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Kendrick Lamar Rapping Over Dr. Dre Beats Is the Perfect Blending of Two Hip-Hop Legends
Listen to the brilliant new mixtape mashup The Damn. Chronic.
The first time Kendrick Lamar met Dr. Dre, the young rapper was starstruck. Growing up in Compton, Lamar revered the local legend. And when he was in his early 20s, a buzzing new rapper getting national attention, Kendrick Lamar found himself working with one of the greatest minds in hip-hop.
“It came to a point where I had to really snap out of fan mode and become a professional because after we were introduced, he said he liked my music and I said that I’m a fan of his work,” Lamar said of the first time he spoke with Dre. “Then he said, ‘Okay, now write to this, write a full song to this’. Right after I said ‘Man, Dr. Dre, you’re the greatest’ and he was like, ‘Yeah man, you’re good, too, you could be something… alright now write to this beat’. And that beat ended up being the first song I did with him and ended up on my album called ‘Compton’.”
"Compton" marked the perfect connection of two hip-hop legends, with Lamar and Dre joining forces on an ode to their own town—a defining place in rap culture.
As an ode to their place in the larger hip-hop pantheon, DJ Critical Hype has put together a mash up mixtape with Lamar's isolated vocals over Dr. Dre beats. It's a mixtape that captures the sound and culture of the city—the one that shaped two of the greatest minds in hip-hop.
Watch Kendrick Lamar Rap 'Alright' With the People of Compton
Kendrick Lamar Addresses Police Brutality in 'Alright' Video
Kendrick Lamar Has a Great New Rivalry
Kendrick Lamar Already Burned Down the MTV VMAs
Watch the Video for Kendrick Lamar's 'King's Dead'
We're Not Used to Kendrick Lamar's Silence
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Go to the Jobs at the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business landing page.
Go to the Diversity and Inclusion details page.
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Jobs at the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business
The Australian Government Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business is responsible for national policies and programs that help Australians find and keep employment and work in safe, fair and productive workplaces. Our vision is More Jobs. Great Workplaces.
We collaborate with our stakeholders including employers, unions, employees, employment service providers, job seekers, the Australian public and other Commonwealth agencies. As policy advisers, we take into account broader economic, social and technological changes that will transform the way Australians work.
We are forward looking and strive to be innovative in everything we do. We are a workforce that is agile, resilient and productive because we understand that creating more jobs and great workplaces starts with us.
We are proud of the strong culture we have built, one that values inclusiveness and equal opportunity and we embrace the benefits of flexibility in our workplace. We are committed to building an environment that supports and embraces all elements of diversity. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, all genders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people. More information on diversity and inclusion at the department can be found on the department’s Diversity and Inclusion page.
Workplace Adjustments
The department provides workplace adjustments to allow candidates to participate in a selection process for roles at the department.
If you require any workplace adjustments, please indicate this in the Diversity section of your application form. We can then discuss your needs with you and offer alternative assessment methods where required. All requests for workplace adjustment will be considered and managed in consultation with the candidate. More information on workplace adjustments and accessibility at the department can be found on the department’s Diversity and Inclusion page.
View current Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business Vacancies
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Eurofins >> Consumer Product Testing >> Media Centre >> News >> Consumer Products | Monthly bulletin | December 2019
Media Centre >> News >> Consumer Products | Monthly bulletin | December 2019
Regulatory news - Eurofins Updates
Standards Updates
Find below a summary table with some recent standards updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive):
(*) Date of withdrawal: latest date by which national standards conflicting with an EN (and HD for CENELEC) have to be withdrawn.
Date of Withdrawal (*)
Supersedes
Paints and varnishes - Guidelines for the introduction of scribe marks through coatings on metallic panels for corrosion testing (ISO 17872:2019)
EN ISO 3233-2:2019
Paints and varnishes - Determination of the percentage volume of non-volatile matter - Part 2: Method using the determination of non-volatile-matter content in accordance with ISO 3251 and determination of dry film density on coated test panels by the Archimedes principle (ISO 3233-2:2019)
Candles - Specification for fire safety
Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems - Part 5: Protective paint systems (ISO 12944-5:2019)
Paints and varnishes - Lighting and procedure for visual assessments of coatings (ISO 13076:2019)
Find below a summary table with recent regulation proposals notified to European Commission (Non-exhaustive):
Notification number
2019/532/CZ
Draft Act on selected end-of-life products
The aim is the regulation of the content of hazardous substances in products as electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), batteries and accumulators, tyres and vehicles from production and placement on the market to treatment after these products (end-of-life products) have become waste. The key objective of the draft Act is to ensure a high standard of protection of the environment and human health from the adverse impacts of waste from these type of products, in accordance with the relevant legislation of the EU
2019/546/UK
The Video Recordings (Labelling) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
The intention of the amendments contained in the draft Regulations is to refresh the statutory requirements as to age-rating symbols, by simplifying and clarifying the way they appear visually, in order to improve consumer decision-making and increase public protection from inappropriate material
Publications regarding E-Cigarettes
Find below a summary table with recent publications from different European countries regarding E-cigarettes:
DGCCRF’s article about electronic cigarette controls in 2017 and 2018
Produits de vapotage (in French)
BfR’s article about mixing e-liquids for the electronic cigarettes
"Vaping": The BfR advises against self-mixing e-liquids 39/2019
Harmonization of regulatory requirements for some non-food products
On 30th September 2019, Decree 2019-1007 was published in the French Official Journal. The aim of this Decree is to harmonise various decrees on non-food product safety. The products that are affected by this decree are:
Nursery articles
Mobile liquid fuel heating appliances
Step ladders - step boards
Folding chairs of the Chilean - transatlantic - loafer type
Grinding and cutting discs
Solid fuel barbecues
Electronic and chemical alcohol testers
The new Decree modifies Decree 2000-164 on filled bedding items and it has been in effect since 1st October 2019 with a transition period of one year.
CPSC proposes to publish safety standard for infant sleep products
Recently the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has proposed to publish a mandatory standard for infant sleep products incorporating by reference ASTM F 3118-17a, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Inclined Sleep Products with modifications.
In comparison to the CPSC’s notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) published in 2017, this supplemental NPR includes limiting the seat back angle for sleeping to 10 degrees or less. The proposal would cover products intended for infant sleep that are not currently covered by regulations regarding bassinets/cradles, cribs (full-size and non-full size), play yards, and bedside sleepers.
Additionally, the Commission proposes to amend 16 CFR 1112 to include notice of requirement for infant sleep products and infant sleep products would be subject to CPSC's consumer registration requirements.
Comments can be submitted by January 27, 2020. Please click here for the details.
CPSC revises safety standards for non-full-size baby cribs and play yards
On October 23, 2019, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a direct rule which revises the mandatory standards for non-full-size baby cribs (NFS cribs) and play yards incorporating by reference the most current version ASTM F406-19.
The revised rule 16 CFR 1220 requires that each NFS cribs shall comply with all applicable provisions of ASTM F406-19, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards with some exclusions. And the revised rule 16 CFR 1221 requires that each play yard must comply with all applicable provisions of ASTM F406-19 with some exclusions.
These rules will come into force on January 20, 2020, unless CPSC received a significant number of adverse comments by November 22, 2019. Please click here for more information.
CPSC revises safety standard for toddler beds
On October 25, 2019, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a direct final rule which revises the mandatory standards for toddler beds incorporating by reference the most current version ASTM F1821-19ε1, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toddler Beds.
This direct final rule 16 CFR 1217 requires that each toddler bed shall comply with all applicable provisions of ASTM F1821-19ε1, which was approved June 1, 2019.
The rule will come into effect on January 27, 2020, unless the Commission receives a significant number of adverse comments by November 25, 2019. Please click here for more information.
Find below a summary table with some recent ASTM standards updates:
ASTM F1912 - 19
Standard Specification for Safety of Bean Bag Chairs and Bean Bag Covers
US – Vermont
Vermont proposes to expand formaldehyde’s definition in CHCC reporting rule
Vermont’s chemical of high concern (CHCC) reporting rule now requires manufacturers of children’s products to provide notice to the Department of Health annually in case their product contains CHCC above the threshold.
On October 30, 2019, the state of Vermont published a proposed rule which expands the definition of formaldehyde to include “formaldehyde donors”, which are the substances that are intentionally added to a product to degrade to and release formaldehyde as a preservative.
Comments may be submitted by December 11, 2019.
US – California
California proposes list PFAS-containing textile treatments as priority product
Recently California’s DTSC proposed to list treatments containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances for use on converted textiles or leathers such as carpets, upholstery, clothing and shoes, as Priority Products.
PFASs are part of a class of chemicals composed of highly stable carbon-fluorine bonds and which can be used in many ways. Exposure to PFASs can increase the risk of suffering from adverse health effects such as increased serum cholesterol and immune dysregulation. Treatment for converted textiles or leathers is a significant source of PFAS exposure to humans. Based on these, DTSC proposes to list PFAS-containing Textile or leather treatments as Priority Product.
Comments can be submitted by December 31, 2019. Please click here for more information.
US – New York
Labelling requirements for menstrual products
On 11th October 2019, legislations S.2387-B / A.164-B were signed by New York Governor in which indicate that each package or box of menstrual products must contain the list of all ingredients, by order of predominance, printed on the package or affixed thereto.
Technical national standard for plastic products
On 29th October 2019, The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) published the technical national standard Nº 2019-352 in which the Annex 24 – “plastic products” is added to “Household Goods Subject to Safety Standards.”
Below a summary table with the main points:
Yoga mats, floor mats, kitchen mats, etc.
Footwear made of plastic
Slippers, bathing shoes, insoles, etc.
Bags made of plastic
Swimming bags, etc.
Cell phone cases, gym balls, earphones (including headphones, headsets, etc., that come into direct contact with ears), toilet seats, etc.
Mechanical and Physical Requirements
The shape shall be balanced, with no deformation such as distortion and twisting
The color shall be clear and uniform without any color spots
There shall be no visible scratches or scars
Printing and labelling shall be clear
The finishing shall be good without any roughness or dust
There shall be no breakdown and residue
Chemical Requirements
(Following the common safety standards for children’s products (last edition) in test methods)
Toxic elements content
Total lead content
≤ 300 mg/kg
≤ 90mg/kg (for paint and surface coating)
Total Cadmium content
Total phthalates content
Total ≤ 0.1%
Labelling requirements
The following information shall be to appear on each product or minimum unit packaging indelibly and visibly:
Dimension (if applicable)
Manufacturing year and month
Manufacturer’s name
Importer’s name
Address and telephone number of domestic manufacturer or importer
Precautions for use (can be labelled in instruction manual)
Note: Please note that the website is available in Korean language only.
Upcoming dates of application
As a reminder, below you will find a summary of standards and legislation that will apply starting within the next six months:
Manufacturers and importers should carefully consider these coming dates of application and confirm that their products comply with these restrictions:
US: New Hampshire- SB193 Flame retardants ban in furniture and carpeting.
This legislation bans the sale or import of upholstered furniture containing in its fabric, other covering or in its cushioning materials more than 0.1 percent of a flame-retardant chemical or more than 0.1 percent of a mixture that includes flame-retardant chemicals.
This bill also requires manufacturers of upholstered furniture to have a certificate of Compliance according to this requirement to submit to the authorities in a period of 30 days from its request.
It will start applying on 1st January 2020.
Autralia: Consumer Goods (Children’s Nightwear and limited Daywear and Paper Patterns for Children’s Nightwear) Safety Standard 2017.
The mandatory standard applies to nightwear for children (sizes 00–14 unless stated otherwise), including the following items:
Pyjamas (whether sold as top and bottom together or nightwear separates)
Size 3 - 14 knitted nightwear all-in-ones
Size 00 - 14 woven nightwear all-in-ones
Predominantly knitted all-in-one garments in the size range size 00-2 made from fabrics that have a pile or nap, or include fabrics with a pile or nap
Nightdresses and nighties
Boxer shorts of a loose style commonly used as nightwear
Infant sleeping bags with sleeves or arm openings
Blankets & towels that incorporate a sleeve or arm opening
The mandatory standard also covers paper patterns for making children's nightwear. The mandatory standard prescribes requirements for safety testing and labelling of children's nightwear and paper patterns for making children's nightwear.
Turkey: Regulation on Persistent Organic Pollutants - POP (Official Gazette: 30595).
The use of hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) (listed in Annex 2), either on its own or in a mixture, in the manufacture of expanded polystyrene articles and for this purpose is permitted until 28.11.2019. The introduction and use of expanded polystyrene articles containing Hexabromocyclododecane as constituent and produced in accordance with this exemption is permitted for up to 6 months from the date on which this exemption expires. Items that have already been used up to this date can still be used.
The regulation will start applying on 28th November 2019.
Eurofins Updates
Eurofins Testing Technology Shenzhen expands its accreditation Scope
The Eurofins Testing Technology Shenzhen laboratory has expanded its ISO/IEC 17025 scope by adding new standards and tests related to textiles, leather and footwear to their wide accreditation scope.
Eurofins Shenzhen offers a comprehensive service portfolio that covers industries and products related to Toys, Childcare, Food Packaging, Cosmetics, Electrical and Electronics, Textiles, Footwear and Leather goods.
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An Evening With Mike Joyce of The Smiths
Sat 9 November 2019
Hosted by The Constitutional, Farsley
Saturday 9th November.
In Conversation with Author and Guardian Journalist Dave Simpson. Members of the audience will be also be given the opportunity to ask Mike questions on the night.
Doors 7pm.
Start 8pm.
Joyce was a member of The Smiths throughout the band's existence (1982–87). Immediately after the break-up of the band, Joyce and Smiths bassist Andy Rourke played with Sinéad O'Connor.[2]
They, along with Craig Gannon, also provided the rhythm section for two singles by Smiths' singer Morrissey – "Interesting Drug" and "The Last of the Famous International Playboys" and their B-sides. Work with Suede, Buzzcocks, Public Image Limited,[3]Julian Cope, P. P. Arnold[3] and Pete Wylie followed throughout the 1990s. Joyce, Rourke, and Gannon reunited to work on a project with fellow Manchester musician Aziz Ibrahim (formerly of The Stone Roses and Simply Red), ex-Oasis guitarist Bonehead (as Moondog One), and Vinny Peculiar.[4]
You can find us on Farsley Town Street next to the Post Office.
For 50 cars Round The Back of The Constitutional On Charles Street or Next Door to the Post office on Andrew Square.
The Constitutional is operated by a private members club, with events open to members and guests only. Membership costs £1 per year.You may Join on the night of the event.
We advise that our events are suitable for ages 15+ only. Acts may use strong language and explore mature themes.
Access - There are currently two small steps at the entrance to the club, which is on the ground floor of a historic building. We are currently in the process of purchasing a ramp to allow wheelchair access and will update this listing once it is in place. We have no hearing loop at this time. Guide dogs welcome.
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Rallying makes me ‘better, more complete driver’ – Sainz
Much was made of Carlos Sainz’s lineage when he entered the Formula 1 fold in 2015, given that he was the son of two-time World Rally champion Carlos Sainz Snr. But having now firmly established himself in the paddock, the Spaniard has been increasingly looking to his rallying roots to give him an advantage on track.
Over the past 18 months, Sainz has filmed rally driving features with his father for both Red Bull and Renault, while at the start of 2018, he drove a Renault Megane course car at the Monte Carlo Rally, tackling the famous Col de Turini stage. And having grown up as the son of rallying royalty, McLaren’s newly-minted team leader clearly has a lot of love for the sport that he was born into, while also seeing it as a useful training tool.
“I work based on the theory that it doesn’t make you a worse driver,” said Sainz – whose father won the 1990 and 1992 WRC titles with Toyota – speaking midway through the 2018 F1 season. “If anything it makes you a better, a more complete driver, so I’m still going to do it.”
Sainz shooting an off-road feature for Red Bull with his father in 2017
Sainz, of course, is not the first F1 driver to dabble in rally. Several drivers have dipped their toes in the muddy waters over the years, some seeing it as a means to better their skills, others as an opportunity to enjoy hooning around away from the confines of a racing circuit. Graham Hill and Stirling Moss both tackled the Monte Carlo Rally back in the day, while Jim Clark, Martin Brundle and Derek Warwick all tried their hand at the RAC Rally.
James Hunt drove a Chevrolet Camaro and a Vauxhall Viva at editions of the Tour of Britain, while the likes of Kimi Raikkonen, one-time Minardi racer Stephane Sarrazin and F1 returnee Robert Kubica have all starred in the World Rally Championship in recent years. Even the great Ayrton Senna once had a go, gamely driving a Ford Sierra and a Group B-spec MG Metro 6R4 around a Welsh rally stage for a magazine feature back in his Lotus days.
Speaking to Formula 1’s official podcast Beyond the Grid, Robert Kubica gave an insight into his original motivation for going rallying, which ultimately saw him suffer career-defining injuries at the 2011 Ronde di Andora rally. “[It was] the desire to become a more complete driver, to find something others don’t have or that I can improve ... It’s true that I paid a big price – and I’m still paying it. But it was not purely for fun.”
It’s a way of thinking that Sainz appears to share. Asked if, given the increasingly fine margins in the sport, F1 drivers were missing a trick by not incorporating rally driving into their preparations, Sainz responded: “I think they’re missing a lot of fun if they’re not doing [it], that’s for sure.
“I enjoy it a lot and every time I can I try and put myself in a rally car and go for it. It might not change you, might not make you better, but for sure it doesn’t make you worse. It’s something that gives me a good feeling, it’s good fun and it could actually could make me have a better car feeling and better car handling.”
Sainz’s enthusiasm for rally may be rubbing off on his fellow competitors, too, with Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas recently announcing that he would compete at the Arctic Lapland Rally at the end of January in an M-Sport-prepared Ford Fiesta RS WRC.
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Ayrton Senna slides a Ford Sierra through a Welsh rally stage in 1986
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Robert Kubica drifting through the stages at the 2015 Rally Mexico in his Ford Fiesta RS WRC
James Hunt sliding his Vauxhall Viva at the 1976 Tour of Britain
Martin Brundle flies at the 1999 RAC Rally
Jim Clark tackled the 1966 RAC Rally in a Lotus Cortina
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Maximum Security aka Maximum Revenge (1997)
They are society's most dangerous criminals. They are our only hope.
Paul Michael Robinson is Mace Richter, a cop on the scene of a hijacking. The SWAT are taking too long to get there so Richter goes in himself to take out the bad guys. He is caught unawares when the primary hostage turns out to be in on the hijacking and tries to shoot him, but Richter shoots him first. Apparently nobody on the plane noticed that the guy had a gun and the chief of police needs to assign blame to somebody for killing an important Arab oil tycoon, so Richter goes down for six months in prison and the other hijackers escape. Side note: Richter's captain is called Hightower - best name for a Captain ever.
We flash to nearly six months later where for some reason instead of being freed, Richter is being transferred to a brilliant new prison that is impossible to escape from and has saunas for the prisoners, or something. The warden is giving a tour to reporter Tracy Quinn (Landon Hall) when the same terrorists from the hijacking break in and hold Quinn and the warden hostage. The warden manages to knock out his guard henchman and for some reason decides to open all the prison cells and let Richter and the rest of the prisoners out to deal with the terrorist threat. Oh, and there's a bomb that needs deactivating.
This is inept, but somewhat entertaining anyway. There are many things wrong with the movie but overall it's on par with something like Dudikoff's Executive Command, with two soft-core sex scenes to boot. Director Fred Olen Ray has been at this game for years now, churning out the lowest of the low budget genre movies. He has over 120 directing credits to his name and sixteen movies with the word Bikini in the title. That gives you an idea what to expect from Ray's films - cheap trash. He has worked with some of the 'best' in bad-action including Don "The Dragon" Wilson (we've reviewed Inferno aka Operation Cobra earlier), Michael Dudikoff and Matthias Hues. This won't be the last Fred Olen Ray movie to be reviewed on this blog.
There's a couple of punch-ups with added kick-fighting between Richter and various henchmen that are okay, but nothing amazing. Paul Michael Robinson looks like he can hold his own as a minor action star (he's in Don Wilson's Prophet, Antonio Sabbato Jr.'s The Chaos Factor, Active Stealth with Daniel Baldwin) but his career is littered with soft-core porn for the most part. That's a bit of a waste for bad-action fans as he has the physique and acceptable acting qualities required for the genre. There's a fair bit of gun-play going on as well, mostly the bad guys executing hostages.
John Lazar's Murdock is the main bad guy here. He is mainly known for his role as Z-Man in Russ Meyer's Beyond the Valley of the Dolls though was also the funny sorcerer Jarek in Deathstalker 2. He is as camp as a row of tents in this and his hilarious whitened flat-top hair do cracks me up in every scene he's in. His final rant about "camel-jocky Jihadists" (his words, not mine!) is worth the price of entry alone. The girl on the cover, Katya (Monique Parent, another henchman) is disappointingly underused, but that can be said for most of the cast. She spends the whole movie holding the gun in the cover photo and NEVER fires it. This is immensely disappointing as the gun is massive and would take out a wall.
The other prisoners are the typical kitchen-sink variety; a tough Spanish guy called Gonzales who provides the audience with all the "adios muchachos" cliches we need, a scared white collar criminal that has never fired a weapon before, a beefcake that could tie two trucks together and an explosives expert that insists we're gonna get through this. He'll come in handy when the bomb needs to be defused in the final second (and it is). There's a hilarious throw-away subplot with the beefcake and him when the beefcake admits he can't read, and he responds "When we get outta here, we'll make that happen." What the hell!
The two soft-core scenes were totally unnecessary and just cringeworthy. The first one came out of nowhere involving characters we never see again, and the latter one involves Robinson channelling his 'prowess' from the Emmanuelle movies with Landon Hall. A sex scene in most action movies goes for 45 seconds and is fairly discreet and may serve a purpose. These go for what seems like five full minutes (though probably not) and are there for the sake of being there and because the girls in question have large... assets. I guess we can't blame Fred Olen Ray for trying.
This is one oft those movies you'll pick at; like the absolute ease at which the terrorists "break" into the jail in the first place, and like the bomb ticking in the basement that is set for 60:00 on the clock and we are informed by Katya that they have sixty minutes until detonation, yet we clearly see the clock counting down in decimals - 16:89 is not a measure of time! Anyway, Maximum Security is utterly stupid and completely derivative, but there are worse ways to spend 80 minutes. If you see it cheap as I did or it's on late (late, late) night television and you have plenty of beer on standby, you may as well check it out - at least for John Lazar's hair.
The Video:
Soft, full frame, cheap. What you expect. Runtime 84 minutes.
The Australian DVD by RAAM multimedia, available for $2 at all purveyors of crap cinema.
Sorry, couldn't find one!
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posted Sunday, September 04, 2011
Actors: Paul Michael Robinson
Damon September 5, 2011 at 3:03 AM
Ty September 5, 2011 at 8:38 PM
Nice review! Haven't seen this, but it looks like a blast. The screen shots you took are great. Love the one with the guy getting kicked in the face. Haha.
Direct to Video Connoisseur September 10, 2011 at 10:09 PM
This looks interesting, but unremarkable. I'll keep it in mind though for the future if I come across it.
Richard Hawes December 29, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Just found this available to stream on Blinkbox. Quite a few free to view action movies on there. They have the Dutch movie Amsterdam Heavy and Albert Pyun's Raven Hawk too.
http://www.blinkbox.com/Free/Movie/35831/Maximum-Security
Explosive Action January 1, 2012 at 11:13 AM
That's handy information, thanks for the tip Richard!
Robowar (1989)
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On a visit to one of Germany’s most radical refugee integration experiments, U.S. migration journalist and academic Daniela Gerson went in search of her family history and found an increasingly uneasy relationship between past and present.
By Daniela Gerson
At the Grand Hotel Cosmopolis, an African teenager served cappuccinos to European travelers below clocks telling the time in Kabul, Damascus, Grozny and other global centers of crisis.
Lamin Saidy – sporting a style he described as “American proper” with tight jeans, lots of earrings and a big smile – was 13 when he fled violence in the Gambia. After he arrived in Germany as a refugee, he was told about this place, where tourists, asylum seekers and artists all share one building. The hotel is run by staff composed of a core group of resident German artists and a diverse team that includes volunteers who may be refugees like Saidy or local college students who want to join the experiment.
“My first impression was that I felt like I was in a new world,” Saidy told me to the beat of Afro Pop on the jukebox. “The hotel is kind of incomparable.”
The Grand Hotel is located in Augsburg, an ancient German city on Bavaria’s tourist-trod Romantic Road. It is also the place where my mother’s father was born. He was one of the first boys to have a bar mitzvah in the ornate, domed synagogue in Augsburg – just a few years before the Jews were forced to flee or perished at the hands of the Nazis.
Nearly a century later, I went to stay at the Grand Hotel – one of Germany’s most radical refugee integration experiments.
Like so many inherited homelands, Augsburg was a mythical place for me, formed from family memories I had never lived – portraits of stern ancestors, the men with elaborate waxy mustaches, the buxom women with beautifully tailored clothes and lace collars. My Augsburg froze when the Nazis took over.
Daniela Gerson’s maternal grandfather, Ernst Nathan, as a young boy. (Courtesy of Daniela Gerson)
Then, in the fall of 2016, at a meeting in Washington, D.C., on immigration, a public artist gave a presentation on cultural integration initiatives in Augsburg like none I had seen in more than a decade of reporting on immigration in the United States and Europe.
The artist flashed images of the migrant job center, cafe and immigrant rights organization called Tuer an Tuer, which helped convince the city to take a stance against large institutional centers. Instead, all asylum seekers in Augsburg have been housed in residences of 100 or fewer people. She also showed photos of the colorful, boundary-bending Grand Hotel. This was Augsburg? It was definitely not the city of my imagination.
Soon after, my mother forwarded me an invitation. In summer 2017, there was going to be a gathering of Jews from Augsburg and their families to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the synagogue. I set off, eager to explore my family’s past and to see if a city I associated with historic brutality had succeeded in building a more welcoming society as a result.
A Welcoming Nation
When I arrived in Munich, the Bavarian capital, I borrowed a friend’s bike and pedaled down to the vast main train station. In 2015, in what was known as the Welcoming Summer, more than 1 million asylum seekers came to Germany and the station was full of arriving migrants. There was such an outpouring of public support for them that they had to close the station to donations.
Two years later, the backlash was mounting. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government had taken steps to slow the tide of arrivals, limiting countries from which people are eligible for asylum and speeding up deportations of people whose applications had been rejected.
Munich’s size has helped mask the impact of the refugee influx. Augsburg, founded more than 2,000 years ago, is a different story. With a population approaching 300,000, and a popular destination for refugees and foreign laborers, it was a contender to become the first majority minority city in Germany. Now almost 50 percent residents have a “migration background.”
After a quick train trip an hour east of Munich, I biked across Augsburg’s picture-perfect main square of churches and beer gardens, passing by women strolling in hijabs and Chechnyan kids racing in circles on scooters. And near one of the largest cathedrals, down a cobblestone street, I found the Grand Hotel Cosmopolis. On first impression, it hardly felt grand, but rather like the 1960s old-age home it once was, converted into a lively Berlin artists’ squatter house.
In a sun-drenched garden, I joined two of the artist founders and a refugee artist for a vegetarian lunch cooked in the communal basement kitchen. As we ate, they explained that the building had been abandoned for six years when some local artists spotted it and inquired about renting it out as a temporary exhibition space. But the owners, a Protestant social enterprise, said they had already entered into negotiations with the government to house asylum seekers.
That’s when the idea came up to merge the two concepts, and add a hotel. The artists take care of the hotel, cafe and ateliers. The social enterprise, with government support, provides housing for the migrants.
Three days after the first asylum seekers moved in, it became clear to the artists this was not just a utopian experiment in aesthetics and communal living when the first deportation letter for one of its residents arrived. “Many of the artists stopped their artistic work,” one of my guides, Susa Gunzner, told me.Instead, they focused all of their energies on learning about immigration laws and how to help the refugees.
After lunch, I toured the 12 uniquely designed hotel rooms: One was bordello hot pink, another constructed to feel like a container ship, a third had a forest growing through it. My stark room, with a long wooden bench of a bed and simple, low table, struck me as a very elegant prison cell.
Three days after the first asylum seekers moved in, it became clear to the artists this was not just a utopian experiment in aesthetics and communal living when the first deportation letter for one of its residents arrived.
Gunzner, who teamed up with an Iranian artist to create the room, told me it symbolized freedom. The room is a homage to a Persian woman who moved with her family to Europe at the beginning of the 20th century and later became a spy against the Nazis. Gunzner pointed out illustrations of trees on the wall from Shiraz. “We are always trying to enrich each other and find out – sometimes through very slow processes – who the other person is,” she told me.
Left on my own, I walked downstairs to the refugee floor, and passed a half-dozen or so baby carriages crowding the stairwell. I had been warned I was only allowed to intrude if an asylum seeker invited me in. The founders of the hotel like to say they “only have guests – with and without asylum.” I was also struck by the strangeness of putting us all in one building as fellow travelers: people on holiday rubbing elbows with people who have been running for their lives.
Not far from Augsburg, in the aftermath of World War II, my other grandparents – on my father’s side – landed in a very different type of refugee camp, set up by the United Nations and largely funded by the United States. They were Polish Jews whose families had been slaughtered in the streets and in concentration camps. They survived the war in Siberian labor camps and in Uzbek villages, where my father was born.
Would she have appreciated the attention, or would she have felt like a monkey in the zoo?
In the desperate limbo of the displaced persons camp, they created a community – my grandfather took part in local governance; my father remembers a pet dog, Blackie, a synagogue and a school. What would my grandmother have said if artists lived upstairs and American tourists stayed for a week or two, temporarily sharing her first home outside Poland, the place where my father formed his first memories? Would she have appreciated the attention, or would she have felt like a monkey in the zoo?
The Shadow of the Past
It was not the first time that I had traveled to Germany and discovered echoes of my family’s past in my present, as I grapple with issues of migration, persecution and intolerance today as a journalist and academic.
A decade ago, I spent a little over a year researching contemporary guest worker policies in Berlin and Bonn. Despite my last living relative who survived the Holocaust reprimanding me that Germany was no place for a nice Jewish girl, I fell for the country’s bike and cafe culture, numerous lakes and deliberate approach to its troubled history. I almost always felt welcome as a Jew. Even my neighbor who was a neo-Nazi was dating a Venezuelan and liked to come over and chat with me. Another neighbor, whose grandfather had been active in Hitler Youth, became one of my closest friends.
Though I was sometimes disturbed by the recent stance that Germany was not a country of immigration, as well as the focus on integration – this notion some leaders interpreted as demanding that newcomers should cede their other cultural identities – I, in many ways, felt that Germany had dealt with its past in ways that could be a lesson to all nations.
Ten years later, I visited a Germany increasingly conflicted about its moral obligations as it confronted the refugee crisis. And in Augsburg the juxtaposition of this tolerant, generous nation and the pernicious shadow of its intolerant past were in stark relief.
I left the Grand Hotel on Sunday morning to meet other descendants of Augsburg Jews in the glorious sanctuary of the synagogue built in 1917. The descendants of those who fled the Nazis, or had the foresight or luck to leave before the war, had traveled from South Africa, Norway, Israel and across the United States. Civil leaders turned out in large numbers to pledge “never again.” It was a familiar message. But the synagogue’s attic museum reminded me how quickly a nation can shift toward hate. For the first time, it felt less like a history lesson and more like a warning that struck very close to home.
In Augsburg, the juxtaposition of this tolerant, generous nation, and the pernicious shadow of its intolerant past were in stark relief.
Created in 1985, the Augsburg synagogue houses the first independent museum in Germany dedicated to Jewish history. It tells the story of how there were only 1,500 Jews in Augsburg when the Nazis came, but they enjoyed comfortable local prominence. The synagogue is a clear sign of that position. Congregants built the sanctuary – one of the most beautiful I have ever seen, with its 95ft (29m) dome and an architectural style that spans from Byzantine and Oriental elements to Art Noveau – investing in what they imagined would be a vibrant future in Augsburg.
I was struck by a slide titled “Integration through Achievement.” The museum describes the dreams of these Jews, and it reminded me of the aspirations of many of the asylum seekers I met during my stay in Augsburg. They did not want just to live free from danger, they wanted an opportunity to be productive, successful German citizens. Chillingly, the museum concludes, the local Jewish communities were “extinguished totally.”
In the year since my visit to the synagogue, I have covered U.S. authorities tearing apart asylum-seeking families as part of a larger, often vicious, crackdown. While I wish I could at least point to Germany today as a model of how to do things differently, the picture is unfortunately not so black and white.
In German elections last fall, the far-right anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party – whose senior member maintains that the country should be more positive about its Nazi past – won 13 percent of the popular vote. According to current polls, the party is on track to win around a similar proportion of votes in upcoming regional parliamentary elections in Bavaria on October 14.
In August Seehofer instituted the beginning of a new plan in Bavaria that could soon transform how asylum seekers are treated. In what he described as a national model, the goal is to expedite rapid deportations. Most new asylum seekers will be transported to institutions that can house more than 1,000 people, where they will not be in contact with anyone who is not an official or a lawyer or has specific permission.
“That’s the opposite of what we tried to do in the last years, now we are going two steps back,” said Tuelay Ates-Brunner, the managing director of Tuer an Tuer. “For people who will be rejected, nobody will see them, nobody will know them.”
This year, the leader of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s sister party in Bavaria, Interior Minister Horst Seehofer, pushed her to clamp down on border policy. In the eastern German city of Chemnitz, far-right protests against immigrants in recent weeks were accompanied by xenophobic tirades.
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Ballygilmore by R E Derouin
R E Derouin's character, freshly single, travel's to Ireland and finds herself at the crossroads of a fairytale.
"There's no reason for optimism." That's what Donald told me when I asked him where our relationship was headed. His rejoinder won him a gold star for honesty, and me an empty apartment. Thus ended seventeen months of sharing my bed and meager budget with a wannabe actor. I wasn't fishing for a ring on my finger; I was just sick of a rocking horse race to nowhere. Oh well, I wouldn't miss wiping off my pee-sprinkled toilet seat.
To flee the sympathy of my friends, I blew a windfall tax refund on an off-season promotional week to the home country of Aero Lingus. I deserved a what-the-hell week with New York on the other side of the Atlantic.
"Why Ireland?" my BFF Ellen asked. "It sounds boring."
I shrugged away the question with a maybe. Blame my grandmother. She'd spun tales of Emerald Isle in my growing-up years, as we shared a rainy day tea, snuggled in her massive easy chair. Her legends and stories bred a curiosity about the soil of my family roots. Telling red hair was good for free green beer every March, and those locks identified me a product of this land of goblins and spirits.
Here I am, booked in a haunted bed and breakfast. Summerside House is a rambling two-star inn with a down-the-hall bath, on the edge of a seaside town. The man of the inn busies himself in the bountiful garden, while his missus dotes on me, trying to replenish the pounds I'd worked so hard to shed.
I am the sole guest, save Molly Clerkin, long since deceased, who they say roams the moon-lit halls, in search of the perfect mate. While I haven't met this spirit lady, the irony of her spectral quest does not escape me. If you're successful Molly, ask if he has a brother who can pee straight and reads at least one book a year.
"Tell me about Molly," I asked Bridget, my hostess, as I sat in her aroma-filled kitchen while she kneaded the first stage of soda bread.
"They say she passed up the chance for a husband and wallows in eternal regret."
I slathered butter on a slice of carbs I didn't need. "Maybe her decision was the right one."
"A woman needs a man around," my resident cook answered. "A good staple mate, like soda bread."
"Oh, they can be useful at times."
"If the right one comes to your dance, you'll jig to the fiddle like the rest of us. Maybe you're just being picky."
I laughed. "I want a pumpernickel guy, but it's a white bread world."
"You won't find him in my kitchen," she laughed. "Go out and see the countryside."
I took Bridget's advice to embrace the Irish landscape, so different from my urban neighborhood. No doorway bums on cardboard pallets, snoring to the serenade of sirens and honking taxies; only bucolic tranquility. With walking stick, bird book in hand and a lunch sack over my shoulder, I was off to hike the rolling hills, with only my imagination as a companion.
My hosts laid out a five mile trek of country byways, instructing me that by keeping to the right at cross roads, I could complete a circle route without getting lost in the purple heather and yellow gorse.
What a delight! The dusty rural road was outlined with field stone fences creating a patchwork of fields as far as the eye could see. Wild strawberries jeweled lichen-covered walls with ruby fruit while Blue Tit, Wag Tails and Stonechats flitted about singing a welcoming chorus. I startled a rabbit whose oversized feet kicked up a dust puff as he skittered across the road. My vista was free of inhabitants, save occasional cattle and, in the far distance a man and woman, pitching hay into a staked wagon.
I let my mind meander as I strolled along. What it would be like to live a life with a man I loved immersed in a calendar cottage in this beautiful land, surrounded, not by bums and city strangers, but generations of relatives and caring neighbors. How far different a life from my hectic city existence; a capped-pay job I despised and a now empty apartment, shared with dust bunnies and frozen dinners. Wouldn't I be bored to desperation before the last chorus of "Danny Boy?"
As I strolled further, the open fields gave way to a wooded trail, foot-worn up a gentle hill. I could almost spy Allingham's little people peeking at me from behind every ancient stonewall, lurking in each shaded copse. A mist rose up through the trees in this mystical land of ghosts, fairies and superstitions.
Atop the rise, my path cleared to an extended panorama. I stopped, sat on a stone wall, caught my breath, and gazed around. Behind me, in the far distance, I caught sight of a wedge of the ocean with sunlight bouncing off the blue of the sea; blinking diamonds. Ahead, my trail opened to display pasture land, a wisp of peat smoke from a far off thatched cottage, and on the horizon, the misty outline of a stream and tiny village.
As I rose and descended the hill on a dusty lane, I felt a contentment I'd not hosted in months. It brought a smile to my face as I strode along. When my stomach signaled lunch, I settled beneath a sprawling tree and opened my knapsack. I was nibbling cheese and fresh soda bread when I caught sight of my first fellow trekker.
An elderly gentleman with head bowed rounded a curve ahead of me. He walked laboriously with a cane in one hand and a basket in the other. I called a greeting so as not to startle him. He smiled as he approached.
After bidding each other a good afternoon, he slumped down in the shade next to me as we exchanged pleasantries. He asked with a wink if I'd spotted any leprechauns.
"Not yet," I smiled. "I've a couple more miles to travel." When I looked at him closely, my smile and euphoria melted like the mist as I saw him wipe away a tear.
"Sorry," he said. "I just come from buying the grave digger a pint. He buried my daughter."
I offered my condolences, but he dismissed my sympathies with a shake of the head.
"I didn't mean to be melancholic, lass. We knew long ago my Katherine's time was up. It's too nice a day to cloud it with sadness."
"Had she been ill long?"
"Fit as an Irish fiddle. Today was her sixtieth birthday."
"That's so young to pass."
"It was time."
His answer so surprised me I was at a loss to respond.
"She left behind a husband of forty years, but no children." He freed a red-bandana wrapped sandwich from his basket and began eating.
"The poor guy," I said.
"He'll move on." With a wave of his hand he pointed in the direction of the village I'd seen from the hilltop, indicating where they'd lived. He asked if it was my destination. I answered no and named the town where I was staying. I described my circular hiking route. He nodded his approval, and indicated he knew the hosts of my B and B.
"I thought you might be seeking Ballygilmore," he added. "But you'll be turning to the south instead of crossing the bridge."
"Should I make a detour and visit the village?" I asked as I sipped from my canteen.
He shrugged. "It's a decision you have to make, lass. Two of my daughters chose Ballygilmore."
From his tone I inferred he was less than pleased with their choice, but I was uncertain how to respond. Imposing on his sorrow seemed impolite, but so was ignoring his strange statement. "You still have another daughter living there?" I asked.
The old man sighed. "Until June eighteenth, next year. That's when she passes on." He couldn't have missed the surprised look on my face, but offered no clarification.
I hesitated. "She'll be moving away?"
He shook his head. "I guess you don't know about Ballygilmore." He abruptly changed the subject. "You're not married?"
"No," I answered, adding, "and there's no reason for optimism."
My response startled him. "Never say that, lass. You're a pretty young thing. Any man with more sense than an Irish potato would see so at a glance."
I laughed. At thirty I hadn't been a "young thing" in a decade. "I'm not on the hunt, believe me. It feels good to be on my own. That was just the phrase my boyfriend used when I questioned our future together."
"Well, I hope you sent the troll packing!"
"Wiped my hands of him and hopped on a plane to this beautiful country of yours." My attempt at a cheery rejoinder only seemed to sadden him.
"You're not holding out for the perfect man are you?"
"There's no such thing, but I've got plenty of time to find a runner up. I've set high standards."
He nodded. "My daughters found 'em. They married husbands, perfect in every way."
Politeness dictated I not disagree... or laugh. He took a deep breath and continued. "Katherine and Anne both married Ballygilmore men. All the men folks in that village make perfect husbands."
"If there are any bachelors left in Ballygilmore," I answered with a smile, "perhaps I should mosey over the bridge, play coy, and introduce myself! I could have fun with a perfect man!"
"No bachelors live in the village, but there is at least one widower."
I felt terrible for my flip comment, thoughtless to his just-widowed son-in-law. I hastily apologized. He brushed my regret aside and rubbed his whiskered chin.
"I'd best try to explain about Ballygilmore, lass. It's a village unchanged in centuries, in a very special way. The men folks there revere their women like no other place on earth. They idolize their wives, have wealth enough to provide abundance and answer every wish and fantasy a woman possesses. There's never a harsh word, only a loving smile." He looked embarrassed as he added, "It's said Ballygilmore men are the most passionate lovers in all of Ireland."
"The place sounds like paradise," I said with a smile as I listened to his fairy tale. "What's the down side? Do they all look like the troll you called my ex-boyfriend?"
"Just the opposite. Ballygilmore men are all thirty or thirty-five, handsome, fit and wealthy." When he saw my incredulous look, he added, "And they remain that way, forever." I awaited the punch line, but none came forth. He shrugged. "I know you don't believe me; lots of folks don't."
"Why am I not surprised? You must admit; what you're saying isn't just implausible, it's impossible." I added, "It makes a nice story."
"Ah," he said with a smile. "There's lots that happen in this ancient land that seem farfetched to a stranger, but most folks here keep an open mind and don't question what they can't understand.
"Surely when someone doesn't age, it gets noticed!"
"When they see a Ballygilmore man they met twenty years earlier, some think he's a brother or a son, but the wise ones know; he's the very same person." His blue eyes shorn as he added, "Only the women grow old in Ballygilmore."
It was a fascinating story; conversation ingredients for a Manhattan rent party. I could hear the whoop of my friends as I spilled the tale, sipping sugar-rimmed cosmos, from grape-jelly tumblers. "Tell me more," I prompted.
I could see he knew I wasn't buying his story, but he continued. "Ballygilmore has been that way for centuries, maybe since St. Patty went snake hunting. The men stay the same while their wives grow old."
"You're saying the men folk live forever? Some Brigadoon-like fantasy?"
"Old age isn't the only way to die, just the most popular. Once in decade or so a Ballygilmore man is killed or dies of a disease, but most lads are healthy and fit. There are fewer men than in olden times, but still plenty left."
"How did this business start? Don't tell me it's some ancient witch's curse." I tried to hide my smile.
The old man shrugged. "Curse or blessing; depends on your point of view, doesn't it?"
"Most women I know wouldn't be content with a lap-dog guy who always did their bidding."
"Ballygilmore men have a sense of what their woman truly wants, and they provide it."
"Life can't be much fun for the guys, when their wives grow old," I said, trying to hold my sarcasm at bay.
"They're bible-firm committed to remain perfect husbands. Elsewise they'd never find a willing woman in the first place. They make a pact, you see." He brushed bread crumbs from his lap and looked me in the eye.
I prodded. "So a thirty-year-old hunk is married to a seventy or eighty year old crone? What do they do for entertainment, look for four leaf clovers?"
"There's the pact they make. The women all die on their sixtieth birthday." I dropped my canteen. I made a grab for it before all my water sloshed over my boots. In spite of knowing I was listening to a fairy tale, his answer darkened my mood.
"Do the husbands kill their wives?" I asked.
"They just die. Every one of the Ballygilmore wives die. It's what they agreed to. Maybe their body knows and they just pass on; I don't claim to understand; no one outside does."
"That's why you said your daughter..."
"My Anne will be sixty on June eighteenth next year. I'll make another sad visit to Ballygilmore."
"Both your children, Katherine and Anne, agreed to this... arrangement... as young girls; to be like wife number thirty-two or something, to an immortal lover?"
"It was a wonderful life. Not a day passed that Katherine wasn't in heaven. John loved her dearly and she him. It's the same with Anne. She and Robert adore one another. They have two wonderful sons."
In spite of total disbelief, the story ignited my imagination mind. "So the sons; they're immortal too?"
"They're normal healthy boys who love both of their parents. Dennis is married and living in Dublin and William is a doctor in America. They'll be back for the funeral next June."
"Why would a sane girl agree to so preposterous an arrangement?"
"Perhaps her future doesn't look otherwise 'optimistic'," he answered, chiding me with a smile. "Forty or so years of bliss, versus an unknown? At age twenty, sixty is a lifetime away. There is no shortage of young ladies in waiting."
"How could anyone live in so fey a household?"
"It's not like that at all."
"Must they stay in that one small village their entire life?"
"Heavens, no! Katherine and John travelled everywhere. They always came back to Ballygilmore because it's a beautiful place and the folks there are an understanding lot. Anne loves music and William has taken her to concerts in London and Paris; even America, but it's nice to know you have a home where you're welcomed back."
"Why must the women die at sixty? If the man loves his wife, he can't want her to die, especially if she's healthy!"
"It's tradition. The man agrees to remain with his wife for a few years in her later life, but in fairness to him, she agrees to let him... move on."
"Can't she run away... I mean, when the time comes? Sixty isn't very old nowadays."
"Marriage is forever. It's inbred in this country. Always has been. Your divorce rate in America is five times higher. In Ballygilmore marriage is forever."
"Until the expiration date! How could you possibly let your daughters sign such an agreement?"
"It was their choice, lass; not mine, but I can't say their decision didn't sadden me some."
"How does it... work? Do the men, like, bid on a bride?"
He laughed. "It works like everywhere else. A girl visits Ballygilmore and meets a young man. They get acquainted; get to know one another. Fall in love. She knows the risks. They talk, have lengthy discussions; meet the parents."
"Is she trapped in Ballygilmore?"
"She's perfectly free to leave him, until they are married. But most lasses who meet up with a Ballygilmore man can't wait to be his wife."
"They somehow bewitch the ladies."
"Not so. Life is filled with free choices."
"Surely many who agree must later regret their decisions."
"I never heard tell of one and I've spent many a day in Ballygilmore."
I tried again. "Some women must have the common sense to just say no."
"Ask Molly Clerkin, if you meet her on your staircase." He smiled as he rose, picking up his cane and basket. "The road to the right is your way back to town." He left unsaid that the other fork led over the bridge, to Ballygilmore.
The old man's departure left me bewildered as he tramped off in the direction I'd come. Was his conversation a fairy tale for a naïve tourist? I repacked my sack and continued on my way. I climbed a slight rise and as I began to hike down the other side, a pall of fog drifted into the dale that lay before me. Even the birds were silent and the air thickened as I made my way toward the river. Once I reached the valley floor I could see a signed fork in the road ahead. The right lane rose upward into heather and birch while the left led to a stone bridge that crossed a lazy stream.
Suddenly I heard the tinkle of a fairy bell! My heart jumped until I saw a girl on a bicycle weaving her way down the road from my right. She waved gaily as if motioning me to follow. Slowing, she glanced at the road sign, before continuing, off to my left. I stood there and watched as she crossed the bridge, to Ballygilmore.
Labels: fantastic stories, medium length stories, pick of the month, R E Derouin Posted by Charlie Fish at 8:00 AM
i thoroughly enjoyed this, maybe because it´s not what i would usually choose. it is so well written and beautifully descriptive, and the story, well they don´t write them like that anymore.
Mike McC
Thank you very much for you kind comments. I'm pleased you enjoyed this story.
My acupuncturist is Irish. He says 'there is good in uncertainty'. I found the voice of this story convincing and consistent.
B r o o k e
Thank you. I appreciate your interest.
A lovely, lilting read, fey and fantastical. I too, loved the inconclusive ending. Thank you,
Ceinwen
I appreciate that you took time to read and comment on this story. Thank you very much.
Nancy Lane July 24, 2016 at 5:09 PM
I love this story, with its captivating sense of time and place. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your most kind comments.
So, would have you crossed the bridge??? Just to check it out??
Nancy Lane July 25, 2016 at 1:15 AM
I would not have crossed the bridge, even just to check it out. I'm no Molly Clerkin. But I would have arranged more time in the magical countryside. After all, my grandfather was from Dublin.
The idea of term endearment is quite sweet and gently plays with the while idea of marriage, with antidotes to many of its foibles.Interesting which genders had which roles.
I appreciate your interest in reading my story and your comments. I could have reversed rolls in this story, but a woman who was perfect for a man seemed too dark
I enjoyed this story. And I like the ambiguous ending...leaving her standing there at the crossroads of a major life decision. Makes one think about her the choices--a "perfect" life for a limited time...or taking a chance on "real" life and losing it at any moment along the way.
I'm pleased you enjoyed this and I appreciate your understanding of what I was trying to say.
If you cross the bridge and opt for the perfect, you miss all the fun of failure.
Julie Carpenter August 4, 2016 at 8:09 PM
Lovely and unusual. This might even make a good novel.
I started "part two" with her crossing the bridge, just because she was curious, but I quit on it when I wasn't sure where to go. I did picture her having a nice conversation with "ghost" Bridget, which would have been fun.
I'm pleased you enjoyed the posting and thank you for taking time to read it.
I just heard I have another short story scheduled for the August 21st issue!
George W August 7, 2016 at 3:37 AM
A bonny story for the fey in us all. I’ve read some of R. E. Derouin’s fiction and several of his plays—was even privileged to watch three delightful one-acters recently.
I was unaware until now that he commands such stature in the area of romantic fantasy. The mood of this short story is upbeat, and the pace whisks you joyfully along like an Irish jig. Before you are very far into it, you’ll find yourself keeping an eye out for fairies or leprechauns at every turn in the road Mr. Derouin leads you on. Before journey’s end, you’ll be hard-pressed not to believe they exist!
Terrific review! I really appreciate your in depth comment to this piece. Ireland is a beautiful country with a history of much that is mystical and fun! Thanks for taking the time to peruse this posting!
Thank yoy!
Charles, the writers club August 16, 2016 at 10:25 PM
Ray, I like your voice in this story, it's different from the detective writing. As an idea for the future: how about a short story that takes place in Ireland's winter; this isn't a popular season to write about. Effie forwarded link to me.
Charles, I've never been there in the winter but would love to see it. Thanks for taking time to read this and comment. I wasn't sure my email got through to Effie.
I have another short story coming out on this site on August 21st.
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Florida Psychiatric Society Annual Member Awards
Who has inspired you? The Florida Psychiatric Society is will be seeking nominations and applications for several awards given by FPS to recognize and appreciate members who have made outstanding contributions in the field of psychiatry. Our success depends on our members leading advances in both practice and theory, demonstrating leadership, and generating sustainable impact in the field of psychiatry. This is your opportunity to recognize colleagues who have made a difference to you and the psychiatric community.
At the end of this page is a list of ways to nominate a fellow FPS Member. You may select one or more physicians for one or more categories. Submit a separate nomination form for each person and award category. Nominations are reviewed and the recipient selected by the Programs and Meetings Committee to be awarded at the FPS Spring Meeting.
Practitioner of the Year Award
This FPS member has projected an accurate image of psychiatry through clinical practice. Examples are, but are not limited to:
Participation in formal education activities. Audiences will include other professional groups, patient advocacy groups, and the general public
Activity with patient advocacy groups – National Alliance on Mental Illness; Mental Health America; Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance; ChADD and others
Activity in the Florida Medical Association and the county medical society
Activity in legislative affairs, local and state political activities, service on local or state advisory boards and other community organizations
Other activities that increase awareness of mental illnesses, advances in treatment and support or recovery activities
2018 Recipient: Debra M. Barnett, M.D.
2017 Recipient: Jacqueline A. Hobbs, MD, PhD, DFAPA
Friendship Award
The Friendship Award is for an FPS member who has promoted appropriate treatment of persons with mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders to otherorganizations. Examples are, but are not limited to:
Participation in civic organizations
Taking part in and/or supporting activities of charitable and/or religious organizations
Serving on hospital committees and/or boards
Showcasing and sharing examples of best psychiatric policies and practices
Encouraging and mentoring potential psychiatrists
2018 Recipient: Ryan C.W. Hall, MD, DFAPA
2017 Recipient: S. Reddy Pasem, MD, DLFAPA
Public Service Award
This Award is for an FPS member who has educated the public about psychiatry either directly or indirectly and has provided exemplary activity in the wider area of public service. Examples are, but are not limited to:
Presentations at or participation in a public educational forum and/or community event
Establishing media contacts – online, print, radio and/or television
Taking part in and/or supporting national, state or international humanitarian efforts.
Creating a greater awareness of the role psychiatry plays in society
Initiating activities and initiatives to promote psychiatry
2018 Winner: Joseph E. Thornton, M.D.
You can nominate someone in several ways.
Fill out the online submission form below.
Download this Nomination Form (PDF) and email it to charlotte@floridapsych.org
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Development / Construction
A construction loan helps borrowers manage periodic payments for contract work during the building of a real estate asset. Construction financing is available for condominiums, retail, office, industrial, retirement and purpose-built apartments. An exit strategy for the construction loan is one of the key considerations for funding (i.e. standard financing or individual sales of retail units).
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Troy Barker
Assistant Vice President, Commercial Financing
troy.barker@firstnational.ca
Service focus. Client driven. Deep passion.
Troy has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past 10 years, and has originated over $4 billion in commercial financing since joining the company.
For Troy, assertiveness and respectfulness go hand in hand. He started First National’s Western Canadian office and shepherded its growth for the past decade. And it’s been that combination – of pushing clients while respecting their needs – that has made the difference.
In Troy’s view, selling service comes down to being responsive, prompt, curious and knowledgeable. Ask lots of questions. Meet expectations on delivery. Know your stuff and communicate it clearly.
Working at First National, Troy feels celebrated for and encouraged to constantly pursue his optimism, belief and passion. His approach is 100 per cent client driven, and his enthusiasm is anchored by communication, respect and transparency.
Scott Lynds
scott.lynds@firstnational.ca
Personal attention. Consistency. Confidante.
Scott has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past 11 years, and has originated more than $1 billion in commercial financing.
For Scott, 99 per cent of his business is referral based and tends to deep, enduring business relationships where he is considered advisor and partner. In addition to his experience, Scott has a strong educational background focused on all aspects of commercial real estate.
In Scott’s view, his personal touch and consistency have contributed to the longevity of his client relationships. Many of his clients are private family commercial owners, and he is intimately connected with their businesses and knows what they are doing currently and what they have coming up at any given time. He meets with clients regularly, listens actively and becomes a confidante about the inner workings of their businesses and family dynamics.
Working at First National, Scott knows that he can pursue his unique approach to real estate. With the ability and encouragement to work independently as well as unparalleled flexibility in product scope and sources of capital, Scott can proactively source business for clients and address the opportunities that do arise with tailored solutions.
Michele Cook
Director, Commercial Financing
Michele.Cook@firstnational.ca
Problem solver. Inventive thinker. Swift executor.
Michele has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past 11 years. Prior to moving into origination in 2014, Michele worked in CMBS and oversaw commercial operations for 10 years.
For Michele, there are always alternatives to consider and new ways of thinking to pursue. She is the consummate problem solver, always presenting smart alternatives to complex issues.
Michele takes time to know what makes clients tick. With that knowledge, she can leverage First National’s broad product portfolio and investor network resourcefully. The resulting solution is often unexpected, but completely on point.
Working at First National, Michele has the tools and encouragement that she needs to be inventive in her solution approach. And when it comes time to execute, she has the support to work swiftly in the background, making the client’s experience seamless.
Industry involvement: Michele is a member of the Real Estate Institute of Canada and holds a Certificate in Real Estate Finance (CRF) designation.
Benoit Allaire
benoit.allaire@firstnational.ca
CMHC expert. Risk evaluator. Adaptable relator.
Benoit joined the First National team after spending 15 years at CMHC with roles spanning management, analysis, business development and underwriting. Twelve of his 15 years at CMHC were spent working on the financing of multi-unit properties, focusing on the Quebec market.
For Benoit, understanding client needs is the most vital part of the solution process. Identifying borrower needs (i.e: cash flow, long-term value, portfolio growth) allows him to recommend the right CMHC or conventional product to meet that goal. In his view, being adaptable helps him really connect with his clients’ experiences and thought processes. His relationship approach rests on idea exchange, creating opportunities to challenge his own and others’ thinking.
With such a significant part of his career spent at CMHC, Benoit has an intimate understanding of CMHC’s approach to assessing risk and which solutions can best mitigate risk. With that knowledge, he can rapidly evaluate whether a property/financing makes sense or not at CMHC and can explain how to overcome any obstacles.
Working at First National, Benoit is proud to join a team that he considers to be a leader with a deep understanding of the market. He values the entrepreneurial model, relishing the opportunity to help clients achieve their goals by applying his well-honed analytical skills and his 15 years of CMHC expertise in a consultant role.
Reed Bracken
Reed.Bracken@firstnational.ca
Resourceful. Analytical. Astute.
“I add value by digging deep with clients, understanding their larger business goals and using those objectives to shape how I guide my team of analysts to solution decisions.”
Reed is approaching his one-year anniversary with First National, but brings five years of sales experience in multiple industries to his business development role. With solution-selling focus, Reed is a take-charge problem solver and uses his analytical skills to tackle complexity.
When he’s not adding value for First National borrowers, Reed enjoys sports including golf and leisure activities including reading and attending concerts.
Simon Verdy
simon.verdy@firstnational.ca
Advisor. Accelerator. Responsive.
Simon has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for ten years, and has originated over $1 billion in commercial financing.
For Simon, great deals are ones that present an opportunity to build enduring partnerships through genuine interactions. He excels when he can dig into complex challenges, provide advice, develop inventive solutions and connect deeply with clients.
Working primarily with medium sized owners, Simon understands the importance of moving deals along. He doesn’t waste time. He’s quick in assessing clients and deals and accelerates action. With deep knowledge of the market and different asset classes, Simon acts as advisor for clients purchasing, selling or just inquiring about market dynamics and unfolding trends.
Working at First National, Simon knows that he can ask clients, “what do you need?” and be able to leverage the broad product portfolio and flat structure to deliver on any requirement.
Barry C. Gidney
barry.gidney@firstnational.ca
Expert advisor. Quick responder. Value generator.
Barry has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past 20 years, and has originated more than $6 billion in commercial financing.
For Barry, property value is a concept that must be understood and identified on a case-by-case basis. As a real estate owner, borrower and manager himself, Barry treats clients the way that he wants to be treated as a client.
In short, he responds quickly, communicates honestly, commits fully and executes with speed and precision. There is a dedication in how he works – to meeting timelines, delivering value and ensuring client goals always remain at the forefront.
Working at First National, Barry feels proud to be the type of lender that he would choose for himself. It’s that commitment that has guided him for 20 years and will continue to shape his approach. Barry is a graduate of Acadia University where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance Major.
Industry involvement: Barry partially owns and manages in excess of $75 M of real estate consisting of 50 properties containing approximately 700,000 square feet of commercial space and 300 apartment units
Daniel Bragagnolo
daniel.bragagnolo@firstnational.ca
Growth enabler. Problem solver. Precedent setter.
Daniel has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past four years, and has worked on a team that has originated more than $2 billion in commercial financing.
For Daniel, it is critical to put clients in the best position for growth. Doing so takes dedication, hard work and sometimes, tough problem solving behind the scenes.
In Daniel’s view, challenges create opportunities within deals, and those opportunities often become precedents in structure and financing. Committed to being a precedent setter, Daniel leverages programs like CMHC’s Energy Efficiency initiative to give his clients the best advantages possible. He is also one of First National’s foremost specialists in Affordable Housing, helping owners manage the complexities with smart financing solutions.
Working at First National, Daniel feels that he can use his CMHC knowledge, commitment to collaboration and persistence in relationship management to get deals done right.
Lina Angelini
Senior Analyst, Commercial Mortgages
Lina.Angelini@firstnational.ca
Attentive. Organized. Resourceful.
“I add value by prioritizing customers, listening to their needs and devising solutions that address their requirements.”
Lina has been working in commercial real estate for more than two decades, and brings that expertise to bear in her role as Senior Analyst. Always attentive and committed to her customers, Lina emphasizes problem solving and solution development. A great time manager and multi-tasker, she understands the importance of timely delivery and ongoing communication and responsiveness. Lina values being reliable and flexible and she always looks for opportunities where she can take initiative.
When she’s not adding value for First National borrowers, Lina enjoys reading books, seeing films and staying active with yoga and cycling.
Mitchell Tomulka
mitchell.tomulka@firstnational.ca
Partner. Knowledge seeker. Value contributor.
Since graduating from McGill University, Mitch has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past eight years, and has originated more than $2 billion in commercial financing.
For Mitch, trust and inquisitiveness go hand in hand. He trusts his clients’ expertise, yet he questions their motivations and asks for rationale.
Mitch’s persistence in digging deep into clients’ visions and business strategies helps to fuel his inventiveness. In his view, the more knowledge that he has, the more value he can add and the better advice he can offer.
Working at First National, Mitch feels confident that he can always achieve his definition of delivery – exceptional service, quick execution, simple processes, exceeding client’s expectations.
Industry involvement: Mitch is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and NAIOP.
Maksim Stajic-Katic
Senior Analyst, Commercial Financing
Maksim.Stajic-Katic@firstnational.ca
Communicator. Methodical. Personable.
“I add value by leveraging my finance background and applying that expertise to developing creative financing solutions that help clients drive business growth.”
Maksim is a recent addition to the First National team, bringing four years of industry expertise to his role as Senior Analyst. After completing his Bachelor of Business Administration, specializing in Finance and Economics, Maksim held several roles focused on investments, financial modeling, real estate development and relationship management. A strong presenter and communicator, he can simplify and explain complex information to achieve the desired results. Maksim is unique in his ability to combine an exceptional number sense and data analysis capabilities with a personable nature, which enables him to build strong, long-term relationships with colleagues and clients. Maksim holds the CFA® (Chartered Financial Analyst®) designation.
When he’s not adding value for First National borrowers, Maksim enjoys socializing and staying active.
Henry Chung
henry.chung@firstnational.ca
Independent thinker. Diverse expertise. Transparent communicator.
Henry has recently joined the First National team, bringing 12 years of commercial financing experience in banking and mezzanine funds to his role.
For Henry, applying his combined expertise in conventional financing structures and non-traditional debt delivers the value of flexibility to his clients. Never one to look at a problem or mandate conventionally, Henry infuses ingenuity and creativity into his independent thinking approach to financing. By tapping his underwriting mindsets from his years in banking and in mezzanine funds, he can integrate both perspectives into his recommendations to clients.
Transparency is vitally important to how Henry engages with clients. He always wants clients to know what he is thinking so he makes sure to provide consistent and detailed updates throughout the underwriting process. Sharing transparently and regularly creates opportunities for the client to add value, sometimes unknowingly, to the underwriting process and sustains a high level of collaboration.
Working at First National, Henry is proud to be part of an entrepreneurial culture that supports originators in supporting borrowers. He’s empowered by the combination of a strong balance sheet, visionary leaders and a spirit to take smart risks – giving him license to be imaginative in how he structures deals and packages financing.
Jim Foote
Jim.Foote@firstnational.ca
Intuitive. Inventive. Composed.
Jim is a senior member of the First National Financial commercial team. He brings 25 years of experience in both real estate finance and sales.
For Jim, personal service means being thoughtful and intuitive. He invests time and energy in getting to know clients’ strategies, focus and business goals. That insight allows him to tap his broad market knowledge to match market opportunities with the right clients, at the right time.
In Jim’s view, it’s important to really care. He cares about clients, taking a long-term view and building dynamic relationships. He cares about the community, volunteering on a Board of a not-for-profit affordable housing provider. And he cares about deals, demonstrating a true passion for digging in and getting them done. Jim believes strongly in finding creative solutions and tackling challenges with composure and diplomacy.
Working at First National, Jim is inspired by the can do, will do attitude and support of the whole First National Team. He values the execution mentality and associated flat corporate structure, giving him the confidence that what he promises and presents is what he ultimately delivers to his clients.
Damir Jesic
damir.jesic@firstnational.ca
Relationship driven. Open communicator. Highly adaptable.
Damir has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past six years, and has originated more than 1 billion in commercial financing.
For Damir, a well-built and constantly nurtured relationship is foundational to being a client’s trusted advisor.
Damir builds relationships by making himself accessible and communicating openly and transparently. He adapts to client needs and deal scenarios. And he invests – his time, his effort and his attention.
Working at First National, Damir knows that he can get as deeply involved as required with clients without sacrificing what he values most – skillful execution and delivering results.
Dru McAuley
Dru.mcauley@firstnational.ca
Relationship builder. Guidance go to. Consistently achieves.
Dru has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past 26 years, and has succeeded in satisfying complicated client needs.
For Dru, his business is relationships over transactions. His ultimate goal is to become the go-to resource for guidance, service and solutions – for every client, every time.
Dru is a firm believer in the power of consistency. While he always attempts to provide the unexpected when crafting solutions, he strives to set and meet client expectations in terms of hitting benchmarks, delivering loan amounts and simplifying execution.
Working at First National, Dru feels confident that he can get clients the deal that they want every time because of the know how, contacts, expertise and corporate resources to meet client expectations.
Brian Kimmel
brian.kimmel@firstnational.ca
Seniors specialist. Relationship builder. Transparent communicator.
Brian has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past 20 years, and has originated more than $4 billion in commercial financing.
For Brian, clients are for life. It’s an ongoing, enduring and evolving relationship that grows over time, deal by deal, goal by goal.
Brian is a foremost specialist in apartments and seniors housing. During the past 20 years, he’s seen every type of deal that there is to see so he knows the positive precedents. His clients benefit from his vast experience as well as his commitment to them -- to knowing their businesses and to understanding the intricacies of their strategies.
Known and highly respected for his transparency and candor, Brian’s clients trust him implicitly and see him as more than a lender. To them, he is a key business advisor and critical member of their teams.
Evan Pawliuk
Evan.Pawliuk@firstnational.ca
Analytical. Resourceful. Connector.
“I add value by cutting through complexity and circumventing roadblocks to develop a viable financing solution for borrowers that supports their business objectives and aggressive timelines.”
Evan has been a part of the First National team for the past four years. He relies on his expansive network and deep knowledge of the industry to simplify situations and provide sound advice.
When he’s not adding value for First National borrowers, Evan hits the links or the hills or is off exploring some exciting corner of the world.
Darryl Bellwood
darryl.bellwood@firstnational.ca
Solution focused. Communicator. Insightful.
Darryl has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past 14 years, and has originated over $3.5 billion in commercial financing.
For Darryl, problems are never obstacles. He believes in solutions and the inherent opportunities they provide. He focuses on providing options and empowering his clients to make educated decisions.
In an age of technology, Darryl remains committed to direct, face-to-face communication as the key to building trust, relationships, credibility and confidence.
Working at First National, Darryl focuses on being resourceful and malleable and appreciates a culture that celebrates empowerment. His core values of trust, honesty and integrity enable him to get deals done right.
Industry involvement: Darryl is a regular contributor to the Real Estate News Exchange and a member of various industry related organizations.
Jonathan Philipps
jonathan.philipps@firstnational.ca
Relationship focus. Pinpoint opportunities. Real estate passion.
Jonathan has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past eight years, and has originated more than $300 million in commercial financing.
For Jonathan, his passion for real estate started early. His family was involved in real estate, and he began building his own portfolio at 18 years of age. So it’s a passion that’s in his blood and breeding.
Jonathan’s clients share his passion for real estate -- it’s not just a transaction; it’s an exciting journey toward goals and dreams. Jonathan prides himself on being able to find opportunities that other lenders may overlook. He does so by combining his unique blend of resourcefulness, knowledge and expertise.
Working at First National, Jonathan feels confident that he can always execute on his relationships-first philosophy because the environment both celebrates and demands attention to detail, quick turnaround and reliable execution.
Paul Steckler
paul.steckler@firstnational.ca
Relatable. Disarming. Authentic.
Paul has recently joined the First National team, bringing 20 years of experience in commercial real estate finance and development. He has been both a lender and a developer and offers clients a broad view of the market, having experienced many up and down cycles throughout his career.
For Paul, he aims to be a trusted advisor for every client. He considers himself to be a relationship banker – where interactions are both professional and personal, and enduring friendships develop. Clients that he worked with more than 10 years ago will often call him out the blue to ask his advice about opportunities that they are pursuing. Based on his diverse experience on both sides of the “table,” Paul approaches client service from his own personal trial and error and knowledge of what worked and didn’t.
As he embarks on this new adventure at First National, he is excited to share his broad perspectives with clients. In the earlier days of his lending career, Paul thought he understood all of the angles of development and construction financing. But then he became a developer and realized how much insight and nuance he was unaware of until he actually experienced it himself. The cross section of lending and development knowledge enables him to create better opportunities for clients by exploring the alternatives in a unique way. It is always his intent to figure out how to maximize the win for clients while still respecting and maintaining risk parameters.
Working at First National, Paul is most excited about having more freedom to move. With the flat structure, he knows he is always one step away from an ultimate decision maker. He also finds it encouraging working for an organization that has an impressive number and diversity of business partners with varied appetites for different assets. With such multi-faceted sources of funding to draw from, Paul feels he can be more things to more people.
Adam Rogocki
Adam.Rogocki@firstnational.ca
Proactive. Competent. Resourceful.
“I add value by building deep relationships and emphasizing a proactive mindset to anticipate issues and take action to diffuse them.”
Adam joined the First National team in August 2018, bringing five years of commercial real estate expertise to his role as Senior Analyst. Skills developed in previous positions include underwriting, debt financing and commercial portfolio management. Solution minded, Adam breaks down complex problems and thinks critically when assessing situations. He is dedicated to client satisfaction, and taps his broad competencies to eliminate any possible stress throughout the course of the financing process.
When he’s not adding value for First National borrowers, Adam keeps active in the gym, on the trails and playing sports. He is also an avid traveler that’s passionate about exploring new places.
Miyadh Mutahar
Analyst, Commercial Mortgages
Miyadh.Mutahar@firstnational.ca
Passionate. Connector. Determined.
“I add value by combining my analytical proficiency with a passion for real estate investment to help clients realize their business visions.”
Miyadh has been working in the financial services industry for the past four year, and just recently joined the First National team. His career up to this point has included both customer service and investment representative roles. Highly analytical, Miyadh is able to dive into large data sets and draw conclusions. He relies on his excellent communication skills to confidently and precisely convey his findings to borrowers and internal decision makers. Determined to make deal work, he works to find a way through until he has exhausted all possibilities.
When he’s not adding value for First National borrowers, Miyadh bonds with his dog, gets fit at the gym and savours the sunshine with cold drinks on a patio.
Ilan Barda
ilan.barda@firstnational.ca
Trusted Advisor. Smart risk taker. Reliable executor.
Ilan has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past nine years, and has originated more than $2.5 billion in commercial financing. Ilan specializes in CMHC insured financing, construction financing, purchase and refinancing of office, retail, multi-residential and industrial properties.
For Ilan, his key focus is helping clients to unlock the value of their investments. He guides this process by constantly stressing the value of and delivering expert advice and unexpected ingenuity.
Working as an extension of a client’s business, Ilan is a constant presence and source of encouragement and guidance. He delves deep with clients to understand their growth strategies, vision, approach to innovation and spirit of entrepreneurialism. He then applies smart risk taking and reliable execution to both respect and drive those goals.
Working at First National, Ilan feels free to take smart risks, be resourceful and delve deep to find the solution. He knows that he has the support he needs to execute quickly and deliver value.
Andrew Drexler
Andrew.Drexler@firstnational.ca
Relationship builder. Trusted advisor. Sought-after expert.
Andrew has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for over 15 years, and has originated more than $4 billion in commercial financing.
For Andrew, reputation is everything. He builds his by consistently being a trusted advisor to his clients, adding the value of his honesty and expertise.
Andrew has originated debt across the country and across all asset classes. That diversity shapes his perspectives and defines how he evaluates opportunities and identifies the value inherent in a deal.
Working at First National, Andrew feels encouraged to put client needs ahead of his own and communicate frankly and honestly. It’s how he’s built his reputation and contributed to First National’s reputation as well.
Industry involvement: Andrew is a contributor to Canadian Apartment Magazine on topics including new construction financing.
Abby McQuire
Abby.McQuire@firstnational.ca
Relationship builder. Executor. Action taker.
Abby has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past 15 years, and has originated mortgages across all asset classes.
For Abby, real estate is a relationship business. She believes that it is critical to build solid relationships with clients and with CMHC.
In a fast-paced, competitive market, those who can execute the quickest have the greatest advantage. Abby makes it her mission to take action quickly, hit every deadline and deliver for her clients.
Working at First National, Abby feels that her expertise combined with the flat structure enables her to act quickly and deliver efficiently every time, putting her clients in the best position to secure properties and drive toward their real estate goals.
Industry involvement: Abby has been a member and expert speaker for the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) since 2003
Russell B. Syme
russell.syme@firstnational.ca
Trust builder. Dependable advisor. Educator.
Russell has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past eight years, and has originated more than $1 billion in commercial financing.
For Russell, building and sustaining trust creates a relationship where knowledge, experience and goals can be shared.
Russell sees himself as more than a lender. He’s a specialist that advises. He helps clients make decisions by providing analysis and trusted opinions. He educates on the financing process to give clients more objectivity in their evaluations.
Working at First National, Russell feels confident and encouraged to play a dual role for clients. He’s the lender that gets the deals done quickly and competently, but he’s also the trusted business consultant that puts clients, their goals and their growth first.
Daniel Kowalczyk
Daniel.Kowalczyk@firstnational.ca
Diligent. Determined. Knowledgeable.
“I add value by communicating effectively and providing realistic analysis of risk and opportunity.”
Daniel recently joined the First National team after roles at two other financial institutions. His previous experience encompasses portfolio analysis (performance and risk), and strategy and business development analysis. Detail oriented by nature, Daniel performs thorough due diligence for every initiative, ensuring that nothing is overlooked. Extremely motivated, he upholds the highest standards for himself in the work that he performs and how he engages with colleagues and clients. Based on his education and previous work experiences, Daniel has gained invaluable knowledge about all commercial asset classes.
When he’s not adding value for First National borrowers, Daniel has three main passions – playing and watching numerous sports, traveling and food.
Adam Powadiuk
Adam.Powadiuk@firstnational.ca
Trusted advisor. Determined deal closer. Smart risk taker.
Adam has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past five years, and has helped to originated more than $350 million in commercial financing.
For Adam, providing sound advice builds trust in client relationships. With that trust, he can help take clients from where they are to where they want to be.
Adam bases his approach around two key philosophies – be persistent but not pushy and be exhaustive in your efforts to see deals through to the end. He is known for digging in, exploring the depths of deals and then applying ingenuity and smart risk taking to get deals done right.
Working at First National, Adam feels encouraged to pursue his style of building relationships with clients – investing time and attention to really know clients, dedication to getting the deal done and taking smart risks to move clients to their real estate goals.
Industry involvement:
Adam co-authors a regular column entitled Capital Commentary for the Real Estate News Exchange.
Adam is President of the CCIM Central Canada Chapter.
Adam is a member of NAIOP Greater Toronto Chapter.
Robert Fleet
robert.fleet@firstnational.ca
Strategist. Big thinker. Trusted advisor.
Robert has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past nine years, and has originated more than $3 billion in commercial financing.
For Robert, working with clients and working in the industry is about evolving their business and delivering the right solutions.
Robert’s philosophy is both simple and systematic. Think beyond the expected and ordinary. Define value and then add it. Connect with people, their plans and their passions. Use client expectations as the pivotal guide for his actions.
Working at First National, Robert feels confident that he can deliver on what he promises. Ideas and ingenuity are encouraged, but deals become reality with strategic minds working together and through the right amount of process.
Robert is a member of nine different apartment associations in Canada.
Robert has sat on the board of the Hamilton Apartment Association since 2010.
Yohan Kadoch
Yohan.Kadoch@firstnational.ca
Curious. Attentive. Motivated.
Yohan has recently joined the First National team, bringing 10 years of experience in both residential and commercial mortgage financing. In his previous commercial role, he focused primarily on office, retail, shopping centres and industrial assets, which helped him develop a deep expertise in lease analysis and diverse cash flow analysis.
For Yohan, adding value means tapping his own wealth of precedents developed from vast exposure to different asset classes and scenarios. He believes that solid, productive relationships stem from a commitment to honesty and integrity. Naturally attentive, he focuses on exploring opportunities with his clients, advising on project approaches and making recommendations based on what he’s seen done. With a give and take mentality, Yohan’s professional relationships with clients often evolve organically into friendships based on the nature of their conversations and interactions.
Commercial real estate has always intrigued Yohan. And throughout his career so far, his curiosity and drive to learn have motivated him. He joined First National with a desire to diversify his expertise even further by leveraging the broad product line to service all of his clients’ needs. He also appreciates the balance between entrepreneurialism and structure, seeing First National as the perfect fit to enable his continued growth.
Working at First National, Yohan is excited to build his business within the growing First National business. The entrepreneurial nature of First National’s culture really appeals to him, resonates with his career aspirations and reignites his true passions – being able to be out there meeting people, having conversations and driving business.
Peter.Cook@firstnational.ca
Partner. Precedent setter. Go getter.
Peter has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past 26 years, and has originated more than $4 billion in commercial financing.
For Peter, obstacles are opportunities – to take smart risks, to deepen relationships, to set precedents and to, ultimately, deliver seamlessly.
Peter has a formula that, for him, stands the test of time. Invest in relationships. Build knowledge of your client. Communicate openly and always. Figure out how to collaborate. For him, those four principles are what contribute to quick, simple and seamless deals.
Working at First National, Peter feels encouraged to take smart risks and pursue the hard deals that most would discard. The values of speed and accountability have allowed him to create a standard in delivery – 48 hours for a letter of interest for any deal.
Edgar Kieser
Ed.kieser@firstnational.ca
Sound advice. Honest input. Fast response.
Ed has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past 15 years, and has originated more than $1 billion in commercial financing.
For Ed, it’s critical to relate to clients from their perspective, which means listening, presenting options, making realistic promises and delivering on them quickly and reliably.
He is a big believer in transparency, so every client engagement starts with expectation setting – what the deal cycle will look like, openness to feedback and approaches to ongoing communication. Honesty is paramount. While Ed aims to expedite offers and execution, he also feels that it is his responsibility to be truthful about what’s really possible and how his partnership can help.
Working at First National, Ed feels confident to apply his honest communication style when advising clients. And because he places such a premium on fast response, he knows that he has the support behind him to execute quickly.
Adam Weinbaum
Adam.Weinbaum@firstnational.ca
Organized. Meticulous. Collaborative.
“I add value by integrating my knowledge of recent market trends into the information that I present to clients.”
Adam recently joined the First National team after gaining expertise in residential development and property management. His main responsibilities included contributing to the planning process for residential developments and researching new markets for potential multi-family acquisitions in Ontario and the U.S. Adam recognizes that most deals, especially the more complicated ones, have many intricacies that need to be managed properly. He pays close attention to the details and creates a system to organize all tasks, so the process flows smoothly. Adam enjoys the experience of working with others and feels energized in his work when he can collaborate with and learn from his peers.
When he’s not adding value for First National borrowers, Adam takes as many trips as he can, follows the Leafs and Raptors, stays fit and relaxes at the cottage.
Jody Comeau
jody.comeau@firstnational.ca
Action oriented. Collaborator. Creative.
Jody brings more than nine years of residential experience to his role on the First National Financial Commercial team. During his residential tenure, Jody closed more than 21,000 deals worth $3.6 billion and, in his management role, helped to grow the Atlantic Canada business from $38 million to $502 million annually in funded loans.
For Jody, he’s excited to replicate his successful business model in the commercial space.
Jody’s business approach is simple but effective. He invests time, he’s forthcoming with advice, and he’s always looking for unique financing options for his clients. To him, collaborative relationships that celebrate shared success are the most rewarding.
Working at First National, Jody feels encouraged to continue to challenge clients with the purpose of helping them identify valuable opportunities and realize growth. Once an opportunity is in play, Jody is all action until the desired and promised result is delivered.
Jody is a member of CAAMP, BOMA, IPOANS and UDI
Alison Afaganis
Alison.Afaganis@firstnational.ca
Diligent. Accurate. Purposeful.
“I add value by integrating accuracy and open communication into the underwriting process and maintaining strong client relationships.”
Alison brings 19 years of commercial real estate expertise to her role as Senior Analyst. She has worked for both a commercial brokerage and lender, so she understands all facets of a transaction, from underwriting to funding. A self-described hard worker, Alison dedicates herself to getting the job done right and providing exceptional service every step along the way. If issues do arise, she works diligently to find a solution and presents options in a timely manner. Alison prides herself on her accuracy, especially when handling multiple deals at once.
When she’s not adding value for First National borrowers, Alison spends time with her two daughters, loses herself in a novel, travels and taps her creative side with scrapbooking.
Andrew Brickley
Andrew.Brickley@firstnational.ca
Insightful. Meticulous. Proficient.
Andrew has recently joined the First National team, bringing 16 years of experience in real estate development that includes both asset management and project finance.
Always passionate about business strategy and financial modeling, Andrew leverages his education and early valuation experience in his current role. When he first joined First National, he contributed significantly to CMHC’s large borrower review. A highly intricate process, Andrew was able to dig into the financial language and clarify what was important and impactful. It’s a unique skill that he possesses – being able to surface complex financial insights and communicate them in a way that they become consumable by the business.
In his time in the real estate industry, Andrew has been exposed to many different ownership and deal structures and seen their evolutions. With growing complexity, it is important to draw on precedents and insights when evaluating portfolios and deals. Andrew’s diversity of perspective, which includes both asset management and borrowing, affords him unique insights in how he advises to create value. Whether it is accessing capital from CMHC and understanding borrower constraints, valuating portfolios or establishing acquisition partnerships, Andrew offers a depth of subject matter expertise that accounts for the deep, complex financial elements.
Working at First National, Andrew is excited to join an organization that aligns with his values and meets his standards as a borrower. He was a client of First National’s and always appreciated the company’s emphasis on people, relationships and execution. For Andrew, it is a unique opportunity to both represent and enliven those values with his own clients.
pierre.leroux@firstnational.ca
People person. Active listener. Knowledge sharer.
Pierre has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past eight years, and has originated more than $1 billion in commercial financing.
For Pierre, reputation is everything. He is known as a genuine people person – someone who strives to make authentic connections and build enduring relationships by listening, inquiring and remaining composed and humble.
In Pierre’s view, it’s critical to be knowledgeable and use that knowledge to solve client problems. When clients have confidence in your experience, insight, wisdom and advice, they are more apt to communicate openly and share information freely. In his business, this level of reliability is critical, as he is often the single point of contact, supporting clients before, during and after the transaction.
Working at First National, Pierre finds it easy to solve problems. It’s a matter of a quick phone call or email and immediate collaboration. With such a flat structure and a broad range of products, Pierre can promise with the full confidence that he can deliver.
Michael Yeung
Regional Vice President, Commercial Financing, British Columbia
Michael.Yeung@firstnational.ca
Candid communicator. Dedicated collaborator. Charismatic connector.
Michael joined the First National team in February 2019 with a mandate of growing First National’s presence and brand in the British Columbia market. His focus is twofold – impart his technical skills and market insight to augment the expertise of the existing team while also acting as a neutral, transparent resource on risk analysis and market developments for investors.
The majority of Michael’s career has been spent in the banking world, at different types of institutions both international and regional. It was through these various roles that he recognized the importance of appreciating and considering divergent points of view. Humbled by that revelation, Michael now naturally takes everything in, understands it, thinks about it in different dimensions and develops solutions that make sense for everyone.
For Michael, lending is synonymous with transparency. He embraces the entirety of a situation, both good and bad. While he commits to candid communication, he never dwells in the negative, but rather focuses on the learning and possibilities. Michael is proud of the reputation that he’s earned as someone dedicated to getting things done. And that doesn’t always mean deals and outcomes. It also means reliability, relationships, impartiality and looking beyond the transaction. In speaking with Michael, his disarming nature is indisputable. That comes from his earned knowledge and genuine passion, which he is always willing to share openly. He wants people to walk away from conversations with him having learned something valuable, not because he wants the validation, but because he’s genuinely interested in connecting with people at a people level.
Working at First National, Michael is excited to marshal the possibilities associated with growing the influence of such an established brand in the B.C. market. He feels very fortunate to fuse his belief in the First National brand with his passion for the B.C. market to make a real impact for his team, for investors and for his dynamic network.
Erin Solmundson
Senior Analyst, Commercial Credit
Erin.Solmundson@firstnational.ca
Thorough. Collaborative. Resourceful.
“I add value by aligning the interests of borrowers, investors and First National when developing financing solutions.”
Erin is a recent addition to the First National team, and is excited to share her existing real estate experience and educational knowledge while growing her expertise. In her Analyst role, Erin supports the commercial credit department by identifying potential risk, providing mitigation recommendations and contributing to deal structure ideas. Thorough in her analysis approach, Erin digs into the intricacies of deals to surface and understand all possible risk factors. She relishes the opportunity to work as part of a team to get deals done quickly and efficiently. Focused on continuous improvement, Erin constantly seeks opportunities to improve processes or innovate solutions to drive greater efficiency and productivity.
When she’s not adding value for First National borrowers, Erin navigates the streets of Toronto on her bike, explores the city’s latest culinary destinations and takes in live music.
Stefan Steele
Senior Analyst, Credit Adjudication
Stefan.Steele@firstnational.ca
Advisor. Analytical. Innovative.
“I add value by sharing my expertise in land and construction finance with the origination teams, helping them determine viable deals and appropriate structuring.”
Stefan joined the First National team in July 2017, bringing six years of experience in land acquisition and development finance, which includes expert knowledge of development costs and project returns, sophisticated modeling and automation skills and a keen understanding of planning regulations and zoning applications. As part of his role in advising the origination teams, Stefan creates complex financial models to enable the comparison of conventional vs. CMHC financing. With this added insight, originators can add a layer of detail when presenting options to clients.
When he’s not adding value for First National borrowers, Stefan gets his exercise through gym workouts, TRX training and rollerblading. His hobbies also include downhill skiing and wine tasting.
Jamie McCallum
Jamie.mccallum@firstnational.ca
Personal touch. Multi-faceted expertise. Promise & deliver.
Jamie has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past 20 years, and has originated more than $3 billion in commercial financing.
For Jamie, his past experience working at CMHC has proven to be a significant advantage for his clients. His focus is on CMHC-insured and construction financing.
Stressing partnership and a personal touch, Jamie invests time to understand the intricacies of his clients’ business so he can translate his expertise into the best advice for their specific goals.
Working at First National, Jamie knows that his commitment to delivering what he promises is always possible. A forthright communicator, his emphasis on transparency and accountability helps to build enduring, trusting relationships with clients.
Lori Isaac
lori.isaac@firstnational.ca
Thorough. Driven. Methodical.
“I add value by taking the time to gather and organize relevant information, engaging the client proactively if required, so I can present astute credit applications that expedite deals through approvals and funding.”
With more than 28 years in the banking and financial industries, Lori is a relatively new addition to the First National team. For the past 12 years of her career, she has honed her expertise in commercial real estate lending, focusing on deal origination/sales, account management and underwriting. Her experience is vast in both sales and credit, in the areas of personal lending, private wealth management and commercial banking. She leverages that broad knowledge and diverse perspective to anticipate, solve or mitigate potential issues up front. A strategic, analytical thinker but highly detail oriented, Lori can uncover relevant facts, patterns and issues from volumes of information and then recommend the best options for sensible solutions. She considers herself a doer and acts accordingly, working on deals until they are done according to her exacting standards.
When she’s not adding value for First National borrowers, Lori spends time with her family and is actively involved in golf as an avid player and a board member at her golf club.
Gidu Park
Gidu.Park@firstnational.ca
“I add value by working hard, infusing my youthful energy and staying curious.”
Gidu joined the First National team in August 2018 after completing his degree in Finance and Economics at the University of Toronto. As part of his studies, he interned at the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority creating financial models for the real estate portfolio. Thorough in his approach and calm in his demeanor, Gidu pays attention to detail, asks questions and works through deals steadily and with composure. As a true team player, he emphasizes effective communication and looks for opportunities to assist others and share his expertise.
When he’s not adding value for First National borrowers, Gidu entertains himself with books and movies, works out, plays tennis and samples new restaurants.
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Far Cry: New Dawn Standard Edition (PC) is an action-adventure FPS game that is a sequel to Ubisoft’s Far Cry 5, released in 2018. New Dawn serves as a direct continuation of the previous game in the Far Cry series and is set in the same fictional location of Hope County, Montana. The player takes control over a new protagonist, nicknamed the Captain, as they travel across the open-world environment and carry out various tasks. The game was released for various platforms in February 2019.
As a direct sequel to Far Cry 5, New Dawn introduces little changes in gameplay mechanics. The game is an open world first-person shooter in which the players can explore the game world on foot or using various modes of transportation, such as cars, trucks, motorcycles and quads. Some of these vehicles can be used by two characters, with the player or secondary character designated as either a driver or a shooter. At specific locations in the game such as garages and helipads, the players can craft new vehicles.
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The story of Far Cry New Dawn picks up seventeen years after the events of Far Cry 5, in which Hope County fanatic leader Joseph Seed, detonated a nuclear warhead which leads to global nuclear conflict. During these seventeen years, nature managed to resurface and surprisingly the world became hospitable again. Survivors in Hope County try to rebuild their old world, but their attempts are thwarted by the Highwaymen, group of bandits led by sisters Mickey and Lou.
The survivors make a reluctant alliance with New Eden – former Eden’s Gate project led by the Seed family. The player controls the character of the Captain, who travels the country with his group, assisting survivors in need.
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By Jordan Ramée | @JMRamee on November 26, 2018 at 2:28PM PST
Cyber Monday is here, bringing even more deals on Xbox One games and hardware. There are numerous ways to get an Xbox One X for cheap, and you can check out the list at the bottom of this post for a rundown on the many bundle permutations you can still grab today. But if you're interested, you should act fast--there's an especially good deal that gets you an Xbox One X and Red Dead Redemption 2 for only $344 by using the promo code CM18. This is sure to sell out quickly given just how cheap it is and the fact that Red Dead Online is out this week.
Black Friday is nearly upon us, so both current iterations of Microsoft's Xbox One--the Xbox One S and Xbox One X--will be seeing a variety of discounts and bundles. The more expensive Xbox One X, which normally goes for $500, will see some particularly nice offers, including a few that are live right now. So, before Black Friday kicks off tomorrow, it's worth scoping out any offers you want to make use of and planning your attack.
All of the Xbox One X discounts on Black Friday 2018 that we've spotted so far are outlined below. Best Buy has one of the best offers at $430, which gets you a special Battlefield V bundle. This consists of a special-edition Xbox One console, Battlefield V, Battlefield 1: Revolution, and Battlefield 1943, plus an additional controller. This bundle is live right now for My Best Buy members.
Ebay had some especially good deals that have now either expired or raised in price. There's still a $440 NBA 2K19 bundle; alternatively, $422 gets you the system on its own. Ebay also says it'll have more deals on the console later in the week.
Another very nice deal comes from Kohl's, where the console is being sold with a digital copy of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and a $120 Kohl's cash card for $400. For those in the UK, Amazon has the Xbox One X with Battlefield V, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and Fallout 76 for £399.
We've listed all the sales for each store in case you need a back-up plan, and will update this article if more deals are announced. Just remember when stores open and close for Black Friday so you can take advantage of the deal you want.
The One X is the most powerful version of the Xbox One, possessing faster load times and playing games with enhanced framerates. It also renders certain games natively in 4K. The One X is much smaller than other Xbox One consoles and--like the One S--can be stored and played horizontally and doesn't have a massive power brick, so it doesn't take up much space.
The Xbox One X can also bring the most out of X-enhanced games, which are titles specifically designed or patched to have smoother performances on One X. These include newer titles--like Forza Horizon 4, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and Mass Effect Andromeda--and older games as well, such as Halo 3, Portal 2, and Mirror's Edge. To take full advantage of X-enhanced games, you'll want to hook your Xbox One X up to a 4K TV, which are also on sale this Black Friday.
Xbox One X Cyber Monday 2018 Deals
Xbox One X with Red Dead Redemption 2 -- $344 w/ promo code CM18
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Claremont Academy, Kord Dormitory. Sunday, October 6th, 2019. 11:00 am Contrary to popular belief, Adam and Lulu were not joined at the hip; sure, they had a very close relationship, but they didn't actually do everything together. For instance, this particular Sunday Adam was planning to work with some of his classmates on a science project, which was very cool, but not quite his girlfriend's cup of tea. She decided instead to head on over to the Bayview Mall to maybe do some shopping, or at very least check out the cool Halloween costumes and scary props for sale. She and Davyd had both expressed an interest in doing something fun for the holiday, so maybe she could- And then the idea hit her, and she loved it. Dressing up in a red jacket, green sweater and burgundy slacks, along with some black riding boots, she headed down to the second floor and knocked on Room 213's door. "Hey, Davyd. Do you have a sec?"
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Claremont Academy. Sunday, September 8th, 2019. 1:03 am One of the realities of having a telepathic girlfriend is the fact that, as long as you're in range, she can basically reach you at anytime. In the case of Adam Lanchester and Lulu Beaumont's relationship, this meant thoughtful, silly or romantic 'chats' could take place at any hour, but in general the loquacious redhead left her man alone after 9pm most nights. Which made it extra surprising when she suddenly reached out to him the middle of the night, and at extra loud volume at that! - Adam! Adam, wake up! Sometimes f###ing freaky is happening! -
ic Rainbow Connection (IC)
Avenger Assembled posted a topic in Bayview
Fall 2019 Claremont Academy Gay-Straight Alliance First Meeting of the Year The tables were set with neatly baked rainbow cupcakes that Judy felt no more than the slightest temptation to eat, the walls hung with rainbow flag images and pictures from LGBT history, and the Recording Secretary of the Claremont Academy GSA (the only member of the club who hadn't graduated last year) was ready to greet the new arrivals as they headed into the converted classroom. She'd been a little nervous her first meetings as her sister's 'ally', sitting in a room full of people she'd been taught to believe were wrong, but Ashley's refusal to take an active role in the club had forced her to take an active role herself, and within a few months she'd found herself fitting right in. We gotta get some new members this year, she thought with a glance at Ashley, I can't be above secretary, because I'm an ally! With a smile, she flung open the door, gold cross gleaming around her neck, and said, "Howdy, y'all! Welcome to the GSA!"
ic It's Mov(in)g Day!
Dariusprime posted a topic in Bayview
Claremont Academy 10:30 am, August 28th, 2019 Weather: Sunny, 77 F, Wind E 15-20 mph The visitor's parking lot was packed. A sea of people bustled amidst vehicles and toward open, shining gates. Belongings, often with grunts of effort, were loaded onto carts. Laughter echoed from caravans trickling through the main entrance and the Quad. Hand-drawn signs pointed the way, each adorned with student messages. In time, the shadows of the twin dormitories provided respite to travelers. Staff and peer counselors dotted the trail, assisting overwhelmed students on their journey. Vice-Principal Dugan was the first new face to arrivals. Her table near the gates kicked off the journey. Mr. Marquez wheeled the circuit and kept visitors on course. Mr Kuzkin and Ms. Harcourt paced about the Kord and Carter dorms, respectively. Their task, to organize the move-in, appeared to have some success. At the very least, weary travelers could partake of cold refreshments and treats outside the main doors. While outside was organized chaos, the dorm halls were like herding cats. A din permeated the air. Dozens of students, parents, and guardians wandered in search of rooms. Boxes and bags transformed the hallways into obstacle courses. The excitement of new memories and old friends contrasted with worried hugs and goodbyes. If nothing else, the dorms were places of beginnings and endings. What are you doing this beautiful day? Moving into the dorm? Helping new students?
red lynx
crystal gazer
sun dragon
legatus
octoman
forever boy
Spectre (PL10) - Darksider42
Darksider42 posted a topic in Character Building
Spectre Power Level: 10 (150/150PP) Unspent Power Points: 0 Trade-Offs: +1 Attack / -1 Damage ±2 Defense / -2 Toughness In Brief: Teleporting Teen Villain turned Hero. Catchphrase: “Boo’ Theme: Adios - KMFDM Alternate Identities: Maxine “Max” O'Brian, Nightshade Birthplace: Trenton, NJ Residence: Claremont Occupation: Student/Troublemaker Affiliations: Claremont Academy Family: Eliza O’Brian (Mother) Andrew O’Brian (Father, missing) Description: Age: 16 (June 13th, 2003) Gender: Female Ethnicity: Caucasian Height: 5’7 Weight: 125lbs Eyes: Amber Hair: Blue (Naturally Blond) Maxine is a young woman with pale skin. Her hair is wavy, chin length mass of light blue hair dye that is starting to show her blond roots. Her amber eyes are usually framed with eyeliner. She has an eyebrow piercing and one in her tongue along with serveral in both her ears. Max’s fashion sense leans towards what she calls ‘budget goth’. T-shirts, jeans, skirts. Whatever she can get her hands on that is some shade of black. Usually with a beaten pair of sneakers or doc martins. As Spectre she dons a sleeveless black and Cyan bodysuit with a matching hooded jacket with a stylised S on the back, paired with black gloves and a domino mask. History: Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Max's father was an engineer at a tech company while her mother was a middle manager at the same company he worked at. Andrew O’Brian vanished unexpected when she was 5 years old and Eliza slowly became consumed in her work as time stretched on and no one found Max’s father. Max was either left with babysitters and eventually on her own most of the time once she got older. It did not take much for her to fall in the wrong crowd and get into trouble. Skipping school and shoplifting were just a few of the things she did back then. Her mother did attempt to ground her, but as Eliza climbed the corporate ladder, it got harder to enforce it and Max always found a way to escape and do whatever she wanted. One night out on the town changed things for her. Max was nearly run over by a speeding car on her way back home. She closed her eyes and the car crashed. She was completely untouched and covered in a strange blue haze that made her look transparent. It took Max a while to experiment with her powers and find out what she could do with them. Lacking any real impulse to grab tights and fight crime, she mostly used her powers to make her escape when someone caught her doing something she was not supposed to or mess with the rich executives of the city she felt deserved it. Her rounds of petty crime did not go unnoticed and soon she found herself targeted by Shadow Academy recruiters who wasted no time buttering her up with all sorts of promises of wealth, power and more ways she could harness her powers. Not really knowing any better, she found herself agreeing to his proposal and soon found herself taken to the Shadow Academy in Freedom City under the name Nightshade. Things went great for her. At least at first. She was a fast learner when it came to tasks related to larceny and infiltration and her growing skills with her powers were enough to get into Beta group, just a step below the prestigious Alpha group. It was all exciting to her and the thrill of some of the ‘field trips’ brought a smile to her face. As the weeks went by however, Max’s attitude towards the Academy started to change. Field assignments with her team mates showed her they were barely contained psychopaths, the lessons were drifting towards more questionable subjects such as bomb making and the growing paranoid feeling half the school was plotting against her. Maxine was starting to get the feeling joining was a terrible idea. Then she discovered her teachers wanted to turn her into an assassin. The idea of murder revolted her on a fundamental level. The second she had the chance, she packed her things and teleported out of the facility and started to look for a place to lay low for a while. That plan did not work how she envisioned however. Unbeknown to her, she had a tracking device on her person and pretty soon her old team mates were hot on her trail. They seemed to follow her everywhere across the country. She eventually teleported back to Freedom City, hoping that maybe the superheroes she was trying to avoid might help. Max had a chance encounter with Corona, who helped her fend off group Beta before discovering how they were tracking her. Unfortunately, it did not stop the cops arriving who identified her and arrested her. After that it was a confusing whirlwind of legal matters and what to do with her. Max cooperating with the authorities and cutting a deal to provide everything she knew about the Shadow Academy was enough for her to avoid Juvie. Instead she found herself on probation and in a rehabilitation program organised by the Claremont Academy. She also found herself a ward of the state. Maxine’s mother had not reported her missing the whole time she was gone. She did everything to keep her shock and disappointment hidden from that news. Max is now stuck at a new school, with a new superpowered identity and the feeling she has nowhere left to run to. Personality & Motivation: Recent events in her life have left Max sullen and miserable. She is dealing with the guilt of being associated with terrible people, trapped alone in another school full of super powered students that do not trust her and part of her is wondering when the authorities will stop playing games with her and just toss her into some cell for the rest of her life. Max buries herself in her hobbies of books, heavy music, Improvised sky diving (Teleporting high into the air and letting herself fall) As Spectre though, she feels almost like her old self. She finds genuine excitement teleporting and weaving through danger, taunting villains and ruining their day. It is different from the crimes she pulled as Nightshade, but with all the turmoil in her life it feels like a genuine escape from everything that has gone wrong in her life. Powers & Tactics: Max usually acts as support, happily distracting, taunting or causing enough havoc with whoever she is facing so whatever team she is with can take advantage. Her teleporting and phasing powers help keep her out of danger while doing this, leading her to take dangerous risks. Power Descriptions: Spectre’s powers are derived from her Metagene that allows her to manipulate her position in space as she sees fit. It allows her to do things such as teleport across vast distances in the blink of an eye (Though she is not fully aware how far she can actually teleport) to phasing through solid matter. She can even partially phase through humans and machinery, causing pain or damage electrical systems, though she does not know how to do both of these at the same time. Her body is surrounded by a light blue ethereal haze while phasing that makes her look transparent and teleporting leaves a lingering ghostly after image of herself that vanishes after a few seconds. Complications: Enemies: The Shadow Academy and her old team want her dead for leaving. History: Max wants to keep her past as Nightshade out of the public eye as much as she can. Reputation: Not everyone is convinced of Spectre's turn from villainy. Probation: If Spectre violates her probation (Caught committing crimes, Willingly leaving the City) there is a real possibility she could go to jail. Abilities: 2 + 10 + 8 + 2 + 4 + 4 = 30PP Strength: 12 (+1) Dexterity: 20 (+5) Constitution: 18 (+4) Intelligence: 12 (+1) Wisdom: 14 (+2) Charisma: 14 (+2) Combat: 8 + 8 = 16PP Initiative: +13 Attack: +4 Base, +7 Melee, +11 Phase Strike Defense: +12 (+4 Base, +8 Dodge Focus), +4 Flat-Footed Grapple: +12 Knockback: -2 Saving Throws: 3 + 5 + 6 = 14PP Toughness: +8 (+4 Con, +4 Defense Roll) Fortitude: +7 (+4 Con, +3) Reflex: +10 (+5 Dex, +5) Will: +8 (+2 Wis, +6) Skills: 64R = 16PP Acrobatics 4 (+9) Bluff 8 (+10) Craft: Chemicals 4 (+5) Disable Device 12 (+13) Knowledge: Physical Sciences 4 (+5) Knowledge: Streetwise 4 (+5) Notice 4 (+6) Sense Motive 4 (+6) Sleight of Hand 8 (+13) Stealth 12 (+17) Feats: 23PP Attack Focus: Melee 3 Beginners Luck Defense Roll 2 Dodge Focus 8 Eidetic Memory Evasion Grapple Finesse Improved Initiative 2 Instant-Up Redirect Set Up Taunt Powers: 30 + 21 = 51PP Powers have the mutation and Dimensional descriptors Teleport 9 (900 Feet/20,000 Miles. Extras: Accurate. Power Feats: Change Direction, Change Velocity, Turnabout) [30PP] Quantum Jump Dimensional Phantasm Array (1 Alternate Power) [21PP] Base Power: Strike 9 (Extras: Penetrating 9, Power Feats: Accurate 2) [20PP] Phase Touch AP: Insubstantial 4 (Incorporeal) [1PP] Phantasmal Form DC Block ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Touch DC 16 Toughness Damage Phase Touch Touch DC 24 Toughness Damage Totals: Abilities (30) + Combat (16) + Saving Throws (14) + Skills (16) + Feats (23) + Powers (51) = 150/150 Power Points
ooc Stellar School (OOC)
Ari posted a topic in Known Space
OOC thread for this thread. Teen and space heroes in space, meeting the space bears, fighting the star crimes.
squire kathlana
ic Dagon The King (IC)
Fall 2019 Claremont Academy 6PM There was quite the crowd gathering for this year's first Ambassador Talk, both among Claremont students and the occasional adult parent or guardian who had turned up for what promised to be a very special talk. Everyone knew who was coming - Aquaria Innsmouth, the first Deep One superhero! The word 'first' had been used with some vigor when faculty were talking up the event to students, Attendance was by no means mandatory, and many students (such as Watchdog and Daystar) were skipping it either out of personal conviction or taco night, but there were good snacks in the upper galleries of the big classroom that was usually used for the big first-year classes. Headmistress Summers was on the scene, standing up by the snacks to greet new people as they arrived, and (along with a few teachers) keeping an eye on students, guests, and guests of honor. She was currently having an argument with one of the second of those three. "That you would subject a prince of the blood to this appalling display is one of the most deplorable things I have ever heard." General Dalekos had come dressed as a Surfaceman for this event, albeit with the rumpled look of a man not quite used to this particular fashion. "The embassy will certainly hear of this." "Prince Telemachus," the young Atlantean princeling was staring straight ahead in the second row, and looking desperately as though like he was trying to pretend he couldn't hear the Atlantean general arguing with his headmistress, "is here by choice - and by his family's permission," said Summers frostily. "Just as you are here out of courtesy in your role as loco parentis to our Atlantean students." She murmured something else - and then, his face flushing scarlet, the general took a seat in the upper tier among the other visitors for the talk. As more students entered, Summers and other faculty greeted them by name and pointed them to their seats. "Our guest of honor will be arriving soon."
general dalekos
sea devil
pl10 Rebound
TheAbsurdist posted a topic in Heroes
Rebound Power Level: 10 (on PL 12 Points, 180/183) Unspent Power Points: 3 Trade-Offs: +5 Attack/-5 Damage; +4 Defense/-4 Tough In Brief: Bouncing former sidekick out of time. Catchphrase: “Ya just keep hittin’ me, and I keep comin’ back.” Theme: “End Transmission,” by Fire From the Gods. Alternate Identity: Benjamin Franklin d’Amato; Benny, or B.F. (secret) Birthplace: Freedom City, NJ, USA Residence: Claremont School. Base of Operations: Claremont Occupation: Student, Adventurer Affiliations: Claremont, formerly Hepcat's sidekick on his world.. Family: None Description: DoB: 1948/2003 Apparent Age: Teens Gender: Male Ethnicity: Caucasian Height: 5’11 Weight: 271 Eyes: Murky Green Hair: Dirty Blonde/brown First thing’s first, Benny is a tank. Let’s get that straight. Barrel chested and thick limbed, and looking like the fat bully from most movies. His hair is generally in a crew cut, and he is starting to get the patchy sort of beard on his round face that a teenager would have. The smile comes easily to the jug eared guy, and he seems like pretty much an open book. His costume consists of a Letterman style jacket, over whatever costume he has on, sneakers, and a domino mask. Currently in the Claremont color scheme, much to his chagrin. History: Benny was born to a lower class family in the Fens, but that wasn’t important. It fell apart, and his mother lost track of the kid sometime after his dad died in the Korean War, and he was getting into trouble, or running from trouble. He was big, rough, and ready to scrap at a moment’s notice, even if he was losing a lot more often than his pride liked. Getting knocked down wasn’t something that bothered him, as he could just pick himself, and it was what caught the attention of a local ex-boxer, Mickey Barnes. Benny couldn’t tell you which time it was, but at some point the grizzled veteran pugilist took the kid under his wing; Mickey could tell you, though, it was when the kid ran a three card monty, and demonstrated a staggering hand speed that took the old man by surprise. Eventually he adopted the kid, and teaching him discipline, and fisticuffs in his furious and technical peek-a-boo style, aimed at leveraging his assets to take down bigger opponents that suited pugnacious Benny just fine. Mickey was also a hardass, but gave Benny structure and resources needed at time when it was likely he could go either way. And he flourished, showing a natural athleticism that belied his fire hydrant like stature, able to parlay it immediately to most other sports he tried his hands at. Though he loved boxing. But, that isn’t the ending the story gets, as one day leaving school Mickey had to shove the kid out of the way of a truck whose breaks had fail, with the driver trying to maintain control. In the ensuing accident Mickey was struck by vehicle, and the materials it carried, Fantasto-Plastics experimental polymer compound was dumped onto Benny. This left the older man hospitalized in a coma, and without any seeming effects on him. It also had the younger Benny spiraling towards depression, until… He couldn’t help himself, watching someone get mugged was just not something that Benny could handle. So he got involved, jumping into a fray with guys with weapons, and he didn’t think he stood a chance. It wasn’t until he was hit by a baseball bat that things changed. It sent him against a wall, only for him to bounce right back with him following through with slugging that jerk right in the kisser. This show coincided with Hepcat arriving on the scene, and for him to watch the boy rough up the rest of the muggers, shrugging off their efforts to beat him. In the aftermath he found himself under the tutelage of the other hero, and there was a brief bit of normalcy, even as his prior mentor was still in a coma. But it was a purpose, and he had to admit to he liked punching the baddies, and sticking up for the little guy. Even if he knew the reality wasn’t so simple, but there were enough super powered guys robbing banks, or trying to make T-Rex Nazis. It was a struggle balancing a sense of responsibility to Mickey, the free spirit Hepcat, and trying to do the school thing as this happened. Eventually that didn’t matter. The Terminus came to destroy everything. And there was no conflict in himself about punching them. Not that he understood them beyond just ‘These guys want to end everything,’ and he along with others rallied with the assorted black masks and white hats to push back. Because this was the Fens, and then Fens didn’t back down from nobody. Mickey was still in the hospital, after all. He couldn’t let him down. He couldn’t let Hepcat down. He couldn’t even let his mom down. He could save them. He was a Hero. That’s what drove him to shove Hepcat out of the way of some armored jerk’s energy blast that left a puff of ash and dust where him and an Omegadrone had been. Cut to present day, and the teen and the Omegadrone exploded out in the middle of the Fens in the aftermath of the newest Invasion. It was a dirty scuffle that was lost amid the other dirty scuffles of those days. Though it was not unnoticed, with AEGIS swooping in on it, and snapping up both into custody. That was when it all came crashing onto the kid. He wasn’t remembered, there was no record of him being Hepcat’s sidekick, no record of him. He never existed, or close enough to it. But here he was. Stuck, currently, as a ward of the local Catholic parrish, under Father Nogueira, himself a former AEGIS agent. Now… well, he had a new world, a fresh start. Sure he got dropped to the canvas, but he’d just get back up. Personality & Motivation: He is a good natured brawler. He loves to fight. Even he knows he can fix the problems with that, but he can stop people from punching down, even for a moment. Benny is the embodiment of Silver Age optimism, he is good natured and forthright. And he doesn’t give up. He doesn’t back down. It’s not what Mickey or Hepcat would have wanted. It led him to being cast adrift to this time, and he’d do it again, because he was never in this for the fame, or the glory. Powers & Tactics: Hands up, protect his chin, get in and mix it up. He uses his boxing to put the baddies on their back for the 10 count. Using his other powers to reposition himself, or spin blows into something advantageous, he strives to be a pure pressure fighter. Power Descriptions: Whether it was the weirdness of the time he was out of time, but on his return he isn’t just a ‘regular boxer’ with powers, after all who knows how long he was punching that Omega Drone, no, he is one of the best boxers on the planet now, regardless of what he is punching. Though his major power is that he might as well be made of some sort of super plastic, able to shrug off any impact. There is no real sign that anything happened, though he seems able to use any hit to bounce around like a mad pinball. Complications: Secret ID: The public doesn’t know who he really is. Not that they currently care, but he does try to hide it. Gains an HP when he has preserve that secret. Everyone Deserves A Second Chance: The character believes in everyone's better nature, even if it would be more prudent to be wary. Earns an HP when he gives someone the benefit of the doubt when he probably shouldn’t. I Can Do This All Day: He wont stop, even when he probably should. Gains an HP in those when his resolve is probably a bit too much, and he should retreat. Let’s Go, Pal: Willing to dust up with the bad guys, anytime, anywhere. And if he sees bullies, or their ilk, he will throw down, even when he shouldn’t. HP when he gets into a fight that is probably avoidable. Abilities: 10 + 14 + 10 + 2 + 4 + 6 = 46 PP Strength 20 (+5) Dexterity 24 (+7) / 30 (+10) w/ Enhanced Dexterity Constitution 20 (+5) Intelligence 12 (+1) Wisdom 14 (+2) Charisma 16 (+3) Combat: 20 + 20 = 40 PP Attack: +15 Melee/ +10 Base Defense: +10/+14 w/ Dodge Focus, +5 Flat-Footed Initiative: +7/+10 Grapple: +20, + Knockback: -2, -6 vs. Physical Saving Throws: 3 + 0 + 5 = 8 PP Toughness: +5 (+5 CON, +1 Protection) Fortitude: +8 (+5 CON, +3) Reflex: +7/10 (+7 DEX, +10 w/Enhanced Dexterity) Will: +7 (+2 WIS, +5) Skills: 60r =15PP Acrobatics 10 (+17/20 w/Enhanced Dexterity) Diplomacy 4 (+7) Escape Artist 8 (+15/18 w/Enhanced Dexterity) Knowledge: History 4 (+5) Knowledge: Physical Sciences 4 (+5) Knowledge: Religion and Theology 2 (+3) Knowledge: Streetwise 4 (+5) Notice 4 (+6) Sense Motive 4 (+6) Search 4 (+5) Sleight of Hand 10 (+17/20 w/Enhanced Dexterity) Swim 2 (+7) Feats: 33 PP Accurate Attack Acrobatic Bluff All-Out Attack Attack Focus (Melee) 5 Challenge (Fast Acrobatic Bluff Feint and Trick) 2 Defensive Attack Dodge Focus 4 Elusive Target Evasion 2 Grappling Finesse Improved Critical (Unarmed) 2 Improved Grab Interpose Leadership Luck 3 Move-by Attack Redirect Stunning Attack Takedown Attack 2 Up The Wall Powers: 20 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5 = 37 PP Boundless Physiology 4 [20 PP Container] Biological, Mutate, Plastic/Polymer Bouncing 3 (375', 187', 87' Move Action; Flaws: Limited [No Protection component], Feats: Ricochet ) [4PP] Immunity 12 (Impact Damage [Falling, Knockback, Slam]; Critical Hits) [12PP] Impervious Toughness 6 (Flaws: Limited to Physical) [3PP] Protection 1 [1PP] Enhanced Dexterity 6 (to 30/+10; Feats: Ultimate Reflex) [7PP] Physical, Prowess 'hyperkinesthesia' Features 2 (Temporal Inertia, Singularity) [2 PP] Temporal, Dimensional Immunity 1 (Fear and Despair; Flaws: Limited Half Strength) [1PP] Memetic, Hope 'I got chutzpah, whaddya got?' Speed 1 (100' Move Action) [1PP] Training, Prowess Leaping 1 (30', 15', 7' Move Action; Feat: Precise) [1PP] Training, Prowess Spatial Awareness 5 (Mental Super-Sense; Accurate, Radius, Ranged, Distance Sense) [5PP] Mental, Prowess 'hyperkinesthesia' Abilities 46 + combat 40 + saves 8 + skills 15 + feats 34 + powers 37 = 183 pts
pl10 Soliton - PL10 PC (Shofet)
Shofet posted a topic in Heroes
Soliton Power Level: 10 (150/163PP) Unspent Power Points: 13 Trade-Offs: -5 Attack/+5 Damage In Brief: Physics Manipulating teen hero trying hard to impress her mom. Alternate Identity: Mia Mustafic-Markov Birthplace: Freedom City, New Jersey Residence: Claremont Occupation: Student/Moody Teenager Affiliations: Claremont Family: Serena Mustafic (mother), Pete Markov (father), Ahmed Mustafic (maternal grandfather), Haim Markov (paternal grandfather), Rahav Markov (paternal grandmother), Rachel Morgan (godmother) Description: Age: 16 (DoB: September 1, 2003) Gender: Female Ethnicity: Caucasian-American (Bosnian-Russian Jewish mix) Height: 6’01” Weight: 134 lbs Eyes: Grey Hair: Black Mia is tall for a woman, standing 6’01”, and is very, very skinny. So much so that she tends to get asked if she's eating well enough at home. She’s pale, with skin dappled with freckles, and has long black hair that falls all the way down past her butt. She has a heart-shaped face, with long, thin and arched eyebrows that make her look vaguely sinister or mean. She has almond-shaped grey eyes that she inherited from her mother’s side. She also has a small tattoo on her arm in the form of a Bosnian flag. Mia’s fashion sense tends towards baggy t-shirts and loose jeans, hoodies and skirts and sometimes shorts and tank-tops. When winter comes, she simply layers up on sweaters. Most of her clothes have holes in them - this is a choice on her part. As Soliton, she creates an outfit that's a black and white body suit that alternates colours - a white left leg, black left arm, black right leg and white right arm along with a white torso emblazoned with a stylized Einsteinium atom on her chest. Those who know anything about chemistry will notice that it is in fact accurate in the number of electrons represented as dots. History: Mia Mustafic-Markov was an unlikely baby. Though her mother Serena Mustafic didn’t know it at the time, the crystals in Serena’s blood that gave her powers were incredibly volatile, and posed a serious threat to anyone who received blood from her, including any children. Unfortunately for Serena, she only found this out when she was 4 months pregnant with Mia. Desperately, Serena enlisted the help of the only super genius she knew, Rachel Morgan. With her help, a few treatments were devised to help ensure that the pregnancy would go fine without any baby explosions. It seemed to work, since 5 months later a healthy baby named Mia Mustafic-Markov was born. Mia grew up poor, the result of a hasty marriage and a mother who was a high-school dropout, and more than that, an ex-supervillain without a lot of prospects. Despite her parents’ best attempts to provide for her, Mia grew up on secondhand clothes and cheap, off-brand variants of the toys her classmates played with. Occasionally, her parents would splurge and get her something nice, but she always felt the economic after-effects. It got even worse when her parents separated, spreading a thin budget even thinner. Even when her grandfather, Ahmed (who she was very close to) chipped in, From a young age, Mia displayed strange abilities, but most of them were fairly controllable and mundane until Mia hit the age of 8 years old. While at her mother’s apartment, she managed to terrify Serena, after a fight over how late she was allowed to stay up, teleported to Dubai for a couple hours, until she calmed down and returned home, much to the relief of her mother who thought that their child had just exploded out of existence. She then managed to disintegrate her broccoli when her mom tried to get her to eat it, which was concerning. Unfortunately, Serena considered Nicholson's off the table - she didn't trust the superhero community, and figured they didn't trust her. After that, her parents tried very hard to try and manage her powers and get her to use them as little as possible. What made things worse is that they didn’t really understand where her powers came from - they especially didn’t expect that the procedures that allowed Mia to survive the crystals actually caused them to dissolve and become a part of her. This did not sit well with Mia, who began to feel that her parents were embarrassed of her. Combined with frustration at her poverty, Mia began to act out. It was never anything too serious, only minor acts of rebellion. Shoplifting, staying out late. When she was 15, she finally got busted stealing some make-up. Serena had noticed her daughter growing distant and moody, but when Mia got busted for shoplifting, she realized something was wrong. It wouldn’t have normally fazed her, but it seemed like this was the sign that Mia was going down on a bad path. Mia herself didn’t know what path she was headed on, but she knew she was angry. There was a fight, a lot of screaming, and then a talk. Serena apologized for forcing Mia to hide herself. Mia apologizing for blaming Serena. It wasn’t easy, but it was ‘agreed’ that Mia would go to Claremont to explore her powers in a safer environment, while Serena would try to be someone that Mia could look up to more. It’s not a perfect solution, but they’re working with what they got. Personality & Motivation: Mia’s a typical moody teenager, prone to sarcastic comments and acting out, but her heart is in the right place. She is generally indignant at injustice and doesn’t want to hurt anyone. She’s also hot-tempered and a little self-righteous, not to mention great at making excuses for herself. Mia’s also a deeply insecure young woman. She’s grown too quickly and too awkwardly for her liking, and is generally afraid people find her ugly or embarrassing to be around. This insecurity extends to her relationships with her family - she is still afraid her mom is mad at her, or that she hasn’t lived up to what her father wants her to be, or anything like that. Her relationship to her powers are complex. She has not been able to use them much for most of her life, so she is eager to explore them, but she’s also aware of how destructive they can be. They also make misbehaving pretty easy. Like her mother, Mia is very much into music as a form of self-expression. She plays multiple instruments, and enjoys all of them. She's also acutely away that her talents with music can impress people, and she hopes make people like her. That does sometimes lead to her losing sight and getting frustrated and anxious when she messed up when playing, however. Powers & Tactics: Soliton is a highly mobile fighter, thanks to her teleportation abilities. She is, however, not very accurate. She instead relies on the fact that her offensive capabilities are highly destructive and can cover a large area. If she feels confident, she is willing to teleport up into someone’s space and try and melt an enemy’s weapon or armour, or maybe convert them into something strange and useless. Power Descriptions: Mia’s powers derive from the near total-body infusion of the strange chemical that made up the crystals in her mother’s blood. Now no longer crystals, they are part of almost every cell in her, giving her mutant powers. Mia is giving off a low level electromagnetic field at all times, but in most cases it is invisible. However, when she starts using her powers, the air around her begins to shimmer and twinkle as it interacts with the molecules around her. Some might even say it sparkles, but she would be very cross with them. The effect becomes more intense closer to whatever she is affecting, to the point that objects she is transforming are nearly engulfed in light as she rearranges the atoms. Her matter manipulation powers function by Mia projecting her field on the atomic and molecular level manipulating them into whatever shape she wants. When she creates antimatter, she simply makes her field invert the charge of a few atoms. If she directs it, it takes the form of a controlled, contained beam of energy, but if she doesn't, it disperses in a giant blast, which, while not as powerful, covers a wide area. When she uses her dimensional powers, she instead projects her field and entangles with wherever she wants to be, opening up a hole in space-time and travelling to where she wants to go, or opening up a portal to her pocket dimension. Her force-field works on a similar principle, simply using short, small stutters of teleportation to reduce enemy effectiveness in terms of damage. When she creates an anti-matter explosion, a long tendril of her energy reaches out to the point she is converting, whereupon she inverts the charge of a few atoms. This creates a small point of light, which rapidly expands into a massive burst of radiation and light. When she teleports, the world visibly bends before suddenly snapping back into place with a loud crack, and the same thing happens on the other end. Complications: Forgot my Inhaler: Mia suffers from mild asthma, usually not a problem for her and almost always solved from one or two puffs from her inhaler. Except, there’s a problem. She’s kind of forgetful, especially since she’s embarrassed of her condition, so sometimes she can find herself in a bad spot without it at hand. The GM can inflict a Staggered or Nauseated condition. Still Getting the Hang of This: Mia has not had ample opportunity to practice her matter manipulation powers, and at times she gets effects she did not intend for. The GM can award her a point for causing some negative effect for her powers she did not plan. Devil on Her Shoulder: Mia is a bubbling mass of insecurities and angst, and can often be motivated to do things that aren’t in her best interests when pushed. Abilities: 0 + 4 + 4 + 6 + 0 + 2 = 16PP Strength: 10 (+0) Dexterity: 14 (+2) Constitution: 14 (+2) Intelligence: 16 (+3) Wisdom: 10 (+0) Charisma: 12 (+1) Combat: 4 + 8 = 12PP Initiative: +2 Attack: +5 Ranged, +2 Base Defense: +10 (+4 Base, +6 Dodge Focus), +2 Flat-Footed Grapple: +2 Knockback: -5/-1 Saving Throws: 6 + 6 + 6 = 18PP Toughness: +10/+2 (+2 Con, +8 Force Field) Fortitude: +8 (+2 Con, +6) Reflex: +8 (+2 Dex, +6) Will: +6 (+0 Wis, +6) Skills: 60R = 15PP Computers 9 (+12) Craft (Electronics) 7 (+10) Knowledge (Physical Sciences) 7 (+10) Perform (Percussion) 14 (+15) Perform (Singing) 14 (+15) Perform (Strings) 9 (+10) Feats: 13PP Accurate Attack Attack Focus (Ranged) 3 Dodge Focus 6 Luck 3 Powers: 3 + 8 + 34 + 31 = 76PP Dimensional Pocket 1 (Personal Storage; 250 lbs; PF: Progression) [3 PP] (Mutant, Dimensional) Forcefield 8 (Displacement Field) [10 PP] (Mutant, Dimensional) Matter Manipulation (30 PP Array, PF: Alternate Power 4) (34 PP) BE: Damage 15 (Antimatter Cannon; Extras: Ranged) {30/30 PP} (Mutant, Atomic) BE: Damage 10 (Antimatter Burst; Extras: Area [Burst, General; 50-foot sphere], Ranged) {30/30 PP} (Mutant, Atomic) AP: Create Object 13 (Molecular Forge; 13 10-foot cubes; Extras: Continuous; Flaws; Permanent; Power Feats: Subtle, Precise, Innate, Progression) {30/30 PP} (Mutant, Atomic) AP: Transform 7 (Molecular Re-arranging; Inanimate Object to any Inanimate Object, 100 lb, Extras: Duration [Continuous]; Flaws: Action [Full], Distracting; PF: Subtle) {29/30 PP} (Mutant, Atomic) AP: Corrosion 15 (Molecular Disassembly) {30/30 PP} (Mutant, Atomic) Time-Space Manipulation (30 PP Array, PF: Alternate Power 1) (31 PP) BE: Teleport 9 (Extras: Accurate; PF: Change Direction, Change Velocity, Easy) {30/30} (Mutant, Dimensional) AP: Teleport 7 (Extras: Accurate, Affects Others; PF: Change Velocity, Change Direction) {30/30} (Mutant, Dimensional) DC Block ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Touch DC 15 Toughness Damage Antimatter Burst Ranged, Area DC 20 Reflex Damage Antimatter Cannon Ranged DC 30 Toughness Damage Molecular Disassembly Touch DC 25 Fortitude Drain Toughness Molecular Forge (Dam.) Ranged DC 23 Reflex Damage Molecular Forge (Trap) Ranged DC 23 Reflex Imprison Totals: Abilities (16) + Combat (12) + Saving Throws (18) + Skills (15) + Feats (13) + Powers (76) - Drawbacks (0) = 150/163
ic Stellar School (IC)
GM July 1st, 2019, 4.51PM Lor Diplomatic Navy vessel A Grace in Steel, in orbit of Xix Yr, first planet and capital of the Lia system civilization... The meeting room was structured along clearly hierarchal lines, in contrast to the more egalitarian architecture of the Science Navy ship that had carried the Earth teens to the Lia system. The Ambassador's seat was elevated by a few significant steps, the room arcing inward from there, encompassing a torus-shaped table. Everything was birds, from the Great Galactic Bird blazing across the walls and ceiling to the bird-shaped chairs with crossed wings for backs to the furred and snuffling eagle-like creatures that appeared from nowhere to snuggle against the legs of everyone in the room. From his seat, poised as if about to take flight himself, the Ambassador spoke. "...which is why Squire B'ka will not be joining us! Hopefully your visit to Xix will be less eventful! On behalf of the Coalition Council, and the worlds it represents, welcome to the galactic community!" Ambassador Ortilac already looked angelic with his sweeping red wings, long gold hair and dazzling white formal gown; his outright glow of joy at meeting the 'Terresi' teenagers was infectious, and the previously stern and solemn Lor Navy personnel had been suppressing grins at the excitable envoy throughout his welcoming speech, which had veered spectacularly from the Ealan's dignified, practical notes into vivid speculation about the glories to be seen, the wonders created and the almost frighteningly-rosy picture of the future Ambassador Ortilac believed in. Luckily, he had very easily been dissuaded from trying to hug everyone in glee at paragraph breaks. With a wing, he indicated the armored feline at the table "Squire Kath'lana, of the Star Knights," with the other he gestured to the armored Earth woman and her strange, robotic associate "Sitara the Traveler, and Universal Field Operative 777, of our Praetorians. These good people have agreed to be present at this, the final stage of union with our newest member. For form's sake, the Li have requested we only meet them face to face on the planet surface. I promise, you won't be disappointed!" The ambassdor's ash-grey face creased as his grin returned. He leaned back in the chair, nodding to the assembled officers, dignitaries and Claremont students. "So, any questions?" "Dozens, Ambassador, but they can wait." Dr. Rakesh Chawla never smiled, but he especially didn't around people as gregarious as Ortilac. Cold and quiet, the Claremont head of Extrasolar Studies had been watching his students like a hawk's keener-eyed and more vigilant cousin, keeping the party firmly on track and where, in his mind, everyone was supposed to be. His uncanny talent for finding people just in time to spoil things hadn't endeared him to the teenagers, and even the Lor found the brooding young man hard to get along with. Rakesh glanced at the Claremont students "I am sure the young heroes have questions, however, that can't wait. Not you, Leroy," he added with a sharp look at the tattooed boy who'd started to jump up, arm raised, causing him to wilt in disappointment, "you have done enough damage for today. I will be writing to your mother about that, rest assured." Seated beside Nicole, the gravity-bending prince of Earth-2 practically sunk into his chair. "I merely wished to know where the bathroom was" he murmured in utter dejection, golden eyes fixed miserably on the table.
recruitment Claremont Meditation Club
Heritage posted a topic in Campaign Discussion
Stressed out by the hustle and bustle of Freedom City? Looking for a way to better control your powers? Secretly carrying a torch for a redheaded Southern Belle? Then join Claremont's Meditation Club, led by Lulu Beaumont! Not quite sure if this will lead to threads specifically, but Lulu's noticed several students she thinks might benefit from transcendental mediation, and she's eager to teach them! This would involve yoga mats and comfortable clothes for those who are interested. (Dok, don't feel the need to join; just couldn't resist be the 'rule of three' joke )
Guest Lecturer
Avenger Assembled posted a topic in Campaign Discussion
Taking all recruits for those interested in a thread where Aquaria Innsmouth comes to Claremont to give a talk called: The Children of Dagon and Hydra - A Powerpoint Presentation! Look there's extra credit if you go and write a paper on it for that one class.
Claremont Move-In Thread
Dariusprime posted a topic in Campaign Discussion
In celebration of new school year, I'm setting up an open thread for students and visitors. The move-in date is Wednesday, August 28th. The goal is a straightforward meet-and-greet thread. Feel free to drop by! I will be frank that my information on our version of Claremont is pretty basic. I plan to keep the opener fairly general and go from there. Please let me know of any changes needed, and feel free to add your own touches! Gentlebeings, behold!
pl7 Vox (PL7) - Dariusprime
Dariusprime posted a topic in Heroes
Vox Power Level: 7 (105/117PP) Unspent Power Points: 12 Trade-Offs: -2 Attack / +2 Damage, +2 Defense / -2 Toughness In Brief: Amateur astronomer hears the voice of the universe and unleashes latent sonic abilities! Catchphrase: Words have Power. Alternate Identity: Nicholas Brown (secret) Birthplace: Ames, Iowa Residence: Nevada, Iowa (hometown); Freedom City, New Jersey (school) Base of Operations: Claremont Academy Occupation: Student Affiliations: Claremont Academy, Unnamed Team, Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers Family: Marie and Johnathan Brown (Parents), Otis Brown (Great uncle), Judith and Buzz Oliver (grandparents), Orville and Jane Brown (grandparents, deceased), Various and sundry extended family members Description: Age: July 7th, 2003 Gender: Male Ethnicity: Caucasian Height: 5’3” Weight: 118 lbs Eyes: Brown Hair: Dark brown Nicholas is a small, young man with short-cropped hair and fearful eyes. He’s not scrawny. Under his band t-shirts and jeans is a teenager that helped his uncle on the farm. Years of sun have given him a medium complexion, but his northern European heritage is still apparent. His long face is lined with worry, and makes him look older. On better days, he observes everything with interest. On bad days, he just keeps his head down. Vox’s costume is a long-sleeved shirt and pants affair with a loose jacket. The base color is a light gray with darker gray accents and spaced lines. When moving, the contrasts look like rippling sound waves. His mask is a head cover, sleek helmet, and mirrored goggles. He tried a mouth guard, but that lasted one use of his powers. Matching gloves and boots complete the look. The outfit is just “normal” enough that in a pinch he could blend into a crowd or dark alleyway. Nonetheless, it is still constructed of morphic molecules. History: On June 19th, 2019, at 9:46 pm Central Time, a blast was detected 9 miles northeast of Ames, Iowa. The shock wave flattened trees and buildings in a 2 mile radius and shattered windows up to 5 miles away. The radial pattern of fallen trees aided first responders in locating the origin point. Near a small creek surrounded by farmland, Nicholas Brown, 15, was pulled unharmed from the wreckage of his campsite. Suspicion immediately full on the survivor. Investigators recovered unusual components at his parents’ home and his great uncle’s barn near the site. Nicholas remained catatonic for days, and upon recovery, appeared to suffer from a form of aphasia. Physically healthy, he seemed afraid to speak. Law enforcement soon closed on him. Thankfully for Nicholas, a team of specialists arrived to assist the growing investigation. An agent by the name of Philip Burton interviewed the young man. Within 36 hours, the cause of the event was determined. A secondary fire along the creek had obscured an illegal dump containing a volatile mix of chemicals. On July 1st, Nick was offered a full scholarship to the prestigious Claremont Academy in Freedom City, New Jersey. Philip Burton, aka Lamar “Sonic” Phillips, extended the invitation. What followed was a summer-long whirlwind of testing, training, and long-distance moving. Since the incident, more details have emerged. Research suggested Nick was the first active member of a line of minor psions. Their powers consisted of sensitivity to certain auditory and electromagnetic frequencies. This pattern explained the erratic migration of the family and their refusal to adopt new technologies. Many members sought out areas with limited electromagnetic and noise pollution. For example, Nick’s family settled in rural Iowa in the ‘20s. The explosion was the first manifestation of his potential. He had set up his radio telescope according to precise instructions. Where did he receive this information? From Morse code signals chiming in his ears at night. Why would he use this information? A mix of confusion, curiosity, and the thought that he was losing his mind. The real horror, however, arrived at precisely 9:45 pm. A clear signal repeated a message in triplicate. Somehow he directly sensed and understood its meaning. We hear you. Personality & Motivation: Nick is a highly intelligent and genuinely sweet young man. He is introverted by nature with bullying-induced shyness on top. Despite his social awkwardness, he can be quite charming and a skilled organizer when given the opportunity. His read of others is better than people give him credit. Mostly though he’d rather be tinkering on some project or another. People exhaust him and largely can’t be trusted. The trauma of gaining powers has added anxiety to his problems. Nick’s long-term plans are on hold. Right now his motivation revolves completely around controlling his powers. The crash course over the summer of 2019 has helped, but he is ill-at-ease being what he considers a weapon of mass destruction. That the school wants to put him in a noisy, electromagnetically rich environment is, to him, very foolish. Part of him resents being beholden to the heroes running the school. Another part of him is grateful for the many opportunities. This conflict has left him more than a little adrift and unable to focus. Powers & Tactics: Nick’s powers are very bare bones and blunt at the moment. A lot of effort has gone into training himself not to speak. Even the slightest whisper can rattle cause tremors and break delicate objects. Speaking at normal volumes unleashes the equivalent of a bomb. A muzzle mutes him when sleeping or when he otherwise feels uncomfortable. Control aside, Nick is fairly capable with his basic array. The default power, Cascade, can quickly bludgeon groups of foes. Shear releases a directional wave with similar, albeit more precise, results. His favorite accomplishment is Resonance, a directional cone that disrupts targets’ physiology without lasting injury. At the moment, his defense is largely based on training and lots of bruises. Typically, he will evade attacks, close on one or more targets, and unleash one of his effects when they are in range. His training suggests he should be able to develop finer control and more powers over time. The techniques of other sonic (especially Sonic!) heroes have inspired him. Even if he is a bit too bitter to admit it right now. Power Descriptions: The Vox Universum array appears as visible distortions in the air: layers of sound waves rippling from him. Transverse waves imparted into material follow a similar pattern. Although the results tend to pulverize many materials. The exception is Resonance, which appears as a fuzzy, heat-like shimmer as unpleasant to see as feel. All uses are accompanied by a booming amplification of the words he speaks. The specific words aren’t important (yet!). Volume, duration, and inflection seem to be the drivers. All of his powers are psionic in nature. A current hypothesis is that his sensitivity has induced an ability to interpret universal principles as sonic effects. They originate from his mind. The more he listens to radio frequencies and sounds, particularly interstellar signals, the more he seems to understand them, and at an analytical level. Sources as esoteric as Words of Creation, echoes of the big bang, and murmurs of chthonic entities have all been considered. Obviously, these effects have the sonic descriptor. Complications: Bad Company (Reputation): Where he grew up, he is now considered a public menace. Enemy Mine: Nick doesn’t know it yet, but interested parties have noticed him. Among them is the ever curious Maestro. Goes to 11 (Accident): Nick’s powers default to Cascade. Even the slightest whisper can rattle foundations and shatter objects around him. In combat, his powers have a tendency to cause collateral damage. Let It All Out (Phobia): As much neurosis as training, Nick holds himself back out of fear. This can cause him to hesitate or freeze up at the worst times. Never Going Home: Developing powers has put a strain on his relationship with his family. Being far from home and homesick doesn’t help. Secret Agent Man: Having a secret identity sucks. Werewolves of London: Ames was the biggest town he knew. “Fish out of water” does not describe how overwhelmed he is by the big city. Abilities: 2 + 4 + 4 + 6 + 4 + 2 = 22PP Strength: 12 (+1) Dexterity: 14 (+2) Constitution: 14 (+2) Intelligence: 16 (+3) Wisdom: 14 (+2) Charisma: 12 (+1) Combat: 6 + 16 = 22PP Initiative: +6 Attack: +5 Melee (+2 Attack Focus), +3 Ranged, +3 Base Defense: +9 (+8 Base, +1 Dodge Focus), +4 Flat-Footed Grapple: +6 (+5 Melee, +1 Str) Knockback: -2 Saving Throws: 3 + 4 + 3 = 10PP Toughness: +5 (+2 Con, +3 Defensive Roll) Fortitude: +5 (+2 Con, +3) Reflex: +6 (+2 Dex, +4) Will: +5 (+2 Wis, +3) Skills: 48/48R = 12PP Climb 2 (+3) Concentration 4 (+6) Computers 4 (+7) Craft (Electronics) 4 (+7) Craft (Mechanical) 4 (+7) Diplomacy 2 (+3) Knowledge (Physical Sciences) 3 (+6) Knowledge (Technology) 3 (+6) Language 1 (English [Base], American Sign Language) Notice 5 (+7) Perform (Stringed Instruments) 4 (+5) Search 2 (+5) Sense Motive 4 (+6) Stealth 4 (+6) Swim 2 (+3) Feats: 12PP Accurate Attack Attack Focus (Melee) 2 Defensive Roll 3 Improved Initiative Luck 2 Power Attack Quick Change Uncanny Dodge (Auditory) Powers: 1 + 11 + 18 = 30PP Immunity 1 (own powers) [1PP] (Psionic) Super Senses 11 (Accurate [All Hearing] 4, Analytical [All Hearing] 2, Cosmic Awareness [Hearing] 1, Electromagnetic Energy Awareness [Hearing] 1, Tremorsense 2, Ultra-Hearing 1] [11PP] (Psionic) Array 9 (Vox Universum; 18 PP Array; Power Feats: Alternate Power 2; Drawbacks: Full Power -1 PP, Power Loss [When Unable to Speak] -1 PP) [18PP] (Psionic, Sonic) Base Power: Damage 9 (Cascade; Extras: Area (Targeted: Burst) +1) [18PP] Alternate Power: Damage 9 (Shear; Extras: Area (Targeted: Cone) +1) [18PP] Alternate Power: Stun 6 (Resonance; Extras: Area (General: Cone) +1) [18PP] Drawbacks: -3 = -3PP Disability (Mute, unless using powers; Frequency: Common; Intensity: Moderate) [-3PP] DC Block ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Touch DC 16 Toughness Damage Cascade Burst Touch DC 24 Toughness Damage Shear Cone Touch DC 24 Toughness Damage Resonance Cone Touch DC 16 Fortitude Stun Totals: Abilities (22) + Combat (22) + Saving Throws (10) + Skills (12) + Feats (12) + Powers (30) - Drawbacks (-3) = 105/117 Power Points Comments: Formatting troubles aside, here is my Claremonter. The build is deliberately basic. I'm looking forward to figuring out the character and his power set will mature.
freedom city
Grumblefloof posted a page in Player Characters
Octoman Alternate Identity: Benicio "Ben" Wang Base of Operations: Freedom City Concept: Ultimate Spider-Man meets Robin meets Daredevil, as reimagined by Guillermo del Toro Table of Contents Allies, Associates, & Enemies Costume & Appearance Current Role & Hooks Design Notes Headquarters History Personal Life Personality & Motivation Powers & Skills Timeline Reputation Allies, Associates, & Enemies Allies The Interceptors Bombshell saved Octoman's life during his first outing as a superhero, and afterward, she brought him to the secret Interceptors headquarters in the Espadas School, where she tended to his wounds while he met Jack of All Blades and one of their children. Bombshell and Jack helped Ben get into the Claremont Academy, and promised to help him in the future. Associates Horrorshow His roommate during his first year at the Claremont Academy. Parents As part of his admission process for the Claremont Academy, Ben had to tell his parents about his powers. He has not, however, told them that he is Octoman. His dad likes superheroes almost as much as he does, and would probably be proud of him. But his mother hates superheroes. Extended Family Ben's four grandparents all live in Brooklyn. He's visited them during almost every holiday of his life. None of them are particularly wealthy or influential, but they do love him. Enemies Goanna The mad scientist Cooper Seidel knows that he turned Ben Wang into Octoman. He wants to collect as much data from the boy as he can before punishing the boy for ruining his experiments. Webmaster Josef Bankowski, the abusive junkie Bombshell and Octoman apprehended during his first outing as a superhero was eventually captured by Goanna, whose experiments transformed him into the supervillain who now calls himself "Webmaster". He'll drop everything for a chance to get revenge on any of them. Costume & Appearance Because of his mixed ancestry, Ben's actual ethnicity is difficult for people to guess at first glance. He has big eyes and a heart-shaped face with soft features which makes him look younger than he is. His build is that of a typical semi-athletic lanky teenager. During his day-to-day life out of costume, he uses his shapeshifting power to mimic his original appearance before his mutation. He recreates the brown eyes that turned yellow, and the medium-length Afro hairstyle he wore before all his body hair fell out. He also hides the new lines and folds in his skin, which appear to be scars but are actually new orifices. He has three on each side of his neck, one each on the palms of his hands and the soles of his feet, another on each forearm, and several along the sides and back of his torso. The other changes to his body from the mutation are less visible. An x-ray would reveal his lack of a rigid skeleton, and several new organs and muscular structures. His blood is thick, like syrup, and purple, since it contains both the hemoglobin normally found in humans (which is red, since it contains iron), and the hemocyanin found in cephalopods (which is blue, since it contains copper). His blood pressure is significantly higher than that of a normal human. When he is cut, his blood is less likely to drip and more likely to spray. His blood is also slightly radioactive; not enough to be dangerous, but enough for Geiger counters to register a noticeable uptick. Ben technically walks around naked most of the time. Both his normal street clothes and his superhero "costume" are just manifestations of his ability to change the shape, texture, and color of his own flesh. When he is "in costume", the impossibly perfect way that the "fabric" clings to his skin is a clue for close observers to its true nature. His "mask" somehow adheres to his face in a manner which conveys all of his facial expressions , and the "mouth hole" never falls out of place or exposes any of the skin around it, no matter how much he moves, talks, or gets punched in the face. Current Role & Hooks Ben loves being a superhero. It's all he ever dreamed of. He will literally jump at any opportunity to participate in anything that he thinks of as "superhero stuff". Protecting the West End, like Geckoman and the Interceptors before him, is his top priority, but he's willing and able to chase trouble through any corner of Freedom City, or beyond. He's going to Claremont because Geckoman went there, and he wants to be like Geckoman. Design Notes Octoman is simultaneously a spin on Spider-Man (particularly both versions of Ultimate Spider-Man), and a legacy character for Geckoman, whose love of that PC mirrors my own. He's a downright Lovecraftian take, as if Spider-Man, Robin, and Daredevil were to be combined and re-imagined by Guillermo del Toro. Headquarters During the school week, Ben lives in the dorms at the Claremont Academy. On the weekends and during vacations, he returns to his parents apartment in the West End. History Benicio Wang was born in Brooklyn to Gen-X parents. His mother, Maya, is an overworked public defender of Puerto Rican Afro-Latina descent. His father, Diego, is a half-Filipino, half-Ashkenazi overworked baker and deli cook. Ben frequently jokes that his lineage makes him the most Brooklyn guy who ever lived. If one of his parents are in earshot, they will retort that they moved to Freedom City when he was a small child, and visiting his grandparents during the holidays doesn't make him a New Yorker. Ben met Geckoman in 2010, though Gecks probably doesn't remember. The 18-year-old superhero was occupied with defending Freedom City from the third Grue invasion, and working things out with his supervillain girlfriend. But Ben will never, ever forget it. He was only seven years old when his family found themselves trapped in the Millennium Mall, huddling behind an increasingly fatigued and desperate Spellbound. Ben was impressed with her and the lightning-wand she used to zap away the invading aliens, but with her black costume and icy demeanor, she scared the boy almost as much as the Grue. When the brightly-colored, wise-cracking Geckoman dropped down through the skylight and started jumping around, tossing boomerangs, and kicking giant monsters in the face, little Ben's fear evaporated. From that day forward, Ben was a lifelong #Geckofan. Eight years later, Doctor Cooper Seidel was hard at work trying to stabilize and enhance his universal antivenom serum, and his resulting transformation into the reptile monster Goanna. He had retained a gang of hired thugs who had helped him steal the lab equipment, rare animal specimens, and radioactive materials he needed for his latest experiments. He closely monitored local law enforcement communications, so he had advance warning when the multi-agency task force finally found his hideout and moved to raid it. Seidel and his henchmen hastily loaded the irradiated animal specimens into a truck and escaped just as the tactical units broke down the door. The truck had enough of a lead that they might have escaped, if a bystander hadn't lost their grip on their dog's leash. Or if the dog hadn't then run out into the middle of the road. Or if fifteen year-old computer science prodigy Ben Wang hadn't run out into the road after the dog to scoop it up. Or if Seidel's henchman hadn't swerved at high speed to avoid Ben and lost control of the truck, flipping and crashing it. The truck and the tanks inside it broke open, spilling water and a menagerie of mutated animals into the street. Ben saved the dog, but the truck clipped him, sending him flying several feet away. He was dazed for a few moments, before the rush of cold water on the asphalt under him cleared his head. He saw a tiny yellow octopus crawling on his hand, and had just enough time to think it was cute before it bit him. Seidel ordered his henchmen to gather up the escaped test subjects, but no amount of money could convince them to pick up a bunch of radioactive venomous creatures with their bare hands. While Ben was wracked with painful muscle spasms which escalated into projectile vomiting, diarrhea, and a full-blown seizure, an enraged Seidel transformed into Goanna and slaughtered his own "cowardly and incompetent" henchmen, along with the occupants of the first couple of police cars who responded to the crash. Goanna intended to do the same to the bumbling idiot boy who had ruined everything, but when he saw that one of his test subjects had already done the work for him, he merely laughed while the boy suffocated on the pavement. Knowing that some combination of the FCPD's STAR squad, AEGIS, or one or more superheroes would show up soon, Goanna fled into the sewers. Seidel showed up at the hospital where Ben had been taken later that same night, intent on harvesting samples from the boy's corpse, since it was all the remained of his months of research. He was surprised to learn that the boy had survived. He took careful note of the boy's name, and resolved to keep him under close surveillance. Ben received prompt medical attention, and he seemed to make a full recovery, with one exception: The song he'd been listening to on his headphones when he dove out in front of that truck was the last thing he would ever hear. Hearing loss isn't a normal symptom of either vehicular collisions or tetrodotoxin poisoning, but the doctors had no other idea what else could have caused it. It wasn't until several days after he was discharged from the hospital that Ben's body began to change significantly. The changes happened gradually, over the course of several months. Ben hid them from everyone, even his parents. As his new powers slowly manifested, he learned how to use them through a combination of new instinct and trial and error. He knew immediately what he wanted to do with them. Right after his sixteenth birthday, during the summer before his sophomore year of high school, Ben put on his costume and started swinging through the streets of Freedom City as Octoman. Personal Life Ben's parents love him, but they don't really have time for him. They're both workaholics with jobs which demand that they be workaholics, so he tends to fall through the cracks. Most of Ben's social life takes place online. He didn't have many in-person friends, even before he moved to a new school across town. His mutated appearance and new disability make him feel self-conscious and isolated. He's become adept at lip-reading, but not perfect, and not everyone has the time or the inclination to learn how to sign with him. He's open to romantic relationships, but he doesn't think any would survive the girl in question seeing the "real" him. Personality & Motivation Ben is bright, inquisitive, and altruistic, but he can't keep his big mouth shut. Growing up as the latchkey-kid only child of two workaholic parents has turned him into a bit of an unconscious attention-seeker. He likes to make an entrance. He has an opinion to share about everything. If he's not rambling, he's arguing. If a joke or an insult comes to his mind, then it also comes out of his mouth. He never stops trash-talking during a competition or a fight. He's actually a pretty sensitive kid, but he never met an emotion he couldn't hide under sarcasm or just drown out with his motor-mouth. He doesn't know how to pick his battles, and his refusal to let the slightest disagreement, injustice, or insult go unchallenged gets him into trouble. But even when he's railing against injustice, he generally tries to keep things light. He'll keep making bad jokes and puns past the point where anyone is laughing (if they ever were to begin with). After his brush with death, Ben just felt lucky. But once his powers manifested, weird though they are, he felt blessed. Ben has two passions in life: Hacking, and superheroes. He maintains active accounts on both HeroHouse and TroubAlert (Username: Geckofan). He's been obsessed with Geckoman in particular (and, to a lesser extent, the rest of his Young Freedom and Interceptors teammates) since he was seven years old. He had resigned himself to, maybe, at best, using his hacking skills to play a support role for a superhero someday. But he desperately wanted to be an actual superhero, just like Gecks. His resulting disability and (slight) disfigurement have put a damper on his enthusiasm, but only a slight one. He's still having trouble adjusting, but he loves being a superhero more than he misses his hearing. Powers & Skills Ben is a world-class hacker who can get into almost any system. Ben has a surprising amount of hand-to-hand combat training for a teenager. He's been wrestling since junior high, and he's been taking self-defense classes since he was seven (they weren't a hard sell for his parents after he almost died in the Grue invasion). His superhuman agility and flexibility, his bundle of sticky tentacles stretching and lashing out for dozens or hundreds of feet in every direction, his lack of response to any auditory stimuli, and his youthful recklessness and loud mouth all combine to make him a confusing and irritating opponent. He can potentially attack or evade in any direction. He can lash out with his tentacles like whips, use them to grab a foe and pull them in for a punch or a kick, or use them to pull himself in close for the same. He will wrap his tentacles around a foe, and then slam that foe into objects, terrain, or even other foes. He'll grab a faraway foe and pull them in for a punch, or pull himself to them, boot-first. His ink sprays and venomous bite make him even more unpredictable. Ben was a normal human, but an injection of radioactive octopus venom mutated him into a human-cephalopod hybrid. His body has grown several new glands, organs, and orifices. He has almost no bones left in his body. Most of them have transformed into cartilage and muscle. So while his body looks "solid" from the outside, he can bend, stretch, and compress his flesh, contorting into any position and squeezing through any crevices. His skin can secrete a clear mucous which acts as a lubricant to aid this process. The outer layers of his flesh are so flexible and malleable that he can change the texture of his skin at will. His skin cells contain pigments which can be released with muscle contractions in a virtually infinite variety of combinations, allowing him to change his coloration to anything he can imagine. These traits allow him to effectively becoming invisible in the normal visual light spectrum, or to mimic the appearance of any object or creature. This also makes it virtually impossible for foes in hand-to-hand combat to keep a grip on him. He has superhuman levels of strength, agility, stamina, and to a lesser extent, resilience. With his thick skin, powerful and flexible muscles, and lack of a rigid skeleton, he is able to absorb traumatic impact, cuts and blunt force alike, with less likelihood of real injury. He has grown several "back-up organs", which make it less likely that any wounds he suffers will be debilitating. He has three hearts, and enough brain and nervous tissue running throughout his body to act as a second brain and spinal cord. He has what would be considered a "weak healing factor" by superhuman standards (not enough for Regeneration or Impervious Toughness, but enough for a high Constitution score). His body can repair minor damage quickly, and more severe wounds are less likely to happen in the first place. He doesn't heal from serious injury much "faster" than a normal human, but he heals "better". Given time to recuperate, he will reliably make a full recovery from trauma which would cripple or kill a normal person. Like a cephalopod, his body can even regrow lost limbs. He isn't technically immune to fatigue, disease, infection, radiation, or extremes of temperature or pressure, but his body is so effective at fighting them off that sometimes it seems like he is. He has, for lack of a better term, "super-health". New orifices on his forearms and on the sides and back of his torso can deploy tentacles*, which can stretch for hundreds of feet. The same neural tissue running through the rest of his body also runs through the tentacles, allowing his brain to control all of them perfectly. (*Technically, these new limbs are "arms", rather than "tentacles", since they have suckers along their entire length, instead of just at the ends, but this distinction only matters to marine biologists.) His body contains a network of hollow tubes and bladders similar to a cephalopod siphon. He can use muscular contractions to force fluids through those tubes and out of his body, through a series of new orifices on the palms of his hands, the soles of his feet, and his lower back. The primary use of his internal siphon is locomotion. By forcing air or water through it, he creates jet propulsion, launching himself through the water or up into the air. A substantial portion of his extra brain tissue is devoted to processing visual and olfactory input, and the suckers on his tentacles act as extra noses and tongues. His senses of sight, smell, and taste are enhanced far beyond those of a normal human. His eyes can perceive a wider array of color at finer detail, and he has excellent night vision. He can distinguish fine details in scent and taste, and track them to their source like a bloodhound. His body is truly amphibious, adapted equally well to life in open air or under water. His aforementioned increased visual acuity allows him to see perfectly in the dim light of deep water. He has gills on the sides of his neck, which remain closed in open air but which allow him to breathe while he is under water. His skin acts as near-perfect insulation, keeping him from losing his body heat. His blood contains both hemoglobin and hemocyanin, so it is equally effective at keeping his tissues oxygenated in both open air and freezing water. His siphon allows him to regulate his internal fluid pressure, which, along with his flexible muscles, lets him adapt to the crushing weight of the deep sea. His internal siphon can also expel the pungent, opaque black ink produced by another one of his new organs. He can release it gradually, creating a cloud which provides cover (the gas quickly dissolves in open air, so it is equally effective under water or on dry land), or he can fire a concentrated burst of ink directly into the face of an enemy, temporarily blinding them and overwhelming their olfactory senses in a manner similar to that of tear gas or pepper spray. His head contains venom sacs, which produce a paralytic poison similar to that of the octopus who bit him. His body injects this poison with a combination of a pharyngeal jaw and a proboscis: A pair of pincers, similar to a cephalopod beak, on the end of a second tongue, hidden under his original tongue, which can telescope over a foot from his mouth, fully extending in a fraction of a second. His own body is immune to this venom, and other, similar toxins. Timeline 2019 Octoman: Close To Home: During his first outing as Octoman, Ben meets Bombshell, and they clash with the man who would become Webmaster. Bombshell later takes Octoman to the Interceptors headquarters, where he meets Jack of All Blades. Bombshell convinces Octoman to attend the Claremont Academy. It's Moving Day: Ben finally sets foot on the Claremont campus. Dagon The King: Ben attends a guest lecture by Sea-Devil. It does not go well. Freaky Fraternity: Ben commiserates with Horrorshow about the fallout from "Dagon The King". Rat Patrol: Ben commiserates with Soliton about the fallout from "Dagon The King". Tech Compliance (IN PROGRESS): Ben joins Tech Club at Claremont. It's Me, Daystar: During the evening following Ben's first night at Clarmeont's Tech Club, he and Daystar exchange emails. Daka Rush (IN PROGRESS): Octoman gets ambushed by some rogue Dakanans. Puppy Love (IN PROGRESS): Octoman helps out Soliton. The Pinball Wizard Strikes! (IN PROGRESS): Octoman teams up with Archer and Spectre. Punching Up: Ben works out and spars with his fellow students in an impromptu boxing lesson by Rebound. Hydra Yas Queen (IN PROGRESS): Octoman helps out Artificer. Reptile Brain (IN PROGRESS): Ben's Claremont squad takes a trip to the zoo. Reputation Octoman Gather Information DC10: There's a superhero in Freedom City called "Octoman". Most people haven't heard of him, but the kids like him. DC15: Octoman is really strong, and he has tentacles. He can stick to walls, like a bug. He has a vlog, and a big mouth. DC20: Octoman is also superhumanly tough and agile, and he has some limited shapeshifting powers. His blood is purple, so he might be some kind of alien or mutant. He acts and sounds young. He's probably a teenager, or a very immature college guy. A character who actively uses their Gather Information skill on Octoman will not obtain any of the following information unless they make a point of searching for potentially restricted information. If they do, then they also need to make a contested Gather Information check against Octoman; with his Online Research feat, he can use his Computers skill for this check. If he wins, then he will be alerted to their inquiries. They can avoid the contested check by taking a -20 penalty to their original Gather Information checks for a Discrete Inquiry (or if the have the relevant challenge feat). A character using the Well-Informed feat upon first meeting Octoman or hearing of him may obtain the following information with a high enough Gather Information check, but since that represents prior knowledge, it will not trigger a contested check against him. DC25: Octoman is sighted in the West End twice as often as any other neighborhood in Freedom City. He probably lives there. The following information cannot be obtained with a Well-Informed check. It can only be obtained with an active use of the Gather Information skill. DC30: Close observation of his public interactions reveals that Octoman is probably severely hearing-impaired and may be completely deaf. He doesn't react when people talk to him unless he's facing them, and even then, he seems to miss things, and not just because he won't stop talking long enough for anyone to get a word in edgewise. DC35: Octoman's blood is radioactive. It's not dangerous, but it does set off Geiger counters. DC40: Octoman is secretly Ben Wang, a teenager whose parents live in the West End. Ben's powers are an accidental by-product of Goanna's mad science. An appropriate Profession sub-skill can be substituted for any of these skills. Knowledge (Life Sciences) DC25: Most vertebrates have red blood, because it contains hemoglobin, which contains iron. Many arthropods and mollusks (including cephalopods) have blood with hemocyanin instead, which is blue, because it contains copper. Hemocyanin works better to keep their bodies oxygenated at cold temperatures. Mollusks and arthropods who live in deep water also have thick, syrupy blood like Octoman's, because of the surrounding fluid pressure, and multiple hearts in order to keep that thicker blood pumping. Octoman's blood is purple, which suggests that it may contain both hemoglobin and hemocyanin, and his blood is both thick and under high pressure. Even his small cuts create a ridiculous spray. This adaptation could allow him to function equally well under water and on dry land. He may be a true human/cephalopod hybrid. Knowledge (Pop Culture) DC10: There's a superhero in Freedom City called "Octoman". Most people haven't heard of him, but the kids like him. DC15: Octoman is really strong, and he has tentacles. He can stick to walls, like a bug. He has a vlog, and a big mouth. DC20: Octoman is also superhumanly tough and agile, and he has some limited shapeshifting powers. His blood is purple, so he might be some kind of alien or mutant. He acts and sounds young. He's probably a teenager, or a very immature college guy. DC25: Octoman's favorite superhero is Geckoman. He talks about "The Gecks" all the time. Knowledge (Streetwise) DC20: Octoman's made some enemies. Goanna and Webmaster both talk about him a lot. Webmaster will pay big bucks for information about Octoman. DC25: Octoman helped Bombshell kick Webmaster's ass and sent him up the river. Webmaster wants payback. DC30: Goanna claims he created both Octoman and Webmaster. Knowledge (Theology & Philosophy) DC20: Octoman's vlogs contain occasional references, greetings, and sentiments which indicate that he's probably Jewish. Benicio "Ben" Wang Gather Information DC10: Ben Wang is a teenager living in Freedom City. He's black or Latino or something. DC15: Ben was born in Brooklyn in 2003. He was still a small child when his family moved to Freedom City's West End. His family is Jewish. His mother is black or Latino or something. She works as a public defender. His father is white or Asian, hard to tell. He runs a bakery/deli which serves an eclectic mix of Central European and Southeast Asian food. Ben's primary interests are computer programming and superheroes. A character who actively uses their Gather Information skill on Ben will not obtain any of the following information unless they make a point of searching for potentially restricted information. If they do, then they also need to make a contested Gather Information check against Ben; with his Online Research feat, he can use his Computers skill for this check. If he wins, then he will be alerted to their inquiries. They can avoid the contested check by taking a -20 penalty to their original Gather Information checks for a Discrete Inquiry (or if the have the relevant challenge feat). A character using the Well-Informed feat upon first meeting Ben or hearing of him may obtain the following information with a high enough Gather Information check, but since that represents prior knowledge, it will not trigger a contested check against him. DC20: Ben Wang went to Hebrew school twice a week until he was 16. Most of Ben's family still lives back in Brooklyn. His mother is an Afro-Latina whose family is from Puerto Rico. His father is half-Filipino, half-Ashkenazi. His whole family is Jewish, except his paternal grandmother, who's a Filipina Catholic. Ben is the world's biggest Geckoman fan. His username on every site is "Geckofan", and he runs the most exhaustively detailed Geckoman fan site on the web. Ben went to public school until his sophomore year, when he somehow transferred to the super-exclusive Claremont Academy. There are billionaires who can't get their kids into that place. DC25: Ben is deaf, or at least, severely hearing impaired. He reads lips, he signs, and he has a smartphone and smartwatch app which uses vibrations and flashing lights to alert him to loud noises. The following information cannot be obtained with a Well-Informed check. It can only be obtained with an active use of the Gather Information skill. DC30: Ben's grades in public school were good, but not good enough to get into an elite prep school like Claremont. And his family doesn't have the money to buy his way in. So not only did they pass up thousands of better applicants, but they also gave him a scholarship. It doesn't add up. DC35: Ben Wang isn't just a programming enthusiast. He's a world-class hacker. He's never harmed anyone or stolen anything, but he's broken into plenty of restricted systems. DC40: Ben Wang is secretly the superhero Octoman. Ben's powers are an accidental by-product of Goanna's mad science. An appropriate Profession sub-skill can be substituted for any of these skills. Computers or Knowledge (Technology) DC15: Ben Wang is a hobbyist programmer. He likes to talk shop, and he knows his stuff. DC25: Ben Wang is a world-class hacking prodigy. A lesser hacker would be in prison after some of the crap he's pulled. But he never steals anything or hurts anyone. Knowledge (Business) DC20: Ben's father runs a bakery/deli in the West End. DC25: Ben's father's place prepares an eclectic mix of Central European and Southeast Asian food. Knowledge (Civics) DC20: Ben's mother is a public defender working for the Freedom City district attorney's office. DC25: Ben's mother is a rare thing, a Freedom City resident with anti-superhero sentiments. Knowledge (Theology & Philosophy) DC20: Ben Wang's family is culturally Jewish but not particularly devout. DC25: Ben Wang went to Hebrew school in Freedom City. His paternal grandmother is Catholic, the one outlier in his family.
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ic Silence Like A Cancer Grows (IC)
May 2019 Claremont Academy Dorms Night-time For once, Ashley was the one who was asleep - stretched out flat in her bed, wearing the fluffy flannel pajamas that Judy had bought her for her birthday, gun tucked under her pillow. The lights were dim, but that was no matter to Judy, who'd been able to see in the dark ever since the terrible day when her powers had developed. She had a heat-blocking sleep shield when she needed it, but she didn't need it right now - didn't want it, anyway. So Judy was awake, leaning back in her desk chair, listening to the noises of the city. There was a lot to hear. Freedom Cityians always seemed to have something to say to each other...
recruitment Nostalgia Trip: 1980s Edition
Cubismo posted a topic in Archives
Here's an idea. Four Claremont students meet a mysterious punk and decide to help rescue her misfit friends from the clutches of some very, very bad people. Oh, and they also go back in time to the 1980s. Expect copious amounts of "subtle" references and 80s nostalgia porn. If any of that sounds at all interesting and not a nightmare to you than feel free to submit one of your Claremont PCs for play! Power level requirements are loose. I'd prefer PL 10, but PL 7 and everything between the two is more than acceptable. There are no especially vital skills in this, but Computer, Disable Device, Knowledge (Cosmology), Knowledge (History) and Stealth can be relevant and useful at certain points, if not fundamentally necessary for the overall adventure. Feel free to ask me any questions either here or on the Discord. Recruitment will stay open until I have four players and will work on a first come first served basis.
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OOC for this. The assumption is the PCs are all returning from a Halloween party and are now relaxing together in a rec room when Sam shows up, but if you have another reason why'd you'd be hanging out there go for it and explain it in IC.
ic Fright Night at Claremont (IC)
Cubismo posted a topic in Bayview
GM Claremont Academy October 31 2018 10:13 PM Halloween was almost always hectic night for the heroes of Freedom City, with all kinds of occult madness happening all over the city. Most of Claremont's faculty was off campus dealing with it right this moment. The same used to be true for a lot of Claremont's students but since Headmistress Summer's crackdown on late night teen superheroing most students were spending All Hallow's Eve having parties off campus. Sam Thorn knew all this. In fact, it was one of the reasons why he and the rest of the other students that made up the Hidden Convenant decided to have the ritual tonight. It made sense at the time. The school would be mostly deserted, the wards would weakened without the teachers being around to bolster them, and Halloween was just altogether a great day for late-night summoning. As Sam ran down down an another empty hallway, his hands filled with an ancient tome that felt so heavy in them, and looked for someone, anyone, that could help him he tried to remember that things weren't supposed to be this way. He wasn't supposed to covered in sot and other things we didn't want to even think about. He wasn't supposed to be alone and scared out of his mind. And he was supposed to feel like some presence was getting closer and closer to him no matter how much he ran. "It wasn't supposed to be this way. It wasn't supposed to be this way. It wasn't supposed to be this way..." He kept repeating those words over and over again as he ran. Maybe if said them enough times everything would go back to normal. When he finally spotted a rec room with a light on it Sam immediately barged right in there huffing and coughing as he entered. He didn't know the people in the room but that didn't matter. He needed their help if he was going to save his friends and his soul. "Please! Oh God, please help me!"
ic New Arrival (IC, Open)
Thevshi posted a topic in Bayview
Main Quad, Claremont Academy Bayview, Freedom City, New Jeresy Monday, Febraury 18, 2019; 8:35 AM The morning sun had done little to warm the cold morning air thus far as it began to shine over the open air courtyard located at the front entrance of Claremont Academy. Veronica Danger stood toward the front entrance, not far from the grass circle in the center where stood a statute of Dr. Charles Claremont. The teenage Danger was dressed in dark green cargo pants, a pair of well-worn hiking boots and a long sleeved brown shirt with a winter jacket over it. The rest of the quad was deserted as the school was closed today. Veronica was out waiting to meet a new student that was arriving this morning so she could provide him a tour and help get him settled in.
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recruitment Sky-Pirates!
RocketLord posted a topic in Archives
Some day soon, Forever Boy will learn that he's not the only one from Neverworld that's come to Earth! And there will be Sky-Pirates following in his wake! So, I'm looking for Claremont characters that could be interested here, preferably, but not limited to, someone that has some sort of relationship with Forever Boy. PL shouldn't matter too much, but preferably PL10-12. My original plan was for 3-4 characters including Forever Boy, but if the number of positive reactions in discord was an indication of the interest, I might figure out a way to run it for more, or do dual threads or something like that.
Let's Do a PG-13 Horror Thing at Claremont
I've decided after a long sabbatical to take another crack at this GM business. The jest of the game was more or less described in the title and will involve Claremont students fighting demons on Halloween because I think that would be awesome. Does anyone else? Looking for three to four players PL 10 who are Claremonters (because they need something that isn't a social thread) unless you give a good reason why'd you'd be on campus. At least one of the PC's should have a decent Arcane Lore and Theology and Philosophy score. Also, having a ridiculous high Civics might prove super helpful. Maybe. Possibly.
TheAbsurdist posted a topic in Archives
Got an idea to do at least one thread. It will involve Corinne, and at least one Canon NPC villain.
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ic Take The Orange Squad Bowling
Bayview Bowl at the Bayview Mall. Sunday, October 14th, 2018. 5:00 pm As part of the new intramural squad system at Claremont, members of each squad were encouraged not just to compete together, but to socialize together as well. Each squad was issued a list of suggested group activities, and allowed to vote for their preferred outing. And so it was that on a blustery autumn evening, a handful of gifted students were delivered to the local retro bowling alley for a few hours' fun. Bayview Bowl was designed to look like it had been around since the 50s, ancient history for today's kids; it's design featured lots of Formica, polished aluminum and buzzing neon, hallmarks of the Doo Wop style associated with the old Jersey Shore. All the seats were upholstered in red leatherette, and recesssed speakers blared out Bill Haley the Comets' 'Rock Around The Clock'. But despite the nostalgia being layed on with a trowel, the Bayview Bowl was a laid-back establishment that appealed to suburban families and offered affordable entertainment and classic American food like cheeseburgers, chili dogs and big chocolate shakes. "Well, I don't know about y'all," said Lulu Beaumont as she stood inside the lobby, taking in the crashing of the pins and the smells of hot nachos. "But a'hm gonna eat like a pig!"
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ic First Day Jitters
Claremont Academy. Third Floor, Rita Kord Dorm. September 4, 2018 10:05 am Lulu didn't have too much stuff to bring in; most of her clothes were still back at the Harrows' place across in North Bay, still in the boxes and bags from the mall. She was used to travelling light, carrying her most important belongings in ziplock bags tucked into a backpack and a gym bag. Growing up in rural Alabama, there were always floods or hurricanes or tropical storms that forced you to relocate for days at a time, pulling up stakes in a hurry as you grabbed some bottled water for the road. Most of the houses in Columbia were either trailers or simple uninsulated structures that were cheap to repair or rebuild. There was no real sense of permanence; God could wipe out everything you owned with a simple wave of His hand. But Freedom was very different; everything here was built to last, or even survive assault by supervillains. The walls and floors of Claremont were thick and well-worn, scuffed and polished by the passing of hundreds of youthful hands and feet. Everything was spotless and freshly-cleaned, yet you could still feel the history of the place. Lulu found room 309 with little difficulty, and stood in the doorway for several seconds as she took in the space that would be her academic home for the next three years. Two beds, two dressers and two desks in a pleasant, airy room that somehow managed not to smell like a hotel. She picked the left-hand bed at random, dropping her two bags next to it as she laid down on her back, staring up at the ceiling, idly flexing her sneakered feet this way and that. "Well...here we are."
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Things to Do in Volcanoes National Park
Yellowstone, Yosemite, and other national parks are spectacular, no doubt about it. But in my opinion, they're all ho-hum compared to this one: Here, nothing less than the miracle of creation is the daily attraction.
Founded in 1916, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is Hawaii's premier natural attraction. Visiting the park is a yin/yang experience. It's the only park that's home to an active volcano. Most people drive through the park (it has 50 miles of good roads, some of them often covered by lava flows) and call it a day. But it takes at least 3 days to explore the whole park, including such oddities as Halemaumau Crater, a still-fuming pit of steam and sulfur; the intestinal-looking Thurston Lava Tube; Devastation Trail, a short hike through a desolated area destroyed by lava, right next to an Eden-like rain forest; and finally, the end of Chain of Craters Road, where lava regularly spills across the man-made two-lane blacktop to create its own red-hot freeway to the sea. In addition to some of the world's weirdest landscape, the park also has hiking trails, rain forests, campgrounds, a historic old hotel on a crater's rim, and that spectacular, still-erupting volcano.
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"All spirits are easy to serve with mixers like tonic, ginger ale, or good quality, flavored sodas as an aperitif that has the dryness and bitterness to open the palate," says Ben Branson.
The Non-Alcoholic Spirit Leading the Booze-Free Movement
London-based Seedlip, now available in the U.S., is taking advantage of the restaurant and bar booze-free boom.
January 2019 Laura Zolman Kirk
If a restaurant doesn’t have a non-alcoholic cocktail on the menu, it’s missing out. Customers are demanding artfully crafted, booze-free creations—a far cry from the sickening sweet mocktails of yore. In its Culinary + Cocktails Trend Forecast, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants estimates a resounding 80 percent of bartenders will be upping their non-alcoholic cocktail selections in 2019. To meet that demand, restaurants like The Fat Radish in New York City and the restaurants and bars at Marcus Hotels & Resorts across the country have turned to Seedlip, a line of non-alcoholic spirits that began in London and is now available throughout the U.S. FSR spoke with founder Ben Branson about what his non-alcoholic spirits are, what led him to create them, and how he recommends building cocktails around them.
What sparked the idea for Seedlip for you?
Creating Seedlip was the perfect opportunity to bring together my mother’s farming heritage and my father’s design expertise to rid the world of poor, fruity, and sweet soft drinks and to solve the dilemma of what to drink when you’re not drinking.
Our story actually begins in the seventeenth century, when my family started farming and apothecaries were distilling both alcoholic and also non-alcoholic herbal remedies. In 2013, I was researching herbs online to grow at home and came across a book written in 1651 called The Art of Distillation that documented these remedies.
No stranger to arts and crafts, I initially just began experimenting with a little copper still in my kitchen and herbs from my garden. Three months later, I was out for a meal, wasn’t drinking, and asked the waitress what non-alcoholic options they had. Her sad, apologetic face was the moment all the dots joined, and I decided to do something about it!
Two years later, I was hand bottling and labeling the first 1,000 bottles of Seedlip Spice 94, which sold out in London in just three weeks. The next 1,000 sold out in less than three days, and the third batch sold out online in 30 minutes!
Tell me about your products. What do they taste like?
There are three products now in the range, all are a result of a highly-involved six-week maceration, distillation, filtration and blending process and have no sugar, sweetener or artificial ingredients.
Seedlip Spice 94 is aromatic and woody with a great warm spice and citrus character from the allspice berries, cardamom, American oak, and grapefruit peel distillates we use.
Seedlip Garden 108 is bright and fresh using English peas from my farm, floral herbs like rosemary and thyme, and peppery undertones from the hops we use.
Seedlip Grove 42 is zesty and complex with three kinds of orange and a fragrant character from lemongrass, ginger and Japanese sansho peppercorns.
How do you recommend building cocktails around them?
All spirits are easy to serve with mixers like tonic, ginger ale, or good quality, flavored sodas as an aperitif that has the dryness and bitterness to open the palate. Seedlip also provides the base spirit to then build cocktails from.
What does 2019 look like for Seedlip?
Seedlip has grown from just in my kitchen three years ago to now being available in over 25 countries. It’s been surreal!
We are so proud to be working with so many iconic restaurants in the U.S. and hope 2019 is a year to begin working with many more. To have the support of the likes of Eleven Madison Park, The French Laundry, Atelier Crenn, Momofuku, and Alinea has been unbelievable.
Now, we have a team in the U.S. and an office in Los Angeles. 2019 is a year to really build on our platform and work further with more bars, restaurants, and hotels— as well as with retail partners like Whole Foods Market, Dean & DeLuca, and Amazon, so we can continue to lead the category.
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Seedlip is available in more than 25 countries.
Alcohol-free Inspiration
The Fat Radish in New York City is building creative cocktails with Seedlip’s products as base spirits.
Seedlip Spice 94 is combined with a red rooibos honey cordial (a one-to-one ratio of rooibos tea and honey), as well as D’Anjou pear vinegar and CBD oil. The creation is served in a Nick & Nora glass with a honeycomb serving as garnish.
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This cocktail combines both Seedlip’s Spice 94 and Grove 42 with a ginger-carrot cordial, turmeric honeybush tea, and lemon. It is shaken, then poured in a rocks glass over ice. Before serving, the mixture is topped with Fever Tree’s Mediterranean Tonic and garnished with a carrot swirl.
For the Bees
The secret ingredient for this inventive cocktail is aquafaba, strained from a can of chickpeas and mixed with Garden 108, lemon juice, and a love potion cordial made from tea and sugar. All ingredients are shaken dry at first, then with ice, and strained into a coupe glass. The final product is sprinkled with bee pollen.
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By Meghan Werft
13 Global Citizen artists to support at the Grammys
And one you can win free tickets to see!
Music and activism can go hand in hand. Often some of the most memorable songs, and moments in history complement one another and drive forward social and political change. So this year you can put your hands together for thirteen talented artist who’ve performed with Global Citizen, and are spreading positive change throughout the world while creating powerful music.
1. Tori Kelly
Image: Getty Images
When did she perform?
Global Citizen Festival 2015
What is she up for?
She’s nominated for best new artist!
Why is she awesome?
She’s all for equality: “Everyone in life has a purpose, and nobody’s purpose is better than than anyone else’s.”
2. Ed Sheeran
When did he perform?
What is he up for?
Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance for his album Thinking Out Loud
Why is he awesome?
He’s raised £40,000 GBP for a charity that helps women trapped in sex work build new lives away from violence, poverty, and addiction.
3. Foo Fighters
Image: Kevin Musur
When did they perform?
What are they up for?
Best Rock Performance for song Something From Nothing
Why are they awesome?
Lead singer Dave Grohl, has fought for equal rights for decades: “I believe in love and I believe in equality and I believe in marriage equality.”
4. My Morning Jacket
Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day
Best Alternative Music Album for The Waterfall
Part of their ticket sales go to The Waterfall Project which supports environmental and climate issues.
5. Common
Image: Global Citizen
Best RAP/SUNG Collaboration with John Legend for Glory
He’s been saving the planet and animals by not eating meat for years.
6. John Legend
Image: Kevin Musur, Global Citizen Festival 2012
Best RAP/SUNG Collaboration with Common for “Glory”
Not only has he won nine Grammys, but he also founded the Show Me campaign which seeks to give every child access to education.
7. Carrie Underwood
Best Country Solo Performance for “Little Toy Guns”
She believes in the Global Goals! "I believe we all have the ability to make our world a better place. Positive change is possible when we work together, and this festival is a hopeful opportunity for all of us to help see an end to extreme poverty."
BONUS: Grammy nominees you can score FREE tickets (after your hard work taking action) to see:
8. Alabama Shakes
Where can you get tickets?
Best Rock Song for “Don’t Wanna Fight”
“Are you afraid to wear your heart on your sleeve?” They’re not! And their lyrics remind global citizens there’s no reason to fear love.
Global Citizen artists who’ve won in the past:
9. Beyoncé, Co-founder of CHIME FOR CHANGE
Global Citizen Festival 2014 (Thanks Jay-Z!), and Global Citizen Festival 2015
How many Grammys has she won?
She co-founded CHIME FOR CHANGE with Salma Hayek, which promotes education, health, and justice for girls and women all over the world.
10. Stevie Wonder
How many Grammys has he won?
25—the most for any male solo artist
He is an inspiration for ALL people “Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn't mean he lacks vision.”
11. Usher
Global Citizen 2015Earth Day and a special appearance at Global Citizen Festival 2015
He works with Keep a Child Alive to end HIV/AIDS for children around the world.
12. Gwen Stefani
Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day, Global Citizen Festival 2014 with No Doubt
After the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, Stefani donated $1 million to the Save the Children emergency fund.
13. Jay Z
In 2006 Jay-Z met with UN Secretary-General Kofi Anan and pledged to use his worldwide tour that year to promote the need for clean water and sanitation.
The Grammy's should be an incredible night full of powerful music. Watch and support these great artists for their music and their dedication to improving our world.
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Qatar distances itself from the outcome of the Mecca conference
Efforts for a unified Gulf over the issue of Iran and ending the blockade have not been fruitful as Qatar has expresses a disagreement with the outcome of the Mecca summit.
The efforts of rapprochement from Saudi Arabia to unify the entire Gulf against Iran have been futile as Qatar expressed reservations over the final communiqué of Mecca summit which explicitly targets Iran for promoting aggression in the region.
“The statements condemned Iran but did not refer to a moderate policy to speak with Tehran,” Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar’s foreign minister said. He disclosed that policy of continued hostility adopted by the rest of the Gulf countries is an extension of the U.S approach toward Iran which should not be the case as there are certain elements of regional stability at stake for the Gulf countries.
The quarter accused Doha of supporting terrorist organizations such as the Muslim Brotherhood and supporting Iran, which Qatar has consistently been denying.
Qatar’s stance about the summit has not gone down well with Saudi Arabia as the Foreign Minister Adel Al Jubair, has said that Qatar has backtracked from what was already agreed upon. “Countries… during summits announce their positions and reservations in the meetings according to customs and not after the meetings,” Saudi Arabia’s minister of state for foreign affairs said on Twitter.
2nd Year of Blockade
On June 5th, 2017, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates announced an air, land and sea blockade against Qatar which has continued till date. The quarter accused Doha of supporting terrorist organizations such as the Muslim Brotherhood and supporting Iran, which Qatar has consistently been denying. However, the anticipated objectives have not been reached as a result of the blockade and it has in fact pushed Qatar further close to Iran for its imports as the country virtually imports everything.
Read more: The Myth of a “unified Gulf”; Qatar strikes back
Iran has also provided the top airline of the world, Qatar Airways, with alternate aerial routes. Therefore, the signs for the blockade being lifted up are not visible, but Qatar has found alternates for itself already. Eventually, the blockade is likely to see its demise the way the Berlin Blockade backfired for the Soviet Union.
Extension of U.S Approach Toward Iran
Though Iran has been one of the top rivals of the United States since the Islamist revolution of 1979, the hostile attitude of Gulf countries spearheaded by Saudi Arabia is not really the extension of U.S approach, especially in recent years. In this decade, two separate administrations of the United States have sought talks with Iran.
The country has managed to balance its foreign policy, enjoying cordial relations with nearly all the regional and global stakeholders despite being a city-state by its landmass.
While Obama’s administration managed to sign the crucial nuclear deal, even Donald Trump after bashing Barak Obama initially for JCPOA and pushing for escalation has finally realized that except dialogue, all options eventually lead towards an armed conflict. On the other hand, the Gulf relentlessly despises Tehran and not ready to give a shred of leverage to the Shiite state, which is precisely what has been Qatar’s reservation.
Qatar Foreign Policy
The country has managed to balance its foreign policy, enjoying cordial relations with nearly all the regional and global stakeholders despite being a city-state by its landmass. It has managed to keep its ties with the United States of America and its arch-rival Iran at the same time.
Read more: Saudi-led blockade on Qatar not ending anytime soon
Hence, when Saudi Arabia approached Qatar for the Gulf summit, it was initially believed that perhaps Riyadh wants to use Qatar rapport with Iran to push to peace but instead it was asking for Qatar’s endorsement to a stern reply from Unified Gulf. But Qatar decided to stay away from the obvious hostility and continued with its policy of reconciliation.
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The Sword of Summer
(Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1)
Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author)
4.25 · Rating details · 133,398 ratings · 11,566 reviews
Magnus Chase has seen his share of trouble. Ever since that terrible night two years ago when his mother told him to run, he has lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, staying one step ahead of the police and the truant officers.
One day, Magnus learns that someone else is trying to track him down—his uncle Randolph, a man his mother had always warned Magnus Chase has seen his share of trouble. Ever since that terrible night two years ago when his mother told him to run, he has lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, staying one step ahead of the police and the truant officers.
One day, Magnus learns that someone else is trying to track him down—his uncle Randolph, a man his mother had always warned him about. When Magnus tries to outmaneuver his uncle, he falls right into his clutches. Randolph starts rambling about Norse history and Magnus's birthright: a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years.
The more Randolph talks, the more puzzle pieces fall into place. Stories about the gods of Asgard, wolves, and Doomsday bubble up from Magnus's memory. But he doesn't have time to consider it all before a fire giant attacks the city, forcing him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents. . . .
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Published October 6th 2015 by Disney-Hyperion Books
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Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1
Annabeth Chase, Magnus Chase, Hearthstone, Blitzen, Samirah "Sam" Al-Abbas
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Caleb Reese It is her cousin, because in the Blood of Olympus Annabeth said that she had an uncle and cousin from Boston that she wished she knew better, and…moreIt is her cousin, because in the Blood of Olympus Annabeth said that she had an uncle and cousin from Boston that she wished she knew better, and their last name just happened to be Chase. I would personally be shocked if this wasn't foreshadowing for this next series. Fingers crossed that they somehow come together a little bit, and even if Annabeth is not in it, we get to hear more about her and Percy, and the rest of the 7.(less)
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Dec 06, 2015 Christine Riccio rated it it was amazing
Really really enjoyed this one! I'm finding the Norse Mythology (which I've never really learned about) FACINATING plus it's full of great diverse characters! Here's my full booktalk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrd1-... ! Let's discuss together!
Oct 28, 2016 Jesse (JesseTheReader) rated it it was amazing
i'm obsessed. full video book review to come!
Oct 21, 2015 Emily May rated it it was ok
Shelves: paranormal-uf, childrens, 2015
2 1/2 stars.
Middle grade it may be, but I really enjoyed The Lightning Thief. I thought it was creative, fast-paced, entertaining and with a great message for all kids who feel a little on the outside sometimes. As with Harry Potter, it takes a normal, seemingly unremarkable kid and propels him into a world where he's a hero. And it's just fun!
The Sword of Summer, though, doesn't feel... like anything new. Some people will shriek "No!" at this, but I really think it's time for Mr Riordan to move 2 1/2 stars.
The Sword of Summer, though, doesn't feel... like anything new. Some people will shriek "No!" at this, but I really think it's time for Mr Riordan to move on from these stories about young heroes and heroines and Greek/Roman/Egyptian/Norse Gods. At this point, the stories are all starting to blend into one and it feels like his well of ideas has run dry.
It's incredibly hard to distinguish Magnus's voice from that of Percy Jackson. It's pretty much the same kid again, with the same wit and snark, he's just been given a different name. Instead of being the son of a Greek god, though, Magnus is the son of a Norse god - a difference that doesn't make the story different enough, but does provide some major info-dumpy moments.
Don't get me wrong, Riordan's writing is still easy to read and quite funny. Magnus makes lots of snarky comments to ensure that the book never becomes too serious. But is it enough? Sadly, I don't think so.
I guess Riordan has a tried and tested formula that he applies to all his books, but it's starting to show. The Sword of Summer was predictable and none of the characters really stood out - I honestly doubt I will remember their names in a few days time.
As much as it will hurt the author's loyal fans, there comes a time when every author must move onto something new. For Riordan, I think it should be now.
ALSO: Completely unrelated to the book's content, but that guy on the cover does not look a teenager. In fact, he looks just like Kurt Cobain.
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Jan 05, 2013 Annie rated it liked it
Shelves: cool-premise-meh-book, 2010s-release, decieved-by-the-hype, fantasy
I finally read this book, after my pre-review got so disturbingly popular. I'm not impressed. It was amusing, but I didn't particularly care about the characters, and I was bored through most of its 500 pages.
Maybe the Percy Jackson concept is something that only works once, and now it's just being overused. It doesn't help that this book is full of Percy Jackson references that seem, well, masturbatory. And pop culture references that will look dated in less than 5 years.
Count me out for the I finally read this book, after my pre-review got so disturbingly popular. I'm not impressed. It was amusing, but I didn't particularly care about the characters, and I was bored through most of its 500 pages.
Count me out for the rest of the series.
Pre-review: I've heard rumors about a Norse mythology book by Riordan, but only now has it popped up on Goodreads. I'm super excited! It better be as good as Percy Jackson.
I hope it has some of this:
Actually, I hope this series is better than Percy Jackson, because this time, Riordan has the opportunity to put Loki in it.
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Yep, I'm having a good time here. No, I'm not going to stop.
I can't say I'd be disappointed if Captain America happened to show up. Though I don't know why that would ever happen, but I can always hope.
In all seriousness, there's some complex emotional stuff going on with Loki and Riordan will be missing a golden opportunity if he doesn't take advantage of it.
(Yep, this review keeps getting bigger and bigger.)
I leave you with this GIF of Loki. Loki everywhere.
I don't know what just happened. Exscuse my Lokifest.
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Sep 16, 2019 Jayson rated it really liked it
Shelves: genre-folklore-myth, read-in-2019, author-american, 400-499-pp, genre-juvenile-fantasy, genre-young-adult
(A-) 80% | Very Good
Notes: Sometimes slow and specious, it shines in spite of soft-spots: sparkling spry and spirited in several standout sections.
Sep 29, 2014 Darth J rated it it was ok
Shelves: series
I'll give Riordan credit for his mythological research, but his writing and characterizations need a lot of work still. Not only does Magnus have the exact same voice and personality as Percy Jackson and Jason Grace, but they all have a weird combination of forced snark and dad jokes that makes them sound more cartoonish than believable--and you need something to ground characters in reality when you have all this magical stuff happening. While it's great that he's trying to include more
I'll give Riordan credit for his mythological research, but his writing and characterizations need a lot of work still. Not only does Magnus have the exact same voice and personality as Percy Jackson and Jason Grace, but they all have a weird combination of forced snark and dad jokes that makes them sound more cartoonish than believable--and you need something to ground characters in reality when you have all this magical stuff happening. While it's great that he's trying to include more diversity with his cast, the fact that the Muslim girl has a shape-shifting hijab seems just as ham-fisted and clueless as when he degraded Nico into a stereotype in the last book .
Wait, is this a hint at Riordan's Da Vinci Code-inspired mashup with Dan Brown?! In all seriousness, we do have a new series coming our way and the next book has been announced as well.
Those looking for more of a connection to previous books than just Annabeth Chase showing up will be disappointed, as it doesn't seem like this series will interconnect the same way that Heroes of Olympus did with Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Also, I'm taking off a point for this:
(Ask the fandom community if you don't already know)
Sep 20, 2017 Emma Giordano rated it it was amazing
I really enjoyed this read! I've been wanting to read Magnus Chase for such a long time and I was definitely satisfied!
I really loved all of the characters, the world building, and all of the different adventures! I can't wait to read more of this series in the future.
Jan 09, 2018 Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin rated it really liked it
Shelves: young-adult, fantasy-all, own
UPDATE: First 3 books are 99 cents on Kindle US 5/19/19
I enjoyed this book a great deal. I'm wanting to get into more Norse Mythology and even though this was a more funny take on those things I still enjoyed it. One star off for making my wolves the bad guys in a book once again. < -- And no, I need no commentary on that.
I loved Magnus friends, well I loved him too. There is a lot of snark and funny moments in the book. And I figured that going into this. I WILL be reading as many books as UPDATE: First 3 books are 99 cents on Kindle US 5/19/19
I loved Magnus friends, well I loved him too. There is a lot of snark and funny moments in the book. And I figured that going into this. I WILL be reading as many books as I can of Vikings etc that are more history based.
Magnus has no idea who his father is as it goes and he has to hunt for a sword so the world doesn't come to an end. Well, that is something to lay on a kid who has been living on the streets for two years. He has some trusty friends named, Hearth and Blitzen, that stay with him. They turn out to be something else and I love them to pieces.
There are other friends in the book that I enjoyed:
Halfborn Gunderson
and I probably left someone out as I tend to do, but not on purpose.
I will continue on with the series to see what they get up to in their next adventures.
I will leave you will a couple of excerpts.
I'd seen some weird stuff in my life.
I once watched a crowd of people wearing nothing but Speedos and Santa hats job down Boylston in the middle of winter. I met a guy who could play the harmonica with his nose, a drum set with his feet, a guitar with his hands, and a xylophone with his butt all at the same time. I knew a woman who'd adopted a grocery cart and named it Clarence. Then there was this dude who claimed to be from Alpha Centauri and had philosophical conversations with Canadian geese.
"Long enough to know you're an idiot," she grumbled.
"What she's trying to say," T.J. offered, "is that hallmates always protect each other. We'll cover your escape."
The door of my room shook, Cracks spiderwebbed from the nameplate. A decorative spear off the way of the corridor.
"X!" T.J. called. "Help!"
The half-troll's door expolded off its hinges. X lumbered into the hallway as if he'd been standing just inside, waiting for the call. "Yes?"
T.J pointed. "Magnus's door. Squirrel."
"Okay."
X marched over and shoved his back against my door. It shuddered again, but X held firm. Enraged barking echoed from inside.
Halfborn Gunderson stumbled out of his room wearing nothing but smiley-face boxers, double-bladed axes in his hands.
"What's going on?" He glowered at Blitz and Hearth.
"Should I kill the dwarf and the elf?"
"No!" Blitzen yelped. "Don't kill the dwarf and the elf!"
"They're with me," I said. "We're leaving."
"Squirrel," T.J. explained
Halfborn's shaggy eyebrows achieved orbit. "Squirrel as in squirrel, squirrel?"
"Squirrel squirrel," Mallory agreed. "And I'm surrounded by morons morons."
A raven soared down the hall. It landed on the nearest light fixture and squawked at me accusingly.
"Well, that's great," Mallory said. "The ravens have sensed your friends' intrusion. That means the Valkyries won't be far behind."
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Jan 03, 2014 Melanie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Shelves: mythology, arc, young-adult, fantasy, death, middle-grade, sci-fi, 2015-favourites, books-i-own, grinned-like-a-fool
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THE SWORD OF SUMMER was released today! Whoop xD GET YOUR BUTTS MOVING PEOPLE AND GO BUY A COPY FROM YOUR LOCAL BOOKSTORE TODAY :D
*This review is spoiler-free*
Rick Riordan’s books were some of the first novels I read as a reader, and throughout these past years, his books have always remained my all time favourites. Percy Jackson, Heroes of Olympus, Kane Chronicles, and now you can add Magnus Chase to that list of awesome. Why? BECAUSE THE SWORD OF See more reviews at YA Midnight Reads
Rick Riordan’s books were some of the first novels I read as a reader, and throughout these past years, his books have always remained my all time favourites. Percy Jackson, Heroes of Olympus, Kane Chronicles, and now you can add Magnus Chase to that list of awesome. Why? BECAUSE THE SWORD OF SUMMER WAS FANTABULOUS.
In fact, I loved this book so much that I bookmarked all the funny bits + my favourite parts… which was basically the whole book. Whoops.
Just a note: The Sword of Summer is perfectly readable and spoiler free if you have not read any Percy Jackson book. But, it would certainly add to the enjoyment of the novel if you did because in usual Riordan style, there’s some inside jokes here and there.
CAN WE TALK ABOUT HOW WE GET ANNABETH CAMEOS?!?!? She doesn’t have a role in the main plotline of the story but she’s there and as fabulous as she is and I totally flailed each time she popped up.
The Percy Jackson and Magnus Chase books do have parallels and similarities, but it didn’t feel like I was just reading the same book with different names. While both books have gods and goddesses and demigods and monsters and badass characters and truck loads of humour… yet the characters themselves were all very much unique as well as the plotline and world building etc.
Talking about Riordan’s out-of-this-world sense of humour, can we just admire it for a while?
“Could you do a glamour and turn into something smaller?” I asked it. “Preferably not a chain, since it’s no longer the 1990s?”
The sword didn’t reply (duh), but I imagined it was humming at a more interrogative pitch, like, Such as what?
“I dunno. Something pocket-size and innocuous. A pen, maybe?
The sword pulsed, almost like it was laughing. I imagined it saying, A pen sword. That is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard.
EXCUST ME MY HEART JUST STOPPED. RICK RIORDAN, YOU ARE SNEAAAAAKY.
“This is an important battle – the fire lord Surt, Fenris Wolf. Surely that’s worthy of your attention.”
Thor’s right eye twitched. “That’s a fine offer. Really. I’d love to, but I have another pressing appointment – ”
“Game of Thrones,” Marvin explained.
And let’s not forget chapter titles like this: “The Man with the Metal Bra”, “You Had One Job”, “Hearthstone Passes Out Even More than Jason Grace (Though I Have No Idea Who That Is)” (!!!!!) and “How to Kill Giants Politely”.
Other than his funny dialogue, one of the strongest aspects of The Sword of Summer is in its diverse set of characters. Samirah al-Abbas, who is Magnus’ Valkyrie, is a young Muslim girl and wears a hijab. She’s in an arranged marriage that she’s happy is happening (she’s in luuuuurve) and has big dreams for her future. There’s also Blitz (a dwarf) and Hearth (an elf, who also happens to be deaf), and they just bring another level of hilarity to the novel. They pretend to be homeless dudes when they were undercover, looking after Magnus before he was introduced to the whole world of Vikings and monsters and magic.
I will say there is ZERO romance in this book, which I did quite like because dammit, not EVERY romance just happens to begin at the start of a series. Thanks for keeping it realistic, Riordan. I do hope there is a romance in the future books, and I can sorta see one (but maybe that’s my crazy fangirl mind speaking) – we shall see!
So why not a full 5 stars?
1. I feel like Magnus character could use some more brushing up and development. I love his goofy snarkiness, but feel as if I don’t know him all that well other than his funny side of his personality.
2. I feel like the last 1/4 to 1/5 was less enjoyable than rest of the book. I felt a little bored, and you can even tell from my bookmarks because there is less in that area.
BUT that being said, The Sword of Summer lived up to my expectations and I loved this book through and through. Diverse and lovable characters, complex world-building, hilarious dialogue (in usual Riordan fashion)… hands down one of my favourite books of 2015. BRING ON BOOK 2.
Edit: 31/07/15
GUYS. LOOK. WHAT. I. HAVE. GOODBYE INTERNET. SEE YOU IN A FEW HOURS.
GUYS WE HAVE A SYNOPSIS:
Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers. One day, he's tracked down by an uncle he's never met—a man his mother claimed was dangerous. His uncle tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god. The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years. When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision. Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die...
SO MUCH EXCITEMENT. SO IT WAS THE COUSIN.
My thoughts: Magnus needs to be some close relative of Annabeth's. I highly doubt he'd make Magnus Annabeth and Percy's son, because that would be TOTALLY weird seeing Percabeth all grown up and I'd honestly hate that. So no, let's hope that doesn't happen.
We can't forget Annabeth has step-brothers...However, SPOILER FOR THE BLOOD OF OLYMPUS: In the book, Annabeth mentions she has an uncle and cousin in Boston but she doesn't really know them because her dad and uncle don't get along well. WAIT WHAT NOW. The only reason I can see for Rick Riordan to include that is to give us a little hint towards who this Magnus Chase guy is.END SPOILER
But regardless, there will have to be Percabeth cameos, right? THERE HAS TO BE. THERE MUST. *nods quickly*
MAGNUS CHASE. AS IN ANNABETH CHASE. *screams*
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Oct 09, 2014 Claudia Ramírez rated it liked it
Shelves: 2015, hilarious-humor
OMG, I loved so much the last chapter! Of course Magnus would lose that bet! He needs at least 9 more books to surpass Annabeth, hahaha.
May 22, 2018 Virginia Ronan ♥ Herondale ♥ rated it really liked it · review of another edition
”The thing about fate, Magnus: even if we can’t change the big picture, our choices can alter the details. That’s how we rebel against destiny, how we make our mark.”
And to rebel is exactly what he does! *lol*
Gosh, I really enjoyed this book. It was such a fun read and I once again was hooked from the very first page. Uncle Rick certainly knows how to tell a good story and my heart instantly flew out to Magnus. That poor boy definitely had a hard life and at the beginning of the book I just ”The thing about fate, Magnus: even if we can’t change the big picture, our choices can alter the details. That’s how we rebel against destiny, how we make our mark.”
Gosh, I really enjoyed this book. It was such a fun read and I once again was hooked from the very first page. Uncle Rick certainly knows how to tell a good story and my heart instantly flew out to Magnus. That poor boy definitely had a hard life and at the beginning of the book I just wanted to hug him and give him a home.
I mean his mother died, he’s been living on the streets of Boston for two years and now a huge Fire Giant is after him. What a way to start your day. *shakes head*
And people like me think it’s tough to cook, to do the laundry and to raise your almost two year old rascal who’s in the middle of early terrible twos. XD I’m sure Magnus would switch places in a heartbeat, but then again he probably never experienced the tantrum of a little child. *LOL*
Anyway, let’s get back to the book. ;-P
What I wanted to say is that I loved Magnus. He’s such an awesome character! He’s funny, he’s intelligent, his heart is at the right place and he knows that “Chocolate must be savoured, not rushed.” How could you not love such a boy? <333
Well, of course I liked all of his friends as well. Blitzen and Hearthstone were two really interesting characters and Sam was just kick-ass! XD Plus I loved the way Uncle Rick managed to involve Norse mythology throughout the entire book. It was fun to read all those interesting background stories and I absolutely adored the way he included Boston into his story. =)))
It’s such a beautiful city and *LOL* the idea of “The World Tree”!!! Boy, I laughed so much! Everyone who ever visited Boston knows about those bronze ducks. It’s just hilarious! Well done Ricky, well done! ;-)
The secret star of the entire show and one of my three favourites is “Sumarbrander” though! That sword is soo much fun!!! I can’t wait to read more about him and I really hope he’ll talk even more in the next book! <3
”Dude,” said the sword, “I was forged ready.”
”And another thing!” he yelled. “Giving me away so you could marry a giantess? Dude, what was that? Blades before babes, you know what I’m saying?”
Jack knows “The Bro Code”!!! Who would have thought it?! *LOL*
And this finally brings me to my third favourite person of the book: Loki!
I’ve always been a huge Loki fan and I was so happy that he was playing a part in this book! (Then again, no surprise there! Everyone who knows a fine share about Norse Mythology also knows that Loki is a constant part of it. As is Thor, but we won’t talk about the blonde Thunder god here. ;-P)
I think Loki was portrayed pretty well in this book and his fickle and cunning nature was spot-on. XD
I won’t say anything about his role in this book though, I guess you’ll just have to read it if you truly want to find out. (Yes, I’m mean, I know. *lol*)
So this said I really enjoyed “The Sword of Summer”! Despite its 489 pages it was actually a very quick read and I can recommend it to everyone. If you love funny adventure stories that are combined with a good dose of mythology this is definitely the right book for you! ;-) ...more
Jan 08, 2015 Aimee ♥ | Aimee, Always rated it it was ok
Shelves: predictable, i-am-not-pleased-with-that-cliffie, did-not-see-that-coming, ha-ha-not-funny, unpopular-opinion
Guess who's a very grumpy camper? *points to self*
In my own little world, I've always told myself that Rick Riordan can do no wrong. Okay, fine, I sort of hated The Blood of Olympus, but The Sword of Summer was supposed to be a fresh start--it was supposed to be the book that would put Riordan back up on my mental pedestal.
Well, I've been fucking let down, Rick. I'm sorry (and sad) to have said that, but it's true. This book was just nowhere near the level of epicness I was expecting. Maybe it's Guess who's a very grumpy camper? *points to self*
Well, I've been fucking let down, Rick. I'm sorry (and sad) to have said that, but it's true. This book was just nowhere near the level of epicness I was expecting. Maybe it's because, after ten (eleven if you count Greek Gods) books of kick-butt Greek and Roman mythology, maybe I was just expecting too much.
The main thing that made it unenjoyable, at least for me, was its similarity to the original Percy Jackson and the Olympians books, maybe with a little bit of Harry Potter mixed in as well. Let's break it down, shall we?
"I did not want to be the harbinger of the wolf. I wanted to be the harbinger of ice cream, or falafel."
1.) Magnus's voice sounded exactly like Percy's. I mean, if you asked me to guess which lines were whose, I wouldn't be able to answer. I might've been okay with it if the sarcastic humor worked with the story, but somehow it didn't. There was just something a bit more... juvenile about the writing style, and it worked with 12 year-old Percy, but not 100% with 16 year-old Magnus.
2.) All the other characters were just so predictable. As with PJO, in The Sword of Summer, we're given a hot-headed female who's clearly the most mature in the group, some really quirky sidekicks and sassy villains. Notice that I said sidekicks and villains as plural nouns--that's because there're more than one of each, and they all have the same psyche.
3.) The plot was your typical Rick Riordan storyline. See, other than his mid-series cliffhangers, Rick's books mostly do just follow a formula plot. It hurts me to admit that, but yes, it does seem to be the case. You can practically guess the ending without even starting the book.
4.) The mythology twists? I call bullshit at the word "twists"--I wasn't surprised at all. We've got really obvious villains, which sucks because they were actually unexpected in the original PJO series. But with this? It's basically spoon-fed to us. SPOON-FED.
5.) This book felt horribly info-dumpy. I NEVER FELT THIS WAY ABOUT THE ORIGINAL PJO SERIES. I'm not even sure why I felt that way with this book... Maybe it's because most of the Norse mythology facts were just inserted (forcefully) into awkward dialogues in huge chunks, and I honestly had trouble following along. I CAN'T REMEMBER A THING, AND IT'S ONLY BEEN A DAY.
Phew. So glad I finally got that off my chest. Anyway, despite my ranting, this book wasn't horrible--there were still some quotes that made me chuckle (especially those lovely chapter headings that we all know and love), parts that made me immensely sad, and parts that made me root for the main characters. And, as usual, Rick's books are just so easy to read.
Oh, and bonus points for diversity! We have a Muslim demigod as our main heroine (I still don't understand how she's both a Muslim yet a server of the Norse gods), as well as an adorable deaf elf as one of Magnus's sidekicks.
And with this, I conclude that I did not love The Sword of Summer, but am hoping for a 200% energy boost for the sequel when it comes out. Please make it ten times better. Thanks.
Actual rating: 2.5 stars
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Feb 13, 2013 Bex marked it as to-read
HELL YEAH. I NEED SOME LOKI ACTION.
yes, Loki, you are fabulous...
But wait... this comes out in 2015?!
I'm sorry, Loki spaz.
Honestly, the Avengers doesn't quite portray the Norse Gods as they were in the myths... they happened to have sleep with a lot more people and get drunk a lot more, but that's beside the point. I think. You may be surprised to know that my weirdness not only encompaces Loki gifs,but extends to Norse Gods as well! Upon learning that Rick would be writing this series, YESSS
Honestly, the Avengers doesn't quite portray the Norse Gods as they were in the myths... they happened to have sleep with a lot more people and get drunk a lot more, but that's beside the point. I think. You may be surprised to know that my weirdness not only encompaces Loki gifs,but extends to Norse Gods as well! Upon learning that Rick would be writing this series, I actually went on Wikipedia and proceeded to research all good old Wiki had to offer about Norse gods, from which I learned that Thor cheated on his wife and had a kids with some other goddess, Valkyries are fucking scary creatures with lots of power to blast your ass, and other interesting tidbits like that.
Of course, I haven't read that article in a while, so feel free to correct me. Sadly, I think we might be missing out on some of the family drama because this is a children's book, not one of those adult novels that Carl Hiassen writes, and Rick writes too, but I don't think I have those.
Ooh, and before we go, I have four more things:
1) Has anyone noticed how many names of gods Rick misspelled in his other series'? I mean, really, it's not like it retracts from the story (because that's still pretty good), but could you bother to spell it right?
2) Rick Riordan lives in Texas and he's writing about NYC. And he frequently gets his geography wrong. But that's okay. I just thought you should know.
3) I would be SUPER EXCITED if he did Japanese mythology too.
4) Does anyone know if he's doing a followup series to Kane Chronicles?
Virtual cake to whoever answers the last one.
May 12, 2016 Maureen rated it really liked it
That was a seriously solid first book to this series. I love so many things about this book - the characters, the REPRESENTATION (so many props), the world building, the plot, just everything.
It took a little bit to get going and moving, but beyond that was everything I ever want from a Riordan book - humorous, heart-felt, and fun.
I can't wait for later books and I really hope we are going to get into more of the 9 realms because YES.
Dec 18, 2014 Brigid ✩ rated it really liked it
Shelves: adventure, young-adult, mythology, middle-grade, fantasy
I went into this with kinda mixed expectations––it sounds like Percy Jackson 2.0 (and well ... it kind of is), plus a bunch of my friends were disappointed by it. But honestly, it was better than I expected. It's no PJO, but I still really enjoyed it. Some thoughts:
- I actually don't know that much about Norse mythology, so it was a fun way to learn a bit about it––although I'm sure Rick Riordan took some liberties and glossed over some things. :P
- I LOVE SAM, OH MY GOD. Why wasn't Short Review:
- I LOVE SAM, OH MY GOD. Why wasn't she the main character??? ... Like, seriously. I'm not kidding.
- Magnus is okay, but he's basically Percy all over again––except like, stupider and more annoying?? I feel like Percy was always endearingly clueless, but kinda got smarter as the books went on. But also he started off being 12 and Magnus is like 16, so I feel like he should've been a bit more mature. But I don't know––I don't hate him or anything, I just don't love him. Maybe he'll get cooler as the series continues.
- I love the setting in Boston because, having lived in the area pretty much my whole life, I actually knew all the places the book referenced. Woot woot!
- Also I loved the appearances of Annabeth, even if they were brief. I hope she shows up more in the series (and if other characters from PJO/HOO also ever show up, I will be very excited).
- THAT ENDING, MAN. It was intense. I'm excited to see what happens next.
Full Review:
Coming eventually.
Pre-review ranting/fangirling under the cut.
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6/3/15:
PSSST GUYS. You can read the first chapter here!
And guess what? ANNABETH IS IN IT!!!!!!!!!
So a part of me is like, "Really, Rick Riordan? Are you just going to write a series about every type of mythology in the world? Maybe you should try something new ... ?"
But, screw it. I'M FUCKING PUMPED FOR THIS SERIES. AHHHHHHH.
Reasons to be excited:
- Norse mythology!
- IT TAKES PLACE IN BOSTONNNNN. HELL YEAH, REPRESENTTT.
- Magnus Chase? As in Annabeth Chase????? Rick Riordan wouldn't just use the same last name without reason, right???? (Edit: Apparently he is Annabeth's cousin and this was referenced in The Blood of Olympus somewhere but I guess I missed it. Anyway ... AWESOME.)
Umm yeah so I need this book right away please. (hide spoiler)] ...more
Oct 09, 2014 Lindsey Rey rated it really liked it
Shelves: fantasy, 2015, funny
[4.5 Stars]
Apr 07, 2014 Natalie Monroe rated it really liked it
Shelves: typical, bubbling-under-5-stars, fearless-protagonists, laugh-out-loud-humor, guilty-pleasures, pants-are-snowmen-and-they-are-june, copycat, razor-sharp-wheels
"Randolph shook his head in disgust. 'Those movies...ridiculously inaccurate. The real gods of Asgard—Thor, Loki, Odin, and the rest—are much more powerful, much more terrifying than anything Hollywood could concoct.'
'But...they're myths. They're not real.'
Randolph gave me a sort of pitying look. 'Myths are simply stories about truths we've forgotten.'"
Yes, it's time for another drinking game!
The rules are simple. Each time something similar to Percy Jackson shows up and/or happens, 4.25 stars
The rules are simple. Each time something similar to Percy Jackson shows up and/or happens, take a shot. Try not to die of alcohol poisoning now, cause here we go!
Similarity #1
The protagonist is a male sass master that can't be tamed.
Who is motherless because of Norse god-related reasons. She is a lovely lady, and he never knew his father.
His female companion is experienced in the world of Norse mythology and doesn't like our dashing male lead at first.
He travels with two comic relief characters, who are native magical characters a la Grover.
They go on a quest to find a lost, very powerful magical item.
Midway, they are unexpectedly taken out of action, leaving them with a slim window of time. Lotus Casino, anyone?
Events cause them to question the morality compass of gods.
He's betrayed by someone who thought to be a friend.
His friends all have a secret painful past.
Similarity #10
Norse mythology is fucking real and hidden under humanity's noses for centuries.
Norse gods are silly, per Riordan tradition. Thor, in particular, is fond of Game of Thrones.
Still standing? Don't look so happy yet—We still have a bonus round. Drink if you spot a Percy Jackson reference.
PJ reference #1
Annabeth is his cousin. She and her dad make not-so-brief cameos.
Pen-sword.
"The sword pulsed, almost like it was laughing. I imagined it saying, A pen sword. That is the stupidest thing I've ever heard."
Jason Grace's name appears in a chapter title.
The series name: Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard/Percy Jackson & the Olympians.
Alright, let's get serious. I may bitch and moan about The Sword of Summer, but the truth is, I really liked it. Sam (Magnus's female questing companion) is a badass Muslim with a hajib and although I'm sure Riordan penned this before the Paris attacks, I'm glad she exists as a positive role model in a climate of Islamphobia.
Arranged marriages aren't portrayed as a contract with the devil. These days, most require enthusiastic consent from the bride and groom themselves. It's more like a blind date, except it's your parents talking up his job and house.
Annabeth's appearances are kept to a minimum, which is a relief. I laughed out loud on more than one occasion and enjoyed learning about Norse mythology. Reading Riordan's stuff is like slipping on a pair of comfy old sneakers.
Am I proud of it? No. Riordan is capable of so much more than a formula of random mythology, juvenile humor, and contemporary references. (Btw, love the nod to Taylor Swift. What? I'm a huge fan) I want him to do something totally different. I want to stop writing Percy Jackson books, dammit, and set a new story in a new universe.
But I guess I'm destined to be a hypocrite because I can't wait to get my hands on The Hammer of Thor.
My review of The Hammer of Thor
My review of The Ship of the Dead
Blurb reveal: Is it just me or does this sound a hell lot like Percy Jackson? Troubled kid, son of a god, ancient enemies are stirring, must find a magical object or the world will end... Still gonna read it (duh), but it makes a girl wonder.
Pre-review: Hmm... I was hoping for a girl narrator, but I have a feeling we'll be seeing Annabeth and Percy. Oh, God, give me the boy. later on, so that's forgiven. Hopefully, Magnus can redeem his name from another fictional character from a series I'm not very fond of.
And some of this would be lovely:
Oct 17, 2014 C.G. Drews rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: young-adult, ya-without-romance, read-2015, ya-male-narrators, 4-star, magical-fantasy
That was HILARIOUS. Like incredibly, marvellously FUNNY. I mean, it's Rick Riordan, right?! So you expect that...but I think this is one of his most goldenest books for humour ever (although granted I haven't read The Kane Chronicles yet, so we'll see how they match up!). Basically I'm endlessly pleased with this hilarious novel of Magnus Chase. It felt different from Percy Jackson, but still had the same vibe and hilarity (!!) and also ANNABETH HAS A CAMEO. Magnus Chase is Annabeth's cousin. That was HILARIOUS. Like incredibly, marvellously FUNNY. I mean, it's Rick Riordan, right?! So you expect that...but I think this is one of his most goldenest books for humour ever (although granted I haven't read The Kane Chronicles yet, so we'll see how they match up!). Basically I'm endlessly pleased with this hilarious novel of Magnus Chase. It felt different from Percy Jackson, but still had the same vibe and hilarity (!!) and also ANNABETH HAS A CAMEO. Magnus Chase is Annabeth's cousin. She hasn't got a big part, nope, but she's there and it's makes me pleased.
Ohhh, but WHERE TO START!! All I want to do is fangirl basically. But let me be logical here. I CAN DO THIS. How about a list?! THAT SHOULD HELP.
THE REASONS WHY THIS BOOK IS JUST DOWNRIGHT FABULOUS:
+ Magnus Chase. He's a dork. He's really dramatic and funny and so so sarcastic. He has a sarcastic comeback for everything and it's just so fun to read. He's also really laid back. So yeah, he's dead -- okay dude, let's deal. Oh and now he has some cool powers -- got this. And let's just add in a going to a crazy Norse afterlife -- chillin'.
+ THE CHAPTER TITLES. I loved them. They're ridiculously funny. Like "I Do Combat with Eggs" and "We Are Falafel-Jacked By An Eagle" and "We Have a Pre-Decapitation Party, with Egg Rolls" and "Don't Be a No-bro, Bro". Excuse me, I must giggle.
+ The gods are equally quirky and insane and kooky as in the PJO books. Thor is a TV addict. He bypasses crushing an enemy to catch up with Game of Thrones, basically. And Odin sucks at giving speeches. One of the villainous monsters is a weird bag-lady.
+ And there's actually no romance. NONE, PEOPLES. NOT A SCRAP. Which is just...weird. I was really, really surprised... Of course Magnus' buddy is Samirah al-Abbas, but she's in love with someone else! SO YEAH. How's that?!?
+ But we gotta speak about the CHARACTERS! Of course! So Magnus' dorky sass is complimented by Samirah al-Abbas' seriousness and dedication to her job. She's a Valkyrie, so she guides heroes into the afterlife (I think is the jist of things) except it's so dubious whether Magnus is actually a hero or not that...she kinda gets in trouble. bUT ENOUGH OF THAT. Sam is epic! She's a daughter of Loki, so she's got heaps of abilities, but she swears never to be beguiling like her dad. She's also prone to punching Magnus. Also she's Muslim and wears a hijab sometimes, which is also magical.
+ And Magnus has these two buddies, homeless dudes, who are just HILARIOUS. Like they're not really homeless dudes, of course, but a dwarf/elf in disguise who protect Magnus. Um, kind of protect? They slapped a monster in the face a sign about ducks?? So kinda helpful? ANYWAY. One of them loves designing clothes and the other is deaf. SO THAT'S COOL. (Except, I have to admit, the deaf guy isn't at all realistic, because he gets everything everyone is saying. He signs, but no one else does. Dude, I'm sorry, but reading lips is woefully inaccurate and hard. SURE he's a magical being, but it's not realistic.)
So, it kind of has similarities with Percy Jackson? But I didn't even mind! Just there's a battle girl (daughter of Odin) who is so like Clarisse, and then Sam was a little like Annabeth (though I thought Magnus was pretty different from Percy!) OH OH and of course the plot is: here is a quest, go meet monsters, go fulfil it. But I laughed so much and enjoyed it a lot I didn't even mind!
My only quibble is: it's too long. I really HONESTLY think there are too many plot detours that, while they might be entertaining, they're not actually adding to the plot. I did get a bit bored in the last 1/3. I like concise books, is all.
ANOTHER SOLIDLY FANTASTIC RIORDAN BOOK! This brings my Riordan eating-ness up to 11 books! I'm quite addicted. And while this is YA (Magnus is 16) I totally think it still suits a younger audience too. It's funny and exciting and really creative and I learnt SO MUCH about Norse mythology! (Apparently Loki isn't brothers with Thor?! And I didn't even KNOW a god called Frey existed, so yeah. Fabulous.) I CAN'T WAIT FOR MORE. And it doesn't have a horrific cliffhanger, so I feel quite calm to wait for the next book. HUZZAH, THANK YOU FOR SPARING MY DELICATE FEELS, RICK RIORDAN.
*** QUOTES OF AWESOMENESS***
...beware, these are from an ARC copy so may not be finalised versions...
"Give me one answer," I said. "One clear answer, without the rambling and the history lectures. You said you knew my dad. Who is he?"
Randolph placed his hand over mine... "On my life, Magnus, I swear this is the truth: your father is a Norse god. Now, hurry. We're in a twenty-minute parking spot."
"Then why don't you just say A.D.?"
"Because Anno Domini, in the Year of our Lord, is fine for Christians, but Thor gets a little upset. He still holds a grudge that Jesus never showed for the duel he challenged him to."
"Say what now?"
"could you do a glamour and turn into something smaller?" I asked it. "Preferably not a chain, since it's no longer the 1990s?"
The sword didn't reply (duh), but I imagined it was humming at a more interrogative pitch, like, Such as what?
"I dunno. Something pocket-sized and innocuous. A pen, maybe?"
The sword pulsed, almost like it was laughing. I imagined it saying, A pen sword. That is the stupidest thing I've ever heard.
HA I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE RICK RIORDAN.
"Back up," I said. "What did Sam mean by again? You've lost your hammer before?"
"Once," Thor said. "Okay, twice. Three times if you count this time, which you shouldn't, because I am not admitting that the hammer is missing."
"I, at least, will make sure you get a proper trial before the thanes cast your soul into Ginnungagap!"
Samirah and I exchanged glances. We didn't have time to be captured and sent back to Asgard. I definitely didn't have time to get my soul cast into a place I couldn't even pronounce.
Mar 27, 2015 Evelyn (devours and digests words) rated it it was ok · review of another edition
Shelves: cover-porn, young-adult, overrated-tbh, middle-grade, mythology-and-folklores, underwhelming, bagful-of-laughs, fantastical, urban-fantasy, 2015-publication
Either my sense of fun and humour has wilted into nothingness or Rick Riordan has started to bore me with his repeating usage of storylines and familiar jokes.
I opt for the latter.
I like to think that I have a good sense of humour - I like to laugh at every single tiny jokes and it takes a lot to snuff out that side of me. Okay fine, to its credit Magnus Chase and The Sword of Summer is funny (it certainly does has its stupid, ri-donkey-lous moments), but the humour instilled here did not Either my sense of fun and humour has wilted into nothingness or Rick Riordan has started to bore me with his repeating usage of storylines and familiar jokes.
I like to think that I have a good sense of humour - I like to laugh at every single tiny jokes and it takes a lot to snuff out that side of me. Okay fine, to its credit Magnus Chase and The Sword of Summer is funny (it certainly does has its stupid, ri-donkey-lous moments), but the humour instilled here did not succeed in impressing me - much less made me laugh. Usually when I go into a book written by Rick Riordan, I'd be anticipating for the belly laughter and the blissful fun that comes with it.
But instead I end up rolling my eyes to high heavens like where have I heard this joke before?
I suppose when you have read more than 10+ books with the same story arcs by THE SAME AUTHOR - one way or another you're going to outgrow them.
I turn out to be one of those people and it sucked BIG TIME because I ended up:
a) being poker-faced in the entire story. I had no reactions to the jokes (which consists of snarks, witty comebacks and lots of modern pop culture) or the big answer reveals - none. Everything just feel too goddamn repeated. Formulaic and methodical even.
b) feeling underwhelmed by the overused plotlines/story arcs.
In this book, a prophecy forewarned Ragnarok (end of days) and that a hero will walk into the picture and prevent/postpone that from happpening. So its a cycle, heroes must fight back wrathful gods/monsters who try to destroy them and take over the whole wide world.
Yada, yada, yada. You know the drill. Nothing is fucking new here.
c) feeling annoyed AND bored... by the overused 'The Chosen Special Snowflake' trope and 1000x other tropes.
Gods, Riordan, if only you'd stop with the repetitions! It's getting real old.
d) feeling detached from MANY characters here. Something that's never happened to me when it comes to Riordan's books. So the fact that I'm 'not feeling it' really, really blows.
Don't get me wrong, each one of the characters here are actually all wonderfully fleshed out well with their own quirks and personalities (I have a HUGE adoration for both elf and dwarf: Hearthstone & Blitz) but they don't feel so fully developed.
I hate to compare this to Percy Jackson/Kane Chronicles/The Heroes of Olympus but everything here reads to me like they're all remolded from the previous series only half-heartedly.
e) Getting real pissy at the 'question evading' move.
QUESTIONS ARE EVADED A LOT HERE. Which is something I notice Riordan has a habit of doing in all his written works.
Look, if you want to ground my attention to a story, make sure you don't try to keep frustrating me with the obvious lack of answers. That's what this book does a lot. Whenever Magnus Chase questions something/someone, other people would be on the verge of answering him then suddenly, something else happens and the book will be all... "Sorry. Your question will have to wait! You'll get your answers soon - just keep reading!"
Talk about getting exasperated, man.
f) feeling baffled and unimpressed with the depictions of the Norse gods and goddesses. All myths and legends are laced with grimness and bloodshed but it was never that way here. Everything that's dark and grimy are watered down into a sillier, lighter version. A part of me liked that Thor is a farting, TV show addict but another part of me longed for that kickass, majestic hammer wielding Norse god he was portrayed to be.
I truly was expecting something more serious here. I wanted the portrayal of the gods & godesses to be legit. Can't everything and everyone not be made into a laughingstock for once? This is Young Adult, the audiences can handle a bit of seriousness. Let there be more bloodshed!
I can never ever come close to hate anything Riordan writes but I can be underwhelmed and let down. Maybe even bored. Bummer.
However, despite its many not-so-redeeming qualities, there are still a ton of stuffs that I can praise.
• This book deals with DIVERSITY & EQUALITY (in the most unique way possible). Here, we have a muslim female sidekick, Samirah Al-Abbas, who wears a magical(!) hijab and wields some serious axe-slashing skill. Oh, and she's also in an arranged marriage with her twice-removed cousin.
Surprise, surprise! Seriously, that don't happen often in many YA books.
Eventhough Riordan glossed over the subject, I find it a pleasant thing that he brought it up for his readers. God knows how most of us are almost completely ignorant on that subject.
When someone mentions human equality in races - that's seriously great. But here, it's like the author himself has decided to humanize elves, giants and dwarves and that as much as us normal human beings, they deserve not to be excluded out or be stereotyped too. (You'll get what I mean when you read the book)
• The adventures never seem to s-t-o-p. They won't even let you have the liberty to pause and catch your breath because in every chapters, there will always, always be some quest going on despite the fact that Ragnarok is looming around the corner.
What makes it most interesting is that these quests are often enlightening. You'll learn a LOT of Norse myths along the way.
• The awesome and ACCURATE imitation of a teenager's lifestyle and voice. We all know Mr Riordan isn't a teenager but I swear, I think he may still be one because he realistically captured how a teenager would sound, behave and act like. The narration that comes from Magnus, a 16 year old, never felt so forced and it was easy for me to be able to just click with him.
Also, brace yourself for MANY mentions of modern pop cultures. (Featuring... Taylor Swift) Oh... and TV shows, too.
• The HILARIOUS titles are back in the picture and they're most probably going to make you bend over chortling.To the readers who have loyally followed Riordan's trails for years now will know what I'm talking about. This author is the MAN when it comes to chapter titles.
To wrap it up, this book was just fun and silly to read. I'd say educational, too. But other than that, a part of me has decided that it's probably time I outgrow Riordan's books (Hello, maturity!) and move on to a more serious myth-related stories. I will still read Magnus Chase's further adventures but something tells me that the magic and the fun I'd be feeling will not be so much anymore. I'm totally not emotional right now.
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Jan 01, 2015 Jessica rated it it was amazing
*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
Aug 28, 2012 Elevetha marked it as to-read
Shelves: images-involved-in-review
I knew he was planning on making a Norse series but here it is! Or, rather, the vague idea roaming around on Goodreads that sometime in 2015 there might be a book about Norse mythology by Riordan. Or maybe in a few years after that....Well,
Just hope it's more like the Percy Jackson than the Kane Chronicles.
But I really hope that Loki, if he is brought up and we all know he will be, is not a generic villain. Please?
He (and Thor) BETTER NOT be teenagers. Hell, no. I don't need drooling over I knew he was planning on making a Norse series but here it is! Or, rather, the vague idea roaming around on Goodreads that sometime in 2015 there might be a book about Norse mythology by Riordan. Or maybe in a few years after that....Well,
He (and Thor) BETTER NOT be teenagers. Hell, no. I don't need drooling over Loki and Thor like Sadie did over Anubis.
This series better "be worthy" of our anticipation...
Mar 15, 2018 Ashwood (애쉬 우드). rated it it was amazing
“Let’s take that hill!” He pointed to a nearby ridge at the edge of the woods.
“Why?” I yelled.
“Because it’s a hill!”
“He loves taking hills,” Mallory grumble. “It’s a Civil War thing.”
I loved Magnus Chase! The dude was just priceless. His sarcasm and humor was outta this world hilarious. The way he reacted to half the situations he was put in, just had me cracking up several times throughout the story.
This was a super easy, exciting, witty and addicting read! The world building, plot “Let’s take that hill!” He pointed to a nearby ridge at the edge of the woods.
This was a super easy, exciting, witty and addicting read! The world building, plot twists, characters... just everything about it was awesome. I honestly, really really enjoyed this book. ...more
Oct 28, 2014 Mara rated it it was amazing
Shelves: top-reads
Rick can't do wrong. Another adventure of epic proportions lead by the incredibly sarcastic Magnus is not "just another" Percy Jackson, but a distinctive and a little bit more grown-up journey featuring dwarves, elves, Valkyries and of course, the master of mischief Loki and his many godly opponents. Hilariously written with a fast-paced plot and diverse and powerful characters. Addictive!
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Jan 15, 2016 Mohammed Arabey rated it liked it
Reading Percy Jackson now, making me feel I was right here. Percy Jackson better Urban Fantasy, this one a bit higher or wilder.
A Breakneck, Jam-Packed Roller Coaster of an Adventure..
’I Know It's Jo’s Blurb for House of Secrets, but sorry, Can't help but use it here too’
The All-The-Ancient-Gods Geek, Rick Riordan takes us in a new Adventure Up and Down the Tree of Laeradr,Worlds of Asgard’s Gods & Viking Myths.
With a Variety of resourceful characters..
Oh and don't forget the Hotel Valhalla, Reading Percy Jackson now, making me feel I was right here. Percy Jackson better Urban Fantasy, this one a bit higher or wilder.
Oh and don't forget the Hotel Valhalla, such a lovely place (such a lovely place), such a lov...sorry.
It's a fun story really, almost perfectly summed up by the ending as;
‘I considered everything I’d been through – death and resurrection, fishing for the World Serpent, fighting with giants, running from monster squirrels, binding a wolf on a disappearing island’
BUT -with a quick look at all the other reviews, Goodreads clearly must add the Half Star to the ratings.- My rating is just 3.5, -to give it 4 is too much for my overall liking-
It's 2.5 Story , 3.5 Characters , 4.5 insightful look into the Norse Myths and Gods. -which was better than the Marvel Movies insight in a way.-
But again that isn't fair putting it that way, the story has some good points, and many weak ones..
So does the characters, some are strongly written and some just normal.
And here ,and so later, I must say drawing a Muslim Girl in this kind of fantasy is extraordinary perfectly written ,one of the points that made me love the series more..
This amazing drowning can be found in this lovely blog
So let's see why it was a real ‘Roller Coaster’ as I said in the beginning of this review, let's see What was Up and what was Down…
**Meet Magnus ,& his street friends ,but Mind all the sarcasm.
reminded me strongly of Percy Jackson in the first few pages I have read for him..,I may used to his sarcasm later, may found some of it funny later..but that wasn't that good starting.
So from now on...I'll try to Review it as Magnus..
**Oh, he's a Demigod -Perrrrcyyyy- Thanks to his Uncle's insightful speech of the Norse Gods.
The speech and the theory of the Viking discovered North America first is interesting, and the Boston history, I just love it. -specially I've read this theory in a Donald Duck comic adventure by Carl Barks back in the 50s.
“Myths are simply stories about truths we've forgotten.”
**That's how to get a 2000 years lost Sword???
**A Catastrophic Fire Giant Fight in the middle of real world????
**Oh, and the Agony Death to complete the day !, just as promised.
**Welcome to the Hotel Valhalla ,Such a lovely place (Such a lovely place), Such a lovely faaaaceee.
Though it wasn't my cup of coffee to read a dead character story ,but hey it's ancient Gods story , so suck it..
**A Tour in the Norse Heaven…
I loved how Uncle Rick made it so vivid.
**The Valkariy Samirah al-Abbas and the disastrous dinner.
Sorting Hat anyone?
Still UP
**Plenty of room at the Hotel Valhalla, Any time of year (Any time of year),You can find it here.
I just loved the Norse myth and how Rick Riordan take us there professionally , Yet I have this unsettling feeling..
"This could be Heaven or this could be Hell"
But still , I just like the variety of the company, also liked that you can always break the rules and leaving the Hotel… got too much potential but alas, it didn't put in use just 2,3 chapters later..
And she said "We are all just prisoners here, of our own device"
**Oh ,and here comes Loki.
**Escaping Hotel California, sorry, Valhalla..
**The Truth of Magnus’ Friends, the Elf and the Dwarf.
I just used the characters of the hotel, you know, the crazy half naked Viking ,and the smart sarcastic a bit girl… well… at least Samirah will be there.
**Attending the funeral..of himself.
**The Quest; Magnus, you must find the Sword, God knows where now,and you must Stop the Norse Armagadone ,by restraining a Wolf God knows how, in an Island that only appear in , whatever he got only Nine Days, God knows where..
And remember...every one tell you any lead you must pay certain cost, Gods Knows How..sometimes they themselves who ask for that
**...said a severed head, sorry, a God !
**A Giant Eagle in a Food Court, Kidnapping Magnus.
Too much weird fantasy in real world...I love things more like, Ministry of Magic secure if you know what I mean..
**I -Me ,really- love Samirah al-Abbas.
The author really wrote it very well and very respectfully to the real moderated Muslim's lifestyle. Total respect. 2 of my best friends here -real YA, Big RR fans- told me the author researched deeply in the Muslim books to get understanding terms for Samirah , and I gotta say that though the flying Hijab was a bit too much, but otherwise I just can't appreciate the author enough..
PS: A novel later, Ink and Bone, has also a Muslim girl, smart and good and all...but just not as real as here.
**oh , and Hearthstone is quite fine too.
**Go Fisihing the World Serpent.
**Meet a freaky geeky collector Goddess.
Magnus was really smart here.
**The Tree of Learadr
**Hello, MILF, sorry, Aunt. Who also my best friend’s Mom.
**The Dwarfs contests and Rules are the most ridiculous thing ,ever.
Blitz can be my least favorite character , his obsession about fashion so overused.
**And again, more enemies for live..
**A Talking Sword, A Talking Sword...
**Loki again, in the most disgusting set.
I honestly love the information about the Norse ancient myths.
**And meet The Funniest Talking Goat ever..
Creepy, funny, depressed goat ever...just kill it, sorry ,like it. , reminded me a bit with Shrek's Donkey.
**Have you met Thor?
**Okay ,Thor is not the movies’ handsome macho hot guy...we get it, but you don't need to keep fart it.
Really horrible.
**KILLING GIANTS SISTERS AT THEIR HOME.
No matter what happened, no matter what their other sister did, no matter a damn thing that was stupid and brutal and not Good Middle Grade or even YA read.
**GUESS WHAT, TALKING SWORDS CAN'T SEE A JACK.
Still DOWN
** MORE Giants Killing.
No seriously, at least George R.R. Martian has a point writing the Red Wedding @ A Storm of Swords..
I have to admit, through all the ups and downs ,the part of the giants is the thing that really really stopped me rate it more than 3.
I Understand killing a Giant trying to drown a God!!!! , but plotting an escape by killing a whole family in their home is just the ridiculous of all.
**The Hummer of Thor is...spoiler. and A NETFLEX.
Thor is so fun , I strangely find I just like him in some things..
‘Won’t you come with us? This is an important battle – the fire lord Surt, Fenris Wolf. Surely that’s worthy of your attention.’
Thor’s right eye twitched. ‘That’s a fine offer. Really. I’d love to, but I have another pressing appointment –’
‘Game of Thrones,’ Marvin explained.
‘Shut up!’ Thor raised his staff over our heads.
Oh, Marvin is the Goat I told you about.
UPs & DOWNs , Right & Left
** The Climax, the Wolf, The back of the hall mates, The Dome theory , the prolong anti-climax… and Who's the Hell is Annabeth ,and why should he lose the bet? Did she a fan of Game of Thrones too and watched ‘em all?
Okay ,yes after I finish it I got it that Annabeth is a Percy Jackson character , so I lose a bet.
The ending is sure mostly Up more than Down… but wasn't high enough due to some of the very down hell.
Even if I didn't appreciate some of the over-doused fantasy here -Oh no, I may be really getting older :(- I still loved the insightful look into the Myths of the Norse..
And I have to thank my dearest friends here Malak and Raoofa for encouraging me to this world ,Worlds, of Rick Riordan...the all ancient Gods Master..
And one final small thing… wasn't cool at all bringing Jesus to the Gods of Asgard… I mean just why? , why not one of the Greek Gods, Egyptian ones or whatever.
“Because Anno Domini, in the Year of Our Lord, is fine for Christians, but Thor gets a little upset. He still holds a grudge that Jesus never showed up for that duel he challenged him to.” “Say what now?”
Anyway, As I said at the beginning, it was A Breakneck, Jam-Packed Roller Coaster of an Adventure.. Comes Complete with a variety of characters, some are awesome written, some are good enough and some are, just Jack.
And I am really waiting for book Two...and wishing the Roller Coaster takes me Up and Down more, but just Keeps me feel Higher all the time.
Mohammed Arabey
From 15 January 2016
To 22 January 2016 ...more
Oct 02, 2015 Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽ rated it really liked it
Shelves: fantasy, sometimes-fun-beats-profound, humor, arc, ya-fantasy, laughing-to-the-bank
This is the first book in Riordan's Norse series (though you'll meet a few old friends from the Percy Jackson series along the way). The third and last book in this trilogy, The Ship of the Dead, has just been published. Full review, originally published on www.fantasyliterature.com:
Rick Riordan, who has enthralled millions of readers with exciting tales of teenagers and their interactions with Greek, Roman and Egyptian gods and goddesses, turns to Norse mythology in his latest book, The Sword This is the first book in Riordan's Norse series (though you'll meet a few old friends from the Percy Jackson series along the way). The third and last book in this trilogy, The Ship of the Dead, has just been published. Full review, originally published on www.fantasyliterature.com:
Rick Riordan, who has enthralled millions of readers with exciting tales of teenagers and their interactions with Greek, Roman and Egyptian gods and goddesses, turns to Norse mythology in his latest book, The Sword of Summer.
Magnus Chase is sixteen years old and has been homeless for two years, since his mother died. Magnus remembers the door of their apartment splintering and wolves with glowing blue eyes bursting in as his mother shooed him out the fire escape.
His mother had always told him to avoid his uncles, especially Uncle Randolph, so Magnus, naturally, runs into Randolph, who somehow convinces Magnus to accompany him to retrieve an ancient sword from the waters below Longfellow Bridge in Boston. Magnus magically calls the sword to himself. Unfortunately, it’s a corroded, slimy, barnacle-encrusted piece of metal with no hilt. Worse, a fireball-wielding man promptly appears and demands, whilst incinerating various items on the bridge, that Magnus give him the sword.
It’s not entirely surprising that Magnus dies in their confrontation ― particularly since Magnus announces on the first page that he dies. It’s a little more surprising when Magnus regains consciousness on the doorstep of the luxurious Hotel Valhalla, where the einherjar (heroes who have died in battle) live until Ragnarok, the final great battle at the end of the world. In Hotel Valhalla, the minibar is always stocked, the gigantic Tree of Laeadr grows in the dining hall, and einherjar gleefully die glorious, bloody deaths in daily battles, from which they are promptly resurrected. The display board in the hotel lobby informs Magnus of each day’s activities:
SINGLE COMBAT TO THE DEATH! – OSLO ROOM, 10 A.M.
GROUP COMBAT TO THE DEATH! – STOCKHOLM ROOM, 11 A.M.
BUFFET LUNCH TO THE DEATH! – DINING HALL, 12 P.M.
BIKRAM YOGA TO THE DEATH! – COPENHAGEN ROOM, BRING YOUR OWN MAT, 4 P.M.
Predictably, Magnus’ fate is not to simply rest fight in Valhalla. He is soon off on a quest, encouraged by some gods, hunted by others who are trying to capture or kill him, and assisted by a charmingly diverse group of friends, including his former Valkyrie Samirah, a hijab-wearing Muslim human girl with some extraordinary powers; Blitzen, a dwarf whose creativity runs to fashion design; and Hearthstone, a deaf elf with a hard-won magical talent and family issues.
Riordan skillfully weaves together a rousing adventure, constant humor, and interesting bits of Norse mythology, some more familiar than others. Characters such as Surt, Frey and Fenris Wolf, and legendary items such as Gleipnir (the chain that binds Fenris) and Naglfar, the Ship of Nails, were new to me, but have their roots in Norse mythology. Familiar Asgard gods such as Thor, Loki and Odin also show up in the pages of The Sword of Summer, though these characters’ appearance and personalities may raise the eyebrows of readers who are primarily familiar with their Marvel counterparts. There are a few sly references to Riordan’s prior series, such as cameo appearances by Annabeth (who will be familiar to Percy Jackson fans), that tie this new series into the same universe as Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Although The Sword of Summer is overall a light-hearted adventure tale, it incorporates the violence that was part of the Viking culture. It also deals with the issue of homelessness in a way that’s not too heavy, but doesn’t sidestep the problems and troubles of those who are homeless, such as their inability to keep themselves and their clothing clean, their invisibility to members of society, and the suspiciousness that often becomes part of a homeless person’s personality.
You're not going to get anything startlingly new or deeply profound with The Sword of Summer; it's in the same vein as his prior young adult books, the literary equivalent of Variations on a Theme. Magnus' personality is pretty much interchangeable with Percy's. But it's an entertaining novel with plenty of action and laugh out loud humor. Quirky chapter titles like "Make Way for Ducklings, or They Will Smack You Upside the Head" and "Come to the Dark Side. We Have Pop-Tarts" made me chuckle, as did Odin’s transformation (thanks to a week-long seminar) into a cheesy motivational speaker. On a more personal note, my own children’s enthusiasm for both reading and mythology took a big turn upwards with Rick Riordan’s books, and I’ll always be grateful for that. My 13 year old son Tyler couldn’t even wait for me to finish writing this review to swipe the book away from me.
This would be a 3 or 3.5 star book for me personally, as a more critical adult, but I'm going with 4 stars based on the intended audience. Fans of the Percy Jackson series will be more than satisfied with The Sword of Summer, which is the first book in a projected trilogy called Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. Tyler and I will both be anxiously awaiting the next installment in this series.
Initial post:
YES! Yes, yes, yes!! The ARC of the hardback just got delivered to my house!
My 13 year old son will think I'm the coolest mom EVER. ...more
Aug 06, 2015 April (Aprilius Maximus) rated it liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: 2015
Hilarious! Here's my video review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqMIV...
Oct 12, 2014 Sophia rated it really liked it
jam! it did take a bit for me to actually get into the story and i don't think anyone can say that riordan's novels aren't at least a little formulaic, but the cast of characters is refreshing and the plot is non-stop (*sings hamilton in my head*). i think the book gets better the more you read and by the end, i was sad to see it was over. also, i cried at the last handful of chapters. i'm a huge mess sorry.
Jun 26, 2015 Simona Bartolotta rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: in-english, fantasy-and-co
“To Cassandra Clare
Thanks for letting me share the excellent name Magnus.”
No joking. I swear on all the books I own that this is the actual dedication of this book.
And then people dare ask me why I love metaliterature or what the heck it is...
“The once warriors-the warriors who fought bravely in the last life and will fight bravely again on the Day of Doom. Duck.”
“The Day of Doom Duck?”
“No, duck!”
Hunding pushed me down as a spear flew past.”
Seriously, how am I supposed to review a book that “To Cassandra Clare
Seriously, how am I supposed to review a book that contains quotes like this?
In truth, there are very few thing you need to know about The Sword of Summer. I'll try to recap them for you as briefly and clearly as possible:
1) Does Riordan use and reuse all the schemes he already used in Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Heroes of Olympus and the Kane Chronicles ?
Yes, and you all already knew that, so no need for me to linger on the topic.
2) Does Magnus Chase resemble, for attitude and personality, Percy Jackson?
Ok, really, who actually gave himself an answer to this question different from 'yes'?
3) Did I hopelessly fall -again- for his sense of humor just as I fell for Percy's?
Hell (lol) yes!
4) Do I give a darn about Mr Riordan's repetitiveness as long as he manage to make me double up with laughter?
Absolutely no!
If you are looking for something different, people, don't pick up this book. But if you're looking for an intelligent, well-written, impossibly funny and hilarious middle-grade book, with characters so realistic, complex (clearly, as much as a character can be in a book meant primarly for children) and easy to connect with, and so fast-paced as to not give you time to catch you breath, then this (or any other Riordan's book, for that matter) is your best choice.
The only thing that bothered me a little concerns the characters: there are really many, and maybe that's the reason why I struggled to make myself care for those who appear the least, who coincidentally where also the ones I was most curious about, namely the Valhalla Hotel gang, as I call them: TJ, Mallory, Halfborn and X -and do we want to talk about that plot twist? X, seriously? It hadn't crossed my mind not even by mistake. I hope to find them again and more in the next books.
I completely loved, instead, the components of the group that follow Magnus in his quest; they were kind of fresh in Riordan's inventory, and each of them came with a solid background story, so I have nothing to hold against them. Of these, Sam was not exceptional in terms of characterisation, but Hearth and Blitz, the elf and the dwarf, are marvellous. It broke me that they probably won't be in the next instalments, or at least not as much as they were in this one. I still hope Riordan decides to give them an adequate space.
And the villains! I swear I will kill someone if The Hammer of Thor does not bring me more Loki. We want Loki. Loki is my king. And yes, he's so cool that from now on every time I write his name I'll write it in bold. Like, Loki.
And to go out with a bang, another little pearl. It's not properly a quote, but a chapter title. If you never read Riordan, really, people, you can't even imagine what this man can do with a pen in his hand and a chapter without a title. He redefines the concept of chapter title. Like the masterpiece we see at the beginning of chapter forty-eight:
"Hearthstone Passes Out Even More than Jason Grace (Though I Have No Idea Who That Is)" ...more
Jan 21, 2016 Sean Barrs the Bookdragon rated it did not like it
Shelves: 1-star-reads, y-a, fantasy
I gave up at the point where the homeless kids shot some giant fire destruction daemon type thing with a plastic cupid bow and arrow.
I mean, seriously? That actually happened?
That ruined it for me. I’m all up for humour in books, but when the humour seeps into what I consider a serious situation of life and death, it becomes a little bit too stupid. It just didn’t feel real. Bare with me a moment here. There is a giant fire daemon that has emerged in an otherwise normal world, there’s nothing I gave up at the point where the homeless kids shot some giant fire destruction daemon type thing with a plastic cupid bow and arrow.
That ruined it for me. I’m all up for humour in books, but when the humour seeps into what I consider a serious situation of life and death, it becomes a little bit too stupid. It just didn’t feel real. Bare with me a moment here. There is a giant fire daemon that has emerged in an otherwise normal world, there’s nothing wrong with that, but the danger didn’t feel real. Okay, so the protagonist may die in the encounter, though it wasn’t a real death.
It was more of a case of ‘Oh, I’m dead. This is cool. Let’s see what happens next. It might me fun. I’m a stupid teenager btw. I’m like, totally, self-absorbed. I’m that awesome that I don’t even care that I’m dead. Screw you world. ’
There wasn’t really any sense of seriousness about it. If I was fighting some evil hell type spawn, I would like to think I wouldn’t act with a high degree of nonchalance. It’s like the protagonist shrugs his shoulders and doesn’t give a fuck about his imminent death. It made the situation a little bizarre. Magnus is your typical sarcastic teenager. He’s the type that has nothing but shitty comments up his sleeve and stupid innuendos. We all know the kind of guy I mean, and on a personal level, I find this type of personality rather annoying. I certainly don’t want to read an entire book where this douche bag is the narrator. No thank you. So I gave up. I wasn’t going to waste my time finishing a book I knew I’d dislike.
The writing isn’t bad. It is heavily character driven. But, when you don’t like the said character then you know this isn’t going to work for you. It’s only going to get worse as time goes on. I also found the idea of Magnus being the decedent of some ancient Norse God a little bit crappy. It’s the type of idea I’d expect to see in some lame-ass b movie on the science fiction channel. The blending of ancient history with a modern world has always seemed a little bit forced to me, and, well, a little bit cheesy. There are few things I’d like to read less than a story about a moronic teenager being gifted with random ancient powers that he doesn’t understand or deserve. I like my history in the past. And I like my characters with redeeming personalities, not flat in their singular defensive attitude. Gosh…..I hate teenagers like this.
This author is sooooooooooooooooo not for me . Judging by the blurbs of his other books, and comparisons by other reviewers with his previous books, all his stories are pretty much based on this single idea. I won’t be reading anything else by Rick Riorden in the future because I know I will dislike it. Never again will I try his books, I’ve got better things to read.
Nov 25, 2014 P rated it really liked it
Shelves: young-adult
“My name is Magnus Chase. I’m sixteen years old. This is the story of how my life went downhill after I got myself killed.”
So I think The Sword of Summer is the revised edition of Percy Jackson. Everything feels the same way, Magnus reminds me of Percy and Valhara as Half blood camp. I couldn't stop comparing these two books while I was reading though, it gave me my first impression when I first read Percy Jackson. It's hilarious, delightful and engaging a lot I can't peel my eyes of the
So I think The Sword of Summer is the revised edition of Percy Jackson. Everything feels the same way, Magnus reminds me of Percy and Valhara as Half blood camp. I couldn't stop comparing these two books while I was reading though, it gave me my first impression when I first read Percy Jackson. It's hilarious, delightful and engaging a lot I can't peel my eyes of the book. Yes ! this book is good even if so many things are alike Percy Jackson. But sorry ... who cares ?
“I hate this plan,” I said. “Let’s do it.”
Rick Riordan created a world where Norse mythology comes alive. It fascinates me to no end to be gradually pulled into this world. Yet Rick doesn't stop at throwing many things to my face and let those characters do their quests, he has a trick up his sleeve and he put the layers into his book. Every characters is endearing. Every quest keeps me wondering what will happen next or what if he fails ? My mood was up and down all the time I spent reading. It surpassed all of my expectation since the first chapter and I wouldn't give it less than 4 stars because it's so good and seemingly wonderful.
I dare say this book is special. Rick Riordan knows what he has to do to impress his fans. If you are a die hard fan of him, read it ! But if it's your first book of RR, give it a chance and it won't let you down.
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“Could you do a glamour and turn into something smaller?" I asked it. "Preferably not a chain, since it's no longer the 1990s?"
"I dunno. Something pocket-size and innocuous. A pen, maybe?"
The sword pulsed, almost like it was laughing. I imagined it saying, A pen sword. That is the stupidest thing I've ever heard.” — 279 likes
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There are so many genres of photography and in recent years the lines between them are less defined. Fine art influences fashion and advertising; documentary influences social photography and so on. For me though, the images which stand out most and strike a chord in my image bank are usually people orientated. I love any images with people which has a narrative. I love photographs that stop you in your tracks, engage you, provoke an emotional reaction. Photography has the power to do all of that. My head is a library of images - I remember photographs, not always names. Sometimes when I see the students, I see their images and associate their photographs and projects with them.
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I love anything that involves nature and being outdoors, particularly the sea. The sea is my solace. I love to swim on the long summer evenings after work. I love scuba diving and in the last couple of years, I’m partial to the odd stand-up paddle. I also love my walks and adventures with my dog Murphy, who is the Photography department’s mascot and unofficial pet therapy dog. She brings an air of calm and (for some reason) the students are always more excited to see her than their amazing team of lecturers (!!)
What do you think makes photography at Griffith College different?
The programme is practical and very hands on. There is theory naturally, however, it is delivered hand in hand with the practical components. I believe that is really important to understand the why and then be able to put that into practice. I always say that I want our photographers to leave Griffith with more than marks and a degree. Beyond the degree, students gain confidence, find their creative voice, make award-winning work and leave with real-world, tangible assets such as self-published books, branding, business cards, a website and a real business plan. Our graduates leave with all of the above and have ideas and a plan and many will have already undertaken paid work during the course of their studies.
What is your advice to prospective students?
If you are passionate and excited about something, the chances are you are good at it. All you need is passion and drive and we will show you how to make those ideas come to life. We will be there to guide you on your creative adventure, as will your peers. You will make friends for life and we will open a door in your visual brain which you can never close. You will never look at the world in the same way again. You don’t get the same opportunities outside of a formal programme of study and the support it offers, so be curious and don’t be afraid to play and experiment. To bring things back to my beloved sea, jump in and as Dory in Finding Nemo says, “just keep swimming”….or, in this case, “shooting”.
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Spanish Startup Foods For Tomorrow Launches Heura Plant-Based Chicken In Hong Kong & Singapore
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By Sally Ho Last updated Dec 12, 2019
In partnership with Green Monday, Barcelona-based vegan startup Foods For Tomorrow will be launching their Heura plant-based chicken products in Singapore and Hong Kong this week. Already a success in their native Spain, Heura hopes that their Asian launch will expand their global presence ahead of launches across Europe and in South America. Foods For Tomorrow’s mission is to offer more high-protein and nutritious plant-based food options. In the wake of our climate crisis, Heura is one of the many solutions propping up to help reduce the carbon footprint associated with consuming meat and dairy products.
The Heura product line, created by by Foods For Tomorrow will be debuting at the Grand Hyatt Singapore in collaboration with Green Monday with a 4-day launch that includes a Heura Food Truck, a poolside BBQ and specially created dishes at other Grand Hyatt restaurants. In Hong Kong, Heura products will launch at Green Common outlets across the city this September both in retail form (November) and as part of the chain’s deli menu (starting today).
Founded in 2017 and self-funded as of today, Foods For Tomorrow is a Spanish startup offering a range of 100% plant-based alternatives under the brand Heura. Made from non-GMO soybeans, their entire range of protein, which resembles the texture and flavour of chicken, is free from gluten, cholesterol, dyes and preservatives.
A range of Heura Plant Based Chicken Products.
In addition to containing only “clean” ingredients (emphasis company’s own), the vegan-friendly product is also high in protein, with 19.7 grams of protein per 100 gram serving, as well as significant amounts of fibre, iron, zinc and enriched with vitamin B12, making Heura products a better protein source from a nutritional standpoint as compared to beef.
Producing their plant-based protein also comes at a fraction of the environmental footprint, requiring 94% less water to produce compared to veal and beef. It also generates much lower levels of carbon emissions compared to livestock farming, and uses up less land. While producing 1kg of beef requires 20kg of legume-based feed, Heura uses only 0.5kg of soy to create an equivalent amount of protein.
Although the use of soy as an ingredient has been hotly debated, Foods For Tomorrow believes that it remains one of the best plant-based protein sources from a nutritional standpoint. The company is also committed to sourcing soybeans from farms that do not promote deforestation. The other main ingredients featured in Heura products include olive oil, vitamin B12 and various spices like paprika, ginger, pepper, nutmeg and cardamom.
Commenting on their Asian debut, Foods For Tomorrow Chief Marketing Officer Bernat Añaños said: “When we make meat directly out of plants accessible to everyone, the change will be inevitable. We are here to be the generation that changes the food system into one that takes into account our current climate emergency.”
Heura Chicken Chilli Spaghetti at Green Common & Kind Kitchen
Heura’s current product range includes Spiced Chunks, Original Chunks, Original Strips, Spiced Tacos, Heura Vegan Pizza and Mediterranean Chunks, all variations on their plant-based chicken in different shapes, allowing for flexibility when used by chefs and home cooks. In Spain, the products are popular amongst vegetarian and omnivore consumers alike, and the company has secured distribution across national retail and fast food chains, with upcoming launches in Portugal and plans to expand in France, Italy and Germany.
This article was updated on December 12 2019 to include additional information on the protein content of Heura products.
Lead image courtesy of Green Queen, all other images courtesy of Foods For Tomorrow and Green Common.
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Joseph “Joe” Beszczynski Jr. of Darien Center, N.Y., died Friday, Nov. 29, after a long illness. He was 89.
Mr. Beszczynski was born in Buffalo, N.Y., to the late Joseph and Anna (Krawczyk) Beszczynski Sr.
Although he worked in construction, he eventually got involved in harness racing and ended up training and driving horses for more than 30 years. He competed at Batavia Downs and Vernon Downs for most of the year but would travel to Aurora Downs in the winter on the advice of his good friend Bob Altizer.
Mr. Beszczynski was first licensed to drive in 1962 and campaigned a stable of horses until 1993. During that time he amassed 154 wins and earned $316,747 in purses. His best year came in 1983 when he won 17 races. He raced horses of both gaits but one of this top horses was a trotter named St Joesph, who was a 12-time winner during his career and was bred and owned by Mr. Beszczynski’s wife, Helen.
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Article | Research Policy | October 1988
Implementation as Mutual Adaptation of Technology and Organization
by D. A. Leonard
Keywords: Technology;
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Leonard, D. A. "Implementation as Mutual Adaptation of Technology and Organization." Research Policy 17, no. 5 (October 1988).
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Case | HBS Case Collection | September 2016 (Revised July 2017)
Transferring Knowledge Between Projects at NASA JPL (A)
Dorothy Leonard and Christopher Myers
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a federally funded research institution within NASA, the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has played a large role in many space and planetary explorations, particularly to the planet Mars. As a project-based organization, JPL has many opportunities to learn between successive missions, but there are many cultural, structural and incentive-based challenges to the development and exchange of experience-based knowledge. The main case decision point focuses on one such challenge in particular: how to instill in junior engineers the practice-based experience of the seniors. Jennifer Trosper, project manager for the Mars 2020 mission, is trying to decide whether or not to seek funding for a hands-on training program building miniature, educational versions of a Mars surface vehicle. However, the cases address a number of other managerial decisions, such as determining the balance between innovation and replication of prior solutions, given that Trosper has been charged with re-using engineering designs from prior projects, but for an expanded mission. The cases also explore generic knowledge-transfer issues faced by JPL's Chief Knowledge Officer, David Oberhettinger, such as the role of documentation, uses of formal "lessons learned," and how best to use the scarce time of the most valuable JPL engineers.
Keywords: Knowledge Sharing; Knowledge Management; Employees; Experience and Expertise; Aerospace Industry; United States;
Leonard, Dorothy, and Christopher Myers. "Transferring Knowledge Between Projects at NASA JPL (A)." Harvard Business School Case 917-404, September 2016. (Revised July 2017.) View Details
Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | September 2016 (Revised July 2017)
Transferring Knowledge Between Projects at NASA JPL (A) and (B)
Leonard, Dorothy, and Christopher Myers. "Transferring Knowledge Between Projects at NASA JPL (A) and (B)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 917-406, September 2016. (Revised July 2017.) View Details
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Transferring Knowledge Between Projects at NASA JPL (B)
At the conclusion of the (A) case, Jennifer Trosper needed to decide whether or not to throw her support behind the training and outreach represented by the ROV-E program to build small rovers like the ones used on the surface of Mars by NASA JPL. The (B) case describes her decision and provides further information on her subsequent efforts made after the initial decision.
Keywords: Knowledge Sharing; Knowledge Management; Employees; Experience and Expertise; Decision Making; Aerospace Industry; United States;
Leonard, Dorothy, and Christopher Myers. "Transferring Knowledge Between Projects at NASA JPL (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 917-405, September 2016. (Revised July 2017.) View Details
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ACSS - An acronym for "Audio-gd Current Signal System" which is a variation on the CAST (Current Audio Signal Transmission) circuit design developed by electronics manufacturer Krell and other similar concepts. It is a means of coupling individual gain stages (either within a component or between two ACSS-connected components), which minimizes the audible effects of interconnect cables and potential impedance mismatches, as well as the need for negative feedback to lower distortion.
AIFF - Audio Interchange File Format. The standard file format for storing audio uncompressed. See also WAV.
All discrete - Audio equipment that uses only individual transistors, resistors and capacitors and not integrated circuits (for example: Integrated Circuit Operational Amplifiers, or IC Op Amps for short). Believed by some to sound superior to designs that use IC Op Amps. Refer to "Op Amps" below.
Amplifier - an electronic device for increasing the amplitude of electrical signals. Normally it is the amplitude (or level) of the voltage that is amplified. In Head Fi normally used to refer to headphone amplifiers that take a small audio signal from a CD player, sound card or DAC and amplify it to a level high enough for headphones or speakers. Most devices, even those that send out digital data, contain some kind of amplification circuit.
Analog - audio equipment that stores or transmits sound waveforms as a continuous signal with amplititude and frequency, as opposed to digital which records the waveform of an analogue signal as a series of digital bits (i.e. Ones and Zeros) measured at a number of samples per second.
Attenuator - a device or component that lowers the volume of an audio signal. The most common example is the volume control pot of an amp. See also "potentiometer" and "stepped attenuator".
Balanced - A method of using impedance balanced lines, usually in audio recording, so as to permit the use of long cables without interference by way of common mode noise rejection. See also "Balanced amp", "Balanced headphones" and "Single-ended".
Balanced amplifier - Actually meaning a "bridged" amplifier in most cases. An amplifier that has both non-inverting and inverting output circuitry in each channel. A fully balanced stereo (2 channel) device will contain 4 separate analogue amplification circuits: Left and Right Inverting and Non-Inverting amplifying chains. Some balanced-output equipment use a single ended circuit per channel which outputs into a balancing transformer, to create the balanced signal. See also "Balanced Audio". See this post for a better explanation.
Balanced audio is a method of interconnecting audio equipment using impedance-balanced lines [The impedance of each conductor plus (+) and minus (-) is the same referenced to chassis ground.] This type of connection is very important in sound recording and production because it allows for the use of long cables while reducing susceptibility to external noise. Balanced connections use three-conductor connectors, usually the XLR or TRS connector. The three conductors are Plus (+) i.e. Non-Inverting, Minus (-) i.e. Inverting , and ground/common/shield. XLR connectors, for instance, are usually used with microphones because of their durable construction, while TRS jack plugs are usually used for mixer inputs and outputs because of their smaller profile. A Non-Inverting signal may be described as: when a positive acoustic pressure wave strikes a microphone diaphragm, the (+) terminal on that microphone capsule will see a positive going waveform, and if carried through the entire audio reproduction chain, that same positive going amplified signal when applied to the (+) terminal of the speaker of headphone driver will cause the diaphragm to move toward the listener, recreating that same positive acoustic pressure wave to be produced.
An Inverting signal may be described as: when a positive acoustic pressure wave becomes negative going waveform in the audio reproduction, usually caused by passing through an inverting amplifier.
Balanced headphones - Headphones that are terminated with a 4-pin XLR or 2x3-pin XLR plugs to use with a balanced amplifier. The term is a misnomer as headphones are balanced (electrically with both a + and - but no ground) by definition, along with their cable, but are typically terminated with a "single-ended" TRS plug where the signal return wires for the left and right channels are joined together.
Bit rate - The average bits-per-second of a music file. Most commonly seen with MP3 files to indicate the relative level of compression, though compressed lossless files have bit-rates relative to their compression as well.
Bit-perfect - Refers to the playback of music from a computer which hasn't been altered in any way by the computer's software, such as the playback program or sound card drivers before reconstruction into an analogue waveform by a DAC.
BNC - A type of locking connector used for digital connections. See also RCA and XLR.
Burn-in: Changes in the sound from a component over time, with use. Manufacturers sometimes suggest, as have owners, that a component sounds better after a few dozen, or even a few hundred hours of being used. Some electrical components are known to change over time with use, so this is plausible, but whether or not headphone transducers are affected by this is disputed, as our brains are known to adapt over time to different sound signatures. See the measurements done at Innerfidelity.
Capacitive Reactance - see Impedance and Inductive Reactance
Caps - short form for Capacitors. These store energy inside a device temporarily, which can have a number of functions such as: storing energy in an amplifier power supply, DC coupling, tone controls and filtering. Where that includes the music signal passing through, it is popular to replace the capacitors in a device with higher grade or "boutique" brands to improve the sound.
Circum-aural - Headphones that sit around your ears, as opposed to Supra-aural.
Closed headphones - Closed-backed headphones. Have a wood, metal or plastic cup covering the outside of the drivers.
Coloration - The effect of a device on the music signal. As opposed to neutral.
Cups - the cups on the outer sides of the drivers on closed headphones, sometimes made of wood, metal or plastic. Where a headphone is open, it has a grill.
Current - the flow of electrons is essentially what "current" means in an electrical context, and is measured in units denominated in Amperes (or "Amps"), named after André-Marie Ampère.
Customs - Custom fit In Ear Monitors (IEMs). Impressions are taken of a persons ear which are then sent to the factory to be made into a mould which goes around the IEM drivers. This results in better isolation, sound and comfort than regular IEMs with "universal" tips. Custom fit IEM's are also known as CIEM's.
DAC - Digital to Analogue Converter. Converts digital music data from a CD, computer or portable music player (PMP) back into an analogue waveform. CD and DVD players, computers and PMP's have them built in. They can be bought in a separate box for when you want to bypass your devices internal one because you want a higher quality one. DAC's and headphone amps are often bundled into one package.
DAC/amp - A DAC and amplifier all in one.
Damping factor - With headphones (as with loudspeakers) “damping factor” describes a particular amplifier’s ability to control undesirable movement of the driver element (principally with dynamic headphones, less so with electrostatic or planar designs) near the resonant frequency of the headphone. It principally can be noticed in the “tightness” and "definition" of low-frequency music, particularly transients, as the amplifier effectively “puts the brakes on” the driver to stop excessive movement. Damping factor will vary with different combinations of amplifiers and headphones, as each presents a different load at different frequencies to the other component.
DAP - Digital Audio Player, ie: An iPod or similar.
DBT - Double-blind Test. A test where both the tester and subject don't know what is being tested, so as to eliminate bias. Discussion of it is forbidden except in the Sound Science forum due to it causing too many pointless arguments. While people call for them to validate people's claims of hearing the differences between components, just conducting a DBT in itself is not necessarily valid by peer-review grade scientific standards. Regardless, they can be useful for one's own benefit.
Decibel - Just as the word "calorie" is actually a measure of energy (replaced in modern physics by the term "joule") which most people only associate with food, "decibel" is actually a mathematical term used in many different scientific contexts. It can refer to gain within an electrical circuit, or ratios between signal and noise, but most commonly on Head-Fi it is used to express sound pressure levels (SPL) . . . the word decibel is very often abbreviated as "dB". An increase of 6 decibels in loudness equals double the SPL.
DHT - Directly Heated Triode. Generally made in reference to a preamplifier or amplifier designed to use directly heated triode (DHT) tubes (ie. 45, 2A3 or 300B tubes).
Digital - signals that describe music in a binary encoded format that represent a music signal by the volumes of an analog waveform at a certain frequency of samples per second. Unlike analog it can be stored, transmitted, and reproduced repeatedly with no degradation.
Distortion - Refers to a change in a signal away from its original form. The amount of distortion in audio equipment is measured as Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) or Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise (THD+N) or Intermodulation Distortion (IM) in Decibels. The effects of distortion in audio equipment are many and varied and the relevance of degrees of distortion and types on what we are able to detect audibly is the subject of much debate.
DIY - Do It Yourself. Many amplifier, DAC and other designs are available to build yourself, some with only a minimum of skill required. Usually cheaper than buying the same thing built commercially. See also the DIY Forum.
DIYmod - A DIY version of the iMod.
Dual Mono - Equipment where the left and right channels are completely separate amplifiers, including the power circuits. In most amps, the power circuitry is shared by both channels.
Dynamic headphones - Regular headphones that use a voice coil driver around a magnet.
Electrostatic headphones - "Stats" for short. Use an electrically conductive membrane clamped a short distance between two metal grills. They require special balanced amplifiers that output very high voltages, but can produce a very accurate sound with a lot of detail. The membranes are basically capacitive plates which move based on the varying voltage (i.e. the audio signal) applied to them. Most commonly manufacturered by Stax in Japan, but other well known models were made by Koss and Sennheiser in the past. Most of the discussion of these can be found in the High End Audio forum, specifically the Stax Thread (New).
EQ - "Equalization". Using software or hardware to adjust the relative volume of frequencies in audio. Bass boost or treble boost are two common examples.
FLAC - Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) is a "lossless" audio compression format which means audio is compressed without any loss in quality.
FOTM - Flavour of the Month. Headphones or other gear that is having a surge of popularity in the forums, usually as a result of people new to Head-Fi buying it and raving about the improvement it makes over what they had before.
FOTY - Flavour of the year. Audio gear that is still popular even after many months.
FTFY - "Fixed This For You". A usually amusing quote of a post with alterations correcting what the person perceives is wrong.
Fun - A term coined by Currawong referring to a tonal balance in a piece of audio gear that has a boosted bass (mid-bass) and treble that is most appealing on first or casual listening but isn't intended to be tonally neutral. Fun gear is characterized by a U-to-V shaped signature, with good bass impact, energetic (but manageable) highs, and mids that - while recessed - are typically not veiled.
Gain - The factor by which the audio signal is increased by an amplifier. Normally in audio circuits it is the voltage that is being amplified. Gain is normally expressed in dBs. The factor by which the audio signal is increased is normally an expression of Volts out/Volts in. For example: a gain factor of 1 Volt in, 10 Volts out = a gain of 10 volts/Volt = 20 dBs of gain.
Grill - The grill protecting the outer side of headphone drivers where the headphone is open or semi-open.
High impedance (headphones) - headphones having an impedance greater than approx. 300 ohms. Typically the impedance will not be higher than 2,000 ohms.
HDAM - An acronym for "Hyper Dynamic Amplification Module," originally developed by audio manufacturer Marantz, where a group of discrete components (transistors, capacitors, resistors, etc.) are used instead of the typically less-expensive "Op Amp", which incorporates the roles these components play in a single integrated circuit chip. On Head-Fi, most commonly used in reference to the HDAMs made by Audio-gd and Burson. As with discrete components vs. Op Amps described elsewhere on this wiki, some listeners claim noticeable sonic advantages to this approach.
House sound - Different products from a manufacturer will usually sound very similar or almost the same. This similar tuning is called the manufacturer or designer's "House sound".
HRTF - Head Related Transfer Function. Roughly speaking, how a person's ears respond to different frequencies and positions of sound. Related to the different frequency responses of people's ears.
IC - Interconnect cable. Two are used in regular analogue connections, one for the left channel and one for right. They usually come terminated with RCA or XLR plugs, depending on the devices being connected.
IEM - In Ear Monitor. Headphones that go inside your ear canals.
iMod - A modification of the 4th and 5th generation iPods by Red Wine Audio to improve the quality of the line out by connecting it directly to the output of the DA chip. Later generation iPods are not used as RWA felt they were sonically inferior after Apple switched to using a Cirrus DAC from the previous Wolfson. See also DIYmod.
Impedance - electrical resistance to the flow of current in an AC circuit (for example, an audio circuit). The higher the impedance of the headphone, the less current will flow thru it. Impedance can vary with frequency in most circuits, including audio circuits. Impedance is comprised of the basic elements of all electrical circuits: inductance (abbreviated by "L"), capacitance (abbreviated by "C") and resistance ("R").
Additional reading: http://www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-impedance
Impedance mis-match - Where efficiency and damping factor are lessened and frequency response may be altered due to incompatible source and load impedances. Normally in audio circuits source impedance (i.e. output impedance) should be relativity low, load impedance (i.e. headphone impedance) should be relatively high. As a rule of thumb, headphone impedance should be 8 or moretimes higher than output impedance. True impedance matching has more relevance in RF circuits and digital transmission circuits.
Intermodulation distortion - "It's when a transducer (microphone, headphone, speaker) mangles once-distinct frequencies by letting them interfere with one another, ie, modulate one another. It's bad because it's by definition a reduction in clarity. In a transducer one craves simplicity. Simple movements, not ultracomplex chaotic flapping and rippling." (Taken from this post.)
Jitter - (Excerpted from Wikipedia) "Roughly speaking, jitter is a significant, and usually undesired, factor in the design of almost all communications links. In conversion between digital and analog signals, the sampling frequency is normally assumed to be constant. Samples should be converted at regular intervals. If there is jitter present on the clock signal to the analog-to-digital converter or a digital-to-analog converter then the instantaneous signal error introduced at that time will produce a form of digital distortion of varying degrees of perceived audibility." On Head-Fi, the term is very over-used to refer to electrical and other issues with digital to analogue conversion that aren't related to jitter.
LOD - Line Out Dock. A dock or cable that connects an iPod or other DAP using the proprietary connector on the bottom to an amp or other device for playback bypassing the internal volume control.
Lossless - Refers to music file storage or compression that does not remove data to compress the file. The compression can be reversed to reproduce the original file as it was, much like zipping a text file. Eg: AIFF, WAV, FLAC, ALAC.
Lossy - Refers to music file compression methods that remove the least audible sounds from music files to compress them. The sound removal cannot be reversed. Eg: MP3, AAC, Ogg & MQA.
Low impedance (headphones) - Headphones whose nominal impedance falls below 100 ohms. (see Impedance)
MP3 - MPEG Layer 3 file.
MQA - Mastering Quality Authenticated. A lossy method of storing the contents of up to a 24/96 high-res file by using the unused bits in usually a 24/48 file to store the high-res data. Claims made such as the original music coming from the studio master and the accuracy of the authentication are heavily disputed, and tests on publicly available MQA files revealed often either a lack of high-res data, or other anomalies that go against what MQA claims for the format.
NAA - Network Audio Adapter. A hardware device that allows an audio endpoint such as a USB DAC to be connected to, and addressable on, an Ethernet network. Once a remote endpoint is attached to the network via an NAA, audio streams can be directed to the specific endpoint for audio playback.
Neutral - does not tonally alter the signal.
Neutral headphone - an individual matter of perception, as every individual has different ear shapes that reflect and filter incident sound differently, and differently between extreme near field vs. free field. Usually refers to headphones that have, based on averages of how the human ears perceive sound (HRTF, Head Related, Transfer Function), a frequency response closest to that of flat for the average person.
NOS - New Old Stock (Tubes).
NOS - Non-OverSampling (DAC). Prior to reproduction as an analog signal, digital audio has samples added at a multiple of the existing sample rate, usually 2x, 4x or 8x to prevent aliasing and distortion in the higher frequencies. However some people don't like the resulting sound of standard over-sampling DACs, feeling they sound unnatural, so some manufacturers make them without this feature, at the cost of higher distortion.
OCCC - Ohno Continuous Cast Copper - wire made by a method such that single crystals are many meters long, as opposed to very short in conventional copper. Some people believe it produces better quality cables resulting in better sound.
OFC - Oxygen Free Copper. Cable wire designed to have minimal impurities.
Ohm - Unit of measurement for electrical resistance or impedance. Also written as Ω. See "Resistance" and "Impedance".
Op Amp - short for "Operational Amplifier", an amplification circuit usually condensed to fit inside a small integrated circuit (IC) chip. Some devices have removable Op Amps which can be switched with other types to achieve a different "sound". Op Amps must be used with feedback in an audio circuit as Op Amps used without feedback have far too much gain to be used in Audio circuits.
Open headphones - Open-backed headphones, where air and sound is free to move around the back of the drivers due to the presense of a grill as opposed to closed cups on closed headphones.
Orthodynamic headphones - "Orthos" for short. A form of dynamic headphones that use a special membrane with embedded voice coil sandwiched between large magnets. Until recently, only one commonly manfactured ortho was in production, the Fostex T-50RP with many vintage Yamaha and other models around. However, with the production of new headphones by Audeze and Hifiman, there has been a major resurgence in interest in this type of headphone. They don't require special amplification as electrostats do, but can reproduce music with a more accurate sound and a lot of detail compared to most dynamic headphones.
Pads - The earpads on headphones.
PCDP - Portable CD Player
Planar headphones - See Orthodynamic headphones above.
Power - For electrical purposes (as with amplifiers driving headphones, for Head-Fi readers) it is basically voltage times current, measured in Watts. 1 Watt = 1 Joule/second.
Potentiometer - Commonly referred to as a "pot" for short. The thing you turn or move to change the volume on an amplifier. A simple way to think of this is a variable resistor with a knob. Turn the knob clockwise and the resistance goes down (volume goes up), turn counter-clockwise and the resistance goes up (volume goes down).
Pre-amp - A pre-amp is an amplifier that prepares a small voltage signal at “line level”, that is, a level of voltage suitable for transmitting over interconnect cables for further amplification. In traditional hi-fi systems, amplifiers were often integrated, that is, they had inputs for small signals from various sources which they amplified, then passed to power amplifier circuitry to drive speakers. In high-end systems, this pre-amplification is separated from power amplification. As line-level signals are close to those required for most conventional headphones, many headphone amplifiers double as pre-amplifiers and many pre-amps can drive headphones. A pre-amp can also be “passive”, containing only an attenuator (a volume control) and no amplification circuitry. A number of DACs also act as pre-amps, having attenuation on the output and extensive amplification circuitry.
RCA - A type of coaxial connector used for un-balanced analogue connections. The center pin is used for the signal and the outer sleeve is connected to the ground. Often used for digital signals in place of BNC connectors for simplicity.
Resistance - Resistance is the physical property of elements (such as copper) to resist the flow of electrons (which is what electricity essentially consists of, in over-simplfication for purposes of brevity) and is measured in units of "Ohms", named after Georg Ohm. See also Impedance above.
Rig - A complete set-up of gear, from source to amp and headphones including cables, tweaks and anything else.
Sensitivity - In headphones, the amount of sound output, measured in decibels, the headphones will output at 1mW (milliWatt) or 1 Volt.
Single-ended - A general term to refer to all non-balanced audio equipment where the signal returns for both left and right are connected to the ground. This is the most common type of design for regular hi-fi gear.
Slew rate - Slew rate is a measure of the "speed" of an electronic gain circuit (in an amplifier or preamplifier), particularly important for the accurate reproduction of transient musical details in digital audio with wide dynamic range, which may come and go very quickly.
Solid state (SS) - audio equipment that uses transistors and OPAMPs for amplification as opposed to tubes.
SOTA - State of the Art
Source - The first device that sends out an analog signal, such as a CD player, sound card, iPod or DAC. See also transport.
SPC - Silver Plated Copper. One of several types of wire material often used in the construction of audio cables. SPC wire is composed of a copper core covered by a concentric silver plating. This material combines the advantages of copper, such as the conductivity, with the bright and shiny surface of silver. In addition, the silver coating provides high corrosion resistance.
S/PDIF - The name stands for Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format (more commonly known as Sony Philips Digital Interface).
'Stats - Electrostatic headphones such as Stax.
Stax Mafia - An old joke about some forum members who insisted electrostats were superior to other types of headphones.
Stepped Attenuator - Higher end potentiometer that uses a separate resistor for each level of volume. Has a shorter signal path and in most cases it results in a cleaner sound than a conventional pot.
Straight wire with gain - The ideal high-end amplifier is said to behave as if it were merely a piece of wire amplifying the sound without any alteration at all (eg: Transparent). Some amplifiers are described as being like this.
Supra-aural - Headphones that sit on your ears, as opposed to Circum-aural.
Synergy - The interaction or cooperation of two or more audio components in an audio system, which, when combined, produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects : e.g.. the synergy between DAC and Headphone Amp, or Headphone Amp and Headphones. This is partly related to subjective impressions as well as electrical considerations such as input and output impedances between components and how they perform when connected.
T-amp - The Sonic Impact T-amp. Using a Tripath Class-D chip, this 8 watt battery-powered speaker amp sold for around US$20-$40 and was considered as good-sounding as amps costing hundreds of times its price. It can now be found as the Dayton Audio DTA-1 though many other similar designs using the Tripath chips exist.
THD - Total Harmonic Distortion. A measurement of the degree to which a piece of equipment distorts the signal.
THD+N - Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise. Another measurement of the amount equipment distorts the signal, including noise.
Tips - The silicon, rubber or foam tips for in-ear monitors (IEMs).
TOTL - Top Of The Line. The best of a type of component sold by a manufacturer.
Transparent - Does not alter the signal in any way. While essentially impossible, the ideal of high-end audio gear is that it reproduces a music signal with as little alteration as possible.
Transport - The device at the very beginning of the audio chain that holds the music data. Could be a computer, CD transport (with or without DAC), iPod or whatever. Sometimes confused with the source for this reason.
TRS - Tip Ring Sleeve connector. The most common connector used on headphones. Comes in two sizes: 3.5mm (1/8") and 6.3mm (1/4"). The smaller size is the standard on portable gear whereas the larger is standard on home audio equipment.
Tube - Vacuum tube, used for amplification prior to the invention of the transistor. As a great many of a great many types were manufactured to a high quality, they are popular to use in amplifier (or amplification circuit) designs due to their pleasant harmonics as well, sometimes, as coloration of the music.
Tube amp - an amplifier that uses tubes in one or another section of the design for amplification of the sound or power rectification. Common designs are OTL (Output Transformer-Less), transformer coupled, hybrid (using solid state circuits as well as tubes) and others. Contrary to popular belief, they do not necessary produce a "warm" sound.
Tube rolling - The swapping of tubes in an amp to change or improve the sound.
Voltage - Voltage is the electromotive force or pressure that "pushes" large numbers of electrons - which essentially are electricity-in-motion - through a "load" resistance or impedance (consisting of "LCR" characteristics), and is measured in units named after Alessandro Volta. See "Current" above in this same wiki.Voltage is the electromotive force or pressure that "pushes" the electrons down the wire, measured in uni
Watt - Basically voltage times current. It is an expression of the work done. It is also an expression of rate of energy usage. See "Power" and "Voltage" elsewhere on the wiki. In an audio amplification context, it is sometimes amended with "R.M.S." - an abbreviation for "Root Mean Square."
WAV - A standard, lossless and uncompressed audio format. See also AIFF.
Windows Media Audio (WMA) Lossless - A proprietary lossless audio data compression technology developed by Microsoft which competes with FLAC and Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC).
World Class - Usually used in magazine reviews to suggest that something is of a high enough grade that it can compete with similar gear from any country.
XLR - A connector with three, four or possibly more pins used primarily in audio for balanced connections. With 3-pin plugs and sockets, one pin carries the in phase signal (pin 2 or 3), one the return signal out of phase (pin 3 or 2), and the third (pin 1) is the ground. On headphones, the ground pin isn't used. The 4-pin XLR pinout, when used on headphones, is, respectively L+ L- R+ R-.
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and ABX
taffy2207, Jan 30, 2019
It may be time to add DSD and MQA to the list
Thank you for taking the time to put this together. As a newbie who is trying to read audiophile reviews and articles in various magazines, I am often completely lost because I don't know the terminology. I appreciate your efforts.
dbenjam, Dec 25, 2018
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thank you, this helps a lot
templesofsyrinx, Dec 19, 2018
Thank you for the write up.
I missed a few:
Balanced Armature
TRRS (balanced 4.4 mm and 2.5 mm options)
Microphonics
There are more good requests in the comments above.
jrkong wrote an excellent addendum to this post
Kanshiro, Sep 16, 2018
Very helpful thread. Thank you
Neoleo, Jan 3, 2018
Very usefully thread - Now the heavy reading can start
ipcress, Nov 25, 2017
Nice! Really useful for me a newbie!
Jennifer Zeng, Nov 22, 2017
Another helpful thread for novices.
ballaz, Sep 25, 2016
Thank you very much, super helpful
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Category Archives: modern realism
This time: The making of Tessa’s Portrait, Art–The whole story, Galería artelibre “20 years, in 20×20” , and News.
Portret van Tessa Tempera-olie-linnen 80x40cm
The making of Tessa’s Portrait
Once I started on Tessa’s portrait. I was struck by her pose and charisma, and the small chair from Honduras fitted in very well. Still, whatever I tried, I didn’t like the colors.
First designs of Tessa’s portrait
I took a different approach and found a photo with lavender flowers on a mountain top in the Pyrenees, with beautiful violets and greens. Using Photoshop I filled in the background. All of a sudden I let that go on into the dress. Gotche! Sketching with Photoshop is so much quicker and it brings you all kinds of new ideas.
I didn’t want the lavender look like flowery wallpaper to continue into the dress, which I had seen somewhere. It should look ‘real’, spatial. Flowering, life, the pleasure of youth, a world that is open to you. Just as she stands there, with that smile.
Gezien van de Riet More designs
What had I got in to! Two differrent kinds of perspective had to be joined! The lavender plants themselves stood in the direction of an invisible horizon. But I didn’t want it to look like Tessa was standing among the lavender on that mountain. The dress with the lavender also made that impossible, because it made a standing plain surface. This whole idea turned out to go irritatingly slow, without any clue whatsoever for a happy turn out. Why oh why, you ms. Quixote! Only at the end would I know if I had succeeded. And if not: all those hours of work thrown away? But in my phantasy it still looked phantastic. Giddy up, Rocinante! It turned out to be a two years quest.
Artbook forgot modern realism
My hobbyhorse. Gezien van de Riet
Recently I was given a Dutch translation of the book: Art – The whole story (editor: Stephen Farthing; first published in 2010).
Beautiful pictures, handy time bars. I can’t judge the quality, but the Dutch title and subtitle promise to tell “the whole story” and “the right perspective”. At once I look up the last chapters: does it include contemporary realism? No! No? No! Well, Lucian Freud is included. He is mentioned under European figurative painting, which according tot the time bar lasted from 1945 till 1966. What? Freud wasn’t dead then and went on painting with gusto and realism. Just as figurative art (also called realism) is going till this day.
Oh yes, hyper realism is included, dated 1968 till today. But, but, modern realism is so much more. This omission can be blamed on the taboo on realism. Well, let’s do something about that. We’ve got the internet, where you can see wonderful contemporary realist works of art. Just a handful:
Joke Frima Eternal Return Oil-linen 19,6×35,4
Grietje Postma Kleurenhoutsnede 2014-I 40x50cm
Art historian Peter Trippi, among many things curator of the exposition of Lawrence Alma-Tadema in the Fries Museum and Waterhouse in the Groninger Museum, once pointed out a significant and curious phenomenon. On the one hand we see long queues at the museums featuring 19th-century realist art. Quite a few spectators would love to have a Breitner or Mary Cassatt on their own wall. Well, we can’t afford those, can we?
Aurelio Rodriguez Lopez En busca de la memoria crayon-wood 50x50cm MEAM
Rob Møhlmann Droog staan olieverf-paneel 40x40cm Museum Møhlmann
Ricky Mujica Proud oil-canvas 91,94×121,92
because on the other hand there is affordable top-quality contemporary realist art. We can buy those! Only, because of the taboo, this art is not prominent in the media. The potential buyer doesn’t know it. Or is reluctant because of this taboo.
Teresa Oaxaca The Pierrot
Lorena Kloosterboer Tempus ad Requiem XXV 80x40cm
Vincent Desiderio Theseus
Kenne Gregoire Voyeur Acryl-olie-paneel 34x31cm
Nevertheless modern realism is alive and kicking – so much so that it is quite a movement nowadays in the US. It was already well established in the Netherlands. And now look at Spain. And Japan. And.. and..
Grzgorz Gwiazda Sitting man Resin 150x100x100cm MEAM
Golucho Retrato de insomnios 120x170cm MEAM
My thanks to all artists who permitted to post their images:
Vincent Desiderio, Joke Frima, Lorena Kloosterboer, Kenne Grégoire, Ricky Mujica, Teresa Oaxaca, Grietje Postma, Museum Møhlmann (Rob Møhlmann), MEAM (Aurelio Rodriguez Lopez, Grzgorz Gwiazda, Golucho).
Galería artelibre, “20 years, in 20×20”
20 years, in 20x20cm
Galería artelibre in Zaragoza, Spain, exists for 20 years as an on-line art gallery. Founder and director is José Enrique González. He is promoting modern realism thru all kinds of activities, especially the internationally renowned portrait competition ‘Modportrait’ – in co-operation with MEAM (Museu Europeo de Arte Moderno in Barcelona). He writes:
“From the very beginning we decided to create one of the first virtual galleries that would strongly support the figurative, realistic and hyper-realistic art.
Times were far from easy for this artistic current which was vilified, neglected and even forgotten by both, gallery owners and official bodies.
(…) Even though there is still a long way to go on this, this is the beginning of an unstoppable era.”
The “20 years” are being celebrated extensively, with works of art of 20×20 cms by 165 artists from all over the world. All framed in the same way, they are being exposed in beautiful rooms, shining like stars in the sky.
To be seen in Zaragoza in the beautiful Palacio Bantierra,
from March 7 till Apil 5.
In Barcelona in the swinging MEAM Museum, from July 9 till September 1st.
Gezien van de Riet Our Gingko in Autumn Tempera-oil-panel 20x20cm
I am happy and proud that it includes my work “Our gingko in autumn”. And that I am part of Galería Artelibre, under “Grandes Autores”. https://www.artelibre.net/
Kunstzaal Van Heijningen
This art gallery in The Hague has created an on-line art platform, where my work is to be found as well.
Art Gallery Clatia
I was invited to participate on this on-line art platform from China. It includes internationally acclaimed artists, it looks real good! My page will come on-line shortly.
I was invited by the Fundación Cultural del Banco Central de Bolivia to expose in the Museo Nacional de Arte in La Paz, Bolivia, and the Centro de la Cultura Plurinacional in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. A great honor!
Gezien van de Riet Watercolor for video
This is wonderful, because I lost my heart to Bolivia, where I worked for many years with lots of love as a sociologist, especially in developing educational material, and where I was able to study at the Escuela de Bellas Artes, the classical art academy in La Paz.
Translation NL-EN: Jeroen Strengers
Friday March 1st, 2019
News: Visit to Galería Artelibre, after Imitation and Imagination
Imitation and Imagination 4
Dürer, A Draftsman Making a Perspective Drawing of a Woman
This is the last part of the lecture I gave in may 2018, Imitation and Imagination, at TRAC2018 (The Representational Art Conference) in The Netherlands. The lecture was on naturalistic realism, the area of tension between imitation and imagination in the classical art, including the contemporary variant. Naturalism is one of many expressions of representational art, one with a very high degree of imitation. See for example a comment with regard to a pretty realistic painting, on facebook (28-10-2014):
“I can’t understand why an artist would work so hard to make a painting like this that is so much like a photo. That’s what cameras are for. I can see the artist’s skill, but not the soul.”
This prejudice is often heard. Because really: isn’t imitation getting in the way of imagination? Exactly! No soul, no artistic creativity. And that’s what this discussion is all about.
I will contest the opinion that naturalism lacks imagination.
Part 1 in blog august 2017 (see archive).
Part 3 in blog october 2018 (see archive).
Part 4, the last part, is following now.
19th-century Realism
Two centuries after the Dutch Golden Age, in 1855, Courbet’s painting The Stone Breakers was rejected as too vulgar by the Paris Salon. This sounds familiar, denk aan de Hollandse Gouden Eeuw (see Archive October 2018).
Courbet thereupon rented a wooden shed, baptized it with the name Pavillon du Réalisme and there showed his work during the Paris World Exhibition. Courbet then wrote his Realist Manifesto. He minted the term realism, true to nature, by form and by content.
Gustave Courbet. The Stone Breakers, oil on canvas, 1849, 160x259cm
“No myths”, said Courbet, “Angels? I’ve never seen them.” Look at everyday reality, at ordinary people. There’s no need for fabrication.
Courbet was not a dogmatic, he did invent things. But he really did make a breach in the classical tradition where ‘Invention’ still stood for exhalted subject matter and idealization. Where the Dutch still saw the divine in nature, Courbet did away completely with the metaphysical dimension.
At the end of the nineteenth century there were all sorts of realisms; think of Lepage, Bougueraux, Sargent, Waterhouse, Alma Tadema, Zorn, Repin. They were famous in their day, but afterwards disappeared from the official art history. However, realism can be ‘fantastic’ and in no way inferior to the so much appreciated impressionism of that age.
See the American Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900).
Frederic Edwin Church. Twilight, ‘Short Arbiter ‘Twixt Day and Night’, oil on canvas, 1850, 81,3×121,9cm.
Or the Russian Ivan Shishkin (1832-1898), an eminently naturalistic painter. His Winter is overwhelming by its greatness and realness. Extremely refined color and tone nuances in the snow. A wealth of details in the tree bark. That way, Shishkin enhanced the degree of reality in his painting.
Ivan Shishkin. Winter, oil on canvas, 1890, 125,5x204cm.
Some collegues called him a ‘bookkeeper of leaves’.12) Also nowadays art teachers often shrink away from painting many details, for understandable reasons. But if done rightly, you can compare detailing to music in which every note is clearly played without loosing the melody, where variation in repetition only enriches. Greatness does not exclude attention to detail.
And his ‘own handwriting’? In Van Mander’s words: “no fabrication, no ornamentation”. He lets Nature speak its own language. Do nothing more! For that, great skill is required.
However successful he was, some critics thought his work too naturalistic because it was so much like reality itself. Where was the imagination? Shishkin succeeded in hiding it in his art. More about that later.
He painted in this naturalistic manner to capture the observed qualities, the breathtakingly beautiful. “Just like the real thing”, the public says, while getting a feeling of the artist’s original experience. What is it that makes these paintings so touching? It can’t be just Imitation, can it?
Observing, experiencing and representing
Gezien van de Riet. Observing
Obviously I wouldn’t dare to put myself at the level of these masters, but I found that the painting process starts in my head the moment that beauty in the outside world hits my eye:… it must be this color… that pattern… this should be in… that should be left out…
Atmosphere and experience imprint themselves in my memory. I see more and more of that what hits me: the architecture of the tree, nuances, gradations, peculiarities. A selection of course, because it’s impossible to paint every tiny branch. That selection stems also from my personality. An image is formed in my mind.
During the painting process the original feeling or experience works as a propelling force and as a severe critic: is the atmosphere still there? Then let me grab this brush, select that color. Feeling, experience, joins with technique. That’s the way feeling comes in the artwork.
Gezien van de Riet. The Beech of Kijkuit-2, alkyd/oil on panel, 60x90cm
All manner of problems must be solved. Form and color work differently on a panel than in reality. Picture yourselves an infinite space in which a tree extends its bare branches. The painting has to make do with only a small square. I must make up for that. Because I want to evoke just that infinite space, that defines the atmosphere.
A difficulty here is that the paint of the represented sky reflects the real phyisical light, while in reality space becomes perceptible partly through the light in the air, through dust particles that catch the light.
Gezien van de Riet. Sketch for Beech of Kijkuit-2, pencil on paper
Roaming through the representation, the eye of the beholder should be able to enjoy itself unhindered. That is why there is a harmonious abstract pattern laid (as it were) under the representation; attention being paid to directions, light and dark, balance, etc.
That pattern can force you to remove branches or to bend them. I sometimes make a photo of the painting in progress and manipulate it in Photoshop; that can be quicker than sketching. The illusion of space on a flat surface can force you to change colors further away, even though that’s not the way they were seen.
Inconspicuous distortions
In short, in naturalistic realism the painter consciously applies distortions, but as inconspicuously as possible. It must be hidden. The greater the skill, the more poignantly the experience is represented. Inconspicuous distortions can be found in many classical works of art. Personal feelings? Yes, very personal, but in the sense of total involvement. What is really added by the artist is the enchantment that was in the original experience, the beauty, the thrill, guided by her (or his) artistic talent.
Seeing A Street in Utrecht in Backlight you may think : “Oh, I know this already”. Then you will move straight on and miss the beauty of it. That will be reserved to the attentive viewer. She will walk in her mind through that street, with that nice atmosphere. How was that achieved? By all sorts of choices made by the artist. He managed to hide them.
Is Imitation just virtuosity? It is more than that. Because how can it be that the art of the Dutch Golden Age still enchants millions of people? The painters themselves were enchanted by beauty and skilfully expressed that in their work.
Gezien van de Riet. Reaching for the Sky, watercolour/pastel on paper, 60x40cm
Dennis Dutton states in The Art Instinct 13) that love for beauty is inborn. As long as that instinct is not weeded out, there will always be people gripped by beauty and artists driven to re-create the beauty found in reality.
Please, no dogmas. There are many ways towards beauty; contemporary naturalism is entitled to its own place in art and art history.
12) Henk van Os, Voor het eerst: Russische landschappen, p.39. In: Patty Wageman & David Jackson (ed.), Het Russisch Landschap. Groninger Museum, Groningen & The National Gallery, London, s.d.
13) Dennis Dutton, The Art Instict. Beauty, Pleasure & Human Evolution. New York 2009.
Besides the book ‘Leonardo. Guía de arte y artistas’ Galería Artelibre publishes every year ‘Arte y Libertad’ with about one hundred artists from all over the world. It appeared at the end of 2018 and my work is in it too!
My pages in Arte y Libertad XIII
This art gallery is based in Zaragoza, Spain, and wants to be a window for artists from all points of the compass. It is a virtual gallery and has a website featuring a great many artists: www.artelibre.net. My page is: http://www.artelibre.net/en/node/27050. They display a great range of other activities, like book publishing, organizing a yearly portrait competition called Modportrait (together with MEAM), teaching art classes in the gallery workshop in Zaragoza, organizing exhibitions in other locations.
When you are talking about this gallery, you are talking about José Enrique González.
My husband J and I visited Galería Artelibre in November last year to hand in my work ‘Our Gingko in Autumn’ for the exhibition ‘20 años, en 20×20’, celebrating the gallery’s twentieth aniversary, 150 artist are going to take part, all of them with a work of 20×20 cm. You can say that 20 stands for 20 years of promoting realist art. That warms my heart. Just like the efforts of Museum Møhlmann in Appingedam (Holland) or MEAM in Barcelona.
‘Our Gingko’; Arantxa Lobera (left near easel) put it on the easel to show it to visitors
José Enrique González, Tetuán II, Dry oil on paper, 50x40cm
José Enrique González was very hospitable and showed us around in the gallery’s premises, harbouring a great many works of art. He gave a demonstration of ‘dry oil’ technique. It is like drawing: you must dip your brush with oil paint just as long as to make the tip feel dry to the touch; then you can apply it to paper; see Tetuán II.
We were able to attend the opening of the wonderful international exhibition ‘Algo más que realismo’ (‘Something more than realism’) in Zaragoza. That is also a yearly happening.
In short, our visit to Galería Artelibre was heartwarming and inspiring!
Translation NL_EN: Jeroen Strengers
Pedro del Toro, ¿Sí? Oil on canvass, 116x114cm
Opening ‘Algo más que realismo’
José Enrique González (center) at ‘Algo más que realismo’
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In May 2018 I gave a lecture, Imitation and Imagination, at TRAC2018 (The Representational Art Conference) in The Netherlands. The lecture was on naturalistic realism, the area of tension between imitation and imagination. Naturalism has a very high degree of imitation. See for example a comment with regard to a pretty realistic painting, on Facebook (28-10-2014):
Because really: isn’t imitation getting in the way of imagination? It is a widespread idea: naturalism lacks imagination. But, I will contest that opinion.
Part 1 of the lecture: earlier blog (archive, August 2017)
Part 2 in blog, August 2018
Part 3 is following now (elaborated)
Forgotten Dutch Golden Age art theories disclosed
Let us jump to the year 2000. Rembrandt. The Painter at Work is published. It’s a real art treasure from the Dutch Golden Age, expertly and fascinatingly revealed by Ernst van de Wetering. It is nothing less than the forgotten art theories about realism. These had been overlooked for about three centuries. The artists of those days proved to be theoretically very well grounded. This had sharpened their skills and insights. Their world fame was’t for nothing!
This was especially true for Rembrandt, who pondered, investigated and experimented a lot and developed new insights himself.
Rembrandt. The Painter at Work & Rembrandt. The Painter Thinking.
That was an awareness that came to me when I read the book with increasing amazement. How could it be that those ideas weren’t known to us? I wrote to Ernst van de Wetering that I would very much like to learn more about those theories, but didn’t have the time to read the original texts in Old Dutch. I didn’t have to: he sent me more unpublished texts until he published Rembrandt. The Painter Thinking in 2016. Again, I was stunned: what a rich source for the visual arts, so many intelligent ideas in treatises on art theory were brought to light!
Professor Van de Wetering said to me that many people came to tell him that his books were a revelation to them, even if they believed themselves to be well versed in Rembrandt and seventeenth century art. Just like me!
Now let us jump back to that age, the seventeenth century.
Art treasure of the Dutch Golden Age
A new realism originated in Dutch painting, already in the sixteenth century, but especially in the seventeenth century, known as the Dutch Golden Age.
The artists of that age stressed the importance of imitation and observation. Of course they included classical elements such as perspective or anatomy.
Karel van Mander, Het Schilder-Boeck, 1604
Painter-author Karel van Mander described a great many natural phenomena in Het Schilder-boeck. 3)
Samuel van Hoogstraeten: Art History Dutch Golgen Age
Rembrandt’s former pupil Samuel van Hoogstraeten also wrote an important manual, Inleyding tot de hooge schoole der schilderkonst: anders de zichtbaere werelt. 4) These books belonged to the cultural baggage of every self-respecting painter.
It makes for fascinating reading, certainly also for contemporary realists. It stimulates awareness of many aspects of observation and representation. You can read all about it in Rembrandt. The Painter at Work, and Rembrandt. The Painter Thinking, and other publications by Ernst van de Wetering.
Essential was to create space in order to get the illusion of reality.
Rembrandt, details Nightwatch
Besides perspective, an important element was the ‘perceptibility’. It was found that putting a piece of sky-blue paper against a sky of the same color, you would still notice that the piece of paper is close to you, and the blue sky infinitely distant because of the relative roughness of the paper. The application of the discovery of perceptibility would contribute to three-dimensionality. 5) Imagine painters pondering that! The idea that air has substance, that it forms a body over a short distance, and that its presence should be suggested around every object to create spatiality is wonderful.
Rembrandt, detail The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp
Van de Wetering: “The young Rembrandt had already applied this insight with great subtlety in the ‘Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp”. He argues:
“It is only when one consciously takes notice of these extremely refined modulations of light and tone from one head and collar to the other, from front to back, that it becomes clear that this is one of the main reasons for the strikingly atmospheric effect of Rembrandt’s paintings.” 6)
Rembrandt applied this phenomenon quite often, see the details of his Night Watch. You can see it comparing when you compare his Night Watch with similar paintings nearby it, in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
Vermeer, The Art of Painting
There was also a treatise on the degrees of shadows and what pigments should be used in painting them. Or the theory of the numerical diminution of a light beam falling into a room. 7) Vermeer was probably familiar with it, as is witnessed by the interior light in his paintings. He created a genial combination of spaciousness and intimacy.
These examples show the exceptional level of knowledge among the painters of that age. I don’t mean that we should copy these theories, but we can learn from them, and even improve our art.
Realism, banal, vulgar
Another writer on this period is Boudewijn Bakker. He tells that the extreme realism of the Dutch invited criticism by the Italians: imitation, okay, but what about imagination? After all, art should lift reality to a higher level, creating perfect beauty, idealize. The Dutch subject matter was deemed banal, vulgar.
Hals, Laughing Boy
How this Dutch realism was seen even in the 18th century is shown in this caricature by the English artist Thomas Rowlandson: A Dutch Academy.
Rowlandson, Dutch Academy
Classical art theory taught that students should draw after antique statues, since these had perfect proportions. Samuel Van Hoogstraten, who later turned to a more classicist style, complained that Rembrandt brought ugly models into his studio.
“Indeed, I bemoan my lot when I look over my old Academy drawings, that we were taught these so sparingly in our youth; since it is no more labor to imitate a graceful posture than an unpleasant and disgusting one.” 8)
Rembrandt really went far… In one of his self-portraits I detected a pimple on his left cheek. He must have had fun painting that ‘truth’.
Rembrandt Self Portrait, 1659, detail
I told this to my dear teacher Diederik Kraaijpoel. ‘Without style there is no art’, he had written in one of his books; that makes sense: reality itself has no style. So, such a pimple, such far-reaching realism, I asked, isn’t that going beyond style? Well, he could not believe that Rembrandt had actually painted a pimple on his cheek… And about this far-reaching naturalism he said: it’s never a copy, the artist always makes a selection, it is impossible to paint all.
Answer: a ‘find’
Karel van Mander answered the Italian criticism by stating: “In life one finds all”, there is no better textbook. In the ‘book of nature’ the visible creation is seen as the second or even first ‘book’ of divine revelation, next to the Holy Scriptures.
Intensive Looking
Inventio, Imagination, can also be seen as ‘a find ‘, something that is found in nature after long and sharp observation. Intensive looking is the entrance key to beauty. Beauty is enclosed in reality. Reality is created by God. 9)
As soon as possible the painter should start to work after nature. And what about style, maniera? His advice: don’t make things up, “go from ornamentation towards truth!”. Fabrications could affect the illusion of reality. The painter should not stylize or idealize, but characterize. 10)
For Rembrandt, ‘truth’ was life, to be captured in its ‘most natural liveliness’.
Rembrandt, Girl in a Pictureframe
Van de Wetering remarks that the painting Young woman in a picture frame gives the impression that the young woman is about to place her right hand on the frame, even the earring seems to be moving, life is caught in the act.11)
Well, the Dutch diverged from current art theory. Imitation was highly appreciated. But invention or imagination was never far away. Beauty in truth, intensely observed by the artist, was transferred into the work of art.
For me, it was like homecoming. I had always felt that way.
3) Mander, Karel van. Het Schilder-Boeck. Haarlem,1604.
4) Hoogstraten, Samuel van. Inleyding tot de hooge schoole der schilderkonst: anders de zichtbaere werelt. Davaco Publishers, s.l., 1969.
5) Wetering, Ernst van de. Rembrandt. The Painter at Work. Amsterdam, 2000. p. 183.
6) Id., p.187.
7) Wetering, Ernst van de. Rembrandt. The Painter Thinking. Amsterdam, 2016. p.157.
8) Emmens, J.A.. Rembrandt en de regels van de kunst. Amsterdam, 1979. p.220.
9) Bakker, Boudewijn. “Natuur of kunst? Rembrandts esthetica en de Nederlandse traditie.” In: Christiaan Vogelaar e.a., Rembrandts landschappen. Zwolle, 2006. p.163.
10) Id., p.167, 166.
11) Wetering, Ernst van de. Rembrandt. The Painter Thinking. Amsterdam, 2016. p.263.
Translation NL-EN by Jeroen Strengers
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Plus, Google is getting pretty good at stripping unnecessary cruft from Chrome. They’ve trashed little-used features like the Chrome app launcher, notification center, and Chrome apps. Google seems like it’s taking Chrome in the right direction, simplifying it and focusing on battery life improvements while continuing to add powerful features for developers. No matter who you are, Chrome will probably serve you well.
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While Chrome has its strengths, long battery life is not one of them. If find yourself struggling to keep your laptop alive between charges, you might be able to do better.
Microsoft and Apple, as the companies that make Windows and macOS, respectively, really want to boast high battery life estimates for their computers. All these numbers are measured using Edge on Windows and Safari on macOS. Edge and Safari are just more optimized for battery life.
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This doesn’t mean all laptop users should automatically pick Edge or Safari. Rather, it means they’re worth a try if you don’t need advanced features, and really need every hour of battery you can get in that moment. Edge and Safari still don’t measure up to Chrome in terms of features.
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Mozilla positions Firefox as the only browser not controlled by a major corporation; one that’s responsive to the needs of its users rather than the needs of a big company that wants to lock you into its platform. That’s a compelling narrative, but some of Firefox’s moves—like the choice of Yahoo! as its default search engine, and the forced integration of the Pocket read-it-later service—undermine it. We like Pocket, and we understand that Mozilla needs to make money to stay alive, but these forced changes end up being annoying. People shouldn’t be forced to use about:config if they want to disable them.
Unfortunately, Firefox is still behind Chrome, Edge, and Safari in critical ways. It doesn’t offer the same multi-process architecture and security sandboxing features other browsers offer. The long-delayed Electrolysis project, which will add multi-process features, is still unfinished. This makes the browser less responsive, especially on CPUs with multiple cores, and means Firefox is less protected against security vulnerabilities. Firefox is also consistently the slowest browser in benchmarks.
That said, Firefox is still the most customizable of the lot. Its add-on framework is the most powerful. For example, you can’t easily get tree-style tabs in a vertical sidebar on Chrome, Edge, or Safari—but you can do this on Firefox by quickly installing an add-on. If there’s something you can’t do with a Chrome extension, you can probably do it with a Firefox add-on. Though a lot of options are available in about:config, so in some cases, you may not even need an add-on. Of course, most people don’t need these powerful customization options. But if you do, Firefox is the place to get them.
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Benchmarked: Which Browsers Are the Fastest?
We know people like seeing raw benchmarks, so we chose to benchmark the latest browsers on both Windows 10’s Anniversary Update and macOS Sierra.
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On Windows 10, Chrome appears to be the fastest browser with Edge in second place. Edge does pull ahead of Chrome on the Octane 2.0 benchmark, however. Firefox is consistently in last place.
Jetstream 1.1 (Bigger Scores Are Better)
Chrome 53: 207.81
Microsoft Edge 38: 201.14
Firefox 49: 167.10
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Microsoft Edge 38: 1082.6ms
Firefox 49: 1174.9ms
Octane 2.0 (Bigger Scores Are Better)
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Firefox 49: 30987
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Safari 10: 99.407
Firefox 49: 95.411
Chrome 53: 1297.6ms
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Safari 10: 22084
No one browser will be on top forever. The browser wars will continue, and competition is constantly making every browser better. Competition is forcing Google to improve Chrome’s battery life, Mozilla to make Firefox multi-process, and Microsoft and Apple to keep improving their browsers with new features.
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An experience last month in a hospital Emergency Department with my wife, Clare ... already confused and disoriented due to her Alzheimer's disease (AD) ... reinforced my strong feeling that emergency department staff must receive special training to diagnose and treat AD patients more effectively and more humanely.
The unfamiliar sights and sounds of an emergency room can be scary for anyone, but they are particularly discomforting for someone with AD and especially for someone with AD who is also suffering from severe anxiety. Changing into hospital gowns, lying down on a hospital gurney, having needles placed in her arms for IV fluids and blood work, having sticky pads placed on her chest for an EKG, having tightening cuffs placed on her arm for BP readings, and being wheeled into other rooms for additional testing are all activities that increased Clare's anxiety. Looking at very bright overhead fluorescent lights, hearing sounds of painful screams from nearby patients, and spending hours on a gurney in a narrow hallway of an overcrowded emergency room also heightened her anxiety.
While lying on that gurney in the hallway, Clare saw a series of sick, moaning, and bleeding patients being wheeled in from ambulances. She watched Emergency Department machinery constantly being wheeled back and forth. This atmosphere was certainly not conducive to calming an AD patient with anxiety issues who had not yet eaten breakfast or lunch, and who had not yet taken much of her daily medication, including medication specifically given to lessen her anxiety. I know that there are legitimate medical reasons for prohibitions on eating food or taking medicine in the Emergency Department until test results are analyzed. However, Clare had to wait nearly six hours before doctors allowed her to have food or medication, and that long wait contributed to even more anxiety.
Emergency Department personnel must practice triage when very busy. I understand that. But the needs of AD patients simply must be given a higher priority. There is no excuse for 30-45 minute delays between the time a doctor orders a saline IV drip and that IV is actually hooked up, nor is there any excuse for nearly three hours to pass before a simple blood sample is analyzed. After the last IV drip bag was empty and blood work was completed, Clare still had needles in her arm for several hours. Those needles could have been removed when doctors knew that she no longer needed more saline or more blood work but, despite my repeated requests for nurses to remove them, those needles remained in her arms because doctors had not yet taken the time to give them orders to remove them.
Meantime, Clare was constantly triying to pull the needles out and, eventually, she succeeded and started bleeding in two places as a result. Emergency Department personnel must understand that people with AD, especially those also suffering from severe anxiety, will sundown as the day wears on. Staff must do all they can to minimize and prevent long procedural delays to lessen their AD patient's anxiety.
Emergency Department personnel also need to know that AD patients are never reliable sources of information and if a caregiver is present all questions should be directed to the caregiver, not to the patient with AD. Doctors often provoked more anxiety by repeatedly asking Clare questions about why she was there and if anything hurt when it should have been obvious to them from her first response that she did not have the slightest idea about what they were asking of her. I told the doctors that I was Clare's husband and that Clare was in late stages of AD. I said that she had almost passed out that morning in their psychiatric hospital, where she was being treated for severe anxiety, and she was transported to their Emergency Department as a result of that incident. I said that I could answer any questions they had. But doctors continued to ask Clare question after question that she did not understand and could not answer, serving only to increase her anxiety ... and my frustration!
Caregivers must remain vigilant when a loved one with AD is sent to a hospital Emergency Department. Caregivers may have to become "squeaky wheels" to repeatedly remind medical personnel of the needs of their loved ones so they do not get lost in the triage shuffle, while also helping to ease their loved one's fears and anxieties. But until doctors become more knowledgeable about the needs of patients with Alzheimer's, AD patients will needlessly suffer.
If you would like me to respond to questions or comments about this article, please email me directly at acvann@optonline.net. All of my columns on The Huffington Post may be accessed at www.huffingtonpost.com/allan-s-vann. You can learn more about my journey with Alzheimer's and read my articles published in caregiver magazines, medical journals, and in major newspapers at www.allansvann.blogspot.com.
My next blog post will be in two weeks. Tentative title ... "Caring for Alzheimer's Caregivers"
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Italy Poverty Levels Soar As Recession Rages On: Study
A beggar asks for money in a street of Rome on January 28, 2013. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)
* Recession has lasted almost two years
* 8.6 mln live in seriously deprived families -ISTAT
ROME, May 22 (Reuters) - Millions of Italians cannot afford to heat their homes properly or eat meat as their country is racked by recession and soaring unemployment, said a report which found the number of people considered seriously deprived had doubled in the past two years.
The findings from national statistics institute ISTAT underline the scale of the challenge faced by the new coalition government of Enrico Letta, which has vowed to stimulate growth and tackle a youth jobless rate of almost 40 percent.
A recession that has lasted almost two years has taken a heavy toll on ordinary Italians who are increasingly digging into their savings, ISTAT said in its annual report.
Italy has the highest level in Europe of young people who are neither in education nor employment, at 23.9 percent, the study showed. In Italy's impoverished south, one in three people aged 15-29 fell into this group.
The number of people living in families considered to be seriously deprived has doubled in the past two years to 8.6 million, or about 14 percent of the population, ISTAT said.
Families who meet more than four of nine poverty indicators are considered seriously deprived. These include not being able to heat their home adequately, which affected one in five people in 2012 according to the report, twice as many as in 2010.
The percentage of people in families who could not afford to eat a protein-based meal such as meat every two days rose to 16.6 percent in 2012 from 12.4 the previous year and 6.7 percent in 2010.
More than 50 percent were unable to afford one week of holiday away from home last year, ISTAT said, with the figure rising to 69 percent in the south.
About 14.9 million people, or a quarter of Italy's 61 million population, are living in families that meet three of more of ISTAT's poverty indicators.
Just 57.6 percent of young people who graduated within the last three years are in employment, well below a European average of 77.2 percent, the data showed.
Italians' purchasing power fell by 4.8 percent last year, an "exceptionally steep" decline caused largely by aggressive tax hikes aimed at strengthening public finances, following four years of smaller falls, ISTAT said.
A traditionally high savings rate in Italy has dwindled steadily and is now far below those of France and Germany, with the situation becoming particularly acute in the poor south, the report said. (Reporting by Gavin Jones, Naomi O'Leary and Roberto Landucci; Editing by Catherine Hornby and Pravin Char)
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ICPNT
International Council on Perioperative Neuroscience Training
Chair Statement
(ICPNT)
Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
(SNACC)
Amended October 10, 2018
The following document represents the Charter for the International Council on Perioperative Neuroscience Training (ICPNT) based on the SNACC Bylaws. It has been approved by the SNACC Executive Committee as of October 10, 2018 and may be subsequently amended by the SNACC Executive Committee.
The mission of the International Council on Perioperative Neuroscience Training (ICPNT) is to set educational standards, foster engagement, and supervise activities that promote high quality subspecialty education in perioperative neurosciences and ultimately improve outcomes of patients with neurologic conditions in the peri-procedural period.
Our vision is to ensure the maintenance of an exceptional worldwide educational system in perioperative neuroscience.
A chair, secretary-treasurer and 5-7 members at large shall comprise this Council. The initial Council will be selected and approved by the SNACC Executive Committee. After initial appointed members' terms expire, Council members will be elected by the program directors participating in ICPNT accredited fellowships. Council members shall serve staggered three (3) year terms, and may serve a total of two (2) successive full terms in these positions. After the initial terms, the chair and secretary treasurer will be elected by the Council members. The SNACC Executive Committee will have the authority to replace any member of the Council if deemed necessary. The ICPNT chair will serve as a non-voting member of the SNACC Board of Directors. ICPNT may also have non-voting ad hoc members appointed by the chair.
ICPNT organization and function are maintained in a charter which shall be publicly available on the SNACC website.
Membership in the ICPNT will abide by the diversity and inclusivity policies of SNACC and the World Health Organization.
Description of Terms
Accreditation: The status of a program indicating it has undergone an evaluation process resulting in recognition of meeting ICPNT- preset criteria for conducting a standardized training experience which facilitates attainment of ICPNT- defined competencies.
Case Credit: In determining the experience of a fellow, credit for case participation, indicated in the summative evaluation transcript, is warranted when the fellow is significantly involved in the cognitive aspects of the anesthetic plan, conduct of anesthesia, and participates in the critical portion or portions of a procedure.
Competency: An element of expertise indicating that a fellow has sufficient familiarity with a topic, concept, or procedure to be able to safely perform or deliver that specific competency in the course of being a neuroanesthesiologist.
Core Faculty: Individuals introduced by the program director who meet the qualification criteria identified by ICPNT in Neuroanesthesiology, have a role in training and evaluating the candidates within a program. They may also be called core attending physicians or core consultants according to the vernacular of the local institution.
Fellow: An individual who is a trainee in a fellowship program. In this capacity the fellow, who otherwise can conduct an anesthetic independently may be granted varying degrees of autonomy as judged appropriate by the program director. In situations of an enfolded (in-residency) fellowship, wherein the fellow will not have been fully trained in anesthesiology, it would be expected that supervision will be consistent with the fellow's level of experience.
Fellowship: A post-graduate subspecialty training experience acquired during or after specialty training in anesthesiology. Fellowships are a minimum of one year in duration, but may be longer as determined by the requirements of the individual program, and qualifications and career goals of the trainee regarding the body of knowledge and the skills to be learned.
Fully trained anesthesiologist: A physician who has successfully completed a post medical school training experience in Anesthesiology consistent with the duration and demonstrated competencies as defined by the region or country where it is performed and who can practice anesthesiology independently. A minimum of two years of clinical anesthesiology training is expected for purposes of enrollment in an ICPNT accredited fellowship.
Graduate training or education: Training provided after graduation from medical school. It can encompass residency or fellowship types of training.
Program Director: The person in a sub-specialty leadership position among the core faculty responsible for ensuring subspecialty trainee candidates to successfully achieve curriculum-defined competencies in an ICPNT accredited program before graduating.
Residency: A post medical school specialty training program. In anesthesiology, a residency duration will be as mandated by the region or country where it is performed.
Subspecialty program: An academic setting within a clinical environment, comprising of teaching faculty, with appropriate staff support and facilities, which altogether delivers a curriculum to train subspecialists within a defined time period
Synthetic Knowledge: Synthesizing (based on Bloom's taxonomy) involves building a structure or pattern from diverse elements of perioperative neurosciences which is accepted within the framework of the ICPNT; it also refers to the act of putting parts together to form a whole. Its characteristics include: production of a unique communication, production of a plan, or proposed set of operations, derivation of a set of abstract relations...all related to combining and integrating a diverse combination of clinical and basic neurosciences knowledge relevant to Neuroanesthesiology. Achieving synthetic knowledge is the goal of a fellowship which differentiates the Neuroanesthesiology training experience from that acquired during residency.
The general responsibilities of ICPNT are to:
Develop, review, and update the subspecialty training curricula in consultation with current subspecialty program directors, specifying duration and components of training requirements for facilities, faculty, affiliated services and minimum case material at the fellowship site.
Establish fellowship requirements which must include
A curriculum for knowledge and procedural objectives based on competencies approved by ICPNT.
Allowance of adoption of subspecialty training curricula according to generally agreed or codified requirements of a region or country of a fellowship, while ensuring adherence to the general minimum standard set by ICPNT in the program requirements document.
Receive and administer applications from programs, reviewing eligibility and program attributes, granting accreditation to subspecialty training programs, initially for three years and then at appropriate intervals up to five (5) years.
Assign application fees for member programs according to set criteria and submit the overall fee schedule for Executive Committee approval
Establish metrics for program directors to determine successful completion of a fellowship program, which will include ICPNT designated competencies; and may include examinations internally administered by programs.
Communicate with program directors in order to keep records of individuals enrolled in each fellowship with respect to successful completion, unsuccessful completion, and program withdrawal or termination. Documentation of the basis for each outcome will be provided to ICPNT.
Act as a consultative resource for programs that are new or for established programs undergoing change.
Assure that each training program provide a certificate of successful completion and indicate SNACC ICPNT accreditation of the successfully completed fellowship program, as allowed by institutional protocols. Upon request of a successful graduate or program director, ICPNT may provide a supplemental certificate of completion of accredited training to candidates after confirmation of successful completion by the program director. This certificate shall be signed by the council chair, SNACC president and program director.
ICPNT will not determine licensing required for fellowship training. Licensing requirements will be determined by the local institution and applicable licensing bodies in keeping with regional laws governing licensing to practice medicine.
V. Council Structure & Responsibilities
The Chair of ICPNT will have responsibility for directing the Council's activities and convening meetings as necessary to meet its responsibilities. The chair or a designee will be present during SNACC Board of Directors' meetings, or Executive Committee meetings as requested, for the purpose of communicating ICPNT deliberations and facilitating oversight of ICPNT activities. The chair shall have the responsibility to document outcomes related to fellowship training as subsequently delineated. The chair shall have the responsibility to assign and oversee the communications of the Council. The chair will be a member of the SNACC Board of Directors.
The Secretary/Treasurer of ICPNT will maintain records of ICPNT deliberations and actions as well as accreditation status and review cycles of accredited fellowships and the certification and certificate status of fellows. The Secretary/Treasurer will be responsible for pertinent and timely notifications of each member fellowship program in matters related to the accreditation process. The Secretary/Treasurer will present to the suggested application fee for programs to the Executive Committee and after Executive Committee approval, collect application fees and maintain financial books relative to income and disbursements. The Secretary/Treasurer functions will be performed with support of the SNACC management company unless the ICPNT, with Executive Committee support, chooses an alternate mechanism of administrative support. The ICPNT Secretary/Treasurer will be responsible for managing all accreditation appeals according to the prescribed procedures subsequently delineated.
The ICPNT shall have its own set of financial statements. The financials shall be incorporated as necessary with the SNACC Form 990 and other related tax documents.
In the event of dissolution of the Council, all of the assets and property of every nature and description whatsoever remaining after the payment of liabilities and obligations of the Council, but not including assets held by the Council upon condition requiring return, transfer or conveyance, which condition occurs by reason of the dissolution of the Council, shall be paid over and transferred to the Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care (SNACC) and no portion of said assets and property shall inure to the benefit of any member of the Council, SNACC Executive Committee or Board member, or any enterprise organized for profit.
Review program applications or communications as assigned by the council chair or secretary/treasurer with as requested, a written recommendation and being prepared to provide a verbal summary of the recommendations.
Participate in council activities assuring that subspecialty training requirements are reviewed and updated at least every five years, seeking input from the SNACC membership, in particular the Education Committee, and fellowship program directors.
Council members shall abide by their established Conflict of Interest policy. Any perceived conflicts shall be disclosed to the Chair.
Council members shall attend either physically or by remote connection all ICPNT meetings involving programs which they have reviewed and must be otherwise similarly present at 75% of ICPNT meetings.
ICPNT meetings will be scheduled at least annually with a frequency and time determined by the chair but with due consideration of the international composition of the ICPNT.
VI. Fellowship Review
Fellowships will be reviewed by at least two council members who will lead discussion and present recommendations for accreditation decisions to the full ICPNT. A vote will then follow upon which an accreditation decision will be made.
For unusual situations or where expertise is not present among council, the ICPNT members may ask the SNACC or other world-wide subspecialists who are interested and knowledgeable in subspecialty competencies and fellowships to assist ICPNT as consultants in the confidential review of programs, appeals, and development/maintenance of subspecialty training requirements.
The Chair or Secretary/Treasurer of ICPNT will, with input from the SNACC Board of Directors, appoint these consultants for assisting in confidential review of applications for fellowship accreditation and making recommendations to ICPNT in this regard.
VII. Accreditation and Certification Process
Accreditation is open to fellowships worldwide. Each program should send applications to ICPNT for evaluation which may include a site visit if substantive questions remain after review of the application. The application will include a non-refundable fee. After review, the ICPNT will decide if the program meets the requirements and will give the program an initial three-year accreditation and subsequently up to a five-year accreditation.
Numbers of fellows participating in a given fellowship will not be a criterion for accreditation.
Fellowships enfolded within an institution's anesthesiology residency continuum will be allowed.
Applications for fellowship accreditation and certification will be submitted to the ICPNT Secretary/Treasurer as per instructions posted on the ICPNT website. The Secretary/Treasurer of ICPNT will have the discretion to complete the review within ICPNT or utilize additional subspecialty reviewers.
Judgments regarding accreditation will be made based on compliance with the established fellowship training requirements. All deliberations will be confidential. After the exclusion of the members with a conflict of interest, a minimum of half of the ICPNT members will constitute a quorum for participation in accreditation decisions. Accreditation decisions will be made by a majority vote of participating ICPNT members. Decisions to not grant accreditation or to place a program on probation will be accompanied by a summary of the basis for such judgments.
ICPNT may at its discretion require a site visit to obtain information not adequately represented in the application. The expense of this visit will be predetermined to cover transportation, meal and lodging expenses and will be the responsibility of the sponsoring program's department/division. These arrangements will be made prior to the site visit.
When an ICPNT accredited subspecialty fellowship makes a significant change in program structure or undergoes major changes in fellowship faculty, especially the fellowship program director, the fellowship program director or the institutional supervisor shall inform the ICPNT Secretary/Treasurer within six months of the change. Substantial changes such as a change in program director or institutional leadership may, at the discretion of ICPNT, be cause for a probationary status and review of fellowship and its accreditation. The cost of such reevaluation events will be included in the original application fee.
After expiration of a program's accreditation, a new application with standard application fee will be required.
VIII. Appeals
Appeal of a decision by ICPNT will be submitted in writing to the ICPNT Secretary/Treasurer. The written communication must address specific concerns in detail. The ICPNT Secretary/Treasurer will present the appeal to the ICPNT for deliberation and voting. The appeal must be presented in writing by the fellowship director and/or program chair of the fellowship in question. The result of deliberation will be presented to the SNACC Executive Committee before informing the program. The SNACC Executive Committee should approve the decision before it is communicated with the program. If the SNACC Executive Committee disagrees with the appeals decision it will assign a separate Appeals Ad Hoc Committee consisting of three members with expertise in the subspecialty who are not members of ICPNT, have not participated in the original review and have no other conflict of interest to reevaluate the appeal. The recommendation of the Ad Hoc Appeals Subcommittee will be presented to the SNACC Executive Committee, which will provide comment as needed and forward to ICPNT for a final decision.
IX. Complaints
Training program irregularities related to lack of compliance with ICPNT curricula and guidelines can be reported in writing to ICPNT by any individual associated with a given fellowship program.
An ad hoc committee can be formed, appointed by the ICPNT chair, to address issues and facts forming the basis for a given complaint.
Internal issues are not addressed by ICPNT (e.g. interpersonal issues, finances, etc.)
X. Outcomes
A transcript describing the experiences of each fellow who successfully completes the accredited fellowship program will be provided to ICPNT by the program director. ICPNT will maintain such records as part of its mandate to collate outcomes of fellowship training. The graduate may request or approve that such information may be provided to any external source.
Outcome studies relative to fellowship training will be directed by ICPNT members so charged. Appropriate areas for review may include review of fellowship training experience, impact of fellowship on residents within the institution if applicable, proficiencies and special competencies gained from fellowship training, the role of fellowship training for future practicing and academic subspecialists, post fellowship appointments and productivity, as well as other outcome issues.
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Sergio Velasquez on November 8, 2019
If you’ve been playing mobile games for a while now, you probably know about Ski Safari. Hands down, one of the best mobile games on the App Store in my opinion. Or at least it was back in 2012 when it first released for the iPhone. This game was praised by its simple gameplay and great graphics and it quickly became the #1 paid app in a lot of countries.
Now it’s time to see if this fun little game has survived the test of time. Is it still worth paying the $0.99 for this game? Or are you better off buying its sequel?
Ski Safari – Between a rock and a snowy place
Ski Safari is an endless runner game developed by Defiant Development. You start the game by sleeping peacefully in your cabin until an avalanche comes your way. Luckily you survive by skiing away on your bed until you hit a rock. That’s when you wake up and the action starts.
Your main objective is to survive as long as you can. You’ll have to avoid obstacles, collect coins, and ride different kinds of animals to get as far as possible. The farther you get, the more things you’ll unlock, like new slopes.
Ski Safari helped define the endless runner game genre for mobile. Thanks to this game, we have game progression without levels or bosses. That’s because of its achievements. You’ll start with three achievements you complete by playing the game. These achievements will help you get a higher rank within the game. While you can’t compare your rank with other players, it does give you a sense of accomplishment and it’s something to look forward to when playing.
You collect coins, which you need to buy stuff from the store. You can buy different rides and skins. If you want you can use real money to give you a boost in the game, but fortunately it isn’t necessary. You get the coins you need simply by playing the game, and you won’t feel like it’s a grind. Most of the time, at least.
Simplicity is the name of the game when it comes to Ski Safari’s gameplay. You only need to tap. If you want to jump, you tap once, you hold your finger if you want to do a backflip while you’re in the air, and you tap several times to recover from a fall. Obviously, the farther you get, the harder it will become to stay away from the avalanche. There will be a lot of obstacles in your way, so it’s better if you can ride on an animal to improve your chances.
Despite having such simple gameplay, the experience doesn’t feel boring most of the time. Maybe it’s just me and my nostalgia, but I really enjoy jumping around the snow. That being said, it might be boring for some of you to be in the same environment all the time. The game does have custom scenery, but I think Ski Safari 2 does a better job keeping things interesting.
Sound is ok on Ski Safari, but it’s nothing worth listening all the time. The graphics remain the same as they were before. They’re nothing extraordinary, but the team had attention to detail and they’re really well made. Especially the Yeti.
Ski Safari remains as one of the best games available on the App Store. Its simple mechanics and overall gameplay keeps you playing. This is definitely game you should replay if you have it already.
That being said, for those of you haven’t played the game before, I would recommend to get Ski Safari 2. You’ll get more out of it for the same price.
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Ginger Supplements
By Nicholle C. | Updated: Dec 21, 2018
Although most people have no problems consuming ginger in its natural form, its pungent taste may be too much for some, especially when it comes to treating health conditions. Fortunately, there are commercial ginger supplements made for oral consumption.
Advantages of Taking Ginger Supplements
The greatest advantage of ginger supplements is that they allow you to control the dosage. All commercial ginger supplements are labeled with the amount of active compounds they contain, which is especially important if you are taking ginger to treat a health condition.
It is recommended that adults consume no more than four grams of ginger a day, while a daily dose of one gram should be the limit for pregnant women. Before starting to take ginger root supplements, be sure to consult your doctor concerning the right dosage for you.
Types of Ginger Supplements
Besides pure ginger powder, capsules are the purest and arguably the most widely consumed form of this herb.
The most common forms of ginger supplements are dried ginger in powder form, ginger root capsules, and ginger tablets or pills. Consuming it in powder may cause belching and mild heartburn; however, these ginger side effects are often avoided by taking it in capsules. However, it is recommended to take them with food in order to avoid upset stomach.
Benefits of Ginger Supplements
Among the many ginger health benefits associated with taking this Asian root in supplemental forms, the most notable one is countering nausea and vomiting. The use of ginger for upset stomach, for providing relief from pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting, as well as for improving motion sickness, has been shown to be more effective than placebo and dimenhydrinate in clinical trials.
In the form of supplements, the benefits of ginger for inflammation have proven useful for treating migraine, headache, swelling, and pain. A study published in the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism (2001) established the effectiveness of ginger supplements in reducing the symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee when taken twice daily.
Additionally, current research suggests that ginger may be useful in lowering cholesterol and preventing blood clots, as well as in regulating blood sugar. These benefits make Zingiber officinale a great alternative for the prevention and treatment of heart disease and diabetes.
How to Get Ginger Supplements
There are many places where you can purchase ginger supplements, including grocery stores, drugstores, natural food stores, stores that specialize in natural health and nutrition, general merchandise retailers, and even online.
Ginger can also be found in combination with herbs that offer similar benefits, such as turmeric and artichoke. The prices of ginger supplements vary according to the type, the brand, the weight, and the concentration of active compounds.
How to Know What's the Best Ginger Supplement for You
Some factors that will help you choose the best ginger supplement for you include price, quality, availability, and your reasons for supplementing with ginger. While all forms of ginger supplements will provide health benefits, which one is best for you may depend on your health condition. For example, some physicians recommend taking ginger capsules when it comes to treating arthritis pain and inflammation.
Be sure to always read the label before purchasing a ginger supplement. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that the following information be included on the label:
The active herbal supplement
The manufacturer or distributor's contact information
The complete list of ingredients
The recommended serving size and the amount of the active ingredient(s)
Although the medicinal uses of ginger provide many health benefits, its pungent and spicy taste is not everyone's favorite. Additionally, when using it to treat specific conditions, it may be difficult to get the right dose from its raw form. Thus, herbal supplements are a great way to take advantage of ginger properties.
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HFVBT Presents Nancy Bilyeau’s Dreamland Cover Reveal, August 19-26
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by Nancy Bilyeau
Endeavor Quill
The year is 1911 when twenty-year-old heiress Peggy Batternberg is invited to spend the summer in America’s Playground.
But the invitation to Coney Island is unwelcome. Despite hailing from one of America’s richest families, Peggy would much rather spend the summer at the Moonrise Bookstore where she works voluntarily, than keeping up appearances with Brooklyn socialites and her snobbish, controlling family.
But soon it transpires that the hedonism of Coney Island affords Peggy more of the freedom she has been longing for. For one, she finds herself in love with a troubled pier-side artist of humble means, whom the Batternberg patriarchs would surely disapprove of.
Disapprove they may, but hidden behind their pomposity lurks a web of deceit, betrayal and deadly secrets. And as bodies begin to mount up amidst the sweltering clamour of Coney Island, it seems the powerful Batternbergs can get away with anything…even murder.s
It is up to Peggy to overcome the oppression of her family and clear the name of her vulnerable lover, before she or her beloved sister become the next victims of Dreamland.
Extravagant, intoxicating and thumping with suspense, bestselling Nancy Bilyeau’s magnificent Dreamland is a story of corruption, class and dangerous obsession.
“Dreamland” is Nancy Bilyeau’s fifth novel of historical suspense. She is the author of the best-selling historical thriller “The Blue” and the Tudor mystery series “The Crown,” “The Chalice,” and “The Tapestry,” on sale in nine countries.
Nancy is a magazine editor who has lived in the United States and Canada. She studied History and English Literature at the University of Michigan. After moving to New York City, she worked on the staffs of “InStyle,” “Good Housekeeping,” and “Rolling Stone.” She is currently the deputy editor of the Center on Media, Crime and Justice at the Research Foundation of CUNY and a regular contributing writer to “Town & Country” and “Mystery Scene Magazine.”
Nancy’s mind is always in past centuries but she currently lives with her husband and two children in Forest Hills in the borough of Queens. “Dreamland” is her first novel set in her adopted hometown of New York City.
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Katia Raina on Blog Tour for Castle of Concrete, August 16-28
Castle of Concrete
by Katia Raina
Young Europe Books
eBook & Paperback; 304 Pages
Genre: YA Historical Fiction
In 1990-1991, when the history of Russia and the entire Soviet Union is being revisited and the rules are changing, a fifteen-year-old Jewish girl, Sonya Solovay, reunites with her dissident mother after twelve years of hiding out in Siberia–her life’s dream realized. Still, she sees herself as a typical Soviet citizen: a shy, quiet, obedient, barely-there girl, dissolving into the past, her country’s and her own. Determined to break into her new existence, Sonya tries out a shining new persona, but most of her efforts backfire. One mysterious boy notices her, wants to hear her stories, makes her feel like she is the shiniest part of his world. Everything else might as well fade away–her distant and hungry-for-gossip classmates, the equally shy Jewish friend who doesn’t always seem to understand her, the growing tension with her fiercely Jewish Mama, the rumors of an impending communist coup. More and more, Sonya spends time with her “rescuer” at a construction site she calls “castle.” So what if he uses an occasional anti-Semitic slur?
In the shadow of a crane, among metal pipes and concrete blocks, she finds it easy, falling, falling in love with a muddy-eyed boy she knows so little about. As for being Jewish in a country where the Republics are supposed to be “sisters” and the People brothers,” what does one’s nationality have to do with anything?
All the while, Sonya’s mama is falling in love also: she is falling in love with shiny America, a land where being different seems to be celebrated, and not everyone is so very Russian and snow-white. The place sounds amazing, but so far away. Will Sonya ever find her way there?
“This book stole my heart. Gorgeously crafted and deliciously romantic, Castle of Concrete left me breathless until the very end.” ―Heather Demetrios, author of I’ll Meet You There
“In Katia Raina’s fascinating and sympathetic Castle of Concrete, the concerns of young adulthood are amplified tenfold against a background of historical upheavals. . . . [A] riveting story about growing up in dark political times.” ―Foreword Reviews (starred review)
“Castle of Concrete is constructed of the finest story materials: complex characters, page flipping suspense, and exquisite details. All in a troubled historical landscape. The story kept me reading with pounding heart.” ―Joyce Moyer Hostetter, author of the award-winning Bakers Mountain Series
“Readers won’t easily forget spunky Sonya, struggling to understand her Jewish roots amid rising anti-Semitism, her activist mother’s secrets, and her attraction to two boys, each of them dangerous in their own way.” ―Lyn Miller-Lachmann, author of the award-winning Gringolandia
“A tour de force about the Russian people, and their first, tentative steps toward what had been denied for generations–a private life in all its imperfect glory. And then comes the ending.” ―Lynda Durrant, author of The Last Skirt
When she was a child, Katia Raina played at construction sites and believed in magic mirrors. She emigrated from Russia at the age of almost sixteen. A former journalist and currently a middle school English teacher in Washington, D.C., she has an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives with her family just outside of D.C., and still believes in magic.
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Labels: August 2019, Historical Fiction, Katia Raina, Virtual Book Tour
Autumn Bardot on Blog Tour for Dragon Lady,
September 2-October 7
by Autumn Bardot
Flores Publishing
Prostitution required the violation of my body. Piracy required my soul. The first enslaved me. The second set me free.
A young girl is taken from her home and sold into slavery to a floating brothel. Xianggu begins as a servant, but soon her virginity is bought by the highest bidder. Ambitious and determined, she learns the business in hopes of earning her freedom from the madam. Her dreams are washed away when a midnight pirate raid changes her life.
Kidnapped by the notorious Red Flag boss, Xianggu embarks on a journey that demands beauty, brains, and brawn. But Xianggu must do more than learn to wield a sword, sail a ship, and swim across the bay, she must become indispensable to the pirate boss if she hopes to survive. The winds, however, never blow in the same direction, and Xianggu must make a decision that requires her to battle jealous men, ancient prejudices, and her own heart.
The triumph of the notorious Zheng Yi Sao is a sexy, fierce, and unflinchingly realistic story of how a prostitute became the most powerful and successful pirate in the world.
In 18th century China, when men made and enforced the rules, the Dragon Lady lived by her own.
Autumn Bardot writes historical fiction and erotica about sassy women and daring passions!
Her erotic fiction includes Legends of Lust, Erotic Myths from around the World, published by Cleis Press. Confessions of a Sheba Queen (erotica) will be available Jan 2020.
The Impaler’s Wife is her debut historical fiction, released in April 2019.
Autumn has a BA in English literature and a MaEd in curriculum and instruction. She’s been teaching literary analysis for fourteen years
When Autumn’s not writing or working, you’ll find her hanging out with her ever-growing family, spoiled husband, and pampered rescue pooch. Her favorite things include salty French fries, coffee, swimming, and a great book.
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During the Blog Tour, we are giving away a paperback copy of Dragon Lady! To enter, please use the Gleam form below.
– Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm EST on October 7th. You must be 18 or older to enter.
Labels: August 2019, Autumn Bardot, Historical Fiction, Virtual Book Tour
HFVBT Presents Elizabeth Bell’s Necessary Sins Launch Party,
August 10 7:30-9:30pm EST
You are invited to Elizabeth Bell’s Online Launch Party for Necessary Sins! Please join us on Facebook on Saturday, August 10th from 7:30-9:30pm EST to celebrate the release of Bell’s first book in her Lazare Family Saga!
The party will take place HERE on Facebook. Elizabeth will be talking to us about her book and the new series and giving away some great prizes. We hope to see you there!
Necessary Sins
by Elizabeth Bell
Claire-Voie Books
Series: Lazare Family Saga, Book 1
In antebellum Charleston, a Catholic priest grapples with doubt, his family’s secret African ancestry, and his love for a slave owner’s wife.
Joseph Lazare and his two sisters grow up believing their black hair and olive skin come from a Spanish grandmother—until the summer they learn she was an African slave. While his sisters make very different choices, Joseph struggles to transcend the flesh by becoming a celibate priest.
Then young Father Joseph meets Tessa Conley, a devout Irish immigrant who shares his passions for music and botany. Joseph must conceal his true feelings as Tessa marries another man—a plantation owner who treats her like property. Acting on their love for each other will ruin Joseph and Tessa in this world and damn them in the next.
Or will it?
NECESSARY SINS is the first book in the sweeping Lazare Family Saga that transports readers from the West Indies to the Wild West, from Charleston, Paris, and Rome into the depths of the human heart. Passion, prejudice, secrets, and a mother’s desperate choice in the chaos of revolution echo through five generations. If you enjoyed THE THORN BIRDS or the novels of Sara Donati, dive into Elizabeth Bell’s epic historical fiction today.
“From the ashes of rebellion to heart-rending forbidden love, NECESSARY SINS is a work of art. Bell’s voice is a refreshing addition to the genre, and the breadth of her research is impressive. A strong start to a promising series.” — Jessica Cale, bestselling author of TYBURN
“A taut, compelling family drama with a fresh and intriguing setting. NECESSARY SINS will be a welcome read for fans of historical fiction.” — Olivia Hawker, internationally bestselling author of THE RAGGED EDGE OF NIGHT
“A gripping family saga with complex characters, NECESSARY SINS is lushly detailed and beautifully written. I look forward to following the fortunes of this antebellum family in future volumes.” — Susan Higginbotham, author of THE FIRST LADY AND THE REBEL
“In antebellum South Carolina young Joseph Lazare discovers a secret that would ruin his family. Driven to atone, he becomes a priest, only to fall in love with a married woman. In this carefully researched historical novel Bell examines the way race, religion and class weave a web that Joseph may never escape. A thoughtful, vividly imagined and engrossing historical novel, highly recommended.” — Sara Donati, internationally bestselling author of THE GILDED HOUR
Elizabeth Bell has been writing stories since the second grade. At the age of fourteen, she chose a pen name and vowed to become a published author. That same year, she began the Lazare Family Saga. It took her a couple decades to get it right. New generations kept demanding attention, and the saga became four epic novels.
After earning her MFA in Creative Writing at George Mason University, Elizabeth realized she would have to return her two hundred library books. Instead, she cleverly found a job in the university library. She works there to this day.
Elizabeth is an active member of the Historical Novel Society, and she loves chatting with fellow readers, writers, and history buffs. Visit her at elizabethbellauthor.com. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, BookBub, and Goodreads.
Labels: August 2019, Elizabeth Bell, Historical Fiction, Launch Party
Mercedes Rochelle on Blog Tour for A King Under Siege, August 2019
A King Under Siege
by Mercedes Rochelle
Sergeant Press
Series: The Plantagenet Legacy, Book One
Genre: Historical Fiction/Biographical
Richard II found himself under siege not once, but twice in his minority. Crowned king at age ten, he was only fourteen when the Peasants’ Revolt terrorized London. But he proved himself every bit the Plantagenet successor, facing Wat Tyler and the rebels when all seemed lost. Alas, his triumph was short-lived, and for the next ten years he struggled to assert himself against his uncles and increasingly hostile nobles. Just like in the days of his great-grandfather Edward II, vengeful magnates strove to separate him from his friends and advisors, and even threatened to depose him if he refused to do their bidding. The Lords Appellant, as they came to be known, purged the royal household with the help of the Merciless Parliament. They murdered his closest allies, leaving the King alone and defenseless. He would never forget his humiliation at the hands of his subjects. Richard’s inability to protect his adherents would haunt him for the rest of his life, and he vowed that next time, retribution would be his.
“This story is rich in historical detail. It has so obviously been meticulously researched. I cannot but commend Rochelle for this exceptional work of scholarship. A King Under Siege: Book One of The Plantagenet Legacy is one of those books that once started is impossible to put down. This book is filled with non-stop action. There are enough plots and conspiracies to satisfy any lover of historical fiction. This is storytelling at its very best.” Mary Anne Yarde from Myths, Legends, Books & Coffee Pots Blog
Born and raised in St. Louis MO, Mercedes Rochelle graduated with a degree in English literature from the University of Missouri. Mercedes learned about living history as a re-enactor and has been enamored with historical fiction ever since. A move to New York to do research and two careers ensued, but writing fiction remains her primary vocation. She lives in Sergeantsville, NJ with her husband in a log home they had built themselves.
Labels: August 2019, Historical Fiction, Mercedes Rochelle, Virtual Book Tour
HFVBT Presents Amanda Skenandore’s The Undertaker’s Assistant Launch Party, August 3
You are invited to help celebrate the release of The Undertaker’s Assistant by Amanda Skenandore! Join us on Saturday, August 3 from 3-5pm EST for a live chat with the author, Q&A, and win some great prizes!
The event will take place HERE! Hope to see you there!
The Undertaker’s Assistant
by Amanda Skenandore
Publication Date: July 30, 2019
Kensington Publishing Corp.
Set during Reconstruction-era New Orleans, and with an extraordinary and unforgettable heroine at its heart, The Undertaker’s Assistant is a powerful story of human resilience–and of the unlikely bonds that hold fast even in our darkest moments.
“The dead can’t hurt you. Only the living can.” Effie Jones, a former slave who escaped to the Union side as a child, knows the truth of her words. Taken in by an army surgeon and his wife during the War, she learned to read and write, to tolerate the sight of blood and broken bodies–and to forget what is too painful to bear. Now a young freedwoman, she has returned south to New Orleans and earns her living as an embalmer, her steady hand and skillful incisions compensating for her white employer’s shortcomings.
Tall and serious, Effie keeps her distance from the other girls in her boarding house, holding tight to the satisfaction she finds in her work. But despite her reticence, two encounters–with a charismatic state legislator named Samson Greene, and a beautiful young Creole, Adeline–introduce her to new worlds of protests and activism, of soirees and social ambition. Effie decides to seek out the past she has blocked from her memory and try to trace her kin. As her hopes are tested by betrayal, and New Orleans grapples with violence and growing racial turmoil, Effie faces loss and heartache, but also a chance to finally find her place . . .
Praise for Amanda Skenandore and Between Earth and Sky
“Gripping and beautifully written, Between Earth and Sky tugs at the heart with its dynamic heroine and unique cast of characters. Though this novel brings alive two historical American eras and settings, the story is achingly modern, universal and important.” –Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author of The It Girls
“Intensely emotional. . . . Skenandore’s deeply introspective and moving novel will appeal to readers of American history, particularly those interested in the dynamics behind the misguided efforts of white people to better the lives Native American by forcing them to adopt white cultural mores.” –Publishers Weekly
“A masterfully written novel about the heart-wrenching clash of two American cultures . . . a fresh and astonishing debut.” –V.S. Alexander, author of The Magdalen Girls and The Taster
“By describing its costs in human terms, the author shapes tension between whites and Native Americans into a touching story. The title of Skenandore’s debut could refer to reality and dreams, or to love and betrayal; all are present in this highly original novel.” –Booklist
“A heartbreaking story about the destructive legacy of the forced assimilation of Native American children. Historical fiction readers and book discussion groups will find much to ponder here.” –Library Journal
“At its heart, this luminous book tells a Romeo and Juliet story. But Skenandore’s book is so much more than a simple romance. This novel examines the complex relationship between love and loss, culture and conquest, annihilation and assimilation.” –Historical Novel Society
Amanda Skenandore is a historical fiction writer and registered nurse. Between Earth and Sky was her first novel. She lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. Readers can visit her website at www.amandaskenandore.com.
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Jeffrey Staley on Blog Tour for Gum Moon, August 2019
Gum Moon
by Jeffrey L. Staley
Paperback, eBook, & Audiobook
Based upon events in the life of the author’s wife’s grandmother, Gum Moon (Cantonese for “Gold Door” or “Golden Gate”) is the remarkable coming of age story of a Chinese-American girl, Mei Chun Lai, who is sold in 1898 at the age of three to a cruel brothel keeper. A sympathetic prostitute befriends Chun, but during a plague quarantine, Chun is thrust into a bewildering new world when she is rescued by a friend of Donaldina Cameron and placed in a Home for abused and trafficked girls. The Home is destroyed in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, but Chun (aka “Maud”) survives. In an attempt to raise funds to rebuild the Home, Maud and a group of seven other Chinese children embark on a cross-country singing tour. Performing for President Theodore Roosevelt is the highlight of the journey, but when the matron of the Home suffers a breakdown, thirteen-year-old Maud must find within herself the strength and resolve to lead the band of children home.
I am the official historian of the real “Gum Moon” in San Francisco, whose full name is “Gum Moon Women’s Residence.” Today, “Gum Moon,” along with the “Asian Women’s Resource Center” are projects of the Women’s Division of the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church. But in the time period I am writing about (1890s-1910s), the Methodist women’s work in San Francisco Chinatown focused primarily upon the rescue of trafficked girls. My wife’s grandmother was one of these girls, sold to a brothel keeper when she was about two years old. My wife’s grandmother never told her story to her three daughters, and as I uncovered more and more fragments of her story, I decided I had to dedicate my novel to all the trafficked Chinese girls 1870-1920 whose descendants likewise never heard their stories.
This is my first work of fiction. I am a biblical scholar by trade, with a deep interest in the intersection of Bible and film. My most recent academic (nonfiction) publications all have to do with Bible and film.
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Labels: August 2019, Historical Fiction, Jeffrey Staley, Virtual Book Tour
Samantha Grosser on Blog Tour for The Sorcerer’s Whore, August 12-22
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The Sorcerer’s Whore
by Samantha Grosser
eBook: 330 Pages
Series: Pages of Darkness, #2
Genre: Historical Fiction/Historical Fantasy
A cursed child, a dangerous path, and a price to pay…
Six-fingered Mary Sparrow dreams of escape from the brothel that is the only world she knows. But when a mysterious old man drives her friend to madness, she begins to fear for her life.
Toby Chyrche also hopes for a better future, away from the confines of the tailor’s shop where it seems his fate is set in stone. So when a chance meeting with an old man at the brothel offers him a different path, he is only too eager to accept. Then the discovery of an ancient book of magic throws a new and shocking light onto the past – his mother had a brother, and that brother was a witch.
As the old man’s shadow over Bankside lengthens, Mary is drawn into the growing web of darkness. Unable to escape its reach, she turns to Toby for help. But Toby has daemons of his own to face. Will possession of the book be enough to protect them from the old man’s power? And what price will they have to pay for victory?
For the Sorcerer’s Whore, nothing is as it seems …
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Historical fiction author Samantha Grosser originally hails from England, but now lives on the sunny Northern Beaches of Sydney with her husband, son and a very small dog called Livvy.
Combining a lifelong love of history with a compulsion to write that dates from childhood, Samantha is now bringing her passion for telling compelling stories to the world.
Samantha has an Honours Degree in English Literature and taught English for many years in Asia and Australia. She is the author of wartime dramas Another Time and Place and The Officer’s Affair, and The King James Men, set during the turbulent early years of 17th Century.
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During the Blog Tour, we are giving away one eBook and one paperback copy of The Sorcerer’s Whore! To enter, please use the Gleam form below.
– Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm EST on August 22nd. You must be 18 or older to enter.
– Giveaway is open to the US & UK only.
Sorcerer’s Whore
Labels: August 2019, Historical Fiction, Samantha Grosser, Virtual Book Tour
Pam Lecky on Blog Tour for No Stone Unturned, August 5-12
No Stone Unturned
by Pam Lecky
eBook; 286 Pages
Series: The Lucy Lawrence Mysteries, Book 1
A suspicious death, stolen gems, and an unclaimed reward: who will be the victor in a deadly game of cat and mouse?
London October 1886: Trapped in a troubled marriage, Lucy Lawrence is ripe for an adventure. But when she meets the enigmatic Phineas Stone, over the body of her husband in the mortuary, her world begins to fall apart.
When her late husband’s secrets spill from the grave, and her life is threatened by the leader of London’s most notorious gang, Lucy must find the strength to rise to the challenge. But who can she trust and how is she to stay out of the murderous clutches of London’s most dangerous criminal?
Pam is an Irish writer of historical fiction with a particular love of the late Victorian era and early 20th century. She is fascinated by all things 19th century, from food and clothes to architecture and social history. She is patiently awaiting the invention of time travel, but in the meantime, indulges her love of the past by writing about it.
Her debut novel, The Bowes Inheritance, was awarded the BRAG Medallion in 2017. It was shortlisted for the Carousel Aware Prize 2016; made ‘Editor’s Choice’ by the Historical Novel Society; long-listed for the Historical Novel Society 2016 Indie Award; and chosen as a Discovered Diamond in February 2017.
In April 2018, Pam published an anthology of some previously published short reads, along with some new work. Her collection of short stories is entitled, Past Imperfect, and features stories set in such diverse settings as WW1 Dublin, the sinking of the Lusitania and a lonely haunted lighthouse.
Review & Interview at Passages to the Past
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During the Blog Tour, we are giving away two copies of No Stone Unturned by Pam Lecky! To enter, please use the Gleam form below.
– Giveaway is open internationally.
Labels: August 2019, Historical Mystery, Pam Lecky, Virtual Book Tour
Candace Robb on Blog Tour for A Conspiracy of Wolves,
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A Conspiracy of Wolves
by Candace Robb
Severn House/Crème de la Crime
Hardcover & eBook; 256 Pages
Series: Owen Archer, Book 11
When a prominent citizen is murdered, former Captain of the Guard Owen Archer is persuaded out of retirement to investigate in this gripping medieval mystery.
1374. When a member of one of York’s most prominent families is found dead in the woods, his throat torn out, rumours spread like wildfire that wolves are running loose throughout the city. Persuaded to investigate by the victim’s father, Owen Archer is convinced that a human killer is responsible. But before he can gather sufficient evidence to prove his case, a second body is discovered, stabbed to death. Is there a connection? What secrets are contained within the victim’s household? And what does apprentice healer Alisoun know that she’s not telling?
Teaming up with Geoffrey Chaucer, who is in York on a secret mission on behalf of Prince Edward, Owen’s enquiries will draw him headlong into a deadly conspiracy.
I’m Candace Robb, a writer/historian engaged in creating fiction about the late middle ages with a large cast of characters with whom I enjoy spending my days. Two series, the Owen Archer mysteries and the Kate Clifford mysteries, are set in late medieval York. The Margaret Kerr trilogy is set in early 14th century Scotland, at the beginning of the Wars of Independence. Two standalone novels (published under pseudonym Emma Campion) expand on the lives of two women in the court of King Edward III who have fascinated me ever since I first encountered them in history and fiction.
I am a dreamer. Writing, gardening, walking, dancing, reading, being with friends—there’s always a dreaming element.
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Review & Interview at Gwendalyn’s Books
Guest Post at Words and Peace
Excerpt at Historical Fiction with Spirit
Review at Book Reviews from Canada
During the Blog Tour, we are giving away a Hardcover copy of A Conspiracy of Wolves by Candace Robb! To enter, please use the Gleam form below.
Conspiracy of Wolves
Labels: August 2019, Christine Trent, Historical Fiction, Historical Mystery, Virtual Book Tour
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JOHNNY CASH Inscribed and signed 10x7 photo Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Alan/Best wishes/Johnny Cash", B/w, 9¾x7. Cash (1932-2003) had some big country/pop crossover hits in the 1950s, including "I Walk the Line" (1956) and "Ballad of a Teenage Queen" (1958).
Condition: slightly creased
Inscribed and signed 10x7 photo
Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Alan/Best wishes/Johnny Cash", B/w, 9¾x7. Cash (1932-2003) had some big country/pop crossover hits in the 1950s, including "I Walk the Line" (1956) and "Ballad of a Teenage Queen" (1958). After recovering from amphetamine abuse problems with the help of his wife, June Carter Cash, he bounced back with hits including "Ring of Fire", "Folsom Prison Blues" (1969) and "A Boy Named Sue" (1970). Cash had a TV show (1969-1971), has appeared in several films and earned ten Grammy awards between 1967 and 2000. In 1980, he became the youngest ever inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Cash outlived his wife June by less than four months. Slightly creased. Pinhead-sized holes. Impression from pencil note on verso (unknown hand) shows through at hair and forehead. Otherwise, fine condition.
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Filipino absentee voters now at 1.7-M
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MANILA — The country has now over 1.7 million overseas absentee voters (OAVs) representing 86 posts, the Commission on Elections said.
This is 77.78 percent higher than the 1.06 million in 2016.
Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said of the additional 783,076 new voters, a total of 437,779 came from the Middle East and Africa with 20 posts.
“We have a total of 1.789,823 million registered voters in 2016 we had this number of active voters from the post, 1.06 million voters. Nadagdagan tayo ng (We have an additional) 783,000 registrants, an increase of 77.78, with the biggest increase happening in the Middle East and Africa,” Jimenez told reporters Friday.
“Still overall, ang pinakamalaking area kung saan pinakamaraming OAV is the Middle East. Consistent naman sila (the biggest number of OAVs came from the Middle East. It is consistent)” the poll body official added.
Based on OAV data, the number of new voters in Asia and Pacific, covering 32 posts is at 149,285, with a total of 388,619 voters.
Meanwhile, Europe which has 20 posts, has a total of 63,288 new voters. This brings the total number of Filipino voters in Europe to 175,030.
For the Americas with 20 posts, there are 337,060 registered OAVs, with 132,724 new voters.
Jimenez noted that the increase can be attributed to the poll body’s voter education initiatives, which attracted the active participation of Filipinos abroad.
With this, Jimenez noted that there are two modes of voting for Filipinos abroad: manual, (postal) and using vote count machine (VCM) under the automated election systems (AES).
He said in postal or manual voting, the counting will be done manually or by hand.
Meanwhile, votes cast through the AES will be counted by vote counting machines.
Filipinos overseas will be voting for national positions only, particularly 12 senators and one party-list group.
The one-month voting period for the OAV will be from April 13 until May 13.
The counting of the votes from the country’s posts abroad will be held simultaneously with the local counting on Election Day. (PNA)
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'Wolverine' Podcast is Obsessed with Insanely Pseudoscientific 'Ley Lines'
By Corey Plante
Filed Under Science, Aliens & Paranormal
Stitcher’s new podcast about everyone’s favorite X-Man offers up a compelling mystery set in a small Alaskan town, but far scarier than the string of grisly murders presented in Wolverine: The Long Night is a doomsday cult called Aurora that’s totally obsessed with something called “ley lines.” The supernatural, seemingly mystical energy given off by these lines that run all around the Earth might seem pretty fantastical, but there are plenty of people out there in the real world that believe in them.
Wolverine: The Long Night kicked off earlier this month on Stitcher Premium, and in Monday’s third episode, called “Underground,” we learned a little bit more about Aurora as Agents Sally Pierce and Tad Marshall investigate the cult and how it might be involved in the town’s growing conspiracy. The cult’s base of operations is in an old cave system, and when asked why they set up shop there, the group’s leader Nicholas Prophet says it’s all because it’s a point of where “ley lines” connect.
“Channels of spiritual energy!” Prophet calls them. “They converge here. I’m not the first person to consider this a very holy and … dangerous place.”
Notice that there's a point of convergence near where 'The Long Night' takes place in Alaska.
The above map is but one “interpretation” of where these lines run. It’s largely an oversimplification because to all sorts of different people these lines zig and zag across the planet with almost no discernible pattern. In most cases, ley lines intersect on important ancient archaeological sites or monuments. Think Stonehenge or Easter Island — basically anywhere in the world that makes you stop and think, “How the fuck did ancient humans make this?”
Enthusiasts think these lines of supernatural energy converge on important, seemingly mystical places around the world. Conversely, some think the historical significance of these sites created an interconnected network of what we might as well call magical good vibes. Did aliens put these things here? Is it all just pure magic? Nobody really knows, and nobody can really prove anything. No data has been presented to support their existence.
They pique the interest of those drawn to the paranormal and the extraterrestrial. Just about all university-affiliated archaeologists and anthropologists don’t believe ley lines actually exist, but many people still refuse to deny the lines’ influence on the development of human civilization as a pseudoscientific self-fulfilling prophecy.
Perhaps the most convincing theorists say that legitimate magnetic energy is “created through cracks in the tectonic plate,” but there’s no evidence to support even that claim.
Could the ley lines have something to do with mutants in 'Wolverine: The Long Night'?
Much like the murders in Wolverine: The Long Night and the Aurora cult itself, exactly how the ley lines impact the story of this podcast remain a complete mystery. Other than Logan himself and one throwaway Easter egg from Episode 2, this entire story is an original creation of writer Benjamin Percy.
Thus far, Logan is the only mutant we’ve encountered in the story, and even then he’s barely in the podcast.
But in Episode 3, cult leader Nicholas Prophet did use some seemingly superhuman strength as part of a ceremony in which he sacrificed a deer. Does that mean he’s some kind of mutant, or does he use the ley lines as some kind of power source to give him supernatural abilities? And how might that relate to why the cult worships “The Night”?
We can’t be sure just yet, but it’s all but certain this podcast will continue referencing ley lines.
Promo art for 'Wolverine: The Long Night'.
All things considered, ley lines are a pretty compelling plot device in genre fiction. Ghostbusters (2016) used ley lines to explain some ghost-related phenomenon, and in a world with mutants that have magical powers, it looks like Wolverine: The Long Night is shaping up to do the same.
New episodes of Wolverine: The Long Night hit Stitcher Premium every Monday.
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Visa Ban Amended to Allow Iraqi Interpreters enter US
By Editor on 3rd February 2017 in Politics, Security
By John Lee.
The United States has amended its visa ban to allow emigration by the families of Iraqi interpreters who served the United States government and military forces deployed in their country
According to the New York Times the change, recommended by the Pentagon, eased some of the anger generated in Iraq by President Donald Trump’s executive order imposing the ban.
The Pentagon recommended the exemption for holders of Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) and others who had demonstrated their commitment to American military forces.
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U.N. finds mass grave in east Congo army camp
By David LewisFri Nov 24, 9:41 AM ET
U.N. investigators have found a mass grave in an army camp in Congo's eastern Ituri district holding around 30 victims, including women and children, who appeared to have been executed, a spokesman said on Friday.
"Our human rights division followed up on information it received and has confirmed a mass grave of about 30 people," Kemal Saiki, spokesman for the U.N. mission in Democratic Republic of Congo, told Reuters.
The discovery was announced at a time when tensions were high in the capital Kinshasa to the west, where a former rebel chief was refusing to accept provisional results showing President Jospeh Kabila had defeated him in an October 29 presidential election run-off.
Saiki said the military prosecutor was investigating the Ituri grave and two officers, a captain and a lieutenant, had been arrested so far.
The grave, located in the army camp at Bavi, 40 km (25 miles) south of the Ituri regional capital Bunia, seemed to be recent, according to the investigators.
They believed the victims had disappeared during army operations against militia in late August or early September. This meant the killings would have taken place after the July 30 first round of elections in the former Belgian colony.
"Apparently these people were executed, among them are women and children," Saiki said.
"There are witnesses who directly accuse the First Brigade, which is based there (in Ituri), of being responsible."
The First Brigade is one of several Congolese army brigades made up of fighters from a plethora of rebel and government factions who fought in Congo's 1998-2003 war.
The elections were Congo's first free polls in more than 40 years. They crowned a peace process that ended the war, which triggered a humanitarian catastrophe that has pushed the death toll to around 4 million. More than 1,000 Congolese still die every day from violence, hunger and disease.
ARMY ACCUSED OF ABUSE
The army has frequently been accused of human rights violations across Congo's east, where violence has continued despite the peace deal three years ago and the presence in the country of the world's biggest U.N. peacekeeping force.
Anneke Van Woudenberg, a Congo expert with Human Rights Watch, said her organization had documented some 70 killings or summary executions of civilians in Ituri over the last year.
She said civilians were often taken by the army for forced labor or because they were suspected of being militia.
"It is one of the most abusive operations I have seen the Congolese army involved in," she told Reuters.
In Kinshasa, Kabila has sent Congolese army troops onto the streets following a riot by supporters of Bemba, who has challenged the presidential run-off result in the Supreme Court.
The court was set on fire during the riot by followers of Bemba, a vice president in Kabila's transition government.
Kabila said on Wednesday he would use the army to move soldiers loyal to Bemba, estimated at around 600, from Kinshasa, unless U.N. peacekeepers did this in 48 hours.
A first group of around 50 Bemba fighters were moved out of the capital on Thursday, as foreign mediators worked to avoid a repeat of gunbattles between Kabila's and Bemba's forces which rocked Kinshasa in recent months.
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Dems claim compromise on bailout
Negotiators head to White House
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Congressional leaders today said they’d reached compromises on some disputed issues surrounding the Bush administration’s plan to empower the Treasury Department to buy billions in risky investments from banks and financial institutions to prevent a lending collapse.
Details of the compromise have not been released. But it’s expected to at least partially address …
Details of the compromise have not been released. But it’s expected to at least partially address criticism that the plan originally put forward by the Treasury Department over the weekend included no direct aid to troubled borrowers, and left taxpayers on the hook for a bailout of companies and investors who fueled the housing boom and bust through reckless lending.
The Bush administration is seeking authorization to borrow $700 billion to buy up "toxic assets," including mortgage-backed securities backed by risky loans. Many of the banks and financial institutions that own such assets are either in danger of going out of business or have cut back on lending because they cannot raise capital.
The compromise plan would reportedly give the Treasury Department the initial authority to borrow up to $350 billion, but give Congress the right to veto the final $350 billion of the $700 billion Treasury issuance sought by the Bush administration.
The compromise bill may require companies that participate in the program to give the government an equity stake, and agree to limits on executive pay, the Wall Street Journal reported. Those measures have been opposed by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, who don’t want to limit participation in the competitive "reverse auctions" through which the government intends to buy many assets.
Although Paulson testified at a congressional hearing Wednesday that he was open to the idea of imposing limits on executive pay at companies that unload assets on the government, he said it would have to be done in a way that did not interfere with participation in the program.
Tom Millon, president of Capital Markets Cooperative, a Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.-based firm that helps banks sell mortgages in the secondary market, agrees that restrictions on executive pay might deter some companies from participating.
"If you’re the president of some big bank, and you have some nonperforming stuff on your books, short of your firm being in bankruptcy you may just decide to roll the dice" and keep the loans on the books rather than participate in the program, Millon said.
But Millon doesn’t see why some mechanism couldn’t be created so that companies that benefit from the program help pay for it.
Companies could pay higher taxes or share future revenue with the government, for example, so that "in some way the firms are held responsible. I certainly agree with that. As a business owner myself, if those guys are getting a big handout, they should have to pay for it."
Some lawmakers are also pushing for more relief for troubled homeowners. Although Treasury Secretary Paulson said Wednesday that the government will have more leverage to push servicers to do loan modifications rather than foreclose on homeowners whose loans it ends up owning, he is opposed to a push by Democrats to allow bankruptcy judges to "cram down" loan modifications.
While the Bush administration’s original plan contained no direct aid for troubled borrowers, Paulson and Bernanke have said the program would have indirect benefits because it would unfreeze credit markets, fuel lending, and speed a housing recovery. The administration already has other initiatives under way to help borrowers, they said, such as the FHA Hope for Homeowners loan guarantee program, which helps homeowners facing foreclosure finance into more affordable loans.
If the government buys billions in mortgage-related assets and steps up efforts to do workouts with borrowers and modify loans, that could also prevent foreclosures that would otherwise worsen the housing glut.
Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., wants to put the FDIC in charge of such efforts, citing its track record as conservator of IndyMac Federal Bank since July. That could also save taxpayers money, Dodd said, as the FDIC estimates performing loans are worth about 87 percent of their face value, while nonperforming loans are worth only about 36 percent of par.
Brad Geisen, the founder and chief executive officer of Foreclosure.com, doubts the bailout will affect the number of foreclosures or housing inventories.
He said many banks are holding on to real estate-owned properties for as long as they can, because selling them now would mean taking big losses. For accounting purposes, the homes banks have repossessed look more valuable on their books than if they sold them at a big loss, Geisen said.
But many banks are in desperate need of cash, so they "throttle off" real estate-owned properties as needed. "It comes down to how much cash they need," Geisen said. "The more they need, the more aggressive they are in selling them off."
Despite claims by Democrats that a compromise had been reached, the picture remained uncertain as congressional leaders interrupted several hours of negotiations to meet at the White House with President Bush and administration officials including Treasury Secretary Paulson.
Top Democrats including Senate Banking Committee Chairman Dodd, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, D-Mass., and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said most obstacles to House and Senate passage of a bill have been cleared, the Associated Press reported.
Support from some key Republicans appears to be weaker. Rep. Spencer Bachus of Alabama, the ranking Republican on the Financial Services Committee, was more restrained in characterizing progress made at the negotiating session, saying only that "there was progress today," AP said.
Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama, the ranking Republican on the Senate Banking Committee, is opposed to a bailout and did not attend the meeting, the Journal reported.
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Innoplexus Announces Appointment of Rita Kelley as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, USA
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Hoboken, New Jersey, September 12, 2019 – Innoplexus Inc, a subsidiary of Innoplexus AG, Frankfurt, which has developed the most comprehensive, industry-validated, AI-powered Drug Discovery and Development platform, announced today the appointment of Rita Kelley as Senior Vice President Corporate Development and Marketing. Rita will also act as Managing Director USA. Ms. Kelley is highly accomplished biotechnology and pharmaceutical executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience across strategy, commercial, and business development functions.
“We are extremely pleased that Rita has chosen to join Innoplexus at this exciting time in the company’s development,” said Dr. Gunjan Bhardwaj, Founder, and CEO of Innoplexus. “Rita’s extensive expertise will be crucial for Innoplexus as we plan for the commercial growth of our platform. Innoplexus has an industry-validated, AI-powered, Drug Discovery, and Development platform that’s creating value for diverse stakeholders such as Pharma, Biotechs, CROs, Research Organizations, Patients, Governments and Investors by driving innovation in science, clinical development, and commercialization.
Prior to joining Innoplexus, Ms. Kelley served as Vice President of Medical and Commercial Strategy at BioNTech SE, where she helped build and significantly grow the novel mRNA immunotherapy pipeline in cancer and rare diseases.
“I am very excited to be joining the Innoplexus team. Innoplexus has the ability to drive a paradigm shift in drug discovery and development, which in turn will bring life-transforming medicines to patients across the globe faster”, said Ms. Kelley.
Ms. Kelley has held senior executive global positions at Pfizer, Novartis, and Merck, where she led the global effort that successfully achieved the historic, first in class, best in class approval of Keytruda® for treating MSI-H cancers, regardless of biology, gaining approval in 22 indications. Ms. Kelley has also successfully launched five products globally which have achieved over USD 1B in sales. Through these efforts, she has excelled in bringing new drugs to market and significantly increased business revenues through the identification of new pathways across multiple indications.
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'Avengers: Endgame' was originally going to feature a heartbreaking new job for Black Widow after Thanos' snap
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Scarlett Johansson as Natasha, aka Black Widow.
Warning: Minor spoilers below for "Avengers: Endgame."
The "Avengers: Endgame" directors Joe and Anthony Russo recently told Slate that Black Widow had a very different role after the time jump near the beginning of the film.
Black Widow was originally taking care of orphaned children following Thanos' deadly snap, but the storyline was ultimately cut.
Note: This article contains mild spoilers for "Avengers: Endgame."
Despite being nearly three hours long, not every idea could make its way into "Avengers: Endgame" – even if the cast were given additional scenes in their scripts to prevent them from dropping spoilers.
One idea in particular that didn't make it into the film concerned Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow and her role in the Avengers, after the five-year time jump.
In a recent interview on the Slate podcast The Gist, directors Joe and Anthony Russo revealed that, in an early draft of the film, they initially had Black Widow taking care of orphaned children instead of running the superhero organization.
"One thing that we talked about a lot – and I thought was really profound, but it was almost too large of an idea for us to wrangle, but we did try for a while – the idea that one-quarter of all children have no parents," said Anthony.
Joe added: "Assuming you started with two parents. So that's a lot of global orphans. Just the staggering number of that. I believe at one point really early in development, Black Widow was actually leading the organization in D.C. that was in charge of orphans, basically."
"That was what she was heading up five years later. But yes, it's fascinating when you start running it down."
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Amazon Paid Zero Corporate Taxes Last Year. Why Aren’t 2020 Democrats Talking About It?
Posted to Politics February 22, 2019 by Michael Graham
The current crop of Democrats seeking their party’s presidential nomination have made it clear who they’ll be coming after once they’re in the White House: Big corporations and the wealthy 1 percent. Candidates like Sen. Cory Booker and Kamala Harris echo the sentiments of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who has all but declared war on “these rich guys who have been waging class warfare on the middle class for decades” through a “rigged system that props up the rich and powerful, but kicks dirt on everyone else.”
So when news broke that Amazon–the world’s third-most valuable company, run by the world’s richest man — paid zero federal corporate income taxes on their $11.3 billion in US profits in 2018, what did these candidates have to say about it?
Surprisingly, nothing.
No statements, no speeches, not even a tweet. Despite the fact that 2018 was the second year in a row Amazon avoided paying U.S. corporate taxes and, in fact, received a $129 million refund. Progressives like Warren, Booker and Harris have issued public statements on a wide array of topics in the past week, from Jussie Smollett to support for using paper ballots in elections, but not a single note about Amazon’s zero-dollar corporate tax bill.
And the question some campaign observers are asking is, “Why?” In a political moment dominated by economic populism and calls for open class warfare from Democratic leaders like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, why aren’t progressive presidential candidates making Amazon the poster child for corporate greed?
A notable exception is Sen. Bernie Sanders, who tweeted out a news story reporting the Amazon tax bill and his observation that, “If you paid the $119 annual fee to become an Amazon Prime member, you paid more to Amazon than it paid in taxes.”
If you paid the $119 annual fee to become an Amazon Prime member, you paid more to Amazon than it paid in taxes.
Our job: Repeal all of the Trump tax breaks for the top 1% and large corporations and demand that they pay their fair share in taxes. https://t.co/qDt4YoL5Z4
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) February 15, 2019
Sanders has been singling out Amazon for its tax avoidance and oversized political influence for years. Interestingly, so has another populist, President Donald Trump. When the company avoided all U.S. corporate income taxes last year, Sanders called them out on it, and in September he proposed the Stop Bad Employees by Zeroing Out Subsidies, or “BEZOS Act, targeting the online retail giant and its CEO Jeff Bezos. The bill would tax corporations for every dollar that their low-wage workers receive in government benefits like food stamps or Medicaid.
No other 2020 candidate is even close to matching Sanders’ aggressive stance toward a corporation that, on paper, embodies everything progressive candidates are waging war against on the campaign trail. But other than a few remarks about Amazon’s decision to withdraw plans for a new corporate headquarters in Queens, NY, (“The fact that Jeff Bezos wanted our taxpayers to pay for his helicopter landing pad just shows how disingenuous he was from the beginning,” said NY Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, another 2020 contender), they’ve been silent.
Some Amazon critics credit the company for what they call an effective, if evil, communications strategy.
“Why have politicians been so silent? I’m guessing somewhere in Amazon’s executive office someone said, ‘Look, if we’re going to pull the plug on New York [the HQ2 project] anyway, let’s do it now while the tax bill comes out. That way people will be totally distracted from it,’” says Bob Engel of the corporate watchdog group Free & Fair Markets Initiative. “If you’re gonna rob a bank, rob it on a day the FBI is busy.”
Engel, a longtime critic of Amazon, told InsideSources that “Amazon is a company whose business strategy is really based on gaming the system,” highlighting its political utility as a target for tax-the-rich progressives. And yet the company has largely gotten a pass, perhaps because of an area of math not directly related to taxes: Polls.
A July 2018 survey by the Baker Center for Leadership and Governance asked Americans to rate their level of confidence in 20 U.S. institutions, including the military, the media, and the courts. And the number one most trusted institution among America’s Democrats was…
(It was also the second-most trusted institution among Republicans, just behind the military.)
Writing about what she calls this “frankly embarrassing (for Democrats) poll” at the liberal website Slate, Nicole Karlis notes: “From an objective standpoint, Amazon’s values — like any for-profit corporation — don’t exactly line up with those of a democratic society that promotes wealth equality and opportunity for all.”
“I blame Congress,” says Matt Gardner, a senior fellow at the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy which first released the news of Amazon’s zero corporate tax bill.
“Unless we see the actual tax returns, nobody can say exactly how Amazon avoided paying any corporate income taxes, but the available information makes it clear that three provisions in the tax code were very important: The research and development tax credit, the ability to write off 100 percent of investments in equipment, and the ability to deduct stock options to employees from taxable earnings,” Gardner told InsideSources.
“While the Trump tax bill made some changes, all three of these have been part of the tax code for a long time. Congress could have eliminated or reformed them. They knew full well what the impact would be,” Gardner said. “Politicians talk all the time about ‘closing loopholes,’ but the conversation never goes any further.”
Gardner adds that this blame “comes with a big asterisk, because lobbyists are on Capitol Hill pushing for these tax policies,” but are progressives pushing back? Do opponents of so-called corporate greed like Warren, Booker or even Bernie Sanders really want to close the R&D “loophole?” Do they oppose allowing companies to deduct the costs of equipment, or reject the law (proposed and enacted by President Clinton and a Democrat-controlled Congress in 1993) allowing the stock option deduction?
If so, they rarely mention it on the campaign trail and it doesn’t appear on their campaign websites. (Booker, Harris and Warren’s campaigns declined repeated requests for comment.)
These senators are also no doubt aware of the fact that Jeff Bezos isn’t just the CEO of an online company with 100 million Amazon Prime subscribers, but he also owns the The Washington Post, one of the most influential newspapers in America that reaches many Democratic primary voters.
The Post’s motto is “Democracy Dies in Darkness.” Perhaps. But that certainly seems to be where you’ll find the Democratic candidates’ debate over Amazon and tax policy.
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The Silence of the Dems Continues In New Hampshire As Anti-Semitism Roils Party
Posted to Politics March 07, 2019 by Michael Graham
In the past, members of the New Hampshire congressional delegation have gone out of their way to denounce what they believed were offensive actions that occurred as far afield from the Granite State as Alabama, Virginia and the March for Life in Washington, DC.
But faced with repeated anti-Semitic statements by a fellow Democrat, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), they delegation has been completely silent, declining repeated requests for comment. They maintained this silence even as the debate evolved from passing a resolution specifically condemning the representative and her comments (as Republicans did to Rep. Steve King of Iowa) to a watered-down, eight-page document decrying bad behavior in general, from anti-Catholic bias suffered by President Kennedy to the internment of Japanese Americans in WWII to allegations of racial profiling by police.
Nor did these Granite State Democrats speak out when the leadership of their own party made problematic statements:
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that Rep. Omar’s comments ‘weren’t intentionally anti-Semitic.”
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said “I don’t think she’s anti-Semitic.”
Democratic Whip James Clyburn said Ilhan Omar’s experience is “more personal” than Jews who lost parents in the Holocaust.
Sen. Shaheen, Sen. Hassan, Rep. Kuster and Rep. Pappas had no problem calling out Judge Roy Moore or President Trump or a bunch of Catholic kids at a DC rally. Why are they silent now?
“What letter comes after [Rep. Omar’s] name?” a New Hampshire Democratic activist responded when asked by NHJournal. “Of course they’re not going to say anything.”
Their silence has not gone unnoticed.
“I took for granted as a result House Democrats would at least, at least make good on their plan to symbolically condemn anti-Semitism,” said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) “I at least assumed a few pages of symbolism was not too much to ask.”
Charles Lipson, Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago wrote a piece for Real Clear Politics entitled “Democrats’ Troubling Silence on Omar’s Anti-Semitism,” calling it a “sad sign for America’s democracy that condemning anti-Semitism and its purveyors could divide a party and jeopardize its congressional leader. But that, alas, is the message Democrats send with their feckless silence over Ilhan Omar.”
On the behavior of New Hampshire Democrats, Professor Lipson told NHJournal:
“Silence in the face of evil is a sad spectacle. So is minimizing the outspoken bigotry repeatedly voiced by Rep. Ilan Omar of Minnesota. But ‘cowering silence’ surely describes New Hampshire’s Congressional delegation and their response to Omar’s anti-Semitism. Total radio silence. To say nothing and then vote on a vacuous, compromise resolution that doesn’t even name Omar (whose comments are the reason this issue arose) is shameful. Their silence speaks volumes–and it says nothing good about the Granite State’s representatives.”
New Hampshire has a small Jewish population of about 10,000 people out of 1.3 million. Across the nation, Jewish voters tend to be loyal Democrats, backing the party by a two-to-one margin. So it could be the case that these leaders will pay no price for their silence at the ballot box.But when these same Democrats rise up to denounce alleged hatred or bigotry committed by Republicans, will anyone still listen?
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ISO 13934-1 Tensile Properties of Fabrics
This standard mainly applies to woven textile fabrics, but can be applicable to fabrics produced by other techniques. It is not normally applicable to woven elastic fabrics, geotextiles, nonwovens, coated fabrics, textile-glass woven fabrics, fabrics made from carbon fibers, or polyolefin tape yarns.
This method specifies a procedure to determine the maximum force and the elongation at maximum force of textile fabrics using a strip method. Two sets of specimens are prepared, one in the warp direction and one in the weft direction. For this test, it is important to have an increased test data rate to ensure the capture of a high number of data points. This is because when individual fibers within the fabric fail, the data rate must be fast enough to catch these peaks.
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Manslaughter shake-up
By 2000-06-22T00:00:00+01:00
Business managers from company directors to sole traders could personally face fines and imprisonment under a proposed shake-up of the law on involuntary manslaughter.
The proposal is part of a package of reforms recommended by the Law Commission and includes the creation of a new offence of corporate killing.
This could apply to large scale accidents when an investigation subsequently reveals that managerial negligence was a serious contributory factor.
David Lewis, partner in law firm Weightmans, said the proposed law change is potentially groundbreaking.
"The government's preference is for the new offence to apply to all business undertakings, not just companies."
He warned a conviction for corporate manslaughter will lead to personal proceedings against senior individuals in the guilty organisation.
"The penalties envisaged are as severe as possible imprisonment or a ban from holding a managerial position.
However, he said the Law Commission suggests the offence of corporate killing should require significant proof of a "management failure". Lewis concluded: "Never has the need for effective management systems been more important."
He added: "Health and safety professionals must ensure that senior managers are aware of the implications of the proposed changes now, before it's too late."
The closing date for submissions on the Law Commission's proposals is September 1.
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
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Christopher Noxon is an author, a father… and the husband of Jenji Kohan, creator of the very successful TV shows Weeds and Orange Is the New Black. Because of Jenji’s success and long hours, Christopher has taken on more of the homemaker role in the marriage. He also recently wrote a novel inspired by his experience. He talks to Madeleine about the book and what it’s like to be “domestic first responder.”
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“Keep Calvert Country” is a non-partisan group of Calvert County citizens who believe in an open government by the people and for the people. We love Calvert’s Rural Character and want to protect Calvert’s Quality of Life.
We are not anti-growth, but we want Calvert to grow no faster than its infrastructure. In other words, to "Grow Responsibly".
Keep Calvert Country developed a Platform which lists the issues that are important to us, and then included details of how we believe those issues should be addressed. We use our Platform as a basis for all we do.
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KHL.com has been relaunched after undergoing a complete overhaul.
Using the latest technology, the new KHL.com website is optimised to display more content in a new layout that responds to a wide range of devices, from smart phones and tablets to traditional PCs and laptops – no more pinch and zoom!
It brings together a wealth of knowledge generated by our team of industry experts and makes it highly accessible, whether you are in the office on a PC or using your smart phone on the move.
The new website is also able to adapt itself to individual users by learning what a registered reader is particularly interested in and offering tailored information that is most relevant to them.
The search function on the website is also greatly improved, making it easier to find what you are looking for, and the content renders more quickly since the website has been optimised for speed. Overall, this means fast and effortless access for visitors.
In addition, each magazine has a distinct area on the site, making it easier for users to find content for their own industry sector.
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Kiddie Up Nannies supports families in many different ways. One of those ways is facilitating nanny shares. Nanny shares are beneficial in many ways; however, it can also be an overwhelming, confusing process. Although we do not directly match families, Kiddie Up offers two resources for families to meet other families interested in a nanny share.
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Maggie at Kiddie Up Nannies was instrumental in our search for a nanny and nanny share. We learned of her services when we attended the Nanny 101 and Nanny Share Social. Maggie was organized, prepared, and very informative on what to expect when hiring a nanny and entering into a nanny share. There were many FAQ's that we hadn't thought of, and I don't think our nanny share would've been as successful without her help. \We were able to meet another couple with an infant only a few months older than our daughter, and thanks to Maggie's advice and guidance we were able to determine if we would be a good fit for each other's families. From there, we worked with Maggie to secure a wonderful nanny who takes care of our infants to date. I would strongly recommend Maggie's services, and/or nanny social for anyone who is looking for a nanny or nanny share. – Alyson, Denver
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Wominjeka - Welcome
My name is Sharon Sowter; my ancestral mob is Yorta Yorta and I’ve lived and worked on Wurundjeri land all my life. I am Chairperson of Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation and have taught in Melton for over 18 years in a local Primary School.
I am the proud Great Great Granddaughter of William Cooper; his own granddaughter, my grandmother, was taken from her Aboriginal family as a young child and denied her culture. It was important to her that I learn about and experience what she was unable to – I have therefore made it my mission to do so and my work at Kirrip goes a long way towards being able to connect with mob.
I have delighted in watching Kirrip grow over the past year, with new groups and activities available for members to be a part of. I am honoured to be involved at board level, in order to help create and enhance the programs and services that we can potentially offer our families. Stay tuned, there are exciting times ahead!
I am a proud member of Kirrip, and look forward to working with you mob in my capacity as Chairperson. Please contact me with your questions or contributions; a board is only as strong as the members endorse us to be.
Dawn Davies is a proud Aboriginal women from the Warramungu land, Tenant Creek, Northern Territory, currently living on the lands of the Kulin Nation in Melton, Victoria.
Dawn is a family orientated mother of 6 grown children who also live in Melton, Grandmother of 11 grandchildren, Dawn spends her time volunteering at Kirrip, supporting community and is an active board member and past board treasurer.
Heather Gillard. Is a proud Aboriginal woman with connections to many areas of Australia. Heather is of the stolen generation having been raised in children’s homes, Kinship care and foster care. Heather has lived in Melton for 22 years and has been a community member of Kirrip for 11 years and a board member for 10 years.
Heather is committed to her family and community and is always available to support community in any way that is needed.
Peter Webster is a proud Kamilaroi man from central N.S.W, currently living on the lands of the Kulin Nations in Shire of Melton. Peter is committed to our community and works hard to support the community as the Executive Officer of Kirrip.
Peter Has been a member of Kirrip for 5 Years and Executive Officer for the past 3years. Peter is always available to community and looks forward to having a yarn with anyone who drops by Kirrip.
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Do you like independent physicians? This state budget proposal doesn't.
A proposed B&O tax on certain sectors would exacerbate the loss of independent physicians.
Do you like independent physicians? This state budget proposal doesn't. A proposed B&O tax on certain sectors would exacerbate the loss of independent physicians. Check out this story on kitsapsun.com: https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/opinion/columnists/2019/04/05/niran-al-agba-proposed-tax-could-put-end-independent-doctors/3369932002/
Niran Al-Agba, MD, Columnist Published 9:24 a.m. PT April 5, 2019 | Updated 9:24 a.m. PT April 5, 2019
In 2014, 67% of physicians in Kitsap County were independent. Today, fewer than 20% of physician practices are owned and operated independently. That may not matter to you, but it should if you believe that competition leads to better care and lower prices.
If you have never read my column before, please read this one. Because a proposal included in the governor's state budget could drastically change things for independent physicians, like my practice, and lead to the complete monopolization of healthcare in markets across the state.
In his 2019 budget proposal Gov. Jay Inslee increases the business and occupation (B&O) tax by 20%, from 1.5% to 1.8%, on service-oriented industry sectors, such as professional, engineering and technical occupations. This specifically places independent physicians at a competitive disadvantage against physicians employed by hospitals, because non-profit hospitals are tax-exempt, and therefore unaffected by this tax increase.
Here’s why that matters to a community's health care: independent physician practices lower healthcare costs for all consumers. They are, quite simply, the last barrier to complete monopolization of a health care market.
Hospital-based clinics — known as hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) — charge a “facility fee," or a bill in addition to the one levied for the doctors’ services. A hospital executive once told me to think of a facility fee like a “room rental” charge. Independent practices are forbidden from charging facility fees. For one 15-minute visit with your doctor, Medicare pays $124.40 if it takes place in a hospital-based outpatient department. Medicare reimburses only $68.97 for the exact same service delivered at an independent physician-owned clinic — an 80% difference!
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Over the past decade, this payment inequity forced physicians to close their doors and sell their practices to large hospital corporations. Prior to 2000, approximately 60% of physicians in the U.S. were “independent practice owners or partners” and by 2016 that number had fallen to less than one-third of physicians. Solo physicians – like myself — are predicted to become extinct, like the dinosaurs.
Locally the consolidation trend mirrored that of the nation, as I mentioned above, because most could not remain economically viable on their own. Currently, every neurologist, endocrinologist, cardiologist, pulmonologist, urologist, and vascular and orthopedic surgeon in Kitsap County is employed or contracted with CHI Franciscan.
The Wall Street Journal recently exposed a second reason hospital-employed physicians increase healthcare costs for consumers. The more primary-care doctors that work for hospitals, the more they are being pushed to keep lucrative specialty referrals in-house. In contrast, independent physicians are free to make referrals to those physicians they would choose for their own family members and themselves.
Research shows that physician-owned practices provide better quality of care. For example, in comparison to organizations employing more than 100 physicians, practices with 3 to 9 physicians had 27% fewer preventable hospital admissions and those comprised of one or two physicians had 33% fewer preventable hospital admissions. Fewer days spent in the hospital leads to fewer bills for consumers to pay.
There is no doubt that communities need hospitals — they provide essential emergency services 24 hours a day and a full spectrum of specialty care that would be unavailable otherwise. But certainly not at the expense of independently-owned and operated physician practices.
It is understandable, due to the provision of charity care and other critical healthcare services, that nonprofit hospitals are tax-exempt. Private practices provide charity care too — albeit on a smaller scale than non-profit hospitals — yet are not afforded the same economic amnesty. At a bare minimum, those private practices treating Medicare and Medicaid patients should be allowed an exemption from this tax increase, if only to equalize the odds for their economic survival.
A Democratic Presidential hopeful should not prioritize the needs of large corporations over small medical practices, which can deliver high quality care at a lower cost. Otherwise, Gov. Inslee is showing the nation that he is no fan of providing affordable care to the masses.
After making many phone calls to Olympia this past week, I have learned that Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend), chair of the Capital Budget Committee and a member of the Health and Wellness Committee, and Rep. Eileen Cody (D-West Seattle), chair of the Health and Wellness Committee, are the most important legislators with whom to voice your concerns. They can help create the exemption to lessen the pressure on independent doctors.
If Washington legislators blindly vote to increase the B&O tax on the few independent medical practices struggling to survive, without realizing the detrimental impact of their decision, they are turning their backs on patients, independent physicians and our communities. Please call members of our state delegation as well, and let them know that you do not want independent practices, and the valuable services they provide, to disappear.
Niran Al-Agba is a pediatrician in Silverdale, works on healthcare policy at national level as part of the National Physicians Council and is a regular opinion columnist for the Kitsap Sun.
Contact state legislators
Rep. Tharinge: 360-786-7904, Steve.Tharinger@leg.wa.gov.
Rep. Cody: 360-786-7978, Eileen.Cody@leg.wa.gov.
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I Felt Inferior For The First Time – Pique
By index on May 30, 2018
The former Manchester United defender, Gerard Pique was shown a full treatment from Madrid supporters on the night of Spanish Super Cup (second leg), as his side, Barcelona fell to defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu. That was the night when his side were embarrassed while the Spaniard was roundly mocked by the crowd. Gerard Pique therefore agreed for the first time since joining Barcelona that he felt inferior to their all-time rivals, Real Madrid.
Marco Asensio and Karim Benzema netted a goal each in the first half which saw Real Madrid to a 2-0 HT and FT victory to complete a 5-1 aggregate win in the Spanish Super Cup. Barcelona, in their first matches after the departure of their ex-star forward, Neymar Jr, looked a shadow of their former selves, and were second best throughout, as Zinedine Zidane bagged his seventh trophy in 21 months as manager.
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Karim Benzema will not leave Real
By index on October 28, 2017 December 19, 2017
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema said that he has no reason to leave Real Madrid at the moment.
He stated that he is happy at the club and that the team is in a good phase at the moment. The French striker said that it has been a long time since Real Madrid has had such a good team and that he has no reason to leave the club.
Indeed the Spanish club has won the Champions League twice in a row, and they are favorite to win the trophy again this year.
Karim Benzema only has one year left on his contract, and there is speculation that he might be moving elsewhere when his contract is over. Read More
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KARIM BENZEMA TO GET NEW DEAL
By index on August 16, 2017
Real Madrid are set to hand striker KarimBenzema a new deal for his efforts in helping the team to yet another Champions League title.
The French star netted 17 times in all competitions last term as Real did a double, lifting the La Liga title despite last minute heated chase from Barcelona.
The Spanish side is reportedly set to land AS Monaco teenage star KylianMbappe this summer in a world record deal. There are fears that the club would sell of the player with Arsenal and a few other top sides are named interested employers.
There were reports that Mbappe would not agree to the deal if one of Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale does not leave. Benzema was the likely candidate to be kicked out as Ronaldo was a player emeritus and Bale was yet to fully deliver the goods for his record move. Read More
Posted in: BenzemaTagged: Benzema football Karim Madrid
ISCO FINALLY SHOWS HIS TRUE WORTH
By index on June 3, 2017
It all started at La Roselda arena where Malaga fans were treated to intelligently silk and mesmerizing dribbles of a 19-year old.
Isco had just broken out of Valencia’s youth team, got scooped by Malaga and wasted no time in showing the world the kind of stuff he was made of.
After the successful second seasonwith theAlbicelestes, big teams came calling but he chose to remain with Malaga who was at that time putting together an exciting team headed by Manuel Pellegrini and were about the same time undergoing a management take over from billionaire Al Thani who made it clear he was ready to spend. The Chilean-led side will go on to have a successful campaign and even qualify for Europe.
Real Madrid came calling afterwards in a move that saw the insatiable Galaticosscoop the league’s best two breakout stars in the mould of Isco and then heralded heir to Xabi Alonso – Asier Illarramendi.
Given Madrid’s reputation, the new inputs had trouble slotting into the top 11 as a back and forth progression, coupled with the almost annual change of coaches, threw the youngsters to obscurity with Isco making more bench cameos than actually starting while Illarramendi’s case was even worse. Read More
Posted in: BenzemaTagged: Benzema Goals Karim Madrid Mourinho Real
Karim Benzema wants to know why he is being an outcast for France
By index on April 28, 2017
It’s been almost 2 years since KarimBenzema has represented France at the international stage in a competitive match as the Real Madrid player is not being valued by the head coach of the French national side Didier Deschamps.
This is something that has started to seriously worry and frustrate KarimBenzema as the 29 year old attacker is one of the most influential players for Real Madrid along with Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale but despite playing such a big role for the Spanish club, Benzemacant even get called up to play for France.
There is no doubt whatsoever that KarimBenzema is one of the most talented players in the world of football as he has consistently been able to perform at a high level with Real Madrid which has allowed him to make over 30 appearances in almost every single season with the Spanish club.
However, this has not been enough for him to play for his national side in over 1 year and Benzema has recently voiced his thoughts concerning his current uncomfortable position as the French attacker said: Read More
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TIANJIN CONFIRM KARIM BENZEMA BID
By index on February 11, 2017
The owner of Chinese soccer club Tianjin Quanjian Shu Yuhui has confirmed that the outfit is trying to lure Real Madrid star Karim Benzema to China.
The club, which has signed numerous top football stars in the world, would have to limit their wishes with new rules that would allow for a reduced number of foreign stars in China.
Speaking to Chinese TV, Yuhui said: “We made a bid for Benzema. Our club had a massive investment plan for the new season but it was tightened up by the new rules. We need an out-and-out striker so we made a bid for Benzema.”
Yuhui was speaking to Tianjin Sports Channel and he seemed to be against the new regulations regarding transfers. The Chinese Football Association said that foreign players in the 2017 season would be limited in the wave of clubs running to buy the biggest and most talented players abroad as against developing local talents. Read More
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Benzema needs to improve
By index on December 20, 2016
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has admitted that he needs to improve if he wants to score more goals with Real Madrid.
Despite the fact that he has recently scored two goals to help the Spanish team draw with Borussia Dortmund, the French international has come under intense criticisms for his form this season.
Karim Benzema said that he is aware of the critics and that he is working hard in order to improve. He admitted that he has not been consistent since the start of the season and that he wants things to change. He said that he is doing extra work on the training ground in order to improve his finishing and feels that he is becoming better each week.
The French player said that it is not easy to play at a club such as Real Madrid and that it is not guaranteed that you will score every week. Read More
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Beckham backs Zidane
By index on November 17, 2016
David Beckham has stated that former France midfielder Zinedine Zidane is the best manager for Real Madrid.
He said that the French manager has a thorough knowledge of the club during his time playing for the club and that he is the right person in the right place.
David Beckham believes that Zinedine Zidane can have the same impact that Pep Guardiola had at Barcelona and he believes that the team is progressing under him.
The former England midfielder said that Zidane was a successful player and has won various trophies with different clubs. This places him in a position where he can understand players and know what they need.
David Beckham believes that Real Madrid has some great players in Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo and that they are definitely going to compete for trophies this year. He said that La Liga has also become quite competitive with clubs such as Atletico Madrid and Sevilla competing for trophies now. He believes that this is a good thing for competition as sometimes fans can become fed up to see only Barcelona and Real Madrid competing for the title. Read More
Posted in: BenzemaTagged: Karim Madrid Real
KarimBenzema is not in the plans of Didier Deschamps
By index on September 23, 2016
France hosted the UEFA Euro’s 2016 and the French national side was one of the favorites of winning the international competition as they had a mix of experience along with youngsters in the squad as well as having a number of highly rated players such as: Paul Pogba, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann and Patrice Evra.
Despite having a well-rounded squad, Didier Deschamps and his team failed to win the latest edition of the tournament and had to settle with a 2nd place finish as they lost to Portugal in the finals.
KarimBenzema could not participate in the 2016 edition of the Euro’s due to a scandal that he was involved in along with Mathew Valbuena where both of them had an issue with a sex tape.
The French striker of Real Madrid might had given France the final push that they needed in order to win the UEFA Euro’s 2016 but because of this scandal, he was not eligible to make it in.
He is now able to participate in the upcoming international competitions for France but it seems like the head coach of the French national side Didier Deschamps does not have KarimBenzema in his plans.
Didier Deschamps has recently talked about KarimBenzema’s current situation and it doesn’t look like the player of Real Madrid will be performing for the French national side anytime soon as the 28 year old striker said: Read More
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Karim Benzema In Demand For New Season
By index on July 25, 2016 July 25, 2016
Among the players in demand is Karim Benzema. Arsenal wanted Karim and they are making their demands more pronounced this year.
If Real Madrid would be looking at signing up Lewandowski then Arsenal would respond by seeking out Karim Benzema. This striker of fame comes from Bayern Munich and is being linked through rumors that he will be taken up by Real Madrid. Last summer Arsenal was linked to Benzema and the fact that the team wanted the striker. However, a deal failed to materialize last year.
however, the This summer Arsenal will probably be going all out for the striker of world fame. There are several reports being circulated about Arsene Wenger wanting to secure this forward player of world class and make him part of his team. They have already promised to pay big money for the transfer of Alvaro Morata. Many media sources claimed that big money is being offered in Madrid if they wish to buy back his services from Juventus. Read More
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Student Won't Date Because She Fears People Will Feel Catfished When They See Her Real Face
Dominic Smithers in News
Last updated 8:37 PM, Saturday May 11 2019 GMT+1
A student refuses to date anyone because she's scared people will think she is a catfish when they meet her in real life.
Abigail Collins suffers from severe acne and says it has damaged her chances of meeting someone and starting a relationship.
The 19-year-old from Glasgow, Scotland, was only 10 years old when she started noticing breakouts on her face, but over time her occasional breakouts became more frequent, and by 2014 Abigail was dealing with severe cystic acne.
She said: "About five years ago it really peaked and my skin was the worst it's ever been. I had constant breakouts and a new spot every day, leaving me with bad scarring now.
"I've even struggled to get into relationships as I was so self-conscious about my skin and how it looked, especially to someone romantically, so I tried, and still do, to avoid this.
She started suffering with the condition 10 years ago and was bullied at school. Credit: Media Drum World
"I don't date purely because I don't want anyone to think I'm a catfish or that I'm not being honest about the way I look. It's so difficult to understand and see how another person interprets you."
When she was at school, Abigail said she was the 'elephant in the room' and was picked on because she looked so different from other girls.
She would spend up to two hours trying to hide her condition.
The sales advisor and criminology student said: "I was bullied for years about my skin and the way I looked, mainly because nobody else looked the same as me which meant I was the elephant in the room every time.
She used to spend two hours doing her makeup to hide her condition. Credit: Media Drum World
"My friends sometimes had negative things to say and would use my skin against me, which has left me with major trust issues when it comes to meeting new people.
"I felt like I had to wear makeup every day for school and I was often late because I had to make sure everything was covered, so it would take me one or two hours to get ready."
She added: ""I have a few close friends from school who support me unconditionally and help me in any way they can, but I still often feel alone as I don't know anybody first hand who has similar experiences to me or who looks like me. This made my self-acceptance difficult."
Over time, however, Abigail realised no one really cared about how she looked and now rarely wears makeup to lectures, saving it for nights out instead.
Abigail now wants to inspire women like her to embrace their looks. Credit: Media Drum World
"I struggled with the concept of having to move away for university as I was scared I would get a bad reaction from people I would be living with," she explained.
"I was very self-conscious at first and skipped lectures when my skin was bad, but when I went into second year, I realised nobody cared."
Abigail now shares her story on Instagram, in the hope it will inspire more people like her to embrace their looks.
She said: "Instagram has helped me so much as I've seen so many other people who look like me and made me feel less alone. It's nice to be able to chat to people about how I'm feeling or how our skin is doing that day, which is something you can't discuss with most people.
"I hope to show others that acne doesn't define you and that you're never as alone as you feel. There are always people out there who can relate and understand what you are going through and can support you."
Featured Image Credit: Media Drum World
Topics: Instagram, uk news, Inspirational, Health
Dominic Smithers
Dominic graduated from the University of Leeds with a degree in French and History. Like you, Dom has often questioned how much use a second language has been. Well, after stints working at the Manchester Evening News, the Accrington Observer and the Macclesfield Express, along with never setting foot in France, he realised the answer is surprisingly little. But I guess, c'est la vie. Contact us at [email protected]
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eCommerce Website for an Online Education Provider
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Cloud Hosting, Consulting & Performance Tuning and RIMS
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eCommerce Solution for a Grocery Mart
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Mobile Application - Project Reporting for Irrigation Corporation
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HRMS Mobile Application
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Digital Loyalty Management Application – Mobile App
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Hosting & Remote Infrastructure Management Services
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Online store for Art – Magento E-Commerce Website
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SAP Disaster Recovery Infrastructure on Amazon Web Service
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ERP Product Development Offshore Development Center
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Liferay – Performance Assessment and Tuning
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eCommerce Solution for Retail
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Single Page Application - White Paper
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Preston ace Chloe heading for Gold Coast
England's badminton squad with Chloe Birch in the centre of the front row
Published: 14:14 Thursday 08 February 2018
Preston’s Chloe Birch is among the 10-strong Team England badminton contingent who will represent the nation at the Commonwealth Games this April, in Australia’s Gold Coast.
England’s badminton stars will travel to Australia with royal backing, after members of the squad recently enjoyed a private invitation with HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York, at Buckingham Palace.
HRH Prince Andrew, patron of Badminton England, chatted with each of the players and wished the team well ahead of the individual competition and team events at the Games.
Six of England’s badminton 10 for Gold Coast 2018, which starts on April 4, were part of that medal winning team who collected five medals, including gold, from the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
World bronze medallists Chris and Gabby Adcock will look to defend their mixed doubles title that they won in Glasgow.
The married couple will be joined by reigning European champion Rajiv Ouseph, who, like the Adcocks will be competing in his third Games.
Glasgow 2014 medallists Chris Langridge, Sarah Walker and five-time national champion Lauren Smith are also named alongside Rio 2016 Olympic bronze medallist Marcus Ellis.
Langridge won double silver and bronze at Glasgow 2014, whilst Smith marked her debut games with individual bronze and team silver medals.
They are joined by four players making their Commonwealth Games debut – including three reigning national champions.
2017 mixed doubles champions Ben Lane and Jess Pugh make the plane to Australia, alongside national singles champion Birch.
Marcus Ellis, Olympic bronze medallist and Commonwealth Games debutant, said: “I am really, really happy to be selected. It is always a great honour to represent your country in any event, but at a multi-sports event like the Commonwealth Games, it is a real honour.
“I will be making my debut at the Commonwealth’s, so it is something new and exciting for me.”
Gabby Adcock, world bronze medallist and reigning Commonwealth Games champion, said: “I feel really proud and honoured to be able to represent Team England again at another Commonwealth Games.”
Doubles defeat is just a blip for Chloe Birch
Team England Chef de Mission Sarah Winckless added: “The badminton team of five men and five women come to Team England with a great wealth of experience and a hunger to perform at these Games, which is motivating to work with.
“I congratulate the selected athletes and am proud to work with this exciting and motivated group.”
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Mostly Symphonies
Grant Chu Covell, Mostly Symphonies
Mostly Symphonies 27.
I’ve previously expressed impatience with Mahler’s First, however, this release bucks the trend doubly. First, this 2004 live performance is bright and energetic. Second, perhaps because this is a Hungarian effort and the symphony’s five-movement incarnation originally premiered in Budapest, Kocsis restores the Blumine movement.
Babbitt’s All Set is a snazzy twelve-tone piece for jazz ensemble. Were it scored for a Pierrot ensemble it might seem bone dry, and if a jazz combo were provided atonal charts, this wouldn’t be the result. Regardless, I can’t help but listen and grin throughout.
Until recently, Cerha’s Spiegel was easier to see than to hear.
Mostly Symphonies 24: Schnittke’s Ten
BIS rebundles a most idiosyncratic and essential symphonic cycle.
Presumably Russians have an emotional view into the symphony that Shostakovich began composing during the siege of Leningrad. Compared to his earlier recording, Gergiev is mellower, with the Mariinsky sounding warmer and more sensitive.
Intended as a response to Brahms’ four, this symphony could be the primordial soup from which Hamburg’s greatest son emerged.
Salonen’s 20-minute Nyx churns quickly, but the less frequently recorded Dutilleux sticks in the mind.
Exuberant performances propel charming, uncomplicated music. Look beyond the Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture and hear why later compatriots heralded Glinka as Russian music’s father.
Despite a US sojourn which included scoring a few Disney films, Dessau remains obscure outside of East Germany, his home from 1948 until his death in 1979.
The late 18th-century American musical experience during the Washington, J. Adams and Jefferson presidencies would have included medleys alternating popular tunes and Continental fare.
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Accessibility Laws & Standards
A handy-dandy index for all of our legislation information.
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In the past 15 years, both the United States and International governments have developed legislation to ensure equal rights for people with disabilities, including equivalent access to electronic and information technology. What follows is an overview of the various major standards and legislation pieces passed in various countries. This breakdown does not provide an exhaustive list of all such legislative pieces, but does account for the majority of relevant standards and legislation.
Section 503 – United States
Section 508 – Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA)
Other US Digital Accessibility Legislation
Hearing Aid Compatibility Act
NFB-NVA Certification Criteria – United States
Air Carrier Access Act – United States
State and Local Laws – An overview of State and Local accessibility laws and standards compiled by Level Access
State of California Code Section 11135
Canadian Human Rights Act
Government of Canada Common Look and Feel Standards – The Government of Canada’s Common Look and Feel Standards for public facing sites
Mandate M 376
Disability Discrimination Act – Australia
Official Information Act and Human Rights Act – New Zealand
Japanese Industrial Standard – Japan
WAI Policy Page – Provides a list of all the current international web accessibility standards
ETSI Technical Report TR 102 612 – Provides an overview of accessibility requirements relating to public sector procurement throughout the EU and the globe. By far the most detailed recent assessment of accessibility laws and standards.
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Call for Papers: The Forced Migration Review on “Thinking Ahead: Displacement, Transition and Solutions,”
The Forced Migration Review
The Forced Migration Review (FMR 51) will include a major feature on “Thinking Ahead: Displacement, Transition and Solutions,” focusing on the potential links between humanitarian and development programmes in finding solutions to displacement.
If you are interested in submitting an article, please email the Editors (fmr@qeh.ox.ac.uk) with a proposed outline.The submission deadline is Sept. 7, 2015. For more information, please see the complete call for articles.
From the Legal Scholarship Blog
Thinking ahead: displacement, transition and solutions
Deadline for submission of articles: Monday 7th September 2015
The average number of years in which people are living in displacement has increased to nearly 20 years. The challenges that arise when people are forced to flee their homes for any length of time, but particularly when their displacement becomes protracted, are neither exclusively humanitarian nor exclusively developmental. These challenges are faced not only by the refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons themselves but also by the broader displacement-affected communities, including host societies and host countries, communities of origin and potential areas of return, and by those working with them. In addition the need has long been recognised to link humanitarian and development work in the early stages of an emergency in order to influence and implement both immediate and longer-term outcomes.
Addressing this combination of challenges has underpinned many initiatives within the humanitarian community over recent decades. Some of the longest-standing debates within the humanitarian community have important relevance for situations of displacement: the relief-development ‘continuum’ and ‘minding the gap’ from relief to development work; single- or multi-mandate organisations; separate emergency/humanitarian and development funding streams; displacement not yet finding a prominent place on the development agenda or in national development plans and programmes; the search for long-term solutions for protracted displacements; the limits of the three recognised durable solutions; the exploration of concepts such as vulnerability, resilience, self-reliance and dependency; the argument over humanitarian solutions for developmental problems; and the concept of early recovery.
Although over the years we may have found partial solutions, deeper understandings and revised formulations, the issues remain largely intractable. Lately these issues have found a new prominence with the 2015 transition from the Millennium Development Goals to the Sustainable Development Goals and the Transitional Solutions Initiative, reframed in 2014 as the Solutions Alliance,[i] for addressing protracted displacement.
The FMR editors are planning to produce an issue comprising analytical, experiential and policy-oriented articles reflecting a diverse range of opinions and perspectives focusing on situations of forced displacement and addressing questions such as the following:
What are the potential links between humanitarian and development programmes in finding solutions to displacement? Are there practical examples where such links have been explored and implemented in protracted displacements?
What are the potential development impacts – positive as well as negative – of displacement?
Where does displacement fit in the development agenda? What are potential development responses to displacement?
Would greater involvement of development actors in seeking solutions to displacement help challenge resistance to hosting displaced people?
How best can those most directly affected by displacement (refugees, IDPs, returnees) be active participants in these debates and initiatives?
What have we learned from previous initiatives, and how can this inform the latest initiative (the Solutions Alliance)?
What would be suitable legal or regulatory arrangements for supporting a transition from humanitarian needs to viable and sustainable solutions for displaced people? And what would be suitable institutional (social, cultural, economic, political, managerial) arrangements?
How can we find ways to address the political conditionalities that hinder solutions to displacement in the countries of refuge or the countries of origin?
To what extent are displacement issues being addressed effectively through national development plans? What is the role of national governments?
What are the roles of bilateral donors and development banks in supporting or complicating initiatives for humanitarian-development transitions in situations of displacement?
Does the private sector have a role to play? Are there additional (less traditional) actors to consider?
In this context, how can the needs and rights especially of the most vulnerable be protected?
Are there alternatives to, or variations on, the traditional three ‘durable solutions’ that are more conducive to equitable solutions for protracted displacement? What are the risks and advantages of such alternatives?
How can displacement solutions best be monitored, measured or analysed? How will we know that a displacement solution has been achieved?
Do examples exist of effective transitional and durable solutions from which lessons can be drawn? What are the key conditions and drivers for successful solutions for displacement?
In seeking new modalities are there risks to current, albeit unsatisfactory, arrangements?
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The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
By Rishabh Bhandari
Saturday, September 3, 2016, 10:04 AM
Benjamin Wittes celebrated Lawfare’s sixth birthday with our readers and asked that readers consider contributing to our fundraising drive to help this publication’s coverage expand.
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Quinta Jurecic uploaded the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling that Abd al Rahim al Nashiri cannot turn to the federal court system to block his ongoing military commission trial. Steve Vladeck began Lawfare’s coverage of the case, arguing that the decision was wrong and would have bad consequences. Peter Margulies, by contrast, endorsed Judge Thomas Griffith’s opinion as an opportunity for the military tribunal process to play itself out in a fair and efficient manner. Robert Loeb warned that the government’s argument that the courts should adopt a holistic approach when evaluating when hostilities began may undermine the government’s separate argument that the courts should defer to the political branches when it comes to determining when our wars end. Benjamin Wittes added his take that the opinion did not clarify the lingering jurisdictional doubts that will one day need to be resolved. In a separate post, Ben asked Congress to allow Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United States for a trial lest the Nashiri imbroglio cause an eventual conviction to fall.
Robert Chesney reminded us that an ongoing U.S. air campaign in Libya, which has helped U.S.-backed forces on the ground defeat the Islamic State, has drawn scant media attention.
David Wirth argued that the landmark Paris agreement on climate change constituted a legitimate exercise of the executive branch’s constitutional authority.
David Bosco cautioned Palestinian authorities not to hold their breath as the International Criminal Court examines alleged abuses that occurred on their territory. He also asked whether the ICC should investigate the Philippines after Rodrigo Duterte’s election has led to a surge in drug-related extrajudicial killings.
Elena Chachko reviewed the claims by the United Nations that its officials should be afforded legal immunity after Israel filed charges accusing two aid workers of helping Hamas.
Paul Rosenzweig warned that critical cooperation between Washington and local governments breaks down when states needlessly divulge classified cyber information they receive from federal agencies. Paul also highlighted Russia’s growing proficiency in using cyber attacks to launch propaganda campaigns overseas.
Aleksei Lund shone a spotlight on Moscow’s nefarious and largely overlooked strategy to destabilize Moldova.
Darren Tromblay penned an essay documenting how “hybrid warfare” has been a traditional weapon deployed against the United States by her adversaries.
Herb Lin gave his initial thoughts on a media story that the U.S. military is developing a series of “loud” cyberweapons.
Daniel Rosenthal offered support for the Department of Homeland Security’s proposal to obtain intelligence about incoming visitors through their social media accounts.
Quinta announced a new Lawfare research paper by Eric Manpearl that argues presidential elections can pose unanticipated dangers for our intelligence community.
Mai El Sadany approvingly flagged a piece of congressional legislation that would implement sanctions on the individuals who are responsible for facilitating the Syrian regime’s incalculable number of human rights violations.
Stephanie Leutert tracked the latest homicide numbers from Mexico, which tell a grim story.
Nicholas Weaver asked readers how policymakers can help upgrade mobile phone security from a luxury for only those able to purchase the latest iPhone or Android to an accessible good. He also identified a major privacy problem inherent in Facebook’s “people you may know” suggestion mechanism.
Paul Salem evaluated Lebanon’s political stability at a time when ethnic unrest and regional conflict is threatening its security.
Quinta posted a new episode of The Lawfare Podcast that features both Dave Aitel and Matt Tait challenging all your preconceptions about the vulnerabilities equities process.
Ben published the abundantly alliterative “Hackers, Heart Patients, and Hellfire” episode of Rational Security, wherein the gang discusses the latest developments in our war against the Islamic State.
And that was the week that was.
Rishabh Bhandari graduated from Yale College with degrees in History and Global Affairs. His senior thesis focused on the decision making of the Nixon administration in response to the 1971 Bengali Genocide. He is pursuing a doctorate in international relations at Oxford University.
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The July, 2012 "Who Are You People" MacManiaLand Awards - Part 2
Last week we gave you part 1 of our all-in-fun awards. These are a tongue-in-cheek tribute to all of you on our forum who have put up with our growing pains and have helped us along the way. That doesn't stop us from making fun of you, of course. Enjoy it! We love you all.
The Man of the Year Award – Tristan MacManus - This goes to our own Irish dancing star for putting up with us, agreeing to our interview, being a gentleman, and for putting up with us. And for putting up with us.
The “Let It Rock” and the "You Rock" Award – Malory - who bewilders, bewitches, and amuses us with her unusual song choices on the “I Love Music” thread. It keeps us on our toes, and we love a challenge. So does everyone else apparently because there is always a quick response to her musical selections. She also gets the "You Rock" Award because ever since she's been a member of MML, she's given it a big fat boost of energy that was much-needed.
Stealth Award – Rumba 1 - She’s always flying around under the radar and popping up at all the right times when we need some sense talked into us. Or a thread bumped. Or somebody to smack us upside the head and tell us we’re being idiots. It happens frequently.
The Head Scratcher Award – Duchess Gummy Buns - Because, well, who the hell is Duchess Gummy Buns?
The Most True to Life User Name Award – Starry Eyes - Her user name really hits home because that’s how we all felt the minute we saw Tristan in those sexy Cha Cha suspenders. The backstory behind her name is kind of amazing too, but that's for another time.
The Devil Went Down to Georgia Award – Cha Cha – She is the brave soul who dared to make Mephistopheles her avatar, and we are actually kind of digging it.
The Best Transplant Award – DWTSRinger, 153Dancer, Babs, and KYWoman – These ladies can always be counted on to share their wisdom and wit in the most unexpected ways and at the most unexpected times. Between the snarky humor and the funny stuff that they come up with, we realized these ladies are just like us. Besides, they came to us from the ABC board so they have some serious chutzpah. We likey.
The What Are You Waiting For Award – RomanceWriter1 - Okay, RW, put your money where your mouth is. It’s time to live up to your user name and write us some sexy romantic fiction about a lonely, brooding, and yet lovable Irish dancer looking for love in all the wrong places until he stumbles across a website filled with Irish ballroom dancer-loving crazy women. Uh, maybe she should come up with the storyline herself…
The Sasha Farber’s Got Nothing On You When It Comes To Twitter Award – LC and Chiquita - These 2 have been tweeting, retweeting, and replying to almost every single Tristan related tweet out there in Twitterland. It looks like Tristan has some very wise unpaid marketing help on his team. If ABC hasn’t gotten the message yet that Tristan needs to return to DWTS then there’s something stinky in the fish pond.
The It’s Time to Change Your User Name Award – Is It Tuesday – This lovely lady amused us (and still does) last winter when she joined us just before the cast announcement which was being held on a Tuesday, hence the “Is It Tuesday” [yet] user name. Since this year it is on a Friday, might we suggest “Is It Friday”? But maybe not. It will be a Tuesday when Tristan wins his first Mirror Ball Trophy, so maybe it’s perfect after all.
The Permanent Dungeon Resident Award– Jayne and Teal Ribbon - What are we gonna do with these 2? Okay, we will just join them in the dungeon. After all, Jayne stirred things up with her “Hot Stuff” lyrics for the Samba description thread, and she had an idea right then that she was going to be dungeon bound. And we quote: “and then the lyrics from the same song that are a bit rated for our sweet little community, but they are the actual recording... so I'm headed to the dungeon as I type this... "wanna share my love with a warm blooded lover wanna bring a wild man back home . Teal Ribbon went a little over the top too, but the problem is that we agree with her just like we agree with Jayne. This was from Teal Ribbon's Samba-describing lyrics: "You're so damn hot, yeah you're so damn hot, Well you're so damn hot, yeah you're so damn hot". That actually says it all very nicely and very articulately. See y'all in the dungeon!
It Must Be Fate Award – Jetsgirl2017 who shares the same birthday with the man. July 23. Now don’t be getting any crazy ideas, Jetsgirl. We (SWAT and Shakes) are officially changing our birthdays to July 23 too so we can join in on that “fate” thing. We can see it now - a birthday thread called "Happy Birthday Tristan, Jetsgirl, SWAT and Shakes." What are the odds? [Shakes wanted to add that by the strangest of coincidences it will be her 30th too. Uh, no.]
The Are We Slow Or What Award – All of us. LC is a long-time member of the site, but we didn’t know what LC stood for. Like KBRM, it confused us and we couldn’t figure it out, no matter how hard we tried. So finally we asked LC - What does LC stand for? This was a tough one. Lucky Charm. Good grief.
Crazy Assed Voting on Wetpaint Award – Where do we begin? This one goes to all of y’all because holy crap, you guys can vote!
The You Need to Lay off the Starbucks Award – Given by SWAT to Shakes (not to be confused with the Starbucks award given to Lily last week). Seriously, dude. No more coffee. Please.
The ‘Then Who Is She’ Award – NotJaneAusten – We’re not sure about this one. Is she or is she not Jane Austen? Is Tristan really Darcy? Does she go on the internet from Netherfield or Pemberly? Is Henry Byalikov Mr. Bingley? We just don’t know…..time travel? Hmmm. Tristan as the brooding Darcy. It has some possibilities….maybe she’s the the very annoying and prissy Caroline Bingley. It has to be that because we (SWAT and Shakes) are fighting over which of us gets to be Elizabeth Bennet in this little story.
The Rah Rah Award - Pattyh7n, TealRibbon, Azline Dancer (yes, she will be back!), and anybody else who is trying to win the dance lesson raffle - Trash talk or not, we hope that somebody from MML wins that sucker because nobody has worked harder to make it happen than the people on this website who have rallied the troops day after day to donate, donate, and donate some more. The trash talking was positively inspirational, and we don't care who wins - as long as it's one of us! Besides, we would all probably tag along to watch and laugh. Tristan might have to understand that we come as a group.
The Queens of the Gutter or The We've Been In the Jameson Again Award - Ripley, Lily, Patty, TinglyWink, Teal Ribbon, etc. - We still think the Gutter is part of the Dungeon Suite because those ladies (and others) seem to spend a lot of time there. So what really goes on in the gutter? All we know is that during Season 10 of DWTS the Evan and Anna Thread on the ABC message board was known as "the gutter" and that's where all the trouble was and where all the naughty people were sent. Just sayin....
The You Are Our Heroes Award - Tristan MacManus, Henry Byalikov, and Gina Carbone - They get honorary recognition because these 3 brave souls actually were courageous enough to give us interviews and then allowed those interviews to be posted all over our website - including MML. That was some risky business, and we applaud them for taking the chance. It didn't turn out too badly, did it?
And that finishes up this week’s edition of your awards. There may be a Part 3 coming soon – or maybe not. It just depends on our inspiration. If you go all wild and crazy next weekend when the celebrities are announced, chances are we will be pulling out the awards for outrageous behavior. Or maybe it will the next road trip adventure, or maybe it will be….
We hope you enjoyed this brief little blog post. Now you can go back to this week's real blog - the interview with Tristan that follows this post which is the best thing to happen around here for a while. Have fun!
Loved it all! Funny thing is that it's pretty much accurate. LOL. These are great.
All I can say is - - HAHAHAHAHA! This one was so true on so many levels, yet it was done with love and humor. Great job!
It is very frightening how well they know us! Great Job!
These awards are so spot on that they are hilarious. Thanks for the laughs!
Awww. I'm flattered that you chose my strange username for an award. Thanks, Ladies! You all rock.
Bring on the next one! I'm ready for the challenge. Love tihs one, by the way. :)
I read both of the awards blogs several times, and they make me chuckle each time. It's hard to pick a favorite blog post because they are all so much fun. Thanks.
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Apple to Hold Subscription-Focused Media Event March 25, No AirPods or iPad Mini Announcement Expected
Tuesday February 12, 2019 1:41 pm PST by Juli Clover
Apple is planning to hold an event on March 25, its first of 2019, according to a new report from BuzzFeed. The event will reportedly take place at the Steve Jobs Theater on the Apple Park campus.
Apple will use the event to unveil its rumored news service, which will add paid subscription options to Apple News.
While Apple has many products in the works that are rumored to be debuting in the spring, BuzzFeed says not to expect the company to unveil a new iPad mini or second-generation AirPods, as their appearance at the event is "unlikely."
Instead, the event will be "subscription services focused," though it is unclear if it will also include details on the upcoming TV news service that Apple has in the works. That service is expected to launch as early as April, so it's certainly possible.
Recent rumors suggest Apple is planning to offer a $9.99 per month subscription for Apple News that would allow users unlimited access to paywalled content on sites like The New York Times, the Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.
Apple is, however, said to be still negotiating financial terms, as it is requesting 50 percent of revenue from the service, with the rest to be split among publications. News sites are said to be wary to enter into this deal with Apple due both to pricing issues and Apple's desire to control email addresses and credit card information.
There have been rumors suggesting that Apple will bundle the news service with iCloud storage tiers and its television service, providing all-in-one Apple services package, which could mean both the news and TV services will be introduced all at once. The news subscription service could also include magazines, as Apple is said to be working on a $9.99 per month service that would offer magazine access much like the Texture app that it acquired last year.
With the event reportedly focused on services, it sounds like we also won't be seeing an upgraded iPad, a new 7th-generation iPod touch, or the AirPower at the event, along with the lack of a new iPad mini and new AirPods.
If March isn't the planned launch target for these items, it's not known when we might see them. Apple could plan a second spring event, though it has never done so, or opt to introduce them later in the year at WWDC. Eventless launches are also a possibility, so Apple could release these products via press release without highlighting them at an event.
Apple has held events in March in 2015, 2016, and 2018, so it makes since that the company is planning a 2019 March event as well. There is always a chance that BuzzFeed is wrong and Apple will debut these new devices at the event, but the site often provides accurate information on Apple's plans.
Related Roundups: iPad mini 5, AirPods 2
Tags: buzzfeed.com, Apple News Guide, March 2019 event, AirPods Guide
Buyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Caution), AirPods (Neutral)
[ 117 comments ]
newyorksole
Interesting... so no new products until June WWDC and/or September’s iPhone event?
We’ll see. An event dedicated to um... A new news subscription service seems underwhelming.
Rating: 28 Votes
Rogifan
Why does it feel like when it comes to services Apple is working backwards from the financials to a product? This seems more like somebody at Apple wondering what they can charge users a monthly fee for and then trying to come up with something. People might pay for a Netflix clone but getting them to pay $10/month for the news? Not likely. And no new publication is going to sign on if they have to give Apple 50% and get no user analytics. Crazy.
map1978
An event for an app people hardly use and now we want to add paid subscription to that app you hardly use. Doubtful.
gsmornot
I will hold judgement until I see what they have to offer but I can tell you I am grumpy about services in general at the moment. I pay for the family music plan, more storage in iCloud, Netflix, Prime, warehouse stores, TV, Internet, mobile phone service, etc. I look at my statements and its like I used to have one big expensive bundle now I have many different parts since I can pick and choose and have found my way right back where I started. In the end it is all something I can control. I can turn these off anytime I am ready to stop paying but what do you do. Ha. You just keep adding it on $10 at a time.
sharleyP
I bet they will show iPad mini. That’s pretty logical: “Our news service is great. And what’s the best device to read those news? iPad. Introducing new iPad mini.”
KoolAid-Drink
Really hoping for an increase/adjustment of iCloud tiers. Hopefully 200gb will be moved up to 500gb for the same price. Been the same way for a number of years now.
klatox
An entire event just for news subscriptions? o_O
Stevez67
Ten dollars a month for news? That's not happening with me. I can't think of a valid reason to pay for what passes for news these days, that I currently get for free.
Unity451
Yay! More content subscriptions!
redneckitengineer
So March 25 is the day I uninstall the news app then it sounds like..
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Our Maryland Heritage, Book 30: The Ward Families
By: William Neal Hurley, Jr
Book Details: 186 pages, 5.5x8.5, (2001), 2006, 5.5x8.5, paper, index, 186 pp, Softcover, Heritage Books, Inc
This thorough investigation of the Ward family by William Hurley, one of Maryland's most prolific authors of genealogy, begins with James White Ward, a Revolutionary War veteran born in 1759 and the father of Ignatius Pigman Ward, whose three sons then contribute the remaining family history. One of them, Enoch George Ward, married three times and was the father of twenty children. The descendants are followed to the present time with information from land, church and cemetery records, census returns, family files, and any documents that could be found through the Montgomery County Historical Society. As always, the interesting and straightforward presentation of the data makes Mr. Hurley's books valuable to both seasoned and novice family hunters. This volume is completed by a twenty-eight-page index full of local family names, including Allgood, Baker, Brown, Burdette, Day, Dunn, Duvall, Fulks, Gingell, King, Nicholson, Pearce, Ricketts, Schneider, Sullivan, and six pages of Wards alone. The Wards of Maryland provides all kinds of interesting details when available such as occupations, personal belongings, military service and legal proceedings. The author points out that in the Ward families of Montgomery and Frederick counties a number of lineages appear to be involved, including German and English. Although Mr. Hurley concentrates on traceable lines of descent, all of the information uncovered in his research is included in this text so that it will not be lost, and can be of value for other researchers.
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Words by Delwyn Mallett
Photography by Chloe Mallett
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In the fifth of our Icons series, we discuss the timeless appeal of the Rayban aviator sunglasses.
As trend-setting style icons go, you would be hard pushed to find a less likely candidate than a 64-year old, corn-cob pipe smoking army general with a ‘comb-over’. But, in October 1944, when General Douglas MacArthur, commander-in-chief of the Pacific forces, strode through the surf onto Leyte beach in the Philippines, he did for Bausch & Lomb aviator sunglasses what, today, would require a multi-million dollar advertising budget and a star with the consumer appeal of a Hollywood A-lister.
MacArthur, former chief of the US Army, was coasting towards retirement in the Philippines when the Second World War landed on him. Forced to leave the islands by the invading Japanese he uttered the immortal words ‘I shall return’. And return he did. Two years later the lanky, media-savvy general, with newsreel cameras rolling and shutters clicking, waded ashore to reclaim the islands and the cover of Life Magazine.
With his ‘crushed’ peaked hat, khaki fatigues and oh-so-cool aviator sunglasses, MacArthur epitomised the American ‘look’: confident, relaxed but supremely efficient.
From the ’40s onwards Bausch & Lomb’s Ray-Ban Aviators became the sun spec of choice amongst the affluent sporting crowd around the world, rivalled in popularity only by the same manufacturer’s Wayfarer, whose impenetrable blackness appealed more to those Hollywood and Mafia types who sought to see, without being seen.
It all began when Jacob Bausch, a German immigrant, started a tiny optical goods shop in Rochester, New York, in 1853. Soon after, he borrowed $60 from his friend and fellow immigrant, Harry Lomb, to fund expansion. By the turn of the 20th century, Bausch & Lomb had become a highly respected manufacturer of precision optical equipment and, before the First World War, became the USA’s first producer of high-quality optical glasses.
By the 1930s military pilots were spending more time at higher altitudes, flying in direct sunlight, and complaining of headaches and eyestrain and the Army Air Corps asked Bausch & Lomb to produce an effective glare-reducing goggle. Their design was a no-expense-spared, gold-framed classic of precision engineering that exceeded the army’s brief. Light in weight but rigidly reinforced by two bridge bars, the frames were strong enough to withstand the rigours of warfare while remaining slim enough to intrude as little as possible into the wearer’s peripheral vision. Suspended in this fine metal web were two eye-socket hugging, shatter-resistant shields of distinctive green optical glass, formulated to filter out 95% of eye-wearying ultra-violet rays. In 1937 Bausch & Lomb started to sell their military sunglasses to the general public under the inspired brand name Ray-Ban.
Over the decade’s countless variations and copies of the original design have appeared from hundreds of imitators. Bausch & Lomb also created their own variations on the theme. In the 1960s movie ‘In the Heat of the Night’ Rod Steiger, playing a corrupt southern sheriff, gave the yellow-lensed ‘shooter’ glasses a boost, while the road-gang boss in ‘Cool Hand Luke’ introduced the world to the ever-so-sinister mirror-lensed version. But nothing quite captures the essence of masculine cool like a battered A2 flight jacket, faded khakis and a pair of original, G15 tint, green-lensed ‘Aviators’, even if it is only for a trip down to the local.
In 1952 Bausch & Lomb designer Raymond Stegeman started to experiment with hard plastic as a substitute for traditional metal frames. The result was the jet black Wayfarer, which rapidly became the shade behind which the Hollywood ‘set’ chose to hide its eyes.
It is thought that the Wayfarer, despite occasional dips in popularity, is the largest selling sunglass of all time. Film stars, rock stars, Jazz legends, presidents, dictators, Mafia bosses: The list of Ray-Ban Wayfarer wearers is seemingly endless but, ironically, the one star whom everyone associates with Wayfarers, the sublime Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 movie ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’, was actually wearing lookalike but oversize Oliver Goldsmith Manhattans.
By the 1980s, and despite a blip in sales created by the popularity of the Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi movie ‘The Blues Brothers’, Wayfarers had almost disappeared from the sales charts and were on the brink of being discontinued.
In a last attempt to revive their fortunes Bausch & Lomb, in 1982, engaged the services of a Burbank-based product placement company who went into overdrive. A stream of film and TV appearances followed in the next few years that once again catapulted aviators back into the limelight. By the time of Don Johnson in Miami Vice and Tom Cruise in ‘Top Gun’ sales had soared to 1.5 million a year.
In 1999 Bausch & Lomb sold its Ray-Ban brand to Italian Luxottica Group, production moved to Italy and China, and another great 20th-century American cultural artefact ceased to be American. Ray-Bans still look great but sadly for cultural purists they are no longer ‘Made in the USA’
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Points for Effort
Inigo Thomas
Obama has won this year's Nobel Peace Prize. The head of the Nobel committee, Thorbjørn Jagland, explained why: 'It was because we would like to support what he is trying to achieve.'
Were to someone to declare, very publicly, that they had embarked on writing the best novel of all time, what should their Nobel ambitions be? Can I have it now, please?
obama prizes nobel
9 October 2009 at 12:38pm
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Crewe bid for Lambert dismissed
SOCCER: A Crewe bid for Macc's Rickie Lambert has been dismissed by both clubs.
Both managers have dismissed reports that Crewe are preparing a bid for Rickie Lambert.
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Macc's David Moss added: "Crewe have not been in touch with me about the player.
"I'm sure that Dario would get in touch with me if they did want to make a bid."
However, Moss wants to bring Crewe defender Steve Macauley back to Macclesfield Town, whose loan spell at Macc ended earlier this month when he fractured a bone in his hand.
And the door is still open for George Abbey to go to Gresty Road for a trial according to Crewe boss Dario Gradi.
Moss said: "I want to get Steve back here initially on loan. If that goes well then we'll take it from there."
Moss is also looking to bring in a left-sided attacking midfielder on loan after Jeff Smith returned to Bolton Wanderers.
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1903-4. - Surplus. Deficit. $ cts. $ cts. 1890-7 519,981 44 1897-8 1,722,712 33 1898-9 4,837,749 00 1899-1900 8,054,714 51 1900-1 5,648,333 29 1901-2 7,291,398 06 1902-3 14,345,166 17 1903-4 (estimated) 16,500,000 00 Total for eight years.. 58,400,073 36 519,981 44 Less deficit for 1890-7. 519,981 44 Total net surplus for eight years 57,880,091 92 Average surplus per year 7,235,011 49 It was the good fortune of our predecessors in the eighteen years during which they managed the affairs of the country to have some surpluses and some deficits. Taking them together and striking the average, we find that during the eighteen years of their administration they had an average surplus of $544,539.61. while during our eight years we have had an average surplus of $7,235,011.49. The question of the public debt is always an important one. In a country like Canada, a comparatively new and young country, it would not be surprising if we had to show large increases of the public debt. I have on several occasions, in referring to decreases which we have been able to show, pointed out that no finance minister in a country like Canada need be ashamed if he has to come before parliament and acknowledge that he is increasing the public debt. That ought to be the normal condition in a young country like ours, with vast resources to develop, with improvements all around us waiting to be done, and with courageous men ready to do them ; but happily we are relieved from any such necessity. The following shows the net debt of the Dominion, beginning with the year 1896, and continuing down to the present date : - Net Debt. Increase. Decrease..Tune 30 $ cts. $ cts. § cts.1896 258,497,432 77 1897 261,538,596 46 3,041,163 69 1898 263,956,898 91 2,417,802 45 1899 266,273.446 60 2,317,047 69 1900 265,493,806 89 779,639 711901 268,480,003 69 2,986,196 80 1902. 271,829,089 62 3,349,085 93 1903. ... 264,912,439 11 6.916,650 511904 (Est.). 257,412,439 11 7,500,000 0014,111,296 56 15,196,290 2214,111,296 56Redu ction in eight y ears 1,084,993 66Average reduction per year 135,624 20 Thus we shall have this happy statement to present to the public, that we have carried on the public affairs of this Dominion for a period of eight years, during which we have engaged in large ventures and great improvements ; we have spent money liberally, our hon. friends opposite sometimes say lavishly ; we have generously provided for all demands for the public improvement of the country ; and we shall be able at the close of the eight years to say that we have not added one dollar to the debt of Canada. On the contrary, from these figures we shall probably be able to show that there has been a reduction in the net debt during the eight years of $1,084,993.66, or an average yearly reduction in our eight years of $135,624.20, against an average yearly increase in the net debt in the preceding eighteen years of $6,563,075. In these statements respecting the public debt, I am confining myself entirely to the actual operations of the government, and the affairs with which we have had ourselves to do-those for which we are responsible and for which we may take credit, if credit there be, or blame, if the reverse be the case. There is however an item in relation to the public debt which I have ignored here. It will be remembered that at an early stage of the session a question arose as to the relation of the adjustment of the accounts of the provinces with the Dominion to the public debt, and I asked the House to suspend judgment on that point, because I had formed the impression that the method of treating that account in its relation to the public debt was not correct. After fuller inquiry, I am satisfied that an erroneous view was taken as to the effect of that settlement on the public debt. I do not wish to enter fully into that matter to-day. Later, however, I shall bring down a memorandum
from the officers of my department showing the position of the accounts. The question however arises, I may say, out of the appropriations made in 1884 by the parliament of Canada as allowances to the various provinces. Certain sums were set apart to the credit of each province, and while, as respects most of the provinces, these sums were immediately carried into the debt of the Dominion, in the cases of Ontario and Quebec they were dealt with ih another form. They were not entered up as part of the debt hut treated in another way to- produce the same result, but I think it would have been more correct, as a matter of book-keeping, to have dealt with them as we did in the case of the other provinces. There has been from time to time discussion as to whether these sums constituted a capital sum of money belonging to each of these provinces, or whether they simply created an annuity. I have always considered that these sums were capital placed to the credit of the province of Ontario and Quebec, properly chargeable to the Dominion, and so long as they remain in the hands of the Dominion, of course they yield revenue to these provinces. It appears however that in the making up of the recent statement of affairs as between the Dominion and these provinces of Ontario and Quebec, the idea that these sums created an annuity ran into the minds of the officials. While they took into account the annuity or annual interest, they ignored the principal sum, and I am satisfied now that in a proper statement of the accounts, the best way would be to charge up that sum against the debt of the Dominion and credit whatever there is on the other side. However, I do not propose to dwell on that feature, but simply call attention to the erroneous view taken by the officials of the Finance Department, for which of course I am responsible, and by the Auditor General when these accounts were prepared.
Frederick William Borden (Minister of Militia and Defence)
Mr. E. D. BOEDEN.
Is this the matter which was discussed somewhat earlier in the session, about two months ago, and is the statement to which the right hon. gentleman refers the one he then promised to bring down ?
Topic: WAYS AND MEANS-THE BUDGET.
Subtopic: STATEMENT OF NET DEBT.
William Stevens Fielding (Minister of Finance and Receiver General)
Mr. FIELDING.
My deputy was absent in England and I stated that on his return I would have him investigate the matter and prepare a memorandum. He is doing so, and I will submit it to the House, though not perhaps-in connection with the Budget, but I refer to it to show why I claim credit for less dimunition in the public debt last year than the public accounts show. In that respect the public Mr. FIELDING.
accounts were in error, but the matter will be made right in the accounts of the present year.
Mr. E. L. BOEDEN.
Perhaps the hon. gentleman will see that it is brought down as soon as convenient. Two months have elapsed since the promise was made.
I have stated the substance more fully than I intended when I began. I am giving an explanation now almost as full as the one my deputy will be able to give in any memorandum he can make.
John William Bell
Mr. BELL.
The matter, as it has been treated, would seem to decrease the public debt. As it is to be treated, will it have the effect of increasing the public debt ?
A certain sum, about $3,000,000, was found by the adjustment of accounts, to be payable by the provinces to the Dominion and was placed to the credit of the Dominion. The other item should have appeared on the other side of ,tha accounts, but assuming it was an annuity, it was not treated as a principal sum. It will not materially disturb the figures 1 have given. I am confining my remarks to-day entirely to the operations of this government without reference to that item, which is a book-keeping entry relating to affairs of bygone years. In the statement we submitted we have drawn the line clearly between the reduction of debt brought about by our own operations and that which was assumed to be brought about through the operation of these accounts, so that the public accounts, while not strictly correct, in the matter, are correct in this respect, that we have drawn the line distinctly between the operations of this government and what is the result of a mere bookkeeping entry. Whatever the result may be, it will have to be carried into the public accounts of the present year. The statement I have made deal with the income and expenditure of the government for the whole period of eight years and the result will be as I have said.
It will be interesting to have a statement showing how our interest account stands in view of this change in relation to the public debt. The manner of computing the interest on the public debt is by taking the gross receipts from our sinking fund and other investments. In 1896 the gross interest on our debt amounted to $10,502,429.90. Deducting from this the interest on sinking funds and other investments, amounting to $1,-
370,000.56, left a net amount of interest of $9,134,429.34. Following the figures down we find the following result :
Interest paid on Debt. Interest on Sinking Funds and other Investments Net amount of Interest.1897 10,645,663 27 10,516,757 90 10,855,111 84 10,099,645 20 10,807,954 65 10,975,935 15 11,068,139 17 1,443,003 84 1,513,654 58 1,590,447 91 1,683,050 51 1,784,833 79 1,892,224 09 2,020,953 04 9,202,659 43 9,003,103 32 9,264,663 93 9,016,594 69 9,023,120 86 9,083,711 06 9,047,186 131898
So that our net interest account for the year 1903 was $9,047,186.13 against $9,132,429.34 in 1896. Equally agreeable is a statement of the net debt per head.
Any statement of the general debt fails perhaps to convey a very adequate meaning to the mind unless we see what relation it bears to the ability of the country to pay it. As the country increases in population, we might have a considerable increase in debt without any increase in the burden, because the rate per head would not be advanced. The statement I am about to present differs a little from one of the same character which I presented on a former occasion, because the dates chosen are not the same I thought it well to have a statement showing the population on the same date as the debt is fixed, that is the 30th of June in each case. The census date was April. Take census figures for April and apply them to the debt of June 30 and you will lack some of the accuracy which is desirable. I have therefore had the statement of population made up in the Census Department as on the 30th of June of each year and of course the net debt statement is the 30th of June each year. The result is this, beginning with the year 1891 :
NET DEBT PEE CAPITA.
- Population. Net debt. Per capita. $ s cts.Jline 30, 1891 4,845,323 237,809,030 49 08,, 1892 4,896,739 241,131,431 49 24,, 1893 4.948,701 241,681,039 48 841894 5,001,214 246.183,029 49 221895 5,054,285 253,074,927 50 071896 5,107.918 258,497,432 50 611897 5,162,121 261,538,596 50 661898 5,216,899 263,956,398 50 60ii 1899 5,272,258 266,273,446 50 .)<)1900 5,328,205 265,493,806 49 831901 5,384,745 268,480,003 49 861902 5,441,885 271,829,089 49 951903 5,499.632 264,912,439 48 16it 1904 5,557,991 257,412,439 46 31 We are so near the end of the year 1904, that we can make the estimate closely, and we anticipate that on June 30, 1904, the net debt of Canada will stand at $46.31 as stated in the above table, as against $50.61 on the 30th June, 1896. My hon. friend the Minister of Customs (Mr. Paterson) thinks that I have hardly been liberal enough in estimating the population of Canada to-day ; I have taken the figures as they have been furnished by the Census Department, thinking that was the best way. During the past year we have had some loan operations, the nature of which should be stated to the House although they have been in part already communicated to the House. '
Robert Laird Borden (Leader of the Official Opposition)
Conservative (1867-1942)
Mr. R. L. BORDEN.
I would like to ask my hon. friend whether in his statement of interest on the public debt he takes into consideration temporary arrangements of overdue loans.
Subtopic: NET DEBT PEE CAPITA.
TOTAL TRADE.
1813 $217,801,203 1883 230,339,826 1893 247,638,620 1903 467,064,685
TOTAL IMPORTS.
TOTAL EXPORTS.
1873 $ 89,789,922 1883 98,085,804 1893 118,564,352 1903 225,849,724
RAILWAY TRAFFIC-TONS CARRIED.
1883 $13,266,255 1893 22,003,599 1903 47,373,417 DEPOSITS IN THE POST OFFICE AND GOVERNMENT SAVINGS BANKS (30th June). 1873 $ 6,121,490 1883 26,219,107 1893 41,849,6561903 60,771,129 30th April, 1904 60,445,322 DEPOSITS BY THE PEOPLE IN CHARTERED BANKS IN CANADA (30th June). 1873 1883 1893 1903 30th April, 1904 ! 57,509,823 98,308,436 170,817,433 378,937,458 405,157,450 DISCOUNTS (30th June). 1873 1883 1893 1903 30th April, 1904
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The overall aim of the government’s SIA initiative was to identify and evidence new areas across the UK where research excellence coupled with emerging innovation strengths may offer potential global competitive advantage, with a view to underpinning future investment decisions to maximise related opportunities and boost economic growth and productivity.
“LCR+” was one of eight SIAs approved in the November 2016 Autumn Statement and officially published on 21 September 2017.
Conducting an SIA was explicitly referenced in the City Region’s Devolution Deal agreed with government in November 2016, and the audit process was led by 6 core partners: Liverpool City Council (on behalf of the Combined Authority), Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LCR LEP), Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Daresbury Campus and the Hartree Centre, Unilever, and the University of Liverpool.
The audit examined 3 focal themes – plus, crucially, the synergies between them – where the LCR has demonstrable potential to be world-leading and have a significant economic impact, based on genuinely world class research, industry capabilities, and innovation assets: Infection, Materials Chemistry, and High Performance Computing (HPC) & Cognitive Computing.
The report sets an overarching Ambition and programme for each of these:
Infection: To consolidate the LCR’s position as an international centre of excellence in tackling infectious diseases, and create a cluster of anchor and high growth companies to take advantage of global market opportunities..
Programme: Centre of Excellence for Infectious Disease Research (CEIDR)
Materials Chemistry: To apply the LCR’s world class materials chemistry capabilities and commercialisation model to provide transformational opportunities for mature UK sectors, create new high-growth industries, and become a recognised global leader.
Programme: Materials Innovation Factory (MIF) Nexus
HP&CC: To harness the LCR’s world-leading High Performance and Cognitive Computing capabilities to accelerate cross-sector growth and productivity, public sector transformation, and develop a world-class data-centric and disruptive digital technologies cluster.
Programme: Hartree Deep Change
Plus a 4th ambition: “For the LCR to be a national exemplar of place-based and innovation-driven economic growth that supports the UK Industrial Strategy”.
While principally focused on the Liverpool City Region’s assets, capabilities, and businesses, local partners recognised from the outset that we can only fully maximise our potential by working with the “best of the best” – in terms of relevant industry, research bodies, and other major stakeholders – wherever they may be located, hence the important “+” designation.
Indeed, beyond the actual evidence base, ambitions and programmes identified, the real benefit of the LCR+ SIA process has been the strengthening of existing relationships and the creation of new ones, both locally and nationally, e.g. involving the Centre for Process Innovation Catapult in Tees Valley, Royce Institute in Manchester, Alderley Park in Cheshire, Turing Institute in London, EEF nationally and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation globally.
The September 2017 publication marked the start of the real work to deliver on the findings and projects set out in the audit, building partnerships and securing investment in order to translate knowledge and ideas into commercial outcomes and economic growth.
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Most importantly, the work with industry and other stakeholders to identify projects and solutions across these 3 themes will continue via the respective groups led by LSTM (Infection), University of Liverpool (Materials Chemistry), and HPC/Cognitive Computing (STFC Daresbury).
If you want to get involved then we very much want to hear from you, so please get in touch!
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Credit Suisse Forecasts Stock Rally to Continue
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The global stock rally has even more room to run, according to Credit Suisse’s top equity analysts.
Global shares should see a healthy 6 percent surge until the middle of next year as a solid macro backdrop and earnings fuel the current wave of “rational exuberance,” according to Global Equity Strategist Andrew Garthwaite.
“We have the most broad-based upturn in global growth since 2010 and macro breadth and earnings revisions are closely correlated,” wrote Garthwaite in Monday’s note. “There are clear signs of investment-led growth, and we show this is typically good for both markets and earnings.”
In the U.S. alone, the S&P 500 has added 16 percent since January while the Dow continued to notch all-time highs Tuesday morning. Meanwhile in Europe, the German DAX index is up nearly 15 percent this year and the British FTSE 100 has climbed more than 10 percent. Economists have dubbed the widespread success a synchronized global recovery.
“In Europe, despite the appreciation of the euro, PMI new orders have not rolled over, and remain consistent with nearly 3 percent GDP growth,” added Garthwaite. “The proportion of countries that are experiencing PMI new orders in excess of 52 is now the highest since the immediate recovery from the global financial crisis.”
Even central bank policy seems to be positive for equities for now. Despite announcing the rollback of its extensive portfolio this fall, the Federal Reserve’s efforts will likely not have much impact until late 2018, according to the report.
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702 Transgender Debate
Succumbing to social norms is the greatest challenge to individuality; specifically, males face the absolutely frightening prospect of puberty. People will try to exert control over their life anyway they can, and an effective way is to make everything subjective, so it becomes about you; only you can say whether you're male or female: not medicine, not biology, not science; nothing can come between you and your claim; and becoming female has turned out to be an effective method of avoiding the Male Dominance Hierarchy Right-Of-Passage.
In the past, this attempt at transcending gender was considered a mental illness, and still is. In psychiatric parlance, it's called a paraphilic disorder, most famously, transvestism or cross-dressing to become sexually aroused, and though transgender is in the same realm, it's more about control, and so confuses the diagnosis. Plus, switching genders has become fashionable. However, grandiosity and self-importance show a distinct lack of regard for the needs of other people. It takes true self-centeredness to demand to simultaneous use the bathroom of the opposite sex, which are gendered for courtesy. Unilaterally declaring yourself to be another gender can certainly collapse social expectations, but those strictures didn't get there by accident; it's the very fabric of society that's being threatened because courtesy works both ways, and the people who's courtesy is being abused will eventually decide to respond in kind.
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Open Discussion: Princesses: Long Island - How Do You Feel This Controversial Program Portrays LI?
CaitR
Location: Commack, 11725
06 Jun, 2013 3:17 p.m.
Before it even made its debut this past Sunday, Bravo’s latest new TV Show, Princesses: Long Island was causing a stir with locals – many of whom were displeased with how the show’s so-called “princesses” portray the Island.
Since the first episode’s initial airing on Sunday night, the local backlash has absolutely exploded – the show has sparked online protest groups, and inspired countless people to turn to social media to bash the show, and weigh in on the drama.
How do you feel about Princesses: Long Island? Do you feel that the antics of these gaudy gals portrays Long Island in a negative light, or is the show “all in good fun”?
Many Long Islanders have compared the local distaste for the show similar to that of New Jersey residents after The Jersey Shore premiered – do you think Princesses: Long Island will be our “Jersey Shore?”
Weigh in on the hot topic that’s been buzzing around Long Island all week long – we’d love to know what you think!
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Re:Open Discussion: Princesses: Long Island - How Do You Feel This Controversial Program Portrays LI?
I'd like to say that I'm offended, but I really can't even work up the interest to say that I care. It's a Reality TV show, which everyone knows means that it's about as far removed from reality as anything else on television. Odds are a good chunk of it is in some way scripted or, at the very least, staged.
This is essentially the same thing MTV pulled with Jersey Shore--they found a handful of walking, talking stereotypes and followed them around with cameras to see what stupid antics they could capture on film. I can't believe anyone, even amongst those who have never been to Long Island, could infer that this is an accurate representation of the majority (or, for that matter, a plurality) of Long Islanders.
Of course, I base this opinion entirely off the outrage of others and how they have expressed it (mostly via Twitter). I didn't watch the premier and don't intend to tune in for the rest of the series.
blackhawk6164
Location: NY, NY
Yea the show is going to make Long Islanders look bad because that will get people to watch it. I'm not saying its right but they're not going to show a person who works 9-5 and is in bed by 830. I'm not going to watch the show and that's about all the protesting I can do and if other Long Islanders don't like this show then boycott it by not watching it.
Although I believe the antics of the show are "typical" of reality television, I do think it's disappointing that these local Long Islanders went out of their way to disparage a neighboring town on national television.
amiee1978
Location: ----
02 Jul, 2013 5:35 p.m.
caitr wrote:
Omg this show is not comparable to Jersey Shore. I lived on Long Island a long time ago and people are more stuck up there and into image. I think the main thing would be the girls are so old that's weird. Oh Ahshley I love your parents but gf stop asking every guy you see if their Jewish;)
spencerc3p
04 Aug, 2013 6:43 p.m.
I think it is one of the most repulsive things I have seen on TV. I agree totally w/ Rep. Steven Isreal's comments that it shows Jewish women in a bad light. Ironic really, since the stars such as Ashlee White are so proud of being Jewish and have done more to denigrate and embarrass the Jewish community, than anything I can think of in modern times. I think they owe their highly respected communities a big apology as well as the rest of us who were stupid enough to watch it.
signed a Manhattan WASP who owns her own condo
and does not rely on mommy and daddy for everything.
10 Oct, 2013 1:20 a.m.
I just find it beyond sad that some people have lost all sense of personal responsibility. She should donate $1 or so from those silly cup holders she tries to hawk. Bravo is the sewage of tv time to flush.
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11 Dec, 2013 10:24 a.m.
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Derby clash on the cards in the FA Cup
If Quorn beat Ashby Ivanhoe they will then face a trip to the NSG to play Loughborough Dynamo in the preliminary round on August 20.
Pete WarringtonStory editor
THE DRAW has been made for the preliminary rounds of this year’s FA Cup, FA Trophy and FA Vase, with a possible derby on the cards in the FA Cup preliminary round on August 20.
The extra prelimary round of the FA Cup on August 6 sees Loughborough University at home to Shirebrook Town, Shepshed Dynamo are at home to AFC Mansfield while Quorn face a trip to Ashby Ivanhoe.
Shepshed will face South Normanton or Aylestone Park if they beat AFC Mansfield, while Loughborough Uni FC will be at home against Gresley if they overcome AFC Mansfield.
The draw has also been made for the FA Trophy, where Loughborough Dynamo will be at home to EvoStik Premier League Division One South rivals Leek Town in the prelimary round on Saturday, October 8.
The winners of this tie will have a home encounter with Northern Premier League Premier Division Sutton Coldfield Town.
In the FA Vase, Loughborough University will be at home against Arnold Town in the first qualifying round on September 10 and Barrow Town will entertain St Andrews.
In the second qualifying round on September 24, Quorn face a trip to Anstey Nomads, while Shepshed Dynamo will enter the competition at the first round proper stage.
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LoughboroughWorld championship gold for FreerThe two day event saw more than 2,000 competitors from 21 different countries taking part and 10 members of the James Freer taekwondo club based at the Radmoor Centre in Loughborough were in action.
HathernLeigh extends lead in Thundersports seriesRiding for Hopkins Racing on a Kawasaki Ninja 300, Leigh qualified for Saturday’s race one in pole position and in a tough battle with Max Lofthouse kept in front to take victory by just one tenth of a second.
EquestrianHolly Smith and Team GB edged out in Nations CupIt came down to a head-to-head battle between Britain and Ireland, but in the end Team Ireland rode out the winners by the narrowest of margins.
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Television's influence for political parties
Glenda Wynyard
If you’re anything like me you couldn’t have missed the blanket television advertising during the election campaign despite my viewership patterns moving to more non-commercial options.
Political lobbying in the form of advertising has created a never ending loop of claims and counter claims. I pity the voter trying to make sense of it all.
There’s ads for the 'Bill We Can’t Afford', there's advertising framing the (still relatively new) PM Scott Morrison as a 'good everyday Aussie bloke' (Scomo to his mates) and the endless contribution from Clive Palmer who, I believe, has wisely controlled the media dialogue he can't secure via interviews. The man simply doesn't come off well in the media and he has obviously listened to someone who told him to keep quiet.
Clive’s deep pockets has sparked a spike in support amongst financially distressed Australians who feel, no matter which of the two major parties wins, nothing will change for them.
There’s more political information source options for voters these days - from podcasts to traditional television, radio, social media, newspapers and other sources of news (and fake news) we wouldn’t have imagined when I first started voting.
Some may argue television’s influence is on the wane, it still commands enormous respect amongst voters as their major source of political information. Our poll clearly shows that television remains the highest cut through medium with 66% of voters saying they recall political advertising on television.
While our television audiences are hungry for content, facts and figures about the Federal Election, our research shows advertising in other channels perhaps hasn’t cut through in the way the parties would have hoped. Television advertising recall is followed by 28% who recall political advertising in social media or radio.
The media's political advertising blackout for radio and television advertising couldn’t have come quick enough for those sick of seeing the same political ads on high rotation but they won't escape the onslaught digitally. Clive’s money will, for a brief period, be of no use to him in traditional media but expect the anti to increase across the board in other formats over the next few days.
I have thought for sometime that the radio and television blackout itself is a bit old school. A blackout of television and radio advertising in 2019 is now ineffective and lost on most in our industry who are armed with the ability to target a more digitally savvy and connected voter via a raft of media including streamed versions of the very same television and radio we are locked out of in a traditional analogue world.
There’s a general disapproval of how politicians have conducted themselves in recent years amongst voters. A lack of confidence in politicians actually delivering on their promises despite the carefully crafted messages permeates the voting public.
A stunning 4 out of 5 people we polled don’t think election promises will be kept, with a particular lack of hope for those promises that are not set to come in for several years, with some not scheduled until 2024 which is likely to be after another Federal Election. As one respondent said "I think they think we are stupid out here in Western Sydney".
This means that while television advertising still remains potent for those seeking influence and support, Australian voters aren’t buying what the parties are selling in large numbers. Over 35% of voters tell us that they don't believe either major party is really interested in the concerns of real voters like them. This has seen the appeal of independents and fringe interest groups increase amongst the average voter and I can't help wonder if our politicians have missed the fact that the average Australian is primarily worried about the cost of living. They don't really explain how a 'fair go for Australians' or how 'making Australia great' actually helps them keep a roof over their head and put food on the table this week let alone next week.
The real ‘media return on investment’ will come at Saturday’s poll. At polling booths across Australia, corflutes, how to vote cards and major party candidate brochures will provide visual reminders from the television ads. A predicted tight race suggests to me that television advertising will actually be a critical tool in reaching disaffected and undecided voters for the likes of Clive Palmer.
For me, it will be fascinating to see how the media spend stacks up against the voters’ verdict. If I were a betting woman I would say that Clive does better than his opposing forces think he will. His campaign might just become the most perfect case history for the power of advertising.
Glenda Wynyard is the Managing Director of the Media Precinct.
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"Ceramic dish, Minā’ī technique decorated with inscriptions, human, animal and floral motifs depicting Persian stories
6th-7th A.H /12th-13th A.D century
MIA no. 14345"
"The Minā’ī ceramic is defined as a polychrome under glazed decorated ceramic. It is called “Hefet Rank” in Persian which means the spectrum of colors. It is one of the famous types of Persian ceramics produced in numerous Iranian cities. It is characterized by its variety of decorative subjects inspired by the literary Iranian stories, and the Seljuk school of miniatures which often adopted the idea of gilding. The story of the seven princesses, the story of Bahram Gur and Azdah, in addition to numerous miniatures of princes and princesses of the royal court, scenes of hunting, fighting and singing are just some examples. The Turkish influence on Minaʾī ceramics is clear the chubby Turkish faces with fair skin, flowing hair and long whiskers. This style was also characterized by the depiction of animals such as camels, fish and the like, in addition to mythical creatures and humanoids with a human face on a lion’s body. The rims of the dishes were embellished by an epigraphic frieze describing the main subject displayed on the artifact. The artisan didn’t ignore the adornment of these dishes with various vegetal designs that reached a very high standard of precision and perfection.
hall 15"
"Luster painted ceramic shard decorated with a scene of the Christ as an evidence of the Moslem tolerance
Egypt - Fatimid
4th - 5th A.H /10th -11th A.D century
MIA no. 5397"
"This fragment depicts what is believed by some to be the portrait of Jesus Christ, with a beard and long hair, carrying a book ,thought to be the Bible, bestowing his blessings with his right hand. His two fingers symbolize the dual nature of Jesus, and some researchers believe that his other three fingers symbolize the two letters Alpha and Omega, as mentioned in the Apocalypse of St.John. This scene is repeated in Coptic Art in the wall paintings of the monastery of Bawīt, in Upper Egypt, 5th century AD, which reflects the religious tolerance towards non Moslems in the Fatimid period.
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"Luster painted ceramic dish
in the name of Commander Ghabn, with inscription and floral decoration
Egypt – Fatimid
5th A.H /11th A.D century
"This dish is considered the biggest of all ceramic plates in Islamic Art, decorated with stylized vegetal motifs and Kufic writing on the inner rim which says: “ The master Ghabn..Lord , Ḥakim bi’ Amr …on his fathers” . This refers to one of the army commanders in the reign of al-Ḥākim bi’ Amr Allah.
"ceramic jar, so - Called Fayoum ceramic decorated with floral, geometric and epigraphic motifs of various colors.
4th - 5th A.H / 10th - 11th A.D century
"This pot is decorated with vegetal, geometric, and epigraphic motifs and a phrase saying” Barakah kāmilah” or “a complete blessing”. This type of pots was characterized by its variety of colors such as, green, blue, yellow, and brown
"Ceramic shard, painted under glaze,
decorated with the scene of descending Jesus after crucifixion holding by virgin Mary
Egypt or Syria – Ayyubid
7th A.H / 13th A.D century
"This piece is considered the most important masterpiece of Ayyubid ceramics in the world. It is decorated with a Coptic scene depicting Jesus Christ(pbuh) and the Virgin Mary. Its complementary part is preserved in the Benaki Museum in Athens and depicts the apostles of Jesus Christ(pbuh). Its unique historical value stems from the fact that it is an undeniable physical evidence of Moslem tolerance to other faiths, at a time when the Crusading armies were attacking the Islamic World.
" Shard decorated with blazon
pottery, incised through slip, painted under glaze
Egypt – Mamluk
8th A.H /14th A.D century.
MIA no. 5146/3"
"The term “rank” (blazon or coat of arms) is derived from a persian word which means a sign, or color. It is among the pivotal decorative elements distinguishing the mamluk art and architecture.
"Ceramic tile, decorated with floriated and plaited Kufic inscriptions from the Holy Quran and the craftsman name in quadrangular Kufic “ Ghaiby ibn al-Tawrizi”
Egypt– Mamluk
"This tile is one of the most famous of all mamluk tiles as it bears the name of the ceramicist Ghayby al-Tawrīzī who has his name written in quadrangular Kufic script on the four corners of the tile. These inscriptions reflect the mastery of the Moslem artisan in including the written script as a central element in decoration. It also reflects his talent in rendering the script one of the principal characteristic aspects of Islamic Art. An inscription band lies in the center of the piece and reads: “trust the most helpful”, repeated eight times. The outer rim is decorated with a verse from the Quran which reads:”Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing, and the remembrance of Allah is greater, and Allah knows that which you do” (Sῡrat al-‘Ankabῡt, verse No.45), and ends with the phrase “Allah has spoken the truth”.
"Ceramic dish
turkey - Iznik
10th A.H /16th A.D century
"Ottoman ceramic products ranged from dishes, bowls, ewers and goblets, to perfume bottles, vases, pilgrimage flasks, and lamp suspension eggs. Ottoman ceramics reached high levels of precision and perfection. They became very popular on the European markets. The group from which this specimen derives is attributed to several Turkish cities such as Iznik, Kütahya, and Gallipoli (Canakkale). The artifacts in this group are decorated with under glaze polychromic motifs on white slip depicting tulips, cloves, and lancelet leaves. The vegetal motifs have played a vital role in the Ottoman Arts, and were frequently utilized on the Ottoman artistic products. Some of these decorations had a symbolic significance to the Ottomans. European influences are also clear in the decoration of these items such as some Roman influence which is a mixture of stylized Islamic foliate ornaments applied on an European pattern
"Ceramic perfume sprinkle
" Ceramic Statuette in the shape of a bird, probably used as a toy or as a decoration
6th -7thA.H / 12th - 13th A.D century
"Wooden Heater,
painted under glaze and covered with ceramic tiles
Turkey or Damascus,
11th AH/17th century
"The decoration is applied under the transparent glaze based on interlaced foliate stems, lanceolate leave, and poly-lobed rosettes
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American Optical or the AO Stereo Microscope, is one of the oldest names in the American optical industry.
Its beginnings can be traced back to 1833 when a jeweller called William Beecher in Southbridge, Massachusetts (MA) saw a pair of eyeglasses imported from Europe and thought that he could make them better.
Slightly later in 1838, Charles Spencer formed the Spencer Lens Company after he was the first American to perfect the microscope and optical lens.
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Both companies continued to develop and refine their respective products until 1935 when American Optical purchased the Spencer Lens Company.
After the take-over, they continued to produce microscopes as AO Scientific Instrument Division.
During World War 2, their research laboratories started investigating other areas of optical design for the military, including gun sights, sunglasses and precision optics for military and industrial applications.
In 1967, Warner Lambert Pharmaceutical took over AO and after changing hands, and names, several more times finally settled on Reichert Technologies after a management buyout in 2002.
What is a Stereo Microscope?
Like a normal microscope, a stereo microscope has two eyepieces, however unlike a standard microscope both of these have separate objectives lenses and see slightly different views of the object.
The result of this is an in-depth, three-dimensional image of the object that you can usually light from above or below.
Unfortunately, while you can still buy used microscopes bearing the AO Stereo Microscope name, none have been made using that name in over 40 years.
They are now thought of as collector’s items, and any in decent condition are usually snapped up by collectors quite quickly.
Reichert still manufacture and sell microscopes under the Reichert, Leica, Volpi and Spencer Industrial Products names.
The following are a selection of products that were made by AO or Reichert and have recently been available to buy in a used condition:
AO Series 10 and 20 (and Series 110 and 120)
Infinity correction, rather than 160mm as in previous models
34mm parfocal
AO Stereo Star/Zoom
Featured continually various magnification from 3.5x to 210x
AO Series 40
Designed for teaching science and biology
Reichert Stereo Zoom 580
Features 10x eyepiece and 1x to 6x magnification for total magnification of 10x to 60x
Reichert Stereo Star Zoom
Features 10x eyepiece and 0.7x to 3x magnification for total magnification of 7x to 30x
Used Price ~ $950
While these, and others are perfectly good examples of the type, they will lack some of the functionality available on the more modern devices.
There will be no facility for digital imaging or recording data to computer, for example.
The maximum magnification is also typically lower than for compound microscopes.
Manuals, Catalogs and Repair
There is certainly a lack of information on the internet regarding parts and repair of these microscopes, after all these are microscopes from the 1950s and 60s.
Follow the links below to the best of what we found -
Where can you find a comprehensive list of manuals and catalogs available for you to view online? Well, here is a webpage with what you might be looking for - xmission.com.
American Optical Microscope repair can be a challenge but ebay may be a good starting point to find parts at reasonable prices, obviously verifying the condition of the part first and foremost as well as seller reputation.
Check out this page on AO repair.
When they were first developed, AO Stereo Microscopes were an important step in the evolution of the microscope.
When you combine that with the good build quality and long service history many enjoyed, you can see where they have become as collectable as they are now.
Without the need for stereo capability, the american optical microscope for compound viewing can also be found on auction sites, that is if you act quickly.
Check out our page on Antique Microscopes.
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City Mayor officially opens new Leicester housing development
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City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby has officially opened our new Wolsey Point housing development in Abbey Meadows, Leicester.
The historic Wolsey Island site – known locally as Sock Island after the hosiery factory that once stood there – has been transformed into a vibrant community of 188 new homes.
It is part of a £58million plan by us and our development partner Countryside Partnerships East Midlands Ltd., to regenerate brownfield sites in Leicester and build almost 400 new homes.
The Mayor, who has been a key supporter of the Wolsey Point project, was invited to give a speech and unveil a plaque, marking the development officially complete.
He said: “Over the last two years we have watched new homes be completed and a community start to move in to Wolsey Island. This is an important scheme boasting a beautiful waterside setting and has acted as a catalyst for further regeneration within this part of the City.
“I’m delighted the development incorporated the retention and restoration of the former Wolsey chimney and distinctive water tower, preserving Sock Island’s important industrial heritage for future generations.”
Wolsey Island was designed to be a balanced new community from the outset, incorporating a range of apartments and family houses for affordable rent, private rent, shared ownership and outright sale – including three wheelchair-adapted properties.
We've recognised the site’s important industrial heritage with the preservation of the iconic Wolsey chimney and a three-storey water tower, which has been converted into a unique three-bedroom family home.
Glenn Harris, our Chief Executive, said: “It was great to return to Wolsey Island now the development is complete and see how a true community has been created on what was an unsightly disused factory.
“We’re grateful for the Mayor’s continued support for what is a very important development for us. Not only does it provide much-needed affordable housing in a great location close to the city centre, it affirms our commitment to delivering more high-quality, genuinely affordable housing for families and individuals in Leicester.”
Our ambitious scheme with developer Countryside also includes the former St Mary’s allotments off Old Saffron Lane, Aylestone, and an abandoned industrial site off Green Lane Road.
The St Mary’s allotments site comprises 113 houses and 12 flats, 51 of which are for affordable rent and 36 for shared ownership. A further 49 properties for affordable rent and 33 for shared ownership have been delivered at Green Lane Road, with a second phase of houses nearing completion.
Glyn Mabey, Managing Director, Partnerships East Midlands, Countryside, added: “Countryside has a long history of transforming disused, brownfield land into viable and vibrant neighbourhoods, having worked on more than 45 regeneration schemes already throughout the UK. Therefore, we’re delighted to further strengthen our partnership with Midland Heart, and continue our expansion into the Midlands region, by assisting in the creation of this brand new community through the development of these much-needed, high-quality, family homes.”
(Photograph shows, left to right: Glyn Mabey, Managing Director, Partnerships East Midlands, Countryside; Glenn Harris, Chief Executive, Midland Heart; Sir Peter Soulsby, Mayor of Leicester; John Edwards, Chairman, Midland Heart.)
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The Milton Keynes Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) is a revision of the draft assessment published by the Council in 2007. The LCA provides a detailed review of the landscape character of the Borough and describes and evaluates Landscape Character Types (LCTs) and Landscape Character Areas (LCAs) within the Borough.
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) requires that Local Plans should, amongst other things, include strategic policies to deliver climate change mitigation and adaptation, conservation and enhancement of the natural and historic environment, including landscape (NPPF para 156).
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The allure of the Armenian apricot
Nostalgia for a fruit
22.07.13 Liana Aghajanian
This article is part of the series Food
I woke up in the middle of a sweltering summer one morning in Armenia two years ago, went to the market, reached into my shopping bag on the way back to my apartment, plucked out a ripe apricot and felt the world stop when I bit into it. I could taste the earth it was grown in, the water its roots had drank to flourish and the love that had cultivated it in the vast plains of the Araratian valley. Before I reached my door, I had more pits in my plastic bag than actual fruit. This routine continued for an entire summer until apricot season had ended. On one particularly hot, meandering day, the pits of that summer’s stock, all of which were meticulously saved, were fashioned into the shape of a very large apricot – a symbolic, stylish ceremony displaying all the apricots consumed and enjoyed by laying them out one by one on a table in a remodeled Soviet-era apartment in Yerevan, Armenia’s capital.
Ask anyone in Armenia – be it diasporan, repatriate, life long resident or tourist – where to find the best apricots in the world and sure enough the only answer you’ll receive is, “here”, within the borders of this mountainous, landlocked country nestled between Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Iran.
It’s not bias, but more or less fact, as even the fruit’s scientific, Latin, name – “Prunus Armeniaca” – suggests its origins are tied to Armenia. An archaeological excavation found apricot seeds in a Copper Age site and scholars often suggest that Alexander the Great brought apricots from Armenia to Greece, introducing it to the Mediterranean country.
But other theories dismiss Armenia’s claim to the apricot, citing places like India and China as its native land. Despite the disagreements over origin, its cultivation for eons in Armenia has solidified its status in the country. The apricot tree’s wood is used to make the duduk, an ancient Armenian woodwind instrument central to folk music, and the orange in Armenia’s tri-colored flag is often referred to as “apricot”. In neighboring Nagorno-Karabakh – a defacto republic still reeling from the impact of a deadly war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, you’ll find homemade apricot vodka so potent, just one shot will be enough to blur the lines between dream and reality.
Indeed, there is not an apricot in the world that tastes like the ones found in Armenia. It is more than just a piece of fruit – the weight of a country and a diaspora’s national psyche, with equal parts tragedy and nostalgia, rests on its shoulders.
Scattered across the world by the horrors of a genocide at the turn of the 20th century, the Armenian Diaspora’s feet have always been on the move, planted elsewhere by accident and circumstance, but constantly pulled back by the heavy gravitational force of Armenia. As immigrants in faraway lands struggling with a collective, passed down trauma and relishing in the nostalgic notions of homeland – a place kept neatly framed in scenic oil paintings hung on walls from Beirut to Boston, there is an intense longing for home, a place to feel grounded and whole in again, a place where an apricot can be so delicious, that no other apricot found in any other corner of the world will do.
The feeling can only be described in words that have no direct English translation. One of them is the Portuguese “Saudade”, a deeply melancholic state for the absence of something or someone. The other is a Welsh word, “Hiraeth”, defined by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David as “homesickness tinged with grief or sadness over the lost or departed.”
Forever homesick, Armenians are always searching for that fulfillment of home, for what was lost to be found.
After leaving Armenia, I, too, was searching. My quest for the perfect apricot however, turned out to be fruitless.
Back home on the West Coast, I drove up and down California looking for the apricot that would make all the difference. I looked from Los Angeles to Fresno, a place of early Armenian settlement sought out for its similarities back home where migrants became skilled in farming and agricultural production. I surveyed them in the grocery stores on a trip to Kenya and in farmers’ markets in England where I spent an extensive amount of time. I scoured the open-air markets of Italy in the summer, hoping to replicate the taste of the elusive apricot. My search from one corner of the world to the other always ended in disappointment and I was left feeling sour.
Then, after I had forgotten about my intermittent search for months, a bowl of apricots appeared on my kitchen table looking suspiciously familiar.
“They’re Armenian apricots,” my mom shouted from the living room. “No they’re not,” I stubbornly retorted back. She insisted I taste one and, mostly wanting to prove her wrong, I did. With one bite, the rush of those afternoons, walking between sprawling Soviet apartment blocks on broken concrete, stray dogs on one side and neighborhood children on the other, while I stood, frozen in time cracking open apricots and inhaling them like air, came back.
How had a supplier in California managed to recreate the flavor of the Armenian apricot, the ease with which the fruit could be pulled apart with bare hands, the particular way its juices soaked your clothes as you struggled to find a second to breathe between bites?
It didn’t take long to solve the mystery.
A very clever green-thumbed entrepreneur, knowing he would be providing a much needed supply to a massive demand, had at some point brought back apricot seeds from Armenia to Southern California, planted them here and managed to recreate their glory, 7,000 miles away from the plains and valleys that first birthed them.
After eating a handful, I immediately drove to the tiny corner market my mom had purchased them from and brought several bags back home. I enjoyed them as the days got hotter and the hum from nearby crickets grew louder at night. I packed them for a road trip, gave them away to friends and plotted jam recipes to savor their flavor for eternity, or at least until winter, anyway.
I had been searching for years for that taste of “home”, a home I wasn’t born in, didn’t grow up in, but one that nagged at my feet relentlessly, telling me that I belonged “there” as much as I belonged “here”.
That taste of home had suddenly and unexpectedly reappeared in my Los Angeles kitchen, but it didn’t stay for long.
Two weeks after the discovery, the market’s newest batch didn’t impress. Its looks and taste had faded and so had the euphoria it brought. The magic of feeling like I was in two places at the same time tragically ended, taking it back across the ocean, through the mountains and into the market stalls of Yerevan, poetically continuing the destiny of a diaspora still wandering, wondering when they’ll reach home.
I’m still chasing that feeling back to Armenia, having become a kind of ‘reverse’ migrant, enamored with an apricot that belongs firmly to a land and place in the world that I feel I often do too.
Liana Aghajanian
Raised in Los Angeles by way of Tehran, Liana Aghajanian is a roving journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Foreign Policy, BBC, The Atlantic and Los Angeles Magazine. In 2013, she was an International Reporting Project Fellow in Global Religion reporting on Iranian refugees in Germany.
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Nairi says:
This is one of the best articles I have read in a long time. Beautifully written, and apricots aside, it captures with great imagery a Diasporan’s relationship to Armenia. Plus, the first time I bit into an apricot in Armenia, I immediately said it was the fruit of the gods. It’s something else. Thank you for this!!
armen says:
Where is the LA market?
Armen, it’s called Foothill Food Mart in La Crescenta
Absolutely lovely!! I had my first taste of Armenian apricot magic the summer of 1977 and it stayed with me forever. I experienced this magic only once more, while travelling along the Euphrates during the summer of 1984, until I spent this past year in Yerevan. Your beautifully written piece brought me right back to every June day. Saudades indeed.
Thanks Liana. I’ll definitely have to make a trip.
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Ixonanthes icosandra Jack (Ixonanthaceae)
by Mrs. Sarah Nabila Binti Rosli
Ixonanthes icosandra
Pagar Anak
Mrs. Sarah Nabila Binti Rosli, Dr. Ruth Kiew & Dr. Lee Su See
Mr. Abdul Razak Mohd Nor Rasid & Ms. Ajla Rafidah Baharom
Ixonanthes; icosandra; Birdlime flower; pagar anak; Brewstera;
Sarah Nabila Binti Rosli (2017, August). Ixonanthes icosandra Jack (Ixonanthaceae). Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Retrieved January 21, 2020, from https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/181.
Ixonanthes icosandra is a common tree in Malaysian forests. The genus Ixonanthes was described by William Jack, a Scottish botanist, in 1822 based on the two species, I. reticulata and I. icosandra. The genus name Ixonanthes is derived from the Latin words ixos, meaning birdlime and anthos referring to the flowers. Birdlime flowers refer to the sticky resin produced by the flowers. Ixonanthes icosandra is a medium to large-sized tree known as pagar anak in Malay.
Pagar anak is commonly found in primary and disturbed forest. In lowland forest, it usually inhabits slopes or ridges from sea level to 800 m elevation. Its distribution is widespread, throughout Peninsular Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia to Singapore and Sumatra. However, this species has not been found in Borneo.
The genus Ixonanthes is divided into two sections: Section Ixonanthes, represented by two species (I. reticulata and I. petiolaris) and Section Brewstera, which is where I. icosandra belongs. Section Brewstera is monotypic with only this one species. The shape of its capsule is one of the distinguishing characteristics that differentiates I. icosandra from species in the other section. Capsules of I. icosandra are more tapered at the tip while species in Section Ixonanthes have an ellipsoid capsule which is obtuse at the tip. The petiole of I. icosandra is pulvinate compared to the other species where it is more flattened with the upper side more longitudinally furrowed or narrowly winged. The bark of I. icosandra has inconspicuous lenticels, while species in section Ixonanthes have punctiform bark or bark with slit-like lenticels.
Utilization of the timber is limited due to the poor quality of the wood. It is only suitable for temporary construction where the wood is not in contact with the soil, and for items such as tool handles. It can also be used as firewood. In the past, the Malays used the exudate from the bark for tanning leather and fishing nets, but this does not appear to be practised anymore.
Taxonomic study of the Ixonanthaceae family in Peninsular Malaysia is still in progress. As I. icosandra has a widespread distribution and can be easily found, the conservation assessment for this species is Least Concern (LC).
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Teaching kids to ride ensures motorcycle future
Teaching children how to ride a bicycle is the solution for ensuring the future of motorcycling, according to American motorcycle industry guru Robert Pandya.
He points to the All Kids Bike program in the US which is striving to get every child to learn to ride a bicycle in kindergarten PE class.
“If every boy and girl, regardless of family wealth, religion or race learns how to ride, ridership will grow very fast in just a few years,” says Robert, a former Indian Motorcycle executive and now a senior motorcycle industry consultant.
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“Dirt bikes will start selling, family riding will increase, riding parks will be created and we will be in a growth curve again.
“The pure joy of your ‘knees in the breeze’ will draw more people into cycling and ultimately motorcycling.”
Kids not riding
In 1969, 50% of US kids rode bikes to school, but now it’s 13%.
It’s worse in Australia where in 1970 more than 60% cycled to school and now it’s only 11%.
School bike racks used to be full. Now there is hardly a bicycle in sight!
School bicycle racks in the 1950s
Parents now drive their kids to school, creating massive traffic jams in school peak hours.
If more children rode to school, just think how much better commuting would be, especially the morning commute which clashes with school times.
Consider how much easier traffic flows during school holidays.
Teaching is a long-term gain
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We agree with Robert and believe Australia should follow the All Kids Bike program of teaching children to ride to safeguard the future of motorcycling.
However, Robert points out that teaching kids to ride is a long-term solution that does not address the “stale inventory” sitting in warehouses.
“Thus managers are forced to focus short-term which leaves us where we are today,” he says.
Robert believes that, without a generation of youth who can ride on two wheels, the next global financial crisis could crush the motorcycle leisure industry.
Recruit new riders
Robert says these kids will see this photo as a great day decades from now. (Image: Facebook)
In the shorter term, he says it is up to riders to encourage others to ride.
“The future of motorcycling will not come from our relatively small industry trying to get the 97% of us who are not enthusiasts to learn to ride, but from getting the 3% of us who do ride to actively recruit new riders to get us to 4%,” he says.
“That 1/3 increase on market would make many currently fraught sales directors downright giddy.
“We are working in a time when three generations are fighting through their own definitions of fun on a motorcycle.
“As boomer management finally leaves, will the GenX manager realise how poorly current 40/50-year-olds were marketed to?
“No wonder their Millennial kids are quite often not inclined to own or operate vehicles.
“Easy fix my friends – implore every rider to do what they can to add one new rider per year. Challenge, incentive and recognise those who do. Then do it again the next year.”
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Everglades City files civil suit against ex-mayor accused of embezzling funds
The city of Everglades City has filed a civil suit against former Mayor Sammy Hamilton, who has been accused of embezzling city funds.
Everglades City files civil suit against ex-mayor accused of embezzling funds The city of Everglades City has filed a civil suit against former Mayor Sammy Hamilton, who has been accused of embezzling city funds. Check out this story on naplesnews.com: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/crime/2019/07/30/everglades-city-files-suit-against-ex-mayor-accused-embezzlement/1862547001/
Devan Patel, Naples Daily News Published 9:34 a.m. ET July 30, 2019 | Updated 12:35 p.m. ET July 30, 2019
The city of Everglades City has filed a civil suit against former Mayor Sammy Hamilton, who is facing 16 counts of official misconduct and one count of grand theft , accused of misusing taxpayer dollars.
The lawsuit, filed Thursday by the city's outside counsel of Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A., seeks damages in excess of $15,000, not including attorneys' fees, interest and costs.
Filing of the lawsuit comes days after Collier County Circuit Court Judge Ramiro Manalich granted the defense's motion for a competency evaluation of Hamilton in the criminal case.
In case you missed it: Judge grants request for competency evaluation of former ex-Everglades City mayor
In this June 2013 file photo, Everglades City Mayor Sammy Hamilton reads the plaque he just unveiled, lauding his preservation of City Hall. (Photo: Lance Shearer/Special to the Naples Daily News)
Hamilton, 85, was arrested July 16, 2018, in which he was accused of using his position as mayor to "deprive the Everglades City taxpayers" of $47,692.47 on either a temporary or permanent basis.
Attorney Christopher Lombardo met with a special agent from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement after flagging several suspicious transactions in which city funds were being used for Hamilton's personal or private business expenses.
An arrest affidavit stated that those transactions included the period of Aug. 20, 2013, to Sept. 5, 2017, the date Hamilton resigned from office.
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Among the personal business expenses were boat repair parts for the Everglades National Park Boat Tours, which Hamilton owned, as well as condominium complex that was under construction.
As the mayor, Hamilton exercised supervision and direction over all departments and was responsible for signing all warrants, checks or claims of payment.
Sammy Hamilton (Photo: CCSO)
Over the time in which Hamilton was accused of misusing taxpayer dollars, authorities accused him of not following the city's policies for expenditures, which included the requirement of city council approval when drawing funds from the city's treasury as well as the city clerk co-signing financial documents.
City Clerk Dorothy Joiner affirmed to authorities that she had not signed any checks in years.
Hamilton was released from custody on the day of his arrest after posting $90,000 bond.
Hamilton's attorney, Donald Day, filed a motion requesting a competency evaluation after noting Hamilton "has been unable to focus on the issues at hand."
The motion was granted last week.
Evaluations by Drs. Charles Ewing and Donald McMurray are due in the court on or before Sept. 16.
A status hearing on Hamilton's competency will take place on Oct. 4.
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Royal food on your table
Nov 17. 2017
Terraced rice fields are one feature of Baan Mae Klang Luang on Doi Inthanon – the other is sturgeon-breeding farms.
By Ekkarat Sukpetch
The Sunday Nation
Siam Paragon makes room for a northern feast of hilltribe produce in the third Royal Project Market
BANGKOK RESIDENTS can this week again stock up on produce grown in the North by hilltribes earning income through projects initiated by His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
The Royal Project Market returns to Siam Paragon for the third time from Thursday through November 30.
The mall’s Hall of Fame and Parc Paragon will be transformed into a “Food from the Earth” farmers’ market, where the focus will this year be on figs, rhubarb, peaches, strawberries, kidney beans, rice, meat and fish, and coffee and tea.
Chefs will be on hand showing visitors the best ways to prepare the foods for the healthiest outcome, as appetisers, salads, mains, desserts and drinks. The recipes they demonstrate will include Kidney Bean Rice Pancakes, Spicy Grilled Beef with Rhubarb, and Spicy Rainbow Trout Salad (with Lisu chilli dip!)
An exhibition will recount King Bhumibol’s Royal Project Foundation, which helps northern farmers develop crops that can thrive at high altitudes and in cold temperatures.
Switching to these more suitable crops brought an end to the slash-and-burn agriculture, deforestation and cultivation of opium that once prevailed in the area.
Hi-tech mapping visuals will trace the foundation’s history as the region was transformed. Denuded mountains and slopes carpeted with poppies gave way to the replenished forests and verdant croplands seen today.
Highland brown rice is high in fibre and Vitamin B1.
“There are now 39 Royal Project development centres with 200,000 members in 40,000 families across six northern provinces,” says the foundation’s marketing director, Narongchai Pipatthanawong.
“We’ve carefully selected the products for this event to showcase our success in not only producing high-quality produce for the market, but also in bringing sustainable lives to local people.”
The foundation’s book “Food for Health” will be unveiled at the market. It too is about the late monarch and his success in replacing opium cultivation with legal cash crops. It also profiles the nine products highlighted at the market and features several recipes for them.
The book "Food for Health"
The Royal Project development centres present fascinating overviews of sustainable living and the means for alleviating poverty. I recently visited projects in Chiang Mai to learn how the high-quality produce is grown and raised.
Figs require painstaking effort in a climate like Thailand’s. They were first planted about 30 years ago at Royal Agricultural Station Angkhang in Fang district, the Royal Project’s original research station. The experiment failed there and fared no better on Doi Inthanon. It was just too cool for the fig trees to produce fruit.
But the temperature is warmer at the Pang Da Royal Project Development Centre in Samoeng district, and figs have been grown there for the market, though they require careful handling while they mature under roofs. Too much rain causes the roots to rot and high humidity leads to rust under the leaves. The trees are also vulnerable to insects such as the long-horned beetle, which bites a hole in the stem to lay its eggs. The holes are fatal to the trees.
Figs demand a roof if they’re to be successfully nurtured.
Figs are now also grown at the Mae Sa Mai Royal Development Centre in Mae Rim district, and three varieties are being cultivated – Black Genoa, Brown Turkey and Black Mission. The Royal Projects currently produce between 300 and 1,000 kilograms of figs a week.
The book “Food for Health” explains that King Bhumibol loved eating figs, a taste he acquired as a child in Switzerland. Her Royal Highness the late Princess Mother was well aware of their healthy benefits. She once eased the pain of his aphthous ulcer with a thin slice of fresh fig over the blisters.
Rich in calcium, fibre, copper, manganese, magnesium, potassium and many antioxidants, figs can also help control blood pressure.
Peaches in syrup are a top seller for the Royal Project.
More than a decade was spent finding the right kind of peach to grow in Thailand. The Amphan Angkhang grown on Doi Angkhang is named for its golden flesh. Mainly sweet with just a little tang, it’s perfect for jam and smoothies and can be cooked with syrup for a refreshing treat.
Every March and April the Royal Project also raises three other peach variants – Earligrande, Tropic Beauty and Jade.
“One day His Majesty asked the Hmong what was their source of income, apart from opium,” the foundation’s chairman, His Serene Highness Prince Bhisadej Rajani recalls in the book.
“They said ‘peaches’, and told the King the income from growing opium and their small peaches was about the same. His Majesty thought that, if even a small peach could earn the same as opium and if it could be made to grow bigger and taste better, it could probably generate more income.”
His Majesty asked Kasetsart University researchers to look into the matter and donated Bt200,000 from his own pocket to establish the Royal Hill Tribe Assistance Project in 1969. That became the Royal Project in 1980 and the Royal Project Foundation in 1992.
Rhubarb is proving trickier to adapt and is thus far grown only in two locales.
Rhubarb is grown only at the Royal Agricultural Station Angkhang and Khun Huay Haeng sub-centre. Its cultivation is so tricky and time-consuming that it hasn’t yet been encouraged elsewhere. Experimentation is ongoing. Typically, it takes a year for the stalks to become adequately fleshy. Both green and red varieties are grown and they’ve been found suitable for pies and jams as well as savoury dishes.
Cherry arabica coffee is cultivated at Baan Nong Lom on the slopes of Doi Inthanon.
In 1974, hill people were urged to grow more coffee rather than opium after King Bhumibol trekked for seven kilometres to see the plantation at Baan Nong Lom, a Karen village on Doi Inthanon.
“He’d heard we planted coffee and came to visit,” says Payo Tharo, who was the headman there at the time.
“He convinced us to stop growing poppies and gave us better coffee shrubs to plant instead. Today our village produces about four tonnes of unprocessed coffee a year.”
The arabica coffee grown in the shade at Doi Inthanon is distinctive for its aroma, balanced taste and low caffeine content of just 1 or 2 per cent. It’s fared well enough in Thailand that it’s grown at 24 development centres – involving a total of 9,491 rai and 2,600 farmers, who can produce 400 to 500 tonnes unprocessed a year, and the Royal Project guarantees their prices.
Red kidney beans are sturdy enough for long hauls to distant markets.
Shaken and bounced about as his Land Rover negotiated the North’s treacherous “disco roads”, as he jokingly called them, King Bhumibol arrived in Baan Mae Thor in Hod district 48 years ago. He prodded the local farmers to try growing red kidney beans, which would easily survive the long haul to distant urban markets.
Easy to cultivate, the kidney bean wants little more than sun and well-drained soil. The US Agricultural Research Service supplied the initial seeds, but the Royal Project subsequently developed new species that can generate two harvests a year, one of the project’s biggest success stories.
Baan Mae Klang Luang on Doi Inthanon is home to sturgeon-breeding farms.
Fish farming and animal husbandry are also part of the success it’s enjoyed. Rainbow trout for the table, sturgeon for the black caviar, Bresse chicken, pheasants, sheep for wool – these are all the fruits of His Majesty’s foresight and dedication.
BAGS FULL OF GOODNESS
The Royal Project Market will be at Siam Paragon from Thursday through November 30, daily from 10 to 10. Call (02) 610 8000.
Learn more about the Royal Project Foundation at www.RoyalProjectThailand.com.
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Jon Entine, biotech shill and character assassination operative, committed domestic violence and child abuse, states wife in court documents
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
Tags: Jon Entine, child abuse, court documents
(NaturalNews) This is a continuation from Part One of a comprehensive investigative report revealing the untold story behind Jon Entine, biotech shill, character assassination operative, Forbes.com writer, American Enterprise Institute fellow and George Mason University research fellow. Entine also has ties to Monsanto and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Part One of this Jon Entine investigative series revealed the verified court documents where Jon Entine's wife pleaded with the Ohio courts to issue a restraining order against Entine to protect herself and her daughter from physical injury. She also recorded, under oath, that Jon Entine violently attacked her, gouged her eye, choked her and shoved her. In additional court documents, Entine's wife described him as "irrational and unpredictable" ... "exceedingly hostile and belligerent" ... and explained that Jon Entine's "mental health has deteriorated..."
For continuity, the opening section here is repeated from Part One. To protect the identity of Entine's daughter, the name of the daughter has been changed in this report to "Jenny." (Natural News asks members of the media to refrain from publishing the daughter's real name in plain text, as she is an innocent victim in these events.)
Wife pleads with court to protect herself and her daughter from violence
Following the violent attacks described under oath by Jon Entine's wife, she pleaded with the courts to protect herself and her daughter from any further violence, court documents show.
Filed with Hamilton County Clerk Gergory Hartmann, Case # DR0500131, Ellen Turner asserted: (bold added)
I have filed at 3109.27 Affidavit and have specifically addressed therein the child abuse / neglect / domestic violence physical harm provisions of O.R.C. 3109.04, 3109.051 and 3109.052 as those statutes pertain to both parents and this case.
SOURCE: Jon Entine public divorce document #23
"Purchased listening devices so that he could record my conversations"
According to Case No. DR0500131 filed in the Court of Common Pleas, Hamilton County, Ohio, Jon Entine "purchased listening devices" to record his wife's conversations, causing her to fear that she was "under surveillance in my own home."
Entine then disrupted his wife's professional employment opportunities by selling her computer and fax machine without her knowledge, she told the courts in a statement under oath.
Furthermore, Entine began "pursuing romantic relationships from our home," says the Hamilton County court document shown below. Here's what wife Ellen Turner submitted to the courts: (bolding added)
My husband's actions have created an intolerable atmosphere in our home which continue to escalate. For example, he purchased listening devices so that he could record my conversations. Knowing that I was under surveillance in my own home I could not relax. Jenny could sense my discomfort and tension. Our daughter's nanny quit working for us because she could not tolerate the stressful environment created by my husband.
Rather than allow the nanny to care for Jenny. he acted inappropriately toward her by involving her in our marital troubles. He sold her my computer and a fax machine without my knowledge or consent. This interfered with my employment. Further, my husband has begun pursuing romantic relationships from our home. I do not feel it would be in Jenny's best interest to witness any actions related to her father's dating while her parents are living together. For all of these reasons, it is in Jenny's best interest that we establish a residence separate from my husband. I will provide continuity for Jenny by continuing to send her to the same school. I have obtained professional advice from our daughter's psychologist to prepare her emotionally for this move.
Jon Entine begins dating via EHarmony.com while still living with wife - court documents
In the same court document cited above, Jon Entine's wife tells the courts that Entine is making disparaging comments about her to her coworkers. Even more shockingly, he begins dating via EHarmony.com while still living in the same house as his wife, she told the courts:
My husband is also making very disparaging comments about me to executive business partners (recruiters) my co-workers and in Jenny's presence.
My husband is dating via an internet service, Eharmony.com. While I don't object to this, I do not feel that it was in Jenny's best interests to do so while her parents were still living in the same home. I also believe this is another example of my husband placing his own needs above those of our child...
"Irrational and unpredictable and appears to be escalating..."
Stated under sworn oath, Jon Entine's wife Ellen Turner stated "my husband's behavior has been irrational and unpredictable and appears to be escalating."
This description is wholly consistent with the kind of behavior Jon Entine displays in his professional work, disparaging innocent victims and authoring hate-filled hit pieces intended to destroy the reputations of his intended targets:
Fired by ABC news, characterized as "out of control"
Jon Entine's court-recorded descriptions of violent and aggressive behavior towards his own wife appears to reflect a similar pattern of behavior he exhibits in his character assassination journalism efforts, often published by Forbes.com. As explained on LornaSalzman.com [2]:
In a letter from London's The Sunday Times, the Deputy Editor explains how his paper was misled by Entine and how he misrepresented himself. "We now know what we did not know then: ABC discovered Entine had made a number of mistakes in his methodology so serious that they had in effect fired him some ten days before. Entine, probably unknown to ABC, was however still picking up his messages from a phone on his old desk in the ABC building. We now understand from ABC sources that Entine is regarded as out of control and has been running around saying some wild things" (Ivan Fallon, letter from Deputy Editor of The Sunday Times, October 8, 1993).
Being "out of control," however, seems to be routine for Entine. As TruthWiki explains:
Entine knowingly and repeatedly publishes false and fictitious information in mainstream publications including Forbes.com, and his posts are often retracted after being challenged on their lack of factual basis. His actions against targeted individuals or companies are systematically abusive and resemble "revenge journalism." Entine takes a "hit man" approach to single out individuals - especially critics of GMOs - for accusations and abuse, often calling them names or implying they are sociopaths or a danger to society.
Jon Entine stages manufacturing violation then calls the FDA, then cites his own contrived staging as evidence against the company - report
Entine has achieved some success in destroying his intended targets, reportedly having bankrupted a company called The Body Shop through an elaborate scheme to defame and destroy the company (this reflects the same tactics he uses against GMO skeptics) by staging a shampoo spill on the factory floor, then calling the FDA to report the very manufacturing violation that he caused. He then reportedly cited this FDA safety violation in a disparaging hit piece that caused the company's stock price to implode.
As published on LornaSalzman.com: [2]
Jay Harris of Mother Jones magazine reports that Entine called him and that "he began our conversation with a 20-minute rant about The Body Shop being the most evil company (he had) ever encountered in 20 years of investigative reporting". Harris goes on: "...This guy is talking about a company that spilled a few gallons of Fuzzy Peach Shampoo. He clearly had an axe to grind and was willing to let that take precedence over the facts."
In Entine's TBS attack, he referred to a Food & Drug Administration (FDA) investigation of a small shampoo spill from TBS' New Jersey operations. But he failed to say that it was HE who called in the complaint (later whiting out his name, a fact he concealed), that FDA found the TBS facility to actually be well-run, and that FDA, upon completing all inspections, is bound by law to make recommendations regardless of how clean the facility may be. (FDA Report Summary of Findings, 1123).
In other words, Jon Entine appears to use extremely deceptive tactics to even cause violations that he then cites to attack the business targets he is trying to destroy. He appears to operate as a corporate saboteur and character assassination operative, and there seem to be no limits to the level of deception, dishonesty and ethical violations he will apparently pursue in order to attempt to disparage his intended targets while publicly positioning himself as a responsible journalist through outlets such as Forbes.com.
According to an article in The Independent [3], Entine invoked his customary defamation accusations by calling Anita Roddick, the founder of The Body Shop, a "schizophrenic and a sociopath." The article goes on to say, "Yesterday's statement also accused him of pestering Anita Roddick at home, a claim Mr. Entine denies."
This claim that Entine would pursue Anita Roddick at home is consistent with the kind of vengeance-oriented mindset and pattern of threats and violence described in Jon Entine's divorce documents, covered in Part One of this article and linked in Part Five. Whether his intended enemy is his wife, a GMO skeptic or a woman-owned corporation, Entine seems to invoke a pattern of some of the most reprehensible and unethical tactics imaginable to disparage and defame his intended targets.
His corporate destruction "achievements" are even bragged about in another document from his divorce, which explains that one of Entine's articles which resulted in him being threatened with defamation lawsuits "sent the stock price of the subject company plummeting by more than $500 million." That company was, of course, The Body Shop, founded by Anita Roddick, yet another women who fell victim to Jon Entine's apparent pattern of targeting women with abusive accusations and defamation hit pieces.
Keep all this in mind when you remember that Jon Entine is a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and has similar ties to George Mason University. Does the AEI share Jon Entine's lack of ethics and devious tactics? Or was the AEI somehow not aware of the real character of this person who, according to court documents, physically and violently attacks his own wife and traumatizes his own daughter?
Does George Mason University condone the kind of violence against women described in Entine's divorce documents? If not, will GMU strip Entine of his fellowship, or will the university stand behind this man and sanction his erratic behavior as a shining example of GMU's core principles? It will be interesting to see what George Mason University does in response to the real history of Jon Entine now going public.
This investigative report on Jon Entine continues in Part Three
Click here to read Part Three of this comprehensive investigative report on Jon Entine.
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[1] http://truthwiki.org/Jon_Entine
[2] http://www.lornasalzman.com/collectedwriting...
[3] http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/besiege...
Jon Entine page on Natural News:
https://www.naturalnews.com/Jon_Entine.html
Jon Entine page on The Propagandists:
http://www.propagandists.org/propagandists/j...
Spinwatch article on Jon Entine:
http://www.spinwatch.org/index.php/issues/sc...
GM Watch article on Jon Entine:
http://gmwatch.org/index.php/news/archive/20...
The Refusers page on Jon Entine:
http://therefusers.com/refusers-newsroom/mee...
Lorna Salzman page on Jon Entine:
http://www.lornasalzman.com/collectedwriting...
GMO Evidence:
http://www.gmoevidence.com
GMO Seralini:
http://www.gmoseralini.org/en/
Judy Carman website on GMOs:
http://www.gmojudycarman.org
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Rodgers, Jones star for Packers in 31-24 victory over Chiefs
Posted: 10:53 PM, Oct 27, 2019
By: DAVE SKRETTA
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw for 305 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to Aaron Jones on a big night for the Green Bay running back, and the Packers held off backup quarterback Matt Moore and the Kansas City Chiefs 31-24 on Sunday night.
Jones, who briefly left with a shoulder injury, had seven catches for 159 yards and added 67 on the ground — a big chunk of them in the closing minutes, when the Packers (7-1) sealed the win.
It was their first at Arrowhead Stadium since Nov. 4, 2007.
With reigning league MVP Patrick Mahomes out with a dislocated kneecap, Moore took the reins of the Chiefs’ high-powered offense and fared quite well. He threw for 267 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the ex-high school coach’s first NFL start in more than two years.
The Chiefs (5-3) hoped Mahomes could make a miraculous recovery 10 days after hurting his knee in Denver in time to play. But after he was limited in practice throughout the week, coach Andy Reid announced Friday that the franchise quarterback would be inactive for the game.
So much for that Rodgers-Mahomes showdown everyone anticipated.
They had to settle for an entertaining matchup between division leaders instead.
The game started like most people outside the walls of 1 Arrowhead Drive expected, with Rodgers slicing up the defense and Green Bay marching for two quick touchdowns.
But after a shaky start by Moore, the journeyman quarterback and the rest of the Chiefs offense found a groove. They embarked on an 89-yard drive that ended with a make-it-rain 29-yard TD pass to Travis Kelce, then got a 30-yard pitch-and-catch to Mecole Hardman to knot the game.
The Chiefs led 17-14 at halftime, raising some eyebrows across the league.
Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur made a couple of adjustments, though, and Rodgers and Co. began to move the ball once more. They used a 15-play drive that soaked up more than half the third quarter to get a tying field goal, then got the ball back when LeSean McCoy fumbled on the very next play.
Five players later, Rodgers conjured up more of his magic.
With third down at the 3, he dropped back and was flushed from the pocket. He rolled to his right and threw a blind pass to the back corner of the end zone, where Damien Williams somehow took the ball away from Chiefs linebacker Ben Niemann while tapping both feet inbounds.
Rodgers was lying flat on his back, staring at the sky, as the official signaled touchdown.
The Chiefs answered with another long drive, and just when it appeared they had finally been stopped, the Packers’ Tramon Williams was flagged for illegal use of hands. That gave Kansas City the ball inside the 5, and Damien Williams scored on the next play to tie it again.
It took the Packers all of 56 seconds to score the eventual winner.
Rodgers again found Jones out of the backfield, and this time he found a lane through the entire Kansas City secondary. It was a foot race from there, and the speedy running back hop-skipped over the goal line to finish off the 67-yard touchdown reception.
The Chiefs were forced to punt on their ensuing possession and never got another chance.
The Chiefs honored TE Tony Gonzalez and SS/FB Johnny Robinson, their new entrants into the Hall of Fame, during a halftime ceremony. Both were presented with their Hall of Fame rings.
Jones twice reached the end zone thinking he’d scored, dropped to the turf and did “the worm.” The first was negated by a penalty, though he scored a few minutes later anyway. The second came on a 60-yard reception in which a replay showed Jones had stepped out of bounds at the 10.
Along with Mahomes, the Chiefs missed five other starters: DE Frank Clark (neck), CB Kendall Fuller (thumb), LT Eric Fisher (groin), LG Andrew Wylie (ankle) and DT Chris Jones (groin).
Packers WR Davante Adams (toe) went through pregame warmups before he was scratched. But they did have LB Blake Martinez (hand) and SS Darnell Savage (ankle), who had missed the last two games.
Green Bay continues its AFC West trip against the Chargers next Sunday.
Kansas City plays another NFC North team in the Vikings next Sunday.
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Disneyland Halloween Starts Early
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FRIGHTENING FAVORITES: There are the headliners with the Halloween events and happenings at the Anaheim theme parks, like the "A Nightmare Before Christmas" re-do of the Haunted Mansion (which is on through the remainder of the year) and Space Mountain's Ghost Galaxy (like space, but ghostier). We're fond of the 300 pumpkins that grin along Main Street, and the fact that each one is different. Oh, and can we give a spooky shout-out for the autumnal treats cooking up at the Candy Kitchen, speaking of Main Street? Nope, it isn't quite candy cane time yet, but we'll take a caramel apple that looks like a jack 'o lantern, please and thank you.
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television Dec 11, 2019
How Streaming, Diversity, #MeToo Shaped TV’s Decade of Change
As the decade draws to a close, it’s clear that we’re looking at TV differently. We binge it, take it with us and find new stories to watch. Streaming is behind the biggest media revolution in 30 years, since cable TV’s rapid growth in the 1980s, and it is looking to expand. New services include Disney Plus and Apple TV...
Hulu Again Raising Prices for Online Live-TV Service
Hulu is again raising prices for its online TV bundle, as other streaming-TV providers do the same. Hulu’s service, like AT&T TV Now, Dish’s Sling and YouTube TV, are a replica of traditional TV but on the internet. They were once vaunted as a successor to traditional cable. But the market has lost steam as prices rise. One early entrant,...
Study Finds LGBTQ Characters Hit Record High on Network TV
“Pose” and “Batwoman” are among the shows contributing to a surge in LGBTQ and gender inclusiveness on television, according to a new study by the advocacy group GLAAD.
Freebies Are the Key Hook in New ‘Streaming Wars’
If you make it free, will they come? Apple, Disney and AT&T’s WarnerMedia want to jump-start their challenges to Netflix by offering freebies and deep discounts on emerging streaming plans. That includes a free year of Apple TV Plus for customers of new Apple devices and a free year of Disney Plus to higher-tier Verizon customers. Some existing HBO subscribers...
Disney+, ESPN+ and Ad-supported Hulu Bundle to Cost $12.99 Per Month
Disney is finally bundling its three streaming services and it’s going to cost you $12.99 a month. On an earnings call Tuesday, CEO Bob Iger said that U.S. customers would be able to get Disney+, ESPN+ and ad-supported Hulu for under $15 a month.
Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift Score 10 MTV VMA Nominations
Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift are the top contenders at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, each scoring 10 nominations.
AT&T to Pull ‘Friends’ From Netflix for HBO Max Streaming Service
AT&T is pulling “Friends” from Netflix to beef up its own upcoming streaming service.
The wireless company, which owns the WarnerMedia entertainment business, said Tuesday that its service will be called HBO Max. It will launch widely in spring of 2020.
NBC Is Removing ‘The Office’ From Netflix in 2021 and Putting It on Its New Streaming Service
NBC has decided to remove “The Office” from Netflix in 2021 and include the show in the company’s new streaming service. The deal will be exclusive for five years. NBC announced the decision to remove “The Office” in a statement on Tuesday. The hit comedy was the most-watched Netflix show in 2018, according to data analytics firm Jumpshot. The move...
Financial Advisor Says State Budget ‘Could Have Been Much Worse’
Connecticut’s state budget avoided one major tax increase – raising the income tax.
Analysis: ‘Game of Thrones’ Doesn’t Mark the End of Appointment TV — Hollywood Always Gives Viewers What They Want
If you’re heading to a “Game of Thrones” watch party this weekend, you might already be waxing nostalgic about the end of appointment television. Is this the last time you’ll ever gather with your friends to watch a show, knowing so many others are watching it at the same time, ready to discuss it real time on Twitter or the...
Taylor Swift Releases Colorful New Song, Video Called ‘ME!’
Taylor Swift released a colorful, upbeat single Friday morning, ending the weeks-long search the pop star set off when she teased fans with clues about a new project. Swift released “ME!” — featuring Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco — on streaming services and also dropped its eye-popping music video Friday. It’s the first single from her upcoming seventh...
Lamont, Top Democrats at Odds Over Capital Gains Tax
One of the first lines in the sand has been drawn between Gov. Ned Lamont and members of his own party in the House and Senate.
Thirsty? Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ Now Streaming Across All Major Platforms
Beyhive, get in formation. Beyoncé fans are currently devouring the audio release of her Lemonade film, which is now finally available across multiple streaming services.
Dubai Denies There Were Plans for R. Kelly Concert
Dubai’s government on Sunday forcefully denied a claim by R&B singer R. Kelly that the artist had planned concerts in the sheikhdom after he had sought permission from an Illinois judge to travel there despite facing sexual-abuse charges. In a rare statement, the government’s Dubai Media Office also denied claims by his lawyer in court that Kelly had plans to...
Judge Tables Ruling on R. Kelly’s Request to Fly to Dubai
A Chicago judge tabled a decision on whether R. Kelly can fly overseas to perform several concerts as the cash-strapped singer looks to pay legal and other bills as he faces sex-abuse charges.
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https://www.ncadvertiser.com/news/article/New-tenant-found-for-former-Outback-Teen-Center-13555951.php
New tenant found for former Outback Teen Center
By Lynandro Simmons
Published 3:43 pm EST, Wednesday, January 23, 2019
The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on Monday. Taken Jan. 22
Photo: Lynandro Simmons /Hearst Connecticut Media
NEW CANAAN — The former Outback Teen Center has a new tenant.
The Board of Selectmen approved a lease agreement for New England Academy of Dance for the upper floor of the building at its Tuesday meeting. The selectmen previously approved a $44,000 contract, including a $4,000 contingency, to design the building renovations.
The Town Council also approved of the lease at its Jan. 16 meeting.
As a condition of the lease, the dance studio will only be allowed to operate in the upper floor from 4:30 to 9 p.m. on weekdays.
“It allows us the option to lease the space out during the day either permanently or temporarily,” Superintendent of Buildings Bill Oestmann said.
Town officials have said the lower level of the Outback center could be configured into office space for the Department of Human Services. Town Council Chair John Engel said several key factors in the decision were making sure the new tenant wouldn’t impact the human services department and finding a group that wouldn’t take up too much parking.
The dance studio will be able to move into their new space on July 1.
Town Council member Stephen Karl said approving the lease was important because of the building’s location.
“I don’t see any of the town boards or anybody looking to sell that building in the middle of our campus,” Karl said. “That’s what really brought us to this point.”
Council Member Cristina A. Ross, however, raised concerns about parking due to its proximity to town hall.
“The parking between the outback and town hall is pretty full on the regular basis during the week because of meetings,” she said.
Ross said she was worried this could block additional parking for officials going to town hall.
Oestmann said the lease allows for the dance studio to use municipal parking, but he does not see it becoming an issue as the studio is used by children who are typically dropped off by their parents.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will decide whether a parking study is required at its Jan. 29 meeting, Oestmann said.
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House votes to send Trump impeachment charges to Senate for trial
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RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT VIDEO SHOWS: VOTE IN THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VOTING ON SENDING TRUMP IMPEACHMENT CHARGES TO SENATE FOR TRIAL, SOUNDBITE HOUSE MINORITY LEADER, KEVIN MCCARTHY,
RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT VIDEO SHOWS: VOTE IN THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VOTING ON SENDING TRUMP IMPEACHMENT CHARGES TO SENATE FOR TRIAL, SOUNDBITE HOUSE MINORITY LEADER, KEVIN MCCARTHY, SOUNDBITE ADAM SCHIFF CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE, SOUNDBITE REPUBLICAN REPRESENTATIVE DOUG COLLINS, SOUNDBITE U.S. HOUSE SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI, SHOWS: WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES (JANUARY 20, 2019) (HOUSE TV - ACCESS ALL) 1.
HOUSE CHAIR ANNOUNCING BEGINNING OF VOTING 2.
VARIOUS OF VOTE COUNT ON SCREEN / HOUSE FLOOR ON BACKGROUND 3.
HOUSE CHAIR ANNOUNCING THE PASSAGE OF SENDING TRUMP IMPEACHMENT CHARGES TO SENATE FOR TRIAL 4.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) HOUSE MINORITY LEADER, KEVIN MCCARTHY, SAYING: "The reason for this impeachment is the same reason it's taken Democrats 30 days to send the articles to the Senate, just spite.
They wanted to stay in the president's record without giving him a fair chance to clear his name." 5.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE, ADAM SCHIFF, SAYING: "President Trump put his own personal interests above the national interests, above our national security and if not stopped, he will do it again.
For that reason he was impeached.
And for that reason, the House managers will take the case to the Senate and to the American people, because the appropriate remedy, indeed the only remedy, is the conviction and removal from office of President Donald Trump.
I yield back." 6.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) REPUBLICAN REPRESENTATIVE FROM GEORGIA, DOUG COLLINS, SAYING: "We've talked about the facts.
There is not overwhelming evidence.
We've discussed this over and over, over to a blue in the face but it doesn't matter because this is a political impeachment.
This has nothing to do with the facts, we've shown that there was no nothing done wrong but that does not matter.
When the train is on the tracks, the whistle is blowing, impeachment matters and the only thing that matters on time where, the only real emergency here is if there's a 2020 election in which the Democrats can't stand to see the fact this president is going to win again.
They can't stand the fact of who they've got running.
We impeach him as they said, for life.
That's wrong, Vote no, I yield back" 7.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) HOUSE SPEAKER, NANCY PELOSI, SAYING: "The president of United States in using appropriated funds enacted, in a bipartisan way by this Congress, funds that were meant to help the Ukraine fight the Russians.
President considered that his private A.T.M.
Machine I guess and said he could say to the president, he could make, do me a favor, do me a favor, do you paint houses, too?
Do me a favor.
So we have a situation that is very sad.
Don't talk to me about my timing.
For a long time, I resisted the calls from across the country for impeachment of the president for obvious violations of the Constitution that it committed, but recognizing the divisiveness of impeachment, I held back.
Frankly, I said this president isn't worth it but when he acted the way he did, in relationship to withholding funds from Ukraine in return for a benefit to him, that was part personal and political.
He crossed a threshold, he gave us no choice, he gave us no choice." STORY: The Democratic-led House of Representatives voted on Wednesday (January 15) to send two formal charges against President Donald Trump to the Senate, clearing the way for only the third impeachment trial of a U.S. president to begin in earnest next week.
Lawmakers voted 228 to 193 to give the Senate, controlled by Trump's fellow Republicans, the task of putting him on trial on charges of abuse of power for asking Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden and of obstruction of Congress for blocking testimony and documents sought by Democratic lawmakers.
The vote was largely along party lines.
The Senate is expected to acquit Trump, keeping him in office, as none of its 53 Republicans has voiced support for removing him, a step that under the U.S. Constitution would require a two-thirds majority in the 100-seat chamber.
But Trump's impeachment by the House last month will remain as a stain on his record and the televised trial in the Senate could be uncomfortable for him as he seeks re-election on Nov.
3, with Biden a leading contender for the Democratic nomination to challenge him.
(Production: Njuwa Maina)
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Proposed Impeachment Trial Rules Cut Number Of Opening Argument Days
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