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The National, Mogwai, Kendrick Lamar plus more for Optimus Primavera Sound
By Summer Festival Guide| 2018-11-18T19:39:45+00:00 February 10th, 2014|Categories: Festivals, Primavera Sound Festival|Tags: Kendrick Lamar, Mogwai, optimus primavera sound, Pixies, slowdrive, The National, todd terje|0 Comments
We are pretty excited to let our Summer Festival Guide fans know that the Optimus Primavera Sound lineup is now complete with The National, Mogwai, Kendrick Lamar, Pixies and more announced today!
Among all the confirmed names, we reinforce the presence of American band The National, the Californian rapper Kendrick Lamar and the legendary and influential Brazilian singer Caetano Veloso.
The first festival shows for newly reformed British band Slowdive, New Yorkers Television with their master piece “Marquee Moon”, Spoon’s effervescent pop, who have a new record, the third reincarnation of Slint claiming their crucial role in the appearance of slowcore and the presentation of the new record by Scottish band Mogwai are also added to this edition’s line-up.
Current names arrive at Optimus Primavera Sound to showcase their more recent work: Nicolas Jaar’s new project, Darkside, Danish artist Trentemøller, with his melancholy fusion of indie and electronica, the Haim sisters with the recently acclaimed phenomenon “Days Are Gone”, and the fiery electronica of !!! (chk chk chk) and St. Vincent with a new self-titled album that proves, once again, that there is a great gap between conventional pop and the sonic fusion created and reinvented by the New Yorker.
A true heterogenic mix of musical styles is going to invade the city of Porto: the post-rock of the Canadian band Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Charles Bradley’s soul, the intimate sound of Rodrigo Amarante, or noisy British band Loop are some of the names that compose an eclectic and varied line-up.
Also, in the national landscape, we find bands with several musical references. Lisbon band You Can’t Win Charlie Brown will come to Optimus Primavera Sound with “Diffraction/Refraction”, a more challenging and sophisticated album than “Chromatics”, where vocal harmonies and the constant dialogue between folk and electronica are deepened. Also Os Da Cidade, a band that joins António Zambujo, Ricardo Cruz, João Salcedo and Miguel Araújo Jorge, promise to reinvent some of the traditional Portuguese sounds to cover them with a personal and delicate touch. HHY & The Macumbas, a project led by Jonathan Uliel Saldanha, will take their electrifying dub rhythms to the Parque da Cidade, for an extra sensorial experience, while Torto showcase, the hungry instrumental trio, in a fusion of guitar, bass and drums invites to a bold stroll outside each person’s “comfort bubble”.
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By Sahibul Anwar Sunday, February 10, 2019 Edit
Facebook sign up for new account is simpler compared to ever before. Right here's Facebook.com Log In Or Sign Up
The register procedure has actually not changed much for many years. Facebook usually likes to keep this process basic and also it's only become more structured since Facebook's debut. In order to access any one of the functions of the site/app, you'll need to do a Facebook sign up and also this post will certainly show you exactly how it's done! (If you need a language other than English for the Facebook sign up, want to all-time low of the desktop page for a list of various other languages.).
Facebook.com Log In Or Sign Up
Easy sign up Refine:
1. Visit the new Facebook website (from your browser or just open your freshly downloaded app).
2. When you see the signup kind (which need to be on the right side of the Facebook webpage), go into the required details:.
- Name (This will be the name on your account, but after signup, you could transform just how it shows up to your "friends").
- Birthday (Because you have to be at least 13 years of ages to sign up. At one point, you had to be old sufficient to have a college e-mail account.).
- Gender (your options are Male as well as Female and also you have to select one or the other.).
- Email address (you will require this just as soon as to join, however each time you login, like a username. You could later pick exactly how you desire Facebook to contact you).
3. Create a solid password.
- Take care of this now, on the sign up form, and create it down in a secure area so you will not forget it.
4. Click the environment-friendly "sign up" button. Remember, that by doing this, you consent to the policies of Facebook. If you wish to examine those policies, choose the "Terms", "Data Usage Plan", and also "Cookie Use" web links in fine print nearly the environment-friendly join switch.
5. Examine your e-mail (the one you entered in action 2 of signup) for a brand-new Facebook account verification/confirmation web link.
6. Click the link in the e-mail to complete the Facebook register procedure. It will send you back to the web site and your new account to make sure that you could begin to populate your profile as well as discover your long shed friends
P.S. If you're making use of the application (and also not an internet browser) and also intend to Facebook join new account, choose "Begin" and also comply with steps 2-6 above. Both procedures are very similar and very structured.
P.S.S. This thinks that you're not a star, musician, or company. That signup procedure would be somewhat different.
If you are a celebrity or company or band, then you would certainly should go through a verification procedure to show your authenticity. Otherwise, you're home free on the regular Facebook sign up process for a new account. The function I actually appreciate most about it is the choice below the page to alter the language of the site to something apart from English. You can have Italian, Swahili, Japanese, or any of the many languages as well as languages recognized by Facebook. There's even an option for pirate language. It transforms the site into expressions you would likely listen to on Pirates of the Caribbean the film as well as is entirely entertaining at ideal. The language feature is really valuable for individuals that intend to sign up for a brand-new account on Facebook however do not have a good understanding on English. When you click the language, the entire website adjustments. Don't worry. It can be altered at any time.
How to Login on Facebook
Step-1: Open your internet browser as well as look for Facebook utilizing any kind of online search engine like google or bing or any type of.
Step-2: Click on the initial result in most likely to Facebook homepage. If you don't recognize appropriately just what to do, simply most likely to https://www.facebook.com/ or https://m.facebook.com/. Now, see to it that no person is visited. If it is, simply click on down arrow button at the top right edge and afterwards select logout.
Step-3: Now, you are in the Facebook homepage. You could see two boxes; one is for e-mail or phone and also one more is for password. If your Facebook was produced with email address, then go into that e-mail address right into the very first box. Or if it was produced with phone number, then get in the phone number on that particular box. Keep in mind, do not utilize no or + icon before nation code and other signs. For instance, your phone number is +1 708-990-0555. Get in 17089900555 not +1 708-990-0555. On the following box, enter your Facebook account password.
Step-4: Finally hit on Enter button or click on Log In right to the password box to access your Facebook account.
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Casino Controllers Hand GEBE First Loss in Two Years to Clinch Softball Knockout Title
SXM Softball Knockout Winners. Ashton Lake of Govt. Casino Controllers (L) receiving the championship trophy from Erica Emmer (R) and Evans Marsham (center) of SXM Airport Sporting Club.
(SXM Airport photo)
(October 3, 2013) - The Casino Controllers softball team brushed aside defending champions GEBE on their way to clinching this year’s title as the Softball Business Knockout Competition organized by the Sporting Club of the Princess Juliana International Airport came to an exciting end over the weekend.Eight teams took part in the annual tournament, which Evans Marsham of the SXM Sporting Club described as “once again a great success.”
“The games were very friendly and with a lot of sportsmanship,” he added.
“Most of the teams are already looking forward to the next tournament, seeing that GEBE wasn’t able to retain the championship this year,” Marsham said.
SXM Softball Knockout subchamps. A. Baker of SXM (L) receiving the sub-champs (2nd place) trophy from Erica Emmer (R) and Evans Marsham (center) of SXM Airport Sporting Club.
He continued: “I would say the highlight of the tournament was the game between GEBE and the Government Casino Controllers that went into extra innings, and which was finally won by the Casino Controllers thus giving GEBE their first loss in the two years the tournament has been organized.”
The SXM Airport Softball Team were runners up while GEBE took third place.
The business teams participating in the knockout included the Windward Islands Bank Ltd., Caribbean Liquors, Nagico Insurances and three government departments – the Fire Department, Casino Controllers, and Civil Servants with the host, SXM Airport completing the roster.
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Open technology and democratisation of synthetic biology features on BBC Radio 4 'Inside Science'
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The Synthetic Biology Strategic Research Initiative Coordinator Dr Jenny Molloy appeared on BBC Radio 4's 'Inside Science' last week following the publication of a bioengineering horizon scanning exercise co-organised by the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk and SynBio SRI, (both University of Cambridge) and the Future of Humanity Institute (University of Oxford) in Dec 2016.
In an interview with host Adam Rutherford, Jenny discussed the potential democratised future of synthetic biology and the importance of open tools and technologies for engineering biology, such as those generated by OpenPlant and the SRI's activities such as the Biomaker Challenge.
Topics covered included the ways in which synthetic biology is getting cheaper, faster and more distributed with increasing activity within institutions and education but also in community labs like Cambridge's Biomakespace. Changing ownership models in biotechnology was highlighted in the horizon scan as a long term trend that is likely to be a major issue in the next 15 years; it can potentially lead to greater equity in access to technology for public benefit but democratisation also raises questions of responsible governance and regulation. Jenny pointed to the work of the Woodrow Wilson Centre in demonstrating that the DIY biology community are typically very proactive in self-governance and drawing up community codes of ethics and engaging with law enforcement and regulators.
You can download or take a listen to the episode online. The synthetic biology segment starts at 14 min.
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Wintle, Bonnie C., Christian R. Boehm, Catherine Rhodes, Jennifer C. Molloy, Piers Millett, Laura Adam, Rainer Breitling et al. "A transatlantic perspective on 20 emerging issues in biological engineering." eLife 6 (2017).
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Fayetteville’s Mindful Yoga offers smaller classes, one-on-one instruction
By Kira Maddox
Mindful Yoga opened earlier this year in Fayetteville.
The space at Mindful Yoga offers a more intimate feel. (Kira Maddox/Syracuse New Times)
Driving down Genesee Street in the village of Fayetteville, just past the Towne Drive plaza, a new business sits hidden away from the street. On the back side of KW Fitness, marked only by a sidewalk sign and door graphic, Mindful Yoga waits quietly for its clients.
Owner Heather McClelland has been practicing yoga for about nine years and began teaching four years ago. Her interest was piqued in elementary school when she and her friends would play around with their mothers’ yoga equipment. She was never particularly athletic or into sports, but loved doing yoga and Pilates in high school gym class.
McClelland started taking classes near graduation and went on to teach at Lotus Life and O Yoga in DeWitt. But she knew she wanted more: “I felt like I was an in-between for about a year. I knew I wanted to do something really awesome, but I couldn’t put my finger on what.”
After getting married in July 2017, she began talking with her husband — who works in finance — about the idea of opening her own business. With help from the U.S. Small Business Association through downtown Syracuse’s Tech Garden, McClelland was checking out possible locations last September.
bShe quickly found the studio’s new home: the former Fayetteville repair shop Epic Outdoor Adventures, which closed in 2016 after a six-year run. The space needed significant cosmetic work, however. The ceiling had holes, the walls were patchy, the drywall was unfinished, and the floor was cracked tile.
But it already had the structural shell that the current lobby, bathroom, storage area and studio now use. Plus it was in the location that McClelland wanted. Although she lives in Tipperary Hill and grew up on Syracuse’s West Side, most of McClelland’s clients lived in the eastern suburbs, and she knew more people from working at Fayetteville’s Soleil Café.
After a month of long DIY nights with her husband and her father, McClelland’s Mindful Yoga opened for business in January.
The space is modest, but that’s how McClelland wanted it. The front door leads into a small lobby, with a place for patrons to leave their shoes and a tiny shop corner displaying business and local artisan merchandise. The yoga studio fits about 16ut it people, and the windows that face the parking lot have frosted glass, adding a sense of privacy and creating a soft glow.
“I wanted something that felt a bit more cozy and homey,” McClelland said.
That tight-knit feeling sets Mindful Yoga apart from other studios, McClelland said. Some rival studios have 30 people per class, yet McClelland wanted a studio that was welcoming, where people wouldn’t feel pressured by other members.
“I have people telling me, ‘I worry everyone else knows what they’re doing, and I don’t,’” she said. “I used to worry about the same things.”
All instructors are able to modify positions to fit people’s abilities. People with chronic pain, those who are recovering from an injury or who are nervous to start yoga often feel more comfortable beginning with one-on-one work, she said.
The classes include Vinyasa, Tapas and Yin Yoga. The Tender Tuesday session gives patrons warm towels scented with oils to help them relax. There are also specialty classes, such as yoga by candlelight or a workshop on headstands.
The instructors incorporate elements of meditation and breathing techniques into their sessions to give patrons a taste of the entire yoga philosophy outside the well-known stretching.
“People can take what they learn here and can bring it to other aspects of their lives,” McClelland said.
The studio will be hosting a special Earth Day event on Sunday, McClelland said. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be food, drink and a local yoga clothing company and jewelry maker on site.
Mindful Yoga is located at 401 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Check out the schedule of classes at mindfulyogastudio.co.
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Knight Models To Cease Making Marvel Miniatures
Posted on February 09, 2017 | by Polar_Bear | 23 comments
Well, this is some big news just starting out the day. Knight Models has announced that they will no longer be making miniatures based on Marvel properties. Obviously, this means that their Marvel Universe Miniatures Game as well as the Spider-Man Miniatures Game are coming to an end. And they were still all just so new, too... Well, Knight Models still has the DC properties that they're working on. Oh, and also that little Harry Potter thing they've got going on.
From the announcement:
This is going to be a year full of changes and new projects at Knight Models.
Our company was founded in 2008 and began working with Marvel Entertainment Inc. licensed products by designing and manufacturing high quality miniatures of its most famous heroes and villains for collectors and painters. Later, we expanded that relationship and created the Universe Miniature Game and its range of gaming miniatures.
Our long entrepreneurial relationship with Marvel has been incredible, and working on such a gratifying project for so many years, developing those characters that we love so much, has made us very happy. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end.
Knight Models will no longer make products based on the Marvel Universe licence.
It has been a difficult decision, as many hours of work, effort and excitement were invested in this licence. But we consider that our business must follow another path.
We would like to thank the teams at Disney and Marvel Entertainment Inc. for allowing us to create such wonderful products. We also want to thank you, our followers, for your support.
Our investment in our superheroes lines, however, continues with the DC Universe Miniature Game and, of course, our flagship Batman Miniature Game – these lines will continue to be developed, and we’re incredibly excited for the future of these lines, as well as forthcoming projects. The Batman Miniature Game has become a cornerstone in miniature skirmish gaming. The successful launch of the Suicide Squad game box has allowed us to invest even further in the game’s future, and grow our wonderful gaming community.
This year we celebrate the Batman Miniature Game’s 5th Anniversary, and we’re doing so in style, with some very special anniversary products and brand new expansions, starting with the Arkham Knight campaign book, with more great new content to follow.
Of course, it cannot have escaped the community’s attention that Knight Models will soon be launching another big licenced product. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Warner Bros. over the following years, and enter the fantastic, magical universe of Harry Potter. The Harry Potter Miniature Game will be a culmination of the team’s hard work and dedication to creating a true quality gaming experience, and we look forward to launching some of the most spectacular miniatures to accompany it. We hope that you’ll enjoy this new project as much as we have working on it!
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Group Blog The Appointment Group (TAG) to take over 5th and 6th floors at 31 Booth Street in Manchester to accommodate continued office expansion
Written on 17th October 2018
The Appointment Group (TAG) to take over 5th and 6th floors at 31 Booth Street in Manchester to accommodate continued office expansion
The Appointment Group (TAG) announces Manchester office move due to significant operational growth. With a requirement for a larger and more modernised space, we selected 31 Booth Street in the heart of Manchester’s financial district and will be moving into the 5th and 6th Floors later on this Summer.
Jodie Edwards-Locke, Managing Director - TAG UK, comments: “We are thrilled about our new office space at 31 Booth Street. In just four years we have seen TAG’s Manchester operation expand by over 400% to 30 employees. To accommodate this continued expansion, the new prestigious office will provide our staff with a greatly improved working environment, ensuring TAG retains excellent staff whilst appealing to prospective talent to join our business.”
Jodie adds: “This new premium location and modern facilities will also attract new customers in the North/West region and beyond. It has been an exciting four years, and we look at this new location as the start of another great chapter of TAG’s history.”
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31 Booth Street was acquired by Helical Plc in 2016 and underwent a multi-million-pound transformation. Opening up the top floors, Helical brought the workplace square footage up to 21,000. The remodel included a stunning bronze canopy and elegant reception area on the ground floor.
Will Parry, Asset Management Executive for Helical Plc, comments: “31 Booth Street has undergone a comprehensive and sensitive refurbishment to provide exemplary contemporary office space in the heart of Manchester’s Central Business District, on the door step of St Peters Square,” said Will Parry, asset management executive for Helical Plc. “Helical are committed to providing exemplary workspace for our occupiers and we’re delighted to be welcoming The Appointment Group to 31 Booth Street.”
TAG will move in during the summer of 2018.
Please visit the website for more information: www.31boothst.com.
Founded in 1988, The Appointment Group (TAG) is an award-winning global, travel and event management company with six specialist business units –Corporate Travel, Touring, Events, Private Clients, Film and Media and Sports.
Our experienced teams are dedicated to clients around the clock from offices in London, Manchester, Los Angeles, Nashville, Atlanta, New York, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.
For 30 years the company has been devoted to servicing travel and event demands of global organisations and the bespoke travel requirements of exclusive clientele, with a focus on providing an exceptional service to the business.
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After shark attacks, is Cape Cod ready for tourist season?
By PHILIP MARCELO , Associated Press, Associated Press
In this May, 22, 2019, photo, a woman walks with her dogs at Newcomb Hollow Beach, where a boogie boarder was bitten by a shark and later died of his
In the May 22, 2019, photo, a memorial stone for Arthur Medici, who died of injuries sustained in a shark attack while boogie boarding the previous su
In thiis May 22, 2019, photo, a couple stands next to a shark warning sign while looking at the ocean at Lecount Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, Mass. Cape
In this May 22, 2019, photo, two children play in the surf at Newcomb Hollow Beach, where a boogie boarder was bitten by a shark and later died of his
In this May 22, 2019, photo, three women pass a makeshift memorial at Newcomb Hollow Beach, where a boogie boarder was bitten by a shark and later die
WELLFLEET, Mass. (AP) — As Cape Cod's tourist season gets underway, there's uncertainty after two shark attacks — including Massachusetts' first fatal attack since 1936 — rattled beachgoers last year and sparked a still unresolved debate about how the vacation destination should respond.
Among the questions on many minds this Memorial Day holiday weekend: Will there be more attacks? Will the region's billion-dollar tourism economy take a hit as scared beachgoers stay away? And is there anything that can be done to make the sea safer?
At Longnook Beach in Truro, where a New York man was badly mauled by a shark but survived on Aug. 15, resident Beckett Rotchford said he'll likely skip the boogie boarding this summer and stick to swimming at lifeguard-monitored beaches rather than more secluded stretches of sand like Longnook.
But he isn't in favor of some of the more drastic measures pushed by some, such as shark barriers around popular swimming beaches.
"That's their habitat. We can't restrict their ability to swim," Rotchford said as he walked along the shore with his dog. "I think we can coexist, but occasionally attacks happen. It's just the reality."
At Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, where 26-year-old Arthur Medici was killed by a shark while boogie boarding Sept. 15, Brewster resident Leslie Young said she'd be open to somehow limiting the seal population that draws the sharks in the first place. Town officials are studying a range of controversial measures, including administering contraception to seals or outright culling them.
But Young's niece, Ashley Frisbee, wasn't so sure.
"That's ridiculous. The sharks are the ones feeding on them," the 25-year-old Oklahoma City resident said of the seals. "They shouldn't be punished."
Frisbee said she briefly waded into the ocean earlier in the week and says she would have ventured out farther had the water not been so chilly.
"I'd definitely be cautious," she said, while her family paused at an informal memorial to Medici set up at the top of the sandy path down to the beach. "I wouldn't swim farther out than anyone else on the beach, but I wouldn't stop swimming."
Lifeguards won't be out at most Cape beaches until late June, and the modest safety measures promised by local officials — such providing new emergency call boxes and medical kits stuffed with tourniquets and other lifesaving equipment at beaches — also won't be up and running until then at a number of beaches.
Not having those measures in place for the start of the beach season isn't unreasonable, officials say.
The number of great white sharks don't peak until about August even though they start migrating into the region in late May and early June, said Megan Winton, a staff scientist with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, a nonprofit group based on the Cape that's been studying the local population for years.
A broader study on more costly and controversial shark safety measures, meanwhile, won't be complete until after this beach season. And even then there's no guarantee any of the measures will be adopted. At least one town has already voted on and rejected a proposed shark barrier.
Local officials need to do more to make beachgoers feel safe or else the region's tourism economy will suffer, said Eastham homeowners Alison and Isabel Cossar as they relaxed on Newcomb Hollow Beach.
Rental property owners are already experiencing more vacancies than usual, a possible sign that vacationers are staying away over shark concerns, the sisters said. The London residents say their Cape Cod property is usually fully booked through the summer by now but still has about four weeks' worth of openings.
"It's the worst we've ever seen," said Alison Cossar.
Ryan Castle, CEO of the Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors, said rental bookings on Cape Cod are down about 10% to 15%, but argues it has more to do with the state's new tax on short-term home rentals, which takes effect this summer.
"There are some concerns about sharks from visitors, but it is definitely secondary to the new taxes," he said. "It is a sticker shock. It'll take time for the market to adjust."
Concerned residents also note that visits to Cape Cod National Seashore beaches dipped from a peak of 4.7 million visits in 2016 to 3.9 million in 2018, the second consecutive year of declines, according to statistics from the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce.
But Wendy Northcross, the chamber's CEO, said the visitation figures are based on car counts taken by beach parking lot attendants, so the drops could be attributed to parking lots being closed for construction, storm damage or other reasons.
If Cape Cod wants to continue to be a beach destination, it should take its cues from places like Australia, where they've long ago invested in shark barriers and shark spotting technology like aerial drones and underwater sensors, said Isabel Cossar.
"It's not beyond the realm of technology to make the beaches safer," she said.
But Florida resident Bill Van Arsdale, who grew up on the Cape in the 1960s, couldn't see the logic as he and his college-age daughter watched the waves crash on a mostly desolate section of Longnook Beach.
"To screw with Mother Nature makes no sense to me," he said. "We're in a wilderness area. Are you going to put a wall around Yellowstone just because it has bears? Let nature be nature."
Follow Philip Marcelo at twitter.com/philmarcelo .
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Police: Payroll manager made $200K in fraudulent charges
A former payroll manager for a Tallahassee land survey and civil engineering firm is being accused of embezzling more than $200,000 using company credit cards which investigators say she used to pay bills, make online purchases and to play online games.
Police: Payroll manager made $200K in fraudulent charges A former payroll manager for a Tallahassee land survey and civil engineering firm is being accused of embezzling more than $200,000 using company credit cards which investigators say she used to pay bills, make online purchases and to play online games. Check out this story on tallahassee.com: https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2018/06/19/police-payroll-manager-made-200-k-fraudulent-charges/713328002/
Karl Etters, Tallahassee Democrat Published 9:41 a.m. ET June 19, 2018 | Updated 4:42 p.m. ET June 19, 2018
Tamara R. Gray, 46, faces charges of grand theft, fraudulent use of credit cards and six counts of criminal use of personal information.(Photo: Leon County jail)
A former payroll manager for a Tallahassee land survey and civil engineering firm is being accused of embezzling more than $200,000 using company credit cards, which investigators say she used to pay bills, make online purchases and to play online games.
Tamara R. Gray, 46, faces charges of grand theft, fraudulent use of credit cards and six counts of criminal use of personal information.
Gray worked at Nobel Consulting Group for more than 15 years. In November it was reported to the Tallahassee Police Department that over the past year Gray had changed the company’s credit cards to a paperless system and that she had begun using them to pay personal expenses.
Bank records showed purchases to ADT security, Amazon, Comcast, Nutrisystem, PayPal, Progressive insurance, Talquin Electric, Verizon and Western Union accounts. TPD investigators also noticed charges between 99 cents and $99 related to the online multiplayer video game “Clash of Kings.”
Six different company cards were used during 2017, investigators found.
Gray was interviewed by TPD investigators but declined to answer questions directly related to the crimes of which she is being accused.
TPD investigators in their report included an apologetic email between Gray and Nobles’ president in which she explains that the thefts were related to heavy drinking and drug use that followed health issues. The email is dated seven days before police began investigating Gray.
“(I) did things I would have never thought about doing in my life,” Gray wrote in the email, which was included in arrest documents. “All that changed me into a horrible person. My mind hasn’t been right since then.”
Contact Karl Etters at ketters@tallahassee.com or @KarlEtters on Twitter.
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What takes the shape of the container it is in and changes shape when the container changes? Liquids! Liquid is a state of matter that has some big differences from solids and gases. Learn all about liquids with this colorful, Spanish-translated title!
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Item Number: 11303E
This book explains the physics and history behind bicycles, skateboards, and surfboards. Readers learn what happens from the simplest movement of rolling forward to more complex tricks and stunts of jumping and spinning.
Climbing and Diving
This book shows readers how Newton's three laws of motion affect divers, skydivers, and mountain climbers' movements. Readers discover who uses gravity, who works against it, and all other forces that contribute to a successful dive or climb.
The Quest for Speed: Vehicles
Readers learn the history of travel and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles. They also learn how speed is measured and how engineers are seeking new and better ways to bring fast, safe travel to people.
The Quest for Personal Best: Individual Sports
Readers learn how science plays a critical factor in any athlete's quest to be the best at his or her sport. Physics and aerodynamics affect many sports and help athletes strategize their next moves against their opponents.
Guided Reading Level: R
Readers won't have to disassemble their favorite toys to discover what makes them work. This book introduces readers to six simple machines and explains how they use force and motion to do work.
How Amusement Parks Work
Guided Reading Level: T
After an introduction to Newton's three laws of motion, readers learn the mechanics of various amusement park rides including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, and gravity rides.
Most of the Earth's changes happen over millions of years, but earthquakes can force significant changes to the land in just a few moments. In this book, readers learn the science of plate tectonics and its role in the development of earthquakes.
Volcanoes erupt every day. Some volcanoes erupt constantly, while others lie dormant for years or even centuries. In this book, learn what happens beneath the Earth to cause a volcanic eruption.
Readers will learn how and where tornadoes hit, and how people protect themselves from life-threatening winds. Readers will be highly engaged from cover to cover as they learn the science behind these storms.
Hurricanes plague the tropics from June through November. Readers learn how and where these storms form and the dangers they pose to the land and people who live in Gulf and Atlantic coast regions.
Floods and Blizzards
Floods and blizzards may be very different, but they do have one thing in common. In this book, readers will discover they have one vital ingredient in common: water.
Seeing a forest fire rage out of control is very frightening. Sometimes, however, fires are set intentionally to benefit the environment. Readers will learn what fire is, how it burns, and how fires can both help and harm the areas they affect.
Deserts may seem like harsh, uninhabitable places, but they support a diverse quantity of plant and animal life. Readers learn about hot and cold deserts alike, as well as semi-arid and coastal deserts.
Readers learn all about wetlands and their complex interactions with plants and animals in this colorful title! They provide homes for many different kinds of plants and animals that are well adapted for the soggy conditions.
A forest is unlike any other biome on Earth. There are many life cycles found within a forest. Learn about the energy pyramid that explains the numbers of forest plants and animals. Learn about threats to these lively forests and how they survive!
A pond may seem quiet and subdued, but this unique ecosystem is filled with active life cycles. Students learn what distinguishes a pond from other bodies of water, the plant and animal life within it, and how they contribute to the pond itself.
Learn all about tropical and temperate rainforests and the differences between these two unique biomes. Rainforests are filled with wonder and mystery, from the tall trees in the canopy to the dark and damp leaves on the forest floor.
Oceans cover 70 percent of the Earth's surface, providing students with a variety of plant and animal life to learn about. Students will also learn about the beach, tides, cliffs, bays, coastlines, coral reefs, and tide pools.
What takes the shape of the container it is in and changes shape when the container changes? Liquids! Liquid is a state of matter that has some big differences from solids and gases. Learn all about liquids with this colorful title!
How does a gas change to a liquid? Through condensation! In this book, learn all about condensation and how it happens.
What continues to expand to take up all the space it can? Gases! Gas is a state of matter, like a liquid or a solid. But it has properties that are quite different. In this book, read all about the differences and what makes a gas a gas.
How does a liquid become a gas? Through evaporation! Evaporation helps make puddles disappear after it rains. In this book, learn all about evaporation and how it happens.
What does this book, a table, and your big toe have in common? They are all solids! A solid keeps its shape and always has the same volume. Read this book to learn about solids and how they are different from liquids and gases.
Melting and Freezing
Ice cream is a solid. But when it melts, it becomes a liquid. Solids can change to liquids and back again by melting and freezing. Read this book to learn what happens when heat and cold and solids meet.
Guided Reading Level: O
Learn all about planet Earth in this engaging, colorful title! Earth is our home. It is a big, beautiful place that orbits the sun. What else is there to know about Earth? Read this book to find out!
Earth is not the only planet in our solar system! It is one of eight planets, many moons, and other objects that orbit our sun. In this book, learn all about the similarities and differences between these planets.
There is a bright light in the night sky. Sometimes it is round, sometimes it is a crescent, and sometimes it is not there at all! These are the phases of the moon! Read all about our moon and the moons surrounding other planets in this book.
Asteroids and Comets
Asteroids and comets shoot straight through space. They just look like bright lights with tails, but there is much more to these fascinating objects! Learn all about asteroids and comets in this book.
Bright stars twinkle in the night sky. Have you looked up into the sky on a clear night and seen these tiny points of light? Did you know that there are many kinds of stars in space? Find out all about them in this book.
What does the sun do for us other than give us light during the day? It gives us warmth, energy, and so much more! Learn all about the sun in this book.
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The World of Rocks & Minerals
Guided Reading Level: U
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The First Geologists
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Inside the Water Cycle
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Water Scientists
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Investigating Landforms
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Pioneers of Earth Science
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Investigating Plate Tectonics
Guided Reading Level: W
In this adventurous title, readers learn all about plate tectonics! A brief history of Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift introduces readers to the development of plate tectonics and how it helped form the Earth we know today.
In this appealing biography, children will read about the fascinating life, theories, and discoveries of Alfred Wegener. Readers will be eager to learn more about Wegener's contributions to the science of plate tectonics.
The Wonder of Our Solar System
Come along and explore the wonders of our solar system in this exciting title! This book will engage readers as they learn about the sun, the eight planets in our solar system, the Milky Way Galaxy, constellations, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets!
Astronomers Through Time
Readers will be captivated as they learn about astronomers such as Galileo Galilei, Carl Sagan, and Henrietta Swan Leavitt and how their work made impacts on the field of astronomy.
The Wonder of Outer Space
Explore the wonders of space in this title that uses vivid images, fascinating facts, and easy-to-read text to delight and engage readers! Readers will learn all about space and the various ways people have explored and learned about astronomy for years!
From Hubble to Hubble
Telescopes and high-tech equipment help astronomers explore deep space. This captivating title introduces readers to some of the most notable scientists who helped develop technology that allows for space exploration.
Spaceship Earth
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Rachel Carson is one of the most influential leaders of the modern environmental movement. This enlightening biography allows readers to discover the inspiring life of Carson and the impact she made on the environment.
Inside the World of Matter
Guided Reading Level: Y
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Isaac Newton and the Laws of the Universe
Guided Reading Level: X
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Investigating Electromagnetism
Electromagnetics are everywhere--inside our homes, in our computers, even our televisions! Readers will explore the history of electromagnetics and how they work through numerous images and supportive text.
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All About Mechanical Engineering
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All About Light and Sound
Light and sound help us recognize objects and noises! This fascinating book will allow readers to understand how vibrations, radiant energy, wavelength, frequency, amplitude, reflection, optics, and sound waves help us to see and hear the world around us.
Pioneers of Light and Sound
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Are IT departments abandoning 2010 hardware upgrade plans?
By Bill Detwiler in TR Dojo , in Hardware on September 2, 2010, 3:38 AM PST
In April, IT organizations told TR Dojo that they planned to purchase new hardware in 2010. Are economic worries forcing some to abandon their plans?
In April, Forrester predicted that 2010 U.S. IT spending would grow 8.4 percent and global spending would grow by 7.7 percent.
According to Forrester's report (excerpt):
Computer equipment and software will be the strongest product categories, with PCs, peripherals, and storage equipment leading the computer category and operating system software and applications setting the pace for software.
At that time, I asked TechRepublic members if their organizations had 2010 upgrade plans for three types of hardware—desktop/laptop, servers, and storage. Over 350 people responded to the polls, and as the following charts show, most reported having plans to upgrade.
Specifically, 63 percent reported planning for a desktop/laptop upgrade, 55 percent for servers, and the vote was split evenly on storage equipment.
Gartner lowers second-half growth predictions
But, the sluggish economic recovery may be putting a slight crimp in the upgrade plans of some IT departments. On Tuesday, Gartner lowered its estimate for growth in second-half PC shipments to 15.3 percent — 2 percent less than the company predicted in May. The market research firm believes worldwide PC shipments will grow by 19.2 percent for the year, but uncertainty in the U.S. and Western Europe could slow growth in the second half of the year.
Gartner analysts however, believe companies won't be able to delay PC replacements much longer. “Businesses that delay replacing much longer risk alienating employees, burdening themselves with more service requests and support costs, and ultimately facing higher migration costs when they eventually migrate to Windows 7,” Ranjit Atwal, research director at Gartner, said in a press release. “The bottom line is that businesses need to refresh their PCs sooner rather than later. Thus, the full bloom of the long-awaited professional PC refresh can't be more than a few quarters ahead."
Pulling back or full steam ahead?
Did your IT department follow through with its original hardware upgrade plans? If not, which projects did you postpone or cancel?
By Bill Detwiler
Bill Detwiler is Editor in Chief of TechRepublic and the host of Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show. Prior to joining TechRepublic in 2000, Bill was an IT manager, database administrator, and desktop support specialist in the ...
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City Diary
Edited by James Moore
12:01AM GMT 07 Nov 2003
(Filed: 07/11/2003)
How the cash trickled away
Cost-cutting is applauded in the City and Scottish & Southern Energy chief executive Ian Marchant is always keen to show how parsimonious he can be.
One story relates how staff were once told to swipe freebie pens and notepads at industry conferences rather than using company stationery cupboards. Marchant's latest wheeze, however, borders on the absurd.
At yesterday's results conference he explained: "We realised that urinals in the two gents' toilets in our head office waste far too much water because they flush every hour, and so we decided to close them down to save water.
What's more, we also installed toilet "hippos" in all our loos to conserve even more water. We reckon we will save 5pc on water bills this year." Potty.
Piping in the water
Talking of H2 O, word reaches me that Mercer, the consultants, have decided to dispense with providing mineral water for the staff, replacing it with "piped filtered water". A spokesman quickly damps down any suggestion that this is down to Marchant-style stinginess, calling in our old friend, health'n'safety fascism.
Mineral water comes in bottles which must be lugged about and replaced, while, if it got too hot, the bugs could breed. "I really don't know what the fuss is all about," says a spokesman. Nor do I: the tap water is probably purer, anyway.
2p or not to
Reader David White usually has the income produced by his Invesco Perpetual Pep reinvested. This quarter, however, he received a cheque for 2p.
"It really makes me feel that investing is worthwhile," he says. "The postage alone must have cost more than that. What do this company think they are doing?" When they tell me the answer, I'll let you know.
Sound bites by the quarter
Yesterday's quarter point rise in interest rates was about as surprising as England's thumping of Georgia in the Rugby World Cup. Just in case, though, the British Chambers of Commerce provided a handy menu of pre-prepared responses before the actual decision was announced.
If rates were held, the BCC said it would be "very pleased". The quarter point rate rise the bank settled on was "acceptable", while a half point rise would have been "an over-reaction" and "rash". What about a cut, I ask? "Well no one really expected that," their PR man sniffs.
Slice of life in the kitchen
Cornhill Direct has identified "wrap rage" as the latest irritant in modern life to drive Britain's more unstable citizens crazy.
Spokesman Allan Truman says every year more than 60,000 people need hospital treatment for injuries caused by grappling with food packaging. "About 2,000 accidents happen while people are trying to separate items of frozen food, usually with a knife."
"Knives are the cause of 42pc of non-fatal accidents and 160 people stab themselves while struggling to open microwave meals, pre-packed fresh foods and yogurt pots," he adds. Tin cans, especially corned beef, are also troublesome. It's a jungle out there.
Dimension Data has discovered that customers are waiting 25pc longer than they were four years ago for an answer from call centres.
Apparently, this does "nothing to enhance the reputation of the contact centre industry". Is business really so slow that DiData has nothing better to do?
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Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun: Saudi teenager 'very, very happy' after arriving in Canada
Saudi teenager Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun arrives at Toronto Pearson International Airport Credit: Reuters
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12 January 2019 • 4:32pm
A "very, very happy" Saudi teenager who caused a sensation by defying her family and seeking asylum abroad was welcomed with open arms in Toronto on Saturday at the end of a dramatic but exhausting international odyssey.
Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland greeted Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun after she landed in Toronto, wearing a skirt, a gray hoodie emblazoned in red with the word "CANADA" and a blue cap with the logo of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Smiling broadly, the 18-year-old posed for photographers with Mr Freeland at her side, but made no statement.
Later, she tweeted a video of her arrival, with the comment: "I love Canada I love you all."
Mr Freeland said Ms Qunun "wanted Canadians to see that she's here, that she's well and that she is very, very happy to be in her new home."
"She had a pretty long journey and is exhausted and prefers not to take questions for the moment," the diplomatic chief added, with an arm around Qunun's shoulder.
Asylum Seeker Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, 18, smiles as she is introduced to the media at Toronto Pearson International Airport Credit: Getty
She was taken in by Toronto-based refugee group Costi, a spokeswoman said.
Shortly after her arrival, Ms Qunun went shopping for some warm clothes in central Ontario, according to the spokesman, noting the teenager knows several people there and contacted them.
In the coming days, Costi representatives will help her open a bank account and perform various administrative tasks before finding her a permanent home.
In the meantime, she is staying in a facility constantly under guard. Costi has recommended Ms Qunun that she avoid sharing her address.
The arrival in Canada marks the epilogue of an international saga.
Qunun captured the world's attention with a trail of Twitter posts that ignited a #SaveRahaf movement as she fled what she said was physical and psychological abuse from her family in ultra-conservative Saudi Arabia.
Rights groups also said she had renounced Islam, risking prosecution in Saudi Arabia. Her family has denied the abuse allegations.
Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun (C) accompanied by Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chryistia Freeland (R), arrives at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Toronto Credit: Reuters
The publicity thwarted an attempt to deport her to Saudi Arabia after she arrived in Bangkok on a flight from Kuwait a week ago, with Thai authorities instead turning her over to the UN's refugee agency.
Then on Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the surprise announcement that Canada would welcome her.
Mr Freeland said that in granting Qunun asylum, Canada was "standing up for human rights around the world, and we believe very strongly that women's rights are human rights."
The move is sure to further strain Canada's relations with the kingdom. Ties went sideways last August over Ottawa's rights criticism of Saudi Arabia, prompting Riyadh to expel the Canadian ambassador and sever all trade and investment ties in protest.
Canada also sparked fury in Riyadh by demanding the "immediate release" of jailed rights campaigners, including Samar Badawi, the sister of jailed blogger Raif Badawi, whose family lives in Quebec.
Ms Qunun's attempt to flee Saudi Arabia was embraced by rights groups as a beacon of defiance against repression
"Ms al-Qunun's plight has captured the world's attention over the past few days, providing a glimpse into the precarious situation of millions of refugees worldwide," said Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
"Refugee protection today is often under threat and cannot always be assured, but in this instance international refugee law and overriding values of humanity have prevailed."
Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, an 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled her family, in the UNHCR building Bangkok Credit: Reuters
Raif Badawi's wife Ensaf Haidar also praised Canada, calling Mr Freeland on Twitter "the real hero" behind efforts to prevent Ms Qunun's repatriation to Saudi Arabia.
Ms Qunun first said she was aiming for Australia. But late Friday, Thailand's immigration police chief Surachate Hakparn said a smiling and cheerful Rahaf was bound for Toronto.
"The only country that really helped me in the end was Canada," Ms Qunun said after arriving in Toronto. "The rest were afraid and cowards."
In a tweet, the UNHCR said: "We welcome Rahaf's arrival in Canada and the Canadian Government's decision to provide protection and a long-term solution for her there as a resettled refugee."
On Friday, Ms Qunun posted a cryptic tweet on her profile saying, "I have some good news and some bad news." Her account was deactivated shortly afterward in response to death threats she had faced, her friends said.
But she was back online later in the day, tweeting: "I would like to thank you people for supporting me and saving my life. Truly I have never dreamed of this love and support."
She opened and began using a new Twitter handle on Friday, citing the threats.
Qunun's use of Twitter saw her amass tens of thousands of followers within a week, highlighting her plight at a time when Saudi Arabia's human rights record is under heavy scrutiny following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi last year.
Her deployment of social media allowed her to avoid the fate of countless other refugees who are quietly sent back home or left to languish in Bangkok detention centers.
She refused to see her father, who traveled to Thailand and expressed opposition to her resettlement.
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French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Russia’s President Putin for his “perfect” organisation of the World Cup as the two leaders prepared to watch the final on Sunday.
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Jordan Baldwin
Home town: Howick, Auckland
Date of Birth: 19/03/98
Team: Jordan Baldwin Motorsport
Last season's Rookie Title winner Jordan Baldwin is back for the 2018-2019 Toyota 86 Championship and the 20 year old has his eyes firmly on the overall title. The former ministock, stockcar, national level kart and saloon car racer made the podium on debut in the Toyota series last season and was a standout performer on his way to the Rookie honours.
A committed racer, Jordan worked hard on and off the track during the winter and spring months to prepare himself for the challenge ahead. He kept his driving skills nice and sharp with some drives in V8 machinery in the South Island endurance series and made massive strides with his fitness and strength.
He's also worked hard on improve even further his ability to work with engineers and extract the most from the car and he's a top graduate from the Elite Motorsport Academy as well. This could be his year.
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Federer knew he would be successful since start to his career -Toni Nadal
by LUIGI GATTO | VIEW 12710
In an interview to Tuttosport, the Rafael Nadal's uncle, Toni, commented on the Rafa Nadal Academy that has been there since 2016. Toni explained how their training method works. "Each of us is aware of his own qualifies, you can try to achieve your goal in every single practice or match", said Toni.
"For example, Roger Federer knew that he would become Federer since ever he started his career, especially because you always imagine, inside yourself, an optimistic future where you win and get a lot of success. No one imagines himself doing the contrary, that would be ridiculous.
It's an important mental journey where each of us builds his own journey. That's why prepared coaches need to be there: the commitment between the coach and player becomes the key. How and when the coach speaks is important.
I believe in the physical and mental intensity, I do not believe at technology because I cannot stay in front of a video for many hours analyzing movement or technique. I just think: 'Hit the ball and do not make your life complicated'
Your opponent is never an enemy, Novak Djokovic and Federer have been rivals with who sometimes you did well, sometimes bad, but the loss has never been a tragedy. I cheer for FC Barcelona, but I was never against Real Madrid."
"Jaume Munar was around the 280th ranking position when he came to us and he is now almost a top 50 player. He can still improve, he is good technique-wise and physically, but he still cannot hit a proper winner to close the rally.
I teached him not to never get pleased and to motivate himself, but it will be up to him to find keys to improve even more. The Norwegian Casper Ruud cracked the top 100. He is a golden guy who was a very educated family next to him.
He needs to be a bigger grinder, but I see he can do important things in the future. These days we are living with a big joy the successes of a girl that can really become a top ten player: the 18-year-old Spaniard Rosa Vicens Mas who won a Futures tournament and as a world No.
650 she reached Tunisi semifinals. And then you have the 16-year-old Pedro Vives who comes to train here in Mallorca. Rafa believes he has some qualities and that's why he often asks him to be his hitting partner. We will see if he will be able to take opportunities to improve himself and his game."
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Protester climbs into tree at Trans Mountain pipeline terminal in B.C.
71-year-old man has set up a ‘mid-air’ protest at Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby
A mid-air protest has begun in B.C. at the western end of the Trans Mountain pipeline, which carries oilsands crude from Alberta to a port in Metro Vancouver.
Stand Earth spokesman Sven Biggs says 71-year-old grandfather Terry Christenson has climbed a tree inside the Westridge Marine Terminal, where oil would be loaded onto tankers in a planned expansion of the pipeline.
This is the second protest for Christenson, who was arrested in March 2018 after climbing a tree in the same area to slow clearing for the pipeline construction.
Christenson’s first protest lasted 16 hours before he was removed, but Biggs says the professional mountain climber has enough supplies to remain in his new perch for a week.
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Stand Earth says about 230 people were arrested last year for violating an injunction against protests at the marine terminal and other nearby infrastructure linked to the Trans Mountain pipeline.
The federal government supports the tripling of the pipeline’s capacity but suspended work on the expansion last August when the Federal Court of Appeal found parts of a National Energy Board review were flawed and should be redone.
Biggs says Christenson’s protest could be the start of many more.
“It’s a message to Justin Trudeau and his cabinet who are right now considering whether or not to re-approve the pipeline. If they do that, I think they are going to see a lot more actions like this mornings’,” Biggs says.
A statement sent by Christenson, through Stand Earth, says climate change will affect everyone and today’s protest is on behalf of his grandchildren, and grandchildren around the world.
“Canada is already on the path to clean energy and we must continue to diversify our economy, not build more dirty pipelines. I’m here today to ensure Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hears this message loud and clear,” Christenson says.
Tanker approaches Westridge Marine Terminal, which has operated in Burnaby since the 1950s. (Black Press files)
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Pennell: I put too much pressure on myself when I was younger
Chris Pennell admits to putting too much pressure on himself
Exclusive by Geoff Berkeley @geoffberkeleyWN Sports Reporter
Chris Pennell. Picture: Robbie Stephenson/JMP
WORCESTER Warriors star Chris Pennell reckons “some of my best rugby is yet to come” as he looks ahead to two more years at his boyhood club.
The Worcester-born full-back who turns 32 in April admitted he was guilty of putting himself “under a bit too much pressure” when he was younger.
But after racking up more than 200 appearances for the club Pennell said he was now relishing every minute he got on the pitch and felt his enjoyment for rugby was benefiting his game.
“I feel like I am playing well and making some really positive contributions for the team at the minute,” Pennell said.
“I am enjoying myself which I maybe didn’t do early on in my career.
“I probably put myself under a bit too much pressure.
“I am now having fun.
“I feel like I am improving and coupled with having a bit more nous around the game now I genuinely feel like some of my best rugby is yet to come which is quite exciting.”
Pennell is the top career points scorer in the current squad with almost 400 including 39 tries, with 10 of them coming in the 2014-15 Championship-winning campaign.
“I am in a position where I am enjoying what I do and I think that’s so important,” Pennell continued.
“As a younger man I lost sight of that at times and circumstances can dictate that as well.
“You put yourself under an awful lot of pressure.
“We have got to give absolutely everything we can but life is also about enjoyment.
“I am relishing every minute out on that pitch.”
Pennell who made his debut in 2007 made his 214th Warriors outing in Saturday’s 21-19 home victory over Bath in the Gallagher Premiership.
Only two players have made more appearances for Worcester than him with legendary prop Tony Windo finishing on 222 and record-holder Craig Gillies on 288.
On his chances of beating Gillies’ tally, Pennell said: “There is a lot of rugby to be played to get to that. The main thing I want to do is concentrate on playing well for the boys. If I am lucky enough to be fit and healthy and playing well enough to justify my place in the team then you never know.
“But it is some record by Craig.
“Fingers crossed I will get close one day but we will see.
“I will keep working hard towards it, that’s for sure.”
Pennell who has penned a new two-year contract said he also “did not feel anywhere near ready” to hang up his boots.
“As long as I am loving what I am doing which I am and my body is capable of playing the type of game I want to play then retirement is not really featuring in my thought process in the near future,” he added.
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2018 IB Film Festival recap
Senior Ricardo Pereira is hoisted up by group members after winning an award.
Jude Nanaw
Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
Filed under Entertainment, News, Top Stories
AHS IB Film classes presented the annual Film Festival on May 23.
A total of 29 short films were presented at the festival. The student-made movies showcased included a range of genres including documentaries, comedies, animations and more.
The winners of the total of 10 awards that were given at the festival were determined by a panel of five judges, with two awards, Audience Choice and Audience Choice Runner-Up being selected by audience members through a vote.
The panel of judges included Principal Tim Thomas, Math teacher Michael Mazzarella, English teachers Sasha Duran and McClain Herman and 2012 AHS graduate Andy Riddle.
“I was impressed with a lot of the films,” Mazzarella said. “I liked the balance of documentaries and actual films and the different themes throughout.”
IB Film students were able to put together a variety of filmmaking skills acquired throughout the school year in order to craft their short movies.
“I really enjoyed being in the IB Film class this year,” junior Kyle Dalsimer said. “I got to see a lot of classic films and learn about filmmaking as a whole.”
With both junior and senior classes presenting films at the festival, it is typical for there to be a competition over which class wins the most awards.
This year, the senior class won all awards with the exception of one, Best Actor.
The Best Actor award was presented to sophomore Raffi Krikorian in the film Star, which is about an untalented young man with aspirations to become a celebrity.
“It was really cool for an actor in my film to win an award,” Dalsimer said. “I was able to write him the lines and direct him in a way that his full potential for the character would be released.”
The Best Actress award went to senior Anna Vogus, who was featured in a documentary style film.
The only film to win multiple awards was Dash of Freedom, which depicted a stranded soldier in the Vietnam War attempting to escape.
Dash of Freedom won one of the two awards determined by the audience, Audience Choice. The runner-up for the category was A Chef’s Heart, about a chef seeking acceptance into a prestigious culinary school.
Dash of Freedom also came away with the Jury Prize Runner-Up award on back to back announcements.
“The filmmaking making process for it was long but fun,” senior Everett Stenberg said. “We had a lot of spontaneous ideas that turned out to work really well with the pre-planned script that we had.”
The Jury Prize award was given to the film Karma which demonstrated the importance of individuals obeying their parents or otherwise be at the behest of karma.
The documentary Dreamer, about senior Nicolle Uria’s experience as a DACA recipient, was selected for the Best Documentary award.
Dreamer was also selected for presentation at the VHSL Film Festival on June 2.
For more on this documentary click here.
Other winners included A Senior Tribute for Best Editing and Hope for Best Cinematography.
The heartwarming short film Rise, a narrative about a young boy who struggles with dyslexia, was awarded Best Screenplay.
“I felt really accomplished winning an award for a film because my production group and I put a great deal of effort into making it,” senior Mariam Mohamed said. “Winning an award means a lot because I will keep the trophy in my college dorm room and see it forever.”
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Movie Review: The Rundown (2003)
An action-packed buddy comedy adventure, The Rundown (also known as Welcome To The Jungle) is mindless fun, and often much better than it has any right to be.
In Los Angeles, Beck (Dwayne Johnson, credited as The Rock) is a hard hitting but soft-at-heart "retrieval expert" (bounty hunter) looking to get out of the business and open his own restaurant. His boss Billy Walker (William Lucking) offers him one last job with a big payoff: retrieve Billy's wayward son Travis (Seann William Scott) from the wilds of the Amazon and bring him home.
Beck travels to the Brazilian jungle, connects with pilot Declan (Ewen Bremner), and finds Travis in the ramshackle mining town built by nasty businessman Hatcher (Christopher Walken) to exploit local resources. Travis has no interest in surrendering to Beck, as he is on his own quest to find the mythical El Gato de Diablo treasure, and trying to sweet talk bartender Mariana (Rosario Dawson) into helping him. Beck's assignment gets much more complicated when Hatcher demands that Travis lead him to El Gato's location, and Mariana reveals her own agenda.
A big budget production lavishly co-funded by WWE Films and directed by Peter Berg, The Rundown features Johnson relatively early in his transition from popular professional wrestler to action film superstar. The film celebrates its high ridiculous quotient, and locks into an action packed, irreverent groove.
The showcase fight sequences arrive at regular 10 minute intervals, with Beck's insistence that he does not use guns channeling the brutality into inventive one-against-many brawls. The multiple fracases are artistically choreographed and coherently handled, with an ever-present shadow of a smile anchoring the flying bodies and flailing limbs. In an apt summary of the film's mindset, one fight scene finds Beck trapped upside down on a swinging rope in the heart of the jungle, his leg dry-humped by a crazed wild monkey.
As for the plot and the story, The Rundown is a combination buddy movie, treasure hunt, social justice comedy adventure. Enough disparate stuff is thrown onto the screen to ensure something kinetic is always going on, and Berg does not linger in any one place long enough for the preposterous attitude to deflate. The jungle colours are vivid, the settings teaming with sweaty life forms from both the human and animal kingdoms.
Seann William Smith's take on Travis is irritating enough to get under Beck's skin, and while Christopher Walken mails in his performance as prime evildoer Hatcher, his presence lends heft to the exploitation sub-plot. As for Johnson, he lumbers through the movie carving out his screen persona, a slightly more emotive Schwarzenegger without the accent but with a dash of vulnerable self-awareness.
The Rundown never wavers from its mission to deliver satisfyingly silly entertainment, and yes, for the final mop-up Beck does yield and pick up guns -- many guns.
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Yarmouth & Acadian Shores scores cover of French Doers & Dreamers two years in a row
Updated: Apr 08 at 10:23 a.m.
This photograph was taken at Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park and featuring a tent glowing in contrast against the star filled skies of Yarmouth & Acadian Shores graces the cover of the 2019 French Doers and Dreamers tourism guide in Nova Scotia. JAMES INGRAM PHOTO - Contributed
The Yarmouth & Acadian Shores region is being featured on the cover of the French Doers & Dreamers Guide for the second year in a row.
The photograph was taken at Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park and features a tent glowing in contrast against the star filled skies of Yarmouth & Acadian Shores. The photographer is James Ingram of www.jivephotographic.com. The photo rights belong to Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism.
The Doers and Dreamers is the official tourism guide for the province with a distribution of 25,000 copies in French and 190,000 copies in English.
For the past five years the Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association (YASTA), has been investing in creating inspiring digital content with Tourism Nova Scotia and other regional partners.
“It’s important to invest in photography and video that tells the unique stories of our destination —stories that inspire visitors to travel here” says Neil MacKenzie, executive director of YASTA. “Having an image from our region featured on the cover of the Doers and Dreamers guide for the 2nd year in a row demonstrates that our region has a lot to offer visitors and is increasingly being seen as a relevant destination in Nova Scotia.”
“I’m happy that the cover of the French Doers and Dreamers guide showcases an awe-inspiring stargazing experience and the natural beauty of Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park” adds MacKenzie.
Parts of the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth and the Municipality of the District of Argyle are home to North America’s first ‘Starlight Tourist Destination’, designated by the International Starlight Foundation.
The 2019 Doers and Dreamers Guide will be distributed throughout the province’s Visitor Information Centres and an estimated 40,000 copies will be sent direct to visitors.
A photo of kayakers on the Yarmouth waterfront made the cover of the 2018 French version of the Doers & Dreamers Travel Guide. ~ Tourism Nova Scotia
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FIRE > Newsdesk > Press Releases > Ouch! Brazilian wax test question nets Howard University professor a 504-day Title IX investigation, sanctions
Ouch! Brazilian wax test question nets Howard University professor a 504-day Title IX investigation, sanctions
by FIRE
Case is part of a larger pattern of colleges and universities punishing constitutionally protected expression under the guise of addressing sexual harassment.
WASHINGTON, July 6, 2017 — A test question about hot wax has landed one Howard University professor in hot water with Title IX investigators.
On May 4, law professor Reginald Robinson was deemed responsible for sexual harassment after two students complained about a test question involving a Brazilian wax and an upset client. After a 504-day investigation, administrators determined that Robinson would be required to undergo mandatory sensitivity training, prior administrative review of future test questions, and classroom observation. Robinson also received a stern warning that any further “violations” of the university’s Title IX policies may result in his termination.
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education wrote to Howard on June 16 demanding that Robinson’s sanctions be removed. Howard did not respond by FIRE’s June 30 deadline.
“Robinson’s test question clearly does not constitute sexual harassment,” said Susan Kruth, FIRE’s senior program officer for legal and public advocacy. “Howard’s overreaction to a simple hypothetical question is a threat to academic freedom and a professor’s ability to effectively teach students.”
During a September 2015 class, a female student challenged a test question’s premise that a person could sleep through a Brazilian wax. After a complaint to administrators by two students and a 16-month investigation, Robinson was informed that one of the students allegedly believed the question’s premise somehow required her to reveal to the class whether she’d had a Brazilian wax. This dubious assertion, coupled with the use of the word “genitals” in the law school test question, contributed to then-Deputy Title IX Coordinator Candi Smiley’s determination that Robinson is guilty of sexual harassment.
Although Howard is a private institution and thus not bound by the First Amendment, the university explicitly promises its students and faculty members free speech and academic freedom rights. These sanctions run counter to Howard’s own academic freedom policy, which states that faculty members are “entitled to freedom in the classroom in discussing their subjects.”
“My case should worry every faculty member at Howard University, and perhaps elsewhere, who teaches in substantive areas like law, medicine, history, and literature. Why? None of these academic areas can be taught without evaluating and discussing contextual facts, especially unsavory and emotionally charged ones,” said Robinson. “I also can’t prepare my students adequately for legal practice if I can’t teach them new developments and require them to read unedited, unfiltered cases.”
Howard’s actions are part of a nationwide trend of restricting free speech under the guise of addressing sexual harassment. For example, in 2013, the federal government wrote in a letter to the University of Montana that it must define sexual harassment as “any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature” — including verbal conduct, or speech — and called the letter “a blueprint for colleges and universities throughout the country.” As FIRE predicted, this “twisting” of Title IX has led to the widespread suppression of protected speech.
In 2014, Harvard Law School professor Jeannie Suk Gersen wrote that law faculty were increasingly reluctant to teach rape law for fear of offending or upsetting their students. And just last year, professor Teresa Buchanan filed a federal lawsuit against Louisiana State University after it fired her for protected speech both in and out of the classroom. LSU found that Buchanan had violated a sexual harassment policy mirroring the “blueprint” definition. That lawsuit is still ongoing.
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to defending liberty, freedom of speech, due process, academic freedom, legal equality, and freedom of conscience on America’s college campuses.
Daniel Burnett, Communications Manager, FIRE: 215-717-3473; media@thefire.org
Wayne Frederick, President, Howard University: 202-806-6100; hupresident@howard.edu
Schools: Howard University
Cases: Howard University: Professor Subjected to 504-Day Investigation and Sanctions for Hypothetical Test Question Involving Waxing
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Toronto Stylish but illegal monkey found roaming Toronto IKEA
Stylish but illegal monkey found roaming Toronto IKEA
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A monkey found at the Ikea store in North York, Toronto, Sunday Dec. 9, 2012
Lisa Lin
Caroline Alphonso Education Reporter
Published December 9, 2012 Updated January 13, 2018
A disoriented monkey was found wandering aimlessly outside an IKEA store in North York Sunday.
The animal sighting quickly sparked a flurry of activity among Torontonians, who tweeted and re-tweeted pictures and created at least two parody accounts on Twitter.
Dressed in a shearling coat and a diaper, the monkey managed to open its crate, unlock the car door and go for a stroll in the IKEA parking lot – clearly a "smart monkey" for having managed all that, said Toronto Police Staff Sergeant Ed Dzingala.
The monkey was ushered into a corner of the store by IKEA employees and police until animal services arrived. The monkey was unharmed, although it was a bit alarmed with all the attention, police said.
"It was pretty scared. It was a tame monkey," Sgt. Dzingala said. "Nobody got hurt. The monkey was a little scared, that's all."
A city of Toronto spokesman said the monkey is a rhesus macaque, a species that is illegal in Ontario. Steve Johnston said charges were laid against the owner, an offence notice, which has a set fine of $240 for having a prohibited animal in the city.
The monkey caused quite a stir at the IKEA store Sunday afternoon, as shoppers out to pick up Christmas presents or furniture couldn't help but be drawn to the incident.
Lisa Lin, an Aurora resident, had just arrived at IKEA, around Leslie St. and Highway 401, Sunday afternoon to make some returns and purchase Christmas cards when she noticed the activity. She immediately snapped a picture of the monkey and later posted it on Instagram.
"It was pretty surreal," said Ms. Lin, 30. "I thought 'Is that really a monkey?' Who brings a monkey to IKEA?"
Bronwyn Page, a Toronto resident, was at IKEA buying a Christmas tree when she noticed the monkey. She said the small animal seemed nervous as it surrounded by a group of people, and made screeching noises.
She tweeted her pictures of the monkey, which instantly went viral on Twitter. Ms. Page received interview requests from media outlets across the city. Of her experience, she said: "I'm glad I took a picture. This day has taken a big turn. I didn't expect it."
The monkey was still with Toronto Animal Services Sunday night. A woman who answered the phone at animal services said the monkey was "good to go," keeping warm and no longer scared by the new surroundings.
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LA Tech players uplift Ruston kids' morale, provide escape after tornado with day of fun
Louisiana Tech player and UPHY founder Courtney Wallace Jr. along with teammates uplift Ruston area kids' spirits after deadly tornado last week.
LA Tech players uplift Ruston kids' morale, provide escape after tornado with day of fun Louisiana Tech player and UPHY founder Courtney Wallace Jr. along with teammates uplift Ruston area kids' spirits after deadly tornado last week. Check out this story on thenewsstar.com: https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/sports/college/louisiana-tech/2019/05/02/louisiana-tech-football-players-uplift-ruston-kids-spirits/3654649002/
Cory Diaz, Monroe News Star Published 3:00 p.m. CT May 2, 2019 | Updated 7:49 a.m. CT May 3, 2019
Louisiana Tech senior defensive tackle Courtney Wallace Jr. talks his teammates help in helping his UPHY kids in the aftermath of the tornado. Cory Diaz, bdiaz@thenewsstar.com
RUSTON — The brutal, unbelievable reality of the EF-3 tornado that destroyed a sizable portion of the Ruston community and Louisiana Tech University has been hard to escape for thousands of residents in the area.
What’s gone in the wake of the storm has created voids in countless people’s lives, from losing homes and businesses, a constant, painful reminder for all those that were affected a week ago. But the bigger toll was the lives taken by the tornado, striking the the kids involved in Courtney Wallace Jr.’s UPHY youth program the hardest as they suffer through the tragedy together.
Kendra Butler, a 35-year-old Grambling State master’s degree student and her son, Remington, 14, where involved in the youth-mentoring program. Butler was a former life coach with the organization while her son, a Ruston High freshman and basketball player, was a member of the program’s AAU basketball team.
Courtney Wallace, center, smiles during a group talk at the end of the UPHY meeting, United Positive Humble Youth, a youth mentorship, in Ruston, La. on May 1. The meeting drew an estimated 50 kids from the community. (Photo: Nicolas Galindo/The News-Star)
“It was pretty hard on me,” said 14-year-old Joshua Anding, a Ruston Junior High School student. “I didn’t believe it at first because it didn’t seem real. I don’t know how to explain it, it was just hard. Just hearing it, I couldn’t believe it; it didn’t seem real to me.”
Wallace, a senior football player at Louisiana Tech and founder of the UPHY, or United Positive Humble Youth program that not only consists of mentoring but also the aforementioned basketball team and a step team, has spent the past three years mentoring Ruston youth from ages 9 to 17, holding meeting and practices at local elementary and junior high schools.
With the unforgiving personal damage done to his kids losing a good friend and a role model, he knew he needed to provide something for them to get their mind off of things.
And then, shortly after the tornado hit last Thursday morning, Wallace’s former teammate at Tech and recently drafted NFL player Jaylon Ferguson, struck up conversations with the UPHY founder to see what they could do to lift spirits. Out of those talks came a day of fun at longtime Louisiana Tech football coach Ed Jackson’s house where Wallace, Ferguson, and several other current and former Bulldog football players spent time playing basketball, hurling water balloons, getting in a dunk tank and an inflatable water slide along with hot dogs, hamburgers and pizza to eat for the 45 to 50 kids that took part.
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“The woman just passed in the tornado was a former coach of our program,” said Wallace, a Neville High School graduate. “Remington he was on our AAU basketball team. A lot of these kids are his peers. Ferguson called and he wanted to do something to make sure the kids were uplifted.”
“It’s been pretty tough. We try to give them assurance the kids that met Kendra and all the basketball players that knew Remington, we try to tell them to keep their head high. Every day, every step, every thing you do, they’re watching you. Try to make them proud every day because they’re two angels in heaven that are looking down at you every day. Just make them proud.”
Ferguson, who was selected 85th overall by the Baltimore Ravens but has been out in the Ruston community since the tornado ravaged its communities helping with the cleanup efforts, heard about what the UPHY youth were suffering through. So he stepped up.
“The last couple of days in Ruston has been real rough, especially for these kids,” Ferguson said. “They lost one of their friends. Ruston is still in the cleanup process, so I’m just trying to make it the best I can for today, take advantage of this time we got.
“Being able to work with the kids. I know when I was little, I would’ve done anything for a football player to stop and talk to me. At the college level, and I’m recently drafted, well-known around Ruston, I’m just trying to do my little part in giving back and help everybody I can.”
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Once they heard what Wallace and Feguson were doing for the kids, Tech players Willie Baker, Ezekiel Barnett, Ka’Derrion Mason, Cee Jay Powell, Aaron Roberson, Collin Scott and former teammates Michael Rodriguez, who recently signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Seattle Seahawks, showed up to have fun with the kids.
“It’s definitely an escape,” Barnett said. “A lot of things got damaged around town, a lot of people got affected, thousands of people got affected. It was a deadly tornado. This is a nice getaway, to not think about things for a while. Have fun, have games, everybody just be kids and have fun. Not have to worry about what’s back at home, or how my house got messed up, or this happened. It’s nice to get away.
“We’re superstars to them, so it’s nice to be involved with them and give back. It don’t cost me nothing to come out here and support the kids, play with them and be with them. Just be one of them again.”
As UPHY’s founder, Wallace said for his current and former Louisiana Tech teammates to want to participate meant a lot to him and his kids.
“It definitely means a lot to me that they’re here. Not only are they interested in what I have going on, but they’re showing that they’re really interested in the kids’ lives,” Wallace said. “When you show me that you care about my kids, you sold me. That means a lot to me.”
Getting over the tornado and the damage will take a while, but having the opportunity to play basketball or hang around some NFL and college football players was desperately needed, Anding said.
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“It’s very positive. I love that they came out to help support what we got going on today,” Anding said. “Be out here with these young kids to keep them lifted in the (tornado) that we had last week. I just want to thank them for that.”
Wallace’s UPHY youth program was started on guiding the local youth how to become upstanding young men and women once they grow up. The lessons he along with his fellow Tech football players have been able to teach them in the aftermath of the last week’s deadly storm is just another important step in showing the kids what life is about, togetherness, resiliency and caring for each other.
“It’s OK to grieve, it’s OK to be upset, to be down about it, but at the same time, you got to do what’s best for you and know (Kendra and Remington’s) light is always going to shine on you,” Wallace said. “They all have been recovering pretty good.”
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Softball starts season 3-1
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The Northern Kentucky University softball team is off to a great start so far this season. After playing two doubleheaders last week, the Norse are sporting a 3-1 overall record, including a perfect 2-0 record on their home turf.
“We’re doing very well. We’re coming together,” NKU senior Krista Eldridge said. “We have people in new positions and everyone has stepped up.”
The Norse began what turned out to be an impressive week by splitting a pair of games on the road against Morehead State last Tuesday. NKU won the first game by a score of 6-3 as freshman Angie Lindeman drove in three of the runs and went 3 for 4 at the plate. Also, freshman pitcher Emily Breitholle picked up the win in her first start for the Norse.
In the second game of the doubleheader, the Norse broke a 6-6 tie in the fifth inning, scoring two times and winning 8-6. NKU seniors Joanna Doerner and Eldridge and freshman Carrie Higgins each contributed two hits at the plate and Eldridge drove in two runs as well.
The Norse played their first home games of the year on Saturday against Ohio Dominican. NKU didn’t have any problem with its opponent, providing plenty of offense in both contests, winning 7-2 and 8-0 respectively.
“Our offense has really come along. We’re producing a lot of runs, and that’s good, because we were in a lot of close games last year,” Eldridge said.
The first game wasn’t decided until the sixth inning when the Norse broke open a close one-run game with four runs in the inning. NKU won the game from there 7-2 as the team out hit Ohio Dominican 9-3 to help account for the victory.
Breitholle was once again phenomenal with her pitching, striking out six batters and improving to 2-0 this season. Doerner powered the Norse offense, going 2 for 3 at the plate with a triple. Also, Higgins had two hits, including a double.
Eldridge commended the performances of the new freshman on the team, because they have helped contribute in a big way so far this year. “Our freshman are doing tremendously,” she said.
NKU won the second game of the doubleheader with ease, putting eight runs on the board in the third inning to secure the shutout.
Freshman Stephanie Leimach went a perfect 3 for 3 at the plate, with a double and two runs batted in for the Norse. Higgins drove in three more runs and added a triple for NKU and Eldridge and Lindeman both went 2 for 3 at the plate in the victory.
NKU next heads on out for a spring break trip in Orlando, Florida on March 11, where the team will play 10 games in a span of a week.
“We’re excited, because we’re going to be playing some tough games,” Eldridge said. “It’s good that we have four games under our belt right now.”
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We Have Too Much Jealousy, Envy, And Greed In Life And We Don't Need That Sh**
by Kirsten Beach Temple University Dec 29, 2018
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With the new year approaching, I wanted to reminisce on the past a little bit, and remember a simpler time--fall of 2015. Not only was this such a fun and easy time for us millennials, but it was also a time that brought us one of the best albums, "What A Time To Be Alive" and what a time it was. Drake and Future are two of my favorite rap artists for many reasons, but if we dig deeper, past the punch lines and occasional digs at other celebrities, you can take a lot from the music.
One of my favorite songs on Drake and Future's joint album "What A Time To Be Alive" is called "Scholarships," and that's not just because of its cool ass beat. In the song, the two rap about their accomplishments and how they 'go hard' so that they can get what they want and so rightfully deserve.
Now before we get into the reason for me writing this article, I wanted to say this:
I know we live in an evil world, with a lot of mean people who will stop at nothing to see you fail, but in saying that, there are also a lot of good people who are capable of giving you the support and love you deserve.
For me to move on and succeed
Jealousy, envy and greed
Too much of that sh** I don't need it
Lately, I've been noticing a lot of hatred and bitterness, both on social media and in real life. It seems as though people can't just be happy for one another these days. Everything is seen as more of a competition in terms of who can reach that next point in their life before the other when in reality, we should be encouraging each other to get to that next point in our lives and become successful together. I feel that we have become a money hungry society, only focused on helping ourselves and hoping that our neighbors don't become successful before us. Aside from success, these days, people you've never even met before are wishing bad luck on you due to envy and/or jealousy. Whether it be jealousy of possessions, talents, or friends, these days, you often find people who hate on you simply because they are not completely satisfied with themselves.
What I've learned over the years is this: When people feel threatened by your potential, they often turn against you because they feel that they cannot reach your level of success. That idea of not being able to match your ambitious energy and possible success angers them.
You hear people say "If you ain't got no haters you ain't poppin," or "If you don't have haters, you're doing something wrong," but the simple fact is this: It's not fun having people dislike you, whether that be people who have turned away from you or against you or people who have never met you a day in their life. Envy and jealousy are unfortunate traits in our world because not only do they create people who have cold hearts and want others to fail for their benefit, but it also creates damaged individuals who are on the receiving end of that jealousy and/or envy.
The fact of the matter is this: No one wants to feel hated for reasons they cannot control.
Instead of envying people because of their looks, potential, popularity, or any other reason, take a step back and think: What do I gain from this? This world would be a much better place if we acknowledged other people's talents, beauty, and influence, rather than tear them down to cater to our own insecurities. I myself am guilty of doing this, and I'm sure most people reading this are as well, but my point in writing this is to shed light on the issue and say that we need to uplift each other rather than degrade one another for reasons stemming from envy.
What Future said in 2015 still applies to 2018, and probably will still apply in the years to come, but what I want to do is challenge everyone to try something different this upcoming year. Instead of being envious of others, whether that be someone you know personally or someone you follow on social media, try and turn that energy into something positive and uplifting. You think that girl on campus is 'too pretty' and you feel yourself growing envious of her and the attention she may get? Go compliment her and get to know her instead of envying her from afar.
Envy can easily turn into hate, and more hate is the last thing this world needs.
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Medical Marvels: Ultrasound
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Born out of research into RADAR in World War Two, ultrasound has become one of the most important medical inventions. What is it, and how does it work?
Ultrasound was developed by Ian Donald in the late 1950s, after experiments into RADAR during World War II.
Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound signals to create images of the inside of the human body.
Sonar is used in nature by bats and dolphins, which use sound waves to see.
As well as in pregnancy, ultrasound is used to find gallstones in the bladder, and to analyze the heart.
Ultrasound has become one of the most important and widely used medical inventions.
The idea was developed by Scottish physician Ian Donald in the late 1950s, after experiments with RADAR during World War II. He took the idea of using high-frequency sound signals to give a picture of the enemy in ...
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Employability Week inspires students
The College of Food’s February 2015 Employability week was a huge success, with VRQ Level 3 Chef Diploma students learning how their skills can be applied in the world of work and gaining an insight into possible career opportunities.
The week featured a range of presentations from culinary organisations, food entrepreneurs and successful chefs – some of whom are UCB alumni. Presentations included master classes and cooking demonstrations about how to prepare meat dishes, sauces and a brief overview of mixology.
Guests included Work a Season, a specialist ski company recruitment agency; Shaker & Co, whose new restaurant is opening in March in The Mailbox; UCB alumni John Barber and Josh Mason, who work as sous chefs in the Mandarin Oriental’s Bar Boulud in Hyde Park; and Exclusive Hotels and Venues’ Executive Chef Andy MacKenzie and UCB alumni Joel Darby.
Employability Week is moving from strength to strength and is very popular with students. It enables them to see the variety of opportunities available to them and gives them a real buzz about possible career prospects available after their course. It’s an ideal opportunity to learn and ask questions of chefs and their experiences in different industry backgrounds. Not only does it help students pinpoint areas in which they might like to specialise, they can also see how successful UCB alumni are and aspire to similar heights. Some of the guest presenters also have jobs and work experience available within their organisations, and students regularly snap these opportunities up to get as much experience in the industry as possible.
John Penn, Assistant Dean for the UCB College of Food
On being asked where they would like to be in 10 years’ time, students responded with a wide range of goals and ambitions, including travelling to different countries and experiencing different cuisines, working in a luxury hotel, owning their own restaurant, working as a pâtissier, being a military chef, working in a Michelin star restaurant and learning from famous chefs.
Picture: Assistant Dean John Penn with UCB alumni John Barber and Josh Mason, who work as sous chefs at Bar Boulud – a French/American style bistro in Hyde Park, London.
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UCL Life Learning - short courses and CPD
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English Grammar for Teachers
1 day (10am to 3:30pm)
Next start date: 04 January 2020
Cost: £195 *
*Concessions may be available
The new national curriculum requires school teachers to teach English grammar, starting in primary school.
On this one-day course you'll learn about grammatical subject knowledge that is required for the national curriculum, and explore ways of teaching it that's engaging and fun for your students.
The course is designed to help primary and secondary school teachers who:
feel uncertain about their knowledge of grammar and want to improve their confidence in teaching it
want to be able to teach English grammar in a fun and engaging way
want to refresh their knowledge of English grammar
The course covers the key concepts of English grammar as laid out for each key stage in the national curriculum.
It's taught by UCL experts and is brought to you by the team that runs Englicious, a free online learning and teaching resource for English grammar.
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What is Englicious?
Englicious is a free online English grammar resource for primary and secondary schools. It includes lesson plans, exercises and projects that you can carry out with your pupils.
It's based on extensive research into contemporary written and spoken English grammar and includes fun lesson plans that look at traditional English, as well as contemporary sources like Dizzee Rascal.
Englicious is structured around the 2014 UK National Curriculum.
Course aims and content
This course is completely tailored to the 2014 UK National Curriculum, so you can be confident that you'll learn about English grammar as specified in the curriculum.
You'll have access to the latest research and training from leading UCL academic experts in the field of English grammar.
The course aims to help you:
understand the basic concepts of English grammar, as laid out in the national curriculum
develop a stronger command of key English grammar terminology, as used in the national curriculum
develop confidence in using grammatical terminology
improve your ability to analyse the grammar of texts
help you use grammar to improve your pupils’ reading and writing skills
learn how to use the Englicious website
Who this course is for
The course is designed for school teachers teaching at primary or secondary level, with any level of experience.
It's ideal for those who:
are new to English grammar
feel uncertain about their knowledge of grammar
have taught for years, but might need guidance on new or revised terminology and concepts
Recommended reading: the materials available on www.englicious.org (free sign-up).
Read about a teacher's experience on this course.
Structure, teaching and certification
The course is designed as an interactive seminar. You'll learn to identify key elements of English grammar using rigorous sets of criteria.
You'll apply those tools to real examples of language, step by step.
Over the course of the day you'll move from identifying single, simple grammatical features towards identifying more complex structures and relationships.
This approach, using clear criteria and a consistent toolset, provides you with the means to analyse a wide range of English sentences in the classroom.
You'll be introduced to the Englicious website and taught how to use it effectively.
A certificate of attendance will be issued on request for those who attend the whole day.
Costs and concessions
The full cost of this course is £195.
A reduced rate is available for:
UCL alumni - £155
Current students/trainee teachers - £35
Lunch and tea/coffee is provided in the price.
Run this course as an inset day
If you're interested in running this course as an inset day, please contact the Survey of English Usage team by email on ucleseu@ucl.ac.uk to discuss.
Benefits of taking this course
You'll build confidence in dealing with grammar in the classroom
You'll meet other teachers and discuss ideas and issues
You'll study at UCL's Institute of Education (IOE), a world-class leader in the field of teaching and pedagogy
Pupils will learn about grammar in a fun way
They'll learn how grammar can help them understand how authors use language in novels, plays, etc.
They can use the resources on Englicious to practise what they've learnt and test their knowledge
They can improve their confidence in grammar
Englicious will help pupils improve their SPaG tests results in Years 2 and 6, or improve A-level results
Your teaching staff will be up-to-date with a reliable, authoritative understanding of English grammar terminology as presented in the new national curriculum
Your staff will be confident in the classroom and able to engage and enthuse pupils in grammar as part of the curriculum
Your school will be in a better position to get higher pass rates at all key stages as a result of high quality and engaging teaching in an essential part of the curriculum
Your school will be meeting the requirements of each key stage in the national curriculum
By the end of the course you should:
be able to identify the grammatical concepts that students need to know about as set out in the 2014 UK National Curriculum
be able to distinguish between grammar and meaning, along with the different approaches to language that they represent
be able to distinguish between grammatical form and grammatical function
feel confident in the methods used to analyse English grammar, and use that confidence to enthuse your students in the classroom
Professor Bas Aarts
Professor Bas Aarts teaches English linguistics to undergraduate and postgraduate students at UCL. Since January 1997 he's been the Director of the Survey of English Usage (SEU) at UCL - an internationally recognised and highly regarded centre of excellence for research in the area of English Language and Linguistics. From this research he and his team have developed 'Englicious', an extensive online platform containing original English language teaching resources closely tailored to the New 2014 UK National Curriculum, which includes professional development materials for teachers.
Ian Cushing
Ian is a Teaching Fellow in English Linguistics at UCL. Before joining UCL, he taught English in secondary schools for six years. He's also conducting doctoral research in which he's investigating contextualised grammar and integrated language-literature teaching in Key Stage 3 English. Ian has published a number of books, chapters and articles related to educational linguistics and stylistics, and delivers regular workshops and talks to teachers about applying linguistics in the classroom.
Teachers who attended this course have said:
"A great course looking at lots of usage and terminology found in the national curriculum."
"[This course] will help to make the delivery of complex ideas simple when teaching."
"Great session, engaging speaker and brilliant explanation of key terms."
"Very informative and useful. I really feel that I can explain grammar in a more structured way."
"Suddenly, everything clicked that I was trying to figure out on my own!"
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A home fire occurs every 85 seconds
District of Columbia, Mississippi and Alabama have the most deaths per million population in the US.
Awareness Facts
Every 25 seconds, a fire department responds to a fire somewhere in the nation. A fire occurs in a structure at the rate of one every 65 seconds and a home fire occurs every 85 seconds.
3,240 civilian fire deaths occurred in 2013, an increase of 13.5%.
2,755 civilian fire deaths occurred in the home or 85% of all fire deaths, an increase of 15.7%.
Nationwide, a civilian death in home fires occurred every 3 hours and 12 minutes.
Nationwide, there was a civilian fire injury every 33 minutes, and a civilian fire injury in home fires every 43 minutes.
We Are Committed to Zero Fire Fatalities
On average, a fire department responded to:
A fire every 25 seconds
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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning every year.
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that often goes undetected, striking victims caught off guard or asleep. It is produced by burning fuel in cars or trucks, small engines, stoves, lanterns, grills, fireplaces, gas ranges, or furnaces. When gas builds up in enclosed spaces, people or animals who breathe it can be poisoned.
The National Safety Council recommends you install a battery-operated or battery back-up carbon monoxide detector in your home. Check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall. The CDC offers these and other best-practice tips:
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Bailey loses appeal against French trial
Published by Brian Ò'Sùilleabhàin on February 1, 2018 February 1, 2018
English journalist Ian Bailey has had his appeal against the decision to charge him in France denied.
The decision to charge him in France with the voluntary homicide of Sophie Toscan du Plantier has been upheld in the French 3 Judge appeal court called the Chambre d’Instruction in Paris.
The 39 year old film producer was murdered at her holiday home near Schull in West Cork in December 1996.
Mr. Bailey now 60yrs old denies any involvement in Ms. Toscan du Plantier’s killing.
He was twice arrested in Ireland and questioned in relation to the murder of the 39 year old.
There is almost certain to be a final appeal to France’s highest court, the Cour de Cassation.
Mr. Bailey’s lawyer is expected to immediately file an appeal which could take up to six months.
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TASMAC London School of Business
Tel :+44 (0)208 206 0066
Website :www.tasmac.org.uk
TASMAC London School of Business offers a range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Business Degree programmes accredited by the University of Wales. Students can study for a University of Wales BA (Hons) in Management, Marketing, Finance and Information Systems or take our Full Time University of Wales MBA in the following specialization: Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Hospitality and Information Systems Management. Professional students can study for the Weekend MBA Programme from the University of Wales on a Part Time - Weekend basis.
TASMAC London is accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC), graded an "A" Institution by the UK Borders Agency(Home Office) and a Member of the European Council for Business Education and Study UK.
Students study in two large modern campuses with extensive student academic and sport facilities. The Kingsbury Campus is surrounded by beautiful parks with horse riding and sailing opportunities and the Wembley Campus is in close proximity to the Wembley Stadium– the home of English football and Wembley Arena with many concerts by international stars.
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Students at TASMAC London enjoy a range of excellent facilities over two modern, beautiful campuses in North West London. The Campuses are located within 5 minutes walk from the nearest London Underground Stations: Kingsbury and Wembley Central. There are a number of green areas adjacent to the Kingsbury Campus, where students can practice for the TASMAC Cricket and Football Teams.
The Wembley Campus has 5 floors of executive space for TASMAC MBA students and is in proximity of the Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena for international football matches and concerts, and is in the heart of the Olympics 2012 site – a perfect place for students to study.
The Kingsbury Campus has 3 floors of light and modern space for Undergraduate and English Language students and benefits from beautiful surrounding green areas with a sailing club on the nearby Brent Reservoir and horse stables in Fryant Country Park behind the School.
Wembley Campus
5 floors of executive space for our MBA students
High class, modern student classrooms
Light and spacious rest and study areas on each floor
Extensive IT facilities
Vibrant high street
In proximity of Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena for international football matches and concerts
Kingsbury Campus
3 floors of light and modern space for Undergraduate and English
Language students
Modern student classrooms
Student rest area on the 1st floor with kitchenette facilities
Extensive IT labs
Multicultural, vibrant high street
Beautiful green areas surrounding the Campus
Sailing club on nearby Brent Reservoir and horse stables in Fryant Country Park behind the Campus
Full Time MBA Programme Fee
Programme Fee: £6950
Deposit: Full fees
Weekend MBA Programme Fee
Masters Qualifying Programme (MQP) + MBA Full Time
Programme Fee: £ 8900 (£ 1950 towards MQP + £ 6950 towards MBA Full Time)
BA(Hons) in Business Administration
Programme Fee: £11850 (£ 3950 per level for 3 levels)
Programme Fee: £4175 (incl. Accommodation) & £2300 (excl. Accommodation)
Bachelor Top Up Programme
Programme Fee: £4950 (International students) & £3300 (EU students)
MBA Top Up for ACCA/CIMA
Students should allow a minimum amount of £ 600 per month for their living expenses when applying to TASMAC London.
Most students need between £6500 and £7500 a year to cover their living and study expenses.
Merit Based Scholarships
MBA and BA Applicants
Scholarship of £ 1000 for students who meet any one of the following requirements:
GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Please ask our Admissions Staff for assistance if your country does not use the GPA system of grading
A GMAT score of 600 or above.
Evidence of relevant work experience of over 3 years after the Bachelors degree for MBA.
MBA Applicants Only
Scholarship of £ 2000 for students who meet any two of the following requirements:
GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Please ask our Admissions Staff for assistance if your country does not use the GPA system of grading.
Evidence of relevant work experience of over 5 years after the Bachelors degree
Scholarship of £ 3000 for students who meet both the requirements:
A GMAT score of 700 or GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale.
Evidence of relevant work experience of over 7 years after the Bachelors degree.
If you wish to apply for the Merit Based Scholarship please submit a typed essay of a minimum 300 words entitled “Scholarship Support Statement”, explaining:
Why you deserve the scholarship (your academic or professional qualities and your personal circumstances)
How will studying for a further business degree at TASMAC London contribute to your career?
What do you have to offer to the TASMAC London student body?
Sibling and Spouse Scholarships
We are committed to rewarding the loyalty of students who have a sibling or spouse studying at TASMAC London. Applicants with a sibling who has studied or is studying at TASMAC London may be eligible for a 5% fee reduction for the duration of the course. This scholarship will be in the form of a discount, given to the student on the total fee that is payable to TASMAC London.
5% Fee waiver
Students will receive a 5% fee waiver on their tuition fees, if they make a full fee payment before commencement of the programme / at the time of registration. This fee waiver is only on tuition fees and does not apply to accommodation charges.
Terms and Conditions for all Scholarships / Fee Waivers above:
Applicants must hold an unconditional offer for a BA (Hons) in Business Administration or MBA programme.
For BA(Hons) students, the Merit Based Scholarship of £ 1000 if awarded, will be distributed between all 3 years with a scholarship of £ 300 to be awarded in Year 1, £ 300 in Year 2 and £ 400 in Year 3 respectively.
Please note (For all programmes):
The cost of textbooks, accomodation and other relevant course materials are NOT included in the tuition fees.
Where an applicant is issued a visa but fails to register in time for the programme at TASMAC London, the deposit is not refundable or transferable.
Where the applicant provides evidence (original visa refusal letter from the British High Commission) that the application for the student visa was not successful, the deposit/fees received from the student will be refunded.
Refer a Friend Reward
We offer a special Refer a Friend Reward of £ 200 offered to a student for every friend that he/she refers to TASMAC London and who successfully enrolls for a Degree programme. This reward is given to the student in the form of a cheque after his/her friend enrolls at TASMAC London. One student can choose to refer any number of friends who may be interested in a programme at TASMAC London. However, the decision on whether a friend was an actual and fair referral by a student or not, is at the discretion of TASMAC London, based on the Refer a Friend Form being attached with the Application Form. A student who refers his/her Spouse or Sibling will not receive a Refer a Friend Reward as the spouse/ sibling will receive the Sibling / Spouse scholarship.
Please access the application form from the TASMAC website.
www.tasmac.org.uk/application-form.php
Please note that it will not be possible to process applications which are not completed in full. Be certain to include postal, phone, and e-mail contact information. Also, let us know whether you need accommodation assistance. It is strongly recommended that students should have access to the Internet and an e-mail address during the application process.
Stage 1: Application
Send the completed application form and supporting documentation (as indicated below) to the admissions office by e-mail, fax or paper copy. The following documents will need to be submitted along with the filled in application form:
Academic Records: Notarized copies of statement of marks, academic transcripts, degree certificates, professional qualifications, etc. Documents not in English will need to be translated and notarized.
Evidence of Work experience (if any): While work experience is not a compulsory requirement for our MBA, if students do have any work experience it will help their application. If they have work experience, they must submit the following:
• An updated CV and
• Evidence of work experience in the form of a letter from the company they worked at which reflect dates on the job and the responsibilities.
A Reference letter from your last academic institution attended. In case you have work experience and submit the work experience letter mentioned above, then that itself serves as a reference letter and they do not have to get a reference from their academic institution. If they do not have work experience, then they must submit 1 Notarized copy of reference/ recommendation letter from the last academic institution attended.
A photocopy of your passport.
2 recent passport sized photographs. (if available)
Stage 2: Interview with the Admissions Staff
Once the application is received complete with all documents and if you are found to be eligible for the programme applied for, a telephonic interview of yours will be conducted by an Admissions Staff member from the school.
Stage 3: Acceptance
If the telephonic interview is successful an acceptance letter along with a fee payment plan will be sent within 3-4 working days to you by email. It will be sent to you if you have applied directly, or it will be delivered to the TASMAC Admissions Partner through whom you may have applied.
Stage 4: Deposit
MBA students are required to pay their full fees and BA students will need to pay £4000 deposit. For other programmes please refer to our website:
www.tasmac.org.uk/fees-terms-of-payment.html
If you are an international student and require a student visa to enter or remain in the UK, at this stage, along with the deposit, you must submit to us a bank statement/ bank letter showing sufficient funds to cover their living expenses for the first 9 months of study and the signed copy of fee payment plan (received along with our offer letter by the student). The Home Office required amount for living expenses in our borough/ location in London is a minimum of £5400 for the first 9 months of study at the rate of £ 600 per month. If the students bank account has more funds available than the above, it will make the visa application stronger.
With the recent visa changes, sponsor accounts are no longer acceptable. Shares, bonds, pension funds and similar savings accounts will not be accepted. Your money must be held in:
a bank account in your name (this includes joint accounts with your name as one of the signatories); or
a bank account in your parents name (this relationship will have to be proven by Birth certificate for example) or
a loan in your name; or
official financial or government sponsorship
Stage 5: Housing Applications
Students who need assistance with their accommodation must fill in and send the TASMAC Housing form at least 4 weeks before arriving in London. This form can be submitted either in physical copy or online -on the link. http://www.tasmac.org.uk/housing-application-form.html
Stage 6: CAS Statement for international students
Once the deposit / full fees and bank statement / letter as mentioned above are both received by TASMAC London, your place will be held for the programme in the intake applied for. In case of International students, a CAS number will be issued at this point.
Stage 7: Visa application
International students are then expected to apply for a student visa at the British Deputy High Commission office in the home country. Information on Student visas can be obtained from (www.ukvisas.gov.uk).
Stage 8: Information to TASMAC on visa acceptance
Once the visa is issued, the student is required to confirm this to TASMAC London. In the event of a visa refusal, only on receipt of the original visa refusal letter from the British High Commission, TASMAC London will refund the deposit / fees paid by the student without any deductions.
Name: Jochen Mueller
Programme: MBA
After several years of work experience in the sales and marketing sector in Germany Jochen Mueller chose to move to London in order to start the Master of Business Administration at TASMAC London School of Business.
Why did you choose TASMAC?
I chose TASMAC due to several reasons. First I know that I like the personal, dynamic vibe of business schools in contrast to the anonymous atmosphere at big universities. Secondly students at TASMAC get an internationally recognised degree, as TASMAC programmes are accredited by the University of Wales, UKs second largest university. Thirdly – hey, I am in London, one of the most dynamic places to be! I always knew that London is one of my favourite cities in Europe. The city influences many global business sectors and the entertainment and night life here is in a variety you can hardly find anywhere else.
So I think this experience will helped me grow both professionally and personally.
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Who planted cannabis on the Vermont Statehouse lawn?
Courtesy: Capitol Police
By WCAX |
Updated: Thu 4:37 PM, Jul 11, 2019
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - A mystery on the Vermont Statehouse lawn -- who planted dozens of cannabis plants among the flower beds?
Capitol police say they could either be hemp or marijuana and they can't tell which. They got a report Monday that the immature plants were in the flower beds and managed to find and remove 32. They found a couple more later in the week to make the total 34.
Capitol Police Chief Matthew Romei says he's fairly certain it was not part of the state's horticultural landscaping plan.
"The beds are maintained -- as you can see -- very well by Buildings and General Services. They really know how to run a flower bed. It's an impressive display every year but I don't think they included this in their annual rollout," he said. "We were kind of surprised. I don't think anyone was expecting to find that. Of course we still don't know whether its marijuana or hemp and, quite frankly, don't intend on spending the resources to test it cause there's not a criminal case to be had over it."
Romei says they've made similar discoveries in the garden beds in previous years.
Copyright 2019 WCAX. All rights reserved.
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Words for Worship
Meditations and Prayers
The Harmony of Healing
By Barbara Rohde
The Congregational minister stopped me in the aisle of the supermarket a few months after I had unexpectedly recovered from a serious illness. With a gentle but slightly teasing smile he asked me, “How does a Unitarian deal with a miracle?”
It was a good question, one which I thought about a lot. I started by asking myself more questions.
What is a miracle?
An event that fills us with wonder.
Is a miracle supernatural?
That depends on how one defines supernatural. Traditionally, supernatural has been defined as something beyond the natural, an intervention from outside. But the supernatural also might be defined as that which is most perfectly natural, that which is whole, that which is completely true to its purpose in nature. In this sense, the Eden of the ancient story was supernatural. In this sense, the occasion when a body is allowed to heal itself, and does, is supernatural. Not all bodies will heal themselves. But on those occasions when everything within the wider body is working together—the tremendous skill and caring of the doctors and nurses, the encouragement and love and strength-giving acts of family and friends, the amazing healing powers of the human body itself, and the patient but passionate life-loving spirit within oneself—then this definition of a miracle may apply.
What does a Unitarian Universalist do with a miracle?
She does what all humans do in the presence of wonder. She gives thanks.
Source: "In the Simple Morning Light"
Barbara Rohde
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Red Hood Project, Raffi issue statement on Rehtaeh Parsons
Vancouver Observer
Following the Rehtaeh Parsons tragedy, the Red Hood Project is demanding immediate action from the industry and government to protect children from online exploitation, according to a news release from the Red Hood Project this afternoon.
Here's what the release said:
The photographing, texting and posting on Facebook of the gang rape of a child are unspeakable violations of our standards of decency. The Red Hood Project calls for the urgent overhaul of consumer protection, product liability, and corporate social responsibility in social media and mobile technology to meet a standard of safety by design.
“This issue goes far beyond the criminal prosecution of teenagers,” says Sandy Garossino, co-founder of the Red Hood Project. “Social media and smartphones are proliferating exponentially, and industry hasn’t prioritized child safety. That’s got to change. Graphic images of Rehteah’s victimization were posted to Facebook, a $66 billion company. Facebook has the capacity to develop world-leading technology and hire tens of thousands of employees to actively control its site and protect children. Instead, it relies on a model of volunteer reporting of offensive material already posted, which is too late for kids like Rehtaeh Parsons and Amanda Todd. Canadian law-makers must compel Facebook and other companies to act. How many more child suicides will it take?”
“Smartphones are emerging as a serious threat to children’s privacy and emotional health,” says Raffi, co-founder of the Red Hood Project. “Mobile providers need to get involved and be part of the solution for families. ‘Safety by design’ should be a priority.” The Centre for Child Honouring, founded by Raffi, is co-founder of the Red Hood Project.
In November 2012 the Red Hood Project issued an open letter to Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, imploring her to champion child protection online and to lead change in the social media industry safety standards. This letter was signed by Carol Todd, mother of Amanda, former Prime Minister Kim Campbell, Raffi, Garossino and many others. To date there has been no response from Sandberg or Facebook.
“Children and families are suffering agonizing losses far beyond what is seen in the media,” says Carol Todd. “Those kids and their parents need help today.”
Profitable social media companies need to be accountable for the risks their products create for children. It’s time this is recognized by law.
Sandy Garossino
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All magic DVDs - page 20
2211 products | Order by: Date added Price (cheapest first) Price (most expensive first) Alphabetically
Masterminds Volume 4
DVD by Criss Angel - $25.00 NOW $20.00 (SAVE $5.00)
Criss Angel is considered the most influential performer in magic today whether on his worldwide #1 television series Criss Angel MINDFREAK or on stage in his spectacular live show BeLIEve at the Luxor in Las Vegas. On this DVD, Criss Angel finally releases his killer effect, Got Your Back,...
Criss Angel is considered the most influential performer in magic today whether on his worldwide #1 television series Criss Angel MINDFREAK or on stage in his spectacular live show BeLIEve at the Luxor in Las Vegas. On this DVD, Criss Angel release MF Aces, another amazing routine in the MASTERMIND...
Masters of Mental Magic Volume 3
DVD by Falkenstein and Willard - $29.95 NOW $23.96 (SAVE $5.99)
The Princess Mental Card Routine - With a dynamic twist as performed by Frances & Glenn.It's In The Bag - Perfect for parties-easy, effective, sexy and playful!Out of This World - Test the spectator's ESP ability with a classic card routine.Divine a Card - Divining rod to find spectator's...
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All moves are taught in depth and with permission. They include-Lennart Green's top shot - A legendary move and seen as a true classic. The card seems to appear at the fingertips. The real secret, with the correct teaching, it's not as difficult as you think. I promise.Top palm reverse-The card is...
Matrix - Visual Close-up Coin Magic
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One of the most popular close-up magic tricks of all time. Four coins are placed on a table, outlining the points of a square. The coins are momentarily covered by cards. Then, visually and instantly, they gather together -- magically moving about the table top - on a visual and inexplicable manner...
Maynia
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Andrew Mayne presents five eye-popping, mind-blowing effects that will have your audiences on the edge of their seats and ducking for cover. All are easy to learn and perform. Andrew shares some of his personal secrets for the first time. POP FIST - Create an explosive opening using your bare...
McAbee Rings
DVD by Martin Lewis - $50.00 NOW $40.00 (SAVE $10.00)
"...The DVD instruction is very good. Martin Lewis has made quite a production of this little trick. In his explanation, Martin uses rings of different colors, a great aid to understand what is going on. ...'The McAbee Rings' is a real fooler. I'm glad it's available again"-Mike Close In this...
McClintock Twist
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"The McClintock twist is one of the great innovations in False counting of the last several decades."- Richard Kauffman - Genii Magazine"A most beautiful and artistically created card effect, completely fluid" - Juliana ChenWhether you are young or old, Reed's latest innovations in card work are a...
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True to the theme of the collection "Live at Double Fond", Dominique Duvivier performs his tricks in front of a live audience, then he explains them to a group of passionate magicians. From the flash effect to the routine extracted from a show, it is a long list of 18 tricks! Card tricks of course...
Mental Fusion
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Effect:Two signed cards magically vanish only to reappear in a sealed card box fused together!! 1) Performace2) Supplies3) Setup4) Sleights and Moves5) Presentation6) Credits
Mentalism Teach-In
DVD by Becker Waters - $29.95
The fourteenth in the series that is repected as the most professional Teach-In's in the art of magic. in this dvd you will recieve lessons in mentalism from magicians such as T.A. Waters, Larry Becker, Finn Jon, Colobini, and Joe Stevens.
Mentalities
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Get to know one of Germany's top mentalists and multi-award winner with this amazing 2 DVD set. MENTALITIES by Stefan Olschewski presents a complete, one hour show, filmed in front of a live audience. Experience a new way of mentalism. No boring revelations or pseudo mysterious patter - just...
Menu of Miracles III - The Main Course
DVD by James Prince - $45.00
'If Close-up Magic or Restaurant work are your forte, you cannot go wrong with James Prince's DVDs. He's served up pure gold"- Review in Magic - December 2008 Contents include: Roaming CardA totally impromptu card across - any deck, any time, any where! Eliminates the problems associated with other...
Menu of Miracles Volume 2
Destined to do for the restaurant magician, what corporate close-up did for the corporate worker. For the first time, James spills the beans and release some of his favorite routines and gives valuable hints and tips that will make you a high earner in this lucrative field. Contents Include: TABLE...
Mesmerizing Magic
DVD by Paul Daniels - $19.95
Paul Daniels is one of the most successful magicians of all time. He made worldwide headlines with his top rated television shows, extensive live performances and the fortune he acquired through magic. On this instructional DVD, Paul teaches you how to become popular at events and parties using...
Metamorphtrix
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Ages 8+200+ TricksWatch Houdini & other great legends performInstructional DVD includedBonus Free Tricks for Smart phones & TabletsIncludes: Pen through Bill, Float any object, Secret Levitation Gadget, Magic Product table, Miracle Deck, Linking ring through string any many more.
Method In Magic - Live In The UK
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Joshua Jay is truly a phenomenon in magic - host of the Talk About Tricks section of MAGIC Magazine for the last seven years, author of two best-selling trade books (the first published in five languages), star of a series of instructional magic DVDs, Champion at the World Magic Seminar in 1998, TV...
Michael Skinner Master Teach
DVD by Michael Skinner - $34.95
Michael Skinner wass one of the best all-around close-up magicians in the world. The Master Teach-In series, which was originally released on three videotapes, teaches some of the classics of close-up of magic that every magician should know. Skinner performs each routine for a live audience and...
Mind Bending Spoon
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The Fantasma Magic Mind Bending Spoon is an amazing effect in which a solid spoon seems to bend in the magicians fingertips. This is an easy to do trick. It comes with an instructional DVD with lots of handling advice from our very own Magick Balay, one of the top close-up magicians in New York. It...
Mind Mysteries Volume 3
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Richard Osterlind has long been considered one of mentalism and magic's most creative minds.In this exciting new video series, he shares with you not only his most famous creations but also many highly guarded secrets, ideas and routines, many of which are right out of his professional act. In...
Richard Osterlind has long been considered one of mentalism and magic's most creative minds.In this exciting new video series, he shares with you not only his most famous creations but also many highly guarded secrets, ideas and routines, many of which are right out of his professional act.In this...
Mind Stunts
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Effect An insanely dynamic entertainer and innovator, Patrik Kuffs has made smash-hit appearances at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, the International Battle of Magicians in Atlanta, and on such varied television shows as Popular Mechanics For Kids, Ad Lib and Urban Magic, with David Acer...
Mind Waves
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This 3 DVD set by Andrew Gerard is a complete look at everything you will need to know about performing mentalism on the radio, from gaining publicity locally in your area to promoting your show.On these DVDs Andrew Gerard explains the effects thoroughly leaving no question unanswered. Audio clips...
Mindbogglers Harlan Volume 1
DVD by Dan Harlan - $29.95 NOW $23.96 (SAVE $5.99)
Finally, a complete explanation of the world's best swindles from the only grifter claiming to be a magician, belly dancer, floor gambler, frogwipe salesman, former racecar driver, brain surgeon and denture wearer - Dan Harlan! Mr. Harlan has spent over 50 of his 35 years of life learning,...
Mindbogglers vol 3
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“He Said He’d Work Behind the Scenes to Stop It”: Is Murdoch Behind CNN’s Merger Meltdown?
Rupert Murdoch Reassures Trump That No One Is Taking Fox & Friends Away
“This Is Total Surrender”: Is This the End of the House of Murdoch?
Sarah Ellison
Women of Fox Tear into Rupert Murdoch: “I’m Hungry for Justice”
The network’s employees responded to Murdoch’s brush-off of sexual harassment claims as “nonsense.”
Emma Stefansky
Rupert Murdoch in London, June 14, 2017.By Tolga Akmen/LNP/REX/Shutterstock.
In the face of seismic upheaval surrounding Fox News, Rupert Murdoch has done his best to tamp down on concerns. Back in May, when he was cornered by a BBC reporter, he famously insisted that “Nothing’s happening at Fox News, nothing,” adding that the station’s “record ratings” remained unchanged. But behind the scenes, the company has been hit with lawsuit after lawsuit as it struggles to overhaul its workplace culture—an effort some employees say is yielding few results. “It’s the worst I’ve seen it,” a female manager said of morale at the network in May.
But on Saturday, Murdoch belied his company’s struggles. In discussing the recently forged $52 billion deal between Walt Disney Co. and 21st Century Fox, in which the former will buy key parts of the latter including TV studios, cable networks including FX and National Geographic Channel, and 22 regional sports networks, Sky News host Ian King asked whether the ongoing controversy over sexual harassment had influenced Disney’s decision to bypass Fox News Channel in its acquisition.
“All nonsense,” Murdoch replied. ”There was a problem with our chief executive [Roger Ailes], sort of, over the years, isolated incidents. As soon as we investigated it he was out of the place in hours, well, three or four days. And there’s been nothing else since then.” He went on to frame the continued onslaught of negative press as a liberal hit job: “That was largely political because we’re conservative. Now of course the liberals are going down the drain—NBC is in deep trouble. CBS, their stars. I mean there are really bad cases and people should be moved aside. There are other things which probably amount to a bit of flirting.”
Female employees at Fox News were quick to controvert Murdoch. “I have had to put up with a hostile work environment for years, and now I’m told that it doesn’t exist by a man who doesn’t have to walk these halls every day? I’m hungry for justice,” one woman who’s part of Fox’s on-air talent told HuffPost. A former employee added, “Hey Rupert—stop with the lies or we’ll go public with the truth. All of it. Including about the talent and executives you still employ who have harassed us and don’t give a damn about workplace respect—only money.”
Tamara Holder, a Fox News commentator who settled a sexual assault claim with the network earlier this year, said, “The culture at Fox News won’t change until you publicly accept that it has been a breeding ground for sexual misconduct over the past two decades.” And Gretchen Carlson, whose lawsuit against Ailes brought about his eventual downfall, challenged Murdoch to release women from the arbitration clauses they signed upon joining the network. “Mr. Murdoch: sexual harassment isn’t ‘flirting,’ ‘nonsense,’ ‘largely political’ or simply ‘isolated incidents’ . . . Let the public decide if the behavior to which women were subjected was ‘flirting.’”
Since Carlson went public with her accusations of harassment against Ailes, other Fox News heavyweights such as Eric Bolling and Bill O’Reilly have been pushed out of the network under the shadow of allegations that, in our post-Weinstein era, now seem routine. (Both Bolling and O’Reilly have denied wrongdoing.) In a statement to HuffPost, a 21st Century Fox spokesman said that Murdoch “never characterized the sexual harassment matters at Fox News as ‘nonsense’ . . . Rather, he responded negatively to the suggestion that sexual harassment issues were an obstacle to the Company’s bid for the rest of Sky.”
“Under Rupert’s leadership and with his total support, the Company exited Roger Ailes, compensated numerous women who were mistreated; trained virtually all of its employees; exited its biggest star; and hired a new head of HR,” the spokesman continued. “By his actions, Rupert has made it abundantly clear that he understands that there were real problems at Fox News,” the statement continued. “Rupert values all of the hard-working colleagues at Fox News, and will continue to address these matters to ensure Fox News maintains its commitment to having a work environment based on the values of trust and respect.”
Maxo Kream Makes His Move
Dan Adler
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#Hotel Management degree
Many Vateliens spontaneously contact Vatel Group schools to recruit their interns and employees. This loyalty towards the school that trained them has also led several, such as Kevin Tessieux, to come back to the place where they learned the tricks of the trade, to in turn, share them with tomorrow’s professionals.
His career illustrates the way that shifting can be natural and logical. Today Kevin splits his time between marketing for a wine estate, managing a Hard Rock Cafe in France and consulting for a cabinet that is specialized in quality in the hospitality industry. He’s the one who gave the first sustainable development course, in the 5th year, at Vatel Lyon and Vatel Nimes. As a student, he devoted his final internship to promoting an ecolabel, in a three-star hotel in the west of France, whose only goal was to promote the local economic development.
The pioneer of this program in 2010, his courses insist on concrete management and innovation actions, such as managing employees with the goals of motivation and continuous perfection, putting in place tools to monitor water and energy consumption, support in labelling paperwork, etc. He also teaches courses on quality and monitoring clients, which complements his primary specialty.
“I build my teaching approaches to these subjects just like I would have liked to have been taught,” he explains.
“Two hours of theory, because you have to understand the fundamentals, and then four hours of operational work, with examples that I take from my own experience, not just in the hospitality industry, but from all over, every time I find some good ideas. I make sure that students think upstream and use their questions to continuously adapt the content of my courses to changes in real life. I also try to link three disciplines together: sustainable development, quality and marketing, as they are transversal subjects and irrigate all departments in a hotel.”
Photos © Noel Bouchut // © François Marechal // DR
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Munich Oktoberfest Tickets and Tour
Experience Munich's famous beer culture with an Oktoberfest tour and guaranteed seating in the festival’s biggest Hofbräu tent! Get an insider look at this world-famous event with your savvy guide, starting with a narrated walk through the festival grounds and a spin on the Ferris wheel. Then grab your seat in the lively Hofbräu-Festzelt tent and soak up the raucous festival culture while indulging in 2 liters of beer and a half a roast chicken — all included!
Berchtesgaden and Eagle's Nest Day Tour from Munich
Visit the Eagle’s Nest in Berchtesgaden, Adolf Hitler’s famous mountaintop retreat, on this day trip from Munich. Travel by air-conditioned coach through Bavaria’s lush mountainscapes, and ride a bus and elevator to the lodge, 6,148 feet (1,834 meters) up Mt Kehlstein. See where Hitler entertained dignitaries, view the hall where weddings and conferences were staged, and explore the terrace to admire the spectacular Alpine views — vistas that Hitler, ironically, found challenging due to his vertigo. In the event of bad weather, you will visit the world-famous Berchtesgaden salt mines instead.
Small-Group Munich City and Oktoberfest Tour Including Reserved Oktoberfest Tent Table
Enjoy Oktoberfest in Munich with this 7-hour experience that includes a Munich city tour and a guaranteed spot inside a tent. Beginning with a 1.5-hour walking tour, learn about the city’s history and brewing customs, and hear about the 200-year-old festival at Theresienwiese. Then take a seat at your reserved place in one of the major Oktoberfest beer tents, where you’ll receive two liters of beer and chicken.
Hitler and the Third Reich Munich Walking Tour
Delve into Munich’s dark past and the birth of the Nazi ideology on a revealing 2.5-hour city walking tour. Led by a knowledgeable guide, discover the sites that provided backdrops to Adolf Hitler and his followers as they set about founding the Third Reich, giving Munich its title as the ‘Capital of the Nazi Movement.’ See beer-halls where Nazi brown shirts first gathered, buildings from where Hitler delivered speeches, and memorials to opposers of the movement, all as your guide charts the events that saw Hitler take power in 1933.
Munich WWII Combo: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site and Third Reich Walking Tour
Gain insight into the Third Reich's rise to power and visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this full-day Munich combo tour. Travel to Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany, and explore the memorial site with a guide. Then, learn about the history of Nazi Germany during World War II, and see some of the buildings associated with Adolf Hitler on a walking tour. Round-trip transportation from Munich to Dachau is included.
Munich Old Town Walking Tour
First time in Munich? Take in the best bits of the Bavarian capital on this 2-hour walking tour of Munich’s Old Town. Admire architectural wonders like the Old Town Hall, St Peter’s Church and the Munich Residenz; stroll through the lively Viktualienmarkt; and see the world-famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll have ample opportunities to learn more about Munich’s history, cultural heritage and beer-brewing legacy, while walking between the central squares of Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz.
Half-Day Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Walking Tour with a Local Guide from Munich by Train
Gain insight into Munich’s dark past with a moving half-day tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, including transport by train from Munich. Take a guided tour of the camp’s cells, barracks and gas chamber, learn about Dachau’s role as Germany’s first concentration camp and read prisoners' stories of the atrocities carried out under the Nazi regime. You’ll also have the opportunity to pay your respects at the poignant memorial site and watch an emotional documentary about the camp.
Full Dachau small group tour from Munich via train
Tour the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site during an informative visit with a small group. Travel by train from central Munich and walk the grounds with a guide to learn about the 12-year history and operations of the first Nazi concentration camp—established by Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich. Your guide details the brutal system of oppression at Dachau during World War II and the suffering experienced by its prisoners.
Neuschwanstein Castle Excursion from Munich
Experience the fairytale atmosphere of Neuschwanstein Castle and the Bavarian Alps during this full-day train excursion from Munich. Travel by rail to the village of Hohenschwangau, where you can pick between a tour of the castle’s interior (own expense) or a guided hike in the nearby foothills with views of the fortress. Train transport and your guide are included.
Private Tour: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site by Train from Munich
Take a trip to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this private, half-day tour from Munich. Dachau was the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany and it served as a model for all the other camps that followed it. See various parts of the facility—including the 'Arbeit macht frei' gateway and the administration headquarters—and explore the museum with a guide. You'll benefit from personalized attention while gaining insight into the site's past.
All Inclusive Oktoberfest Tour and Table Reservation at a Major Tent
Experience the best of Bavarian beer culture with this all-inclusive Oktoberfest tour and table reservation. Enjoy skip-the-line entry into the festival with a guide. Explore the historic Theresienwiese and gain insight into Bavaria’s rich brewing heritage, then take your seat inside one of the Oktoberfest tents. Savor a traditional Bavarian lunch and swill as many steins of beer as you wish! Afterward — when the party ramps up — drink and dance as Bavarian music fills the tent. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Nuremberg Day Trip from Munich
Discover beautiful Nuremberg — site of Hitler’s infamous propaganda rallies — on a 10-hour rail tour from Munich. Relax on the comfortable train ride to Nuremberg, take a guided tour of city attractions like Congress Hall and medieval old town, then enjoy some free time to make an optional visit to the Documentation Center. Soak up German history, sample local delicacies, and snap photos of the medieval and gothic accents that decorate this modern city.
Munich Oktoberfest Tour with Beer Hall Table Reservations
There’s nothing quite like the Oktoberfest! It’s the world’s largest beer and folk festival and you have to experience it to believe it. We’ll take you on a guided tour to the festival grounds, explain the history of the celebration, and give you the ins and outs to appreciate the “Wiesn,” as the Oktoberfest is known to the locals. Then we’ll go inside one of the massive beer tents where we have a table reserved for our group. A couple liters of beer and plate of food (generally a half chicken, the typical Oktoberfest meal) is included!As with all our tours the group size is small – max 10 people – so you’ll get the personalized attention you desire. Our guides, all native English-speakers, have been going to the Oktoberfest for years and not only know how to make the most fun out of the event, but also are masters of group chemistry to ensure everyone has a fantastic time.
Zugspitze Day Tour from Munich
Visit the famous Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, on this guided, full-day trip with road transfers from Munich. Take a cable car to the summit of Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain at 2,962 meters (9,718 feet) above sea level, for breathtaking views of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, then ride the cogwheel train back down.
Private Mini Van Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof, Ettal & Oberammergau
Spend the day exploring Munich’s enchanted surroundings with your own private guide and vehicle. Visit the popular sights of the Ettal Monastery, the village of Oberammergau, the opulent Linderhof Palace, and finish the day with a guided tour of the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. Discover the rich history of Bavaria and get insider tips from your informative guide during this private tour.
8 to 11 hours
Private Tour: Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Oberammergau from Munich
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof Palace, and the forest-ringed village of Oberammergau in one easy day trip from Munich. After leaving your city hotel, you’ll travel with your own private driver-guide into the heart of Bavaria where fairy tale castles and picturesque villages beckon. Prebooked skip-the-line tickets are included to save you time at the admission desks, and you’ll discover the history of each site through commentary from your guide.
SPECIAL DEAL: Day Trip to the castles Linderhof and Neuschwanstein from Munich
Drive with an airconditioned, comfortable coach from Munich and visit the famous and fabulous castles built by the fairytale King Ludwig II.These unique buildings in the midst of the Bavarian alpine landscape willdefinitely fascinate you.The first stop of our tour will take you to Schloss Linderhof, the smallest castle of the Bavarian king. It’s up to you to decide whether you choose to have a guided tour through the castle, have a walk around the beautifully landscaped grounds or simply enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and get excited by the marvellous scenery.We will then continue our tour to Hohenschwangau. Our stay there will offer you ample time to both try out the famous Bavarian cuisine in a restaurant and visit the castle of Neuschwanstein as well.
Fully Guided Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich
Explore Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this 5-hour tour from Munich. Travel by train from Munich to Dachau with a guide, and visit the former concentration camp. During your guided tour, you'll gain insight into the brutality of the Nazi regime and learn of the 42,000 innocent prisoners who lost their lives there. Explore the history of the Third Reich in the visitors' center, and read of the camp’s historical context from the prisoners’ perspective.
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich
Take a sobering look at the Dachau Concentration Camp and Memorial Site during this guided visit from Munich. Learn about the history of one of Germany’s first concentration camps dating back to 1933 as you visit camp locations like the SS Training Camp, Nandor Gild Monument, Appellplatz (Roll Call Square), and more. Round-trip transport is also included.
Berchtesgaden Town and Mountains and the Eagle's Nest from Munich
The impressive mountain scenery and the beautiful landscape of the Berchtesgadener Land will definitely fascinate you. Our tour will offer you the opportunity to pay a visit at the NS Documentation Center on Obersalzberg. A special bus and lift then take you up to the Kehlsteinhaus at an altitude of 1,834m where you will be rewarded with spectacular views.Our guide will give a comprehensive summary of the historical events and answer any questions. Afterwards, we will have a short stop in the town of Berchtesgaden.The return journey via the German alpine road shows you the impressive valleys of Bavaria. In the event of bad weather conditions which make a trip up to the Kehlsteinhaus impossible, we offer the visit of the Berchtesgaden salt mines as an alternative.
Romantic Road: Rothenburg ob der Tauber and More Private Tour
See Germany’s Romantic Road on a private day trip from Munich and discover its showpiece sights with ease. With your own private guide for a group of up to seven people, you’ll travel to Harburg Castle, Dinkelsbühl, and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, hearing about the history of the culture-rich route as you go. Free time to sightsee, shop, and explore is included at each stop.
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ZINARA Exempts Zimbabwe Legislators from Paying Toll Fees
Sithandekile Mhlanga
The tollgates were introduced by the government as part of measures to raise funds to repair road infrastructure. (ZINARA website)
As proof of exemption, the legislators say they were given certificates of exemptions and stickers
Members of Parliament say they were recently exempted from paying toll fees in the country’s highways, after arguing that most of the time, they would be performing parliamentary duties when using roads.
The tollgates were introduced by the government as part of measures to raise funds to repair road infrastructure.
As proof of exemption, the legislators say they were given certificates of exemptions and stickers, after submitting registration particulars for their respective vehicles to Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) so that they are captured in a database for easy identification when passing through the tollgates.
MDC-T Luveve legislator and member of the parliamentary portfolio committee on transport and infrastructure development, Albert Mhlanga, said he was part of the party's legislators who raised the matter in parliament after realizing that Zanu PF parliamentarians were exempted from paying the toll fees when using vehicles, which were given to all their candidates who were contesting in the last parliamentary elections.
Interview with Albert Mhlanga
by VOA
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A Harare High Court judge recently dismissed a court application filed by the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) challenging a hike in tollgate fees.
High Court judge, Joseph Mafusire, ruled that the application challenging Transport Minister Obert Mpofu’s new tollgate fees lacked merit.
Small motor vehicles are now required to pay $2, up from one dollar while heavy vehicles are required to pay $10 instead of five dollars.
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Podcasts to Listen To: March Madness 365 and the best college basketball podcasts to listen to
There are still plenty of games left in the 2018-19 NCAA basketball season, but the sport’s signature tournament is just around the corner. The 2019 NCAA Tournament will begin with the First Four play-in games March 19-20 and will culminate with the National Championship game on April 8 in Minneapolis. To get you up to speed or to find out where your favorite college team stands, here a few college basketball podcasts to listen to.
Longtime college basketball analyst and correspondent Andy Katz gives fans the latest news surrounding college basketball on his weekly podcast. Katz covers the newsmakers in college basketball during the entire year and welcomes coaches, players and reporters to discuss games, off-court issues and analysis. Recent episodes include: "Cincinnati’s Mick Cronin, UCF’s Tacko Fall, and SEC Analyst Andy Kennedy," "UNC’s Roy Williams, ESPN Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale, and Texas Tech Chris Beard" and "Gonzaga’s Mark Few and University of Tennessee’s Grant Williams."
Find it: https://apple.co/2M4jYX4
Three Man Weave
Hosted by three former basketball players who never played beyond high school, the Three Man Weave podcast features Matt Cox, Ky McKeon and Jim Root discussing all things college basketball. The bi-weekly show features game previews, the latest news on and off the court, and which teams they are most exciting to watch. Recent episodes include: "White Claw - ‘Get the Claw,’" "Popcorn the Bear" and "System Overload."
Find it: https://www.three-man-weave.com/podcasts
Screen The Screener
Hosts Mike Randle and Gus Kearns give college basketball a closer look all throughout the year. Along with team and conference game analysis, episodes feature guest discussions about the latest news and notes on college hoops. Recent episodes include: "Small School Serfs > Power Six Vassals," "Thom Henson - Wofford Terriers" and "Harvard Crimson - David Tannenwald (Harvard Magazine)."
Find it: https://apple.co/2UfF2OA
Courtside with Greenberg & Dakich
Longtime former college coaches Seth Greenberg and Dan Dakich give college basketball fans an all-access look inside the game using their extensive inside knowledge. Along with analysis from a coaching perspective, the duo also interview current and former coaches and players to break down the latest in the world of college basketball. Recent episodes include: "A Tiger’s Tale," "Mark Few" and "Mount Zion."
Find it: http://www.espn.com/espnradio/podcast/archive/_/id/2689788
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Bubs' one-off guest stint in Tasmania
Aidan Ormond @AidotheFFAEd 1468804526
Matildas legend Melissa “Bubs” Barbieri has signed a deal to play one game in the Tasmanian Women’s Super League, according to reports.
In another sign of the growing importance of the Matildas brand, the charismatic former national team keeper has reportedly signed on to play one game for Taroona FC later this month.
Taroona will face Olympia Warriors with Barbieri, 36, set to be in their side on July 31.
Taroona FC technical director John Meehan said Barbieri’s signing had ramped up excitement around the game.
“All the girls are jumping out of their skins, it really is amazing for us,” he told the Hobart Mercury.
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“She’s a great general ... so she can certainly direct traffic at the back, she’s a great player with her feet as well.
“And she’s certainly going to provide leadership for us on the day, so I think all the girls will learn something from her.”
Barbieri has played 86 times for Australia, including captaining the Matildas to an historic Asian Cup win in 2010 and playing at four World Cups.
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Costa Rica: Coast To Coast
Run by: Explore
Reference number: DCC
Poas Volcano & Guayabo Ruins
Arriving in San Jose, we visit the gigantic Poas volcano (2707m) - a towering (and still smoking) crater, where fumeroles are surrounded by tropical forest and humming birds can be seen hovering among wild orchids. We'll visit the Indian ceremonial centre at Guayabo, Costa Rica's most important archaeological site.
Tortuguero National Park
There's a chance to whitewater raft from Turrialba (optional), before we make our way into the tangled forests and swamps of Tortuguero National Park. Boarding our riverboat, we'll enter a network of jungle waterways, where brightly coloured parrots can be seen among thick creepers and vines. We pause to listen to the cry of howler monkeys and glimpse a variety of wildlife and flora.
Monteverde & Pacific Coast
We head for Arenal - a classic volcanic cone - and then travel into the cloud forest of Monteverde Reserve where some 2,500 species of rare plants are found. Here, we'll enjoy a spot of birdwatching, perhaps catching sight of the unusual bare-necked umbrella bird or even the elusive yet resplendent quetzal. Finally we head to Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific coast. You can walk among a variety of flora and fauna or just relax on miles of beach, where monkeys and iguanas often come down to the sand.
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Storm delays beach work at Hilton Head Island
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - The storms in the Northeast have delayed work to add sand to the beaches at Hilton Head Island.
The Island Packet of Hilton Head reported (https://bit.ly/1nbOJvY) that the renourishment project was to have started March 1. A town official said the storms have delayed the arrival of the equipment needed for the nearly $21 million project.
Town engineer Scott Liggett said the work will begin March 15. The town had hoped to finish the main tourist sections of the beach before Memorial Day, it now expects that work to conclude in the first week of June.
Liggett said Weeks Marine Inc. has been delayed in sending pipes to Hilton Head. The pipes will carry the sand from offshore shoals onto the beach.
Information from: The Island Packet, https://www.islandpacket.com
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Home / Prioritizing Floodplains to Restore the Health of the Mississippi River Basin.
Topics: Conservation
Prioritizing Floodplains to Restore the Health of the Mississippi River Basin.
Volume 9 | Issue 3 | July 2018
By Kris A. Johnson, Bryan P. Piazza, Jeffrey D. Fore, Melissa Motew, Eugene Yacobson
By ISS Expedition (NASA Earth Observatory) via Wikimedia Commons
Nearly all the floodplains in the Mississippi River Basin (MRB) have been converted from natural ecosystems to agriculture or development and are hydrologically disconnected and degraded. Floodplain restoration will be critical to restoring the health of the MRB and reducing the hypoxic zone in the Gulf of Mexico. Although more funding and capacity are needed to greatly increase the scale and pace of floodplain restoration, decision-making can be informed by the Floodplain Explorer, a new online tool that helps prioritize important areas for floodplain conservation and restoration projects.
The Mississippi River Basin and its tributaries have been profoundly transformed through human modification.
Excessive nutrient loading and a lack of connected floodplain habitats in the Basin contribute to hypoxic conditions in the Gulf of Mexico.
Floodplain restoration could reduce nutrient loss, support fish and wildlife habitat, store carbon, and provide a host of benefits to communities throughout the Mississippi River Basin.
Targeted policy and programmatic actions could enhance funding, capacity and incentives for floodplain conservation and restoration projects.
An interactive mapping tool has been developed to help identify strategic floodplain opportunities to improve environmental conditions in the Mississippi River Basin.
The Gulf of Mexico set a record in 2017: it contained an area of water the size of New Jersey (22,729 km2) that could not support life. Aptly named the “Dead Zone”, the water near the bottom of the ocean in this area is very low or devoid of oxygen (i.e., hypoxic). The Dead Zone not only impacts the ecological systems in the Gulf, but can also disrupt the distribution and growth of important commercial fisheries.1 This disruption affects market price and profitability in regional fisheries and, therefore, the local economies that rely on healthy oceans and coasts.2 Unfortunately, this phenomenon is nothing new. First discovered by shrimp trawlers in the 1950s, the Dead Zone has been a recurring phenomenon each summer off the coast of Louisiana, with its size now documented annually by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists. The primary cause of the Dead Zone is excess nitrogen and phosphorus from farms and cities that are discharged to the Gulf via the Mississippi River.3 The nutrients cause enormous blooms of algae that eventually die, fall to the ocean floor and are decomposed by aerobic microbes, a process that consumes much of the oxygen, creating hypoxic conditions.3,4
The Dead Zone itself is merely a symptom of the broader problem; the Mississippi River Basin (MRB) has been so profoundly transformed that it no longer functions as a healthy river system. The Mississippi River itself and its major tributaries have experienced tremendous change over the past century, with tens of millions of hectares of floodplain habitat across the basin developed or converted to agriculture.5-7 While the river was used to facilitate the lead, freight, and transportation industries of the 1800s, major river engineering modifications began in earnest after the catastrophic flood of 1927.8 The Mississippi River and Tributaries Project (MRT) was implemented in response to the 1927 flood, and began the ongoing process of converting the river into a highly engineered system designed to protect communities and agricultural lands against river flooding and to maintain a stable, efficient navigation channel.9 Since the MRT, thousands of additional kilometers of levees, backwater areas, floodways, training structures and channels have been constructed to help mitigate flooding in some places, but have unintentionally exacerbated flooding elsewhere in the basin.10-15 Modification of the hydrologic regime has also encouraged extensive floodplain development throughout the entire MRB.16 Now only 10% of the original floodplain area experiences active river flow because the connection between the floodplain and the river channel has been severed.11,17 Forested wetlands along the Mississippi and coastal habitats in Louisiana have been dramatically reduced both in size and extent and the remaining MRB floodplain forests are more isolated, less diverse, and less functional than they were prior to European expansion.18,19 The degradation, conversion and hydrologic disconnection of natural floodplains in the MRB has significantly altered many natural processes, including sedimentation and nutrient cycling, carbon storage and greenhouse gas fluxes, and the formation of habitats that support a variety of terrestrial and aquatic species.18-20
These large-scale changes to the structure and function of the MRB lead to problems throughout the MRB. Intensive agricultural production causes local water quality impairment that impacts drinking water supplies, habitat for wildlife, and people’s ability to recreate in nearby lakes, rivers, and streams.21-23 Additionally, disconnection between the river and its natural floodplain enhances river stage volatility, meaning that water levels can fluctuate rapidly, from very low stages to very high stages and vice-versa. This rapid fluctuation makes areas of the river system increasingly vulnerable to extreme hydrologic events.11,24 Several impactful floods in the basin have occurred in the past 25 years, including in 1993 (48 deaths, $36 billion in estimated costs), 2008 (24 deaths, $12 billion), 2011 (12 deaths, $5.5 billion), and 2017 (20 deaths, $2 billion).25 Because of the extensive modifications and degradation of the MRB, this basin received an overall grade of D+ on a “report card” developed by a broad coalition of experts and stakeholders from more than 400 organizations, businesses, state and federal agencies and academia.26 Thus, there is a great need to develop and implement solutions that can reduce nutrient loads to the Gulf of Mexico and ultimately reduce the hypoxic zone, restore critical habitats for fish and wildlife, and address localized problems of water quality and quantity.
Large-scale floodplain restoration throughout the entire river system will be a key solution for addressing the multiple challenges facing the MRB. Floodplains are unique places where fluctuating river flows and periodic inundation form dynamic connections between the aquatic world of the river and the terrestrial world of the surrounding landscape.6 This interface between land and water creates a wide array of habitats that support high plant and animal biodiversity.27 Floodplains also can improve river water quality by removing nitrogen from floodwaters through denitrification, and by retaining sediment, phosphorus, and other harmful contaminants like heavy metals and industrial chemicals from surface waters.28-30 Additionally, floodplain ecosystems store substantial reserves of carbon, can store and convey water to mitigate flood damages, and provide a range of other valuable benefits, such as supporting fish nurseries and wildlife habitat.22,31
Fig. 1 Map showing the locations of the three floodplain projects.
We know floodplain restoration can provide these benefits because we have documented the impacts on sites where The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and its partners have been working to improve floodplain conditions over the last two decades (Fig. 1). For example, TNC led the restoration of a 2,723-hectare farm along the Illinois River now known as Emiquon Preserve (Fig. 2). Once a broad floodplain consisting of expansive fluvial lakes, this area was disconnected from the Illinois River, turned into a drainage and levee district, and converted to agricultural fields that were drained by a system of subsurface drainage tiles (underground pipes) and pumps.32 Floodplain restoration on Emiquon began in 2007 and consisted of returning the agricultural fields to lakes and wetlands, planting native vegetation, and stocking 32 native fish species to augment natural regeneration and recolonization of the floodplain. After purchasing the property, TNC stopped pumping the water out of Emiquon which restored the hydrology and allowed the lakes to refill. In 2016, TNC built a water control structure to re-connect the river to its original floodplain. Restoring public use of these important wetlands resulted in a vibrant outreach and education program. Initial monitoring of hydrology, fish, mussels, water birds, and other key targets has showed positive and encouraging results. Two years after the start of the project, nearly 1,700 ha of wetted areas (moist soil, wetlands, and lakes) had been restored, and eight years after restoration, 46-55% of monitored indicators were within target ranges.33
Fig. 2 The Emiquon Preserve (right) and the Illinois River (left) between the towns of Havana and Lewistown, Illinois. Photo shows the water control structure built in 2016 to restore connection of the restored wetlands to the Illinois River.
Additional research shows that Emiquon’s wetland soils are storing carbon (38.29 Mg C ha-1) and nitrogen (TN – 1.43 Mg N ha-1), though at levels significantly lower than reference wetlands.34 Public use data show 27,000 people visited Emiquon in 2015 (8-years post restoration), including boaters, hunters, fishers, and visitors attending educational programs32 and more than 40,000 people visited in 2017 (D. Blodgett, personal comment). Progress on the restoration objectives show that the Emiquon project has been successful, revealing the potential for successful floodplain restoration, even within a highly degraded and disconnected system such as the Illinois River.
Fig. 3 Mollicy Farms (left) prior to reconnection with the Ouachita River (center). Before it was converted for agriculture, Mollicy was a mature floodplain forest, like that shown on the right of the photo.
More than a thousand kilometers further south in the MRB, The Nature Conservancy has worked with partners to reconnect and restore 6,500 hectares (ha) of former farmland to native floodplain forest. Mollicy Farms was once part of a vast expanse of floodplain forest seasonally inundated by the floodwaters of the Ouachita River in northern Louisiana (Morehouse Parish) (Figure 3).35 In the 1960’s, the area was deforested and converted to agriculture and separated from the river via a 9 m high, 27 km long levee. Additionally, bayous (slow moving lowland streams) that transmitted river water through the floodplain were severed, blocked, and replaced with a network of drainage canals. From 1990-1998, TNC helped the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service acquire 6,500 ha of Mollicy Farms and add it to the Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge. Together the US Fish and Wildlife Service and TNC planted over three-million trees to restore the floodplain forest. In 2009-2010, TNC and partners removed portions of the levee to reconnect the former floodplain to the Ouachita River, and completed hydrologic restoration in 2013 by reconstructing the historic bayous, plugging the drainage canals, and removing other flow impediments. The levee removal and other actions restored hydrology across the project site and in upstream sub-watersheds, increasing the restoration footprint to over 30,000 ha. This large reconnected floodplain reduced peak stage in the Ouachita River during a record flood by 0.3 m in 2009.36 Mollicy Farms has removed ~ 48.1 Mg of nitrogen (N) from the Ouachita River annually in the last six years. The current NO3-N reduction rate (11.8 ± 3.37 mg N m−2 d−1) is now only 28% lower, than undisturbed, mature floodplain immediately across the river.37 These N removal results at Mollicy Farms demonstrate the effectiveness of floodplain restoration as a nutrient removal strategy.
The Atchafalaya River Basin (ARB) in Louisiana, located about 402 km south of Mollicy Farms, is the largest intact floodplain remaining in the Mississippi River Basin.38 At about 405,000 ha, it provides critical habitat for fish and wildlife as well as a myriad of nature-based services for people (e.g., flood protection, navigation, commercial fisheries, recreation, CO2 sequestration). As the principal distributary of the lower Mississippi River, the Atchafalaya River delivers about 375,000 MT of N to the Gulf of Mexico annually, making the vast floodplain wetlands of the ARB a key area for floodplain restoration and nutrient removal.38 However, intensive water management and hydrologic alteration of the ARB, that began in the 1930s and continue today, have interrupted natural flow, flooding, and drainage patterns. Such alteration has changed sedimentation patterns and nutrient cycling, causing the formation of extensive hypoxic zones within the floodplain that impact forest health, regeneration, and biotic resources.38,39 For example, growth of red-swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkia) that support the largest commercial fishery in the ARB is 50% slower in hypoxic conditions, showing the importance of healthy floodplain habitats to the local economy.40,41 Nutrient sequestration rates for forested wetlands in the ARB also have been decreased by the alteration of water flow patterns.38,42 In 2015, TNC established the Atchafalaya Basin Preserve, initiated efforts to restore hydrology across the ARB, and established a long-term comprehensive monitoring and applied research program. Its first restoration project is currently underway and aims to restore natural water flow patterns across 2,225 ha of floodplain forest on the Preserve and surrounding state-owned lands. Pre-project monitoring and research results show that restoration is expected to increase the annual duration of floodplain connectivity five-fold (~ 20 – 120 days per year), improve forest health [e.g., improved forested floristic quality index, increased propagation and growth of baldcypress (Taxodium distichum) and water tupelo (Nyssa aquatica)], and sequester nutrients at a rate of ~ 59 mg N m-2 d-1, totaling 107 MT of N over a three-month flooding period across the project area.43
These projects illustrate the effectiveness of current floodplain restoration activities and the potential for scaled-up restoration to contribute to efforts to reduce the size of the Dead Zone, improve local water quality and restore the habitats and ecosystem functions of the MRB. They show that by reconnecting floodplains to their channel and restoring their natural hydrology, floodplain restoration projects can return native perennial vegetation, reestablish wildlife and fish populations, improve local water quality and quantity, and provide beauty and enjoyment for the public. A primary challenge to using floodplain restoration to improve water quality and quantity, habitat, and the health of the MRB and Gulf of Mexico is identifying where to target investment of the currently limited funding.
The Floodplain Explorer
To address this challenge, the Nature Conservancy is developing the “Floodplain Explorer” (maps.freshwaternetwork.org/missriverbasin), an interactive web-based and data-driven decision support tool designed to help state, regional, and local stakeholders identify and prioritize areas where floodplain conservation and restoration are most needed and likely to be most effective. The Floodplain Explorer integrates multiple spatial data sets that characterize important functions and valuable benefits provided by floodplains. First and foremost, the tool provides a comprehensive mapping of floodplain extents at both the 1% chance and 20% chance flood events (the so-called “100-year” and 5-year floods, respectively), drawing upon detailed data derived from a regional, physically-based hydrodynamic flood model.44 The Floodplain Explorer then uses an array of other data and model outputs to identify priority floodplains for either conservation or restoration, based on the potential of these areas to provide multiple benefits. For example, we used SPARROW model outputs to characterize floodplains located in areas contributing high quantities of nutrients to the Gulf of Mexico and local waterways.45 We supplemented this nutrient loading information with an assessment of where we expect floodplains to most effectively remove these nutrients, using estimates of inundation duration, accumulated growing degree days, and soil organic matter.46-48 We included stream habitat disturbance estimates, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service data regarding critical habitat for threatened and endangered species (https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/report/table/critical-habitat.html), and EnviroAtlas at-risk wetland species data (https://enviroatlas.epa.gov/), to incorporate information related to wildlife habitat and species of conservation concern.49 We also integrated spatial data provided by a recent analysis that mapped current and projected future development in floodplains and quantified estimated flood damages and population exposure.50 To highlight floodplain areas at risk of becoming urban or agricultural land in the future, we used land use change projection models from the US Environmental Protection Agency ICLUS project and the Land Transformation Model.51, 52 Finally, we used a national dataset of average land value to map the estimated cost of land acquisition, which is a key component of the cost of floodplain restoration projects.53,54 We have identified these and other relevant data sets by working with stakeholders throughout the MRB to solicit information on best-available floodplain data and the information needs of relevant decisions. Using this information we are developing the Floodplain Explorer to provide a useful, dynamic platform that enables users to access and integrate these multiple data sets to prioritize opportunities for floodplain conservation and restoration. The tool will allow the user to interactively choose the subsets of the above data layers of interest to them – nutrient removal, habitat, estimated flood damages, etc. – and view the resulting effects on the portfolio of priority sites identified throughout the basin. In this way, we expect the tool to help support different decisions by various stakeholders by allowing users to identify priorities and assess tradeoffs related to different floodplain restoration goals. Overall, the Floodplain Explorer is designed to provide relevant, actionable information that can improve decision-making and resource allocation to help prioritize and coordinate effective floodplain restoration in the MRB.
Funding strategies
The Floodplain Explorer takes a critical step toward addressing a real barrier to large-scale floodplain restoration by providing valuable information about where to prioritize restoration actions. However, there are insufficient funds to match the scale of restoration with the scale of the problem. Together the projects described above only add up to approximately 35,000 ha, but as many as 2.2 million ha of restored wetlands may be needed to help meet nutrient reduction goals and reduce the Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zone.55 The lack of resources is daunting, yet there are three key areas where targeted policy and programmatic actions could enhance funding for floodplain projects.
First is the Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-79, the “Farm Bill”), the primary policy tool of the federal government that is used to influence trade, commodities, conservation, research, food, and other issues related to agriculture. The Farm Bill contains several conservation programs that could be fully funded and expanded when the legislation is renewed. For example, if the Wetland Reserve Easement program under the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP-WRE) were expanded and increased to at least $500 million over the next 10-years, critical funding and technical assistance could be applied to retire agricultural lands that could restore and reconnect floodplains. Additionally, restoration of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to its former higher acreage cap of 14.2 Mha, could also support voluntary agricultural land retirement. The administration of both CRP and ACEP-WRE programs could be enhanced so that payments could be prioritized for retirement of lands, like floodplains, likely to provide the greatest benefits. Together these programs offer a far-reaching and effective mechanism to increase funding for floodplain projects.
Second, Congress could support several important opportunities to catalyze greater floodplain restoration in the MRB by authorizing and funding U.S. Army Corps of Engineers restoration programs. For example, the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) was authorized in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2007, but no funding has ever been appropriated for construction. If Congress fully appropriated NESP funding, the program could help reconnect nearly 15,000 ha of floodplain in the Upper Mississippi River basin, restoring vital areas of floodplain forest and wetlands that will contribute to significant in-stream nutrient reductions. The current restoration program – the Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program (UMRR) – is enabling restoration of about 1,200 ha of floodplain annually and supports important scientific and program management capacity that would be essential to ramp up floodplain restoration efforts when NESP is fully funded. Full appropriations for UMRR is essential for continued floodplain restoration throughout the Upper Mississippi River until such time that NESP receives funding that exceeds the current restoration and monitoring dollars of UMRR. Congressional authorization of the Lower Mississippi River feasibility study in the 2018 WRDA legislation and eventual funding would establish parameters for a main stem water quality monitoring program and prioritize restoration of side channels, oxbows, and bayous on nearly 1,600 km of the Lower Mississippi River.
Third, several important Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programs could be expanded to help spur investment in proactive and nature-based approaches to flood risk reduction. For example, the Pre-Disaster Grant Mitigation Program is the only FEMA program that provides funding for projects before a flood disaster has occurred. This program enables communities to seek funding for hazard mitigation planning and a variety of risk reduction activities, including acquisitions of repetitive loss properties and restoration of open space in floodplains. The Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant program, designed to fund projects that reduce claims to the National Flood Insurance Program, provides another opportunity to support floodplain projects. If funding for both programs were increased by Congress, they would enhance communities’ ability to proactively reduce flood risk while also supporting greater use of floodplains as natural infrastructure.
By addressing these three areas of improvement through increased funding and implementation, floodplain restoration could be significantly advanced in the MRB. Improved zoning, better land use planning, and other policies and programs at the state and local level could also catalyze more floodplain projects. Yet notwithstanding the need for increased funding and programmatic capacity, it is essential to prioritize investment of limited resources to ensure that floodplain projects deliver the best bang for the buck. The Floodplain Explorer provides a promising tool that should help decision-makers around the MRB identify the greatest opportunities for floodplain restoration.
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Biodiversity underpins a number of ecological processes crucial to agricultural production. Agro-landscapes are instrumental for the conservation of biodiversity, including wild and domestic species. A key challenge for European agriculture and …
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Stretching for 2,300 kilometers along the northeast coast of Queensland, Australia, the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is the world’s largest coral reef and one of the world’s richest, most complex ecosystems. Home to 30 species of whales and …
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Schools’ mission: take the Indian out of the child
By Dene MooreSpecial to the Star
Sun., March 6, 2016timer2 min. read
Are we pioneers or perpetrators? Victims or survivors?
These are the questions that haunt us, as Canadians, as we wrestle with the legacy of residential schools and the history of indigenous peoples in our country.
In her latest novel, Black Apple, Alberta Metis writer Joan Crate takes on this difficult topic with the story of Sinopaki, a young Blackfoot girl taken from her parents at age 7 to attend a residential school for girls.
Stripped of all she has known, including her own name, surrounded now by strangers in an unfamiliar and hostile environment, Rose Marie learns to navigate this new world until her familiar childhood home and her family are distant memories.
Crate’s beginnings as a poet are in evidence as she invokes the cold Prairie winters “the sun was just an old yellow scab stuck on the classroom window” and the strict, sterile environment of the school, where students learn little but scripture by rote.
With frustrating diligence Crate avoids the more sensational narrative of the residential school experience. Sexual and physical abuse are weaved only fleetingly through the fabric of the story.
The absence of overt violence, for the most part, removes the option of any easy understanding of the haunting legacy of the schools’ mission to “take the Indian out of the child.” Rather, the pain of loneliness and loss of identity are the real villains of Black Apple.
Crate, whose first novel, Breathing Water, was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book Award for Canada and the Books in Canada First Novel Award, makes a point of explaining her approach in an afterword to the book, anticipating perhaps that some readers may question her portrayal of the religious staff and their motivations and the residential school experience of Rose Marie, given the grim and emotional stories recounted to the recently completed Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Black Apple should certainly spur discussion. And that, for a society still struggling to come to terms with a shared and troubled history, is its gift.
Dene Moore is a freelance writer and editor and a member of the Metis community.
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Isis ‘minister of war’ is killed by allied airstrike in Mosul
Gareth Browne, Arbil
Gulmurod Khalimov, the Isis commander in Mosul, was trained by US special forces
The highest ranking Islamic State commander in Mosul, described as the jihadists’ minister of war, has been killed in an airstrike.
Gulmurod Khalimov, who was originally from Tajikistan, was in the west of the city last week when the missile struck. It was the third time in recent months that he had been the target of an airstrike, according to an Iraqi military source.
The source said that Khalimov, who had training from US special forces during his time in Tajikistan’s regular armed forces, had been responsible for planning the jihadists’ defence of Mosul and was behind hundreds of car bombings against the coalition.
Iraqi forces throw grenades in the battle to recapture west Mosul from IsisCarl Court/Getty Images
A recent paper by Charlie Winter, an insurgency and terrorism researcher, noted that Tajikistanis were the largest contingent of foreign suicide…
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STX Digital President Kathy Savitt Exits After 8 Months
Savitt joined the studio last September after serving as Yahoo’s Chief Marketing Officer
Matt Donnelly | May 5, 2016 @ 4:31 PM Last Updated: May 5, 2016 @ 6:20 PM
Kathy Savitt is stepping down as STX Entertainment’s President of Digital, an individual familiar with the change told TheWrap.
Savitt joined STX last September after serving under Marissa Mayer as Yahoo’s Chief Marketing Officer. Savitt reported to STX Chairman and CEO Robert Simonds, COO Tom McGrath and President Sophie Watts.
The news was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.
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At Yahoo, Savitt oversaw the company’s global brand marketing, product and performance marketing, and audience strategies for products like Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance and Yahoo Sports.
She is also credited with the launch of over a dozen digital magazines in addition to Yahoo’s original video programming, including the Yahoo Live Nation partnership and the revival of fan favorite “Community.”
Two-year-old STX, meanwhile, continues its aggressive expansion into entertainment. The studio recently announced an unscripted TV department and delivered an impressive slate to movie exhibitors at April’s CinemaCon — including glimpses of Mila Kunis‘ “Bad Moms” and Matthew McConaughey‘s “Free State of Jones.”
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"Funny is more important than cool. Cool is transitory, funny is a constant." -- "America's Funniest Home Videos" creator Vin Di Bona
"The good thing about these digital platforms is we will know a lot about how people respond to the content." -- CBS News President David Rhodes
"I sort of threw myself into something in a particular set of circumstances...and it wound up being incredible for me." --Former Paramount exec Gail Berman
"Right now, your credibility and morality are tied hand-in-hand." -- TruthCo. President Linda Ong
"I think everybody is aware of what’s going on in the digital space, and the insatiable appetite for consumption of media." -- Bunim-Murray President Gil Goldschein
"We like to say we need to change the tires as the car is driving down the highway." -- Disney Interactive President Jimmy Pitaro
"We ... used social media in an intrinsic way, and not as an add-on or an afterthought." -- Comedy Central President of Development Kent Alterman
"It's important for us to say we don't know all the answers." -- Amazon Head of Comedy Joe Lewis
"The awards come at the end of the filmmaking process. The real problems with diversity come much earlier in that process." -- Film Independent President Josh Welsh
"So you’re spending less, to make more and reaching more people, all on day one. That is an incredible opportunity as a storyteller." -- FilmBuff CEO Janet Brown
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"I think that we are probably at a tipping point as it relates to reality television." -- 'Barely Famous' EP Jason Carbone
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About Haveri
A town in Karnataka, Haveri is well-known for cardamom garlands and Byadagi red chillies that are marketed all over the country. Haveri is slowly gaining popularity as a major tourist spot as it is surrounded by places that have historical temples. While the town is believed to have had about 100 Maths (sacred religious places), only a few remain today. The famous Hukkeri Math is in Haveri.
There good places to stay in Haveri town. Places like Hitaishi Palace Hotel (Tariff-Rs.400 onwards), Shiva Shakthi Palace (Tariff-Rs.700 onwards) and Hotel Adarsha Deluxe (Tariff-Rs.450 onwards) are within 1km of the bus stand
Other than the annual religious festivals celebrated here, the Durgadevi Festival (Jatra) held once every three years is quite famous in this region and attracts huge crowds to the town.
Kannada is the Local Language here.
The Siddhesvara Temple, an ornate example of 12th century Western Chalukyan art and Hukkeri Math are all located about 1-3kms from the bus stand. The Ranebennur Wild Life Sanctuary is 45kms away.
The nearest airport is at Bangalore (330kms).
Haveri has its own Railway Station.
Haveri Bus Stand has regular bus service that connects the town to neighbouring regions. Private bus operators like VRL Travels, SRS Travels, Sugama Tourists and Seabird Tourists run regular buses to and from the village. It is easy to get your tickets through Ticketgoose.com’s bus ticket online booking facility
About Bangalore
Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru, is often referred to as the ‘Garden City’ because of the numerous parks and gardens that dot the localities of the city. It is also considered as a major information technology (IT) hub of the country and thus called the ‘Silicon Valley of India’. Kempe Gowda, a feudal ruler affiliated to the Vijayanagara kingdom, first established a mud fort, which turned out to be the foundation of the present day city. The city passed through a myriad of rulers ranging from the Marathas, Mughals and Mysore rulers before becoming a part of independent India.
Budget Hotels in Bangalore
There are a couple of good budget hotels in the city. Some of the options which are worth a try are Suntrupthi Residency (Tariff – Rs. 950), Citizen Lodge (Tariff – Rs. 850), The Royal Nest (Tariff – Rs. 900), Vijaya Residency (Tariff – Rs. 900) and others.
The official language of Bangalore is Kannada. Hindi, English, Telugu and Tamil are also understood and widely spoken.
Events in Bangalore
The important festivals of the area are Pongal in January, Karaga in April, Ganesh Chathurthi in August-September, Diwali in October-November, the fasting month of Ramadan, the two Eid(s), Easter and Christmas.
Places to See in Bangalore
Some of the places worth trying out in Bangalore are Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, Bannerghatta National Park,Vidhana Soudha, Seshadari Iyer Memorial, Tipu Sultan’s Palace, Bull Temple, ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple, Meenakshi Sundaram Temple, Holy Trinity Church and St. Mary’s Basilica. Wonderla Amusement Park at a distance of 28 km is popular with youngsters and children looking for a break on weekends.
The nearest airport is the Kempegowda International Airport at a distance of 36 km.
Bangalore City Junction Railway Station is the major railway station in the city.
There is bus service running from almost everywhere in south India to Bangalore city. State transport buses as well as private operators ply their buses to and fro the city. SRS Travels, Kallada Travels and SRM, Travels are some of the major operators in the city as well as the region. Do away with standing in ticket counters and opt for online bus reservation facility instead.
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Survivors Mark Holocaust Remembrance Day On 74th Anniversary Of Auschwitz Liberation
By editor • Jan 27, 2019
Former prisoners of Auschwitz gathered at the former Nazi concentration camp on the 74th anniversary of its liberation by Soviet forces.
In the site that once housed the largest Nazi death camp, a group of survivors, politicians and foreign dignitaries marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day in a ceremony Sunday.
"Auschwitz has shown what can happen when the worst qualities in people come to bear," said Armin Laschet, premier of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Time in Miami
By Chris Remington • Jan 21, 2019
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The civil right's leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spent a significant amount of time in Miami. During the 1950s and 60s, Dr. King was a regular at the historic Hampton House. The hotel, located in Miami's Brownsville neighborhood, was frequented by many of the African American athletes and civil rights leaders of the time including Jim Brown and Malcolm X.
A Blue Clue In Medieval Teeth May Bespeak A Woman's Artistry Circa A.D. 1000
By Nell Greenfieldboyce • Jan 9, 2019
Tiny bits of blue pigment found in the teeth of a medieval skeleton reveal that more than 850 years ago, this seemingly ordinary woman was very likely involved in the production of lavishly illustrated sacred texts.
Tango War: Why America Had To Win Latin America To Win World War II
By Tim Padgett • Nov 12, 2018
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Would America have won World War II if hadn’t won Latin America over to its side? Veteran foreign correspondent Mary Jo McConahay answers that question in her new book, “The Tango War: The Struggle for the Hearts, Minds and Riches of Latin America During World War II.”
The Florida Recount Of 2000: A Nightmare That Goes On Haunting
By Ron Elving • Nov 12, 2018
Want to feel old? Consider the fact that babies who were crying in cribs while their parents agonized over Florida's protracted presidential recount in 2000 are now of voting age.
Eighteen years is a long time. Even so, when we think of that time, many of us conjure up memories as sharp as barbed wire, roll our eyes or sigh out loud when anyone mentions "Florida 2000."
That phrase is being invoked a lot in light of this year's ultra-tight Florida statewide elections.
World Leaders Warn Against Nationalism At World War I Remembrance Ceremony
By editor • Nov 11, 2018
At a ceremony in Paris on Sunday to commemorate the end of World War I, world leaders made impassioned pleas for global cooperation, with several making forceful denouncements against rising forces of nationalism.
In a speech at the Arc de Triomphe, French President Emmanuel Macron took aim at the style of nationalism that has been embraced by President Trump, warning a crowd of dignitaries and heads of state about how the splintering of multilateral institutions led to the first World War and now threaten to divide the world once again.
Black Portuguese Plan A Memorial To Honor Enslaved Ancestors
By Jake Cigainero • Oct 30, 2018
Growing up in Portugal's capital Lisbon, Beatriz Gomes Dias says she couldn't identify with the people she saw on TV, in ads or in museums. Her parents were immigrants from Guinea-Bissau, a former Portuguese colony in West Africa. There were other black Portuguese, but Gomes Dias says she felt invisible.
"I remember being a child, looking at the majority of Portuguese people and not being like them, and not having a place for me and people like me," she says.
8-Year-Old Girl Discovers Iron Age Sword In Swedish Lake
By Laurel Wamsley • Oct 4, 2018
Earlier this summer, an 8-year-old girl named Saga Vanecek was doing what she often does: wading in Sweden's Lake Vidostern.
"I like to walk around finding rocks and sticks in the water, and then I usually walk around with my hands and knees in the water and in the sand," she explained to Radio Sweden Wednesday.
It was then that she felt something odd beneath her hand and knee. She lifted the object and saw that it had a handle.
'Lies My Teacher Told Me,' And How American History Can Be Used As A Weapon
By Anya Kamenetz • Aug 9, 2018
When I was a high school junior in New Orleans taking AP American history, my teacher assigned us a paperback book. Slim in contrast to our hulking required textbook, it was a funny, compelling, even shocking read. Lies My Teacher Told Me, by James Loewen, explained how history textbooks got the story of America wrong, usually by soft-pedaling, oversimplifying and burying the thorny drama and uncertainties of the past under a blanket of dull, voice-of-God narration.
14,000-Year-Old Piece Of Bread Rewrites The History Of Baking And Farming
By editor • Jul 24, 2018
When an archaeologist working on an excavation site in Jordan first swept up the tiny black particles scattered around an ancient fireplace, she had no idea they were going to change the history of food and agriculture.
Amaia Arranz-Otaegui is an archaeobotanist from the University of Copenhagen. She was collecting dinner leftovers of the Natufians, a hunter-gatherer tribe that lived in the area more than 14,000 years ago during the Epipaleolithic time — a period between the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras.
A Brief History Of Anthony Kennedy's Swing Vote — And The Landmark Cases It Swayed
By Colin Dwyer • Jun 27, 2018
Justice Anthony Kennedy announced Wednesday he would be retiring from the Supreme Court. With him go his three decades of experience on the bench and, more politically pressing, his moderate legal philosophy.
It was this centrist streak that made his vote the key in many deeply divisive cases — so many, in fact, that Kennedy earned himself a reputation as the court's quintessential "swing vote."
USF Professor Rewrites Italian History With Help From 4,000-Year-Old Jar
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Spoonfuls Of Stonehenge: Modern Ice Cream Flavors Inspired By History
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If Stonehenge Monument were an ice cream, it would be a delicious bowl of vanilla blended with bits of oats and hazelnuts and honey swirls.
At least according to Hannah Spiegelman, a small-batch ice cream maker in Baltimore who explores the sweet — as well as salty, spicy and even a little nutty — sides of historical people and places through A Sweet History, her blog, Instagram feed and occasional pop-up stand of the same name.
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The MA English course aims to provide a stimulating intellectual environment that will enable you to build upon the interests and skills you acquired at undergraduate level. It features core modules in both advanced critical theory and research methodologies that will enhance your abilities in academic research, writing, and presentation, enabling you to meet the standards demanded by employers throughout your professional life.
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“In my opinion, there are no weaknesses in the programme. The introduction of new modules in English Language and Linguistics in 2015/16 will majorly enhance the learning and development of students who a) come to the MA without English as their first language, or b) wish to extend their language skills to an advanced level alongside their studies in literature.” (2014/15 External Examiner’s Report)
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The two skills modules, 7EN001 and 7EN002 are core modules, i.e. compulsory. Then you must choose another four modules from the list below and write a dissertation.
The Literature modules are taught 6pm -8/9pm, three evenings per week for a full-time course. The Language/Linguistics modules are taught at various times during the day and evening, three days a week for a full-time course.
7EN001 Texts and the Critic 1: Advanced Critical Theory (Literature Strand)
This module offers students the opportunity to locate their own scholarly practice within contemporary modes of theoretically-driven criticism. Tutor-led discussions of key theoretical interventions will enable students to critically evaluate the place and influence of dominant figures and concepts in areas such as New Historicism, Post-Structuralism, Psychoanalysis and Post Colonialism. The continued influence and application of such ideas upon current criticism will be examined through the engagement with a series of recent scholarly articles, placing students at the cutting-edge of contemporary research.
Module Tutor: Dr Nicola Allen
7EN001 Texts and the Critic 1: Advanced Critical Theory (Language Strand)
The language strand of this module introduces students to the works of important theoreticians in 20th and 21st century language study. Tutor-led discussions of key theoretical interventions will enable students to critically evaluate the place and influence of dominant figures and concepts in language study. The continued influence and application of such ideas upon current criticism will be examined through the engagement with a series of recent scholarly articles, placing students at the cutting-edge of contemporary research.
Module Tutors: Dr Debbie Orpin and Judy Copage
7EN002 Texts and the Critic 2: Research Methodologies (Literature Strand)
This module will train students in accessing, evaluating and applying information from a range of research resources, including archives, databases, bibliographies, academic journals and other publications. It will ensure students adopt a systematic and detailed use of academic conventions in presenting their work to a standard appropriate for publication.
Module Tutors: Dr Frank Wilson and Dr Ben Colbert.
7EN002 Texts and the Critic 2: Research Methodologies (Language Strand)
This module will train students in accessing, evaluating and applying information from a range of research resources, including archives, databases, bibliographies, academic journals and other publications appropriate to English Language research. It will ensure students adopt a systematic and detailed use of academic conventions in presenting their work to a standard appropriate for publication.
Module Tutor: Marion West
7EN003 Corpus 1: Pre-C20th Writers and their Work
Featuring distinct strands of syllabi in rotation, this module offers students a case study of 'key' literary figures prior to 1900, focusing on the work of a single artist or a pair of artists to interrogate notions of 'the author' and authorship, critically examining these texts within a range of the relevant social, historical, artistic and intellectual contexts which influence literary production. Specific case studies include: John Milton; Lord Byron; Oscar Wilde & William Morris [the latter in paired survey].
Module Tutors: Dr Frank Wilson or Dr Ben Colbert (depending on specific case study)
7EN004 Corpus 2: Post-1900 Writers and their Work
Featuring distinct strands of syllabi in rotation, this module offers a case study of 'key' literary figures after 1900, focusing on the work of a single artist to interrogate notions of 'the author' and authorship. Students will critically examine texts within the context of the author's canon, while also exploring the range of the relevant social, historical, artistic and intellectual forces which influence literary production. Specific case studies include: James Joyce; Virginia Woolf; J. G. Ballard.
Module Tutors: Dr Gerry Carlin or Dr Mark Jones
7EN005 Connectivities1: Literature, Film and Visual Cultures
Featuring distinct strands of syllabi in rotation, this module will provide an opportunity to locate the production of both literary and cinematic texts into their historical and cultural contexts. Specific attention will be paid to analysing how these works articulate issues of social formation, particularly with regard to class, sexuality, race and identity. The technique of comparing literary texts to their cinematic adaptations or equivalents will be employed to reveal differences in representation based both upon the chronological gap between publication and film release, and issues of censorship, social decorum, notions of authorship and 'authenticity' - and for some strands of the module’s study – the challenge of the recasting the past. Specific strands include: Science Fiction & Fantasy; Neo-Victorian Representations.
Module Tutors: Gaby Steinke and Dr Mark Jones.
7EN006 Connectivities 2: Literature, Genre and Period
Featuring distinct strands of syllabi in rotation, this module focuses on ways in which literary movements, forms and genres are shaped and re-shaped in response to radical changes in the political, social, philosophical and aesthetic values of the day. It will examine the pressures created by a constantly evolving popular culture, emerging technologies, and the rise of new readerships, balancing the study of canonical writers with less widely known voices. Specific strands include: Eighteenth-Century Satire; Popular Romanticism; Modernism and Myth.
Module Tutors: Dr Frank Wilson, Dr Ben Colbert or Dr Gerry Carlin
7HU001 Dissertation
This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to undertake a major piece of independent study. Under the close supervision of a member of staff, students will combine original research with a thorough analysis of the established literature in the relevant area. The ability of the student to complete this module successfully is central to demonstrating her/his capacity at Master's level.
Module Leader: Dr Mark Jones; supervisors are drawn from the English Subject team.
7EN009 Words, Meanings, and Linguistic Creativity
This module focuses on the ways in which we use words, idioms, and metaphor, and how we exploit the norms of language for creative purposes. This module will introduce you to key theories of language relating to the study of lexis, with particular emphasis on the ways in which phraseological and syntactic patterns interact to create meanings. You will be introduced to the core concepts and techniques of corpus analysis, learning how to interpret concordance data, and you will explore the ways in which meanings are exploited in texts.
Module Tutor: Dr Debbie Orpin
7EN010 The Forms and Functions of English
The aim of this module is to introduce you to the functional approach to describing the grammar of English. The module draws on a systemic theory of meaning and real texts for its analysis of language. The module will give you knowledge and understanding of key concepts in functional grammar and will equip you with the appropriate terminology with which to describe the structures of English. You will study the ways in which English is structured at the levels of sound, the word, the phrase, and the clause, and you will analyse the ways in which choices made at these levels contribute to making diverse meanings in genuine examples of English texts.
Module Tutor: Josiane Boutonnet
7EN011 Learning and Processing Language
This module will develop your understanding of First and Second Language Acquisition, and will explore how we process spoken and written language. There will be a particular emphasis on language comprehension, namely reading development and how we understand spoken words in continuous speech. You will study the development of theories in language processing and language acquisition, and will have the chance to evaluate and develop a critical awareness of the current issues surrounding selected topics within this field of study.
Module Tutor: Judith Hamilton and Dr Irina Moore
7EN012 Analysing Talk and Text
This module looks at Discourse Analysis (DA) and Conversational Analysis (CA) as tools for evaluating ‘naturally occurring language’ in a variety of written and spoken texts. Discourse-based approaches seek to identify and analyse the socio-psychological characteristics of language behaviour in a range of different contexts, and thus have implications for numerous non-language-centred social science disciplines and other areas of scholarship (including literature, film and media studies). Amongst the topics considered in this module are genre in written texts, textual structure, language and power, language in the workplace, media discourse, conversational strategies (moves, turns, intonation etc.) and interaction in the classroom. Students will also be introduced to other interdisciplinary analytical techniques, especially Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), which aims to go beyond the text to explain the social structures that contribute to the manipulation of the word and thus (according to advocates of CDA) perpetuate inequalities.
Module Tutor: Dr Tom Dickins
“I have only praise for the teaching and support I received. The smaller group allowed for more focus on the individual learning curve and the seminars provided not only knowledge and guidance but encouraged our independent and creative thoughts to be brought into the discussions, developing and sometimes challenging our own perspectives.” (2011-12 MA graduate)
This course has been specifically designed to provide students with a taught programme of study that combines both breadth and depth in subject content, in order to stimulate individuals’ research interests. Its unique structure uses a series of themed module pairs which focus upon one of the following: major authors from historical and contemporary periods; the intertextual relationships between genre, context and form; enhancement of research and interpretive skills.
Students are supported in making the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study throughout with subject-specific coaching on the use and application of literary theories and academic conventions, and again through the personal supervision of individual dissertations.
The member of academic staff who leads this course is Dr. Ben Colbert.
The MA English qualification is a source of continuing professional development for individuals already engaged in professions such as teaching, journalism and careers within local government and the public sector.
On a much broader scale, the programme will also enhance the individual qualities needed for employment in circumstances requiring sound critical judgement, good communication skills, personal responsibility and initiative within the professional environment.
The MA will also provide a sound intellectual and stylistic platform for students to progress onto doctorate level study and a career in higher education.
At the end of this course you will be able to:
Provide evidence of a high level of independent thought and originality in the context of English Studies.
Demonstrate a capacity for high-order thinking with independent analysis, synthesis and scholarly engagement.
Demonstrate an ability to contextualise and synthesise various methodologies, theories and analytical tool relevant to English studies.
Employ a thorough and sophisticated use of academic conventions and expressive style to a level appropriate for publication.
Dissertation 60.00 Core 1 Wolverhampton City Campus
Analysing Talk and Text 20.00 Optional 1 Wolverhampton City Campus
Connectivities 1: Literature, Film and Visual Cultures 20.00 Optional 1 Wolverhampton City Campus
Connectivities 2: Literature, Genre and Period 20.00 Optional 1 Wolverhampton City Campus
Corpus 1: Pre-20th-Century Writers and their Work 20.00 Optional 1 Wolverhampton City Campus
Corpus 2: Post-1900 Writers and their Work 20.00 Optional 1 Wolverhampton City Campus
Learning and Processing Language 20.00 Optional 1 Wolverhampton City Campus
Texts and the Critic 1: Critical Theory 20.00 Optional 1 Wolverhampton City Campus
Texts and the Critic 2: Research Methodologies 20.00 Optional 1 Wolverhampton City Campus
The Forms and Functions of English 20.00 Optional 1 Wolverhampton City Campus
Words, Meanings, and Linguistic Creativity 20.00 Optional 1 Wolverhampton City Campus
Students should have a good honours BA honours degree, normally with at least half of that Award in English. International students will need IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum score of 6.0 in every element. Once a written application has been received (including references), the subject team may decide that an applicant requires an interview before a final decision is made on her/his application.
Home/EU Part-time Day and Evening £3125 per year 2019-20
International Full-time £13000 per year 2019-20
These fees are applicable for new entrants in 2019/20. Fees are for the academic year only, any subsequent years may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.
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Woodland Public Schools' staff spend summers working to prepare for 2018-19 school year
While students enjoy their summer vacations, many school teachers and staff spend their summers developing their teaching skills through professional development opportunities, helping out in their communities, offering students opportunities to make up class credits and preparing for an upcoming exciting school year.
Team members from Woodland Primary School attended a special biliteracy institute to prepare for the launch of the school’s Dual Language program this fall.
Shari Conditt, a teacher at Woodland High School, worked with the Supreme Court in Washington D.C. after being accepted to a special institute for high school civics teachers.
Josh Furlong, a paraeducator at Woodland Intermediate School, volunteered as an intern to offer mental health services to people in need in Longview.
Keith Clevenger, a math and science teacher at Woodland High School, spent his fourth consecutive summer teaching summer school in order to give students the opportunity to make up failing grades from the past year.
Woodland Primary School’s Building Dual Language team attended an institute to help prepare for the dual language program’s introduction
Ingrid Colvard, Woodland Primary School’s principal; Pat Jones, the school’s instructional coach; kindergarten teachers Jill Thoeny and Anahisse Hodge; and first grade teachers Maria Rodriguez and Lyndal Mezes attended the Teaching for Biliteracy Institute for three days to prepare for the school’s dual language program introduction this fall.
The entire team greatly enjoyed the program and learned a lot to get ready for the new school year. “While the kindergarten teachers will be the only dual language teachers for the 2018-19 school year, the entire team is engaged in planning the instruction,” explained Ingrid. “The training program was incredibly comprehensive, offering specific strategies for developing bilingualism and bilteracy in students.”
The program included lessons on how to plan instruction as well as how to design a general classroom setting for the most effective student learning. “We all agreed this experience was absolutely invaluable,” said Ingrid. “It was truly one of the best professional development opportunities we have ever engaged in.”
Shari Conditt, WHS Social Studies teacher, attended the Supreme Court Institute in Washington D.C.
Shari Conditt (WHS) worked with Supreme Court Justices during the Supreme Court Institute in Washington D.C.
Shari Conditt, a Social Studies and Government teacher for Woodland High School, worked with the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. after being accepted into the Supreme Court Institute, an organization that seeks to enrich civics teachers’ knowledge of government operations with intensive first-hand experience at the Supreme Court over a six-day seminar. The incredibly competitive program only accepts 60 teachers each year.
In order to be accepted, Shari submitted a detailed application to the program and still doesn’t quite know what made her stand out. “I think I’m just lucky,” she explained. “I do believe that my passion for teaching civics and civic engagement came through in my application – I love my work and feel a large sense of responsibility to my students, their families and our community to ensure our youth are ready and prepared to engage fully as citizens in our democratic society.”
The Institute offered opportunities for Shari and her colleagues to develop deeper knowledge of the court’s operation, how cases are processed and the role of major players including meeting justices, advocates (court attorneys) from both sides of different past cases as well as Nina Totenberg, for Political Correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR). “Meeting Ms. Totenberg was the highlight of the trip; it as if George Clooney had just walked into the room” said Shari. “As the correspondent covering the Supreme Court for NPR since the 1970s, she has to select her language carefully when she reports to eliminate legal terms and avoid the implication of any bias.”
Shari also highlighted meeting with Justice Samuel Alito who met with the attendees for more than an hour to discuss cases. “He explained how he’s frustrated with people making assertions – the assumption that their view is correct – without having debate with their fellow citizens,” said Shari. “I teach my government students all the time the importance of arguing and debating our opinions, not simply providing assertions something is right or wrong.”
Over the course of the institute, attendees regularly worked directly in the Supreme Court building, performing moot court cases and speaking with lawyers who argued the actual cases. “When presenting your argument to the justices, you only receive a courtesy 30-second time period before judges can, and do, regularly interrupt you,” Shari learned. “Your hope is to make two strong points and that’s it before you need to be prepared to answer questions.”
Shari greatly enjoyed her entire experience. “The program was started by Chief Justice John Roberts when he was still an attorney as he thought a program like this would be incredibly valuable,” she said. “Being able to have this sort of experience makes me more confident when I guide my students through these activities – seeing the process first-hand makes me a more authentic teacher.”
Shari seeks out professional development opportunities to take part in each year. “Learning experiences like these directly impact my students in the form of professional learning on my part,” explained Shari. “I’m already looking for what I’m going to do next summer.”
Josh Furlong (WIS) provided mental health counseling to people in need during an internship at Core Health
Josh Furlong, a paraeducator at Woodland Intermediate School, spent his working with Core Health providing mental health services in Longview. His internship is part of the requirements to earn a master’s degree in social work from Arizona State University. “This summer has been the most exciting time for my program so far as I’ve been performing mental health counseling as an intern at Core Health by providing services to children, families and homeless individuals,” he said. “My internship has provided me with great field experience as I continue to further my social work skills.”
Josh connected with Core Health after contacting the Community House in Longview. “My mission is to apply evidence-based therapy to help clients reach their greatest outcome in the short amount of time I get to work with them,” he explained. “Since I knew the Community House of Longview has a significant need for professionals, I reached out to them and they informed me of Core Health where I’ve been performing my internship.”
Working with homeless children and their families provided valuable insights for Josh. “Understanding the various traumatic circumstances some children in our communities have to endure on a daily basis has enhanced my compassion for children,” he said. “The experience has given me a greater ability to empathize with students when they show symptoms of shutting down, maladaptive behaviors needing changing or transitions in their schedules.”
Josh decided to work with special needs children due to his love for kids. “I was a teacher aide for my school’s special education teacher when I attended high school,” he explained. “I felt my personality mixes well with the students and we have a lot of fun together – I don’t feel I chose my profession as much as my vocation chose me.”
Keith Clevenger, WHS Math & Science teacher, has taught summer school for four consecutive years
Keith Clevenger (WHS) teaches summer school every year
Students who need to replace failing grades can perform credit recovery during the summer where attending class for three weeks from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day is equivalent to an entire credit. Keith Clevenger, a math and science teacher at Woodland High School, spends his summers helping students recover credits and learn skills and has taught each summer for the last four years as well as seven or eight summers of the past ten years.
Keith sees students’ dedication to their coursework increase during summer school. “Students are actually more attentive during the summer because their success lies entirely on their work and dedication,” he explained. “We find many students perform better when we make them entirely accountable for finishing their work in the focused approach summer school offers.”
The summer school program uses the APEX teaching curriculum, the same software used by students attending TEAM High School. “I modify the math curriculum to align with the high school’s own curriculum, selecting the specific sections we need to focus on and ensuring students work on the correct material in the correct order.” In just one of the two sessions offered this summer, 62 students recovered class credits. Out of the two three-week sessions, students recovered more than 100 credits.
In addition to paying more attention, Keith finds summer school to be more relaxed than the sometimes hectic grind of the regular school year. “I’m definitely more laid back during the summer because the students take summer school very seriously – they want to make sure they get the material done,” he explained. “After the first few days, the students typically feel more laidback than they do during the regular school year.”
Summer school offer Keith the opportunity to work more closely with his students. “I enjoy helping out the kids during the summer school sessions,” he said. “I really enjoy working with students and I love teaching – the only trick is my ‘honey-do’ list seems to get longer in the summer.”
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Molly Taylor: “It was tough, but eventually we made it”
by Tom Stajduhar · Published October 2, 2013 · Updated October 2, 2013
Croatia Rally looked like a disaster from the start – Molly Taylor and co-driver Seb Marshall lost chunks of time with car misfiring during Thursday’s superspecial, then came the Friday and the infamous fuel leakage which filled the cockpit of their Citroën DS3 R3 with petrol fumes. Molly even had to take a breather between the stages after the fumes started affecting her concentration. Yet both Aussie driver and her British co-driver prevailed and kept going. It wasn’t just about finishing yet another rally – they were in a hot pursuit of FIA Ladies Trophy and giving up was not an option.
Eventually both Molly and Seb reached the finish after an “epic rally” filled with problems and challenges. I am confident that this makes their title feel even more deserved. Congratulations to both, now let’s see them at least remain at same level next year, or perhaps go for a bigger challenge in higher tiers?
Molly Taylor
”It was tough, but eventually we made it – she said – I wish to thank the Team, Seb and United Business who believed in me, I had the opportunity to work in a highly professional structure, they have always provided me the best, I thank Paolo Butelli and all the boys, they were fantasctic throughout the season. When you win it all seems easy and completely granted, but the season was tough , Seb and I tackled eight events of the European series, seven of which for the first time, we worked hard to reach this goal. The Ladies’ Trophy was won on the field race after race along with the entire team”.
Seb Marshall
“I am happy. We are a great team , we have proved it throughout the season, we all do a sport that we love, we do so with the utmost professionalism and always give our best. We dedicate the Title dedicate to ourselves and to the whole team, who always gave us an excellent Citroen DS3 R3 which has always been performing and reliable”.
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Witness: Tex McIver's income had 'significantly deteriorated' before shooting
By: Shannon McCaffrey and Laura Weaver, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Updated: Apr 22, 2019 - 6:36 PM
ATLANTA - Day 12 of testimony in the Tex McIver murder trial has wrapped up.
McIver, an Atlanta attorney, is accused of intentionally killing his wife, Diane, as they rode in their SUV in Sept. 2016. McIver claims the shooting was an accident.
Here's a look at the witnesses who have taken the stand so far for the state.
WHAT HAPPENED TUESDAY: Wills, real estate, life insurance and plummeting job prospects. Estate planning experts painted a portrait of marriage where Diane outearned her husband and called the shots when it came to money.
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY?: A deep dive into Tex McIver’s finances. The jurors also watched video from Channel 2 investigative reporter Mark Winne's jailhouse interview with Tex McIver in April 2017.
Channel 2 Action News and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution will bring you LIVE gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Tex McIver murder trial. Check back each day for a live blog from the courtroom and daily video recaps. Visit our Tex McIver murder trial special section for an interactive timeline, history of the case and much more.
Follow our live blog below:
The 12th day of testimony in the Tex McIver murder trial is ending with another brief video clip of Tex being interviewed, this time by Channel 2 investigative reporter Mark Winne in April 2017. He appears to be wearing jail clothes. “Guns are not my thing... She was very successful in her own right, but I was more.”
See Winne's interview here.
4:52 p.m.
Harvey said a .38 Airweight is a classic small gun that people keep for self-protection. “It’s light. It can go into a pocketbook for example, into a glovebox for example ...”
Salter said he carries a Glock .40 caliber handgun.
Harvey: You have a license for that?
Salter: I have a badge for it.
Harvey ends by talking asking Salter about the thoroughness of his search of the McIver condo for a missing will. He ends emphatically: “There was no will.”
Defense attorney Bruce Harvey points out there is no limit on the number of guns a person can own. He is questioning Salter about paperwork requirements for purchasing a gun, which leaves a records trail that could be traced.
“Were you asked by anybody ... to make any requests with regards to the long guns or the revolvers?” Salter said he did not trace any of the guns belonging to McIver to learn who had purchased them or where.
Defense attorney Bruce Harvey is objecting to the display of guns in the courtroom. Judge Robert McBurney replies, “I think it’s particularly relevant.”
Prosecuting attorney Clint Rucker is questioning Salter on the guns. Putnam County provided 40 weapons and more from the law firm. Salter is describing the make and model of five .38 caliber revolvers. Three of them are Smith and Wesson Airweights. A .38 caliber handgun was earlier identified as the weapon McIver shot his wife with.
The long guns are now being packed up and removed from the courtroom.
The court is on a break while an array of guns are being brought into the courtroom. Handguns, rifles and shotguns, some camo-colored are among them. Tex McIver is watching from the defense table. Salter testified he logged guns into the evidence room, including guns provided from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and from the law firm representing Tex McIver.
The jury has just seen a snippet of video that shows Tex McIver saying, “I am worth 2 ½ times what her estate is worth.”
The video was recorded on April 28, 2017. No other explanation is given.
Brian Salters, a criminal investigator with the Fulton County District Attorney’s office, is taking the stand. He is recounting looking through the entire condo for Diane McIver’s will.
A witness who appeared yesterday is being recalled. Kenneth Rickert, the in-house counsel for Corey Enterprises, is taking the stand.
Rucker is asking about DRS, co-owned by Diane McIver and another person. McIver owed DRS $975,000 and that claim was satisfied, Rickert testifies. He adds that half of the $1 million life insurance policy on Diane McIver was used to satisfy that debt. The remaining portion of her life insurance went to the other owner of DRS. Asked by Rucker if there are any further claims against the estate of Diane McIver by DRS, Rickert says no, it has been paid.
Defense attorney Clark Palmer points out that estate satisfied that remaining debt of $475,000 by providing billboards and property from Clay Management, another company owned by Diane McIver. Clay Management became a part of Diane McIver’s estate after her death. It did not pass to Tex McIver.
The first witness of the day is finished. Next witness is Victor Bayne, owner of Bayne’s Army store in downtown Milledgeville, which sells sporting and hunting goods. Tex McIver was a customer for several years, and Bayne also met Diane McIver and Austin Schwall. He estimates over the years McIver has purchased 12 to 18 guns. This is the fastest witness to date as he is already dismissed.
Prosecuting attorney Clint Rucker brings up Diane McIver’s life insurance policy worth $1 million. Earlier testimony has indicated after her death, that insurance went to pay a debt owed by a company, DRS Investments, that she held as a 50/50 partnership with another individiual. Rucker points out that after her portion of that debt would’ve been $487,000.
Defense attorney Amanda Clark Palmer is resuming her cross-examination of accountant Dean Driskell, referencing a series of emails between Diane and Tex McIver in 2016 (see the 11:10 a.m. entry below) concerning cash problems and makes the point that he had assets he could’ve liquidated to solve a cash flow problem.
“One of the sources of cash he was relying on was his wife,” Clark Palmer said. “His cash flow problems were greater after she died because he no longer had that cash coming in, right?”
She is challenging Driskell’s earlier assertion that Diane McIver’s estate account became part of Tex McIver’s assets.
1:33 p.m. Jury is dismissed for lunch, to return at 2:10 p.m.
After a protracted cross-examination featuring long silent pauses, an impatient-sounding Judge McBurney announces it’s time to break for lunch.
Amanda Clark Palmer’s cross examination of accountant Driskell is continuing well past the usual lunch break time with questions about the source and rounding of numbers provided to the jury on Diane McIver’s net worth. Driskell agrees he doesn’t know some of the assumptions that went into the numbers.
Clark Palmer is hitting a brick wall on getting explanations from Driskell about the accounts and the control Tex McIver exerted over them.
She is exploring McIver’s minority shares in Arcilla Mining & Land Co. and Arcilla Trucking, valued in December 2016 at $1.5 million to $2 million.
Clark Palmer isn’t disputing that Tex McIver’ income was shrinking. She acknowledged that his law firm salary was going down and his status there was changing. Clark Palmer is stressing the fact that he relied on cash from his wife.
“Without the money he gets from his wife he’s going to have negative cash on hand right?” Clark Palmer asked.
“Correct,” Driskell replied.
“When Diane dies, that source of income from Diane to Tex McIver stops,” she said.
Defense attorney Amanda Clark Palmer is now cross examining Driskell. She started out by reminding him that he hadn’t returned her phone calls in advance of the trial. He apologized and said he’d been working and not avoiding her on purpose.
Tex McIver bemoaned his finances in an email to his wife on June 15, 2016, a few months before she was shot.
“I am seriously trying to reduce my monthly expenses,” he wrote. “Debt is my biggest obstacle right now. Plan on hitting the Lotto sometime this week.”
Diane McIver replied with a reference to the caretaker at their ranch:
“Make sure you read Javier’s job description. That is your next life chapter. Save you moola. You will be standing there in the door with your hand out when I get home every Friday.”
“Back to gigoloing,” Tex McIver shot back.
Tex McIver’s net worth more than tripled after he shot his wife.
Driskell testified that Tex McIver was worth about $1.7 million on the day of his wife’s death. His inheritance from Diane was worth between $3.6 and $4.6 million.
Jurors are also getting a peek at the McIvers’ wealth.
Driskell is displaying a balance sheet that says Diane McIver’s extensive jewelry collection was worth at least $150,000 and she had a life insurance policy valued at $400,000.
As Tex McIver’s income dried up, he continued to spend.
“There was more money going out then he had coming in,” Driskell said.
For the first nine months of 2016, he spent $63,375 more than he brought in. From 2013 to 2016 that negative balance was more that $245,000.
McIver was filling the gap with money from his wife, Driskell said.
At the same time, he was paying her tens of thousands a year to stay current on a $350,000 loan she had made to him.
Prosecutor Clint Rucker asked Driskell to characterize Tex McIver’s money situation.
“He was cash poor on her date of death,” Driskell said.
Driskell painted a grim portrait of Tex McIver’s finances.
McIver’s income had “significantly deteriorated” from 2013 to 2016, Driskell said. That was when McIver lost his post as an equity partner at his law firm, Fisher Phillips.
His net income from the firm plummeted by “more than half” during that period, Driskell said.
McIver was experiencing “financial stress” in the period leading up to Diane McIver’s shooting.
“He had more money going out then he had coming in,” Driskell said.
At the time of Diane's death, financial expert says #TexMcIver was in the hole about $5,301 in all of his accounts. pic.twitter.com/Bx42wD7qmM
— Mike Petchenik (@MPetchenikWSB) March 28, 2018
Testimony has begun in Day 12 of the trial.
First up for the state is Dean Driskell, an accountant and finance professor at Georgia State University. Driskell was asked by the prosecution to asses Tex McIver’s financial picture on the day of the shooting.
Before the jury entered the courtroom, Judge Robert McBurney ruled that the state could reference the amount of Diane McIver’s life insurance policy as part of evidence showing Tex McIver’s financial health. But McBurney warned that if prosecutors try to make the case that Tex McIver killed his wife to inherit that money he “would expect a motion for the mistrial” from the defense. “And we will see where that goes,” McBurney said.
This live blog was written by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Watch our daily recap of Tuesday's testimony:
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Chapter 254 Making Mistakes
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In my heart, I suddenly felt like thousands of horses rushed past. Now it was not time to turn and run away. I could only watch the two policemen come closer.
"Master, just put all the things on me, I was over 70. They can’t do anything to me?"
Old man Zhang whispered in my ear.
I took a look at old man Zhang. This old man was still quite reliable.
After the two police officers approached and saluted us, a fleshy police officer showed his credentials, "Hello, my name is Su Jun. There are some things I want to ask you about.
Old man was preparing to speak, and I rushed to say, "OK, please."
There were a lot of dealings with the police and more with ghosts. I didn’t fear the police. Of course, the key was that I’m not committing crimes.
Su Jun asked, "You know Zheng Chen and Zhou Yan?"
I nodded and looked at the police officer who was making the record.
"How did you know each other?"
The use of Zheng Chen's words can certainly not be used to deceive the police, so I directly said the truth.
“Before a few days ago, I saw Zhou Yan’s fortune telling, and I’d just say a few words. Maybe we’ll vote for it. I was very happy to talk and then I went to the hospital to see her children.
The police who made the record giggled, "Cheat me."
I gave him a faint look and did not respond.
Su Jun smiled and turned his head to the old man, "You know Zhou Yan, old man?"
Zhang old man nodded and said, "I know, I gave her fortune telling and said maybe I can save her children. It was me breaking into the hospital that day including a few days agao Zhou Yan brought her child to me.
The old man's words made Su Jun very surprised. He looked at the old man. His face was serious.
“Please come with us.”
The old man shook his head and said, "There is nothing to do with my master and him. It is all on me.”
"It doesn't mean that you have the final say."
Old man still wanted to say something but was stopped by me.
"Well, we cooperate, but I want to know how the child died. And what about Zhou Yan and Zheng Chen?"
Su Jun did not answer, but instead made a request pose, while the recorded police were dissatisfied, "You don't know how to die?"
After that, I didn't know what the police had thought of and the face became hard to look.
Old man Zhang and I were taken to the police station. I didn't know why, because we did not separately, but arranged into a same room.
It was Su Jun to ask us. It looked like he should be the captain.
"Did both of you tell Zhou Yan that you can cure her child?"
"No, it was me. It has nothing to do with him."
I stopped the excited old man and asked Su Jun, "I would like to ask how the child died. And where is Zheng Chen and Zhou Yan now?"
Su Jun was laughed at by my words, "It’s me the person who asking you "
I nodded and said, "Well, yes, but I suspect that Zhou Yan and Zheng Chen may be in danger."
Su Jun brow furrowed, "What do you know? I hope you can tell us in the original, so let's talk to you, and now you are the biggest suspect."
Su Jun looked at the old man and then turned to me with a solemn look, "The main thing is you."
I pouted, my heart was full of helplessness.
"I only know that they may be in danger, and that danger can happen very quickly. I hope you will save them."
Su Jun took a moment to think about it, then walked out of the door and came back again, "The child died strangely. It felt like he was being drained of body fluids while he was asleep. As for Zhou Yan and Zheng Chen, they disappeared in the morning before the nurse discovered the child's death.
I nodded, "The monitor did not find out how they were leaving."
Su Jun nodded.
"Master, here."
The old man’ named to me suddenly made Su Jun look at me with a weird look.
I did not have time to pay attention to Su Jun.
My mind is full of blank space. In fact, when I was in the hospital, I had some speculation, but from my heart, I did not want to believe in my own ideas.
Is really Shi Xiao Die, really because I had wrongly believed people and led to this miserable result.
Old man worried patted my shoulders worried, "Master, do not blame you."
I took a deep breath and shook my head, "If it is not me but who? You have already reminded me, but I still believe in Shi Xiao Die."
Su Jun made a wink with the concealed and the people next to him. The policeman hurried away.
I looked at Su Jun’s action. He shook his head. He must have sent someone to inquire about Shi Xiao Die, but it was doomed to receive no useful information.
"Can you determine Zhou Yan's life or death or whereabouts?"
I didn’t know much about the old man's fortune-telling technique, but I think it should be possible.
Sure enough, old man Zhang nodded, "Live or death I can know, I need something."
I looked to Su Jun and he also very direct, "What do you want?"
Old man Zhang will need to say everything one by one, in fact, was three sticks of incense and a bowl of rice.
Su Jun arranged for people to get it and waited until they took it. They said, "I'm crazy too. If it's not for the children to die too strangely, I certainly won't believe you."
I nodded to Su Jun. In any case, he did what he should not do.
The old man laid rice on the table and wiped it. He whispered about the date when Zhou Yan birth and the incense was ignited, and then in a certain order, the burnt ash was shaken on the rice little by little.
Su Jun was full of doubts in his eyes. I couldn't understand it at all. But we all looked at it carefully. Until three sticks of incense was burned, the old man began to wipe the sweat, "Zhou Yan is dead."
Su Jun frowned and did not speak. He did not care about old man Zhang’s tiredness and asked him to check Zheng Chen’s life and death.
While the old man was working on the things he had just done from the beginning, a police officer came in hastily, watching us awkwardly for the first time, and then spoke to Su Jun.
After Su Jun listened, they looked at old man Zhang with a weird look.
Is it the case of Shi Xiao Die?
When Su Jun saw me watching him, they said, "Shi Xiao Die has been dead for three years, and Zhou Yan's body was only recently found, just on the way to her hometown.
Like the children in death, the whole body's water seems to evaporate. But the time of death will not exceed 5 hours.”
In my heart, Zhou Yan sighed and then paid attention to the location of Zhou Yan's death.
On the way to his hometown, Isn’t Shi Xiao Die going back to the land of bones, but why did she go back to? Suddenly I remembered that Shi Xiao Die had said that there was another grave in the place where she was buried. Is there anything there for Shi Xiao Die to go back?
Thought of this, I confirmed it to Su Jun.
Whether the place where the resident Shi Xiao Die was buried is not the home of Zhou Yan.
Su Jun asked the policeman who asked one side and said, “Yes, Zhou Yan, Zheng Chen, and Shi Xiao Die are a local person, but the division has already died for three years.”
I nodded and did not explain it to Su Jun. Instead, I said directly, “The only clue now is Zheng Chen’s hometown. I recommend focusing on the graveyard of the teacher Kocho. I hope you can take us with you. Things cannot be solved by your police."
Su Jun deeply looked at me and nodded. "When the police were for so many years, I still knew something, but your identity information has now been recorded in our database. I hope you do not have other ideas."
I promised to Su Jun cautiously.
Soon, we sat in a police car and went to Zheng Chen’s hometown. On the way, Su Jun also arranged for the police to focus on monitoring Shi Xiao Die’s cemetery.
Along the way, Su Jun wanted to ask me something, but I ignored him.
My heart is full of remorse. I finally thought of what was missing from me at the time.
Shi Xiao Die was very excited when he first started and said that Zheng Chen owed her but he later voluntarily left. The reason for leaving was that Zheng Chen had forgotten her.
In this way, the huge contrast between the front and the back didn’t catch my attention at all. As a result, Zhou Yan’s family members were killed. Sure enough, they will not grow under the wings of others.
Zheng Chen's hometown is not far. In just two hours, it has already arrived.
Just when we parked, Su Jun received a phone call and said that Zheng Chen’s whereabouts had been found in the graves of Shi Xiao Die. It was just that Zheng Chen acted very strangely. The whole person was as thin as a bone, and he walked up and down.
I told the Soviets to tell the police not to move, and then trod with Su Jun to the division’s graveyard.
However, when he arrived at the destination, we did not find Zheng Chen’s whereabouts. We asked a police officer before he knew that Zheng Chen had actually entered the grave of Shi Xiao Die through a cave.
It seemed as if the police were scared. After Su Jun confirmed that it was not an escape route, they could only look at me for assistance.
"You have experienced these things?"
Su Jun was shocked by my asking.
"You are not afraid at all, nor do you feel surprised."
Su Jun changed his face and nodded. "I have seen. I know that there are some things in this world, something I do not understand."
I nodded and let the extra policemen leave and sent a talisman to everyone.
Fortunately, these days in order to teach old man Zhang, the paper was painted a lot, otherwise, it could be troublesome.
After telling the old man to arrange the table, I let Su Jun carry the police to dig the tomb of Shi Xiao Die.
Because he saw Zheng Chen's entranced into the grave, Su Jun did not reject it, but only let the police be careful.
The burial hole of Shi Xiao Die was not deep. The strangest thing was that there was no coffin. Only wrapped by a tattered mat.
Taking away the mat, Zheng Chen is holding a dead skeleton with almost bones. His chest still fluctuates slightly.
All the police officers who saw this scene sucked on this cold air and stood unconsciously far away.
I took the first few steps and poured fresh black dog blood directly onto Zheng Chen and Shi Xiao Die’s bones.
However, there was no response.
"Master, it's not right." Zhang old man came to me and whispered remind me.
I also know that it is not right. According to the records, it is now supposed to be a sizzling voice that emits white smoke with stench, rather than being unresponsive.
What was wrong in the end?
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Game of Thrones fans experience crashes on HBO/Hulu during premiere: See the emotional reactions
Entertainment Weekly April 15, 2019
After waiting two years for Game of Thrones’ final season to premiere Sunday night, some members of the show’s diehard fanbase had their patience tested even further when HBO’s live streaming platforms, along with Hulu, seemed to crash.
Down Detector, a website that monitors such outages, reported that HBO GO began having issues at 8:35 p.m. ET, just minutes before the highly-anticipated premiere. Hulu did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.
HBO tells EW that they did not “experience any service outages on HBO GO or HBONOW in the U.S. during last night’s Game of Thrones season 8 premiere. We are aware of a small number of comments on social media but are not able to speak to those individual circumstances.”
The season 8 debut was expected to be more popular than last season’s finale, which was watched by 16.5 million people, according to the network.
Needless to say, fans experiencing delays were cursing the gods on Twitter during the added wait:
My HBO GO is down... kill me
— Kriss Dantalion Gremory (@DismalEmper0r) April 15, 2019
The HBO app for Roku appears to be down.
— Joshua Shelton (@JohnsonCityReb) April 15, 2019
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— Andrew Peak (@AndrewPeak) April 15, 2019
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— Gastón Alejandro (@gfernandezino) April 15, 2019
Can’t watch #GameofThrones because #Hulu is down. ]]>🤦🏻👍
AP FACT CHECK: Trump distorts Omar's words on terrorism
Dolly: Omar, a freshman member of Congress, has come under fire this week after suggesting on Twitter that supporters of Israel in Congress are bought and paid for by a bipartisan pro-Israel lobbying group. To many, the remark went beyond a critique of money’s influence in politics and evoked the anti-Semitic myth that Jews seek to control the world via money. Rep. Ilhan Omar is doubling down: Jews, she suggests – not just the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), a pro-Israel lobby group — use money to bribe Congress to defend Israel, which it would not otherwise do. Omar —“Israel has hypnotized the world, may Allah awaken the people and help them see the evil doings of Israel,” she tweeted in 2012. Worse, she is evoking ugly anti-Jewish stereotypes, prompting criticism from Jewish leaders and even from some fellow Democrats. There are also well-funded groups that oppose Israel, or Israeli policy. Omar is not opposed to those: before her offensive tirade Sunday, she re-tweeted a statement of support from the Muslim Public Affairs Council, backing her criticism of Israel. Omar came under fire once again last year for doing a flip-flop after her election victory on whether she supports the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement against the Jewish state.During the campaign, she told a group of Jewish voters in her home state that the boycott of Israel was “counteractive”. Fast forward to 2016, Omar – then a Minnesota state representative – went on to ask a judge to show leniency toward a group of Minnesota men accused of trying to join the Islamic State terror group.
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FIRST ABU DHABI BANK NAMED OFFICIAL BANK OF FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has been announced as the Official Bank of the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX.
Partnership will see Abu Dhabi’s leading bank supply trophies to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed drivers and winning F1® team at the 2017 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX.
FAB will have exclusive bank sponsorship and branding across Yas Marina Circuit for F1® season finale.
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE November 01, 2017: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has been announced as the Official Bank of the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX.
The exclusive two-year partnership will begin with the 2017 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in November.
Drivers who finish the final race of the season in first, second and third position will be awarded with a trophy specially supplied by FAB as they take their place on the winners’ podium.
FAB will also provide the Constructors’ Trophy, which will be presented to this year’s winning F1® team, which has been specially designed to feature FAB’s ‘Arwal’ logo.
The partnership will also see First Abu Dhabi Bank exclusively supply and operate all 14 ATMs that will be used by 60,000 racegoers and special guests across the Circuit over the weekend.
In the deal, FAB will also enjoy exclusive bank category sponsorship, with its branding positioned around the track to give FAB the best exposure to F1® fans across the globe.
The public will be able to get the full FAB banking experience at a retail activation based in the F1® Fanzone during the biggest sporting and entertainment weekend of the year.
After signing the deal in an official ceremony at FAB’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, Abdulhamid Saeed, Group Chief Executive Officer of FAB, said: “The FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX is without doubt one of the largest events on the regional sports calendar.
“As the UAE’s largest bank, we are deeply committed to supporting the emirate’s vision to be recognised as a leading global events destination and sports hub.
“We are very proud to be the Official Bank of the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX and to be playing a role in promoting Abu Dhabi and the UAE at home and aboard.”
Murray Barnett, F1® Director of Sponsorship and Commercial said: “We are delighted to welcome such a prestigious and well-known brand as the First Abu Dhabi Bank. They will sponsor the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX, thus joining our growing F1® family of sponsors and partners.”
The partnership between Yas Marina Circuit and FAB underlines FAB’s ‘Growing Stronger’ ethos.
Al Tareq Al Ameri, CEO of Yas Marina Circuit, said: “We are delighted to announce First Abu Dhabi Bank as the official bank of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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“Together, we are looking forward to a successful partnership and working closely with FAB to make the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix an incredible event for spectators in the grandstand and the many millions watching at home.”
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Spiritland offers "unique new music space" at London's Merchants Tavern
A new hospitality concept bringing together food, drink and "world-class hi-fi" is making its debut at London's Merchants Tavern bar and restaurant with the opening of Spiritland – a "unique new music space".
Spiritland is described as a place "for appreciating music in a leisurely and luxurious style" - with a collection of vinyl spanning the last five decades, in genres ranging from rock 'n' roll to country.
It is taking up residence at Merchants Tavern for a three-month period, before opening as a new, permanent restaurant, bar and members' club next year, at a London location yet to be confirmed by Spiritland.
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A number of guest programmers have been recruited to select each night's music, with the tracks being played on a two-channel system. In addition to vinyl, Spiritland also uses CDs and 0.25in tapes.
The system includes Tannoy Westminster GR horn loudspeakers; Canary M500 monoblocs with 300B triode tubes; and modified Technics 1210 turntables with Isonoe arms, suspension feet and power unit.
A Bozak CMA-10-2DL mixer is also used at Spiritland, together with a Studer B67 stereo cassette machine and a Sony CDP-D12 CD player. The three-month residency at Merchants Tavern runs until 1st January.
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Anna & Pietro, a marriage in La Cervara
Wedding Planner in Italy
How Pouring Rain Didn’t Spoil This First-of-its-kind Day in One of the Finest Wedding Venues in Italy.
La Cervara is among the most prestigious Italian wedding venues, so I was deeply honored to help Anna and Pietro with their wedding, the first, legally valid “I do” ever celebrated in the abbey in June 2016.
At 5.15 pm, after a downpour that only stopped a few minutes before the ceremony, the reception for the first civil “I do” in La Cervara was celebrated on a splendid belvedere terrace overlooking Portofino.
A lush, romantic arch of roses, orchids and amaranthuses curved gently to frame the event as the immaculate-white chairs and carpet were set outside immediately after the rain had ceased, completing one of the dreamiest wedding settings on Italy’s west coast.
The 14th century Roman cathedral was booked several months in advance, even though the commune issued the authorization for the official civil ceremony only a couple of days before the event! The charming abbey then opened its seven-centuries-old doors to civil marriage for the first time in history, enveloping the dreams of future brides and grooms in the allure of the Mediterranean thickets surrounding this oh-so-whimsical location to get married in Italy.
Not far from the venue, Anna and her bridesmaids got ready in a bright, ample suite on the last floor of the Hotel Imperiale, while guests relaxed in the various hotels in Santa Margherita.
The short break conceded by rain, which only stopped hammering at the beginning of the ceremony, was gracefully handled by swiftly moving aperitif and dinner setups from outdoors to inside the majestic halls of La Cervara.
The wedding theme was one of great importance in Anna and Pietro’s life: getting married was the finishing line of a race – a sports car race, to be more specific!
The groom manages a vintage car company with close ties to the historical endurance race “Le Mille Miglia” and Anna loves racing; the two actually met for the first time during one of her competitions, which set them ready to go for their love race to marriage.
The golden squares of their logo, symbolizing the checkered flag waved at the finishing line in competitions, shone on invitations, menus and flower baskets, welcoming guests to the couple’s triumph.
Anna and Pietro were the first to get married in one of the finest and most fascinating wedding venues in Italy, but many more will follow: our best wishes to all of them. May this enchanted place bring you love, happiness, prosperity and good fortune!
And may these pics of Anna and Pietro’s marvelous wedding be of some inspiration!
Location: La Cervara di Portofino
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Obama Schedule || Thursday, April 9, 2015
Posted on April 8, 2015, 8:52 pm by Keith Koffler • 48 Comments
9:45 am || Meets with Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller of Jamaica; Jamaica House, Kingston, Jamaica
12:20 pm || Meets with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders; University of the West Indies, Kingston
2:30 pm || Holds a town hall with young leaders; University of the West Indies, Kingston
4:15 pm || Participates in a wreath laying ceremony; National Heroes’ Park War Memorial, Kingston
5:00 pm || Departs Jamaica
6:45 pm || Arrives in Panama City, Panama
7:25 pm || Meets with Embassy personnel and families; Westin Playa Bonita, Panama City
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48 Responses to Obama Schedule || Thursday, April 9, 2015
SnarkEsq. says:
April 8, 2015, 8:58 pm at 8:58 pm
Everywhere he goes he has to have a “town hall” with college kids, or in this case “young leaders”, whoever they are.
Kimbly says:
April 9, 2015, 8:49 am at 8:49 am
And “community” leaders? Why does Obama need to concern himself with local issues of another country?
Of course, CARICOM probably has nothing to do with “community”.
…oh, I see you already found out below SnarkEsq! I’m not surprised.
OT – Jennifer Rubin’s WaPo article about Carly Fiorina, with some excellent recent quotes of Carly’s regarding Obummer, the Iran deal, and Shrillary’s emails:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2015/04/08/carly-fiorina-deserves-to-be-taken-seriously/
harv sibley says:
Great article….Carly lacks the Beltway acumen that most politicos bring to the table, but that could be one of her most admirable attributes.
Listen to her speak off the cuff, then listen to the halting talk from our President or the babbling blather from our VP, and you know she is a competent professional that would hold up well in any negotiation.
We sorely need leadership, perhaps she is the one?
Great read, thanks.
April 9, 2015, 11:35 am at 11:35 am
CF also runs an international micro finance organization — has great international exposure and is familiar with WDC from her days in corporate world and with this mf org. She’s showing nicely now.
Vetting could be a little tough on her–I think she had biz issues.
Sadie says:
His travel plans are going in the same direction as his foreign policy – SOUTH!
Wow, I was looking for info on Obummer’s meetings in Jamaica and I stumbled across this little tidbit I haven’t seen mentioned anywhere yet. Note the people involved in this summit, which begins tomorrow:
http://www.caribbeanamericanweekly.com/caribbean.php
Major US Black group to host reparations summit
NEW YORK, United States, Monday April 6, 2015, (CMC) – The Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW), a leading research, policy and advocacy group with offices in New York and Baltimore, says it is holding an International Reparations Summit at various sites across New York City from April 9-12.
On Friday, IBW announced that speakers will include Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West Indies and chair of the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) Reparations Commission; US civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson; Professor Charles Ogeltree of Harvard University; and Mireille Fanon Mendes France, President of the Frantz Fanon Foundation and Chair of the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African descent and daughter of Frantz Fanon, the Black liberation theoretician and psychiatrist from Martinique.
During the summit, US congressman John Conyers Jr., Democrat of Michigan, the most senior member of the US Congress and the dean of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), will be honored for authoring a bill, HR 40, the “Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act” and for his 50 years of service in the US House of Representatives.
“We are delighted that the Institute of the Black World can be a clearinghouse for ideas and strategies on how to pursue reparations for historical crimes and injustices against people of African descent in the US and across the Americas,” said Dr. Ron Daniels, the Institute’s president. “The courageous decision by nations in the Caribbean to demand reparations from the former European colonialists for Native Genocide and African enslavement and the formation of a CARICOM Reparations Commission is re-energizing the Reparations Movement in the US and throughout the Pan African world.”
IBW said scores of reparations advocates, pan-Africanists and social justice activists from across the US, Canada, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean will take part in the New York summit.
April 8, 2015, 10:04 pm at 10:04 pm
SnarkEsq thanks for this information. I cannot think of a response at this time. I agree with Sadie.
No problem, Lee. did you see that along with Jesse Jackson, Obummer’s pal Professor Charles Ogeltree of Harvard University will be there? Remember him?
So, Conyers has a reparations bill? Good luck with that.
Otis Driftwood says:
Maybe they will all have a beer after the summit.
The list as a whole spoke for itself. I cannnot recall him.
I'mNoDhimmi says:
Reparations? Are they f***ing kidding?
Zephyr Dmm says:
It’s funny when you are a logical thinking person!
Weren’t they slaves in Africa before they were sold to the US etc?
MarjoJimbo says:
Historically, there were always slaves even in the bible..
Jesus says:
April 11, 2015, 4:46 am at 4:46 am
Christianity originated in Africa idiot! That just shows how dumb and racist you are.
No, no one is kidding. The U.S. owes the descendants of African slaves trillions of dollars for its egregious and continuing crimes against humanity. Since this country is in trillions of dollars in debt, this entire country actually belongs to us!
Girly1 says:
All of Obama’s AF/AM parasite cronies are coming out of the woodwork now that he is free to be himself – an affirmative action grifter on steroids.
Very, very interesting. Thanks for bringing this out in the light of day.
All this travel, all these stops with all different people, and he was a NO SHOW in Paris. His side kick as well.
Lots of info in this Miami Herald article about Obummer’s visit to Jamaica:
Jamaica prepares for historic Obama visit
Streets have received a new coat of black top and sidewalk vendors were forced to relocate in a major makeover to welcome President Barack Obama, who flew into Jamaica late Wednesday for a historic visit.
Air Force One touched down at 7:30 local time (8:30 p.m. EST) and Obama took off 14 minutes later in a helicopter for a Kingston hotel to meet with U.S. Embassy employees.
“I am overjoyed,” said Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, who gave Obama a brief hug.
What Jamaicans and Caribbean leaders can expect from Obama, the first sitting U.S. president to visit Jamaica in three decades, during his overnight visit before heading to the weekend Summit of the Americas in Panama is a matter of considerable debate.
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/article17895152.html
snark: great links/info. As if I needed an excuse to stay out of NYC. Global activists – makes me wanna puke and punch.
Aw, Sadie, don’t you want to meet Obama’s buddy Ogeltree, the Harvard professor?
Is this the same fakey lashup thing as the one called WE HAVE VALUE or something like that? I can’t keep up.
Maybe WE HAVE MONETARY VALUE?
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/238290-state-department-wants-cuba-removed-from-terrorism-list
State Department wants Cuba removed from terrorism list
The State Department has formally recommended Cuba’s removal from the State Sponsors of Terrorism List, CNN reported Wednesday night.
The move clears the way for the White House to remove the nation from the list in the coming days.
After a historic thaw in U.S.-Cuba relations, President Obama had asked State in December to review Cuba’s worthiness of remaining on the list.
The move means State believes Cuba has not provided support to terror organizations in the preceding six months.
CNN reported Obama arrived in Jamaica on Wednesday, on a trip that will lead him to the Summit of the Americas in Panama later this week.
Obama will be encountering Cuban leader Raul Castro at the Summit.
Remove Cuba – Insert Obama.
Works for me.
Perfect! He is the biggest enemy of this country.
Thanks for mentioning the info on Cuba. This was brought up at a Press Conf. days ago. Joshi did not have a reply/ info / details at the time.
So now we will have Iran and Cuba removed from the list.
Isn’t part of his job to protect us? sarc.
Rather than protecting this country, I truly believe that his sole mission from day one has been to destroy America. He doesn’t identify as an American. He has an outsider’s view of the U.S. and he despises this country. He really is the enemy within.
Like Cheney told Hugh Hewitt, Obummer wants to bring America down:
CHENEY: I don’t know Hugh. I vacillate between the various theories I’ve heard. If you had somebody who, as president — who wanted to take America down. Who wanted to fundamentally weaken our position in the world, reduce our capacity to influence events. Turn our back on our allies and encourage our enemies, it would look exactly like what Barack Obama is doing. I think his actions are constituted in my mind are those of the worst president we’ve ever had
http://dailycaller.com/2015/04/07/cheney-president-obama-wants-to-take-america-down-video/
I have had the news on for about a 1/2 hr. I have not seen a word yet of this crew of people he is meeting with.
I would not be surprised if Cuba and Iran are removed and Israel is inserted. Also would not be surprised if Castro returns from conference meet with Obama with a “framework” for some special deal with the port of Miami, the Florida coastline or some such nonsense.
Corey says:
Busiest day he’s had in a while…This calls for a tax-payer funded vacation next week.
Heck yes–a week on, a week off.
Did he eat any jerk chicken while in Jamaica, oh wait, that’s his daily meal…
http://www.bbcnews.com
“No guarantee” of a n. deal. That is what the Iranain leader said.
Mr. Rouhani said: “We will sign no agreement but the one that immediately abolishes all the economic sanction relief on the first day of the immplemantation of the agreement.”
On Monday: American officials made clear, Sanctions would have to be lifted in phases.
I do not know what line we are in front of, or behind at this time.
This article from http://www.weaselzippers.us
Statae department has sent a recommendation to the WH that Cuba be removed from the T list paving for the WH to announce its intent to de-list Cuba as of Thursday.
List, Lines: Who knows where we stand?
srdem65 says:
About the “line”: it seems to be similar to the Western line-dancing- two steps to the left, one to the right, back two, forward one, turn around -repeat.
:) Thanks for the smile, and giggle. Have to giggle sometimes, to take a break from the constant worry.
As you note, Iran has absolutely no intention of making a “deal” with the US. They’ve broken every “agreement” they’ve ever made with any country, and they aren’t about to break that record. Unless Obama is the stupidest person who ever lived, he knows that very well. That’s part of the sick wink-wink aspect of this disastrous affair The Iranians are just buying time so they can complete the final stages of building their first nuclear bomb(s), and getting the bugs worked out of their long range missile program. And the Obama administration is completely aware of that.
Still can’t figure out why this trip to Jamaica was so important that Obama felt it was OK to spend millions of bucks to get there to do what? Lay a wreath? Talk to school children? Conduct a fake meeting with Embassy people? Chat with the Prime Minister of Jamaica?
Scottso says:
Here’s the reason Marcus
http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/obama-visits-bob-marley-museum-jamaica_913416.html
LOL… the mystery is now solved.
Island Girl says:
I knew our preteen prez would go there!
Jed Starnes says:
This is really quite shameful and beneath the office. You know a visit to the Che Guevara Mausoleum is just around the corner.
I’m sure he’s giving lots of money away too. He does that on every trip. That Miami Herald article that I linked to above has some quotes from Caribbean leaders complaining that the US hasn’t been giving them enough “attention” – a/k/a MONEY.
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Regulation of phosphate transport in proximal tubules
Biber, J; Hernando, N; Forster, I; Murer, H (2009). Regulation of phosphate transport in proximal tubules. Pflügers Archiv: European Journal of Physiology (Pflugers Archiv), 458(1):39-52.
Homeostasis of inorganic phosphate (P(i)) is primarily an affair of the kidneys. Reabsorption of the bulk of filtered P(i) occurs along the renal proximal tubule and is initiated by apically localized Na(+)-dependent P(i) cotransporters. Tubular P(i) reabsorption and therefore renal excretion of P(i) is controlled by a number of hormones, including phosphatonins, and metabolic factors. In most cases, regulation of P(i) reabsorption is achieved by changing the apical abundance of Na(+)/Pi cotransporters. The regulatory mechanisms involve various signaling pathways and a number of proteins that interact with Na(+)/P(i) cotransporters.
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2015 Taste of Country Music Festival Lineup Revealed
It's getting closer, folks! The full 2015 Taste of Country Music Festival lineup is now available, and in addition to headliners Tim McGraw, Keith Urban and Toby Keith, 14 other acts have been revealed!
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Archives for April 2017
How to Learn About Investing
April 28, 2017 By Jeremy Jones, CFA
Investing isn’t one of those tasks that you should learn by doing. That’s not to say that you won’t learn a lesson or two about investing if you dive right in, you will, but the lessons may end up costing you more money than you bargained for. The Best Way to Learn About Investing The best way to learn about investing is to do so with books. But which books? You don’t want to just read anything on investing. Ninety percent of what has been published on investing and the stock market isn’t worth your time, effort, or money. You can do more damage than good if you don’t make a diligent effort … [Read more...]
Sell in May and Go Away? Not Vanguard GNMA
April 28, 2017 By E.J. Smith
Work hard and play hard. My dad used to tell me that a lot. He still does. One year he and I drove down south to look at colleges and we stopped in Myrtle Beach to play golf. As we were eating breakfast I noticed his hair looked a little too shiny. One of the shampoo bottles in his travel kit had the sunscreen. Work and play in investing terms is called counterbalancing. Looking at the average annual return for the last ten-years it’s easy to overlook the years that can decimate a portfolio. Vanguard GNMA was up 4.36% and the S&P 500 was up 7.51% per year. But, did you know … [Read more...]
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All-Southeast District baseball teams announced
All-Southeast District baseball teams announced with area sports briefs.
All-Southeast District baseball teams announced All-Southeast District baseball teams announced with area sports briefs. Check out this story on zanesvilletimesrecorder.com: https://ohne.ws/2wYLxy2
Staff report Published 2:52 p.m. ET May 22, 2018
Southeast District releases baseball teams
Sheridan and Crooksville were represented on the All-Southeast District baseball teams released on Tuesday.
Sheridan senior Hunter Hardy made first team in Division I-II, while senior Luke Hanson was on the second team and senior Nathan Campolo was awarded honorable mention for the Generals.
Crooksville senior Trey White earned first-team recognition in Division III, juniors Nick Headley and Brock White were second-team honorees, and senior Landon Hinkle and sophomore Caden Miller made honorable mention for the Ceramics.
Cornhole, horseshoes leagues starting
The Bremen Cornhole and Horseshoes leagues are accepting teams.
The cornhole doubles are at 7 p.m. every Wednesday, and the horeshoe doubles are at 7 p.m. every Thursday at at Jim Knisely Courts at Howell Park in Bremen.
There are also open cornhole events at noon May 27, June 10 and Sept. 30 with a $10 entry fee, and a cornhole and horseshoe open event will be held Aug. 25.
For more information, contact Joe Schneider at 740-438-1305.
Marietta Bike Ride nearing
The 36th annual Marietta River Rendezvous Bike Ride will be Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3.
There are multiple routes with Saturday’s ride starting at the Philo Athletic Complex between 7 and 8:30 a.m. Costs vary per route.
To register, visit www.mariettarcc.org and for more information, contact Missy Shea at 740-236-3048.
Pin for Paul wrestling tournament to be held
The fifth annual Pin for Paul Outdoor Wrestling Tournament will be Saturday, June 2 at the New Lex High School Football Field.
Weigh-ins will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. followed by wrestling at 4:30 p.m. Age group classifications are based on your age the date of the event.
Entry fee is $20 for pre-registration and $30 at the time of weigh-ins. Pre-registration entry checks can be made to New Lex Youth Wrestling and mailed to Dave Ratliff, 308 Rush St., New Lexington, OH 43764.
For more information, contact Dave Ratliff.
Maysville holding basketball camps in June
The Maysville Boys and Girls Basketball camps will be held on June 4-6 at the high school and middle school gyms. Coaching staff and high school players from each program will run the camps.
Campers will report from 8 to 10 a.m. with grades 1-4 in the high school gym and grades 5-8 in the middle school gym. Registration will be at the door 30 minutes before the first day of camp.
Camps are open to any player from any school district. Cost for each camp is $50, which includes instruction with campers receiving a T-shirt, and two or more participants from the same family can register for $45 each.
For more information, contact Head Boys Basketball Coach Dave Brown at 740-502-8647 or email Head Girls Basketball Coach Pat Miller at pmiller@laca.org for a registration form.
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Edison Neighborhood
Historic Northside
Old Lakeview
Post-Franklin Neighborhood
Vine Neighborhood
Kathy Jennings | Thursday, June 14, 2018
Wightman team grows by six members
Sarah Proceviat
Griffin Dekker
Pat Schwyn
Sheila Miller
Trevor Bailey
Civil engineering, architectural, survey, and environmental services firm Wightman has welcomed five professionals to its team in its Allegan, Benton Harbor, and Portage offices.
It also has hired Sarah Proceviat as Management Consultant, Director of Environmental Services. She will be responsible for development and management of the strategic direction of the company’s environmental testing, risk assessment, compliance, and permitting services. She will oversee daily operations of the department consistent with organizational goals and cultivate business relationships with new and existing clients.
Through her academic and work experiences, Proceviat has developed the ability to merge environmental sustainability with industry and infrastructure development and operations to ensure the requirements and intent of both are well understood and respected, Wightman says. Her experiences have taught her success is proven when partnerships between sectors have been fostered.
Proceviat has 15 years of environmental-related managerial experience. She comes to Wightman from Forbes Bros. Ltd. where she was Director of Environmental Services for their Canada and U.S.A. Operations. Among her responsibilities there was the daily fulfillment of FBL’s environmental contractual obligations, providing environmental services to client groups, and the establishment and management of working relationship with governmental authorities.
Trevor Bailey of Vicksburg joins the Wightman Portage office as a survey crew member. He has experience in the construction and maintenance trades. He recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in Geography with a GIS concentration and a minor in Earth Science.
Griffin Dekker of Holland has been hired as a survey crew member based in the Wightman Allegan office. He worked as a survey field intern for two summers and was a member in the Burt and Mullet Chapter of the National Society of Professional Surveyors. He will graduate this spring from Ferris State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Surveying Engineering.
Paul Harvey of Kalamazoo returns to Wightman as he joins the Portage office as an engineer-in-training. He worked for the company the past two summers as a survey department intern and as an inspector in the engineering department. Harvey recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
Sheila Miller of St. Joseph joins Wightman as an accountant based in the Benton Harbor office. She has more than 25 years of accounting and administrative experience, including 14 years with Wightman as its office manager before her most recent position with Abonmarche Consultants as an accounting assistant. She attended Grand Valley State University where she studied accounting, business, and finance.
Patrick Schwyn of St. Joseph returns to Wightman as an engineer-in-training based in the Portage office. He worked for Wightman the past five summers, two as a survey crew member and three as a construction inspector. Schwyn recently graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
Wightman has been serving Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana since 1946 with offices in Benton Harbor, Portage, and Allegan.
Source: Wightman
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Not to be confused with Saint Petersburg, Russia, St. Petersburg, Florida was founded in 1888 by John Williams (not the film composer) and Peter Demens after bringing the railroad industry here. After winning a coin toss, Demens named the Florida town after the Russian one. And that’s where the similarity ends. The American city holds a Guinness World Record for most days of sunshine in a row (768, which earned it the nickname “The Sunshine City”), while the Russian city has a daily average temperature of 42 °F and has “long, cold, wet winters.”
The Burg, as all the cool kids call it, used to be known as the senior citizen magnet of the country, but is now a thriving metropolis with plenty of fun things to do. The Salvador Dali Museum has the biggest exhibit of Dali paintings outside of Europe, The Ale and the Witch is considered a hipster sanctuary with its vast collection of craft beer, and with 609,751 lights (not to mention a $4,200 electricity bill), the Oakdale Christmas House is a spectacular light show.
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With a record of over two straight years (years!) of sunny days, you’ll find yourself heading to the beach in all seasons, and there’s no better place to get sunstroke than the Fort De Soto Park beach where you can also camp, boat, and fish. When you’ve had all the Vitamin D you can handle, wash the sand out of your hair and head over to Push Ultra Lounge, a downtown nightclub which boasts two floors of dancing and a rooftop deck with a cityscape view. Speaking of music, check out Jannus Live, an outdoor concert venue in the downtown Historic District.
For those who prefer solitary activities, you’ll have a scream at Hellview Cemetery which, according to paranormal experts, is indeed haunted (how could it not be with a name like that?). Once you’ve seen enough ghosts, get the “hell” out of the graveyard and relax at Haslam’s Bookstore, Florida’s largest indie book shop. If you’re feeling arty, visit the Morean Arts Center where you can admire local and international works or take an art class yourself.
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Terence Young Conservative Nomination Candidate for Oakville
If you value human rights, never check this box
August 17, 2018 August 17, 2018 ~ terenceyoungcampaign
Most Canadians support human rights and, apart from hate speech and calls to violence, agree people should never be sanctioned by governments for their beliefs. Just check this recent quote from Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland regarding Saudi Arabia that should prove it:
“We are always going to speak for human rights, we will always speak for women’s rights, and that is not going to change.”
Yet the highest law in our land, our Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which protects the following freedoms as ‘fundamental’ rights, amongst others (a) freedom of conscience and religion; (b) freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, is being denied to millions of Canadians of faith, and others.
Freedom of expression if the mother of all freedoms. Because without freedom to express our beliefs there would be no democracy. It is powerful. That’s why the Saudis hate it so much and trying it in Saudi Arabia might get you jailed and lashed 1000 times.
But the Liberals are punishing Canadians for their beliefs.
Over 1500 groups, including Christian, Muslim, and Jewish youth groups have been blacklisted by the Liberals from the $230 million dollar summer jobs program. Why?
They expressed their beliefs, refusing to ‘attest’ on the jobs program application by checking a harmless-looking little box that says they agree with the officially-approved beliefs of the Liberal Party of Canada.
I recently learned that one church in Oakville refused as a matter of honour and principle was denied jobs that would have paid their youth several hundred thousand dollars to do community work. Their appeal to Liberal MP John Oliver achieved nothing.
To be clear, Justin Trudeau and John Oliver have marshalled the power of the Canadian state to blackmail people of faith to attest that they don’t hold beliefs that they actually hold.
John Oliver could have voted for freedom of expression by voting FOR this reasonable Conservative motion in parliament (which he didn’t):
That, in the opinion of the House, organizations that engage in non-political non-activist work, such as feeding the homeless, helping refugees, and giving kids an opportunity to go to camp, should be able to access Canada Summer Jobs funding regardless of their private convictions and regardless of whether or not they choose to sign the application attestation.
Only one MP in the Liberal caucus voted for freedom – MP Scott Simms. He too lost his job, as Chair of a Parliamentary Committee.
Our Charter was created to protect Canadians from governments trying to silence those who hold different views, exactly what the Liberals are doing.
This Liberal policy constitutes illegal discrimination. It goes directly against our Constitution and Charter of Rights and thankfully is facing court challenges.
It reflects an authoritarian bent in Justin Trudeau that is not sunny, but dark.
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Philippine Commission on Higher Education(CHED) Signed MOA on Peace Education with International Peace NGO
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"Teaching peace to youth is the beginning of the realization of peace."
- Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL
On January 23, Commission on Higher Education(CHED) of the Philippine government signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on peace education with an international peace organization, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light(HWPL) affiliated with the UN ECOSOC.
The agreement ceremony, held at the CHED in Quezon City, Manila, designated provisions of a practical education for implementation of peace and a culture of peace to the young people who are the subject of the future to prevent disputes and achieve peace in the Philippines and the globe.
CHED provides various scholarship programs with the authority to develop and formulate the education curricula implemented by the government plans to introduce the peace education curriculum and materials revised by HWPL under the process of coordinating it for education institutions.
At the press conference in attendance with 10 media in the Philippines, Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL said "All students should be taught peace from the textbooks they learn every day, and the teachings of war must be changed and discontinued. How can we achieve peace? Peace begins by teaching students about peace.” emphasizing the importance of peace education.
Commissioner Ronald L. Adamat of the CHED, who proposed MOA to HWPL, expressed hope for HWPL peace education by saying "Children easily imitate war through toys like war weapons, but they don’t know how to play and imitate peace. Promoting HWPL’s peace education through the CHED will affect many Philippine educational institutions and play a crucial role in promoting peace in the Philippines."
Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL, signed the MOA on peace education with 127 schools in 9 countries including the Philippines, Israel, and India, conducted lectures emphasizing the importance of peace education for youth at the Cotabato City State Polytechnic College designated as a HWPL Peace Academy in 2016.
Christine Joy Labay Miguel, a student of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines participating in a peace lecture, said "It was very impressive that we, students, could also be a part of the peace movement. Chairman Lee has already shown that many students around the world are working for peace. I want to take part in the peace activities of HWPL."
As a non-governmental, non-profit organization working for world peace, HWPL is actively involved in various peace activities for establishing an international law for peace and operating inter-religious dialogue meetings for religious harmony and organizing peace campaigns in cooperation with experts in legal and religions, civic groups, and media from all over the world.
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Ancient dalmatian town of Šibenik
For fans of art and history, we warmly recommend a sightseeing trip to the ancient Dalmatian town of Šibenik, only 5km of Brodarica.
Šibenik is the oldest Croatian town on the Adriatic coast. It is also called Krešimir’s town, since it was the residence of King Petar Krešimir IV, the most important ruler of the ancient Croatian state. The first written mention of Šibenik was found in King Krešimir’s papers dating from 1066 A.D.
Šibenik is located in a large bay where the Krka river meets the sea. It grew from an old Croatian fort near the fortress of St. Michael, which still overlooks the town. Apart from St. Michael’s, the town is surrounded by three other fortresses: St. Nicholas’, St. John’s and Šubićevac.
Its narrow winding streets, stony houses, many staircases and the remains of the city walls give Šibenik that romantic Mediterranean atmosphere. The St. Jacob’s Cathedral is the most famous building in Šibenik. The erection of the cathedral took over a hundred years. It was made according to sketches by Juraj Dalmatian, a renowned master builder from Zadar. Made of stone exclusively, its unique constructions were both bold and unusual for that time..
The cathedral is also known for its Apse, with a crown of 72 heads portraying the contemporaries of Juraj Dalmatian in a very realistic manner. The cathedral, the Renaissance town hall, the Prince’s castle, the neighboring churches and palaces – all are a part of an impressive square, probably the most beautiful one in the town-planning heritage of Croatia.
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MEET ABIGAIL
Abigail often prefers to be called “Abby” because she feels the short version of her name reflects a fun and bubbly personality. Although Abigail grew up in Columbia, she has also lived in Myrtle Beach and New York City. She returned to Columbia in 2007 where she has been active as an actor, singer, dancer, and wig designer. Abigail has always loved working with makeup and hairstyles, whether for theater productions or for events such as weddings. It was Abigail’s passion for hair that eventually led her to a cosmetology certification from the Paul Mitchell School in Columbia. She is also trained in “iTexture” techniques and is certified in Motives Cosmetics.
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year 7, Issue 1 (Spring 2019) 2019, 7(1): 19-26 | Back to browse issues page
DOI: 10.29252/aassjournal.7.1.19
Comparison of Endurance, Agility, and Strength in Elite Hockey and Soccer 9 Year-Old Players
Eryk Przysucha 1, Carlos Zerpa2, Christopher Piek2
1- School of Kinesiology, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada , eprzysuc@lakeheadu.ca
2- School of Kinesiology, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Background. Regardless of the age, elite athletes exhibit various motor capabilities (e.g., speed; endurance; strength) that are specific to that particular sport.
Objectives. The purpose of this study was to compare different aspects of physical fitness (agility, strength, endurance) in thirty, 9 year old elite soccer and hockey players.
Methods. Participants completed a 90 minute familiarization session, and returned at the later date to perform tests examining their agility (T-test), endurance (20mSRT), and strength (long jump; v-ups; push-ups; sit-ups). The tests were administered by an expert trainer at the same location. At the onset no inter-group differences were found for age, height, weight, foot size, number of years playing at the competitive level, and hours training per week, as well as scores from MABC assessment tool.
Results. A series of independent sample t-tests revealed statistical differences in endurance (p < .001, d = 3.57), and in strength tasks (p < .001, d = 1.66) (sit-ups, push-ups and v-ups) in favour of soccer group. However, hockey players were more agile (p < .001, d = 1.26) and generated more power as inferred from the long jump (p < .05, d = 1.1).
Conclusion. Overall, the results showed that some domains of movement proficiency are specific to either soccer (endurance/ strength) or hockey (agility/power). These results provided coaches with information in regards to their respective teams as well as individual players’ performance, and may aid in adaptations of the respective training programmes.
Keywords: Soccer, Hockey, Motor Performance
Assessment of motor abilities among even young (elite) athletes provides insight into their strengths and possible areas for improvement.
The fact that different sports affect the improvement of various aspects of motor performance should encourage parents, coaches as well as teachers to allow young (gifted) athletes to take part in many different sports, particularly early on during their physical development.
Type of Study: Original Article | Subject: Exercise, Training and Health
Received: 2018/12/1 | Accepted: 2019/01/1 | ePublished ahead of print: 2019/01/11 | Published: 2019/01/17
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7.00 The Runner
A runner acquires the right to an unoccupied base when he touches it before he is out. He is then entitled to it until he is put out, or forced to vacate it for another runner legally entitled to that base. If a runner legally acquires title to a base, and the pitcher assumes his pitching position, the runner may not return to a previously occupied base.
In advancing, a runner shall touch first, second, third and home base in order. If forced to return, he shall retouch all bases in reverse order, unless the ball is dead under any provision of Rule 5.09. In such cases, the runner may go directly to his original base.
Two runners may not occupy a base, but if, while the ball is alive, two runners are touching a base, the following runner shall be out when tagged. The preceding runner is entitled to the base.
Each runner, other than the batter, may without liability to be put out, advance one base when_
(a) There is a balk;
(b) The batter's advance without liability to be put out forces the runner to vacate his base, or when the batter hits a fair ball that touches another runner or the umpire before such ball has been touched by, or has passed a fielder, if the runner is forced to advance; A runner forced to advance without liability to be put out may advance past the base to which he is entitled only at his peril. If such a runner, forced to advance, is put out for the third out before a preceding runner, also forced to advance, touches home plate, the run shall score. Play. Two out, bases full, batter walks but runner from second is overzealous and runs past third base toward home and is tagged out on a throw by the catcher. Even though two are out, the run would score on the theory that the run was forced home by the base on balls and that all the runners needed to do was proceed and touch the next base.
(c) A fielder, after catching a fly ball, falls into a bench or stand, or falls across ropes into a crowd when spectators are on the field; A fielder or catcher may reach or step into, or go into the dugout with one or both feet to make a catch, and if he holds the ball, the catch shall be allowed. Ball is in play. If the fielder or catcher, after having made a legal catch, should fall into a stand or among spectators or into the dugout after making a legal catch, or fall while in the dugout after making a legal catch, the ball is dead and runners advance one base without liability to be put out.
(d) While he is attempting to steal a base, the batter is interfered with by the catcher or any other fielder. NOTE: When a runner is entitled to a base without liability to be put out, while the ball is in play, or under any rule in which the ball is in play after the runner reaches the base to which he is entitled, and the runner fails to touch the base to which he is entitled before attempting to advance to the next base, the runner shall forfeit his exemption from liability to be put out, and he may be put out by tagging the base or by tagging the runner before he returns to the missed base.
Each runner including the batter runner may, without liability to be put out, advance_
(a) To home base, scoring a run, if a fair ball goes out of the playing field in flight and he touched all bases legally; or if a fair ball which, in the umpire's judgment, would have gone out of the playing field in flight, is deflected by the act of a fielder in throwing his glove, cap, or any article of his apparel;
(b) Three bases, if a fielder deliberately touches a fair ball with his cap, mask or any part of his uniform detached from its proper place on his person. The ball is in play and the batter may advance to home base at his peril;
(c) Three bases, if a fielder deliberately throws his glove at and touches a fair ball. The ball is in play and the batter may advance to home base at his peril.
(d) Two bases, if a fielder deliberately touches a thrown ball with his cap, mask or any part of his uniform detached from its proper place on his person. The ball is in play;
(e) Two bases, if a fielder deliberately throws his glove at and touches a thrown ball. The ball is in play; In applying (b c d e) the umpire must rule that the thrown glove or detached cap or mask has touched the ball. There is no penalty if the ball is not touched. Under (c e) this penalty shall not be invoked against a fielder whose glove is carried off his hand by the force of a batted or thrown ball, or when his glove flies off his hand as he makes an obvious effort to make a legitimate catch.
(f) Two bases, if a fair ball bounces or is deflected into the stands outside the first or third base foul lines; or if it goes through or under a field fence, or through or under a scoreboard, or through or under shrubbery or vines on the fence; or if it sticks in such fence, scoreboard, shrubbery or vines;
(g) Two bases when, with no spectators on the playing field, a thrown ball goes into the stands, or into a bench (whether or not the ball rebounds into the field), or over or under or through a field fence, or on a slanting part of the screen above the backstop, or remains in the meshes of a wire screen protecting spectators. The ball is dead. When such wild throw is the first play by an infielder, the umpire, in awarding such bases, shall be governed by the position of the runners at the time the ball was pitched; in all other cases the umpire shall be governed by the position of the runners at the time the wild throw was made;
APPROVED RULING: If all runners, including the batter runner, have advanced at least one base when an infielder makes a wild throw on the first play after the pitch, the award shall be governed by the position of the runners when the wild throw was made. In certain circumstances it is impossible to award a runner two bases. Example: Runner on first. Batter hits fly to short right. Runner holds up between first and second and batter comes around first and pulls up behind him. Ball falls safely. Outfielder, in throwing to first, throws ball into stand. APPROVED RULING: Since no runner, when the ball is dead, may advance beyond the base to which he is entitled, the runner originally on first base goes to third base and the batter is held at second base. The term "when the wild throw was made" means when the throw actually left the player's hand and not when the thrown ball hit the ground, passes a receiving fielder or goes out of play into the stands. The position of the batter runner at the time the wild throw left the thrower's hand is the key in deciding the award of bases. If the batter runner has not reached first base, the award is two bases at the time the pitch was made for all runners. The decision as to whether the batter runner has reached first base before the throw is a judgment call. If an unusual play arises where a first throw by an infielder goes into stands or dugout but the batter did not become a runner (such as catcher throwing ball into stands in attempt to get runner from third trying to score on passed ball or wild pitch) award of two bases shall be from the position of the runners at the time of the throw. (For the purpose of Rule
(g) a catcher is considered an infielder.) PLAY. Runner on first base, batter hits a ball to the shortstop, who throws to second base too late to get runner at second, and second baseman throws toward first base after batter has crossed first base. Ruling Runner at second scores. (On this play, only if batter runner is past first base when throw is made is he awarded third base.)
(h) One base, if a ball, pitched to the batter, or thrown by the pitcher from his position on the pitcher's plate to a base to catch a runner, goes into a stand or a bench, or over or through a field fence or backstop. The ball is dead;
APPROVED RULING: When a wild pitch or passed ball goes through or by the catcher, or deflects off the catcher, and goes directly into the dugout, stands, above the break, or any area where the ball is dead, the awarding of bases shall be one base. One base shall also be awarded if the pitcher while in contact with the rubber, throws to a base, and the throw goes directly into the stands or into any area where the ball is dead. If, however, the pitched or thrown ball goes through or by the catcher or through the fielder, and remains on the playing field, and is subsequently kicked or deflected into the dugout, stands or other area where the ball is dead, the awarding of bases shall be two bases from position of runners at the time of the pitch or throw.
(i) One base, if the batter becomes a runner on Ball Four or Strike Three, when the pitch passes the catcher and lodges in the umpire's mask or paraphernalia. If the batter becomes a runner on a wild pitch which entitles the runners to advance one base, the batter runner shall be entitled to first base only. The fact a runner is awarded a base or bases without liability to be put out does not relieve him of the responsibility to touch the base he is awarded and all intervening bases. For example: batter hits a ground ball which an infielder throws into the stands but the batter runner missed first base. He may be called out on appeal for missing first base after the ball is put in play even though he was "awarded" second base. If a runner is forced to return to a base after a catch, he must retouch his original base even though, because of some ground rule or other rule, he is awarded additional bases. He may retouch while the ball is dead and the award is then made from his original base.
When obstruction occurs, the umpire shall call or signal "Obstruction."
(a) If a play is being made on the obstructed runner, or if the batter runner is obstructed before he touches first base, the ball is dead and all runners shall advance, without liability to be put out, to the bases they would have reached, in the umpire's judgment, if there had been no obstruction. The obstructed runner shall be awarded at least one base beyond the base he had last legally touched before the obstruction. Any preceding runners, forced to advance by the award of bases as the penalty for obstruction, shall advance without liability to be put out. When a play is being made on an obstructed runner, the umpire shall signal obstruction in the same manner that he calls "Time," with both hands overhead. The ball is immediately dead when this signal is given; however, should a thrown ball be in flight before the obstruction is called by the umpire, the runners are to be awarded such bases on wild throws as they would have been awarded had not obstruction occurred. On a play where a runner was trapped between second and third and obstructed by the third baseman going into third base while the throw is in flight from the shortstop, if such throw goes into the dugout the obstructed runner is to be awarded home base. Any other runners on base in this situation would also be awarded two bases from the base they last legally touched before obstruction was called.
(b) If no play is being made on the obstructed runner, the play shall proceed until no further action is possible. The umpire shall then call "Time" and impose such penalties, if any, as in his judgment will nullify the act of obstruction. Under 7.06 (b) when the ball is not dead on obstruction and an obstructed runner advances beyond the base which, in the umpire's judgment, he would have been awarded because of being obstructed, he does so at his own peril and may be tagged out. This is a judgment call.
NOTE: The catcher, without the ball in his possession, has no right to block the pathway of the runner attempting to score. The base line belongs to the runner and the catcher should be there only when he is fielding a ball or when he already has the ball in his hand. 7.07 If, with a runner on third base and trying to score by means of a squeeze play or a steal, the catcher or any other fielder steps on, or in front of home base without possession of the ball, or touches the batter or his bat, the pitcher shall be charged with a balk, the batter shall be awarded first base on the interference and the ball is dead.
Any runner is out when_
(a) (1) He runs more than three feet away from a direct line between bases to avoid being tagged unless his action is to avoid interference with a fielder fielding a batted ball; or
(2) after touching first base, he leaves the baseline, obviously abandoning his effort to touch the next base; Any runner after reaching first base who leaves the baseline heading for his dugout or his position believing that there is no further play, may be declared out if the umpire judges the act of the runner to be considered abandoning his efforts to run the bases. Even though an out is called, the ball remains in play in regard to any other runner. This rule also covers the following and similar plays: Less than two out, score tied last of ninth inning, runner on first, batter hits a ball out of park for winning run, the runner on first passes second and thinking the home run automatically wins the game, cuts across diamond toward his bench as batter runner circles bases. In this case, the base runner would be called out "for abandoning his effort to touch the next base" and batter runner permitted to continue around bases to make his home run valid. If there are two out, home run would not count (see Rule 7.12). This is not an appeal play.
PLAY. Runner believing he is called out on a tag at first or third base starts for the dugout and progresses a reasonable distance still indicating by his actions that he is out, shall be declared out for abandoning the bases. In the above two plays the runners are considered actually abandoning their base paths and are treated differently than the batter who struck out as described. APPROVED RULING OF 7.08
(a). APPROVED RULING: When a batter becomes a runner on third strike not caught, and starts for his bench or position, he may advance to first base at any time before he enters the bench. To put him out, the defense must tag him or first base before he touches first base.
(b) He intentionally interferes with a thrown ball; or hinders a fielder attempting to make a play on a batted ball; A runner who is adjudged to have hindered a fielder who is attempting to make a play on a batted ball is out whether it was intentional or not. If, however, the runner has contact with a legally occupied base when he hinders the fielder, he shall not be called out unless, in the umpire's judgment, such hindrance, whether it occurs on fair or foul territory, is intentional. If the umpire declares the hindrance intentional, the following penalty shall apply: With less than two out, the umpire shall declare both the runner and batter out. With two out, the umpire shall declare the batter out. If, in a run down between third base and home plate, the succeeding runner has advanced and is standing on third base when the runner in a run down is called out for offensive interference, the umpire shall send the runner standing on third base back to second base. This same principle applies if there is a run down between second and third base and succeeding runner has reached second (the reasoning is that no runner shall advance on an interference play and a runner is considered to occupy a base until he legally has reached the next succeeding base).
(c) He is tagged, when the ball is alive, while off his base.
EXCEPTION: A batter runner cannot be tagged out after overrunning or oversliding first base if he returns immediately to the base;
APPROVED RULING: (1) If the impact of a runner breaks a base loose from its position, no play can be made on that runner at that base if he had reached the base safely.
APPROVED RULING: (2) If a base is dislodged from its position during a play, any following runner on the same play shall be considered as touching or occupying the base if, in the umpire's judgment, he touches or occupies the point marked by the dislodged bag.
(d) He fails to retouch his base after a fair or foul ball is legally caught before he, or his base, is tagged by a fielder. He shall not be called out for failure to retouch his base after the first following pitch, or any play or attempted play. This is an appeal play; Runners need not "tag up" on a foul tip. They may steal on a foul tip. If a so called tip is not caught, it becomes an ordinary foul. Runners then return to their bases.
(e) He fails to reach the next base before a fielder tags him or the base, after he has been forced to advance by reason of the batter becoming a runner. However, if a following runner is put out on a force play, the force is removed and the runner must be tagged to be put out. The force is removed as soon as the runner touches the base to which he is forced to advance, and if he overslides or overruns the base, the runner must be tagged to be put out. However, if the forced runner, after touching the next base, retreats for any reason towards the base he had last occupied, the force play is reinstated, and he can again be put out if the defense tags the base to which he is forced; PLAY. Runner on first and three balls on batter: Runner steals on the next pitch, which is fourth ball, but after having touched second he overslides or overruns that base. Catcher's throw catches him before he can return. Ruling is that runner is out. (Force out is removed.) Oversliding and overrunning situations arise at bases other than first base. For instance, before two are out, and runners on first and second, or first, second and third, the ball is hit to an infielder who tries for the double play. The runner on first beats the throw to second base but overslides the base. The relay is made to first base and the batter runner is out. The first baseman, seeing the runner at second base off the bag, makes the return throw to second and the runner is tagged off the base. Meanwhile runners have crossed the plate. The question is: Is this a force play? Was the force removed when the batter runner was out at first base? Do the runs that crossed the plate during this play and before the third out was made when the runner was tagged at second, count? Answer: The runs score. It is not a force play. It is a tag play.
(f) He is touched by a fair ball in fair territory before the ball has touched or passed an infielder. The ball is dead and no runner may score, nor runners advance, except runners forced to advance.
EXCEPTION: If a runner is touching his base when touched by an Infield Fly, he is not out, although the batter is out; If two runners are touched by the same fair ball, only the first one is out because the ball is instantly dead. If runner is touched by an Infield Fly when he is not touching his base, both runner and batter are out.
(g) He attempts to score on a play in which the batter interferes with the play at home base before two are out. With two out, the interference puts the batter out and no score counts;
(h) He passes a preceding runner before such runner is out;
(i) After he has acquired legal possession of a base, he runs the bases in reverse order for the purpose of confusing the defense or making a travesty of the game. The umpire shall immediately call "Time" and declare the runner out; If a runner touches an unoccupied base and then thinks the ball was caught or is decoyed into returning to the base he last touched, he may be put out running back to that base, but if he reaches the previously occupied base safely he cannot be put out while in contact with that base.
(j) He fails to return at once to first base after overrunning or oversliding that base. If he attempts to run to second he is out when tagged. If, after overrunning or oversliding first base he starts toward the dugout, or toward his position, and fails to return to first base at once, he is out, on appeal, when he or the base is tagged; Runner who touches first base in overrunning and is declared safe by the umpire has, within the intent of Rule 4.09 (a) "reached first base" and any run which scores on such a play counts, even though the runner subsequently becomes the third out for failure to return "at once," as covered in Rule 7.08 (j).
(k) In running or sliding for home base, he fails to touch home base and makes no attempt to return to the base, when a fielder holds the ball in his hand, while touching home base, and appeals to the umpire for the decision. This rule applies only where runner is on his way to the bench and the catcher would be required to chase him. It does not apply to the ordinary play where the runner misses the plate and then immediately makes an effort to touch the plate before being tagged. In that case, runner must be tagged.
It is interference by a batter or a runner when:
(a) After a third strike he hinders the catcher in his attempt to field the ball;
(b) After hitting or bunting a fair ball, his bat hits the ball a second time in fair territory. The ball is dead and no runners may advance. If the batter runner drops his bat and the ball rolls against the bat in fair territory and, in the umpire's judgment, there was no intention to interfere with the course of the ball, the ball is alive and in play;
(c) He intentionally deflects the course of a foul ball in any manner;
(d) Before two are out and a runner on third base, the batter hinders a fielder in making a play at home base; the runner is out;
(e) Any member or members of the offensive team stand or gather around any base to which a runner is advancing, to confuse, hinder or add to the difficulty of the fielders. Such runner shall be declared out for the interference of his teammate or teammates;
(f) Any batter or runner who has just been put out hinders or impedes any following play being made on a runner. Such runner shall be declared out for the interference of his teammate; If the batter or a runner continues to advance after he has been put out, he shall not by that act alone be considered as confusing, hindering or impeding the fielders.
(g) If, in the judgment of the umpire, a base runner willfully and deliberately interferes with a batted ball or a fielder in the act of fielding a batted ball with the obvious intent to break up a double play, the ball is dead. The umpire shall call the runner out for interference and also call out the batter runner because of the action of his teammate. In no event may bases be run or runs scored because of such action by a runner.
(h) If, in the judgment of the umpire, a batter runner willfully and deliberately interferes with a batted ball or a fielder in the act of fielding a batted ball, with the obvious intent to break up a double play, the ball is dead; the umpire shall call the batter runner out for interference and shall also call out the runner who had advanced closest to the home plate regardless where the double play might have been possible. In no event shall bases be run because of such interference.
(i) In the judgment of the umpire, the base coach at third base, or first base, by touching or holding the runner, physically assists him in returning to or leaving third base or first base.
(j) With a runner on third base, the base coach leaves his box and acts in any manner to draw a throw by a fielder;
(k) In running the last half of the distance from home base to first base while the ball is being fielded to first base, he runs outside (to the right of) the three foot line, or inside (to the left of) the foul line and, in the umpire's judgment, interferes with the fielder taking the throw at first base, or attempting to field a batted ball; The lines marking the three foot lane are a part of that "lane" but the interpretation to be made is that a runner is required to have both feet within the three foot "lane" or on the lines marking the "lane."
(l) He fails to avoid a fielder who is attempting to field a batted ball, or intentionally interferes with a thrown ball, provided that if two or more fielders attempt to field a batted ball, and the runner comes in contact with one or more of them, the umpire shall determine which fielder is entitled to the benefit of this rule, and shall not declare the runner out for coming in contact with a fielder other than the one the umpire determines to be entitled to field such a ball; When a catcher and batter runner going to first base have contact when the catcher is fielding the ball, there is generally no violation and nothing should be called. "Obstruction" by a fielder attempting to field a ball should be called only in very flagrant and violent cases because the rules give him the right of way, but of course such "right of way" is not a license to, for example, intentionally trip a runner even though fielding the ball. If the catcher is fielding the ball and the first baseman or pitcher obstructs a runner going to first base "obstruction" shall be called and the base runner awarded first base.
(m) A fair ball touches him on fair territory before touching a fielder. If a fair ball goes through, or by, an infielder, and touches a runner immediately back of him, or touches the runner after having been deflected by a fielder, the umpire shall not declare the runner out for being touched by a batted ball. In making such decision the umpire must be convinced that the ball passed through, or by, the fielder, and that no other infielder had the chance to make a play on the ball. If, in the judgment of the umpire, the runner deliberately and intentionally kicks such a batted ball on which the infielder has missed a play, then the runner shall be called out for interference.
PENALTY FOR INTERFERENCE: The runner is out and the ball is dead.
Any runner shall be called out, on appeal, when_
(a) After a fly ball is caught, he fails to retouch his original base before he or his original base is tagged; "Retouch," in this rule, means to tag up and start from a contact with the base after the ball is caught. A runner is not permitted to take a flying start from a position in back of his base.
(b) With the ball in play, while advancing or returning to a base, he fails to touch each base in order before he, or a missed base, is tagged.
APPROVED RULING:
(1) No runner may return to touch a missed base after a following runner has scored.
(2) When the ball is dead, no runner may return to touch a missed base or one he has left after he has advanced to and touched a base beyond the missed base.
PLAY. (a) Batter hits ball out of park or ground rule double and misses first base (ball is dead)_he may return to first base to correct his mistake before he touches second but if he touches second he may not return to first and if defensive team appeals he is declared out at first.
PLAY. (b) Batter hits ball to shortstop who throws wild into stand (ball is dead)_batter runner misses first base but is awarded second base on the overthrow. Even though the umpire has awarded the runner second base on the overthrow, the runner must touch first base before he proceeds to second base. These are appeal plays.
(c) He overruns or overslides first base and fails to return to the base immediately, and he or the base is tagged;
(d) He fails to touch home base and makes no attempt to return to that base, and home base is tagged. Any appeal under this rule must be made before the next pitch, or any play or attempted play. If the violation occurs during a play which ends a half inning, the appeal must be made before the defensive team leaves the field. An appeal is not to be interpreted as a play or an attempted play. Successive appeals may not be made on a runner at the same base. If the defensive team on its first appeal errs, a request for a second appeal on the same runner at the same base shall not be allowed by the umpire. (Intended meaning of the word "err" is that the defensive team in making an appeal threw the ball out of play. For example, if the pitcher threw to first base to appeal and threw the ball into the stands, no second appeal would be allowed.) Appeal plays may require an umpire to recognize an apparent "fourth out." If the third out is made during a play in which an appeal play is sustained on another runner, the appeal play decision takes precedence in determining the out. If there is more than one appeal during a play that ends a half inning, the defense may elect to take the out that gives it the advantage. For the purpose of this rule, the defensive team has "left the field" when the pitcher and all infielders have left fair territory on their way to the bench or clubhouse. If two runners arrive at home base about the same time and the first runner misses home plate but a second runner legally touches the plate, the runner is tagged out on his attempt to come back and touch the base or is called out, on appeal, then he shall be considered as having been put out before the second runner scored and being the third out. Second runner's run shall not count, as provided in Rule 7.12. If a pitcher balks when making an appeal, such act shall be a play. An appeal should be clearly intended as an appeal, either by a verbal request by the player or an act that unmistakably indicates an appeal to the umpire. A player, inadvertently stepping on the base with a ball in his hand, would not constitute an appeal. Time is not out when an appeal is being made.
The players, coaches or any member of an offensive team shall vacate any space (including both dugouts) needed by a fielder who is attempting to field a batted or thrown ball.
PENALTY: Interference shall be called and the batter or runner on whom the play is being made shall be declared out.
Unless two are out, the status of a following runner is not affected by a preceding runner's failure to touch or retouch a base. If, upon appeal, the preceding runner is the third out, no runners following him shall score. If such third out is the result of a force play, neither preceding nor following runners shall score.
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Yesterday, while I was quite busy my phone rang, and without identifying the caller, I answered and heard to my surprise the voice of an old friend from sister country Somalia whom I haven’t met for more than two years. She told me that she finished her study in Canada and currently holds an eminent position in a European university. Following a long conversation, I discovered that my friend hasn’t changed very much, but rather her sense of her Somali identity has doubled and has established a youth association that is closer to a political party and which involves the most prominent intellectuals of Somalia, even those elite living in occupied Somali territory as viewed by Somali citizens and confirmed by historical records. What drew my attention most is that my friend didn’t ever addressed me in the singular form, but rather repeated the word “We”, and sent me a picture featuring map of “Greater Somalia” and captioned “this picture will be the focus of our discussion; think of it carefully, so you may rediscover me”. After less than 48 hours time of that call, my friend arrived in my home country “UAE”, and I welcomed her for I believe she is a symbol for a promising future Somalia.
When I handle the Somali issue, my own office must be full of papers that contain a lot of facts about Somalia. Despite my strong memory, I feel the need to re-read these facts summarizing achievements realized, failures multiplied, conspiracies plotted, and regional and international collusion that deliberately aimed at eliminating history, geography, and people in Somalia.
I don’t intend to discuss ancient Somali history and the right of Mogadishu in territories some of which turned into independent sovereign states such as (Djibouti), or into integral parts of other states’ territory like (Ogaden region in Ethiopia and Enfedi region in Kenya), but I definitely believe in the historic imprescriptible right of Somalia.
In the few coming days Somalia is looking forward to presidential elections, hence the country looks hopefully to a new phase and seeks to fulfill it. In the meantime, Somali citizens await that quantum leap which may once again restore their country among “real countries”.
Today, Ethiopia seems indifferent to the large number of Somali presidential candidates, firstly because it takes it for granted that the strategy adopted in Somalia for decades will remain unchanged whoever the Somali president is. Secondly, Ethiopia is assured that most of the presidential candidates are politically flexible and far from revolutionary ideology it much fears; moreover, some of whom retain old ties with the Ethiopian leadership that led them one day to assume political positions denied to others who opted for national interest.
I think that Addis Ababa has achieved significant and positive steps that made it superior not only to Somalia but even to the whole Horn of Africa, especially after the recent rush of Gulf delegations supporting its development orientation and political vision and recognizing it as a real influential power in the Horn of Africa. This coincided with the near inauguration of the Renaissance Dam in July 2017, at which the peoples of the Horn of Africa look with much hope in terms of development. This is added to launching a railway connecting Addis Ababa with Djibouti Port and which will start daily passenger transportation in January 2017. In addition, Addis Ababa plans to construct a 5,000 km railway network linking it with Kenya, Sudan, and South Sudan and which will be completed by 2020.
Considering these positive developments, I expect the Djibouti-Ethiopian-Kenyan-Sudanese and South Sudanese relations to strengthen more than ever before; accordingly, the coming Somali president will have to avoid speaking of the historical right of Somalia. Instead, he should undertake to fulfill his missions and confront challenges, foremost of which is to restrain or rather eradicate the danger posed by terrorist organizations which keep destabilizing the country and people and hindering development, besides creating a national strategy to regain autonomous regions (Somaliland, Puntland and Jubaland) under the central administration.
The high interest of Somalia dictate maintaining unity based on security and development, or otherwise the culture of disagreement will prevail amid a society that is homogeneous by almost 99%. The next Somali president could follow a strategy that may begin to realize aspirations of all the Somali society parties; and while I believe Ethiopia will realize in the near future that supporting terrorist organizations in Somalia is not in its favor if really willing to extend the course of development it initiated to the Horn of Africa countries, but I hold that Addis Ababa will wholly or partly retain terrorism in Somalia in order not to achieve complete stability in Somalia which will subsequently encourage the Somali public opinion to claim its historical rights.
Gulf Countries between Somalia and Ethiopia
The GCC countries interests in Somalia seem to be different from those in Ethiopia; I’m not attaching importance to Gulf-Ethiopian interests at the expense of Gulf-Somali interests or vice versa, but rather believe that Somalia’s strategic location which overlooks the Gulf of Aden, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean is much more crucial for Gulf security than Ethiopia. In addition, Somalia has several strategic seaports such as (Berbera, Bosaso, and Kismayo) and hosts a number of the largest Gulf companies investing in the oil and gas sector. This is not limited only to Gulf Countries, but also involves Ankara which has huge investments in Somalia promoted by effective diplomatic activity. Gulf Countries and Turkey can cooperate in this field for the good interest of both and for enhancing stability in Somalia to achieve sustainable development.
I see that GCC countries should work more efficiently to boost Gulf-Somali relations and intervene directly to reduce tensions between Somalia and its neighbors. This can only be accomplished through careful investigation of events and incidents that have been taking place in Somalia since 1991 in order to better appreciate the situation.
As for Ethiopia, the Moroccan delegation’s visit in November of this year to Addis Ababa (seat of the African Union), which announced its full support to Morocco to regain AU membership after more than three decades of break off may motivate Rabat to convince Addis Ababa to withdraw its recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Republic (Polisario). To that end, Morocco will firstly rely on Gulf countries led by Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar and UAE, the biggest partner investor in Ethiopia and the most prominent supporter of the right of Rabat in Western Sahara. Secondly, Rabat maintains good diplomatic ties with Tel Aviv, the foremost power supporting the ruling Ethiopian regime; consequently, Morocco could make use of these ties to realize its demands.
No doubt The Kingdom of Morocco is quite aware that Ethiopia is among the most influential African powers in the future of the continent. Thus, withdrawal of Addis Ababa’s recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Republic (Polisario) will heighten Gulf countries support to Ethiopia on the one hand, and may encourage major African powers such as Nigeria and South Africa to withdraw recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Republic, though I absolutely believe that African peoples strongly adhere to national liberation issues many societies cannot well appreciate.
What disturbs me as an Arab citizen in the first place and a Gulf in the second is that contradictory political visions among Gulf countries, some Arab countries and some regional powers may turn the Horn of Africa countries to a field for settling scores that will affect all parties. Gulf countries will have to unify their political and economic visions, act as one mass, get ready for the next stage and invest in the Afro-Gulf relations often encumbered by disaccord every time it starts to take the right course.
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Africa Innovation Summit top innovators moving ahead after the successful summit of Kigali: Simbarashe Mhuriro shortlisted for the “Innovator of the Year” Award
by Siya Siya | Jul 11, 2018 | Latest Media | 0 comments
Simbarashe Mhuriro, Founder & CEO of Oxygen Energy Commercial Rooftop Solar Solutions has been shortlisted by CNBC Africa and All Africa Buisness Leaders Awards partners for the Innovator of the Year category in the 8th All Africa Business Leader Awards in partnership with CNBC Africa (AABLA).
About Simbarashe Mhuriro
Simbarashe is the founder and Managing Director of Oxygen Africa, a Zimbabwean renewable energy development company focused on commercial and industrial rooftop solar photovoltaic projects, as well as a second with Minerva Risk Advisors, a leading provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting in Zimbabwe. In 2016, Simba was named as one of Africa’s 30 most promising and inspirational young entrepreneurs in Africa by Forbes Magazine and also recognised by the Africa Youth Awards as one of 100 most Influential Young Africans of the year. Afk Insider magazine named him among 12 Most Promising African Entrepreneurs of 2016 whilst in 2017 Africa.com named him among 40 Africans Under 40 – Making It In Africa
About the Africa Innovation Summit
The AIS (AfricaInnovationSummit.com) is an Africa-wide and home grown initiative aimed at harnessing the innovation potential of the continent. It aims to mobilize the people and, especially those with the ‘power to act’, including investors, the people with the ideas, the policy makers, the researchers and academics, the business community, the youth, as well as innovators and thinkers into a coalition for collective action to promote and build an enabling environment for innovation in Africa. The goal is to engage as many people as possible in order to build a broad constituency in support of innovation in Africa.
The AIS platform includes regular Summits to promote dialogue, facilitate exchange of best practices among stakeholders and African countries, showcase what is happening on the continent, and share lessons of experience. The platform also includes engaging with African researchers and scholars to undertake case studies to tease out lessons of experience in order to facilitate learning by stakeholders. The African Innovation Exhibit which is also part of the AIS provides a stage to showcase home-grown innovations and innovators on the continent, while the Hackathons will challenge the people to come up with solutions to specific problems.
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7 Things To Do This Weekend: June 15-19
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Need something to do this weekend? Look no further.
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1/ Music At The Intersection
June 17, July 15, Sept. 16
Set Grand Center ablaze by participating in the secondnd celebration of Music At The Intersection. Bask in the talent of local STL musicians, while also enjoying sips of complimentary brews from Urban Chestnut Brewing Company. It’s an event you don’t want to miss—especially opening night, when STL musicians will dedicate the evening to the late legend Prince by performing his classic songs.
2/ “The Wizard of Oz”
The Muny
Whenever Dorothy and her friends follow their hearts down the yellow brick road, you’re guaranteed an evening of enchantment. Head to Forest Park to enjoy one of the most popular shows in Muny history.
3/ International Yoga Day
World’s Fair Pavilion
Head to the World’s Fair Pavilion and celebrate International Yoga Day at Forest Park. Explore the different styles of yoga to suit a variety of lifestyles and promote health and wellness.
4/ Adventures With Cocktails
Grab your friends and head to the adults-only party at Missouri Botanical Garden. Adventures with Cocktails will feature specialty cocktails, food, games, prizes and live music. Plus, attendees will receive a souvenir cup with proceeds benefiting the Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden.
5/ Tribute to David Bowie
Powell Symphony Hall
The STL Symphony, conductor Brent Havens and a full rock band are bringing the best of David Bowie to St. Louis on Friday. Enjoy some of the best Bowie songs, including “Space Oddity,” “Changes,” “Golden Years,” “Rebel Rebel” and more.
6/ Queer St. Louis Pride Month Walking Tour
Downtown St. Louis
Join Renegade STL for a walking tour of Downtown St. Louis. The tour will highlight the LGBT community, including the people, places and landmark moments in the St. Louis area.
7/ East + West Father’s Day Pop-Up
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Head to Narrative Furniture’s Showroom on Saturday to shop for your last minute Father’s Day gifts. East + West will be setting up shop and Sump Coffee will be pouring cold brews.
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A GIFT FROM A GRATEFUL KING
A guided tour around the historic building which houses the Xàbia "Soler Blasco" Museum on Wednesday 21 November at 19.00 hours
Xàbia's museum is housed in a 17th Century mansion which itself has a fascinating 400 year old history.. AMUX members and friends can enjoy a guided tour of this building and learn about its historic features and something of the people who once lived there. The tour - with guides speaking in Valenciano, Castillian and English - starts at the Museum at 19.00 hours. The tour should last approximately one hour.
The Town of Xàbia in 1612
Written in Valenciano by Isabel Català Arbona ( 10 years old) Primary 6, Graüll College, Xàbia . Isabel has written a concise and easy to understand account - complete with pictures Congratulations Isabel !
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Unique prehistoric discoveries in Pedreguer Cave - AMUX president, Ximo Bolufer is a member of the discovery team
On Wednesday 7th November a story of an important archaeological find hit the regional press. AMUX members were pleased to see that Xàbia's Municipal archaeologist and President of AMUX was a member of the discovery team.
An English version of the press release is printed below:
http://www.levante-emv.com/comarcas/2012/11/07/hallan-pinturas-grabados-20000-anos-cueva-pedreguer/950038.html
La Cova del Comte, in Pedreguer, is hiding a treasure in her depths that may become one of the jewels of the prehistoric cultural heritage of the Mediterranean. That, at least, is the assertion of a group of five expert archaeologists, who in recent months have conducted a preliminary study sponsored by the Foundation Cirne of Xabia, a foundation dedicated to research and the dissemination of heritage.
The "treasure" is in the interior of a large gallery which is accessible only by crawling for about 30 metres through a crack in the rock from the first chamber. Archaeological remains have been found as well as several examples of Paleolithic art made between 16.000 and 18,000 years before the current era. Among these are paintings.
The relevance of the discovery inside the cave lies in several factors. Firstly "the existence of cave paintings inside dark cavities," is something without precedent in the Mediterranean, since Levantine rock art is always found in shelters open to the outside, according to archaeologist Juan de Dios Boronat.
"We are not talking about a case of Levantine rock art, of which we have hundreds of examples, this is an extremely rare case, and even more so in the Mediterranean area, in addition, it is almost triple the age of Levantine art," remarked archaeologist Josep Casabó.
Another peculiarity which makes this cave unique is that it combines pictorial art with the art of engraving, as the president of Foundation Cirne, Enric Martinez noted. He stressed that now is when the research work is really going to start. Archaeologists suspect that with some further work the cavity can bring even more positive surprises. "The cave is very large, and now we'll turn on the light and survey every inch of the walls," he said. "this is not the end, it is the beginning."
On this occasion, the Foundation Cirne found a collaborator in the Pedreguer Town Council, but the project would not have been possible without the collaboration provided by the Ministry of Culture, the Alicante Fire Consortium, and contributions made by several Pedreguer companies such as Rolser, Masymas and Manufactures Miralles.
The study of the cave has been promoted by Cirne and carried out by archaeologists Josep Casabó, Juan de Dios Boronat, Ximo Bolufer, Marco Aurelio Esquembre and Pasqual Costa.
Pedreguer Mayor, Ferrús Sergi said yesterday that his government would not hesitate to "use all means" at the service of this investigation, "having seen the enthusiasm of the team" of archaeologists before the challenge of bringing to light all that the Cova del Comte is hiding.
Archaeological evidence and funeral rituals in Xàbia - presentation notes
Presentation notes for the talk entitled "From Life to Death" given by Municipal archeologist Joaquim Bolufer on October 31st 2012.See also the previous summary report on this talk which includes links for further reading
http://amuxabia.weebly.com/1/post/2012/11/from-life-to-death-evidence-and-funeral-rites-in-xbia.html
1. - The Cova Foradada.
Remains of early humans that lived in this area.
Evidence: 22 different fragments of at least two individuals, one adult and one immature. However, the only reliable contexts found are from level 2 Sector B:
Right femoral neck and proximal epiphysis of Adult
Immature right parietal fragment
Second phalanx of foot (finger 2-3 left?) of Adult
Adult right distal tibial epiphysis
Timeline: Approx. 30,000 years. Aurignacian tool industry.
2. - Burial caves of the end of the prehistoric age
Cave of the Ravine of Rabosa
Skull of an adult young man.
Timeline uncertain. Presumably prehistoric (Chalcolithic, Bronze ¿?)
Covetes of the Solana (sunny side) of the Montgó
Burial caves of prehistoric chronology undetermined
Montgo Cave
Cave of multiple burials, probably of the Chalcolithic (Copper), with sufficient assets (all the remains come from “excavations” or "diggings" of Father Belda in the 1930’s)
Recent study by Maria Paz de Miguel. Remains of at least 9 people: Skull of male mature adult (40-45 years), Skull of adult male (40 years), Skull of 9-10 years, Adult, + - 12, Adult, + - 7, + - 9, Male Adult?, Adult.
Ivory pot. Funeral use?. Between 2nd and 1st millennium BC
Cova del Barranc del Migdia
Cave of multiple burials from the chalcolithic (Copper)
The anthropological study material consists of 500 fragments of bones and teeth, the age of death doesn’t exceed 40 years of age for adult individuals, whereas infant death is placed between one and five years of age. So far, we have identified the remains of at least eight individuals collected in four packages. 2671 - 2256 years old - exact Carbon Dating, with grave goods.
3. - Iberian Culture
Plana Justa
Period with practice of cremation
4. - Romanization
Inscription from la Riba The Muntanyar. The large Roman necropolis burial
Punta de la Fontana. Sarcophagi. Marble plaque of the Dioscuri
Past discoveries (tosqueros – tosca cutters, excavations in 1920’s-1930’s)
Tombs discovered: 83
Rituals: graves dug on the rock, with two dominant orientations – east-west and north-south. The graves generally have a trapezoidal form.
The funeral rites were always burial, placing the corpse in supine position inside the pit. In some cases shrouded corpses have been documented, it was usual to reuse graves with multiple burials.
Only eight had artifacts or other items to accompany the deceased. In general, they were materials of minor importance, notably a perfume glass bottle, a possible bronze censer or other materials of ornament as a bracelet and a ring, also of bronze or a bead of vitreous paste.
The Muntanyar was the great necropolis of the settlement of Punta del Arenal, which has about 900 graves on an area of approximately 6,000 m². Its extensive chronology embrace about 600 years, between the 1st and 6th centuries AD.
Portitxol Island.
Two graves covered with slabs that appeared, according J. Segarra Llamas (1947) at the highest and flattest part of the island, near a marble pavement. The graves contained human remains and some grave goods at the headboard, such as lamp and "several shiny objects".
5. - Islamization
Changes in ritual and new beliefs. Orientation of tombs north to south and the head looking east. The corpses lying on their sides, on virgin soil, without ostentation.
Necropolis: Cansaldes, Cap de Martí, Atzubia and Rebaldí Rebaldí: Forty graves covered with slabs oriented (looked) to east. Described by Sebastià Xolbi in 1770.
Cap Marti: Destruction of 6 or 8 graves. Two funeral inscriptions of the 45 known in Valencia. Dating at the end 10th, beginning 11th C AD, dedicated to Ibn Nasrum 29 April 1199 (1 the day of the rayab of 595)
6. - The feudal Conquest
Changes in rituals: In the villages, near churches, supine burials, east-west (to the west). Coffins and shrouds.
Burial places: Graves in the Plaça and the Hospital and Churches (St. Bartholomew and Loreto) and convents.
Tombs in the Graveyard of la Plaça: 29 graves, this was a trapeziodal space of 180 m² surrounded by a sturdy wall of formwork mortar lime and stone, in which the burials were made. A section of it is preserved under the floor of the tourist office, with more than twenty trenches dug into the natural soil with an east-west orientation. The burials were fmade in a supine position with the head pointing west. We have documented the use of shrouds on the corpses and the presence of boxes or coffins made of wood. The cemetery was in use during the fourteenth century and much fifteenth century until the extension of the church led to the remodeling the square and the destruction of the cemetery.
7. – Cemetery of San Juan (John)
With new ideas of hygiene prevalent In Valencia, some institutions and individuals had tried to bring forward these new approaches. This is the case of early and progressive proposals made in 1776 by Pasqual Garcia, councilor of Valencia, who wanted to ban burials made within the walls of the city (M. Català, 2007). But it was not following the enactment of the "Real Pragmática" (a Royal decree) made by King Carlos III in 1787, the local authorities began to consider this problem. The "Pragmática" said that cemeteries are encouraged to build outside towns while the burial was prohibited in churches with a few exceptions. The same document also said : "...to take advantage of chapels of the cemeteries of the hermitages which already existed outside the villages....” an instruction which was followed in Xàbia, using the old Gothic chapel of St. John as a funeral chapel.
Cemetery of Xàbia: 12 March 1817. Opened the current Sant Joan Cemetery, with the corpse of Burial of Ana Maria Moll daughter of Amaro and Teresa, according to death certificate signed by Fr Jose Cruañes Buigues Vicar. (BP).
The old cemetery of Saint John was much smaller than that which we now know. That first site of 1817 occupied a very small area to the south of the chapel, with burials in the ground of which we have only a few panels of Valencia tiles that were conserved and placed inside the Hermitage. Of the thirteen panels recovered and restored by museum, the oldest dates back to 1823 and relates to people of high social and economic status: Mariana Prats, wife of the military governor of Dénia, died on May 28, and Jaume Catalá "Dr. in Theology and Rector of the Church of Xàbia” died on October 6. The most recent was dedicated to child Joaquim Fernando Garcia "... who died on 22 of February of the year 1862 with a tender age of 12 years and half ...".
The lack of space of that first cemetery and high standing of certain persons, led to the section west of the chapel, between the last diaphragmatic arch (behind the altar) and the back wall of the chapel, to be turned into an ecclesiastical mausoleum. This structure, out of use since the late nineteenth century, had a single door (right / NE of the altar) that had recently been sealed off
The interior was occupied by a total of 31 tombs of rectangular shape with maximum dimensions of 2.40 x 0.70 m. constructed of solid brick, plaster and pebble. Eighteen had a general orientation of: south west to north east, that rest against and overlap each other forming two levels. Meanwhile the tombs of the south east wall had a direction north west to south east perpendicular to the previous ones, grouping together and forming two rows of five tombs, plus three more which were placed during the last moments of use with this same orientation, on top of the first group of tombs.
All graves with or without coffins corresponded to members of the clergy in Xàbia, probably vicars, and priests of St. Bartholomew parish, who were probably buried between 1817 and 1889, a date that was engraving on the fresh plaster of the tomb placed in the upper South group: “Here rested in peace / the mortal remains of / Vicar Don Jose Solano / from the Jabea Parish / died on 14 May 1889 / Pray to God for his soul.
The poor conditions of the first cemetery area were described in the monumental " Diccionario Geográfico – Estadístico - Histórico de España y sus posesiones de Ultramar" (Geographic-statistical-historical dictionary of Spain and its overseas possessions written by Pascual Madoz (Volume IX, Madrid 1847): "... the cemetery, that is small and dreadful because its ruined walls permit the entry of foxes and other filthy animals which have eaten the limbs of the unburied corpses: its location so close to the town is detrimental to public health, mainly to the inhabitants of Convent quarter, who are very put out by the putrid stench that arrives during the summer when the west wind dominates and when days are hot: (the cemetery) should be moved to another healthy place...”
Probably to try to mitigate this bad situation, but also to increase the space of the cemetery (Xàbia was a town with a growing population rose from 3,654 in 1843 to 5,785 in the year 1857), in 1849, the Mayor of Xàbia, Antonio Catalá bought three hanegadas of land (1 hanegada = 831 square meters) from Christopher Español to expand the cemetery (G. Cruañes, Efemérides, no. 289, 1986). With these works, the cemetery acquired the current dimensions and the first groups of niches were constructed (located on the west wall) aimed at the local bourgeois and other wealthy persons, while most of the burials would be made in the ground .
But the widening of the cemetery and the improvement of its construction did not end the problem of excessive closeness to the town, causing, along with other factors, the mortality rate in the cnearby suburbs of Baix and Convent to be the highest in the town (A. Espinós, 1988).
The years went by and the living conditions of the population were gradually improved, producing a reduction in the total deaths. However, the limited space of the cemetery compelled the construction of new blocks of niches.
However, its excessive proximity to the town and population growth forced the construction of the new Catarroges cemetery, which opened in 1986, while the old cemetery was in use until 1989, when the last burial was held there.
AMUX Membership spans 70 years of History
Nearly 70 years and five decades of history separates the youngest and oldest members of AMUX, 87-year old Claire Emery and 18-year old Edu Bisquert Buigues They are pictured here in Xàbia’s old cemetery after last week’s visit to the Ermita of San Juan.
The event was attended by around 35 people of all ages and a wide range of nationalities too – British, German, French, Dutch as well as Spanish and Xabiencs. A summary of the presentation by municipal archaeologist Ximo Bolufer has been posted on the Blog for those who could not attend.
From Life to Death - Evidence and Funeral Rites in Xàbia
Main points of a talk presented by Ximo Bolufer (Municipal Archaeologist) at the San Joan Ermita - Oct 31st 2012
1. The earliest dated human remains were found in the Cova Foradada (perforated cave - this is located on the Denia side of the Cap de San Antoni). Among fragments of foodstuffs were found bones of two people, one adult and one immature. They date from around 30,000 year ago.
Several other caves contain burials from the end of the Stone Age (Neolithic).
Cova del Barranc de la Rabosa - skull of a young man - probably copper (Chalcolithic) or bronze age (2000BC)
Caves on the sunny side of the Montgó:
a) Montgó cave (the Eye) - badly excavated in the 1930's - multiple burials probably from the copper age and the remains of a minimum of nine individuals.
An ivory pot - possibly a funeral reliquary, was also found. (dated around 2000-1000 BC)
b) Cova del Barrance del Migdía - recently excavated. Multiple, and successive burials i.e the bodies were first buried elsewhere, then some of their bones combined with the bones of others with grave goods and buried in the cave in "packets"
For details see:
http://xabia-museum-project.wikidot.com/wiki:9-the-barranc-del-migdia-cave-packages-of-individuals-a
2. Iberian (Iron Age) culture.
The Iberians cremated their dead. Fragments of a ceramic urn - possibly for holding ashes were found among Iberian remains on the Plana Justa (Montgó) 7th-5th Centuries BC
For details of the Plana Justa settlement see:
http://xabia-museum-project.wikidot.com/wiki:case-no-5-the-iberian-treasure-of-xabia
Details of the Plana Justa excavations (in Castellano) can be found on.
http://ojs.uv.es/index.php/saguntum/article/view/1915/1424
3. Roman Period
a) A sarcophagus : on the canal de la Fontana point (Arenal) - in the Minister's House near the Parador
b) Tombstone inscriptions
c) The Muntanyar Necropolis - 900 tombs in 6000m2 (now underneath buildings near the Sol y Mar hotel) In use during the 1st-7th Centuries AD.
For details see: http://xabia-museum-project.wikidot.com/wiki:case-no-8-the-necropolis-of-muntayar
4. Islamic (Moorish) period:
Four cemeteries known: Rebaldi, Atzúbia, Cap Marti and Cansalades.
Bodies oriented north/south, but lying on their sides facing east.
Two of the 45 funeral arabic inscriptions known in the Comunidad Valenciana are from Xàbia (10th or early 11th Centuries AD)
For details see: http://xabia-museum-project.wikidot.com/wiki:first-floor-andalusian-cemeteries-in-xabia
5. The Feudal (Christian) conquest
Heralded a change in rituals. In the villages and near churches burials were oriented east/west, with the head to the west. Bodies were in a supine position with arms across the abdomen.
Cemeteries: (The town square and hospital); Churches: (Sant Bartomeu and Loreto) and convents.
Town square: near and under Tourism office: 29 graves, in a space delimited by a wall. Parts still visible under glass in the Tourism office. Dated: 14th-15th Century
6. Cemetery of San Joan
Established after 1776 when Valencia prohibited burials within Town walls.
(English version of text from:
http://www.elperiodic.com/xabia/noticias/92832_excavaciones-ermita-sant-joan-sacan-tumbas-siglo.html
28/10/10 - Las excavaciones en la ermita de Sant Joan sacan a la luz 30 tumbas del siglo XIX )
Excavations at the hermitage of Sant Joan bring to light 30 nineteenth century graves
The Municipal Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography (Soler Blasco) of Xàbia has conducted an archaeological dig inside the hermitage of Sant Joan, adjacent to the old cemetery. The construction of the nearby cemetery in 1817, converted the chapel into a funeral chapel, a function which it held until the 1980's
The excavation aimed to study the possible structures preserved in the subsurface of the chapel and to try to determine its date, in addition to recovering this interesting municipally owned building so that it could be known and visited in the future. The archaeological works documented an important set of 30 more or less rectangular tombs, carved into the natural "gleba"soil. Twenty-seven kept an east-west orientation (with head pointing east, except for two, which were located west), and only three were oriented north-south.
Most burials were performed in coffins, with bodies in a supine position, and arms folded over the chest or abdomen, except for some of the children, whose arms were bent with the hands beneath the face, in a sleeping position.
Of the thirty graves found, nineteen belonged to adults, and the remaining eleven burials were children. Six were empty, while the rest belonged to four adult males aged between 40 and 70, six women between 20 and 65, and three individuals for whom it was not possible to determine the sex because of the poor state of preservation. The children buried have been identified as being between 1 and 2 months and 5 or 6 years old. Most were buried between 1817 and 1849, when the cemetery was expanded becoming about the current size.
Archaeological intervention has affected virtually the entire inner surface of the rectangular building which is 14 meters long and 7.30 meters wide, with a single nave divided into three regular sections about 4.25 meters long.
The hermitage of Sant Joan was originally a building for religious use on the outskirts of Javea, at the junction of the roads leading out of the village towards Pedreguer, Denia, Gata and Poblenou. This building is a clear and interesting example of those known as "chapels of conquest", buildings with a single nave supported by diaphragm arches. In this case, there are two arches (one covered and re-converted into an arch in the middle of the nineteenth century) that divide the rectangular space of the chapel into three regular sections.
There is not much documentation about Sant Joan and the oldest known story is from the mid-seventeenth century, when it seems that it was used as an auction room, or "Almudí" of the town.
Thanks to the Book of Sacristan of Xàbia Parish, written in 1769, we know it was used for religious purposes at least on the day of Saint John the Evangelist (December 27), "... ..Finished high Mass the Clergy will sing a Mass at the Hermitage of San Juan ... ", and the day of Saint John the Baptist (June 24)" ... John the Baptist Day, this day Clergy to sing a Mass at his hermitage ...... "
This excavation has been possible thanks to the participation of the EMCORP program which enabled the hiring of an archaeologist. Also participating were the municipal works and the local topogrpahica department. The anthropological study was conducted by Dr. Francisco Gómez Bellard.
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Beirut Digital District
Freedom of speech, tech and entrepreneurial spirit fueling Beirut’s growth
The Beirut Digital District team sits with Jukka-Pekka Heikkilä on his motivations to launch WTSUP! Beirut
In February 2018, aspiring founders of startups in Lebanon took part in a series of vigorous sessions conducted by global experts. The three-day event was part of the launch of the WTSUP! Beirut pro bono initiative, seeking to provide female-driven Lebanese tech companies with education and acceleration opportunities. A Nordic-Lebanese collaboration, the WTSUP pilot is a platform for individuals and organizations, that aims to foster equality and equal opportunities for all. Taking place at BDD’s premises, the team of experts dedicated their time to building and growing local talent, for the future.
The motivations to choose Beirut as a country to pilot WTSUP were numerous. The co-founder of the initiative, Jukka-Pekka Heikkilä found similar gaps and opportunities that exist in both Beirut and Helsinki’s startup ecosystems. The driving motivation with his co-founder Fouad-Philip Saade, a Lebanese expat living in Finland, was to try out something value-based, that promotes equality and equal opportunities for all. “There is freedom of speech, the technology exists in Beirut, the startup ecosystem has huge momentum and fostering equality via entrepreneurship is clearly having a momentum,” says Jukka-Pekka Heikkilä.
Heikkilä shares his impressions, expert advice for women (and men) and reasons why Beirut is bound to thrive, in this Q&A.
BDD team: What are the impressions you have derived from Beirut and its entrepreneurial / tech scene?
JPH: The impression is twofold.
Firstly, there is so much expertise in Beirut so a lot can be accomplished, and there is also fair access to finance and venue like BDD has simply a massive potential. At least what I have observed when compared to Scandinavia.
Secondly, the regulatory sphere is very problematic for really stepping on the possibilities. Brain drain is also a real problem. What do I mean by brain drain? Not only the drain of talent to abroad, which is similar to Finland, but a drain internally where talented women don’t have access to realize their paths and dreams.
BDD team: Why are women vital to integrate and support in the tech sphere?
JPH: In the case of Lebanon, there is massive potential in this hidden talent pool. Unleashing this potential is the main argument for integration and giving support to female talent.
Furthermore, integrating and supporting women also fosters innovation and brings overall balance in the longer term to a male-dominated investment sphere. There are studies that show explicitly how men and women evaluate funding decisions differently so this would need balancing as well. We face a similar problem in Finland as well.
BDD team: What advice do you have for women (and men) on the skills required to succeed in the future workplace?
JPH: This advice is equally applicable for both men and women.
- Time has passed from a single skillset. Coding is good to learn or get a basic understanding of tech but it all comes down to the abilities of agile learning, tolerating uncertainty, perseverance, honesty, and transparency.
- It´s also important to give yourself some tech-free time (if possible) first two first hours of your day and use the time for the most demanding tasks of the day.
- One advice I always share is to volunteer, volunteer by listening to your heart. All the projects that myself and some of the friends have built have started by volunteering for a cause, even while being financially unstable. Salary tends to follow when you dedicate yourself to something and learn new skills, for example, in ecosystem building.
- For me the inspiration comes from people that are true what they aim to do. This might sound naive but remember, all of us fail. Everyone and every day. The differentiating factor is on those who desire to learn and reflect after the sh*t hits the fan instead of blaming others or organizations. Avoid negative organizational politics, if that is possible, and be friendly and positive.
- Dream big, as big as you can. The reality check will bite, sure, but the inspiration keeps you going, even through the tough times.
BDD team: For women looking to set up a new business, what guidance can you provide?
JPH responds:
- For women looking to set up a new business, I would scout events, the content, for example, from the Lebanese League for Women in Business (LLWB) and also other ones, all WTSUP partners who do education can be recommended to be looked into. It often comes down to networks. Word of caution is that events are good to visit but avoid getting into the loop of too many events. Or create your own event if you wish to stir the conversation a bit, that’s always fun.
- For idea creation, I am a strong advocate of openness. In the early-stage it’s all about the team, the idea will change or at least develop considerably. The copycat phenomenon is coming to its end so do not copy ideas from the West, think something local to the region which can also be applied in Europe. Instead, go back to basics and down to the basic needs of people. Then learn Design Thinking and other methods, if you cannot get them in the school or via events or programs - learn them online and modify them, browse forums, ask for help etc. And once you have done a bit of grounding, shoot your ideas out there!
- For internationalization, although I am going Stanford myself later this year, I recommend looking closer. Silicon Valley is not the mythic startup-heaven it used to be, never mind the cost of living there. Of course, it’s still unique in innovation but look also to Europe, if the West is on the agenda and aim for international conferences and tracks. Most importantly, look back to Lebanon for building your business, and start building the attractive community by yourself, with like-minded people. There is such a big momentum currently to foster equality and equal opportunities to all.
Jukka-Pekka is a Fellow of Royal Society (UK), a Fellow of British Academy and a Fellow of Academy of Finland, a visiting scholar in Stanford University 2019, based in Aalto University, School of Business (Finland). Jukka-Pekka has recently started an initiative that aims to empower female tech entrepreneurs in Beirut and foster equal opportunities for all (see www.wtsup.org ), teaches entrepreneurship in Finland and is strongly engaged with The Shortcut initiative that aims to integrate refugees and immigrants to the Finnish society via technology entrepreneurship. More: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpheikkila/
“There is freedom of speech, the technology exists in Beirut, the startup ecosystem has huge momentum and fostering equality via entrepreneurship is clearly having a momentum,” says Jukka-Pekka Heikkilä, the co-founder of the WTSUP initiative
Experts Ignite the Creative Industry in Lebanon
Beirut Digital District and Endeavor Lebanon, in collaboration with the Beirut Creative Cluster, hosted IGNITE’s first Creative Chapter in Lebanon, to strengthen bonds in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and connect entrepreneurs to industry experts to fuel further growth.
By: Beirut Digital District
Jochen Rädeker: “Be Bold, Be Brave, Be Radical, Be Revolutionary”
Jochen Rädeker, Co-founder and Managing Partner of the design agency Strichpunkt, visited Lebanon for the first time in June and he was impressed – both by the people and the culture. He shares the strategies that creative companies should adopt to grow.
Preserving Heritage, the Renovation of St. Georges Church
As part of BDD’s core values to preserve and restore existing Lebanese heritage, this video, in collaboration with Live Love, showcases the restoration project of the historic St. Georges Church.
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Gimme Shopping Australia is a great Australian price comparison website that allows customers to find the best product prices online. Store owners can choose to have their products listed on the platform for free. They pride themselves in being an ad free platform to avoid biasing their customers. The platform can help store owners drive more traffic to their online stores. However, you will need to pay a commission for traffic that leads to sales.
Ben’s Bargains tracks about 2,000 retailers and publishes about 150 to 200 deals daily. It includes price history data on products that have been posted before, and users can register to get deal alerts based on product, brand, store and price range. What we really like about this site is its “Cheaper Than Amazon” feature that highlights deals that are much better than what the retail giant is offering – as well as its small-business deals and freebies pages.
Size: 24 H x 36 W x 2 D World Menagerie WDMG4130 'Amazon Beach House' great art deserves to be framed. A great frame draws the eyes to you artwork. Features: -Set includes: 4 floater framed canvas staggered.-Contemp orary style.-Subject: Sea and shore.-Made in the USA.-Product Type: Print.-Artist: Ramona Murdock.-Subject: Landscape and nature.-Style (Old): Traditional.-Style : Traditional; Eclectic.-Holiday Theme: No -Holiday: ..-Seasonal Theme: No -Season: ..-Orientation: Horizontal.-Size (Size: 24 H x 36 W x 2 D): Large 33-40.-Size (Size: 36 H x 54 W x 2 D): Oversized 41 and above.-Shape: Rectangle.-Distres sed: No.-Primary Art Material: Canvas -Primary Art Material Details: Cotton..-Number of Items Included: 4.-Fire Resistant: No.-Installation Service Approved: No.-Wall Mounting... Less
Dell Home offers the LG 74.5" 4K HDR Flat LED Ultra HD Smart Television, model no. 75SK8070PUA, bundled with a $200 Dell Gift Card for $1,997 with free shipping. (The gift card will arrive via email 10 to 20 days from ship date.) Assuming you'll use the gift card, that's $2 under last month's mention and the lowest price we could find now by $200. Features include:
Amazon announced to debut the Amazon 4-star in New York, Soho neighborhood Spring Street between Crosby and Lafayette on 27 September 2018. The store carries the 4-star and above rated products from around New York.[64] The amazon website searches for the most rated, highly demanded, frequently bought and most wished for products which are then sold in the new amazon store under separate categories. Along with the paper price tags, the online-review cards will also be available for the customers to read before buying the product.[65][66]
Whether you prefer coffee or tea in the morning, you're going to want a good travel mug so you can bring your favorite drink with you on your morning commute. After testing the best travel mugs, we really liked the Contigo Autoseal West Loop. But if you want a more affordable option, you can get the SnapSeal Byron travel mug for just $7 in the color Gunmetal, if you select no-rush shipping. This mug will keep drinks hot up to 7 hours and has a leak-poof lid. It's a great way to save a bit, if you're not in a rush for this mug to reach your door. Otherwise you can get it for $2 more.
Today only, Frontier Airlines via ShermansTravel cuts 75% off select Frontier Airlines Flights Nationwide via coupon code "SAVE75". (On the ShermansTravel landing page, click on "SAVE75" in the main paragraph to see this offer. Discount applies to base fare only.) Several route exclusions and blackout dates apply. Book this travel deal today for travel on select days through March 6, 2019.
For example, buying a $100 Starbucks gift card at the grocery store could earn you $6 on program that offers 6% cash back. I caution you to read the fine print to make sure gift cards earn reward points, and to make sure the store rings them up as merchandise. Stores pay credit card networks every time you use your card, and those reward cards cost store owners even more! Remember that tidbit every time you use your high rewards card in a little mom and pop place!
Need extra storage on your Nintendo Switch game console? If so, then you might be interested in knowing that Amazon has the SanDisk 64GB microSD Card for Nintendo Switch on sale for just $19.99. That's a whopping $23 off its $42.99 regular price. With a high storage capacity of 64GB and transfer rates up to 100MB/s, this card lets you instantly add more wiggle room to your Switch and load games fast.
In June 2017, Amazon announced that it would acquire Whole Foods, a high-end supermarket chain with over 400 stores, for $13.4 billion.[14][41] The acquisition was seen by media experts as a move to strengthen its physical holdings and challenge Walmart's supremacy as a brick and mortar retailer. This sentiment was heightened by the fact that the announcement coincided with Walmart's purchase of men's apparel company Bonobos.[42] On August 23, 2017, Whole Foods shareholders, as well as the Federal Trade Commission, approved the deal.[43][44]
The 650 isn't smart and can be a little rough on furniture when it bumps into things, but there are plenty of things to love about this robot vacuum too. It's important to note that this vacuum has no smart controls and doesn't self-charge if the battery dies during cleaning, so if you're looking for those features there are other affordable robot vacuums out there as well. But if you want to tell people you own a Roomba, this is your chance to do so and save some money.
Does anyone really like vacuuming? Sure it gets your home clean, but it's so tedious to do it every day, just to clean it again tomorrow. Thankfully, robot vacuums exist to do the dirty work for you, so you don't have to. After testing the Ecovacs Deebot N79, we found that it had above average pickup and rarely gets stuck, but it did take a bit of time to clean. Right now, you can get the upgraded Ecovacs Deebot N79S, which has Alexa connectivity and slightly enhanced cleaning, for $30 off if you click the little coupon box below the price tag.
Doramile Direct via Amazon offers its Doramile Instant Read Digital Meat Thermometer in Black or Red for $15.99. Coupon code "505FNLD4" cuts that to $7.99. Plus, Prime members qualify for free shipping. That's $8 off and the lowest price we could find, although we saw it for a buck less last month. It features a backlit LCD, -58°F to 572°F measurement range, and stainless steel folding probe. Deal ends November 30.
BuyDig offers the Sony Bravia 60.1" 4K HDR Flat LED Ultra HD Smart Television, model no. XBR-60X830F, bundled with a $100 Visa Gift Card for $1,098 with free shipping. Assuming you'll use the gift card, that's effectively tied with last month's mention as the lowest price we've seen. (It's the best deal we could find today by $100.) This 2018 model features:
Tablets are super portable, making them great to do check emails, do school work, or play games on-the-go. Right now, Prime members can get $40 off the Fire HD 10 Tablet, which has a great display and Alexa built-in, making it easier than ever to pause videos and open other apps. This is $10 more than the lowest price we've ever seen for this model and we can expect this price again around Black Friday. But if you've wanted a tablet for work or school for some time now, we still think it's a great buy.
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Power away greasy residue for sparkling dishes with this Cascade ActionPacs Dishwasher Detergent from Amazon. They've got a 105-pack listed for $14.99 but you can get it for $12.99 when you select the $2 Off Coupon on the product page and order via Subscribe & Save. Shipping is free. Be sure to cancel Subscribe & Save after you receive your order. More Info »
Amazon derives many of its sales (around 40% in 2008) from third-party sellers who sell products on Amazon.[129] Associates receive a commission for referring customers to Amazon by placing links to Amazon on their websites if the referral results in a sale. Worldwide, Amazon has "over 900,000 members" in its affiliate programs.[130] In the middle of 2014, the Amazon Affiliate Program is used by 1.2% of all websites and it is the second most popular advertising network after Google Ads.[131] It is frequently used by websites and non-profits to provide a way for supporters to earn them a commission.[132] Amazon reported over 1.3 million sellers sold products through Amazon's websites in 2007. Unlike eBay, Amazon sellers do not have to maintain separate payment accounts; all payments are handled by Amazon.[citation needed]
Cheap TVs - As previously mentioned, both Amazon and Best Buy are going to have some really cheap TVs for Black Friday this year. Amazon will have more off-brand models, while Best Buy will feature premium brands. Expect Amazon to feature another off-brand 32-inch TV for $69.99 and I expect Best Buy will offer a 50-Inch 4K TV for $169.99 and 55-inch 4K TV for $219.99 - both from decent brands.
As the weather gets colder and the holidays start packing on, we're gravitating towards sugary goods and comfort foods. To help get more vegetables in your diet in between feasts, you should invest in a spiralizer. These fun cooking gadgets transform vegetables into "noodles," so you can still enjoy lighter versions of your favorite meals like shrimp lo mein and sweet potato noodles with goat cheese. The Paderno is the best countertop spiralizer we've ever tested and right now, it's at one of it's lowest prices. We loved this model because it quickly shreds through vegetables and comes with four interchangeable blades, giving you endless veggie noodle options.
Condom Depot offers the largest online selection of the highest-rated, brand name condoms and lubricants at the best available price. As a master distributor, we buy directly from top-leading brands such as Durex, Trustex, Beyond Seven, Trojan, Ansell, Kimono, Wet International, Pjur Group, American Latex and Okamoto; and we pass those savings directly to our customers.
Premium TV Deals - Amazon was the winner when it came to the cheapest possible TV deals, but Best Buy offered higher quality TV deals. Last year, it sold a Sharp 50-inch 4K TV for $179.99 (review deal) and a 55-inch Toshiba 4K UHD TV for $279.99 (review deal). Factoring in price and quality, those were arguably the top two TV deals of the year. Unfortunately, both TVs were available in-store only, but it was well worth the trip if getting the best deal was your goal.
This Bosch 34-Piece Drill and Drive Bit Set includes a wide variety of both driver bits and drill bits as well as a selection of accessories to help assist in a number of drilling and fastening applications. It's on sale at Amazon for $7.48 and ships free for Prime members. It sells for a few dollars more at Home Depot. Note, this item won't ship for 1 to 4 weeks. More Info »
Free Expedited Shipping - Best Buy offered free shipping on all orders for the duration of the holiday shopping season last year, but it was slow standard shipping. Non-Prime members at Amazon had to spend at least $25 to qualify for free standard shipping, which is not ideal if you are looking to purchase something cheap. While Best Buy offered better free shipping terms for the average shopper, Amazon Prime members enjoyed free two-day shipping on all orders. A Prime membership is not free, but Amazon offers a free 30-day trial, which you can use for all items in the Amazon Black Friday Ad. Since everyone is eligible for a Prime trial membership, Amazon gets the win here when it comes to expedited shipping.
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First Listen: Cymbals Eat Guitars, ‘Lose’
By Daniel Levin Becker | NPR
Cymbals Eat Guitars' new album, Lose, comes out Aug. 26. Eric White, Courtesy of the artist
As you might expect from a band named after a truism among recording engineers, Cymbals Eat Guitars is hardly slavish in its devotion to a single sound. Since its inception in 2007, the Staten Island group has traipsed and stomped its way through countless puddles, from twinkling laments to ecstatic yawps, channeling a generation’s worth of indie-rock touchpoints. If the band has a unifying philosophy, it’s that rock music is a negotiable solid, one that should be assembled with great energy and not-inconsiderable exertion.
Lose, Cymbals Eat Guitars’ third album, finds the band sticking to its old structural modus operandi — namely, stitching thunderous vamps together into rambling odysseys, then interspersing those numbers among marginally more focused songs — but also mining a rawer corner of the musical landscape. (At times, it recalls the clamor and squall of groups like Titus Andronicus and At The Drive-In.) That edge doesn’t displace the pop sensibility that underpinned prior albums, nor the habit of flitting between moods with little warning; see the way the reckless, rootsy “XR” gives way to the spacey freakout “Place Names,” which summarily cedes its ground to the keening balladry of “Child Bride.” But the exploration has a more deliberate cast.
Lose was inspired by the death of a friend, and while it never feels explicitly elegiac, it’s easy to hear Cymbals Eat Guitars’ formal restlessness contending with deeper roots; a will to invest in the release of rock music without being so self-consciously agnostic about it. We’re a ways off from a linear record, much less a predictable one, but this is a band gaining a stronger sense of how to wield momentum and infuse its songs with sustained drama and emotion. For an outfit that’s often seemed a little too arch and noncommittal in its embrace of all available indie-rock approaches, it’s not a bad look.
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Home Colorado Plateau Archives Scenic View, Alaska.
Scenic View, Alaska.
Call number NAU.PH.568.4134
Creator Kolb, Emery Clifford, 1881-1976
Title Scenic View, Alaska.
Context note BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY: Born in Pennsylvania, Emery Clifford Kolb (February 15, 1881--December 11, 1976) shared most of his early adventures with his brother, Ellsworth Leonardson Kolb (January 4, 1876--January 9, 1960), who left Pittsburgh and got a job at the Bright Angel Hotel at the Grand Canyon, Arizona. Back home, Emery had been experimenting with photography and when Ellsworth spoke of an opportunity to take pictures of the mule parties on the Bright Angel Trail, Emery went to the Canyon. In 1902, they opened a studio and began making pictures. The Canyons of the Green and Colorado Rivers had been successfully navigated by only a few parties, so, in 1911, the brothers decided to attempt the trip and successfully took the first motion pictures of the thrilling journey. Emery conducted an extensive lecture tour and in 1914, Ellsworth published the account in "Through the Grand Canyon from Wyoming to Mexico." The film and lecture ran continuously at their Canyon studio from 1915 until Emery's death in 1976. After serving in the Signal Corps, in 1919 Emery accompanied the National Geographic Society expedition which explored the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes on the Katmai Peninsula of Alaska, as one of the photographers. In 1921, the U.S. Geological Survey employed Emery and Ellsworth as boatmen through Cataract Canyon to Lee's Ferry, with Emery as head boatman for the 1923 USGS Birdseye Expedition through Grand Canyon. In 1928 the brothers participated in a dramatic search for Glen and Bessie Hyde, who had disappeared while running the Colorado River, succeeding in finding their boat but not them. In 1938, Emery accompanied Norman Nevills' river trip in which two female botanists became the first women to complete the Grand Canyon run. Emery married Blanche Bender in 1905, with daughter Edith born in 1907. Ellsworth departed to Los Angeles in 1924, but Emery stayed, photographing until he died just two months short of his 96th birthday.
Collection name Kolb, Emery
Contributor Kolb, E.L. (Ellsworth Leonardson), b. 1876
Original format Gelatin Silver print (black and white)
Physical dimension 3x5 inches
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The structure of the automorphism group of an injective factor and the cocycle conjugacy of discrete abelian group actions
Y. Kawahigashi University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan C. E. Sutherland University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia M. Takesaki University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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6 video games that won’t be at E3 2019 (however we wish to be)
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With E3 on our doorstep, many people are questioning what info might be given at this yr's present . And though now we have a reasonably good concept of what we are going to see many corporations current, now we have an much more definitive checklist of video games that won’t be displayed. Confronted with the rising vigilance of group followers, corporations have turn into accustomed to informing everybody if something might be lacking from the sequence with the intention to cut back the repercussions and disappointments.
prepares the scene (actually generally), permitting followers to reasonable their expectations. That being mentioned, it’s all the time just a little disappointing to study that lots of our most anticipated titles won’t be current on the present.
Listed here are six video games which have been confirmed as not being at E3 2019. to see extra (or see for the primary time):
The New Sport of Rocksteady
This one hurts. Rocksteady co-founder Sefton Hill confirmed that the corporate wouldn’t attend the present and we must wait longer to see what Batman Arkham's developer had been working for 4 years. That's what's about this specific challenge: it's been growing for thus lengthy and Rocksteady has been silent on the radio, giving us completely no indication as to what its subsequent sport might be.
We additionally know Arkham Knight was the most recent Batman sport from the studio, however that doesn’t imply that Batman won’t characteristic within the workforce's work. This may very well be associated to the Justice League, Superman, or anything within the area of comics. It seems to be like we'll have to attend a bit longer to see what the developer has been doing for just a few years now. Let's hold our fingers crossed for an announcement this yr.
Cranium and Bones
If you’re not acquainted, Cranium and Bones is the subsequent tackle Ubisoft in an journey – motion sport Pirate, a bit like Murderer's Creed IV: Black Flag. From what now we have seen, it’s supposed to incorporate naval fight, ship exploration and all the advantages of hackers that you just count on from an AAA developer such ; Ubisoft. Nonetheless, as attention-grabbing as the sport seems, it has suffered some delays, to such an extent that Ubisoft has confirmed that it’s going to not be launched to E3 2019.
It’s probably that the workforce can double and concentrate on the event of the sport, which is totally proper. It's just a little disappointing that we shouldn’t have the prospect to actively take part within the present, however at a minimal, we all know that the workforce is working laborious for the upcoming challenge. Ubisoft doesn’t have to satisfy the deadline set for the E3, it has just a little extra manufacturing time to work. Cranium and Bones is now due out in 2020.
The absence of Starfield at E3 2019 might be not a shock, however contemplating that it was formally introduced final yr on the Bethesda convention in 2018, there may need been expectations concerning extra occasions to current this yr. If you happen to have no idea, Starfield is Bethesda's try and launch a sci-fi journey sport, one thing we don’t normally see from the developer. The principle themes of the studio being Elder Scrolls and Fallout, a brand new IP tackle from Bethesda-own is thrilling.
Sadly, this one may very well be in improvement for a very long time and was in all probability introduced too early. Some hypothesis on Starfield and Elder Scrolls VI have been introduced to calm the anticipated disappointment of Fallout 76. Regardless of the case could also be, the upcoming sci-fi journey sport will probably be a sport from technology to technology, showing on the subsequent technology of PlayStation.
Past Good and Evil 2
The long-awaited sequel / prequel, Past Good and Evil 2 has lengthy existed within the improvement of l & # 39; hell. A lot to the reduction of the followers, this was lastly revealed on the press convention organized by Ubisoft at E3 in 2017, however the info broadcast was very fundamental, suggesting to many who it was nonetheless at very early in its improvement. That's why it's not too stunning that Ubisoft didn’t have Past Good and Evil 2 at E3 2019.
As a substitute, the corporate could have a devoted stream on June 6, 2019 at 12:00 pm japanese time, which is able to give us just a little extra. an replace on the progress of the sport. It isn’t recognized if the stream will concentrate on the sport or on the characters of the sport. We should wait and see. In truth, we all know little or no in regards to the sport: we have no idea when it is going to be launched and even on which platforms it is going to be obtainable. From what we are able to say, this one might be additionally a sport of the subsequent technology.
Elder Scrolls VI
If the expectation of Bethesda's Starfield was not agonizing sufficient, ready for the subsequent entry within the Elder Scrolls sequence might be much more painful. Elder Scrolls VI, introduced on the Bethesda E3 present in 2018, follows on from Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim in 2011. It has been confirmed that this title could be a title of the subsequent technology and could be launched after Starfield . Preserving that in thoughts, it may in all probability be 2022 and even later earlier than this sport is commercialized.
As such, Bethesda has confirmed that Elder Scrolls VI wouldn’t be in E3 2019, which is anticipated. E3 may be thought of an interruption from the perspective of the builders and the Bethesda workforce in all probability desires to concentrate on manufacturing, particularly with the implementation of recent technology . As well as, the workforce has footwear troublesome to fill, since Skyrim is without doubt one of the hottest video games of the final technology. After the failure of Fallout 76, Bethesda actually cannot afford one other badly obtained sport, so the studio takes its time, which fits me completely.
Want For Velocity 2019
All different video games on this checklist are one that’s early in improvement or won’t be launched from early. Nonetheless, it will seem that a new Want For Velocity is in preparation and that it will drop this yr, in 2019. Regardless of this, EA has set data, stating that the brand new sport of the well-known sequence of races wouldn’t be at E3 2019 nor EA Play. That is hanging, given its supposed publication window.
Whereas it’s true that a new Want For Velocity might be launched later this yr, a launch date within the fall would make sense. It's unusual that the writer has nothing to indicate, which makes it laborious to consider that the sport might be launched in 2019. We might have an replace later. It's unusual, after all, however no less than we all know we'll have a brand new Want For Velocity sport, for which I'm right here.
It’s certainly not all video games that won’t be. proven at E3 2019. Which of them did we miss? Are there a few of these you’re looking ahead to? Tell us!
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CLAN NOVEL: VENTRUE by Gherbod Fleming is the fifth novel of the Vampire: The Masquerade Clan Novel series. It is a series published in 1999 and told a thirteen novel story about the conflict between Sabbat (bad vampires) invading the cities belonging to the Camarilla (less bad vampires). A magical artifact called the Eye of Hazmiel was serving as a wild card during it and each new book's protagonist was a glimpse into one of the individual undead's journey. Each book also served as an illustration about what a specific clan was all about.
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A Murder in Absentia: Urban Fantasy in Ancient Rome (Stories of Togas, Daggers, and Magic Book #1) by Assaph Mehr Book Review
A MURDER IN ABSENTIA tackles what is a common problem in fantasy and tackles it in an amusing way. One of the bigger issues in the genre is that almost all of it takes place in a faux-Europe during the Middle Ages. This series takes place in a fantasy version of Ancient Rome and fully immerses itself in the unique customs as well as culture to make an entertaining 30 A.D. murder mystery. The series also incorporates sorcery, Mystery Cults, and other wackiness that enhances the tale.
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Winners of Theft of Swords and Rise of Empire
Ah, December you wild and crazy month. I feel like I've barely had time to breathe with the running around and all the Christmas prep. But that hasn't stopped books from showing up at my door. First up are the purchased and gifts I've gotten recently.
That little gold book sitting atop is none other than Neil Gaiman's A Little Gold Book of Ghastly Stuff, which is a very small but well put together collection of some of Neil's more obscure fiction, poems, reviews, and some speeches. Borderlands is still selling the unsigned edition if you're interested. Next is the signed limited edition of Brent Weeks' Perfect Shadow, which I read in e-form earlier this year. Then we have a Christmas present with 1493 by Charles C. Mann, his follow-up to 1491 which still stands as one of my favorite history books for the last 10 years. The huge book at the bottom was another Christmas gift and if you somehow can't make out the title is an M.C. Escher Pop-Up Book. So yeah, it is pretty dang cool. I also got a bunch of gift certificates that will most likely be spent on books quite soon.
On the review copy front I've been quite lucky. First up is Adam Christopher's debut Empire State, which will be read in short order. Did someone say Noir and bubble universe? Next is Theodora Goss' latest novella, The Thorn and the Blossom, which is actually a pair of novellas telling the same story for two points of view. And get this: it is an accordion binding with no spine. If you don't know what I mean go visit Goss' site for some pics. It also comes in a nice slipcase and I predict big things for the book come its January release. I was very happy to win a signed copy of Martha Wells' The Serpent Sea and that's another that will be read in short order. The Mirage is Matt Ruff's latest novel that definitely seems PKD inspired. Ruff's Fool on the Hill is still one of my all-time favorite novels. Winning Mars is technically Jason Stoddard's debut despite the book originally being a short story and then a longer version released for free via his site. Massive changes were undertaken for the Prime Books release that mergers Mars and reality TV in the future. From Prime is also Lightspeed: Year One edited by John Joseph Adams comprised of all the fiction the magazine published during its first year. Wide Open is Deborah Coates's ghostly debut though she has developed a good reputation in the short story market. That one just peeking out is Alex J. Cavanaugh's CassaFire his next action Sci-Fi. Brian Evenson's April release Immobility caught me immediately with its short blurb:
You open your eyes for what you know is not the first time and you remember nothing. You find out that a catastrophic event known as the Kollaps has destroyed life as we know it.
Suddenly someone claiming to be your friend tells you you're needed. Something crucial has been stolen — but under no circumstances can you know what or why. You've got to get it back or something bad is going to happen. And you've got to get it back fast, so they can freeze you again before your own time runs out.
Paralyzed from the waist down, you're being carried around on the backs of two men who don't seem anything like you at all. Who inject you regularly and tell you its for your own good... to stop the disease, or
The yellow number near the bottom is Stephen Blackmoore's debut City of the Lost, the first in an Urban Fantasy series and given its brief page count and some nice accolades I may dip in soon since it officially comes out next week. Lastly, is Rod Rees' much touted debut The Demi-Monde: Winter, the first in a series about a virtual world inspired by Steampunk and Cyberpunk.
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In no particular order at all here are the books I'm considering for my year end review of books published in 2011. Note I read quite a few books published prior to 2011 not included here.
Among Thieves by Douglas Hulick
Ganymede by Cherie Priest
All Men of Genius by Lev AC Rosen
The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht
Seed by Rob Ziegler
The Emperor's Knife by Mazarkis Williams
God's War by Kameron Hurley
The Winds of Khalakovo by Bradley P. Beaulieu
Mechanique by Genevieve Valentine
Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson
Wolfsangel by M.D. Lachlan
The Night Circus by Erin Morganstern
The Cloud Roads by Martha Wells
Ico: Castle in the Mist by Miyuki Miyabe
The Rift Walker by Clay & Susan Griffith
Aloha from Hell by Richard Kadrey
The Goblin Corps by Ari Marmell
Machine Man by Max Barry
Spellbound by Blake Charlton
A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. Martin
Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey
Soft Apocalypse by Will McIntosh
The Alchemist by Paolo Bacigalupi
The Desert of Souls by Howard Andrew Jones
The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss
Brave New Worlds edited by John Joseph Adams
Vortex by Robert Charles Wilson
Hounded by Kevin Hearne
The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie
I've also just started on The Magician King by Lev Grossman, which may end up in the final list as well given how much I liked Grossman's previous effort. Some brief observations:
* None are considered Horror, but a couple have elements. Seems I didn't gravitate to much in the way of Horror in general this year, which might mean a reading goal for 2012.
* Just one is an anthology despite reading a few this year.
* 5 are Steampunky.
* 8ish are Sci-Fi.
* About half are debuts. This may be due to my predilection towards new authors.
So what did I leave off the list? Any other observations?
REVIEW | Brave New Worlds edited by John Joseph Adams
REVIEW | Mechanique by Genevieve Valentine
Best Genre Books of the Year - 2010 Long List Edition
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The Christmas card I wish I were capable of making. Enjoy!
Happy Holidays!!! I wish you many books in your stockings this year!
Happy Mad Hatter Day!!!!
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In most interviews around the release of The Magician King, Grossman said he didn't know what he was going to write next and that he would be taking a little time off from writing. But it appears inspiration has struck and we'll be treated to at least one more Magician's book featuring some past characters. Here is what from Grossman said in his Brakebills Alumni Newsletter:
I also started writing the third Magicians novel. I’m not sure what to tell you about it.
Mostly I’m just outlining it now, and taking a lot of notes. Inspiration is coming from a lot of different places, some new, some old. The Magician’s Nephew is a big part of it, as is The Last Battle. (It’s not a coincidence that those books tell the story, respectively, of the beginning of Narnia and the end of Narnia.) I’m rereading The Tempest and The Phantom Tollbooth and P.G. Wodehouse and the great Bond novel Casino Royale. I’m also rereading The Lord of the Rings, which oddly enough I’ve never really thought of as an influence before.
The new book’s working title – which I’ve never told anybody before -- is The Magician’s Land.
It’s not like anything I’ve ever written before. But it’s not completely new either. There are a lot of old friends to visit, and a lot of loose ends to tie up. We may never come back here again.
REVIEW | The Magicians by Lev Grossman
INTERVIEW | Lev Grossman author of The Magicians
Cover Unveiled for The Magician King by Lev Grossman (UK version)
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Reviewing News and New Poll on Early 2012 Releases
As 2012 approaches I've come to conclusion that I am just not going to catch up on writing full reviews. This year was just too hectic personally and professionally for me. The piles of books I've read that I've intended to do full reviews on just keeps growing and growing and the longer it has been since I've read the book the more difficult it is to review properly. So I'm basically calling those piles a wash except for a couple choice books I have extensive review notes on and also some I remember well at this point.
Sometimes you just have to hit refresh and this is one of those times. During the first week of January I intend to write reviews for those books or take them off the piles as well. I hope my reading log, reviews, and other tidbits still encourages you to read these books. Some are sure to be mentioned in my year in review post coming in early January.
In the hopes of getting to some of the books my loyal readers want to hear more about I've added a poll to the upper left of the site of debuts coming out from January through March. I didn't list a couple titles I already know I'm starting soon such as Adam Christopher's Empire State, but I did try to vary things a bit. The choices are:
Seven Princes by John R. Fultz
It is an Age of Legends.
Under the watchful eye of the Giants, the kingdoms of Men rose to power. Now, the Giant-King has slain the last of the Serpents and ushered in an era of untold peace and prosperity. Where a fire-blackened desert once stood, golden cities flourish in verdant fields.
It is an Age of Heroes.
But the realms of Man face a new threat-- an ancient sorcerer slaughters the rightful King of Yaskatha before the unbelieving eyes of his son, young Prince D'zan. With the Giant-King lost to a mysterious doom, it seems that no one has the power to stop the coming storm.
It is an Age of War.
The fugitive Prince seeks allies across the realms of Men and Giants to liberate his father's stolen kingdom. Six foreign Princes are tied to his fate. Only one thing is certain: War is coming.
SEVEN PRINCES.
Some will seek glory. Some will seek vengeance. All will be legends.
The Games by Ted Kosmatka
Set in an amoral future where genetically engineered monstrosities fight each other to the death in an Olympic event, The Games envisions a harrowing world that may arrive sooner than you think.
Silas Williams is the brilliant geneticist in charge of preparing the U.S. entry into the Olympic Gladiator competition, an internationally sanctioned bloodsport with only one rule: no human DNA is permitted in the design of the entrants. Silas lives and breathes genetics; his designs have led the United States to the gold in every previous event. But the other countries are catching up. Now, desperate for an edge in the upcoming Games, Silas’s boss engages an experimental supercomputer to design the genetic code for a gladiator that cannot be beaten.
The result is a highly specialized killing machine, its genome never before seen on earth. Not even Silas, with all his genius and experience, can understand the horror he had a hand in making. And no one, he fears, can anticipate the consequences of entrusting the act of creation to a computer’s cold logic.
Now Silas races to understand what the computer has wrought, aided by a beautiful xenobiologist, Vidonia João. Yet as the fast-growing gladiator demonstrates preternatural strength, speed, and—most disquietingly—intelligence, Silas and Vidonia find their scientific curiosity giving way to a most unexpected emotion: sheer terror.
Shadow Ops: Control Point by Myke Cole
Army Officer. Fugitive. Sorcerer.
Across the country and in every nation, people are waking up with magical talents. Untrained and panicked, they summon storms, raise the dead, and set everything they touch ablaze.
Army officer Oscar Britton sees the worst of it. A lieutenant attached to the military's Supernatural Operations Corps, his mission is to bring order to a world gone mad. Then he abruptly manifests a rare and prohibited magical power, transforming him overnight from government agent to public enemy number one.
The SOC knows how to handle this kind of situation: hunt him down--and take him out. Driven into an underground shadow world, Britton is about to learn that magic has changed all the rules he's ever known, and that his life isn't the only thing he's fighting for.
Throne of the Crescent Moon by Saladin Ahmed
The Crescent Moon Kingdoms, land of djenn and ghuls, holy warriors and heretics, Khalifs and killers, is at the boiling point of a power struggle between the iron-fisted Khalif and the mysterious master thief known as the Falcon Prince. In the midst of this brewing rebellion a series of brutal supernatural murders strikes at the heart of the Kingdoms. It is up to a handful of heroes to learn the truth behind these killings:
Doctor Adoulla Makhslood, "The last real ghul hunter in the great city of Dhamsawaat," just wants a quiet cup of tea. Three score and more years old, he has grown weary of hunting monsters and saving lives, and is more than ready to retire from his dangerous and demanding vocation. But when an old flame's family is murdered, Adoulla is drawn back to the hunter's path.
Raseed bas Raseed, Adoulla's young assistant, a hidebound holy warrior whose prowess is matched only by his piety, is eager to deliver God's justice. But even as Raseed's sword is tested by ghuls and manjackals, his soul is tested when he and Adoulla cross paths with the tribeswoman Zamia.
Zamia Badawi, Protector of the Band, has been gifted with the near-mythical power of the Lion-Shape, but shunned by her people for daring to take up a man's title. She lives only to avenge her father's death. Until she learns that Adoulla and his allies also hunt her father's killer. Until she meets Raseed.
When they learn that the murders and the Falcon Prince's brewing revolution are connected, the companions must race against time--and struggle against their own misgivings--to save the life of a vicious despot. In so doing they discover a plot for the Throne of the Crescent Moon that threatens to turn Dhamsawaat, and the world itself, into a blood-soaked ruin.
Faith by John Love
Moby Dick meets Duel in John Love''s debut novel of Space Opera and Military Science Fiction! Faith is the name humanity has given to the unknown, seemingly invincible alien ship that has begun to harass the newly emergent Commonwealth. 300 years earlier, the same ship destroyed the Sakhran Empire, allowing the Commonwealth to expand its sphere of influence. But now Faith has returned! The ship is as devastating as before, and its attacks leave some Commonwealth solar systems in chaos. Eventually it reaches Sakhra, now an important Commonwealth possession, and it seems like history is about to repeat itself. But this time, something is waiting: an Outsider, one of the Commonwealth''s ultimate warships. Slender silver ships, full of functionality and crewed by people of unusual abilities, often sociopaths or psychopaths, Outsiders were conceived in back alleys, built and launched in secret, and commissioned without ceremony. One system away from earth, the Outsider ship Charles Manson makes a stand. Commander Foord waits with his crew of miscreants and sociopath, hoping to accomplish what no other human has been able to do - to destroy Faith!
Songs of the Earth by Elsbeth Cooper
The Book of Eador, Abjurations 12:14, is very clear: Suffer ye not the life of a witch. For a thousand years, the Church Knights have obeyed that commandment, sending to the stake anyone who can hear the songs of the earth. There are no exceptions, not even for one of their own.
Novice Knight Gair can hear music no one else can, beautiful, terrible music: music with power. In the Holy City, that can mean only one thing: death by fire—until an unlikely intervention gives him a chance to flee the city and escape the flames.
With the Church Knights and their witchfinder hot on his heels, Gair hasn’t time to learn how to use the power growing inside him, but if he doesn’t master it, that power will tear him apart. His only hope is the secretive Guardians of the Veil, though centuries of persecution have almost destroyed their Order, and the few Guardians left have troubles of their own.
For the Veil between worlds is weakening, and behind it, the Hidden Kingdom, ever-hungry for dominion over the daylight realm, is stirring. Though he is far from ready, Gair will find himself fighting for his own life, for everyone within the Order of the Veil, and for the woman he has come to love.
Also, if there is something else in the first quarter you want to to take a look at be sure to comment away. I still have my eye on a lot of other books as well.
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NEWS | New Carlos Ruiz Zafon and More Gail Carriger Steampunk Goodness
Labels: Poll
November helped me break through to my 100th read this year. That is of course not counting the other plenitude of things I read such as short stories and even more graphic novels then I usually mention (I try to focus on graphic novels I think most highly of). A big help was my annual Thanksgiving break where 7 of these were finished. As we approach the end of the year I've been thinking about what other books to read for my year end list and I've definitely got a few thoughts. Anyway here are my brief thoughts on books read in November.
100. Theft of Swords: Avempartha by Michael J. Sullivan - The 2nd half of the first omnibus in The Riyria Revelations series. I enjoyed one of the two major stories lines quite a bit, but the Princesses story didn't pull me in she comes off as more of a secondary character with little will of her own despite her strong showing in the first novel The Crown Conspiracy. Even with those problems I enjoyed everything else. See full review here.
101. Briarpatch by Tim Pratt - Pratt gets very dark on us and I half wonder if he was going through a depression during the writing. The story was beautifully told and explores what is typically known as the "Otherworld," but this isn't just some dimension with frolicking fairies filled with golden apples. No, Pratt's Otherworld is a mysterious, dark, and ever changing place filled with lost beings and some scary-ass monsters. Emotionally fueled, Briarpatch explores what it means to live and love. There were definitely some pacing issues, but the twisted characters were all so intriguing I couldn't turn away. This is Urban Fantasy as you've not seen it before. Recommended.
102. The Emperor's Knife by Marzakis Williams - This is a Fantasy debut that deserves a wide audience. If you couldn't already tell by my interview with Williams I quite enjoyed the story of Sarmin who after witnessing the murder of nearly his entire family is locked away in a tower for nearly two decades. The setting is mostly a mix of Middle Eastern and Asian in a land besieged by a plague that turns people into zombie-like carriers bent on overthrowing the Empire. Politics and magic play well along with some nice action. Highly recommended.
103. Locke and Key: Crown of Shadows by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez - This volume I felt was the most rushed, but this is still without a doubt one of the best comic series in many years.
104. Locke and Key: Keys to the Kingdom by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez - This volume brings us closer to answers as the main villian's past is explored more in-depth and the Locke kids finally start connecting the dots. I'm this -> <- close to going to issues on this series, which I never do.
105. Seed by Rob Ziegler - One of the strongest Sci-Fi debuts this year. Highly recommended. Review to come.
106. The Night Circus by Erin Morganstern - An incredibly beautiful novel. Definitely one of my favorites of the year and it is shockingly a debut. Two magicians battle on circus grounds to test one another's skills. But it is so much more and better then I can describe. It is the kind of novel that is so well done it will even get your cousin who never reads to fall in love with it. Highly recommend.
107. Boneyards by Kristin Kathryn Rusch - The third Diving Universe book brings Boss and her crew closer to finding answers about the Dignity vessels and their crews. Like the last excellent book in the series City of Ruin we're left on a cliffhanger, which disappointed me after so much, but it appears Rusch has no plans to stop. I truly hope Rusch gets to write more novels in this series as it is a golden age series that could have been written just as easily 40 years ago as today. She evokes the sense of exploration with each volume so well. Recommended.
108. The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle - It has been more than 15 years since I last read Beagle's most beloved book. Age has definitely made it a deeper read for me. There are so many things I never noticed in the past, especially just how weird a story this is. What begins simply enough as a mission for a unicorn looking for other like her turns into something so much more. An unforgettable read just as much today as it was when it first came out in 1968. Highly recommended.
109. All Men of Genius by Lev AC Rosen - In the fun read category of the month All Men of Genius wins hands down. This may be my Steampunk read of the year. Mixing in Steampunk ascetics, Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and devilishly Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest this is as pleasing a novel as you're like to find. There are secret societies, mad inventors, and a crazy crossed love story that will keep you guessing at every one's reactions, which more then kept me rapt. Highly recommended.
110. The Cloud Roads by Martha Wells - An outstanding book. Very few authors can pull-off having no human characters so well. Most definitely one of the best second world Fantasies I've read in the last few years. Highly recommended.
111. The Library of Forgotten Books by Rjurik Davidson - A nice collection of short stories most of which surround a city full of weird happenings and creatures. The titular story was obviously my favorite. Davidson definitely like to play with the way reality is perceived. Recommend for fans of New Weird.
112. Harkwood and the Kings by Paul Kearney - I gave up after 4 chapters not because I thought it was bad, but because I wasn't in the mood for something so big right now and also the font size is super tiny, which didn't help anything out. I do plan on going back to it someday, but might look for a different edition. My eyes are getting old.
112. Ico: Castle in the Mist by Miyuki Miyabe - Remember that awesome Playstation game from about a decade ago? No? Well even if you don't read this novel about a young boy born with horns who is destined to be sacrificed to a mysterious castle. Along the way he saves a girl and tries to save the world. Miyabe is one of the best-selling Sci-Fi authors from Japan, but this is her first franchise related novel. It does differ from the game in some large ways so even if you're familiar with the game you'll get a lot out it. Recommended.
113. The Shakespeare Thefts by Eric Rasmussan - This is a must for Shakespeare fans who have always dreamed of owning an original folio no matter how far out of grasp they are. Another big audience would be big collectors or those who like to real about true crimes. I fall somewhere in the middle being a bibliophile as well as having a fascination with most things Shakespeare. Nearly every chapter focuses on one particular copy of the first folio, its history, and current likely whereabouts. The family histories and shady behavior of descendants were particularly interesting. In a way I wish there was more of a payoff overall such as a big discovery or confirmation of a new or recovered folio, but much is left up to supposition as many people in the world simply won't let their copy be reviewed by Mr. Rasmussen and his team. In any event The Shakespeare Thefts does a good job of giving the first folios an air of mystery.
November reading treated me to a lot of first timers and brought me back to a classic. Out of this month The Cloud Roads and The Night Circus are destined to be remembered years from now. Seed, The Emperor's Knife, and All Men of Genius were very strong debuts for their respective subgenres, each bringing something new to the table. But it is The Last Unicorn all of you should be reading, especially at this time of year.
INTERVIEW | Mazarkis Williams author of The Emperor's Knife
INTERVIEW | Rob Ziegler author of Seed
GUEST POST | Lev AC Rosen on Shakespeare and All Men of Genius
REVIEW | Diving Into the Wreck by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Labels: Reading Log
Cover Unveiled for The Bones of the Old Ones by Howard Andrew Jones
Coming this July 3rd will be Howard Andrew Jones' next Dabir and Asim adventure The Bones of the Old Ones following the exploits of The Desert of Souls. Jones' debut was one of the most enjoyable Swords & Sorcery novels in quite a few years. The cover is in the same style as the paperback release coming next month. I'm still a fan of the original cover art style (seen below), but this is better then the pb design (also seen below) for The Desert of Souls. Although the new art is very reminiscent of Cursor's Fury by Jim Butcher. In any case I'll definitely be reading The Bones of the Old Ones. Here is the blurb:
Combining the masterful fantasy of Robert E . Howard with the high-speed action of Bernard Cornwell, Howard Andrew Jones breathes new life into the glittering tradition of sword-and-sorcery with the latest tale of Dabir and Assim’s adventures. Our heroes are living comfortably in Mosul under the patronage of the city’s governor. Despite the region’s rare frostbitten winter, things are going well until a desperate young woman named Najya is brought to them, claiming that she has escaped from a sorcerous cabal and that her memory has been altered in a dangerous magic ritual. Dabir fears much more is at stake, especially when someone claiming to be Najya’s father arrives and attacks them. Dabir and Asim stave off the wizard and flee with Najya to the governor’s palace, where they find the first of the hidden tools sought by the cabal: the Bones of the Old Ones. Dabir and Asim quickly realize that more than one group is after the girl and the Bones, and they must race against time to stop their enemies’ dark quest from plunging the world into a neverending winter.
Original HC Art
Paperback Art
Also, of note is that an ebook only short story collection focusing on the early adventures of Dabir and Asim by Jones called The Waters of Eternity is now available.
REVIEW | The Desert of Souls by Howard Andrew Jones
My Favorite Reads of 2011 So Far
REVIEW | Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
REVIEW | Swords & Dark Magic edited by Jonathan Strahan & Lou Anders
Cover Unveiled for Throne of the Crescent Moon by Saladin Ahmed
Labels: Howard Andrew Jones, New Cover
Earlier this year I started hearing a few whispers about a new book called The Emperor's Knife. Quickly using my google-fu I hardly found any information on the author. Mazarkis Williams it seemed was a ghost. Some months later I found Mr. Williams on twitter and lucked into a review copy of The Emperor's Knife, which I've devoured. It is bloody good time and I recommend it to you all, especially if you're tired of Western set Fantasy. After reading it I couldn't pass up a chance to put Mazarkis to question.
MH: Thanks for taking the time out. To start things off can you tell me a bit about yourself? Info online is quite scant. So scant that I'm not entirely sure you're a real person. You are using an image of the invisible man as your twitter icon after all.
MAZARKIS: Yes. That avatar was created by someone at Jo Fletcher Books who never met me and didn't know anything about me, but needed a picture. Still, I am not completely invisible. As far as I know the information that is out there is accurate. And I can say a few more things about myself: I am a night owl. I read very fast but write very slow. I listen to Radiohead too much. I’m an old-fashioned table top/face-to-face gamer and I think I’m addicted to zero-calorie Vitamin Water.
MH: What's your barroom description of The Emperor's Knife to people just hearing about the book for the first time?
MAZARKIS: Barroom? I think I would babble (because, clearly, I would be drunk) about how there are these damaged people who have to pull it together and fight off this creepy menace, and how they find hope in the process, or redemption, depending on which character it is. Or if I started on that tack and their eyes began to wander, I’d say something about Arabian Nights and assassins and sorcerers, which is less accurate but sounds more exciting.
MH: The Emperor's Knife is part of Jo Fletcher's inaugural launch in the UK and part of Night Shade Books New Voices program. How has the attention been? How are you adapting to becoming an author?
MAZARKIS: Well I’ve been writing a long time, always struggling for every word, and that hasn’t changed. I hoped it might get easier, that being a published author would give me a confidence and a glibness I don’t really possess.
The attention to the book is just fine with me. I want to share the book with as many people as possible because I like the themes and the characters. I think they have something to offer and I hope readers agree.
As far as my personal space—there is this layer between me and my agent, and then my agent and the publishers, so I have a lot of privacy. Not that anybody would be knocking at my door trying to meet me.
MH: What came first in The Emperor's Knife? A character? Setting?
MAZARKIS: The character of Sarmin. I had just been reading about an Ottoman prince who’d been imprisoned in his room a long time, and it got me thinking about what it must be like to be stuck in this cushy place, counting out your days. Many people would perceive him to be very privileged, and he was by most measures, but it was a sad life, and it drove him crazy. So I was wondering what it was like to be that person.
That’s usually how it starts with me. The characters who interest me as a writer are the ones on the side lines. The people who delivered the orders instead of giving them, or the women who waited as opposed to the men who left. And for me the characters always come first. Who they are, what obstacles they face, what happens to change their situations. Without the characters, there is no story.
After the character of Sarmin came the setting. He’s pacing in a room, so the room has to be in a palace, and the palace has to be in an empire, so I went from there.
MH: Sarmin is quite a conflicted character. He's been trapped in a room for more than a decade with nothing to accompany him, but 5 books, which just begs the question what are your 5 books to be locked away with for 2 decades?
MAZARKIS: Anybody who knows me well is familiar with my inability to choose favorites. Also, I’m going to cheat and include two series in my list.
First, I am always a champion for The Great Gatsby—somehow I keep talking about that book, either online or with my family—so I will include it. I actually haven’t read it in a long time, but it had an impact on me in terms of structure and symbolism. Assuming I get to write in my locked-up room, then Gatsby would help me do that better.
I would have to take a history book with me, one that’s long and has a large scope so there’s always something new to read. Probably a big fat university textbook.
Then a poetry book, let’s say The Poems of Dylan Thomas.
Now I arrive at SF/F. Gene Wolfe’s Book of the New Sun (actually a quadrilogy) would keep me occupied for a long time. There’s so many layers and so much symbolism that I would be happy to read it many times.
Finally I would have to bring along my well-worn copies of Robin Hobb’s The Farseer Trilogy, since it contains some of my favorite characters in fiction. It would be like bringing some friends along with me.
Of course this is my list for today. I may change my mind tomorrow.
MH: How did your degree in History influence The Emperor's Knife? There are certainly Eastern and Middle Eastern elements throughout.
MAZARKIS: It seems you’ve just answered your own question, but I can elaborate a little bit.
I read as much European history as was required to get my degree, which was not much. That doesn’t mean I haven’t read about Europe on my own time; as a gaming geek, I’m almost required to do so. It was just never a focus of my studies.
This question is proving harder to answer than I expected.
I split my schooling years between England and Michigan, but mainly I was a victim and beneficiary of the Michigan public schools. One benefit is that Michigan had and continues to have a large Arab population, and that was reflected in our diverse student body. Also my history teacher was Egyptian, and that had a big influence on me.
I focused on Islamic history at university. I also tried to take Arabic, but ended up with a C and no memory of how to speak it. So to answer your question: when they say ‘write what you know,’ I chose the middle east. Though I don’t know it so well, I know it better than I know some other things.
But I want to emphasize that Cerana is not supposed to be any of the great Islamic empires. I took only elements, as you wrote, and then built something else around them. You can see similarities to the Ottomans, and also the Romans, but mostly you can tell it’s just made up. The most important difference is that the Cerani are polytheistic. You can’t take Islam out of the Ottoman empire, for example. It was central to their existence. It’s impossible to do, so I didn’t.
MH: Settu is a game mention in The Emperor's Knife, which reminded me of chess quite a bit. Is this a game you've actually developed?? Are you a gamer?
MAZARKIS: Yes, I'm a gamer, mostly face-to-face (F2F) tabletop roleplaying. (Shout-out to my gaming group, The Dysfunctional Party!)
However we do own all manner of games, including Settlers of Cataan, Pandemic, Talisman, and my favorite, Illuminati. We've had some historic games over the years and there are some long-standing rivalries.
Settu is something like a mix of chess and dominoes. I haven't really developed the game so that I can play it in real life, but I have a good idea how.
MH: I'm a big Pandemic fan as well. Now on to the important stuff. What is your favorite type of hat?
MAZARKIS: On a woman or on a man? I think my daughter looks cute in a cloche. On a man I like the look of a fedora. My step-father-in-law maintained the tradition of wearing a fedora whenever he went outside, and I thought he looked very classy. Also, trilbies are cool.
My son looks cute in an ordinary woolen hat.
What I'm not crazy about: baseball caps.
MH: What can we expect from the sequel Knife-Sworn? Are you still in the midst of writing it?
MAZARKIS: Yes, still writing it. Knife-Sworn deals with the fallout from The Emperor's Knife. While the main story line wrapped up, some threads were left open. I don't want to give too much away, but very little comes out of the blue in the second book.
What people can expect is more great characters and more strife. Also a little bit of romance, hopefully.
MH: Thanks for all your time. Is there anything you'd like to add to close us out?
MAZARKIS: Sure. I have a blog at Sarmin's Corner which I update when I can, but there is also a blog set up by Courtney Shafer (The Whitefire Crossing) and currently being transferred to Night Shade Books, called The Night Bazaar. It will feature posts from many of Night Shade's debut authors. There will be some interesting articles up there--actually there are interesting articles right now.
Jo Fletcher Books is currently doing a lot of great giveaways. You can follow them on twitter @jofletcherbooks or check out Jo's blog.
Night Shade Books is also having a big December. They are doing a holiday countdown that includes lots of free excerpts from their books. Check them out on twitter at @nightshadebooks.
REVIEW | The Last Page by Anthony Huso
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INTERVIEW | Douglas Hulick author of Among Thieves
INTERVIEW | Kameron Hurley author of God's War
Labels: Interviews, Mazarkis Williams, Night Shade
I just had a chance to look over Pyr's Spring/Summer 2012 releases and quite a few caught my eye. I'm of course looking forward to Jon Sprunk's last book in the Shadow series, Shadow's Master to finish strongly, which will also get me to get to the second book, finally. But it is James Enge's A Guile of Dragons that has captivated my attention. Enge's character Morlock Ambrosius have already become fairly popular as a series of standalone books that are mostly strung together short stories, but with A Guile of Dragons we go back to Morlock's time as a young man when he was just learning about the kind of power he has. A Guile of Dragons is also the first in the A Tournament of Shadows series with a big overarching story. No official blurb as of yet, but here is what Enge said months ago when the deal was first announced:
This will actually be a trilogy, not three standalone books. Each book will have its own story (because I believe in plot resolution) but each book will depend on its predecessor(s) more than the three books of Morlock in exile did. It’s not a prequel trilogy, though. It’s an origin story.
In an interview Enge also added:
It’s very old school fantasy in some ways — dwarves, dragons, Merlin and Nimue. (No elves, though. Everyone has to draw the line somewhere.) And it also gives us a look at Morlock’s homeland, which is a sort of anarchy where community needs are addressed by voluntary associations. It’s a sort of utopia, really — with monsters. Most utopias don’t have monsters, of course, but that’s why they lack a certain plausibility.
I'm guess the art is by Steven Stone or possibly Gene Mollica. It definitely has a Malazan feel and I love all the detail in the outfit. Mark me down for reading this come August next year.
INTERVIEW | Lou Anders Editor of Pyr
Labels: James Enge, New Cover, News, Pyr
Yesterday Marty Halpern treated us to his thoughts on story order in an anthology. Today he's given you lucky visitors two chances to win Alien Contact. The first chance is for US residents only, one print copy of Alien Contact, signed and dated by the editor, and inscribed if the winner wishes.
The second part of the contest is for NON-US residents one of which will receive an ebook edition of the anthology: the winner gets to choose either MOBI or EPUB format. (Note: there is a difference between the print and the ebook editions: the Stephen King story is not included in the ebook due to rights issues.) Here is the blurb for Alien Contact:
Are we alone? From War of the Worlds to Invasion of the Body Snatchers, ET to Close Encounters, creators of science fiction have always eagerly speculated on just how the story of alien contact would play out. Editor Marty Halpern has gathered together some of the best stories of the last 30 years, by today's most exciting genre writers, weaving a tapestry that covers a broad range of scenarios: from the insidious, to the violent, to the transcendent.
Alien Contact include stories by Paul McAuley, Neil Gaiman, Karen Joy Fowler, Mike Resnick, Orson Scott Card, Ursula K. Le Guin, Nancy Kress, and Charles Stross.
To enter the first part of the contest send an email to madhatterreview (AT) gmail (dot) com with your full name, physical address as the print book will ship via UPS, and "CONTACT" in the subject line. To enter the second part of the contest for the ebook edition still send an email to madhatterreview (AT) gmail (dot) com with your full name in the body and "CONTACT 2" in the subject line. The deadline is midnight December 31st. I'll announce the winners on the following day or as soon as I remember. One entry per part per person is allowable, but if more then one each will get you disqualified from the contest. The winners will be selected via random number generator per usual.
GUEST POST | Marty Halpern Gives Order to the Alien Other
REVIEW | Is Anybody Out There? edited by Nick Givers and Marty Halpern
NEWS | Ray Bradbury Tribute Anthology
COVER EVOLUTION | The Martian Chronicles (1950-2009)
Labels: contest, Marty Halpern
Currently The Cloud Roads by Martha Wells is available free from Amazon in Kindle format. I only recently read The Cloud Roads, but it swept me away into a second world fantasy like no other. If you're looking for something new in Fantasy look no further. Here is the blurb:
Moon has spent his life hiding what he is - a shape-shifter able to transform himself into a winged creature of flight. An orphan with only vague memories of his own kind, Moon tries to fit in among the tribes of his river valley, with mixed success. Just as Moon is once again cast out by his adopted tribe, he discovers a shape-shifter like himself... someone who seems to know exactly what he is, who promises that Moon will be welcomed into his community. What this stranger doesn't tell Moon is that his presence will tip the balance of power... that his extraordinary lineage is crucial to the colony's survival... and that his people face extinction at the hands of the dreaded Fell! Now Moon must overcome a lifetime of conditioning in order to save himself... and his newfound kin.
The Cloud Roads is the first in the Books of the Raksura series with the second The Serpent Sea coming out in mid-January. While the first book stands well all on its own I can't wait to see what the future has in store for Moon. Beware reading the blurb for The Sea Serpent unless you want a spoiler. And Wells is already hard at work on the third volume.
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Labels: Fantasy, free stuff, Martha Wells, Night Shade
Marty Halpern Gives Order to the Alien Other
Alien Contact was published on November 1, just a handful of weeks ago, but its history dates back to August 2008 when I first proposed this anthology to the publisher, Night Shade Books. You can read more about the anthology, including its genesis, on my blog, More Red Ink; just look for the "Alien Contact" tab in the header.
Once I had selected the 26 stories to be included in Alien Contact, my next task was to determine the story order. If you are a writer of short stories, and you've put together a collection of your fiction—or, if you are an anthologist—then you know how involved this task can be.
Some readers will pick up an anthology, skim through the table of contents or the book itself, select a story (often at random), and begin reading. With regards to story order, I can't be concerned with this type of reader; for them, story order is a non-issue. But the readers who begin at the beginning—the introduction—and then read the stories in the order they are presented, these are the readers I must be concerned with. For them, the story order—the overall experience of reading the book in its entirety—is what makes, or breaks, the anthology.
As soon as I selected Paul McAuley's story, "The Thought War," I knew immediately that it would be the story that opens the anthology. The first word—in fact, the only word on the first line of the story—is: Listen:
And the first two paragraphs of "The Thought War" read:
Don't try to speak. Don't try to move. Listen to me. Listen to my story.
It was a no-brainer that, with this beginning, "The Thought War" would be the perfect fit as the first story in the anthology.
And then there was the last story. Once I had selected Stephen Baxter's "Last Contact," I also knew that this story would close the anthology. Not only because of its title, but also because "Last Contact" deals with the total destruction of the galaxy. Once the reader has experienced that, how could any other story follow?
And I just realized (honest, I had never thought of this before) that both Paul McAuley and Stephen Baxter are British. There was no intent on my part to place stories by British authors at the beginning and end of the anthology—it just happened. But it's also not the only coincidence that occurred regarding the contents list.
So that left 24 remaining stories for which I needed to determine the order. When working out a story order, I consider a number of attributes; in order of importance (at least to me):
1. word count
2. tone (e.g. dark vs. light, etc.)
3. male or female protagonist
4. plot (e.g. serious vs. humorous/sardonic; linear vs. nonlinear; science vs. non-science; etc.)
5. content of opening paragraph and closing paragraph
I list all the stories, and then I apply these 5 criteria to each of them. As a group, these criteria affect the flow of the anthology. Place a lot of dark, depressing, overly long stories together and quite possibly I'll lose a lot of my readers. Each story needs to encourage the reader to want to move on to the next story, and the next, and so on, until the reader reaches the end of the book.
I spent quite a number of hours working on the story order. A couple times I came up with what I thought was the perfect order—and then I realized one story just didn't fit right in its slot. So then I would swap a couple stories, which often led to another swap,and another, and before too long I was back at square one, having to start over again.
Once I felt comfortable with the "final" order, I let the contents list sit for a couple days and then went back to it, just to be sure. An anthology (or a short fiction collection) must first contain great stories; but the book's overall content is a pure balancing act. And, done properly, can yield a truly rewarding experience for the reader.
As to another coincidence: When I contacted many of the authors regarding their own alien contact stories, I also asked for suggestions for such stories by other authors. I received many suggestions; one in particular came from author Nancy Kress (whose story "Laws of Survival" is included in Alien Contact). Nancy suggested a story in the recent (at the time of her response) August 2008 issue of Asimov's SF: Jack Skillingstead's "What You Are About to See." She described it as a "very weird alien" story. I was already familiar with some of Jack's fiction, but not this particular story. And Nancy's comment—"very weird alien"—intrigued me. So I contacted his agent for a copy of the story. I went on to acquire this story for the anthology and, in finalizing the story order, I placed Nancy Kress's "Laws of Survival" at the number 19 slot, followed by Jack's "What You Are About to See." Then in March of this year I sent an email to all the contributing authors requesting a mini bio for use in the anthology. In their respective bios, Nancy and Jack each mentioned that they were married to the other, which I hadn't been aware of at the time. I obviously missed the announcement earlier in February. Consequently I felt somewhat self-conscious that I had placed their stories back to back; but that's how the story order criteria played out.
Was I successful with the story order in Alien Contact? I guess that's up to the individual readers to decide.
Marty Halpern is a two-time finalist for the World Fantasy Award–Professional for his work with Golden Gryphon Press. Marty now freelances as an acquiring editor, anthology editor, developmental editor, and proof reader and copy editor, working directly with authors to prepare their manuscripts for publication, and working with independent publishers such as Night Shade Books and Tachyon Publications, as well as Ace Books and others. He currently resides in San Jose, California, and occasionally emerges from his inner sanctum to attend conventions. To learn more about Marty visit his blog "More Red Ink" or check out his SF Editors wiki entry.
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"The sun was going down by the time they decided to hang me."
—David Tallerman, Giant Thief
This line did exactly what a first line should do: pull the reader in. I'm 80 pages into Tallerman's debut from Angry Robot, which has given me a perpetual grin so far. More about it as we get closer to the January publication date.
Bibliomania Quote from The Library by Zoran Zivkovic
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This post kept getting longer and longer since I'm still behind with things. But lots of pretties have been sent to me and I've also been to a new indie store and had a nice stroll around the Miami Book fair a couple weeks past. The influx of 2012 releases has started as well and things are ramping up for January through March to be busy, busy.
Alien Contact is Marty Halpern's latest anthology after the very enjoyable Is Anybody Out There (reviewed here). As the title suggests this reprint anthology focuses on stories about contact with beings not of this earth with stories from the likes of Neil Gaiman, Ursula K LeGuin, Michael Swanwick, Jeffrey Ford, and Paul McAuley. This one has certainly caught my attention and will be read quite soon. Next is Caitlin R. Kiernan's The Drowning Girl which will be out in March. I've enjoyed many of her shorts, but have never dipped into her novel length work despite hearing nothing but raves for her last effort The Red Tree. The beige number below is Your Face Tomorrow: Fever and Spear by Javier Marías the first in a Spy trilogy that Larry from Of Blog challenged me to read and review. He picked this particular series since I'm a lover of Spanish translated fiction. I haven't read a straight Spy novel in I can't tell you how long so I'm very much looking forward to trying this out. Next I have the very pretty final copy of Ian McDonald's YA debut Planesrunner, which I've already read and enjoyed. More on it soon. Lastly, are the first two finished omnibuses for Michael Sullivan's The Riyria Revelations series that look very nice and epic together.
Arctic Rising by Tobias Buckell is the start to a new series that is near-future Sci-Fi dealing with global warming as opposed to Buckell's previous far-future series Xenowealth. Arctic Rising is due out at the end of February. The yellow number is the debut Seven Princes by John R. Fultz, which could be a strong Epic Fantasy debut come January. Next are a few books I received from Haikasoru who publishes translations of Japanese Sci-Fi and Fantasy that I've been eyeing for a longtime. First is the novelization of the Playstation game of the same name Ico: Castle in the Mist by Miyuki Miyabe, who is one of Japan's best-selling genre authors. I already read Ico as it showed up right as I was leaving for my Thanksgiving break. It is really well done and improves on the story from the game greatly. Next is Miyabe's The Book of Heroes that deals with a magical book. I'm a sucker for those sorts of stories and after reading Ico I'm eager to try something that is entirely from Miyabe's mind. Next is 10 Billion Days and 100 Billion Nights by Ryu Mitsuse that is considered a classic of Japanese Sci-Fi first being published more than 40 years ago and still in print after all that time and just now being published in English for the first time. Haikasoru also printed it with a glow in the dark starry cover, which I must say is super cool and worth having it on the shelf for that alone.
I picked up The Tiger's Wife by Téa Obreht, McSweeney's 24, and Nick Hornby's Housekeeping vs. the Dirt at the Miami Book Fair, which was a first for me. The Hornby is his second collection of book review columns from McSweeney's magazine and having enjoyed his first collection The Polysyllabic Spree I had to nab this. I eyed a lot of other books at the fair, but given my already heavy bag I didn't go further despite finding a vendor with loads of old Sci-Fi and another with lots of limited editions. If the prices were slightly better on the limited front I probably would have gone for some of them.
And in the "this just in pile" is the debut The Games by Ted Kosmatka, which I mentioned earlier and is on track for a March publication. I'll definitely be getting to it in time for the release date. Territory by Emma Bull is a new edition of one of her most beloved novels. Bull is on my shame on me reading list as I've yet to read her work despite having War for the Oaks in my to-read pile for a number of years now. The next two books were purchased from the RJ Julia bookshop in Madison, Connecticut, which is a gorgeous store well worth visiting. Their genre section is very small, but the general fiction area certainly makes up for it. I first nabbed Eleven by Mark Watson since it was compared heavily to One Day, which my wife and I love. And I finally bought the YA dystopian hit The Maze Runner by James Dashner after much picking up and putting down over the last 2 years of seeing it in stores. Some Christmas goodies were also purchased, but mums the word on those.
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1492 pictures has smartly picked up the film rights for How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu, which was one of my favorite Sci-Fi novels last year. Here is a bit from Hollywood Reporter:
Columbus and 1492 principals Michael Barnathan and Mark Radcliffe will produce and Brendan Bellomo is set to direct.
Bellomo is a New York University film school graduate who wrote, produced and directed a cast and crew of 200 students and professionals for the live action sci-fi short Bohemibot, which won a bronze medal in the narrative category at the 2009 Student Academy Awards. He is represented by WME and Prolific Management.
1492’s production credits include The Help, Night at the Museum, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and the first three Harry Potter films, among others. In addition to producing those films, Columbus' credits include directing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Home Alone, and writing The Goonies and Gremlins.
It will definitely be interesting to see what choices the director and screen writer make for the film. Will they keep the humor? Pump up the action? Even more sexualize the AI in the story? Time will only tell, but the team behind the film has certainly got the chops to pull off the story well.
Yu's second book of short stories Sorry Please Thank You will be released in July and he is hard at work on his next novel Trilogy: A Novel, but that has no official release date yet.
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December marks the start to Night Shade Books' Holiday Countdown, which will see a wide swathe of articles by Night Shade authors, giveaways, and excerpts around the interwebs. This is only Day 2 of the Night Shade Holiday Countdown. To follow along for the whole month visit http://twitter.com/nightshadebooks for regular updates. Day 2 treats us to 4 pieces of flash fiction from Jonathan Wood which were the genesis for what would become his Cthulhu / Kurt Russell / Urban debut Fantasy No Hero. Enjoy!
There's a question that I think has been quietly beaten out of fandom - “where do you get your ideas from?” Authors tend to turn up their noses at it. This is partly, I think, because the answer is “everywhere,” and partly because another interpretation of “everywhere” is “I totally ripped off these people...” and we don't want to get caught.
Still, every idea has it's starting point, and I thought folk might find it interesting to see where No Hero started. A few years back I was a part of a (now sadly defunct) web site called Daily Cabal. A lot of cool authors contributing one piece of flash fiction every weekday. I had a piece up every 2 weeks, which meant coming up with a new idea every 2 weeks. And somewhere among stories of beak-faced girls, and postmodern princesses, Arthur Wallace emerged.
There were four Arthur Wallace stories written in all. A lot of the basics are there – Arthur, set upon by governmental bureaucracy, defending the realm from supernatural threats. My love for Lovecraft emerges in one of the stories. My love of pulp is there too. But there are differences here as well. Arthur has more of a noir tone here than I ended up using in No Hero. He is more of a man alone (it's hard to fit co-workers into 400-word stories). He still had a lot of growing up to do. Still, this is where I got the idea for No Hero, or, more specifically, the ideas. This is where I mixed and matched scraps until they fit. And, maybe more important, these stories still make me smile. I hope they make you smile too.
The Changing of the Times
It used to be all about magical swords. Blessed steel wreathed in flame, all that. Truth be told, I have, in the past, opined of the increasingly mundane nature of the magical armament. So there is at least a small part of me that stands up and cheers when the tattooed bastard reaches to his scabbard and pulls out a shimmering blue blade that crackles with fire.
On the other hand, the larger part of me is tied to a chair and couldn’t stand up to cheer even if it wanted to. Which it doesn’t.
I’d been tracking the trail of bodies for about two weeks. He’d been picking of virgins as he goes-which can’t have been as easy as it was when he first walked the earth. I followed him from London to Paris, across Alps, then into Germany, which is where I’m pretty sure he became aware of me because right now I’m in the back room of a strip club in Berlin, with my hands bound by stockings, which is not half as pleasant as several magazines have led me to believe.
However, despite appearances I do have a few things going in my favor. For starters, apparently stockings were not a prevalent item in twelfth century Egypt, so my tattooed friend, Mahut As-Ghul, is not entirely familiar with their unsuitability as bindings.
I kick back in the chair at about the same time the nylon rips. Mahut lunges. I tuck my body in and roll, but not in time to stop the blade passing through my ankle. The flesh doesn’t break but the pain is agonizing. Mahut’s blade glows brighter. Bastard just chopped off part of my soul.
Which brings me to my other and much more significant advantage. You see the operative word in my opening salvo here was that it used to be all about magical swords.
Ignoring my ankle, I draw my Glock and fire. Nothing unusual about the Glock. Standard issue for my department. But the bullets, ah yes, there’s the rub Mahut, old buddy.
A portal to several rather unpleasant dimensions is abruptly punched into Mahut’s skull. He starts to fold in on it, which really doesn’t look pleasant. Still, I can’t quite resist picking up the sword and finishing off the job the old fashioned way.
Quite frankly, I’m getting sick of this Lovecraft shit.
It started with these marine biologists and their new species of octopus. Two weeks later all the staff at London zoo look like over-sized scampi and are sacrificing the tourists to elder gods.
My government-sanctioned holy bullets do bugger all. Apparently shrimp-scientists are secular. So I leg it and take refuge in a cleaning closet near the chimp enclosure, which I admit isn’t very James Bond of me. Still, I come across an aerosol can in there, and two seconds later I’m out of there with my lighter flambé-ing a couple of the bastards. Zookeepers dissolve into masses of thrashing tentacles. Enough to put me off shrimp cocktails for the rest of my life.
Lighter in hand I manage to torch a path to the aquarium, but when I get a look at the bugger residing there, I don’t think Pledge and a Zippo are going to cut it. It’s about the size of a double decker, all jelly-like flesh and claws reaching for me. The glass of the aquarium shatters and I’m swept out with the water.
When I catch my breath it’s tottering massively towards me through the ruins of the building. Gas tanks blow. Everything in the aviary squawking at once.
I leg it again.
See the trouble with Lovecraft is he only really gives you running gibbering into the night as an option, and I’ve got plans this Friday…
I smack into the wall of the polar bear enclosure and that’s when, along with the concrete, the idea hits me. The thing behind me is getting close as I blow the lock of the enclosure. We’re talking meters. I’m through the door and then it’s smashing down the wall. I’m roll clear and come up staring into eight white faces. Not happy either. You wake up polar bears, you better do it nicely.
After that I let nature take its course. The elder god is a big bugger, but its still just an overgrown fish to these guys. Some mundanes can take care of themselves. Still sushi’s gonna be off the menu for a while now too.
The Old Switcheroo
According to the pulps, when you want to raid a wizard’s tower you just strap on a broadsword and a loincloth and go at it. Truth is you need a permit with fifteen signatures. Still the government spooks give me enough talismans I make Mr T look restrained. Hopefully they’ll get me further than the permit, which only buys me a stunned doorman and a ride in the penthouse elevator.
Now a tower wouldn’t be complete without a damsel in distress–April Wilcox, heiress of the Wilcox sock empire. Vesu Telquist made all six feet five of her disappear at his show tonight and has yet to make her reappear.
Mundane security’s at the door. So I drop them with rubber bullets. The permit might have worked but this feels more satisfying. There’s so many talisman’s round my neck I don’t which one defeats locks, so in the end I just kick in the door.
I clear the living room and the kitchen, then I open the bedroom door and almost gag–blood and shit spread over the room. The body’s in the bed. What’s left of it. Head’s gone. Belly’s open and the guts lie in circles on crimson sheets. Sick bastard.
I’m right on top of it when I realize it’s too short. April Wilcox is an Amazon with a brunette dye job. This is a shrimp with excessive leg hair.
She comes out of the wardrobe with a knife and goes for the talisman’s at my throat. Apparently her scrying let her know what was being sent to get her back. Vesu didn’t see it coming. Neither did I. We tustle and break. Just in case I’m still thinking of rescuing her, she opens her mouth a breathes fire at me. Some joke about a hot date occurs to me and I’m so ashamed I almost let her roast me. As it is my jacket’s on fire before I find the right talisman. We go at it then, she flinging elemental forces at me, me getting pummeled and my hands caught in ancient chains.
Eventually she and I both get sick of it. She tries fire again and I take the hit. That gives me time to line up the shot, and her blood mixes with Vesu’s. I have the talisman ready in my pocket from the first attack but most of my clothes are ash by the time I summon the water to douse me.
I leave the mess for the spooks to clean up and ride down the elevator pulling off the remains of my shirt. I look at what’s left in the mirrored walls. And on top of it all it turns out a loin cloth isn’t a good look for me anyway.
Flames Burn Red
“Red tape! Red goddamn tape!” And with that, ribbons of red silk burst from Gorman’s fingers and wrap me up tighter than a pair of earrings on Christmas Eve.
See, the thing about battling occult threats to Britain’s shores is that, despite the getting-to-fight-tentacle-monsters-with-a-flaming-sword bits, and the using-knuckle-dusters-that-punch-holes-into-alternate-dimensions bits, it’s still just a job. There are still timesheets, emails about missing staplers, annoying co-workers. Gorman was always an annoying co-worker. And there is the red goddamn tape.
Honestly, half the time something’s eaten most of Essex before I’m even able to get all the signatures I need to get my hands on the flaming sword in the first place.
Must have been worse for Gorman being in accounting. And apparently he really wanted to touch the flaming sword. Got himself fired over it. Submitted everything right but they rejected him anyway. Course they did. He was an accountant. Still, Gorman looked at the form with the big, “rejected” stamp and a gear slipped. Tried to grab the sword out of the safe. Didn’t get far. Course he didn’t. He was an accountant. And they fired him.
Apparently Gorman’s made use of the spare time. Who knows where he found the grimoire. The cape is a little more obviously Halloween gear, but it’s hard to poke fun when a chap breaks into the office and takes you out in under ten seconds.
The air fills with red ribbons. More people are bundled up. I lose sight of him in the blizzard of it. We lie there. I hear crackling in the distance, can smell something burning.
And then I see him. He’s holding the sword in both hands, hacking a path through the jungle of red tape he himself has created. Tape curls back as the flame licks through them. And he smiles like a kid with his hand in the cookie jar. The cape suddenly looks a little bit awesome.
Gorman gets to the door. Looks back at us, at the now limp strands of red tape, and the grin stretches wider. He buries the sword in the floor. And he walks away.
Eventually someone finds us, works us free. Someone, some civil servant, looks at me as I stand up and says, “Well, aren’t you going to go after him?” But, honestly, after that example, there’s no way I can be bothered to do the paperwork.
Jonathan Wood is an Englishman in New York. He is the author of the No Hero--a Lovecraftian urban fantasy that dares to ask, what would Kurt Russell do?. The sequel Yesterday's Hero should be out sometime in 2012. He also writes odd little things that show up in odd little places, such as The Best of Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Chizine, and Weird Tales. Most of his short fiction is available for free on-line. Links can be found on the bibliography page.
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Eikon basilikē, or, The picture of the late King James drawn to the life. in which is made manifest, that the whole course of his life hath to this day been a continued conspiracy against the Protestant religion, laws and liberties of the three kingdoms : in a letter to himself : and humbly dedicated to the King's Most Excellent Majesty, William the Third, our deliverer and restorer /
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Home>Music> SZA Confirms Release Date For "GoT" Collab With Travis Scott & The Weeknd
SZA Confirms Release Date For "GoT" Collab With Travis Scott & The Weeknd
"Power Is Power" will be out on April 18.
Last week, it was rumored that SZA, Travis Scott and The Weeknd would be teaming up for a Game Of Thrones-inspired new song. Shortly after, the feature list was revealed for the Game Of Thrones companion album, welcoming in the new season of the show with appearances from A$AP Rocky, Joey Bada$$, and many others. Thanks to confirmation from SZA, we now know when we can expect to hear the highly-anticipated threeway collaboration with La Flame and Abel as it will be releasing in two days, just in time to celebrate the end of the week.
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The TDE songstress came through with some big news on her social media pages, informing fans that her new song will be out on April 18. Joining her for the ride will be her "Love Galore" collaborator Travis Scott and The Weeknd. The track will be called "Power Is Power" and SZA shared the cover artwork with her announcement, going with a simple GoT-inspired crown. She also possibly shared a glimpse into the lyrics of the song, writing: "Heavy is the crown…but never for a queen."
Ever since this was first rumored, we've been on edge waiting to hear any news about the track. You better believe that our eyes are peeled for whenever it drops on Thursday. Are you excited for this one?
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Success with Ease and Joy for Professional Coaches: Karen Cappello's K-Cast
IT'S ALL ABOUT COACHING! Listen to interviews with Karen and other coaches sharing advice, insights, techniques, resources, tools, and more, related to coaching and developing your coaching practice with ease and joy. You may also hear topics of discussion related to the Law of Attraction and other Spiritual practices... and much, much, more. Enjoy.
Group Coaching: What Keeps Them Coming Back for More
Hello, Magnificent Coaches!
Please be aware that this K-Cast is longer than most, topping out at about 40 minutes; so if it takes a bit longer to download, don't be dismayed. As always, you'll click on the title bar to listen via streaming audio, or right-click, to download to your computer.
So, now it's time to introduce my guest, Christie James, a Life and Leadership Coach with her company, Moving Ideas into Action. She caters to small businesses, helping them to recognize their values, establish their goals and create their game plan. Christie can be reached via her website, which is www.movingideastoaction.com.
Christie came with these questions:
1. What is your definition of Group Coaching and how is it different
from one-on-one?
2. What does a successful coaching group look like?
3. What is your role? And that of the group and individuals?
4. What skills do you use?
5. What is a Mastermind and how is it different from Group
Coaching?
6. Do you select a topic for each session or just go where the
group leads?
8. How do you assure everyone's needs are met?
9. What do you do when members don't feel their individual needs
are being met?
10. What are some other sticking points?
11. Why do you keep coming back for more?
I hope you'll find every minute fun, and insightful.
And, let me say...if you're looking for a resource to put
group coaching to work in your practice, I've developed a program
worth it's weight in gold. You can learn more at:
www.TheArtofGroupCoaching.com.
Love and Great Joy,
www.karencappello.com
P.S. I wanted to thank all the coaches who have agreed to participate in
creating K-Casts with me. We've had a wonderful time with all of you!
If you've been on the fence until now, or have just discovered the
perfect topic to explore with me, please send an email to Kim at:
assistant@karencappello.com. She'll do her best to bring us together!
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Name: Karen Cappello
Location: Tucson, Arizona, United States
I love coaching new coaches who are developing their businesses! I have trained hundreds of coaches for four different coach training programs, and have experienced the joys and challenges of having my own coaching practice for the last five years. I work with coaches who are visionaries who want to make a significant contribution to the world. Using principles of spiritual intelligence and leading edge self-development techniques, I guide my clients to create their practices with ease and joy.
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‘A Lyric a Day’ by Luke Beard
Inspiration February 8, 2010
My good pal Luke Beard over in England started an interesting initiative at the beginning of 2010. ‘A Lyric a Day’ has Luke making an image showcasing a line from a song of his choice, and he’s been sticking to his guns creating interesting and textured designs every day since the launch.
Not only am I enjoying Luke’s textured creations (which I’ve been checking out for a couple of years now) but it’s interesting to see his work evolve as a result of this project. And it doesn’t hurt that he digs some of the same music I listen to :) I’m a big supporter of self-initiated projects as it’s an excuse to make things . . . which we should all do.
Luke’s main site is under construction, but check out his Flickr stream, the ‘A Lyric a Day’ Tumblr site and give him a follow on Twitter.
Nuno says:
Cecilie says:
These are really great. Love the koncept!
Jukes says:
Cool pieces. Love the colors in the first example. Looks like they’re influenced by Mark Weaver’s MSCED.
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Awesome work, and a great concept. For me, the hardest part about self-initiated projects is giving yourself a direction and something to focus on. This seems like a good method of solving that problem, and I love the high volume of output too.
Rob Loukotka says:
I think of poster ideas all the time that are based on song lyrics. There’s something about the beat, or the message that just really screams “You need to draw this!” But I never get around to it, haha. Maybe I could set a goal of doing one a month instead of one a day, haha. Definitely inspirational to see these kinds of projects though.
Peter Nudo says:
I really love Luke’s style here, its amazing. I want to take that approach for one of my next pieces.
I really love this idea. I’m doing something similar to Luke’s after reading the Smashing Magazine post of ‘design something everyday’ w/ cd covers http://newdough.tumblr.com/ if interested
Jeff Finley says:
Luke’s got some cool work I dig it. And I also enjoy using song lyrics as inspiration. My last few show posters for my band were done this way.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeff_finley/sets/72157623411019245/
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