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This vertical-oriented jet milling system enables us to offer combined operations such as toll grinding toll blending and toll grinding coating. Capable of ultra-fine grinding dry powders to 0.5-45-micron averages, our Micro-Jet horizontally oriented jet mill generates a maximum amount of fines, for customers who require high surface ...

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Shanghai Clirik is The Most Prefesional Ultrafine Mill MaunfactureampSupplier in China,The Main Products include Ultra fine mill,Ultra fine grinder,Ultra fine powder mill,Ultra fine powder machine,Ultra fine powder grinding mill and so on.

Mineral Comminution fine ultrafine grinding

Mineral Comminution Fine Ultrafine Grinding

Grinding Solutions offers an extensive range of comminution services, ranging from SAG mill testing to fine and ultrafine grinding. Tests range from industry standards, such as Bond Work Index Testing, to cutting-edge techniques such as pulp chemistry monitoring, to help optimise comminution circuits. We are also a Metso accredited laboratory ...

Raymond174 Fine Grinding Roller Mill Schenck Process

Raymond174 Fine Grinding Roller Mill Schenck Process

Raymond Fine Grinding Roller Mill For finer products and increased production. The Raymond fine grinding roller mill US Patent Nos. 7665681 and 7963471 was specifically designed to achieve a product size distribution with d50 measurement of less than 10 microns. Available as new roller mills or as a retrofit to your existing mill.

CFS Fine Classifier NETZSCH Grinding amp Dispersing

Cfs Fine Classifier Netzsch Grinding Amp Dispersing

The NETZSCH Fine Classifier CFS is used when a screening machine cannot be used because of the desired separation limit. Optimal sharpness of cut with highest throughput rates for the separation of coarse particles, as well as fines, can be obtained in the usual operative range of

CBN and Diamond Superabrasives 3M

Cbn And Diamond Superabrasives 3m

3MDiamond and CBN Face and Fine Grinding PDF, 17.93 MB Dec 1, 1901 Solutions for Bearing Industry PDF, 992.78 KB Dec 1, 1901 Solutions for Turbine Industry PDF, 307.56 KB Dec 1, 1901 Superabrasives Catalog Round Tool Catalog PDF, 795.97 KB Dec 1, 1901 3M Hybrid Diamond Grinding Wheel 6PHU Flyer PDF, 668.24 KB ...

LaboSystem grinding and polishing equipment Struers

Labosystem Grinding And Polishing Equipment Struers

LaboPol-60 LaboPol-60 Grindingpolishing machine with variable speed 50-500 rpm for two disks, 250 or 300 mm dia. Each disk with automatic water valve, manual splash guard, and bowl liner. LaboUI control panel and disks are ordered separately. One specimen mover LaboForce-50-100 can be

Rotochopper174 Sales Team Customer Service

Rotochopper174 Sales Team Customer Service

Our factory-direct customer support team provides world-class service and expert guidance to keep your grinding operation running at peak performance. Through our commitment to customer success, we lead the industry in innovation, developing several industry firsts, patented features, and unique machines.

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Since 1934, Dremel has been helping Makers complete creative and fulfilling projects.Shop with confidence and purchase your Hatch Project Kit or Dremel DigiLab products, including the Laser Cutter, 3D20, 3D40 and 3D45 for educational, commercial or personal use.

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Daxners World Of Products

Daxnersworld of products. Our components stand for flawless functionality, high performance, uncompromised hygienic design and easy cleaning CIP and COP features. Daxner components fulfill your custom requirements optimized throughput performance, maximum operational efficiency, high plant availability, gentle product handling, robust ...

Fine Grind Brochure Download Quadro Mill

Fine Grind Brochure Download Quadro Mill

Fine Grind Milling with the F10 Unparalleled and advanced fine powder grinding to produce the highest percentage within target of any fine milling technology. The Quadro Fine Grind provides an all in one fine grind platform, delivering advanced size reduction for performance amp flexibility

Us40 Ultra Saw

Us40 Ultra Saw

The Dremel Ultra-Saw is a mini circular saw that was designed for users who want a tool that can do everything the Dremel Saw-Max can do, and more. With a 7.5 Amp motor and a durable drive train, the Ultra-Saw has more power for making long cuts. A metal foot and guard resists the heat generated by heavy-duty jobs like grinding and cutting ...

RoStar Upscaling of the RoStar ultra fine grinding mill

Rostar Upscaling Of The Rostar Ultra Fine Grinding Mill

Project duration 1 April 2016 31 December 2018 Objective The objective of the project is the creation of a pilot ultra-fine grinding mill by up-scaling and improvement of an existing demonstrator mill. The solution technology The mill will be a vertical fine grinding mill, where gravity forces enable a higher filling level than in

Hydrothermal grain preprocessing and ultrafine milling

Hydrothermal Grain Preprocessing And Ultrafine Milling

This work describes a process for producing durum wheat flour fractions with high potential nutritional value using grain pre-milling hydrothermal treatment and ultra-fine grinding micronization, coupled with air classification. The difference of bioactive value of the flour fractions in relation

OMO Spice Tools Ultrafine grinding Powder

Omo Spice Tools Ultrafine Grinding Powder

It is suitable for grinding coarse powder into fine powder, but not suitable for large block or hard things Diameter 2.2 inches, height 4.5 inches, 4 layers Handle crank, ultra-fine grinding, middle screen filtering fine powder.The funnel part can be screwed directly into the bottle for storing spices

The development of ultrafine grinding at Anglo Platinum

The Development Of Ultrafine Grinding At Anglo Platinum

and fine grinding technologies available in the marketplace. Through routine and extensive mineralogical work it was also recognized that this technology would have application for Anglo Platinum for a variety of potential projects if the correct operational and operating cost regime could be met.

Stirred Milling Technology A New Concept in Fine

Stirred Milling Technology A New Concept In Fine

A wide range of grinding media size can be used with typical bead sizes between 1-6 mm. Grinding applications can be classified as fine grinding and ultra-fine grinding Fine grinding F80 200 m and P80 40 m Ultra-fine grinding F80 70 m and P80

Metallographic grinding and polishing insight

Metallographic Grinding And Polishing Insight

Fine grinding produces a surface with little deformation that can easily be removed during polishing. Because of the drawbacks with grinding papers, alternative fine grinding composite surfaces are available, in order to improve and facilitate fine grinding, A high material removal rate is obtained by using grain sizes of 15, 9.0 and 6.0 m.

Power tools PFERD

Power Tools Pferd

Contact. Address PFERD INC. 9201 W. Heather Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53224 Telephone 1 800 342-9015 Fax 1 262 2552840 E-mail salespferdusa.com

Fine Grinding Hosokawa Micron Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Fine Grinding Hosokawa Micron Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Impact Type Fine Grinding Mill with Pin Discs. Sugarplex for sugar grinding. Versatile size-reduction system with exchangeable grinding elements such as Beater disc, pin discs, swing beaters and plate beaters, sieves and grinding tracks. End-product fineness in the range 50 m to approx. 5 mm in accordance with the grinding equipment installed.

5 Best Burr Grinders Sept 2021 BestReviews

5 Best Burr Grinders Sept 2021 Bestreviews

To achieve the fine grind necessary for espresso, its best to go with a conical burr grinder. In particular, look for a conical grinder with ceramic burrs. The ceramic allows for a finer grind than stainless steel. Q. How much noise does a burr grinder make A. Like any coffee grinder, a burr grinder can make a lot of noise. If youre ...

Worlds leading manufacturer of Pepper Mill Grinders

Worlds Leading Manufacturer Of Pepper Mill Grinders

A clever dial adjustable grinder mechanism for ease of use with a 3 setting selector, giving coarse, medium and fine grinding options. Innovative with a clear lid, displaying the gear adjustment lever. Freshnessgrind particle delivery for all tastes. Dimensions 50mm x 38.5mm

10 Best Grinder For Nut And Seed September 2021 MSN

10 Best Grinder For Nut And Seed September 2021 Msn

1. Nutri-Q Blender with Grinder for Nuts and Seeds, Chop Mix Blend, White UK. 9.8. View Product. 9.8. 2. BSAH Coffee Grinder Grinding for Coffee Beans Spice Nut Seed Grains Stainless Electric. By ...

Ranger Exosta Ultimate Magic Find Build

Jun 15, 2021 Path of Exile is a free online-only action RPG under development by Grinding Gear Games in New Zealand.

Horizontal Hammer Mill Grinding System B252hler Group

Horizontal Hammer Mill Grinding System B252hler Group

Horizontal hammer mill. Our hammer mill is a high efficiency grinder for size reduction in feed and food processing industries. Generally applied for dry materials with a bulk density of 0.2-0.8 kgdm , it convinces through high production flexibility and minimal downtime. Overview Key benefits Product features Applications Services and training.

Recycling machines ANDRITZ

Recycling Machines Andritz

The ADuro F is perfectly suited for fine grinding of challenging materials to a fraction size of 8 to 0 mm powder. A special design feature of the ADuro F is the integrated fan that performs two functions assistance with the fine grinding and with transport of the material to

Customer reviews Mueller Austria HyperGrind

Customer Reviews Mueller Austria Hypergrind

Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Mueller Austria HyperGrind Precision Electric SpiceCoffee Grinder Mill with Large Grinding Capacity and HD Motor also for Spices, Herbs, Nuts, Grains, Grey at Amazon.com. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users.

Swiss Tower Mills Minerals AG

Swiss Tower Mills Minerals Ag

The main mill components are manufactured by KMF in Villach, Austria. KMF is a leading company specialized in tilting rotary furnaces, mills and grinders, special machinery, plant construction, process engineering and contract manufacturing. KMF has over 40 years experience in manufacturing fine grinding mills for the industrial minerals ...

Fine chemical raw material grinderUltra Micro crushing

Fine Chemical Raw Material Grinderultra Micro Crushing

ALPA advocates and practices the processing concept of safe production. In the field of the fine chemical industry, ALPA can provide you with explosion-proof ultra-fine ultra-pure crushing and grading technology, realize ultra-fine, low cost, and safe production, and provide professional technical consulting, project management, process equipment, turnkey engineering EPC, and other technical ...

Mueller Austria HyperGrind Precision HD Motor Electric

Mueller Austria Hypergrind Precision Hd Motor Electric

Jan 20, 2021 Small models are fine for individuals and couples however, families would do better with a grinder that has a larger capacity. For example, the KRUPS Silent Vortex Electric Grinder is able to grind enough coffee beans to make 12 cups of java. Its also capable of grinding spices and dried herbs to add flavor to your favorite dishes.

Mueller Austria HyperGrind Precision Electric Coffee Grinder

Mueller Austria Hypergrind Precision Electric Coffee Grinder

Jun 23, 2021 Espresso lovers will want to look for a coffee grinder that is able to produce a consistent super-fine grind, as this is just like the strong brews created in espresso machines. Burr grinders will come with a range of grind settings, from coarse to extra fine. Some have as many as 40 different fine

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sizings P80 12 micron, while the remainder require ultra-fine grind sizings P80 7.5 micron for liberation. This range of textural associations allows the use of a flowsheet using staged grinding and staged flotation to remove liberated valuable minerals with a coarse grind, while composite particles are reground for further liberation.

fine grinding in the study of micristructure in alluminium

Fine Grinding In The Study Of Micristructure In Alluminium

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VXPmill for fine amp ultra fine grinding FLSmidth

Vxpmill For Fine Amp Ultra Fine Grinding Flsmidth

The VXPmill is designed as an efficient, sophisticated and superior solution for all of your fine grinding needs. The best on the market, the VXPmill outperforms similar technologies in Capital cost. Flexible design. Operating power per ton processed and maintenance costs. Throughput and


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the sea and the festival

Wadden Tide – Wadden Sea Contemporary Art Event and Exhibition

A unique international art event takes place between 4 September and 4 October 2014. It is held at the Wadden Sea of Jutland in Denmark. Now for those of you who are not completely au fait with what Wadden Sea is, it is tidal wetland that creates a very distinct land- and seascape.

Wadden Tide is teaming up with artists from countries that also have wadden seas. Artists from 16 nations participate including artists from Germany, the Netherlands, USA, Japan and South Korea.

The Wadden Tide event and its aim

The first 14 days will be spent in residency creating works of art from selected areas in the Wadden Sea region. Then the work will be exhibited and made accessible to the public round the clock. Wadden Tide is the first art event of its kind by focussing on the Wadden Sea, its unparalleled nature, and the local identity. More importantly perhaps, it will make stronger bonds to contemporary art communities in other countries.

Besides the point that it is a good idea any day in the week, the year to initiate this event is no coincidence. 2014 is the year when the Danish Wadden Sea is expected to be listed as a UNESCO world heritage site on the significance of its nature reserve: Nationalpark Vadehavet.

The resulting WaddenTide exhibition is going to play a part in the wider Wadden Sea Festival. Locally the festival is ´known as Vadehavsfestival and the annual event takes place in the Wadden Sea region spanning across the county councils Esbjerg, Fanø, Tønder and Varde.

The event is Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, the aforementioned councils, and Nationalpark Vadehavet.

About the Wadden Sea region

The Wadden Sea in Southern Jutland is something out of the ordinary. It is not just that you see miles of windswept and sunlit landscapes that stretch into the horizon. No the area is also full of migrating birds in the autumn. The phenomenon black sun can be observed in which thousands of birds fly and instantaneously change directions. Together with the scenery the birds create quite a mesmerising air display.

In addition, the area has an interesting past of unique cultural significance only peered by other border regions such as Alsace. In addition, Højer just west of Tønder and Møgeltønder has bags of potential as a future art commune, in that it offers much of what St Ives is offering artists in the UK.

You can find out more about Wadden Tide and the festival by visiting

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Model #: erx56

An inline non-contact multi-angle spectrophotometer for the measurement of multi silver layers on coated glass. The ERX56 measures the production directly on production machine or in the laboratory. A spectral curve provides detailed reflectance information.

ERX56 Inline Spectrophotometer for color consistency from multiple viewing angles

Multiple silver layers on glass panes add functionality to architectural fronts and are state of the art in architectural design. Low-E™ glass or solar protection is used all over the world to reduce costs for heating or cooling houses or other structures. However, glass is a non-scattering product which makes it a challenge to measure.

The ERX56 measures non-scattering products such as glass using three geometries simultaneously at +15°: -15°, +45°: -45° and +60°: -60°. The ±15° measurement gives the same readings as in the laboratory with a sphere geometry measurement. The ±45° and the ±60° measurements show color change from different observer angles. The ERX56 measures from 330 nm to 1,000 nm with 1 nm optical resolution.

When used with ESWin QC software, the ERX56 enables accurate color adjustments that improve manufacturing output and reduce waste due to color drift.

  • Functional layers such as Low-E™ or solar protection can be accurately measured and quantified for consistency and optimum functionality.
  • A spectral range from 330 nm to 1000 nm with 1 nm optical resolution delivers best-in-class measurement results.
  • Simultaneously measures non-scattering products such as glass using three geometries at +15°: -15°, +45°: -45° and +60°: -60° to measure color changes from different observer angles.
  • External calibration is only necessary every 4 weeks for maximum instrument uptime.

The ERX56 delivers excellent short-term stability due to its use of real dual beam measurement, and its automatic wavelength calibration ensures exceptional measurement accuracy and long-term stability. The ERX56 is the must-have color measurement instrument for measuring and controlling color in the manufacture of non-scattering products where color control for different viewing angles is critical.

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How to Visualize Color and Appearance of Fine Texture Fabrics Without Prototypes

For fashion and clothing designers and brands, it can be a challenge to visualize how a fine textured fabric swatch will look as a finished piece. Creating a virtual rendering based on accurate measurements is a cost-effective and sustainable way to visualize both color and appearance without lab dips, prototypes shipping, and lengthy approvals.

When designing with fine texture fabrics, brands and designers must be able to understand how color and texture will appear as a garment drapes.

Visualize Fine Texture Fabrics Without Prototypes | Using X-Rite Solutions Designers often create storyboards using separate color and texture swatches to illustrate design intent, then dye and send lab dips and prototypes for approval. The PANTORA desktop application skips these expensive and time-consuming steps by digitizing fine texture fabrics for visualization on 3D models. The MetaVue VS3200 imaging spectrophotometer is used to measure color and texture samples with a spectral accuracy holding up to the highest standards set in quality control. Designers then apply these samples in different combinations to see how the fabric will appear from multiple angles and under different lighting conditions. Powered by X-Rite’s AxF format, this representation can be visualized within PANTORA as well as imported into third-party visualization and simulation tools for use in a range of industries, including beauty and personal care, consumer goods, electronics, toys, and more.

Creating a virtual rendering that includes actual color and appearance aspects is a fast, easy, and economical way to gain stakeholder buy-in.

How it Works

  1. The designer uses the MetaVue VS3200 to measure different colored and textured fabric swatches. With an on-board camera and aperture sizes ranging from 2mm to 12mm, designers can capture color, texture, and small repeating patterns to fully digitize the sample for accurate representation in rendering programs.
  2. PANTORA acquires and imports these digital materials as AxF files that account for appearance attributes such as color, texture, and material type.
  3. PANTORA applies the material to arbitrary geometry and renders it in real-time in a virtual scene for an immersive digital material evaluation experience. Alternatively, a third-party rendering solution or PLM system that supports AxF can be used.
  4. The designer holds an interactive rendering session on location or via remote screen sharing or sends the digital rendering to brands and stakeholders for review and approval.
  5. Requested color and texture changes can be made digitally, without the time and waste associated with lab dips and prototypes.
  6. When designs are finalized, the spectral data from MetaVue VS3200 can be used to formulate dyes.
  7. The designer and brand can store, manage, view, and edit digital materials in AxF from a centralized location for use in future designs.

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Bug Fixing Day 81

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Feb 27 2015

Yesterday we had our Bug Fixing Day #81.

We've managed to close 12 bugs (5 real fixes). We are now at -68 bugs behind the 1 year period, but we still have to keep it up.

It has been a busy week and we have just managed to catch-up to the new bugs introduced this week.

Next week: same place, same time, same activity.

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On a bright day, it's vastly improved to wear shades. The equivalent is genuine whether you are strolling not far off or having a ton of fun next to a pool or seashore. Notwithstanding, it is significant that you go for the correct sort of shades as regular glasses can't secure you against the UV beams of the sun. These beams can make huge harm to your eyes, as per the reports discharged by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

In this article, we are going to give you a couple of straightforward tips that will assist you in deciding on the best shades. Peruse on to know more.

Make sure they can block UV rays

As said before, UV beams of the sun are bad for your wellbeing. Long haul presentation to these beams can negatively affect your eyes just as the whole body. Since eyes are the most significant delicate piece of your body, shielding them from a wide range of harm is central.

In this way, one of the most significant variables to consider when purchasing eyewear is to guarantee that they offer 100% insurance against these beams. Shockingly, most purchasers don't think about this pointer when searching for their ideal unit

Go for Bigger Lenses

These items come in various sizes. In spite of the fact that you can go for any size that looks incredible on you, specialists propose that you go for greater ones. The explanation is that they can offer better inclusion for your eyes, which means better insurance against all the hurtful components.

You have two choices: wraparound-style and larger than usual ones. With these sorts of items, you can diminish the measure of UV that may enter your eyes.

Darker Lenses may not offer Better Protection

Albeit darker focal points can look incredible, realize that they will most likely be unable to offer enough security from UV beams. Along these lines, getting darker glasses is a superior thought.

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 With the polarization highlight, you can lessen the glare from intelligent surfaces, for example, asphalt and water. Despite the fact that polarization isn't about security from the beams of the sun, it can make it a lot simpler for you to take part in specific exercises, for example, driving or riding a bicycle. Along these lines, getting enraptured shades is a good thought.

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A portion of the daylight may hit your eyes from the sides too. Along these lines, the casing of the glasses should cover the base, sides, and top for most extreme assurance. On the off chance that the edge is excessively little, it can permit more unfiltered light to arrive at your eyes. On the off chance that you can't get this kind of item, you can utilize an overflowed cap. This will hinder the light originating from the upper side while securing your face.

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America is still hooked on the drug of white supremacy | Carol Anderson

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The violence in Virginia shows that the nation is gripped by a deep malaise – and is writhing under its disastrous effects

  • Carol Anderson is the author of White Rage

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‘It took more than 36 hours – and a killing believed to have been carried out by a neo-Nazi – for the White House to denounce white supremacists. ’ Photograph: Samuel Corum/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

The United States is in a tailspin. White supremacists are on the march – and have left a trail of blood and destruction in their wake. A march in Charlottesville, Virginia, filled with torches, Nazi flags and chants of “White Lives Matter” culminated in violence that claimed at least one life, and left many more injured.

This is just what many feared the Trump presidency would unleash. David Duke, the former leader of the Ku Klux Klan, supported that view when he said on Saturday that the march “fulfills the promises of Donald Trump” to “take our country back”.

The president was slow to disabuse people of that view. When the nation turned to the president on Friday to condemn the unrest provoked by the “Unite the Right” far-right rally, he instead blamed “many sides”. In other words: he lumped together anti-racist protesters with white supremacists.

This is just what many feared the Trump presidency would unleash

It took more than 36 hours – and a killing believed to have been carried out by a neo-Nazi – for the White House to denounce white supremacists. Although the president prefers to communicate directly with the American people through Twitter, he didn’t do that this time. Instead, the delayed statement was attributed to an unnamed White House spokesperson.

None of this makes sense. Unless, that is, we come to grips with the reality that we are seeing the effects of far too many Americans strung out on the most pervasive, devastating, reality-warping drug to ever hit the United States: white supremacy.

Like all forms of substance abuse, it has destroyed families and communities and put enormous strains on governmental institutions. It has made millions of Americans forsake their God and jettison their patriotism just to get a taste.

High on its effects, its users feel powerful, heady, even as they and everything around them disintegrates. And, as with most drug crises, while not everyone may be strung out, everyone is very surely affected.

In 2017, millions of Americans are hooked on this drug. As clearly as track marks in the arms, the most visible signs are all around us.

The “Heil Trump” salutes at a gathering of white nationalists shortly before the inauguration. A uptick in reported hate crimes across the country. The killing of Lt Richard Collins by a white supremacist in Maryland. The double homicide and severe wounding of Good Samaritans defending teen girls in Portland from another emboldened white supremacist. The nooses found at and near the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

There are other signs, too – signs that this addiction is always lurking, demanding to be fed. The 2016 election brought that into stark relief as voters flocked to Donald Trump, despite his explicit racism or, just as important, because of it. His birther harangues lent him a stature among hardcore supporters that no other candidate could match.

Trump was the antithesis of Barack Obama, and therefore, in the Gregor Samsa world of white supremacy, the most attractive candidate. Yet, odious as he may be to many, Trump is, in fact, only a symptom.

All of his racist rants would have dropped him on the outskirts of the lunatic fringe if it hadn’t been for the way that a major political party had spent decades making white supremacy the Republican party’s drug of choice.

The Republicans, of course, believed that they could control it. Getting a little taste every now and then, the party would swear that it wasn’t hooked, but, inevitably it needed an even more powerful strain each time to feel that high.

In 1968, Richard Nixon dabbled in it when he ran for office on the Southern Strategy, which promised a curtailment of black civil rights in order to woo disaffected white Americans from the Democratic party into the Republican party. And the disaffection ran deep.

White supremacy is the Republican party’s drug of choice

No Democrat running for president has won the majority of white voters since Lyndon Johnson legally acknowledged that African Americans were actually US citizens. But if Nixon was like a weekend user binging on “law and order” between detoxes on affirmative action in government contracts, subsequent Republican presidential candidates have bowed down to the drug supreme: there was Ronald Reagan’s “welfare queen”, George HW Bush’s “Willie Horton”, Mitt Romney’s “47%”.

With white supremacy’s current grip on the Republican party, everything the addict once valued has become expendable. Gone from power are moderate Republicans who believed in limited government, fiscal restraint and civil rights. Gone, as well, is the clout of the national security hawks, who put American sovereignty, might, and global leadership first.

Alliances with Nato and Europe now hang by a thread as global white nationalist movements, backed by Trump’s benefactor Vladimir Putin, have worked to undermine democracy in Britain, France and Germany.

Domestically, the picture is just as deranged. The Republican’s flag-waving base and congressional leadership have supported Trump’s denigration of the CIA and humiliation of the FBI. Like a God-fearing suburban soccer mom turning tricks to feed the habit, the symbols of patriotism and love of country have been no match for the addiction.

As long as Trump gives the white supremacists one more Ice raid, one more deportation, one more Muslim travel ban, one more hunt for “illegal voters” in a sanctuary city, the craving is temporarily satisfied. And as with any addict, anything that gets in between the user and the drug has to go.

Republican congressional leaders fully understand. Trump, the pusher with a bad Russian habit, has become a way for the base to mainline. And because their very survival is tied up with feeding their constituency’s constant need for a fix, Republicans, acting like rogue cops straight out of Serpico, have made the decision to protect the pusher, bury his misdeeds, and attack his accusers.

In June 2016, Paul Ryan swore his caucus to secrecy when a meeting with a Ukrainian official led one congressman to conclude that “I think Putin pays ... Trump. Swear to God.”

Odious as he may be to many, Trump is, in fact, only a symptom

In October 2016, Mitch McConnell threatened Obama if the president announced that 17 intelligence agencies had evidence of Russian interference in the election. In March 2017, the congressman Devin Nunes sabotaged his own committee’s hearings to protect Trump.

In May 2017, Senator Ted Cruz went after former the deputy attorney general Sally Yates because she had the audacity to issue a warning that Michael Flynn, the National Security Adviser, was subject to blackmail by the Kremlin. In June 2017, the fired FBI director James Comey came into the Republican party’s crosshairs, and many believe special prosecutor Robert Mueller is next.

Republicans have convinced themselves, as addicts do, that they’re still in charge, that they’re getting out of this what they’ve always wanted – tax cuts for the rich, eventual destruction of the Affordable Care Act, a supreme court that will overturn Roe v Wade, and decisively fewer regulations on private industry – but none of these, if they were truly sober and in their right minds, are worth destroying the United States for.

Yet, here we are. We’re not all addicted, but we’re surely enduring the consequences.

Carol Anderson is the Charles Howard Candler professor and chair of African American studies at Emory University and the author of White Rage.

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Disney's Rogue One Garners $155M in Opening Weekend

The Walt Disney Company’s DIS Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has got off to a great start in the domestic market, with the film earning $155 million on its opening weekend in the U.S. and Canada.  The movie is the first spinoff of the cult franchise “Star Wars” produced by Disney, since its acquisition of Lucasfilm for $4 billion in 2012.  Analyst had expected Rogue One: A Star Wars Story to generate over $130 million in the opening weekend.

This is the second best weekend collection in the history of movie releases in December, falling behind Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The “Star Wars” franchise took the box office by storm with its return after a decade, same time in the last year. We believe this is a great opening by Rogue One: A Star Wars Story factoring in that this is a spinoff that explores other characters apart from the core trio of Luke, Leia and Han Solo. It is essentially a story of a band of rebels trying to steal plans of abolishing the planet-pulverizing Death Star.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens shattered box office records with a massive collection of $529 million worldwide in the opening weekend. At the North America box office, Disney earned $248 million in the opening weekend, making it the biggest opening in Hollywood’s history and smashing the $208.8 million record set by Jurassic World.

Although the performance of “Rogue One” has been excellent over the opening weekend in the domestic market but internationally the movie has done disappointingly. It was released in 70% of the overseas market garnering $135.5 million, well below analyst expectation of $300 million.

Japan is the only major Asian country where the movie has hit the theaters. Star Wars fans in South Korea and China can watch “Rogue One” in theaters starting Dec 28 and Jan 6, respectively.

Disney has a well documented history of box office success. Luck seems to be favoring the company as it has struck gold with almost every movie released over the last couple of years. In 2015, it came up with hits like Avengers: Age of Ultron, Marvel's Ant-Man, Inside Out, Cinderella and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

The year 2016 has also been magnificent for the company’s movie business. The notable movie releases were Captain America: Civil War, Finding Dory and Zootopia, which surpassed $1 billion at the box office. Further, Jungle Book saw excellent business with a worldwide collection of $966 million.

The success of movie business is crucial for Disney as the loss of subscribers at ESPN has been a major concern. The company’s primary cash cow, ESPN, has been under immense pressure as the pay-TV landscape continues to change owing to migration of subscribers to online TV.

Despite the fabulous run of its movies, the company’s shares have declined 1.1% so far this year, against the Zacks categorized Media Conglomerates industry’s gain of 9.3%. On the contrary, shares of Comcast Corporation CMCSA and Time Warner Inc. TWX have surged 23.8% and 46.6%, respectively, year to date.

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2 large platanos (plantains)
4 tablespoons butter
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup mild grated Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Peel platanos and cut into small pieces.

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3 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoons baking soda

1/4 teaspoons of salt

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In a blender or coffee grounder, ground oats into flour form.

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Add baking soda, baking powder and salt into mixture and place in a mixing bowl.

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This week’s meditation was a big deal for me, because it is the beginning of year 2 of teaching weekly meditations. Episode 53.

With a hope that Carrie 2.0 has learned from the first 52 experiences and is now new and improved.

So no pressure.

Episode 53 introduced my so far all time favorite instruction. After getting tangled up in some cueing, I heard myself calmly say “do what you know is right, not what I say.”

You see, Carrie 2.0.

Such a brilliant mantra for life.

Meditation can be an incredible tool for connecting with early life experiences. For allowing who we are to observe who we were.

I can’t go into detail about the specifics, because if you are reading this and may decide to try the meditation, your mind would not be able to resist starting to think about it now.

Pre-planning interferes with the practice of allowing something to come to mind.

Doing the meditation opens a window into the childhood experience that came to mind. The moment the meditation ends, the window begins close.

I heard myself assign homework during our post-meditation conversation:  You can re-activate and grow your portkey to the experience by revisiting it throughout the week.

If you decide to do the meditation, I am always interested in hearing about your experience and your suggestions.


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Don Your Way column: Why can't we all be a bit kinder to each other?

Recently, a good friend of mine on Twitter was asking people to contact her with examples of random acts of kindness.

Let's try and be kinder to each other.

Now, from a column whose meat and drink seems to be based on anger and ire and the petty squabbles of every day life, you might be forgiven for wondering what I’m doing drifting over to the dark side and talking about good for once in a while.

Last week, you may recall, I was getting het up and hot under the collar about the minor irritants that grind my gears on a daily basis.

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But hey, sometimes it’s good to redress the balance and look at the things people out there do to introduce a little bit of zen and calm into our stressed and sometimes crazy worlds.

So, in a break from the norm, this week’s Don Your Way is devoted to the good things you’ll see your fellow man (or woman) hopefully doing in Doncaster that helps to put a smile on your face.

Queueing at the supermarket checkout with a trolleyfull and noticed the person behind you has only got a basket? Then do your bit and wave them through in front of you.

It doesn’t happen nearly enough as it should do. But when it does, you’ll feel good and the person behind will be grateful you’ve saved them a wait.

How often do you sling your bag on the seat on a train or bus to secure yourself some extra room?

Don’t be selfish - allow others to sit down - and if the vehicle is full and there’s children, expectant mothers or elderly people standing - or indeed anyone who you think is more deserving of a sit down than you, then give up your space.

How often do you check on your neighbour? It doesn’t matter their age, pop round and say hello and perhaps offer to do something for them. If you’re off to the supermarket, offer to get them any bits and bobs they might need.

Or see if they need their grass cutting (although in the current heatwave that’s a job we’ve all been spared).

If one of your Facebook friends posts a status that worries you, it doesn’t do any harm to drop them a private message to ask how they are or if there’s anything you can do to help.

Sometimes, a friendly face is all that’s needed to put a problem to bed.

How often do you thank someone who’s gone that extra mile for you? A card or a small token gift can go a long way to putting a smile on someone’s face - so do it.

I’m always fond of people who let me have the remains of their car parking ticket on exiting the car park. If you’ve spent ages searching for a space, found one and then been presented with a bit of free parking, it can put a real spring in your step.

Whether its strictly legal...

There’s enough hate flying around in this day and age. England’s success at the World Cup has shown we can get along if we want to.

So let’s try and be nice. Until next week’s column at least.


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Search is on for Railway Children

A leading Leeds youth theatre academy is looking for young performers '“ experienced and beginners '“ to star in a show at Scarborough's Open Air Theatre next month.

TALENTS: On Stage Academy performs the Railway Children.

On Stage Academy, based at The Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds, is booked to perform a narrated musical version of The Railway Children on August 27.

In the lead-up to the show they will also host a summer holiday workshop for the young actors - and now they want youngsters to audition.

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Academy Principal Liz Coggins said: “Three years ago our patron impresario, Tony Peers, invited our students to perform at the Family Fun Day – and he was so impressed he invited us back. This year we need a much larger cast and so are throwing our doors open to budding stars aged five to 16-years-old.

“We are looking for leading roles and ensemble – all are welcome, and training will be given.

“For young people to have the chance to perform on this outdoor stage is incredible.

“They will be following in the steps of stars such as Little Mix, Olly Murs, Elton John and Jess Glynne – it’s a great experience and one that they’ll never forget.”

Rehearsals take place once a week from July 18 until August 22 at The Carriageworks.

Liz added: “We appreciate it’s the holiday season and understand that some will need to miss the odd rehearsal, but the team and I will work with all the performers to ensure everyone is up to speed and confident so please don’t let that put you off.”

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Howley Hall's O'Grady on a drive to encourage more women into golf

LONG-DRIVE specialist Becki O'Grady, of Howley Hall, is going to great lengths to encourage women to take up golf.

Rebecca O'Grady.

O’Grady, who last year became Howley Hall’s first female director in their 117-year-history, together with the club’s professional Ryan Rastall has organised free taster sessions, which will be held at the end of the month.

“Both days will involve tuition from our pro Ryan and his team and a chance to play some holes,” said O’Grady, who has twice reached the UK final of the American Golf-backed long driving competition.

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“The perception of golf is that it is boring, so that is why we are trying to make it fun.

Rebecca O'Grady with Paul Monaghan at Howley Hall.

“We’ll get some ladies up at Howley Hall – we’ve already had some takers – and have some afternoon tea with our lady members after the golf to make it a fun event.”

Both events will run from 2-3.30pm, on Sunday, March 25 and Monday, March 26.

O’Grady feels there is an unfair perception that golf is not only boring, but also behind the times. She says her experiences, both as past ladies’ captain and as a board member at Howley Hall, point to the contrary.

“I think there has been a massive change to when I was a junior 15 to 20 years ago, with ladies golf especially,” she said.

Rebecca O'Grady with Paul Monaghan at Howley Hall.

“Women are now able to play with men in competitions – you could never do that 20 years ago.

“We have quite a few mixed competitions at Howley Hall; we have one a month throughout the summer.

“We make it into an event. We lay food on afterwards and invite our partners up to the club, so whoever you are playing with it becomes a bit of a social event as well.

“The men and ladies have got involved and the juniors too. I think it’s good that we can all play together.”

O’Grady has also welcomed a sea change in the demands made with regard to what clothing golfers are expected to wear, on the course and in the clubhouse.

She feels this is particularly relevant when it comes to attracting youngsters to take up the game.

“You look at the Yorkshire ladies’ team, who are English champions, and they’re all young, they’re all fashionable and they’re all passionate about the game,” said O’Grady.

“If we want to get youngsters into the game we don’t want to have to tell them, ‘to play you’ve got to wear a baggy shirt with a collar on’. They want to wear fashionable stuff because that’s what young people do, isn’t it?

“I’m against wearing jeans on the golf course, but I’m for it in the clubhouse and we changed our policy on that last month at Howley Hall. Especially trying to get the younger people in, you need that.

“They don’t want to come into the clubhouse if they have to dress up; they want to just come down for a drink on Friday night and come to a social event and setting.”

O’Grady, who is 38, is particularly keen to get some new younger women members at Howley Hall as the average age of their lady members is 64.

“On the back of that we are struggling to field teams. If we’re not getting new members then we won’t be able to play competitively,” she said.

“We don’t struggle with men, it is just the ladies.

“We are also promoting nine-hole competitions a lot, especially with the ladies because some of them can’t get round 18 holes, and you also have ladies who work and they have the time constraints of work to deal with.”

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Perplexed trainer Johnston goes '˜back to the drawing board' over Dark Vision

TRAINER Mark Johnston's team remain perplexed by rising star Dark Vision's poor display in the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster on St Leger day.

Mark Johnston.

The colt, bought by Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin operation after an impressive success in the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood, was one of the first horses beaten and trailed home last of the six runners. Though the winner, Too Darn Hot, was supreme under Frankie Dettori and is now ante-post favourite for next year’s Classics, Middleham-based Johnston – Britain’s winning-most trainer – clearly expected more from his prospect.

“Nothing major has come to light with him,” said Johnston’s son and assistant, Charlie. “Obviously that run was too bad to be true and we’ll go back to the drawing board

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“He has been left in the Dewhurst, but we’ll see how things transpire on that front and we won’t make any decision over whether he’ll run again this year just yet.”

Ryan Moore's mount Veracious could oppose Yorkshire-trained Laurens in the Group One Sun Chariot Stakes.

Stablemate Main Edition is unlikely to turn out again quickly in the Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury.

The Royal Ascot winner finished a creditable fifth in the Moyglare Stud Stakes on Sunday, but the yard is likely to be represented by Marie’s Diamond in the Group Two this weekend.

Sir Michael Stoute’s team say Veracious is on track to take on Karl Burke’s four-time Group One winner Laurens in Newmarket’s Sun Chariot Stakes next month.

Eight individual Group One winners are among 25 fillies still engaged in this prestigious one-mile race which is due to take place on October 6.

Roaring Lion, the mount of Oisin Murphy, tops the standings for the Cartier Horse of the year after this hard-fought win over Saxon Warrior in the Irish Champion Stakes.

Leyburn-based Burke nominated this race for Laurens after she made all the running to land the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown last Saturday.

Stoute last landed this event with the Cheveley Park Stud home-bred filly, Integral, in 2014.

And Chris Richardson, managing director of Cheveley Park Stud, owner-breeders of Veracious, is hopeful of a bold run after an injury-interrupted campaign.

Despite this, Veracious was still good enough to finish third in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot by Alpha Centauri, the horse that Laurens beat at Leopardstown, before landing the Atalanta Stakes at Sandown earlier this month.

“I was impressed with Laurens last weekend but she has done a fair amount of racing while Veracious is potentially on the way up,” said Richardson.

“There is no better man than Sir Michael Stoute to get a filly like her to peak at the end of the season.”

Roaring Lion stormed to the head of the standings for Cartier Horse Of The Year following a sensational weekend of European racing that featured eight Group One contests across three countries.

The three-year-old colt, owned by Qatar Racing and trained by John Gosden, gained a third consecutive success at the highest level with a swooping neck verdict over Saxon Warrior in the Qipco Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

The mount of the in-form Oisin Murphy whose career has been taken to new heights thanks to his big race association with this great grey, Roaring Lion has now accrued 174 points in Pattern races so far this season.

He may now head to Ascot for the Qipco Champion Stakes where victory in the big race next month could clinch both the Cartier Horse Of The Year and Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt Awards for 2018.


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Tarleton softball topped in Monday road doubleheader to #3 Oklahoma, Houston

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HOUSTON – Tarleton Softball was swept against national powerhouse No. 3 Oklahoma and Houston at Cougar Softball Stadium.

The Texans were topped 13-0 against OU and 8-0 against Houston on Monday afternoon.

Despite the start to the Division I season for the Texans, head coach Mark Cumpian hasn't shied away from his team facing top talent to prepare themselves for WAC play as the Texans have now played two NCAA top-12 teams in OU and #11 Oklahoma State, followed by perennial 30-win teams in Wichita State and Houston – all coming on the road.

• Game 1: #3 Oklahoma 13, Tarleton 0

The national-ranked Sooners plated two runs in the first and second innings, followed by four runs in the third and five in the fourth to overmatch the Texans.

Tarleton had its chances to strike first in the opening inning with runners at second and third with only one out and then the bases loaded with two outs. Walks by Morgan Medford and Shelby Carter started the scoring opportunity while Georgia Capell was hit by a pitch. The Sooners were able to get out of the jam with a strikeout to end the inning.

In the fourth inning, Destiny Crumpley led off the frame with a single to left as the Texans later loaded the bases for the second time in the game but back-to-back strikeouts ended the threat.

The Texans left six runners on base in the game, reaching base on three walks, a hit, and hit by pitch. Defensively, the Texans played error-free ball against one of the top offenses in the country.

Tristan Bridges (0-3) started the game in the circle for Tarleton and had a pair of strikeouts in 2.0 innings of work. Cheyenne Floyd retired her only batter on a flyout to shortstop in the fourth inning.

• Game 2: Houston 8, Tarleton 0

Katy Schaefer continued her hot start offensively to her Texan career as the freshman went 2-for-2 on the day. Schaefer singled through the left side in the first and fourth innings to record the only Texan hits of the day.

Houston broke open the game with a five-run second inning after scoring one run in the first. The Cougars added a pair of runs in the third inning.

Cheyenne Floyd relieved Julia Wernet (0-2) in the third inning and threw the final two innings, allowing only two hits and one run with a strikeout. Floyd faced 10 batters and go four flyouts and a groundout.

Up Next: vs. Prairie View A&M

Tarleton will make its Division I home debut on Wednesday with a doubleheader against Prairie View A&M at 2 and 4 p.m. at the Tarleton Softball Complex.


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Kollin Nogosek is a junior at Winona Senior High School. Like all students, Kollin has been working on school virtually from home and has been doing his best with it. He’s now doing a hybrid model, going to school a few times a week. Kollin has been involved in golf and recently joined the swim team.

Kollin works at Taco John’s and has been involved in the Boy Scouts for many years. He’s hoping to earn his Eagle Scout however Covid has slowed down that process. Kollin has joined the National Guard to get a jump-start on college credit and service training. He recently attended his first training weekend away from home and will go monthly until this summer when he has his ten week basic training scheduled in Georgia.

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UN releases report on human rights violations in South Sudan

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have published a report on the human rights situation in the country since violence erupted on December 15th last year.

The 62-page report, prepared by the UNMISS Human Rights Division, reportedly draws on 900 interviews with victims, witnesses and other relevant sources.

It reveals that both sides have committed widespread and gross violations of human rights and humanitarian law during the 6-month long war.

“These violations include extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, rape and other acts of sexual violence, arbitrary arrests and detention, targeted attacks against civilians not taking part in hostilities, violence aimed at spreading terror among the civilian population, and attacks on hospitals as well as personnel and objects involved in a peacekeeping mission,” the report notes.

The report also condemns alleged violations of free speech and freedom of the press by the government.

It further points out that attacks on UN facilities and personnel are clear violations of the UN charter.

While decrying the relative absence of vital information about the conflict, the report calls on the South Sudanese government to investigate and prosecute all persons found guilty of crimes against humanity. It also suggests that an international hybrid court is mandated to assist South Sudanese courts in prosecuting offenders.

The report also reveals that an unknown number of people have been incarcerated since the war began. It further discloses that South Sudanese authorities have denied UNMISS officials from visiting people in custody.

Still, the death toll from this winding war remains unknown. However, the UN estimates that more than 1 million people have been displaced by the conflict.

“There is sufficient information to suggest that the Government as well as opposition forces have not only not taken all feasible measures to account for missing persons and the dead, but have in fact often concealed their whereabouts,” the report states.

Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis continues to worsen and the UN have warned of a looming food crisis.

Despite the signing of a ceasefire agreement in January this year, isolated fighting has been reported in many states in South Sudan.

Many commentators have voiced optimism that President Salva Kiir and Riek Machar will iron out their differences and reach a binding ceasefire agreement when they meet in Addis Ababa today.

Rebels had expressed doubts on the purpose of the meeting. However, reports indicate that both men have arrived in Addis Ababa and are set to meet as scheduled.

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No.79 [DAILY PAPER] Close to its readers

To make young people aware of the importance of reading newspapers, Niigata Nippo has opened a museum on the premises of their new printing works.

With a circulation of more than 400,000, the Niigata Nippo has become a benchmark for the Japanese press.

Niigata may be one of Japan’s less flashy prefectures, but its main daily, the Niigata Nippo, has one of the country’s finest and most attention-grabbing newspaper headquarters. Located in the heart of the city and a mere ten-minute walk from Niigata Station, the brand-new building is a far cry from their previous bland-looking head office. Completed in 2013, the 105-metre-tall Mediaship is shaped like a sail, and towers above the waterfront and nearby Shinano River. More surprises can be found inside: while most newspaper headquarters are off-limits to casual visitors, this mixed-use building gives a welcoming feeling as it houses restaurants, cafes, shops, and offers free Wi-Fi. You can even climb to the top for free and enjoy a fantastic view from the 20th floor. On a clear day you can actually see a lot of Niigata, including the beautiful snow-capped mountains of the Bandai-Asahi National Park.

TheNiigata Nippowas created in 1942 through the merger of three pre-existing dailies – the Niigata Nichinichi Shinbun, Niigata-ken Chuo Shinbun, and Joetsu Shinbun – and gained national acclaim over the next 80 years by pursuing hard-hitting local news stories and bringing them to a wider public. By doing this, as managing editor BABA Yukio points out, the newspaper has gained the respect of its peers and received several awards for excellence in reporting.

“We got our first Japan Press Association Award in 1964,” BABA says, “when we covered that year’s Niigata earthquake. This is a seismically dangerous region because there are a number of active fault lines between Niigata and Sado Island.” The city, which had just recovered from the Great Fire of 1955, was extensively damaged by the combination of fires, tsunami and soil liquefaction. “The lower part of Niigata City was built on sand deposits from the Shinano and Agano rivers,” BABA says. “The trembling caused areas of reclaimed land to liquefy, and several apartment buildings either leant over at an angle or toppled over completely.

” There were even more serious consequences in 2007 when tremors from the Chuetsu earthquake damaged the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant and caused a leak of radioactive gases. Built in the early 1980s on the coast of the Sea of Japan, its seven reactors make it the single largest nuclear power station in the world. The whole plant was shut down following the 6.6 magnitude earthquake. Units 1, 6 and 7 were started up again in 2009, but after the disaster in Fukushima all units were shut down to carry out safety improvements. As of March 2020, no units have been restarted, and the date for resuming operations remains unknown.

“If a big accident like Fukushima occurs at the Kashiwazaki plant, Niigata City will probably have to be evacuated because the wind would blow radioactivity in this direction,” BABA says. “Even without going so far as to call it an ‘antinuclear movement’, people are increasingly worried by the presence of this massive plant. Time and again, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO, the same company that manages Fukushima) has been caught trying to conceal problems and malfunctions in Kashiwazaki, including a deliberate falsification of data in 2002.” The 1964 earthquake was followed by a tsunami wave that travelled upstream along the Shinano River. Though the risk of tsunami in Niigata is not as high as in Tohoku, the experts say that chances are a 15-metre-high tsunami will hit the prefecture in the future. As a consequence, several measures have been taken to improve the safety of the plant, including building a 50- metre-deep sea barrier.

“Personally, what I find most troubling,” BABA says “is that there are still no solutions to the problem of how to dispose of all the radioactive waste. I like to compare the nuclear energy industry to a mansion without a toilet. You can build the most beautiful house, but if you can’t get rid of the waste you produce, it’s pretty useless. In my opinion, if they can’t solve this problem quickly, we should look for a different way of producing energy which is cleaner and safer. Look at what is happening in Fukushima. I don’t think that dumping huge quantities of radioactive water into the sea is the right thing to do.

” In 2000, the “Rocking the Security Myth: Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Plant” series was presented with the JCJ Award by the Japan Press Association.

When asked which stories the Niigata Nippo readers are most interested in, BABA is quick to mention Japan-North Korea relations and the thorny abduction issue in particular. Starting with YOKOTA Megumi in 1977, at least five Niigata residents are said to have been abducted by the North Korean secret service and taken to the Hermit Kingdom to teach Korean spies Japanese language and customs. Megumi’s case is the one that has received the most attention, particularly because in contrast to the other abductees, who were in their late teens or early 20s when they were kidnapped, Megumi was only 13 when she disappeared while walking home from school.

As Niigata Nippo journalist HARA Takashi explains, a couple of factors made the prefecture a favourite hunting ground for the kidnappers. “First of all, Niigata is Japan’s closest point to North Korea as the Sea of Japan separating us is only 900 kilometres wide there,” HARA says. “Also, and perhaps more importantly, there is a historical connection between Niigata and Korea: many Korean immigrants who had worked in Japan in the 1930s and 1940s were repatriated after the war, and the ships that took them home would leave from Niigata. So it was easy for the communist spies to infiltrate Japan.” HARA is part of the newspaper’s editorial department, which has followed the Megumicase since she was abducted. Their tireless work to uncover the truth was recognised in 2004 when the paper won yet another Japan Press Association Award for its “Abduction – North Korea” series.

“The important thing for us is to keep the case open and make sure that the story is not distorted or manipulated by interested parties such as the Japanese right,” HARA says. “We have a duty to ensure that Megumi’s plight is not forgotten.” Editor BABA, 56, is a Niigata Nippo veteran, having worked at the newspaper for the last 35 years, and has witnessed the daily going through several changes. “Currently, 512 people work for the paper,” he says. “We used to have a circulation of half a million copies, but in recent years our readership has been negatively affected by the general crisis in the news sector, compounded by the population decline in the prefecture.” According to the Japan Audit Bureau of Circulations, in 2019 the paper’s morning edition had a circulation of 420,000, with a 70% share of the market in the prefecture, while the evening edition sold more than 38,500 copies. Today, their giant printing facility in Kurosaki, where the previous head office was located, also prints the local editions of several national newspapers such as the Yomiuri Shinbun and Nihon Keizai Shinbun, with a total output of about 60,000 copies daily.

“We have always tried to put people at the centre of our work,” BABA says, “not only as readers but also by giving them the chance to actively contribute to our content. For a long time, we have had a lively readers’ column called ‘Mado’ (Window), while once a week, we publish a column called ‘Readers’ Arts’, which publishes contributions of poetry such as tanka, haiku, and senryu (comic haiku). The Niigata Nippo is also said to be the only Japanese daily that publishes readers’ short stories.”

In 2016, in order to combat the recent slump in sales the old evening edition was replaced by Otona+, a new tabloid that focuses on issues of particular interest to their adult readers. “The biggest theme is how to expand the possibilities for adults living in Niigata to enjoy adulthood and think about their place in society,” BABA says. “Fumu fumu, on the other hand, targets students. We are focusing our efforts on cultivating the readers of the future through a series of initiatives whose purpose is to show school children that reading newspapers is important and can be fun. That’s why we regularly invite groups of children to visit our Omoshiro Shinbunkan (Museum of Newspaper Wonders) located inside our printing facility.”

The Niigata Nippo is also developing Global Niigata, a network of foreign correspondents consisting of people from Niigata who are currently based abroad. Right now, there are four such correspondents who live in New York, Paris, Shanghai, and San Paulo in Brazil.

“This year, at long last, we are going all out to strengthen our online presence by making our website visually more appealing and adding videos. We have also come up with a discount for students. Our readers’ average age is quite high. We definitely need to attract a younger audience.” Whatever the problems the newspaper industry is going through, BABA has a clear idea about what he wants to achieve in the years to come. “There is still so much news, so many stories out there, that haven’t been discovered yet. It is our job and our duty to dig them up and make our readers aware of the issues at stake. Ideally, every time people read the Niigata Nippo they should be filled with a sense of wonder and discovery. My goal is to make our paper a truly worthwhile reading experience.”