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Kevin Carson – Carson’s Rejoinders
The Anarchist Library
Title: Carson’s Rejoinders
Notes: A series of responses to right-libertarian reviews of Studies in Mutualist Political Economy. Published in the Journal of Libertarian Studies, Volume 20, No. 1 (Winter 2006): 97–136
Source: Retrieved 07/19/2022 from c4ss.org
This is not, properly speaking, a rejoinder — obviously, since Rothbard’s article predates my book. But since it was chosen to set the tone for this symposium issue, and includes some comments on individualist anarchism in general, I’ll make a few remarks anyway.
On the land issue, I reserve comment, since that is also the focus of Roderick Long’s review. I merely observe that characterizing the Ingalls-Tucker doctrine as a limit on the landlord’s right to dispose of his “justly-acquired private property” begs the question of just how property is justly acquired.
On money and banking issues, Rothbard made the mistake of interpreting the Greene-Tucker system of mutual banking as an attempt at inflationary expansion of the money supply. Although the Greene-Tucker doctrine is often casually lumped together (in a broader category of “money cranks”) with social crediters, bimetallists, etc., it is actually quite different. Greene and Tucker did not propose inflating the money supply, but rather eliminating the monopoly price of credit made possible by the state’s entry barriers: licensing of banks, and large capitalization requirements for institutions engaged in providing only secured loans. Most libertarians are familiar with such criticisms of professional licensing as a way of ensuring monopoly income for the providers of medical, legal and other services. Licensing and capitalization requirements, likewise, enable providers of credit to charge a monopoly price for their services.
In fact, Rothbard himself made a similar analysis of the life insurance industry, in which state reserve requirements served as market entry barriers and thus inflated the cost of insurance far above the levels necessary for purely actuarial requirements (Rothbard 1977, p. 59).
And Böhm-Bawerk’s originary rate of interest was by no means a complete answer to Greene and Tucker. Aside from the monopoly premium made possible by the state’s banking laws, over and above the originary rate of interest, Böhm-Bawerk himself admitted that time preference might vary in steepness with one’s economic security and independence. Since, as the individualist anarchists argued, the state’s policies render capital artificially inaccessible to labor and increase labor’s dependence on the owners of capital, the time preference of laborers is artificially steep.
My favorite part of Murphy’s review is his repeated reminder, at the outset, that “Carson is not a crank.” I may use that as a blurb for the next printing of my book. Recently science fiction writer Ken MacLeod, who had bought a copy of my book not long before, mentioned in his blog that a new collection of articles from Reason was the only libertarian paperback on his shelves whose cover didn’t “holler of crank.” So Murphy’s reassurance is doubly welcome.
The central area of disagreement between us concerns the importance of the “exceptions” to the cost theory of value. We have, it seems to me, a largely semantic disagreement on whether they are “exceptions” or simply secondary deviations from a primary law; and the significance that attaches to them, whether “exceptions” or “deviations,” is mainly a matter of subjective emphasis. Unlike Murphy, I prefer to regard the “exceptions” as second-order scarcity deviations. The validity of the central insight of classical political economy, that price is always tending toward a natural value determined by cost, with secondary fluctuations caused by scarcity rent, is unimpaired. And Marshall’s analogy of ripples on a pond, or of a swinging weight, is still admirably suited to describing real-world phenomena. The cost factor and scarcity rents are of entirely different orders of significance, being (respectively) a fundamental underlying tendency and a secondary disruption of that tendency.
a cost theory of (exchange) value entirely neglects the role of subjective valuations in the formation of market prices. Human actors are forward looking, and hence past expenditures and effort are irrelevant to the present determination of the relative merits of two different commodities. Even if all memory of previous expenditures were suddenly lost, market prices would still form.
Entirely neglects!?? I’m flabbergasted. I specifically addressed the issue of sunk costs in chapter one, along with the operation of the law of value through forward-looking behavior. Even Friedrich Engels acknowledged (in his Preface to Marx’s critique of Proudhon, The Poverty of Philosophy) that the market price of already-produced goods informed the producer, ex post facto, of the amount of socially necessary labor embodied in it, and thus influenced his prospective decision of how much to produce in the future.
In present-day capitalist society each individual capitalist produces off his own bat what, how and as much as he likes. The social demand, however, remains an unknown magnitude to him, both in regard to quality, the kind of objects required, and in regard to quantity. … Nevertheless, demand is finally satisfied in way or another, good or bad, and, taken as a whole, production is ultimately geared towards the objects required. How is this evening out of the contradiction effected? By competition. And how does the competition bring about this solution? Simply by depreciating below their labour value those commodities which by their kind or amount are useless for immediate social requirements, and by making the producers feel … that they have produced either absolutely useless articles or ostensibly useful articles in unusable, superfluous quantity.
[C]ontinual deviations of the prices of commodities from their values are the necessary condition in and through which the value of the commodities as such can come into existence. Only through the fluctuations of competition, and consequently of commodity prices, does the law of value of commodity production assert itself and the determination of the value of the commodity by the socially necessary labour time become a reality. (Marx and Engels 1884, pp. 286–87)


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Survey of weed flora of Baramati region has revealed that Commelina nudiflora L. is a dominant weed among common weeds in croplands and fallow lands. In order to ascertain the survival potential of C. nudiflora some photosynthetic parameters along with water relations of this plant were investigated. Baramati region is a drought prone hot semi-arid area in Pune, Maharashtra. C. nudiflora, belonging to the family Commelinaceae is a typical succulent plant and this was confirmed further by water relation studies like moisture content, osmotic potential, leaf water content and succulent index. Besides above mesophyll succulence, surface expansion and succulence index values were within the range of a typical crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) plant. Further studies on diurnal fluctuations in pH status, stomatal behaviour and acidity status also confirmed its CAM mode of photosynthetic behaviour. All these findings led to the conclusion that CAM is in an operation in this weed.
Key words: Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM), Commelina nudiflora L., weeds.
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Deshmukh RB, Murumkar CV (1996). Occurence of crassulacean acid metabolism in leaves of Aristilochia bracteata Ritz. Acta Societalis Botanicorium Poloniae, 65(3-4):297-298.
Kluge M, Ting IP, (1978). Crassulacean acid metabolism. Analysis of an ecological adaptation. Springer-Verlag, Berlin-Heidelberg-New York-Tokyo.
John C Cushman (2001). Crassulacean Acid Metabolism, A Plastic Photosynthetic Adaptation to Arid Environments, Plant Physiol. 127: 1439-1448.
Luttge U (2004). Ecophysiology of Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM), Ann. Bot. (Lond) 93: 629–652.
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Priti Patel wants to crack down on foreign aid agencies wasting taxpayers' money
Britain is currently committed to spending 0.7 per cent of our national output (GDP) on foreign aid and though we are tied to that figure it is clear that there are many areas where money could be better spent in terms of helping developing countries directly rather than consigning funds to expensive consultants and to the nations that do not need our cash.
Many have questioned whether the UK, with its own deficit to worry about, needs to give any money at all in aid – though most would agree that Britain will and should respond quickly to any disaster.
But there is a good case for using foreign aid as a way of establishing good relationships with developing countries that will in the longer term benefit Britain.
Also there is clearly a sense that post-Brexit Britain can rethink its position on foreign aid in a positive way. Ms Patel has made a good start.
The Dunkirk Jungle next?
IT was inevitable that many of the migrants forced out of the Calais Jungle would not allow themselves to be bussed to some far-flung reception centre in France.
Their main aim is still to get to Britain – somehow.
Migrants forced out of the Calais Jungle are re-settling only a few miles north
That is why many have simply moved along the coast to Dunkirk from where they hope to travel to the UK by any means possible.
At present a number of refugees are housed in wooden huts in Dunkirk. There are showering facilities and charities providing food and clothing.
The prospect is that unless the authorities act quickly, Dunkirk will turn into the next Jungle, another squalid shanty town of despair.
Autumn is now considered the most unhealthy time of year
Snuggle up, it’s autumn
AS the nights draw in and the temperature drops it is to be expected that our thoughts turn to cosy indoor pursuits such as sitting in front of the fire and drinking hot chocolate.
According to a survey, autumn must now be considered the most unhealthy time of year as many of us drift into a state of semi-hibernation and pile on the pounds.
But if you can’t stick the thought of a gym there is always the unbeatable pleasure of walking through crunchy fallen leaves on a crisp October day.
That has to be better than no exercise at all.


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What are Kegel Exercises?
These exercises are named after Doctor Arnold Kegel. They are intended to strengthen a person’s pelvic muscles. In the past, these exercises have very often been recommended for women. However, they are rapidly becoming popular for men also.
Why Should Men Care About Them?
The bladder and urethra in men can be supported by undertaking these exercises. These exercises result in the muscles becoming stronger, which may help to increase the control of the bladder and bowel. They are also extremely helpful after a prostatectomy or urinary diversion. They can also assist a man in achieving stronger erections and assist a man in the greater control of ejaculations.
What Causes Weak Pelvic Muscles?
There are numerous amounts of causes for weak pelvic muscles including being overweight, lack of exercise, normal aging, strain on the bladder (hard coughing, sneezing and heavy lifting, straining at stool or urination), and prostate gland surgery.
How Are the Exercises Undertaken?
It is firstly important that the correct muscle is identified. You should not exercise your back, abdominal or upper leg muscles. You can establish the position of the correct muscles by undertaking the following:
– Attempt to stop the flow of urination when sitting on the toilet. If you can successfully do this then you have located the correct muscle. Once the correct muscle has been located, you should only carry out the Kegel exercise when you are not urinating. This will prevent urinary infections.
– Imagine that you have gas, but you are trying not to release it. A pulling sensation in your buttocks and rectum should be felt if you have located the correct muscles.
– Whilst lying down you should place one finger in the rectum. Then imagine that you are attempting to stop urine and BM from escaping whilst you tighten the muscles. The muscle in the rectum should tighten around your finger.
Once the correct muscles have been located then it is time to begin the exercises. You can undertake Kegel exercises anytime and in any place. It is imperative that you begin with an empty bladder. You should now proceed to contract your pelvic floor muscles for 3 to 5 seconds before relaxing them for 10 seconds. Complete 10 repetitions one to three times every day. If you can only hold the contractions for a few seconds at a time, then do not be disheartened, your strength will build with time.
As your muscles strengthen, it is advised to slowly increase the length of the contractions to a maximum of 10 second per contraction. Undertaking these exercises on a daily basis will give the best results. However, it is important to build up slowly in order to avoid exercising and placing stress upon the pelvic floor muscles, which can result in muscle exhaustion and an increased chance of incontinence. It may take four to six weeks in order to see results. In certain individuals it can take three to six months to see a difference in the control of the bladder.
How Can You Remember to Do Them?
Remembering to undertake your exercises in your daily routine can sometimes be the most difficult part of introducing any new exercise to your lifestyle. Listed below are some simple ways in which you can remember to undertake your exercises:
– Always choose the same hour of the day to undertake the exercises. For example, when you wake up, after lunch, or before bedtime.
– Log your daily routine including date, time, length of contractions, and number of exercises.
– Undertake the Kegel exercises during each television advertisement that you watch during the day.
– Undertake your Kegel exercises whilst in the elevator each day.
– When you are traveling in your car, you can undertake Kegels at the stop signs or stop lights.
– Or you can simply come up with your own personal idea.
And one final reminder is that Kegel exercises can be highly beneficial for men as well as women. It is important however, that they are undertaken in the correct manner and on a regular basis in order to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.

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Components of Green Tea
Components of Green Tea – Green tea, which is unfermented tea, remains the most popular tea in Asian countries such as China and Japan. In fact, up until the eighteenth century, it was also the most popular form of tea in Britain as well. Imports into the United States outpaced black tea until about 1915. Much of the tea dumped into the Boston harbor during the Boston Tea Party, was in fact green tea. Thus it is unlikely that the harbor turned to a copper color!
Green tea is the palest in color, ranging from light green to light yellow in color. Green tea is not oxidized; the leaves are steamed or baked immediately after being plucked. They are then rolled and dried allowing the leaves to remain green in color. Green tea is made from both new buds as well as young leaves – “pluckers” take ‘two leaves and a bud’.
About ninety percent of the world’s green tea is produced in China. While most of the world’s black tea comes from countries such as Sri Lanka (Ceylon), India, Kenya, Indonesia and Argentina, these countries produce little, if any, green tea. Several hundred varieties of green tea are made in China alone. Some of the most popular include Gunpowder, Hyson, Imperial Green, and Gyokuro (Japan). A cup of green tea is generally much lighter than other teas. While Asian cultures have believed for centuries that green tea has properties beneficial to human health, modern science is just now discovering that this may be true.
Components and Benefits Of Green Tea
Today, hundreds of millions of people drink green tea globally for its health benefits. Various studies into the effects of green tea have been presented in recent years. Though these studies are still incomplete and inconclusive, they are pointing strongly toward having a key factor in achieving and maintaining good health. The health benefits of green tea are varied, mainly because its chemical makeup gives positive affects to many different bodily systems. It makes sense that many of us consume green tea to achieve those benefits. Basic breakdown of green tea components and its benefits are as follows:
- Catechins (polyphenol) – The healthful factor of green tea is largely attributed to this chemical component. It reduces incidence of cancers, reduces oxidation by active oxygen, prevents cavities (because of its high content of flouride), increases metabolism, lowers high blood pressure and cholestrol, inhibits increase of blood pressure, inhibits increase of blood sugar, kills bacteria and virus, fights cariogenic bacteria, improves digestion, and prevents bad breath. The average cup of green tea contains about 50 to 150 milligram polyphenols.
- Vitamin C – Reduces stress and prevents flu.
- Theanine (amino acid) – Promotes neural function balance and inhibits increase of blood pressure.
- Vitamin E – Prevents aging, prevents hardening of arteries, and promotes cholestrol balance.
- Dietary Fiber– For every 100 gram of green tea, you can consume 10 gram dietary fibers. It improves intestinal activity for digestion.
Studies suggest that 3 cups or more of green tea daily can provide protection against cancer. However, manufacturers offer extracts that can be taken in pill form. A typical dosage is 100-150 mg 3 times daily of a green tea extract containing 80% total polyphenols. Whether these extracts offer any benefit remains unknown.
What’s Green Tea Made Of
The healthful properties of green tea are largely attributed to polyphenols, chemicals with potent antioxidant properties. In fact, the antioxidant effects of polyphenols appear to be greater than vitamin C. The polyphenols in green tea also give it a somewhat bitter flavor.
Polyphenols contained in teas are classified as catechins. Green tea contains six primary catechin compounds: catechin, gallaogatechin, epicatechin, epigallocatechin, epicatechin gallate, and apigallocatechin gallate (also known as EGCG). EGCG is the most studied polyphenol component in green tea and the most active.
Green tea also contains alkaloids including caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline. These alkaloids provide green tea’s stimulant effects.
What Green Tea Is Used For
Green tea and green tea extracts, such as its component EGCG, have been used to prevent and treat a variety of cancers, including breast, stomach, and skin cancers.
Green tea and green tea extracts have also been used for improving mental alertness, aiding in weight loss, lowering cholesterol levels, and protecting skin from sun damage.
How Green Tea Is Used
Green tea is usually brewed and drunk as a beverage. Green tea extracts can be taken in capsules and are sometimes used in skin products.
What Makes Green Tea So Special
The secret of green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant: besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots. The latter takes on added importance when you consider that thrombosis (the formation of abnormal blood clots) is the leading cause of heart attacks and stroke.
Green tea is often lauded for the many amazing health benefits that it touts. However, in Asia, the birthplace of tea, green tea is widely enjoyed not only for medicinal effects, but for the many dimensions of flavor that can be experienced through the different varieties. In China, there are nearly as many varieties of green tea as there are towns. Adagio Teas continues to sell the finest loose green tea you’ll find, and now offers many varieties in a convenient gourmet tea bag as well.
What the Science Says About Green Tea
Laboratory studies suggest that green tea may help protect against or slow the growth of certain cancers, but studies in people have shown mixed results. Some evidence suggests that the use of green tea preparations improves mental alertness, most likely because of its caffeine content. There are not enough reliable data to determine whether green tea can aid in weight loss, lower blood cholesterol levels, or protect the skin from sun damage.

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Josh schwartz dating
Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney finally walked down the aisle on Monday's episode of Vanderpump Rules.
The couple's ,000 wedding in the woods in northern California finally came together with Lisa Vanderpump officiating and tears of emotion flowing from all members of the Bravo reality show.
Forget flowers, photographers and whether your favourite singer is available on that date.
Cue Katie Maloney to offer us some bridal inspiration.

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For Love of War
Eric Martin and Robert Farley comment on Ethiopia's troubled counterinsurgency campaign in Somalia as we approach the first anniversary of their US-backed invasion and conquest of that country. Here's Farley:
It's remarkable that so many conservative commentators identified deeply not just with the Ethiopian operation, but with the Ethiopian methods, while simultaneously embracing the counter-insurgency manual of General Petraeus. That the manual lays out a campaign plan directly antithetical to the Ethiopian methods seemed to escape them...
It is remarkable, but it's not surprising. They nominally embraced COIN doctrine because that's what one had to do to continue to be an enthusiastic armchair backer of the Iraq War. And they embrace contrary methods in Ethiopia because that's what one has to do to be a supporter of war there. They like war, especially war against Muslims, and are happy to embrace whatever sort of theories can maintain war fever in as many parts of the world as possible.

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‘Many unknowns’ as Lake County pulls out of decades-old agreement
Officials in Lake County have said there are more questions than answers after they informed the state that they were pulling out of a decades-old agreement because it can no longer afford to pay for law enforcement on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
In November, the Lake County Commission sent a letter to Gov. Greg Gianforte informing him that the local sheriff’s office and criminal justice system would no longer handle felony law enforcement on the reservation under what is called Public Law 280. The agreement between the state and tribe is one-of-a-kind in Montana. The governor has six months to make a proclamation releasing Lake County of its duties, but as of Nov. 30, it has yet to respond, prompting frustration and concern among local officials.
“This has never happened before so we don’t know what to expect,” Sheriff Don Bell told Montana Free Press. “There are so many unanswered questions.”
Since the 1960s, most law enforcement on the northwest Montana reservation has been handled locally, rather than by federal officers. The county system handles felony crimes, and (since the 1990s) the tribal system handles misdemeanors. Officials, including Sheriff Bell, said the agreement has been successful because everything is handled locally and things don’t fall through the cracks like they might with federal agents from out of town.
But for the last few years, officials in Lake County have said law enforcement duties have been wreaking havoc on its budget. According to the county, the agreement is costing local taxpayers more than $4 million annually. In years past, county officials said the bill was easier to pay thanks to taxes generated by the Kerr Dam (now called the Séliš Ksanka QÍispé Dam), but once the dam was sold to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, that revenue dried up. There was also no way for Lake County to pull out of the agreement; only the state or tribe could.
Since 2017, there have been multiple attempts in the Legislature to get the state to help foot the bill. In 2021, one of those bills passed, but the state appropriated only $1 to the cause. In 2023, House Bill 479 would have authorized the state to pay $2.5 million annually for two years to Lake County. But despite passing both chambers, Gov. Gianforte vetoed it. In his veto letter, the governor — who in the past has hailed the Public Law 280 agreement as a success — said the county wanted all the benefits of the agreement without having to pay for it. But the county sees it differently, arguing that since the state entered into the agreement with the tribe, it’s the state’s responsibility to cover the costs.
But even before Gianforte vetoed the bill, Lake County was looking for alternatives to get the state to pay, including filing a lawsuit against it last year. But last month, a judge ruled in favor of the state, despite criticizing it for holding back and in 2021 only providing $1 to help — a sum the judge called “patently absurd.”
But that $1 wasn’t the only thing the Legislature passed in 2021. That year, the state also gave Lake County the ability to back out of providing law enforcement on the reservation, something that it had been hesitant to do — until now. In her ruling, Judge Amy Eddy said the state was essentially daring Lake County to do just that.
“If the financial burden Lake County bears is unacceptable, which by all accounts it appears to be, its remedy is to withdraw,” she wrote.
After the county submitted its letter of withdrawal, the governor has six months to sign a proclamation releasing the county of its duties. Nearly two weeks after that letter was sent, however, the county has yet to have a conversation with the state about what will happen.
On Nov. 30, the commissioners sent a follow-up letter asking specific questions of the state, including if it was preparing to provide its own uniformed officers to patrol the county, whether the state would prosecute tribal members accused of crimes or would shift that burden to federal agencies, and whether the state will establish its own detention facility to handle prisoners.
A spokesperson for Gianforte declined to answer specific questions about the state’s plans and, in an e-mailed statement to Montana Free Press wrote, “We’ll work with stakeholders to find the best path forward.”
But for people like Sheriff Bell, those answers can’t come soon enough. For now, he’s proceeding as normal, continuing to have his officers handle all felony crimes like they normally do, regardless of whether someone is a tribal member. Bell said he hopes all parties involved find a way to keep the status quo in place.
“Public Law 280 works very well,” he said. “I just wish we had a way to pay for it. I’d really prefer if it did not go away.”


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Well this news is no less than fantastic: J.K. Rowling has announced that the upcoming film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will actually be the first in a series of five. Yes, five.
Rowling joined the cast of Fantastic Beasts on stage as a surprise guest for a event taking place simultaneously in London and Los Angeles that was broadcast live online. "We always knew that it was going to be more than one movie—we knew that from the start—so we set a trilogy as a sort of placeholder, because we knew there would be more than one movie," she revealed. "But we’ve now, I’ve now done the plotting properly, so we’re pretty sure it’s going to be five movies."
And in case anyone still had doubts about the number of films we can expect from the author/screenwriter, Rowling later took to Twitter to clear things up once and for all.
Plus, Rowling revealed that the script for the second Fantastic Beasts film is nearly complete. According to Variety, the second in the series is slated for release on Nov. 16, 2018, and the third is scheduled to come out in 2020.
And guys, it will definitely be five movies.
Fans watching the event also got a look at where these five films might eventually take us. Rowling revealed in a featurette shown at the event that the movies would follow the rise of a powerful wizard named Gellert Grindelwald (whom you may remember from Harry Potter) and his famous duel with Albus Dumbledore (whom you couldn't forget from Harry Potter even if you tried) in 1945.
“We’re talking about the first time a wizard rose and threatened the world order. This was always where I was interested in going. This is what I wanted to do,” she said in the featurette.
So it seems we have many years of Fantastic Beasts films to look forward to. Let's not get ahead of ourselves, though; the first one hits theaters on Nov. 18.

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Still in print six decades after it was first published, Lost Horizon attained classic status as a fantasy of an imaginary refuge from the twentieth century’s confusion. Moderation, temperate habits, and the life-extending powers of their mountain bastion enable its inhabitants to achieve insights denied to the rest of humanity. Hilton’s powers as a storyteller, his warnings of a world war to come, and his evocation of the mysteries of Shangri-La combined to capture readers during the 1930’s. Frank Capra’s film version, with Ronald Colman as Hugh Conway, brought the Hilton tale to a worldwide audience. The story received another boost in 1942. When General James Doolittle carried out a bombing raid on Tokyo in 1942, reporters asked President Franklin D. Roosevelt where the raid had started; the president answered, “Shangri-La.” The United States Navy even named one of its aircraft carriers Shangri-La in 1944. A popular song of the 1950’s, “Shangri-La,” conveyed the idea of the story to another generation of listeners. The 1972 musical film version of Lost Horizon was an artistic and commercial flop.
Lost Horizon succeeded as a utopian story because Hilton grounded his narrative in realism and historical information. His idea of a secluded oasis where monks aged slowly in a society of moderation and restraint offered a perceptive commentary on a war-torn world. Now that explorers have uncovered most of the mysteries of the earth’s surface, the emotional power of Hugh Conway’s story has receded. Shangri-La, however, has become part of the English language and part of modern mythology. Hilton’s creation has gained the timeless permanence that he sought to convey in his account of a man’s quest for inner peace. Lost Horizon was Hilton’s only venture into the fantasy genre, but he succeeded in creating a twentieth century equivalent of Thomas More’s Utopia (1516).

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Blackjack Tournament Raises Money for Kurt Busch Foundation, Receptions for Research
Chicagoland Speedway and Miller Lite teamed up to host a Blackjack Tournament for Charity at Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Joliet on Thursday, July 8, 2010.
The event raised more than $3,000 for charity. Among the players were Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge, Greg Olsen of the Chicago Bears and Chicagoland Speedway President Craig Rust. Contestant Shawn Fee donated winnings to the Kurt Busch Foundation.
A silent auction of concert and race tickets and autographed merchandize was also held to benefit the charities.
Fans still have one day to contribute to the Kurt Busch Foundation and Receptions for Research, in a 50/50 online raffle hosted by Charity Splits.
To purchase 50/50 tickets, click here. The 50/50 raffle ends at 5 p.m. CDST on July 10, 2010.
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The council asked Lo Iacono to resign Monday. His relationship with the council wasn't working, Mayor John LaBrosse and Deputy Mayor Kathleen Canestrino said.
Lo Iacono said he had a good relationship with the council and that under his administration, the city had improved its parks and its relationship with county officials and embarked on a major redevelopment push. But Thom Ammirato, a spokesman for the city, said the council was troubled by billing and paperwork discrepancies under Lo Iacono's watch.
Lo Iacono said his record, "not what a public relations guy is saying," would speak for him.
The city will advertise immediately for a new manager. Anthony Rottino, director of Economic Development, will serve as city manager on an interim basis.
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After Kota Circuit, I headed up to a place called Mikawawan Skyline which is a popular tourist route. People drive up there to check out the stunning scenery, pretty flowers, and also for the viewing platforms where you can get a damn good view of the bay below. Unfortunately I was too busy riding to get a picture from the viewing platform…
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Nicotine Free Week, which rallies children and teens across Anne Arundel County against smoking and vaping, is February 23-29, 2020. Every year, thousands of young people participate in school and community group anti-nicotine and anti-tobacco activities. Nicotine Free Week, formerly Tobacco-Free Kids (TFK) Week, is the county’s premier smoking and vaping prevention event for youth.
Visit www.NicotineFreeWeek.org for tips to plan activities. The webpage has the registration form and order form to request free supplies for schools and community organizations. Only groups from Anne Arundel County are eligible to receive supplies. Registration ends Friday, February 7.
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One person show of mixed subject etching prints made during a residence in London Print Studio, West London reflecting social and political issues during the residency period in particular the years 2004 to 2009. Subjects chosen varied from street crime to issue of food production often set within a recognisable London area. Works created in the studios of London Print Studio (which is a public supported open access print studio offering a full range of print processes). These works were complete as part of a wide ranging residency where works were produced in digital, relief, print collage and sculpture works. The etching were produced in the later period from drawings composed from issues of the moment in England then extended into print.
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Sometimes a strange thing happens to people after they’ve had a stroke: the left side of the world disappears. And stranger still, many people don’t even notice.
“They may forget to put makeup on the left side of their face, or they may not see the left side of their plate when they’re trying to eat,” says Dr. Gail Eskes, a professor of psychiatry, psychology and neuroscience at Dalhousie University. “You can sometimes say, ‘you’ve missed something on the left,’ and then they’ll find them. That’s another way of seeing that it’s not a vision problem, it’s an attention problem.”
Dr. Eskes has some good ideas about how to treat the condition. She’s collaborating with Dr. Richard Braha, program manager for Acquired Brain Injury, and occupational therapists on his team at the QEII’s Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre, to put them to the test.
Dr. Eskes and Dr. Braha are using a 2015 QEII Foundation Translating Research Into Care (or TRIC) grant of $29,346.85 to conduct the Feasibility and Effectiveness Study of Implementing Prism Adaptation as a Treatment for Spatial Neglect After Right Hemisphere Stroke.
The TRIC health care improvement research program supports research that will provide evidence and facilitate the translation of clinical science into improved healthcare policy, service delivery and patient care at the QEII.
Dr. Braha’s team works directly with patients and stresses that the eye itself is not damaged. It’s as if a camera is filming, but nobody is watching the screen.
“It’s not a problem with sensory visual input per se,” he says.
He says some patients don’t even realize they have a problem, while others are acutely aware of it. Either way, it can be incredibly frustrating. Untreated, it can reduce independence, especially if it happens to older people. Driving becomes a real problem, along with an increased risk of falls.
The TRIC grant is bringing researchers and clinicians together to try and figure out exactly what works and on whom. To do that, they’re getting stroke patients to retrain their brains through a fun computer game called Peg-the-Mole.
Sitting before a touch screen, patients wear a pair of goggles containing prisms that shift the wearer’s world to the right of where it actually is. Rows of holes appear on the screen. The patient holds the space bar, a mole pops up in one of the holes and the patient has about a second to touch it.
“Once they’ve put on the goggles, they reach too far to the right when they try to touch the mole. Gradually, the brain begins to learn to adapt leftward to the prisms,” Dr. Eskes says. “The more times they do it, their brain is going to retrain itself to know, ‘this is where I have to reach.’”
When they take the goggles off, their brain holds onto the leftward correction, drawing their attention to the left. In the study, patients play the game for about 10 minutes every weekday for two weeks. It makes a difference for a lot of people, but not all.
“In this study we are also trying to get a better idea about who it helps,” Dr. Eskes says. “We’re taking advantage of the brain’s flexibility with these prisms.”
A big problem today is that assessment practices and treatments vary across the country and around the world. That makes it hard to learn what works and develop best practices. Their study aims to improve just that and help to establish what works for which type of patients.
They hope to have 50 patients through the study by spring 2020. The results should help develop evidence-based treatments for the condition and bridge the gap between research and clinical care. Ultimately, they intend to make the Peg-the-Mole game available on computer tablets so they can give patients goggles and let them practice at home to “reset the brain leftward” when they notice their attention is drifting.

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Pink Shirt Day at Waitetuna School
We had a great day last Friday all dressed in pink to support anti bullying. We call this day 'kindness day.' Everyone dyed their own t-shirt pink and then wore it on the day. We watched short youtube videos about anti bullying and we performed a dance together to celebrate kindness.

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Ever since the iPhone X was announced, there's been rumors that the handset will be a rarer commodity than gold dust and the Venus de Milo's arms, combined. That's because the components used to build the device's facial-recognition sensor are so complex that it's been nearly impossible to mass-produce. Now, a report from Bloomberg suggests that Apple has found a solution by "relaxing" the specifications for FaceID.
Face ID, if you're unfamiliar, takes a series of sensors that are very similar to the ones found in the Kinect, and shrinks them down to the size of the iPhone X's notorious notch. Such a feat of engineering was, according to the report, something of a surprise for Apple's suppliers, who didn't have the usual time to prepare to build them. But the dot projector, which uses lasers to illuminate a user's face, is so precise that there's no margin for error when building it.
Apple sets a famously high bar for its components, and pays top dollar to ensure it has the most reliable parts for its devices. During production of the projector modules, Bloomberg reports that only 20 percent of them were actually usable. The results prompted manufacturers to dramatically slow down their production lines in an attempt to improve the yield on the components. The report says that, crucially, Apple has "relaxed some of the specifications for Face ID."
Of course, that's not particularly clear, because either Apple has lowered the quality control tolerance for its components, or the accuracy of Face ID itself. Since all of these discussions are taking place behind closed doors, it's hard to judge if the iPhone X will emerge to reduced expectations of technical brilliance or not. Although the report adds that even if Face ID's standards were lowered, it would still be vastly more secure than Touch ID.
There's also the long-standing issue that surrounds Apple's ambitious plan to equip the iPhone X with an OLED display. Suppliers have often explained that there simply aren't enough of the components to equip Apple, and believe the issue won't be resolved until late in 2018. If you really really want to get an iPhone X before your friends, it's likely that you'll be spending a small fortune on one when they inevitably hit the grey market.
Update, 12:15PM: To no one's surprise, Apple disagrees with Bloomberg's assertion that it let suppliers reduce the accuracy of its Face ID sensor to improve production yield and speed.
"Customer excitement for iPhone X and Face ID has been incredible, and we can't wait for customers to get their hands on it starting Friday, November 3," said an Apple spokesperson in an email. "Face ID is a powerful and secure authentication system that's incredibly easy and intuitive to use. The quality and accuracy of Face ID haven't changed. It continues to be 1 in a million probability of a random person unlocking your iPhone with Face ID. Bloomberg's claim that Apple has reduced the accuracy spec for Face ID is completely false and we expect Face ID to be the new gold standard for facial authentication."


Motorola has launched a new premium smartphone. The Moto G200 is the company’s latest premium smartphone that packs the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 888+ SoC. It is priced under €500 (roughly Rs 42,000). The device is likely to make its way to India in the coming weeks. Motorola has not confirmed the India launch details of the G200 at the time of writing this. If launched in India, we can expect the device to be available for under Rs 50,000. While we wait for some official details, here’s everything you need to know about the Motorola Moto G200.
Moto G200 price
The Moto G200 comes in two storage configurations. The base 8GB RAM variant is priced at €449.99 (roughly Rs 37,800) and comes with 128GB of internal storage. There is also a 256GB storage option available for those who want more memory. It comes in two colours – Stellar Blue and Glacier Green.
Specifications and features
The Moto G200 features a 6.8-inch LCD with a hole-punch cutout at the top centre for the front camera. The screen supports the DCI-P3 colour space and a 144Hz refresh rate. It also comes with an HDR10 certification.
The USP of the device is the performance unit. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC under the hood with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. There is no microSD card slot, nor a 3.5mm headphone jack. It does pack a 5000 mAh battery under the hood with 33W fast charging support. The charger is shipped with the device. Motorola’s this particular premium phone does not offer wireless charging support.
On the back of the device is a triple-camera module. It has a 108MP f/1.9 primary sensor with 9-in-1 UltraPixel binning technology. The other two cameras house an 8MP ultrawide sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, there is a 16MP front camera.
The Motorola smartphone supports 5G, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E, GPS, Bluetooth 5.1, etc. It runs Android 11 out of the box.
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John Marking Jr. was charged with negligent manslaughter and other traffic-related offenses. in the death of Tom Gluick.
Marking, 34, was released on a $20,000 bond late Wednesday.
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Gluick was hospitalized, but he died about two weeks later after several surgeries.
The college chemistry professor taught in Georgia, but had been in the area to visit his former wife.


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The Nintendo Switch Lite will be officially launching later this year in a few months time on September 20th, 2019 and will be priced at $200. In comparison to the already available Nintendo Switch which can be docked to be played on large screen TVs, the Nintendo Switch Lite is designed specifically for handheld play and will not support connectivity to larger screens.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Wake Up Sid (2009)
Wake Up Sid, the latest movie from Karan Johar‘s camp by yet another debutant director, has been strongly marketed as a movie for the present day youth, the slacker generation that refuses to grow up. Unfortunately, the director comes from the same culture as his target audience, and lacks the maturity and wisdom that this movie requires in its telling. This failure turns a fantastic opportunity into a dismal melodrama heavily layered in saccharine, making it a movie that is more a generation's dream than a wakeup call.
Sid (Ranbir Kapoor) is a shallow rich kid, living on the surface of an easy life, fare from any form of responsibility and reality. He lives his life of cartoons, friends, parties and gadgets. Even when reality does hit him, he refuses to face his failings, choosing arrogant denial over humility. But when separated from his luxuries, he discovers his shortcomings. But does he learn the lessons of responsible living?
In this two-act story, first time director Ayan Mukherji sets up the premise quite well. Probably belonging to the same stratum of life, he understands the nuances of privileged upper class living and the dilemma that its youth is ignorant to. He fails miserably though in the second act, which becomes a fantasy of easy opportunities and even easier fulfillments. Satisfying Karan Johar's staple offerings of heavy-handed sentimentality as well as a paradise-like pseudo-reality, Wake Up Sid is a shallow product in the guise of smart contemporary filmmaking. It may be pleasant and easy to admire on the surface, but a bit of consideration uncovers how flimsy and filmy it is.
In a predictable casting that does half the job for him, Ranbir Kapoor, as the eponymous Sid, is the only reason that this movie is not a complete failure. Although a simple performance, he fittingly represents a section of the urban youth culture. He manages to make Sid identifiable and, therefore, somewhat likeable despite his flaws. Konkona Sen Sharma, on the other hand, replays an oft repeated performance that has now become her identified slot. Unfortunately, this merely reduces her credibility as an actor, something she should have been conscious of a few movies ago. Rahul Khanna, though, is already a lost cause. He has now made a career out of doing cameos as a loser, one who never gets the girl, that it's now become a cliché.
With a dismal soundtrack, mostly poor performances and a naive story, it's a wonder Wake Up Sid is not called Sid's Dream. For now, Akshaye Khanna (from Dil Chahta Hai) continues to hold claim to the more memorable character named Sid.
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ST. PETE BEACH — The TradeWinds Resort is proposing to add a 116-foot tall, 12-story hotel and parking garage, which would be the city's first major redevelopment project in more than a decade.
"We are really excited. The last major project in the city was in 1999 when the Sirata added its tower," said TradeWinds CEO Tim Bogott.
Bogott said he hopes construction can start before the end of the year and the hotel open for business by mid 2018.
The proposed "Sugar Sands at TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach" will be built on the site of the former 200-room Coral Reef Hotel, a complex condemned by the city, demolished and purchased by the TradeWinds Resort in 2014.
The nearly 3 acres at the site brings the TradeWind's land package to about 30 acres of beachfront property.
The Sugar Sands, at 5750 Gulf Blvd., would add a fourth complex to the existing TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, Guy Harvey Outpost and the Breckenridge at TradeWinds Resort — bringing the company's total available timeshare and hotel rooms to about 800.
The estimated $55 million Sugar Sands project will include 217 tourist rooms, an 810-space multi-story parking garage, a timeshare sales center, a spa and fitness center, a marketing office, a bar and a reception area. The structure features a lower facade along the roadway, building to a 12-story tower at the rear.
The property sits in the midst of the city's Large Resort and Gulf Boulevard Community Redevelopment zoning districts and is subject to the conditions of a settlement agreement the city signed last year with resident Jim Anderson, who had sued to block development he claimed would be beyond the capabilities of the city's sewer system and other infrastructure.
Anderson could not be reached Friday for comment, but the agreement addressed the height of new hotels; the number of hotel rooms allowed per acre, how required infrastructure improvements would be paid for and the rights of residents living adjacent to hotel properties.
The agreement also placed an 80-foot cap on building heights until the city completed a series of infrastructure studies. The final study on the city's sewer system is scheduled to be completed by the fall.
City regulations also require large hotel projects to seek a conditional use permit before beginning construction. That will be considered by the Planning Board at its 2 p.m. meeting Tuesday at City Hall.
Among the conditions city staffers say must be met: a public access easement to the beach, a 10-foot wide sidewalk, construction of a beach dune and a plan for achieving adequate sewer system capacity.
Bogott said his company is considering "leading a project" to loan the city up to $4 million to pay for improving sewer lines serving the hotel district.
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"If new redevelopment is not allowed to occur, then as older properties reach the end of their economic life, they will be forced to convert to residential condominiums,'' Bogott said. "That will result in a loss of tourism and transient lodging units, significantly eroding the county's tax base."
City Manager Wayne Saunders confirmed that the city is talking about several options in which developers can partner with the city to speed up things like sewer improvements.


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1. F22 Raptor
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The F-22 Raptor designed by Lockheed Martin , is a single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather fighter jet developed by the United States. It is fifth generation aircraft with stealth technology which means that jet have a very low visibility over radar . Its capabilities can be understood from the fact that USA even banned its export to other countries. This is costliest among all the fighter jets in the world.
Maximum speed: Mach 2.25 (1,500 mph or 2,414 km/hr)
Range: 3,000 km or more with 2 external fuel tanks.
2. Sukhoi Su-57
Sukhoi Su- 57: best fighter jets in the world
The Sukhoi Su-57 is also a fifth generation, single-seat, twin-engine multirole , stealth fighter jet designed by Sukhoi aviation for air superiority and attack operations. It is a part of Russian Air force at present. The fighter is designed to have super cruise, supermaneuvrability and advanced avionics to overcome the prior generation fighter aircraft . This aircraft is one of the best among all the fighter jets in the world.
Maximum speed: Mach 2 or 2,120 km/hr.
Range: 3,500 km and range can be extended to 4,500 km from 2 outboard fuel tanks.
3. F-35 Lightning II
F-35 lightning II: best fighter jets in the world
The F-35 Lightning II is an single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft is another advance fighter jets in American Air force family that is intended to perform both air superiority and strike missions designed by Lockheed Martin . The aircraft is capable to take off and land even without a run way . Their are various variants of the aircraft like F-35A , F-35B , F-35C , F-35I and CF-35.
Maximum speed: 1976km/hr
Range: 2,800 km
4. Sukhoi Su-35
Sukhoi su- 35: one of the best fighter jets in the world
The Sukhoi Su-35 is the designation for two improved derivatives of the Su-27 air- defense fighter jet . It is a single-seat, twin-engine, supermaneuverable fighter jet designed by the Sukhoi aviation . It is a 4.5 generation aircraft . The type was originally developed by the Soviet Union from the Su-27 and later re-designed Su-35 to attract export orders. Different variants are available like Su-27M , Su-37 , Su-35UB , Su-35BM and Su-35S.
Maximum speed: 2,400 km/hr
Range: 3,600 km
5. Eurofighter Typhoon
The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engine ,delta wing, multirole fighter jet . The Eurofighter Typhoon was designed originally as an air superiority fighter. The aircraft’s development effectively began in 1983 with the European Fighter Aircraft programme and a multinational collaboration with the countries the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain.
Maximum speed: 2,125 km/hr or Mach 2.0+
Range: 2,900 km
6. Dassault Rafale
The Dassault Rafale literally meaning “gust of wind” or “burst of fire” . The Dassault Rafale is a French made twin-engine, with delta wing, multirole fighter jet designed and developed by Dassault Aviation. It is equipped with a wide range of weapons, the Rafale is intended to perform air supremacy , ground support, in-depth strike, anti-ship strike and even capable of nuclear deterrence missions. The Rafale can referred to as an “omnirole” fighter jet. Recently it is begin introduced in the Indian Air force.
Maximum speed: 2,223 km/h or Mach 1.8
Range: 3,700 km
The Chengdu J-20 also known as Mighty Dragon is a single-seat, twin jet, all-weather, stealth ( haven’t been tested till time ) fifth-generation fighter aircraft developed by China’s Chengdu Aerospace Corporation for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force of China. The J-20 is designed as an air superiority fighter with precision strike capability. This fighter is one of the fastest among all the fighter jets in the world.
Maximum speed: 3149 km/hr
Range: 6,000 km
8. Sukhoi Su-30MKI
Sukhoi sU-30 MKI
The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a twin engine , all-weather, long-range , multirole air superiority fighter jet developed by Sukhoi aviation , Russian company and it also built by India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force and introduced in 2002 . India is one the biggest user Sukhoi su 30 mki at present in the world .
Maximum speed: 2,120 km/hr
Range: 3,000 km
9. F/A-18E Super Hornet
The F/A-18E Super Hornet is a twin-engine, multirole fighter jet . Its variant is based on the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet. The F/A-18E single-seat variants is larger and more advanced derivatives of the F/A-18 super Hornet. It is fully operational in USA Air force and in Navy as well.
Maximum speed: 1,915 km/hr
Range: 2,346 km
10. F-16 Falcon
The F-16 Falcon is a single-engine supersonic multirole fighter jet originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force . Although it was designed as an air superiority day fighter, and later it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft. Over 4,600 aircraft have been built since production was approved in 1976.
Maximum speed: 3087 km/hr
Range: 4,217 km
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This year, Davie County High School Mock Trial moved on from Regional competition to State Competition and in May they will be competing at the National level! This year was an emotional rollercoaster for the team, however. We made it to the Regional Finals and competed brilliantly (I may be a little biased). Our team name was announced as the winners but it was later discovered that it was a miscall. We lost by one point. Ethan Page, a senior team member, described the emotions of that day. “When we initially had won regionals it was a huge moment of pride for me…” He said. After receiving the call from our coach telling us of the miscommunication, he said, “…losing just drew up a lot of anger…and no matter what, we felt like we were seriously wronged.”
The state reached out and offered the team a spot at the state competition. After discussing it as a team, we were determined to show them that we did deserve to be there. We spent a month preparing and improving before the state competition arrived. After a nerve-wracking day and a half of competing, we headed to the final round. Hours were spent in a nail-biting trial full of anticipation, waiting to hear the results. Finally, it was revealed that Davie County High School would be moving on to the national competition. Another senior member, Luca Iacopi said about winning, “It still hasn’t hit me that we made it to Nationals.”
The Mock Trial coach, Mrs. Caudle, also had some thoughts on the matter. “Our team works hard all year for one chance at Regionals to be a team who moves on to the next level. This year, it all came together. We just spent last weekend competing at a level we had never done before. And now, as we prepare for Nationals, this is all unknown territory for us. We will face it, though, the same way we have faced everything so far this year: as a team. Together, we have faced and overcome hardship. This team is truly special. These students put their hearts into what we do, and they hold themselves accountable for excellence. I am immensely proud, and I cannot wait to represent Davie County and the state of North Carolina at Nationals in May!”
Thanks to the help of the team’s amazing coach and the two wonderful attorney mentors, Judge Carlton Terry and Wendy Terry, Davie Country was able to move forward in the competition, all the way to Nationals.
What is Mock Trial?
Mock Trial is a club at Davie County High School that simulates a real trial. At the beginning of the year are try-outs. Here you try out for both an attorney position and/or a witness position. Members spend the season learning and putting together a legal case. Then, in February, the team competes at Regionals for a chance to move to the next level.
The Mock Trial team is always looking for new members for the next season and it certainly isn’t only for students wanting to go into law. As a member of the team, I joined because I wanted to improve my public speaking skills. Even though I’ve only been a part of the team for two years, I have become significantly better at public speaking. It is a wonderful way to practice acting and public speaking. It is also a great club to join if you want to be part of a team or just need something to do. Ethan Page said, “My motivation when I first joined was to just have something to do. When I got into it, I realized how much there is to it and wanted to learn more. Since that year, the goal has always been winning at the highest level possible.”
Shameless plug for Mock Trial, if you are interested in joining mock trial next season, be sure to look for information at the beginning of next year or ask the coach, Mrs. Caudle.


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Chennai: Chennaiyin FC has announced the signings of Cameroonian midfielder Eric Djemba Djemba and Haitian forward Jean Maurice Edu after the imminent departures of Swedish midfielder Pierre Tillman and Spanish striker Eduardo Silva Lerma.
There were technical issues with the contracts of both Tillman and Eduardo and thus they will leave Chennaiyin FC. Djemba Djemba is a former Manchester United player and was last playing for Scottish Premiership club, St Mirren.
The 33-year-old midfielder has represented Cameroon 24 times at senior international level including the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Maurice is a former Paris Saint Germain player and has also featured for Lens and Le Mans in the French top tier. The 28-year-old is currently a member of the Haiti national team and has an excellent record of scoring 10 goals in 15 international appearances.
"We are happy to sign Djemba Djemba and Maurice. Both are top players and will add plenty of quality and experience to our team. We are also sad that Tillman and Eduardo are leaving and wish them well for the future," said Chennaiyin FC manager-player Marco Materazzi.
Djemba Djemba spent two seasons at Manchester United and won the FA Cup in 2004. He also played for Aston Villa in the English Premier League, besides having stints in Qatar, Denmark, Israel and Serbia.
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Djemba Djemba and Maurice are expected to be in India next week once they get their visas.


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