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2023.06.03 00:17 Winter_Ad2364 Being scammed by Astell and Kern ?
Hey everyone,
So I bought the A&K and Empire Ears Odyssey which ran me almost 3800 after tax. Still new to IEMs I was not expecting them to be so delicate but tried to be careful. I dropped one pretty lightly onto a granite countertop and it cracked open .
Now I've had my EE Bravado MKII for a bit and never had a problem even placed it on the same counter so i suspect something may have been defective but they claim that not to be the case.
The unit never had any damage internally and didn't even split open fully so it still held the contents. It couldn't have damaged much falling from such a short distance. Maybe some wiring but nothing more.
They want to charge me 1700 and told me to get it back they would keep the "broken "one
" A) Defective or damaged components will not be returned for the end user's safety B) Astell&Kern does not distribute or sell technical components to private users or unauthorized 3rd parties; therefore, returning the original hardware would be in the same category C) All A&K-released media units are fully enclosed and not self-serviceable; there is no reason to offer the opportunity for a future self-service attempt or resell of the hardware component D) The original parts won't be returned; upon enrolling the damaged device through Astell&Kern's RMA Service Protocol, you offered your acknowledgment and confirmation of the terms and conditions
The top priority of technical service is to proceed with physical repair with hardware content that is still salvageable. The current deposit amount is solely based on the totaled Right Housing unit, which values half of the complete IEM unit.
Meanwhile, issues on LEFT housing's wear and tear condition and Audio Cable's two-pin connectors will all be reviewed and identified if Warranty Coverage is applicable or additional fees will be applied.
Lastly, should you desire to enroll the damaged IEM unit for technical service through Astell&Kern, identifying the actual level of damage(s) and determining the required level of repair will solely be based on Astell&Kern and/or Empire Ear service authority's expertise, not from speculation based on visual inspection of a spectator.
Should either Astell&Kern or Empire Ear Authority exercise the option to issue a replacement component to complete the RMA case, the proprietary hardware and technical detail will be further reviewed and evaluated for future improvements, as the original part will not be returned. " So what , they charge me for a replacement, keep the drivers and reuse the internals, resell it and give me a new one ?
I don't mind paying for repair but this is like if my DAP had a broken screen, they take it and keep it and bill me for a new one ?
Little do they know I am affiliated with a popular hifi YouTube channel (met them at a convention years ago) who asked me to bring them over for a video review (we live next to each other ironically ) and they told me horror stories about their customer service and support. Turns out they were not lying. Throwaway for anonymity obviously.
Any legal recourse possible here? What should I do.
Shame because i liked that brand and almost bought their most expensive dap.
submitted by Winter_Ad2364 to DigitalAudioPlayer [link] [comments]
So I bought the A&K and Empire Ears Odyssey which ran me almost 3800 after tax. Still new to IEMs I was not expecting them to be so delicate but tried to be careful. I dropped one pretty lightly onto a granite countertop and it cracked open .
Now I've had my EE Bravado MKII for a bit and never had a problem even placed it on the same counter so i suspect something may have been defective but they claim that not to be the case.
The unit never had any damage internally and didn't even split open fully so it still held the contents. It couldn't have damaged much falling from such a short distance. Maybe some wiring but nothing more.
They want to charge me 1700 and told me to get it back they would keep the "broken "one
" A) Defective or damaged components will not be returned for the end user's safety B) Astell&Kern does not distribute or sell technical components to private users or unauthorized 3rd parties; therefore, returning the original hardware would be in the same category C) All A&K-released media units are fully enclosed and not self-serviceable; there is no reason to offer the opportunity for a future self-service attempt or resell of the hardware component D) The original parts won't be returned; upon enrolling the damaged device through Astell&Kern's RMA Service Protocol, you offered your acknowledgment and confirmation of the terms and conditions
The top priority of technical service is to proceed with physical repair with hardware content that is still salvageable. The current deposit amount is solely based on the totaled Right Housing unit, which values half of the complete IEM unit.
Meanwhile, issues on LEFT housing's wear and tear condition and Audio Cable's two-pin connectors will all be reviewed and identified if Warranty Coverage is applicable or additional fees will be applied.
Lastly, should you desire to enroll the damaged IEM unit for technical service through Astell&Kern, identifying the actual level of damage(s) and determining the required level of repair will solely be based on Astell&Kern and/or Empire Ear service authority's expertise, not from speculation based on visual inspection of a spectator.
Should either Astell&Kern or Empire Ear Authority exercise the option to issue a replacement component to complete the RMA case, the proprietary hardware and technical detail will be further reviewed and evaluated for future improvements, as the original part will not be returned. " So what , they charge me for a replacement, keep the drivers and reuse the internals, resell it and give me a new one ?
I don't mind paying for repair but this is like if my DAP had a broken screen, they take it and keep it and bill me for a new one ?
Little do they know I am affiliated with a popular hifi YouTube channel (met them at a convention years ago) who asked me to bring them over for a video review (we live next to each other ironically ) and they told me horror stories about their customer service and support. Turns out they were not lying. Throwaway for anonymity obviously.
Any legal recourse possible here? What should I do.
Shame because i liked that brand and almost bought their most expensive dap.
2023.06.03 00:14 Winter_Ad2364 Sketchy behavior by Astell and Kern repair services
Hey everyone,
So I bought the A&K and Empire Ears Odyssey which ran me almost 3800 after tax. Still new to IEMs I was not expecting them to be so delicate but tried to be careful. I dropped one pretty lightly onto a granite countertop and it cracked open .
Now I've had my EE Bravado MKII for a bit and never had a problem even placed it on the same counter so i suspect something may have been defective but they claim that not to be the case.
The unit never had any damage internally and didn't even split open fully so it still held the contents. It couldn't have damaged much falling from such a short distance. Maybe some wiring but nothing more.
They want to charge me 1700 and told me to get it back they would keep the "broken "one
" A) Defective or damaged components will not be returned for the end user's safety B) Astell&Kern does not distribute or sell technical components to private users or unauthorized 3rd parties; therefore, returning the original hardware would be in the same category C) All A&K-released media units are fully enclosed and not self-serviceable; there is no reason to offer the opportunity for a future self-service attempt or resell of the hardware component D) The original parts won't be returned; upon enrolling the damaged device through Astell&Kern's RMA Service Protocol, you offered your acknowledgment and confirmation of the terms and conditions
The top priority of technical service is to proceed with physical repair with hardware content that is still salvageable. The current deposit amount is solely based on the totaled Right Housing unit, which values half of the complete IEM unit.
Meanwhile, issues on LEFT housing's wear and tear condition and Audio Cable's two-pin connectors will all be reviewed and identified if Warranty Coverage is applicable or additional fees will be applied.
Lastly, should you desire to enroll the damaged IEM unit for technical service through Astell&Kern, identifying the actual level of damage(s) and determining the required level of repair will solely be based on Astell&Kern and/or Empire Ear service authority's expertise, not from speculation based on visual inspection of a spectator.
Should either Astell&Kern or Empire Ear Authority exercise the option to issue a replacement component to complete the RMA case, the proprietary hardware and technical detail will be further reviewed and evaluated for future improvements, as the original part will not be returned. " So what , they charge me for a replacement, keep the drivers and reuse the internals, resell it and give me a new one ?
I don't mind paying for repair but this is like if my DAP had a broken screen, they take it and keep it and bill me for a new one ?
Little do they know I am affiliated with a popular hifi YouTube channel (met them at a convention years ago) who asked me to bring them over for a video review (we live next to each other ironically ) and they told me horror stories about their customer service and support. Turns out they were not lying. Throwaway for anonymity obviously.
Any legal recourse possible here? What should I do.
Shame because i liked that brand and almost bought their most expensive dap.
submitted by Winter_Ad2364 to headphones [link] [comments]
So I bought the A&K and Empire Ears Odyssey which ran me almost 3800 after tax. Still new to IEMs I was not expecting them to be so delicate but tried to be careful. I dropped one pretty lightly onto a granite countertop and it cracked open .
Now I've had my EE Bravado MKII for a bit and never had a problem even placed it on the same counter so i suspect something may have been defective but they claim that not to be the case.
The unit never had any damage internally and didn't even split open fully so it still held the contents. It couldn't have damaged much falling from such a short distance. Maybe some wiring but nothing more.
They want to charge me 1700 and told me to get it back they would keep the "broken "one
" A) Defective or damaged components will not be returned for the end user's safety B) Astell&Kern does not distribute or sell technical components to private users or unauthorized 3rd parties; therefore, returning the original hardware would be in the same category C) All A&K-released media units are fully enclosed and not self-serviceable; there is no reason to offer the opportunity for a future self-service attempt or resell of the hardware component D) The original parts won't be returned; upon enrolling the damaged device through Astell&Kern's RMA Service Protocol, you offered your acknowledgment and confirmation of the terms and conditions
The top priority of technical service is to proceed with physical repair with hardware content that is still salvageable. The current deposit amount is solely based on the totaled Right Housing unit, which values half of the complete IEM unit.
Meanwhile, issues on LEFT housing's wear and tear condition and Audio Cable's two-pin connectors will all be reviewed and identified if Warranty Coverage is applicable or additional fees will be applied.
Lastly, should you desire to enroll the damaged IEM unit for technical service through Astell&Kern, identifying the actual level of damage(s) and determining the required level of repair will solely be based on Astell&Kern and/or Empire Ear service authority's expertise, not from speculation based on visual inspection of a spectator.
Should either Astell&Kern or Empire Ear Authority exercise the option to issue a replacement component to complete the RMA case, the proprietary hardware and technical detail will be further reviewed and evaluated for future improvements, as the original part will not be returned. " So what , they charge me for a replacement, keep the drivers and reuse the internals, resell it and give me a new one ?
I don't mind paying for repair but this is like if my DAP had a broken screen, they take it and keep it and bill me for a new one ?
Little do they know I am affiliated with a popular hifi YouTube channel (met them at a convention years ago) who asked me to bring them over for a video review (we live next to each other ironically ) and they told me horror stories about their customer service and support. Turns out they were not lying. Throwaway for anonymity obviously.
Any legal recourse possible here? What should I do.
Shame because i liked that brand and almost bought their most expensive dap.
2023.06.02 23:57 blu_crab Condenser unit not turning on
Hi everyone,
Warm day here. Turned on the A/C today and noticed it was warm air coming from the vents. Checked the circuit breaker and furnace in the basement, all seemed well. Thermostat confirms its sending "cool" signal. Check my condenser unit and it is not running at all. Turned off the thermostat then back on after a few minutes, and nothing. No clicking or anything at the condenser unit. All connections look normal and nothing unusual in the unit from what I could see.
The a/c has been successfully used several times this spring so this is a new issue.
Is there anything else I should check before I cave and call in a tech?
submitted by blu_crab to hvacadvice [link] [comments]
Warm day here. Turned on the A/C today and noticed it was warm air coming from the vents. Checked the circuit breaker and furnace in the basement, all seemed well. Thermostat confirms its sending "cool" signal. Check my condenser unit and it is not running at all. Turned off the thermostat then back on after a few minutes, and nothing. No clicking or anything at the condenser unit. All connections look normal and nothing unusual in the unit from what I could see.
The a/c has been successfully used several times this spring so this is a new issue.
Is there anything else I should check before I cave and call in a tech?
2023.06.02 23:44 EMPEROR_NOVA01 [H] Generations + various other stuff [W] Paypal/Venmo
Generally in good condition, complete with packaging/instructions included unless otherwise noted
Shipping not included in prices, located in US
Open to offers, especially on multiple items
Image albums here and here, (should be complete but let me know if something is missing)
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Shipping not included in prices, located in US
Open to offers, especially on multiple items
Image albums here and here, (should be complete but let me know if something is missing)
- Car Robots C-001 Super Fire Convoy - $120 - some chrome wear on core robot chest and super mode left head gun, lights work but sounds do not
- Car Robots C-013 God Magnus - $130
- Robots in Disguise (2001) Deluxe Prowl - $5 - right door socket broken, no package
- Movie (2007) Scout Storm Surge - $5 - no package/instructions
- Universe (2008) Ultra Silverbolt - $15 - no package/instructions
- Animated Deluxe Autotrooper - $50 - no instructions/bio card
- Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe Smokescreen - $5 - missing weapon, no package/instructions
- Hunt for the Decepticons Voyager Seaspray - $50
- Dark of the Moon Deluxe Roadbuster - $10 - light paint wear, no package/instructions
- Dark of the Moon Deluxe Topspin - $10 - light paint wear, stress mark on non-structural detail, no package/instructions, may be missing MechTech weapon?
- Dark of the Moon Deluxe Lunarfire Optimus Prime - $10 - loose hip joints, no package/instructions
- Movie Trilogy Series Optimus Prime w/ trailer - $20 - loose hip joints, no package/instructions
- Age of Extinction Deluxe Silver Knight Optimus Prime and Voyager Grimlock - $30
- Beast Hunters Deluxe Bulkhead - $5 - knee is damaged but still works, no package/instructions
- Generations Thrilling 30 Legends Optimus Prime w/ Roller - $10 - Optimus head joint slightly loose, added Molotow chrome on wheel pins
- Generations Thrilling 30 Deluxe Skids - $10 - spring removed from shoulder guns, no package/instructions/comic
- Generations Thrilling 30 Deluxe Scoop - $10 - no package/instructions/comic
- Generations Combiner Wars Legends Thundercracker - $10
- Generations Combiner Wars Legends Powerglide - $10
- Generations Titans Return Deluxe Triggerhappy - $20
- Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Cog - $20
- Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Sixgun - $20
- Generations War for Cybertron Siege 35th Anniversary Deluxe Bluestreak - $25
- Generations War for Cybertron Siege Refraktor Reconnaisance Team - $60
- Generations War for Cybertron Earthrise Voyager Snapdragon - $30
- Generations War for Cybertron Earthrise Voyagers Starscream/ThundercrackeSkywarp - $135
- Generations War for Cybertron Kingdom Core Dracodon - $5
- Generations War for Cybertron Kingdom Deluxe Warpath - $20
- Generations War for Cybertron Kingdom Deluxe Airazor - $20
- Generations War for Cybertron Kingdom Deluxe Pipes - $20
- Generations War for Cybertron Kingdom Deluxe Slammer - $20 - 3 available
- Generations War for Cybertron Kingdom Voyager Cyclonus - $30
- Generations War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Sideswipe and Skywarp - $35
- Generations War for Cybertron Netflix Soundwave w/ Laserbeak and Ravage - $65 - Soundwave has mild discoloration
- Generations Legacy Deluxe Prime Universe Arcee - $15
- Generations Legacy Deluxe Prime Universe Knock Out - $20
- Generations Legacy Voyager Blaster w/ Eject - $20 - Eject has visible cracks but has not fallen apart
- Generations Legacy Voyager Prime Universe Bulkhead - $30
- Generations Legacy Velocitron Deluxe Diaclone Universe Burn Out - $18
- Generations Legacy Velocitron Deluxe G2 Universe Road Rocket - $18
- Generations Legacy Velocitron Voyager Cybertron Universe Override - $25
- Generations Legacy Velocitron Voyager Road Hauler - $20
- Generations Legacy MenasoStunticons - $270
- Generations Buzzworthy Bumblebee Deluxe Origin Bumblebee - $20
- Generations Buzzworthy Bumblebee Legacy Deluxe Silverstreak - $20
- Generations Studio Series Core [Bumblebee] Shockwave - $5 - may be missing packaging?
- Generations Studio Series Core [Bumblebee] Ravage - $5
- Generations Studio Series Deluxe [Bumblebee] B-127 - $18 - slight crack on alt mode panel, does not affect figure significantly
- Generations Studio Series Deluxe [Bumblebee] Brawn - $20
- Generations Studio Series Deluxe [Bumblebee] Wheeljack - $25 - includes JRC Designs 3D printed shoulder gun
- Generations Studio Series Voyager [Bumblebee] Thundercracker - $30
- Generations Studio Series Leader [86] Coronation Starscream - $35
- Generations Collaborative Tonkanator - $50 - stickers applied
- Hasbro Masterpiece MP-06 Bluestreak - $65 - tab on rear bumper is broken, does not noticeably affect handling
- MakeToys Cross Dimension Striker Manus - $65 - no package/instructions
- Perfect Effect Perfect Combiner Series Black Jinrai - $40
- Toyworld Aurora - $10 - missing pin in leg door
- Star Wars: The Black Series Baze Malbus - $20 - sealed
- Bot Shots Optimus Prime Launcher - Molotow chrome added to wheel pins and bumper
- Alt Modes Silver Optimus Prime and Megatron - black Sharpie on Megatron's legs
- Generations Thrilling 30 Deluxe Nightbeat - has attempted modifications, not in good shape but can still convert
2023.06.02 23:42 tango1219 Banner next to quest name changes depending on the type of quest
 | After starting a new play through of the game, I only just now realized that the banners next to the quest title changes depending on what group gave it to you. I thought it was pretty interesting submitted by tango1219 to skyrim [link] [comments] |
2023.06.02 23:32 Current-Membership-8 How soon after giving birth did you have family stay with you?
Hey everyone!
My in-laws knew when my now-husband and I got married (this past April), that we wanted kids ASAP. We’ll be moving to a new town later this summer and hoping to have one on the way by then. Which would mean a baby by next spring.
His cousin said she’d come and stay for an extended period of time to help. I love his parents but his mom texts me multiple times every single day, so I would think she and his dad would be very much wanting to come stay after we have a baby. I have 0 family, so I’m sure part of it is to make me know I’m welcome and that she’s excited to have a daughter-in-law. But between being an introvert, having a 3 bedroom apartment, and all of the normal things that happen when you have a newborn, I’m not sure I WANT people A) staying with us B) having company even if they stay somewhere else or C) constant texting and checking in. I love his mom and still reply to her messages when I can, but I had to mute it because sometimes she sends entire walls of texts. I’d rather talk three or four times a month so that there’s something to actually talk about.
How soon after you had your little one did you have company stay with you? I’m worried that I’m being unreasonable but I assume I can’t be the only one who would like some alone time with their new baby and spouse right after birth. Obviously this isn’t indefinitely, just until I’m back up and running. Am I just a jerk?? :(
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My in-laws knew when my now-husband and I got married (this past April), that we wanted kids ASAP. We’ll be moving to a new town later this summer and hoping to have one on the way by then. Which would mean a baby by next spring.
His cousin said she’d come and stay for an extended period of time to help. I love his parents but his mom texts me multiple times every single day, so I would think she and his dad would be very much wanting to come stay after we have a baby. I have 0 family, so I’m sure part of it is to make me know I’m welcome and that she’s excited to have a daughter-in-law. But between being an introvert, having a 3 bedroom apartment, and all of the normal things that happen when you have a newborn, I’m not sure I WANT people A) staying with us B) having company even if they stay somewhere else or C) constant texting and checking in. I love his mom and still reply to her messages when I can, but I had to mute it because sometimes she sends entire walls of texts. I’d rather talk three or four times a month so that there’s something to actually talk about.
How soon after you had your little one did you have company stay with you? I’m worried that I’m being unreasonable but I assume I can’t be the only one who would like some alone time with their new baby and spouse right after birth. Obviously this isn’t indefinitely, just until I’m back up and running. Am I just a jerk?? :(
2023.06.02 23:28 Opals_s Who is responsible?
So my parents have let me use one of their cars which remains at my place. My parents have voiced their intentions of letting me keep the car completely and putting it under my name which they are on the process of doing. When the car needed an oil change and new A/C filters I paid for it as I didnt mind. The car now has problems with the A/C but my husband doesn't agree that I should pay for this to get fixed and that my parents should be the ones that pay. Now I don't really care if the car is under my name. I'm the one driving it and have been for a while and since my parents pay for the insurance I feel that is fair that if the car has any problems while I'm using it that I should pay to get it fixed especially since I've had it for a while. My husband says that since it is still their car it is their responsibility to pay for it to get fixed. I feel that me and my parents deal is fair. Who do ya'll think should be the one paying for the repairs? Edit: I'm 23F and husband is 24M. Forgot to include that I may need help paying for some of the car costs depending on how expensive it may be, and that is why my husband thinks my parents should pay instead. I'm a student full time so i dont work but have a bit of money saved up and can pay for most car things on my own and my husband works full time.
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2023.06.02 23:11 NotAwesome4th [WTS/WTT] TJB Carter, Black Oxide Leatherman Surge, INIU 15000mAh Powerbank
Timestamp
The James Brand Carter: C- (see below) $60TYD
Gray Primer G10 Scales + Green thumbdisc, VG10 blade. Edge is factory, some minor rubbing on scales, however knife was disassembled by my nephew who wanted to try knife maintenance. Slide lock spring was bent during reassembly and has led to minor gap between scales and backspacer. Otherwise everything else is fully functional. Includes box. No warranty from TJB or me, this is an as-is sale.
Black Oxide Leatherman Surge: A- $100TYD
Never carried, comes with the original file and little sleeve to store file and saw + sheath. Exterior was cleaned and reoiled but factory oil still present on pivots. Needs a bit of breaking in. No box. Ended up being too bulky for me.
INIU 15000mAh Power Bank: A $25TYD
Purchased off amazon, brand new in box. 15000mAh powerbank with 45W USBPD out, 30W USBPD in over the USB Type-C interface. Box includes all original accessories (little mesh travel pouch + USB A to C cable). Can include additional 100W USB C to USB C cable for another $10. Seal has been broken to inspect contents. GONE for asking
Everything ships out from NYC on next USPS business day or same day, unless otherwise communicated. PPFF and Venmo greatly preferred.
Msg me if you have any questions. Open to trades for machined pens primarily but shoot your shot if something interests you.
submitted by NotAwesome4th to EDCexchange [link] [comments]
The James Brand Carter: C- (see below) $60TYD
Gray Primer G10 Scales + Green thumbdisc, VG10 blade. Edge is factory, some minor rubbing on scales, however knife was disassembled by my nephew who wanted to try knife maintenance. Slide lock spring was bent during reassembly and has led to minor gap between scales and backspacer. Otherwise everything else is fully functional. Includes box. No warranty from TJB or me, this is an as-is sale.
Black Oxide Leatherman Surge: A- $100TYD
Never carried, comes with the original file and little sleeve to store file and saw + sheath. Exterior was cleaned and reoiled but factory oil still present on pivots. Needs a bit of breaking in. No box. Ended up being too bulky for me.
Everything ships out from NYC on next USPS business day or same day, unless otherwise communicated. PPFF and Venmo greatly preferred.
Msg me if you have any questions. Open to trades for machined pens primarily but shoot your shot if something interests you.
2023.06.02 23:09 CLang9827 Boundary Map
 | As expected, here’s the boundary map submitted by CLang9827 to utahtreasurehunt [link] [comments] |
2023.06.02 23:08 localfyi Local Events in Charlotte this Saturday + Sunday!
Saturday:
Artisan Market and Festival - 09:00 AM @ Woodlawn Community Fellowship
Free yoga class at Blakeney - 10:00 AM @ Blakeney
Saturday Morning Music - 10:30 AM @ Madison Perk Coffee Bar
Farm Yoga in Albemarle - 10:00 AM @ Naughty Donkey Farm Sanctuary, Albemarle
Golden Bull Palooza - 10:00 AM @ Johnson C. Smith University
Lemonade Fest - 11:00 AM @ Brewers at 4001 Yancey
Pre-Juneteenth Celebration - 12:00 PM @ Venue at 8470
Rosé Day Super Tasting at The Bohemian - 12:00 PM @ The Bohemian: A Wine Bar
Spring Fling Fest CLT (free, but $15 for tastings) - 1:00 PM @ 1600 West Trade Street
The Sneaker Exit - Charlotte - Ultimate Sneaker Trade Show - 1:00 PM @ Charlotte Convention Center
3rd Annual Seltzer World Festival - 1:00 PM @ South End
Free introductory squash clinic - 1:00 PM @ Charlotte Squash Club
What's On The Table? Marketplace - 2:00 PM @ Pilot Brewing
Rhythm Riot: Summer Break Kickoff for Teens - 2:00 PM @ North County Regional Library
Field Day - 2:00 PM @ Petty Thieves Brewing Co.
Adult Field Day Wet&Wild edition - 2:30 PM @ Derita Park
The Day Party- At Oasis - 3:00 PM @ 512 E 15th St
Food truck and movie night at The Green at Prosperity Village: Strange World - 5:00 PM @ The Green at Prosperity Village
Concerts @ the Circles: Southside Saints - 5:00 PM @ Davidson Village Green
Summer Concert at VAPA Center - 6:00 PM @ VAPA Center
Stein Holding Competition - 6:00 PM @ Gilde Brewery
Trap & Paint (Comedy + Hookah Edition) - 6:00 PM @ The Peace Pipe
Drive-In Movie at Badin Road Drive-In (price is per person) - 6:30 PM @ Badin Road Drive-In
Cornelius Outdoor Cinema Series: Top Gun: Maverick (adults only) - 6:30 PM @ Smithville Park, Cornelius
3.5-Year Anniversary Bash - 7:00 PM @ Devil’s Logic Brewing
Live music: Hellar Stellar - 7:00 PM @ Eleven Lakes Brewing, Cornelius
Hive Mind Spelling Bee - 7:00 PM @ Free Range Brewing
Village Park Concert: Collective Soul - 7:00 PM @ Village Park, Kannapolis.
Comedy Open Mic at The Landing - 7:30 PM @ The Landing at 4th Ward
CATCh Improv Comedy: Improv Game Night - 8:00 PM @ CATCh — Comedy Arts Theater of Charlotte
Belmont Movies in the Park: Back to the Future - 8:30 PM @ Stowe Park, Belmont
SOIRÉE SATURDAYS: ALL WHITE AFFAIR - 9:00 PM @ Blow City Charlotte
Sunday:
Queen City Fitness Games Free Weekly Workout - 11:00 AM @ Veterans Park (Central Avenue)
Sunday Sessions at Brewers at 4001 Yancey - 1:00 PM @ Brewers at 4001 Yancey
Free Zumba Class - 1:00 PM @ Confluence, Cramerton
KLASK US Regional Games - 2:00 PM @ Divine Barrel Brewing
Charlotte Spring Carnival (admission is $5 -- rides are more) - 2:00 PM @ 4525 The Plaza
Free Live Tunes Every Sunday - 3:00 PM @ Free Range Brewing
Summer Concert Series at Seoul Food Meat Co. Mill District - 3:00 PM @ Seoul Food Meat Co., South End
Open Mic at Eleven Lakes - 4:00 PM @ Eleven Lakes Brewing, Cornelius
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Any other fun things happening this week? Let us know your plans in the comments!
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Artisan Market and Festival - 09:00 AM @ Woodlawn Community Fellowship
Free yoga class at Blakeney - 10:00 AM @ Blakeney
Saturday Morning Music - 10:30 AM @ Madison Perk Coffee Bar
Farm Yoga in Albemarle - 10:00 AM @ Naughty Donkey Farm Sanctuary, Albemarle
Golden Bull Palooza - 10:00 AM @ Johnson C. Smith University
Lemonade Fest - 11:00 AM @ Brewers at 4001 Yancey
Pre-Juneteenth Celebration - 12:00 PM @ Venue at 8470
Rosé Day Super Tasting at The Bohemian - 12:00 PM @ The Bohemian: A Wine Bar
Spring Fling Fest CLT (free, but $15 for tastings) - 1:00 PM @ 1600 West Trade Street
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2023.06.02 22:54 Pavel_Sergievsky Ukraine vs. Russia: Russian perspective.
Dear Professor Peterson,
I realize that your schedule probably won’t allow you to read this letter, least to reply. I am not expecting either of these and will not be offended. Why do I write it, then? Well, most probably because in the past several years you have been for me the voice of reason from abroad. Too many things are going in a crazy and disastrous direction, and listening to your lectures and videos have been very inspiring. It always amazes me how deeply you investigate the problem and how thoroughly you analyze it. In many cases listening to what you say have been like hearing what I always felt was true, but could not formulate and justify it myself. Thank you for that experience.
During the past year, which not only attracted the whole world’s attention to a conflict in Ukraine (at last, I’d say, war started there in 2014), but also demonstrated the unwillingness of countries and people to hear each other, I felt the growing urge to share Russian understanding of current situation and of the events that lead to it with someone who could probably be able to hear. Your name was the first to come to my mind. I hesitated until some time ago I came across the interview that you have recorded – “Israel, Russia, China, Iran: The World in Conflict” and it actually triggered me into writing. It occurred to me that, objective as you are, you may be unaware of some facts and interpretations, partly because modern media have mastered the art of being silent about some facts while shouting about the others, partly because you were born and raised in Anglo-Saxon civilization, with all embedded ideas and principles.
A bit about my background. Master’s degree in English language and literature, spent one year as a student in Connecticut, worked in American-owned companies for 17 years. That allows me to a certain degree to understand both sets of values.
I wanted to offer for your attention the view from the other side on what’s happening now between Russia and Western European civilization. I don't say that it is correct, I just say how Russians see it.
Very briefly, just point by point:
Looking at the international events of past 30-40 years, we may see 3 basic principles of international policy that the West is utilizing.
b) After the ancient Rome fell, and Europe lived through the Dark Ages, Arabian countries preserved much of knowledge and science. At that time Arabian East was much more cultural and civilized than Europe. What happened to them later, why they stopped developing science, how could Europe overtake them? One of the explanations is that at some point of time Muslim theologians declared that “Koran has everything”, so scientific research stopped. The legend says that under this slogan the Library of Alexandria has been burnt by Arabian conquerors.
c) There is an interesting correlation between the agricultural conditions in a certain territory and some national traits of character. That’s more than a coincidence. For example, wheat was the main crop in Europe. It doesn’t require any special irrigation, so you can well grow and harvest it alone. That means you are less dependent on other people. Hence smaller states (Germany before mid-XIX century consisted of dozens independent states), hence more independent opinions. Compare it to China. Rice requires serious irrigation works, you’ll never do it alone. In order to harvest rice, you need to organize a fairly large group of people to do a job together. And as the population grows, you need to perform those works at a larger scale, also because the easiest-to-work fields are already busy. As a result, we see that Chinese value the society more than they value an individual. A single person sacrificing his wishes for the good of the others is more acceptable for them than for Europeans.
This idea needs further thinking but it is quite possible that the liberalism and human rights developed in Western Europe to the extent we see due to a unique combination of religion, natural conditions and other factors. And it can’t be copied in other parts of the world. It can be brought to other parts of the world by immigration of people with European mentality, of course. But otherwise it can be done only by complete mentality change of local inhabitants. Not an easy task, could take generations and mean death of local culture.
In some part such understanding is based on the theory that appeared in history (history as a science!) in the UK in 18th century. This theory states that the process of human society development over time is a) linear and b) goes through the same stages in every society of the planet. One of the consequences of this theory was the statement that every society started from matriarchate – researchers came across some primitive society, ruled by women, and made their conclusion. This theory has long been proved wrong, but its influence is still alive.
Even if we accept that all countries, all societies are aiming at maximizing human rights, how justified will interference be? Good intentions are the pathway to hell. How long it took Anglo-Saxon civilization to reach modern state of human rights? Setting the Magna Carts as the starting point, it is a bit over 800 years, roughly 30 generations. Looking at the world history, we see how slowly societies change their organizational forms, evolving one into another. And you can’t forcefully speed it up. Imagine that our modern “crusaders of democracy” take time machine and show up at Hastings early in the morning on October 14th, 1066. “William, Harold, there is no need to fight. You need to run democratic elections, and everything will be ok…” Will they even understand the idea??? And what will happen the next day after they are left alone?
You have shown significant interest in Russian culture. If you care spending some more time on Russian books, I’d recommend you brothers Strugatsky (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkady_and_Boris_Strugatsky). The form of what they have written is science fiction, but the contents is all about ethics, morale, responsibility, conscience. Try «Escape Attempt», «Hard to be a God», «Overburdened with Evil».
Why I am mentioning them now is because among others they are exploring the topic of “progressors” – people from Earth of XXII century who try to speed up the history of other planets, to solve their problems, stop wars, etc. And it doesn’t end well. As one of their heroes says, “You can’t break up the natural course of history without breaking the spine of humanity.”
It’s hard to find examples of good revolutions when they are initiated from abroad. Change of regime should be supported by majority within the country – it is the guarantee that society is ready for it. What Anglo-Saxons and NATO frequently do is supporting the angry minority in its aspirations for power. And instead of peace, freedom and prosperity it brings chaos. The classic example is Libya. Over 10 years ago the country was “spared of Gaddafi’s tyrannical rule”… How do they live now? The GDP is still around 50% of what it used to be, the country is still not at peace, there are two major forces each claiming to be the legal power. How many lives it did cost already and how much time it will take free Libya to recover? Can such liberation be called anything but a disservice? In Russia we call it “bear’s help”. I don’t say that everything was good in the country when Gaddafi was alive, but aren’t they in the worse situation now?
The whole series of Arabian spring looks like a great mess, not a great success. I rely on the opinion of an expert – below is the brief translation of an article published in 2015-2016 by Mordechai Kedar, an Israeli scholar of Arab culture and a lecturer at Bar-Ilan University. I can’t find the original, unfortunately.
December 2015 was the fifth anniversary of the events known as an ‘Arabian spring’. The world applauded the heroes of the streets in Tunis, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Bahrain. Now, five years ago, those countries are still battlefields, with no light ahead. What problems have prevented them from positive development? Most of them have developed over centuries and they still prevail in mentality, remaining the dangerous rudiment.
Here’s an article by the same author on the same topic – https://fathomjournal.org/why-we-keep-getting-the-middle-east-wrong/
Here’s an interview with him – https://chicagopolicyreview.org/2015/07/28/americans-still-dont-understand-the-middle-east-this-man-wants-to-help/
In one of your interviews you discussed the competition between China and the US for influence in Africa. And your opinion was that China wins due to corruption of local elites. Let me offer another reason for your consideration. It is the same reason that allows Russia to gain influence in Middle East, Africa, South America. When China or Russia come to some country to cooperate, they come to cooperate, not to teach, not to judge, not to interfere into the internal affairs of the state. And people appreciate this.
De furore Normannorum libera nos, Domine.
One of the principles of democracy is separation of three powers – legislative, judicial and executive. So why then countries that consider themselves “leaders of democratic world” forget about this principle in international relations. They make the rules, they judge and they punish.
One of American diplomats said recently that USA supports international rules-based order. Sounds good, sounds undoubtedly right. But why USA and NATO forget about the rules when it is convenient? Or is it “We support international rules-based order, but our own actions should not be limited by these rules”? What immediately comes to my mind without web search:
Speaking more about the rules… We are tired of seeing double standards. As an illustration, I will use just one aspect – the principle of integrity of the state vs the principle of the right of nations to self-determination. It looks like the West supports integrity of the state, when this state is allied or friendly to the West, and supports nation’s self-determination when the state is not. Let’s go through some examples.
- Chechnya (an autonomous republic within Soviet Union) wanted to become independent after 1991. It quickly started to use terrorism to achieve this goal. It took a lot of effort to stop the war and bring the region back to safety. Reaction of the West – support of chechens, their leader fled to London and was not deported to Russia despite all requests.
- Abkhazia (an autonomous republic within Georgian republic which was part of Soviet Union) wanted to become independent from Georgia when Georgia became independent from Russia. Resulted in a war. The conflict is still not solved. Abkhazia now is an independent state which is acknowledged by very few countries in the world. Reaction of the West – they still consider Abkhazia as a rebellious part of Georgia. Same situation about South Osetia – another region, that was an administrative part of Georgia until 1991 and that also seeks independence.
- Donetsk and Lugansk wanted to become independent from Ukraine after 2014 coup. Ukraine tried to subdue them by force and failed. Then the workplan has been signed in Minsk – what the parties of the conflict agree to do to settle. The result should have been – Donetsk and Lugansk return to Ukraine but have extended political rights, etc. Ukraine did nothing of its promises. Reaction of the West – support of Ukraine.
- Catalonia is seeking independence. And I remember that leaders of independence movement have been under political and criminal pressure.
- Scotland had a referendum about independence. And even though results were in favour of the UK, I remember how nervously London reacted.
Russia – NATO relations after 1991
This is best said by Vladimir Pozner, a journalist who spent years of his work in the USA, Russia, Europe and is one of the most known journalists of the old school (comparing to modern propagandists). Here’s the link to his speech in Yale University on September 27, 2018 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X7Ng75e5gQ&t=2556s.
His speech takes around forty minutes, the rest is the Q&A. To save you time, I’d summarize it here in just a couple of phrases. After Soviet Union collapsed, there was an illusion that we aren’t enemies anymore, that the world is open now, and that we will be partners or even friends. Russia dismissed the Warsaw Treaty union and agreed for Germany to unite, that looked just right – why keep a military union when we aren’t enemies anymore? Sometime later Russia made an offer to join NATO to provide world security together and was denied. Russia offered to join the EU, and was denied. Russia was promised that NATO would not expand eastward and less than 10 years later this promise was broken. Since then, we’ve been witnessing NATO getting closer and closer to our borders, inviting countries that are our neighbours and aggressively supporting those candidates to country leadership in East Europe who declared anti-Russia views. So now the illusion is over. We are enemies. And what’s worse – we don’t trust US anymore, so negotiating some new principles of coexistence will be problematic.
Ukraine.
Briefly about history, in more details about recent times and present situation.
In 16-17th century the territory of modern Ukraine was controlled by two forces with no clear border between them. Northwest (where the city of Lvov is now) was under Polish rule, center and the region along river Dnepr – under control of “kazak military democracies” – gatherings of all people, who fled from Russia, Poland, Lithuania, Crimea and who with time formed Ukrainians as a nation. They were ruled by elected chieftains and made their living largely by either joining some military campaign for money and loot, or by robbery raids to Poland, Crimea, Turkey. They were allied to Russia due to same religion – Orthodox Christianity.
As Poland grew stronger, its pressure on the territory grew, which led to periodic rebellions. Poland is a Catholic state, and people of Orthodox Ukraine were severely oppressed. Seeking protection, Ukrainian chieftains asked Russia to include those territories into Russian state. First request came in 1591. Russia rejected this request and several others. Only in 1654 part of Ukraine, controlled by kazaks, was included into Russia. Consequences – war with Poland and tens of thousands orthodox people fleeing from Polish-controlled lands into Russian-controlled lands.
From then on Russians and Ukrainians were really ‘brother nations’. Well, it was not heaven, but it was the best available option. Same religion, very close language and mentality. And forget about oppression. Ukrainians were oppressed as much as Russians themselves.
When the WW I started, Germany and Austria-Hungary were looking for collaborators in occupied territories of Russian Empire. They promised independence to nationalists in Western Ukraine, and found people who bought the idea. Not surprisingly, the most dedicated nationalists came from the least developed region of the country. Ukraine did not become independent at that moment, but the ideas stayed and gave their fruit during WW II, when Ukrainian collaborators actively participated in Nazis’ crimes. In one of your videos you described what Unit 731 of Japanese army was doing and you warned your listeners that they will never forget it. If you will find and read witnesses’ accounts of Volhynia massacre, you will never forget it either. I read it once long ago and I never want to read it again. It was a shock to me that people are capable of such things.
In the period between 1945 and 1991 Ukraine had the same rights as any other republic. There were no impediments to preserving and developing local culture. If you lived in any republic, you learned two languages – Russian and local. National literature was actively translated into other national languages of the Soviet Union, there were no impediments to education. Soviet Union with all its flaws, really tried to unite all of its nations into one big family. (What surprises me though is why antisemitism remained. You could come from Georgia, Uzbekistan or Yakutia and pass exams to Moscow university, no problem if you are smart enough. But it could be problematic for a Jew…)
After 1991 Russia and Ukraine remained friendly states, tightly bound by economic, cultural and even family ties. Ukraine tried to get the most out of relations both with Russia and with the West and it worked fairly well for 30 years. But with time attempts to elevate significance of their own nation led Ukrainians down a dangerous path. They started to slowly eliminate all other cultures that were present in the country. This process sped up dramatically in 2014, when after a coup the nationalist forces gained influence on the government.
Official Kiev denies being nationalistic, but don’t trust what the person is saying, see what he is doing.
We see those nationalistic ideas demonstrating themselves in a number of ways, and we have seen them before and we know what threat they can bring if left unattended. Pay attention to a dragon when it is small, you may be unable to win when it grows up.
I don’t say that our perception is correct, I just say how we see it. And to us modern Ukraine is like a younger brother who joined a bad company and who is becoming dangerous.
Now combine these two. Ukrainian nationalism plus NATO. Two threats, one well known historically, another the most dangerous rival of the past 70 years. We see them uniting and it is really an existential threat to us. In such circumstances could we afford being blind to it, just sitting and waiting what comes next? We tried to settle it peacefully. Many times Russia said that we are worried by NATO expansion, that we are worried by Western support of nationalistic movements in our neigbour countries. No effect. The last attempt was made in autumn of 2021, when Putin offered a negotiation that should have resulted in guaranteed safety. No reply.
If there is a conflict and your rival refuses to talk, he is asking for a fight. I don’t say that war in Ukraine is the right way to solve the conflict, but who can say that we did not try to set it by negotiations?
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I realize that your schedule probably won’t allow you to read this letter, least to reply. I am not expecting either of these and will not be offended. Why do I write it, then? Well, most probably because in the past several years you have been for me the voice of reason from abroad. Too many things are going in a crazy and disastrous direction, and listening to your lectures and videos have been very inspiring. It always amazes me how deeply you investigate the problem and how thoroughly you analyze it. In many cases listening to what you say have been like hearing what I always felt was true, but could not formulate and justify it myself. Thank you for that experience.
During the past year, which not only attracted the whole world’s attention to a conflict in Ukraine (at last, I’d say, war started there in 2014), but also demonstrated the unwillingness of countries and people to hear each other, I felt the growing urge to share Russian understanding of current situation and of the events that lead to it with someone who could probably be able to hear. Your name was the first to come to my mind. I hesitated until some time ago I came across the interview that you have recorded – “Israel, Russia, China, Iran: The World in Conflict” and it actually triggered me into writing. It occurred to me that, objective as you are, you may be unaware of some facts and interpretations, partly because modern media have mastered the art of being silent about some facts while shouting about the others, partly because you were born and raised in Anglo-Saxon civilization, with all embedded ideas and principles.
A bit about my background. Master’s degree in English language and literature, spent one year as a student in Connecticut, worked in American-owned companies for 17 years. That allows me to a certain degree to understand both sets of values.
I wanted to offer for your attention the view from the other side on what’s happening now between Russia and Western European civilization. I don't say that it is correct, I just say how Russians see it.
Very briefly, just point by point:
- Currently many people in the West are speaking about Russia as about a threat. But what makes you think that we see you differently? We see you as a growing threat. We don’t trust you. And we have plenty of reason for feeling this way.
- We see the West is regularly breaking its own rules and demonstrating double standards, so we can’t rely on its words.
- It has been clearly shown to us, that we will never be accepted by the West as an equal partner, so to us the West is neither a friend, nor a partner, but a competitor at best, an enemy at worst.
- We have seen what the West does to regimes that don’t obey and how the West does it, so West is a serious threat. Don’t come any closer.
Looking at the international events of past 30-40 years, we may see 3 basic principles of international policy that the West is utilizing.
- Democracy is the best possible society model.
- Pure democracy is limited to small communities, and is impossible in big countries. Once a certain threshold is passed, democracy is either a burden to every decision made, or is executed via representatives. And representatives, being people with all their imperfections, gradually start spoiling and corrupting the idea.
- Democracy tends to evolve, or, I’d rather say, degrade into oligarchy. Examples are numerous. Ancient Greece and Rome, Novgorod Republic (XII-XV cc), medieval Poland, etc. Even now – with all our experience, we keep hitting the same wall. Legal practice of lobbying in USA is the desire of big money (oligarchs) to have more influence on country policy. In Russia lobbying is illegal, so the same goal is achieved by other means, but without digging deep into details, it is the same – democratic form of power, spoiled by natural human desire to grab more for oneself on the expense of others.
- The most prosperous regions now (North America, Western Europe, Scandinavia, New Zealand, Australia) are the ones where capitalism appeared and developed earlier than in other parts of the world. That boosted production, country strength and wealth and eventually allowed them to have colonies in other parts of the world. Owning some overseas land gave enormous economic advantages. Remember “British East India Company”, which at its peak of wealth had an army of 160 thousand soldiers (more than some counties had!). The importance of having colonies can be best illustrated by the simple fact – one of the core reasons of the WW I was the desire of Germany, who was late to the table, to have its share of a pie. And even though political power of metropolises over colonies seized in mid-XXth century, economic bounds stayed much longer. If, let’s say, a uranium mine in Uganda belongs to French company, then which country benefits more from it? And to what extent the modern wealth of Europe and North America is due to other parts of the world?
- I doubt that democracy and human rights priority are possible in every country of the world. This idea just occurred to me, so I did not dig deep into finding the proof, but mentality (to put it narrower – religion) could prevent the society from accepting ideas that are just natural for another society. There are some facts I immediately recall that support this idea.
b) After the ancient Rome fell, and Europe lived through the Dark Ages, Arabian countries preserved much of knowledge and science. At that time Arabian East was much more cultural and civilized than Europe. What happened to them later, why they stopped developing science, how could Europe overtake them? One of the explanations is that at some point of time Muslim theologians declared that “Koran has everything”, so scientific research stopped. The legend says that under this slogan the Library of Alexandria has been burnt by Arabian conquerors.
c) There is an interesting correlation between the agricultural conditions in a certain territory and some national traits of character. That’s more than a coincidence. For example, wheat was the main crop in Europe. It doesn’t require any special irrigation, so you can well grow and harvest it alone. That means you are less dependent on other people. Hence smaller states (Germany before mid-XIX century consisted of dozens independent states), hence more independent opinions. Compare it to China. Rice requires serious irrigation works, you’ll never do it alone. In order to harvest rice, you need to organize a fairly large group of people to do a job together. And as the population grows, you need to perform those works at a larger scale, also because the easiest-to-work fields are already busy. As a result, we see that Chinese value the society more than they value an individual. A single person sacrificing his wishes for the good of the others is more acceptable for them than for Europeans.
This idea needs further thinking but it is quite possible that the liberalism and human rights developed in Western Europe to the extent we see due to a unique combination of religion, natural conditions and other factors. And it can’t be copied in other parts of the world. It can be brought to other parts of the world by immigration of people with European mentality, of course. But otherwise it can be done only by complete mentality change of local inhabitants. Not an easy task, could take generations and mean death of local culture.
- All people are seeking freedom and democracy, so it is our duty to help them achieve this goal. If some part of the society resists this help, it is the tyrannical part and it should be eliminated.
In some part such understanding is based on the theory that appeared in history (history as a science!) in the UK in 18th century. This theory states that the process of human society development over time is a) linear and b) goes through the same stages in every society of the planet. One of the consequences of this theory was the statement that every society started from matriarchate – researchers came across some primitive society, ruled by women, and made their conclusion. This theory has long been proved wrong, but its influence is still alive.
Even if we accept that all countries, all societies are aiming at maximizing human rights, how justified will interference be? Good intentions are the pathway to hell. How long it took Anglo-Saxon civilization to reach modern state of human rights? Setting the Magna Carts as the starting point, it is a bit over 800 years, roughly 30 generations. Looking at the world history, we see how slowly societies change their organizational forms, evolving one into another. And you can’t forcefully speed it up. Imagine that our modern “crusaders of democracy” take time machine and show up at Hastings early in the morning on October 14th, 1066. “William, Harold, there is no need to fight. You need to run democratic elections, and everything will be ok…” Will they even understand the idea??? And what will happen the next day after they are left alone?
You have shown significant interest in Russian culture. If you care spending some more time on Russian books, I’d recommend you brothers Strugatsky (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkady_and_Boris_Strugatsky). The form of what they have written is science fiction, but the contents is all about ethics, morale, responsibility, conscience. Try «Escape Attempt», «Hard to be a God», «Overburdened with Evil».
Why I am mentioning them now is because among others they are exploring the topic of “progressors” – people from Earth of XXII century who try to speed up the history of other planets, to solve their problems, stop wars, etc. And it doesn’t end well. As one of their heroes says, “You can’t break up the natural course of history without breaking the spine of humanity.”
It’s hard to find examples of good revolutions when they are initiated from abroad. Change of regime should be supported by majority within the country – it is the guarantee that society is ready for it. What Anglo-Saxons and NATO frequently do is supporting the angry minority in its aspirations for power. And instead of peace, freedom and prosperity it brings chaos. The classic example is Libya. Over 10 years ago the country was “spared of Gaddafi’s tyrannical rule”… How do they live now? The GDP is still around 50% of what it used to be, the country is still not at peace, there are two major forces each claiming to be the legal power. How many lives it did cost already and how much time it will take free Libya to recover? Can such liberation be called anything but a disservice? In Russia we call it “bear’s help”. I don’t say that everything was good in the country when Gaddafi was alive, but aren’t they in the worse situation now?
The whole series of Arabian spring looks like a great mess, not a great success. I rely on the opinion of an expert – below is the brief translation of an article published in 2015-2016 by Mordechai Kedar, an Israeli scholar of Arab culture and a lecturer at Bar-Ilan University. I can’t find the original, unfortunately.
December 2015 was the fifth anniversary of the events known as an ‘Arabian spring’. The world applauded the heroes of the streets in Tunis, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Bahrain. Now, five years ago, those countries are still battlefields, with no light ahead. What problems have prevented them from positive development? Most of them have developed over centuries and they still prevail in mentality, remaining the dangerous rudiment.
- Tribalism*, that was always a survival factor in harsh natural conditions of the region. Now the conditions are different but mentality is still the same, when each person thinks of himself as a member of the clan first (family, tribe, tape, whatever…), not the citizen of the country.*
- Violence*. Resources are scarce, so anyone who is not the member of my clan, is a deadly threat. And the first reaction to a threat is violence.*
- Honour*, understood very specifically. Dishonoured person will seek revenge. It is not uncommon for a person to kill members of his own family if they dishonoured him. Honour is of primary importance in relations between countries and nations, sometimes more important than economics and healthcare.*
- Nepotism*, which has its roots in tribalism. Promoting your relatives to administrative positions is illegal in the West, but is part of normal practice in the East.*
- Corruption*. An office holder will invest in projects and regions where his tribe and supporters live, not otherwise. He feels financially responsible to his family, not to the country.*
- Multiple ethnic groups*, which protect their own languages and traditions. Marriages outside of a group are rare, coexistence with other groups is tense and hostile.*
- Islam*. Islamic extremists are sure that people who believe otherwise, are deserved to be killed.*
- Sunnites vs*.* shiites*. This conflict started back in 7th century as a conflict for control over Islam. Non-Islamic people see them analogous to Catholicism vs. Orthodox church, but in reality now, after centuries of religious wars, these are two separate religions, and the dialogue between them is very difficult.*
- Predominant culture*. Three main groups are Bedouins who live in deserts, fellahs who are the peasants, and inhabitants of the cities. Each group thinks stereotypically of other two, cross-marriages are rare.*
- Country borders*. British, French and Italian administration have been drawn the borders straight, just by a ruler and a pencil, paying no attention to the real borders between various groups which differ by religion and ethnicity. People who never thought about themselves as about having anything in common, are now the citizens of one country. And they don’t feel it this way.*
- Power change*. This is something which never happens peacefully in Arabic countries. The ethnic or religious group at power holds to it by all means.*
- Israel*. Arabs and Muslims don’t acknowledge Judaism as a live religion, Jewish people as a people. So for them the very existence of Israel is illegal. Plus Israel is very convenient as an external enemy, a good target for the aggression of the masses.*
- Oil has turned the countries of the Gulf into societies which don’t produce, but do consume without limits. The difference between wealth of the Gulf and poverty of other Arabian countries is shocking.
- West that interferes into the region to solve its own problems. Oil, gas, weapons – all is targeted to use natural resources of Middle East.
- Al Jazeera as a catalyst of social and religious unrest.
Here’s an article by the same author on the same topic – https://fathomjournal.org/why-we-keep-getting-the-middle-east-wrong/
Here’s an interview with him – https://chicagopolicyreview.org/2015/07/28/americans-still-dont-understand-the-middle-east-this-man-wants-to-help/
In one of your interviews you discussed the competition between China and the US for influence in Africa. And your opinion was that China wins due to corruption of local elites. Let me offer another reason for your consideration. It is the same reason that allows Russia to gain influence in Middle East, Africa, South America. When China or Russia come to some country to cooperate, they come to cooperate, not to teach, not to judge, not to interfere into the internal affairs of the state. And people appreciate this.
- We have the right to decide who is democratic and who is not.
De furore Normannorum libera nos, Domine.
One of the principles of democracy is separation of three powers – legislative, judicial and executive. So why then countries that consider themselves “leaders of democratic world” forget about this principle in international relations. They make the rules, they judge and they punish.
One of American diplomats said recently that USA supports international rules-based order. Sounds good, sounds undoubtedly right. But why USA and NATO forget about the rules when it is convenient? Or is it “We support international rules-based order, but our own actions should not be limited by these rules”? What immediately comes to my mind without web search:
- Kosovo, 1999. Civil war or genocide or whatever it may be called. How it should have been handled according to the rules? UN Security Council makes the decision, ‘blue helmets’ move in and stop the hot phase of the conflict. How it was done? NATO forces moved in without UNSC mandate. Forget the rules.
- Iraq, 2003. USA and its allies invaded Iraq based on false claims that Saddam had mass destruction weapons. The Center for Public Integrity stated that the Bush administration made a total of 935 false statements between 2001 and 2003 about Iraq's alleged threat to the United States. International lies-based order?
Speaking more about the rules… We are tired of seeing double standards. As an illustration, I will use just one aspect – the principle of integrity of the state vs the principle of the right of nations to self-determination. It looks like the West supports integrity of the state, when this state is allied or friendly to the West, and supports nation’s self-determination when the state is not. Let’s go through some examples.
- Chechnya (an autonomous republic within Soviet Union) wanted to become independent after 1991. It quickly started to use terrorism to achieve this goal. It took a lot of effort to stop the war and bring the region back to safety. Reaction of the West – support of chechens, their leader fled to London and was not deported to Russia despite all requests.
- Abkhazia (an autonomous republic within Georgian republic which was part of Soviet Union) wanted to become independent from Georgia when Georgia became independent from Russia. Resulted in a war. The conflict is still not solved. Abkhazia now is an independent state which is acknowledged by very few countries in the world. Reaction of the West – they still consider Abkhazia as a rebellious part of Georgia. Same situation about South Osetia – another region, that was an administrative part of Georgia until 1991 and that also seeks independence.
- Donetsk and Lugansk wanted to become independent from Ukraine after 2014 coup. Ukraine tried to subdue them by force and failed. Then the workplan has been signed in Minsk – what the parties of the conflict agree to do to settle. The result should have been – Donetsk and Lugansk return to Ukraine but have extended political rights, etc. Ukraine did nothing of its promises. Reaction of the West – support of Ukraine.
- Catalonia is seeking independence. And I remember that leaders of independence movement have been under political and criminal pressure.
- Scotland had a referendum about independence. And even though results were in favour of the UK, I remember how nervously London reacted.
Russia – NATO relations after 1991
This is best said by Vladimir Pozner, a journalist who spent years of his work in the USA, Russia, Europe and is one of the most known journalists of the old school (comparing to modern propagandists). Here’s the link to his speech in Yale University on September 27, 2018 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X7Ng75e5gQ&t=2556s.
His speech takes around forty minutes, the rest is the Q&A. To save you time, I’d summarize it here in just a couple of phrases. After Soviet Union collapsed, there was an illusion that we aren’t enemies anymore, that the world is open now, and that we will be partners or even friends. Russia dismissed the Warsaw Treaty union and agreed for Germany to unite, that looked just right – why keep a military union when we aren’t enemies anymore? Sometime later Russia made an offer to join NATO to provide world security together and was denied. Russia offered to join the EU, and was denied. Russia was promised that NATO would not expand eastward and less than 10 years later this promise was broken. Since then, we’ve been witnessing NATO getting closer and closer to our borders, inviting countries that are our neighbours and aggressively supporting those candidates to country leadership in East Europe who declared anti-Russia views. So now the illusion is over. We are enemies. And what’s worse – we don’t trust US anymore, so negotiating some new principles of coexistence will be problematic.
Ukraine.
Briefly about history, in more details about recent times and present situation.
In 16-17th century the territory of modern Ukraine was controlled by two forces with no clear border between them. Northwest (where the city of Lvov is now) was under Polish rule, center and the region along river Dnepr – under control of “kazak military democracies” – gatherings of all people, who fled from Russia, Poland, Lithuania, Crimea and who with time formed Ukrainians as a nation. They were ruled by elected chieftains and made their living largely by either joining some military campaign for money and loot, or by robbery raids to Poland, Crimea, Turkey. They were allied to Russia due to same religion – Orthodox Christianity.
As Poland grew stronger, its pressure on the territory grew, which led to periodic rebellions. Poland is a Catholic state, and people of Orthodox Ukraine were severely oppressed. Seeking protection, Ukrainian chieftains asked Russia to include those territories into Russian state. First request came in 1591. Russia rejected this request and several others. Only in 1654 part of Ukraine, controlled by kazaks, was included into Russia. Consequences – war with Poland and tens of thousands orthodox people fleeing from Polish-controlled lands into Russian-controlled lands.
From then on Russians and Ukrainians were really ‘brother nations’. Well, it was not heaven, but it was the best available option. Same religion, very close language and mentality. And forget about oppression. Ukrainians were oppressed as much as Russians themselves.
When the WW I started, Germany and Austria-Hungary were looking for collaborators in occupied territories of Russian Empire. They promised independence to nationalists in Western Ukraine, and found people who bought the idea. Not surprisingly, the most dedicated nationalists came from the least developed region of the country. Ukraine did not become independent at that moment, but the ideas stayed and gave their fruit during WW II, when Ukrainian collaborators actively participated in Nazis’ crimes. In one of your videos you described what Unit 731 of Japanese army was doing and you warned your listeners that they will never forget it. If you will find and read witnesses’ accounts of Volhynia massacre, you will never forget it either. I read it once long ago and I never want to read it again. It was a shock to me that people are capable of such things.
In the period between 1945 and 1991 Ukraine had the same rights as any other republic. There were no impediments to preserving and developing local culture. If you lived in any republic, you learned two languages – Russian and local. National literature was actively translated into other national languages of the Soviet Union, there were no impediments to education. Soviet Union with all its flaws, really tried to unite all of its nations into one big family. (What surprises me though is why antisemitism remained. You could come from Georgia, Uzbekistan or Yakutia and pass exams to Moscow university, no problem if you are smart enough. But it could be problematic for a Jew…)
After 1991 Russia and Ukraine remained friendly states, tightly bound by economic, cultural and even family ties. Ukraine tried to get the most out of relations both with Russia and with the West and it worked fairly well for 30 years. But with time attempts to elevate significance of their own nation led Ukrainians down a dangerous path. They started to slowly eliminate all other cultures that were present in the country. This process sped up dramatically in 2014, when after a coup the nationalist forces gained influence on the government.
Official Kiev denies being nationalistic, but don’t trust what the person is saying, see what he is doing.
- Open Kiev map and you will find two prospects – one named after Bandera, another after Shukhevich. Those two stand behind Volhynia massacre and numerous other crimes. Now they are heroes.
- During WW II Ukrainian nationalists were gathered by Nazis into the division “Galicia”. Collaborators and traitors, they did not show much on the battlefield, but were always victorious in the punitive raids against civilians. Now they are heroes.
- Ukraine is banning and denying Russian language and Russian culture. And it did not start last year. It started much earlier, when bit by bit Russian-speaking people had more and more difficulties teaching their children in Russian, buying books in Russian. It even shows itself historically – famous writers, artists, musicians, etc. of the past are proclaimed Ukrainians if they were born or lived on the territory of modern Ukraine. Aivazovskiy was Armenian by nation, lived in Crimea which was Russian at the time. Repin was Russian, Kuingi was Greek. Gogol and Bulgakov called themselves Russian and wrote in Russian. Shevchenko wrote in Russian, and now his books in Ukraine are translated from Russian.
We see those nationalistic ideas demonstrating themselves in a number of ways, and we have seen them before and we know what threat they can bring if left unattended. Pay attention to a dragon when it is small, you may be unable to win when it grows up.
I don’t say that our perception is correct, I just say how we see it. And to us modern Ukraine is like a younger brother who joined a bad company and who is becoming dangerous.
Now combine these two. Ukrainian nationalism plus NATO. Two threats, one well known historically, another the most dangerous rival of the past 70 years. We see them uniting and it is really an existential threat to us. In such circumstances could we afford being blind to it, just sitting and waiting what comes next? We tried to settle it peacefully. Many times Russia said that we are worried by NATO expansion, that we are worried by Western support of nationalistic movements in our neigbour countries. No effect. The last attempt was made in autumn of 2021, when Putin offered a negotiation that should have resulted in guaranteed safety. No reply.
If there is a conflict and your rival refuses to talk, he is asking for a fight. I don’t say that war in Ukraine is the right way to solve the conflict, but who can say that we did not try to set it by negotiations?
2023.06.02 22:39 PhilosopherFlashy312 bright futures
has anyone ever been close to losing their bright futures or got to petition to keep it? I only took 9 credits in the spring and will be taking 9 summer B, my average will not be at a 3.0 because I got all C’s my spring semester. Just wondering if there’s any leniency with the 3.0 average for two semesters or whatever if neither are a full 12.
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2023.06.02 22:34 whatsnewscoobydoo Question about LSAC GPA
In my senior year of high school (spring 2020), I received a C+ in a course I was taking at the community college for high school and college credit. I know that LSAC includes all college credits in their calculated gpa. Should I be worried about this affecting my LSAC gpa/transcripts and admission chances?
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2023.06.02 22:21 TheLegendOf1900 Advice Needed: Fire Station House Asbestos Shingle and Lead Paint Tear-Off and Re-Roof in SoCal
I am a relatively small roofing contractor. We probably do 10 re-roofs and maybe 20-30 repairs a month. 50/50 Shingle and Tile. We just got a request for quote on a 17 square Fire Station house from the 1930s and the roof tested positive for asbestos along with the paint testing positive for lead. Possibly going to need a re-sheet as well.
I've never dealt with anything like that and I'm wondering if it's even worth messing with. I obviously know there's gonna be containment issues, PPE issues, possibly certification issues and a bunch of regulation to adhere to. Is this something I should even mess with or is it straightforward and worth it?
I have already reached out to a couple different restoration companies and even other roofing contractors as well as the CSLB and OSHA for advice on how to proceed and am waiting on calls back and emails replies. If you happen to have any experience with stuff like this please let me know what I'm getting into.
Just thought I would throw it out here and see if anybody had any advice.
Here is the RFQ/Scope:
FIRE STATION RESIDENCE REROOF STATEMENT OF WORK STATEMENT OF WORK 1 SCOPE OF WORK This project work includes, but is not limited to the following: a. Fire Station Residence building existing roof type is asphalt composition shingle and is approximately 1650 square feet. Reroof structure by removing all roofing shingles and underlayment down to the substrate material. b. Remove gutters as necessary and reset after roof work is completed. c. Remove existing and install all new fascia boards and soffit, approximately 250 linear feet. d. Replacement of roof underlayment, shingles, flashing, drip edge, vent, sleeves, and collars, and add an approved moisture protection material and all incidentals. e. The existing residence building was constructed in 1936. Recent lead-based paint sampling and testing was completed, and the eaves were shown to have lead-based paint. Asbestos sampling and testing were recently completed, and roof components were shown to have asbestos. See the Specification Section 02 41 00 Demolition, for the guidelines for removal and disposal of hazardous materials. f. Existing conditions shall be verified by the Contractor. The roof area is approximately 1650 square feet and shall be verified by Contractor. Contractor shall inspect existing roof prior to beginning construction and bring to the attention of the Contracting Officer any discrepancies not covered by contract work listed herein. A site visit is highly recommended prior to bidding. g. All work shall be performed in a manner to minimize ground disturbance. h. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Hazardous building materials include, but are not limited to, asbestos and lead containing materials. a. The contractor must be a licensed and/or accredited contractor to inspect, handle, and remove asbestos and lead in California. The contractor must follow all OSHA, local, California state, and federal regulations for handling, removal, and transportation of the hazardous material. b. Asbestos that is friable, or may become friable, must be removed from the structures prior to demolition. c. The Limited Asbestos and Lead Sampling Report is attached to the solicitation.
i. OPTION ITEM 1: Remove and replace roof substrate decking material with like material where required to complete necessary work. An estimated 1650 square feet of decking repair work is estimated; however, this quantity may change when substrate material is exposed. All repair work is to be discussed with the Contracting Officer prior to substrate replacement. Contractors shall submit a Request for Information (RFI) after a site visit if the contractor anticipates a larger area of substrate material needing replacement than what has been indicated in the solicitation. Total work time is 25 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. FIRE STATION RESIDENCE REROOF STATEMENT OF WORK 2 PROJECT LOCATION
4 PROJECT MANAGEMENT The contractor shall appoint a Project Manager to coordinate all Contractor’s activities during construction and to liaise with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or Contracting Officer (CO), and Project Engineer for the USDA Forest Service. Contractor shall designate in writing an on-site superintendent to be on-site at all times that any construction activities take place and to coordinate all site work and activities. 5 GENERAL INFORMATION 5 - 1 Parking and Storage The Contractor shall coordinate parking of their vehicles and temporary storage of equipment and materials with the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall have all heavy equipment washed prior to entering the project area to remove soil, seeds and plant material from noxious weeds to prevent the introduction and spread of weeds not already present on the National Forest. Inspections shall be coordinated and scheduled with the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least 2 days prior to equipment arriving on site. 6 SPECIFICATIONS The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) specifications applicable to this contract are listed below: 00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS 01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SUBMITTALS FIRE STATION RESIDENCE REROOF STATEMENT OF WORK 01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 01 41 00 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 01 57 24 STORMWATER POLLUTION CONTROL 01 71 13 MOBILIZATION 01 74 00 CLEANING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL 02 41 00 DEMOLITION 06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY 07 00 00 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION 07 31 13 ASPHALT SHINGLES 07 62 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL 07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS 09 90 00 PAINTING 7 DELIVERABLES 7-1 Fire Plan See the Fire Plan for fire restrictions and requirements, emergency contact information, and fire project activity levels. 7-2 Work Plan The Contractor(s) shall provide the Government with two (2) copies of the Work Plan for the project prior to mobilization. This Work Plan shall include, but is not limited to, the following: • A description of how the work will be performed. • Specific exclusions/ assumptions regarding the specific work to be performed. • A listing of personnel, including subcontractor(s), working on the project. • A list of equipment proposed for use on the project. • A Project Work Schedule. • Detailed cost estimate/cost breakdown of work to be performed per Specification Section that can be used for partial payments as work is completed and accepted. 7-3 Storm Water Management Plan Contractor shall develop an Erosion Control/Storm Water Control Plan. Contractor shall identify and address all types and specific locations of erosion control measures. 7-4 Construction Waste Management Plan Contractor shall develop a proposal on how to collect, segregate, and dispose of all construction FIRE STATION RESIDENCE REROOF STATEMENT OF WORK wastes and debris produced by the work of this contract, including hazardous materials, according to all applicable regulations. 7-5 Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), spill response plan and an emergency response plan for refueling and servicing vehicles. Identify and use suitable measures around vehicle service, storage and refueling areas, and waste dumps to fully contain spills and avoid or minimize soil contamination and seepage to groundwater. Use suitable measures to avoid spilling fuels, lubricants, cleaners, and other chemicals during handling and transporting. Report spills to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and initiate suitable cleanup action in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations. 7-6 Hazardous Materials Abatement Work Plan Contractor shall develop an Abatement Work Plan for lead-based paint and asbestos abatement. END OF STATEMENT OF WORK
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I've never dealt with anything like that and I'm wondering if it's even worth messing with. I obviously know there's gonna be containment issues, PPE issues, possibly certification issues and a bunch of regulation to adhere to. Is this something I should even mess with or is it straightforward and worth it?
I have already reached out to a couple different restoration companies and even other roofing contractors as well as the CSLB and OSHA for advice on how to proceed and am waiting on calls back and emails replies. If you happen to have any experience with stuff like this please let me know what I'm getting into.
Just thought I would throw it out here and see if anybody had any advice.
Here is the RFQ/Scope:
FIRE STATION RESIDENCE REROOF STATEMENT OF WORK STATEMENT OF WORK 1 SCOPE OF WORK This project work includes, but is not limited to the following: a. Fire Station Residence building existing roof type is asphalt composition shingle and is approximately 1650 square feet. Reroof structure by removing all roofing shingles and underlayment down to the substrate material. b. Remove gutters as necessary and reset after roof work is completed. c. Remove existing and install all new fascia boards and soffit, approximately 250 linear feet. d. Replacement of roof underlayment, shingles, flashing, drip edge, vent, sleeves, and collars, and add an approved moisture protection material and all incidentals. e. The existing residence building was constructed in 1936. Recent lead-based paint sampling and testing was completed, and the eaves were shown to have lead-based paint. Asbestos sampling and testing were recently completed, and roof components were shown to have asbestos. See the Specification Section 02 41 00 Demolition, for the guidelines for removal and disposal of hazardous materials. f. Existing conditions shall be verified by the Contractor. The roof area is approximately 1650 square feet and shall be verified by Contractor. Contractor shall inspect existing roof prior to beginning construction and bring to the attention of the Contracting Officer any discrepancies not covered by contract work listed herein. A site visit is highly recommended prior to bidding. g. All work shall be performed in a manner to minimize ground disturbance. h. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Hazardous building materials include, but are not limited to, asbestos and lead containing materials. a. The contractor must be a licensed and/or accredited contractor to inspect, handle, and remove asbestos and lead in California. The contractor must follow all OSHA, local, California state, and federal regulations for handling, removal, and transportation of the hazardous material. b. Asbestos that is friable, or may become friable, must be removed from the structures prior to demolition. c. The Limited Asbestos and Lead Sampling Report is attached to the solicitation.
i. OPTION ITEM 1: Remove and replace roof substrate decking material with like material where required to complete necessary work. An estimated 1650 square feet of decking repair work is estimated; however, this quantity may change when substrate material is exposed. All repair work is to be discussed with the Contracting Officer prior to substrate replacement. Contractors shall submit a Request for Information (RFI) after a site visit if the contractor anticipates a larger area of substrate material needing replacement than what has been indicated in the solicitation. Total work time is 25 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. FIRE STATION RESIDENCE REROOF STATEMENT OF WORK 2 PROJECT LOCATION
4 PROJECT MANAGEMENT The contractor shall appoint a Project Manager to coordinate all Contractor’s activities during construction and to liaise with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or Contracting Officer (CO), and Project Engineer for the USDA Forest Service. Contractor shall designate in writing an on-site superintendent to be on-site at all times that any construction activities take place and to coordinate all site work and activities. 5 GENERAL INFORMATION 5 - 1 Parking and Storage The Contractor shall coordinate parking of their vehicles and temporary storage of equipment and materials with the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall have all heavy equipment washed prior to entering the project area to remove soil, seeds and plant material from noxious weeds to prevent the introduction and spread of weeds not already present on the National Forest. Inspections shall be coordinated and scheduled with the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least 2 days prior to equipment arriving on site. 6 SPECIFICATIONS The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) specifications applicable to this contract are listed below: 00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS 01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SUBMITTALS FIRE STATION RESIDENCE REROOF STATEMENT OF WORK 01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 01 41 00 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 01 57 24 STORMWATER POLLUTION CONTROL 01 71 13 MOBILIZATION 01 74 00 CLEANING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL 02 41 00 DEMOLITION 06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY 07 00 00 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION 07 31 13 ASPHALT SHINGLES 07 62 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL 07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS 09 90 00 PAINTING 7 DELIVERABLES 7-1 Fire Plan See the Fire Plan for fire restrictions and requirements, emergency contact information, and fire project activity levels. 7-2 Work Plan The Contractor(s) shall provide the Government with two (2) copies of the Work Plan for the project prior to mobilization. This Work Plan shall include, but is not limited to, the following: • A description of how the work will be performed. • Specific exclusions/ assumptions regarding the specific work to be performed. • A listing of personnel, including subcontractor(s), working on the project. • A list of equipment proposed for use on the project. • A Project Work Schedule. • Detailed cost estimate/cost breakdown of work to be performed per Specification Section that can be used for partial payments as work is completed and accepted. 7-3 Storm Water Management Plan Contractor shall develop an Erosion Control/Storm Water Control Plan. Contractor shall identify and address all types and specific locations of erosion control measures. 7-4 Construction Waste Management Plan Contractor shall develop a proposal on how to collect, segregate, and dispose of all construction FIRE STATION RESIDENCE REROOF STATEMENT OF WORK wastes and debris produced by the work of this contract, including hazardous materials, according to all applicable regulations. 7-5 Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), spill response plan and an emergency response plan for refueling and servicing vehicles. Identify and use suitable measures around vehicle service, storage and refueling areas, and waste dumps to fully contain spills and avoid or minimize soil contamination and seepage to groundwater. Use suitable measures to avoid spilling fuels, lubricants, cleaners, and other chemicals during handling and transporting. Report spills to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and initiate suitable cleanup action in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations. 7-6 Hazardous Materials Abatement Work Plan Contractor shall develop an Abatement Work Plan for lead-based paint and asbestos abatement. END OF STATEMENT OF WORK
2023.06.02 22:21 thehalonewt Sometimes the views don’t suck when you need to do emergency repairs!
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2023.06.02 22:13 WuTangKillah H: fixers W: 150 flux each or bobble offers
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2023.06.02 21:52 Kitchen-Stranger9853 dr found a cyst in me, referred me elsewhere
okay so backstory for why I went to the gyn: I am 31 years old. I have interstitial cystitis, and previously had surgery for a bladder prolapse and urethral repair after vaginal delivery 9 years ago. I had a c-section last summer, because the doctors said it would be better due to my history with the bladder prolapse. I wasn't meaning to get pregnant, but it was a happy surprise for our family. After having her, I wanted to go to PTOT, because things just didnt "feel right" in the same way they didn't after my first delivery. I still have issues with incontinence, but I've chalked that up to the IC. I've been dealing with heaviness, back pain, constipation, I could feel something, and then I started bleeding after sex. This was a few months after having the baby. I got in this May, first before she examined me she told me my urgency problems were probably due to medicine I take...ma'am...I've had these for years, they weren't worse before this pregnancy when I was taking the same medicine, I have a history of a prolapse, please check me. She proceeded to check me, said I did not have one. That there was minimal movement. However, she said I have some kind of mass in the anterior wall of my vagina. Instead of doing ANY testing, she has referred me to vanderbilt. She said because it could be a cyst, my bladder sling, or something else she would like to refer me out..I go next week, and I'm just wondering, how will this appointment go? What will they do at it? I obviously want answers. Since the appointment with her, I noticed a not raised, black mole on the side of my clitoral hood. I'm a cosmetologist, so obviously I can't diagnose, but if I saw it on a head I would take a picture of it and tell my client they might want to make an appointment with their doctor just to be sure. Do I bring this up at the appointment next week? Or is this a whole different office I have to visit? I do want to add, I've never had an abnormal pap, so I'm not super worried, but I was just wondering if anyone else has dealt with anything similar.
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2023.06.02 21:17 ForeverConfident6685 Must All Things Pass?
As long as I remember good times only end in stings. That's my doing, my greatest talent, Growing sadness from sweet things.
I know that it takes time for tender growth from barren earth. There's no springing re-emergence when you wilt from no self worth.
The truth is though I wanted us to blossom four from three. How deep rooted brittle tendencies will stunt all hope and glee.
You made a loving garden, I would joke and you would sing. Now those memories are rotting in a pile of broken things.
Who knew that I would strangle us with ever tightening vine? Well I did because that's what happens every single time.
The first tentative buds are showing. The green shoots of repair. But winter clings in chills and frosts. I'm so cold now you're not there.
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I know that it takes time for tender growth from barren earth. There's no springing re-emergence when you wilt from no self worth.
The truth is though I wanted us to blossom four from three. How deep rooted brittle tendencies will stunt all hope and glee.
You made a loving garden, I would joke and you would sing. Now those memories are rotting in a pile of broken things.
Who knew that I would strangle us with ever tightening vine? Well I did because that's what happens every single time.
The first tentative buds are showing. The green shoots of repair. But winter clings in chills and frosts. I'm so cold now you're not there.