states allow full-time virtual schools, and "they're just terrible – the performance – and the student attrition rates are so high," said Miron, who co-wrote the report.
Despite sluggish test scores, Miron argues cyber schools "are going to be the future." This will be true particularly in blended learning environments, where students spend part of their day in a traditional brick-and-mortar building but take some classes online, he said.
"I believe it can work, but the model that's being promoted and expanded upon is this corporate model, and they have not invited in educators or practitioners or others to have any input on this," Miron said.
Miron and a colleague in 2012 conducted an in-depth analysis of K12 Inc., which operates the Manistee school, along with the Michigan Virtual Charter Academy in Grand Rapids and the Insight School of Michigan in Lansing.
How K12 Inc. operates
Nationally, the company spends little to no money on facilities, maintenance, transportation and food services, according to the report. It spends less than traditional schools on salaries and benefits for staff, which are typically the largest expenses associated with classroom instruction. Weighted for enrollment, K12 cyber schools had 61.4 students per full-time equivalent teacher in 2012.
"Given those cost advantages, why not have nine students per teacher? Why not have 10 students per teacher?" Miron said. "They can afford it with their substantial cost savings, but unfortunately that's not the way they're going. Most of these are run by for-profit companies, and the model they've gone with is not a teacher intensive model."
Rather than simply cutting state funding, as Snyder is proposing, Miron suggested Michigan policymakers could improve cyber school performance by requiring operators to spend a certain percentage of their per-pupil funding on teachers.
"Force them to put less of it in their pocket and more into instruction," he said.
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy typically employs a full-time teacher for every 30 to 45 students, said Kendall, who added the ratio fluctuates because the school has a large number of "transient" students who come and go during the year.
"That's obviously different because we don't have physical classroom sizes to contend with, so they're larger than the traditional brick-and-mortar school," he said. "We try to keep it at a manageable number where we can still individualize that instruction for students and really impact the learning."
Kwitowski downplayed Miron's suggestion that K12 profit margins are holding back cyber school performance, noting that traditional public districts across the state contract with private vendors for a variety of products and services.
"We view ourselves as an education services provider," he said.
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Should Montgomery County have its own subsection in the Maryland forum? I noticed Northern Virginia has its own section in the Virginia page. As a county with a population over 900,000, and I believe a distinct identity from either the rest of Maryland or DC, there are merits to the argument. One could make a similar argument for PG county. What do people think?
Perhaps there could be a forum labeled "DC suburbs".
Having different forums for individual counties seems to be slicing the place up too thinly. But it makes sense to divide the DC suburbs from the rest of the state.


38 weeks pregnant, swollen feet, acid reflux, sleepless nights, and an inability to get off the couch without assistance… ah the joys.
Obviously as a new mom I will be slightly obsessed (totally obsessed?) with all things baby but I will make an effort to maintain a balanced blog and not scare away those of you who are not of the mommy-blog persuasion!
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Kódy ISO 3166-2 pro Švédsko identifikují 21 krajů (stav v roce 2015). První část (SE) je mezinárodní kód pro Švédsko, druhá část sestává z jednoho nebo dvou písmen identifikujících kraj.

Seznam kódů
 SE-AB Stockholm (Stockholm)
 SE-AC Västerbotten (Umeå)
 SE-BD Norrbotten (Luleå)
 SE-C  Uppsala (Uppsala)
 SE-D  Södermanland (Nyköping)
 SE-E  Östergötland (Linköping)
 SE-F  Jönköping (Jönköping)
 SE-G  Kronoberg (Växjö)
 SE-H  Kalmar (Kalmar)
 SE-I  Gotland (Visby)
 SE-K  Blekinge (Karlskrona)
 SE-M  Skåne (Malmö)
 SE-N  Halland (Halmstad)
 SE-O  Västra Götaland (Göteborg)
 SE-S  Värmland (Karlstad)
 SE-T  Örebro (Örebro)
 SE-U  Västmanland (Västerås)
 SE-W  Dalarna (Falun)
 SE-X  Gävleborg (Gävle)
 SE-Y  Västernorrland (Härnösand)
 SE-Z  Jämtland (Östersund)

Související články
 ISO 3166-2, seznam kódů územně správních celků všech zemí.
 ISO 3166-1, seznam kódů všech zemí, používaných současně jako jejich doménová jména na internetu.

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ESPN, TSN To Provide Most Extensive Coverage of National Lacrosse League Entry Draft
2022 NLL Draft First Round on September 10 from Toronto to be carried on both TSN digital platforms and ESPN + For First Time; Additional rounds op social media
Online PR News – 31-August-2022 – Philadelphia – The National Lacrosse League (@NLL) today announced the broadcast coverage plan for the 2022 NLL Entry Draft, which will be held on Saturday, September 10 beginning at 2 p.m. ET at the historic The Carlu in downtown Toronto. This year's first round will be available for the first time on TSN.ca and the TSN app in Canada and ESPN+ in the United States, with additional rounds covered in real time on NLL social channels. It marks the most extensive live coverage of the NLL Draft in the league's history.
"We are proud to be able to work with our North American broadcast partners ESPN and TSN to be able to provide in-depth, wide ranging coverage of the 2022 NLL Draft for the first time," said NLL Commissioner Brett Frood, who officially assumes the fulltime position September 1. "Being able to showcase the personalities of these elite athletes on such a special day to a passionate and engaged fan base is essential to the continued growth of the league and sport. We look forward to utilizing the draft as a catapult to foster authentic and meaningful connections between our players, teams, fans and communities throughout the 2022-23 season and beyond."
The 2022 NLL Draft coverage will be hosted by Devan Kaney with TSN's Teddy Jenner and Pat Gregoire providing analysis. TSN's Ashley Docking will report from the floor of the Draft adding analysis and interviews with the decision makers, influencers and prospects and their families in attendance. The live broadcast starts at 2 p.m. ET and will include a 10-minute pre-show prior to the first pick. Following the conclusion of Round 1 (23 picks), continuing coverage of Rounds 2-6 will be published, in real time, on the league's social media channels with supporting video.
The Draft will be open to the public, free of charge, with initial seating for up to 200 at The Carlu. More seats may become available as the draft nears. Fans interested in attending can reserve their seat by registering at this link. The NLL Entry Draft was held virtually in 2020 and 2021 following a two-year run at Philadelphia's Xfinify Live! in 2018 and 2019.
Media who are interested in attending should fill out this form to request a credential.
The Rochester Knighthawks will make the first overall selection in the draft followed by the Las Vegas Desert Dogs making their inaugural selection.
The full first round NLL Entry Draft order, as of August 30, pending pre-Draft transactions, is as follows:
1. Rochester (from Las Vegas)
2. Las Vegas (from Rochester)
3. Vancouver
4. Albany (from New York)
5. Panther City
6. Saskatchewan
7. Albany (from Georgia)
8. New York (from Philadelphia via Albany)
9. Panther City (from Albany via Halifax)
10. Calgary
11. Georgia (from San Diego)
12. Halifax
13. Buffalo (from Toronto)
14. Buffalo
15. Colorado
16. Las Vegas (additional compensatory selection)
17. Albany (compensatory selection)
18. Las Vegas (from Calgary) (compensatory selection)
19. Buffalo (compensatory selection)
20. Georgia (compensatory selection)
21. Panther City (from Albany) (compensatory selection)
22. San Diego (compensatory selection)
23. Philadelphia (from Saskatchewan) (compensatory selection)
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Great solid loud utility amp.
Tone is fairly bland, but it's great value, so can't complain. Heavy - can only just manipulate it into the trunk of my car by myself. We jam loud, and 3/4 vol is about right. Live is usually DI'ed, so dialled back to 1/2 when on stage. Great height for lounging on. Holds beers.


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A director waits to take his best shot
By Susan King
To become a successful filmmaker in Belgium, one must have an undying passion for movies, unwavering perseverance, luck and a good day job -- even more so than in the U.S.
"After five years, most people find something else to do because they can't make a living," said Christophe van Rompaey, who waited a decade before getting a chance to direct his first feature, "Moscow, Belgium," which opens Feb. 20 at the Nuart Theatre.
"I come from a very small territory," said Van Rompaey on a recent visit to Los Angeles. "We only made two or three movies a year in Belgium up to five years ago. Now that's risen to approximately 10 movies. There are like 200 directors, so it's basically, 'Take a number and wait.' "
Van Rompaey hails from the Flemish region of Belgium, population 10.7 million and divided into two parts, each with a separate government and entertainment industry -- 59% of the country is Flemish; 31%, in the south, speak French. (The remaining 10% are in the capital region of Brussels, a bilingual metropolis.)
While writing scripts and making short films in his free time, Van Rompaey worked as a casting director, assistant director and TV director until he got the chance to make "Moscow, Belgium." The award-winning May-December romantic comedy centers on a love affair between an estranged fortysomething wife (Barbara Sarafian) with three children and a charming, twentysomething divorced truck driver (Jurgen Delnaet) trying to keep drinking and anger issues at bay.
Though it's not on most maps, Moscow, Belgium, is a working-class area of the port town of Ghent.
"It's not a big area; it's almost a square mile," said Van Rompaey. "It was called Moscow because during the wars against Napoleon there were Russian soldiers based there."
The film came about thanks to a years-long friendship between Van Rompaey and Jean-Claude van Rijckeghem, the movie's co-writer and producer. "He produces the more commercially viable films in Belgium," Van Rompaey said. "We have been trying to find something to do together for years."
But over that time, the ideas Van Rijckeghem proposed were too commercial for Van Rompaey. "The ones I proposed to him -- he said it's too dark and too difficult," the director said.
Then one night the producer called him about the first draft of "Moscow, Belgium." The idea clicked with Van Rompaey.
"It's a nice balance between the two of us," he said. "It's not a 'ha-ha' comedy. But it's not dark or depressing."
Surprisingly, it didn't take long to get "Moscow, Belgium" into production, because a system was developed in the country two years ago between the government film fund, a TV studio and private money to help young, first-time filmmakers make their feature debuts on a low budget.
"They had this committee and you could hand them dossiers about your project," Van Rompaey explained. "There were like 120 projects submitted and finally, over a period of two years' time, 12 films were made with this system. A lot of the [directors] were like me, waiting and wanting to make a first film. This system resulted in very diverse films -- there was a thriller, a horror film, a comedy."
Still, he acknowledged, the expectations for these uniquely funded films were not high. "Especially this one," he said. "The TV station and the distribution company that were attached were a bit hesitant about me choosing unknown actors and me being an unknown director. . . .
"They didn't plan a big release. They said it's going to be a local release and then we'll see what happens. It has been a word-of-mouth process."
In the end, he added, in Belgium, "we were No. 1 at the box office."
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Susan King is a former entertainment writer at the Los Angeles Times who specialized in Classic Hollywood stories. She also wrote about independent, foreign and studio movies and occasionally TV and theater stories. Born in East Orange, N.J., she received her master's degree in film history and criticism at USC. She worked for 10 years at the L.A. Herald Examiner and came to work at The Times in January 1990. She left in 2016.


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Busy day for Arsenal in the transfer market
A lot happened yesterday in the world of Arsenal.
Firstly Arsenal announced in a very brief statement that Laurent Koscielny is leaving to join Ligue 1 side Bordeaux.
It feels like it is a real nasty, needless end to a player who has spent 9 years at the club.
The refusal to go on the American tour was out of character and the way he has departed as definitely damaged his legacy.
Instead of getting a big goodbye in front of an Emirates crowd like Aaron Ramsey did, he leaves with a black cloud over his head. Surely it would have been better to remain professional and have played one last time against Lyon in the Emirates club.
We thank Laurent for his contribution to the club and wish him all the best for the future just about sums it up.
£5million is a decent chunk of money a player that turns 34 in a month. Arsenal have also chopped off nearly £5million off the age bill. Hopefully this frees up further cash to go for a centre back in these late hours.
We then had the news that Eddie Nketiah may well spend next season on loan, with Leeds being front runners for his signature.
It will be a make or break move for Nketiah who finds his playing time at Arsenal limited behind Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette.
Some fans are moaning that he should get more of a chance at Arsenal, but with two world class strikers ahead of him, minutes will always be tough to come by
If Nketiah does exceptional, he will return to Arsenal and be prepped be Lacazette's long term back up (taking into account next summer Aubameyang will have just 1 year left on his contract). If he only does OK, Arsenal will probably look to move him on.
With the likes of Tyreece John-Jules (18), Folarin Balogun (18) & Gabriel Martinelli (18) coming up behind, Arsenal will soon have to make a decision whether to continue investing in Nketiah's development, or move him on in favour of those a couple of years younger.
The expectation was that with Danny Welbeck leaving on a free at the end of last season, Nketiah will move up to 3rd choice striker – and maybe even the only striker on the bench if Aubameyang started on the left.
If the plan is to use Aubameyang solely as a striker, then loaning out Nketiah makes sense.
And it may well be Aubameyang and Lacazette competing upfront if Arsenal complete the signing of Philippe Coutinho.
According to stunning reports in France, Arsenal have agreed a deal to take the Brazilian on loan. Wait and see on this one I guess.
Than over night that Danieledaniel Rugani rumour reared its head again; with Arsenal having reportedly agreed terms with the young Italian.
Fans seem split on this one, with many calling him the "Italian Mustafi" and others saying he is a top central defender who just has not had his chance at Juventus.
A deal to bring the 25-year-old to London on a 2 year loan deal before making it permanent in 2021 does make a lot of sense in terms of budgeting.
Still plenty likely to happen over the next few days (and even between the writing of this blog and publishing).
Carl Jenkinson, who following Koscileny's departure has become Arsenal's longest serving player, looks set to leave.
Then you have Emile Smith Rowe who a few teams in Germany are clamouring over, and Shkodran Mustafi who no teams in Germany seem to want.
Do not be surprised to see a deadline day central defender come in either.
Yesterday it felt like every hour a different rumour was breaking.
One more blog and it will all be over.
Less than 25 left…
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A lot has happened in a week at The Arsenal
A lot has happened in the week I have been off.
Firstly we had Laurent Koscielny going William Gallas on us.
I always liked Koscielny. He seemed to hold himself well and was a good role model, a good captain. He seemed to understand what it means to play for The Arsenal. That is why it came as a shock when he refused to fly out to America on the pre-season tour.
With Arsenal chasing central defenders this summer, it was felt that it was important to keep hold of Koscielny for one more season.
With William Saliba set to sign and be loaned straight back to St Etienne, a second senior central defender would likely be purchased, with Shkodran Mustafi making way. Koscielny would then be kept as experience cover to the new signing, Sokratis and Rob Holding; with Saliba joining Arsenal in a year to replace his senior compatriot.
Koscielny's actions were disappointing and will have ramifications to Arsenal's transfer targets this summer.
It is likely that we will now lose the Frenchman and that will result in Mustafi remaining. That will mean less funds raised to buy a top central defender and could see us scrap those plans and going into the new season with Mustafi, Holding and Sokratis as our central defensive options.
Koscielny has tarnished his Arsenal legacy.
We then have the "will they won't they" signings of Saliba and Kieran Tierney.
Both deals were reportedly very close not to long ago, but both have stalled.
Tottenham have reportedly come in for Saliba, despite a deal being agreed with Arsenal and "in the hands of the lawyers" according to David Ornstein. According to top soccer betting sites, Arsenal are still favourites for the deal
On Ornstein; he is not longer as reliable as he once was with his source within the club having left (reportedly Ivan himself). Recently he has taken to reporting what others like Sky's Kaveh Solhekol has already broke. Take what he says these days with the same pinch of salt you would others.
Tierney deal is dragging along. Arsenal had a second bid rejected due to the structure of the deal.
Arsenal have a right to be cautious, with the Scotsman still recovering from a double hernia. £25million upfront would secure the man, but he would be unable to pass a medical. It would be a risk, which is why Arsenal are trying to do a deal where Celtic will get their £25million based on appearances.
I still think Arsenal will get the deal over the line.
You then had the fake bid for Nicolas Pepe.
Arsenal reportedly bid £72million for the Ivorian, an offer which was quickly debunked by many. Whilst I have no doubt Arsenal did not make an offer for the Lille winger, he should certainly be on our radar.
Younger and better than Wilfried Zaha, I would rather Arsenal spent £60million on Pepe than his national team mate.
Yesterday we had the launch of the #WeCareDoYou campaign by many prominent Arsenal groups.
The strongly written letter to Stan Kroenke got the attention it deserved and was picked up by every major media outlet.
With nearly 100,000 Arsenal fans backing the letter, it carries a clear and conscience undertone. We are not happy.
I have a few on Kroenke which anyone that follows me on Twitter will know. The letter is not asking him to pump billions in, nor is it spreading any fake news about him taking money out. It is calling on him to show that he cares, and lead Arsenal back on the right track.
Our identity as a club has ebbed away over the last few years. Some of it due to Kroenke's leadership, other due to the previous custodians. Much to do with how Ivan Gazidis ran the club.
You can probably track Arsenal's identity demise back to 2002 when Arsenal changed the badge of marketing and copywrite reasons. Since then the club has been a mess.
Now not everything that has gone wrong is Kroenke's fault, but as sole owner of Arsenal he now has the final say in where the club is going. And the club needs to get back on course.
It will take a while, you do not turn a cruise liner on a six pence. But the letter is the start, and hopefully Kroenke (and perhaps more importantly Raul Sanllehi) does listen, does take things into account, and does show that he cares.
Finally Arsenal played last night, beating Colorado Rapids 3-0 with Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and James Olayinka getting on the score sheet.
I am not going to pretend to have watched the game, but there is a good write up on Jorge Bird's Arsenal Youth Blog.
Arsenal's 1st senior pre-season contained a youthful looking line up. Hopefully with another year in the Europa League we will see many of those players develop.
On Thursday Arsenal face Bayern Munich.
This entry was posted in Arsenal and tagged Arsenal, Gabriel Martinelli, Kieran Tierney, Laurent Koscielny, She Wore, She Wore A Yellow Ribbon, william saliba on July 16, 2019 by keenosafc.
Laurent Koscielny to see out last year of Arsenal contract
This summer there has been talk of Laurent Koscielny leaving Arsenal. It will not happen.
The Frenchman turns 34 in September and his best days are behind him, but he will see out the last year of his contract at Arsenal.
Next season will be Koscielny's 10th and last at the club he has served with so much class. The captain will spend his last year with Arsenal as a senior back-up option, more influential on the training ground than on the pitch.
Koscielny put in some brave performances towards the end of last season, making up for his diminishing physical attributes by becoming a dogger, old fashioned defender. He put his body on the line to win every ball.
Had Arsenal wanted to get rid of him this summer, they would have at least giving him a goodbye on the last day of the season alongside Aaron Ramsey. There were no words said, no tears, no longing wave. That will come in 2020.
When you look at the make-up of the squad in 2019/20, you can see why Koscielny still has a part to play.
Sokratis is the senior defender. Every other player will be competing to partner the Greek international.
Currently we have Koscielny, Shkodran Mustafi, Rob Holding, Calum Chambers and Kostadinos Mavropanos as the defensive options alongside Sokratis.
Holding was fabulous last season, but there is no guarantee he will be ready for the start of the forthcoming season, whilst Mavropanos could really do with getting himself out on loan for a year.
That leave Koscielny, Mustafi and Chambers.
Arsenal have been heavily linked with William Saliba. A deal for the French teenager is reportedly close. Part of the deal means that he will remain on loan at St Etienne next season. Not a bad thing as it will see him play a full campaign before joining the Arsenal squad in 2020.
To finance the deal, Calum Chambers will be moved on. Arsenal would command similar in transfer fee as for Chambers as they would splash out on Saliba.
Taking into account Chambers spent last year on loan to Fulham, sending Saliba out on loan would maintain the numbers in defence from last season.
So then we have Mustafi and Koscielny.
Mustafi would still command a fee in excess of £20million were he to be sold. He has shown during his time at Arsenal that he is not good enough to be 1st choice alongside Sokratis in the short term, and be the leader of the defence in the long term.
Arsenal should cash in on Mustafi. They should then target a defender who is under 25 and who they believe could be 1st choice tomorrow, and for years to come.
With Sokratis also the wrong side of 30, Arsenal need to blood in the next senior, 1st choice defender next season.
So selling Mustafi and Chambers, signing Saliba and a 1st choice defender means that Koscielny stays for a season.
Then in 2020, Saliba (assuming we clinch the deal) returns and becomes Koscielny's replacement.
Sokratis, New CB, Holding, Koscielny
Saliba: Loaned
Mavropanos: Loaned
Chambers: Sold
Mustafi: Sold
New CB, Holding, Saliba, Sokratis, Mavropanos
Koscielny: Released
You then add the likes of Zach Medley and Dan Ballard as replacements for Sokratis in 2021 (and for Mavropanos if he does not kick on).
By keeping Koscielny for 1 more season allows for Arsenal to replace both Chambers and Mustafi this summer. With the succession planning above, it would mean that if we make the right to signings, we would not have to sign another central defender until 2022 at the earliest.
Koscielny deserves his goodbye.
This entry was posted in Arsenal and tagged Arsenal, Laurent Koscielny, She Wore, She Wore A Yellow Ribbon on July 4, 2019 by keenosafc.


Reverend Abbott, a retired U.S. Navy Commander, served as the Assistant Naval Attaché in the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel from 30 June 1990 to 1 July 1993. During the Gulf War, Commander Abbott was involved in Patriot missile deployment and in setting up a Strategic Warning Cell in the Israeli Headquarters.
This collection is arranged into two series. The first contains Commander Abbott's letters and writings. In the second is a questionnaire he prepared at the request of an author of a book for teenagers about the Gulf War.
This collection should be cited as Papers of Commander Thomas R. Abbott, USN, Archives Branch, Naval History and Heritage Command, Washington, D.C.


Standalone web applications using OCaml + Ocsigen, benchmarked against Rails, eigenclass.org is back!
Text Editor Saving Routines, Eclipse just writes ahead? How silly is that?
History of the internet is an animated documentary explaining the inventions from time-sharing to file-sharing, from arpanet to internet.
Birds and Frogs (PDF), Einstein lecture by Freeman Dyson.
Dr. OMeta, Alessandro Warth filed his Ph.D. dissertation, "Experimenting with Programming Languages"!
Potion is an object- and mixin-oriented (traits) language by Why The Lucky Stiff.
SAILDART, "Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory Dump And Restore Technique". This is an index of over one million SAIL file names and DART attributes. The content of some of the files is available here. Contains lots of LISP tapes.
Better CSS Font Stacks, great reference.
Will barcodes cease to exist?


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Renaissance and Mannerism
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Il Gesù, Rome
Andrea Pozzo
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Pierre Le Gros the Younger, Stanislas Kostka on His Deathbed
Elevation of the Cross
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Venus, Mars and Cupid
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Anthony van Dyck
Charles I at the Hunt
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Malle Babbe
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Rembrandt, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp
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Rembrandt, Self-Portrait with Two Circles
The Jewish Bride
Judith Leyster
Willem Kalf, Still Life with a Silver Ewer
Gerrit Dou, A Woman Playing a Clavichord
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Rachel Ruysch
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The Town Hall of Amsterdam
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Juan de Pareja
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Jusepe de Ribera, The Martyrdom of Saint Philip
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Nicolas Poussin, Et in Arcadia Ego
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c. 1700 - 1775:
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Antoine Watteau, Pilgrimage to Cythera
François Boucher, Madame de Pompadour
The Tiepolo Family
Élisabeth-Louise Vigée Le Brun
Self-Portrait with her Daughter
Madame Perregaux
Jean-Honoré Fragonard
The Swing
The Progress of Love: The Meeting
Jean-Baptiste Greuze, The Village Bride
Bernard II van Risenburgh, Writing table
Late 18th century:
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The Age of Enlightenment, an introduction
Oath of the Horatii
The Lictors Returning to Brutus the Bodies of His Sons
Study for The Lictors Bringing Brutus the Bodies of his Sons
The Death of Marat
The Intervention of the Sabine Women
Napoleon Crossing the Alps
The Emperor Napoleon in His Study in the Tuileries
Angelica Kauffmann, Cornelia Pointing to her Children as Her Treasures
Anne-Louis Girodet, The Sleep of Endymion
Marie-Guillemine Benoist, Portrait of Madeleine
Antonio Canova
Paolina Borghese as Venus Victorious
Penitent Magdalene
Pierre-Alexandre Barthélémy Vignon, Church of La Madeleine
Jacques-Germain Soufflot, The Panthéon (Church of Ste-Geneviève), Paris
Britain in the 18th century
Wren, Saint Paul's Cathedral
A Rake's Progress
Marriage a-la-Mode
Thomas Gainsborough, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews
Joseph Wright of Derby, A Philosopher Giving a Lecture at the Orrery
Sir Joshua Reynolds, Lady Cockburn and Her Three Eldest Sons
Antonio Canova, Paolina Borghese as Venus Victorious
by Ben Pollitt
A beauty queen
And the winner of "Miss Arte Italiana" is—drum roll please—Antonio Canova's Paolina Borghese as Venus Victorious! Or so, at least, is what a recent poll carried out for the Marilena Ferrari Foundation decided.
Antonio Canova, Paolina Borghese as Venus Victorious, 1804-08, white marble, 160 x 192 cm (Galleria Borghese, Rome)
"Miss Italian Art," a cringeworthy epithet perhaps, but one which, given the strength of the competition, is nothing to sneeze at—works by Botticelli, Leonardo and Titian were also in contention. Certainly, the semi-nude, life-size portrait of Napoleon's wayward sister is a sumptuous work of art. Four years in the making, it was commissioned by Paolina's second husband, the Italian prince, Camillo Borghese, shortly after their marriage in 1804, a union designed to help Napoleon realize his dreams of establishing a pan-European dynasty and legitimize his claims to the Kingdom of Italy.
Canova and Neoclassicism
Anotonio Canova was a leading light of the Neoclassical movement. The style, influenced by the archeological discoveries in Pompeii and Herculaneum as well as the theories of the art historian Johann Wincklemann, looked back to the artistic achievements of the Greeks and Romans with renewed interest, informed by the spirit of rational inquiry that characterized the Age of Enlightenment.
As Inspector General of Antiquities and Fine Art of the Papal States and responsible for acquiring works for the Vatican museums, Canova would have known his Phidias from his Praxiteles. However, he was no slavish imitator. Instead he wished to emulate the works of these earlier artists.
Nineteenth century French engraving of Canova, Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker, 1802-1806, 325 cm (Wellington Museum, Apsley House, London)
The methods he used demanded absolute precision. Working from numerous preparatory sketches he modeled the form into a life-size clay version. He then cast a plaster model of this which he marked up with points that were transferred on to the marble block. His assistants would carve the marble into shape and only then, for "the last hand," did Canova raise his chisel, sculpting the form and crucially polishing the marble, using wax, to a fine, glistening finish.
Many of his models were great personalities of the age. Canova would portray them in antique costume. This classicizing of contemporary figures verged sometimes on the ridiculous, as in the colossal nude sculpture of Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker. His portrait of Paolina Borghese is more successful.
A modern day Venus
Paolina is shown reclining on a pillowed couch in a pose of studied grace, both concentrated and relaxed. The modelling of the nude body is extraordinarily lifelike, while Canova's treatment of the surface of the marble captures the soft texture of skin. The tactile quality of the piece is brought out particularly in the way the sitter's own hands are occupied, the fingers of her right connecting ever so lightly with the nape of her neck, offer a gesture charged with seductive promise. The head is raised slightly suggesting that something or someone has suddenly entered her line of vision. The apple she holds in her left hand, her fingers wrapped around it suggestive of erotic touch, identifies her as Venus Victorious, the goddess awarded the Golden Apple of Discord in perhaps the first beauty competition in the history of Western culture. The story comes from ancient Greece. Paris the Trojan prince judged Venus more beautiful than either of her rivals, Minerva and Juno. In return Venus introduced him to a Greek girl called Helen and the rest of course is the stuff of epic poetry.
Detail, Antonio Canova, Paolina Borghese as Venus Victorious, 1804-08, white marble, 160 x 192 cm (Galleria Borghese, Rome)
Originally, Canova was to depict her as Diana, the chaste goddess of the moon and the hunt, a role that more would have require her to have been clothed. Paolina insisted on Venus, though. A bit of a loose cannon with a reputation for promiscuity, the Emperor's sister enjoyed courting controversy and posing naked would certainly have raised a few eyebrows in polite society. But there was more to it than that. Apparently, the Borghese family believed themselves to be descended from the heroic founder of Rome, Aeneas, who according to Virgil was the son of Venus. The choice then not only suited Paolina's flirtatious character, but also would have been met with approval by the Borghese family, suggesting continuity between the ancient and modern worlds. Her hair, a mass of curls bound in a Psyche knot, serves as a visual connector between the two, being worn in imitation of ancient Greek styles as was the fashion of the day. Its careful articulation offsets the smooth shallow planes of her torso.
Creating a contrast of another sort, the couch Paolina lies on is carved from a different type of marble, the base part of which is covered in rhythmically flowing drapery, much like on a catafalque, a raised platform used to bear coffins. The allusion to mortuary art is not that surprising; in Greek and Roman art the reclining female figure is frequently found on sarcophagus lids. So conspicuous an allusion demands further explanation, though, and I suppose if one were forced to read for a meaning here it would have to be the defeat of death by beauty – as expressed through art – that is being celebrated in the image.
Titian, Venus of Urbino, 1538, oil on canvas, 165.5 x 119.2 cm (Uffizi, Florence, Italy)
Canova's extraordinary capacity to breathe life into his sculptures was noted by his contemporaries. Literally animated, the sculpture would have been on a revolving mechanism, allowing the static viewer to see the work in the round. It would also have been viewed by candlelight. The finely polished waxy surface would have reflected light brilliantly, creating chiaroscuoro, a more painterly than sculptural effect, perhaps, but then Canova was a painterly sculptor. Paolina owes more to the likes of Giorgione's Sleeping Venus and Titian's Venus of Urbino and of course David's Madame Recamier than antique sculpture, a point not lost on the Neoclassical purists of the day who condemned the work as out of keeping with their austere classical theories.
Jacques-Louis David, Madame Récamier, c. 1800, oil on canvas, 173 x 243 cm (Louvre)
Inevitably the sculpture was going to cause a scandal. While intended for a private audience sophisticated enough to appreciate the classical allusions, given Paolina's infidelities, the sculpture also served to confirm the rumors about her. If anything, though, Paolina enjoyed the attention. Asked if she minded having to pose nude, she replied: "Why should I? The studio was heated." Camillo refused to allow the sculpture to leave his residence. Napoleon agreed.
John Gibson, The Tinted Venus, c. 1851-56, marble, 175 cm (Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, England)
From Ingres to Renoir, from Proudhon to Puvis de Chavannes, Paolina Borghese as Venus Victorious had an enormous impact on nineteenth century French artists. It is in the works of the English sculptor John Gibson, though, who Canova took under his wing later on in life, that we find her most faithful devotee. Animating the figure with pools of reflected light, the glistening waxy surface of his most celebrated work The Tinted Venus owes much to Venus Victorious; together with his own innovative use of polychromy the sculpture provoked outrage among its Victorian audience for whom it appeared a little too real: "a naked, impudent English woman" as one review put her. Canova's own naked, impudent French woman would have been proud.
This sculpture at the Galleria Borghese
Cite this page as: Ben Pollitt, "Antonio Canova, Paolina Borghese as Venus Victorious," in Smarthistory, January 8, 2016, accessed January 20, 2020, https://smarthistory.org/canova-paolina-borghese-as-venus-victorious/.
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