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It is my distinct pleasure to present Bufete Troncoso commitment to giving back in the community we serve. Although community service is by no means a new concept here at Bufete Troncoso, offering a consolidated, concise summary of our extensive and diversified community involvement is a new initiative. We plan to update this section yearly to serve as both an informative account of our community efforts as well as a gauge to identify opportunities for advancement. This page summarizes our key activities over the past year. From the founding of the firm, Bufete Troncoso has been committed to being a conscientious member of the Baja California Sur community. We’re as passionate about giving back as we are about helping our clients succeed. At Bufete Troncoso, we strive to be a socially and environmentally responsible law firm, as well as an employer-of-choice making a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work. We are proud of our endeavors thus far, excited about the future, and remain committed to our clients, our community, our beliefs and our core values.

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Bufete Troncoso’s founders endowed the firm with an enduring commitment to its clients and the community. These values, forged by its founders, have become embedded in the firm and in its employees, who have powered six decades of growth and investment in the community.

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How We Serve: Besides our charitable donations, our attorneys have donated their time to help out the organization. Lic. Javier Troncoso, also sits on the Children’s Foundation Board of Directors.

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Description:  The Los Cabos Bar Association is a chapter of the The American Bar Association. The American Bar Association is one of the world’s largest voluntary professional organizations, with nearly 400,000 members and more than 3,500 entities. It is committed to doing what only a national association of attorneys can do: serving our members, improving the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, and advancing the rule of law throughout the United States and around the world.

How We Serve: Javier Troncoso and Armando Serrano have served as past Presidents and Francisco Arzate is the current treasurer.


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Proud leader and head of all bttdm affairs.
Realizing his dream of running a community for all to enjoy, make friends and have fun.
 He's renowned for going afk for long periods of time no one has yet to beat his streak.

Currently known as Candygirl.
A fierce an mighty individual. Known for getting her way.
Isnt one to take lightly at her prime state of anger.
not many walk away as confident as they were before confronting her.

The king of rares. The man who started it all, The first owner of the infamous Stafford. One of the top administrators of his time.

Semi-Retired Founding father of the murdermob. Father Of Server Management. The forum keeper.
florian has time and time again surprised us with new ideas and renovations. Heading administration on server 3c from the very birth of 3c

Currently known as Mike. Server Management Member
"Apparently Mike forgot to mention anything about himself in the bttdm legends . Well let me inform you people :
He is a very dedicated member of our community that always strives to make this place , where you are playing and enjoying your time , a better and stronger , yet more friendly and fun community.
His dedication has been bringing a fruitful management to bttdm.We thank you for everything Mike" -Aldo

She always was excellent admin and she always liked to play at night looked like a vampire. -O))sCar

Server Management Member
Entrusted to guide administrators.
First to serve as Vice General Manager,
Second ever General manager of the server management.
This man loves to have fun, and is much very reliable

Currently known as Just_test. Served as server management, First General Manager
Just_Test, the (Justice) I thank you from the depths of my heart for standing and helping everyone all these years in bttdm. You've showed how much hard you worked. You've proven your dedication and time to the servers. You are an emperor itself! You're a great legend! We owe our achievements to your professionalism and wisdom. Thank you very much" -Edward

The only bttdm administrator to have passed away. The great Tuscan, was a fair, and reasonable administrator.
Some things just happens. In memory of Him We have constructed an bttdm landmark on the San fierro bridge adjacent to the train bridge. Rest In Piece Tuscan.

Ole Kristian

First Generation Scripter, and creator of the SATDM Script.

Sheep & CrazyLoco
one of the first admins to ever utilize the uzi/sawnoff combo. Which is used today by the bT clan and the Murder mob

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The 3b admin Couple. These two have shown extreme loyalty to the bttdm community and their partnership.
 Not favorable of the newer versions of sa-mp, they reside in their customly made mta on server 3b.
They continue to take care of 3b keeping it free of hackers for all to enjoy.

Killer Prabin
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"An Old Leader from the bT Clan, your dedication to our servers was really awesome,
 he was also a Server Management And a rcon from 3c" -O))sCar

First genereation bT clan Leader. he kept bT members in line at all times. he reigned over the members with an iron fist. there was no use of foul language while he was around.

 he was a great support to our servers, was always helping with the maps created by him. -O))scar

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[aka, Poopchute, poop grenade, stink bomb, infamous poop, foul mouth poop, diehard second coming]
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Recognized for his hard work and dedication to the BTTDM community

Server Management Member
An Bttdm Scripter Founder of LoCa,
He has revived Server 3e and built one of bttdms stongest administrations

Former server management member, and former 3e server head of administration

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Founder Of MC
Recognized for his hard work and dedication to the BTTDM community

Recognized for his hard work and dedication to the BTTDM community

Recognized for her hard work and dedication to the BTTDM community

One of the best new generation admins, 3c Major Elite, Recognized for his hard work and dedication to the BTTDM community

Server 3c

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Pioneer and founder of bttdm event Management. One of the Murder Mob's Structural Pillar.
Survivor of the Crash of the Murder Mob Management of 2014. A qualified and one of the experienced and professional administrator of bttdm from second generation (2012-2013).

One of bttdm's first Youngest and most successful administrator for his age.

He dazzles the community with his designs, his rules and his skills in managing the server. -Omar
Recognized as the first BTTDM Design artist. Server head grade administrator.
Two server head positions held. Community pillar -Managment

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CIFF40: Traders (2015)

From its noirish, Trainspotting-esque narration at the start to its blatant stylistic lifts from Danny Boyle, Guy Ritchie, Quentin Tarantino, and Office Space, the first 25 minutes or so of Traders felt like a signal beamed from outer space in 1996, but only just reaching us now. Twenty years ago it would've been the Hot New Thing, but now it just felt warmed-over.

Centering on two financial analysts who design a winner-take-all game of murder when their firm goes belly-up, the early moments of Traders were interesting but flat, a recuperation of turn-of-the-millennium laddishness that wanted to filter the politics of global financial meltdown through violent genre play. Harry (Cillian Scott), our central anti-hero, even looked like Brad Pitt, circa Fight Club. Like its two leads, it seemed willing to take the "stakes" of other films and filmmakers as its own, at any cost (within this game of borrowing and bricolage, my favorite lift was the thick, atonal synthesizer chords that felt borrowed from an '80s Cannon film). "There are decisions in life you know you'll come to regret," mutters Harry, the anti-hero narrator of Traders (2015), and as the CIFF40 animated introduction (with its pleasant little earworm of a bluegrass song by local Cleveland band Honeybucket) faded into Rachael Moriarty and Peter Murphy's feature, and I sunk deeper into my seat, I began to dread that Harry was right.

"But then again...," Harry says at several points, and it's an important point to remember as a movie unfolds. Suddenly, after Harry has his first, disastrous "trade" (i.e., fighting) encounter with his business partner Vernon (John Bradley, all sinister baby fat, like Charles Laughton), and the latter is laid up wounded in bed, there's a turn: Orla (Nicki McGuigan), the object of Vernon's un-returned affections, shows up in response to a phone call from Harry, who really just wants Vernon out of his apartment. There's a funny exchange between the three, with Vernon's weaponized blend of childishness and sharp-edged entitlement jostling against Nicki's dry cynicism and Harry's exhaustion. The scene began to suggest there was something smarter and more complex bubbling underneath all of Traders' neo-mod signifiers and cinematic borrowing.

This was confirmed by the second "trade" of the movie, a brilliantly staged burst of violent energy, full of well-deployed hand-held shots, quick cuts, and harsh sound effects at increased volume, all of which brought out the terror and explicitness of the fight. Like the whiplash chain that Harry's "trading partner" sneaks into the battle, the confidence and raw terror of the scene's staging refocused my eye and energy, and I began to see how well the movie was sneaking smart details of ritual and resonant, critical puns into its jus' blokes structure. From the wide-angled faces (suggesting Kubrick or Ken Russell) that slowly distort Harry's handsome features, to the flat light and off-white/yellow backgrounds that make his skin even more pallid;  from the overcast gray of the Dublin sky and the use of landscapes as grimy funeral pits, to the fake horror-movie blood that spurts from lips and limbs, to the frozen edamame bags that Harry wryly stuffs his winnings into; from the twin blue hoodies of Harry and Vernon that visually link them even as they pull away in disgust from one another, to the green anorak Harry wears to "trading meetings," like Phil Daniels' devolved heir-- there's an interesting tension throughout the last two-thirds of the film between reinforcing and critiquing lad culture, and the wider codes of masculinity that feed it. "Trading" as a kind of addiction for those in both the fighting and the financial markets (and the "coding" that underlies both), as well as puns on "rough trade" as a gender metaphor, give the film's stylistic borrowing a stronger spine. That doesn't mean it's perfect-- the gangster turn toward the movie's end feels somehow both predictable and forced, I never really liked Harry's narration, and the movie's open-endedness here feels like a cop-out (whereas in the earlier Paulina it feels like a necessary abeyance). But by the end of Traders, I still felt like I'd been jazzed in a good way, that the signal had hit its target.

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2016 – Jungle Bucks

bucks-live-flyerFor Spring 2016 Bucks Live Presented ‘Jungle Bucks’ a family fun day hosted by second year Music and Live Events from Bucks New University Students. The event took place on Saturday 30th April 2016 between 10-4pm and once again was held at the Bucks New University Campus in High Wycombe. Jungle Book was the inspiration for the event with hints of other jungle adventures (Tarzan, George of the Jungle etc.)

Jungle Bucks focused on the Disney book and film ‘The Jungle Book’ as well as other well-known jungle themed adventures such as Tarzan, George of the Jungle, I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, and Jungle Run.

The jungle inspired event featured loads of fun for the children including the ever popular inflatables, fairground attractions, food and drink stalls, local traders, face painters and much more. And music lovers there was be variety of fabulous music to watch and enjoy on the day, with acts including a local steel band.

Jungle Bucks also had attractions to keep the adults entertained, including a variety of food and drink stalls with an array of different foods and new exotic foods, as well as a variety of local traders for a spot of shopping.

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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

This is a great place to dine on a budget but make sure to stop in for Taco Tuesday to reap the benefits.  Not the most authentic Mexican food but the prices make it bearable.

Quick Tip:  Check in on Facebook and get a free shot of tequila.

Buen Provecho!

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Not able to get into Ink?  Interested in seeing what the fuss is all about?  Come hang out with Ink's little brother Ink Sack.  Just steps from the main restaurant next to Sweet Lady Jane is a sandwich shop that truly delivers.  A little expensive for the amount of food you receive but I think it's a great place to share a lunch if you happen to be shopping in the Melrose area.

Be sure to get there early as this place has been known to sell out.

Quick Tip:  There is very limited space to eat so make sure to come in pairs.  One person orders while the other scores an inside nook or outside table

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Roads are wet - slick in some spots - as snow continues to fall across Western New York.

Some accidents have been reported in the region, including a pickup in a ditch along the southbound Interstate 190 on Grand Island, north of the Whitehaven Road exit.

The snow is expected to continue through the morning. The National Weather Service has seven of eight counties (Allegany County is excluded) under a winter weather advisory until 2 p.m.

An additional 1 to 2 inches of snow accumulation is expected today, the weather service said. Today's high temperatures won't escape the 30s.

Flood watch

A flood watch remains in effect through Saturday afternoon in northern Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee and Wyoming counties, the weather service said.

Rain record set

The daily rainfall record for April 6 was broken at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, the weather service said. The daily total reached 1.58 inches, surpassing the long-standing record of 1.22 inches set in 1886.

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The mission of the National Engineers Week Future City Competition is to provide a fun and exciting educational engineering program for seventh- and eighth-grade students that combines a stimulating engineering challenge with a "hands-on" application to present their vision of a city of the future.

This will be accomplished by:

  • Fostering engineering skills, such as teamwork, communication and problem solving skills;
  • Providing interaction among students, teachers, and engineer mentors;
  • Informing the community about the multi-disciplines within the engineering profession;
  • Inspiring students to explore futuristic concepts and careers in engineering.

The National Engineers Week Future City Competition requires:

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WinEst Webinar Series: Database Editing

In this webinar, Trimble takes a deep-dive into Trimble WinEst database editing. This one hour webinar is part of Trimble’s monthly online educational series designed to help users unlock the power of Trimble WinEst. This month’s webinar will be held on Thursday, August 10h at 1PM. To register for the webinar, click the link below.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Thor : The Dark World IPad Review

My review of a great IPad game...it's free so you have no reason not to try it.

Jumping from the comic pages to the big screen, Marvels Thor has become a household name around the world. Most transitions from comics to games haven't been so kind as the movie counterparts have been in recent years. Case in point the last Thor game(don't play it) and Many more. It seems that the company Gameloft has had some luck in making a fun and enjoyable comic book game for the, even with a simple control set up and menus .If a player can ignore the frustration that Thor: The Dark World is a game that is set up to cost more then most Xbox One games, then they will find something truly great.

Playing a freemium game doesn't always yield such fun and replay value. They are usually set up to make the easy cash and then forgotten. The Dark World is set up very much like a traditional RPGs; without all the hassle of collections potions for free.The problems that players will find with the game depends on a few things.1. Collecting potions, doesn't happen often 2. Paying real money for other versions of hammers that you never use 3. How extremely easy it is to do nothing and still make it to the next level. By Leaving Thor at the beginning of the level and summoning his Einherjar (soldiers) is one sad way to beat the game. I did reach a point of almost deleting the game- I stopped cheating and continued to play as the game was ment to be. When players actually use Thor it's easy to lose him in the battle. Keeping him back and throwing his hammer is a better strategy, by playing levels over and over players can get a better grasp of how to keep Thor alive.

Playing the first few levels of Thor is a great tutorial that really explains the basics of gameplay in The Dark World. These basics include the touch screen controls,skills,fighting controls, allies, and fighters. The game really opens up after the first few levels in the world of -----------. The levels differ from either surviving for two minutes while protecting your base to following the path that leads to the enemies base and destroying it. Every map excluding boss battles has a base that you either protect or need to destroy. The base is we're your enemies and soldiers will spawn. The game includes the Arena- completing waves of enemies to climb an online leader board. Players with a high score at the end of each "season" will get a special prize.The way Gameloft has set up Thor game makes It one of the best experiences on the IPad that I have ever played. Maybe as more movies are released Gameloft could add more content to this game. I almost forgot to mention the story- you are Thor and it's time to stop the Dark Elves from destroying the universe. It ties into the movie yet the story of the game isn't that great, so don't worry to much about it.

The idea of making a superhero game that is fun and controls great has always been a challenge. So many gamers remember the horror of Superman 64 that it's just so hard to shake off that stigma. Thor: The Dark World is one of the few games that is the taking steps to making the games as much fun to play as the movies are to watch. The Dark World is available on the IPhone but due to the size of the screen I wouldn't advise playing it. Always remember to check that the game will work with your IPad or IPhone before downloading, no point in wasting time spent playing something else.

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1. Thursday, August 7, 2008

    im bummed the bears couldnt get brett favre

    but of course they couldnt.

    im bummed the cubs werent able to play yesterday cuz they woulda won.
    im bummed i wasnt able to go to the fancy hollywood party, but i had to work.
    but at least it was interesting work and part of it involved writing on our olympic blog.
    im bummed the cougar doesnt understand the difference between dating and being married
    im also bummed she cut her hair because for some ridiculous reason it looks hot that way
    im bummed its friday already cuz i want to go to vegas and im not really ready
    im bummed big brother is poop this summer
    im bummed the new randy newman record seems like a sleepwalk
    im bummed i get so tired so quickly nowadays because it makes me feel olde
    im bummed its 100 degrees in vegas this weekend cuz thats sorta hot even for me
    im bummed im not in first place in any of my fantasy leagues
    im bummed i dont feel like doing a pineapple express review for you (go see it now)
    im bummed your summer intern isnt as great as ours. look at this story bro wrote yesterday
    im bummed artie is in rehab cuz that means he hit rock bottom while on vacation
    im bummed i havent gotten my bike fixed yet
    im bummed i might not be able to go to vegas cuz what if i hafta work this weekend
    im bummed theres not a hot tub in this mansion
    im bummed the latest teen doesnt have esp so she could drive over with some ice cream
    im bummed that i have actually very little to be bummed about because that means that very little in here was true.

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1. Tuesday, March 3, 2009

    today is lindsay’s birthday

    technically she sits next to me

    astrologically they say that pisces and libra will probably only meet each other because of work because we roll in different orbits and probably wouldnt get a long. but id say we get along quite well and together we’ve done ok with the blogs.

    lindsay asked for and received the day off to go to disneyland but before she left she compiled some “fun facts” that appeared in our boss meredith’s letter to the staff today. in these monthly letters meredith talks about the cool new things we’re up to (like this month was the launch of the mapping la project and the relaunch/redesign of la now), she goes over the most viewed stories, and then reports on what happened on the blogs, video, photo, and everything we do online like the amaaaaaaazing mexico under siege series.

    this month she reported that we had an alltime record in pageviews, with over 17 million. there were some interesting LA-based stories in february from octomom to rihanna to the oscars and its nice to see that when people want to read about those things they’re coming to our blogs more and more. From the Readers Rep Journal:

    Our blogs broke a traffic record for February – impressive given it was a short month. Three blogs had more than a million page views. A warm welcome to Pete Thomas and his Outposts into the top 10. Congrats to Dodger Thoughts and Idol Tracker -– both new blogs -– on their strong showings. Blogs with an asterisk broke individual page view records.

    1. Dish Rag – 3,224,676 *
    2. L.A. Now – 2,443,674 *
    3. Top of the Ticket – 1,276,706
    4. Gold Derby – 898,618 *
    5. Pop & Hiss – 739,750 *
    6. Show Tracker – 678,270
    7. Fabulous Forum – 576,199
    8. Lakers – 528,093
    9. Technology – 527,553
    10. Outposts – 426,816 *
    11. L.A. Unleashed *
    12. Idol Tracker *
    13. Dodger Thoughts
    14. Hero Complex
    15. L.A. Land
    16. Daily Mirror *
    17. Comments Blog *
    18. All the Rage
    19. Booster Shots
    20. Culture Monster *

    Fun facts from Lindsay Barnett:
    * Last February we had an all-time traffic record with 5,764,230 PVs. We almost tripled it this month.
    * Dish Rag’s traffic this February was almost 15 times what it was a year ago.
    * L.A. Now’s traffic this February was more than 10 times what it was a year ago.

    there are many tales behind those numbers and one of them involves Lindsay. because of promotions and people moving around, the animal blog Unleashed found itself needing some tlc. lindsay took it over and she was so close to breaking into the top ten with no spikes from digg or links from drudge or anything other than grade a blogging.

    also prepare to see the dodgers blog, dodger thoughts, to break the top ten next month. bro gets 200+ comments on many of his posts and spring training just started. wait till theres a) a fella named manny playing b) actual games.

    anyways i hope lindsay had a nice birthday. none of the success of the lat blogs could have happened without her. shes the not so secret weapon of our little dept.


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Clean, yet Sophisticated

Inspired by classic European beauties, we incorporated the elements of antique Czechoslovakian crystals and intricate French Chantilly lace into the designs that are clean yet sophisticated for Hananto and Choerunissa’s wedding reception. To match the strong Javanese culture of the wedding, we used orchids as hints in the florals arrangements.

Marriage is a mosaic you build with your spouse. Millions of tiny moments that create your love story. – Jennifer Smith

Romantic Colors And Lush Greeneries

Bali always has a special place in hearts. Weddings in Bali, even a more special place. We love being invited to decorate the magical venues and we jump at the chance to be a part of a Bali wedding every single time. A wedding in Bali always feel so casual, yet warm; intimate and close-knitted. We can never get enough of watching couples saying their vows with the cool, outdoor Bali breeze in their hair and the view of their choice – the beach, the water, or the paddy fields – as a wondrous backdrop. Even though we’ve been there countless times, we still cannot wait for the next time we’re back there again.

We want to share with you the latest project we had on the island, the wedding of Luan Li Dong and Zou Lu at Sky in Ayana, Bali. Li Dong and Zou Lu did us a major favor by choosing the perfect venue – the ceremony in the midst of lush greeneries and the reception with a view that melts into the horizon.

To complement the already breathtakingly beautiful spaces, we choose an elegantly romantic theme for the wedding. Pink and white became the dominant colors and a few shades of green as fillers. We kept the decorations simple and easy, so not to overpower the magical views.

We personally loved how it all turned out. If there’s one thing that we had to point out as a favorite, it would definitely be the floral centerpiece during the blessing ceremony. In the midst of the lush carpet of green grass, it stood out as a focal point, yet it was still loose enough to highlight the magnificent view behind it.

We want to thank Li Dong and Zou Lu for giving us the chance to be a part of their special day and to congratulate the happy couple once more. May your journey in marriage be blessed with gorgeous views, romantic moments and evergreen experiences.

Thinking of saying your “I do” on the island of the Gods? Contact us at

I loved you first: but afterwards your love
Outsoaring mine, sang such a loftier song
As drowned the friendly cooings of my dove.
Which owes the other most? my love was long,
And yours one moment seemed to wax more strong;
I loved and guessed at you, you construed me
And loved me for what might or might not be –
Nay, weights and measures do us both a wrong.
For verily love knows not ‘mine’ or ‘thine;’
With separate ‘I’ and ‘thou’ free love has done,
For one is both and both are one in love:
Rich love knows nought of ‘thine that is not mine;’
Both have the strength and both the length thereof,
Both of us, of the love which makes us one.

“I loved you first: but afterwards your love”

By Christina Rossetti

Celebration of Love and Life

To decorate five events in three day is something exciting. It’s what our lovely couple Siddarth and Sakshi wanted for the first time and we loved helping them execute the wedding of their dreams into a reality. Continue reading

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Bold and Beautiful 3-Day Celebration

If anyone has seen Bollywood movies, then they will know Indians do not do things half-heartedly. They put a huge amount of effort to entertain others. This philosophy also extends to all aspects of their lives, which includes marriages. Therefore, we at Butterfly did not take decorating our Indian friends’, Abhishek and Niranjini, wedding lightly. Continue reading

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Wednesday, October 29, 2008

well it wasn't my NEXT post per se

Today, we're going on a field trip (yay!) to one of my favorite little shops, Bob McDougal's Sewing located in the lovely Houston Heights. McDougal's has been in business for 40 years now. McDougal's is both a dealer and repair shop. They sell machines, repair machines, sell supplies and give lessons.
First, imagine my delight when I drove up and saw this little lovely upon my arrival. Has nothing to do with the field trip, but how could I resist snapping a picture of this bitchin '71 Chevelle? Aaand in the background is my minivan.
Of course the person greeting me is Fernando. I believe he's been referred to in previous posts as 'the man at the repair shop' or 'the repair shop guy'. He's my guru when my Brother acts up and despite his very serious face, he actually is so helpful and friendly.
So I get there and of course, Fernando is making a sale. I didn't catch this sweet lady's name but she told me she bought her first sewing machine from McDougal's when she was first married. By the way she's the owner of the bitchin Chevy outside. Gimme that hotrod, granny!
McDougal's repairs all kinds of machines and has refurbished machines for sale. There are machines from different manufacturers and eras! I love going to the very back of the store where machines awaiting repair are kept. It's like they're all waiting to be brought back to life. But my favorite machines are the ones in this glass case...beautiful singers from days gone by. I'm not sure why these particular machines are behind the glass, but I love standing at the case and just oggling them. There are even these two little ones, presumably for little girls, that do actually work! How cool is that? McDougal's does have refurbished old Singers for sale. Dang it! Shoulda took pix of those too.
So what I wanted to show you was the latest machine Fernando has refurbished. It's been his pet project, he says, for about 6 months now. It's this oh so cool red Singer. He fixed the machine, refurbished it, even put beautiful new detailing all around the base. He'll be selling it soon and I can assure you, it won't be me buying it. But I HAD to get a picture of this vintage beauty. Kinda like a hotrod huh? But for a nerdy crafting me.
So I pick the thread and needles I came in for in the first place. I took about 2 more shots of the red machine cuz I'm in love with it. I might have to marry it. Sorry, Mr. McD.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Vacation Day

...but not really. So I'm taking a vacation day at work. Today is one of those days where my boss is the busy one. Which means anything I need to get done will be pre-empted by his need for copies, stapling, sorting etc. It's bad for my 'to do' list but good for me because all I can do is sit here and wait for him to give me little chores. I'm on vacation. and THIS what I'm doing. That's right, I'm watching scary movies found at Emol. The movies are free but there are commercials. Yes, commercials!! Come on over...and bring some popcorn!

Monday, October 27, 2008

The Red Hot weekend

Yes, this weekend was a fiery one. It was warm yes, but mainly I refer to the Houston Fire Fest put on by our Fire Dept. There were demonstrations, moonwalks, food, music, trainrides and several vendors. Sadly, Mr. McD was working this weekend so it was me, Little Man and Princess Buttercup. They made sure to wear the FD shirts Mr. McD got for them. Of course, Princess Buttercup just HAD to wear her 'fireman' boots to top off her look. Little Man was mostly 'checking out the babes'...and hiding out in a sea of tough guys!
I've been working like crazy on bags for an upcoming craft show. No, no sneak peek, but I can tell you, they're pretty much like Princess Buttercup's first bag...the giant one. Except these aren't so giant. Yes, I've made some adjustments.
There's a great messenger bag tutorial over at Craftser. I like this one because I always want folks to explain stuff to me like I'm four years old. Pics n everything. Go see. I'll soon post a few pics of the bags I have going.

In the meantime, I give you a hint at what my next post will be about ...

Friday, October 24, 2008

Yay for stamps!, what?

So I'm stoked about my own customized clear acryclic stamps I got from Anna Mae over at Village Impressions. They take your images, your logo, your text, whatever and create clear stamps from them for an unbelieveable, obscenely low price. I ordered a half sheet (8.5 by 5.5) and filled it up with different logo styles, some thank you's, an address stamp and more. It cost me the same as ordering only 2 custom clear stamps elsewhere. check it out!

So I made myself a few simple 'starter' calling cards to hand out. I need to get a little more creative. Maybe I'll ask some of my favorite bloggers for ideas. Especially Shelly over at Lily Eden and Cathe at Just something I Made. They always have such neat little ideas! But for now it's these simple candy color cards. how fun! Thanks Anna Mae!

Yesterday was picture day for Princess Buttercup. I (gulp) let her dress herself. She went to school looking like Stevie Nicks and Rainbow Brite had a baby. She was so excited about her outfit until we were walking to school. She said, 'I hope I'm wearing the right clothes'. Asked her if she was wearing what she wanted to wear. She said 'yes'. I asked her if she liked her outfit. She said 'yes'. 'Then you're wearing the right clothes' Am I right or what? She also showed me the picture of her with The Queen Mother on Grandparents' Day. As of yesterday, the Queen Mother is calling every clerk in the school to make sure she gets! that! picture!

Mr. McD has been up to his own handcrafted goodness. I came home to find THIS on the stove top:
Yes, Mr. McD will again brew his very own beer to drink...well, actually, he's not a very big drinker so guess who will be downing most of the home brew. Yeah. He also added his own brand of furnishing to our bedroom... Adds that 'college dorm room' touch to my pretty drapes in the background. Isn't it romantic?

Monday, October 13, 2008

Back to normal...mostly

Well a month has gone by since the hurricane and we're back to normal...mostly. We got our lights back on Sunday, the 29th (of Sept). We haven't filled the fridge back up but we may go shopping this evening.

I thought I'd bring you some pics from our little neck of the woods. Not of damage or destruction but of the little clan in 'survival mode'. First of all there was of course...clean up. Little man started off (or was firmly coerced into starting off) by picking up fallen branches in the front yard.

Mr. McD is seen here also picking up some of the ba-jillion branches that fell ALL OVER the place

Princess Buttercup was so kind as to sweep up the deck which was, unfortunately cover by some super slickery (slick + slippery) stuff that made me fall and BADLY sprain my wrist (but we'll save that for another cloudy day).

The Queen Mother did mostly cooking, cleaning and helping out in every way she could (especially after my wrist thing but we won't talk about it right now) here she is helping Little Man pick up even more branches and debris!

The hurricane did have one victim at our house (besides me of course, when I fell and sprained my wrist, but we'll talk about that much later) was Mr. McD who struggled with the dang generator for days. He did finally break down and get a new one. But not before this happened....see if you can spot him working on the generator:

Of course it wasn't all bad...Princess Buttercup knows how to make the best of a bad situation. Once clean-up was over and she realized that tv, radio, internet and other electrical goodies were temporarily suspended, she decided to take the lemons and make lemonade. She took a blanket, her drink, an umbrella, a couple of stuffed animals and her phone (read: old flip phone she uses to call Hannah Montana) out onto the front stoop and relaxed ...not unlike a celebrity, poolside. Don't know if I should be tickled or decide.


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Thursday, December 30, 2010

Happy Holidays 2010

Wishing all the cakesmix fans out there lots of holiday cheer and looking forward to sharing more crafting goodness in 2011. No major projects lately- still reading up on bobbin lace and practicing on some simple edgings for the most part. I only managed to make one homemade xmas present this year: a handknit washcloth to go along with a soap/candle set. Thought the washcloth would be a nice touch, and the recepient was happy soo... mission accomplished!

I love to use the Idiots Washcloth Pattern because you knit on the bias and it's garter stitch all the way with a simple edging you get by yarning over at the start of each row. So it's a fairly quick knit and doesn't require a lot of concentration, which is a nice break sometimes. If you enjoy quick knits I highly recommend the pattern. I use Sugar and Cream cotton yarn for these. I'll sometimes make larger versions and use them as face and hand washcloths too.

Anyways- I have a treat for the those who enjoy a little British humor. I think they're really quite clever!

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Thursday, August 30, 2007

The nuclear debate has hit Alberta like a...nah...that's too easy a simile to use.

Anyways, nuclear power is the hot topic with a proposed nuclear power plant being discussed to power the oilsands. As expected, politicians are distancing themselves from this proposal as if it were radioactive. (that one I couldn't resist)

I think the facts are fairly straightforward. Nuclear power is safe (so long as it's not run by communists or Homer Simpson) and, if we're serious about reducing GHG emissions, it's essential. When you look at the cost of nuclear versus the cost of wind or solar, it becomes obvious that we'll never be able to get off of fosil fuels without embracing nuclear power.

  • "it becomes obvious that we'll never be able to get off of fosil fuels without embracing nuclear power."

    Possibly. But, factor in the problem of the disposal of nuclear waste. And, the short operating life of nuclear plants.

    Don't forget that we still need to reduce the amount of energy we use.

    By Blogger JimTan, at 10:09 p.m.

  • Actually, in the Stonecutters episode, it's revealed that Homer takes his dad's communist card, so you might even narrow it down to one ;)

    By Blogger Jarrett, at 12:13 a.m.

  • Hear hear! I've been having this debate a bit over at my blog as New Brunswick is also looking to invest in new nuclear power generation.

    By Blogger nbpolitico, at 10:21 a.m.

  • Jimtan -

    Most formsof energy production create some waste byproducts. Coal, oil and natural gas create smoke from combustion that pollutes the atmosphere. Hydro power floods land and can create potentially dangerous resevoirs. Wind power slaughters birds by the flock. Nuclear power produces a very small amount of radioactive waste. In fact the only source of energy Canada could use that I can think of that doesn't produce waste is solar power, and it is so inefficient that its not worth talking about.

    Since we know that waste will be a byproduct of energy generation, the question becomes which type is easiest to contain. Hydro is probably the best, and its the only power source that is 100% efficient, but there are only limited sources left to tap. Coal, oil and gas plants send smoke that can travel potentially hundreds of miles and is therefore difficult to contain. Nuclear on the other hand produces solid waste that can be buried or stored in a controlled manner. Also by utilizing breeder reactor technology (where the reactor creates more fuel) the planet has enough fissile material to provide energy for the world for slightly less than 4-billion years.

    So no we don't need to reduce the amount of energy we use, we just need more nuclear plants!

    By Blogger Andrew Smith, at 11:02 a.m.

  • The solid waste of a nuclear power plant is about the size of a two level house every ten years. That's not too bad, all things considered. I heard (but did not verify myself) that nuclear power plants have to be essentially reconstructed every 25 years... that's a definite point against, if accurate.

    Every hour, enough solar energy hits the surface of the earth to power the whole world for a year. We need to build some of those enormous solar panels like were built in Spain to fully harness the six days of sun Alberta gets in a year. (grin)

    By Blogger Mickie, at 12:13 p.m.

  • Wait, can we please actually look at those costs? Because nuclear is extremely expensive. Every plant built in Ontario has gone over budget, the last one by 270%. We're still paying down the debt. Plus, they were supposed to last for 40 years without billions of dollars more in refurbishments, but only lasted for 20. Not to mention all the hidden costs of government-subsidized insurance and waste disposal and management. Hardly an economically responsible strategy.

    Wind and small-scale hydro, on the other hand, sell for a market rate of about $0.08/kWh here in Ontario despite not receiving the generous government subsidization that nuclear does. The true cost of nuclear is much higher.

    By Blogger CT, at 12:45 p.m.

  • ct - wind is not a practical solution. It is not windy everyday, and is far more subsidized per unit of energy than nuclear. For example the windmill in Toronto produces energy on less than half the days of the year.

    Also, I'm not sure where you get your information from, but nuclear power plants are not insurable in the ordinary sense. They are self-insured.

    And yes, the CANDU nuclear power plants are VERY EXPENSIVE, but the French fast breeder reactors are actually much cheaper and produce more fuel than they consume. American advanced PWR reactors are also a lot cheaper. The trade off is that is pretty much physically impossible for a modern CANDU to meltdown.

    Nuclear plants also produce stable energy, a major advantage over wind and solar.

    As for small scale hydro it is a great solution to power small to medium sized towns, and there are some large scale hydro projects left to develop, for example Hydro Quebec is preparing to divert the Rupert River to produce even more energy. If Ontario were willing to put up capital costs and ignore the Indians we to could probably develop hydro mega-projects in the north end of the province.

    By Blogger Andrew Smith, at 12:59 p.m.

  • If we have nuclear power in Alberta, won't the terrorists come steal it?

    By Blogger Mickie, at 2:03 p.m.

  • andrew smith said

    “So no we don't need to reduce the amount of energy we use, we just need more nuclear plants!”

    Why do we need to build nuclear plants? They’re expensive to build and maintain. Ontario found out the hard way. They have poor scalability, and are serious environmental, safety and security issues.

    We could so easily reduce energy use. I’m dropped my car mileage by 1/3 to 12,000 km/year. That means less congestion, and less need for expensive road building.

    I’m healthier because I walk and bike. I take public transit, and have a better appreciation of how the other half lives.

    You should be able to easily reduce energy consumption at home by a third. That’s more money in your pocket. Why build mega projects that will increase your taxes?

    By Blogger JimTan, at 6:27 p.m.

  • The nuclear plant proposed for Alberta is a private venture, so there is no issue with costs, rebuilds, etc.

    Alberta does not have a provincial utility, so it is unique in that a private corporation will bear all the burden of risk for this project.

    If they think they can do, they should. there doesn't seem to be any lawful impediment to it.

    By Blogger Kyle G. Olsen, at 2:08 a.m.

  • Let’s not kid ourselves. Any substitute will be less efficient and more expensive than oil. We will subsidize substitutes with surcharges on oil (consumer pays), and/or direct subsidies to substitutes (taxes increase).

    Let’s take a step back and ask ourselves, “What is the problem?”

    The problem isn’t that oil is running out, and we need substitutes. The problem isn’t that there are too many people. The problem isn’t that fossil fuels produce CO2. The problem is that rich nations are consuming too much energy per capita.

    Much of that consumption is wasteful, and the bad habits were created during a period (50 years) of artificially cheap fuel.

    What are the consequences if we continue such high consumption per capita?

    Eventually, we will depend on increasingly expensive substitutes. First, we will exhaust the economical substitutes. Then, we will work our way through the increasingly expensive and polluting substitutes.

    There will be a successor to the Kyoto Accord, and the target could be CO2 reduction 50% below 1990 (by 2020). We could easily reach this target if we reduce energy consumption per person by 30%. And, we can easily do this by voluntary efforts and better energy technology. The remaining 20% can be achieved through better emissions technology.

    An energy reduction of 50% would push the fossil fuel crisis back a long time. There would be less need for expensive and problematic substitutes. There would be less likelihood of conflict for scarce fuel supplies.

    What are the chief obstacles? We must overcome the mindset that conspicuous consumption is good. We must overcome the fear that change could be bad for us personally

    By Blogger JimTan, at 2:44 a.m.

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Dr. Swann Debates Bill 1 – An Act to Reduce School Fees (Committee of the Whole) – 6 April 2017

Taken from the Alberta Hansard for Wednesday, April 6, 2017.

Bill 2 – An Act to Reduce School Fees (Committee of the Whole)

The Deputy Chair: Are there any comments, questions, or amendments to be offered with respect to this bill? The hon. Member for Calgary-Mountain View.

Dr. Swann: Thank you, Madam Chair. I have an amendment that I’ll circulate, and I will proceed when I hear from you.

The Deputy Chair: I just need the original, Member, and then you can go ahead.

Dr. Swann: My amendment reads as follows. I move that Bill 1, An Act to Reduce School Fees, be amended by striking out section 4.

Let me start by saying that I support the intent of the bill and what the bill does to make life more affordable for parents, guardians, and students in school. In fact, the Alberta Liberals believe the government should go even further by eliminating school fees altogether. However, I recognize that the government has chosen to take a step in that direction by reducing school fees.

I’d like also to point out that the government needs to find a more sustainable way to continue to reduce school fees other than, quote, finding efficiencies. There needs to be a funding plan that will continue to reduce fees over the long term, especially as our population grows and our education system becomes more costly. I expect the government may have an idea about where it wants to find these funds, and I will speak more about that in a moment.

When Bill 1 was announced, a government news release indicated: “If the bill is passed, Alberta parents will no longer have to pay school fees for instructional supplies or materials or for eligible students taking the bus to their designated schools.” This was great news and well received by many if not all Albertans. But when people started to take a closer look, it turned out that the term “Alberta parents” did not mean that all parents will no longer have to pay school fees. In particular, those who have students in charter schools can expect to get a different treatment altogether. Why is that?

Well, let’s take a look at what a charter school is. According to the government of Alberta’s Charter Schools Handbook:

A charter school is a public school that provides a basic education in a different or enhanced way to improve student learning.

. . . In general, charter schools complement the educational services provided in the local public system. They represent an opportunity for successful educational practices to be recognized and adopted by other public schools for the benefit of more Albertans. Although types of charter schools vary . . . they do have the following common characteristics.

Access – Charter schools cannot deny access [to any particular individual or group] . . .

Choice – A charter school will provide enhanced or innovative delivery of public education to students. This means that parents and students have increased opportunity to choose an education that best serves [their child’s] needs.

Curriculum – The curriculum delivered by charter schools will be structured around a basic education as defined by Alberta Education and described in the Programs of Study. Generally, education programs must meet the conditions outlined in section 39 of the School Act. This allows students to transfer to or from any public school with a minimum of disruption and to obtain a high school diploma . . .

Funding – Charter schools are eligible for the same provincial funding per student as any other public school . . .

Tuition Fees – Charter schools shall not charge tuition fees. However, they may charge parents for fees for instructional supplies or materials, as may all schools in the public education system.

It seems pretty clear to me, Madam Chair, from the government’s own description that charter schools are, in fact, public schools. Again I ask: why the special treatment? Why are they not receiving a reduction in school fees?

I received a letter from the Association of Alberta Public Charter Schools in which they write:

As full-fledged members of the public school community, we find the decision to exclude us from Bill 1 An Act to Reduce School Fees quite concerning.

. . . This is an excerpt from this letter:

“In publications and the Minister’s letter to parents . . .

And this is from the government side.

. . . we read, ‘Our government understands that times are tough for Alberta families and is working to make education more affordable. We believe that all students deserve access to a quality education in an Alberta school, and we are committed to reducing financial barriers such as school fees.’

Given this laudable and strong statement of support for Alberta families during tough times, we [in the charter school community] believe it may have been an oversight not to include those families who choose a public charter school for their child(ren)’s learning environment.”

Now, here is where I would disagree. I don’t believe this is an oversight at all. The association is likely being diplomatic in their language to the minister. It’s quite clear to me that the government is intentionally singling out charter schools for different treatment. My question is: why? Why is it not being transparent about its intentions? It appears to me the government wants to draw a line in the sand with regard to funding. On one side are the public schools; on the other are private schools. Clearly, in this bill the government is lumping charter schools together with private schools.

Now, if anyone was curious about the motivations, they would need look no further than Public Interest Alberta’s media release of February 23, 2017, in which they with 13 other organizations said, “[We] urge the provincial government to phase out the public funding of private schools . . . over three years and reallocate the money to fulfill its education-related campaign promises.” I think this is exactly the scenario the government is setting up with this bill, and if it is, they should be honest about it and not do it covertly through regulations. They should come right out with it and tell charter schools, their students, and parents that the government is going to reduce fees for everyone else, gradually raise fees for charter schools so that parents can get accustomed to paying more, and then slowly defund charter schools.

To be clear, Alberta Liberals believe public funds should go to support public education. Furthermore, we believe accredited private schools either need to be incorporated into the public system and be subject to all the same requirements or not receive public funding.

But charter schools are not private schools; they are public schools. In fact, many of these charter schools serve marginalized, low-income, and less abled students. They’re providing an essential support for some of the most vulnerable people in the province. For example, Almadina School Society serves the lowest income families in Calgary. The Boyle Street Education Centre in Edmonton is the same. The Centre for Academic and Personal Excellence Institute serves special needs in Medicine Hat. These charter schools and others like them play a valuable role in society and Alberta education. They are not cherry-picking students. They are filling a need, a need that has been recognized and accepted by the government.

Limited resources. If the government has acknowledged that – and they have – then limited resources should surely be directed to the lowest socioeconomic status schools, whether charter or other public. If we’re going to cherry-pick, let’s cherry-pick those who are most vulnerable financially. This is a move to help families with affordability and access to education. Do not discriminate against those who are most vulnerable. It’s against your principles. Do they not deserve the same treatment, especially given their vulnerability, many of them? Do the parents of their students not deserve the same reduction? When people see noncharter public schools not getting breaks, what does that do to enrolment?

The minister appears to be establishing one set of rules for those with school boards and a completely different set of rules for the charter schools. The Association of Alberta Public Charter Schools doesn’t think this is right, and I don’t believe that the government is being transparent on this matter. If the government wants to eliminate funding for charter schools, say so. Otherwise, the government should treat them like all other public schools and include them in the reduction of school fees.

This is why I’m proposing an amendment to strike out that section of Bill 1 and leave the original wording in the School Act. This would keep charter schools together with public schools, and any changes to the fees they can charge would be applied consistently across all public schools and to all parents, as was promised when the bill was announced.

Thank you, Madam Chair.


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Monday, January 07, 2008

The type of change I want to see...

AJ-Strata has an excellent post on the changes we need in this country.

1. I want to see the country get behind our troops fully - that means supporting them until the victory is won.

2. I want to see an end to a lot of this bickering. Get some forward progress - start trying to solve the problems instead of insisting upon ideologically pure solutions.

3. I want the ugliness gone - that includes the shit Mike Huckabee pulled in Iowa (the politics of religious identity), and will probably pull in South Carolina as well.

4. I want terrorists to get their asses kicked. Hard. I want Gitmo running, and I want those terrorists talking. And I really don't care if some al-Qaeda thug gets roughed up.

5. Oh, and cutting tax rates would be nice, too.

6. Oh... and let's make sure our troops get the new gear they need, as well.

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terrye said...

I don't think anything Huckabee supposedly did in Iowa is anywhere near as cynical as Romney's sell out to the mass deportation people has been. I do agree that the bickering needs to stop, but I consider your attitude toward Huckabee to be the same thing as bickering. He is the front runner, if you run off his supporters Republicans do not have a chance. At least try to be graceful enough that the Huckabee people do not sit home in disgust.


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Climbing weather is best around the month of April while November and December brings rain. The temperature ranges from a comfortable 20-25 degrees Celsius at the main park to something approaching freezing near the top (depending on the weather). Bring clothing appropriate or else you will get cold and be miserable. If possible, climb during the full moon as it helps illuminate the white rope that marks out the climbing path.

Most people stay in the Kinabalu Park the night before the climb, which you should begin at 7:00am. You will need to register at the park HQ, obtain a climbing permit and hire a guide before setting-off. These guides have lifetimes of experience climbing the mountain and can provide a mine of information on the way up.

The trail proper begins at the Timpohon Gate, a few miles from the HQ, and begins deceptively as you stroll down hill through lush tropical rainforest and a beautiful waterfall before heading steadily upwards. Rest stops are dotted along the entirety of the path, often with stunning views back down the mountain. After around 3800ft, the vegetation begins to change to more temperate forests of oaks, chestnuts, and ferns, and as you climb higher and higher the trees begin to thin, until at 8000ft they are no more than gnarled and twisted stumps.

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Friday, 22 June 2012

Playing in the available space
Communicative rationality functions alongside instrumental rationality, and can itself be instrumental in some ways. This blog and the two that follow will explore instrumental rationalities within the game and history of capoeira. This blog looks at tactics – the gains that can be made within the available space and according to which the weaker party conforms to the same rationality as the dominant party. A destitute thief and a rich person may have different perspectives on the law but agree on the value of money.

De Certeau differentiates between strategy and tactics, whereby strategy involves the ability to command and shape and environment. Conversely, “The space of a tactic is the space of the other. Thus it must play on and with a terrain imposed on it and organized by the law of a foreign power… It operates in isolated actions, blow by blow… It is a guileful ruse… In short, a tactic is an art of the weak” (de Certeau 1984, 37).

Attack! Escape!

The history of capoeira and the identity of the capoeirista derives from the perspective of the weaker party: it was developed in slave communities and then among people who were politically and economically marginalised.

Contrary to other martial arts and mainstream security thinking, there is little notion of defence. People talk about defence in capoeira but there is no block. Players swipe away kicks that have not come to full force, but they do not stand in the way. The key defensive tactic in capoeira is escape – esquiva: ducking the kick, or moving to the side or behind. This allows the game to continue. As Mestre Poncianinho observes: ‘escape is infinite.’ In security terms, having an infinite resource is helpful.

from Alexandre Robatto’s 1954 film ‘Vadiação’; photo displayed in Forte de Santo Antonio

The game of capoeira is not role-play, and there are strategies that are employed within the characteristically tactical context: players try to dominate space and the stronger player has some advantages. Of greater significance, though, is malandragem – being streetwise. Capoeira is a streetfighting art: songs celebrate no wrong step, no move in vain. The kicks are not the point; the point is to take down the other person, preferably using a rasteira – a sweep – something that goes under the radar and takes away the other person’s feet when they are attacking. As a corrido puts it, “tough guy, I’ll give you a rasteira and put you on the ground!” (FICA songbook p27).

Santo Antonio – He’s a busy man
Protection is a recurrent theme in the moves and the songs, reflecting the vulnerability of the weaker party. All moves involve an element of protection – the capoeirista can be attacked at any moment: one hand always protects the face, and the body is protected by being ‘closed’ – using the legs or arms to protect the torso.

There is a strong theme of protection in the songs too. A commonly sung corrido is ‘Saint Antonio is the protector’: firstly protector of Noah’s ark, then of capoeira, quite often of Salvador, and finally of love! Orixás, too are called on for protection, either by name or by allusion. The corrido “my mermaid, queen of the sea, don’t let my boat capsize’ is addressed to Yemanja, Orixá of the sea, often depicted as a mermaid.

Yemanja taking care of a boat
God is another source of protection: “a little with God is a lot. A lot without God is nothing” (Retrato da Bahia. CD Mestre Paulo dos Anjos). The ladainha ‘Iê Senhor Bom Deus’ (‘Oh Lord Good God’ – sorry, this one is really lost in translation!) (FICA CD track 3) makes clear allusion to the Lord’s Prayer, but is a honed-down version, especially for capoeiristas! Firstly, ‘make me a good capoeirista’ (with the usual ambiguity between the game and life). It then misses the majority of the prayer and cuts to the protective elements: deliver me from temptation, all evil and my enemies. It concludes with a prayer for protection.

Reducing vulnerability

The identity of the capoeirista is a ‘small’ one: ‘pequeno sou eu’ – ‘I’m small’ is a constant refrain, especially in chulas (the songs sung between the ladainha and the corrido). But the diminutive size of the capoeirista amplifies the size of the protector: ‘Maior e deus!’ – ‘God is great.’ That reduces vulnerability.

The animals invoked in moves and songs also signal an element of vulnerability. They are not predatory: they are frogs, monkeys and birds, not big cats, bears or wolves. In ladainhas there are frequent references to being wary or careful: ‘I don’t go to your house, you don’t come to mine’; ‘I say my prayers with a knife in my belt.’ By allusion too, the capoeirista is often threatened: ‘the German canary killed my songbird.’

Sapinho – want to play?

In this threatened role, the priority of reducing vulnerability is higher than that of increasing influence. Besouro de Mangangá – ‘Beetle’ is the name of a quasi-mythical capoeirista (some say he is mythical. Mestre Joao Pequeno, when asked about him said, ‘yes, he was my father’s cousin’). The beetle has a protective shell but is small and does not pose a threat. It can fly away though (and Besouro is credited with the ability to fly when pursued by the police), so it is able to outwit and destabilise its persecutor.

“The boat capsized, sailor! There is treasure on the ocean floor!” – corrido.

Head above water? Missing opportunities!

Nancy Scheper-Hughes has written about psychological responses to violence and theorises resilience as the ‘refusal to be negated’ (Scheper-Hughes 1992, 19). A short ladainha observes, “The miner bird doesn’t sing when it’s in a cage. It only sings when it’s by the anthill and sees an ant outside!”

Resilience is a subject that is taken up in Claudia Seymour’s ground-breaking work on young people’s experiences of violence in eastern Congo, in which she explores how people cope in various ways and to various degrees with incessant violence. She finds, amongst other things, that the way that people recount their own histories is significant in attributing responsibility and meaning to violence. In capoeira, too, the preservation of cultural identity and the tactics used in the game demonstrate a strong form of resilience: you smile in adversary, if you are taken down you get up, if you are taken down again you get up again. You look the other person in the eye. You sing.

There is a clear instrumental rationality in staying in the game (literally or figuratively) by whatever means, and this has some lessons for the pursuit of security. Mearsheimer identifies the inability of states to cooperate as the ‘Tragedy of Great Power Politics.’ The reason, he argues is that ‘it pays to be selfish in a self-help world’ – both in the short and the long term (Mearsheimer 2002, 33). The ‘tragedy’ as far as great powers is concerned, is of political stalemate and environmental collapse. But a much more immediate ‘tragedy’ faces weaker states: that of political, cultural or literal obliteration. The tactical responses offered in and by capoeira inform an understanding of the quest for security for the majority of the world. Escaping, seeking protection, reducing vulnerability and refusing to be negated are tactics that start to fill some of the conceptual void created by the assumptions of conventional security studies – assumptions of strategic rationality and power.

de Certeau, M. (1984). The practice of everyday life, University of California Press.

Mearsheimer, J. J. (2002). The tragedy of great power politics. New York London, W. W. Norton.

Thursday, 7 June 2012

Capoeira sou eu! Capoeira I am!

A poetic context of Africa and slavery is complemented by a more recent and literal history of market, dock and farm workers. Considering Habermas’ notion of communicative rationality, Miller argues that, “Common understandings arrived at consensually provide the basis for a morally valued way of life and the construction of collective identities that transcend the individual” (Miller 1992, 29). This blog will be looking at capoeira identities that derive from common understandings.

Menino, quem foi seu mestre? Kid, who’s your mestre?

Capoeira preserves few names before the 20th century, and those that survive have quasi-mythical status. From the early 1930s onwards, capoeira was taken from the street to the Academy. This allowed for more formalised histories and hierarchies within groups and mestres are celebrated in song, among them Bimba, Pastinha, Waldemar and João Grande.

Preserving names in this way is consistent with an oral history. It also cements the significance of the mestre and the importance of descent. The question ‘kid, who was your mestre’ (related in songs) presents the status of a capoeirista as the child of a history and is the first question that is asked of anyone visiting an academy. The figure of the mestre is mixed in with family line: there is a strong notion of being ‘son’ or ‘grandson’ of – invariably male – lineages. The ladainha ‘Tradition’ includes the assertion, “Whoever has no father or mestre also has no tradition” (CD GCAP 3).

The notion of ancestry is reinforced by rituals that are performed in various ways: some academies honour the birthdays of past mestres, some have ‘baptisms’, some include in this the use of capoeira names – apelidos. Baptisms establish identity within a capoeira family and in doing so ritually reclaim space from Catholic church, which forced slaves to be baptized, disorienting them from their familial roots.

There is also some ground seized from the state. Capoeira does not render a national identity. Foreigners can play capoeira and become accomplished without any aspiration to being Brazilian. Brazil is scarcely mentioned in capoeira: the geographic setting is Bahia – and the geographical parameters are set by the sea not the state. The identity derived from capoeira comes from Salvador, Bahia or Angola, not from Brazil.

Power is also reconfigured. A ladainha on Mestre Pastinha’s CD includes the lines, “If you want to learn, come to Salvador and get in touch with Mestre Pastinha, he is the best teacher.” Another song claims, “I’ve never seen anyone better than Mr Bimba!” Within the group, the authority of the mestre is unquestioned and there is an associated responsibility in the guidance given within a relationship of confidence. The generation of status and respect that are distinct from and – formerly – contrary to the state establishes a community and source of support that shifts the distribution of power.

Angola & Regional

In discussing identity, some consideration is needed of the two major strands of capoeira. The ‘Regional Fight of Bahia’ known as Capoeira Regional was established by Mestre Bimba’s academy in 1932 and brought the combative elements to the fore. Around the same time, Mestre Pastinha opened an academy for ‘Capoeira Angola,’ placing greater store by the African roots and ritual elements of the game.

Filhos de Bimba, heirs of M Bimba

There are significant differences between the two schools in the music, games, values and histories. Angola and Regional function as concurrent universes of capoeira, with scarcely any acknowledgement of each other. ‘Contemporary capoeira’ is influenced by both schools and cites both styles or both founding fathers in its songs. I have come across only one reference in Capoeira Angola to Capoeira Regional. The song, ‘Tudo é diferente na Angola’/‘Everything is different in Angola’ seems to be an implicit comparison to Regional: the details are, ‘the viola responds to the gunga (referring to the conventions of interaction between the berimbaus); the berimbau is tuned; the game is low.’ (I don’t think it’s talking about the country).

GCAP - heirs of M Pastinha
Few capoeiristas are born into their capoeira line. Most choose their group and identities are constructed through the conventions and values of the group: the sway of the ginga (the core capoeira movement), the composition of the batería, Angoleiros wear yellow and black and train in hat and shoes, Regional schools have various colours but no shoes or hat. Regional schools have coloured belts to indicate level; Angoleiros ask how many years of training you have. Regional players enter the roda with exuberance; Angoleiros engage in ritual and then sneak in warily. I am not making an exhaustive comparison of the two schools, merely indicating some of the many ways in which identities are reproduced within and across groups.

Both the Regional and the Angolan branches of capoeira have universalising discourses: Regional popularised capoeira, for the first time training whites and people from the middle class, and arguably saving capoeira from obscurity. Pastinha also insisted that anyone could learn – asserting ‘capoeira is for men, women and children’ – but was keen to save capoeira from popularisation. He was specifically inclusive: one of his ladainhas states that generals and doctors can learn – but they need to submit to capoeira’s conventions. It’s the difference between taking capoeira to the people and bringing the people to capoeira.

“Capoeira is my name
Capoeira is in my blood
Capoeira is to live well” (CD GCAP 3/ FICA songbook p17)

Capoeiristas are descendents of a general and particular lineage and, through their participation in orality and tradition, they become part of it. By joining a group they become integrated into its history and assume various duties of commitment and behaviour. They are responsible for the t-shirt they wear; when visiting other academies they are implicitly representing their group and their mestre.

Capoeira draws on – and feeds into – community (maintained by common exclamations ‘vamos vadiar’, ‘vamos embora’ – let’s play capoeira), but it is not a team sport. The realization of ancestry and training is the game that takes place in the roda, and that is about the individual and what he or she can do. Capoeira is not simply about presentation of history or the representation of a group or its conventions. Ultimately it is about self-presentation: how the capoeirista interacts with conventions, tests them and extends them through improvisation, creativity and expression. ‘Capoeira sou eu!’ It is personal – it is never ‘we are,’ it is always ‘I am!’

‘I have no superior, I am the son of freedom.
I’m not recounting my life, because there’s no need.
I am not on the run, and you are not the authority” (CD Mestre Canjiquinha e Waldemar/ FICA songbook p9)

Miller, B. (1992). "Collective action and rational choice. Place, community and the limits to individual self-interest." Economic Geography 68(1): 22-42.