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SD: What It’s Like to Have a Pet Alligator
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YouTube - Snake Discovery gives us a glimpse of their life with a pet alligator. They’re messy, occasionally smelly, always hungry, and full of sass (er…”personality”). Despite being a diva, Rex is a beloved member of the Snake Discovery family. Watch how they clean her room, wash her in the bathtub, feed her, and more.
YouTube - From bathing, to feeding, to cleaning, in this video Snake Discovery shares with us their day-to-day life with a pet alligator. Rex is a rescued American alligator that...
SD: Alligator Picks Out a New Toy
YouTube - Snake Discovery takes Rex, their American alligator, to PetSmart to pick out a new toy. Please note: Alligators are not recommended as pets and Rex is a rescued...
SD: Alligator Goes to the Vet
YouTube - Rex the American alligator at Snake Discovery wasn’t feeling well recently, so a vet visit was in order. At the appointment they came across an unexpected surprise.
SD: Making a Cast of an Alligator Foot
YouTube - In this video Snake Discovery makes a cast of Rex the alligator’s feet! They run into some difficulties, but it turns out better than they thought it would,...
SD: Alligator Gets a New Toy
YouTube - Crocodilians are smart…sometimes too smart for their own good. Because of this, enrichment opportunities are essential for their mental well-being. In this video, Snake Discovery introduces Rexy the...
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Writing Prompts for Kids
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May 3, 2018 By thinkwritten 22 Comments
300 Fun Writing Prompts for Kids: Story Starters, Journal Prompts & Ideas
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It’s never too early to start writing, and so we’ve created this fun list of 300 creative kids writing prompts for teacher and parents to use.
You’ll love these fun ideas for kids writing prompts to use as creative sparks to get young imaginations writing in no time!
These are perfect to use as kids journal writing prompts, as short story writing prompts, or just for exercises to help students and children of all ages tap into their creativity. Maybe your kids will write an essay, maybe a poem, or maybe even a whole book!
Whether you are a teacher or parent looking to inspire your kids to write, or maybe even an adult who would like to practice writing with a more playful and young hearted approach, I hope you find these creative writing prompts inspiring!
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The Ultimate List of 300 Fun & Creative Writing Prompts for Kids
#1. Imagine a giant box is delivered to your front doorstep with your name on it. What’s inside and what happens when you open it?
#2. Write a short story about what it might be like if you woke up one morning with a mermaid tail.
#3. Which is better, winter or summer? Write about the reasons why you think winter or summer is better.
#4. Write about what would it be like if you had an alligator as a pet.
#5. If you had $1,000, what would you buy and why?
#6. Write a story using these 5 words: apple, train, elephant, paper, banjo
#7. What do you want be when you grow up and why?
#8. Who is your favorite person on the planet? What do you like most about that person?
#9. If you could have any secret super power, what would you want it to be and why?
#10. Write about 3 places you would like to travel someday. What do these three places have in common?
#11. Write about a time you felt really happy. What happened? What made you feel happy?
#12. Imagine what would happen if someone shrunk you down to be only 1″ tall. How would your life change?
#13. If you were in charge of the whole world, what would you do to make the world a happier place?
#14. Write a story about what it would be like to climb to the very top of the highest mountain in the world.
#15. If you were in charge of planning the school lunch menu, what foods would you serve each day?
#16. What are some of your favorite animals? What do you like about them?
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#17. Imagine that dogs take over the world. What do they make the humans do?
#18. Write a story about flying to outer space and discovering a new planet.
#19. You are a mad scientist and have invented a new vegetable. What is it called? What does it look like? What does it taste like? Most importantly: Is it safe to eat?
#20. You go to school one morning to discover your best friend has been turned into a frog by an evil witch! How do you help your friend?
#21. Describe what it is like when trees lose all of their leaves in the autumn season.
#22. Write about your favorite sport and why you like it so much.
#23. Imagine what it might be like to live on a boat all the time and write about it.
#24. If you had one wish, what would it be?
#25. Write about what you might do if you have the super power to become invisible.
#26. You are walking through the forest when one of the trees starts talking to you. What does it say? What do you do?
#27. The weather forecast is calling for a blizzard in the middle of the summer. What do you do?
#28. What types of transportation will people have in the future?
#29. What were some of your favorite toys when you very little? Do you still enjoy playing with them?
#30. What would a day in your life be like if you were a movie star?
#31. Imagine you’ve invented a time machine! What year do you travel to?
#32. What are your favorite things to do over summer vacation?
#33. What is your favorite holiday and why?
#34. If you could meet any fictional character from a book, who would it be?
#35. You are writing a travel guide for kids visiting your city. What places do you think they should visit?
#36. What is a food you hate? Write about it!
#37. Imagine what it would be like if there was no electricity. What would be different in your daily routine?
#38. You are building a new city! What types of things do you think your city needs? How will you convince people to move to your new city?
#39. What is your favorite movie? Write your review of the movie and why you think people should watch it.
#40. Imagine you get a magic sweater for your birthday. What happens when you wear the sweater? What do you do with these new found magical powers?
#41. You are the security guard at the zoo and someone has stolen a rhinoceros! How do you track down the thief?
#42. You have been invited to have lunch with the queen. What foods do you eat and what topics do you and the queen discuss?
#43. If you could design a school uniform, what types of clothes would you suggest? What colors would they be?
#44. Imagine you are a reporter interviewing a celebrity about their life. What questions do you ask?
#45. You are running a lemonade stand. Describe the steps for how you make lemonade and the types of customers you see during the day.
#46. Write a story about being the ruler of an underwater world.
#47. Write an acrostic poem for the word “treehouse”.
#48. You decide to grow a sunflower, but the sunflower grows so tall it reaches up to the sky! Write about what happens when you decide to climb to the top. What do you discover?
#49. Imagine you look out the window and it is raining popsicles from the sky! Write a story about the experience.
#50. If you could be any animal, which one would you be and why?
#51. If you were on a spaceship, what would you be most excited about seeing?
#52. Do you have any pets at home? Write an essay about how you take care of your pets. If you do not have a pet, what type of pet might you like?
Do you have pets? How do you care for them?
#53. Imagine you are opening a store that only sells items which are blue. What types of items do you sell?
#54. Have you ever lost something that is important to you? Were you able to find it?
#55. Write a story about a kid who is moving to a new school. How do you think they might feel?
#56. Rewrite the ending of your favorite fairy tale. For example, what would have happened if Cinderella never went to the ball?
#57. Have you ever forgotten to do your homework? What happened?
#58. Do you have a favorite song? Write about the type of music you like to listen to.
#59. Imagine your parents wake you up one morning to tell you they will take you to do anything you want to do for the whole day – you don’t even have to go to school or do your chores. What would you choose to do and why?
#60. Do you like amusement parks? What are some of your favorite rides?
#61. Write a story using these three words: detective, piano, and pizza.
#62. Have you ever been to the beach? Write about your favorite things to do. If you have never been to the beach, what would you like to do the first time you visit?
#63. Is there a favorite tv show you like to watch? Write about your favorite character and why they are your favorite.
#64. Write a poem using onomatopoeia, where the words you use are pronounced similar to the sound they make. For example, buzz, bark, sizzle, slam and pop.
#65. Have you ever had to stand in line to wait a long time for something? What did you do while you waited? How did you feel while waiting? How did you feel once the wait was over?
#66. Is it a good idea to keep ALL secrets a secret? Write about examples of when it is okay to spill a secret – and when it isn’t.
#67. Is there something you are good at doing? Write about your best strengths.
#68. What historical time period and location would you go back to live in if you could? Write about it!
#69. Write about 5 things you can do that are important for you to stay healthy and safe.
#70. Do you think thunderstorms are scary? Why or why not?
#71. What would you most like to learn over the next year? Think about things that interest you or questions you might have about the world and make a list!
#72. You are going on a trip to a jungle safari! What items do you pack in your suitcase?
Writing Prompt: It’s a jungle out there! What do you think you will need to pack to survive?
#73. Imagine you are sitting at home one day and you hear someone shrieking in the living room they see a mouse in the house! Write a story about what might happen next.
#74. You are writing a letter to someone who is having a hard time making new friends at school. What do you write? What advice do you give them?
#75. Imagine you just met a magician – but their beloved rabbit who they pull out of a hat for all the tricks has been kidnapped! How do you help find the rabbit?
#76. Do you hear what I hear? Set a timer for 5 minutes and write about all of the sounds you hear in those 5 minutes.
#77. Imagine you go to get a haircut and they accidentally shave your head! How do you feel about that and what would you do?
#78. Do you find it easy to talk to people you don’t know? What are some ways you can start up a conversation with someone you have never met before?
#79. Are there any chores you have to do at home? What are they? What do you like – and not like – about each one?
#80. Open up a random book to any page. Write for 5 minutes about the first word you read.
#81. Pretend you are a writer for your city’s newspaper. Who would you like to interview for a news story and why?
#82. There are many fictional characters who live in unusual houses, such as the old woman who lived in a shoe. What kind of unusual house would you like to live in? Write about what it would be like to live in an unusual house!
#83. Write a list of 10 things you can do to practice kindness to others.
#84. Is there a homework subject you dread? Why do you not like getting homework in that subject?
#85. What is your favorite month of the year? Write about why you like it and some of your favorite things to do during that month.
#86. Imagine you are planning a surprise birthday party for someone. How do you keep it a surprise?
#87. Pretend you walked outside to find a sleeping dragon in the grass! Why is the dragon there? Is it a friendly dragon? What do you do? Write about it!
#88. What are you grateful for today and why?
#89. You were on your way to a very important event when you fell into a puddle. Now what?
#90. Have you ever watched a movie and didn’t like how it ended? Write what you think should happen instead.
#91. Can you answer this riddle from Alice in Wonderland? How is a raven like a writing desk?
#92. Imagine you are the captain of a pirate ship. Write a diary entry for what your day was like.
#93. If you could start any type of business, what kind of business would you start? What types of products or services would you provide?
#94. Write a sequel to one of your favorite fairy tales. For example, what was Goldilocks’s next adventure after she left the bears?
#95. What is something you are afraid of? What helps you to feel less afraid of something? What would you say to a friend who feels scared to help them feel less afraid?
#96. Write a letter to your future self in 20 years.
#97. In addition to basic survival needs such as food, water, air and shelter, what are 3 things you would you need to be happy?
#98. If you could invent a robot of any type who could do anything you imagine, what types of things would you would have the robot to do?
#99. Which do like better? Apples or Oranges? How are they alike? How are they different?
#100. Why did the chicken cross the road? You are a detective and are assigned to the case. How do solve the mystery?
#101. Write instructions for how to make your favorite snack. Be sure you add your favorite tips and suggestions for how to select the best ingredients!
#102. Imagine you borrowed a friend’s favorite lucky pencil to help you pass a math test – but then it snapped in half! How will you ever tell the news to your friend?
#103. Look around the current room you are sitting in and choose 3 random objects that are nearby. Now write a story or poem that includes those three items!
#104. Write a letter to the author of a book you recently read and tell them what you liked most about the book.
#105. Ernest Hemingway is famous for writing a six word story. Can you write a story in just 6 words?
#106. What do you think will be the future for cell phones? Will people still use them in 25 years or will something else take its place?
#107. Do you want to go to college? Why or why not?
#108. Write a story or poem about a kitten who wanders off and gets lost. How does the kitten find its way home?
#109. Currently, it is required by law that kids go to school. Do you think this is a good or bad idea?
#110. If you could invent a new board game, what would it be called? How is it played? What are the rules? What makes it fun to play? Write about it!
#111. Imagine you come home to discover your entire bedroom is covered in ketchup! What on earth happened? What is your reaction? How do you clean everything up?
#112. What is something you learned today?
#113. Would you rather have a goldfish or shark as a pet?
#114. From A-Z: make a list of something for every letter of the alphabet.
#115. Have you ever gone fishing? If you have, did you like it? Why or why not? If you haven’t, do you think you might want to?
#116. What is one of the most important things you do each and every day?
#117. Write a story about Gretchen the Grouch, a girl who is always angry! Will she ever be happy? Why is she so grumpy all of the time?
#118. How do you feel when someone takes something of yours without asking? What is a good way to deal with it when that happens?
#119. Write a poem that starts with the word “if”.
#120. Write a story about a family of rabbits who live in the woods. What are some of the challenges they face?
#121. What clothes do you think are the most comfortable? What kind of clothes do you like to wear the most? What clothes do you NOT like to wear?
#122. Imagine there are no grocery stores and you must get your own food. What are some of the ways you find food? What types of things do you eat?
#123. What are 3 things you can do that are good for the environment?
#124. If you could meet any famous person today, who would you want to meet and why? What questions might you ask them?
#125. A tongue twister is a quick poem where many of the words start with the same letter and are similar in sound. For example, “Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers.” Try writing your own with this fun kids writing prompt!
#126. What is the first thing you think of when you hear or see the word green?
#127. A hero is someone who is admired for their courage and achievements. What do you think makes someone a hero? Who are some of your heroes?
#128. What did you do during summer vacation last year? What do you want to do for summer vacation this year?
#129. Write a story about a super hero dog who saves the day! Who does the dog help and why?
#130. Would you rather live somewhere that is always cold, or somewhere that is always hot? Write about which one you would rather choose.
#131. Have you ever volunteered to help a charity? If so, write about the experience! If not, what are some charities you think you might like to volunteer for?
#132. What does the word courage mean to you?
#133. What makes you unique? What are some things about you that make you an individual?
#134. Have you ever been to a museum? What is your favorite thing to look at on display?
#135. What can you do to set a good example for others to be kind?
#136. A Tall Tale is a story that exaggerates something that actually happened. Write a tall tale about something that recently happened to you.
#137. What is one of your favorite toys that you think you might still want to have and play with when you are 22 years old?
#138. Oh no! Everyone around you is sick with a nasty cold! Write a silly poem about how you try to avoid catching their germs!
#139. Personification is when a non-living object takes on human characteristics. Write a story where you personify a common electronic gadget in your house, such as the Television or toaster.
#140. Write a poem using similes, which is when you say an object is like something else. Here is an example of a simile: “Her eyes were as blue as the sky.”
#141. Have you ever read a book written by Dr. Suess? Write your own “Suess-style” story, complete with rhymes and made up words.
#142. Do you have any siblings? Think about what it might mean to be a good brother or sister and write about it!
#143. Make a list of questions to interview your parents or grandparents about what it was like when they were growing up as a kid. Then, ask them the questions and write about their answers!
#144. You are in charge of writing a new radio show just for kids! What topics will you talk about? What music do you play?
#145. What do you usually eat for breakfast every day? What, in your opinion, is the greatest breakfast food ever created? What makes it so great?
#146. Write a 12 line poem where every line is about a different month of the year.
#147. What is something you look forward to doing the most when you are an adult?
#148. Do you like to try new things? What is something new you have tried recently or would like to try?
#149. Imagine what it might be like to be alive in Egypt when the pyramids were built. Write about what it was like.
#150. A credo is a statement of personal beliefs. Try writing your own credo for things that you believe in and feel are important.
#151. The circus has come to town but they have no place to perform! How do you help the ringmaster find a place to put on a show?
#152. Do you like to act? What are some of your favorite actors or actresses? What do you think makes someone a good actor or actress?
#153. “Practice makes perfect” is a popular saying. What is something you like to practice so you can become better at it? A sport? A musical instrument? A special skill? Do you like to practice?
#154. Write about what it might be like to be water drops freezing and turning into ice.
#155. Do you think it is important to keep your room clean? What do you like about having a clean room?
#156. Imagine your parents are sending you away for a two week summer camp trip. Would you be excited? Why or why not?
#157. What are you currently learning about in history class? Write a fictional story about someone from the past you are learning about.
#158. Many wars have been fought in the past. Instead of going to war, what do you think countries could do to resolve their differences peacefully?
#159. Every year over 8 billion plastic bottles and cans are thrown away. What are some things you can do to help encourage your family and friends to recycle?
#160. Imagine if you were the principal of the school. What might you do differently? What things would you do that are the same? Write about it!
#161. Pretend that one day you are at your neighbor’s house and you notice a strange noise coming from the basement. You go downstairs to investigate to see a large machine running with many lights and buttons. Why is it there?
#162. Write an essay that starts with the line, “Tomorrow, I hope…”
#163. If you could give one thing to every child in the world, what would you want to give them?
#164. Do you have a piggy bank at home? How do you earn money to add to your savings?
Kids Journal Prompt Idea: How can you start earning and saving money?
#165. What qualities make a house a home? What are 3 things you think every house should have?
#166. Would you rather go scuba diving or rock climbing? Write about which one you think you would like to do more and why.
#167. Do you think it is a good idea for kids to write a daily journal? What are some of the benefits of writing every day?
#168. Do you like watching fireworks or are they too noisy? Write about a time when you saw fireworks in the sky.
#169. Oh no! Your friend has turned into a statue! How did this happen? What do you do? Does your friend ever turn back into a person again?
#170. If you could be any movie character, who would you be and why?
#171. A mysterious message appears in code on your computer screen. What could it mean?
#172. If you could go to work with one of your parents for a day, what do you think the day would be like? What types of things do your parents do at work all day long?
#173. Imagine you are the President and you are creating a new national holiday. What is your holiday about? How is it celebrated? What day of the year do you celebrate? Write about it!
#174. You won a never ending lifetime supply of spaghetti noodles! What will you do with all of these noodles?
#175. Would you rather be a bunny rabbit or a hawk? Why did you choose the one you chose?
#176. Your teacher has been acting mysterious lately. After school one day, you notice a weird green light shining through underneath the door of your classroom. What do you do? What is happening with your teacher?
#177. Write an article about tips for how kids can be more organized and study well for tests.
#178. Look at any product in your house and read the ingredients labels. Research what each ingredient is. Do you think these ingredients are good or bad for people?
#179. If you were a doctor, what do you think would be the most important part of your job every day?
#180. The school librarian needs your help! A truck just arrived with 2,000 books and she can’t fit all the books onto the shelves! What do you do? How do you find a place to put all these books?
#181. Do you think it would be fun to plant a garden? What types of plants would you want to grow? Write about your garden ideas.
#182. What is a sport or activity you would like to try playing for the first time?
#183. Do you think kids should be allowed to do the same things as adults? What things do you think kids should be able to do that only grown-ups can?
#184. Imagine you and your parents switch places for a day. Your parents are the kids and you are now in charge! What would you do?
#185. Write a get well letter to someone who has been sick. What can you say to make them feel better?
#186. If you could visit any planet in the solar system, which planet would you like to visit the most and why? Write about what it might be like.
#187. Have you ever been to a farm? What did you like about it? If you haven’t been to a farm, do you think you might like to visit one? Why or why not?
#188. The mayor of the city has a big problem and needs your help! What is the problem and how will you solve it?
#189. Pretend your little sister ate carrots for dinner and the next morning woke up with rabbit ears! How did this happen? What do you do? Will she be a rabbit forever?
#190. Imagine you wake up in the morning to find out you get to relive any day of your life again for the whole day. What day would you want to experience again and why?
#191. Do you think you might like to be a fire fighter? Why or why not?
Do you think you might like to be a fire fighter? Why or why not?
#192. You are a lawyer and your client has been accused of stealing a car. How do you convince the jury your client is innocent?
#193. Think of the four elements: fire, air, earth, and water. Which of these four elements do you like the best?
#194. What would you do if you could be invisible for a whole day? Do you think you would enjoy it or be glad to be back to normal the next day? Write about it!
#195. Imagine you are a meteorologist and people are starting to get angry that your weather predictions are always wrong. What do you do?
#196. If you could create any law, what would it be? Why do you think the law is an important one to have?
#197. You are going incognito and need to hide to your identity so you aren’t recognized or discovered while you walk through the city. What type of disguise do you wear?
#198. Write a persuasive letter to your parents explaining why you should get a new pet. Make sure you provide a convincing argument they won’t be able to refuse!
#199. Your friend wants to do something dangerous. What should you do?
#200. How do you think the world would be different if there were no oceans?
#201. What do you do when someone disagrees with your opinions? Is there a better way to handle conflicting opinions?
#202. What do you think you as a kid could do to help encourage more people to read?
#203. Do you have a good luck charm? What makes this item lucky? When do you use it? How do you use it?
#204. What is at the end of a rainbow? Imagine you follow a rainbow to the end. What do you discover? Is it a pot of gold, or something else?
#205. What do you think the consequences should be for someone who is caught cheating on a test at school?
#206. Imagine you are riding your bike one day when you encounter an older kid who wants to steal your bike. What do you do?
#207. You are the lead singer and star of a famous rock and roll band, but there is one problem – your drummer is jealous of your fame! How do you solve this situation?
#208. If you could help a group of kids in any part of the world, what kids would you want to help the most and why? What are some things you think would help these kids?
#209. Everyone knows the house on the end of the street is haunted. What are some of the strange things that happen there? Why is the house haunted?
#210. You notice at school one day there is a door to a secret passage next to the janitor’s closet and decide to explore. Where does it lead? Why is it there? Do you go alone or bring a friend along?
#211. A bucket list is a list of things you want to accomplish in your lifetime. What are 5 things on your bucket list?
#212. Imagine the perfect treehouse or clubhouse for you and all of your friends as a place to hang out. Describe what it is like inside.
#213. Do you get bored easily? Make a list of things you can do whenever you feel like you are bored and there is nothing fun to do!
#214. Now vs. Then: Think about how today is different from one year ago. How have you changed? What things in your life are different?
#215. Write your autobiography about your life.
#216. It’s a heat wave! What do you do when the weather is hot? What are some of your favorite ways to stay cool?
#217. What are three important safety tips every kid should know to stay safe?
#218. What genre of books do you like to read the most? Write about the characteristics of the genre and list some of your favorite books as examples.
#219. Holiday Traditions: How does your family celebrate the different holidays and events? What are some traditions you do each and every year?
#220. Imagine one day in science class a science experiment goes terribly wrong and now you and all of your classmates have super powers! What are your super powers and what do you do with them?
You and your classmates are all superheroes! What are your powers and how do you use them for good?
#221. Who is favorite teacher? Why are they your favorite?
#222. You are baking a cake, but you accidentally put salt in the cake instead of sugar. Nobody will eat it! How do you feel? What will you do next time?
#223. Do you think it is important to have good table manners? What do you think some good manners to practice might be?
#224. Many schools no longer teach cursive handwriting. Do you think this is a good or bad thing? Do you know how to write cursive handwriting? Would you like to learn if you haven’t?
#225. If you were the owner of a theme park, what types of rides and attractions would have? Describe what they would be like and why people would want to visit your park.
#226. Your parents give you $100 to spend at the grocery store. What do you buy and why?
#227. Some people who are alive today grew up without computers or video games. What would you do if you didn’t have a computer or video games? How would life be different?
#228. You walk into your living room and discover there is a giant elephant standing there. How did the elephant get there? What do you do about it? How do you explain the elephant in the living room to your parents?
#229. Have you ever had a weird dream? What happened in the dream? What do you think it means?
#230. Do you like to draw or paint? Write a story inspired by a painting, doodle, or sketch.
#231. You are being sent on a mission to outer space to live in a space station for 5 years. What supplies do you pack and why?
#232. What is the scariest creature alive on earth? Describe in detail what makes it so horrifying.
#233. What do you think your pet might say if they could talk to you?
#234. Imagine your school is putting on a talent show. What act will you perform? What other acts will be in the show?
#235. If you could breathe under water, what would you do?
#236. What time of day do you think school should start? Write a convincing argument on why or why not the time of day school starts should change.
#237. If you were to start your own YouTube video channel, what would the videos on your channel be about?
#238. Do you like to cook? What are some things you like to make and eat?
#239. Your school is having a field day and you are in charge of planning the activities and games. What types of activities and games would you plan for the event?
#240. If you had a remote control drone that takes video of everything it sees from the sky and you could take it anywhere, what would you film? For example, the inside of a volcano or soar it over the plains of Africa.
#241. The Bermuda triangle is an area of the ocean where many ships and planes have gone missing. Why do you think this could be? Write a story about what it might be like to travel there.
#242. There are 7 great wonders of the world – which one do you think is the most wonderful?
#243. If you could speak any foreign language fluently, which one would you like to speak and why?
#244. You are inventing a new flavor of ice cream! What is the new flavor called and what ingredients do you need to make it?
#245. Would you rather go to a baseball game or read a good book? What reasons do you have for your choice?
#246. You walk outside to get your mail and your mailbox starts talking to you! What does your mailbox have to say?
#247. Imagine you are a famous person. What are you most famous for? What is it like to be famous?
#248. What do you think would be the most fun job in the world to have? Give examples of why you think it would be a fun job to have.
#249. Write a poem about an object that is shiny and dazzling.
#250. Do you like to watch the Olympics? Why or why not? If yes, what is your favorite Olympic sport?
#251. What kind of car do you want to drive when you are older? Do you think learning to drive will be easy or hard?
#252. What do you think would make for a great gift to give someone on their birthday?
#253. Describe a time when you needed help and someone helped you. What did they help you with and how did it make you feel?
#254. If you could be any type of fruit or vegetable, what would you be and why?
#255. Do you think it is more important to have a good imagination or have all the facts proven?
#256. Do you have a favorite aunt, uncle, or other relative? Write a story about their life and why you like to be with them.
#257. Think of a time you laughed really, really hard. What was so funny? Why were you laughing? Write about it!
#258. Write a poem about an emotion. For example: happy, sad, angry, embarrassed, guilty.
#259. Do you ever have a hard time falling asleep? What are some things that help you feel sleepy?
#260. If you could drive a car, where would you drive and why?
#261. Imagine you are trading places with your friend for a day. What will it be like to be at their house? What will your friend think while they are at your house? Write about it!
#262. If you could break a world record, what would it be? What do you think would be necessary to be able to break the world record?
#263. Imagine you live in Colonial times. What would it be like to grow up as a kid in Colonial America?
#264. You are building a new city. What is the name of your city? What is the weather like? What buildings will you build?
#265. What do you think it would be like to work as a sailor on big ship in the ocean each day?
What would life be like if you worked as a sailor on a ship?
#266. Imagine you are the teacher for the day. What types of activities do you make the students in the class do?
#267. How would you feel if your parents told you that you would be getting a new baby brother or sister? Write about it!
#268. Do you know any good jokes? What are some of your favorite jokes? What makes them funny? Do you think you could write your own?
#269. Imagine you are floating down a river on a raft. What types of things can you see from the river that you normally wouldn’t see from the land?
#270. You want to start a new hobby collecting something. What kinds of things would you collect and why?
#271. Your mom announces she is having a yard sale. Would you let her sell any of your things? Why or why not?
#272. Imagine you walk out your front door one morning and it is raining popcorn! What do you do?
#273. You are camping in the woods one night and hear a scary noise. What do you do? What might be the cause?
#274. What do you think might make kids really happy to go to school? What are some things you think schools should do so that it could be more fun?
#275. Today’s lunch at the cafeteria was unusually horrible. You are a detective on the case to investigate. What do you think is the cause?
#276. If you had a tree that grows money, what would you do?
#277. What would you do if you had a unicorn as a pet?
#278. Would you rather go to the zoo or go to the aviary? Which one would you pick and why?
#279. What are some safety tips you should follow when riding a bike?
#280. You are designing the cover of a magazine. What are some of the headlines on the cover?
#281. Are you afraid of the dark? Why or why not?
#282. If you could learn to play any type of musical instrument, which one would you like to learn how to play and why?
#283. Imagine you are playing a sport that involves a ball, such as soccer, baseball or kickball. What would it be like if the ball could talk?
#284. You come home to discover a friendly alien has been living in your closet. What do you do? Why is there an alien in your closet?
#285. Is there something you are afraid of that you wish you weren’t afraid of? Write about it.
#286. Write about the best party you’ve ever been to. What made the day fun and special?
#287. What makes you feel loved and cared about? What are some ways people can show you that they love and care about you?
#288. There is a kite flying competition coming up and you are going to design your own kite. What will your kite look like? What colors will it be? Will it have any certain shape?
#289. You are given a challenge to drop an egg on the floor – without it breaking! What are some things you might try to make sure the egg won’t break?
#290. What are some of the things you can do every day to stay healthy?
#291. Do you think grown-ups are boring? Why do you think they are so boring all of the time? What is something fun that boring grown-ups could do instead of being so boring?
#292. Write a lyrical poem or song about what kids do while they are at school all day long.
#293. What are the first things you like to do when you are done with school each day? What are some of the activities you like when you are not at school?
#294. Imagine dinosaurs were still alive today. How do you think our lives would be different?
#295. Would you rather visit a volcano or a desert? Which one would you choose and why?
#296. Is there a sound you think is annoying? What types of sounds drive you crazy? Write about them!
#297. What do you think it would be like to be the size of an ant for a day? What types of things would you do?
Writing Prompt: What would it be like if your teddy bear came to life?
#298. Imagine one of your stuffed animals comes to life and starts talking to you. What types of things will you talk about? What will you do?
#299. What makes you feel happiest? Write about the things in life that make you feel happy!
#300. Imagine there is no gravity. What kind of things would you do you for fun? How would some of the things you already do for fun be different?
Parents and teachers, I hope you enjoyed these 300 writing prompts for kids and that you will use them to inspire your children’s creative imaginations.
These prompts of course can be used in a number of different ways and can be adapted for a variety of different styles of writing!
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These are awesome! I feel like answering the questions myself! Thanks a million!
thinkwritten
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed them! 🙂
Hi. Thanks for this list. So many great ideas. I will definitely use some of them for my Language Arts class.
hi people THIS WAS SO LONG but so worth it for my class thx mate
This was great for homework
Kari Kim
Thank you for the topics. It was really helpful
Your writing prompts are awesome
These are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing. I will definitely be using it with my kids.
Thank you! I hope they enjoy the writing prompts!
Onshika
I love these, they are awesome and very helpful too. Thank you very much.
virat
these questions hooked me on easily thanks your the best!
They are all good prompts
This is always good and improves the brain.
Dammika
These are very useful and very enjoyable topics, i enjoy by giving these to my students , their creations are marvelous
This is good. I love it. It helps me in my studies. I share it with my friends children that likes the writing. We love it. Please, think of another writing.
Chris D
Thanks! Worth printing and providing for my middle school students as a first week of the year activity. Must have taken you ages to come up with all 300 of these!
I’m glad to hear you can use them for your students! It did take some time, but it’s well worth it knowing it might inspire kids to write! 🙂
Katelyn Fagan
You need a printable version of this!!
Hi Katelyn, we have one! https://gumroad.com/UBnsO
Tori Klinge
The link doesn’t seem to be working for me… Could you send me a copy of the list, please?
Hi Tori, the printable version of this post is available as an ad-free paid upgrade – you can purchase it through my Gumroad store: https://gum.co/UBnsO
Ana Maria Cruz
I quite liked your ideas, I’ll try a few, surely!
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Remote working is working at Google, what about for you?
Technical challenges and wildly different timezones are challenges, but remote working and collaboration can work, says Google.
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Does the Google ratings system really work?
Considering the almost global coverage of the internet, it’s no surprise that Google, as a company, has to adopt a set of working practices that allow collaborative processes involving staff from different buildings— often on distant continents.
CIOs face a tight IT job market
A recent blog post from Veronica Gilrane, manager of Google’s People Innovation Lab, gives us non-Googlers a small insight into everyday activities at the internet giant, plus a few pointers for companies out there wishing to adopt remote working for some or all employees.
According to Gilrane, at Google, 48 percent of meetings involve Googlers from two or more buildings, and 30 percent include at least two timezones. In a “distributed work” environment, timezone differences are a constant bugbear, and although the company prefers it that participants in meetings don’t have to “stay too far into their evening” or may “have to get up earlier than usual to join video chats”, that’s the reality for any company with a multinational presence.
Bonding, and the building of personal connections via video link is, of course, difficult as many will have experienced first hand— a fact touched on by Gilrane. Much of the subtlety of human interactions goes on at a subconscious level, with micro-changes in facial expressions being lost by video compression algorithms.
Add to that the constant pain that Google itself acknowledges, that of “glitchy video or faulty sound,” and sometimes the creation and maintenance of employee bonds across different offices can be difficult. It’s certainly easier to drop by a colleague’s desk and chat about their weekend than it is to juggle timezones and colleagues’ availability.
The company itself has effectively endorsed the standard trope of the ridiculousness of much video conferencing (regardless of platform). Its own attempt at the technology, Google Hangouts is to be retired, soon to join the ranks of the deceased so marvelously cataloged at the Google Graveyard. Although rumors of the service’s death are exaggerated, according to a statement from the company that says, “in March 2017, we announced plans to evolve classic Hangouts to focus on two experiences […]: Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet. Both Chat and Meet are available today for G Suite customers and will be made available for consumer users, too.” (That’s paying G-Suite customers, BTW).
Here’s a sneak peak of our conference call today. We used #GoogleHangouts to check in with our business partner Holly from @Bmo. We presented our business plan & discuss the progress we’ve made so far. 🙌🏼#BusinessDay #EdTech #DesignThinking #Entrepreneurship @TLPCanada pic.twitter.com/OFRih6rtae
— Adrienne Britten (@MsBritten1) March 27, 2019
Whatever the technical issues with video and audio conferencing technologies, even on its own platforms, timezones and remote collaborators do have advantages. Gilrane makes an excellent point, in that remote workers can, if they desire, turn the timezone differences to their advantage. Certain people class themselves as ‘night owls’, others ‘early birds’; that lends itself to a preference for traditionally antisocial working hours (especially in the other camp’s eyes), which chimes nicely with cross-timezone chats and meetings.
She notes that “teams who work virtually find ways to prioritize a steady work-life balance by prioritizing important rituals like a healthy night’s sleep and exercise just as non-distributed team members do.”
If we place on one side, therefore, the accepted limits of remote working’s everyday practicalities, what are the effects on business? Should employers run scared from any proposals for remote-, or home-working? Can bosses expect poor levels of collaboration between employees on different continents, or at opposite sides of a country?
Taking a ‘buyer persona’ approach to staff communications
According to Google, which surveyed 5,000+ Googlers, there’s no drop in results’ quality: “We were happy to find no difference in the effectiveness, performance ratings, or promotions for individuals and teams whose work requires collaboration with colleagues around the world versus Googlers who spend most of their day to day working with colleagues in the same office,” said Gilrane.
And although some of the Google People Innovation Lab (PiLab) team’s recommendations (available in a playbook) fall well into the “blindingly obvious” section of astute advice, there are a couple of notable findings.
Firstly, as mentioned above, ascertaining what the favored hours are for each team member may well give rise to obvious schedules for inter-team collaborations, meetings, heads-up sessions or even virtual socializing.
Secondly, although video conferencing and audio connections are useful (albeit nowhere as ideal as advertised by comms companies, and certainly involving fewer beautiful people), sometimes it’s just easier– and on occasion, a whole lot more efficient – to be face-to-face, despite the cost of travel to in-person meetings.
And when the opportunities come about for serendipitous encounters– trade shows and expos spring to mind– these should be seized upon as opportunities for virtual collaborators to become ‘in-the-flesh’ co-workers.
This is a nice problem to have, but a problem nonetheless. #workingfromhome pic.twitter.com/k9ZjFXIz3E
— Tori Cann (@_canndo) April 9, 2019
As reported on these pages, AI is now being deployed by some employers to examine indicators like file access, email contents and online activity patterns to categorize workers as “collaborative”, “influencers” or “change-makers”. Metrics from that type of app’s use should be able to confirm that remote workers are fully engaged with the business’s activities. (Presumably, the same tools can be used to identify ‘shirkers who might be fired’, too.)
Gilrane herself has learned a lot from the survey of Google staff members. She now meets once a week for 30 minutes with no specific agenda over video chat with remote colleagues. That should be just enough time for everyone’s microphones, speakers and webcams to start working before it’s time to move on.
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by Cindy McLennan, October 5, 2017
(Starz)
Looks like Ash Williams is going back to school. Starz has announced the third season of its Ash Vs Evil Dead TV show will premiere on Sunday, February 25, 2018. The season three key art (above) teases: “Evil is about to get schooled.” The series, from Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi, and Tom Spezialy, is a sequel to the Evil Dead feature film trilogy.
A gory horror-comedy, Ash Vs Evil Dead stars Bruce Campbell, Ray Santiago, Dana DeLorenzo, Lucy Lawless, Michelle Hurd, and Arielle Carver-O’Neill. When the Starz series opens, approximately 30 years after the movie franchise, Ash (Campbell) is working at ValuStop. After inadvertently reading from the Book of the Dead, he unleashes the Kandarian Demon once again. Now it’s up to Ash to save the world, again.
Ash Vs Evil Dead Season Three | Starz
The Ash Vs Evil Dead season three release date was announced on the show’s official Twitter account. Check it out.
The man. The myth. The hell? Go back to school with #AshvsEvilDead, premiering 2/25 on @STARZ. pic.twitter.com/dooBBbifV6
— Ash vs Evil Dead (@AshvsEvilDead) October 5, 2017
Starz renewed Ash Vs Evil Dead for season three, back in October of 2016, about a week after the season two debut.
Deadline reports:
The upcoming season also finds Ash discovering his long-lost daughter, Brandy Barr (newcomer Arielle Carver-O’Neill).
The Season 3 logline: Ash’s status in Elk Grove, MI, has changed from murderous urban legend to humanity-saving hometown hero. When Kelly witnesses a televised massacre with Ruby’s fingerprints all over it, she returns with a new friend to warn Ash and Pablo that evil isn’t done with them yet.
What do you think? Are you a fan of the Ash Vs Evil Dead TV series? Do you plan to check out season three when it premieres on Starz? Sound off, in the comments.
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Code Black: Season Three Premiere Moved Up; Criminal Minds to Have Two-Hour Finale
CBS is switching things up next month. Today, the network announced they’ve moved up the season three premiere of Code Black and the season 13 finale of Criminal Minds.
A medical drama, Code Black takes place in an Emergency Room in Los Angeles — the busiest, most notorious ER in the nation. The cast includes Marcia Gay Harden, Rob Lowe, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Harry Ford, Luis Guzman, Melanie Chandra, William Allen Young, Boris Kodjoe, and Jillian Murray.
Season three of Code Black is slated to premiere on CBS on April 25th at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Meanwhile, the two-hour season 13 finale of Criminal Minds is set to debut on April 18th at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
SEASON THREE OF “CODE BLACK” TO PREMIERE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25
The third season premiere of medical drama CODE BLACK will now debut Wednesday, April 25 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT), replacing the previously announced date, on the CBS Television Network. The CRIMINAL MINDS season finale expands to two hours and moves one week earlier to Wednesday, April 18 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).
8:00-9:00 PM SURVIVOR
9:00-11:00 PM CRIMINAL MINDS (13th Season Finale)
Wednesday, Effective April 25
9:00-10:00 PM SEAL TEAM
10:00-11:00 PM CODE BLACK (3rd Season Premiere)”
What do you think? Do you watch Criminal Minds and/or Code Black? Do you hope CBS renews both for another season?
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Kim lawson
Yes please renew criminal minds!!!!!!
Terri Cobb
YES, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE KEEP CODE BLACK. GREAT SHOW!
virginia zaehring
love code black
Robert Stursberg
Can’t wait for Code Black. Great Show.
Beverley McLennan
Both shows are good with me. I just hope Criminal Minds does get renewed as it has many fans here in Montreal.
I never watch Criminal Minds. Code Black, however, is outstanding.
I love both shows and would be very disappointed if they were to cancel either one.
I enjoy both shows and would be very disappointed if criminal minds is cancelled. I have never missed an episode of criminal minds and hope it will be renewed!!! I do enjoy code black. there is room for both on CBS.
Saskia Cornell
I watch both Code Black and Criminal Minds and enjoy both shows very much.Would be very disappointed to see the end of Criminal Minds and hope that Code Black will come back for another season after this one. I love both shows
I’m sad about Criminal Minds I’ve been watching it since day one. I will truly miss it. Pure luck has it that I do like Code Black and I am happy it is returning
Bring back Criminal Minds!!!!The very best show on network tv!!!!Period!!!!!
Please renew Criminal Minds. It’s a favourite show of mine
Renew Both
I cannot believe you are going to stop Criminal Minds, it’s the most talented and amazing series ever. It has me on tender hooks and all my friends love it too! What is happening in America, you stopped Bones, now Criminal Minds, also Castle, your country produces the best tv, Scandal is on its last series. Please please reconsider Criminal Minds. P.S. I also love Code Black.
Ellen Volk
I love Criminal Minds! I cringe everytime I get an email thinking it may not be renewed. I am still holding out hope that Hotch returns.
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In Praise Of SWPLs
From a Los Angeles Times article on the extravagance of Persian weddings in LA:
Shahbal Shabpareh and his band Black Cats – a premier Iranian American pop group – have performed American hits with a Persian twist at upper-crust Iranian celebrations almost weekly for years.
They've seen lots of lavish weddings, but one stands out as the most over-the-top.
As guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres outside the banquet hall, the bride was placed in a glass coffin. The groom fitted on a white half-mask. Then, the carefully planned Phantom of the Opera theme devolved into chaos.
Condensation formed inside the coffin as guests delayed filtering in. When the groom finally took his cue to present the bride, the lid wouldn't budge. Before long, he was slamming the glass trying to break through as the bride wailed inside, her makeup running down her face. It would be an hour before she was finally freed. For Shabpareh, the night crystallized the breakneck rise in ostentation at weddings hosted in recent years by L.A.'s wealthiest Iranian Americans. For some, party hosting can be a competitive sport, with spending used as a yardstick for status. Weddings boasting guest lists almost a thousand deep with price tags nearing half a million dollars are not unheard of.
Status-striving among the kind of white people featured in Stuff White People Like comes in for some ribbing around here now and then, but I've got to admit that it has its upsides versus the kind of status-striving that's increasingly common in LA.
If wealthy Portlanders obsessively compete over who has, say, the kayak with the latest high tech innovations, the world eventually gets better kayaks. In contrast, when Beverly Hills Persians compete over who can throw the most garish wedding, the world just gets more garish Persian weddings.
I suspect the Beverly Hills Persians are behaving closer to the human default mode. The SWPL mode of status competition goes back to, I suspect, 17th Century England, and is a rarer and more productive form of behavior, one that might not last all that many more generations in the U.S.
I suspect we'll miss it when it's gone.
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With a Master’s degree in International Affairs from UC San Diego, Nina has worked for clients in the technology, food & agriculture, and defense sectors, and she has a worldwide network of international business resources.
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The VW Microbus Is Coming Back – As An EV! product 2017-08-20 06:52:15 https://uk.motor1.com/news/177329/new-vw-microbus-ev-confirmed/ Volkswagen Official, Volkswagen I.D. BUZZ
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By: Richard Aucock
Will be based on I.D. Buzz concept.
It’s official – the iconic VW Microbus is coming back… as a future-proofed EV! It’s still some way off (Volkswagen is talking of an on-sale date after 2022) but the announcement is still headline news – especially as Volkswagen also confirmed ahead of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance that it’s to be derived from the amazing I.D. Buzz concept car.
Pictured next to the 70-year-old original and the I.D. Buzz concept, Volkswagen CEO Dr Herbert Diess claimed the new vehicle 'unites past and future as well as Pebble Beach and the Silicon Valley'. It will be 'an important pillar in Volkswagen’s electric drive initiative and carries the Microbus driving feeling into the future'.
Volkswagen has it all planned out: the new EV Microbus will use the electric drivetrain of its upcoming I.D. electric car, which itself is set to arrive in 2022. The I.D. Buzz-derived model will follow after that, and be sold in Europe, North America and China.
It’s all thanks to pressure from customers too, claimed Dr. Diess. 'After the presentations at the global motor shows in Detroit (pictured below) and Geneva, we received a large number of letters and emails from customers who said, "please build this car"' said Dr. Diess.
Gallery: Volkswagen I.D. Buzz Concept: Detroit 2017
Not only will it be an EV, it will also offer Level 3 self-driving autonomy – and there will be a CV version too, which Volkswagen hopes will be the perfect inner city van. Both will be around 4.9 metres long, 1.9 metres wide and almost two metres tall, for 'extraordinary space dimensions'.
Batteries will be mounted in the floor, so the front and rear wheels can be positioned far apart, maximising interior space. 'The vehicle therefore looks like a short compact van on the outside, even as it offers the generous interior space of a large van', said Dr. Diess. Both models will be part of Volkswagen's plans to offer more than 30 all-electric production cars by 2025.
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Asra joins Selangor training but not squad, insists Satiananthan
14 January 2020, 08:04 UTC
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Although former Malaysia centre back Asraruddin Putra Omar has been seen training with his boyhood club Selangor recently, Red Giants boss B. Satiananthan has insisted that the defender is not joining the team anytime soon.
When met by Goal after conducting practice on Tuesday, the trainer explained that the 31-year old player is only joining their training, having last played professionally in years.
"Many people have got it wrong; Asra came up to me asking for help to lose weight, to get fit again, to train. Out of respect for an ex-national player and a former Selangor captain, I gave him a chance to train with us, similar to what [David] Beckham did at Arsenal (in 2013). And if he returns to his old self, why shouldn't I sign him? But to be honest, he still has a long way to go.
"I didn't promise him anything apart from a training slot. Many other players have come up to me asking to join my training including foreign players, but were denied. Asra is training with us bearing the risks himself; he's not insured. I respect him and I've worked with him at the [Malaysia] national team
He however admitted to giving a chance to experienced left back Fitri Omar to trial with the club, along with two other experienced defenders.
"It's not just Fitri; there are two more players who are without a team at the moment, and they are on my radar. But what's important is our finances and the board's approval."
His search for more players is understandable, considering the latest addition to Selangor's crock list. Satiananthan revealed to Goal that winger Nor Hakim Hassan is unlikely to play this season, as he is carrying an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. But the trainer declined to go on the record to explain the circumstances behind the former Perak player's injury.
"He (Hakim) is confirmed to be out for the whole season."
Nor Hakim Hassan, Kedah v Perak, Malaysia Super League, 13 Jul 2019
Nor Hakim Hassan. Photo by Sports Regime
Bizarrely, he also took the time to expressed his outrage towards an online Berita Harian story. The January 11 story in Malay was published with the headline "Selangor akan cabar JDT - Sathia" (Selangor will challenge JDT - Sathia), and the former Malaysia head coach was not comfortable with the headline.
"I only told the reporter that we would challenge JDT for the Super League title, as will Perak, Kedah and Pahang, because we won't simply be pushovers. And then the reporter went and wrote [a headline that sounded like] we are throwing down the gauntlet at JDT."
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30% saham Selangor FC akan dimiliki PKNS. Siapakah lagi yang akan memegang saham dalam kelab yang akan diswastakan ini? 30% of Selangor FC shares will be owned by PKNS. Who else will own shares in the privatised entity?
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Why I choose peace over passion
Recently I watched a deeply moving video clip of Elvis Presley in what is widely regarded as the last great moment of his career before he died. Supposedly this was “unreleased footage” until recent years. I was a tiny kid when Elvis passed away and I don’t know much about him at all. But the idea of hidden footage intrigued me, so I watched it.
The four minutes of Elvis singing Unchained Melody were all at once beautiful and heartbreaking. History tells us that he died tragically only a few months after this performance. Watching a man who was on top of the world stumble around on stage, obviously high on something, slurring his words and rambling incoherently, was disturbing. Yet when he opened his mouth and sang, such sheer power and emotion came forth that it resounded in my soul. Someone was still in there, singing their heart out, to God I believe…a cry from a desperate person in need. “God, speed your love to me.” Is it a love song or a cry out to God? In the case of Elvis, I think the latter.
As a musician myself I have some level of understanding of the melancholy creative personality that tends to characterize artists. The inspiration of art combined with the buzz of a crowd can produce an amazing high. That high seems contagious and can fill arenas with people enraptured in music about nothing. It’s the passion of the moment that has the power to grab a human heart and transport it somewhere, as if magically. It’s a deeply spiritual thing even if God is not explicitly invited; music by nature is spiritual.
In a broader sense, we tend to respond to the “buzz” of passion and excitement. I recently sampled a bowl of the new berry flavored Cheerios and it was amazing. The restaurant has a new menu….the bank has a new promotion…the church has a new program plus those silly flag things out front to cheerlead it. These aren’t bad things but somewhere in there I see that novelty and thrill are being used as proverbial clickbait to grab as much attention as possible. When the new style becomes the old style, we all stuff our bell bottoms or hipster jeans in the closet, and then a new style is invented and the cycle starts again. Was there any substance even at all?
In the midst of all of this I pause. Was I created to go day to day stimulated by things that will be old news tomorrow? Old news really is ‘old news’, that is, new things that become old. That seems cheap to me. It seems to have no nobility or dignity. I think you and I were made for something better. The older I get, I’m just not impressed by passion much anymore.
Scripture speaks of these things in a passage from Proverbs that I have been thinking about for the last two decades. Proverbs 14:30 says “A tranquil heart is life to the body, but passion is rottenness to the bones.”
What could this mean? Very simply, I think it means that if you’re a human, it won’t work for you to live on passion. Passion – insert another similar word there so it fits for you…ambition, emotion, power, drive, thrill…they all suffice. The point is that without peace and balance, eventually passion will leave you wanting because you weren’t designed to live on the extreme edge, at least not all of the time.
Look at the results of unbridled passion: casual sex brings unwanted babies, a risky loan brings foreclosure, a shaky deal brings bankruptcy, a foolish risk causes injury. Humans have a built-in redline, a moral conscience, meant to protect us. Ignore it and we burn too bright too much and we burn out too soon. Our life, a tragedy; our years, wasted; our bones, rotten, like the Proverb.
Sadly the writer of the very Proverb being discussed, Solomon, was a man very much like our Elvis of modern times. He had all the fame, all the money, all the power, all the attention he could ever want. None of it lead to contentedness and he died a mere shadow of the man he began.
While we admire the brightness of people like Elvis and Solomon, we have something to learn from their lives. Don’t extend yourself too much – boundaries are good. Seeking the things that bring peace in life is a good thing. That may mean that you are less rich and less spectacular and much less busy. But it will likely bring a longer life that’s filled with something far more powerful than passion – that rare, rusty dusty ill-found thing among mankind today called the peace of God.
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PLOT: In this midweek CL review show, the podders discuss our come-from-behind victory over Olympiacos, a.k.a Jose Mourinho’s greatest ever CL comeback victory. They look at his selections, use of substitutes, as well as his sideline performance. The lads also discuss Harry Kane becoming the fastest man to score 20 CL goals (24 games); the continuing resurgence of Dele Alli, and a MoM performance from Serge Aurier, including a blistering strike, which Mr. Jolly. in one of the goal reaction videos on our FB page, referred to as “an erotic wormburner…” We'll find out what on earth that means too. Finally Gary calls out Mr. J. for watching Arse(nal) Fan TV, and the lads offer their champ, bellend, and funniest or most moving moments of the week just past.
CAST: In today’s show we’re again blessed by the dulcet hosting tones of Singapore-based football / sports broadcaster Shehzad “Shez” Haque; he's alongside Gary Stevens (UEFA CUP ‘84 champ & Spurs legend) in the virtual studio; with Cheese Room founder and Sydney harbour swimmer Mr. Jolly (Sydney OzSpurs), and, last but not least, the incomparable international man of mystery, Vladimir (Siberia Spurs). Enjoy, and COYS!
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Disney Helps Provide Warm, Healthy Meals for Children at Pine Hills Boys and Girls Club
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., – Helping bring healthy meals and snacks to local children, Walt Disney World Resort has cooked up a functional new kitchen space for the Walt Disney World Clubhouse of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida in Orlando’s Pine Hills neighborhood.
Unveiled with community partners and Chef Mickey Mouse at a dedication event today, the expanded new kitchen enables staff to prepare warm, nutritious food for the 270 children the Club welcomes each day. Before the renovation, the Clubhouse kitchen could only support pre-made meals or cold snacks.
“The new kitchen not only helps the Walt Disney World Clubhouse team better serve our kids’ nutritional needs, it incorporates a learning space for teaching culinary and life skill classes,” said Gary W. Cain, president and chief executive officer of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida. “We continue to be amazed by the ongoing contributions of Disney Cast Members. From volunteering in our neighborhood clubs to supporting our national organization, we would not be able to do what we do without Disney.”
Funded in part by the Corporate Citizenship team at Walt Disney World Resort, the renovation project nearly doubled the kitchen space and replaced household appliances with restaurant-grade equipment donated or discounted by local equipment suppliers. The new kitchen includes a large freezer, an oven with six-burner stovetop, four mobile work tables for cooking classes, new sinks for hand washing, a custom chef’s table, a mobile warming cabinet, a hot food buffet station and a new dishwasher.
“From partnering on the design plans to selecting the equipment, this project has been a true community collaboration between Disney Cast Members, local businesses and partners, each dedicated to meeting the growing needs of the Walt Disney World Clubhouse in Pine Hills,” said Trevor Larsen, senior vice president of Facilities Operations Services at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, who serves as a Board of Directors member for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida.
With so many cooks in the kitchen, Disney Cast Members from a variety of teams helped make the project a success. The Walt Disney World Architecture & Facilities Engineering team created the new kitchen design, including architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing elements. Facility Asset Management Cast Members served as project managers, coordinating the design and construction process. Disney’s Property Control team donated several pieces of equipment to the project. Finally, Disney Food and Beverage partners provided insight about kitchen design and culinary equipment.
Local businesses and community partners also helped bring the kitchen from a vision to reality. Tampa, Fla.-based LGM Design Group offered kitchen equipment design, while Aagaard-Juergensen in Orlando served as general contractor. In addition, United Trophy Manufacturing contributed to the funding of the kitchen renovation.
As a company with 74,000 Disney Cast Members who live and work in Central Florida, Walt Disney World Resort is committed to investing in its local community. Disney is focused on improving the quality of life in Central Florida, with a special interest in helping children and families. Disney contributes to the local community in many ways – through the millions of dollars in taxes it generates for local governments, the leadership it provides on important community issues, the cash and in-kind support it provides local non-profit organizations and the thousands of volunteer hours given by Cast Members.
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~ In the book Where The Red Fern Grows, the problem is that Billy can't have hunting dogs.
The solution is that Billy earns his own money to buy himself two hound dogs that he named Old Dan and Little Ann.
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Where the Red Fern grow Cliff Notes?
Where the Red Fern Grows Summary. The adult Billy Colman narrates his childhood memories. Living with his Papa and Mama and three sisters in the Ozark Mountains in Oklahoma, all 10-year-old Billy wants is two hounds with whom he can hunt "coons" (racoons).
Where the Red Fern Grows Cherokee legend?
According to the book, there's a legend that only an angel can plant a red fern. The legend is a bit unpleasant, since it's about two Native American children who got lost and froze to death. When the kids are found in the spring, a red fern is growing between their bodies. This makes the red fern sacred.
Where the Red Fern Grows short summary?
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Where the Red Fern Grows climax?
Talk about a climax: while out hunting, Billy and his dogs are attacked by a mountain lion. The dogs fight off the lion and save Billy's life, but they're wounded in the process. Seriously wounded—like, entrails dragging on the ground, wounded. It's pretty brutal.
Where the Red Fern Grows conflict?
In Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls, there are several person vs nature conflicts that Billy faces. One reoccuring example was all of Billy's hunting. Hunting live animals is a man vs nature conflict because it is essentially a contest of Billy vs the raccoons.
Where the Red Fern Grows important quotes?
Wilson Rawls > Quotes “After the last shovel of dirt was patted in place, I sat down and let my mind drift back through the years. “I buried Little Ann by the side of Old Dan. “I had heard the old Indian legend about the red fern. “It's strange indeed how memories can lie dormant in a man's mind for so many years.
Where the Red Fern Grows ending summary?
Where the Red Fern Grows is a really good book and adventurous tale for all ages about a young boy and his dream for his own red-bone hound hunting dogs. Set in the Ozark Mountains during the Great Depression, Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for 2 years to achieve his dream of buying two coonhound pups.
Where the Red Fern Grows setting?
As mentioned earlier, the opening frame story takes place in Idaho where the adult Billy is working, but the main story takes place in Billy's childhood home in the Ozark Mountains of Oklahoma. This is an area that remains very rural today and would have been even more so in the 1920s when the story takes place.
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Where the Red Fern Grows true story?
Where the Red Fern Grows is a story that many people can connect to, even if they have never owned a dog or hunted for raccoons. The author, Wilson Rawls, uses the genre of autobiographical fiction to weave together stories loosely based on his own youth in rural Oklahoma.
Where the Red Fern Grows Ch 12?
Where the Red Fern Grows Chapter 12 Summary. Turns out, Billy's dogs are gaining quite the reputation as coon hunters. One day at his grandpa's store, Billy runs into the two youngest Prichard boys. There's a raccoon that lives near their home called the "ghost coon."
Where the Red Fern Grows title?
According to the book, there's a legend that only an angel can plant a red fern. The legend is a bit unpleasant, since it's about two Native American children who got lost and froze to death. (See, we said it was unpleasant.) When the kids are found in the spring, a red fern is growing between their bodies.
Where the Red Fern Grows 2 book?
The haunting richness of the Louisiana woods, the innocent joy we find in Old Dan and Little Ann, and the loving wisdom of Grandpa Coleman combine to touch the hearts of young and old alike. In RED FERN II, Billy Coleman returns from WWII to his grandfather's home in Louisiana and tries to readjust to civilian life.
Where the Red Fern Grows Chapter 17. Papa agrees to go look for the dogs with Billy, and the judge and Grandpa follow behind them. They slip and fall all over the place as the sleet is piling up.
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Where the Red Fern Grows chapter synopsis?
Where the Red Fern Grows Chapter 1. Billy, now a grown man, leaves work in the Snake River Valley, in Idaho, on a beautiful spring day. He hears dogs fighting and cannot help but to get caught up in the dog fight. This brings back many memories of Billy's boyhood and the love he once had for his own dog.
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What is the main problem in Where the Red Fern Grows?
~ In the book Where The Red Fern Grows, the problem is that Billy can't have hunting dogs. The solution is that Billy earns his own money to buy himself two hound dogs that he named Old Dan and Little Ann.
What are the symbols in Where the Red Fern Grows?
Where The Red Fern Grows Symbols Axe. Collar. Little Ann And Old Dan. River. The Red Fern.
What is the mood of Where the Red Fern Grows?
The mood is It's inspirational, because ten-year-old Billy Coleman decides upon a dream [raising redbone coonhounds] and carries it through. Billy Colman - The protagonist of Where the Red Fern Grows. Rubin- The Antagonist of Where the Red Fern Grows.
What is the message of Where the Red Fern Grows?
Throughout their adventures, we see how love, and not mere loyalty, enables the team to survive and succeed. It is almost as if Billy, Old Dan, and Little Ann are one being. Rawls uses the color red throughout Where the Red Fern Grows.
What is the theme of Where the Red Fern Grows?
Sacrifice for the good of others is another theme in Where the Red Fern Grows. We see sacrifices, small and large, throughout the story. The characters constantly help each other.Billy shares his candy with his little sisters. There are more themes in Where the Red Fern Grows than these three.
Who is the antagonist in Where the Red Fern Grows?
Billy is the overall most caring person in this book. This is why he fits this category of Protagonist. Antagonist: The antagonist is Ruben and Rainy Pritchard because they hated Billy all throughout the story. Like at one part Ruben tries to kill Old Dan, one of Billy's coon dogs.
Where the Red Fern Grows Chapter 7 summary?
Where the Red Fern Grows Chapter 7 Summary. Billy's got his hounds, but he's missing something. A raccoon pelt to train them. Finally, his grandpa tells him a surefire way to catch a raccoon.
Where the Red Fern Grows Chapter 15 summary?
Where the Red Fern Grows Chapter 15. Grandpa, Papa, and Billy make their way to the campgrounds. They stop at night and set up a place to eat and sleep. He makes them corned-beef hash. Old Dan waits for Little Ann to get her share before he eats his.
Why did Rawls write Where the Red Fern Grows?
Becoming a Writer. Rawls did not want his wife to know about his failed dreams of being a writer, so shortly before his wedding, he burned all of his manuscripts, including the first version of Where the Red Fern Grows. Rawls based Where the Red Fern Grows in part on his own childhood.
Is Where the Red Fern Grows a real story?
Autobiographical Fiction. Where the Red Fern Grows is a perfect example of autobiographical fiction. Its author, Wilson Rawls, used events from his personal life as the foundation for the book. He bases the main character, Billy, on himself as a young boy.
Little Ann knows that the ghost coon isn't in the tree, so she keeps searching. Old Dan (remember, he's the dim one) keeps barking at the tree. Rainie demands that Billy pay up, but Billy won't give up till his dogs do. Well, after a little more searching his dogs give up, and Billy has to hand over the two dollars.
Where the Red Fern Grows Chapter 9. Billy is exhausted from chopping. His muscles ache and as he is just about ready to give up, he hears Grandpa coming in his buggy. Grandpa tells Billy that he needs to eat and rest if he is going to chop down that tree.
Where the Red Fern Grows Ch 11 summary?
Where the Red Fern Grows Chapter 11. Billy says a prayer and asks God to help him. Just when he thinks all hope is lost, Billy gets an idea. He takes the handle off of his lantern, stretches it out, and bends the end so that it forms a hook.
What happens in Where the Red Fern Grows?
Where the Red Fern Grows Chapter 16. The judge introduces himself and then Billy, Papa, and Grandpa head downriver with Old Dan and Little Ann to begin the hunt. Billy says to wait for Old Dan to get to her so the coon won't be tempted to jump out of the tree. They catch and skin their third and final coon of the night
What does Where the Red Fern Grows mean?
According to legend, an angel has to plant the seed of the red fern, and so wherever there is a red fern, it marks something very admirable and special. It is red, the color of blood, yet it is not a symbol of death. On the contrary, it helps Billy forget about the deaths of his dogs.
How does Rubin die in Where the Red Fern Grows?
In an attempt to save him Rubin runs at them with an axe. At first, Billy can't see what happened, but then he sees that he tripped and the axe plummeted into his stomach, killing him. After he is lying on the ground, Billy takes it out of him and is distraught at his death.
What reading level is Where the Red Fern Grows?
Where the Red Fern Grows Interest LevelReading LevelATOSGrades 4 - 8Grades 3 - 84.9 14.09.1998
Where the Red Fern Grows Billy physical description?
As the protagonist, or main character, of Where the Red Fern Grows, Billy is very much a reflection of the environment he grows up in. He's a mountain boy through and through. Billy has to save each penny he earns to purchase Old Dan and Little Ann. When he does, he discovers he is a natural hunter.
Where the Red Fern Grows Ch 9 summary?
Where the Red Fern Grows Chapter 14 Summary. A few more days pass and grandpa asks Billy to come on down to the store. Billy is worried that his grandpa is going to want to talk about Rubin's death. Sure enough, it's the first thing his grandpa asks him about.
How did Rubin die in Where the Red Fern Grows?
Their dog showed up and Little Ann and Old Dan started attacking him to make sure he does not try to steal their raccoon. In an attempt to save him Rubin runs at them with an axe. At first, Billy can't see what happened, but then he sees that he tripped and the axe plummeted into his stomach, killing him.
Where the Red Fern Grows Where does Billy get his dogs?
In the book Where the Red Fern Grows the book never tells who Billy Coleman bought the pups from. He finds an ad in a paper and brings it home to his grandpa. There is a kennel in Kentucky that has coonhound pups for sale for $25.00 each. He also learns he has to go to Tahlequah to the station to pick up the pups.
Is the movie Where the Red Fern Grows based on a true story?
How old is the boy in Where the Red Fern Grows?
Billy Colman - The protagonist of Where the Red Fern Grows. At the start of the novel he is ten years old. He has three younger sisters.
How did the dogs die in Where the Red Fern Grows?
The dog dies, and Billy is crushed. He buries Old Dan on a high hill overlooking the valley. In a few days, it is clear that Little Ann has lost her will to live. They leave him, and while he is looking at the fern he makes peace with the fact that his dogs have died.
What happened to the dog in Where the Red Fern Grows?
What is the falling action of Where the Red Fern Grows?
In this novel, the falling action begins with the death of the dogs, and the decision of the family to move to the city. Old Dan is severely injured in a fight with a mountain lion and dies. The Colmans use the money earned from hunting to move to the city.
What is the important object in Where the Red Fern Grows?
Where the Red Fern Grows Objects/Places Snake River Valley: A valley in Idaho, where Billy lives as a grown man. cups: The prize cups Old Dan and Little Ann win in the hunting contest. coon hounds: A type of dog used for hunting raccoons. Ozarks: Where Billy grows up with his family. steel traps: Traps used for hunting.
How does the dog die in Where the Red Fern Grows?
What is the legend of the Red Fern Grows?
How much did Billy pay for his dogs in Where the Red Fern Grows?
It is from a Kentucky hunting club and offers the dogs for $25 each. Billy is determined to buy a pair of them. However, it takes roughly two years to save the $50 needed to purchase the hounds.
What happens in Chapter 20 of Where the Red Fern Grows?
When he gets up there, he sees that a red fern has sprouted over the graves. Anyway, in the spring when the bodies were found, a red fern had grown up between them. The legend says that only an angel can plant a red fern. Billy calls to his family and they come running.
How did Old Dan die in Where the Red Fern Grows?
One night, while hunting, Old Dan and Little Ann see a mountain lion, and it attacks. Billy enters the fight with his axe, hoping to save his dogs, but they end up having to save him. Eventually, they killed the mountain lion, but Old Dan is badly wounded, and he dies late that night.
How many sisters does Billy have in Where the Red Fern Grows?
Is the Red Fern a real plant?
The red fern of Wilson Rawls' popular children's novel Where the Red Fern Grows does not exist. It is based on an Indian myth in which an angel plants a red fern between the bodies of two American Indian children who had frozen to death in a blizzard, making it a sacred location.
What does the Red Fern symbolize?
Are red ferns rare?
It is based on an Indian myth in which an angel plants a red fern between the bodies of two American Indian children who had frozen to death in a blizzard, making it a sacred location. Though the red fern is only a legend, some ferns do have red stems, red veins or leaves that are nearly red at some point.
Do red ferns exist?
How long do ferns take to grow?
Depending on the kind of fern, it may take two to six months after fertilization for the first fronds to appear. Usually, gardeners and greenhouse producers don't reproduce indoor ferns from spores. Most indoor ferns are separated into several pieces by root division.
Where do olives grow in the world?
Over 2,000 varietals of olives are now grown in regions all over the world! That's over 850 million olive trees on close to 24 million acres throughout the Mediterranean, North Africa, South America, North America and Australia, making olives one of the most extensively grown crops in the world.
Where is the fence in Red Dead?
The first fence location you might stumble across during the natural trajectory of the story's early mission is located on the south-west edge of Emerald Ranch, on the backside of a massive barn.
Where is the trapper red dead?
The main trapper in Red Dead Redemption 2 can be found in Saint Denis, the game world's big city. The easiest way to find him is the bring up your map, select index, then narrow it down the trapper. The icon is a paw print. Set a waypoint and make your way there.
Where is the Arabian horse Red Dead?
Of all the Arabian Horses, The White Arabian Horse is the only elite horse that can be found in the wild instead of having to be purchased, saving you a thousand dollars. You can find this special horse on the northwestern side of Lake Isabella in Grizzlies West. Fast Travel to Strawberry and ride north.
Where do apricots grow in the world?
Apricots are native to parts of Asia. They are hugely popular in Middle Eastern countries, with Turkey and Iran being the world's largest producers of the fruit. Spanish missionaries are credited with introducing the apricot to California, which is the leading state of apricot production within the United States.
Where's the treasure in Red Dead Redemption?
Head to Hanging Rock and locate the tree with the noose. The treasure can be found in a narrow cranny at the base of the biggest boulder. You'll find it under a pile of yellow rocks. Every hidden treasure will look similar upon discovery.
Where is the sapphire in fire red?
The second password is in the dotted hole on Six Island, use HM Cut to open the door, once you're in go up, left, right, down, then you'll reach where the sapphire should be, instead there is a note which is the second password. Use both passwords to enter the warehouse and in the back is where the sapphire is located.
Where does the red fox live?
Red foxes live around the world in many diverse habitats including forests, grasslands, mountains, and deserts. They also adapt well to human environments such as farms, suburban areas, and even large communities. The red fox's resourcefulness has earned it a legendary reputation for intelligence and cunning.
Where is the red fox found?
The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest of the true foxes and one of the most widely distributed members of the order Carnivora, being present across the entire Northern Hemisphere from the Arctic Circle to North Africa, North America and Eurasia.
Where is the trapper in Red Dead?
West Elizabeth Trapper Location. The trapper has a camp near the north-west border of West Elizabeth. You'll find him in the hills near the map's edge directly west of Big Valley, or you can follow the river north from Owanjila Lake.
What is the vinegar solution?
Vinegar is an aqueous solution of acetic acid and trace chemicals that may include flavorings. Usually the acetic acid is produced by the fermentation of ethanol or sugars by acetic acid bacteria.
What is the best carpet cleaning solution?
The best carpet shampoo Rug Doctor Carpet Detergent: The best carpet shampoo you can buy. Dyson Zorb Powder: The best powder carpet cleaner. Dr Beckmann Carpet Stain Remover with Applicator: The best for pet stains. Vax Ultra+ Carpet Cleaning Solution: The best carpet shampoo for VAX carpet machines (and others, too)
Where is the red rocket in the glowing sea?
The Red Rocket is an unmarked location in the Commonwealth in 2287. It is located in the Glowing Sea, just northwest of the northern most cave.
Where do apricots grow?
Where can I find a juvenile Fern Hound?
Where to tame a juvenile fern hound. It's in the Trader's Green Village which can be found in Caledon Forest. The area is about level 12, but it's possible to run through to it at a lower level.
What's the best carpet cleaning solution?
Recently Tested Carpet cleaners Rug Doctor. Mighty Pro X3. Rug Doctor. FlexClean All-In-One. Bissell. ReadyClean PowerBrush 47B2. Rug Doctor. Pro-Deep Carpet Cleaner. Rug Doctor. Deep Carpet Cleaner. Bissell. DeepClean Deluxe Pet 36Z9. Bissell. PowerLifter PowerBrush 1622. Bissell. ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet 1548.
What is the best ear cleaning solution?
Like they say, there's no better way than the natural way, we bring you five easy home remedies: Salt Water. Salt water is one of the best ear wax removal solution that can be used at home. Olive Oil. Olive oil is said to be a common remedy for removing ear wax. Hydrogen Peroxide. Vinegar and Rubbing Alcohol. Warm Water.
Where do watermelons grow?
The watermelon is a flowering plant that originated in northeast Africa, where it is found growing wild. Citrullus colocynthis has sometimes been considered to be a wild ancestor of the watermelon; its native range extends from north and west Africa to west India.
Does hair grow in Red Dead online?
Unfortunately, Red Dead Online does not utilize the same hair growth mechanic that was seen in Red Dead Redemption 2's Story Mode. Should you wish to change your hairstyle or facial hair, head to one of the many Barbers that can be found in almost every major town in Red Dead Online.
Where do liberty caps grow in the US?
Liberty Cap, Psilocybe semilanceata. The Liberty cap is a hallucinogenic mushroom that grows on grassy meadows and particularly in wet, north-facing fields. The consumption of this mushroom has been outlawed. It is widely distributed through North America but is most common in the Pacific northwest.
Where is the trapper in Red Dead 2?
Where are the best horses in Red Dead Redemption?
The Kentucky Saddler is a high speed, high stamina horse with the usual average health. Golden horse found in New Austin. The Hungarian Half-bred is arguably the best with fast speed, high health and the best stamina. White horse located in Nuevo Paraiso.
Where do you find the legendary dogs in fire red?
You will only be able to capture one dog per, and that depends on the Pokémon you started with: Squirtle starters can capture lightning dog Raikou. Bulbasaur starters can capture fire dog Entei. Charmander starters can capture water dog Suicune.
Where are the animals in Red Dead Redemption?
There are 38 species of animal that inhabit the gameplay world of Red Dead Redemption, some of which have multiple sub-species: Armadillo. Bat. Bear. Beaver. Bighorn Sheep. Boar. Bobcat. Buck.
Where is the war horse on Red Dead Redemption?
To redeem the War Horse in Red Dead Redemption 2, you must visit a stable. You'll do this as part of the main story in Chapter 2, specifically the Exit Pursued By a Bruised Ego mission. From there you have the option to purchase horses, and the Ardennes horse will be available for free.
Where is the navel rock in fire red?
Navel Rock (Japanese: へそのいわ Navel Rock) is an island between Four and Five Islands in the Sevii Islands, accessible in Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald. The Legendary Pokémon Lugia and Ho-Oh roost on this island.
Where is the second map on Red Dead Redemption?
The second map depicts what looks like a circle and some steaming rocks. It's actually Cotorra Springs, which you'll find in the north of the map, north of Fort Wallace. If you take the train from Valentine you can get off at New Handover, Bacchus Station. Then it's just short ride along the tracks.
Where can olive trees grow in the US?
Last year, California, the leading American producer of olive oil, churned out four million gallons—more than 10 times the amount the state produced in 2004. Olive trees are now also grown in Texas, Georgia, Florida, Arizona, Oregon, Alabama, and Hawaii (on the island of Maui).
Where do black cherries grow?
Black cherry is the largest cherry native to Kentucky. It grows best in forests with deep soils; however, trees occur in hedgerows and along county roads because birds spread the seeds.
Where are the wild horses in Red Dead Redemption 2?
The White Wild Arabian is, without a doubt, the best horse race of Red Dead Redemption 2 and, as such, it requires some effort to catch. This horse breed spawns near Lake Isabella, near the northwestern shore of the lake. As the area features snow, it's sometimes difficult to spot the horse.
Where is the gemstone for Celio in fire red?
To begin, go talk to Celio, Bill's friend on One Island. To get there, take the Ferry from Vermilion City. If you forgot, Celio's in the Pokemon Center. Celio asks you to help him find a gem that'll make his Pokemon trading machine work.
Where is the best horse in Red Dead Redemption?
Where to find the best horse. You will find Lake Isabella in the western Grizzlies in the state of Ambarino — the snowy, mountainous area in the far northwest corner of Red Dead Redemption 2's map. The white Arabian horse hangs out on the western bank of the lake. Manually save your game before entering the area.
Where is the fence in Red Dead Redemption 2?
You need to find a fence in order to sell these illegally obtained items. In order to unlock a Fence in Red Dead Redemption 2, you want to keep an eye out for the story missions of Hosea Matthews. After Hosea's second mission has been completed, the Fence will always be open for Arthur to use.
Where is the little red wagon in Disneyland?
The Little Red Wagon is THE place to get a famous Disneyland Hand-dipped Corn Dog in Disneyland park! Important Info: You'll find the Little Red Wagon right by the Plaza Inn.
Where is the white horse Red Dead 2?
Where to find the best horse. You will find Lake Isabella in the western Grizzlies in the state of Ambarino — the snowy, mountainous area in the far northwest corner of Red Dead Redemption 2's map. The white Arabian horse hangs out on the western bank of the lake.
Where are all the legendary animals in Red Dead 2?
You'll be able to find the legendary ram in the hills just north of the railroad, slightly east of Cattail Poind, across the Dakota River to the east of Valentine. Obtain the Legendary Ram Hide and Legendary Ram Horn by skinning it. You'll find the Tatanka Bison in Hennigan's Stead, south of Stillwater Creek.
Where are all the legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Fire Red?
Articuno (Seafoam Islands), Zapdos (Power Plant), Moltres (Mt. Ember on One Island), Mewtwo (Cerulean Cave), Raikou, Entei, and Suicune (roaming, depends on your starter). Lugia, Ho-oh, and Deoxys are in the game, but only with tickets you get from events that happened a long time ago.
Where do you catch the legendary Pokemon in fire red?
Mewtwo is located in the depths of the Cerulean Cave just north of Cerulean City. it will be at level 70. The legendary beast you encounter is determined by the starter you chose. If you chose Charmander, you'll find Suicune, if you chose Bulbasaur, you'll find Entei, and if you chose Squirtle, you'll find Raikou.
Where is the last gym in fire red?
The eight badge in Fire Red and Leaf Green is the Earth Badge. To get there, you need to go through the following locations: Route 21. Viridian City Gym.
Where is the Arabian horse in Red Dead 2?
Where are the legendary animals in Red Dead Redemption?
Where is the first treasure in Red Dead Redemption 2?
To kick off this entire quest line, you'll want to meet Maximo, who can be found early on in Red Dead Redemption 2 just west of Flatneck Station. At roughly the map point just below, you can interact with Maximo and purchase the first Jack Hall gang treasure map for $10.
Where do holly trees grow?
Along the west coast of North America, from California to British Columbia, English holly (Ilex aquifolium), which is grown commercially, is quickly spreading into native forest habitat, where it thrives in shade and crowds out native species.
Where do wild strawberries grow?
Fragaria vesca, commonly called wild strawberry, woodland strawberry, Alpine strawberry, Carpathian Strawberry, European strawberry, or fraisier des bois, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Rose family that grows naturally throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere, and that produces edible fruits.
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Aquaman Writer Gives Update On A Nightmare On Elm Street Reboot
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The status of A Nightmare on Elm Street has been stuck somewhere in limbo over the past several years. After a 2010 reboot failed to reignite the franchise, fans have been waiting for yet another return for Freddy Krueger, in some form. It was first reported in 2015 that David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick (Orphan, The Conjuring 2) would write a new reboot, though there's been no news of the film in the time that followed.
However, Johnson-McGoldrick was able to give GameSpot a bit of an update. While promoting Aquaman--which he's one of the screenwriters of--the writer revealed, "It's still happening." Of course, that doesn't mean you'll see it just let. "Nothing is percolating just yet," he continued.
Instead, Johnson-McGoldrick is currently focused on The Conjuring 3. "The Conjuring universe is sort of first and foremost on [New Line Cinema's] horror burner," he admitted.
Michael Higham's Most Anticipated Game Of 2019: Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
Editor's note: Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth is out now in Japan, but hasn't been confirmed for the West yet.
There are few things I love more than the Persona franchise. Each of the separate stories from Persona 3, 4, 5, and the spin-offs in between have brought me boundless joy, lessons learned, and unbreakable bonds with their respective cast of characters. However, I often see each game as its own contained world, as they all portray their own captivating struggles and triumphs. And I just as often wonder what it would be like if these characters met somehow, which is why I hold Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth so dear. It retained the unique aspects that made 3 and 4 special and proved that it's far from a game simply thrown together for the sake of fan service.
Naturally, I wondered the possibilities with Persona 5's flamboyant Phantom Thieves, and how they could fit into the already-endearing crossover mix. Well, Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth makes that dream come true. Its premise revolves around each crew getting stuck in a supernatural movie theater, which lends itself so well to the idea of three separate worlds colliding in a light-hearted, yet consequential fight for liberation of friends, both new and old.
The 20 Best Reviewed Movies Of 2018
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Between movies coming to theaters, video-on-demand, and streaming services, there were plenty of films to watch in 2018. In fact, there were way too many. We live in an age with an overabundance of movies and television, and so much of it is high-quality entertainment.
We saw superheroes all get killed off by a snap, a horror movie about being quiet as possible, and a documentary about the life and times of everyone's favorite cardigan-wearing neighbor. But what were the best movies of the year? Over the course of 2018, hundreds of critics put out reviews for every major movie release, so what films got all of the critics around the globe really excited?
Taking a look at GameSpot's sister site, Metacritic--which collects and averages out critic movie ratings--we found the best reviewed movies of the year and are presenting the top 20 for you all, in case you want to know what to catch up on during your winter break. In addition, we only included the first 20 movies with the "must see" tag on it, as there are a few high-rated movies with very few critical reviews on the site.
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Edmond Tran's Most Anticipated Game Of 2019: In The Valley Of Gods
Campo Santo's Firewatch is one of my favorite games in recent memory. It tells a memorable, heartfelt story, exploring solitude and human relationships through a unique premise--You're a fire lookout in 1989, and the only emotional connection you have is restricted to a single person on the other end of a walkie-talkie. Its art direction is superb, its music is evocative, and the way it comes together to tell its story is unforgettable. We heralded it as one of our top games of 2016, and perhaps unsurprisingly, a film adaptation is currently in the works.
Naturally, my love for Firewatch makes me incredibly eager to see the kinds of interesting things the Campo Santo team are going to attempt with their next title, In The Valley Of Gods. Revealed at The Game Awards in 2017, its sole trailer depicts another fascinating premise--Set in 1920's Egypt, you play disgraced explorer and filmmaker Rashida, who is taking one last grand adventure to try and document the discovery of the tomb of Queen Nefertiti (which still remains undiscovered to this day). Rashida is joined by her former partner Zora, whom she has troubled history with.
Oscar Dayus's Most Anticipated Game Of 2019: Pokemon For Nintendo Switch
I know Pokemon: Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee have only just been released, and I've enjoyed diving back into Kanto all over again, but more than anything else that journey has just made me crave a brand-new adventure. Seeing old creatures brought to life in ways we've not seen before with the Switch's superior graphical capabilities was thrilling, and while the nostalgia Kanto carries with it is welcome, I feel a new region with all-new monsters would help use the Switch's hardware in a more interesting way. It's for that reason I can't wait for the "core" Pokemon game for Nintendo Switch.
I'd also welcome the return of the traditional catching and battling mechanics, as well as the slightly more strategic elements omitted by Let's Go, such as abilities. Forgoing random encounters in favor of physical Pokemon in the overworld was a masterstroke though, so I hope that remains in the "core RPG" Game Freak is working on for Switch.
Plus, how great will it be to play a proper Pokemon adventure on your TV? Being able to take a Pokemon game on the go has always been great--and of course, that will be no different on Switch--but I'd always dreamed of exploring Johto or Hoenn on a bigger screen with more powerful hardware.
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Battle Princess Madelyn Review - Halfway There
Few games wear their inspiration on their sleeve as proudly as Battle Princess Madelyn does. From the moment you lay eyes on its detailed pixel artwork and see the titular armor-clad Madelyn throwing lances at the creeping undead in a murky marsh, you'll immediately have flashbacks to the classic Ghosts 'n Goblins series. That's not a knock against the game--if you're going to take inspiration for your retro-styled platformer, you may as well take it from some time-tested classics. And when Battle Princess Madelyn is at its peak, it really feels like a worthy successor to those games.
Unfortunately, that fiendishly fun and challenging action game is only half of Battle Princess Madelyn. The other half is a botched attempt to shoehorn large-scale levels filled with traps, tough enemies, and tricky platforming into a Metroidvania formula.
Matt Espineli's Most Anticipated Game of 2019: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
I've been a bit of a slow convert to From Software's work throughout the years. While I'm still learning to love Dark Souls, Bloodborne remains an all-time favorite of mine and the first (and only) game from the studio that I ever beat. Its moody gothic setting and speedy tactical combat resonated with me more than the slower, more defensive Dark Souls. But it seems the studio's latest, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, just might dethrone Bloodborne for me in 2019.
I won't lie to you, I'm a big fan of feudal Japan as a setting, so you can imagine why the mere sight of Sekiro has me excited. I can't wait to experience From Software's fantastical interpretation of Sengoku-era Japan, as well as see how it chooses to reimagine both history and myth. In addition, the premise of playing as a nameless shinobi with a weaponized prosthetic arm seeking to save his lord and get revenge appeals to me in its resemblance to ancient Japanese myths and legends.
Alessandro Fillari's Most Anticipated Game Of 2019: Devil May Cry 5
Ever since its reveal back at E3 2018, Devil May Cry 5 has continually impressed me with every new trailer and detail we learn about it. Sure, it's sticking close to the classic formula of battling legions of demons with gloriously over the top and somewhat impractical weapons, but Capcom's action game series has always been in a class of its own when it comes to high-flying, stylish combat. This all works thanks to its likeable cast of characters, including lead protagonist Dante and his familiar devil-may-care attitude that's just too fun to roll your eyes at. That sort of confidence in its identity, even after all these years, is something I've always loved about the series, and Devil May Cry 5 certainly aims to make up for lost time by offering the most refined and visually stunning outing yet.
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Ep. 18: The Coming of the American Revolution
Ep. 17: Morgan’s American Slavery, American Freedom
Ep. 16: Loyalists in Early America
Ep. 15: Founders in Early America
Ep. 14: Popular Protest in Early America
Ep. 13: Education in Early America
Ep. 12: Bailyn, Ideological Origins of the American Revolution
Ep. 11: The Declaration of Independence
Ep. 10: Gender in Early America
Ep. 9: The Early American Presidency
Ep. 8: “Thomas Paine and ‘Common Sense'”
Ep. 7: The Great Awakening
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Guest Panelists
Christopher Minty
Joanne Freeman
Liz Covart
Joseph Adelman
What Listeners are Saying
The JuntoCast is Back!!
Oct16 by Michael D. Hattem
The JuntoCast is happy to be back after scheduling issues forced us to extend our summer hiatus. However, we believe the wait has been worth it. Our new episode features an in-depth discussion about the life and times of Alexander Hamilton. Best of all, we were fortunate enough to be joined by the world’s leading expert on Alexander Hamilton, Yale Professor Joanne Freeman. We were also joined by a second guest panelist for the first time, Nora Slonimsky, a PhD candidate at the CUNY Graduate Center.
In two weeks, we will release the third episode of The JuntoCast, Extra! It will feature a discussion by the same panelists on the current “Hamilton Moment.” With a number of popular biographies and a smash Broadway hip-hop musical based on his life, Alexander Hamilton is currently experiencing a very high peak in terms of his popular legacy. In our Extra! episode, we will explore this current peak and the possible reasons behind it, along with a discussion of “Hamilton: An American Musical,” which our two guest panelists have been fortunate to have seen.
At the end of the upcoming academic year, The JuntoCast will be celebrating its third anniversary. We are proud to be the first podcast dedicated to early American history and we feel fortunate and humbled to have watched our audience grow consistently over the last 2 1/2 years. Between now and June of 2016, we have some excellent episodes planned and, as always, if you have any feedback or would like to suggest a topic or guest panelists, please email us at: thejuntocast[at]gmail[.]com.
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Extra!, Ep. 1: The "Originality Crisis" in American Revolution Scholarship
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The Art Assignment
The Case for Realism
What's the point of making realistic paintings when photography can do the trick? We look at the history of artists recreating the world as we see it and ponder why it's still happening.
These Farmers Weren't Farmers
Guest host John Green delves into the real story behind this iconic photograph.
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Artists in Love
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Scientists left a plastic bust of Lenin at the Southern Pole of Inaccessibility.
Art I Can't Show You
John Green discusses how Agnes Martin's paintings brilliantly capture emotion.
Which is the Real Girl with a Pearl Earring?
A look at "Girl with the Pearl Earring," with the use of innovative technology.
Art Cooking: Dutch and Flemish Still Life Painting
The good life is on display in 17th Century Dutch and Flemish still life paintings.
Behind the Banksy Stunt
Banksy shredded his artwork the moment after it sold at auction.
ART TRIP: DETROIT
The Diego Rivera mural, Heidelberg Project, MOCA, abandoned buildings, and much more.
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The Case for Performance Art
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Look at what it means to make art out in nature and in the world from the 1960s to today.
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Deputies Responding To Frantic Call About Home Intruder ‘Die Laughing’ At Canine Suspect
In October 2016, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office in California received an emergency phone call. A concerned man claimed an intruder had broken into his house at night.
When the man, 18, began hearing strange noises inside his home, he rounded up his barking dogs and locked them all together in a room to get out of harm’s way and escape the prowler. That’s when he called 911.
The deputies arrived at the home and began searching inside the property for any signs of a break-in.
Since it was nighttime, the deputies who remained outside shined their flashlights around the exterior of the house.
That’s when they pointed their lights up onto the roof — and spotted the intruder.
Scroll down to see the terrifying figure they caught in the act…
Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office
The deputies at the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office in California are no strangers to emergency phone calls with unexpected resolutions… and this story is no exception.
Recently, a young man in distress placed an urgent phone call to the Sheriff’s department.
The 18-year-old caller was home at night when his dogs started barking in a panic.
He knew something just wasn’t right, and as the minutes passed, he was convinced someone had broken into the house.
Once the strange noises started, the terrified man locked himself away with his dogs and called 911 to report a home intruder.
Deputies from the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene. While some deputies entered the home, others remained outside to patrol the property.
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While standing on the front lawn, one deputy heard scratching sounds outside the house.
He pointed his flashlight up to the skylight.
Department spokesperson Spencer Crum told The Dodo that’s when the deputies “ditched all tactics and died laughing.”
That’s when everyone involved realized the hilarious truth — that the home intruder was a goofy Great Dane!
The giant dog popped his head out of the skylight just as the deputy shined his light on the roof.
He belonged to the homeowner, who he “failed to account for in all the panic.”
The deputies dropped their guard and gleefully put the pieces of the story together.
While Dad wasn’t looking, his Great Dane had wandered upstairs where he knew he was big and tall enough to peek his head outside, enjoy the sights and smells, and watch the cars go by.
The man’s smaller dogs were frantically barking not because a stranger was inside the house, but because they couldn’t reach their canine sibling upstairs.
Dane’s Country
Crum told The Dodo he’s worked for the Sheriff’s department for 25 years, and this is definitely a first.
“A dog mistaken for an intruder in his own home? That’s pretty abnormal.”
Take this as a lesson: Next time you’re worried there’s a stranger in your house, make sure all your four-legged friends are accounted for! Please SHARE this funny story with your friends on Facebook.
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Social Policy and Economics
UCAS Code: L1L4
A levelInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeScottish HNCScottish HigherUCAS Tariff
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GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, GCSE Maths 4/C
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HNC Social Sciences: A in Graded Unit; Maths National 5 B, or equivalent
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Higher English, Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 B, or equivalent
Social policy examines the ways in which societies distribute resources and develop services. Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together.
Why Social Policy and Economics at Strathclyde?
Learn about the social and economic challenges facing both Scotland and the UK.
Address some of the major questions of our time, such as how social policy should adapt to a changing global, digital, connected and information-rich world.
Gain insight into how different societies organise their resources to meet individual and social needs.
Undertake an extended investigation into a topic of your own choosing for your Honours dissertation.
Employment destinations for social policy graduates include local and national government policy development, regional and urban development, children’s services, health and social welfare, and protective services.
Recent graduate job roles include:
solicitor (Scotland) - this can be in a private practice, local or national government or in-house
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This is a degree in demand, as business increasingly needs workers who can examine and explain complex data. And yet the number of economics graduates fell by nearly 10% last year, which means demand is even greater. As so many economic grads go into banking and finance, it's not surprising that over half of all 2015's economics graduates who did go into work were working in London. And don't think it's just the finance industry that's interested in these graduates - there's a significant number who enter the IT industry to work with data as analysts and consultants. It's quite common for economics graduates to go into jobs such as accountancy and management consultancy which may require you to take more training and gain professional qualifications - so don’t assume you won’t have to take any more exams once you leave uni. And the incentive to take them, of course, is better pay, which will be on top of an already healthy average starting salary of over £30,000 for graduates working in the capital.
Welfare professionals
Just over 1,600 students graduated in social policy in 2015, which makes it one of the smaller social studies subjects. This is a popular subject at Masters level — 750 Masters in social policy were awarded last year - and so a lot of the more sought-after jobs in management and research tend to go to social policy graduates with postgraduate degrees. For those who leave university after their first degree, then jobs in social care (especially community and youth work) and education, the police, marketing and human resources and recruitment are popular — along with local government, although there are fewer of those jobs around than in the past. This degree is a bit less reliant on London for jobs than other similar subjects, so if you'd like to work outside the capital, it might be worth considering - although the jobs still tend to be in big cities.
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Top 5 Sega franchises that should return
Here are some games that Sega should bring back. - Flickr.com
A list of hidden gems and obscure classics that could benefit from a follow up or re-release.
by Patrick M Arellano
July 7, 2017 at 3:09 PM July 7, 2017 at 3:09 PM
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This year, sega is giving us two new "Sonic" titles and two new "Yakuza" titles. While the "Yakuza" series hasn't quite worn out its welcome yet, very few gamers would dispute that the once beloved "Sonic" series could benefit from a little break or even retirement. Not only that, but former Sega franchises such as "ToeJam and Earl" and "Shenmue" are making a comeback. It seems now is the perfect time to talk about the other Sega franchises that should come back.
5. "Mr. Bones"
An obscure gem exclusive to the Saturn, very few have played or even heard of "Mr.
Bones." The game put players in control of a resurrected skeleton who utilized the power of the blues to defeat the evil forces of a vampire and his skeletal army. Part platformer, part rhythm game, part puzzler, and etc, the game's sheer variety ensured you were never doing the same thing for too long. Guitarist Ronnie Montrose composed the game's soundtrack which featured a healthy mix of rock, blues, and Americana roots. Despite good reviews, the game sold poorly and has yet to be re-released or followed up in any way, shape, or form.
No bones about it, "Mr. Bones'" creativity and humor would make it a welcome addition to digital download services such as Steam, Xbox Live, or PSN.
4. "Nights into Dreams..."
Taking players on a wild ride through dreams and nightmares, "Nights Into Dreams," was an imaginative and unique game that defied classification. Other than its Wii follow up, "Journey of Dreams," there really is no other game like it.
Each game centers around two children (a boy and a girl) who struggle with everyday problems such as stage fright or absentee parents. A mischievous androgynous jester named Nights helps these children conquer their fears in their dreams while facing off against the evil Wizeman and his legion of nightmares. As Nights, players flew through a 2.5D world collecting orbs and performing tricks. Sonic Team has diligently churned out an abundance of downright awful "Sonic" titles, but "Nights" has only had two installments.
Surely, the premise of exploring dreams could lend itself to further entries.
3. "Jet Set Radio"
Although the series shows its age in some respects, the anarchic skater spirit, cel shaded art style, and electrifying soundtrack still stand the test of time. Somewhere in Asia is a city called Tokyo-To, where skating gangs fight an oppressive regime with music and graffiti. Reporting this struggle is a pirate radio station named "Jet Set Radio," headed by the funky DJ Professor.
K. Players take on the role of one of the members of a gang called The GGs as they skate around specific districts of Tokyo-To and spray graffiti in designated areas while avoiding the police force that chases and shoots them. Other objectives involve racing rival gangs or recruiting new members by winning Simon Says skating challenges. The first game was re-released in HD to digital distribution services, but the not the sequel.
Furthermore, Kuju Entertainment pitched a sequel on the Wii, but the project was scrapped.
2. "Skies of Arcadia"
While Vyse and his pirate crew have re-appeared in "Valkyria Chronicles" and "Sonic All Stars Racing," it's been far too long since they've sailed the skies in their Dreamcast debut. "Skies of Arcadia" took players on a fantastical journey to stop an evil empire from awakening an ancient weapon and save the world. The gameplay was very reminiscent of classic JRPGs such as "Final Fantasy" and "Dragon Quest," but a major emphasis on exploration helped the game stand out and receive critical acclaim.
There was a sequel planned, but it was scrapped before production had started. With today's hardware, the possibilities of a follow up spark the imagination. Traveling around the skies in an airship and looking for secrets just begging to be uncovered would be awesome on a contemporary platform.
1. "Panzer Dragoon"
In a world unlike anything any other, mysticism and technology clash while Dragons roam the skies. After the fall of an advanced civilization, resources are scarce and an empire oppresses the weak while trying to harness the weapons of the ancients for domination over the land. In this series, players take on the role of various humans and the dragons they discover as they fight for survival in a world that blends the fantasy, steampunk, and post-apocalypse genres.
Three of the games were on rails flight shooters reminiscent of titles such as "Star Fox," while one of them was a unique take on RPGs.
The series has never been re-released on any digital distribution service, but the first game was bundled with the final installment, "Panzer Dragoon Orta" for the original Xbox. Additionally, "Panzer Dragoon Saga," is a game that's as rare as it is beloved with copies of the game being sold at huge prices on eBay. Sadly, since Sega has lost the original source code, its unlikely that "Saga" will ever be re-released. However, a follow up or remake would be most welcome.
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All about NBA All about Cleveland Cavaliers
Former Cavaliers James Jones cannot defend Kyrie Irving on attitude problem
Kyrie Irving's attitude may have affected his trade potential (Image Credit - Keith Allison/Flickr)
Do other NBA teams think, Kyrie Irving has attitude problems, making it hard for him to land a team?
by Bang Abad
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Kyrie Irving spent days during the playoffs run not talking to his teammates; an attitude that is unlikely for the young NBA star. According to ESPN and featured on the FOXSports, the Cleveland Cavaliers star is like a lone wolf after he refused to talk to his teammates during the 2016-2017 playoffs season. Irving's request to be traded apparently stemmed from last years finals wherein he was unable to connect with fellow teammate LeBron James.
Of course, professionalism still exists as the Cavaliers franchise managed to bagged the championship trophy, but last season's result could be an inkling warning of a pending fallout.
ESPN's Dave McMenamin expressed his doubts that even the Phoenix Suns, who hired former Cavaliers James Jones is even contemplating on acquiring Kyrie Irving. As opposed to rumors that the Suns are willing to trade Dragan Bender, Eric Bledsoe, and a first round pick in 2018's NBA draft for Kyrie Irving seems impossible.
Kyrie Irving and his attitude towards the team
Apparently, McMenamin thinks, Jones has seen the worst of Irving and he's not having it in the Phoenix Suns locker room. "Phoenix, of course, hired James Jones this off-season.
He’s been inside that locker room. He saw Kyrie Irving in the playoffs this year — in between the first round when they beat Indiana and the second round when they played Toronto — go consecutive days without speaking to a teammate at practice. On that stage," he added. It's unbelievable how Kyrie Irving managed to ignore his teammates when it's everything that mattered during the teams crucial time in the playoffs.
The NBA sets rules on players resting
In other news, the NBA has released a new memo regarding the "rest" schedules of its players. According to the Yahoo! Sports, the NBA has implemented some rules that will fine players and teams who deliberately put their star players on rest during the regular season. Previously, there have been complaints that fans were disappointed after attending a game only to find out, their favorite player did not play the game.
Although there were set of rules that determine the validity of a star player resting, they are all required to play during the regular season in the most game schedules they can. A person with direct knowledge to the implementing rules told USA Today "NBA owners are expected to approve player-resting rules in September designed to cut back on teams benching healthy players for regular-season games.
The rules will be in place by the start of the 2017-18 season and there will be consequences for teams that do not adhere to the rules."
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Talented but unproven stock car driver Cole Trickle gets a break and with the guidance of veteran Harry Hogge turns heads on the track. The young hotshot develops a rivalry with a fellow racer that threatens his career when the two smash their cars. But with the help of his doctor, Cole just might overcome his injuries– and his fear.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, Sport
Director: Tony Scott
Actors: Caroline Williams, Cary Elwes, Don Simpson, Fred Dalton Thompson, J.C. Quinn, John C. Reilly, Michael Rooker, Nicole Kidman, Randy Quaid, Robert Duvall, Tom Cruise
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Maniac Cop
In New York, people are slain and strangled to death brutally on the open street. All witnesses agree that the murderer was in a cop’s uniform. Soon the police searches…
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Tristan + Isolde
An affair between the second in line to Britain’s throne (Franco) and the princess of the feuding Irish (Myles) spells doom for the young lovers.
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Universal Century 0068, Side 3 – The Autonomous Republic of Munzo. Zeon Zum Deikun attempts to declare complete independence of Munzo from the Earth Federation Government, while he preaches the…
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As humanity picks up the pieces, following the conclusion of “Transformers: Dark of the Moon,” Autobots and Decepticons have all but vanished from the face of the planet. However, a…
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A former U.S. marshal discovers that all of the survivors of his old unit are experiencing the same symptoms simultaneously and there may be a larger conspiracy at hand.
Gun Woman
A brilliant doctor on a quest for revenge buys a young woman and trains her to be the ultimate assassin, implanting gun parts in her body that she must later…
The Mind’s Eye follows a drifter with telekinetic abilities who targets a doctor who is creating a synthetic telekinetic power serum.
Genre: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction
Lured by the promise of an Australian holiday, backpackers Rutger, Katarina, and Paul visit the notorious Wolf Creek Crater. Their dream Outback adventure soon becomes a horrific reality when they…
Fate, the pensions crisis and a steadfast refusal to accept the injustice of old age have contrived to force law abiding, retired couple, Arthur and Martha Goode into a life…
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Born to Race: Fast Track
Danny Krueger is a twenty-year old drag racer who plays by his own rules. After winning a scholarship to the prestigious Fast Lane Racing Academy, Danny finds himself competing against…
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Cultural & Academic Films
This library of academic and cultural films features collections from the Academic Film Archive and the Media Burn Independent Film Archive, as well as a selection of documentaries created by Dorothy Fadiman. In addition, films from the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology are presented including those by Watson Kintner who used film to document his world travels, and the popular television show from the 1950s: “What in the World?”
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James Nachtwey fights XDR-TB
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Photojournalist James Nachtwey sees his TED Prize wish come true, as we share his powerful photographs of XDR-TB, a drug-resistant strain of tuberculosis that's touching off a global medical crisis. Learn how to help at http://www.xdrtb.org
Topics: TEDTalks, TED Prize Wish, TED, Talks, TED Prize, arts, communication, design, media, photography,...
Bill and Melinda Gates: Why giving away our wealth has been the most satisfying thing we've done...
In 1993, Bill and Melinda Gates—then engaged—took a walk on a beach in Zanzibar, and made a bold decision on how they would make sure that their wealth from Microsoft went back into society. In a conversation with Chris Anderson, the couple talks about their work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as about their marriage, their children, their failures and the satisfaction of giving most of their wealth away.
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As you surf the Web, information is being collected about you. Web tracking is not 100% evil -- personal data can make your browsing more efficient; cookies can help your favorite websites stay in business. But, says Gary Kovacs, it's your right to know what data is being collected about you and how it affects your online life. He unveils a Firefox add-on to do just that.
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Trevor Copp and Jeff Fox: Ballroom dance that breaks gender roles
Tango, waltz, foxtrot ... these classic ballroom dances quietly perpetuate an outdated idea: that the man always leads and the woman always follows. That's an idea worth changing, say Trevor Copp and Jeff Fox, as they demonstrate their "Liquid Lead" dance technique along with fellow dancer Alida Esmail. Watch as Copp and Fox captivate and command the stage while boldly deconstructing and transforming the art of ballroom dance.
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Sebastian Wernicke: How to use data to make a hit TV show
Does collecting more data lead to better decision-making? Competitive, data-savvy companies like Amazon, Google and Netflix have learned that data analysis alone doesn't always produce optimum results. In this talk, data scientist Sebastian Wernicke breaks down what goes wrong when we make decisions based purely on data — and suggests a brainier way to use it.
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Rodin Lyasoff: How autonomous flying taxis could change the way you travel
Flight is about to get a lot more personal, says aviation entrepreneur Rodin Lyasoff. In this visionary talk, he imagines a new golden age of air travel in which small, autonomous air taxis allow us to bypass traffic jams and fundamentally transform how we get around our cities and towns. "In the past century, flight connected our planet," Lyasoff says. "In the next, it will reconnect our local communities."
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Ory Okolloh on becoming an activist
Ory Okolloh tells the story of her life and her family -- and how she came to do her heroic work reporting on the doings of Kenya's parliament.
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Nadia Al-Sakkaf: See Yemen through my eyes
As political turmoil in Yemen continues, the editor of the Yemen Times, Nadia Al-Sakkaf, talks at TEDGlobal with host Pat Mitchell. Al-Sakkaf's independent, English-language paper is vital for sharing news -- and for sharing a new vision of Yemen and of that country's women as equal partners in work and change.
Topics: TEDTalks, TEDGlobal 2011, TED, Talks, communication, global issues, journalism, politics, war,...
Rick Smolan tells the story of a girl
Photographer Rick Smolan tells the unforgettable story of a young Amerasian girl, a fateful photograph, and an adoption saga with a twist.
Topics: TEDTalks, EG 2007, TED, Talks, United States, art, children, collaboration, global issues, media,...
David Logan on tribal leadership
At TEDxUSC, David Logan talks about the five kinds of tribes that humans naturally form -- in schools, workplaces, even the driver's license bureau. By understanding our shared tribal tendencies, we can help lead each other to become better individuals.
Topics: TEDTalks, TEDxUSC, TED, Talks, business, communication, culture, leadership, society, 2009
Richard J. Berry: A practical way to help the homeless find work and safety
When Richard J. Berry, the mayor of Albuquerque, saw a man on a street corner holding a cardboard sign that read "Want a job," he decided to take him (and others in his situation) up on it. He and his staff started a citywide initiative to help the homeless by giving them day jobs and a place to sleep — and the results were incredible. Find out how your city can replicate Albuquerque's model with this frank and optimistic talk.
Topics: Tedtalks, TED, Talks, TEDx, cities, community, government, poverty, social change, society,...
Kandice Sumner: How America's public schools keep kids in poverty
Why should a good education be exclusive to rich kids? Schools in low-income neighborhoods across the US, specifically in communities of color, lack resources that are standard at wealthier schools — things like musical instruments, new books, healthy school lunches and soccer fields — and this has a real impact on the potential of students. Kandice Sumner sees the disparity every day in her classroom in Boston. In this inspiring talk, she asks us to face facts — and change them.
Topics: Tedtalks, TED, Talks, Slavery, TEDx, United States, children, community, education, inequality,...
Jack Horner: Building a dinosaur from a chicken
Renowned paleontologist Jack Horner has spent his career trying to reconstruct a dinosaur. He's found fossils with extraordinarily well-preserved blood vessels and soft tissues, but never intact DNA. So, in a new approach, he's taking living descendants of the dinosaur (chickens) and genetically engineering them to reactivate ancestral traits — including teeth, tails, and even hands — to make a "Chickenosaurus".
Topics: TEDTalks, TED2011, TED, Talks, genetics, paleontology, science, 2011
Fred Jansen: How to land on a comet
As manager of the Rosetta mission, Fred Jansen was responsible for the successful 2014 landing of a probe on the comet known as 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. In this fascinating and funny talk, Jansen reveals some of the intricate calculations that went into landing the Philae probe on a comet 500 million kilometers from Earth — and shares some incredible photographs taken along the way.
Topics: Tedtalks, TED, Talks, rocket science, science, space, technology, TED2015, 2015
David Brooks: Should you live for your résumé ... or your eulogy?
Within each of us are two selves, suggests David Brooks in this meditative short talk: the self who craves success, who builds a résumé, and the self who seeks connection, community, love -- the values that make for a great eulogy. (Joseph Soloveitchik has called these selves "Adam I" and "Adam II.") Brooks asks: Can we balance these two selves?
Topics: TedTalks, TED, Talks, philosophy, psychology, self, success, TED2014, 2014
Bonnie Bassler on how bacteria "talk"
Bonnie Bassler discovered that bacteria "talk" to each other, using a chemical language that lets them coordinate defense and mount attacks. The find has stunning implications for medicine, industry -- and our understanding of ourselves.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, MacArthur grant, bacteria, biology, communication, disease, evolution,...
Kim Gorgens: Protecting the brain against concussion
In a lively talk, neuropsychologist Kim Gorgens makes the case for better protecting our brains against the risk of concussion -- with a compelling pitch for putting helmets on kids.
Topics: TedTalks, TED, Talks, brain, children, health, medicine, TEDxDU 2010, 2010
Thomas Hellum: The world's most boring television ... and why it's hilariously addictive
You've heard about slow food. Now here's slow ... TV? In this funny talk, Norwegian television producer Thomas Hellum shares how he and his team began to broadcast long, boring events, often live — and found a rapt audience. Shows include a 7 hour train journey, an 18 hour fishing expedition and a 5.5 day ferry voyage from Oslo to Tunisia. The results are both beautiful and fascinating. Really.
Topics: Tedtalks, TED, Talks, TEDx, arts, entertainment, film, storytelling, TEDxArendal, 2014
David Agus: A new strategy in the war on cancer
Too often, says David Agus cancer treatments have a short-sighted focus on individual cells. He suggests a new, cross-disciplinary approach, using atypical drugs, computer modeling and protein analysis to diagnose and treat the whole body.
Topics: TEDTalks, TEDMED 2009, TED, Talks, cancer, health, health care, medicine, technology, 2009
Silk Road Ensemble: "Turceasca"
Grammy-winning Silk Road Ensemble display their eclectic convergence of violin, clarinet, bass, drums and more in this energetic rendition of the traditional Roma tune, "Turceasca."
Topics: Tedtalks, TED, Talks, art, live music, music, performance, TED2016, 2016
Ernest Madu on world-class health care
Dr. Ernest Madu runs the Heart Institute of the Caribbean in Kingston, Jamaica, where he proves that -- with careful design, smart technical choices, and a true desire to serve -- it's possible to offer world-class healthcare in the developing world.
Topics: TEDTalks, TEDGlobal 2007, TED, Talks, Africa, activism, development, global issues, health, health...
Jake Barton: The museum of you
A third of the world watched live as the World Trade Center collapsed on September 11, 2001; a third more heard about it within 24 hours. (Do you remember where you were?) So exhibits at the soon-to-open 9/11 Memorial Museum will reflect the diversity of the world's experiences of that day. In a moving talk, designer Jake Barton gives a peek at some of those installations, as well as several other projects that aim to make the observer an active participant in the exhibit.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, collaboration, design, museums, TEDSalon NY2013, 2013
Jamil Abu-Wardeh: The Axis of Evil Middle East Comedy Tour
Jamil Abu-Wardeh jump-started the comedy scene in the Arab world by founding the Axis of Evil Middle East Comedy Tour, which brings standup comedians to laughing audiences all over the region. He's found that, by respecting the "three B's" (blue material, beliefs and "bolitics"), the Axis of Evil comics find plenty of cross-border laughs.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, comedy, entertainment, politics, TEDGlobal 2010, 2010
Inge Missmahl brings peace to the minds of Afghanistan
When Jungian analyst Inge Missmahl visited Afghanistan, she saw the inner wounds of war -- widespread despair, trauma and depression. And yet, in this county of 30 million people, there were only two dozen psychiatrists. Missmahl talks about her work helping to build the country's system of psychosocial counseling, promoting both individual and, perhaps, national healing.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, brain, culture, global issues, peace, politics, potential, poverty,...
Mike Biddle: We can recycle plastic
Less than 10% of plastic trash is recycled -- compared to almost 90% of metals -- because of the massively complicated problem of finding and sorting the different kinds. Frustrated by this waste, Mike Biddle has developed a cheap and incredibly energy efficient plant that can, and does, recycle any kind of plastic.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, business, global issues, green, plastic, technology, TEDGlobal 2011, 2011
James Hansen: Why I must speak out about climate change
Top climate scientist James Hansen tells the story of his involvement in the science of and debate over global climate change. In doing so he outlines the overwhelming evidence that change is happening and why that makes him deeply worried about the future.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED2012, TED, Talks, climate change, environment, global issues, science, 2012
Regina Dugan: From mach-20 glider to humming bird drone
"What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?" asks Regina Dugan, then director of DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. In this breathtaking talk she describes some of the extraordinary projects -- a robotic hummingbird, a prosthetic arm controlled by thought, and, well, the internet -- that her agency has created by not worrying that they might fail. (Followed by a Q and A with TED's Chris Anderson)
Topics: TEDTalks, TED2012, TED, Talks, flight, innovation, military, science, technology, 2012
Tom Uglow: An Internet without screens might look like this
Designer Tom Uglow is creating a future in which humanity's love for natural solutions and simple tools can coexist with our need for information and the devices that provide us with it. "Reality is richer than screens," he says. "We can have a happy place filled with the information we love that feels as natural as switching on lightbulb."
Topics: Tedtalks, TED, Talks, TEDx, design, future, happiness, humanity, invention, technology, TEDxSydney,...
Carne Ross: An independent diplomat
After 15 years in the British diplomatic corps, Carne Ross became a "freelance diplomat," running a bold nonprofit that gives small, developing and yet-unrecognized nations a voice in international relations. At the BIF-5 conference, he calls for a new kind of diplomacy that gives voice to small countries, that works with changing boundaries and that welcomes innovation.
Topics: TEDTalks, Business Innovation Factory, TED, Talks, global issues, innovation, iraq, politics,...
Manu Prakash: Lifesaving scientific tools made of paper
Inventor Manu Prakash turns everyday materials into powerful scientific devices, from paper microscopes to a clever new mosquito tracker. From the TED Fellows stage, he demos Paperfuge, a hand-powered centrifuge inspired by a spinning toy that costs 20 cents to make and can do the work of a $1,000 machine, no electricity required.
Topics: Tedtalks, TED, Talks, TED Fellows, disease, health care, innovation, invention, medicine, product...
Mathias Jud: Art that lets you talk back to NSA spies
In 2013, the world learned that the NSA and its UK equivalent, GCHQ, routinely spied on the German government. Amid the outrage, artists Mathias Jud and Christoph Wachter thought: Well, if they're listening ... let's talk to them. With antennas mounted on the roof of the Swiss Embassy in Berlin's government district, they set up an open network that let the world send messages to US and UK spies listening nearby. It's one of three bold, often funny, and frankly subversive works detailed in this...
Topics: Tedtalks, TED, Talks, Europe, Internet, art, communication, democracy, government, intelligence,...
Charles Robertson: Africa's next boom
The past decade has seen slow and steady economic growth across the continent of Africa. But economist Charles Robertson has a bold thesis: Africa's about to boom. He talks through a few of the indicators — from rising education levels to expanded global investment (and not just from China) — that lead him to predict rapid growth for a billion people, sooner than you may think.
Topics: Tedtalks, TED, Talks, Africa, business, economics, global issues, TEDGlobal 2013, 2013
Kwabena Boahen on a computer that works like the brain
Researcher Kwabena Boahen is looking for ways to mimic the brain's supercomputing powers in silicon -- because the messy, redundant processes inside our heads actually make for a small, light, superfast computer.
Topics: TEDTalks, TEDGlobal 2007, TED, Talks, brain, complexity, computers, design, engineering, science,...
Randall Munroe: Comics that ask "what if?"
Web cartoonist Randall Munroe answers simple what-if questions ("what if you hit a baseball moving at the speed of light?") using math, physics, logic and deadpan humor. In this charming talk, a reader’s question about Google's data warehouse leads Munroe down a circuitous path to a hilariously over-detailed answer — in which, shhh, you might actually learn something.
Topics: TedTalks, TED, Talks, art, humor, math, physics, science, TED2014, 2014
Tod Machover and Dan Ellsey play new music
Tod Machover of MIT's Media Lab is devoted to extending musical expression to everyone, from virtuosos to amateurs, and in the most diverse forms, from opera to video games. He and composer Dan Ellsey shed light on what's next.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, creativity, demo, design, entertainment, health care, live music, music,...
Seth Berkley: HIV and flu -- the vaccine strategy
Seth Berkley explains how smart advances in vaccine design, production and distribution are bringing us closer than ever to eliminating a host of global threats -- from AIDS to malaria to flu pandemics.
Topics: TedTalks, TED, Talks, AIDS, epidemiology, global issues, health, medicine, TED2010, 2010
John Kasaona: How poachers became caretakers
In his home of Namibia, John Kasaona is working on an innovative way to protect endangered animal species: giving nearby villagers (including former poachers) responsibility for caring for the animals. And it's working.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, Africa, animals, biodiversity, global issues, green, science, TED2010, 2010
Michael Pollan gives a plant's-eye view
What if human consciousness isn't the end-all and be-all of Darwinism? What if we are all just pawns in corn's clever strategy game to rule the Earth? Author Michael Pollan asks us to see the world from a plant's-eye view.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED2007, TED, Talks, animals, business, cooperation, culture, evolution, food, global...
Kevin Stone: The bio-future of joint replacement
Arthritis and injury grind down millions of joints, but few get the best remedy -- real biological tissue. Kevin Stone shows a treatment that could sidestep the high costs and donor shortfall of human-to-human transplants with a novel use of animal tissue.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, biology, design, future, medicine, technology, TED2010, 2010
Conrad Wolfram: Teaching kids real math with computers
From rockets to stock markets, many of humanity's most thrilling creations are powered by math. So why do kids lose interest in it? Conrad Wolfram says the part of math we teach -- calculation by hand -- isn't just tedious, it's mostly irrelevant to real mathematics and the real world. He presents his radical idea: teaching kids math through computer programming.
Topics: TEDTalks, TEDGlobal 2010, TED, Talks, computers, education, math, technology, 2010
Lucien Engelen: Crowdsource your health
You can use your smartphone to find a local ATM, but what if you need a defibrillator? At TEDxMaastricht, Lucien Engelen shows us online innovations that are changing the way we save lives, including a crowdsourced map of local defibrillators.
Topics: TEDTalks, TEDxMaastricht, TED, Talks, health, health care, medicine, technology, 2011
Louise Fresco on feeding the whole world
Louise Fresco shows us why we should celebrate mass-produced, supermarket-style white bread. She says environmentally sound mass production will feed the world, yet leave a role for small bakeries and traditional methods.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED2009, TED, Talks, business, development, food, global issues, industrial design, 2009
Josette Sheeran: Ending hunger now
Josette Sheeran, the head of the UN's World Food Program, talks about why, in a world with enough food for everyone, people still go hungry, still die of starvation, still use food as a weapon of war. Her vision: "Food is one issue that cannot be solved person by person. We have to stand together."
Topics: TEDTalks, TEDGlobal 2011, TED, Talks, culture, economics, food, global issues, peace, politics,...
Judy MacDonald Johnston: Prepare for a good end of life
Thinking about death is frightening, but planning ahead is practical and leaves more room for peace of mind in our final days. In a solemn, thoughtful talk, Judy MacDonald Johnston shares 5 practices for planning for a good end of life.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, aging, culture, death, humanity, life, TED2013, 2013
Wael Ghonim: Inside the Egyptian revolution
Wael Ghonim is the Google executive who helped jumpstart Egypt's democratic revolution ... with a Facebook page memorializing a victim of the regime's violence. Speaking at TEDxCairo, he tells the inside story of the past two months, when everyday Egyptians showed that "the power of the people is stronger than the people in power."
Topics: TEDTalks, TED2011, TED, Talks, politics, social change, 2011
Rachel Pike: The science behind a climate headline
In 4 minutes, atmospheric chemist Rachel Pike provides a glimpse of the massive scientific effort behind the bold headlines on climate change, with her team -- one of thousands who contributed -- taking a risky flight over the rainforest in pursuit of data on a key molecule.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, chemistry, climate change, environment, global issues, science, TEDGlobal...
Elaine Morgan says we evolved from aquatic apes
Elaine Morgan is a tenacious proponent of the aquatic ape hypothesis: the idea that humans evolved from primate ancestors who dwelt in watery habitats. Hear her spirited defense of the idea -- and her theory on why mainstream science doesn't take it seriously.
Topics: TEDTalks, TEDGlobal 2009, TED, Talks, apes, evolution, science, 2009
Mohamed Ali: The link between unemployment and terrorism
For the young and unemployed in the world's big cities, dreams of opportunity and wealth do come true -- but too often because they're heavily recruited by terrorist groups and other violent organizations. Human rights advocate Mohamed Ali draws on stories from his native Mogadishu to make a powerful case for innovation incubators for our cities' young and ambitious.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, Africa, business, entrepreneur, global issues, innovation, peace, violence,...
Eli Beer: The fastest ambulance? A motorcycle
As a young EMT on a Jerusalem ambulance, Eli Beer realized that, stuck in brutal urban traffic, they often arrived too late to help. So he organized a group of volunteer EMTs -- many on foot -- ready to drop everything and dash to save lives in their neighborhood. Today, United Hatzlah uses a smartphone app and a fleet of “ambucycles” to help nearby patients until an ambulance arrives. With an average response time of 3 minutes, last year, they treated 207,000 people in Israel. And the idea...
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, health, health care, medicine, peace, TEDMED 2013, 2013
Negroponte takes OLPC to Colombia
TED follows Nicholas Negroponte to Colombia as he delivers laptops inside territory once controlled by guerrillas. His partner? Colombia's Defense Department, who see One Laptop per Child as an investment in the region. (And you too can get involved.)
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, One Laptop Per Child, children, computers, design, education, global issues,...
Thomas Goetz: It's time to redesign medical data
Your medical chart: it's hard to access, impossible to read -- and full of information that could make you healthier if you just knew how to use it. At TEDMED, Thomas Goetz looks at medical data, making a bold call to redesign it and get more insight from it.
Topics: TEDTalks, TEDMED 2010, TED, Talks, business, design, health, medicine, science, technology, 2010
Matthew O'Reilly: “Am I dying?” The honest answer.
Matthew O’Reilly is a veteran emergency medical technician on Long Island, New York. In this talk, O’Reilly describes what happens next when a gravely hurt patient asks him: “Am I going to die?”
Topics: TedTalks, TED, Talks, death, health, medicine, TED@NYC, 2014
Mandy Len Catron: A better way to talk about love
In love, we fall. We're struck, we're crushed, we swoon. We burn with passion. Love makes us crazy and makes us sick. Our hearts ache, and then they break. Talking about love in this way fundamentally shapes how we experience it, says writer Mandy Len Catron. In this talk for anyone who's ever felt crazy in love, Catron proposes a new metaphor for love that may help us find more joy — and less suffering — in it.
Topics: Tedtalks, TED, Talks, TEDx, collaboration, communication, compassion, depression, empathy,...
George Monbiot: For more wonder, rewild the world
Wolves were once native to the US' Yellowstone National Park -- until hunting wiped them out. But when, in 1995, the wolves began to come back (thanks to an aggressive management program), something interesting happened: the rest of the park began to find a new, more healthful balance. In a bold thought experiment, George Monbiot imagines a wilder world in which humans work to restore the complex, lost natural food chains that once surrounded us.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, animals, biodiversity, deextinction, science, TEDGlobal 2013, 2013
Eve Ensler on security
Playwright Eve Ensler explores our modern craving for security -- and why it makes us less secure. Listen for inspiring, heartbreaking stories of women making change.
Topics: TEDTalks, TEDGlobal 2005, TED, Talks, activism, culture, global issues, spoken word, technology,...
Moshe Safdie on building uniqueness
Looking back over his long career, architect Moshe Safdie delves into four of his design projects and explains how he labored to make each one truly unique for its site and its users.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, architecture, collaboration, creativity, design, museums, visualizations,...
Mark Roth: Suspended animation is within our grasp
Mark Roth studies suspended animation: the art of shutting down life processes and then starting them up again. It's wild stuff, but it's not science fiction. Induced by careful use of an otherwise toxic gas, suspended animation can potentially help trauma and heart attack victims survive long enough to be treated.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, biology, fish, health care, science, war, TED2010, 2010
Clay Shirky: How social media can make history
While news from Iran streams to the world, Clay Shirky shows how Facebook, Twitter and TXTs help citizens in repressive regimes to report on real news, bypassing censors (however briefly). The end of top-down control of news is changing the nature of politics.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED@State, TED, Talks, communication, culture, global issues, politics, social change,...
Vincent Cochetel: I was held hostage for 317 days. Here's what I thought about…
Vincent Cochetel was held hostage for 317 days in 1998, while working for the UN High Commissioner on Refugees in Chechnya. For the first time, he recounts the experience — from what it was like to live in a dark, underground chamber, chained to his bed, to the unexpected conversations he had with his captors. With lyricism and power, he explains why he continues his work today. Since 2000, attacks on humanitarian aid workers have tripled — and he wonders what that rise may signal to the...
Topics: Tedtalks, TED, Talks, global issues, peace, war, TEDxPlaceDesNations, 2014
Sheena Iyengar: How to make choosing easier
We all want customized experiences and products -- but when faced with 700 options, consumers freeze up. With fascinating new research, Sheena Iyengar demonstrates how businesses (and others) can improve the experience of choosing.
Topics: TEDTalks, TEDSalon NY2011, TED, Talks, business, choice, culture, marketing, 2011
Robin Nagle: What I discovered in New York City trash
New York City residents produce 11,000 tons of garbage every day. Every day! This astonishing statistic is just one of the reasons Robin Nagle started a research project with the city's Department of Sanitation. She walked the routes, operated mechanical brooms, even drove a garbage truck herself--all so she could answer a simple-sounding but complicated question: who cleans up after us?
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, anthropology, business, culture, TEDCity2.0, 2013
Aakash Odedra: A dance in a hurricane of paper, wind and light
Choreographer Aakash Odedra is dyslexic and has always felt that his best expression comes through movement. “Murmur” is his ode to that experience, teaming up with co-creators Lewis Major and Ars Electronica Futurelab. Watch him spin his way through the center of a storm, as pages of books take flight all around him.
Topics: Tedtalks, TED, Talks, dance, music, performance, TEDGlobal 2014, 2014
Adam Sadowsky engineers a viral music video
The band "OK Go" dreamed up the idea of a massive Rube Goldberg machine for their next music video -- and Adam Sadowsky's team was charged with building it. He tells the story of the effort and engineering behind their labyrinthine creation that quickly became a YouTube sensation.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, art, arts, engineering, entertainment, music, physics, video, TEDxUSC, 2010
Cynthia Kenyon: Experiments that hint of longer lives
What controls aging? Biochemist Cynthia Kenyon has found a simple genetic mutation that can double the lifespan of a simple worm, C. elegans. The lessons from that discovery, and others, are pointing to how we might one day significantly extend youthful human life.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, aging, biotech, genetics, medicine, science, technology, TEDGlobal 2011, 2011
Rachel Sussman: The world's oldest living things
Rachel Sussman shows photographs of the world's oldest continuously living organisms -- from 2,000-year-old brain coral off Tobago's coast to an "underground forest" in South Africa that has lived since before the dawn of agriculture.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, biodiversity, biology, environment, life, nature, photography, TEDGlobal...
J.J. Abrams' mystery box
J.J. Abrams traces his love for the unseen mystery –- a passion that’s evident in his films and TV shows, including Cloverfield, Lost and Alias -- back to its magical beginnings.
Topics: TEDTalks, TED2007, TED, Talks, entertainment, film, humor, storytelling, technology, 2007
Bassam Tariq: The beauty and diversity of Muslim life
Bassam Tariq is a blogger, a filmmaker, and a halal butcher — but one thread unites his work: His joy in the diversity, the humanness of our individual experiences. In this charming talk, he shares clips from his film "These Birds Walk" and images from his tour of 30 mosques in 30 days — and reminds us to consider the beautiful complexity within us all.
Topics: Tedtalks, TED, Talks, creativity, film, writing, TEDGlobal 2014, 2014
Bart Knols: Kill mosquitos, end malaria
We can use a mosquito's own instincts against her. At TEDxMaastricht speaker Bart Knols demos the imaginative solutions his team is developing to fight malaria -- including limburger cheese and a deadly pi
Topics: TEDTalks, TED, Talks, TEDxFeatured, global issues, health, insects, medicine, tedx, TEDxMaastricht,...
Jody Williams: A realistic vision for world peace
Nobel Peace laureate Jody Williams brings tough love to the dream of world peace, with her razor-sharp take on what "peace" really means, and a set of profound stories that zero in on the creative struggle -- and sacrifice -- of those who work for it.
Topics: TEDTalks, TEDWomen, TED, Talks, activism, global issues, humanity, nuclear weapons, peace, 2010
Dixon Chibanda: Why I train grandmothers to treat depression
Dixon Chibanda is one of 12 psychiatrists in Zimbabwe — for a population of more than 16 million. Realizing that his country would never be able to scale traditional methods of treating those with mental health issues, Chibanda helped to develop a beautiful solution powered by a limitless resource: grandmothers. In this extraordinary, inspirational talk, learn more about the friendship bench program, which trains grandmothers in evidence-based talk therapy and brings care, and hope, to those...
Topics: Tedtalks, TED, Talks, Africa, biology, collaboration, communication, community, compassion,...
Dan Dennett: Cute, sexy, sweet, funny
Why are babies cute? Why is cake sweet? Philosopher Dan Dennett has answers you wouldn't expect, as he shares evolution's counterintuitive reasoning on cute, sweet and sexy things (plus a new theory from Matthew Hurley on why jokes are funny).
Topics: TEDTalks, TED2009, TED, Talks, animals, biology, children, comedy, evolution, food, humanity,...
Chinaka Hodge: What will you tell your daughters about 2016?
With words like shards of glass, Chinaka Hodge cuts open 2016 and lets 12 months of violence, grief, fear, shame, courage and hope spill out in this original poem about a year none of us will soon forget.
Topics: Tedtalks, TED, Talks, Gender equality, children, death, future, history, humanity, identity,...
Willard Wigan: Hold your breath for micro-sculpture
Willard Wigan tells the story of how a difficult and lonely childhood drove him to discover his unique ability -- to create art so tiny that it can't be seen with the naked eye. His slideshow of figures, as seen through a microscope, can only be described as mind-boggling.
Topics: TEDTalks, TEDGlobal 2009, TED, Talks, art, arts, creativity, education, 2009
Mundano: Pimp my ... trash cart?
In Brazil, "catadores" collect junk and recyclables. But while they provide a vital service that benefits all, they are nearly invisible as they roam the streets. Enter graffiti artist Mundano, a TED Fellow. In a spirited talk, he describes his project "Pimp My Carroça," which has transformed these heroic workers' carts into things of beauty and infused them with a sense of humor. It's movement that is going global.
Topics: Tedtalks, TED, Talks, Brazil, TED Fellows, art, social change, TEDGlobal 2014, 2014
Travis Kalanick: Uber's plan to get more people into fewer cars
Uber didn't start out with grand ambitions to cut congestion and pollution. But as the company took off, co-founder Travis Kalanick wondered if there was a way to get people using Uber along the same routes to share rides, reducing costs and carbon footprint along the way. The result: uberPOOL, the company's carpooling service, which in its first eight months took 7.9 million miles off the roads and 1,400 metric tons of carbon dioxide out of the air in Los Angeles. Now, Kalanick says carpooling...
Topics: Tedtalks, TED, Talks, Brand, Internet, business, cars, china, cities, economics, entrepreneur,...
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{{argbox | float = right | image = File:Project WT logo.png | name = [[Waking Titan]] - Phase 3 | description= Waking Titan is an ARG which is leading to the upcoming 1.3 update for No Man's Sky. | creator = [http://www.aliceandsmith.com/ Alice & Smith] & [http://www.hellogames.org/ Hello Games] | type = [[List_of_Investigations#Official|Official]] | status = Active | discovered = 2017-05-28 }} [[Main Page]] > [[List of Investigations]] > [[Waking Titan]] > '''Phase 3''' '''''Note:''' This page will always have the most thorough and complete documentation of Phase 3 of the Waking Titan ARG. However, if you just want a fast, easy way to get up to speed, we suggest you take a look at the [[Waking Titan|main Waking Titan page]], which is much more concise.'' Phase 3 of Waking Titan began on 2017-08-06, immediately after the conclusion of [[Waking Titan/Phase 2|Phase 2]]. __TOC__ == Twitch Stream == Phase 3 of Waking Titan began in the midst of the [http://twitch.tv/wakingtitan Twitch stream] where Phase 2 concluded. === Third Calibration === On August 6th, the live stream screens switched to the following arrangement: [[File:PatternA.jpg|400px]] Inputting <code>IDENTIFY CSD</code> into the [https://wakingtitan.com/ Waking Titan console] redirects the player to a new [https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.wakingtitan.com/loop16/a224a1f4-00e5-467b-9893-83fcc1a4f19a.pdf PDF], containing the instructions for the third calibration sequence. After the calibration process, the '''DREAMING''' state changed to '''WAKING UP''', while the middle screen showed another cipher, containing <code>TERMINAL SEMAPHORE</code> Inputting <code>SEMAPHORE</code> into the [https://wakingtitan.com/ Waking Titan console] redirects the player to a new [https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.wakingtitan.com/loop16/b91f9959-6a3c-4011-b3b5-a1ff757a5e4c.pdf PDF], containing details about the loop16 and the need for it to be shut down. === I Have Questions === Soon after, the top-left, bottom-left, and bottom-right corner screens changed to display <code>I HAVE QUESTIONS</code>, <code>DON'T VOTE, JUST LISTEN</code>, and <code>Group #1</code> respectively. The center screen started displaying a sequence of 8 statements that were either true or false. [[File:Questions.jpg| 400px]] Then the bottom-right screen then switched to display '''Group #2''', and another 8 statements were displayed. There was a total of 5 groups of 8 statements. Players then assigned a binary value to [https://pastebin.com/vW55UBrn every statement] based on their respective validity. Results among players varied. Eventually a poll was put up on stream, with four options that could be voted as the right answer: [[File:Poll.jpg| 400px]] Option B won the vote, and the center screen changed to display the phrase '''YOU'RE HUMAN. IT'S OK'''. It is assumed this message refers to human error, and suggests Option B was incorrect. [[File:Human.jpg| 400px]] === Growing === [[File:WT Dataset Ship.jpg|450px|thumbnail|right|The image revealed when typing <code>DISPLAY 0305.DATASET</code> into the terminal]] The center screen displayed the text <code>IT'S TOO SMALL IN HERE</code> which was gradually reduced to a string of incoherent characters. Simultaneously, the websites of all [http://wiki.gamedetectives.net/index.php?title=Waking_Titan/Companies companies related to Atlas], including [http://echo-64.com/ Echo], [http://www.myriad-70.com/ Myriad], and [http://www.superlumina-6c.com/ Superlumina], started giving out error messages and a set of characters, <code>--6r0w1n6--</code>, which can be read as <code>GROWING</code> in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leet leet speak]. From this, players determined that the loop16 entity had somehow taken over or infected these websites. Soon after, the bottom-left screen displayed the following message: <pre> CONSOLE COMMAND MAELSTROM </pre> Inputting <code>MAELSTROM</code> into the [https://wakingtitan.com/ Waking Titan console] redirected players to a [https://www.reddit.com/r/NoMansSkyTheGame/comments/6s1w6v/waking_titan_mission_thought_experiment/ Reddit post] containing a thought experiment. The experiment is a problem known as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newcomb%27s_paradox Newcomb's Paradox], which relates to the concepts of determinism, free will, and prefect predictions. Players were able to vote for an answer, which will be ultimately revealed on Monday, August 7, 2017, at 19:00 EST. Minutes later, the center screen displayed the single word <code>PURGE</code>. Inputting the command '''PURGE''' into the [https://wakingtitan.com/ console] redirected players to a new [https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.wakingtitan.com/loop16/b0f33d53-5a8c-4a9a-b5fc-395562e463a8a+.pdf PDF]. Additionally, some time later, the top-right screen displayed the string <code>DISPLAY 0305.DATASET</code>. Entering this command into the terminal redirected players to [https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.wakingtitan.com/loop16/a8af5654-879c-4cea-a476-77c2fd54dfee.jpg this image] of a new ship in No Man's Sky. It is suspected that this ship is the same model of ship that was shown earlier, during [[Waking_Titan/Phase_1#Fourth_Sigil|Phase 1]]. === Ninth Glyph === [[File:WT Calibration 4.png|450px|thumbnail|right|The fourth calibration stage on http://project-wt.com]] On August 7, 2017, the ninth glyph became active on the main [http://wakingtitan.com Waking Titan] site, linking to [https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.wakingtitan.com/a09-179bf8d2-c13e-4c66-982e-b37ab3efd5bb.pdf the next PDF file]. In this PDF, from Myriad employee JJ Wong expresses his concerns about the malfunctioning Atlas project to Major Sophie Dubois. Additionally, the fourth calibration process on the [http://project-wt.com Project WT] site was unlocked. The highlighted cities for the fourth calibration process were all cities containing significant supercomputers; accordingly, <code>SUPERCOMPUTER</code> was the password for the ninth glyph. === Fourth Calibration === On August 7, 2017, the fourth calibration unlocked. This phase included the cities: Wuxi, Guangzhou, Oak Ridge, Livermore, Kobe, Tianjin, and Los Alamos. Unlike past calibrations, however, this phase is seemingly calibrating itself, with percentages increasing at random time intervals. Because these cities are all home to supercomputers, it is assumed that Emily is continuing to expand. ''This page is a work in progress, and will be updated as new developments emerge.''
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Ted 2 Review
By Matt Donato @donatobomb 5 years ago
Review of: Ted 2 Review
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Reviewed by: Matt Donato
Last modified:June 24, 2015
The Thunder Buddies are back, but despite MacFarlane's social satire, Ted 2 suffers from an overbloated sense of sequelitis that finds less magic in its foul-mouthed protagonist bear.
Hollywood comedies have been caught in a weird, unfunny, dimwitted limbo for quite some time, so I have no problem tipping my cap Seth MacFarlane’s direction for trying something different. Ted, MacFarlane’s foul-mouthed teddy bear, may spew the same offensive, off-color, sexually-charged humor that most R-rated characters do these days, except he’s a talking snuggle companion with human friends. As such, they might be the same old jokes, but coming from a cuddly children’s toy, there’s an (un)expectedly amusing charisma emitted from Ted.
Yes, I enjoy Ted, and I can’t blame MacFarlane for giving his thunder buddy another cinematic go-around, even though comedic sequels have been bombing hard these days (Dumb And Dumber To, Hot Tub Time Machine 2). But MacFarlane has a fearless voice, plenty to say about the civil rights battles being waged across America, and the perfect means of commenting on our basic human rights. Honestly, who’s more equipped to fight the power than Ted?! Well, actually, after watching Ted 2, I can think of many more worthy subjects – but at least there are plenty of dick jokes to go around!
MacFarlane is back as the voice of Ted, the stuffed-animal-come-to-life and newlywed husband of grocery store hottie, Tami-Lynn (Jessica Barth). After the two love-birds hit a rough patch in their marriage, Ted suggests having a baby to save their failing relationship. But after a series of unfortunate events stem from Ted’s inability to impregnate Tami-Lynn, he’s legally ruled as property by a Massachusetts court. Distraught and depressed, Ted teams up with his best bud John (Mark Wahlberg) and a young lawyer named Samantha (Amanda Seyfried) to overturn the law’s unjust ruling. Ted sets out to prove that there’s no difference between squishy organs or polyester filling, because it’s our emotional capacity that makes us human – plus he smokes a lot of weed and gets drunk along the way. Win, win!
I feel a bit redundant even writing this review, because the same phrases have been used to describe MacFarlane’s material ever since the first season of Family Guy aired. Ted’s antics revolve around the same dirty formula that has divided audiences through MacFarlane’s boundless obscenities, a vast spectrum of potty humor and totally-un-PC references, but MacFarlane lovers are going to be snuggling up to Ted 2 with absolutely zero hesitation. It’s more of the same – phallic-shaped bongs, references to Ferguson, and relentless gender jokes teetering on a VERY thin line between cheeky and tasteless. But it’s as if MacFarlane can get away with more because each line comes from a fuzzy bear who sounds conspicuously like Peter Griffin, and MacFarlane beats this privilege into an unrecognizable pulp.
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Yet, despite MacFarlane’s best efforts, Ted 2 suffers from a distracting case of sequelitis, along with a more heavy-handed Family Guy sense of absurdity. Don’t get me wrong – Ted and John’s coke-fueled party with Flash Gordon himself is pretty freakin’ absurd, but MacFarlane opts for more left-field gags this time around. In cartoon form, it’s easy to get away with these random quick-cuts and non sequiturs, but MacFarlane struggles to insert scenes that have absolutely no bearing on Ted’s conflict. There’s a curious gag involving an ass-kicker cameo who has a few questions before buying a box of Trix cereal, and while Ted’s reaction gets a chuckle, these useless moments build up over time, unnecessarily ballooning Ted 2 into a two-hour mixed-bag of hit and miss verbal atrocities.
Other symptoms of sequelitis include a recurring usage of past characters – such as Giovanni Ribisi’s lunatic villain, Donny – in order to keep an air of familiarity. Sam L. Jones reprising his cameo role to act as Ted’s wedding priest is one thing, and Patrick Warburton’s overly-macho homosexual (Guy) scores some mesmerizing exchanges with a boyfriend played by Michael Dorn (Rick), but Ribisi’s inclusion reeks of a certain staleness. Even the bond between Wahlberg and his fluffy friend doesn’t carry the same lifelike spark, and the inclusion of Seyfried’s new love interest (replacing Mila Kunis) lacks a mirroring chemistry. Ted 2 feels like it’s pieced together with make-shift parts after the original workings went missing, with MacFarlane praying his quick-fixes can hold for two more hours.
MacFarlane’s sense of pop-culture geekery is the one thing that’s consistently dependable, from clever little digs about Seyfried’s “Gollum eyes” to a cameo from a foam Toxic Avenger head, which makes Ted’s New York Comic Con escape scene all sorts of self-referential fun. But the fandom convention locale also leads to Guy and Rick’s hate-filled douchebaggery while pushing around nerds like middle school bullies, which doesn’t get a single laugh besides each being dressed as fictional characters they’d previously made famous. Except Warburton’s donning of his Tick suit didn’t get a single guffaw from my crowd, and my inner-child died a bit.
MacFarlane is an intelligent and creative man. I know all the masturbation quips and stoner comedy might not speak to that claim, but when analyzing the numerous layers of Ted 2, you’ll realize that there’s more to this buddy comedy than Bud Light, three-titted women and Patrick Stewart’s narration. John and Ted follow a very convoluted and goofy plot, but Ted 2 is just as much a buddy comedy satire as it is a straight narrative, and we even get a few jabs thrown at repetitive romantic comedies. It’s just an unfortunate outcome that MacFarlane doesn’t find the same whimsical magic, because Ted is a character I want to love – it’s just a lot harder to do so this time around.
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France - Unions plan further action on social services workers’ pay - March 22, 2011
France - Unions plan further action on social services workers’ pay - March 22, 2011 https://wageindicator.org/labour-laws/collective-bargaining/2011/news-items/france-unions-plan-further-action-on-social-services-workers2019-pay-march-22-2011 https://wageindicator.org/@@site-logo/wageindicator.png
Nine trade union organisations are working together to improve pay and conditions of the predominantly female workforce in a range of social service occupations. The unions believe that demonstrations held on 16 March were crucial in getting the CSFPT committee responsible for local and regional government to withdraw plans to maintain a range of social service occupations in the B pay grade. Unions are calling for proper recognition of workers’ qualifications in the sector and for jobs to be moved up to the A salary grade. A further day of action is planned for 7 April.
English: http://www.epsu.org/cob/411
French: http://www.cfdt.fr/rewrite/article/32736/secteur-professionnel …
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This article was published in the Collective Bargaining Newsletter. It aims to facilitate information exchange between trade unions and to support the work of ETUC's collective bargaining committee. For more information, please contact the editor Maarten van Klaveren, Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Labour Studies (AIAS) M.vanKlaveren@uva.nl. You may find further information on the ETUI at www.etui.org, and on the AIAS at www.uva-aias.net. © ETUI aisbl, Brussels 2011.
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CMS: Health-care providers must use single identifier
By Mary Mosquera
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has chosen the National Provider Identifier as the standard ID for filing and processing all health care claims and other transactions.
A single identifying number that will not change over time is the latest step in implementing the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Unique IDs will be issued to providers through the National Provider System that CMS is developing. It will replace all legacy identifiers, CMS said.
The identifier should reduce costs and simplify administration of Medicare and Medicaid and the nation's health system by eliminating the multiple identification numbers assigned to providers by various health plans. Providers who transmit any transactions electronically must obtain an identifier by May 23, 2007.
To advance HIPAA, CMS has already adopted standards for electronic transactions and code sets, privacy and security of personal health information, and unique health identifiers for employers. The centers' next step is to choose unique identifiers for health plans and claims attachment transactions.
The final rule, published in today's Federal Register, takes effect May 23, 2005.
Mary Mosquera is a reporter for Federal Computer Week.
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You’ve heard it a million times: Smoking kills. Thankfully, we’re at a point where not that many young people smoke traditional cigarettes anymore—only about 13 percent of 18- to 24-year-olds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, e-cigarette use (e.g., juuling, vaping) is going up—a 2015 study published in the Journal of American College Health found that e-cig use was “exponentially” on the rise on college campuses.
So, can smoking—especially “vaping”—really be that bad for you?
What is vaping or “juuling”?
Vaping and juuling are terms for using e-cigarettes, which are devices used for inhaling nicotine mixed with other chemicals. Rather than producing stinky tobacco smoke, they produce a vapor that often contains added smells and flavors. They are often thought to be much safer than cigarettes because they don’t contain tobacco. However, emerging research shows that they aren’t quite as safe as we’ve been led to believe.
Q: How does smoking regular cigarettes affect your health?
A: All the evidence points to the fact that smoking cigarettes is bad for you—which shouldn’t be surprising, considering health officials have known—and talked about this—for years.
Because it bears repeating, smoking is the number one cause of preventable death and disease in the US, according to the CDC. Officials estimate it causes 480,000 deaths in the US each year—that’s one out of every five deaths. This is no surprise; smoking isn’t just bad for your lungs—it affects almost every organ in your body, the CDC says.
What smoking does to your body
Smoking increases your risk of heart disease, respiratory problems, and cancer all over your body (not just in your lungs).
A cigarette habit can negatively affect fertility in both men and women.
Smoking hurts your bone health, making a season-ending break on the soccer field more likely.
Overall, smoking lowers your immune function, making it more likely that you’ll get hit with a nasty cold when you really need to cram for finals or are prepping for spring break.
Q: How bad is vaping, though, really?
A: Despite vaping companies’ marketing claims, early research on the health effects of e-cigs says they’re not exactly a healthy choice. A 2018 study on the effects of e-cigs published in Vascular Medicine found that smokers who vaped a nicotine-containing liquid had elevated heart rates and high blood pressure for longer periods after vaping than those who smoked regular cigarettes.
The concerning thing here is that there’s not enough research yet on how vaping could affect you long-term. So, even though some studies suggest one vape session isn’t as bad as smoking one cigarette, we don’t know how vaping could affect your future health. There is also a ton of variation in what’s inside vaping liquids (e.g., most contain nicotine, but some don’t). We know from years of research that nicotine is harmful to our health, but we don’t know much about how the other chemicals found in vaping liquids could affect us.
So far, the more scientists study how vaping affects your health, the worse it looks—the FDA recently called the use of e-cigarettes among teens a health “epidemic” and announced it’ll be cracking down on retailers who sell e-cigs to people who are underage. (In most states, the legal smoking age is 18, though six states have raised the minimum age to 21.)
Is hookah bad, too?
Other forms of tobacco are hard on your body, too. Hookah (shisha) causes the same diseases that regular cigarettes do, and an hour-long hookah session is equivalent to smoking 10 cigarettes, according to the CDC. Also, like cigarettes, hookah gives out harmful secondhand smoke.
Q: Is it that bad to have an occasional cigarette now and then?
A: It’s tempting to think that all the really scary stats about smoking or cringeworthy stories in anti-smoking commercials will only happen if you smoke two packs a day for 30 years—like, there’s no way that could happen if you just have the occasional cigarette with friends, right?
It’s true that lighting up more often is definitely worse than the occasional cigarette. But even the latter can have pretty serious consequences. A 2014 report from the surgeon general examining the past 50 years of smoking found that just a few cigarettes a day increases your risk of heart disease.
Tips on turning down smoking
If your friend offers you a cigarette or a drag from a vape pen, and you don’t want to smoke, saying no can be easier said than done. To gracefully decline, think about it beforehand and prep ways to say no. Try something like:
“No, thanks; I’m getting in shape for track.”
“My girlfriend/boyfriend hates the smell.”
“No, thanks; it really throws off my taste buds.”
“Thanks, but I don’t smoke.”
Above all, decline confidently (even if you don’t feel confident)—the more confident you sound, the more likely it is that people won’t make a big deal out of it.
Q: Does vaping and juuling make you more or less likely to smoke regular cigarettes?
A: A lot of e-cig companies claim vaping is a great way to quit smoking—or keep yourself from getting addicted in the first place. But research suggests that’s probably not the case. In fact, vaping may make people more likely to start up a cigarette habit.
A 2017 study found that students who used e-cigarettes in the past month were seven times more likely to report that they’d smoked actual cigarettes when asked six months later. Another study published this year found that young people smoking e-cigs were more likely to start smoking regular cigarettes. According to the National Institutes of Health, there’s currently no conclusive evidence that vaping can help you quit smoking.
Q: What’s the deal with secondhand and thirdhand smoke?
A: Let’s start with regular cigarette smoke. When you or someone around you smokes, the toxic cloud spreads everywhere, infecting the air that people around you are breathing (aka secondhand smoke) and even polluting the surfaces around you (aka thirdhand smoke). Most notably, cigarette smoke smells. The smell gets in your hair and clothes and holds on, leaving you smelling like a dirty ashtray all day.
Even if you’re not smoking yourself, hanging around others when they do can be pretty bad for your body—secondhand smoke causes 41,000 deaths per year, according to the surgeon general. What’s so bad about it? Breathing in secondhand smoke can lead to serious cardiovascular and respiratory issues—even cancer—down the road. Even the occasional hangout with a smoker can be bad for your health—brief exposure to secondhand smoke can damage the lining of your blood vessels, according to the CDC. And thirdhand smoke still contains cancer-causing compounds, according to the Mayo Clinic. In other words, it’s best if you can avoid spending time around cigarette smoke as much as possible.
What about e-cig vapor?
Early research suggests that breathing in the vapor from e-cigarettes isn’t much better. A 2017 study conducted by the American Chemical Society found that the vapor emitted by juuling contains toxins that can be irritating to the eyes and skin; formaldehyde (the smelly stuff used to preserve whatever you’re dissecting in biology), which is associated with cancer; and other chemicals that can cause respiratory problems.
There’s not a ton of research yet on whether vaping produces the same kind of thirdhand “smoke” risks as traditional cigarettes, but early evidence suggests it might. In a 2015 study, researchers from the Roswell Park Cancer Center examined the homes of e-cig users and found that vaping does leave behind a dangerous nicotine residue, though in much lower amounts than regular cigarettes.
Q: How expensive is smoking?
A: The occasional cigarette might seem like it would at least be cheaper than getting your caffeine fix at Starbucks, but smoking is crazy expensive when you consider all the costs associated with it: An average pack of smokes costs $6.16—and also comes with $35 of health-related costs down the road, according to the American Cancer Society. Buying a pack a day adds up to over $2,000 per year—think of the amazing graduation trip you could take for that money instead.
The cost of vaping can vary widely. According to an analysis by NerdWallet, disposable e-cigarettes (which are the equivalent of 2.5 packs of cigarettes) can cost over $1,300 per year, while rechargeable e-cigarettes average out to $600 per year.
There’s a broader cost, too. The World Health Organization estimates smoking-related health costs pile up to $422 billion in just one year.
How much extra cash would you have without your habit?
Q: Is smoking bad for the environment?
A: If you care about ditching plastic straws to save the sea turtles, you should also consider the environmental impact of smoking. Cigarette butts are the most common form of litter—4.5 trillion butts are thrown away every year, according to an estimate published in the British Medical Journal. This is a major problem, since cigarettes aren’t biodegradable, meaning the butts will be polluting the environment for years and years to come. The same study found that the toxic chemicals that leach out of just one cigarette butt are especially harmful for marine life—one butt was enough to kill freshwater fish in a one-liter tank.
E-cigarettes aren’t any better. A recent study from the European Commission found that chemicals in both the lithium ion batteries and the disposable cartridges found in e-cigs are toxic to the environment and can be potentially harmful to plants and animals.
Q: Do people actually think smoking looks cool?
A: Smoking gives you bad breath, stains your teeth, and ages you (not in the good way—we’re talking wrinkles). Nevertheless, the stereotype that it’s “cool” persists for some. In actuality, 80 percent of students surveyed in a recent Student Health 101 poll said that smoking is never attractive.
Still, smoking definitely has a social component. A 2014 study of smokers in college found that smoking was related to social anxiety, especially for women. They found that those who used smoking as a social crutch to deal with awkwardness or anxiety in social situations were more likely to become dependent on nicotine.
If you find yourself itching for a smoke to soothe your social anxiety, there are healthier ways to cope, like dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). DBT is a form of mindfulness that helps us understand our own stress triggers and develop effective self-soothing techniques.
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Q: OK, so how do I quit?
A: Trying to quit without a plan can leave you without a way to cope when you get cravings. You’re more likely to succeed with a structured approach (e.g., choosing a date to quit and asking friends and family to help keep you accountable), says Smokefree.gov, a governmental resource for all things tobacco-free.
Most importantly, if you want quitting to be a permanent lifestyle change, your strategy has to be sustainable. That doesn’t necessarily mean you have to ditch your friends or change everything about your life. Look for life changes that you can live with, check out former smokers’ strategies, make a list of things that are important to you, and try to keep doing them after quitting.
Tips from former smokers: CDC
Other effective approaches
Nicotine replacement therapy (e.g., gum) or prescription medications (e.g., bupropion) can help, according to the Cochrane Collaboration, which reviews medical studies. In studies, using one of these two substances helped 80 percent more people quit compared to a placebo.
Find stress-busting alternatives to “just one” cigarette or hit on the vape when you have a bad craving. Having just one is likely to lead to more, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Sign up for a text message, Twitter, or email program for regular quitting tips and support.
Get more resources at smokefree.gov
Want an app for that? Try quitSTART
Quit guide: American Cancer Society
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Free, personalized quitting support is available in every US state. This typically includes phone and online counseling and free medications (e.g., nicotine patches). Find free support in your state.
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Evidence-based guide to quitting: American Cancer Society
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Ekiti Has 218,000 Unclaimed PVCs Ahead Of July 14 Governorship Election – INEC
NewsBy yiaga April 5, 2018 Leave a comment
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ekiti on Wednesday said that 218,000 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were yet to be collected in the state. The commission said this just as it formally issued a “Notice of Election”, which stated that the governorship election would hold in the state on July 14. It said that…
INEC begins second quarter CVR
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday began the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) for the second quarter of 2018 in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The exercise commenced at the Karu centre at about 11 a.m. despite the presence of many people eager to be registered. People had gathered at the centre as early as 8…
2019 Elections: Time to Curb Excessive Campaign Expenditure – Omolola Mamedu
The 2019 General Elections is barely a year to go and avalanche of political campaigns from every medium of communication will start flooding the Nigerian space and beyond as politicians seek votes from prospective voters. Even though, political campaign has not been officially declared open, Nigerian politicians are already declaring their interest to run for…
WatchingTheVote March 2018 Newsletter
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Nigeria’s 2019 elections: The preparations, people and prospects by Idayat Hassan
NewsBy yiaga March 27, 2018 Leave a comment
With less than a year to go, how are preparations going? Who is running? What will be the key issues? It is now less than a year before Nigeria’s critical general elections. In those polls, currently scheduled for 16 February and 2 March 2019, tens of millions of citizens will vote in what could be…
2019: INEC targets 80 million voters
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday said that the commission was targeting registration of 80 million Nigerians in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) ahead of the 2019 . The Chairman of the INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, said this at a dialogue with a coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Abuja . Yakubu, who was…
Electoral Amendment: The Disorder Surrounding Election Order – Moshood Isah
Out of all the sections of the election amendment recently rejected by President Muhammadu Buhari, election sequence seems to be generating more reaction and debate more than other equally important sections of the act aimed at improving Nigeria’s electoral process. As a matter of fact, the refusal of the President to assent to the amendment…
Electronic Transfer Of Poll Results : Massive Step Forward
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently stated that results collated at the polling units would be electronically transmitted during the 2019 general elections. Electronic transmission of results is no doubt commendable considering its potency in authenticating veracity of results as well as relevance in discouraging alteration of results at the polling units as well…
Raging Battle over Election Sequence
The battle of wits between the National Assembly and the Presidency over an amendment to the Electoral Act, reordering the sequence of the 2019 elections is showing no sign of abating, writes Omololu Ogunmade Eventually, President Muhammadu Buhari lived up to the expectation of most Nigerians during the week when he announced that he had…
Who benefits from reversed election sequence? By Alabi Williams
Curiously, the National Assembly, late in the day added a controversial aspect to its proposed 2018 amendment of the Electoral Act. The vexed aspect seeks to reverse the order of elections, bringing forward that of the Legislature and taking back that of the President. In normal times, you would expect the party in government, which…
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Economy, Politics, Technology May 7, 2019
The Link Between “Free” College and Automation
By Rio Stockton Support for so-called “free” college tuition is at all-time highs among the democratic party and will likely rank as one of the…
Economy April 26, 2019
Nearly 102 Million Americans Do Not Have A Job Right Now — Worse Than At Any Point During The Last Recession
By Michael Snyder Wouldn’t it be horrible if the number of Americans without a job was higher today than it was during the Great Recession…
Economy, Technology April 13, 2019
Walmart Says Employees are “Happy” That Robots Are Taking Their Jobs
By Dagny Taggart Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving closer to making humans redundant. Self-checkouts have been replacing human employees for quite some time, and now…
The Number Of Job Openings In The U.S. Dropped By More Than Half A Million In Just One Month
By Michael Snyder According to the Labor Department, the number of job openings in the United States just plunged by the largest amount we have…
Economy, Technology, Video April 4, 2019
Boston Dynamics’ Creepy Ostrich “Handle” Bot Set To Replace Warehouse Workers
By Aaron Kesel Boston Dynamics has a new robot, entitled “Handle,” which aims to be the replacement for warehouse workers loading pallets. In a new YouTube…
Economy, Politics, Technology April 3, 2019
The Delusional Futurism Of “Liberal World Order” Academics
By Brandon Smith Perhaps this is an overly broad generalization, but I feel there is an almost universal feeling among the public that there is…
Economy April 1, 2019
Retail Layoffs Are 92 Percent Higher In 2019 – And Now Even Walmart Is “Quietly Closing Stores”
By Michael Snyder Just like we witnessed during the last recession, major retailers are laying off tens of thousands of workers, and it looks like…
Economy, Liberty, Politics, Technology, Video March 22, 2019
Financial Survival in the Demographic Crunch
By Corbett Report Extras James joins Melody Cedarstrom on the Financial Survival radio show for their regular, bi-monthly conversation. This time we discuss the disappearance…
Economy, Liberty, Politics March 19, 2019
Forget Guaranteed Income — Governments Need to Stop Prohibiting Income
By Lee Friday In most countries, numerous government welfare programs provide benefits (often means-tested) to eligible recipients. Whether these payments arise from unemployment compensation, child…
Economy, Technology March 14, 2019
This Robot Head Could Be Your Job Interviewer in the Very Near Future
By Elias Marat Automation has been the driving force of the new “Fourth Industrial Revolution”—altering job markets and social landscapes as new advances in computerization…
Economy March 9, 2019
February Jobs Report Raises Questions
By Robert Hughes U.S. nonfarm payrolls added just 20,000 jobs in February, well below the consensus expectation of 180,000 and the smallest monthly gain since…
Economy, Technology March 2, 2019
Robots Take Record Number Of Jobs In The U.S. According To Robotic Industries Association
By Aaron Kesel According to the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), robots/artificial intelligence has taken over a record number of jobs in the U.S. proving what…
Economy, Health, Liberty February 14, 2019
A Look at Drug Testing in The Workplace
Medical content reviewed by Dr. Richard Koffler, MD, Board Certified Physiatrist The stigma around marijuana use, both medical and recreational, is slowly dwindling as states…
Economy, Liberty, Technology, Video February 8, 2019
Arkansas Anti-Microchipping Bill Author Asks “Do we wait until after the snake bites”?
By Daniel Taylor Rep. Stephen Meeks of Arkansas introduced a bill last month that would prevent employers from forcibly microchipping employees. Meeks introduced House Bill…
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Daniel O’Donnell - Galway concert in 2017
Galway Advertiser / #GalwayMon, Nov 28, 2016
DANIEL O'DONNELL will tour Ireland for the first time in four years when he takes his Back Home Again tour on the road in August 2017, and Galway will be among the first ports of call to play a concert.
Dublin date for Mayo band
Mayo Advertiser / EntertainmentFri, Nov 13, 2015
Everyday Solution are five Mayo boys, one of whom has just finished his Leaving Cert. The five formed a band while at secondary school in Swinford. The band has gigged across the west of Ireland, headlining Enniscrone Festival this year, and the fast-rising Mayo band are playing the Grand Social in Dublin tomorrow, November 14, and have been a runaway success this year.
John Grant to headline Big Top as Sinéad O'Connor pulls out
Galway Advertiser / #GalwayThu, Jul 23, 2015
JOHN GRANT will now headline the Galway International Arts Festival Big Top concert in the Fisheries Field this evening after Sinéad O'Connor was forced to pull out due to illness.
Breaffy’s Cian Morrin comes home on Sunday
Mayo Advertiser / EntertainmentFri, Apr 03, 2015
Local lad Cian Morrin, who is part of Louis Walsh’s newest chart-topping band Hometown, will be back in Castlebar on Sunday night (April 5) when they play the Royal Theatre Castlebar as part of their nationwide tour. Cian, from Rhinshina in Breaffy, first came to attention when he appeared on The X Factor in 2012 when he was a secondary school student in St Gerald’s College in Castlebar where he made it through a number of rounds. Cian had gone on to start studying to become a national school teacher before the call came for him to become one-sixth of Hometown last year.
Jimmy Carr adds Mayo date to Irish tour
Mayo Advertiser / EntertainmentFri, Feb 20, 2015
Comedian Jimmy Carr has added a Mayo date to his Irish tour later this year.
Nathan Carter announced for June concert at Moyvalley Hotel
Athlone Advertiser / The WeekThu, Feb 05, 2015
Moyvalley Hotel and Golf Resort, Co Kildare recently launched their open air concert for Nathan Carter which will happen on Monday June 1.
Plenty to laugh about in A Bit on the Side
Mayo Advertiser / EntertainmentFri, Jan 30, 2015
Donegal comic Conal Gallen is already well established on the touring circuit, selling out theatres across the country for the past eight years.
Beyond the Barricade
Mayo Advertiser / NewsThu, Jan 15, 2015
For some West End style entertainment this weekend, Beyond the Barricade, a musical production featuring the hits of Les Miserables, is being performed in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, tonight and tomorrow night (Friday and Saturday) at 8pm.
Barricade on tour
Mayo Advertiser / NewsFri, Jan 09, 2015
Ballina’s Heroes for Hospice group wishes to thank all those who supported its spectacular sell-out Beyond the Barricade musical in Ballina Arts Centre on December 10, 11, 12, and 13. The group will once again stage the breathtaking Les Miserables inspired show in Castlebar’s Royal Theatre on Friday January 16 and Saturday January 17. Tickets cost €15 and are available from the theatre’s box office and Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 094 9023111 or 0818 300 000. Early booking is advised. All proceeds are in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation.
Celtic Flames to perform in Castlebar
Acclaimed traditional music group, Celtic Flames, is to perform in Castlebar on November 14 to raise funds for the Geraldine Lavelle Trust.
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HomeBooksDreams and Expectations
By Wendi Sotis
Copyright © 2010 Wendi Sotis
You were made perfectly to be loved – and surely I have loved you, in the idea of you, my whole life long.
–Elizabeth Barrett Browning (English Poet 1806-1861)
Tuesday, October 15, 1811 – Fifteen years later
As he slowed his horse to a walk, his gaze swept across the landscape of the place he believed to afford the perfect prospect. The lake reflected a beautifully clear sky and a mirror image of Pemberley House. His eyes were drawn toward the vision of loveliness that strode in his direction. The sight of her never failed to take his breath away; skin glowing with health that came from long walks in the sunshine, eyes sparkling with intelligence and wit. At the moment she noticed him nearing, a bewitching smile spread across her lips.
“Perfect!” he breathed.
He allowed the reins to fall to the ground as he dismounted and drank in her form, reveling in the grace of her movements as she approached him.
She came to stand before him, their bodies almost touching, and her eyes captured his. His breath quickened; her scent nearly overwhelmed his senses.
She raised a hand to caress his cheek, and he bowed his head to meet her touch. Bestowing upon him the gentlest of kisses, she then pulled back to look in his eyes. His heart rejoiced to recognize his own feelings reflected within her soul.
Winding his arms around her waist, he delighted in the feel of every inch of her body pressed against his. Lips met again and again. As he savored the taste of her love for him, her delicate fingers laced through his hair. The kiss deepened.
Though he felt he should never need to breathe again as long as she was near, his lungs rebelled. They pulled apart after one last gentle kiss.
Her saucy grin reached her eyes. “Have you had your fill of exercise for one morning, or would you rather join me?”
“A walk, perhaps, or would you like to receive the riding lessons I promised you?”
“I think not today, my love. My mind was turned more toward indoor activities. You are in desperate need of a bath, and I was looking forward to… assisting. I am certain the opportunity of other forms of exercise will soon present itself.”
The expression in her eyes made him gasp softly. “I do believe that can be arranged,” he responded huskily while bending closer for another kiss…
Fitzwilliam Darcy awakened with a start and turned away from the glare of dawn’s rays filtering through the open window. He burrowed further into the bedding and fought to hold on to the fading memory of the way she had felt in his arms. In the end, he had to reconcile himself to the truth—it had been only a dream.
As his gaze swept the room, recognition seeped through his sluggish musings. He sighed. Netherfield… and yet another day of enduring Caroline Bingley’s relentless attentions.
Although willing to put up with much for his good friend’s sake, he had to admit that after spending a fortnight at Charles Bingley’s new home, the situation was becoming almost too difficult to bear.
Bingley’s elder sister Mrs. Hurst’s habit of invariably repeating the opinions of those around her had long since become excessively annoying. The observation of her husband’s seemingly permanent state of inebriation had, at first, proven distracting, but he soon found this diversion to grow monotonous.
Still, the notion of shortening his visit would never have occurred to him if not for the presence of Bingley’s other sister. After two weeks of suffering through Caroline Bingley’s relentlessly enthusiastic pursuit of him, Darcy was tempted to escape to London—to be blissfully alone.
The only housemate who exhibited the smallest of sense was Bingley himself, but even this good fortune seemed to be coming to an end.
Last evening, his host had said, “I believe I will enjoy country living. All of the gentlemen in the area are quite sociable. Since our arrival, they have paid more visits than I had expected, and we have received many invitations. In answer to your references to a lack of activity, Caroline, you should be pleased to know that during my ride into the village today, I purchased tickets to the local assembly so that we may meet the families of all of our new neighbors. Sir William promises a superior time will be had by all!”
Once Caroline had recovered from tittering laughter, she answered, “Yes, of course! The local populous must be overjoyed to have true gentlemen such as Mr. Darcy and you in the neighborhood.” A slight sneer appeared upon her features, “But I do not believe that attending this assembly is at all necessary! While a country assembly might be considered ‘superior’ to this society, I have no doubt that it would seem primitive when compared to what we are accustomed to in London. If nothing else, think of Mr. Darcy, brother. He dislikes dancing so completely.”
Darcy remembered thinking that if Caroline had thought as highly of his comfort as she pretended to do at that moment, she would have excused him from dancing with her as she knew he disliked the activity.
“And I think that going out into society is just the thing to break Darcy’s gloomy disposition of late! I insist that we shall go. Besides, I have already purchased the tickets… we cannot back out now.”
Darcy shook his head—how did Bingley expect this event to resolve his gloomy disposition? He was aware only that Darcy was “uncomfortable with strangers.” Darcy wondered how his friend would react if his true level of discomfort at events such as these was known to him.
An evening which promised being surrounded by strangers—matchmaking mamas and mercenary young ladies certain to be among them—was not Darcy’s idea of a pleasant time. It tended more towards torture from his perspective.
Darcy moaned aloud and buried his head under a pillow. Every fiber of his being was yearning to escape into sleep, eagerly craving to be delivered into the arms of the woman who had haunted his dreams for a fortnight. But Morpheus had no intention of obliging his desire.
His thoughts wandered to the day that he arrived in Hertfordshire.
Soon after departing London, he came to understand why Bingley had hinted at riding alongside the carriage instead of within it. Three hours never seemed to take so long to pass! After Caroline Bingley’s non-stop chattering and blatant attempts at flirtation, he was in desperate need of a fresh air and exercise to recompose himself. One of Netherfield’s stable boys suggested he ride to Oakham Mount, which he promised would offer the best view of the area.
Even now, Darcy was uncertain whether or not the lady he had observed there had been an illusion. Her eyes had been closed, her face tilted upward. as the light breeze played with a number of chestnut brown curls which had broken free from their confinement. Her arms had been extended slightly from her sides. To him, she had seemed an angel about to take flight, and he almost had expected her to sprout wings.
She was the most beautiful thing he had ever beheld.
As if by enchantment, he had felt as if he were being drawn toward her, but he had encountered difficulty in discerning a path through the thicket that separated them. His disappointment had been great when he reached the top and discovered no trace of her.
Darcy returned to Oakham Mount daily, even varying the time of the day after being unsuccessful in his quest, but had not come upon her a second time.
Sighing again, he decided that the stress of the past few weeks, followed by that horrid carriage ride, must have affected him more than he had realized, causing him to imagine the vision of perfection at Oakham Mount.
Has it not been proven that there is not a woman alive who could make me feel the way I did when I saw her? I must be content with simply spending time with this idealized vision in my dreams alone!
The familiar sounds of his valet making preparations for the day pulled Darcy from his reverie.
Whether he would rather to stay in bed amongst the memories of his dream-lady mattered not; the time had come to rise and face the day—it was expected of him.
~Meryton, Hertfordshire
Elizabeth Bennet carefully ascended the stairs to the assembly room, following behind the other ladies of her family.
It had been a hectic day at Longbourn—a day filled with ribbons, lace, dresses, and shoes while six ladies rushed to and fro in preparation for the evening’s activities. Mr. Bennet could not manage at all in this atmosphere, consequently, about halfway through breakfast he left his wife and daughters to themselves for the relative peace of having the commotion muffled by the thick wood of his library door—behind which he would remain until his family had returned from the ball.
Upon her arrival in the ballroom, Elizabeth noted that she would need to find a private place to make a few minor repairs to her gown. Her youngest sister, Lydia, in her state of anticipation of the dancing that was soon to be had, had fidgeted about in the cramped carriage and had torn Elizabeth’s hem. Once civilities had been properly attended to, Elizabeth found the proprietor’s wife, Mrs. Jones, and was led to a small room in which she could make her repairs.
The light that lies in woman’s eyes, has been my heart’s undoing.
–Thomas Moore (Irish Poet 1779-1852)
The Netherfield party entered the assembly room. All sound and movement ceased as all eyes were turned toward the door.
Darcy managed to hold his blush at bay by raising The Mask—a severe, aloof expression behind which he usually hid when out in society to keep others as far away as possible. Though his expression may have been under good regulation, his thoughts and emotions were not. This is worse than I had expected—even Bingley looks uncomfortable. How can anyone breathe with such a horde crushing in on him? Why must so many people crowd into this small room?
Sensing their eyes upon him, his skin crawled, and his heart began to pound. Anxiety threatening to overwhelm him, Darcy hoped that none of these strangers would dare approach him. A clock on the far wall caught his attention, and he concentrated on the second hand to assist in breathing at regular intervals.
After what seemed like hours, but was only a few moments, the crowd began to stir and converse once again. As soon as the attention of the room was no longer directed solely at their party, his anxiety lessened. Darcy carefully moved his attention from the second hand and began to take note of his surroundings. He perceived Sir William Lucas moving forward to greet them, offering to introduce the party to the neighborhood. Darcy followed Bingley, though the remainder of their party did not deign to do the same.
Bingley chatted easily with his new neighbors in his usual cheerful manner, happily diverting attention away from him. He listened to Bingley’s conversations, but could not avoid hearing the whispers around them. Darcy recognized the usual gossip of the matchmaking mamas. Ah, so it is five thousand for Bingley and ten thousand for me this time, eh? I wonder how they make their estimations.
They neared a petite, but very loud, woman with graying auburn hair who was soon introduced as Mrs. Bennet. Darcy smiled internally when he recognized the puppyish look fall over Bingley’s face the moment Bingley spotted the blonde beauty standing next to the matron. It was the same expression that overtook Bingley’s countenance whenever he found a new object of infatuation, whilst instantly forgetting all of the other ladies on a seemingly never-ending list of those he had admired for brief intervals in the past.
The open manners and amiability which Bingley displayed at all times would always endear him to the loveliest lady at any gathering—and to all the other ladies as well. Bingley’s good temper never allowed him to notice that these ladies battled for his attention, in a competition that was especially ruthless up until he made his preference known. Darcy sighed in relief that, this night at least, Bingley had made his selection obvious in a timelier manner than was usual. He despised witnessing the incivility that ladies displayed toward one another when they were vying for the attentions of an eligible gentleman. Darcy had noted in the past that the more amiable or rich the gentleman, the more callous the ladies became. It was bewildering to him that Bingley observed none of it—ever. He felt it was as if it were impossible for his friend to think badly of ladies, though he seemed capable enough of recognizing abhorrent qualities amongst those of his own gender.
Taking note of the time, Darcy wondered how long it would be before he heard Bingley exclaim that this blonde beauty was “the most beautiful creature ever beheld!” as he had with countless other ladies to date.
Mrs. Bennet went on to introduce her daughters to the gentlemen. Bingley’s newest obsession was the eldest, Miss Jane Bennet.
Miss Mary, the third-born, was sitting nearby reading a book. It was a strange occupation for an assembly room, but one in which Darcy would rather be engaged. A bit envious, Darcy was disappointed that he was too distant to be able to make out the title.
The two youngest, Miss Catherine and Miss Lydia, were dancing with enthusiasm—a great deal more than was proper—attracting quite a bit of attention to their antics. Darcy was amazed at the matron’s decision to allow these two out in society at so young an age since they apparently did not know how to comport themselves. Perhaps their behavior would be acceptable for children playing in a field, but, even in the country, at public affairs ladies were expected to behave as ladies and should not be giggling loudly and running about.
Mrs. Bennet mentioned her second eldest, Miss Elizabeth, but she could not locate her daughter among the crowd. “Well, it matters not; you will see Lizzy at some other time I suppose! She is of no import when my Jane is before you!” She was smiling at Bingley as if these statements were the most natural thing to say in polite society, shocking Darcy with her coarse manners. At least Miss Bennet had the decency to blush. Of one thing he was certain: Miss Elizabeth was not her mother’s favorite daughter.
As Bingley applied for her daughter’s hand for the next dance, followed immediately by Miss Bennet’s acceptance, the matron turned to Darcy to ask if he enjoyed dancing as well. Darcy was so involved with his fear of having to stand with a blatantly crass mama who had five unmarried daughters whilst Bingley enjoyed himself that he failed even to notice that Mrs. Bennet had spoken! He bowed to Mrs. Bennet and turned to join Caroline and Louisa. Better the devil you know than the devil you do not! Darcy thought to himself.
Unfortunately, the distance he had retreated from her was not far enough to avoid hearing Mrs. Bennet telling anyone who would listen about his rudeness in walking away without answering her question.
I did not hear her ask me a question! Blast! If I attempt to apologize, it would bring attention to the fact that I can hear her from such a distance, which might insult her further.
Upon joining the ladies of his own party, Darcy became the object to whom Caroline Bingley addressed her opinions of her new neighbors. As was usual, Louisa readily agreed to every word her younger sister uttered.
Seeking a distraction was usually the way that Darcy coped with Caroline Bingley’s diatribes, and so the young man briefly pondered how it could have come about that the younger of Bingley’s sisters dominated the elder. He speculated that Caroline had such a demanding nature that anybody with a less forceful manner could easily be intimidated by the lady. Louisa did seem to lack the self-confidence necessary to resist her overbearing sister. In all of their acquaintance, he did not remember ever hearing Louisa voice an opinion not first belonging to her husband or sister—more often the latter.
Caroline Bingley’s complaints about boorish country manners were incessant enough to outlast his contemplations: the inferiority of society in Hertfordshire compared to Town, the highest ranking person in the neighborhood was only newly knighted, the decided lack of fashion, and the failure in the attempt to be fashionable were among the subjects of her critique. After taking a sip from her glass she continued, noting the lack of excellence of the refreshments, the low quality of the musicians, the insufficient size of the rooms, and her imagined shabbiness of the furniture—for, though of an older design, he saw nothing lacking in its quality. These and other ceaseless grievances were grating on him excessively.
The gentleman wondered if Caroline Bingley had anything favorable to say about, or a kind word to say to, anyone whom she thought “beneath” herself. He could not recall one occasion on which she had.
She continued to prattle on, even though Darcy did not give any indication of listening. When she began to deprecate the quality of wax used for the candles, for they did not burn evenly enough for her taste, he ground his teeth to keep himself from interrupting. When she finally paused to take a breath, he excused himself immediately.
Darcy began to wander around the outskirts of the dance, looking intently at Bingley’s neighbors. NOT with the hope of seeing her, of course; only out of curiosity. She exists only in my imagination, he told himself. And yet, his eyes continued to search the crowd.
Who ever loved that loved not at first sight?
–Christopher Marlowe (English poet 564–1593)
The damage to her gown was more than Elizabeth had previously realized, and, even with Mrs. Jones’s assistance, it had taken longer than she had expected to repair it well enough to avoid falling before the whole of the neighborhood as she danced. She took one last look in the mirror before rejoining the assembly. Her curls never seemed to behave in the way she wished them to, and she tried to rearrange the ones that had been left loose to frame her face, but with little success. Her white muslin ball gown was well-worn, and Elizabeth was unsure whether or not it would survive another washing. For this evening it had been refreshed with deep green ribbons around the hem, sleeves, and neckline, and was passable. She looked well enough for her purposes, she supposed.
Judging from the bits of conversation that she overheard as she returned to the assembly room, she realized that she had missed the highly anticipated arrival of the Netherfield party. Elizabeth had her own reasons for looking forward to their joining the neighborhood. Since she and her father enjoyed character study as a hobby, new arrivals to such a small village as Meryton would no doubt offer the opportunity for many hours’ worth of diverting observation and conversation for the pair.
Elizabeth had missed part of the first set, and so she sat out the second dance. She spent the time studying the faces in the crowd looking for anyone unfamiliar and smiled when she spotted two ladies wearing elegant dresses along with sour expressions. They obviously think themselves far above their company and are not afraid of displaying their opinion!
One lady was very tall with dark eyes and copper hair piled upon her head under a turban adorned with long feathers protruding from the top, which seemed to increase her height considerably. Though she had an air of fashionable beauty at first glance, upon further consideration Elizabeth decided that her nose, chin, and jaw line were too pronounced. Even her cheekbones seemed to have sharp edges, making her appear quite shrewish. Her expertly fashioned orange silk dress was not complementary to her hair color or skin tone in the least, and Elizabeth was surprised that a lady so obviously interested in the latest fashions would put so little thought into color. Whether or not orange was the color this season should not matter if, when worn, it caused one to look as if her person clashed with her clothing.
The lady beside her was more petite than her companion. She had beautifully arranged hair the color of buttered toast. Elizabeth had to stifle a laugh when she noticed the feathers that were interlaced into the arrangement of her hair, as the general impression they produced reminded Elizabeth more of a peacock than a woman. The lady was critically eying the crowd in the assembly hall, especially the other ladies. It seemed that she was examining the fashions of the local populace and was not at all happy with what she found. The green silk of her beautifully crafted gown well-suited this lady, though it was unfortunate that the shade did not go well with the color her friend was wearing since they seemed intent on standing together.
Jane was dancing with a pleasant looking, tallish, golden-haired gentleman. His light blue eyes shone with admiration as he gazed at Elizabeth’s sister. Ah, another man madly ‘in love at first sight’ with my Jane! If he will be paying his attentions to her, I certainly hope he is more intelligent than Mr. Smythe was! He had a smile which was so genuine that one could not but feel that he was a good-natured young man. Even from this distance, Elizabeth could plainly see by the way Jane was smiling that she was taken with him as well. Jane had not moved her eyes from the gentleman’s face since her sister had begun her observation of them.
And there, sitting quite close to the refreshment table, was a dark-haired, red-faced, heavyset man, fashionably dressed, who seemed to be taking more pleasure indulging in the available food and drink than in any other entertainment this evening.
Elizabeth saw one other unfamiliar gentleman, facing away from her at present, standing near where she sat. Judging from what she could see of him from this angle, Elizabeth was quite interested in observing him from other aspects. He was very tall and attractively built, extremely well-dressed with unruly looking curls in his chocolate brown hair. She kept her eyes upon him, hoping he would turn so that she could see him better.
When he did turn to look about, she was not disappointed, her breath catching in her chest. Elizabeth was taken aback by how strikingly handsome he was, even though she perceived that he appeared to be struggling to keep strong emotions hidden from his features. She speculated on how his countenance would improve when graced with a smile and was interested in seeing it happen. She felt oddly drawn to him in a way she had never before experienced—it was an urgent, almost physical, need to be near him. Elizabeth felt she would have to guard her actions carefully or she would find herself drifting closer to him to satisfy this impulse.
Elizabeth watched as the man closed his eyes for a moment, as if in painful sadness. It shocked her because, briefly, she felt the strong emotions that flitted across his face. Quickly, his expression darkened and as he opened his eyes, she wondered what thoughts could be causing such a deep scowl.
Being extremely shy, Darcy would normally rather avoid situations such as these. His foul mood was not helping, especially now that she did not magically appear before him (NOT that he was expecting her to, of course). Darcy wanted only to melt away into the background. Tuning out his surroundings, he became lost in his own thoughts, contemplating his sister’s state of mind as a result of the events at Ramsgate which had transpired several weeks prior.
The guilt over his failure to protect his sister was intense. What Georgiana’s companion, Mrs. Annesley, had said about the effects of his more recent actions on his sister was also deeply disconcerting. Darcy had not realized that his almost constant attentions to his sister (“hovering,” as Mrs. Annesley had termed it) were making Georgiana even more ashamed of what almost had happened. His acceptance of Bingley’s invitation to Hertfordshire was based upon Mrs. Annesley’s recommendation that a separation would do them both good.
At the time Bingley had informed him of his newly leased property, Darcy had been torn between the need to assist his sister through her difficult recovery and the ability to offer the benefit of years of experience with his own estate to his good friend. After Mrs. Annesley voiced her concerns, his choice was clear. He would attend Bingley in his new enterprise.
So absorbed was he in his pain that he almost forgot where he was. No matter what Mrs. Annesley had said, tonight, in this jovial atmosphere, he was becoming overwhelmed with the thought that he had abandoned Georgiana in her time of need. As this feeling enveloped him, Darcy closed his eyes and The Mask fell away. His expression ended as a scowl as he contemplated his perceived inadequacy.
Just then, Bingley walked over to him. From experience, he knew what was coming next, and Darcy sighed. Being in these surroundings was enough to make him irritable, but in addition, the subject of his thoughts had made Darcy considerably cross, and he would have said anything to have Bingley leave him be at that moment. Later, when he had taken time to reflect on the evening, he realized that none of this excused what happened next.
“Come, Darcy,” said Bingley, “I can see what you are about. You had much better dance.”
Oh please, Bingley, LEAVE ME ALONE! Darcy’s inner voice screamed, but he said aloud, “I certainly shall not. You know how I dislike the activity. It would be a punishment to stand up with anyone in this assembly.”
After Bingley’s assertion that there were several uncommonly pretty girls in the room, Darcy tried to distract him by commenting upon Bingley’s partner.
“Oh! She is the most beautiful creature I ever beheld!” Darcy discreetly glanced at the clock, noting it took little more than twenty minutes to make the declaration this time, a shorter time than all previous records. Bingley continued, “But there is one of her sisters, Miss Elizabeth, sitting down just behind you. Do let me ask my partner to introduce you.”
Darcy played his part and made a show of looking around him, but he was not interested and so did not look at anyone in particular. He coldly replied, “She is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me. I am in no humor at present to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men. You had better return to your partner and enjoy her smiles, for you are wasting your time with me.”
Bingley followed his advice and returned to the dance.
Soon after this exchange, a lady came from behind and passed close in front of him. It was the Angel of Oakham Mount! Her hair was more elaborately arranged, and she was much more formally attired than she had been when he last had seen her, but he had dreamt of her every night and had seen her face in his mind at any time he closed his eyes for the last fortnight—there was no doubt that this was the same woman. It seemed impossible to him, but she was even more beautiful in person than in his memory.
As she passed, their eyes met for the briefest of moments; his breath caught in his chest, and he would swear his heart had stopped beating.
Those eyes! He had never before seen that shade of green—it was exquisite! How could any earthbound creature not want, not need, to become lost in those eyes forever? Her eyes were also extremely expressive. From them, he was certain that Bingley had been speaking of her, and that she had overheard what had been said, especially Darcy’s insulting phrases. Those eyes were sparkling with intelligence and wit, but they were also laughing—at him.
Miss Elizabeth, Bingley had said—Miss Bennet’s sister. Miss Elizabeth Bennet. Elizabeth! Even her name had a sensuous, celestial quality about it! How magnificent she was! No, he would never think upon her as Miss Bennet or even Miss Elizabeth. After the way she had made him feel in the two brief moments he had seen her thus far, it was simply impossible to think of her as anything but Elizabeth.
When she turned and crossed the ballroom, a part of his heart felt as if it had been torn away, to be hers forever. He could not take his eyes from her form as she stopped near another young lady and whispered to her. The two of them laughed as Elizabeth’s gaze found his—and his heart sank.
Ridicule was the very last thing Darcy wanted to attract from anyone, but to be ridiculed by Elizabeth as a result of the most deceitful comment that had ever passed his lips was insupportable, though he felt it was rightly deserved.
OH! What an utter fool I have been! How could I have voiced those words? What blasphemy! There is only one thing to do. I must seek her out and apologize immediately! Remembering the earlier incident with Mrs. Bennet, he shook his head. Oh, yes, good going, Darcy! Not only have I insulted her, but I have also insulted her mother!
The situation caused a rare and long buried side of his personality to surface, the dreaded “Darcy Impulsiveness,” which, after a most embarrassing incident as a young man, had been under strict regulation for so many years that even Bingley had never been witness to this behavior. Before he knew what he was about, he had crossed the room and stood before her.
It was then, albeit too late, that he recalled that he had never been introduced to the lady. Talking to her would be a major breach of propriety and would only make the situation worse than it already was. Nor had he any idea of what to say! He blushed profusely, knowing he was standing before her in a stupid manner. At a word from her friend, Elizabeth turned toward him.
Elizabeth’s disappointment had been great upon hearing that this extremely attractive man, whom she had been admiring for the past minutes, had thought her “not handsome enough to tempt him.” She tried to push this thought aside by jesting about it to Charlotte, but as she did this, Elizabeth looked across the room toward the gentleman. The pain that she had seen displayed upon his countenance earlier in the evening seemed mild compared to what she saw there now. Though she remained deeply wounded by his statement, she could not help but feel guilt for laughing at him.
Elizabeth quickly looked away as she softly confessed, “Charlotte, I should not have behaved so rudely! I know it was wrong of him to speak of me in that way, but I saw how something terrible was troubling him earlier. I have now succeeded in making the evening worse for the gentleman.”
Charlotte saw that Darcy had crossed the room and was standing close by, staring at Elizabeth, and displaying the brightest blush Charlotte had ever seen. She motioned toward Darcy while saying, “Lizzy?”
Confused, Elizabeth turned toward her friend, only to find herself facing the gentleman in question, and she became completely mesmerized by the sight of him standing before her.
Darcy’s air was one of apprehension. When Elizabeth turned and met his eyes, he was pleasantly surprised as a wave of tranquility washed over him. He had expected to feel even more nervous in her presence than he did with others unknown to him, but being near her calmed him instead. He felt as if he had come home after being away for a great length of time. She has already proved to be the most fascinating person I have ever met, and I have yet to hear her speak!
As the two continued staring at each other in silence, Charlotte took pity and made the introduction. “Mr. Darcy, may I introduce my good friend, Miss Elizabeth Bennet of Longbourn? Lizzy, please meet Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley, Derbyshire.”
Darcy started when Charlotte began to speak, and the young lady hid her smile at his reaction. Obviously, Darcy had been so focused on Elizabeth that he had not even noticed she was there!
Darcy bowed. “Thank you Miss Lucas. Miss Bennet, it is a pleasure to meet you.”
“I am pleased to meet you as well, Mr. Darcy.” Elizabeth dropped a curtsy. So this is Fitzwilliam Darcy, about whom I have heard so much!
“Miss Bennet, will you permit me to apologize for something I believe you overheard a few minutes ago? Had I known to which lady my friend was referring, I surely would have chosen a different subject to deter his efforts, for I would not have been able to utter words which are so far from being true.” He shifted from foot to foot. Incredible! I have not said that much in a ballroom in my entire life! I managed to compliment her, as well, did I not?
“Yes, I did hear your conversation, sir, though not intentionally. Your apology is accepted, Mr. Darcy.” Elizabeth’s face lit up with a brilliant smile.
Darcy’s eyes opened wider. How does she manage to become more beautiful every moment I look upon her? Just then, he noticed the music for the next dance beginning and before he knew what he was about, he had spoken, “Will you do me the honour of dancing the next with me, Miss Bennet?”
Her smile widened, “Yes, I would be happy to, Mr. Darcy. Excuse us, Charlotte.” When their hands met, they both stopped as if stunned for a moment before Charlotte cleared her throat, bringing the couple back to reality.
Elizabeth felt very strange—but pleasantly so. There was a sort of tingling warmth beginning where he touched her gloved hand which slowly spread throughout her being. She wondered if everyone in Meryton could hear her heart beating.
As they walked away, Charlotte found herself hiding her smile as she thought, Ah, Lizzy, he is already in love with you! Well done!
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29 thoughts on “Dreams and Expectations”
Teresita Busigin says:
Hi, Wendi
I just finish reading the first chapter of “Dream and Expectation” and I really love it. Are you planning to make it into a book and if so, when?
wendisotis says:
Hi, Teresita!
I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the first chapter! Yes, the manuscript is in the final editing stages at the moment, and my husband is painting the cover picture. As soon as it’s ready, “Dreams and Expectations” will be published, though I’m not sure exactly when that will be. I’m hoping it will be by the spring.
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Sherry Scott says:
I’ve just finished reading Promises and throughly enjoyed it. I was so excited to see that you were writing another book (Dreams and Expectations) that I just had to search to find out when. I was pleasantly rewarded in finding this site. I’ve often wondered what would have happened if Darcy apologized to Elizabeth at the Meryton Assembly. I can’t wait to find out what happens. Nicely done! I love your writing style…
Thanks so much, Sherry! It will be out soon!
Great, I look forward to reading it!
Jennifer Redlarczyk says:
Wendi, I just found the link to your page on the forum. How fun to read a chapter from your next book. Your descriptions are so realistic and already I like the character development of Darcy. Promises was great and I know this next book will be just as wonderful. Will look forward to the notice about publication. Hope you are feeling better. Love, Jen Red
Hi, Jen! Sorry I didn’t see your comment sooner.
My health is slowly returning, thanks! I’ll be very happy to be able do all those things that I love and that I hate doing again, lol.
Ran into a snag during the final editing, so it is taking a bit longer than anticipated, but it will be out soon! Oh, by the way, the chapter of Dreams and Expectations that is here isn’t the first chapter anymore, lol.
Elicia Nolan says:
I have read Promises before and I know I have read Dreams and Expectations as well. but now I can’t remember if it was just this little bit or if I have read more on a fanfiction site???? In any event, i’m looking forward to reading more.
Thanks for stopping by, Elicia!
A much earlier version of Dreams and Expectations was posted to some of the JAFF forums years ago. The version that will be for sale soon has been heavily re-edited, so much that one could say it was rewritten, and additions have been made.
I updated this to add the cover and the re-edited chapters one and two. I have split up the chapters to be shorter in the book. Enjoy!
Stan Groves says:
When, Oh When! will we be able to get all of this book?
It should have been out by now, but I was ill so I didn’t finish what needed to be done. I’m hoping it will be out before summer officially begins (in the northern hemisphere, lol.) Thanks for your interest!
annette krausz-griver says:
enjoyed the first two chapters . when will the book form be out either on amazon or at Barnes&Noble??? would or could yu email with answer. thank yu.
Hi, Annette,
I’ll answer in an email as well. The ebook is out on the main online stores – amazon, barnes&noble and smashwords – and will be on others as time progresses. There was a problem with the cover on the paperback and I had to resubmit it. I’m now waiting for to see the proof. As long as there are no additional problems, the paperback will be released this coming week. 🙂 Thanks for asking!
Wendi, I have completed D&E last week on Kendle, enjoyed it thoroughly–even better than I had hoped.(Five-star at least) I plan to get a paper copy as soon as available, along with Promises. Congratulations, and thank you for writing these.
Thanks, Stan! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it 😀
I really appreciate your feedback!
I’m writing the end of the first draft for the next one at this very moment. Comments like this feed the muse.
ladyj1800 says:
Hi Wendi. You’ve got me hooked! I’ve just ordered your book on Amazon and can’t wait to read what you have in store for the characters. It sounds great.
Thanks! Let me know what you think. 🙂
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New Star Wars Trailer Shows Palpatine Recovering in a Nursing Home
A new Star Wars trailer has been released and fans have finally got their first glimpse Emperor Palpatine but it isn’t how they expected it to be.
Instead of being kept hidden in some secret evil villain lair, the trailer shows an aged and scarred Palpatine resting in a wheelchair of a nursing home. Yes, it seems that the trend of subverting expectations started by director Rian Johnson with Star Wars: The Last Jedi is likely to continue with the next film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Suffice to say, fans have been left less than impressed.
“I’m so f**king done with this shit,” cries die-hard Star Wars fan, Leia Solo.
“First, Disney f**ked me over by doing a shitty remake of A New Hope, then they f**ked me over by letting some guy whose only written two films create the worst sequel in the history of Star Wars, and now they’re going to f**k me with this piece of shit ending to a piece of shit trilogy.”
One Twitter user says “This is so f**king retarded it’s not even funny. What the f**k is Palpatine doing in some f**king nursing home? F**k off Disney. F**k of Star Wars.”
Even non-Star Wars fans are confused as to what is happening with the franchise in light of the new trailer. One user on Reddit has even likened it to the series arc of the hit TV show Lost.
“I mean, I haven’t seen the new trilogy, but it sounds a lot like Star Wars started off great but has no clue where it wants to head now and is basically just making shit up as it goes,” says Reddit user mrpoopybutthole.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is set for release later this year.
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Mozilla v. FCC Reaction, or Net Neutrality Telenovela Gets Renewed For At Least Two More Seasons.
Harold October 7, 2019 - 3:27 pm October 8, 2019 net neutrality, Tales of the Sausage Factory D.C. Circuit, fcc, federal communications commission, net neutrality, network neutrality, Open Internet, restoring internet freedom
I’ve been doing network neutrality an awfully long time. More than 20 years, actually. That was when we started arguing over how to classify cable modem service. As complained almost a decade ago, this is the issue that just will not die. I understand that, given the central importance of broadband to our society and economy. Nevertheless, my feeling on this can be summed up by the classic line from Godfather III: “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” [subtle product placement] I even went so far as to write a book on platform regulation to try to get away from this (available free here). [/subtle product placement] . But no. Here we are again, with a decision that creates further muddle and guarantees this will keep going until at least after the 2020 election.
Getting on to the basics, you can find the decision in its 186-page glory here. You can find a good analysis of what potentially happens next for net neutrality by my colleague John Bergmayer here. The short version is that we lost the big prize (getting the Order overturned, or “vacated” as we lawyers say), but won enough to force this back to the FCC for further proceedings (which may yet result in the “Restoring Internet Freedom Order” or RIFO being reversed and/or vacated) and open up new fronts in the states. The net result on balance is rather similar to what we had after the 2014 court decision that tossed out the 2010 net neutrality rules but laid the groundwork for reclassifying broadband as Title II; a curve ball that lets all sides claim some sort of win and creates enough uncertainty to likely keep the worst ISP abuses in check for the time being. (Mind you, ISPs will continue to test the boundaries, as they are already doing without actual enforceable rights in place.)
Most importantly, industry and the FCC can’t get what they want most (preemption of state authority) without going full Title II. This puts the FCC in a bind, since it can’t deliver the thing industry most wants. It also means that various state laws (especially the comprehensive California net neutrality law) and various executive orders imposing some sort net neutrality obligations now go into effect get to be litigated individually. As with the California privacy law passed last year, industry now has significant incentive to stop fooling around and offer real concessions to get some sort of federal law on the books. Also like the California Privacy Law, this is not going to be enough to overcome industry reluctance against a law with teeth and therefore is unlikely to go anywhere. So we are likely stuck until after the 2020 election.
I also want to emphasize that even the parts where we lost, as in 2014, contain the groundwork for ultimately winning. This gets lost in the headlines (particularly in the triumphant crowing of FCC majority). But like any good telenovela, this latest dramatic plot twist has lots of foreshadowing for the next few seasons and a set up for an even BIGGER plot twist in future seasons.
My incredibly long, highly personal and really snarky dissection of the D.C. Circuit’s opinion in Mozilla v. FCC and what it means going forward below.
Can Trump Really Have The FCC Regulate Social Media? So No.
Harold August 14, 2019 - 1:46 pm August 14, 2019 Censorship Public and Private, Digital Platforms, How Democracy Works, Or Doesn't, Tales of the Sausage Factory anti-conservative bias, Executive Order, fcc, net neutrality, Social Media, Trump
Last week, Politico reported that the White House was considering a potential “Executive Order” (EO) to address the ongoing-yet-unproven allegations of pro-liberal, anti-conservative bias by giant Silicon Valley companies such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google. (To the extent that there is rigorous research by AI experts, it shows that social media sites are more likely to flag posts by self-identified African Americans as “hate speech” than identical wording used by whites.) Subsequent reports by CNN and The Verge have provided more detail. Putting the two together, it appears that the Executive Order would require the Federal Communications Commission to create regulations designed to create rules limiting the ability of digital platforms to “remove or suppress content” as well as prohibit “anticompetitive, unfair or deceptive” practices around content moderation. The EO would also require the Federal Trade Commission to somehow open a docket and take complaints (something it does not, at present, do, or have capacity to do – but I will save that hobby horse for another time) about supposed political bias claims.
(I really don’t expect I have to explain why this sort of ham-handed effort at political interference in the free flow of ideas and information is a BAD IDEA. For one thing, I’ve covered this fairly extensively in chapters five and six of my book, The Case for the Digital Platform Act. Also, Chris Lewis, President of my employer Public Knowledge, explained this at length in our press release in response to the reports that surfaced last week. But for those who still don’t get it, giving an administration that regards abuse of power for political purposes as a legitimate tool of governance power to harass important platforms for the exchange of views and information unless they promote its political allies and suppress its critics is something of a worst case scenario for the First Amendment and democracy generally. Even the most intrusive government intervention/supervision of speech in electronic media, such as the Fairness Doctrine, had built in safeguards to insulate the process from political manipulation. Nor are we talking about imposing common carrier-like regulations that remove the government entirely from influencing who gets to use the platform. According to what we have seen so far, we are talking about direct efforts by the government to pick winners and losers — the opposite of net neutrality. That’s not to say that viewpoint-based discrimination on speech platforms can’t be a problem — it’s just that, if it’s a problem, it’s better dealt with through the traditional tools of media policy, such as ownership caps and limits on the size of any one platform, or by using antitrust or regulation to create a more competitive marketplace with fewer bottlenecks.)
I have a number of reasons why I don’t think this EO will ever actually go out. For one thing, it would completely contradict everything that the FCC said in the “Restoring Internet Freedom Order” (RIFO) repealing net neutrality. As a result, the FCC would either have to reverse its previous findings that Section 230 prohibits any government regulation of internet services (including ISPs), or see the regulations struck down as arbitrary and capricious. Even if the FCC tried to somehow reconcile the two, Section 230 applies to ISPs. Any “neutrality” rule that applies to Facebook, Google, and Twitter would also apply to AT&T, Verizon, and Comcast.
But this niggles at my mind enough to ask a good old law school hypothetical. If Trump really did issue an EO similar to the one described, what could the FCC actually do under existing law?
Net Neutrality Oral Argument Highlights Problem For Pai: You Can’t Hide The Policy Implications Of Your Actions From Judges.
Harold February 5, 2019 - 3:58 pm February 6, 2019 net neutrality, Series of Tubes, Tales of the Sausage Factory net neutrality, network neutrality, restoring internet freedom, RIFO
Friday, February 1, we had approximately 4.5 hours of oral argument before Judge Millett, Judge Wilkins, and Senior Judge Williams. You can listen to a recording of the oral argument here. As everyone who does this for a living will tell you, you can’t judge the outcome by what happens at oral argument. Because that’s the biggest set of tea leaves we have that can tell us anything about the black box of the court making its decision, however, we all speculate shamelessly. Unsurprisingly, Williams seemed most favorable to the FCC. He dissented in USTA v. FCC, and generally prefers deregulatory policy choices. Millett, as expected, pushed both sides hard. But ultimately both she and Wilkins seemed to come down against the FCC on several issues, including a lengthy discussion of the Section 257 argument I highlighted last week.
My colleague John Bergmayer has this summary of the substance of the argument. I want to just highlight one theme, the refusal of the FCC to be honest about the expected policy consequences of its actions. I highlight this for several reasons. First, people need to understand that while the agency can always change its mind, it has to follow the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), which includes addressing the factual record, acknowledging the change in policy from the previous FCC, and explaining why it makes a different decision this time around. As I have noted for the last couple of years, there is a lot of confusion around this point. On the one hand, it doesn’t mean you have to show that the old agency decision was wrong. But on the other hand, it doesn’t mean you get to pretend like the old opinion and its old factual record don’t exist. Nor do you get to ignore the factual record established in this case.
It was on these points that Millett and Wilkins kept hammering the FCC, and where they are likely in the biggest trouble in terms of the Order. Because FCC Chair Ajit Pai has pretty much made it his signature style to ignore contrary arguments and make ridiculous claims about his orders, this problem has already chomped the FCC on the rear end pretty hard (ironically, in an opinion released on Friday), and will likely continue to do so.
More below . . .
Fun Arguments To Watch At Net Neutrality Oral Argument, or Did Marsha Blackburn Accidentally Save Net Neutrality?
Harold January 31, 2019 - 7:04 am February 1, 2019 net neutrality, Series of Tubes, Tales of the Sausage Factory net neutrality, network neutrality, oral argument
At last, the contest everyone has been waiting for is finally here! Get ready tomorrow (Friday February 1) for the oral argument in Mozilla v. FCC, the challenge to the 2017 repeal of net neutrality and re-reclassification of broadband as a Title I “information service.” (aka the “Restoring Internet Freedom Order” or “RIFO”). Obviously, as one of the counsel’s in the case, I am utterly confident that we will totally prevail, so I am not going to try to rehash why I think we win. Besides, you can get horse race coverage and results anywhere. ToTSF is where you go for the geeky and get your policy wonk on!
So in preparation for the Superb Owl of the the 2018 telecom season, I thought I would point out some of the more fun arguments that may come up. As always, keep in mind that oral argument is a perilous guide to the final order, and the judges on the panel have a reputation for peppering both sides with tough questions. Also, there is a lot of legal ground to cover, and many important issues raised in the briefs may not get discussed at all because of time limitations. With all that in mind, here are some things to look for if you are lucky enough to be in the courtroom tomorrow, or listen to the full audio when it’s released.
How Popular Is Net Neutrality? Opponents Have to Hide They Are Campaigning Against It.
Harold May 9, 2018 - 8:33 am May 23, 2018 How Democracy Works, Or Doesn't, Series of Tubes, Tales of the Sausage Factory Koch Brothers, net neutrality, network neutrality
Nothing brings home the peculiar nature of “the D.C. Beltway Bubble” than listening to the local news station WTOP. Lets start with the fact that our local 24-hour news station is actually the most popular radio station in the D.C. market. It’s also fun when some incident around the White House or the Capital ends up sequentially on the national news, the local news, and the traffic report.
But what really sets D.C. apart is our advertisements. The political ads never stop. Particularly when a major vote is about to happen — such as the upcoming vote in the Senate on S. J. Res. 52, aka the “net neutrality CRA,” aka the repeal of the FCC’s net neutrality repeal. Today (May 9), Senator Markey will file the resolution to force the vote — which is expected to actually happen next week. So, naturally, we are getting all kinds of ads from broadband companies and their various associations (e.g., Broadband for America) trying to push the public to get their Senators to vote against the resolution.
The problem for the anti-net neutrality folks, however, is that network neutrality remains enormously popular with the general public. Which leaves these groups trying to rally the public with a problem. Die-hard anti-net neutrality folks like Rep. Marsha Blackburn may think “let ISPs discriminate so that your online experience can be more like going through a TSA security line before flying” is a selling point, people who actually sell stuff for a living recognize that “make your browsing experience like your airline experience with long waits and hidden fees” is kind of a loser. So if you just advertise “The Senate is considering a resolution to restore the network neutrality rules the FCC repealed last December, call your Senator today and tell them to stand up for ISP freedom to throttle competitors charge new fees ‘innovate’!” — odds are good you will actually drive lots of people to call their Senator and tell them to vote for the resolution and restore net neutrality. (Which, btw, you can do here.) So how do you campaign against network neutrality without actually telling the public you are voting against restoring the net neutrality rules?
UPDATE: Jay Cassono has this piece in Medium providing details on a similar scam opposing net neutrality while pretending to be in favor.
Can The States Really Pass Their Own Net Neutrality Laws? Here’s Why I Think Yes.
Harold February 6, 2018 - 7:50 am February 20, 2018 Cable, Series of Tubes, Tales of the Sausage Factory #netneutrality, fcc, federal communications commission, net neutrality, network neutrality, preemption, states
We are seeing lots of activity in the states on net neutrality. The Governors of Montana, New York and New Jersey have issued Executive Orders requiring that any broadband provider doing business with the state must certify that it won’t block, throttle, or prioritize any content or applications. Several states are looking at passing legislation applying some version of the 2015 FCC Net Neutrality Rules, with California furthest along in passing something that effectively replicates the pre-2017 rules. All of which raises the question — can the states actually do that?
The FCC not only says “no,” but in the 2017 Net Neutrality Repeal Order, the FCC purported to explicitly preempt any state effort to recreate any net neutrality rules. However, as I pointed out back in 2011 when Republican Commissioners wanted to preempt state reporting requirements, the FCC does not have unlimited preemption power. The FCC has to actually have some source of authority to preempt localities. Indeed, Chairman Pai was so insistent that the FCC lacked the authority to preempt state regulation of intrastate communications services that — in a highly unusual move — he refused to defend the portion of the FCC’s Prison Phone Order capping intrastate rates.
The critical question is not, as some people seem to think, whether broadband involves interstate communications or not. Of course it does. So does ye olde plain old telephone service (POTS), and state regulated that up to the eyeballs back in the day (even if they have subsequently deregulated it almost entirely). The question is whether Congress has used its power over interstate commerce to preempt the states (directly or by delegating that power to the FCC), or whether Congress has so pervasively regulated the field so as to effectively preempt the states, or whether the state law — while framed as a permissible intrastate regulation — impermissibly regulates interstate commerce (aka the “dormant commerce clause” doctrine). Additionally, certain types of state action, such a the action of the state as a purchaser of services, are exceedingly difficult (if not impossible) to preempt.
As always with complicated legal questions, one cannot be 100% sure of how a court will decide. But for the reasons set forth below, I’m reasonably confident that the states can pass their own net neutrality laws. I’m even more confident that a state can decide to purchase services exclusively from carriers that make enforceable pledges not to prioritize or otherwise discriminate against content. Mind you, I don’t think either of these is an effective substitute for federal Title II classification and the 2015 rules. But I encourage states to do what they can and for activists to push for state action in addition to federal action where possible.
More below . . . .
What You Need To Know About Repealing The Repeal of Net Neutrality — How The CRA Works.
Harold January 18, 2018 - 6:46 am January 22, 2018 How Democracy Works, Or Doesn't, Life In The Sausage Factory, Series of Tubes, Tales of the Sausage Factory #netneutrality, Congressional Review Act, CRA, net neutrality
There is a great deal of excitement, but also a great deal of misunderstanding, about the effort to “repeal the repeal” of net neutrality using the Congressional Review Act (CRA). On the one hand, we have folks who are confused by the enormous progress made so far and think that we are just one vote shy of repealing the repeal. On the other extreme, we have the folks declaring the effort totally doomed and impossible from the start.
You can read the relevant statutory provisions here at 5 U.S.C. 801-08. Briefly, a “Resolution of Disapproval” (which we refer to as a “CRA” rather than a “CRD” just to confuse people) must pass both the Senate and the House (in either order) and then be signed by the President like any other piece of legislation. If the President vetoes Congress may override the veto with a 2/3 vote as it can with any other vetoed legislation. You might think that this makes it impossible for the minority party to get legislation passed. But the CRA was designed to allow a majority of members to pass a Resolution of Disapproval over the objections of the leadership and on a bare majority (so it circumvents the filibuster). And while yes, it must still get past the President, there are reasons to think that is not as impossible as some folks think.
Right now, the action has been in the Senate, where Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced that all 47 Democrats (and the 2 independents who caucus with them) will vote for the CRA. With Republican Susan Collins (R-ME) joining her fellow Senator from Maine Angus King (I-ME), that makes the total number of yes votes 50. So if Dems find one more “yes” vote in the Senate, they can clear that hurdle. But while this is extraordinary news in a very short period of time (technically, it is still too early to even introduce a CRA on the FCC’s net neutrality vote, since the item has not been published in the federal register) — we still have a long way to go to get this over the finish line.
But, just to provide some historic perspective. Back in 2003, the nascent (and totally unanticipated by anybody — especially anybody with any experience in media policy) media reform movement rose up against the roll back of all media ownership rules by then-FCC chair Michael Powell. Republican FCC, Republican Congress, Republican President — all supportive of the roll back and big deregulators. Nevertheless, against all odds, we managed to push through a partial roll back by freezing the national ownership limit at 39% (which, not by coincidence, was the ownership level of the largest holding companies — News Corp. and Viacom — as seen in this West Wing episode). So yeah, sometimes the universe give us some long-shot unexpected surprises.
I discuss the details of a CRA, and why I think we can win this (and even if we don’t, why it still works in our favor overall), below. In the meantime, you can go to this Public Knowledge resource page to contact your Senators and Representative directly and push them to vote for the Net Neutrality CRA.
UPDATE: Matt Schettenhelm pointed out to me that while 30 Senators bypases the Committee and gets on the calendar, you still need to win a motion to proceed before debate and final up down vote. See this article here. I’ve corrected this below.
What You Need To Know About the 2017 Wireless Competition Report.
Harold September 13, 2017 - 6:43 am September 13, 2017 Spectrum, Tales of the Sausage Factory fcc, net neutrality, Wireless Competition Report
Federal Communications Commission Chairman (FCC) Ajit Pai has put the 20th Wireless Competition Report on the agenda for the FCC’s September Open Meeting. Technically, the Wireless Competition Report is a non-rulemaking agency report to Congress, similar to the many reports the FCC does on everything from the prices paid for cable services to the state of the Satellite industry. But the Wireless Competition Report has become something of a big deal in recent years, owing to the refusal of the FCC since 2010 to find whether or not there is “effective competition” in the wireless industry. At the same time, then-FCC Chair Julius Genachowski moved the Wireless Competition Report (along with a number of other reports) from being a Commission-level item voted on by the full Commission to a Bureau-level item. This torked a bunch of people off. Those who regarded the wireless market as obviously not competitive saw all this as a failure of courage to call out the wireless market for its lack of competition. OTOH, those who consider the wireless market a paragon of competition derided this as a means for the regulation-mad Obama Administration to impose regulation on a clearly competitive and functioning market.
Either way, Pai is now putting it back at the Commission level and the Report is once again finding that we have “effective competition” — whatever that means. So it seems like a good time to run through the Wireless Competition Report, what it is, what it means, what it doesn’t mean, and how it gets used and/or abused. And, of course, how it relates to net neutrality, since everything in the freaking world relates to net neutrality these days.
Short version: the Report is non-binding on anything but overall provides a picture of the wireless industry by the expert agency charged by Congress to oversee the industry. It is therefore useful evidence for a lot of things ranging from merger approval to future regulatory initiatives. This years report also finds (surprise!) that although speeds have dramatically improved for mobile broadband, as has deployment generally, the level of investment by carriers dropped 9% from 2015 to 2016. How to measure this investment and how this should or should not impact the Title II debate I have dealt with extensively in this blog post, and therefore won’t spend too much time on it here.
Longer version below . . .
My Insanely Long Field Guide To Common Carriage, Public Utility, Public Forum — And Why The Differences Matter.
Harold September 5, 2017 - 7:53 am May 24, 2018 Censorship Public and Private, How Democracy Works, Or Doesn't, Life In The Sausage Factory, Series of Tubes, Tales of the Sausage Factory common carriage, fcc, net neutrality, network neutrality, public utility, silicon valley
Once upon a time, social conservatives used to be major allies on both limiting media consolidation and on net neutrality. Why? Because they recognized that if you had a handful of corporate gatekeepers controlling access to the marketplace of ideas, they could easily get shut out. Market forces being market forces, companies pressured to censor unpopular or controversial speech and views will do so. Add to that the belief on the part of conservatives that they face ideological bias from the “mainstream media” or “Silicon Valley,” and you had many conservatives back in the day who stood shoulder to shoulder with us back when I was at Media Access Project to oppose Powell’s efforts to relax media ownership rules in 2003 and who opposed Congress’ first attempt to gut net neutrality — the COPE Act — in 2006.
Then came the 2008 election and the Tea Party blowback of 2009-10. Net neutrality became a red team/blue team issue and even social conservatives who had previously supported net neutrality went silent on the issue.
Ironically, now that Republicans dominate all branches of government, conservatives are once again discovering the value of common carriage and government prohibition on any sort of interference with conduits of speech — at least with regard to social media platforms like Facebook, Youtube and Twitter. Why? As conservatives have once again discovered, if companies retain the right to exert editorial control based on content, they will get pressured by the market and government to use that editorial discretion to censor “harmful” speech. That, and the perception that Silicon Valley has a distinct liberal bias, have prompted some in the conservative movement to rediscover the idea that common carrier regulations actually protect and promote free speech and are not a regulation of speech. Because without access to the public square — whether the real life public square or its digital equivalent — your freedom of speech is simply a freedom to whisper to yourself.
I am happy to agree that the time has come to consider whether social media platforms — and other essential elements of communications such as operating systems, DNS registration, or content hosting — should have non-discrimination obligations consistent with our traditional concepts of common carriage. I believe this would also have the salutary effect of protecting companies from liability or social pressure by taking away their discretion. After all, we don’t see anyone demanding that the major mobile providers stop providing cell phones to white supremacists or that broadband providers block subscribers from accessing websites like Daily Stormer. The public accepts that these companies have no choice, because they are common carriers and must serve everyone equally as a matter of law. By contrast, we have seen successful campaigns to pressure DNS registrars to refuse to host the Daily Stormer domain name, Cloudflare, which itself decided to stop servicing Daily Stormer after Daily Stormer claimed that Cloudflare’s decision not to suspend service constituted an endorsement, posted this excellent blog post on why their actions should make people very uncomfortable.
So this should be a great time to reforge the Left/Right alliance on media diversity and government regulation to prevent private censorship, right? I hope so. Unfortunately, this very important conversation keeps getting muddled for two reasons.
1) People keep confusing the concept of “common carriage” with the concept of “public utility.” The differences actually matter a lot, despite 15 years of anti-net neutrality advocates muddling the two.
2) The most active proponents of using government regulation to prevent private censorship on the conservative side are pretty much treating common carrier regulation as a form of revenge porn rather than as a serious public policy debate. “Oh, you don’t want me? You want to break up with me? Well I’ll show you! I’ll make it so you have to carry me!” Indeed, since 2006, when Google (to my considerable annoyance) became the poster child for net neutrality for opponents and a trade press obsessed with treating every policy debate as an industry food fight, the debate about common carrier obligations or non-discrimination obligations or even privacy has always triggered a “but what about edge providers? Waaaaahhhhh!! Regulate them! Regulate them!”
Now I should make it very clear that I can find plenty of progressives who have conceived passionate hatreds for “Silicon Valley” platforms for various reasons, and who also get confused on the concept of “public utility.” Additionally, I can find at least some conservative free market types who understand why we need to regulate things like Internet access differently than hosting services or social media. But it’s conservatives lusting to regulate “Silicon Valley” that have been getting the headlines, and are driving the discussion among Republicans in Congress. Plus I’m getting tired of being asked the same stupid questions by the same folks on Twitter. So I’ll call out the conservatives howling for Silicon Valley blood by name.
Anyway, because whether and how to regulate various parts of the Internet supply chain (or, if you prefer, ecosystem), I will try to explain below why common carriage obligations, such as network neutrality, are different from public utility regulation (even though most utility providers are common carriers), which is different from natural monopoly regulated rate of return/tariffing/price regulation. I will briefly explore some of the arguments in favor of applying some sort of public forum doctrine or common carrier obligation to social media platforms, and — because this invariably comes up in telecom space — why platform or other infrastructure providers are not and should not be covered by Title II or the FCC, even if we agree they should have some sort of public forum or even public utility obligations.
NCTA Agrees Title II Virtuous Cycle Totally Working; Or, Pai’s Economics v. the Actual Real World.
Harold June 12, 2017 - 7:27 am June 12, 2017 Series of Tubes, Tales of the Sausage Factory fcc, net neutrality, network neutrality, Title II, virtuous cycle
Last week, NCTA, the trade association for the industry formerly known as cable, posted this amazing graph and blog post showing that the “virtuous cycle” the FCC predicted would happen when it adopted the open Internet rules (aka Net Neutrality) back in December 2010. Indeed, as the NCTA graph (based on the latest Akamai State of the Internet Report) shows, the average speed of broadband connections has not only continued to rise since the FCC first adopted net neutrality rules in 2010, but the rate of increase has accelerated since the FCC adopted the Title II Reclassification Order in February 2015. Finally, as NCTA also points out, in the approximately 10 years since the FCC first began to enforce net neutrality through the “Internet Policy Statement” and the Comcast/Bittorrent Complaint, the cost of moving bits from their source to your home has dropped 90% on a per bit basis. (Whether we are actually still paying too much because of our lack of competition in the broadband market is something of a different question.)
Perhaps unsurprisingly, this matches the findings from Free Press’ Dr. Erik Turner in this massive and meticulously documented report, “Broadband Investments And Where To Find Them.” But it’s still nice to see NCTA confirm it. One of the advantages of having blogged on net neutrality for 10 years is I can point to things like this 2006 blog post and say: “Hey, I totally predicted that. Glad to see things working as I predicted they would.” This contrasts with the net neutrality haters, who as far back as 2006 that predicted that preventing ISPs from discriminating and prioritizing traffic would result on average broadband quality getting consistently worse a bandwidth kept treating the Internet “like a truck you can just load things on” instead “of a series of tubes.”
So why did the self-appointed experts get it so wrong? And why do they still fixate on criteria like “ISP CAPEX” that neither Congress nor anyone outside the economics world cares about (and which a reviewing court utterly will not give a crap about) if better faster broadband is getting deployed as we all predicted and Congress directed?
The answer boils down to the old cliche: “Among economists, the real world is often a special case.” So while all of us out here in the real world focus on things like “hey, is broadband actually getting deployed, and is it getting better and faster and stuff so we can do all the things that make better faster broadband so critical in everyone’s lives these days,” economists poo-poo such concerns as being part of an “economics free zone.” Questioning this navel gazing in Econ Cloud Cuckoo Land will evoke sneers about how silly you must be for not understanding why the actual real world is irrelevant to the purity and wonderfulness of “real” economics. For some odd reason, a lot of folks eat this superior attitude up with a spoon and fail to ask the follow up question like “you know you didn’t actually address the substance of the argument, right?”
Anyway, I will below unpack all of this by: (a) reviewing what we actually predicted about the virtuous cycle; (b) reminding folks about the predictions of doom and gloom from the haters in Econ Cloud Cuckoo Lad (that’s a literary reference, btw, for when the usual suspects want to get all fake outragey to avoid dealing with substance); (c) reviewing why the evidence is consistent with the pro-Net Neutrality prediction and falsifies the anti-Net Neutrality prediction; and (d) why this means that if Pai tries to base his roll back of Title II/net neutrality by embracing the Singer/USTA CAPEX argument and ignoring all the other evidence, he is going down in flames in the D.C. Circuit.
(I would love include a section on what ISP CAPEX actually should look like, which casts further doubt on the question of the relevancy of any modest drop in ISP CAPEX over time as a useful measure, but I’m gonna have to save that for a later follow up.)
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A Davison resident just cashed in for a cool million, thanks to Publishers Clearing House.
Who knew that Publishers Clearing House was still a thing? Honestly, this is the first I've heard of them since Ed McMahon died ten years ago. And they're still giving away money? Apparently so.
George Snyder was in shock when the PCH crew rang his doorbell and presented him with a giant check. He tells Mlive that he plans to spoil his new grandson.
Snyder's wife Barbra was in Plymouth watching their 8-month-old grandson when George called to give her the news.
“Send me a picture, I don’t believe you," she told him over the phone.
She was finally convinced, once the Publishers Clearing House crew sent her a picture.
Snyder says he also plans to use some of the money to take his wife on vacation and to go on a few fishing trips.
Watch the video from Mlive below.
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African Conservation Centre US is a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Maasai Giraffe are Endangered – Help ACC Conserve Them!
Like many of Africa’s charismatic species, giraffes are declining rapidly due to climate change, land pressures, displacement and poaching. Sadly, they are now extinct in seven African countries.
In Kenya, there are three giraffe sub-species: Maasai, reticulated, and Rothschild’s. The Maasai giraffe, commonly found in Kenya’s southern rangelands, has declined by 52% since the 1970s. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) recently listed Giraffes on Appendix II at the Conference of Parties (CoP18) held in Geneva, Switzerland, August 17-28. Executive Director, Lucy Waruingi, represented ACC at this conference and encouraged this increased protection for giraffes. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) formally categorized the Maasai giraffe as an endangered species as well.
Photo © Tom Hill
To prevent further declines, ACC—in partnership with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, Amboseli Conservation Program, and the South Rift Association of Landowners—has embarked on a research project called the “Maasai Giraffe Research and Conservation Program (MGRCP).”
This Program will assess the current status, trends, seasonal movements, habitat utilization, home ranges and conservation prospects for populations of Maasai giraffe in southern Kenya based on long-term ecological monitoring. Solar-powered tracking units will be placed on the giraffes’ horns. The collected data will be used to map the minimum viable area for the Amboseli and South Rift populations and corridors for connecting Maasai giraffe populations across southern Kenya and northern Tanzania.
MGRCP will then prepare conservation strategies and action plans in support of the National Recovery and Action Plan for Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) in Kenya (2018 – 2022) and similar plans in Tanzania. This research will provide the first picture of detailed giraffe movement vital for conservation planning and protection, including anti-poaching operations and mitigating the impact of infrastructural developments.
Photo © Bill Yancey
Help Us Save the Maasai Giraffe
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Words containing to
3 letter words containing to
ato — Australian Tax Office
All 3-letter words containing to
acto — a short, realistic play, usually in Spanish, that dramatizes the social and economic problems of Chicanos.
alto — An alto is a woman who has a low singing voice.
atom — An atom is the smallest amount of a substance that can take part in a chemical reaction.
aton — a solar deity declared by Amenhotep IV to be the only god, represented as a solar disk with rays ending in human hands.
atop — If something is atop something else, it is on top of it.
aalto — Alvar (ˈalvar). 1898–1976, Finnish architect and furniture designer, noted particularly for his public and industrial buildings, in which wood is much used. He invented bent plywood furniture (1932)
acton — a jacket or jerkin, originally of quilted cotton, worn under a coat of mail
actor — An actor is someone whose job is acting in plays or films. 'Actor' in the singular usually refers to a man, but some women who act prefer to be called 'actors' rather than 'actresses'.
actos — a short, realistic play, usually in Spanish, that dramatizes the social and economic problems of Chicanos.
alto- — high
abator — a person who effects an abatement
aceto- — containing an acetyl group or derived from acetic acid
ackton — a quilted garment worn under mail in the 13th and 14th centuries; gambeson.
aftosa — foot-and-mouth disease.
aketon — a quilted garment worn under mail in the 13th and 14th centuries; gambeson.
abettor — a person who abets.
ablator — the heat shield of a space vehicle, which melts or wears away during re-entry into the earth's atmosphere
acetoin — a yellowish, pleasant-smelling liquid, C 4 H 8 O 2 , obtained from various carbohydrates, as glucose, by fermentation: used chiefly in the manufacture of flavors and essences.
acetone — Acetone is a type of solvent.
acetous — containing, producing, or resembling acetic acid or vinegar
abattoir — An abattoir is a place where animals are killed in order to provide meat.
abductor — any muscle that abducts (opposed to adductor).
abington — urban township in SE Pa., near Philadelphia: pop. 56,000
accentor — any small sparrow-like songbird of the genus Prunella, family Prunellidae, which inhabit mainly mountainous regions of Europe and Asia
acceptor — the person or organization on which a draft or bill of exchange is drawn after liability has been accepted, usually by signature
abdicator — to renounce or relinquish a throne, right, power, claim, responsibility, or the like, especially in a formal manner: The aging founder of the firm decided to abdicate.
abrogator — to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal: to abrogate a law.
activator — a thing or person that activates
acusector — a needle for cutting tissue by means of a high-frequency electric current.
adaptogen — any of various natural substances used in herbal medicine to normalize and regulate the systems of the body
10 letter words containing to
abaptiston — Surgery. a cone-shaped trephine designed to avoid penetration of the brain when incising the skull.
absolutory — giving absolution.
accrington — a town in NW England, in SE Lancashire. Pop: 35 203 (2001)
accusatory — An accusatory look, remark, or tone of voice suggests blame or criticism.
accustomed — If you are accustomed to something, you know it so well or have experienced it so often that it seems natural, unsurprising, or easy to deal with.
All 10-letter words containing to
abbreviator — to shorten (a word or phrase) by omitting letters, substituting shorter forms, etc., so that the shortened form can represent the whole word or phrase, as ft. for foot, ab. for about, R.I. for Rhode Island, NW for Northwest, or Xn for Christian.
accelerator — The accelerator in a car or other vehicle is the pedal which you press with your foot in order to make the vehicle go faster.
accentuator — Electronics. a circuit or network inserted to provide less loss or greater gain to certain frequencies in an audio spectrum, as a preemphasis spectrum.
acclamatory — a loud shout or other demonstration of welcome, goodwill, or approval.
acclivitous — an upward slope, as of ground; an ascent (opposed to declivity).
abbreviatory — shortening
accommodator — a person or thing that accommodates
accusatorial — containing or implying blame or strong criticism
acetoacetate — (organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of acetoacetic acid.
acetonitrile — a colourless organic chemical, CH3CN, used chiefly as a solvent
accidentology — the study of the prevention of accidents
accommodators — a person or thing that accommodates.
acetohexamide — (pharmaceutical drug) A sulfonylurea antidiabetic drug.
achromatophil — Also, achromatophilic [ey-kruh-mat-uh-fil-ik, ak-ruh-, ey-kroh-muh-tuh-] /ˌeɪ krəˌmæt əˈfɪl ɪk, ˌæk rə-, eɪˌkroʊ mə tə-/ (Show IPA). having little or no affinity for stains.
achromatopsia — a visual disorder defined by deficient or absent function in the retinal cones, resulting in colour blindness and in decreased vision in bright lights
acanthocytosis — a condition characterized by large numbers of acanthocytes in the blood.
acleistocardia — a failure of the foramen ovale of the heart to close.
adder's-tongue — any of several terrestrial ferns of the genus Ophioglossum, esp O. vulgatum, that grow in the N hemisphere and have a spore-bearing body that sticks out like a spike from the leaf: family Ophioglossaceae
adrenoreceptor — a receptor that binds with epinephrine, norepinephrine, or related compounds.
air-to-surface — launched from an aircraft and directed at a land target
acetophenetidin — phenacetin
achromatophilia — the property of having little or no affinity for stains.
acoustoelectric — electroacoustic.
aegyptopithecus — a genus of extinct anthropoid ape of the Oligocene Period known from remains found in Egypt.
agranulocytosis — a serious and sometimes fatal illness characterized by a marked reduction of leucocytes, usually caused by hypersensitivity to certain drugs
alpha-tocopherol — Alpha-tocopherol is a form of vitamin E.
astrophotography — the photography of celestial bodies used in astronomy
asymptomatically — showing no evidence of disease.
attorney-in-fact — a person authorized by power of attorney to act on the authorizer's behalf outside a court of law.
autobiographical — An autobiographical piece of writing relates to events in the life of the person who has written it.
acoustoelectronic — denoting a device in which electronic signals are converted into acoustic waves, esp in delay lines, etc
administratorship — a person who manages or has a talent for managing.
alpha-fetoprotein — a protein that forms in the liver of the human fetus. Excessive quantities in the amniotic fluid and maternal blood may indicate spina bifida in the fetus; low levels may point to Down's syndrome
anti-inflammatory — reducing inflammation
anti-totalitarian — of or relating to a centralized government that does not tolerate parties of differing opinion and that exercises dictatorial control over many aspects of life.
aristotles-lantern — a complex arrangement of muscles and calcareous teeth and plates forming an eversible organ in most echinoids, functioning in mastication.
bachelor's-buttons — any of various plants of the daisy family with button-like flower heads
ballistocardiogram — a tracing made by a ballistocardiograph
battery-eliminator — a person or thing that eliminates.
bottom-of-the-line — being the cheapest item of its kind made by a manufacturer; produced as inexpensively as possible (opposed to top-of-the-line): bottom-of-the-line merchandise that has no warranty.
autotransplantation — autograft.
ballistocardiograph — an instrument that records the slight recoil of the body, while on a special bed, caused by the contractions of the heart: used to measure cardiac pumping power and the elasticity of the aorta
autoxidation-reduction — disproportionation.
On this page, we collect all words with TO. To make easier to find the right word we have divided all 17578 words to groups according to their length. So you should go to appropriate page if can’t find the word that contains TO that you are searching. Also you can use this page in Scrabble.
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Image link: http://www.airteamimages.com/airbus-a330_TC-JOM_turkish-airlines_349594.html
The A330 is a twin engined medium to long range wide-body airliner.The A330 family was developed alongside the A340 family, with much commonality, both were launched in 1997. Shares the fly-by-wire and electronic cockpit of the Airbus A320 series.
The -300 was the first, standard version of the A330, with higher capacity, but shorter range than the -200.
Summary data for Airbus A330 300
France 1992 404 404 2 295 - 335
2 x CFM CFM56 (18500 - 34000 lbf), Pratt & Whitney PW4000 (52000 - 99040 lbf) or Rolls Royce Trent 700 Series (72000 lbf) turbofan engines.
Engine thrusts range from 64500-73000lb.
Dimensions for Airbus A330 300
208 ft. 10 in.
55 ft. 10 in.
268,000 lbs.
Performance of Airbus A330 300
5,670nm (Performance and weights for Rolls Royce Trent 772 engines.)
Updated 23rd June 2012
CFM56
long range airliner
Trent 700 Series
wide body
Aeroports de Paris
LFPG
TC-JOM
Paris - Charles de Gaulle, France
Matthieu Douhaire
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Superstitious Eau de Parfum
The illustrious fashion designer Alber Elbaz has met his match in the perfume world. A classic floral aldehydic architecture illustrates Elbaz’s free-flowing vision of an elaborate fabric in which everyone can find their own beauty: Turkish rose and Egyptian jasmine, enhanced by a touch of peach, rest on a bed of amber imbued with Indonesian patchouli and Haitian vetiver. A final touch of aldehydes sharpens the perfume’s opulence with an urban edge. Unaccountable beauty.
Top notes: Rose, Jasmine.
Heart notes: Aldehydes.
Base notes: Amber, Vetiver.
Eau de Parfum: Women.
50ml, 100ml.
Alcohol Denat., Fragrance (Parfum), Water/Aqua/Eau, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Citronellol, Eugenol, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citral, Farnesol, Bht.
PERFUMER: DOMINIQUE ROPION
Dominique Ropion is a daring perfectionist, a true inventor. The risks he takes are invariably accompanied by a relentless pursuit of exact olfactory balance and flawless composition. His perfumes are like great architectural feats: in the same way that a bridge, whose seemingly miraculous suspension of weight is in fact a harnessing of counteracting forces, Dominique Ropion often balances excessive doses of powerful ingredients with meticulously measured, subtler accords, until the composition holds up on its own. A good perfume, he likes to say, must always be at once excessive and harmonious.
His training began at Roure Bertrand Dupont in Grasse, continued in Paris and culminated in a partnership with Jean-Louis Sieuzac, whose astounding, encyclopedic knowledge of perfumery brought him fame as one of perfumery’s greatest technicians. Frédéric Malle has worked with him for over 25 years and seen him through many extended periods of rigorous experimentation. Together, they defy perfumery conventions to create modern masterpieces.
ABOUT EDITIONS DE PARFUMS FRÉDÉRIC MALLE
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle is a publishing house for the industry’s very best Perfume Designers. Its goal is to push the limits of perfume creation and elevate perfumery to a whole new artistic level.
As a perfume expert, Mr. Malle handpicks perfumers whose work is changing the face of the industry. As their editor, he guides them individually through their creative process to ensure that they are always transcending their limits. Together, they create works of art that represent the best of each olfactive category: the great classics of tomorrow.
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ANCIENT PATHWAYS
Lismore: N.S.W. Australia
CDs & BOOKS
CONSCIOUS AND SPIRITUAL TRAVEL
GREENSTONE CARVINGS
"AWAKENED MAN"
Represents the awakened Human in all aspects of themselves.
Wild-crossing
Crossing from Mainland Scotland to the Isle of Callanish during a wild storm...well for us it was pretty wild.
Coming-into-dock-Isle-of-Lewis
A beautiful rainbow accompanied us into dock on the Isle of Lewis
Callanish-Standing-stone-3
One of the standing stone of Callanish. Also an incredibly powerful place.
Callanish-standing-stones
The dull afternoon light and the gathering snow clouds cast an eerie light all around. We felt we had literally stepped into another dimension.
Callanish-standing-stones-5
Just such a beautiful and powerful place.
They looked and felt like guardians to us. Watching over the space and all who entered
Sun setting behind the stones of Callanish.
Standing Stone Scotland
Such a powerful energy and presence from this stone.
Odin, our home by the locks. Stenness Orkney. The standing stone of Stenness were in the paddock to the right of the house.The house stood right at the causeway.
Ancient Ruins on the Scottish Coast.
The ancient ruins of Skara Brae, of neolithic construction and on the west Coast of Orkney. Amazing place and unearthed after a huge storm in 1850.
The colours and shapes of the Scottish highlands were just fascinating.
Castle on Loch Ness
The ruins of a castle on the shores of Loch Ness. No we didn't see Nessie even though we looked.
Going to Scotland in the middle of winter from an Aussie summer for Paul and I may seem like a bit of a mad thing to do, but when spirit calls and these are the directions....well off you go. Four of our good friends have asked to come with us and it will be so much fun to have them along. Paul's Aunty Jo from NZ, Carla Woody, Lucinda Brogden and Doug Easterling from the USA, will meet us in Glasgow and from there we will travel to the Isles of Skye and Lewis, through the Scottish Highlands to Loch Ness, just can't be there and not go; and then we fly to Orkney where we will stay in Stenness right by the standing stones of Stenness and the two Lochs where we have been guided to do the ceremony to place the 11th sacred stone symbol...not sure whether it will be the Loch of Harrah or Stenness but that will become clear in the fullness of time.
Paul has had a vision and he knows that we must take the stone to Maes Howe, to be bathed in the light that travels down the long narrow, low entrance on or near the winter solstice, that touches the back wall and can sometimes light up the whole interior. Maes Howe is described as a magnificent Neolithic chambered tomb built around 5000 years ago and one of the finest architectural achievements of prehistoric Europe. What it was used for no-one can say for sure we only know that it has a very strong energy to it and we have been drawn there for whatever reason. See the picture in the gallery below.
So glad I am not a travel agent. Didn't realise just how involved it would be to organise accommodation, car hire for Glasgow and Orkney, ferry tickets etc for us all especially now that Doug is unable to join us until the day before we fly to Orkney and the ferry company doesn't open for winter tickets until just before we leave.
Challenging accommodating everyone's preferences and fun also and if I must say so myself, we did end up in some of the most beautiful places to stay with the exception of the Holiday Inn in Glasgow which was fine and literally over the road from Glasgow airport...more for convenience than anything else.
So us girls and Paul meet up in Glasgow and then head out the next day to Skye after I, Phoebe, designated driver, learn how to use this particular gear shift!
We all fall in love with the country side that winds slowly by on the narrow roads past beautiful little towns and lochs of all shapes and sizes. By the time we get to the bridge to Skye and have stopped for supplies as we have opted for self contained accommodation along our journey, the winds have picked up and as Carla steps out of the car she is literally blown away. This won't be the last time and we have such a laugh about it all as the weather becomes our biggest challenge. Never once did any of us feel frightened or threatened...just lovingly held by the Ancients in such safety.
I could write the whole wonderfully funny story right now but that would leave nothing for book 3...so I will put in a few highlights.
Highlight 1. Arriving at The Old Staffin Inn Skye during the worst storm that year...by accident...it was pitch black, blowing a gale and I turned into a road to find out where we were and we were right there...beautiful little old inn and it blew a gale all night for most of the time there.
Paul took off one night to have a wee dram or two with the owner and his son....and Paul doesn't even drink...our fire wood took a long time to get to us..."An Aussie waylaid me and got me drunk," said Callum...yea right!
Highlight 2. Taking the vehicle ferry over to the Isle of Skye in a howling gale.."surely they don't go when it blows like this" said someone...oh yes they do!
Highlight 3. First time at the standing stones of Callanish on the Isle of Lewis. What an amazing place. Each time we went there the look and energy was so different and snowing lots helped that too! Our homely B&B was right next to it. Owned and run by a falconer and his wife it was a memorable stay.
Highlight 4. Catching the ferry to Ullapool and the drive to Loch Ness through snow on the look out for wild deer.
Highlight 5. The worst storm in 10 years to hit Scotland with winds gusting up to 240 miles per hour that had us holed up in the Holiday Inn for an extra day before we could get to Orkney.
Highlight 6. Stepping into our home for our stay on Orkney..."Odin". It was like walking into a vogue magazine..so beautiful and right next to the stones of Stenness and near the Ring of Brogdar and one of the biggest Neolithic sites/finds of Europe. Mind you we had a hire car that sat 6 people only with out room for two pieces of luggage each...!
You should have seen our faces when we first saw it...talk about being gob smacked!
Highlight 7. Being in Maes Howe near the Solstice time during a lunar eclipse and in the eye of a storm. Did the sun shine down the entrance and into the chamber? Our guide told us he hadn't seen it happen for 7 years...you will have to read book 3 to find out. Once I have written it of course.
Highlight 8.The stone ceremony...did it happen and when and where?
Highlight 9. Exploring Glasgow for a couple of days before flying home.
Highlight 10 All the in between bits of our adventure..the towns, the people, the fun and the discoveries, made all the more poignant when shared with beautiful friends.
Thank you to you all for co-creating one of the most beautiful, nurturing sacred stone journeys. It is sad to think that by the end of January 2012 they will all be over and that is just a few months away. The end of 8 years of commitment and challenges..not going to think about it right now as we are not sure how we feel about it all and our final journey will probably be one of the most physically challenging yet.
OUR TWELVE SACRED POUNAMU/GREENSTONE JOURNEYS: Click on each one to find the link to their story.
The first sacred greenstone symbol journey.
"The dawning of a new era and way of being in our Universe and on our planet and a re-aligning and integration of ourselves as one with both."
SECOND WAVE
Sacred Greenstone Journey 2.
"Represents the movement of a new wave of energy on the planet that encompasses the old ways, expressing itself in a new form."
"Represents the movement of the new energy and the way/form the energy takes as it moves around the planet."
Sacred Greenstone Symbol Journey 4.
"Represents the navigators of old, celebrates and honours their journeys, the lands they discovered and ultimately settled; supports the new spiritual navigators as they open and reconnect the links of the old with the new."
WANUMPI THE RAINBOW SERPENT
Wanumpi: Rainbow Serpent (Guardian of the Waters)
"Represents the traditional guardians of ancient lands as seen through the song lines and energy lines; these people who guard the ancient knowledge of the land, the water, the sea and the sky and the need for all to come together as one in the understanding of the true nature of all things. Tjunguringkula waakaripai: working together."
ITZAMNA
"Son Of Hunab The Creator God, Mayan Sky God and their most powerful Diety. The carving symbolises the rising of the Ancients from the ashes to once again go forth in the world with their knowledge of how to live in peace and harmony with the planet."
NOMO
Bandiagara Escarpment, Mali, West Africa. HOME OF THE DOGON
'Symbolises “Nommo” the guardians of the waters and Ancient Knowledge.'
'Represents purity of the waters and the message of hope the symbol carries to the mind and body of all who will hear.'
'The ever renewing cycles of life.'
Sacred Greenstone Journey 10.
The holding together and anchoring of the ancient peoples and the Earth Wisdom, remembering that nothing is lost all is kept safe.
Labrador, Greenland and the Arctic.
AWAKENED MAN
THE JOURNEYS END - THE JOURNEY BEGINS.
Bull roarer
The bull roarer made from the other piece of stone that was cut for Paul.
Copyright 2015 Ancient Pathways Pty. Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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Revolution in the Lymes: From the New Lights to the Sons of Liberty
By Jim Lampos and Michaelle Pearson
The Revolutionary War in the Lymes started as a rebellion of ideas. From its origins in the Cromwellian Saybrook Colony, Lyme (today's Lyme, Old Lyme, East Lyme and Salem) prospered under the free hand of self-governance and spurned King George III's efforts to rein in the wayward colonies. In 1765, Reverend Stephen Johnson wrote incendiary missives against the Stamp Act. A few years later, the town hosted its own Tea Party, burning one hundred pounds of British tea near the town green. When the alarm came from Lexington in 1775, Lyme's citizens were among the first to answer. Historians Jim Lampos and Michaelle Pearson explore how local Patriots shaped an epic revolt.
6 (w) x 9 (h)
Jim Lampos and Michaelle Pearson live in Old Lyme, Connecticut. They have also written Remarkable Women of Old Lyme and Rum Runners, Governors, Beachcombers & Socialists: Views of the Beaches in Old Lyme.
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Tribal Organization: Oneida Nation of New York
800 W Genesee Street
Yellow Brick Road Casino is a $20 million casino located in the Tops Chittenago Plaza on Route 5 about 14 miles east of downtown Syracuse. The casino officially opened June 2, 2015.
The bingo operation closed Aug. 31, 2015 to allow room for new table games.
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Yellow Brick Road Casino announces expansion plan December 8, 2019 - The Oneida Indian Nation announced plans on Dec. 11, 2019 to complete the third phase of construction at its Yellow Brick Road Casino. It includes an entertainment wing with a 6-lane Brunswick ... Read more Yellow Brick Road Casino opens NY's largest sports betting lounge September 8, 2019 - The largest sports betting lounge in New York State is now open at the Yellow Brick Road Casino in Chittenango. It is 8,800-sq-feet with a 32-ft screen, full-service sports bar ... Read more Sports betting began today in New York July 16, 2019 - The first sports bet in New York State history was placed today at the Rivers Sportsbook inside the Rivers Casino & Resort. Sports betting at seven other New York casinos will soon follow. ... Read more Yellow Brick Road Casino begins renovations June 2, 2019 - The Yellow Brick Road Casino has began a major renovation project to add a new exterior to the casino and upgrade the interor decor throughout. The project includes a new restaurant and bar area ... Read more
Open 24 hours daily
67,000 square foot casino
430 Slot Machines
14 Table Games:
Blackjack, Craps, Let It Ride, 3 Card Poker, Spanish 21, Mississippi Stud, Big 6 Wheel
Monday - Thursday: Noon - 11:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00am
Sunday: 10:00am - Midnight
Sportsbook - The Lounge with Caesars Sports (see story below}
Dorothy's Farmhouse
A counter-services restaurant featuring comfort food and classic favorites such as burgers, hotdogs and grilled chicken sandwiches. Open daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Wicked Good Pizza
A family-friendly sit-down and take-out pizza restaurant serving New York-style pizza and chicken wings. Open Sunday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight.
Heart and Courage Saloon
A country-western style bar featuring a large beer selection and mixed drinks, as well as live entertainment from local musicians. Open weekdays from noon to midnight and weekends from noon to 2 a.m.
Winged Monkey
A corner bar-style establishment featuring various cocktails. Open weekdays from noon to midnight and weekends from noon to 2 a.m.
Yellow Brick Road Casino announces expansion plan
The Oneida Indian Nation announced plans on Dec. 11, 2019 to complete the third phase of construction at its Yellow Brick Road Casino.
The new phase will build an entertainment wing will feature a six-lane luxury Brunswick bowling center, two Topgolf swing suite bays, billiards and shuffle boards, new dining venue and a full-service bar, sports-betting stations and ten TV monitors. The new facility will open in early February.
Yellow Brick Road Casino opened a sports betting lounge in September named The Lounge with Caesars Sports.
Ray Halbritter, Oneida Nation Enterprises CEO, said.
"With the latest renovations to our gaming floor, the addition of The Lounge with Caesars Sports and this next phase of expansions, YBR will be completely transformed into a multi-entertainment venue unlike anything else in the area."
"This new phase of renovations at YBR is geared to exceed guest expectations, and is a reflection of the Oneida Indian Nation's ongoing commitment to reinvesting in Central New York. By expanding our offerings, we will be creating new jobs and helping to revitalize the region as a premier tourist destination."
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Yellow Brick Road Casino opens NY's largest sports betting lounge
The Lounge with Caesars Sports at Yellow Brick Road Casino is open. The grand opening was celebrated Sep 4, a day before the NFL season kickoff.
The Yellow Brick Road Casino sports betting lounge is the largest in the state at 8,800 square feet. It accommodates 250 sports fans with a full-service sports bar, a 32-foot-wide TV monitor and 35 additional large-screen TVs.
A unique feature are the six "Fan Caves", which are small, private viewing lounges with plush furnishings and personal food and beverage service.
This is the third New York betting lounge owned by the Oneida Nation. On Aug 1 the tribe opened the Lounge with Caesar Sports at Turning Stone Casino Resort in Verona, NY and the Lounge with Caesar Sports at Point Place Casino in Bridgeport, NY. All three are operated in partnership with Caesar's Entertainment.
Yellow Brick Road Casino begins renovations
On the fourth anniversary of the Yellow Brick Road Casino opening June 2, 2015, the Oneida Indian Nation is launching a renovation project that will run through the end of this summer.
The work will include a brand new exterior and upgrades on the interior. The construction will include a new restaurant and bar area.
A statement released by the Oneida Indian Nation Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter reads:
"It has been wonderful to see Yellow Brick Road Casino reinvigorate Chittenango's Emerald Plaza and be embraced by both the local community and visitors alike. Our success has not come from resting on our laurels, but rather continually striving to improve the guest experience by anticipating future needs and always exceeding expectations.
"These investments in Yellow Brick Road Casino and Chittenango will fulfill our commitment to creating and maintaining state-of-the-art properties that deliver fun and excitement for our guests."
In addition to the renovation a new sports betting facility named The Lounge will be constructed in anticipation of pending legalization. Yellow Brick Road Casino has announced partnering with Scientific Games Corporation for the new betting operation.
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Movies Like It Follows
by All Horror on October 10th, 2018 | Movies like... |
In It Follows, stuck between teenage-dom and adulthood young, Jay is attending college classes and spending her fall thinking about boys and taking trips to the lake, but sex with one boy changes it all. After getting together with him he ties her up to a wheelchair and shows her a supernatural being he says is now going to haunt her. He dumps her back at home and now that the monster is following her she can’t help but panic as she tries to convince her friends of the serious issue. As a metaphor for plenty of things the monster is not only encroaching adulthood, but sexual assault and STDs. In the end the gang of young adults have to band together to fight off the entity in their own Scooby-Doo kind of way.
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When teenage Molly Hartley moves to a new town, she’s haunted by terrifying visions that may have to do with dark secrets from her past. Something evil lurks just beneath the lush surfaces of her private-school world, and it holds the rights to her very soul. On the eve of her 18th birthday, Molly is about to discover the truth of just who or what she is destined to become.
YellowBrickRoad (2010)
In the Fall of 1940, the entire population of Friar, New Hampshire walked together up a winding mountain trail and into the wilderness. Without warning, they left behind everything: their homes, their clothes, and their money. The only clue where they went was a single word etched into stone near the forest’s edge: YELLOWBRICKROAD.
New England in the 1630s: William and Katherine lead a devout Christian life with five children, homesteading on the edge of an impassable wilderness. When their newborn son vanishes and crops fail, the family turns on one another. Beyond their worst fears, a supernatural evil lurks in the nearby wood.
The Blackcoat’s Daughter (2015)
In the dead of winter, Kat and Rose, two very different girls, find themselves spending winter break at their prestigious prep school. What they don’t know is that Kat is being stalked by an evil entity, and their lives are about to change forever. Meanwhile, Joan, a young, troubled woman, makes her way across a frozen landscape towards the school. But why?
Don’t Breathe (2016)
A group of teens break into a blind man’s home thinking they’ll get away with the perfect crime. They’re wrong.
A harmless game of “Truth or Dare” among friends turns deadly when someone—or something—begins to punish those who tell a lie—or refuse the dare.
Ringu (1998)
A mysterious video has been linked to a number of deaths, and when an inquisitive journalist finds the tape and views it herself, she sets in motion a chain of events that puts her own life in danger.
After being committed for 17 years, Michael Myers, now a grown man and still very dangerous, escapes from the mental institution (where he was committed as a 10 year old) and he immediately returns to Haddonfield, where he wants to find his baby sister, Laurie. Anyone who crosses his path is in mortal danger.
The film that brings back horror icon Freddy Krueger as a darker and more sinister character than ever before. While Freddy is on the prowl a group of teenagers being stalked soon learn they all have a common factor making them targets for this twisted killer.
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Fairhaven Volunteer Wildlife Survey Reveals Garden’s Secrets
Trevor ‘Tabs’ Taberham, Volunteer Wildlife Warden, began a full entomology survey of Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden in May. It is the first time that an entomology survey has been carried out in the garden.
Assisted by his partner Pat and entomologist friend Neil Marks and his wife Anne, he has discovered, photographed, identified and recorded hundreds of insect species. The project has recently revealed the presence of the willow emerald damselfly in the garden.
Norfolk businesses celebrate English Tourism Week
Two All Things Norfolk business members, Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden and The Maids Head Hotel are celebrating English Tourism Week which is from 5-13 March.
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden is celebrating with special English Tourism Cupcakes whilst the Maids Head Hotel has created a special Norfolk Martini, featuring 50ml Wild Knight vodka, 25ml dry vermouth, 20ml Norfolk elderflower cordial and a sprig of Rosemary. To make your own, muddle rosemary and ingredients together, shake with ice and strain in to a coupé or martini glass and garnish with rosemary.
Fairhaven Garden New Hydrangea Path’s Summer Colour
The new Hydrangea Path created in the West Garden, earlier this year, to mark Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden’s 40th anniversary is at its colourful best.
“We developed the Hydrangea Path to add interest in the summer season. The multi-coloured hydrangeas add a new aspect to Fairhaven, at a time of year when the garden is very lush and green,” explained Louise Rout, Garden Manager. “Many wildflower species can also be seen, supporting our butterfly and dragonfly populations.”
New Guided Canoe Trail at Fairhaven Garden
Free Spirit Canoe Tours are launching a new Guided Canoe Trail at Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden on Sunday, June 7.
Get close to nature on the canoe trail on Fairhaven Garden’s private broad. No experience is necessary; life jackets and buoyancy aids are supplied.
The trails run from 2pm to 3pm and 3pm to 4pm on Sundays, June 7, June 14 and June 28 and all Sundays in July and August; £18 adult, £12.50 child 10-16 and £9.50 child 5-9. Garden entry is included in the price.
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Fairhaven Garden 40th Birthday
It’s Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden’s 40th birthday this month and visitors are invited to share in the garden’s birthday cake on Wednesday, April 15 and join a 40th anniversary tour on Sunday, April 19 with George Debbage, Head Gardener from 1975-2007.
Lord Fairhaven, Chairman of the Fairhaven Garden Trust will be cutting the special cake on Wednesday, April 15 at 1pm. The birthday cake will be shared with visitors on the day. Lord Fairhaven will also officially open the new Hydrangea Path, which is part of the West Garden restoration, the key project to mark the 40th anniversary. The Hydrangea Path has been designed to add colour in the garden during the summer months.
Fairhaven Garden West Garden Restoration
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, at South Walsham in the Norfolk Broads, opened to the public on 19 April 1975. To mark the 40th anniversary, the garden team has embarked on a project to restore the West Garden.
Former Fairhaven manager and Head Gardener, George Debbage has masterminded the first phase of the project, the restoration of a candelabra primula bed. Work has included stabilising the dyke edge, which has eroded over a number of years due to the incursion of high tides. Planting up the bed began on Friday 27 March.
Restoration completed of Fairhaven's Boathouse
The £35,000 restoration of Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden’s 19th century boathouse, one of the last traditional thatched boathouses on the Broads, has been completed. Fairhaven Garden trustees and staff and individuals and organisations who have contributed to the public appeal to save the boathouse, gathered in the garden on Monday, August 18, to celebrate the project’s successful conclusion.
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Ken Dolls Got a Makeover With New Body Types, Skin Colors and Hairstyles
Ken is finally getting a real-world makeover.
By Andrea Park
Courtesy of Mattel Inc.
More than a year after Barbie paved the way and finally got the body-positive makeover that brought her into the 21st century, her longtime boyfriend Ken is following suit.
On Tuesday, Mattel, the parent company for Barbie, Ken, and all their assorted friends and family members, revealed 15 new Ken dolls as part of its more modern and diverse Fashionistas line. The new lineup features combinations of three different body types — slim, broad, and original — seven skin tones, and eight hair colors styled nine different ways. The new Ken dolls have also received a total wardrobe refresh, and are now clad in distressed denim, skinny ties, and short-sleeved plaid shirts. The line is peak 2017: You can now own a Ken doll who rocks a man bun (or cornrows or a buzz cut or side bangs à la Bieber circa 2009), hipster glasses, or a bro tank. Body positivity isn't just for women, and we're glad Mattel is finally teaching Barbie fans of all ages and genders that men are more than just one type.
"By continuing to expand our product line, we are redefining what a Barbie or Ken doll looks like to this generation," Lisa McKnight, senior vice president and general manager at Mattel, said in a press release. "Evolving Ken was a natural evolution for the brand and allows girls to further personalize the role they want him to play in Barbie's world."
Composite. Courtesy of Mattel Inc.
Ken has come a long way since his debut in 1961, when he was nothing but a white lifeguard in surprisingly short red swim trunks. Over the years, he has become available in a limited range of skin colors, put on more clothes — including a particularly on-trend white turtleneck and plaid blazer combo in the 1970s — grown out his hair, and tried out a few new careers, although his evolution has never quite matched up to that of his multitasking and ultra-fashionable girlfriend.
Photographer: Paul JordanStylist: Mary Jordan, Zlatan ZukanovicCourtesy of Mattel Inc.
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In this simple but profound tale, four colleagues meet a remarkable gardener whose unique philosophy will forever change their lives. That philosophy is equally powerful for the listener. The wisdom within this book comes in the form of a straightforward message that is accessible to all who will open their hearts to it.
The perfect story. I loved it!!!
By Paul W. Sutherland on 22-08-19
Supercoach: 10th Anniversary Edition
10 Secrets to Transform Anyone's Life
One of America's most well-respected coaches shares his most effective tools for creating powerful, positive, and lasting changes in life. Join best-selling author and internationally renowned transformative coach Michael Neill as he guides you through 10 coaching sessions designed to change your life for the better.
100 Ways to Motivate Yourself, Third Edition
Change Your Life ForeverChange Your Life Forever
Narrated by: Fred Stella
With the third refreshed edition of 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself, Steve Chandler helps you create an action plan for living your vision, in business and in life. It features 100 proven methods to positively change the way you think and act - methods based on feedback from the hundreds of thousands of corporate and public seminar attendees Chandler speaks to each year. The book now also includes techniques and breakthroughs he has created for individual coaching clients.
What the F**k Are the Three Principles?
And 18 Other Questions Answered from So-Called Wisdom
By: Amir Karkouti
Narrated by: Wayne Mitchell
Author, speaker, dancer, philanthropist, and self-made genius Amir Karkouti has accumulated 18 questions that have been pondered since the discovery of the three principles by Sydney Banks. Although Amir Karkouti was not a welder with a ninth-grade education, he pretends to know about these three universal gifts. Join him as he dismantles these pressing questions and allows each listener to get a mind-blowing insight into the three principles of mind, consciousness, and thought. Each question has been pondered, hand-washed, and gently dried out for your listening pleasure.
Spoiled by terrible Narration
It felt hopeless to me. But it turned out there was freedom available to me that I never knew about. And I never would have believed it unless it had come from someone who had been there. Someone willing to share the dark side with me. I'm not proud of any of this. This is not a tribute to me. It's an attempt to reach someone who is still suffering like I was. Someone who is also not proud right now.
©2016 Steve Chandler (P)2016 Steve Chandler
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My unfulfilled wish...
What made the experience of listening to Death Wish the most enjoyable?
I was ready to hear what Steve had to say. I appreciate his humor and self deprecating jabs. I am sure that he would call BS on the idea of self-deprecation. I have listened to the book 3 times so far and get more out of it each time that I do. I have come to terms with my own alcoholism since reading this book and I sincerely hope that others will give a listen with the simple possibility that either they or someone they know may be helped by the compassion and clarity that it contains.
What other book might you compare Death Wish to and why?
Steve's books are all similar in that they have a paired down clarity and directness that is incredibly useful.
What about Steve Chandler’s performance did you like?
I love Steve's voice. It is an acquired taste for some but I love him and appreciate that he performed the book himself.
Too many to list...
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Thank you, Steve Chandler
I loved this book. As an adult child of an alcoholic, so many of the stories rang true. I only wish my father, when he was alive, had this book to read.
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Yes me to
I could be bias, I do like Steve Chandler writing and related to all his situations or have a family or friends who are in the same battle. Thank you
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“Shape Of You” and “Castle On The Hill” have debuted at Numbers 1 and 2 respectively on the Digital Songs, Streaming Songs and Billboard Canadian Hot 100 this week. It is the first time an artist has debuted with the top two titles on all three Canadian charts, according to Nielsen Music. In addition to the resounding chart success, both songs have already been certified Gold by Music Canada.
At Canadian radio, “Shape Of You” and “Castle On The Hill” - Ed's first new music since 2015 - were the top two debuts on the CHR, Hot AC and Mainstream AC airplay charts last week. “Shape Of You” was Sheeran's top new entry at all three formats to date.
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“Castle On The Hill” and “Shape Of You” mark a hugely exciting return and another forward-thinking move for 25-year-old Sheeran. Showcasing two very different sides to his unparalleled musical palate, “Castle On The Hill”, written by Ed and Benny Blanco (also on production), pays homage to growing up in Framlingham, Suffolk. Driving beats and Springsteen-esque riffs collide to create another stadium-ready anthem. “Shape Of You”, written by Ed, Johnny McDaid and Steve Mac (also on production), dismantles and rebuilds modern-pop music using little more than a loop pedal. The record is an extension of the sound for which Ed's become so well-known and has set him apart from his peers - something he first showcased in 2010 with his pivotal SBTV live performance of “You Need Me, I Don’t Need You”, and executed on his debut EP ‘No.5 Collaborations Project’ (staring an array of grime artists including Wretch 32, Wiley + more), following in 2011.
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Jira and Confluence can be used for a wide range of business functions outside the realm of software development and IT. Jira’s issue tracking structure can be applied to any business process in which the basic unit of work can be described as an issue, including legal cases, human resources, operations and more.
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Sometimes we find the most memorable experiences in the most unexpected places. We asked our top ATJ Travel Experts where the real hidden gems of Asia are. Set your course with us as we go off the beaten path. To learn more about all that Asia and the Pacific has to offer, please contact one of our travel experts today.
Hornbill Festival - Nagaland, India
Excuse our consistent trumpeting of the Hornbill Festival. We simply just can’t get enough of this event ! Every December, Nagaland, a state in Eastern India which borders the state of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and the country of Myanmar to the east, hosts the amazing Hornbill Festival. This area is not only home to a wonderful cache of wildlife and a tapestry of rich landscapes, it is also home to approximately 16 tribes, all drawing upon a deep-rooted history of celebration and devotion. People from far and wide flock to watch the colors and cultures of the state unfold. A curated event, the Hornbill Festival has become the poster child for the state’s rich diversity of dances, music, martial arts, sports, handicrafts, religious ceremonies and cuisine.
With performers from all corners of Nagaland and other north-east Indian states – the festival offers a glimpse into the cultural heritage of a once-forgotten people. Spend the day at the Hornbill Festival grounds attending performances, bargaining at the vibrant wayside markets and gorging on delicious ethnic specialties. Our home base? We stay at a deluxe tented camp with all the services and amenities desired (and then some) to make our stay here phenomenal. Take a step back in time to soak in this classic Indian experience. Call now as space is very limited due to the remoteness of this area.
The Malikha Lodge, Putao Myanmar
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Newly reopened and exquisitely tucked far off the beaten path in the small Lisu village of Mulashidi is The Malikha Lodge. This area contains one of the last stands of pristine subtropical and montane rainforest in the Himalayas and is home to some of the region's most traditional hill tribes. This beautiful lodge is set riverside with glorious views of mountains and rice terraces. Designed by a well-known architect of Aman Resorts fame, it captures the mystical feeling of ancient Burma amidst luxury and seclusion.
Traditional style bungalows have been carefully placed to recreate a sense of idyllic village life in this open garden paradise. At the main lodge, stunningly adorned in dark woods, bamboo and silks, guests gather around two blazing log fires for drinks, dining or just pure relaxation. Cuisine is Euro-eclectic and excellent. Add this adventure to any classic Myanmar custom itinerary or work with your travel specialist to build the quintessential off the beaten path adventure.
The Linden Center, Dali China
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Nestled between the rhododendron-draped foothills of the Zhonghe Si mountains and Lake Erhai, Dali is a beautiful town at the crossroads of the Silk Road. This area is blessed with a temperate climate, dense forests and fertile cropland that yields abundant grain and vegetables. Its intimate size, cobbled streets and old stone architecture make Dali one of China's most alluring locales. There are 25 distinct ethnic minority groups that call this area home—the Bai people are the largest group and are known for their genius in irrigation and astronomy. They are primarily Buddhist with strong animist elements also figuring in their worldview. Look for Bai women in their telltale white coats—the Bai esteem the color white as pure and lucky.
But, the real treat is where we stay. A true immersion in authentic Chinese culture awaits guests of the The Linden Center, a restored dynastic-era complex. Guests reside in an expansive and luxurious courtyard home in Xizhou, a pristine village in Yunnan Province. The facility is a nationally protected heritage site that has been painstakingly restored to its former elegance, while also incorporating modern amenities, after years of consultation with experts in architectural historic preservation. Guests touch the elusive “old” China and leave enriched by this singular experience.
Papua (formerly Irian Jaya) Indonesia
The Indonesian Archipelago stands like a sentry, guarding the sea avenues that link the Pacific and the Indian Oceans. Extending 5,000 kilometers east to west, it spans the seas between the Malaysian Peninsula and the Australian Continent, where the Australian Plate butts up against the Sunda Shelf. The largest islands are Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan (the lower two-thirds of Borneo), Sulawesi and Papua (formerly Irian Jaya - the west half of the island of New Guinea). Encompassing the western half of the island shared with Papua New Guinea, Papua is rich with unspoiled natural settings and home to traditional tribespeople.
The Baliem Valley is the heart of this remote land. It is also home to the Dani tribe, known as the “Gentle Warriors of the Highlands.” Recognized by their distinctive penis gourds (koteka) and feathered headdresses, the tribe is incongruously known for both their gentle, soft-spoken demeanor and a history of bloody tribal feuds.
Explore the traditional salt fields at Jiwika, where tribal women soak trunks from banana plants in a brine pool to collect the precious salt. There are unsurpassed opportunities to walk in these hills to soak in beautiful landscapes and explore village life.
For those more curious, we head to Sumpaima Village to see the mummified remains of a 250-year-old tribal elder. We continue by foot to the village of Anemoigi where we are honored guests at a traditional war dance performance. Papua is a destination for the flexible adventurer willing to sacrifice creature comforts and predictability for a glimpse into the traditional lives of remote tribespeople. While in villages, lodging and food is simple and walks between villages are strenuous.
Finally, few areas in Indonesia can lay claim to such unsurpassed natural splendor as Raja Ampat's Wayag Islands. The beauty of these picturesque karst spires is only equaled by the brilliant colors and vibrancy of reefs and marine life flourishing in the sea below. Nature has carved these islands into a series of coves and lagoons, narrow channels and inlets, caves, jagged rocks and shaded, sandy beaches. For those who dare, there are some spectacular but nearly vertical climbs that are rewarded with magnificent panoramas. This area is explored by liveaboard, which provides every opportunity to connect with the environment and abundant marine life this area is so well known for.
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Methane sulfonic acid-enhanced formation of molecular clusters of sulfuric acid and dimethyl amine
N. Bork, J. Elm, T. Olenius, and H. Vehkamäki
Atmos. Chem. Phys., 14, 12023–12030, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-14-12023-2014,https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-14-12023-2014, 2014
Assimilation of lidar signals: application to aerosol forecasting in the western Mediterranean basin
Y. Wang, K. N. Sartelet, M. Bocquet, P. Chazette, M. Sicard, G. D'Amico, J. F. Léon, L. Alados-Arboledas, A. Amodeo, P. Augustin, J. Bach, L. Belegante, I. Binietoglou, X. Bush, A. Comerón, H. Delbarre, D. García-Vízcaino, J. L. Guerrero-Rascado, M. Hervo, M. Iarlori, P. Kokkalis, D. Lange, F. Molero, N. Montoux, A. Muñoz, C. Muñoz, D. Nicolae, A. Papayannis, G. Pappalardo, J. Preissler, V. Rizi, F. Rocadenbosch, K. Sellegri, F. Wagner, and F. Dulac
The impact of aerosol hygroscopic growth on the single-scattering albedo and its application on the NO2 photolysis rate coefficient
J. C. Tao, C. S. Zhao, N. Ma, and P. F. Liu
Ground-based aerosol characterization during the South American Biomass Burning Analysis (SAMBBA) field experiment
J. Brito, L. V. Rizzo, W. T. Morgan, H. Coe, B. Johnson, J. Haywood, K. Longo, S. Freitas, M. O. Andreae, and P. Artaxo
This paper details the physical--chemical characteristics of aerosols in a region strongly impacted by biomass burning in the western part of the Brazilian Amazon region. For such, a large suite of state-of-the-art instruments for realtime analysis was deployed at a ground site. Among the key findings, we observe the strong prevalence of organic aerosols associated to fire emissions, with important climate effects, and indications of its very fast processing in the atmosphere.
Spatial and temporal variability of sources of ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in California
S. Hasheminassab, N. Daher, A. Saffari, D. Wang, B. D. Ostro, and C. Sioutas
Ambient PM2.5 in California originates from a large number of diverse sources. These sources show distinct spatial and temporal variability throughout the state. Secondary aerosols are generally the most abundant contributor to ambient PM2.5 mass, while vehicular emissions and biomass burning are the main primary sources of ambient PM2.5 in California.
Lidar observation of the 2011 Puyehue-Cordón Caulle volcanic aerosols at Lauder, New Zealand
K. Nakamae, O. Uchino, I. Morino, B. Liley, T. Sakai, T. Nagai, and T. Yokota
Measurements of the aerosol chemical composition and mixing state in the Po Valley using multiple spectroscopic techniques
S. Decesari, J. Allan, C. Plass-Duelmer, B. J. Williams, M. Paglione, M. C. Facchini, C. O'Dowd, R. M. Harrison, J. K. Gietl, H. Coe, L. Giulianelli, G. P. Gobbi, C. Lanconelli, C. Carbone, D. Worsnop, A. T. Lambe, A. T. Ahern, F. Moretti, E. Tagliavini, T. Elste, S. Gilge, Y. Zhang, and M. Dall'Osto
We made use of multiple spectrometric techniques for characterizing the aerosol chemical composition and mixing in the Po Valley in the summer. The oxygenated organic aerosol (OOA) concentrations were correlated with simple tracers for recirculated planetary boundary layer air. A full internal mixing between black carbon (BC) and the non-refractory aerosol components was never observed. Local sources in the Po Valley were responsible for the production of organic particles unmixed with BC.
Characteristics and sources of gravity waves observed in noctilucent cloud over Norway
T. D. Demissie, P. J. Espy, N. H. Kleinknecht, M. Hatlen, N. Kaifler, and G. Baumgarten
Summertime gravity waves detected in noctilucent clouds (NLCs) between 64◦ and 74◦N are found to have a similar climatology to those observed between 60◦ and 64◦N, and their direction of propagation is to the north and northeast as observed south of 64◦N. However, a unique population of fast, short wavelength waves propagating towards the SW is observed in the NLC. The sources of the prominent wave structures observed in the NLC are likely to be from waves propagating from near the tropopause.
Reactivity of stabilized Criegee intermediates (sCIs) from isoprene and monoterpene ozonolysis toward SO2 and organic acids
M. Sipilä, T. Jokinen, T. Berndt, S. Richters, R. Makkonen, N. M. Donahue, R. L. Mauldin III, T. Kurtén, P. Paasonen, N. Sarnela, M. Ehn, H. Junninen, M. P. Rissanen, J. Thornton, F. Stratmann, H. Herrmann, D. R. Worsnop, M. Kulmala, V.-M. Kerminen, and T. Petäjä
Injection of mineral dust into the free troposphere during fire events observed with polarization lidar at Limassol, Cyprus
A. Nisantzi, R. E. Mamouri, A. Ansmann, and D. Hadjimitsis
Aerosol indirect effects on continental low-level clouds over Sweden and Finland
M. K. Sporre, E. Swietlicki, P. Glantz, and M. Kulmala
Atmospheric amines and ammonia measured with a chemical ionization mass spectrometer (CIMS)
Y. You, V. P. Kanawade, J. A. de Gouw, A. B. Guenther, S. Madronich, M. R. Sierra-Hernández, M. Lawler, J. N. Smith, S. Takahama, G. Ruggeri, A. Koss, K. Olson, K. Baumann, R. J. Weber, A. Nenes, H. Guo, E. S. Edgerton, L. Porcelli, W. H. Brune, A. H. Goldstein, and S.-H. Lee
Amiens play important roles in atmospheric secondary aerosol formation and human health, but the fast response measurements of amines are lacking. Here we show measurements in a southeastern US forest and a moderately polluted midwestern site. Our results show that gas to particle conversion is an important process that controls ambient amine concentrations and that biomass burning is an important source of amines.
OH-initiated heterogeneous oxidation of tris-2-butoxyethyl phosphate: implications for its fate in the atmosphere
Y. Liu, L. Huang, S.-M. Li, T. Harner, and J. Liggio
Missing SO2 oxidant in the coastal atmosphere? – observations from high-resolution measurements of OH and atmospheric sulfur compounds
H. Berresheim, M. Adam, C. Monahan, C. O'Dowd, J. M. C. Plane, B. Bohn, and F. Rohrer
Sulfuric acid plays a major role in the formation of aerosol particles and clouds. Measurements at the west coast of Ireland reveal that oxidation of SO2 by OH explains only 20%, on average, of H2SO4 formation in coastal marine air. Additional sources may be (a) oxidation by Criegee intermediates produced photolytically and/or (b) formation from SO3 instead of SO2 in the oxidation of dimethyl sulfide, suggesting an important role of marine emissions in the self-cleaning power of the atmosphere.
Cirrus and water vapour transport in the tropical tropopause layer – Part 2: Roles of ice nucleation and sedimentation, cloud dynamics, and moisture conditions
T. Dinh, S. Fueglistaler, D. Durran, and T. Ackerman
Chemical composition and mass size distribution of PM1 at an elevated site in central east China
Y. M. Zhang, X. Y. Zhang, J. Y. Sun, G. Y. Hu, X. J. Shen, Y. Q. Wang, T. T. Wang, D. Z. Wang, and Y. Zhao
An AMS was employed to measure the mass and size distributions of PM1 at an elevated site. Features of PM1 at four seasons, during different kinds of episodes including NPF, polluted, PBL, LFT and in-cloud, were discussed. The characterizations of PM1 at seven clusters of air masses were also analyzed. BBOA, CCOA and oxidized organic aerosols were resolved by AMS-PMF (positive matrix function). Almost half of OA were oxidized, and BBOA is 34% of OA in summer; CCOA is 22% of OA in winter as well.
Relations between erythemal UV dose, global solar radiation, total ozone column and aerosol optical depth at Uccle, Belgium
V. De Bock, H. De Backer, R. Van Malderen, A. Mangold, and A. Delcloo
Recent trends in aerosol optical properties derived from AERONET measurements
J. Li, B. E. Carlson, O. Dubovik, and A. A. Lacis
Modeling of HCHO and CHOCHO at a semi-rural site in southern China during the PRIDE-PRD2006 campaign
X. Li, F. Rohrer, T. Brauers, A. Hofzumahaus, K. Lu, M. Shao, Y. H. Zhang, and A. Wahner
CCN activity of size-selected aerosol at a Pacific coastal location
J. D. Yakobi-Hancock, L. A. Ladino, A. K. Bertram, J. A. Huffman, K. Jones, W. R. Leaitch, R. H. Mason, C. L. Schiller, D. Toom-Sauntry, J. P. S. Wong, and J. P. D. Abbatt
As one aspect of the NETwork on Climate and Aerosols: addressing key uncertainties in Remote Canadian Environments, measurements of the cloud condensation nucleation properties of 50 nm and 100 nm aerosol particles were conducted at Ucluelet on the west coast of Vancouver Island in August 2013. The most efficient cloud condensation nuclei arose when the organic to sulfate ratio of the aerosol was lowest and when winds arrived from the west after transport through the marine boundary layer.
Enhancements of the refractory submicron aerosol fraction in the Arctic polar vortex: feature or exception?
R. Weigel, C. M. Volk, K. Kandler, E. Hösen, G. Günther, B. Vogel, J.-U. Grooß, S. Khaykin, G. V. Belyaev, and S. Borrmann
Particle surface area dependence of mineral dust in immersion freezing mode: investigations with freely suspended drops in an acoustic levitator and a vertical wind tunnel
K. Diehl, M. Debertshäuser, O. Eppers, H. Schmithüsen, S. K. Mitra, and S. Borrmann
Mesoscopic surface roughness of ice crystals pervasive across a wide range of ice crystal conditions
N. B. Magee, A. Miller, M. Amaral, and A. Cumiskey
High-resolution images of ice crystals acquired by environmental scanning electron microscope reveal a wide array of surface complexities at scales from 100 nm to greater than 10 microns. These observations include ice crystals grown in the low-pressure microscope chamber and crystals grown externally under cirrus cloud conditions and then transferred for imaging. The results suggest that accounting for microscale complexity is critical for understanding cirrus interactions with radiation.
Measurements of OH and RO2 radicals at Dome C, East Antarctica
A. Kukui, M. Legrand, S. Preunkert, M. M. Frey, R. Loisil, J. Gil Roca, B. Jourdain, M. D. King, J. L. France, and G. Ancellet
Concentrations of OH radicals and the sum of peroxy radicals, RO2, were measured in the boundary layer for the first time on the East Antarctic Plateau at the Concordia Station during the austral summer 2011/2012. The concentrations of radicals were comparable to those observed at the South Pole, confirming that the elevated oxidative capacity of the Antarctic atmospheric boundary layer found at the South Pole is not restricted to the South Pole but common over the high Antarctic plateau.
Regional climate model assessment of the urban land-surface forcing over central Europe
P. Huszar, T. Halenka, M. Belda, M. Zak, K. Sindelarova, and J. Miksovsky
The impact of cities and urban surfaces on climate of central Europe is examined using a regional climate model coupled to a single-layer urban canopy model. Results show a significant impact on temperature (up to 1.5K increase in summer), the boundary layer height, surface wind with a winter decrease and precipitation (a summer decrease). Applying the urban canopy model, the regional climate model exhibits a decreased model bias when compared to observations.
Chemistry and mineralogy of clay minerals in Asian and Saharan dusts and the implications for iron supply to the oceans
G. Y. Jeong and E. P. Achterberg
Mineral dust supplies iron to remote oceans, stimulating phytoplankton growth and carbon dioxide decrease. Iron-bearing clay minerals are the dominant phase in mineral dust. However, their mineralogical properties are largely unknown. We first determined microstructures and chemical compositions of the clay minerals in individual dust particles by transmission electron microscopy. Nanocrystalline illite-smectite series clay minerals and iron-rich chlorite are probably important sources of iron.
A new parameterization of particle dry deposition over rough surfaces
J. Zhang and Y. Shao
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L. Lee, P. J. Wooldridge, J. B. Gilman, C. Warneke, J. de Gouw, and R. C. Cohen
Alkyl nitrate formation is known to be an important sink of NOx in a wide range of environments. In a study in the Uintah basin in 2012, we find that formation of these compounds represents a more rapid NOx (NO + NO2) sink than does nitric acid formation. This rapid formation is in large part due to the low mean temperature (~0°C) during the study and is consistent with laboratory observations.
Modeling of gaseous methylamines in the global atmosphere: impacts of oxidation and aerosol uptake
F. Yu and G. Luo
Global lifetimes and concentrations of gaseous methylamines (MMA, DMA, and TMA) have been simulated. Oxidation and aerosol uptakes are dominant sinks for these methylamines. The oxidation alone leads to their lifetimes of 5-10h in most parts of low and middle latitude regions. The uptake by secondary species can shorten their lifetime to as low as 1-2h over central Europe, eastern Asia, and the eastern US. The modeled concentrations are substantially lower than observed values available.
Modelled black carbon radiative forcing and atmospheric lifetime in AeroCom Phase II constrained by aircraft observations
B. H. Samset, G. Myhre, A. Herber, Y. Kondo, S.-M. Li, N. Moteki, M. Koike, N. Oshima, J. P. Schwarz, Y. Balkanski, S. E. Bauer, N. Bellouin, T. K. Berntsen, H. Bian, M. Chin, T. Diehl, R. C. Easter, S. J. Ghan, T. Iversen, A. Kirkevåg, J.-F. Lamarque, G. Lin, X. Liu, J. E. Penner, M. Schulz, Ø. Seland, R. B. Skeie, P. Stier, T. Takemura, K. Tsigaridis, and K. Zhang
Far from black carbon (BC) emission sources, present climate models are unable to reproduce flight measurements. By comparing recent models with data, we find that the atmospheric lifetime of BC may be overestimated in models. By adjusting modeled BC concentrations to measurements in remote regions - over oceans and at high altitudes - we arrive at a reduced estimate for BC radiative forcing over the industrial era.
Stratospheric lifetime ratio of CFC-11 and CFC-12 from satellite and model climatologies
L. Hoffmann, C. M. Hoppe, R. Müller, G. S. Dutton, J. C. Gille, S. Griessbach, A. Jones, C. I. Meyer, R. Spang, C. M. Volk, and K. A. Walker
Stratospheric lifetimes determine the global warming and ozone depletion potentials of chlorofluorocarbons. We present new estimates of the CFC-11/CFC-12 lifetime ratio from satellite and model data (ACE-FTS, HIRDLS, MIPAS, and EMAC/CLaMS). Our estimates of 0.46+/-0.04 (satellites) and 0.48+/-0.07 (model) are in excellent agreement with the recent SPARC reassessment. Having smaller uncertainties than other studies, our results can help to better constrain future CFC lifetime recommendations.
Variations of cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) and aerosol activity during fog–haze episode: a case study from Shanghai
C. Leng, Q. Zhang, D. Zhang, C. Xu, T. Cheng, R. Zhang, J. Tao, J. Chen, S. Zha, Y. Zhang, X. Li, L. Kong, and W. Gao
Competition between water uptake and ice nucleation by glassy organic aerosol particles
T. Berkemeier, M. Shiraiwa, U. Pöschl, and T. Koop
Glassy organic particles can serve as ice nuclei at low temperatures. We provide a rationale for these findings using a numerical aerosol diffusion model that describes particle phase state and its kinetics during simulated atmospheric updrafts dependent upon composition, size, updraft velocity, temperature and humidity. Our simulations suggest that aerosols from anthropogenic aromatic organics can be particularly relevant for ice cloud formation.
Air quality simulations of wildfires in the Pacific Northwest evaluated with surface and satellite observations during the summers of 2007 and 2008
F. L. Herron-Thorpe, G. H. Mount, L. K. Emmons, B. K. Lamb, D. A. Jaffe, N. L. Wigder, S. H. Chung, R. Zhang, M. D. Woelfle, and J. K. Vaughan
Wildfire season simulations from an air quality forecast system for the Pacific Northwest were compared to surface monitor observations across the region and NASA Earth Observing System satellite retrievals of plume top, nitrogen dioxide, aerosol optical depth, and carbon monoxide. This study discusses why the Community Multi-scale Air Quality model predictions under-predicted secondary organic aerosol (SOA) production for events when fire emissions were transported large distances.
Analysis of elevated springtime levels of Peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) at the high Alpine research sites Jungfraujoch and Zugspitze
S. Pandey Deolal, S. Henne, L. Ries, S. Gilge, U. Weers, M. Steinbacher, J. Staehelin, and T. Peter
Mixing ratios of Peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) at Jungfraujoch (Switzerland) and Zugspitze (Germany) show a seasonal variation with maxima in spring, typical for remote sites in the lower atmosphere in northern mid-latitudes. The detailed analysis of PAN measurements of May 2008 indicates that PAN at these high mountain sites is dominated by photochemical formation in the relatively cold polluted European planetary boundary layer rather than formation in the free troposphere.
The thermodynamic structure of summer Arctic stratocumulus and the dynamic coupling to the surface
G. Sotiropoulou, J. Sedlar, M. Tjernström, M. D. Shupe, I. M. Brooks, and P. O. G. Persson
During ASCOS, clouds are more frequently decoupled from the surface than coupled to it; when coupling occurs it is primary driven by the cloud. Decoupled clouds have a bimodal structure; they are either weakly or strongly decoupled from the surface; the enhancement of the decoupling is possibly due to sublimation of precipitation. Stable clouds (no cloud-driven mixing) are also observed; those are optically thin, often single-phase liquid, with no or negligible precipitation (e.g. fog).
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A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles. More Details »
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Nick Angel, Bernard Bellew, Tim Bevan
Jack Barth, Richard Curtis
A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles.
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Reported to be called "All You Need Is Love"
When Jack reveals that he didn't write all of the songs, he credits four people (John, Paul, George, Ringo). The crowd cheers as he gives away the music for free, but because people do not know what happened during the global blackout, they should think that the four song writers should receive all of the credit and royalties associated with the recordings.
Ellie Appleton: Miracles happen all the time!
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This might be my new favorite movie. Must see for any Beatles fan, but anyone else will still like it cause it's got a great story.
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Yesterday isn’t really about the Beatles. It isn’t about art, or career, or cultural context, or the music business, and it’s only about “love” inasmuch as Hallmark cards and McMansion word art are about love. It isn’t really about anything.
Vince Mancini
Yesterday is a film we’re all familiar with, for better or worse.
Fionnuala Halligan
Neither a no-nonsense delight like She Loves You nor the White Album-style head trip its premise might suggest, it's more of a Yellow Submarine sort of film: crowd-pleasing and sometimes enjoyable, but pretty damned dumb when you stop to think about it.
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Frank Ford is a partner in Bain & Company's London office. He is a leader in Bain's EMEA Enterprise Technology and Public Sector & Government practices.
Frank has more than 20 years of experience in technology and consulting, with a deep focus in technology infrastructure, IT outsourcing and cyber-security. He has delivered large global IT transformation programs, built and led large global service delivery organizations, and worked on some of the largest IT outsourcing deals in recent years.
Prior to joining Bain, Frank was a senior executive with another management consulting firm, where he held a number of senior level positions.
Frank was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where he was awarded both a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Mathematics
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Bain Partner Frank Ford shares how companies can decide where and how to invest in cybersecurity.
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John Carroll graduate Montez Mathis endearing himself to fans, Rutgers men’s basketball
By Edward Lee
Rutgers guard Montez Mathis against Minnesota during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (Andy Clayton-King / AP)
After every home game for the Rutgers men’s basketball team, Montez Mathis joins his teammates in the locker room underneath the RAC in Piscataway, N.J., for their postgame meeting with the coaching staff. And once those meetings end, the freshman guard is back out on the court greeting young fans, signing autographs and posing for photos.
Mathis, a Baltimore native and John Carroll graduate, could head into the showers and go home. But he remembers a time when he attended Lake Clifton games and followed former standouts such as Will Barton, who went to Memphis and plays for the Denver Nuggets, and Josh Selby, a cousin who attended Kansas and played for the Memphis Grizzlies.
“They write me a lot and all that,” Mathis said of the youth at Scarlet Knights games. “They just tell me that they’re going to be at the games and all that. So I just try to make sure that I get a chance to see them after the game and talk to them a little bit because I know that will probably make their day. It made my day when I was younger and used to go to college and high school games and I looked up to older guys and they gave me pictures and stuff. I just want to do the same.”
Mathis’ fan club has been growing since he arrived at Rutgers. After coming off the bench for the first eight games of the season, Mathis has started in the last 22 games and has played 23.2 minutes per game, which ranks third on the team.
The 6-foot-4, 200-pound Mathis also ranks third among the Scarlet Knights (14-16 overall and 7-13 in the Big Ten) this winter in scoring at 8.7 points per game, double-digit outputs at 13, and games in which he led the team in that category at six. He also ranks second in dunks at 14, is tied for third in steals at 21, and ranks fourth in assists at 32.
Rutgers guard Montez Mathis drives for a layup against Maryland during a game, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Maryland won 77-63. (Julio Cortez / AP)
We’ve put him in a lot of tough situations, but he’s really a tough kid, and he’s coachable.
Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell on freshman Montez Mathis
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Coach Steve Pikiell acknowledged Mathis has progressed a little more rapidly than he anticipated, but pointed out that he earned the starting role.
“He’s done a great job of learning on the fly,” he said. “We’ve put him in a lot of tough situations, but he’s really a tough kid, and he’s coachable. I love that part of it, and I think his best days are ahead of him. I think he will continue to improve in league play, and I think with a great offseason and now him having lived it for a year, he’s going to be a really good player for us for a long time.”
A consensus four-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN, Mathis was ranked by Scout as the top overall recruit from Maryland in 2018 because of his scoring prowess. During one seven-game stretch against Big Ten competition, he scored in double figures six times.
“It’s totally different,” he said of producing offense at the college level. “Guys are much bigger and much stronger and much quicker. You’ve just got to know when to go and to let the game come to you and try not to force anything.”
Mathis has found success at scoring despite shooting only 37.4 percent from the floor and 23.9 percent from beyond the three-point line. He said improving his range will be a top priority in the offseason.
Guided by athletic family, McDonogh grad Noah Locke hitting mark for Florida men’s basketball
Noah Locke needs just two more 3-pointers to become the Gators’ all-time freshman leader in that category and has made 24 straight starts while battling a groin injury.
“It’s something I’m not happy with, but it’s also something I can control, too, by taking good shots and working on my 3-point shot in the offseason so that I can come back in as a much better 3-point shooter,” he said. “So it’s something that I can control.”
If Mathis’ offensive numbers have dipped, his defensive abilities have improved. That’s not to say he was a liability when he joined Rutgers, but Pikiell now feels more than comfortable asking Mathis to shadow some of the top guards in the Big Ten.
On Jan. 12, Minnesota junior Amir Coffey scored 29 points on 10-for-14 shooting in the Golden Gophers’ 88-70 rout of Rutgers, but dropped to eight points in a 4-for-12 effort in a 68-64 loss to the Scarlet Knights on Feb. 24. On Feb. 16, Iowa junior Jordan Bohannon compiled 18 points on 5-for-11 shooting in a 71-69 win for the Hawkeyes, but missed eight of 12 shots for 15 points in an 86-72 setback Saturday.
“Every team in this league has a big-time guard, and he’s had to guard them all,” Pikiell said. “I knew he could score. That’s what he’s done his whole life. But 50 percent of the game is on the other side of the floor, and I think he’s done a really unbelievable job on that side of the floor.”
Mathis said he has embraced the coaching staff’s urging to become a better defender.
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“It’s been challenging a lot, but I like it,” he said. “I like everything about it. I don’t want to be labeled as just a scorer. I want to be someone that can do everything – rebound, defend, get my teammates better and be able to score the ball. Anything to help the team win, I want to do.”
Michigan's John Beilein credits former Baltimore basketball coach Paul Baker with helping him learn his craft
John Beilein's first exposure to college basketball came as a walk-on at Wheeling Jesuit College in West Virginia, where he was coached by Baltimore native Paul Baker.
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Mathis’ desire to help his teammates extends off the court. In the suite that he shares with fellow rookie Ron Harper Jr., Mathis is the type to clean the kitchen on his own and gently chide Harper when his room gets too messy.
But Harper, the son of former Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers guard Ron Harper Sr., praised Mathis for helping him get over a 3-point shooting slump that plagued him through the first 12 games.
“I remember in the beginning of the season, I couldn’t get a 3 to fall for anything, but Montez always just told me to keep shooting,” he said. “He would encourage me to get into the gym and get in my jump shots. And it did come back to me, and part of the credit goes to Montez because he was always there by my side when I needed some encouragement. So I really appreciate that from him.”
As Rutgers heads into the Big Ten tournament, Mathis will likely have to wait until next year for his next chance to greet young fans at the RAC. And Pikiell said he appreciates that aspect of his young charge.
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“The young kids in this community have embraced him,” he said. “Because he’s so humble and because he’s one of those kids that just works and doesn’t say a lot but does a lot, when he shares that with the younger kids who come to our games, I just love that. That’s symbolic of who he is, and he’s honored. He signs every autograph, he takes a picture with every kid and he’s almost humbled by those experiences.”
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Jim Percoco explains the arduous task that faced the Continental Army as they attempted to force the British out of Boston in 1776.
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Lanarkshire Beatson to benefit from annual 10k
Working alongside the Carluke Development Trust, we are calling on runners of all abilities from across Lanarkshire to sign up to its new look annual Road Race – the Carluke 10k – taking place on Sunday 22nd May at John Cumming Stadium in aid of Beatson Cancer Charity.
Participants have the option of a 10k Road Race or a family-friendly Fun Run which is suitable for all ages and abilities.
With the help of both the South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture and Roads Departments, a new route has been devised and expanded around Yieldshields to enable runners to challenge themselves to an achievable 10k distance and enjoy the sights of Carluke.
Carluke Development Trust is pleased to confirm it will continue its official charity partnership with Beatson Cancer Charity. Both organisations are hoping for a fantastic turn out of runners, joggers, walkers and spectators on the day.
All funds raised will go directly towards benefiting the people of Lanarkshire and the recently opened Lanarkshire Beatson - the state of the art £22 million Radiotherapy Treatment Centre based at Monklands General Hospital in Airdrie.
Beatson Cancer Charity funds a whole range of patient and family support services at Lanarkshire Beatson including complementary therapies such as massage and reiki which help patients cope with pain, insomnia and anxiety. It has also provided a contemporary, non-clinical environment with relaxing indoor and outdoor spaces and quieter areas which allow patients to share worries or discuss treatment plans with staff.
William Oviatt, Fundraiser at Beatson Cancer Charity, said: “We are honoured to once again be chosen as the nominated charity for this year’s Carluke 10K and Fun Run event. It is wonderful to work with Carluke Development Trust and help raise vital funds for Lanarkshire Beatson patients and their families. Each donation big or small is greatly appreciated and will help give a massive boost for the radiotherapy treatment centre in Lanarkshire.”
To register for the event please visit www.carluketrust.org.uk and follow the link on the website.
Beatson Cancer Charity desperately needs to keep raising funds to provide the best possible support to cancer patients and families attending the Lanarkshire Beatson. For more information on Beatson Cancer Charity click here.
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Becker College will be hosting Global Game Jam 2020
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Becker College’s varsity Overwatch team took center stage in a recently-published Experience Magazine story about esports.
The story, “Forget football. Video games are the next big college sport,” opens from the perspective of Becker’s Overwatch coach, Nick “Shifty” Travis, giving a pep talk to the members of College’s varsity team before a match, and expands to discuss the growth and mainstream acceptance of esports.
Becker’s registered nursing program ranked #1
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Microsoft Keeping You Out of the Loop?
You’re Not the Only One Craving More Information on Windows 10 Updates!
Microsoft is being petitioned by Windows 10 customers to be given more details about the new operating system’s updates, and they are using Microsoft’s very own feature request forum as a platform. The original post is from late August, and as of early this week, has accumulated around 1800 votes gaining enough attention to be amongst the hottest on the Windows User Voice site.
This demand, however, is still relatively insignificant in terms of size in comparison to some of the other longstanding demands on the site, as some have accumulated over 35,000 votes.
Lacking Knowledge
A large percentage of system administrators are claiming that articles and documents released up till this point fail to completely explain the cumulative Windows 10 updates making it impossible to determine if documented bugs have been fixed by a released update.
Experts make the point that when details concerning what an update contains are lacking, Windows customers are then forced to be dependent on the patch grapevine and deployment is delayed. It is critical that the vendor provide timely and actionable information allowing patches to be installed more quickly.
Microsoft customers are calling for the release of some knowledge based articles clearly defining the Windows 10 updates that provide information describing code changes, bug fixes, and a library of supporting documents.
The information request follows on the heels of weeks worth of complaints about the lacking and poor quality of Windows 10 update information that has been released since before the July 29th launch of the update.
Documentation and commentary has been almost non-existent, especially in comparison to the wealth of information made available for past updates including Vista, Windows 7 and most recently Windows 8.1, which provided a much more detailed knowledge base.
Several different arguments have been made about reasons for wanting more information, and these reasons include:
more warning when changes are made
consumers feel the lack of information is a control tactic
specifics are required when updates are unsatisfactory and modifications need to be undone
The reasons are quite legitimate for WIndows 10 Home users are because updates cannot be deferred or uninstalled once they are on the device.
New Information to Come?
Microsoft is acknowledging the feedback of their customers and is said to be actively working on a way to provide more information about impending changes as well as new capabilities that are being provided with Windows 10. Currently no time table has been provided as to when the information release can be expected.
For now, Microsoft is still releasing detailed descriptions in their security bulletin documents but this is probably due to the fact that these bulletins also apply to older editions where more information has always been provided to users and has little to do with making a concession for Windows 10.
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Advertising and Transfer Pricing – Unraveling the complexities
Posted In:Dispute Resolution, Taxation
Who would have thought that engaging Indian cricketers or Bollywood celebrities to promote brands may trigger a transfer pricing issue involving ever-increasing stakes, currently valued beyond a few billions of dollars?
Over the past decade, one of the most litigious issue surrounding the transfer pricing (‘TP’) regime in India pertains to adjustments on account of advertisement, marketing and promotional (‘AMP’) expenses incurred in India by an Indian entity, which is a related party[1] of a foreign entity in relation to the business carried out by the Indian entity in India. Typically, the Indian entity is set up to carry out either manufacturing activity or distribution activity of products sold by the foreign entity and is granted the necessary rights to use brands associated with such products by such foreign entity. During the course of its business in India, such Indian entity incurs expenses on account of AMP activities, which as per the Indian Income Tax Department (‘Department’) increase the brand value of the foreign entity, which does not compensate commensurately the Indian entity for carrying out such AMP activities in India. Such view of Department has resulted in transfer pricing adjustments in the hands of the Indian entity which, as per the Department, ought to have received compensation as well as a mark-up for carrying out the AMP activities in India that increase the value of the brand of the foreign entity.
The Indian tax regime allows, any expenditure, unless otherwise restricted, laid out or expended wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the business or profession as a deduction[2] while computing income in the nature of ‘Profits and gains of business or profession’ that is chargeable to tax in India. As a sequitur, spending on marketing and advertising activities, wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the business is allowable business expenditure. The TP provisions that run parallel provide that any income arising from an ‘international transaction’ shall be computed basis the arm’s length price[3]. The two parallels met when the Department started computing transfer pricing adjustments vis-à-vis excess amount of money spent by the Indian entity on AMP activities (and not selling and distribution activities) while operating under a license to use brands owned by the related foreign entity, thereby ushering a new era of litigation, which currently awaits final outcome before the Supreme Court of India.
An ‘international transaction’ between two related parties (either or both of whom are non-residents) becomes subject matter of TP adjustment if the same is not at arm’s length (i.e., such transaction is evaluated as if the same was entered into between two unrelated parties). While computing TP adjustment, evaluation of activities carried out by all the related parties vis-à-vis a particular ‘international transaction’ are evaluated, prior to comparing such related party situation with a comparable unrelated party situation. After evaluating comparable unrelated party situation, arm’s length price (“ALP”) of the relevant ‘international transaction’ is determined and if the same does not match with the actual value of the ‘international transaction’, a TP adjustment is computed.
One relevant aspect of the TP provisions contained in the ITA is that they become inapplicable if the TP adjustment would lead to reduction of income chargeable to tax or increase in loss for the party in whose hands the TP adjustment is sought to be computed. In simple words, if an Indian entity is making a payment to a related non-resident entity for goods or services, then the price that Indian entity pays will not invite a TP adjustment in its hands, if such price is equal to or less than the ALP. This is for the reason, as an example, if the Indian entity pays nothing for such goods or services, where the ALP of the transaction is INR 100/-, then, by making an upward adjustment of INR 100/-, Department would actually be decreasing the profit of the Indian entity that would be chargeable to tax in India. Therefore, the ITA makes TP provisions inapplicable if the TP adjustment would lead to reduction of income chargeable to tax or increase in loss for the party in whose hands the TP adjustment is sought to be computed. For the same reason, if an Indian entity is receiving money from a related non-resident entity then the price that the Indian entity receives will not invite a TP adjustment, if such price is equal to or more than the ALP. In essence, the TP provisions contained in the ITA seek to prevent shifting of taxable profits from India.
It is also noteworthy that while TP adjustment in the hands of one party vis-à-vis a particular ‘international transaction’ may be computed in accordance with the ALP, there is no corresponding effect of such adjustment granted to the other related party. For example if the Indian entity in the above example pays INR 200/- to a related non-resident entity, where the ALP of the transaction is INR 100/-, then while the Department may compute a downward TP adjustment of INR 100/- in the hands of the Indian entity, thereby decreasing the expenditure if claimed by the Indian entity and hence increasing taxable profit of the Indian entity in India, there would be no corresponding effect of such TP adjustment for Indian tax purposes in the hands of the non-resident entity. The same is again for the reason that such corresponding effect, if given to the non-resident entity, would lead to reduction of income chargeable to tax in India for the non-resident.
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In a typical scenario, there is a foreign brand owner that has a related Indian entity which carries out manufacturing of goods in India or distributes goods or services manufactured/ provided by such foreign brand owner. Such foreign brand owner grants a license in favour of such Indian entity to carry out manufacturing/ distribution activities along with the right to use brand, trademark, technical know-how etc. There may or may not be a ‘royalty’ pay-out as consideration for such license granted to the Indian entity. However, what is relevant in a typical fact pattern is a direction to the said Indian entity to carry out AMP activities in India and the extent to which the Indian entity should spend on it.
In such a fact pattern, the Indian entity spends money on AMP activities, which amount is disbursed to local third parties in India, which on a bare reading of the provisions of Chapter X of the ITA, could not constitute an ‘international transaction’ between related parties. To elaborate, the word ‘transaction’ has been defined in the ITA[4] to include an arrangement, understanding or action in concert irrespective of the fact whether the same is formal or in writing or is intended to be enforceable by legal proceeding. Furthermore, the phrase ‘international transaction’, has been defined in the ITA[5] to mean a transaction[6] between two or more related parties, either or both of whom are non-residents for Indian tax purposes. Therefore, for TP provisions to trigger the subject ‘transaction’ must be between a resident and a related non-resident or two related non-residents[7].
However, courts have interpreted the above provisions in an oscillating manner. The first point in time when the AMP controversy reached courts was in 2010 in the case of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (MSIL) v. ACIT.[8] In this case, the Delhi High Court set aside the order of the Transfer Pricing Officer (‘TPO’) and remanded back the issue to the TPO while observing that the expenditure incurred by a domestic entity, which is a related party of a foreign entity, on AMP activities using a foreign trademark/brand did not require any payment or compensation by the owner of the foreign trademark/brand, so long as the expenses incurred by the domestic entity did not exceed the expenses which a similarly situated and comparable independent domestic entity would have incurred. As a sequitur it was held that if the expenses incurred by a domestic entity towards AMP activities were more that what a similarly situated and comparable independent domestic entity would have incurred, the foreign entity in such a case needed to suitably compensate the domestic entity with respect to the advantage obtained by it in the form of brand building and increased awareness of its brand in the domestic market.
Although the Supreme Court of India in 2011 in an SLP filed against the aforesaid order in Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. v. ACIT[9] directed the TPO to remain uninfluenced by the guidance given by the Delhi High Court in computing a TP adjustment on account of AMP activities, the decision of the Delhi High Court paved the path for what is called the bright line test (‘BLT’). BLT as a concept for the purposes of computing a transfer pricing adjustment vis-à-vis AMP expenses means a line drawn with the overall amount of money spent on AMP, one side of which represents routine business expenses and the other side represents the amount spent on brand building.
In the beginning of 2013, a special bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (“Tribunal”) in the case of L.G. Electronics India (P.) Ltd. v. ACIT[10] interpreted the TP provisions in a fact pattern similar to the one elucidated above, and observed that the ratio of the advertisement expenditure incurred by the Indian entity while using the brand of a foreign related entity to the sales made by such Indian entity was proportionally higher than comparable situations between two non-related entities. The ratio of comparable situations in this case was considered to be the bright line, expenditure on one side of which was considered to be advertisement expenditure and expenditure on the other side of which was considered to be expenditure towards brand building. By resorting to such application of BLT, the Tribunal inferred the existence of an “international” transaction” between L.G. Electronics and its foreign related entity for brand building. The Tribunal in this case also observed that it was immaterial that the payments towards AMP were made to third parties since the ‘international transaction’ in question was the value addition made by the Indian entity to the brand by making payments which were to be included in the overall AMP expenses paid to third parties.
The uproar created as a result of the aforesaid decision of the Tribunal, resulted in the decision of the Delhi High Court in Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications India (P.) Ltd. v. CIT[11], in March 2015. In the said case, involving Indian entities[12] engaged in distribution and marketing of products manufactured and sold by their respective related non-resident entities, the High Court upheld the expenditure pertaining to AMP to be in the nature of ‘international transaction’, primarily pursuant to the concession given by the assessees therein that there existed an ‘international transaction’ for incurring cost vis-à-vis AMP activities. However, while doing so, the High Court held various principles applied in the case of LG Electronics (supra) to be erroneous and unacceptable. Amongst various guidelines issued by the High Court in this decision, the most important direction vis-à-vis the development of jurisprudence on the subject of AMP litigation was the rejection of BLT. The High Court opined that application of BLT, by virtue of lacking statutory backing as a means to determine existence of an ‘international transaction’, would lead to judicial legislation. In that manner, the High Court remanded back the AMP issue to the file of the TPO to re-ascertain the ALP of the international transaction in accordance with the recognized TP principles in India. This decision of the Delhi High Court was limited in scope as far as it applied only in cases of a distributor who had accepted that there was an ‘international transaction’ vis-à-vis incurring of expenses on AMP activities.
However, the landscape of AMP litigation has been shaped differently for a full fledged manufacturing entity. Subsequent to the Sony Ericsson (supra) decision, in December 2015, the Delhi High Court in the celebrated decision of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. v. CIT[13] held that there was no ‘international transaction’ for the purposes of the TP provisions to apply in case of an Indian manufacturing entity, which had received no direction in the form of an agreement whether oral or written, from its foreign related entity who was the brand owner of the brand which was being used by such Indian entity in its AMP activities and the onus to prove the same lied on the Department and such onus was to be discharged without using BLT. It was also held by the High Court that in the absence of any substantive or machinery provisions contained in the ITA to recognize existence of an ‘international transaction’ in the context of AMP expenses, a TP adjustment could not be made. This decision, therefore, created two parallels as far as the AMP litigation is concerned, both of which parallels have reached the Supreme Court level and are currently awaiting final outcome.
Recently, in November 2018, the Delhi Tribunal in the case of PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt. Ltd. v. ACIT[14] deleted the transfer pricing adjustment to the tune of Rs 2,900 crores computed on account of AMP expenses incurred by Pepsi in its capacity as a full-fledged manufacturer in India.[15] In fact, umpteen number of cases before various High Courts and the Tribunal involving a manufacturing entity have relied upon the Delhi High Court decision in the case of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. v. CIT (supra) to hold that there was no ‘international transaction’ vis-à-vis incurring AMP expenses that could trigger the applicability of the TP provisions in India.
This decision of the Delhi Tribunal has been recently followed in number of decisions. However, the same has been distinguished by the Delhi Tribunal[16] recently in March, 2019 in a case involving an Indian distributor. On the contrary, a decision similar to the Delhi Tribunal decision in PepsiCo has been rendered by the Delhi Tribunal[17] again in April, 2019 in a case involving an Indian manufacturer. Therefore, there is an apparent split on how the jurisprudence on this subject is being carried forward to Supreme Court between a case involving a manufacturer and other kind of business models. However, the bottom line, as far as this controversy is concerned, is whether there is an ‘international transaction’ between the Indian entity and related non-resident entity for incurring a certain amount of expenditure on AMP activities. Further, the Department is also before the Supreme Court in relation to the applicability of BLT[18]. Even at the international level, this controversy seems to not rest in peace. Needless to add, it is important for cross border arrangements to be drafted carefully in order to avoid getting entangled in this controversy.
Ravi Prakash, Partner
Anmol Anand, Associate
End Notes:
[1] Under the Income-tax Act, 1961 (‘ITA’), the term ‘associated enterprises’ has been used instead of ‘related parties’. Therefore, the term related party or related parties used in this article should be construed to mean ‘associated enterprise’ as defined in ITA.
[2] Section 37 of the ITA.
[3] Chapter X, Section 92 of the Act.
[4] Section 92F(v) of the ITA.
[5] Section 92B of the ITA.
[6] “in the nature of purchase, sale or lease of tangible or intangible property, or provision of services, or lending or borrowing money, or any other transaction having a bearing on the profits, income, losses or assets of such enterprises, and includes a mutual agreement or arrangement between two or more associated enterprises for the allocation or apportionment of, or any contribution to, any cost or expense incurred or to be incurred in connection with a benefit, service or facility provided or to be provided to any one or more of such enterprises.”.
[7] For the purposes of this article and the subject dealt herein, the concept of specified domestic transaction has been ignored.
[8] Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (MSIL) v. ACIT, (2010) 328 ITR 210 (Delhi High Court).
[9] Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. v. ACIT, (2011) 335 ITR 121 (Supreme Court of India).
[10] L.G. Electronics India (P.) Ltd. v. ACIT, (2013) 22 ITR(T) 1 (Delhi -Trib.) (SB).
[11] Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications India (P.) Ltd. v. CIT, (2015) 374 ITR 118 (Delhi).
[12] Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications India (P.) Ltd., Discovery Communications India, Daikin Airconditioning India Pvt. Ltd., Haier Appliances (India) Pvt. Ltd., Reebok India Company Ltd. etc.
[13] Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. v. CIT, (2016)381 ITR 117.
[14] PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt. Ltd. v. ACIT, (2018) 100 taxmann.com 159 (Delhi – Tribunal).
[15] Pepsi was represented by the Tax Litigation Team at AZB & Partners before the Tribunal.
[16] M/s. Olympus Medical Systems India Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT, ITA No. 7414/Del/2018, order dated 27.03.2019.
[17] Casio India Co. Pvt. Ltd.. v. DCIT, ITA No. 1764/Del/2015, order dated 22.04.2019.
[18] Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications India Pvt. Ltd. (now merged with Sony India Pvt. Ltd.) v. CIT, CA No. 135/2016. All other matters in relation to AMP expenses have been clubbed with this case and the entire AMP batch is likely to be listed during the second half of 2019.
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NBCUniversal’s self-service programmatic buying offering powered by 4C achieves a few milestones in the linear television world. Among the biggest is that advertisers will be using the same buying console that they already use to target audiences on major social media platforms ripe with video ad inventory.
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EU referendum all to play for, as immigration remains key issue for leavers
Posted 30/10/15 in General News
As the Prime Minister’s negotiations for a European settlement begin this week, BMG has polled the British public on whether they’ll vote to leave, or remain when the referendum on EU membership finally arrives. Campaigns on both sides of the debate are now in full swing and with more than 20% of the public declaring that they are still undecided; there remains plenty of scope for either side to make ground.
The Remain campaign, led by Britain Stronger in Europe, launched earlier this month on a platform of economic and legislative vulnerability should we exit the union, and though many commentators will be pleased that they have got straight to the economic argument, the ‘inners’ will not be sleeping easy this week given their slender 4% lead over the opposition. However, whilst Vote Leave and Leave.Eu (the two groups competing to lead the Leave campaign) will see David Cameron’s opening play as a clear attempt to undermine the argument that leaving will allow the UK to “thrive like Norway”, they will be buoyed by the fact that the ‘in’ campaign is yet to describe, in any serious detail, what Britain in a reformed EU would look like to voters.
However, once you scratch a little beneath the surface of the data, our polling suggests that Mr Cameron will need to consider the ‘Elephant in the room’ when understanding the relatively strong support for the Leave campaign.
When BMG asked respondents what they thought the most important issue facing society today was; there is a clear divergence between supporters for each side. For those opting to leave, immigration is by far the top issue with more than half indicating so. Compare this to just 20% of those who wish to remain, where Immigration & Asylum comes second to Healthcare/NHS (21%).
This finding is supported further. When people were asked to what extent they agreed or disagreed with the statement; “Immigration strengthens our country because of the good work ethic and skills of immigrants”, almost seven in ten (69%) leavers disagreed, compared to just 23% of those supporting stay.
Clearly the debate is only warming up, but our polling suggests that there may be more to winning this contest than economic arguments alone.
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DocFest annual Benefit concert will take the form of a reception/concert/jam session, to be held in the Denney Theatre on the campus of (Kinder) HSPVA. Concert headliner will be world-renowned saxophonist Everette Harp from Los Angeles.
Raised in church and weaned on gospel and soul music, the Houston born saxman on his first two Blue Note recordings, Everette Harp (1992) and Common Ground (1994), was already leaning this way, combining dynamic funk edges and urban textures into the mix. His popular 1997 tribute to Marvin Gaye's 1971 watershed album What's Going On combined the best of his two worlds, modern-day contemporary jazz and the classic soul he grew up with. 1998's Better Days further solidified his place among the chart-toppers of smooth jazz. While on his previous albums, Harp sought to push the envelope stylistically and show off all of his abilities as writer, arranger, producer and player (even of straight-ahead jazz), For the Love strips away the diversions and focuses purely on Harp's ability to convey powerful emotions via lyrical playing, beautiful melodies, and sensuous rhythms.
Also, incredible pianist Michael Rojas, based out of Nashville, will perform with his group. He was voted the top Piano/Keyboard Player of the year multiple times, which is quite an achievement in Nashville!
Net proceeds will be donated to the Helen and Bob Morgan Jazz Scholarship Fund at New York's New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, this scholarship having been endowed by the Morgans, with assistance from SBC Foundation, in 1999. A "Morgan Scholar" must be a graduate of HSPVA, and is selected each year by New School admission officer(s) and the current HSPVA Director of Jazz Studies. Both Chris Walker and Robert Glasper are alumni of the New School, and, to date, six HSPVA alumni have significantly benefited from the Morgan Scholarship Fund.
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Star pianist to give free recital at Bournemouth Pier
By Nicky Findley NickyFindley
MUSIC lovers are invited to Bournemouth Pier at 11.40am tomorrow to hear a free recital by a world renowned musician.
Venezuelan pianist composer, Gabriela Montero, made the surprise announcement ahead of her year as Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s Artist-in-Residence.
Montero said: “It’ll be great fun to get to know the people of Bournemouth on Friday. I’m looking forward to giving them a sense of what’s coming up this year!”
The Pier will be free to enter from 11.30am to 12.15pm to hear the performance, with thanks to BCP Council. The recital will be filmed by Classic FM and will be available to watch at ClassicFM.com.
Montero performed at Barack Obama’s 2008 inauguration alongside Yo-Yo Ma, has been honoured by Amnesty International for her humanitarian work, and was championed by José Antonio Abreu, the founder of the ground-breaking El Sistema movement.
The celebrated musician will give five performances in Poole, Portsmouth and Exeter from October 16.
In October, she will perform her Piano Concerto No.1, Latin Concerto, a work that honours the musical traditions that have shaped her, as she describes ‘a globalised Latin American woman raised on a diet of European classical music with multiple, circumstantial side dishes of Pan-American folklore’.
See bsolive.com for tickets and further details.
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What Can We Learn about Personal Branding from Lucille Ball
Marva L. Goldsmith
"I Love Lucy” premiered in October 1951 and the country fell in love with the ditzy, red-head who was married to Cuban band leader, Desi Arnaz. Lucille Ball was 40 years old when the show aired, middle-aged by all standards, especially for show business in the 50’s.
LESSON 1: Similar to Lucille Ball, Baby Boomers are entering the job market at mid-life. There are employers that value the skills and experience of seasoned employees (and consultants), even in this economy.
Lucy had co-starred on a radio program with Richard Denning as her husband and when the radio show became ripe for the new media, television, Lucy and Desi pitched the show“I Love Lucy” to CBS with Desi as her husband. CBS officials were concerned that ‘the American public would never accept them as a couple’ and turned down their idea. As a result, Lucy and Desi formed their own production company, took their idea on the road and became a popular stage show. When CBS still refused to consider the show, Lucy and Desi used their own money to film the pilot episode of “I Love Lucy” and it became the most popular television show in America. CBS recognized its value and picked up the show.
LESSON 2: Have you been turned down by employers because you are too old, too expensive or over qualified? While you are looking for a job, take your show on the road! Seek opportunities to obtain visibility for your skills and experience. Let decision makers experience you. Examples: volunteer, consult, teach at a community college, or offer a webinar.
Over the next 6 year period, one hundred and eighty episodes of ‘I Love Lucy’ were filmed and have since been aired over, and over, and over again. Intuitively, we all know that Lucy Ricardo is merely a character, but who can forget the ‘Vitameatavegamin’ episode, or the infamous candy assembly line? Lucy could always be counted on to get into trouble and you could depend on her to pull her neighbor and best friend, Ethel into most of her schemes. You could rely on Lucy for timeless entertainment.
LESSON 3: The repetition of images of the masterful comedienne sketched in our hearts and minds are of the scheming antics of this playful red-head. Lucy was branded well before the term “personal branding” became popular. You must manage your own personal brands by consistently and repeatedly demonstrating value to your target market. You must also seek multiple sources to gain visibility for your skills in the marketplace.
Your personal brand is what is unique about you, what makes you stand out from your peers or competitors. Strong personal brands consistently deliver value to their target audience. If utilized correctly, personal branding can help you land a job, promotion or new contract by delivering your craft over and over in a consistent manner with the goal aimed towards becoming known for something that supports your career, your art, and your professional desires. What do you want to be known for? What should others rely on you to deliver every time you are up at bat?
According to Kelly Services Executive Vice President and General Manager Mike Webster, "Personal branding is taking on a new importance as more people take control of their careers and market themselves to a vast audience." Don’t be discouraged if the jobs, contracts or promotions don’t roll in after your first attempt. Remember, Lucy and Desi took their show on the road to get visibility for their idea after CBS turned them down twice. It wasn’t until they became known for delivering a successful road show, and funding their pilot that CBS picked up the show. The indelible imprint came later, after ‘Lucy and Desi’ were experienced over and over again.
I hope these lessons from Lucy will stick in your mind as you seek new career and business opportunities.
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Popular Faculty Concert marks return of Pro Series
Talented professional musicians from the Brandon University (BU) School of Music will perform the first pro series concert of 2020 on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall. The annual Faculty Concert will feature inspired interpretations that survey both musical periods and styles. “For more than two decades, the Faculty Concert has been a favourite […]
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BU recognizes longtime employees
A remarkable 50 years of service by Dr. Nancy Stanley was among the highlights as Brandon University recognized the efforts of longtime members of its faculty and staff on Thursday. The University held its annual Long Service Employee Recognition Event, honouring those who reached benchmarks of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 or […]
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Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition winner Bryn Blackwood returns to Brandon
Bryn Blackwood, winner of the 2019 Eckhardt-Gramatté (E-Gré) National Music Competition, will return to Brandon to close-off his national winner’s tour as part of Brandon University’s (BU’s) Pro Series. Blackwood is in the midst of a cross-Canada tour (from Sackville, N.B. to Vancouver) and will end his tour with a recital in the Lorne Watson […]
Everett Hopfner leads programming at Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music
Award-winning pianist and Brandon University (BU) alumnus Everett Hopfner is the new Interim Director of the Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music at BU. Hopfner has taught at the Conservatory since 2015 and has also been a sessional instructor at BU’s School of Music. Raised in the Manitoba community of Ste. Rose du Lac, he earned a […]
Brandon University alumna named to leadership team at Philadelphia Orchestra
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Orchestra has appointed Brandon University alumna Tanya Derksen as vice president of artistic production, effective October 28, 2019. Derksen comes to The Philadelphia Orchestra from the Regina Symphony Orchestra, where she serves as executive director. A trained musician and executive leader, Derksen brings extensive experience in orchestra management to her new […]
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Brandon University welcomes back former instructor for ‘pro series’ performance
The 2019-20 pro series season welcomes back a former Brandon University (BU) School of Music instructor — percussionist Ben Reimer and his Park Sounds colleague, violist and viola d’amore player Jennifer Thiessen for a concert on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall. Both are Manitoba-raised – Thiessen hails from Austin and Reimer […]
Brandon University low brass ensemble building ‘bass’ of community support
From Oom-pah to O Canada, the Brandon University low brass band is putting a tuba twist on both classics and old favourites with a series of performances in the community this fall. “We’re going to be playing some fun polkas at an Oktoberfest celebration, and we’re bringing a new twist to TubaChristmas this year, but […]
BU at the Brandon Public Library Speaker Series debuts Thursday
A new series of free public talks at the Brandon Public Library will bring Brandon University (BU) research to the community. The inaugural season of the BU at the Public Library Speaker Series will kick off this Thursday, Sept. 19, as Doug Ramsey and Chris Malcolm discuss the importance of museums to communities and rural tourism […]
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Music of the Mediterranean Launches pro series season
BRANDON, MB—The 2019-20 Brandon University (BU) pro series season kicks off on Tuesday, Sept. 17 with a ground-breaking program entitled “Mediterranean Encounters: Judeo-Muslim Soundscapes.” This evening of Sephardi-Mizrachi music is a first for the pro series, and introduces to Brandon audiences New York-based ethnomusicologist, composer, bandleader, multi-instrumentalist and singer Samuel Torjman Thomas. During this performance, […]
Brandon University welcomes new students with Orientation
Orientation is much more than finding your classrooms, new students at Brandon University discovered today. With most classes getting underway tomorrow, today’s Orientation sessions were set aside for incoming new students to get to know each other and the campus, while learning about the support services available to help them have a great and successful […]
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Breakfast Club of Canada Receives Official Accreditation from Imagine Canada
Breakfast Club of Canada, which celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, is proud and grateful to have earned Imagine Canada accreditation. This designation attests to our commitment to directing all of our funds where they need to go, to nurturing potential, growing healthy students and giving an equal chance of success to all kids.
The Imagine Canada Standards Program applies to charitable and non-profit organizations in Canada. Of over 170,000 non-profits across the country, only 200+ have received this accreditation to date. We are honoured to join the ranks of these organizations recognized for their excellence, leadership and credibility. The Club is one of the first organizations to focus on school nutrition and only the second with nation-wide reach. To be approved, we had to meet 75 requirements in five key areas:
Financial accountability and transparency
Volunteer involvement.
This accreditation will allow us to build further on our already strong reputation in order to extend our network of partners and donors. This kind of recognition is often taken into account when key decisions are made. It is proof of our commitment, professionalism and transparency in everything we do.
Now that we are Imagine Canada accredited, we hope to be able to support even more schools and make an even greater difference in the lives of young Canadians, one breakfast at a time.
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UK fashion profit risks becoming too skinny
7 July 2016 By Carol Ryan
British retailers M&S and Next were losing ground to foreign rivals like Zara even before sterling’s sharp drop boosted the cost of sourcing clothes from Asia. Few can pass on higher costs to thrifty shoppers. Brexit will make it even tougher to regain share and mend margins.
Pedestrians walk past a Next shop in Oxford Street in London January 6, 2009. British fashion and homewares retailer Next on Tuesday reported a fall in underlying retail sales in line with its guidance and said it would meet full-year profit forecasts, sending its shares up nearly 7 percent.REUTERS/Andrew Winning (BRITAIN) - RTR23363
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British retailer Marks & Spencer said on July 7 that first-quarter like-for-like sales of clothing and home products fell 8.9 percent. This was M&S’ worst quarterly performance since the first quarter of its 2005-06 year.
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Finance chief Helen Weir said nearly two-thirds of its overseas sourcing is priced in U.S. dollars, and that its policy is to hedge currency requirements up to 18 months ahead.
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Opinion | Retirement must be factored in with considering teacher salaries
December 13, 2019 Royce Humm Guest Commentary
Michigan school opinions
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Royce Humm is executive director of Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, which represents nearly 40,000 retired public school employees. MARSP is an independent, nonpartisan association, which advocates exclusively for retired public school employees’ pension and health care benefits.
A recent Guest Commentary in Bridge Magazine on Michigan education spending cited stagnant teacher salaries as a barrier to improving Michigan’s K-12 education system. As a follow-up, we would add that making good on the promise of a decent retirement for school personnel should also be a high priority and goes right along with the goal of paying teachers a competitive wage and enhancing the education of Michigan children.
Taken together, competitive salaries and a solid retirement program will go far to help recruit qualified teachers and other school personnel. As we analyze where we need to make changes to improve education, we shouldn’t view retirement system costs as being in competition with operations budgets for school districts.
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The column by the Citizens Research Council put a spotlight on the increased cost of funding teacher retirements borne by school districts, but didn’t explain two key factors:
The state’s failure to keep school funding in line with inflation; and
Past decisions by policymakers in Lansing that led to underfunding the retirement system, although it is now on more solid footing thanks to multiple recent reforms.
After adjusting for inflation, total K-12 education funding declined by 30 percent between 2002 and 2015, according to the 2019 Education Policy Report by Michigan State University. Seventy-four percent of the decline was due to declining state support for schools. Per-pupil revenue declined 22 percent during the same period. Among all states, Michigan is dead last in K-12 funding growth.
We believe it’s the state’s responsibility to make teaching more attractive through competitive wages, up-to-date facilities and an adequately funded pension system, which has not always received the support it deserves.
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A good example of a past decision that has led to the under-funding of the Michigan Teachers Retirement System was the legislative action in November 1997 in response to the Durant decision. The state was ordered to pay back districts for the under-funding of special education. One remedy was, that rather than continue to use the multi-year average model of retirement system asset valuations, the retirement system assets were revalued on a current day valuation, creating hundreds of millions of actuarial "surplus" dollars. These surplus retirement funds were then "given" to districts in the form of future reduced district retirement contribution for existing teachers. This was a major cause of the future funding shortfalls in the fund.
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Birmingham store sparks Jimmy Choo shoes sales fever
IT was the shoe sale which could have tempted some to put the boot in to bag a bargain.
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More than 200 excited women queued through the night to get their hands on an exclusive range of designer shoes in Birmingham city centre.
But these were not just any shoes – they were Jimmy Choo shoes. The footwear, a favourite to the stars, was launched in H&M in the Bullring at 9am yesterday.
Sleep-deprived women of all ages – and a handful of men – had waited anxiously outdoors for cut-price versions of the top-brand shoes, as well as clothes and accessories that normally sell for up to £800.
Some eager folk camped out from 10pm on Friday. Tents, flasks and hot water bottles kept the dozens of Choo faithfuls company through the wet, cold and windy night.
Before the doors opened, waiting shoppers were issued with wristbands so shop staff could prevent a mad and potentially dangerous scramble.
Security staff armed with walkie talkies and earpieces kept the lines in order – in case anyone tried to get a step ahead of other bargain-hunters.
‘‘There’s been no fighting as such,” a female security guard said. “A few women were rather angry when the wristbands ran out and there was a bit of jostling, but it’s all been well controlled.”
The first 120 in the queue were given a colour-coded wristband, indicating a 15-minute slot when to browse the shoe and handbag section.
Inside the 30ft by 15ft “Choo zone” the idolised items were neatly arranged in purple boxes, guarded by two security guards and matching purple barriers.
Once in the zone some women worked as a team grabbing extra boxes for friends, who handed over cash for the goodies at the till. Others grabbed as many boxes as possible, although each person was allowed only one pair of each style of shoe.
Avid shopper Jo Lawrence, 29, had arrived from Northamptonshire with niece Kiran at 11pm on Friday. “It’s been worth it,” she gushed as she left the Bullring armed with SEVEN boxes of shoes. “I would normally spend around £650 for one pair of designer shoes but I got the lot for around the same price.”
Sisters Shamiala and Saba Rafique travelled from Blackburn and between them spent a Choo-tastic £2,000. “I’ve got two pairs of shoes, matching clutch bags and some jewellery,” delighted 22-year-old Saba said. “It really is like a dream come true. I’ve spent up to £800 on a pair of Jimmy Choos in the past and that was in the sale!”
Mum and daughter Judy and Emily Judge, of Dudley, were first-timers in the world of designer shopping.
“Well, I’m only here to support Emily,” mum Judy said. “She was made redundant two weeks ago and never would have thought she could afford a label like Jimmy Choo. This range has made it accessible to everyone.”
Emily, 21, had picked out her favourite shoes online, priced at £79.99 weeks before they came to Birmingham. “I would never normally spend so much on shoes,’’ she said. ‘‘But they are exclusive and reasonably priced, so I can understand why people would queue.”
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Witnesses in the dental scenes in old paintings
par Pierre BARON
For the periods former to photography and the cinema, we have to see only graphic arts which enable us to visualize the dental scenes. The detailed study of paintings, drawings and engravings representing of the dental scenes does not cease giving us invaluable information, only could one say, on what could be the working conditions of the dentist, i.e. on its immediate environment. It is necessary, however, to make a small reserve with regard to the realism of these scenes by taking account of artistic interpretation, if there is one of them, and of the will of the painter to transmit certain messages by symbols often difficult to decipher. This last point concerns mainly the Flemish and Dutch painters of XVIIe century, who painted a very great number of scenes of kind, and, among them, of the scientific, medical and dental scenes.
The first witness : the assistant
The witness nearest known couple expert-patient is, without any doubt, the assistant. It is that or that which is in the forefront of the witnesses, privileged witness of what is done and of what is said.
The first representation of an assistant is particularly old, since it dates from IXe-Xe century (800-900 ad) . It is a color drawing which forms part of the Codex Nicetas (ms Laur Plut 74.7 C f° 198 v°) preserved at Biblioteca Medicea Laurentiana in Florence.
An assistant helps the expert to reduce a lower jaw luxation by holding the head of the patient
Rough two hundred years later, i.e. towards 1100-1200 (XIIe century), a color drawing of Ruggero da Fruggardo illustrating its Chirurgia (ms O 1. 20) preserved at Master and Fellows of Trinity Library College in Cambridge, shows us the assistant, which is a young monk, poking fire with bellows to make heat the cauteries.
The treatment of certain dental pathologies by cauterization was very in vogue at that time. One sees the expert on the left sitting, belonging to the cauteries
It is in a manuscript of Rolando da Parma dating from the end of XIIIe century, itself inspired by Ruggiero da Palermo (1180), entitled Cyrurgia and preserved at Biblioteca Casatanense in Rome (ms 1382) which we find a color drawing showing us (f° 19 r°) another reduction of lower jaw luxation.
Here the assistant holds the linens being useful to make the binding of application. It seems to sympathize with the suffering of the patient The expert and the patient are women.
In XVe century, we selected several representations of the assistant:
First of all we will see a drawing illustrating a German manuscript of 1467. This manuscript is preserved at Landesbibliothek of Stuttgart (Cod. Poet. 2°2) and shows us an expert extracting a tooth with a patient.
The expert, of Eastern appearance with his arab hat, is positioned perfectly. He is helped by an assistant who holds the patient by the hand and the shoulder
Of XVe century also, a drawing illustrating a famous book which title is Châh -Namé (the Book of the Kings) of Abu' L Qasim Firdusi (930-1020). This Persan manuscript (ms suppl. Persan 443) is preserved at the BNF (National Library of France).
The drawing (f° 363 v°) shows us an expert, sitted behind the patient lying (position described by the Arab doctors and which was perpetrated until the beginning of Xxe century), extracting a tooth and helped by two assistants. One, on the left pokes fire with bellows, and the other, on the right, holds with a grip fire near the expert.
Same time, Charaf-ed-Din(1404-1468) left us its famous Chirurgie of Ilkhani, written and illustrated by him into 1465-1466. This manuscript (ms suppl. Turkish 693 LI) is preserved at the BNF (National Library of France).
Very many drawings being able to illustrate our matter. We see here one of them: a dental extraction (chapter 20 f° 80 v°). The expert is in front of the patient and the assistant behind and holds the head to him.
We now will approach the XVIIe century and its very many representations of dental scenes.
Adriaen van Ostade (1610-1685), Dutch painter, left us this indoor scene dated towards 1630-1635 and preserved at Kunsthistorisches Museum of Vienna.
The expert, placed behind the patient, is spirit to extract a tooth to him, while the small assistant holds a dish while attending the scene. There are some witnesses in the second plan, perhaps the family of the patient and another being pressed on a long stick and looking at attentively the work of the expert
Gerrit van Honthorst (1590-1659), Dutch painter having left many scenes of kind, is a follower of Caravage like many Dutch painters called the " Caravagesques of North ". This extraction dental and signed and gone back to 1622. The painting is preserved at Staatlische Kunstammlungen of Dresden.
The assistant holds a candle to light the field of work. The expert is held behind the patient while the witnesses, very interested are held in front of
Joos van Craesbeck (1608- circa 1654/1662) is a Flemish painter. He shows us here, preserved in a private collection, the interior of a barber-surgeon.
The expert is held behind the patient sitting on the ground. He makes an extraction while an assistance holds the hand of the patient while fixing her glance on the mouth of this one.
Now let us examine this superb pen-and-ink drawing and washing of Lambert Doomer (1623-1700) preserved at Ashmolean Museum in Oxford.
This Dutch drawing is remarkable, not only by its exceptional artistic qualities, but still by the perfect ergonomic position of the expert compared to the patient and the assistant who holds a flask, all sheltered under a parasol. Many witnesses attend the scene, while others are interested by the delousing practised by a monkey, another assistance of the expert, on a man.
This table painted by Jan Miense Molenaer, Dutch, (1610-1668) representing a dentist, is preserved at Anton Ulrich Museum of Brunswick, shows us a true charlatan who seems to simulate a dental care. Its assistant, to confirm the intention of the author who is to show dishonesty of the quacks, has a malicious look, mocking of that which is rather an accomplice that an assistant.
Among the witnesses who are seeing the scene there is a lady which joined, for it sympathizes with the pain of the patient who is between the hands of the quack. This lady is being made strip by a robber, perhaps another accomplice: he steals its poultries to him which are in its basket.
Of XIXe century we can examine this painting of S. Cox, British painter, preserved at the library of Wellcome Institute in London.
The assistant holds the head of the patient while the dentist works. Two witnesses are held with the entry of the cabinet, with a few meters from there.
Of XXe century we will retain this painting made by Edouard Tytgat (1879-1957): it is signed and gone back to 1930. It forms part of a private collection.
The assistant, carries an apron and a white cap, like the blouse of the dentist, is held beside the patient and supports it. It is in this representation a spectator very close to work of the expert.
It is with this table of Tytgat that we can close the chapter of the assistant or privileged assistant-witness nearest to the work of the dentist. We now will see other dental scenes where it does not act any more an assistant or of the assistant but of the other witnesses.
The latter can be numerous, especially when the travelling dentist assembled trestles on a place of market or in a fair, and that on these trestles of the jokers or small actors employed by the dentist, some small theatrical improvisations or some parades play to attract the customers. When the scene occurs inside the witnesses are in a more restricted number.
Indoor scenes
Let us take some examples of dental paintings of indoor scenes, and to begin this table of Egbert van Heemkerck (1634-1704), Flemish painter. This painting is preserved at the Museum of Beaux Arts of Ghent.
The scene occurs in the common room from work from a barber and a surgeon. In addition to the two experts fifteen people are. A man is shaving the beard in the content of the shop, while another, in the first plan, is in care with the surgeon . The expert is wiping the cheek of the patient where there is a few blood. It is probable that the extraction of a tooth has just been done. Some witnesses are attentive, others probably await their turn while looking at the expert working.
The painting of Theodore Rombouts (1597-1637) is very famous. This Flemish painter left us, him or his pupils, of very many versions of this scene. There is also a great number of old copies. This version is one of two the best: it is preserved at the Museum of Beaux Arts of Ghent, the other being with the Museum of Prado in Madrid.
Six witnesses attend the scene, whose two adopt an attitude which shows that they are very interested by the extraction which the quack is doing: on the left on the first plan a man pressed on his cane holds his eyeglasses on the nose for better seeing, and the other, young person, is pressed on the table where the instruments and flasks are spread out, looking with a great interest too. The two men who are on the right of the charlatan are speaking about their teeth as it is visible.
Gerrit van Honthorst (1590-1659), Flemish painter of which we saw a painting a few moments ago, left us another dental scene. This painting is preserved at the Museum of the Louvre in Paris.
There are four witnesses, one of them is a robber. In this connection it should be recalled that the presence of this robber, relatively frequent in this kind of scene could have a value symbolic system, like the presence of the monkey. Both are the malignant ones and robbers: it is a manner of informing crowd to be wary of the quack who is malignant and robber. Here there is another symbol of this type: the false diploma with its seals. Be careful you don't be fascinate by appearances
Outside scenes
Already a century ago, Pieter Bruegel the Older (1525/1530-1569), Flemish painter, had shown us a robber acting. It is about a scene of outside entitled Christ driving out the merchants of the Temple, and gone back to 1556. She is preserved at Statensmuseum for Kunst in Copenhagen.
There is in this broad scene on the left the dentist with some witnesses of which a robber acting, the hand in the basket of a woman.
Let us pass now with other scenes of outside, and let us start with one of those of Jan Victors (1620-1674) which is Dutch. This painting signed and gone back to 1654 is preserved at Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
This painting of Jan Steen (1625-1679), Dutchman also, date of 1651 and is preserved at Mauritshuis in the Hague : as we already saw a woman has the hands joined in sign prayer.
Still a spectator with the hands joined in the table of the Dutchman Andries Both (1612/1613-1641). This painting exists in several versions: this one is in a particular collection.
Peter Jansz Quast (1606-1647) another Dutchman shows us here a dentist installed on trestles. This painting is preserved in the Communal Museums of Verviers.
Some witnesses attend this scene into which the painter slipped three symbols: the false diploma, the monkey and the owl. Let us recall that the owl is the symbol of deceived - here the patient-. Dutch the proverb used known as: " That the candle and the glasses are not essential if the owl cannot or does not want to see ".
In XVIIIe century this kind of scenes will rarefy. Pietro Longhi (1702-1785), Italian painter left us a dental scene preserved at the Brera Museum in Milan.
It is a scene of carnival in which the witnesses are masked and disguised.
Theatrical outside scenes
To finish we will now see paintings with travelling dentists who assembled trestles on which move of jokers or small actors who say some scenes or parades to attract crowd
Oldest is at the end of XVIIe century. It goes back to 1680 approximately and is painted by Gerrit Berckheide (1638-1698) painter Dutch. It is preserved at Staatmuseum of Cologne.
It shows us a true scene of theatre with some actors on trestles assembled in full shift. A crowd of witnesses attend with the spectacle and the dental care.
At the beginning of XVIIIe century Balthazar van den Bossche (1681-1715) left us this scene gone back to 1710, preserved at the Royal Museums of Beaux Arts from Belgium in Brussels and entitled " the puller of teeth on the Grand Place in Brussels ".
Here also it is a true small theatre which is assembled in the center of the Grand Place. Crowd is numerous to attend the event: the dentist out of middle-class clothes is held on the front of the scene with in the hand a flask or a tooth. On his line, another man is bowing in front of the crowd assembled near of the trestles, holding with the hand an object. On its left a masked harlequin, is pulling the curtain to let appear the preparer of drugs or elixirs.
From the beginning of the XVIIIe century also this scene painted by the Fleming Peter Angillis (1685-1734) and preserved in a private collection : there are boards which are posed on four barrels and the scene itself can be circumvented by the passers by.
A dentist is operating a patient sitting on pedestal: the dentist, him even on the pedestal, is upright behind him. On its left a man equipped well harangue crowd showing the false diploma, with at its sides a box of flasks intended to be sold. On the right side of the dentist an actor who is miming the pain of the patient. The scene is particularly animated with children, sellers of poultries, a pilgrim in departure for Saint Jacques de Compostelle, monks and a couple of middle-class man.
Another testimony of these travelling dentists: the scene painted by the Italian Faustino Bocchi (1659-1742). It forms part of a private collection.
Here a characteristic: all the characters are dwarves. Two other Italian painters of XVIIIe century left us dental scenes being able to illustrate our matter. The first painting is of Giandomenico Tiepolo (1727-1804). It is signed and gone back to
1754 and is with the Museum of the Louvre in Paris.
This scene of carnival is also equipped with trestles on which are moving actresses and actors in costume. Many disguised witnesses attend the spectacle. Second is of Michele Granieri (active in Turin about 1770 and died in 1778). This table is preserved at Museo Civico of Turin.
Here there are no actors but the way in which the trestles are assembled evokes a theatre completely. Witnesses attend the scene.
We will now see a very beautiful painting carried out by the Flemish painter Léonard Defrance (1735-1805). This painting is in a private collection.
That occurs downtown, the trestles are leaned at a house. The dentist, richly equipped, probably shows with the public a tooth that it has just extracted, with the young woman sitting at side. The latter with the very calm air and discusses with a young man lengthened on the belly on a table with trestles. In the content is held a disguised character.
Another scene of the end of XVIIIe century interesting to see is French, and painted by François Watteau says Watteau of Lille (1758-1823), private collection.
It is Arlequin who operates and Pierrot which is the unhappy patient who seems to suffer: it adopts the typical attitude that painters, in a vast majority, solidified, i.e. an arm in the air (sign of defense) and a foot which is not any more on the ground (sign of pain). A smart ladies, very well dressed, with a beautiful low neckline and a large hat holds the right arm to him, and a Sir, almost bald person, are interested of very close in Pierrot (which it makes exactly?). On the front of the scene, another character seems to pour a liquid on first witnesses(?). A the background another harlequin, with his hood, talkative with a young woman, while an older woman is held in the narrow opening of the curtain. The trestles are covered with woven and the scene itself constitutes the way in of a house whose door opens on the scene.
Lastly, a watercolour of J.A. Langendijk DZN Dutch painter (1780-1818) private collection, shows us still better this atmosphere of fair where the dentist has his place on a scene of theatre.
We are at the beginning of the XIX ième century. Crowd is very numerous and each one is occupied making its races or even with speaking with others. But most of this public is turned towards the dentist who operates a patient. A disguised actor has the hand of the patient who suffers and other a trumpet in which it blows, at the same time to cover the possible cries of that which suffers and to attract crowd. On left of this group another actor disguised also with the air to blow of smoke. A monkey is held on a piedestal perched high on the front of the scene. The curtains are opened and held by decorated boards, on the pediment of which one can read the name of the dentist
Only of a century ago we can see on this engraving of the end of XIXe century of Leon Tynaire (1861-?), coming from the National Museum of the Education of the Holy Mount Aignan, a room of the Dental School of Paris where the teacher is the single witness, for it gives councils to the girl pupil.
At the beginning of XXe century there were still travelling dentists who operated in the streets: some photographs, well-known, Parisian dentists of the streets, are last testimonies of these scenes now disappeared from the modern countries. But many are those among us, having attended these dental scenes in the open air with the Third World countries, can still testify to their direct bond with the tables which we have just seen. Actually, in the modern countries, there is no more care in the streets and the patients prefer discretion, except in dental universities and schools.
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Home > PCE Instruments UK Ltd > New - Small – Self-Sufficient Data Logger PCE-VDL-24I with 2400Hz Sampling Rate
New - Small – Self-Sufficient Data Logger PCE-VDL-24I with 2400Hz Sampling Rate
News and PR from PCE Instruments UK Ltd - Published 19 October 2018 PCE Instruments has used the experience of the recent years to develop a mobile, small and powerful data logger.
PCE Instruments has used the experience of the recent years to develop a mobile, small and powerful data logger. The development and production were guided exclusively by the suggestions, experiences and wishes of the customers. For all the branches of industry, a new data logger of the PCE-VDL series offers solutions for the detection of 3-axis acceleration, for example, upon shock or vibrations. The first two data loggers PCE-VDL 24I and PCE-VDL 16I are now conquering the market after intensive and successful work.
The PCE-VDL 16I has five integrated sensors for temperature, humidity, air pressure and light, as well as a 3-axis acceleration with a sampling rate of 1600 Hz.
The PCE-VDL 24I has a very fast sampling rate of 2400 Hz. Thus, the PCE-VDL 24I is perfect for recording the acceleration, for example, during machine inspection and preventive maintenance. Due to its very small design, the data logger can be mounted at almost any point on the machine and used for 3-axis acceleration. With the PCE-VDL 24I, it is possible to measure and store a precise reconstruction of the pulses coming from acceleration and impact force in all three axes. Especially in case of machines, motors and generators, it is advantageous to be able to record the snapshots of variable process steps and to document all the abnormalities. Thus, future problems can be detected in advance and resolved, for example, when the velocity of various speed ranges drops and critical machine errors occur. The new data logger can contribute to the preventive maintenance of machines and noticeably reduce high service expenses. Additional information can be used to limit the number of areas affected by large vibration amplitudes and retrofit damping systems.
The data logger PCE-VDL 24I cannot only be used for stationary machines, it can also be installed in moving objects. Particularly in the field of industry and transport, it is advantageous to determine impacts, shocks and accelerations of objects in all 3 axes. Due to the constant presence of gravitational acceleration and its graphical and numerical illustration in the measurement results, even small changes in position, displacements and generally tilting movements in a three-dimensional space can be detected due to a high sampling rate with the highest resolution.
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BJP making fresh bid to topple coalition govt, alleges Dy CM
PTI Last Updated: January 1, 2019 | 16:03 IST
Bengaluru, Jan 1 (PTI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara Tuesday accused the BJP of making a fresh bid to topple the JDS-Congress coalition government in the state, asserting that it would not succeed. As the war of words between the BJP and Congress over the alleged toppling game intensified, Parameshwara claimed that efforts were underway to arrange a meeting of his party's disgruntled MLAs with BJP president Amit Shah. "BJP is an expert in horse trading. They have already proved it last time. This time also they tried (to unsettle the government) but they failed in their attempt. Again, they are making a fresh bid," the deputy chief minister alleged. Speaking to reporters here, Parameshwara charged that there were efforts to woo 'some MLAs' from his party, Congress, but he refused to divulge their names. "Some MLAs are there and attempts are being made to arrange their meetings with the BJP national president. "We have information that they are making attempts (to topple the government) but they will not succeed," he said. "Government is safe and there is no need to panic," he asserted. Parameshwara's charge comes amid reports that disgruntled Congress MLA, Ramesh Jarkiholi, who was dropped from the ministry in the recent reshuffle, has been camping in Delhi. He has remained incommunicado since he was removed from the ministry. His brother Satish Jarkiholi, a minister in Kumaraswamy government, Tuesday said he too came to know that Ramesh was in Delhi. He did not rule out the possibility of some other miffed MLAs being with him. The BJP on Monday had maintained that it was not trying to dislodge the coalition government in Karnataka while the Congress had claimed it has evidence of 'horse trading' of its MLAs, alleging that they were each 'offered' Rs 25 crore to 30 crore. State BJP chief B S Yeddyurappa had demanded that Congress produce proof to substantiate its claim. Congress legislature party leader Siddaramaiah had responded, saying he would produce evidence at the "appropriate time." PTI GMS RA ROH DV DV
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Juul Will Stop Selling Most Flavored E-Cigs — But Its Competitors Won’t
“Juul should speak for itself,” said one of the e-cigarette maker’s competitors. A lack of trust in the vaping industry “is a direct result of its deceptive marketing activities.”
By Dan Vergano
Reporting From
Dan Vergano BuzzFeed News Reporter
Posted on October 18, 2019, at 3:56 p.m. ET
WASHINGTON — Juul’s competitors are blaming the company for the trouble their industry faces, and say they won’t stop selling flavored nicotine pods, despite the e-cigarette market leader stopping such sales.
On Thursday, Juul’s CEO, K.C. Crosthwaite, announced the suspension of sales of mango, creme, fruit, and cucumber flavors (but not mint and menthol flavors also threatened by the Donald Trump administration) in the US. “Given the lack of trust in our industry,” his announcement said, Juul planned to stop sales until the flavors went through an FDA review process to assess their risks to public health. Crosthwaite, a former executive at tobacco company Altria, was recently appointed as CEO of Juul, less than a year after Altria bought a 35% stake in the company.
Juul, which owned 75% of the market share for e-cigarettes in 2018, has become largely synonymous with a growing industry for vaporized nicotine products. But its three main competitors have made no moves to pull their own flavored e-cigarettes, and are attempting to distance themselves from the company, which is under federal investigation for marketing to teens. (All of the firms are owned or partly owned by larger tobacco companies.)
“Juul should speak for itself,” Michele Maron of Japan Tobacco International USA Inc., the tobacco firm that owns the Logic e-cigarette brand, told BuzzFeed News. “The ‘lack of trust in our industry’ referenced by Juul is a direct result of its deceptive marketing activities. Logic’s responsible practice of marketing and selling high-quality vapor products to adults remains unchanged, including flavored products where allowed.”
In September, President Trump said his administration would ban flavored e-cigarettes nationwide. The announcement came days after the FDA sent Juul a warning letter over it marketing its e-cigarettes as a medical tool for smokers to quit without agency approval, and a presentation made by a company representative to a high school that called the device “totally safe.” Since August, the nationwide outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses — now standing at 1,479 cases and 33 deaths — tied to vaping of illicit THC-containing liquids has led to even tighter scrutiny on the e-cigarette industry.
Fontem, a subsidiary of Imperial Tobacco that manufactures the Blu e-cigarette products, told BuzzFeed News that it planned to keep selling flavored vapes as well.
“Research indicates that access to a variety of flavors is a key factor for those adult smokers who are looking to choose something other than a combustible tobacco product,” said spokesperson Kelly Cushman by email. “In order to preserve options for current adult smokers and vapers, Fontem therefore continues to make responsibly named and marketed flavors available to our customers over approved sales channels."
Vuse, owned by the tobacco firm R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, did not reply to a request for comment on whether it would continue its flavored vape sales. But as of Friday, the company had made no changes to product availability.
Flavored vapes are widely seen as one of the big draws for teens taking up vaping, which the CDC and other health agencies are warning has increased precipitously — 38% — in the last two years. Nicotine is highly addictive and has been the subject of warnings from the US surgeon general.
Juul suspending the flavor sales in the US is “a good first step,” Kar-Hai Chu of the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Research on Media, Technology, and Health told BuzzFeed News. But, Chu added, given reports of Juul’s marketing practices overseas, he is concerned that the company is simply writing off the domestic market while using the flavors to hook teens on nicotine overseas.
Juul's explosive growth has largely been driven by high-nicotine products and highly successful marketing campaigns that have played out on social media outlets, such as Instagram and Twitter. The FDA last year sent a warning letter over illegal sales of Juul, Logic, Blu, Vuse, and MarkTen, which together owned 97% of the e-cigarette market, in a crackdown on vaping shops. MarkTen (which is also owned by tobacco company Altria) stopped sales in January.
Juul’s move to stop flavor sales comes as the firm has become the poster child for widespread concern over teen vaping, amid a nationwide outbreak of deadly lung illnesses so far attributed to vaping of illicit THC-containing liquids. But at a congressional hearing on Wednesday, Anne Schuchat, the CDC principal deputy director, suggested that the popularity of e-cigarettes has created a culture of vaping "whatever is in the cartridge" that contributed to the illicit vaping linked to the lung injury outbreak. It was one of two hearings held that day that saw lawmakers calling for bans and stronger regulation of the vaping industry ahead of Juul’s announcement.
Drug policy expert Leo Beletsky of Northeastern University told BuzzFeed News that Juul is “fighting for survival."
He was skeptical of any rush to wholesale ban vaping, saying, “Banning a licit market product will drive people to an illicit market where consumer choice and consumer safety is much more limited.” He noted that the black market is apparently where the outbreak of lung illnesses started — the crisis that has thrust vaping nicotine into the national spotlight in the first place.
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Dan Vergano is a science reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based in Washington, DC.
Contact Dan Vergano at dan.vergano@buzzfeed.com.
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Winslow Hog Killing
By Millard Winslow
The first day of a hog killing has to be on a cold January morning. The first assignment goes to someone starting a good fire under the scalding vat. (This is a large pot that will hold an entire hog). Water in the vat has to maintain a temperature just a little less than boiling. Soap powder and cedar branches are placed in the hot water and the cedar branches are removed just before the whole dead hog is placed on the metal rack that is submerged in the vat. The hog is constantly repositioned by someone moving it around on the rack with a hoe. This process continues until the hog hair begins to turn loose. The hog is removed from the vat, placed on a sawhorse table and everyone begins to scrape the loose hair off the hog’s skin. After all hair is removed, the hog is hung up-side-down on a gallows and rewashed. The hog is gutted and a corn cob is placed in its mouth and a small board is wedged between its ribs to hold him apart. After completely gutting the hog, it is thoroughly rewashed and ready to cool down until tomorrow when meat preparation begins. (picture of hog killing)
Early on the second day, a small fire for hot water is started, all knives, an ax and a meat hand saw are sharpened, and a sawhorse table and a large canvas tarp are made available. The first cleaned hog is placed on the table and his head is removed. Then the 2 hams, 2 shoulders and 2 sides are cut out and placed skin down on the tarp and saltpeter is sprinkled on the exposed bones of the meat (this helps draw out the blood when curing the meat). The remainder of the hog is taken to the house where the meat is cut into pork chops, tenderloins, spare ribs, sausage meat, lard and a pig tail.
After all the hogs have been cut up, a salting process begins in the smokehouse. First, each ham is heavily salted and placed skin down in the salt box with another layer of salt added on top. After all the hams are prepared, the shoulders, the sides, the jowls, and the heads are salted the same way.
In approximately two weeks. All the meat in the salt box is inspected and resalted. This process is repeated around the fourth week. Then between the fifth and sixth week, all the meat is washed with warm borax water. A wire is inserted in the hock end of each ham and shoulder for hanging. While the meat is wet, a solution of black pepper and borax is heavily sprinkled on each piece and they are individually hung without touching in the smokehouse.
On a wet day, a small fire consisting of oak, hickory, persimmon, and apple wood is started in a small fire barrel inside the smokehouse. A metal plate with a few holes is placed over the fire barrel to allow only the smoke to escape. The smoking process can vary between one to two weeks and is dependent on the attendant’s availability and cold weather conditions. The meat is ready to cook when it turns a golden brown. The smoked meat can remain in the smokehouse until used and is available for months without refrigeration.
Editor’s note: Although Millard did not mention making cracklings that was an important task for this young man during hog killing time. When you eat pig skins from the local grocery store then you are really eating cracklings. When the skin is removed from parts of the hog that is not being cured it is cut into small squares and placed in boiling water to render (removing all the fat) and after lots of stirring with a wooden paddle the skins will float to the surface to be skimmed off and placed on a tarp to cool. Once all the skins have been removed the pot is emptied of water and the residue from the fat is left to dry. It is with this rendered fat that soap was made. There is an old saying that during hog killing time the only thing that is not used is the squeal.
Governor Godwin made reference to spinach and how out of necessity he ate it but he always told his mother he needed vinegar on it. In 1928 with the building of the bridges across the James River and Nansemond River, trucks took over movement of the vegetable. Getting products to market was made easier by trucks that could move between the small villages, plantations, and farms to the ports of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Newport News in a timely manner. Thus a “vegetable farm” became known as a “truck farm”. Many of the farmers bought their own trucks to move the products as they were harvested rather than having to wait for a commercial vehicle. Tractors replaced mules and harvesting equipment improved the removal of vegetables from the ground for shipment. That progress continues today.
Peanuts were grown on a limited basis in the late 1800s as hog feed and for some home use. However, in 1898 a group of men in Suffolk set up the Suffolk Peanut Company for peanut processing. Before the turn of the century Suffolk became known as the “Worlds Largest Peanut Market” and the local radio station would ultimately use the call letters WLPM. Peanut production across the GCH area took off to such an extent that each farmer was given an allotment of acreage for the growing of peanuts to control the market and price. The peanut was the ultimate demise of the truck farm. With the establishment of Planters Peanut Company in Suffolk by Amadeo Obici peanuts became the best cash crop around. Corn, soybeans and cotton were still produced in a rotation to keep the land from being depleted of its natural nutrients. Over the years we have watched peanut production decline and cotton and soybeans increase due market demands. (pic of peanut picking)
Within the farming community of the GCH area there are several names that come to mind in the 1900s especially in the latter part of the century. The Barlow family has farmed “Cotton Plains” for a number of years and been in the news time and again. There have been headlines such as “Barlow’s Outstanding Farm Family honored at Harvest Festival V”. This award is given in recognition of achievements in agriculture. November 1999 in the Port Folio by Jan Callaghan “The Good Earth” she wrote that running a family farm is not just a job. It’s a way of life—but one that’s becoming increasingly difficult to sustain. The talk is about the dwindling number of farmers from surrounding counties while the GCH area has the same problem. Federal subsidies were welcomed and prices for their products soared in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Then the overseas market collapsed and exports plummeted. Prices dropped dramatically and farmers had lots of products but no one to sell to. Now because of this they were unable to pay their loans or buy seeds. Farmers have always seen the ups and downs but still a few hang on like the Barlows. In 2007 the Barlows took on an extra task to help support the family income and help locals get fresh produce from the farm. They started a Community Supported Agriculture program (CSA) and had 40 members who paid upfront to get a weekly basket of fruits and vegetables during the growing season. Everyone seemed happy with each year’s products. (pic of this farm)
Al Glasscock had an 88 acre farm with 50 acres of that under cultivation right in the heart of the village of Chuckatuck. Having worked in the coal mines of West Virginia Al was no stranger to hard work and that continued while he did very well in the farming business. He even built a couple of grain stowage bins that allowed him to buy, dry and hold products until a better price could be gotten. One of his able bodied assistants was Theodore Allen who worked for Al for 27 years making $2.50 per day however he had an open ticket at the Gwaltney store for food which was a real asset. During hog killing time each year Al would give Theodore a hog for his own use.
Many farmers like Bill Saunders III worked hard for several years only to find that it was just too difficult to make ends meet every year. He also had a potentially serious accident when his shirt sleeve was caught in a silage cutter shaft, ripping his shirt off and winding his belt very tight around his stomach to the point he was having severe problems breathing. The equipment operator, Mr. Bud Towns, realized the problem and secured the machine. A knife was used to cut Bill’s belt in two and then the rest of his clothes were removed from the shaft. Only a few bruises and scratches were the results but it could have been catastrophic. Several years later Bill moved on to other ventures leaving farming behind. He made a comment to the Daily Press in their July 3rd 1977 issue that “The modern farmer must not only be an accountant, manager, mechanic, carpenter, chemist and efficient expert, he must also be an aerialist”. In 2010 when you talk to a modern farmer now he can add to the list of tasks being a computer expert. If you ask Bill about a dairy farm in conjunction with a crop farm he will be the first to tell you that there are not enough hours in the day to get it all done. Those cows are going to be milked twice a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. And, yes, a dairy farm does smell, but Mrs. Edna Saunders, Bill’s mother, would respond with “It smells like money”. (pic of Bill on trailer)
(Lynn need other names to put in here and add to the list. Some suggestions please) I would suggest a paragraph about the Oliver family of Longview – Jesse bought farm in 1934, farmed with his sons Norman and Vernon. Since their deaths the operation is managed by Norman’s son Jimmy (449-8899) and Vernon’s son, J. V. as Oliver Farms. I can get info if you wish.
Farming is not all work and no play as epitomized by Bobby Byrum of the Oakland area. Not only did he farm many acres of land each year but he participated in tractor pulls with his powerful tractor “Country Roads” (picture here from farming folder). In 1982 Bobby Byrum was the “Puller of the Year” and “Mechanic of the Year”. He ultimately developed a portion of his farm as a borrow pit allowing removal of the dirt for highway construction projects.
The young people of the GCH area who grew up on a farm and those who worked part time realized just how hard farming can be. Some farm families have held on for generations like the Barlow’s while others have leased their land to big time farmers. Others have sold out to developers and now houses stand where crops once grew to support the family and the country.
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Members of the financial services industry have responded critically to proposed features of a Workplace Isa, unveiled by the Centre for Policy Studies
Michael Johnson, research fellow at the think-tank and the brains behind the recently announced Lifetime Isa, last week published a report arguing the case for a Workplace Isa, a scheme the government is being urged to introduce under the auto-enrolment regime.
The proposed product would sit within the Lifetime Isa, which was announced in the March Budget and will offer a 25 per cent government bonus on contributions when it is launched next April. If the government accepts the proposal, savers who use the Workplace Isa would be able to contribute up to £10,000 a year until the age of 60, when they can withdraw funds free of tax. Savers would not be allowed to access funds before turning 60.
However, some industry figures have reacted scathingly to the report. Iain Mills, Zurich’s UK operational taxes director, said the Workplace Isa would add more complexity to the retirement landscape. He said: “It would cause further distribution to the industry at a time when we need stability as auto-enrolment embeds.”
“We would argue the government to think carefully about any further significant reforms.” Matthew Harris, director of a Financial Planning firm said “I think this is the worst financial sector idea I have seen this year”.
“It would be totally unfair to limit any government bonus system to employees, never mind auto-enrolled employees”. Blair Cann, senior partner at M Thurlow & Co, said “Bearing in mind the relative complexity of retirement planning as it stands at the moment this could make the whole area a nightmare.
“The Centre for Policy Studies is supposed to think the unthinkable, not think the incomprehensible,”
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The organizers of the 2013 Balkan Summer School on Religion and Public Life (BSSRPL) on Syncretic Societies: Bridging Traditions and Modernity? proceeded from the idea that religion and religious identities are central to the lives of both individuals and society, and that our religious communities are often those to which we devote our greatest loyalties. In our diverse but increasingly interconnected world, we need to find ways to live together in a world populated by people with very different political ideas, moral beliefs, and communal loyalties.
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(Bloomberg) -- Terms of Trade is a daily newsletter that untangles a world embroiled in trade wars. Sign up here. India's government has scoffed at Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos' offer to invest $1 billion in the country, firing the latest salvo at an e-commerce giant that's been accused of predatory business practices.Trade minister Piyush Goyal delivered a stinging rebuke two days after Bezos arrived in New Delhi and touted his efforts to help digitize small and medium enterprises. The investment would bring Amazon's bet on the Indian market to about $6.5 billion. Goyal told a gathering of foreign ministers from around the world he welcomed an investigation into the company's alleged "predatory pricing and unfair trade practices.""They may have put in a billion dollars," Goyal said at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi on Thursday. "But then if they make a loss of a billion dollars every year, then they jolly well have to finance that billion dollars. So it's not as if they are doing a great favor to India when they invest a billion dollars."Bezos has attracted significant opposition during a tour of India intended to underscore its importance as a growth driver for Amazon. The country's antitrust regulator initiated a formal investigation hours before his arrival, and retailers affiliated with the Confederation of All India Traders organized sit-ins and public rallies in multiple cities to protest Amazon's traditional cut-price approach and exclusive-selling practices.Outside the venue of Amazon India's
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Ceres High girls finish third at WAC golf tourney
Shorthanded CV fails to post a team score
Central Valleys Fiona Gay and Ceres Highs Rose Sammons (back) placed 23rd and 13th, respectively, at the Western Athletic Conference Year-End Tournament on Oct. 18 in Atwater. - photo by Courier file photo
Dale Butler
Updated: Oct. 26, 2016, 6:09 a.m.
Ceres High's varsity girls golf team posted the third-best score at the Western Athletic Conference Year-End Tournament on Oct. 18 in Atwater.
"I'm not disappointed," Bulldogs head coach Randy Cerny said. "We were playing shorthanded and still came in third."
Bulldog senior Hannah Smith fired a 105 while tying for sixth place in the individual standings on the par-72 Rancho Del Rey Golf Course.
Senior Monika Ramirez (117), junior Rose Sammons (127), freshman Ariana Medina (141) and sophomore Alex Potts (152) placed 10th, 13th, 18th and 25th, respectively.
"I'm really proud of my whole team, especially Hannah and Monika," Cerny said. "We've been together for four years. They've both improved dramatically."
Ceres High finished second overall in the WAC's final standings.
The Bulldogs won eight of 10 matches en route to a runner-up finish during the conference's dual season.
Ceres High placed third at the WAC Mid-Season Tournament.
"We beat everybody this year, except for Livingston," Cerny said. "They went undefeated."
The Bulldogs also secured their seventh consecutive Sac-Joaquin Section playoff berth.
"That was our main goal for the season," Cerny said.
Unable to field a mandatory five-person lineup due to its lack of numbers, Central Valley's varsity girls golf program, along with Patterson failed to post team scores at the WAC Year-End Tournament.
Karina Avalos was the Hawks' top performer.
Avalos fired a 125 en route to a 12th-place finish.
Fiona Gay (23rd) and Katherine Nou (27th) shot 150 and 157, respectively.
Central Valley placed sixth in the final standings.
The Hawks didn't post a team score at the mid-season tournament.
Central Valley compiled a 2-8 record during the WAC dual season.
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Measure Title: RELATING TO VOLUNTEER MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES.
Report Title: Volunteer Medical Assistance Services; Volunteer Emergency Medical Response Services
Description: Adds pharmacists to the list of volunteer medical assistance and volunteer emergency medical disaster response personnel to be provided immunity from liability. (SD1)
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Capitol Hill’s vacuum repairman says goodbye to his 50-year-old family business
Posted on Thursday, February 5, 2015 - 6:33 am by Bryan Cohen
Central Vacuum owner Dennis McDonnell has removed most of the pictures that once covered his shop walls (Image: CHS)
On a recent afternoon, a customer picking up his vacuum from Capitol Hill’s Central Vacuum Service was relieved to find he had $40 in his pocket. The man wanted to pay for his $36 repair with a credit card, but Central Vacuum has been cash only since it opened in 1959.
“I’ve been saying it for years: one of these days, we’ll enter the 1990s,” said owner Dennis McDonnell as he made change for his customer.
Sadly, that day won’t come for Central Vacuum. CHS previously wrote about how the E Pike vacuum repair shop would be closing at the end of January as Doghouse Leathers plans to expand into the space. Still up is the shop’s familiar red Hoover sign that, for years, has marked the the E Pike block between 13th and 14th Aves. McDonnell, 59, is still packing up decades of accumulated vacuum parts and souvenirs.
It’s not how he wanted to go out. McDonnell’s father, Dick McDonnell, opened the business in a space next-door and he remained a permanent fixture in the store until his death last year at 87. Following his father’s death, McDonnell said it was his family’s decision to close the business and he reluctantly agreed. The McDonnell family still owns the building, which includes the two retail spaces and an apartment upstairs.
The old storefronts will soon work together on E Pike just above 13th
As often happens, news of the longtime business closing sparked an outpouring of support among regular customers — so much so that McDonnell is now considering running a pared down business out of Dave’s Appliance shop just up the block.
As a young boy, McDonnell was quickly ushered into his father’s grown-up world. Dick McDonnell was a longtime Seattle horse breeder and boxing promoter and coach. Dennis grew up surrounded by horses and boxing, topics he’s much more interested in talking about than Central Vacuum’s seven decade run.
The shop is filled with images of McDonnell’s favorite boxers and horses, many with Seattle ties. He jumps from one picture to the next, telling stories of gambling and drinking with a strident laugh that causes him to hunch over. There were nights at Swannies Sports Bar, rubbing elbows with comedians who were playing the Comedy Underground and countless afternoons spent betting at Longacres Ractrack in Renton before it was torn down in 1992
“Our family is fun dysfunctional,” McDonnell said. “The vacuum business kind of held it all together.”
The business hasn’t changed that much over the years, including the prices — McDonnell hasn’t raised his $20 service charge in 25 years. In the past, Central Vacuum had clients from hotel and janitorial companies. Most of those clients have gone away, leaving mostly individuals and a few property owners who continue to use old vacuums.
McDonnell grew up in Issaquah and started working in his father’s vacuum shop when he was 16. It’s not the job he imagined he would spend most of his adult life doing, but McDonnell has few regrets.
“I’ve always been good to everybody… it’s nice to have everyone like you,” he said. “It’s rare you can get up and look forward to going to work.”
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9 thoughts on “Capitol Hill’s vacuum repairman says goodbye to his 50-year-old family business”
sojohnative on Thursday, February 5, 2015 - 6:48 am said:
I hope Dennis can make the jump to work out of Dave’s. I’ve been going the Central Vacuum for several decades, it reminded me of walking into an old barber shop when his dad, one or another crony and Dennis would be there working and hanging out. Over the years , walking by and waving at a familiar face was a small chunk of my past and I cherish it. It was the same at Piecora’s, ate there most weekends but during the week, just walking by I would stop and say hi, stand near the counter and chat for a minute, very pleasant .
Joseph Singer on Thursday, February 5, 2015 - 6:51 am said:
Great article. You need to fix this sentence: “Most of those client have gone away, leaving mostly individuals and a few property owners who continue to use to old vacuums.”
Bryan Cohen on Thursday, February 5, 2015 - 9:10 am said:
COMTE on Thursday, February 5, 2015 - 11:49 am said:
Central Vacuum was one of those throwbacks to an earlier time when people actually repaired household appliances instead of chucking them into the garbage when they broke down; even just entering gave one the sense of traveling backwards in time. As a sometimes customer for more than 20 years, I wish McDonnell all the best, and look forward to picking up my U-series dust bags and replacement belts at Dave’s – cash in-hand – for many years to come.
oliveoyl on Thursday, February 5, 2015 - 7:54 pm said:
Dennis, I hope you can make the move to Dave’s .. seems like that could be a great partnership! When I heard you were closing, it made me sad .. I’ve bought 2 vaccuum’s from you and would love buy my next one too!
genevieve on Friday, February 6, 2015 - 10:48 am said:
Agreed with all here. I no longer have any rugs or carpeting, so I haven’t been in the shop for years, but this shop has been a cornerstone for the neighborhood, and I used to get replacement bags and have my old upright repaired there. People don’t specialize anymore, which is too bad, because large stores are more likely to want to sell you a replacement than repair your (vacuum, watch, appliance, etc). I hope McDonnell does make the move to Dave’s.
Thanks for the story.
john Feit on Saturday, February 7, 2015 - 9:29 am said:
I’ve been a customer there for over a decade and Dennis and his father have kept my vacuums running great. There is something satisfying about keeping an appliance for decades, taking care of it, and having someone in the neighborhood that shares your values. One time I had a (very modest) repair bill of $30, and said that I only had about $27 in my wallet, and that I would be right back with the extra cash. Dennis looked at me and said ‘well, your repair bill just became $27’. I protested, and said it was really no bother to go get the money but he insisted on his new price.
Fabulous service at great prices — I hope you can move on over to Dave’s. I’ve actually never been in their (no need yet) — but now I’d have a reason.
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5 months ago by Melissa Rodrigues
From School Leaver to Recruitment Manager
Team Search is brimming with pride to announce that Chris Casey has been promoted to Senior Divisional Manager.
Upon finishing school, Chris dove straight into the weird and wonderful world of recruitment as a temp Administrator for Search in 2004. Over the course of 15 years, he steadily progressed through the ranks and now manages a team that sits comfortable in the top three billing desks within the business.
We sat down with Chris to find out why he decided to pursue recruitment over a university degree, his secrets for career progression, and the exciting plans for his team moving into 2020.
Why did you choose recruitment over a degree?
My grades weren’t great upon finishing college, yet I somehow secured a spot at Manchester Metropolitan University, where I planned to pursue a history degree and ultimately go on to become a teacher. Well, let’s just say that did not go according to plan. Due to the financial stress over student loans and debt, I dropped out of the registration process and decided to dive straight into the world of work.
Why did you choose Search?
Fortunately for me, I had a friend who was working within Search at the time and referred me to the business. I initially joined as a temp Administrator in Search’s Manchester Office Support team, and transferred to the role of Resourcer for Search Health & Social Care in 2005. I have since worked my way through the ranks to the position of Senior Divisional Manager, thoroughly enjoying every step of the journey.
What have been your top 3 highlights with Team Search?
My journey with Team Search has been one heck of an exciting and challenging ride, with many rewards to show for the hard work and drive I have dedicated to both to my individual and team performance, as well as the growth of the wider business.
If I had to narrow down my top 3 highlights, they would be:
1. I have truly enjoyed developing my own team and supporting individuals to progress and be promoted within Search. It’s great to know that I have played a role in Influencing career development within the business.
2. Winning three of Search’s annual Beyond Exceptional Awards and consistently featuring in the top 10 Team Performance category for seven years. It was also inspiring to be recognised by the Institute of Recruitment Professionals (IRP) through my award nomination a few years back.
3. Billing £3.6 million over the course of seven years here at Search.
What would be your advice to anyone who is looking to progress in their recruitment career?
Search boasts some of the best training in recruitment, and I’ve been very privileged to have the support of my Manager in achieving my career goals.
Recruitment is a continuously changing industry, meaning that training should never be seen as a one-off exercise. There is always room to grow, and at Search, you will have the full backing of the business in this regard.
Career progression doesn’t happen overnight, so it’s important to be patient and resilient without losing sight of your development objectives. It helps to break down your big picture career goal into smaller goals, keep track of how you achieve them, and let your success motivate you to keep going.
What are your plans for the team in 2020 now that you’ve been promoted?
We have some exciting objectives on the horizon, and the team is working hard on strategy to expand our service offering across the UK. It’s exciting times for Search Health & Social Care, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for us.
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In 2015 Sammy Farnfield was invited to join the English Talent Programme for Modern Pentathlon, having achieved qualifying times in the British Biathlon Championships. She was warned from the outset that the fencing element would be the toughest, but undeterred she joined the East Region Modern Pentathlon based in Hemel Hempstead.
After only a short time she competed in the national rankings, a competition for GB team selection, just for the experience and finished 26th! This spurred her on and for the next four weeks she engaged in a rigorous training regime getting up at 5:00am several times a week to travel to Hemel for private fencing lessons with her coach before school. At the end of the second rankings, a month later she had moved up to 21st place.
In April 2017 she attended the British Championships, another fierce day of competition and came 8th, a position which could see her selected for the British Team. Two weeks later and she is competing again in a variation on Pentathlon where competitors have to shoot 5 targets, transition to the swimming pool, then onto an 800m run, which they then repeat 4 times. Despite Sammy never having competed in this format before she finished 2nd and as a result was invited to attend the European Championship in Portugal in July. Unfortunately an offer she could not accept as it clashes with her World Challenge trip to Zambia!
Despite this early success, she knows it's a long journey but has never given up. Team GB representation at Under 19 is a real possibility and means training for 23/24 hours per week. She plans her entire week around maximising training opportunities and competitions whilst maintaining a life balance that enables her to complete her school work, teach swimming after school on a Thursday, learn to drive and have down time to socialise and occasionally eat and sleep.
You are a real inspiration to others Sammy and have shown the dedication, commitment and determination that is needed to be an outstanding performer. Well done and congratulations on receiving the outstanding performance award in sixth form, as this is virtually unheard of!
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South Loop bank inside Jewel-Osco robbed
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Mar 06, 2012 | 3:03 PM
Surveillance photos of a man who robbed a South Loop bank this morning. (FBI photos)
A man wearing sunglasses robbed a bank inside a Jewel-Osco this morning in the South Loop.
The robber told a teller he had a weapon and demanded money at the TCF Bank branch, 1224 S. Wabash Ave., according to Chicago Police Department Central District Police Lt. Richard Guerrero.
He did not show a weapon, and the robber fled the grocery with an unidentified amount of currency, the lieutenant said. No one was hurt and no dye pack was included with the proceeds from the 10:55 a.m. robbery.
The robber, who stands about 6 feet 2 inches tall, was wearing sunglasses, appeared to be in his 40s, was black, and was wearing a dark-colored jacket, Guerrero said. The FBI later clarified the robber's description, saying he stood between 5-foot-11 and 6 feet tall, had hazel eyes and was wearing a dark-colored skull cap.
He was not in custody this afternoon and the lieutenant said the same bank was robbed a couple of months ago.
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California to send millions of dollars to cities to combat homelessness
Gov. Gavin Newsom blamed the Trump administration for bureaucratic delays
GEYSERVILLE, CA – OCTOBER 25: Governor Gavin Newsom holds a press conference after touring Sonoma County communities impacted by the Kincade Fire in Geyserville, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (Photographer/Bay Area News Group)
By Emily Deruy | ederuy@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group
PUBLISHED: December 5, 2019 at 8:41 am | UPDATED: December 5, 2019 at 8:44 am
Cities across California will soon have access to millions of dollars in emergency aid to fight homelessness despite what Gov. Gavin Newsom called “bureaucratic roadblocks” by the Trump administration.
On Wednesday, Newsom said cities and counties can begin applying for a piece of the $650 million in emergency homeless aid set aside in the state budget. The announcement comes as welcome news for local leaders tasked with addressing a surging homelessness crisis.
“California is doing more than ever before to tackle the homelessness crisis,” Newsom said in a statement, “but every level of government, including the federal government, must step up and put real skin in the game.”
The governor accused the Trump administration of trying to politicize the issue and preventing the funding from getting to local officials who can put it to use. State law says that funding allocations ultimately must be based off homeless counts approved by the federal government. But Newsom’s office says Trump’s team has been sitting on the data for months.
So instead, California will use preliminary homeless estimates to distribute $500 million and wait for the final numbers to allocate the remainder of the funds.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which is in charge of the data, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The nine-county Bay Area will likely get around $145 million, although the final figure could change, said Russ Heimerich with the state’s Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, who with other big city mayors in the state has lobbied for such funding, said he expects the city to get about $20 million. The money, he said, will go toward small grants to help families at risk of losing their housing and toward converting a motel into apartments for the formerly homeless.
“Anyone who is knowledgeable about the daunting scale of our homelessness challenge recognizes this is a drop in the bucket,” Liccardo said, “but we critically need every drop.”
The funds, which can be used in a variety of ways, will help groups like the nonprofit Destination: Home serve more people in the region.
“I think the state making this flexible type of money available is so important when it comes to homelessness prevention,” said Jennifer Loving, CEO of Destination: Home, adding that the funds can help nonprofits leverage other public and private money.
A spokeswoman for Oakland said the city is thrilled about the new resources.
“With the anticipated allocation of about $12 million, Oakland will maintain and expand 800+ transitional housing, emergency beds and safe parking spaces we have already created with the state’s first allocation,” Sara Bedford, director of the city’s Department of Human Services, said in an emailed statement. “It will allow continuation of our encampment support services and allow for more robust employment strategies to support housing stability.”
To help the state solve its homelessness problem and push for more federal attention to the issue, Newsom also announced he is bringing on a consultant who has worked on homelessness and housing issues in both the Obama and Trump administrations.
“I have seen first-hand that cities and states acting alone are not going to be able to fund the solutions that are required to meet this challenge,” said the consultant, Matthew Doherty, in a statement. “Much more federal investment is needed to make meaningful progress and solve this crisis.”
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As housing prices have soared and people flee California for more affordable homes out of the state, Newsom has called on the Trump administration to issue more housing vouchers, especially for veterans. According to the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, the state had around 130,000 homeless residents as of January 2018 — close to a quarter of the national total.
“California is making historic investments now to help our communities fight homelessness,” Newsom said. “But we have work to do and we need the federal government to do its part.”
“People are suffering,” Loving said. “Way too many vulnerable people are depending on us.”
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Family drug court is certified
The Ross County Juvenile Court receives its final certification from the Ohio Supreme Court.
Family drug court is certified The Ross County Juvenile Court receives its final certification from the Ohio Supreme Court. Check out this story on chillicothegazette.com: http://ohne.ws/2riGyAz
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Judge Jeffrey Benson presides over Family Drug Court Friday morning, March 3, 2017, at the Ross County Courthouse.(Photo: Jess Grimm/Gazette)Buy Photo
CHILLICOTHE - The Ross County Juvenile Court’s fledgling drug court has been certified by the Ohio Supreme Court.
Judge Jeff Benson started the Family Dependency Drug Court in February after initial approval by the court. The certification process included a site visit and review of the court’s operations by a 22-member commission
“My team members and I are honored to receive final certification from the Ohio Supreme Court,” Benson said in a news release. “We look forward to expanding our treatment intensive program so we can safely reunify families sooner rather than later and save tax payer dollars in child placement costs.”
According to a 2012 update from the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, families in drug courts are 20-to-40 percent more likely to be reunified, and cumulative savings for concerned agencies range from $5,000 to $13,000 per family.
Currently, there are 25 family dependency drug courts in the state. Ross County is one of eight counties with specialized drug dockets at all three courts - municipal, common pleas, and juvenile.
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Taxman still a threat despite office closures
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23rd November 2015author: Tim
Contractors shouldn’t be lulled into a false sense of security with HMRC, despite the Revenue announcing the closure of hundreds of its local tax offices.
This month, HMRC announced it would restructure its operation to “modernise its way of working.” It estimates the plans will save taxpayers £100 million by 2025.
The move’s attracted criticism from all angles, with lobby groups warning that it could stretch HMRC to “breaking point”. Others claim the closures could worsen the Revenue’s already under-fire customer service department.
While the news might make it seem that HMRC's taken its eye off the ball in terms of enforcement, the reality couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, a recent report has revealed the Revenue has increased its efforts to target high net worth individuals.
According to the study, HMRC has increased the headcount at its Affluent Unit by 54% in two years, growing from 213 in 2012/13 to 327 in 2014/15. The team’s wage bill has also jumped 68% over the same time period, from £7.8 million to £13.1 million.
The news is a clear indication that HMRC’s not about to let up on its pursuit of tax avoiders, meaning contractors will need to make sure they keep themselves whiter than white. Indeed a likely overhaul of IR35 in this week’s Autumn Statement places contractors even further under the microscope.
Of course, we’ll be here to make sure our clients keep in HMRC’s good books. We’re with our contractors all the way through their career, helping them make the most of their WorkStyle, while remaining compliant at all times.
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Clayton Jacob Warkentin pleaded guilty in BC Supreme Court in Chilliwack on Jan. 30, 2018 to the second-degree murder of his mother Lois Unger in 2016. (Facebook)
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Clayton Warkentin sentenced to life for brutal 2016 killing of Lois Unger that shocked the community
Feb. 1, 2018 10:35 a.m.
Tears flowed in courtroom 202 in B.C. Supreme Court in Chilliwack Tuesday as, one-by-one, victim impact statements were read aloud following Clayton Jacob Warkentin confession that he murdered his mother in 2016.
“I struggle to trust people, as one of the people I trusted most, my baby brother, killed my mother,” Clayton’s older brother Logan said in his victim impact statement at the sentencing hearing after the 21-year-old’s guilty plea to second-degree murder.
“How do I tell my children that their uncle killed their grandmother?”
When he was just 19, Clayton asphyxiated his 51-year-old mother, Lois Unger, to death in her Yarrow home on Feb. 24, 2016 then crudely tried to make it look like a suicide.
While an element of pre-planning may have existed, Crown agreed it wasn’t enough to prove first-degree murder, and Clayton killed his mother in a steroid-cocaine induced rage by forcibly covering her mouth and nose, possibly choking her.
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Warkentin was first charged with the first-degree murder of his mother, a charge he was scheduled to go to trial for and had a pre-trial conference set earlier this month. Instead, he pleaded guilty to the lesser-included charge of second-degree murder on Jan. 30, which still comes with a mandatory life sentence.
The only question was parole eligibility of between 10 to 25 years. Crown counsel Grant Lindsey and Warkentin’s lawyer Gary Botting put forward a joint submission for 10 years.
In reading from an agreed statement of facts, Lindsey explained how Warkentin became obsessed with body building at the age of 15. Along with the body building came the use of steroids and human growth hormone. To counteract the soporific effects of the steroids, Clayton was using heavy doses of caffeine, something that later led to cocaine use and his subsequent dealing in the narcotic.
Heavy steroid and cocaine user, Clayton Warkentin told friends he might kill his mother for money he owed to drug dealer. On Feb. 24, 2016 he asphyxiated the 51-year-old to death in her Yarrow home.
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“Using cocaine did not help his financial situation,” Lindsey told the court, a reality that led Warkentin to desperate measures to fend off real or perceived threats from drug dealers to whom he owed money.
“Clayton felt this left him in a dangerous situation.”
Witnesses in his circle of friends told Crown that Warkentin told them he might kill his mother for the insurance money, a level of planning that led to the charge of first-degree murder. This was later suggested as nothing more than a sick joke, something Lindsey said the Crown accepted in order to allow for the plea to the lesser-included charge of second-degree murder.
Still, Unger was fearful enough of Clayton to have instituted an emergency plan with a close friend, a plan that had to be put into place on at least one evening prior to the murder when he showed up at her house unannounced.
The night of the killing, he was at the home on Yarrow Central Road at Unger’s invitation as a mother-son visit. He had consumed half an “eight ball” (an eighth of an ounce) of cocaine, Lindsey told the court, and as the cocaine wore off, his deep-seeded anger only grew.
While Crown read from an agreed statement of facts, Lindsey said that Clayton did not remember what happened next, although he later agreed to the outline as found by the forensic investigation.
After asphyxiating her to death in the bathroom, he brought his mother’s body to the garage where he affixed a noose around her neck, stabbed her in the neck post-mortem, then placed the knife in her hand.
Unger’s friend who was involved in her emergency plan called police when she did not respond to calls. Police attended on Feb. 24, 2016 around 10 p.m. to a locked door. They came back after 2 a.m. with a locksmith to find her dead in the garage.
Police saw through the bad suicide staging, and the investigation quickly identified Warkentin as the suspect. He was arrested a week later and has been in custody since then.
In court on Jan. 30, Warkentin wore a suit with a dress shirt and black-rimmed glasses. His hair close-cropped, with furrowed brow he looked down towards his feet for most of the proceedings, never once looking at the full gallery.
The 36-seat courtroom was packed to standing room only with extra chairs needed to accommodate the friends and family of the well-loved victim who was involved in the community and her church in Yarrow.
Many victim impact statements from friends and family were read into the record by Crown counsel Rebecca Beeny while Clayton’s older brother Logan and Unger’s brother Mark read their emotional statements themselves.
“The pain that my brother has put me through he will never understand,” an emotional Logan Warkentin said, never looking towards Clayton in the prisoner’s box, adding that if Clayton’s gangster pretensions were more than posing, he was concerned after an eventual release.
“If he is to embrace the lifestyle he portrays, I am seriously concerned for the safety of my family,” Logan said.
After Logan was the extremely emotional statement by Mark Unger, Lois’s brother, who said that it is now hard to even drive past the house in Yarrow where she lived.
Mark said the murder of his sister has led to personal concerns over depression and high blood pressure, and has deeply saddened him. Choking through tears, he concluded: “She was a beautiful person. She did not deserve this.”
Another element of the case that added insult to injury after the murder of Lois Unger, was Clayton taking two years to plead guilty but also the torment he added to his brother’s family with his lies. He told Logan that drug dealer’s killed their mother and that the people who did it, might come for his family next.
Warkentin has the word “Family” tattooed on the left side of his neck. Before his arrest in early 2016, the physically fit young man was active on social media mostly posting selfies of his upper body and his tattoos. In addition to the “Family” neck tattoo, Warkentin has “Love It Kill It” tattooed across his chest.
On Jan. 16, 2016, he posted a photo of himself on Instagram with the words: “The single word ‘Family’ means a lot to me, your born into a family but over the years of your life you meet people and start to care and trust them, they become more then just friends, but become your Family #loveitkillit #TYB #family #tribal #tribaltattoo.”
Justice Neill Brown was scheduled to finalize the sentence on Feb. 1.
RCMP at the scene of a February 2016 homicide in Yarrow. Clayton Warkentin killed his mother Lois Unger and pleaded guilty on Jan. 30, 2018. (Paul Henderson/ Progress file) RCMP at the scene of a February 2016 homicide in Yarrow. Clayton Warkentin killed his mother Lois Unger and pleaded guilty on Jan. 30, 2018. (Paul Henderson/ Progress file)
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10 From Tillery: Approval results, buyout season
It’s Tuesday so the only beat writer the Grizzlies have ever known is offering 10 facts about the NBA at large.
10 From Tillery: Approval results, buyout season It’s Tuesday so the only beat writer the Grizzlies have ever known is offering 10 facts about the NBA at large. Check out this story on commercialappeal.com: http://memne.ws/2mBvdu6
Ronald Tillery, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee Published 1:23 p.m. CT Feb. 28, 2017 | Updated 4:23 p.m. CT Feb. 28, 2017
Tony Allen, seen here defending Indiana Pacers' C.J. Miles, can dunk.(Photo: Darron Cummings/Associated Press)
It’s Tuesday so the only beat writer the Memphis Grizzlies have ever known is offering 10 facts and observations about the Grizzlies and NBA at large. This Tuesday with Tillery includes the results from our Approval Ratings poll, a list of NBA players receiving buyouts to join other teams in time for the postseason and ends with a league immigrant.
1. Teams have until Wednesday to sign waived players in order for them to be available for the playoffs. Deron Williams is among the notable names of players who recently was cut and found a new home. Dallas waived Williams, who then inked a deal with Cleveland.
The Los Angeles Lakers bought out Jose Calderon, who intends to sign with Golden State. Philadelphia completed a buyout with Andrew Bogut and he will reportedly consider Cleveland, San Antonio, Houston and Boston.
2. Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins is facing a one-game suspension after picking up his 18th technical foul of the season just 32 seconds into Sunday’s 118-110 loss to the Thunder. Per Elias, it was the quickest of his 101 career technicals.
If not rescinded, Cousins will earn his second mandatory one-game suspension of the season since reaching the league threshold of 16 technicals. The Pelicans’ next game is Wednesday.
This a technical was called on DeMarcus Cousins tonight. Deserved or not? 🤔
📽(B/R) pic.twitter.com/DLlrUTwMm7
— ProCity Hoops (@ProCityHoops) February 27, 2017
3. Dallas’ Dirk Nowitzki began the week on the verge of a major milestone.
The 13-time NBA All-Star from Germany needs 67 points to reach 30,000 for his career, a mark achieved by only the five players ahead of him on the league’s all-time scoring list: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain.
Nowitzki, the NBA’s active scoring leader and the highest-scoring player born outside the United States, is set to join Malone and Bryant as the only players to score 30,000 points with one franchise. The 38-year-old Nowitzki has spent his entire 19-year career with the Mavericks. He’s the only player in NBA history with a longer tenure with one team is Bryant, who played 20 seasons with the Lakers.
4. San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard has 27 games with at least 25 points or more this season. He had 26 such games in his first five seasons combined.
5. Tony Allen can dunk. Really.
😂😂😂 https://t.co/3d0ZTxLxo1
— Tony Allen (@aa000G9) February 27, 2017
6. Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is hoping to return to the court by the playoffs after undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies from his wrist. Lowry missed the team's two games since returning from the All-Star break is expected to be out four to six weeks.
This isn’t Lowry’s first complication with his wrist. During his rookie season in Memphis, Lowry played just 10 games due to a broken wrist suffered against the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 21, 2006.
Grizzlies vs. Nuggets Feb. 26, 2017
Feb 26, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green (0) defends against Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Isaiah J. Downing, Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Memphis Grizzlies Chandler Parsons stretches before the game against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Isaiah J. Downing, Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) drives to the net against Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) and guard Vince Carter (15) in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Isaiah J. Downing, Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets dancers perform in the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Isaiah J. Downing, Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Toney Douglas (16) defends against Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Isaiah J. Downing, Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) and Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) battle for a loose ball in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Isaiah J. Downing, Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
7. Los Angeles Clippers’ forward Blake Griffin is averaging 26.2 points, 8.6 rebounds and 6.2 assists in 11 games this month.
8. Results from The Commercial Appeal’s Approval Rating polls:
Coach David Fizdale (89 percent Approve, 5 percent Disapprove, 6 percent Indifferent)
Mike Conley (84 percent Approve, 10 percent Disapprove, 6 percent Indifferent)
Marc Gasol (96 percent Approve, 2 percent Disapprove, 2 percent Indifferent)
Tony Allen (51 percent Approve, 39 percent Disapprove, 10 percent Indifferent)
9. More Approval Rating results:
Chandler Parsons (13 percent Approve, 70 percent Disapprove, 17 percent Indifferent)
JaMychal Green (93 percent Approve, 5 percent Disapprove, 2 percent Indifferent)
Owner Robert Pera (71 percent Approve, 8 percent Disapprove, 21 percent Indifferent)
Top three bench players who have made the biggest impact (Zach Randolph 86 percent, Vince Carter 6 percent, James Ennis 2 percent)
10. And the final word goes to Portland Trail Blazers center Festus Ezeli: “I love that basketball is going all over the world, especially to Africa. For an immigrant from Nigeria, the game of basketball changed my life. It gave me a footprint in the American community. The game has opened many doors for me throughout my life. I want kids to know it’s beyond the actual physical game. I want them to see how much opportunity it has provided my family and I, while knowing it can be them, too. And when they get there, I pray they understand how vital it is to keep spreading the same message.”
Reach Tillery at Ronald.Tillery@commercialappeal.com or on Twitter @CAGrizBeat
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