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FRED SCHNEIDER
Fred Schneider. All photos courtesy of B-52s.
Music & Life: Past, Present and Future By Jennifer J. Lacelle June 14, 2021
There’s nothing like good music and
restaurant in Athens, Georgia, in 1976.
caffeine to get you pumped up in the
Ultimately, they formed the wildly
morning. Then hit the road and enjoy
famous B-52s who wrote and
a little sunshine, fresh air blowing
performed the hit track, “Love Shack.”
through your car windows, and the fun has begun.
Background The band named themselves after the
Fun was the entire point when Fred
hairstyle “Bouffard” — their name is
Schneider, Kate Pierson, Keith
actually southern slang for the
Strickland, Cindy Wilson and Ricky
outlandish updo, technically speaking.
Wilson played together in an impromptu session at a Chinese
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was during Valentine’s in 1977 when
humble beginnings and the B-52s is
they played at a friend’s home.
still going strong, with no intention to stop anytime soon. In fact, they’re
Their first single, “Rock Lobster”
planning a tour for 2022 (be prepared)!
(1978), sold over 20K copies. From there, the B-52s only continued to
Fred Schneider says the group never
expand and have now sold over 20-
really intended, nor expected, their
million albums to date.
work to blow up across the globe and become the phenomenon that it has.
They took a brief hiatus in 1985 when Ricky Wilson passed away from AIDs.
At the beginning, Keith and Ricky
He had worked on a number of
were working at a bus station, Cindy
songs for the next album, Passing Off
was working at a Whirly-Q making
The Satellites, which was later
peach and burger melts, while Kate
released in memory of him.
was with the Athens Banner Herald (newspaper), and Schneider was employed as a mail delivery coordinator. “I had a really nice job,” he says. The job wasn't the dream, but
In 2013, Keith Strickland decided to
neither was music. Initially, Schneider
hang up his hat on the touring days,
attended post-secondary for forestry,
though he decided to remain a
though states it was an error since he
member of the band.
truly wanted to be a conservationist.
It’s been almost 45 years since their
However, he ended up switching to
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journalism where he compiled a book of poems as a final project. While it had only been a means to an end, he really liked some and many later became lyrics for the band’s songs. Growing Up Going from that every day job to fulltime musicians was not only “radical” but rapid, especially once they signed with Warner Bro’s because the next thing they knew, the band was playing out in the Bahamas. Schneider also recalls being “wild
smoky bar; his grandma was
and crazy” in Athens prior to the
extremely supportive of this life path.
band’s formation. Creating the group helped them grow up, especially
“My grandmother was always so
once the contracts were signed,
excited,” he says. “Especially when we
since they needed to focus on the
were on TV.”
music and writing. However, Schneider notes, film wasn’t The speedy change, and claim to
the same then as they are in today’s
fame, didn’t alter their friendships or
age with people prepping the actor or
relationships with family, and
musician for their appearance. Thus,
Schneider says they were all fairly
the group was terrified of their initial
close with their respective families
spotlight on TV. The first time they
beforehand.
appeared on Saturday Night Live they were simply “paralyzed with fear”
Though, he chuckles, his mother and
since they weren’t ready or prepared.
sister were happy he had a career since he’d dropped out of post-
Though, Schneider says that
secondary. The pair actually went to
performing on stage was always easier
see him perform in Kansas City at a
than television.
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Schneider’s favourite memory is in
great toll on the body, regardless of
1990 when the B-52s played in
bus or plane, including insomnia.
Central Park for Earth Day.
Schneider says he sometimes needed to take sleeping aids to get any kind of
He recalls asking how many people
rest.
were there to see the show and received “1-million” for an answer.
Though, of course, being at the
The concert attendees were actually
destination is much more enjoyable.
a mind-blowing 750,000 — which
Though choosing a favourite place
isn’t too far behind some of the top
may be a little more difficult.
concerts in the world (the top five are
Schneider says he made some friends
between 1.5 and 3.5 million).
while in Mexico, and it was a wonderful place to be.
Tour Time It’s all fun and games until it’s time to
When it comes to Europe, he says they
travel… being on the road takes a
are very into American music, though
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Schneider is especially fond of Italy
Coffee is everywhere!
and Germany. Schneider is the co-owner of Breyting What are the tops draws as it
Community Roaster out in Florida. A
pertains to travel? Well, for
long-time friend of his, Von Coven,
Schneider it’s the welcoming party of
gave him a call a little over a decade
fans, the variety of food and the
ago and asked if he wanted to start up
museums. Of course, the band will be travelling postCovid and are planning to tour in 2022 around the US and Mexico in select cities. Schneider says they’ll stay for a couple days in each before moving to the next and they want to
a coffee company. Naturally,
keep it simple.
Schneider said yes and a new project began!
Fred Schneider’s Branching Out with Breyting
Coven sent along eight bags of coffee
Speaking of fans, there are many
beans, but none really peaked
among us who enjoy their early
Schneider’s interest — that’s not to say
morning cup of coffee — perhaps an
they didn’t taste good — so he began
afternoon pick-me-up as well?
blending them.
It’s something we stop and grab on
This created a new offering for the
our way to work, a road trip, or just a
start-up company: Fred Schneider’s
visit with friends.
Monster! Blends.
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Breyting currently supports 25
smell of coffee,” Schneider chuckles.
charities, and are looking to increase it to 35. These organizations don’t
There are a number of exciting
need to buy into the company or
opportunities headed to the small café
purchase product. Rather, they
and roastery as they expect to have a
collect a portion of sales and all they
botany professor build an herb garden
need to do in return is promote the
as well as teach some classes about
company on their networks and
them. The company is also looking
social media.
forward to a master herbalist coming in and offering vegetable tours.
Not only that, but after all this time, Fred’s dream as a young man of
Schneider says they’ll need to expand
being a conservationist is kind of
soon due to popular demand!
coming true. Many of the initiatives and beliefs that The company isn’t so much about
the new generation hold onto are
making money as it is supporting
shared by Breyting.
communities and small farmers, such as the coffee bean growers in
Their main focus has simply been to
Laos who are still regularly removing
stay in business as opposed to “raking
old bombs in their fields.
in the dough.” In combination with their fun attitude, many young people
Breyting is located inside a house
are attracted to the company.
that used to have an art studio. That portion of the residence was
Especially those who are interested in
renovated into their café and
helping the environment or
roastery. Schneider says Coven
supporting communities. It’s one
actually learned how to do their own
small way that Schneider has been
roasting, to boot.
able to stay in touch with the conservationist career he desired
To complete the ensemble, the rest
when he was younger.
of the house is lived in — which is pretty cool and a great use of space.
“It’s been a dream come true,” Schneider says of the experience.
“Luckily, the neighbours like the
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TAKING THE NHL BY STORM
Bryan Trottier. Photo from newsday.com
Bryan Trottier: 7 Time Stanley Cup Winner Tells All By Jennifer J. Lacelle June 15, 2021
The small, quant town of Val Marie,
Two: seven-time winner of the Stanley
Saskatchewan is the typical
Cup, Bryan Trottier.
Canadian village with under 200 residents. Their primary economical
He was born in Val Marie on July 17,
resources are ranching, farming and
1956 to Buzz and Mary. Trottier’s father
tourism, but it’s famous for two
is of Cree-Métis and Chippewa
primary reasons.
heritage, and his mother is Irish. The pair raised their five children on a
One: the nearby Grasslands
small ranch a few miles outside of the
Provincial Park, a place to see some
township. While Trottier says they
of Canada’s rarest wildlife in it’s 700
never had any specific Indigenous
square kilometers.
traditions, , especially since they didn't
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reside on a reservation or Métis
Trottier also enjoyed being able to try
settlement, he did have a beautiful
all the different types of meals and
connection to their families’
wild meats.
heritages. “We had food, commonality, just a lot Heritage
of love. I think those are the big
He says the culture of natives,
things.”
hunting and living off the land was “wonderful.” Being able to embrace
Though, the family’s legacy out in Val
one’s ethnic background, and the
Marie is their musical talents!
diverse cultures surrounding us, should be celebrated together
Even today, people will recognize their
because as different as we are, we’re
name and associate it with their family
also similar. It’s about acceptance for
band and musical skills, which Trottier
yourself and others.
jokingly calls very “Canadian.”
“For us, we just had a wonderful
Meeting the Ice
sense that our family is very cool,”
He was six years old when he began
Trottier says. “We have all this
skating. Their ranch was next to a
wonderful stuff… we enjoyed this
small creek, and he recalls his mother
love of nature. We just had life.”
being worried they’d fall through to the chilly water below in certain areas,
He describes his family as having a
so they weren’t allowed near those
great deal of love, and furthermore
spots.
states that the First Nations culture and how he was raised had
He also remembers his dad joining
commonalities, even without
them on the ice, and on occasion their
traditional rituals or ceremonies.
mom.
Both sides of the family were great,
Trottier started playing minor hockey
and they tended to have a very
at eight years old, 1964, because there
particular pride to their heritage,
was finally an “organized” league in
they also had a sense of wonder and
place, though not quite an official
appreciation for everything.
system.
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He chuckles, saying he’s not sure if
or tournaments to attend in a short
there’s an official league today,
timeframe so the support from his
noting there’s not many children so
parents made it easier to continue
traveling to play is quite common.
playing.
Buzz and Mary were very supportive
It wasn’t until he was a teenager that
of all their kids’ interests, including
playing in the NHL really became a
sports and any school activity they
dream. He’d held off hoping because,
wanted to try. Which was a good
“reality stops you from thinking you’re
thing because, to Trottier,
going to make it.”
“everything was fun.” Trottier reached the point where he Since hockey season was so short, a
was trying to decide what his next
mere two and a half months, there
steps were: play Junior Hockey or
was a great deal of practice, games
attend college? Well, the opportunity to stay on the ice came along and he needed to know where it would lead. NHL Most professional athletes only play for a decade (on average). NHL players reportedly last 35 years, and generally retire in their early 30s.
Bryan Trottier. Photo from hhof.com
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So, over the last century, what has
contact. Both of these rules protect
been helping hockey players stay in
players from potential bodily trauma,
their careers longer?
which could prolong their careers by years.
Hockey Equipment Improvements to equipment over
Though, it’s impossible to avoid
the last century has changed the
injuries altogether.
hockey game by miles. A few prime examples of this are face guards to
Trottier was drafted to the NHL in 1975
protect goalies (began appearing in
and played with the New York
the 1960s), consistent improvement
Islanders until 1990 before going on to
to helmets to protect players against
play with the Pittsburgh Penguins
concussions (became regulation to
from 1990-94. His 19-year career as a
wear in 1979), styles and sizes of
professional player is quite the
hockey sticks, and padding.
accomplishment to add to his long list of outstanding records.
The equipment players now wear is designed to be lighter and easier to
Being drafted was exciting for Trottier,
move in while offering more
albeit a touch intimidating, but it was
protection than the eras before
new and fresh for the 19-year-old. He
them.
says everyone burns as fast as they can to take advantage of the chances
NHL Regulations
they’re given, and he was no
Rules and regulations, as well as
exception.
medical breakthroughs, influence sports.
Trottier says playing and practicing would constantly test skills, limits,
In example, the 1976-77 season saw a
durability and grit, while developing
regulation put into place that states
precision, speed and strength.
a game misconduct penalty could be given to a player who clearly
Though, he notes, learning these
instigates a fight; or the 2011-12
things is simply part of playing sports,
season had further penalties and
which can make it that much more
rules established that address head
exciting.
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What else is exhilarating? All the firsts after being drafted to the NHL: first time you wear the jersey, step on the ice, score a goal, and winning the Stanley Cup. “I can’t say what one is greater than the next,” Trottier says. “They’re all highlight moments.” Although, winning the SC is “the ultimate dream.”
Bryan Trottier. Photo from hhof.com
He compares the Cup to the holy
Cup four times in a row when he
grail of sports and many children,
played with the Islanders (1979-83),
including Trottier, have dreamed of
twice with the Penguins (1991-92), and
holding the trophy over their heads
once when he was an assistant coach
like the famous players before them.
for the Colorado Avalanche (2001).
But more than a dream, it’s a goal,
As if that weren’t enough, Trottier was
and one you want to repeat. Earning
selected to play the NHL All-Star
the SC is not only an accomplishment
games in 1976, 1978, 1982-83, 1985-86,
but it builds confidence and
and 1992.
teamwork. Furthermore, his list of awards is Career Highlights
extensive: Calder Memorial Trophy
Trottier competed in the Playoffs 17
(1975-76), Art Ross Trophy and Hart
times and his team won the Stanley
Memorial Trophy (1978-79), Conn
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Smythe Trophy (1979-80), King
“You’re home having supper and
Clancy Memorial Trophy (1988-89),
thinking about power plays.”
and he was named the World Jr. Championship MVP as a member in
Preparation, encouragement, and
Team Canada (1984).
motivating your team while creating a sense of unity and confidence is essential. So is setting the skill practices, team concept practices, combinations, tactics, studying other teams and how they function. In this role, there’s a different appreciation for the hard work everyone puts in. Trottier says that as a coach there are very long days, especially on game days, but the satisfaction level is “tremendous.” To have such a remarkable imprint in the hockey world, with an overall 30-
Bryan Trottier. Photo from scoolu.com
Coaching After retiring from the NHL as a player, Trottier remained part of the
year career, would be an understatement, though he says, “I’m just a fellow who was fortunate to play in the NHL and had a little success.”
organization as a coach from 1993 through 2003, and again from 201415. Being a coach is very different from playing, and you never shut it off inside your head, according to Trottier.
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INCLUDING ALL CHILDREN IN P.L.A.Y.
All photos courtesy of SMCF.
Sudbury Manitoulin Children's Foundation By Kelly Louiseize June 18, 2021
From the foundation who ensures a
assistance to children wishing to
place for children at camp comes a
become involved in sports. Applicants
new campaign that aims to include
can submit for up to $250 three times
every child in sports.
during the year and that funding will be directly paid for sports equipment.
The Sudbury Manitoulin Children’s Foundation (SMCF) graciously
“It is just to get children active and all
welcomes the Positive Leisure
the soft skills they are learning that
Activities for Youth (P.L.A.Y)
they don’t even know (about),” says
campaign. The former initiative
Anne Salter-Dorland, executive
introduced by The Human League
director of SMCF.
Association ensures financial
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some children can’t do that. It’s not fair. We should all have the right to play. This P.L.A.Y program is the only way some kids could participate in extracurricular activities, that they can form those adult forming memories of positive role models.” The foundation’s area covers 50,000 square kilometers: Manitoulin Island out to Massey, Greater Sudbury as far East as Sturgeon Falls and up to Chapleau, Ontario. The program assists low-income
It started in 1974 as a mom-and-pop
families with children up to the age
initiative that evolved into a charitable
of 18 purchase items for sports. It is
organization in 1976. SMCF owned
uncertain how many children will
group homes that the Sudbury
access P.L.A.Y this year, which is one
Manitoulin Children’s Aid rented for a
of the reasons there are three
nominal fee. In 1982, the society no
allotments. Funds are replenished
longer required these homes, so the
with grants, fundraisers and social
foundation sold them and used the
events.
proceeds, plus donations, to launch the Send-A-Kid-To-Camp program.
“Kids go to school and listen to all
This program covers the full
the other kids talk about how much
complement of camp life experience
fun they had at soccer practice and
from fees to transportation assistance
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to purchasing necessities like sleeping bags if children are in need. The idea is to help disadvantaged children experience childhood to the best of their abilities, which is still their mission today. At its launch in 1984, Send-A-Kid-ToCamp program ushered in 270 children ages five to 14-years old to camps around Ontario. That number peaked to 722 in 2001 and settled to around 600-650 each summer since. “Even last year with COVID-19 and everything we had to fight against, we still sent 300 kids to camp. This year we already have 300 kids placed and there are fewer camps this year
mother worked three jobs to keep a
than last year.”
roof over our head while she babysat. She said she still remembers the
Cost per child was $550, but that has
songs, and keeps in touch with friends
risen to $750 due to increased staff
she met. She became a social worker.
because of the pandemic. In the first few years of SalterSalter-Dorland has witnessed three
Dorland’s career, she recalls picking
generations of families go through
up quiet children in her station wagon
the program. Young mothers who
on route to camp, but on the way
have raised children that have
home “they were yelling, screaming
become young mothers are
and handing out addresses. They
dropping their child off for a week at
looked like they rolled in mud but they
camp.
were so happy.”
One lady who had gone to camp
An estimated 20,000 children have
every year as a child remembers her
been helped by Send-A-Kid-to-Camp
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with each being referred by
coming from a lack of education. We
approximately 50 organizations,
are hoping to break that cycle.”
some of which are Ontario Works, Ontario Disability, Children’s Mental
Applications are for ages 18-years old
Health, Sudbury Housing, Child and
and up with the only criteria being
Family Centres and Atikameksheng
“they have to be foster children either
Anishnawbek. Coming from a region
past or present.”
that houses over 200,000 people, children being 50,000 of that
Bursaries range from $1,500 to $5,000
population, those numbers are
per applicant.
significant. “The common thread is that kids are in need. They wouldn’t be able to go if they didn’t have help.” This leads to the third initiative run by SMCF, the Bursary Program. It provides financial assistance to current and former wards of the
Should this organization, that has seen
crown toward a post-secondary
almost 50 years in operation, cease to
education. SMCF dispersed $150,000
exist there would be hundreds of
to an estimated 100 applicants most
children each year prevented from
of whom have experienced a long
experiencing childhood as it should
line of generational dependency and
be.
abuse. “That would be a crying shame.” “The key, it seems, is that they are
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An estimated 50 volunteers work
“We are always looking for new board
diligently behind the scenes
members. Everyone around the table
fundraising at bingos, social events,
is in it for the kids,” she says. “There are
driving children back and forth to
no hidden agendas or self-
camp, helping children fill out forms.
glorification.”
Some even go to the child’s home to ensure they have camp necessities
Working for a not-for-profit
and add what is needed.
foundation was a natural fit for SalterDorland. She saw her parents
Eight members comprise the board
volunteer in schools and hospitals,
along with two hired hands: Anne
stepping in for those who couldn’t
Salter-Dorland, and a recent full time
help themselves. The intent was to
Program Director, Sarah Russell.
work for a couple of years then make
What the board likes to do is ensure
her way back to southern Ontario.
one project is secure before welcoming another.
Thirty-one years later she is just as passionate about her career and looks forward to launching their new program.
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CRYPTO-CURRENCIES: WTH?
How Long Will Online Currencies Make Waves By Dr. Fred Lazar June 1, 2021
According to Wikipedia, Bitcoin was
Is Bitcoin money, an asset or a
invented by an unknown person or
combination of the two? What is the
group of people under the name
value of Bitcoin, the godfather of
Satoshi Nakamoto and released as
crypto-currencies?
open-source software in 2009. The system works without a central bank
As I write, Bitcoin is currently worth
and supposedly without a single
around $35,000. Is Bitcoin a bargain, or
administrator. The transactions are
is it destined to become the 21st
verified by network nodes through
century’s version of Dutch tulip bulbs?
the use of cryptography and
Tulipmania, as it is commonly referred,
recorded in a public-distributed
is one of the world’s most famous
ledger called a blockchain.
market bubble and crashes.
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In Holland during the 1600s the tulip
In this age of Instagram, Tik Tok and
bulb rose to excessive amounts and
YouTube, where countless influencers
could be traded for at least six times
have created careers persuading their
the average salary.
gullible followers, to buy anything; it is not surprising that there are
The answer depends on whom you
“influencers” for crypto-currencies.
ask. John Detrixhe (Quartz, February 24, According to CoinDesk Editor Ollie
2021) commented on valuing Bitcoin:
Leech, “Bitcoin is going to $1 million a coin… I don’t know when bitcoin will cross $1 million but it will likely be after 2025.” The basis for his optimism is the supposed scarcity of Bitcoins. Catherine Wood, 2020’s all-start stock picker, is also bullish on Bitcoin, although not quite as much
“A question that has long bedeviled
as Leech. In a May 19 interview on
bitcoin observers is how to value it.
Bloomberg TV, she said that she
Lately the answer to its worth has
believes Bitcoin will reach a price of
been whatever influential people like
$500,000. Her optimism is based on
Elon Musk and star stock picker Cathie
some model her group has
Wood say it is.”
developed. Investment banks have been Influencers
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types of companies and assets
Henry Blodget got in trouble with the
because of the fees at the end of the
law because he wrote messages
rainbow. Now many of these banks
internally at Merrill Lynch decrying the
are getting on the bandwagon,
fact that he had to say nice things
offering cryptocurrencies to their
about washed-up overvalued piles of
clients. Among them are the poster
dreck… for fear that he would anger
children for the 2008 mortgage
his true audience: the investment
debacle and financial crisis – Wells
bankers and institutional investors
Fargo, Morgan Stanley, Goldman
who needed to win the relative
Sachs. What could possibly go
performance game…Henry Blodget
wrong?
didn't create the corrupt quid pro quo analyst-as-investment-banking-
The hysteria and frenzy surrounding
marketer model, and he was in no way
Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies
the only person to benefit from it. He
is reminiscent of the Internet/Tech
was only its most recognizable face,
1.0 bubble in the late 1990s. During
the one for whom the fall from glory
that time, Henry Blodgett was a key
would be steepest, only because of the
influencer.
heights to which he had risen. The real mystery about Henry Blodget's career
Bill Mann, writing in the Motley Fool
as an analyst, though, is not that he
on November 24, 2004, described
put out such misinformation and
Blodgett’s role:
poorly reasoned analysis, but why people were so willing to be
“Blodget's name is synonymous with
misinformed. He was paid millions of
what amounted to a near larceny of
dollars not so much to provide crack
billions of dollars of shareholder
stock analysis, but to serve as a
assets…Blodget's master wasn't the
cheerleader, and people lapped it up.
individual investor, it wasn't the soft
They didn't want to be told what (a
science of security analysis, and it
company) was worth, they wanted to
sure as hell wasn't "truth" -- it was
be told that it was going to be
his company's desire to attract more
substantially higher six months
incredibly profitable investment
hence…Americans tend to laugh at
banking business from Internet IPOs
people in less developed countries
and secondary offerings. And for a
who believe in voodoo, curses, and
time, Blodget was great at it…
other superstitions, and yet in 1999
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there should be no doubt that many
One: Expenditures
of the participants in the largest
The transaction costs for using
stock market bubble in history
Bitcoins, or any other crypto-currency,
believed in something that was
will become increasingly more
completely unsupported by reality.
prohibitive. As the popularity of
For a short period of time, investors
Bitcoin has increased dramatically,
believed in the magic that was
and a massive herd is trying to invest
emanating from Henry Blodget's
in Bitcoins, with a commensurate
keyboard.”
exponential increase in trades in Bitcoin, the existing blockchain either cannot keep up with the volume of transactions — opening the door for fraud and other problems — or requires ever increasing server capacity and electricity consumption. Someone has to make the investment. Whoever this might be will require compensation. This will be reflected in increasing transactions costs for the use of Bitcoin. Crypto-currency mining requires massive amounts of electricity to run
So how does one value Bitcoin or any other crypto-currency? To answer this question, we must first answer the question: what is Bitcoin? It is not money and likely never will serve as money. I base this conclusion on at least three arguments.
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the large computer server arrays needed to do the complex calculations required for cryptocurrency transactions, as well as for the air conditioning needed to cool these facilities. According to a recent report by Cambridge University, mining Bitcoins uses around 121 terawatt-hours a year, which is larger than the total energy used by Argentina.
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UBS recently came out with a report
properly), easy to store, and able to be
that highlighted this environmental
transferred without an in-person
issue, one that will attract attention
interaction, Bitcoin was a natural fit for
from ESG investors. The report
the “Amazon for drugs,” other illicit
noted: “Crypto mining and
online black-market trading, and
management can contribute to
terrorism. For obvious reasons,
carbon emissions without improving
anonymity is critical for the key
living standards, given the
players relying on crypto-currencies.
computing power required…We are not convinced the growing cohort of
The US Government was able to start
sustainability-oriented investors can
breaking down the secrecy walls
reconcile these problems.”
around Swiss financial institutions. This created a demand for new
Exacerbating the problem are the
secretive banks and safe havens, and
increasing hedging costs for using
technologies for moving money
Bitcoins to buy or sell anything.
around anonymously and beyond the
Hedging costs rise with the volatility
reach of the US. It is not surprising
of Bitcoin’s price — the exchange
therefore, that crypto-currencies have
rate between a Bitcoin and some
become so popular.
other currency, even another cryptocurrency. And Bitcoin’s price has
For crypto-currencies to become
become increasingly volatile.
mainstream and start serving the role of money, they will have to be subject
Two: Laundering Laws
to regulations similar to those
The second argument is based on
covering financial institutions and
anti-money laundering regulations.
financial transactions. This, however,
Bitcoin serves to stroke the egos of
will greatly diminish the attractiveness
anarchistic coders and serves the
and role of such currencies.
needs of money launderers and gamblers. For years, Bitcoin was the
Governments loom large as major
de facto currency of black markets
headwinds to the otherwise
on the so-called dark web.
unregulated crypto sector. Marion LaBoure, a Deutsche Bank analyst,
Near anonymous (when used
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pointed out in a recent research note:
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“In the end, regulating
must supply the IRS with identifying
cryptocurrencies is not that difficult.
information on users who had more
The Bank for International
than $20,000 in annual transactions
Settlements (BIS), the G7, and the
on its platform between 2013 and 2015.
G20 are all keeping a close eye on cryptocurrencies. And regulation is
Coinbase did succeed in limiting the
coming. The latter part of 2021 and
government’s initial request for
early 2022 could be a turning point
information on all Coinbase users who
for cryptocurrencies around the
made transactions from 2013 to 2015 to
world. Regulators have
a smaller subset of high-value users.
cryptocurrencies on their agenda as a key priority.”
Coinbase did succeed in limiting the government’s initial request for
Indeed, regulation already has
information on all Coinbase users who
commenced. In 2017, a federal judge
made transactions from 2013 to 2015 to
in San Francisco ruled that Coinbase
a smaller subset of high-value users.
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In May of this year, the Chinese
and other mainland locations, until
Government set out its intent to
now.
crack down on digital assets and the U.S. Treasury Department said it
According to a new report from the US
planned to enforce anti-money-
Treasury Department (May 20, 2021),
laundering rules and request that
the US Government wants to put new
crypto transactions of $10,000 be
requirements in place that would
reported to the government.
make it easier to see how money is moving around, including digital
China banned financial institutions
currencies. The report notes that
and payment companies from
cryptocurrencies pose a “significant
providing services related to
detection problem” and are used
cryptocurrency transactions. It also
regularly by top earners who wish to
warned investors against speculative
evade taxes.
crypto trading. The Chinese Government also appears to be
The proposed changes would create
prepared to crack down on Bitcoin
new reporting requirements built on
mining. China is the world’s largest
the framework of existing 1099-INT
cryptocurrency mining location,
forms that taxpayers currently use to
accounting for 65 per cent of the
report interest earned. Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin hash rate, a unit of measure
exchanges and custodians would be
for the processing power used by the
required to report more information
Bitcoin network to verify
on the “gross inflows and outflows” of
transactions and mine new tokens of
money moving through their
the cryptocurrency, according to
accounts. Businesses would also be
estimates by the Cambridge Bitcoin
required to report cryptocurrency
Electricity Consumption Index.
transactions above $10,000 under the new reporting requirements.
The Chinese Government, which has banned financial transactions of
Jay Hatfield, chief executive officer of
Bitcoin and other tokens since 2019,
Infrastructure Capital Advisors in New
had turned a blind eye towards the
York has warned that “Investors are
cryptocurrency mining farms in
underestimating the regulatory risk of
Inner Mongolia, Sichuan, Xinjiang
crypto as governments defend their
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lucrative monopolies over currency.”
new such currencies will be
According to Hatfield, the possible
introduced? Can the miners be
imposition of transaction reporting
trusted to maintain the integrity of the
requirements in the US could be the
blockchain? Where there is money to
“tip of the iceberg” of potential
be made, fraudsters have a way of
Treasury rules on virtual currencies.
showing up.
Three: Who Can You Trust?
US currencies used to have the saying:
Finally, there is the trust factor. Trust
“In God we trust.” Perhaps not, but at
is critical for financial markets to
least people trusted in the Fed and the
operate, and for currencies to be
US Government. Will people trust
accepted as a medium of exchange.
unknown entities who have a God-like
The Fed was able to resort to a blank
complex?
check policy starting in the fourth quarter of 2008 because of the confidence people have in the Fed, the US dollar and the US Government. People might not like the US Government or its policies, but they continue to demand and hold US dollars. For a long time, US $20 bills were the favorite currency of the drug cartels. Can the same level of trust develop for Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency? Who are behind these currencies? Who is Satoshi
Bitcoin will not be used for
Nakamoto? What assurances are
transactions — the know your
there that the respective supplies of
customer rule and anti-money
Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies
laundering laws and exorbitant
will be limited, or that very few new
transactions costs will prevent this.
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Elon Musk did an about turn on
But the formula and the resulting
accepting Bitcoins for the purchase
values are based on guesses. We see
of Teslas because he recognized the
this all the time in corporate
potential legal problems.
acquisitions. If the original price is rejected, change the assumptions to justify a higher bid. We see how absurd assumptions can be used to justify billion-dollar values for so-called unicorns. But there are no cashflows from Bitcoins. In the rarefied strata of the art world, the value of a piece of art is determined in part by its intrinsic value — the owner can display and see the art, impressing friends and others (ego plays an important part in valuing art) — and in part by guesses of what someone might offer in the future. The value of a piece of art also is driven by “influencers” — art dealers. Was the Mona Lisa the best work of da
What is Bitcoin Then? Bitcoin is not money! Bitcoin is an asset. Students are taught how to value an asset in Finance 101 courses. Usually, there is some cashflow or at least an expectation of some future cashflow involved.
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Vinci? Was it even the best piece of art created in the 16th century? These are subjective questions without definitive answers. But at least there is only one original Mona Lisa, unlike Bitcoins and all other crypto-currencies. There is no intrinsic value in owning Bitcoins. They cannot be seen. They cannot be put on display.
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But are Bitcoins an asset that can
The actions of the Federal Reserve
hedge against rising levels of
since 2008 and the explosion of its
inflation?
balance sheet and the similar behavior of the European Central Bank since
There are people who do not trust
2010, have created increasing
governments and their central
uncertainty in the minds of
banks. They believe that
monetarists about the independence
governments will try to confiscate as
of these two important central banks
much wealth as possible through
and the future course for inflation.
taxation and regulation. Can anyone say President Biden and the
There have been predictions of
Progressives?
runaway inflation in the US and around the world since 2009.
They also believe that central banks will assist governments by allowing
Ben Holland, Enda Curran, Vivien Lou
increasing rates of inflation to
Chen and Kyoungwha Kim writing for
greatly debase the value of
Bloomberg (“The Great Inflation
outstanding government debt.
Debate is Heating up with Trillions at
Modern Monetary Theory only
Stake,” August 25, 2020) pointed out:
reinforces these fears. “There’s hardly any question that Throughout history there have been
carries greater weight in economics
countless examples where
right now, or divides the financial
governments have debased the
world more sharply, than whether
value of money and left creditors
inflation is on the way back. One camp
impoverished. Die-hard monetarists
is convinced that the no-expense-
believe that everywhere inflation is
spared fight against Covid-19 has put
solely a monetary phenomenon.
developed economies on course for
Even as most major central banks
rising prices on a scale they haven’t
have demonstrated their
seen in decades. The other one says
independence from government
the virus is exacerbating the
during the past 35 years, monetarists
conditions of the past dozen years or
are wary that this independence can
so -- when deflation, rather than
quickly disappear.
overheating, has been the big threat.”
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The run-up in the price of gold from
governments and central banks, at
about US$300 an ounce to US$1,900
least for the time being. The supply is
an ounce between 2003 and 2015
limited, theoretically.
was driven by the fears of people who did not trust governments and
Instead of some yellow metallic object
their central banks. Gold was
as a store of value, a hedge against the
promoted as a safe haven against
mismanagement by central banks and
the inevitable collapse of major
the corruption of governments, there
economies and accelerating rates of
is now a digital replacement. Unlike
inflation. There is only so much gold
gold that could be confiscated by
available[1] and the quantity cannot
governments, the supposed security
be manipulated by any government
behind Bitcoin might prevent
or central bank. Even today, there
confiscation. Moreover, Bitcoin is
are many who are predicting that
much more mobile than gold.
the price of gold will double in the near future as inflation rates begin to
Yet, various journalists, economists,
rise.
and bankers have voiced concerns that Bitcoin is a Ponzi scheme. In 2013,
[1]What advocates for gold forget is
Eric Posner, a law professor at the
that most of the gold extracted from
University of Chicago, stated that “a
the ground is still around. The
real Ponzi scheme takes fraud; bitcoin,
existing stock of gold far exceeds the
by contrast, seems more like a
annual new supplies that enter the
collective delusion.”
market. [1] What advocates for gold forget is that most of the gold extracted from the ground is still around. The existing stock of gold far exceeds the annual new supplies that enter the market.
In July 2017, Howard Marks, a cofounder of Oaktree Capital, referred to Bitcoin as a pyramid scheme. On 12 September 2017, Jamie Dimon, CEO of
Bitcoin has been promoted for the
JP Morgan Chase, called Bitcoin a
same reasons as gold has been
"fraud" and said he would fire anyone
promoted. It is not surprising that it
in his firm caught trading it.
made its appearance in 2009, at the height of the financial crisis. Bitcoin
Interestingly, Dimon is now
is beyond the control of
considering creating products to
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enable his clients to trade in crypto-
But as long as there is money to be
currencies. No reason to forego a fee
made in trying to avoid regulations
generating opportunity even if you
and the long arms of the US
believe the asset is a fraud.
Government and its agencies, creative people will continue to look for
There are many strategies for
alternatives to work around the
hedging against rising levels of
regulatory system. There will always
inflation.
be a demand, whether for Bitcoin or the next generation of digital currencies. And there will also be a demand for new ways to gamble. Wall Street is always prepared to facilitate and encourage gambling. To quote P. T. Barnum: “There’s a sucker born every minute.”
The increasing transaction costs for
Does it have Value?
Bitcoins diminish the attractiveness
Thus, we arrive at an answer to the
of using Bitcoins as a hedge.
question: how to value Bitcoin.
Furthermore, despite the explosion in the Federal reserve’s balance
The value of Bitcoin is determined by
sheet, there are few signs that the
the greater fool theory. As long as
inflation rate will begin to rise,
there is someone willing to offer a
despite the upward blip in May.
higher price, the value of Bitcoin
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might continue to rise. Is a price of
I conclude with this observation by
$500,000 or even $1 million out of
Marion LaBoure: “As fashion mogul
the question? It all depends on how
Karl Lagerfeld pointed out, ‘Trendy is
many greater fools are out there, and
the last stage before tacky.’ What’s
whether the next trendy fad comes
true for glamour and style might also
along before Bitcoin reaches such
be true for bitcoin. Just as a ‘fashion
levels and crashes.
faux pas’ can happen suddenly, we just received proof that digital
Anything can be an asset. I am
currencies can also quickly become
surprised that no one has thought of
passé.”
petrifying the poop of Queen Elizabeth’s Corgis. There would be
Can anyone say: non-fungible tokens?
some scarcity value, celebrity value and value as art. Or how much might the ashes of any of the Kardashians be worth?
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TOP 13 PLACES TO VISIT IN CANADA
Hills in the Blue Mountains. All photos by Jennifer Lacelle.
Stop #6: The Blue Mountains & Grey County, Ontario By Jennifer J. Lacelle July 14, 2021
Ontario, Canada: 1.076 million square
or Henry Hudson, began filling lands
kilometers of beauty, business,
with forts, settlements and
luxury, history, arts and travel. Over
communities, the primary population
14.57 million people live in Ontario
were the Algonquin (migrant hunters)
but that wasn’t always the case. The
and Iroquois (farmers of squash, corn
former residents were woolly
and beans).
mammoths and mastodons… about 10,000 years ago anyway.
Furthermore, are the Oji-Cree, Ojibwa, Odawa, Mississauga, Cree, Neutral,
History
Haudenosaunee, Wendat,
Before settlers, namely Étienne Brûlé
Potawatomi, and Métis.
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There have been archeological sites
primary language is not English —
showing that their trading system
though it is the official language of the
ranged all the way to what is now
province.
the Gulf of Mexico (dated about 1,000 BCE).
In fact, immigrants make up half of new settlers coming to Canada and
Sault Ste. Marie became the first
over 12 Indigenous groups.
permanent European settlement in Ontario (1668) but it wasn’t until 1791
In and around the Toronto area are a
that Upper-Canada was named
multitude of neighbourhoods that
(currently Ontario). Lower Canada is
embrace different cultures, such as;
what we now know as Quebec.
Chinatown, Little Italy, Koreatown, or Greek Town.
To escape the potato famine, over 100,000 Irish immigrants settled in
The Blue Mountains
Ontario (1840s), helping increase the
How many lakes are there in Ontario?
population to 952,000 by the year
Over 250,000 and over one fifth of the
1851.
entire world’s freshwater.
Currently, one-quarter of Ontario’s
Ontario also happens to have the most
population are immigrants whose
varied landscape in Canada, with the
Lake along Greg’s Caves, near the Blue Mountains.
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Canadian Shield and Niagara
is basically a 1-kilometer rollercoaster
Escarpment. There are also plains
that takes you through the forest for a
and rolling hills strewn across the
panoramic view of the woods at a
province.
maximum of 42 kilometers an hour. There’s no experience required and
In Southern Ontario resides The Blue
those with disabilities (mobility issues,
Mountains, it’s a 2.5-hour drive from
wheelchair, hard of hearing or deaf)
Toronto, one hour drive from Barrie,
are all welcome on the ride with a
two hours from Tobermory, and 3.5
support person. Ages go all the way
from Sudbury.
from three years old to adult, with
What will you find in the Blue Mountains that’s worth the drive, you may ask? The Blue Mountains is a small town in Grey County, which has a total population of a little over 7,000. It sits along
Overlook from a Niagara Escarpment Trail, near the Blue Mountains.
the Nottawasaga Bay, making for not
with minimum height and maximum
only mountains to entertain tourists
weight requirements.
but beaches as well. Timber Challenge High Ropes gives There are no less than a dozen
you 1.5 hours of exhilarating fun and
activities to participate in with The
challenges on high ropes, ziplines,
Blue Mountains resorts.
climb ladders, and cross bridges. Like an obstacle course, participants must
For the Adventurer
complete the first round to get to the
The Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster
next, more difficult, section.
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For safety issues, participants must
kilometers an hour; trails and lookouts
be at least 13 years old, able to reach
that total 15km (and 370 acres of
their marker with feet firmly planted
nature) to explore, to name a few.
to the ground, a max of 250 pounds, and have some level of physical
That’s just during the summer, there’s
dexterity.
a slew of other activities for the winter months: you can still do the
Scenic Caves Nature Adventure has
suspension bridge, cross-country
caves and caverns you can explore,
skiing, and snowshoeing.
that extend 70 kilometers into the earth, which were once home to the
For those seeking more caves to visit,
Putan First Nations people. Of
be sure to head over to Bruce’s Caves
course, there more to discover with a
or Greig’s Caves for an exhilarating
suspension bridge that’s 420 feet
time “spelunking” and hiking the fairy-
long and 82 feet above ground; 2,550
tale pathways.
feet zipline with a 287 foot drop off that spirals you downward over the
Bruce’s Caves Conservation has a
forest at speeds of up to 70
great history in Grey County.
Bruce’s Caves, inside looking out.
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It was named after Scotsman, Robert Bruce, who purchased land from the Crown and settled in the Georgian Bluffs (Keppel Township). The house he erected, and have
Greig’s Caves, inside with the fog.
become the pavilion, parking lot and washrooms.
need to spend some time on the
The caves themselves are left over
green getting fresh air and practicing
from Lake Algonquin (receded)
your swing. There are 86 bunkers on
during the Ice Age.
the field along with rolling hills, creeks, ravines and lakes, while the
Greig’s Caves is a privately owned
background is the illustrious and
area, but the property owners allow
relaxing Blue Mountains.
visitors to explore for a small fee. It’s a self-guided tour that’s like walking
Feel restored and refreshed at the
along something from a story book
Scandinave Spa just outside
with the bright green vegetation,
Collingwood, in the middle of the Blue
chirping birds and aromatic winds.
Mountains.
The caves themselves can be
Here you will relax in both outdoor
explored to an extent and with
bathing areas, indoor saunas and
caution — always ensure you follow
pools, and receive a massage while
the rules implemented by the
surrounded by 25 acres of UNESCO
owners.
World Biosphere Reserve, Niagara Escarpment. Reservations are required
For the Relaxer
and members must be over the age of
Monterra Golf is a stop for those who
18.
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The breeze coming off the water is a mix of cool and warm as you take a breather on the grass and soak up the sun. Northwinds Beach is another popular destination for people trying to escape the heat. Resting just outside the heart of The Blue Mountains is a sandy and rocky Collingwood Beach.
For the Family Beaches populate the entire area from Collingwood through the Blue Mountains areas, there are approximately ten if you include the parks and preserves that touch the bay. Sunset Beach Point in Collingwood is about a 20-30 minutes drive and is described as an iconic landmark for the small community. It spans 30.77 acres, 7 volleyball courts, 15 gardens, 5 parking lots and a place to purchase refreshments.
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beach with water that’s enticing for
kayakers, surfers and swimmers. Plunge! Aquatic Centre is a great stop for the family to fly with rope swings, docks, and water slides. If you want to avoid the sun, there are indoor pools available as well. If you want something a little outside of the water, try your hand at Cascade Putting Course. Suitable for ages four and up, there is an 18-hole putting course with small ponds and bunkers — just like a real course.
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Because it sits along the Niagara Escarpment, there is stunning backdrops during every round. Don’t forget the waterfalls. This hardly covers everything you’ll find in the area. A great place to stay during your trip is The Blue Mountain Village where there’s a hotel, mystical streets filled with vendors and restaurants, which are all surrounded by mountain. Just getting to it will feel like driving to the unknown wild… until you’ve opened the fantasy book and walked its streets. It would take a lifetime to explore the entire area, and that’s just one of the reasons it’s definitely a visit and return location.
Walter’s Falls, Blue Mountains area.
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WEATHER MAGIC
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Learning a Little Science By Michel Treskin Editor Jennifer J. Lacelle June 17, 2021
I remember my father predicting the
Weather forecasting is not an exact
weather better than the
science, but it is an extraordinarily
meteorologist on TV. Every time he
complex and extremely difficult
predicted adverse weather I would
discipline in which to be accurate.
question him… he was right 95% of
Aviators constantly rely on the current
the time.
weather they can see, the forecast at the destination, and the departure
After so many years as a pilot, I can
airport’s report.
now say that I read the sky just like my father did.
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When the weather is well below the
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landing system, which will ensure a
This air mass could come from the
safe landing, we need to have an
Artic or Antarctic, which are super cold
alternative airfield to land just in case
and normally descends the lower
we can’t at the destination.
regions in the wintertime.
Pilots are meteorologists as well; we
In reverse, the air mass could be
get a weather package before each
tropical: full of moisture and hot.
flight, and it covers all aspects of our
Anything coming from the desert,
planned route plus alternative
would be dry. So, all these air masses
routes.
are moving around by high level winds (Jetstream) and by the rotation
Zones in the Sky
(Coriolis) of the earth. These big
The earth is surrounded by a layer of
airmasses are basically broken down into fronts that could be cold or warm. Because we live in an envelope of air, we will be affected by different air
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air which we breathe and weather
pressure.
system develops. The weather is
The low pressure is always
confined inside this layer which is
associated with weather (cloud, rain,
called the atmosphere. The top of
snow, stormy and windy).
the layer, depending where on the globe you look, varies between 35-50
High pressure is always the best with
thousand feet. This limit is called the
blue sky, little wind and some puffy
troposphere. Above that layer, it's
clouds — if close to water. That’s why a
cold and deprived of any clouds, and
barometer in your house can be a
no weather forms.
good predictor. If the pressure goes up, better weather ahead. If the
Weather is affected by gigantic air
pressure starts coming down, the
masses moving around our planet.
weather is changing for the worse.
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Meteorology
Looking outside and seeing blue
The weather forecaster will have all
skies with no clouds is a good
the information in front of him and
indication that the air is dry. You
he will have to determine what these
need moisture to have cloud
patterns will do in the next 24-36
formations. No cloud = good
hours. Most of the time, a computer
weather. It doesn’t matter if the
is using specific algorithms to predict
temperature is hot or cold.
what the weather will be. Though, it might matter if you live How accurate are they? Well, I think
close to water, and because of
that we can all answer that question.
daytime heating the water will
One time or another, we all have
evaporate and as it climbs in the
been duped by a forecast, and it
atmosphere. However, it will cool
never happened how they described
down and clouds will form. This is
on the radio or TV.
called sublimation.
However, knowing some basic
Clouds
meteorology can make you
These clouds can develop into some
somewhat of an expert and maybe
big, occasionally mean, clouds called
impress some of your friends (or your
Cumulus Nimbus, or CB for short.
next date).
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These are the ones aviators hate to see in the weather or forecast.
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They can rise up to the edge of the atmosphere (Tropopause) and rarely, but it happens in the warmer latitude of our planet, where these giants climb well above the tropopause and climb as high as 50 thousand feet. Commercial airplanes cannot fly over them, and must go around them.
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One CB can be over 200 miles wide, so making these kinds of detours can
Most of the clouds are called
be extremely costly in time and fuel.
Cumulus. Those white puffy clouds you see everyday that sometimes
When you see those type of clouds,
resemble animals or other forms are
you can easily forecast strong winds
cumulus clouds. Depending on how
and rain, or even hail. The good news
high they are, they will either be
is they move rapidly and if conditions
called Strato Cumulus (low height),
are right, they will disappear quickly
Alto Cumulus (medium height) or
(Over development).
Cirrus Cumulus (high clouds).
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When the sky is blue and there are
changes is if you turn your back to
no clouds, you can safely predict
the wind. Your left side will be the
good weather for the next 36-48
low-pressure area, and that’s where
hours.
you have bad weather. On your right side will be the high-pressure area,
If the sky is blue but you can see thin,
where the weather is nice.
almost see through, high clouds (cirrus clouds), then you can with
If it’s a clear windy day, turn your
certainty predict a change of
back to the wind. Your left shows the
weather, rain or snow, is coming in
bad weather somewhere out there
the next 24-36 hours because a low-
on the horizon (you might be able to
pressure front is on its way.
see those cirrus clouds), while on your right is where you want to go
When you see low clouds in the sky,
with the good weather over the
and they’re visibly moving, then you
horizon.
might be able to predict stormy weather. Alternatively, a front has
Dynamics of Fog
just passed and it’s a 50% gamble
Predicting fog is a hard one, and in
that it might clear up or get worse.
order to foresee, there needs to be two ingredients. One: the air has to
Another trick to know about the
be 100% saturated in moisture.
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Two: a wee bit of air movement to
In aviation, we have the luxury of
stir said air.
having all the info required to make our journey safe. We always have the
Too much wind = no fog.
actual weather — look outside — and we always have a forecast.
No wind = no fog. Unfortunately, this forecast is not It has to be just right. Once daytime
100% reliable and that is why we
heating begins, the air will start to
always have other airports with their
dry, and the fog will disappear.
weather (alternate airfields) in case
When we talk about outside air
our destination predicted weather
temperature, we always include the
that’s worse than forecast. We
temperature where the air would be
always have 2-3 alternate airports in
100% saturated. This temperature is
our planning in case we need to
called Dew point.
divert.
For example, if it is 20 degrees
Have fun with weather and
outside, the dew point could be 15
remember where the good weather
degrees. When the temperature and
is.
dew points are the same or close to, then fog could be coming
Be safe.
depending on wind.
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I CAN SEA FOR MILES
Sea Pod Architect: Waterstudio.NL | All renderings provided by developer/builder: Ocean Builders.
Ocean Builders By Kelly Louiseize Editor Jennifer J. Lacelle June 28, 2021
Imagine going to sleep under the
on a large pedestal in the Indian
stars or rising to have a cup of coffee
Ocean and although it was nothing
on the patio overlooking the vast
pretty, Grant saw its potential.
ocean with dolphins playing below like children. It sounds fantastic and
“It really was a diamond in the rough,”
for Grant Romundt, it wasn’t a
Grant Romundt says.
consideration until he met Rüdiger (Rudy) Koch on a plane bound for
After the retreat Grant rejoined Rudy
Thailand.
and over the subsequent months, he and Romundt formed Ocean Builders.
He showed Grant his engineering
An acquaintance introduced Grant to
project photos, a basic house sitting
Koen Olthuis, an aqua-architect from
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Holland, at a Singapore engagement.
This is something that fish and coral
It wasn’t long before Koen began
love, Romundt says, because it brings
scratching out a basic design of a
the calcium to them. Much more fish
SeaPod home on paper.
exist around the one-third scale protype erected along the Thailand
That was in 2019 and today at their
shallows.
manufacturing plant in Linton Bay, two hours outside Panama, they are
“Fish love having their backs covered
preparing the finishing touches to
so we can make those small holes in
the stem of the SeaPod that will be
the foundation to create a habitat.”
submersed in the marina mid-July. The mild electric current through the
Next will come the actual construction
stem’s steel helps to draw calcium
of the 833-square foot home with
carbonate out of the water and forms
1,200 cubic meters of space, 578.45 ft
a protective layer around its pedestal.
of windows, water and sewage
It is a process many ships use to ward
recycling systems and state-of-the-art
off rust.
technology.
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“I will live there as much as I can, but
three one-meter diameter,
it is going to be a couple days here,
environmentally friendly tubes, 12
couple days there because everyone
meters long that disperse weight load
wants to try it,” says Romundt.
so there is little movement in inclement weather.
It will be the model home to show interested buyers what it would be
“The SeaPod is designed to take up to
like to live at sea without bobbing
five-meter waves. It isn’t nice to live in
around in the swells.
those conditions so we try to pick places where there isn’t that potential.
“Once you experience it, it’s hard not
Deeper Pods can be engineered to
to fall in love with it. It is really nice
take on larger waves but again it isn’t
being on a boat, but you have to
pleasurable living.”
conserve on water and space, make so many sacrifices that it is not quite
A door at the stem’s base opens to a
the lifestyle one attributes to on
six-meter-wide spiraling staircase to
land.”
the living room. Elevators have yet to be devised but Grant does see it as
"The exterior of the stern consists of
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Right now, it will be enough to get the pedestal in place and follow it up with the pod. “This is a long, painful process since we are figuring things out as we go along. It’s all well and good on a computer but adjustments are required. We would like to get to the point that we can 3D print the
Companies including Nebia, Walls,
SeaPod but the technology just isn’t
Showerloop, which recycles shower
there right now.”
water, and Dupont’s Corian material will certainly play apart in the coming
Once they have worked out the bugs
years.
and Ocean Builders is operational, Romundt anticipates one maybe
For Romundt, he is content to work
two pods will be built each month.
methodically until the SeaPod is
It’s a learn-as-you-go process and for
refined to perfection.
that reason they want to take their time.
“I am more determined and I work until the job gets done.”
“We are trying to have something available at $195,000 (USD). This was
Educated at the University of Western
a number we were trying hard to
in economics, Grant has always been
keep to, but it is getting harder with
an entrepreneur and stayed in school
the supply costs.”
until he had his first business fully operational.
He expects the first full model will determin the final tally.
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school but would pull all-nighters for
years, but it was a question of figuring
the things I am interested in.”
out how to do it and getting the right people in place. “
He moved to San Francisco and roomed with six other young men
NFC Rings will be the lock and key. It
who later co-founded PayPal. They
will have a proprietary system to help
were all committed to their own
turn lights on and off, shower on, or
technology startups.
any SeaPod devices.
Grant developed software for the
With no hurricanes in their weather,
beauty industry. What initially took 17
Panama is a perfect place to set up
hours out of his day, seven days a
water communities, he suggested. So
week for five years became a fluid
too is Venice and New York. In fact,
operation that asks for five hours of
cities along major shorelines like
his time each month.
Miami may benefit from SeaPods because the stem does not sink into
"I slowly got the hours down to
the earth but hovers above it with a
manageable number. It took five
balance of dispersed weight.
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WHY DO WE LOVE STORIES?
The Importance of Storytelling By Jennifer J. Lacelle July 14, 2021
One of the more famous authors of
children’s stories — which they quickly
fables is Aesop, who’s earliest record
became. Consider the tortoise and the
of writing is in the 4th Century BCE.
hare, it created the saying, ‘slow and
Although, there is some speculation
steady wins the race.’ You can
that he retold stories already created
consider the fable a lesson on patience
and he simply became the famous
and that arrogance is a downfall.
one. As time progressed, the Medieval era It’s thought that his fables were
developed more of their own stories to
meant to be statements about social
tell. In the 17th Century, Jean de La
and political criticisms, rather than
Fontaine wrote much about human
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nature, eventually evolving into satire
Nineteen Eighty-Four
about the church, bureaucrats, and
2.Published 1952, Ralph Ellison:
the elite.
Invisible Man 3.Published 1954, J.R.R. Tolkien: The
Fast forward to the last century and
Lord of the Rings
you’ll see that authors have
4.Published 1982, Alice Walker: The
continued to regale us with legends,
Color Purple
prose, short stories, tales and novels
5.Published 1985, Margaret Atwood:
with strong themes about fighting
The Handmaid’s Tale
for justice, human folly, freedom and
6.Published 1994, Lois Lowry: The
liberation, or statements about
Giver
society, morals and ethics.
7.Published 2004, Markus Zusak: The Book Thief
Nine out of ten of the following
8.Published 2011, Veronica Roth:
books became so popular that they
Divergent
have been adapted for television or
9.Published 2011, Kathryn Stockett:
movies since their publication.
The Help 10. Published 2012, Leigh Bardugo:
1.Published 1949, George Orwell:
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Why Do We Love Fiction?
hearing stories about his uncle's
What makes these stories so popular,
adventures, but never actually left the
and why is it so easy to remember
Shire until he was forced to go on his
them? The storytelling structure of
own journey.
start, middle and conclusion is actually easier to recall than
He’s relatable because at some point,
standard, dry paragraphs pertaining
everyone takes their own journey into
to facts.
the unknown.
As for popularity, there are a number
Two: Emotions
of reasons these books have
Unlike most non-fiction, novels are
continued to garner interest.
meant to evoke emotion and mental imagery. This alone helps preserve
One: Relatability
memory retention, especially since
It’s easier to feel like you’re a part of
people remember more about how
that world when characters are
they feel than actual words.
relatable, or you see parts of yourself in the characters.
The Color Purple is the emotional, physical and mental struggle one
Many of these novels have every day,
woman faces throughout her life. It’s
ordinary characters that are placed in
an emotional rollercoaster ride that’s
situations they didn’t expect. Take,
written, and designed, to make the
for example, Frodo Baggins in the
reader feel, and that’s exactly what it
Lord of the Rings. He grew up
did.
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Because it’s about abuse, which
Shadow and Bone is an excellent
many people endure in real life, it’s
representation of the battle between
going to deliver a stronger level of
good and evil. A young woman
emotion.
represents the good in humanity by having the power of the sun while
When looking at The Book Thief,
literal darkness splits and destroys the
there’s a massive sense of grief, fear
country. It’s the ultimate fight
and pain woven into the story. Given
between the metamorphic terms light
that it’s about the Holocaust and the
and dark for good and evil.
main character is a child, it’s bound to evoke a great deal of emotion.
Freedom and justice are things that
More terror erupts when they begin
society highly values, which is why
hiding a Jewish boy. Anyone who
watching characters fight against
knows world history is aware that
oppressors and corruption is so
those found helping Jews could be
satisfying.
put to death by Nazi Germany. The combination of factual history and fictional storytelling weaves an intricate tale that is designed to make you emotional, which you will remember. Three: Justice People have an innate drive for freedom and justice. Most people cheer for the hero to win at the end; the bad guy must be stopped and good must prevail! In almost every book in that list, there’s a battle raging between right and wrong; good and evil; or control for power over corruption.
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Divergent, Nineteen Eighty-Four, The
before segregation was removed in
Handmaid’s Tale, and The Giver are
the US (1964). That means it’s only
prime examples of the need to
been 57 years (as of 2021) that black
overcome corruption and power.
people were permitted to use the same water fountains, libraries,
All of these showcase characters who
schools, etc. as white people.
are repressed by the government, or governing officials, who are doing
This means both of these stories,
more harm than good to their
despite being released 59 years
citizens.
apart, have a solid foundation on the societal norms that are still widely
Four: Society
remembered by people who endured
Invisible Man and The Help discuss
those specific eras. This makes the
the way society was designed and
books relatable, and important
the social norms of their time. These
reflections of society, as the
are stories about black protagonists
characters fight for their rights and
who want, and deserve, more than
freedoms as human beings.
they’ve received from society. Stories are important because it To provide a little history on the
forces the audience to think, to
matter, the British Empire abolished
remember, to embrace the truth, to
slavery in 1834, though many areas of
inspire change and to create waves.
Canada had already made the move
That is why people enjoy stories and
in 1793 (Anti-slavery Act). In the
that is why literature is so important.
United States of America, slavery
In the end, these simple factors
wasn’t abolished until 1865. Despite
influence the reasons why we love
that, it would be another century
the books we read.
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STRESSORS & SYSTEMIC TOXICITY
How to Combat This By Anna Rhymer Editor Jennifer J. Lacelle May 18, 2021
This is a crazy world we live in with a
environment affects us in all
global pandemic, gyms closed,
capacities.
depression mounting, nutrition lacking and coping mechanisms
Let’s talk about cellular toxicity: the
trying to save today... and tomorrow
one thing that dictates overall health
.... and then next... and so on.
and wellness, or risk for long term illness and disease.
But that doesn’t mean we can’t pull out the ole’ tool box, dig deep and
Each cell in the body — brain cell, skill
ensure we minimize how the exterior
cell, lymphatic cell, etc. — is
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comparable to a balloon.
If we are stressed, eating poor nutrition — think processed food and
Quick science lesson: the balloon is a
chemicals — or not exercising, this
phospholipid membrane.
membrane tightens up and doesn’t allow nutrition in or toxins out. What’s
This is a permeable membrane which
the result?
allows nutrition to be carried into the cell by water (hydration), and allows
Cellular toxicity!
toxins to be eliminated from the cell (flushing) after the cell uses what it
This also means a higher risk of long-
needs to “power up.”
term illness and disease.
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What can we do?
1.Make a grateful list!
Optimally we delve deep into our skill
Write down ten things you’re grateful
sets and identify all our stressors and
for before you get out of bed, and do it
try to fix them one at a time. Sound
by hand. It’s proven its far more
like an overwhelming task? That’s
beneficial to put pen to paper than
because it can be without the right
typing.
tools in our kit or tricks up our sleeves.
Be sure these are things you’re really grateful for, not just “I love my new
Let’s start with the basics. Three
truck.” The body vibrates at different
simple steps will take you forward by
frequencies and the mindset of
leaps and bounds in your overall
gratitude is the highest frequency a
health and eliminating your risks.
human can vibrate at. This sets you up for an amazing mindset and vibration
1.Hydrate!
for the day.
Drink 1oz of water per pound of body weight a day. For example, if I weigh
Humans vibrate in neutrality at 250hz
150lbs, I drink 150oz a day — or 18.75
but in a state of joy or gratitude, we
measured cups.
can vibrate at 540hz which is slightly less than absolute peace and
1.Move!
enlightenment.
Take a mindfulness walk, do some deep breathing, and live in the
These three seemingly simple steps
moment on your journey. This will
will change your health, and be a
clear your mind and get your
catalyst to a new and improved future.
muscles firing as well as kickstart your lymphatic system.
Our best recourse is action, so stop your old habits and create new ones:
Lymphatic system: The lymphatic
start today and take action!
system is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials that can be dangerous to our health over time if not expelled.
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