We are close - very close - to a similar tipping point in the great moral cause that is the climate movement. As the late economist Rudi Dornbusch once observed, "Things take longer to happen than you think they will, and then they happen faster than you thought they could." The pattern is always the same: once the underbrush of obfuscation, straw men, and distractions are cleared away and the underlying issue is resolved into a binary choice between what is clearly right and what is clearly wrong, then the outcome becomes preordained - because of who we are as human beings. How long? Not long!"Ī mere five years ago, if someone had predicted that in the year 2017 gay marriage would be legal throughout the United States and would be not only supported but honored and celebrated by two-thirds of the American people, I would have responded by saying, "I hope so, but I'm afraid that is extremely wishful thinking." "How long?" he replied, "Not long! Because no lie can live forever.… How long? Not long! Because the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends towards justice. answered some of his followers who plaintively asked how long it would be before they won. civil rights struggle, Martin Luther King Jr. Each renewed call to do the right thing was met with a resounding "No!"Īnd in every one of these historic struggles, those fighting for justice, faced with a seemingly endless and implacable resistance, came to doubt that victory would ever come. As each of these moral causes gained more supporters, the changes they called for were met with increasingly fierce opposition. This aphorism is true for the abolition movement, the women's suffrage movement, the civil rights movement in the United States, the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, and more recently, the gay rights movement in the United States and in nations around the world. As the late Nelson Mandela said, "It is always impossible until it is done." Every great moral cause in human history was initially launched at a time when the overwhelming majority of men and women believed that the change called for was not only impractical but completely implausible. We know it with certainty because we have made historic changes in our ways of thinking before. The good news - the exciting news - is that we already know that we can change the way we think. ![]() And it is now abundantly clear that if we continue to ignore the long-range consequences of our present actions and behaviors, we will put our future at dire risk. In particular, short-term decision-making is now commonplace in politics, culture, business, and industry. It is our way of thinking and the values on which we base the decisions we make. Global warming is the most threatening part of our ecological crisis because the thin shell of atmosphere surrounding our planet is the most vulnerable part of the Earth's system.īut there is a third factor that has led to this crisis, one that is more consequential than either population or technology. In particular, any decision to continue relying on dirty and polluting carbon fuels threatens to massively disrupt the climate conditions that have given rise to the flourishing of civilization and have supported the rich and diverse web of life that is integral to our survival. This aspect of our relationship to the Earth is, in spite of the great challenges growing populations will pose in some regions, a success story unfolding in slow motion.īut the impact we have on the natural systems of the Earth is magnified enormously by the awesome power of the technologies that have become available to us since the Industrial and Scientific Revolutions. Population growth is slowly stabilizing as girls are educated, women are empowered, fertility management is made widely available and child mortality continues to decline. ![]() Our population has quadrupled in less than a century and is predicted to continue growing in the present century from 7.4 billion in 2017 to 9.7 billion in the next 33 years, and to 11 billion or more by 2100. The climate crisis is the most serious and threatening manifestation of an underlying collision between human civilization as it is presently organized and the ecological system of the Earth - upon which the fortunes and future prospects of our civilization, and our species, depend. Indeed, it is not an overstatement to say that the entire future of humanity depends upon whether or not we rise to the challenge before us. Those of us who are privileged to be alive in these early decades of the 21st century are called upon to make decisions of great consequence. ![]() ![]() Read an excerpt below - and don't miss Lee Cowan's interview with Al Gore on CBS' "Sunday Morning" July 16!
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![]() And as tour proceeds, this emotionality takes over completely, and all that’s left of the square rhythm is the line ‘They never did like mama’s home-made dress’, which in its new context becomes higly expressive. ![]() as sung in Paris (July 6 1978), is actually rather sqare, with a fixed melody and a remarkably regular rhythm, with just an occasional emotional outburst – more and more as the song unfolds. Once again, it’s remarkable how different two versions can be, that are basically the same. It sounds uncomfortable to begin with, but in the end it’s just right.įor the 1978 tour Dylan came up with a completely new arrangement: a broad, emotion-laden ballad in the grand style. Whether it was meant to be that way, or he just thought ‘Hell, I’ll take this tempo’–it doesn’t really matter. The intro is very long: one can hear how Dylan searches for a rhythm, barely finding it, changing his mind, taking his time, and then embarking on his journey, coast to coast and from the great north woods to Delacroix, more slowly than ever. Toronto, less than two weeks later (Dec 2, 1975), is another story again. Those eyes (which you can’t actually see for most of the song, but you can feel them), in the white face… And the voice, so full of I-don’t-know-what – anger, bitterness, fatigue, motion… The Boston version (featured in Renaldo and Clara) will always be special to me: I’ve realized that is was the first version I ever heard (and saw) of this song. Then comes the ‘Rolling Thunder‘ era and two renditions that are truly amazing. On the other hand, the Minnesota version sees the ‘rhythmic intensity‘ meter turned up another 3 or 4 steps, and I for one think that it sets the album in motion in a way that the New York version would not have managed (I just realized that Paul Williams agrees with me too, so I can’t be all wrong). Most commentators seem to lament this and think that Dylan chickened out by doing it: the subdued New York-versions are certainly more naked musically, and the lyrical changes give some of the songs (especially ‘If you see her say hello’) a more detatched character. Brother David answered: ‘Nah, weeell’, Dylan took the hint and gave five of the songs a new finish. Dylan went home for christmas, proudly (one may assume) played his fresh album for his brother and asked for his opinion. The official album version was recorded in Minneapolis with local musicians, December 30, 1974. It also creates a constant counter-rhythm, which is as ephemeral as it is hypnotizing, once one becomes aware of it. Apart from the intensive energy of singing and playing, the most fascinating aspect of the september version of Tangled up in Blue (Studio A, New York, 740919) is the clicking of the jacket buttons against the guitar not only is it a vivid illustration of the inspired state of mind, which would never let such trivialities interfere with the creative work. A unique combination of a new interest in open tunings (inspired by Joni Michell), a new perspective on writing and time (inspired by the mysterious art-teacher Norman Raeben), and a broken heart (inspired by Sara), brought about a burst of creative energy comparable only to the making of his mid-sixties trilogy. ![]() The four september days of 1974 which saw the creation of Blood on the Tracks, occupy a special place in the history of rock ‘n‘ roll–at least regarding Bob Dylan’s share in it. 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The game is a lot of fun, but it is also a departure for the series, so it might require a slightly different approach. Take a little time to listen into what Ade has to say about the condition of the ship and the repairs that are needed for it.Today, Ubisoft released Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, a pirate-themed installment in the juggernaut franchise. After that you will find yourself in control of the ship so that you can sail wherever you want. Make it on over to the marker and you will trigger the ending cinematic for the sequence. This will also increase your maneuverability and make it much easier to escape. Any time you get close to a water spout, reduce to half sail. Avoid the water spouts that are caused by the hurricane and head toward the marker in the distance. This will destroy the Gunboats that are in pursuit of you. When you are told of the rogue wave, you are almost there. Turn toward it and just run on toward it. Just go full sail and head for the marker. Once you are sailing, immediately start firing on the nearby gunboats. After that just head over to the wheel and interact with it to start sailing. The quickest way is to slip up behind him by climb up the stern of the ship and assassinating him. Climb on up and then deal with the Captain however you would like. Dive off the ship you are on and swim over to the marked one. Once back on deck, you will need to kill the captain of the nearby brig. You should have little trouble just fast walking from one to the next to make it on back to the pirate prisoners. Deal with them then head for the marked hatch down to the lower deck. Either quickly get into cover or engage the Soldiers and Officers. Jump out to it to get down to the main deck safely. After that look for the hook at this on one side of the platform. On the next ship, quickly deal with the lookout. Climb on up and head over to the next ship. Wait for the 2 masts to align then jump for the far one. Turn to the right and run on out on the mast. Free the pirates then use the lift in front of you to get up into the rigging. Be sure to hop up on the railing behind the 2 soldiers who are next to each for a double air assassination. Now just make your way on through the rest of the crowd one by one. When the mobile guard reaches the far point of his patrol, air assassinate the stationary one then quickly kill the mobile one. Head to the bow of this ship Run to the edge of the bowsprit but wait on the end of it. It works very well on this ship and getting a kill streak does not hurt either. ![]() From there you just need to deal with the rest of the crew. Now you can easily air assassinate one of the 2 soldiers below you. Jump from there over to the adjacent ship. Climb to the first cross beam and head over to the left. ![]() With the first set of pirates freed, head on out on the foremast. When the soldiers are dead or evaded, head to the pirates and interact with them to set them free. Otherwise, a bit more patience and a few double assassinations are needed to clear the ship and get you moving toward the pirates. From there, you have thinned the numbers here enough it should be easy to just fight on through it. When the guard comes close, either get him with a corner assassination or whistle at him to lure him into one. After that hide behind the crate on the middle of the deck. Wait behind the crate for the pirate to start away from your position. This will make the next part a lot easier. Take a moment at the second crate, the one just before the stairs, to use Eagle Vision to mark the various soldiers. After that head forward and go down the stairs to the midship. Once on the main deck, head over to the left and take up a corner position on the nearest crate. Just head straight forward from the table to find the ladder on up to the main deck. Once that is done, use the nearby ladder to climb up onto the deck. Approach the table he was guarding to collect your belongings and rearm yourself. When you can see the guard, whistle to draw him in and take him out. Take up a position by the entry way and once again wait. Now move forward through the room and toward the next. This will lure him over and make it easy for you to take him out. Take up another corner position and whistle at the next guard. Move forward into the next room and go to the left. Wait for one of the patrolling guards to get close, whistle at them then perform a corner assassination on him. Now dash over to the right and take up a corner position opposite the other pirate. ![]() Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Walkthrough Part 9 – Sequence 2 “The Treasure Fleet” Full Synchronization: Kill 3 guards from behind corners Free 23 Pirates Once the opening cinematic has ended, hit the prompted button to break free with the fellow pirates. ![]() ![]() ![]() The slidebar, as it’s called, can only be used in a few specific sections, and from personal experience you tend to score higher if you use the regular five, colour-coded buttons instead. Don’t despair, however, if you’re too strapped for cash to upgrade your old six-string. It’s larger than GHIII’s Les Paul, the strum bar is slightly less clicky and the whammy bar has a nicer feel, and most importantly it has a new touch sensitive area on the fretboard designed specifically for high-speed hammer-ons and pull-offs – even tapping – during solos. The wireless guitar, no longer a Gibson copy but with a look close to a gorgeous Paul Reed Smith, is probably the strongest axe peripheral yet. From memory, the rack is also a little easier to put together and a bit more rugged in use than the Rock Band equivalent. The Microphone remains wired, but the drums are wireless, velocity sensitive and swap one of the Rock Band kit’s four pads for a high-hat and cymbal. In many ways, Guitar Hero’s instruments are an improvement on Rock Band’s. That it would provide would-be Guitar Heroes with a way to create their own music was not, and while Guitar Hero: World Tour still has a few failings, it’s the combination of these features with a still excellent single-player mode that makes it such a compelling proposition. That this Guitar Hero would feature bass, drums and vocals for the full band experience was only to be expected. 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