Stew McKinsey is an American jazz and funk bassist. He usually performs using Extended-range basses, (or "ERBs"), which are electric bass guitars with more range (usually meaning more strings, but sometimes additional frets are added for more range) than the "standard" 4-string bass guitar.
Career
McKinsey studied flute and violin when he was very young. He also sang in choirs until adolescence. When he was in high school, he started playing electric bass and was playing with a band with his first month of practice. He later went to college and studied theory, harmony, and counterpoint. He also discovered more players and expanded his range of styles.
He then had access to Washington D.C.'s Blues Alley, where he saw many performers which inspired him to continue learning and playing music. He liked the extended range of 6-string basses, and started playing them, then 8-string basses, and eventually 10-string models. McKinsey went on to play, record, or perform live with musicians including Chad Wackerman, Al Caldwell, Jean Baudin, and Bill Dickens.
McKinsey's style is a blend of jazz, funk, rock, and experimental.
Selected discography
* No Shock by Darien Brahms, 1986
* No Time Like The Present by the Stretch, 1993
* Jump in the Van by Urban Legend, 1999
* Maximum Slickness & Slick Boots by Slick Willy, 2003
* BOG Style by Brotherhood of Groove, 2004
Career
McKinsey studied flute and violin when he was very young. He also sang in choirs until adolescence. When he was in high school, he started playing electric bass and was playing with a band with his first month of practice. He later went to college and studied theory, harmony, and counterpoint. He also discovered more players and expanded his range of styles.
He then had access to Washington D.C.'s Blues Alley, where he saw many performers which inspired him to continue learning and playing music. He liked the extended range of 6-string basses, and started playing them, then 8-string basses, and eventually 10-string models. McKinsey went on to play, record, or perform live with musicians including Chad Wackerman, Al Caldwell, Jean Baudin, and Bill Dickens.
McKinsey's style is a blend of jazz, funk, rock, and experimental.
Selected discography
* No Shock by Darien Brahms, 1986
* No Time Like The Present by the Stretch, 1993
* Jump in the Van by Urban Legend, 1999
* Maximum Slickness & Slick Boots by Slick Willy, 2003
* BOG Style by Brotherhood of Groove, 2004
Israel has faced ongoing international criticism since its Independence in 1948 relating to a variety of topics, both current and historical. International criticism of current Israeli government policies relate to issues such as Israeli Settlements, human rights of Palestinian Arabs and accusations of economic strangulation of Palestinian territories. International criticism of historical Israeli government policies relate to issues with ongoing consequences such as the refusal to allow post-war Palestinian refugees to return to their homes, and the invasion, occupation and annexation of neighbouring territories and the construction of settlements therein. At one end of the spectrum, these criticisms support attempts to delegitimize Israel's right to exist. This has led to an ongoing debate regarding at what point criticism of Israel crosses the line in to antisemitism.
The reasons for the degree to which Israel is criticised are disputed.
Israel receives criticism at the United Nations. Since 2003, the UN has issued 232 resolutions with respect to Israel - 40% of all resolutions issued by the UN over the period and more than six times that of the second placed country, Sudan. In recent years, the Middle East was the subject of 76% of country-specific General Assembly resolutions, 100% of the Human Rights Council resolutions, 100% of the Commission on the Status of Women resolutions, 50% of reports from the World Food Program, 6% of Security Council resolutions and 6 of the 10 Emergency sessions. These decisions, passed with the support of the OIC countries, invariably criticize Israel for its treatment of Palestinians. For further details, see Israel, Palestine, and the United Nations and the List of United Nations resolutions concerning Israel.
International criticism is an important focus within Israel. According to an August 2010 survey by Tel Aviv University, more than half of Israelis believe "the whole world is against us", and three quarters of Israelis believe "that no matter what Israel does or how far it goes towards resolving the conflict with the Palestinians, the world will continue to criticize Israel". As a result, public diplomacy, known as hasbara, has been an important focus of Israeli governments since Independence. The Israeli Ministry of Public Diplomacy & Diaspora Affairs seeks to explain government policies and promote Israel in the face of what they consider negative press about Israel around the world - the current campaign is called Masbirim.
Critics
Within Israel
International Jewish Community
* Prophets Outcast: A Century of Dissident Jewish Writing about Zionism and Israel by Adam Shatz, 2004
* Radicals, Rabbis and Peacemakers: Conversations with Jewish Critics of Israel by Seth Farber, 2005
* With Friends Like These: The Jewish Critics of Israel by Edward Alexander, 1992
* Jewish Peace Activists: Noam Chomsky, Gerald Kaufman, Norman Finkelstein, Martin Buber, Refusal to Serve in the Israeli Military
* Is It Good for the Jews?: The Crisis of America's Israel Lobby by Stephen Schwartz, 2006
* The Invention of the Jewish People by Shlomo Sand and Yael Lotan
United Nations
Israel receives criticism at the United Nations. Since 2003, the UN has issued 232 resolutions with respect to Israel - 40% of all resolutions issued by the UN over the period and more than six times that of the second placed country, Sudan.<ref name="eyeontheunresolution"/> In recent years, the Middle East was the subject of 76% of country-specific General Assembly resolutions, 100% of the Human Rights Council resolutions, 100% of the Commission on the Status of Women resolutions, 50% of reports from the World Food Program, 6% of Security Council resolutions and 6 of the 10 Emergency sessions. These decisions, passed with the support of the OIC countries, invariably criticize Israel for its treatment of Palestinians.<ref name="eyeontheun.org"/> For further details, see Israel, Palestine, and the United Nations and the List of United Nations resolutions concerning Israel.
Boycotts and Disinvestment from Israel
Reasons for Criticism
Accusations of Singling Out
The reasons for the degree to which Israel is criticised are disputed.<ref name="Neumann"/><ref name="Ian Buruma"/><ref name="Edward C. Corrigan"/><ref name="Stephen Rosskamm Shalom"/><ref name="Editorial Comment"/><ref name="Richard Kuper"/>
Human Rights
International Law
Responses to Criticism
Israeli Public Diplomacy
International criticism is an important focus within Israel. According to an August 2010 survey by Tel Aviv University, more than half of Israelis believe "the whole world is against us", and three quarters of Israelis believe "that no matter what Israel does or how far it goes towards resolving the conflict with the Palestinians, the world will continue to criticize Israel".<ref name="peace index"/> As a result, public diplomacy, known as hasbara, has been an important focus of Israeli governments since Independence. The Israeli Ministry of Public Diplomacy & Diaspora Affairs seeks to explain government policies and promote Israel in the face of what they consider negative press about Israel around the world - the current campaign is called Masbirim.<ref name="masbirim"/>
Accusations of Anti-Semitism
Suppression of Criticism
List of Critics and Advocates of Israel
The reasons for the degree to which Israel is criticised are disputed.
Israel receives criticism at the United Nations. Since 2003, the UN has issued 232 resolutions with respect to Israel - 40% of all resolutions issued by the UN over the period and more than six times that of the second placed country, Sudan. In recent years, the Middle East was the subject of 76% of country-specific General Assembly resolutions, 100% of the Human Rights Council resolutions, 100% of the Commission on the Status of Women resolutions, 50% of reports from the World Food Program, 6% of Security Council resolutions and 6 of the 10 Emergency sessions. These decisions, passed with the support of the OIC countries, invariably criticize Israel for its treatment of Palestinians. For further details, see Israel, Palestine, and the United Nations and the List of United Nations resolutions concerning Israel.
International criticism is an important focus within Israel. According to an August 2010 survey by Tel Aviv University, more than half of Israelis believe "the whole world is against us", and three quarters of Israelis believe "that no matter what Israel does or how far it goes towards resolving the conflict with the Palestinians, the world will continue to criticize Israel". As a result, public diplomacy, known as hasbara, has been an important focus of Israeli governments since Independence. The Israeli Ministry of Public Diplomacy & Diaspora Affairs seeks to explain government policies and promote Israel in the face of what they consider negative press about Israel around the world - the current campaign is called Masbirim.
Critics
Within Israel
International Jewish Community
* Prophets Outcast: A Century of Dissident Jewish Writing about Zionism and Israel by Adam Shatz, 2004
* Radicals, Rabbis and Peacemakers: Conversations with Jewish Critics of Israel by Seth Farber, 2005
* With Friends Like These: The Jewish Critics of Israel by Edward Alexander, 1992
* Jewish Peace Activists: Noam Chomsky, Gerald Kaufman, Norman Finkelstein, Martin Buber, Refusal to Serve in the Israeli Military
* Is It Good for the Jews?: The Crisis of America's Israel Lobby by Stephen Schwartz, 2006
* The Invention of the Jewish People by Shlomo Sand and Yael Lotan
United Nations
Israel receives criticism at the United Nations. Since 2003, the UN has issued 232 resolutions with respect to Israel - 40% of all resolutions issued by the UN over the period and more than six times that of the second placed country, Sudan.<ref name="eyeontheunresolution"/> In recent years, the Middle East was the subject of 76% of country-specific General Assembly resolutions, 100% of the Human Rights Council resolutions, 100% of the Commission on the Status of Women resolutions, 50% of reports from the World Food Program, 6% of Security Council resolutions and 6 of the 10 Emergency sessions. These decisions, passed with the support of the OIC countries, invariably criticize Israel for its treatment of Palestinians.<ref name="eyeontheun.org"/> For further details, see Israel, Palestine, and the United Nations and the List of United Nations resolutions concerning Israel.
Boycotts and Disinvestment from Israel
Reasons for Criticism
Accusations of Singling Out
The reasons for the degree to which Israel is criticised are disputed.<ref name="Neumann"/><ref name="Ian Buruma"/><ref name="Edward C. Corrigan"/><ref name="Stephen Rosskamm Shalom"/><ref name="Editorial Comment"/><ref name="Richard Kuper"/>
Human Rights
International Law
Responses to Criticism
Israeli Public Diplomacy
International criticism is an important focus within Israel. According to an August 2010 survey by Tel Aviv University, more than half of Israelis believe "the whole world is against us", and three quarters of Israelis believe "that no matter what Israel does or how far it goes towards resolving the conflict with the Palestinians, the world will continue to criticize Israel".<ref name="peace index"/> As a result, public diplomacy, known as hasbara, has been an important focus of Israeli governments since Independence. The Israeli Ministry of Public Diplomacy & Diaspora Affairs seeks to explain government policies and promote Israel in the face of what they consider negative press about Israel around the world - the current campaign is called Masbirim.<ref name="masbirim"/>
Accusations of Anti-Semitism
Suppression of Criticism
List of Critics and Advocates of Israel
Bands Against Bush was an international resistance movement of bands and artists dedicated to the removal of ex-President George W. Bush, his administration and the rest of the PNAC from control of the United States.
Started by Tobi Vail and others, Bands Against Bush was an international movement which used music and art and the support systems of these activities for protest and political involvement.
The goals of the organization included encouraging debate, dialogue, and the open exchange of ideas in a climate that the group claimed was becoming increasingly hostile to individuals and groups exercising their right to free speech. The organization used the resources cultivated as artists to share information, inspiration, and ideas.
These include: fanzines, bands, venues, record labels, concerts, radio stations, touring networks, the Internet, libraries, college campuses, galleries, movie theaters, and any other means available.
Bands Against Bush was a decentralized open source movement, but included many separate organizers and members.
Started by Tobi Vail and others, Bands Against Bush was an international movement which used music and art and the support systems of these activities for protest and political involvement.
The goals of the organization included encouraging debate, dialogue, and the open exchange of ideas in a climate that the group claimed was becoming increasingly hostile to individuals and groups exercising their right to free speech. The organization used the resources cultivated as artists to share information, inspiration, and ideas.
These include: fanzines, bands, venues, record labels, concerts, radio stations, touring networks, the Internet, libraries, college campuses, galleries, movie theaters, and any other means available.
Bands Against Bush was a decentralized open source movement, but included many separate organizers and members.
Vipin Garg (born December 11, 1962) is the National Secretary of .
Early years
He was born on Dec.17,1984 To a Business Family in U.P. India. He is now a Software Engineer and working in MNC.
Political life
He started his political career from 1978 in Janata Party.
He was (i) Co-ordinator - Yuva Janta district chandni chowk delhi; (ii) Organising Secretary - Yuva Janta Delhi state committee; (iii) General Secretary - Yuva Janta Delhi state committee; (iv) National Executive member - Yuva Janta; (v) General Secretary - Yuva Lok Dal Delhi state (2 yrs).
He represented Lok Dal in Lok Sabha elections for Chandni Chowk Delhi.
He was General Secretary in Janata Dal District Chandni Chowk Delhi.
He worked as a General Secretary & Secretary General Delhi Committee in & currently he is National Secretary of the party.
Early years
He was born on Dec.17,1984 To a Business Family in U.P. India. He is now a Software Engineer and working in MNC.
Political life
He started his political career from 1978 in Janata Party.
He was (i) Co-ordinator - Yuva Janta district chandni chowk delhi; (ii) Organising Secretary - Yuva Janta Delhi state committee; (iii) General Secretary - Yuva Janta Delhi state committee; (iv) National Executive member - Yuva Janta; (v) General Secretary - Yuva Lok Dal Delhi state (2 yrs).
He represented Lok Dal in Lok Sabha elections for Chandni Chowk Delhi.
He was General Secretary in Janata Dal District Chandni Chowk Delhi.
He worked as a General Secretary & Secretary General Delhi Committee in & currently he is National Secretary of the party.