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TSA Agent Poses As Cop To Harass Woman
Incident highlights concerns about federal agency becoming domestic security force
A TSA agent in Connecticut was charged with harassment after he posed as a cop by flashing his badge at a woman in an attempt to intimidate her into driving faster, an incident that highlights concerns about the TSA becoming a domestic security force.
The woman called police after off-duty TSA worker Donald Eichler, 63, began aggressively tailing her vehicle before flashing his TSA badge at her at around 9:30am yesterday in South Windsor.
“He told police he was upset that the woman was driving slightly below the speed limit on Sullivan Avenue, honked his horn a few times and showed her his TSA badge to try to get her to speed up, according to a release from police,” reports NBC Conneticut.
The woman said she felt scared and intimidated by Eichler’s behavior, who was subsequently arrested and charged with driving a vehicle to harass or intimidate. His case is set to be heard on August 8 at Manchester Superior Court.
Considered in isolation, the incident appears to be little more than a petty power trip, but when you factor in the documented epidemic of harassment, criminality and abuse that TSA agents have been caught engaging in both on the job and off-duty, it’s not surprising that the rollout of an army of TSA agents to provide “security” at every level of American society, from train stations to bus terminals, from highways to high school proms, is stoking concerns that the federal agency is set to become the de facto “civilian national security force” that Barack Obama promised in his pre-election speech.
As we have documented, TSA grope downs and body scans are now being rolled out ubiquitously as part of the VIPR (Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response) takeover of the country.
The TSA has also announced its intention to expand the VIPR program to include roadside inspections of commercial vehicles, setting up a network of internal checkpoints and rolling out security procedures already active in airports, bus terminals and subway stations to roads and highways across the United States.
These internal checkpoints, run by Homeland Security, the Department of Transportation, and the TSA, involve trucks being scanned with backscatter x-ray devices in the name of “safety” and “counter terrorism”.
Last month, the agency conducted a “security exercise” that covered 5,000 miles and three states, illustrating how the TSA is establishing a broad mandate setting itself up as a domestic security force.
The fact that TSA agents like Donald Eichler think they are part of a federal law enforcement arm that can intimidate Americans into obedience even when they’re off-duty, like some kind of Gestapo storm trooper, is a damning indictment of the training that the federal agency is giving its employees, and a shocking warning of what kind of individuals are being hired by the TSA to staff their federal security takeover of America.
Paul Joseph Watson is the editor and writer for Prison Planet.com. He is the author of Order Out Of Chaos. Watson is also a regular fill-in host for The Alex Jones Show.
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Trekking on the Amalfi Coast: Punta Campanella 2
By Amalfi Coasting
Place of departure: piazza Santa Croce, Termini
Place of arrival: piazza Santa Croce, Termini
Walking time: about 2 hours
Distance: about 2.5 miles
Degree of difficulty: easy
The itinerary starts at Piazza Santa Croce, in Termini, a small town between Sorrento and Positano, at the edge of the Amalfi Coast.
Take via Campanella and, after about 100 yards continue along via del Monte, taking a path (indicated as CAI 374 on the map) that, crossing the paved road, leads to the top of Mount San Costanzo.
From the top of the mountain (about 1.500 feet) you can see the entire landscape, which includes the Gulf of Naples and Salerno, the islets of Li Galli and that of Vetara.
Cross the top passing through a pine forest. At this point, on the left, is the Bay of Jeranto.
From the top you can clearly see the well-preserved tower of Mont’Alto and Capri, set picturesquely as if times has stood still.
Continuing the journey through an area called Pezzalonga, after about 40 minutes, you reach the tower of Punta Campanella (fourteenth century), built on the site of an ancient temple dedicated to Athena-Minerva, the Roman goddess of war, also patron of craftsmen.
Near the tower, steps lead to the cave of the Sirens, a grotto in which the reverberation of the waves of the sea, along with suffused reflections that filter through three adjacent openings, adds to the mystical aura of the area.
Along this path to the sea, carved on the rock wall, is an ancient inscription in the Oscan language dating back to the second century BC. Discovered in 1985, it mentions the names of three Meddices Minervii (Magistrates of Minerva) that ordered the construction work of the harbor of the ancient temple of Minerva.
The legend says that the temple was dedicated to the sirens, as they waited in those waters for the passage of ships. Strong currents and high waves do hit the area of Punta Campanella even in the summer, and caused a number of shipwrecks. It is perhaps for this reason that the legend identifies this part of the sea as a meeting point for Sirens, waiting for sailors who had fallen overboard. Over the centuries the temples, watch towers and villas have dotted the promontory.
Near the tower there is an ancient staircase that leads to the cave of the Sirens. It takes about an hour, along the ancient via Minerva (still partially paved with large Roman stones), to return to piazza Santa Croce.
Amalfi Coasting is a “pet project” of a community organization started in the town of Praiano in 2013. We developed this web site as a tool to invite people from all over the world to get to know our town, discover its "secrets" and embrace it not just as a great tourist destination but also as a community, with its people, its traditions and all of its offerings.
Walk to where the sirens met their seamen
Trekking on the Amalfi Coast: Between Ravello and Amalfi
A beautiful path connects the two towns through woods and along streams that used to power ancient paper mills
Hiking High Above the Sea Along the Path of the Gods
The Sentiero degli Dei, the indisputable highlight of walking in the Amalfi Coast
Day Trips from Praiano
Our suggestions on where to go nearby
On the Beaten Path
Villa Oplontis
Amalfi Coast Region
Neapolitan Islands
Capua: Coliseum
Certosa of Padula
Cilento National Park
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Bollywood Stars Addicted to Drugs
By Safyan · July 18, 2017 · No comments
Celebrities, Gossips & News · Tagged: Bollywood, Bollywood celebraties, Bollywood stars
Mumbai, the Bollywood and the drug addiction cannot be taken apart from each other. The drug addiction is such a thing, if a man addicts to it then it will become very difficult for him to leave it. This is the negative aspect of the Bollywood film industry, which is filled with the glamour and colors. Almost every second actor of Bollywood film industry is addicted to the drugs. The drug has destroyed the lives and career of many Bollywood actors.
The chocolate hero of the Bollywood film industry, Ranbir Kapoor exposed in 2011 that he started the use of drugs in his school days and he became so much addicted to the drugs that he used drugs to give a good shot during the shooting for the movie ‘Rock star’. However, he did his strenuous effort and he gave up drugs successfully.
The leading actor of Bollywood, Sanjay Dutt was addicted to the drugs in his early age. He was addicted to the drugs and he also kept the illegal weapons with him. He revealed in an interview to media that he increase the smoking after the death of his mother in 1981. When his first movie, ‘Rockie’ was released in 1981, his age was only 22 years. He was sent to jail for 5 months in 1982 in the drugs case. He kept going into the jail and now he has been released from the jail for the punishment of 5 years for keeping the illegal weapon.
Davia Bharti
Davia Bharti got tremendous popularity by his movie, ‘Deewana’, which was released in 1992 and she was addicted to the drug in her early age. She was also killed due to excessive use of the drugs. The close friend and designer of Davia told during an interview that she drank, when she was died. She was dropped from the balcony of her house due to intoxication.
Feroze Khan is the leading actor of the past and his son, Fardeen Khan was arrested on 5 May 2001 by the Anti Narcotics Control Bureau for keeping the cocaine and they detained him for five days. Although he was released on bail, yet this incident proved a blotch on his career and personality. In the begging of his career, he failed to get successful in the Bollywood and now he left the film industry due to obesity.
The leading actress of the Bollywood film industry, Meena Kumari got tremendous popularity from her movie, ‘Pakeeza’ and she was also addicted to the drugs. She got separated from her husband, Kamal Amrohi and she started use of the drugs. She was so addicted to the drugs that she could not give a shot without drugs.
Dharmander
Dharmander started his career in Bollywood from his first movie, ‘Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere’ in 1960 and he got tremendous popularity during his career. His career was in danger and very few movies were offered to him. He gave the promotional interview of the movie, ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana 2’ in 2012 and said that he has been using the drugs since the age of 15 years and drinking contributed in the failure of his career.
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Merissa Alink: Our Special Book Tradition
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Holiday Author Blogs 2015
Blogger Merissa Alink is deeply committed to “making the most of what you have.” She shares that philosophy through her writing on her wildly popular blog, “Little House Living,” which is now available as a motivational homemaking book, also and aptly called LITTLE HOUSE LIVING. Merissa is known for her no-frills practicality and DIY charm, so it comes as no surprise that she applies the same straightforward wisdom to her holiday traditions. Here, she shares her gifting formula for guaranteed success and joy to all --- including the gift givers.
Charles Belfoure’s Essential and Surprising Holiday Reading List
An architect by profession, Charles Belfoure is also the author of the nationally bestselling THE PARIS ARCHITECT, as well as several architectural histories. In his second novel, HOUSE OF THIEVES, an esteemed architect is blackmailed into a life of crime --- and finds it more thrilling than he’d imagined. Lucky for readers, Belfoure has turned to a life of writing instead, and here, with his singular wry wit, he reveals his essential holiday reading list. No saccharine sentiment here...just plenty of irreverent entertainment for the whole family!
Mary Kubica on the Magic of Holiday Reading
Mary Kubica is the New York Times bestselling author of THE GOOD GIRL and, more recently, PRETTY BABY, both nailbiters about the things that hold families together…and the things that tear them apart. Fortunately, in her real life, it seems that she’s more familiar with the former, particularly when it comes to beloved holiday traditions. Here, she talks about the magic of reading with her kids (and watching them read), always, but especially during this enchanted time of year.
Paula McLain: Christmas Held Still
Paula McLain, the bestselling author of THE PARIS WIFE and CIRCLING THE SUN, knows a thing or two about riveting historical fiction. So at first glance, it’s a bit surprising that her favorite holiday tale is an old-fashioned poem by Clement Clarke Moore. Upon closer examination, though, the outdated ode lends itself beautifully to a unique family tradition --- and sometimes nothing is lovelier during the holidays than the rituals of memory-making.
Robert Daniels: The Promise
Robert Daniels is a clinical psychologist whose debut novel, ONCE SHADOWS FALL, releases on December 8th. His gripping new thriller is about Atlanta PD Detective Beth Sturgis, who teams up with reclusive former FBI agent Jack Kale in order to track a dangerous serial killer. Robert almost didn’t finish the manuscript, until, on the anniversary of his wife’s death, a miraculous accident reminded him of a promise he’d made to her. His book is a reminder of her faith in him, and of the strange and beautiful ways lost loved ones can still have an impact on our lives.
Ruth Ware on Her Favorite Christmas Book --- and How it Came Back into Her Life
London-based author Ruth Ware’s debut novel, IN A DARK, DARK WOOD, is about a bachelorette party weekend gone horribly, horribly awry. Considering her own book is a fast-paced thriller, it’s surprising to learn that her favorite Christmas story is rather plotless and idyllic. Here, she talks about LUCY AND TOM’S CHRISTMAS, the picture book she loved so much, and the miraculous coincidence that brought it back into her life.
C. W. Gortner: A Spanish Christmas
As a former fashion executive, C. W. Gortner has a unique talent for bringing a certain panache to his bestselling historical fiction. His upcoming book, THE VATICAN PRINCESS --- which releases on February 9th --- is set in Renaissance Italy and tells the story of the much-vilified Lucrezia Borgia, beloved daughter of the pope, who was at the center of her glamorous, predatory family’s ambitions. Here, C. W. tells a tale set in more recent history --- of the Christmases of his boyhood in southern Spain, of his family’s beautiful traditions, and of the delightful way his father always made sure his son received the gift he wanted.
Stefanie Pintoff: A Time to Read
Edgar Award-winning thriller author Stefanie Pintoff knows how to keep readers on the edge of their seats. HOSTAGE TAKER is the first in her electrifying new series about whip-smart FBI agent Eve Rossi, and is set at St. Patrick’s Cathedral within 24 hours of the famed Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting that takes place across the street (tonight!). In her Holiday Author Blog, Stefanie recalls the holiday season not long ago --- Y2K, and thrilling in its own right --- when she was introduced to the books that would inspire her to write thrillers…and learned to appreciate the luxury of time to read.
Elisabeth Egan on the Staying Power of the Season’s Most Underrated Gift
We’re psyched to kick off this year’s Holiday Author Blog series with Elisabeth Egan, the books editor at Glamour whose debut novel released earlier this year to rave reviews. A WINDOW OPENS is about the real-life stresses of balancing a career with motherhood --- an act that becomes ever more precarious around the holidays. Fortunately, Elisabeth has a few tricks up her sleeve, including buying gifts that are easy to wrap. And what’s easier to wrap --- and relish --- than a great book?
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Bookreporter.com Newsletter September 12, 2014
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Reviews, Features, Bookreporter.com Bets On, Word of Mouth
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Temps are Chilling, and Reading is Heating Up
I am a huge fan of Jonathan Tropper, and I am looking forward to the adaptation of THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU hitting theaters next Friday (I saw a preview of it at BEA, and it was such fun). Somewhere in my house is a copy, but since the fiction section of the Fitzgerald Family Library needs a cleanup, I cannot find the original copy. Of course, I may have loaned it out, and --- the horror of horrors for a booklover --- it was not returned. Thus I bought a new copy so my husband, Tom, could read it.
Saturdays for him start with the Times crossword puzzle and Sudoku, which occurs post-golf. Later, as he went to retrieve the book thinking he had left it on the kitchen counter, it was on the deck rail, and we had had a popup thunderstorm…a frog drowner. He brought the wet book inside with a plan to blow it dry if it did not dry on its own. By Sunday it was pronounced readable, and he was lost to conversation as he read on the patio. As I floated in the pool reading, I liked hearing his full guffaws and belly laughs knowing I was not alone in enjoying the humor of this book. He finished it in a day. Now we can plan to see the movie…I always like it when the book has been read first!
Speaking of films, all week I have been following the Toronto Film Festival as the film based on STILL ALICE by Lisa Genova starring Julianne Moore debuted there; I just saw the news that Sony Pictures Classics picked it up for distribution here in the U.S. While I have not seen a release date for it yet, they want it for Oscar season release. We will have more about this for you as news becomes available.
Why do I like to see books made to film, though for me the books typically are better? Because it gets more people exposed to the author…and to the power of storytelling through books. Hollywood turns to books for material again and again. Why? Because the writing and plots are thought through and developed. In many cases, there already is an audience who has proven a book works, and these days no one likes taking chances. These books have validation going in.
Speaking of advance thumbs up, I read two excellent books last week --- Genova’s upcoming INSIDE THE O’BRIENS (April 2015) and Lisa Unger’s CRAZY LOVE YOU (February 2015), but I am going to hold off on telling you more about them (except to note them as future Bookreporter.com Bets On selections) until next week as we have a HUGE lineup of just-released books this week, and I have read MANY of them and want them on your reading lists NOW. In the next few weeks, I am planning to start a new column called "Upcoming Bets On Titles," where I list upcoming books to note. We know many booksellers, librarians and book group readers read this site --- as well as you “über-readers” who start the buzz early!
And with that note…this week’s stellar lineup.
Ian McEwan, who many of you know for his bestseller, ATONEMENT, has released a new book, THE CHILDREN ACT. I see it as a bestseller for so many reasons. It follows High Court judge Fiona Maye as she presides over cases in the family court. Renowned for her intelligence and sensitivity, Fiona is facing private sorrows at home as her husband has expressed a desire to have an affair. At the same time, she is called on to try an urgent case: 17-year-old Adam is refusing medical treatment that could save his life. With his religious parents standing behind him, Fiona must decide if the secular court should overrule his faith. But when Fiona visits Adam in the hospital, their encounter sparks powerful new feelings for both of them. McEwan is spot-on in this book, which is why THE CHILDREN ACT is one of my latest Bets On picks. You can read my commentary here.
Michael Magras has our review and calls THE CHILDREN ACT “[McEwan's] best work since 2007’s ON CHESIL BEACH... Few authors have McEwan’s gift for unnerving readers with provocative plots. Abducted toddlers, mothers in cement, cancer-plagued teens --- he knows how to strike a nerve. In Fiona, McEwan has created a powerful portrait of a woman in turmoil, over her legal decisions as much as her marriage. And the cool precision of his writing adds to the effect.”
My second Bets On pick this week is FIVE DAYS LEFT, Julie Lawson Timmer’s heart-wrenching debut novel. Mara Nichols is a successful lawyer, devoted wife and adoptive mother who has received a life-shattering diagnosis. With her birthday approaching in just five short days, Mara has decided to end her life to spare her family her devastating end. Still, as her birthday gets closer, she begins to realize she is not so sure that she’s ready to die. Meanwhile, her online friend, Scott Coffman, has been fostering an eight-year-old boy while the boy’s mother serves a jail sentence. Now her sentence is nearly up, and Scott must prepare to say goodbye to the boy he has come to love as a son. With the days counting down, Mara and Scott must decide how much they’re willing to sacrifice for the ones they love. You can see more of what I had to say about this here.
According to reviewer Terry Miller Shannon, “FIVE DAYS LEFT boasts a unique plot, which is sure to be thought-provoking as readers ponder Mara’s (especially) and Scott’s predicaments. Mara’s disease process feels true-to-life and utterly real, and her unbearable choice undoubtedly will wring readers’ hearts…. I am quite impressed with Julie Lawson Timmer’s debut novel and look forward to reading future books from this promising new literary voice.”
Set during the collapse of civilization, STATION ELEVEN by Emily St. John Mandel tells the story of five people connected by strange twists of fate. Beginning with the on-stage death of Arthur Leander, a famous actor, the novel follows the onset of an epidemic that wipes out nearly 100 percent of the world’s population. Rushing to administer care to Arthur is EMT Jeevan Chaudhary, a man who later barricades himself in a high-rise apartment to escape the outbreak. Fifteen years later, we meet Kirsten Raymonde, a former child actress who played Arthur’s daughter. Kirsten is now an actress with a troupe that moves between the settlements of the post-apocalyptic world performing for scattered groups of survivors. But when they arrive in St. Deborah by the Water, they encounter a violent prophet who digs graves for anyone who dares to leave.
Reviewer Norah Piehl calls STATION ELEVEN “brilliant” and adds, “STATION ELEVEN is about what is worth preserving --- whether artifacts, relationships, memories or culture --- and makes a passionate argument for recognizing the fragility of human civilization and treasuring even something as humble as a snow globe or as ethereal as a symphony or play.” I had the pleasure of interviewing Emily during BookExpo America (BEA) as this is a BEA Buzz book. She did research into a number of things we take for granted, like gasoline to run cars, to see how this would be impacted in a global crisis. It made me think of the cars still running how many years later on "Walking Dead"!
For an adventurous and spirited view of the Civil War, try NEVERHOME. Written as a series of diary entries, Laird Hunt’s latest novel introduces readers to Ash Thompson, a soldier who is not at all who he --- or rather, she --- seems. Ash is a woman who has left her husband behind on their family farm to join the cause. As we follow her through bloodshed, hysteria and heartbreak, she takes on the roles of hero, folk legend and traitor to the American cause. Told in a fresh and clear voice, Ash’s journey will pull at your heartstrings as you wonder why her husband could not join the battle. I was lucky enough to also interview Laird at BEA as this too is a BEA Buzz title, and he shared that there were thousands of women disguised as men during the Civil War. This was the last war where such a thing was possible as it’s the final time that physical exams were not done on soldiers.
Reviewer Jana Siciliano says of NEVERHOME, “The emotional wallop that it packs, through the simple diary-like telling of the day-to-day struggles of this exceptional young lady, makes Laird Hunt’s latest novel a haunting and lyrical literary set piece… a beautifully and carefully written narrative that gives an air of mystery and intrigue to an otherwise overdone period of history.” There has been lots of chatter that this measures up well against COLD MOUNTAIN, praise I agree it deserves.
Also available this week is Maureen Corrigan’s SO WE READ ON: How The Great Gatsby Came to Be and Why It Endures, a study of one of the world’s most read books. Written nearly a century ago by a man who died believing himself a failure, THE GREAT GATSBY is now a revered classic. While many of us have read it, Corrigan argues that we have missed what makes it so unusual and encourages readers to re-experience its greatness. She invites readers into archives, high school classrooms, and even out onto the Long Island Sound to explore the novel's hidden depths, a journey chronicling Gatsby’s rocky path to recognition and its insightful commentaries on the themes of race, class and gender.
Stuart Shiffman reviews SO WE READ ON and praises the author for offering “readers wonderful insight into the life of its troubled author and some suggestions as to why readers seem to be 'borne back ceaselessly' into its thrall.... SO WE READ ON enriches THE GREAT GATSBY and those who read it.”
I wrote in an earlier newsletter how I got to talk to Maureen about this book. New York-area readers who join us at the Hachette Book Group's Book Club Brunch on October 18th will be able to hear Maureen talk about this book in her own words. Not in a book group? You can still join us. Maybe attending will give you the impetus to start your own group!
Our latest Paperback Spotlight title is FALLEN WOMEN, Sandra Dallas’s debut mystery that tells the story of two sisters, both born into one of New York’s wealthiest families in the late 19th century. Beret grows up to be one of the city’s most celebrated socialites, while Lillie becomes estranged, moving to Denver and sinking into obscurity. One day, Beret hears news that her sister is dead, murdered in the brothel in which she had been working. Shocked and confused, Beret leaves the comforts of New York to seek the truth about her sister’s life and death. I read this when it released in hardcover and was reminded what a wonderful storyteller Sandra is. Click here to read more about FALLEN WOMEN and Sandra in our Paperback Spotlight.
We’re so excited and honored to share a piece written exclusively for us by retired four-star General Tony Zinni, whose new book, BEFORE THE FIRST SHOTS ARE FIRED: How America Can Win or Lose Off the Battlefield (co-written with Tony Koltz), is now available. In this special feature, he discusses three books spotlighting three of his favorite generals --- George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant and George C. Marshall --- that he believes serve as best examples of particular military brilliance. According to the General, “They certainly were not leaders without flaws, but they knew their profession well and delivered victory because they clearly saw the path to victory and made key strategic decisions at critical times.” Click here to read the entire essay. Many thanks to General Zinni for his recommendations!
Our Fall Preview feature kicked off this week for a fourth year in a row! On select days this month and next, we will spotlight a different title and offer a 24-hour contest to win five copies of the book. We also will be sending a special newsletter to announce each day's title. You can sign up here to receive the Fall Preview newsletter. If you have problems signing up, please send a note to John@bookreporter.com and he will handle this for you. Next week we'll be giving away THE MATHEMATICIAN’S SHIVA by Stuart Rojstaczer; that giveaway will start Tuesday, September 16th at noon ET.
We’re happy to share a blog post from one of our readers, Elizabeth Eckhart, who tells us why the book-to-screen adaptation of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander saga currently airing on Starz is doing a great job of "maintaining the integrity of the series," exceeding readers’ and viewers’ expectations alike. Read much more of her musings here. Many thanks to Elizabeth for taking the time to craft such an insightful piece.
Our current poll questions about your newspaper reading habits and the national newspapers that you may or may not read will be up for one more week. Click here to cast your votes!
Also continuing is our Word of Mouth contest. Let us know by Friday, September 19th at noon ET what books you’ve finished reading, and you’ll be in the running to win the aforementioned THE CHILDREN ACT by Ian McEwan, NEVERHOME by Laird Hunt and STATION ELEVEN by Emily St. John Mandel. What a great troika of reading!
Our ReadingGroupGuides.com site receives tons of "Request a Guide" notes on a daily basis, but we've noticed that the absolute most popular book you'd like discussion questions for is Donna Tartt's Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller, THE GOLDFINCH. There is currently no guide available for the 700-plus page-turner, but that doesn't mean we can't come up with our own book group discussion questions. So here is our official call to help create an **unofficial** guide for THE GOLDFINCH. IF you have read the book, please send us questions you think would spark a lively group discussion --- or, as the case may be, DID spark a lively discussion among the members of your own group. You can submit as many questions as you like, but please make sure to submit discussion questions --- as in questions that would spark lively conversation, NOT questions for the author. The deadline for entries is Friday, October 31st at noon ET. You can enter your question(s) here. We’re looking forward to seeing what YOU would want to discuss.
I’d like to point out a special contest on another site in our network, 20SomethingReads.com, that is winding down soon. We have 50 copies of Charlee Fam’s debut novel, LAST TRAIN TO BABYLON, to give away to readers who would like to read the book, which releases on October 28th, and share their comments about it. Winners will be asked to read the book and answer a set of questions about it by Friday, October 17th. The deadline for entries is Thursday, September 18th at noon ET.
The shortlist for this year’s Man Booker Prize was announced this week, and you can see the six finalists here. The winner will be announced on October 14th.
I love going to author events, and thus I was thrilled to learn that a town near me in New Jersey, Morristown, is holding the Morristown Festival of Books on the evening of September 26th and the day on September 27th. I am looking forward to attending, and if you live in the area and are going to be there, let me know. Ishmael Beah, Dorothea Benton Frank, Caroline Leavitt and Martha Woodruff are among the expected guests. I have heard from a few of you that you will be there, and I am hoping that more of you attend. So nice that there is a book festival this close to home. Full details are here.
Tom and I are headed to Cape May today for the afternoon wedding of our friends, Donal and Susan. Then we are spending tonight and tomorrow with our friends Beverley and Don at their new home in Cape May Court House. I'm back home Sunday to relax before the work week commences; the pace has picked up post-Labor Day, and I need time to rest up! The falling temperatures spurred us to order a solar cover for the pool, which has an odd shape. Thus we have two circles on order, which we will overlap. See how geometry comes in handy beyond the classroom?
Great audiobook listening this week. Greg and I commuted into the city with Truman Capote’s BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S on the car’s CD player; it’s narrated by Michael C. Hall, who many of you may know as Dexter on the Showtime series of the same name. I confess we were halfway through the first disc before I recognized this. Not sure I ever read the novella. And yes, I want to watch the movie again. Note that Holly’s blondness is referred to again and again in the story; as I am a brunette, it's lovely to see that Audrey Hepburn had the role.
Next up, we are in the middle of David Sedaris’s LET’S EXPLORE DIABETES WITH OWLS. While my friend Annie has been touting his work to me for years, I have not read him yet. (Note: I always announce that I have not read a book or an author with great guilt.) I had dinner one night with his sister, Amy, and she was fabulous. I have watched her television appearances more than once, but somehow David is a new find for me. He narrates, and Greg and I laughed non-stop, sitting in the garage to grab a few more minutes of listening. We agreed that we did not love the first piece, but from then on, we were completely engaged and consumed with laughter. Driving to the beach today, I re-listened to the first disc with Tom. I was watching his face, looking for his reaction to the jokes we had loved; he did not let me down. It’s seven hours, which means we will have lots more fun listening to brighten the commute next week.
Read on…there are lots and lots of great books out there --- and here’s to a great week.
Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)
Now in Stores: THE CHILDREN ACT by Ian McEwan
THE CHILDREN ACT by Ian McEwan (Fiction)
Two days after her husband of 30 years tells her he plans to have an affair, Fiona Maye, a High Court judge who regrets her childlessness, must decide whether or not to grant a hospital’s emergency request to give a blood transfusion to a 17-year-old boy dying of leukemia. He and his parents are Jehovah’s Witnesses who have refused the treatment on religious grounds. McEwan’s latest novel is a powerful reminder that one’s actions often have unforeseen repercussions. Reviewed by Michael Magras.
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Now in Stores: STATION ELEVEN by Emily St. John Mandel
STATION ELEVEN by Emily St. John Mandel (Post-Apocalyptic Fiction)
One snowy night, a famous Hollywood actor slumps over and dies onstage during a production of King Lear. Hours later, the world as we know it begins to dissolve. STATION ELEVEN charts the strange twists of fate that connect five people: the actor, the man who tried to save him, the actor's first wife, his oldest friend, and a young actress with the Traveling Symphony, caught in the crosshairs of a dangerous self-proclaimed prophet. Reviewed by Norah Piehl.
Now in Stores: FIVE DAYS LEFT by Julie Lawson Timmer
FIVE DAYS LEFT by Julie Lawson Timmer (Fiction)
The lives of two people will forever change in five days. Minutes, hours and days tick by with ominous urgency. Mara Nichols is determined to control her future after a devastating medical diagnosis, but she faces an impossible decision. Meanwhile, her online friend, Scott Coffman, is helplessly suffering the impending loss of a young foster child he loves. Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon.
Now in Stores: NEVERHOME by Laird Hunt
NEVERHOME by Laird Hunt (Historical Fiction)
She calls herself Ash, but that's not her real name. She is a farmer's faithful wife, but has left her husband to don the uniform of a Union soldier in the Civil War. NEVERHOME is a novel that tells the harrowing story of Ash Thompson during the battle for the South. Through bloodshed, hysteria and heartbreak, she becomes a hero, a folk legend, a madwoman and a traitor to the American cause. Reviewed by Jana Siciliano.
New Paperback Spotlight: FALLEN WOMEN by Sandra Dallas
FALLEN WOMEN by Sandra Dallas (Historical Mystery)
It is the spring of 1885, and wealthy New York socialite Beret Osmundsen has been estranged from her younger sister, Lillie, for a year when she gets word from her aunt and uncle that Lillie has died suddenly in Denver. What they do not tell her is that Lillie had become a prostitute and was brutally murdered in the brothel where she had been living. When Beret discovers the sordid truth of Lillie’s death, she makes her way to Denver, determined to find her sister’s murderer.
Detective Mick McCauley may not want her involved in the case, but Beret is determined, and the investigation soon takes her from the dangerous, seedy underworld of Denver’s tenderloin to the highest levels of Denver society. Along the way, Beret not only learns the depths of Lillie’s depravity, but also exposes the sinister side of Gilded Age ambition in the process.
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Special Feature: Strategic Moments --- General Tony Zinni Recommends Three Books Highlighting the Military Brilliance of Three Generals
We are honored to share with you a wonderful essay written exclusively for us by retired four-star General Tony Zinni, whose new book, BEFORE THE FIRST SHOTS ARE FIRED: How America Can Win or Lose Off the Battlefield (co-written with Tony Koltz), is now available. In this special feature, he discusses three books spotlighting three of his favorite generals --- George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant and George C. Marshall --- that he believes serve as best examples of particular military brilliance. According to the General, “They certainly were not leaders without flaws, but they knew their profession well and delivered victory because they clearly saw the path to victory and made key strategic decisions at critical times.”
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Bookreporter.com’s Fall Preview Contests and Feature
Fall is known as the biggest season of the year for books. The titles that release during this latter part of the year often become holiday gifts, and many are blockbusters. To celebrate the arrival of fall, we are spotlighting a number of outstanding books that we know people will be talking about in the days and months to come.
We will be hosting a series of 24-hour contests for these titles on select days in September and October, so you will have to check the site each day to see the featured prize book and enter to win. We also will be sending a special newsletter to announce the day's title, which you can sign up for here.
Our next prize book will be announced on Tuesday, September 16th at noon ET.
This year's featured titles include:
THE ASSASSINATION OF MARGARET THATCHER: Stories by Hilary Mantel
BRINGING UP BÉBÉ: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting by Pamela Druckerman
THE CHILDREN ACT by Ian McEwan
DIRTY ROWDY THING by Christina Lauren
FIVE DAYS LEFT by Julie Lawson Timmer
THE HIGH DIVIDE by Lin Enger
THE MATHEMATICIAN’S SHIVA by Stuart Rojstaczer
NECESSARY LIES by Diane Chamberlain
NEVERHOME by Laird Hunt
THE REMEDY FOR LOVE by Bill Roorbach
ROOMS by Lauren Oliver
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Now in Stores: FESTIVE IN DEATH by J. D. Robb
FESTIVE IN DEATH by J. D. Robb (Mystery)
Personal trainer Trey Ziegler was in peak physical condition. If you didn’t count the kitchen knife in his well-toned chest. Lieutenant Eve Dallas soon discovers a lineup of women who’d been loved and left by the narcissistic gym rat. While Dallas sorts through the list of Ziegler’s enemies, she’s also dealing with her Christmas shopping list --- plus the guest list for her and her billionaire husband’s upcoming holiday bash. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub.
Now in Stores: THE MONOGRAM MURDERS by Sophie Hannah
THE MONOGRAM MURDERS: The New Hercule Poirot Mystery by Sophie Hannah (Historical Mystery)
For the first time ever, the guardians of Agatha Christie’s legacy have approved a brand-new novel featuring Dame Agatha's most beloved creation: Hercule Poirot. In THE MONOGRAM MURDERS, Poirot plunges into a mystery set in 1920s London --- a diabolically clever puzzle that will test his brilliant skills while baffling and delighting longtime Christie fans and new generations of readers discovering him for the first time. Reviewed by Ray Palen.
Now in Stores: THE KING’S CURSE by Philippa Gregory
THE KING’S CURSE by Philippa Gregory (Historical Fiction)
Lady Margaret Pole is a woman whose family can claim rights to the English throne --- a fact that the current king wants hidden. Married off to a knight, Margaret becomes accustomed to hiding, not only herself but also her family name. When tragedy strikes and her world crumbles, she pulls herself out of poverty and finds a place back at court. Still, she never forgets those years of tyranny and what it cost her and her family. Reviewed by Amy Gwiazdowski.
Now in Stores: SO WE READ ON by Maureen Corrigan
SO WE READ ON: How The Great Gatsby Came to Be and Why It Endures by Maureen Corrigan (Literary Criticism)
Maureen Corrigan, the book critic for NPR's "Fresh Air," points out that, while THE GREAT GATSBY may be one of the most popular novels in America, many of us first read it when we were too young to fully comprehend its power. Offering a fresh perspective on what makes GATSBY so great and utterly unusual, SO WE READ ON takes us into archives, high school classrooms, and even out onto the Long Island Sound to explore the novel's hidden depths. Reviewed by Stuart Shiffman.
More Reviews This Week
ROBERT B. PARKER’S BLIND SPOT: A Jesse Stone Novel by Reed Farrel Coleman (Mystery)
In Paradise, a young woman is found murdered, and her boyfriend --- a son of one of the town’s most prominent families --- is missing and presumed kidnapped. Though seemingly coincidental, there is a connection between a reunion of Jesse Stone’s old Triple-A team in New York City and the crimes back in Paradise. As Jesse, Molly and Suit hunt for the killer and for the missing son, it becomes clear that one of Jesse’s old teammates is intimately involved in the crimes. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub.
THE DOG by Joseph O'Neill (Fiction)
Distraught by a breakup with his long-term girlfriend, the hero of Joseph O'Neill's latest novel leaves New York to take an unusual job in a strange desert metropolis. In a Dubai at the height of its self-invention as a futuristic Shangri-La, he struggles with his new position as the "family officer" of the capricious and very rich Batros family. And he struggles, even more helplessly, with the "doghouse," a seemingly inescapable condition of culpability in which he feels himself constantly trapped. Reviewed by Harvey Freedenberg.
LOVELY, DARK, DEEP: Stories by Joyce Carol Oates (Fiction/Short Stories)
LOVELY, DARK, DEEP is a collection of 10 mesmerizing stories from Joyce Carol Oates that maps the eerie darkness within us all. Fearful that her husband is “disappearing” from their life, a woman becomes obsessed with keeping him in her sight in “The Disappearing.” “A Book of Martyrs” reveals how the end of a pregnancy brings with it the end of a relationship. And in the title story, the elderly Robert Frost is visited by an interviewer, an unsettling young woman, who seems to know a good deal more about his life than she should. Reviewed by L. Whitney Richardson.
THE ORGANIZED MIND: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload by Daniel J. Levitin (Cognitive Psychology)
The information age is drowning us with an unprecedented deluge of data. At the same time, we’re expected to make more --- and faster --- decisions about our lives than ever before. But somehow some people become quite accomplished at managing information flow. In THE ORGANIZED MIND, Daniel J. Levitin, PhD, uses the latest brain science to demonstrate how those people excel --- and how readers can use their methods to regain a sense of mastery over the way they organize their homes, workplaces and time. Reviewed by Barbara Bamberger Scott.
AN ITALIAN WIFE by Ann Hood (Historical Fiction)
AN ITALIAN WIFE begins in turn-of-the-century Italy, when 14-year-old Josephine Rimaldi is forced into an arranged marriage to a man she doesn't know or love who is about to depart for America, where she later joins him. Bound by tradition, Josephine gives birth to seven children. The last, Valentina, is conceived in passion, born in secret and given up for adoption. Josephine spends the rest of her life searching for her lost child, keeping her secret even as her other children go off to war, get married and make their own mistakes. Reviewed by Rebecca Munro.
HEROES ARE MY WEAKNESS by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Romance)
He’s a reclusive writer whose macabre imagination creates chilling horror novels. She’s a down-on-her-luck actress reduced to staging kids’ puppet shows. He knows a dozen ways to kill with his bare hands. She knows a dozen ways to kill with laughs. But she’s not laughing now. When she was a teenager, he terrified her. Now they’re trapped together on a snowy island off the coast of Maine. Is he the villain she remembers, or has he changed? Her head says no. Her heart says yes. It’s going to be a long, hot winter. Reviewed by Donna Smallwood.
STRANGE SHORES: An Inspector Erlendur Novel by Arnaldur Indridason (Mystery)
A young woman who has disappeared has left in her wake a tempest of lies, betrayal and revenge. Decades later, somewhere in the same wilderness, Detective Erlendur is on the hunt. He is looking for the missing woman but also for his long-lost brother, whose disappearance in a snowstorm when they were children has colored his entire life. Slowly, the past begins to surrender its secrets. But as Erlendur uncovers a story about the limits of human endurance, he realizes that many people would prefer their crimes to stay buried. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub.
PRINCE HARRY: Brother, Soldier, Son by Penny Junor (Biography)
Prince Harry, one of the most popular members of the British royal family, has had a colorful life. After losing his mother at 12 years old, he spent his teenage years making questionable choices under intense international media scrutiny. As he's grown, he has distinguished himself through military service, flying helicopters for the RAF. As he reaches his 30th birthday, Prince Harry is proving himself a prince of the people. Reviewed by Carole Turner.
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT: A Father and Daughter Cook Their Way Around the World by Mark Kurlansky and Talia Kurlanksy (Memoir)
Once a week in the Kurlansky home, Mark spins a globe and wherever his daughter's finger lands becomes the theme of that Friday night's dinner. Their tradition of International Night has afforded Mark an opportunity to share with Talia the recipes, stories and insights he has collected over more than 30 years of traveling the world writing about food, culture and history, and his charming pen-and-ink drawings, which appear throughout the book. Reviewed by Pauline Finch.
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Just around the corner: Sophomores work on their DAP projects
Published on May 12, 2018 in Live Projects/Showcase by Lucy Stagg
Every year at ARS, the sophomore class has a two month long project for their pathway classes: Biomedical, Engineering, and Media Technology. This project qualifies students for the Distinguished Diploma Plan (DAP). Scoring an 80 or above on the Cornerstone project is also how Ann Richards’ letterman jackets are earned. Here is what some…
Pursue Your Passion: 9th Graders Begin Their End-of-the-Year Projects
As the Class of 2022 approaches the end of their first high school year, they are given a chance to
Into The Review: The Latest Spider-Man Movie Breaks Tradition
After watching Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, released early December in 2018, I would easily name it one of the best
Juniors in Jackets : Juniors explaining their lettermans
Every year, the juniors who get an 80 or above on their Cornerstone project, a college level project, get their
Rising up from under: Cities destroyed by Hurricane Harvey recover
Published on May 7, 2018 in Beyond Our Walls/Local News/News/Showcase/Travel by Alyssa Cerda
After Hurricane Harvey hit on August 17, 2017, and lasted until the beginning of September, a number of Texas cities have been ruined. The impact of the cyclone destroyed homes, outdoor areas, and local businesses. Some of the most affected areas include Houston, Port Arthur, Corpus Christi, and Rockport, all in different ways. We were…
So long, Class of 2018!: Interactive college map, infographics, and more
Crazy Climate: AISD Bad Weather makeup days
After three snow days and a late start on the week of January 15, the majority of students were ecstatic,
Keep Austin Free: Things to do around Austin for no cost
Looking for things to spend your time doing in Austin? Well, here are 12 free activities you can do with
Freshen up on film: Use Spring Break to catch up on flicks
Published on April 16, 2018 in Entertainment/Showcase by Gus Flores
Photo courtesy of Creative Commons. Exceptional romances with soundtracks to match Director Baz Luhrmann is a master at over-the-top romances accompanied by modern pop songs that will surely keep you singing and swooning. Some of our favorite Luhrmann movies are Strictly Ballroom (1993), Romeo + Juliet (1996), and Moulin Rouge! (2001). Submarine (2010), Amelie (2001),…
Representation in Animation: What Frozen means to the sister of a kid with disabilities
I didn’t realize just how special my life was until I saw it on the big screen. When the Disney
Fresh films: Reviews for award nominated movies
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI: Gus Flores-Rascon, Beyond Our Walls Editor Writer and director of In Burgess and Seven Psychopaths
Moving forward: what to look for in entertainment this spring
With spring brings the many, many dates for upcoming movies, TV, and music. This spring is the season of comebacks,
Bienvenidos: Spanish students host the first annual Latin American Cultural fair
Published on April 4, 2018 in ARS News/Showcase by Frida Parra
In the hallway next to the cafeteria, booths were set up with colorful decorations and bold flags. Spanish classes made “La Feria Cultural,” a Latin American culture fair, which represented México, Honduras, Cuba, Argentina, Guatemala, and Colombia. The fair opened March 7th after school and closed on Friday the 9th. Classes split into groups, researching…
Staff Sisterhood: A reflection of the community in the staff
Ms. Dicuffa walks the few steps into Ms. Rutz room with a blue frosted cupcake in hand “You eat the
The Down Low: A One on One with an Online Sensation
One hot summer morning at band camp, the Ann Richards High School Band Director, Stephen Howard, was leading his students
Superior snacks: Looking into what students eat during class
Published on March 27, 2018 in ARS News/Editorials/Entertainment/Health/Lifestyle/Our Voices/Showcase by Daniel Armendariz
Students eat a lot during class. Eating can help pass some time or help you focus better. It is proven that blueberries, vegetables, and nuts can help improve concentration. For students, it’s common to snack in class just to get through the period, especially one of their least favorite classes. Snacking can range from just…
Looking for a snack: Simple summer recipes you can’t beet
Summer is a time for fun in the sun with friends and family. When you find yourself hungry, anxious for
Acting Up: These young women have used their careers to impact the media community
Published on March 24, 2018 in Beyond Our Walls/Features/Our Voices/Showcase by Eleanor Jeansonne
In honor of women’s history month, here are some young women who use the platform of social media to advocate for inclusivity, feminism, equality, and diversity. Through their work of incorporating activism into their acting, the following girls have continued to stand out above other celebrities in their field. Yara Shahidi: Best known for her…
The era of youth involvement is still flourishing, despite the decrease of coverage in the media. Events such as March
Richards Recap: MJ Hegar speaks to study body
Published on March 23, 2018 in ARS News/News/Showcase/Video by Emily Ownby
(Left to right) Kaia Newton (9), Eleanor Jeansonne (10), Principal Kris Waugh, MJ Hegar, and Ximena Sifuentes-Chavez (10). Newton, Jeansonne, and Sifuentes-Chavez lead an interview with Hegar on here experience in the military, the book writing process, and congressional campaign. Mary Jennings Hegar is an Air Force Veteran, author, mother, and Democratic Candidate for Congressional District…
Congressman awards Naval Academy nomination to ARS senior
Congressman Roger Williams visited Ann Richards this morning to award senior Sofia Hruby a Naval Academy nomination. This letter of
School fever: Ms. Dunavant makes the switch from middle school to high school
Published on March 21, 2018 in 10 yeARS in the Making/ARS News/Features/News/Showcase by Eleanor Jeansonne
This year at Ann Richards brought many new faces to the community, including Ms. Haley Dunavant. Ms. Dunavant is a “passion-driven” teacher who has taught seventh grade science for four years. She moved to Austin this year from Memphis, Tennessee, and this semester is her first time teaching grades higher than 7th. Recently, Dunavant stepped…
NJHS Retreat: A Weekend of Fun and Friends
Ms. Shawn Mauser and Ms. Cristina Rutz check the roster before departing from Ann Richards. The NJHS retreat is a
Through The Atmosphere: Exploring the Theories of the Universe
A man by the name Albert Einstein loads a tram-car on the way home from work. The scientist sits in
The doctor’s out: Administration bans classic shoe
Lily Yepez (12) in Doc Martens. Photo by Gus Flores-Rascon. In a romanticized version of our school, grey socks and
Long-term goals: Middle school soccer team continues to grow
Published on March 11, 2018 in ARS News/Showcase/Soccer/Sports by Georgia Moore
For the past few weeks, it’s not unlikely that members Ann Richards Middle School soccer team will be taking hold of the mic during the celebration section all-school morning assembly. Over the course of the season, the announcement of wins, losses, and “shout-outs” to star players has been a weekly tradition for the team. The…
The end is near: School clubs and sports are coming to a close
“It’s the end of the world as we know it!” Popular band R.E.M. said it best. The 2018-19 school year
Kicked to the curb: Fans threaten to boycott 2018 FIFA world cup
After many years of criticism on Fifa’s corruption and many reports on the destruction of host country’s economy the festivities
The family that plays together: Sister soccer legacy takes place at Ann Richards
Balancing athletics and academics is an obstacle faced by countless high school students, but the Hruby sisters have got it
How to Prepare for College: for Smarties
Published on March 9, 2018 in Advice/Our Voices/Showcase by Alejandra Wait
As a senior, I realized that there are aspects of applying to college that you do not hear from advisors or parents, or you hear it but it is not emphasized or paid attention to. These are things that only a senior in March, or a current college student, might tell you. I hope reading…
Changes and Challenges: Adjustments Faced by Students and Staff in the New School Year
It’s a new year at Ann Richards, and students and staff are just beginning to settle into the rhythm
Education Expansion: Khan Academy Furthers Learning Outside of the Classroom
Since its release in 2007, Khan Academy has become a technological education superpower. Students all over the world use it,
Freshmen College Prep: A Look Into Some of the Freshmen Class’ Scholars
Turning their focus to the future, the freshmen class of 2022 are already preparing for their college career. Don’t be
Women’s History Month: Celebrating the fight for equality since 1994
Published on March 7, 2018 in Beyond Our Walls/News/Showcase by Emily Ownby
Suffragettes on the picket line in front of the White House in 1917. Suffragettes fought for the equal right to vote between men and women. Photo provided by Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. President Ronald Reagan authorized the proclamation of the observance of “National Women’s Week” starting March 7, 1981. However, that week…
March Matters: Shedding Light on remarkable affairs that occur this month
March is filled with lots of fun springtime events, along with some more serious celebrations that often don’t get commemorated.
In the Driver’s Seat: Women of Saudi Arabia granted right to drive
On September 26th, 2017, King Salman of Saudi Arabia lifted the country’s restrictions on women driving. The ban was lifted
You’ve been served: O’Reilly fired from Fox following sexual harassment lawsuits
Photo of Bill O’Reilly during an interview by MyNewsLA Fox News anchor Bill O’Reilly was fired after being accused of
Free SXSW: How to enjoy SXSW without spending money
Published on March 5, 2018 in Entertainment/Showcase by Lucy Stagg
If you are looking for something to do with friends over spring break, then try checking out South by Southwest (SXSW), a city-wide festival for art, music, movies, and more. Even if you don’t have a badge for SXSW, there are many ways for you to still participate and make use of this week long…
ACL 2019 Lineup Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/user/ars_press/playlist/1uutgRRw6zHj2sFSHUzbv6?si=Xfz5WxV-TkOS0dKgtoYv-Q As of April 30 the annual Austin City Limits lineup was released to the public. Headliners include Childish
Only He Can Ease Our Minds: Why Ben Platt’s Sing to Me Instead Isn’t a Temporary Love
“You always said that I’d come back to you again ‘Cause everybody needs a friend, it’s true Someone to quiet
Seven Free SXSW Shows: A List of SXSW Free Concerts
As you get out of that 4th period, hour-and-thirty-minute class for Spring Break, the first thing you think about is
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And...Livia Lone is back, in ALL THE DEVILS!
A search for a pair of serial rapists leads Livia Lone down the darkest and most dangerous trail of her life in a pulse-pounding thriller by New York Times bestselling author Barry Eisler.
Ten years ago, the daughter of Homeland Security Investigations agent B. D. Little vanished into thin air. So did seven other girls—the crimes all bearing the same signature characteristics.
Now the disappearances have begun again. And Agent Little’s efforts to investigate are being blocked by forces far above his pay grade. Desperate, he turns to Seattle sex-crimes detective Livia Lone, the most obsessive hunter of predators Little knows.
Livia will need that obsessiveness, and a lot more. Because the two men Little is pursuing are fearsome. Both Special Forces veterans with a dozen tours in Iraq between them. Both sadists and serial rapists. And one, the congressman scion of the vice president of the United States—a man who will use all the power of the White House to protect his son’s secrets and further his own ambitions.
The conspirators have all the assets and all the angles. And every reason to believe they’ll evade justice, as they always have before.
They don’t understand that for Livia Lone, justice is only a guideline. Revenge is the rule.
Praise for Barry Eisler’s Livia Lone:
An Amazon Best Book of 2016
A Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction of 2016 Selection
“An absolutely first-rate thriller…Emotionally true at each beat.” —New York Times Book Review
“An explosive thriller that plunges into the sewer of human smuggling…Filled with raw power, [Livia Lone] may be the darkest thriller of the year.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Readers may be reminded of Stieg Larsson’s beloved Lisbeth Salander when they meet Livia Lone, and will be totally riveted by the story of this woman on a mission to right the wrongs in her past.” —Bookish
“You won’t be able to tear yourself away as the story accelerates into a Tarantino-worthy climax and when you’re left gasping in the wake of its gut-wrenching vigilante justice, you’ll belatedly realize you learned a lot about a social travesty that gets far too little attention…Livia Lone is a harrowing tale with a conscience.” —Chicago Review of Books
Praise for Barry Eisler’s The Killer Collective:
“Impossibly cool.” —Entertainment Weekly
“As usual with an Eisler novel, the plot is full of twists, the prose is muscular, and the action unfolds at a torrid pace. The result is another page-turner from one of the better thriller writers since James Grady published Six Days of the Condor in 1974.” —Associated Press
“In this crackling-good thriller from bestseller Eisler, Seattle PD sex crimes detective Livia Lone, assassin John Rain, and former Marine sniper Dox form a testy alliance to combat a vile conspiracy involving corrupt and toxic government agencies…The feisty interplay among these killer elites is as irresistible as if one combined the Justice League with the Avengers, swapping out the superhero uniforms for cutting-edge weaponry and scintillating spycraft. By the satisfying conclusion, the world has been scrubbed a bit cleaner of perfidy. This is delightfully brutal fun.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Vicarious pleasure for anyone wanting to see the scum of the world get its due.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Riveting…Barry Eisler pulls off an Avengers-like feat…” —The Mercury News
“Eisler turns the heat up like never before to deliver a fun, fast-paced thriller that’s tailor-made for fans of nonstop action.” —The Real Book Spy
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Full Video Replay: Premier’s Roundtable
[Replay now available] Bernews is pleased tonight to make our very first foray into live video streaming, and will be bringing you the live video and audio from the Premier’s Media Roundtable from its scheduled start time at 8pm.
Representatives from the various media entities were invited with the Premier saying “Many of the representatives selected to participate in the panel are among some of my loudest and most vocal critics. I am excited to be in a position to give them have one final opportunity to raise tough, probing and pointed questions before completing my tenure in office.”
Video and audio will go live at approximately 8pm, check back then.
Update 10:12pm: Replay provided below, approximately 1 hr and 20 mins long
7:55pm: People are getting into place. The Royal Gazette has Tim Smith, the Bermuda Sun has James Whittaker, Bermuda Broadcasting has Gary Moreno, VSB has Bryan Darby, the Workers Voice has Laverne Furbert and we have Larry Burchall. [photo]
8:04pm: Premier has arrived, moderator Sherri Simmons, better known as “Sherri J” , is introducing everyone. Mrs Simmons is explaining the procedures. Mrs Furbert is asking the first question, she asked about the role his family has played. Dr. Brown said his family has been very supportive, and his wife has been “amazing”. He says his larger family is Bermuda, and they have been very supportive.
8:09pm: [Feed be back on shortly] Bryan Darby of VSB asked the Premier about his strong statements on the media. Gary Moreno of ZBM is asking about the statement he made calling Bermudians his extended family, saying many may not feel that way. Dr Brown asked all media if they haven’t had access to him, and asked if anyone hasn’t. Tim Smith of the Royal Gazette said he has been waiting for an interview for quite a while.
8:14pm: Gary Moreno is asking about all the white construction companies getting work, and asked about black business owners. Dr Brown says he thinks that is “one of the most unfair things people can say”. Mr Moreno continues to question, and Dr Brown says it is a misconception that Zane Desilva and Dennis Correria get all the work.
8:18pm: Larry Burchall is asking about declining tourism numbers, and hotel bed count being down, and asks Dr Brown if he feels his time as Tourism Minister has been a success. Dr Brown says he thinks it has been and explained why, mentions the worldwide recession. Dr Brown continues to explain, saying he feels the numbers would have been worse.
8:20pm: Quick apology for our stream, or lack thereof. As we can see our debut into live streaming is not exactly going according to plan, we hope to have it back up soon.
8:26pm: Dr Brown speaking on air vs cruise arrivals, and says a cruise visitor is better than no visitor, which earns the first applause of the night. He earns the second round of applause of the night for saying “he isn’t talking down about cruise passengers, as he is going to be one soon”
8:33pm: Sorry about the glitch, stream is back. Tim Smith has asked why the Premier thinks there has been more attacks on his integrity vs others.
8.39 Dr. Brown earned thunderous applause from the audience for describing himself as “combative” and saying he traditionally fought back against what he considered to be unfair media attacks.
8:46pm: Dr. Brown said he is not to blame for the worldwide economic downturn that occurred during his term [which drew some laughs], and while Bermudians as a whole might not be financially better off than they were when he became Premier, there have been some outstanding economic success stories. And Bermudians, as a whole, feel more culturally empowered than they did under his predecessors.
8:49pm: Mr. Burchall asked why Government did not do some “out-of-the-box” thinking in terms of investmenting in the island’s tourism infrastructure when it could afford to do so? The Premier said even if he’d been aware a recession had been coming, he would never have encouraged Government to invest in private ventures like new hotels. Dr. Brown said Government’s role is to facilitate investment in new hotels, not to provide direct financing. Government must lead the way and stimulate the private sector sometimes ..,” said the Premier.
8:53pm: Tim Smith asked about Dr Brown about his high amount of travel. He says he hasn’t traveled much more than others, just he is not apologetic about it. This draws laughs. He said he holds three portfolios and earns one pay cheque — as Premier, Transport Minister and Tourism Minister he is required to travel overseas to conduct public business. He mentions bringing the new airlines here; Jet Blue and Westjet and this draws very loud applause.
8:58pm: Still on the travel expense subject, Dr Brown says “and we don’t normally stay at the Motel 6 if you don’t mind”. This draws laughter.
8.59pm: ZBM’s Gary Moreno asked how Bermuda has benefitted from accepting the four former Guantanamo Bay Uighur detainees. The Premier said there was no quid pro quo involved in the secretive Uighur deal with the US. He suggested this “humanitarian gesture” may have prevented the Obama Administration from branding Bermuda a “tax haven” saying he “did not know” but the Obama admin seemed to ease off.
9:03pm: Asked by Tim Smith about the Auditor General, the Premier said the Auditor General is supposed to ask hard questions about public finances. But the Auditor General’s remit does not extend into the political realm.
9:07pm: The Premier said Bermuda’s bureaucratic red-tape is to blame for many delays and cost overruns in public projects. But he accepts Government can be more efficient.”Let me tell you, this is aimed directly at the unions, when you want to make something more efficient, that’s where the resistance comes from …”
9:08pm: The moderator says we have 10 mins left. Mrs Furbert asks why he choose to do only one term, and will be accept a knighthood. Dr Brown says he doesn’t think its good to extend when “toxicity levels” are so high.
9:10pm: Bryan Darby asks Dr Brown about returning home to Bermuda and having ‘scores to settle’, and what his scores were. Dr Brown said he said that in 1993, and one score was his party had never won an election. He conceded this wasn’t the best choice of words — that he wanted to balance what he viewed as an imbalanced community.
9:13pm: The moderator says it is almost time, Dr Brown says he will do another 15 mins off camera. Draws applause. Answering a question from Gary Moreno, the Premier said he would be hard-pressed to single out his “greatest” achievement in office. He said posterity would probably consider Lambe Foggo Center, Future Care for seniors and free day care among his most compelling legacies.
9:17pm: The Premier said gaming would re-surface as an issue at some point and Bermudians should be prepared for that. He said the failed bill on gambling was a victim of unfortunate timing — a vote on the PLP leadership was underway at that point.
9:18pm: The “official” portion is over, and audience questions are now being taken.
9:22pm: Dr Brown brings up the infamous “plantation questions”, and says he has been dealing with the press for years. He says when he is asked a question that he feels is reserved for a black leader, he will comment on that. This draws loud applause.
9:27pm: An audience member asks about the $28 million dollars given to cricket and football, and does he think it was well spent as so much of the island’s sports success comes from individual sports. Dr Brown says “the jury is still out.” Says we need to give them some time, says he thinks we should consider adding more national sports, says sailing should be added.
9:39pm: Dr Brown thanks all the journalists for coming. Says he doesn’t feel he is leaving under a cloud. Large applause. Meeting ends.
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Bernews,
Will you post the video once the roundtable is over? I don’t need to see it live as long as I can see it afterwards.
bernews says:
We will yes….but….rather unprofessional to say, it will have that short segment missing where we went off air. We should have about 90% of it though..
And the replay is up…
I love you Bernews but the ad pop ups, the video audio and quality is annoying. The crowd laughter and applause is louder than the actual speakers and it’s hard to hear when they start up laughing etc.
I think it is great to have the streaming. Bernews is an independent news organizations and the bandwidth isn’t free (hence the ads). I would rather have a few ads and less than perfect microphone positioning than have to put up with only the coverage that the rich ‘establishment’ thinks we should have.
I understand that and I agree but it’s a discussion, I’d like to hear what Ewart Brown is saying and when the only thing you hear is the crowd laughing and applauding it’s annoying. I think it’s great too though. Bernews is much ahead of others and always up to date so again I still love bernews.
Axion says:
Ok…well take Bernews out of the picture and you have no feed. You could’ve always just watched the Royal Gazette live feed which missed half the points of the meeting…
Be happy with the super loud claps and annoying ads. I’m deaf too. Deal with it..
Honestly speaking, if anyone has troubles with the ads, best to plan not to visit in future as we will have many more on down the road.
All staff went without pay for 6 months, worked completely free to build the site, and we couldn’t continue, how many could work free forever?
Only way for Bernews to make money is ads. To stay alive we need to have them. I would rather go ad free myself and have the site look all chic, but I would starve to death if I did so
Despite a few technical glitches, you provided terrific coverage of tonight’s meeting. Thank you so much for your efforts! Was as good as being there — and certainly a lot more convenient.
Great work Bernews! What a nice alternative.
As far as the discussion goes, I only caught the last hour but I have to say, perspective is an amazing thing. Its remarkable how two people can assess one decision and have such strong opposing reactions. That’s not a bad thing at all but I do wish that Bermuda can mature with respect to how we deal with those differences.
Rockfish#2 says:
It would have been better without a live audience, as Brown was clearly playing to them. eg. the reference to not staying at the Motel 6 (audience hooting and laughing)was meant to avoid answering questions regarding staying at luxurious hotels etc. It was more like a comedy than a serious Q and A session.
Unfortunately, we learned nothing but how to evade and spin.
ronnie j says:
Would have been better if the press didn’t get sucked into Ewarts sad attempt at image massaging. From L Furbert ( really!!! ) to the moderator to the overt personal support in the audience, it was simply a useless exercise.What did we learn?????
Streaming aside, it was a non event…
Well, I had suspected that watching it would just make me angry, and it would appear I was right. He’s still disrespectful to the press, and by extension anyone who does have serious, valid concerns about his policies, and he’s still skilled at manipulating his image. Good riddance, not soon enough.
Why watch it when you know it was simply going to be spin, without substance and more of the same???
Ewart will soon be gone, his legacy not soon forgotten , given the negative residuals, however we need to get on with the business of ensuring that this shocking and destructive period is never repeated..
My only parting shot being not understanding how so many people of colour support this guy when they ( nor the country) have never benefitted from his friends and family policies..This makes the outpouring of support last night so perplexing when he touched on radically charged matters. Ewart only speaks like a radical… He is a capitalist in radical garb. He says ” Right On ” to the brothas/ sistas and Tabon to his chosen contractors…
Black people, we’ve been had, hoodwinked by a master… LOL
I should have clarified: I didn’t watch/listen, but it’s what I’ve gathered from the various pieces I’ve read about it.
As for the rest, I’ll not argue with you there..
Jermaine says:
Nice to hear words from his mouth. I love when he puts Royal Gazette in their place. They have for too long been biased spin doctors who support one side of the community. Say what you want he has accomplished a lot. His combative style is not liked by some. But others respect his ability to talk frankly and eloquently and the fact that he stands up to The Royal Gazette and other detractors is only a bonus in my eyes. Whilst he has not been perfect, he has been made hard decisions and lived with the ramifications. I can respect that.
d hunte says:
While I am no supporter of the RG, they can’t be blamed for questioning the dubious manner in which Ewart has managed yours and my money for the past few years. His so called accomplishments have resulted in our debt rising to levels that are worrying, to say the least. That is not the work of an accomplished business leader.
His combative style is self serving and simply camouflage. He ask us black folk to rally behind him to ensure that he is afforded the opportunity to advance our station in life. He harkens back to his days as a black activist to ensure that we put on our dark shades and dashiki’s to defend the black cause. Unfortunately the only interst he has is his own, however, I have to give him serious props for knowing how to manipulate our senses. He knows how gullible we are and he has played us comprehensively. Heck, after leaving us near financial ruin, we are still defending him.
Spin and Ewart are kissing cousins and as for talking frankly, wouldn’t you much prefer honesty and transparency? Further, we place way to much emphasis on eloquent speech. It is past time that we had less eloquence and more ethics, less arrogamce and more leadeship, less flash and more substance.
Emelita v johnson says:
Interesting comments so far. I would like to briefly address the issue of hotel accommodations. It’s the way we have done it BEFORE politics and no doubt after. With regards to nothing being accomplished those ferries my friends took to dockyard on their visit to your island was a mirage. My elderly aunt does not know it yet but, after the Premier leaves, she is going to be billed retroactively for land tax and auto registration. I could go on but why bother. Progress has been made and when you collectively begin to rise and prepare daily menus containing positive nourishment only then will your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health rid itself of the curable disease, chronic negativity.
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AutoCAD for the Theatre
Feel free to suggest additional terms here.
A building with raked seating and an arena used for entertainment purposes. See Roman amphitheatre.
The part of the stage that extends past the proscenium and into the auditorium.
The area where the audience sits to watch the play.
One of a set of small vertical pillars supporting a handrail.
A handrail with a supporting series of vertical newel posts and balusters.
A horizontal metal pipe hung as part of the fly system. See pipe.
A moulding covering the joint between the wall surface and the floor. Also called skirting board.
bead, beading
A row or column of moulding with a partial-circle or partial-sphere profile.
A special panelling that has a semicircular vertical decoration within the recess of the joints.
Any space transformed into a theatre space with versatile black masking and flexible stage and seating arrangements.
block, blocking
Planning the positioning and movement of the actors on the stage.
A vertical pipe, which can optionally be equipped with horizontal boom pipes, used to hang lighting instruments.
A dark cloth hung above the stage to mask the fly system and especially the electrics (lighting) pipes. It is typically wide and flat.
Lower horizontal board of a door. See kick rail.
bounce curtain
A traveller that is hung on a pipe and flown in and out vertically. Also called guillotine curtain.
A set created for a proscenium stage. It is made of three walls that form a room. The fourth wall at the proscenium is imaginary so that the audience is able to see the show.
bullnose (bull nose)
A rounded architectural protrusion.
bullnose step or stair
A step or stair that has semicircular ends that protrude past the stringers.
bullnose tread
A tread with a rounded part that protrudes past the riser.
A tool with a sliding set of jaws used to measure objects. See Vernier calipers.
carpenter's elevations
Drawings that give the construction specifications of the designer's elevations by revealing substructure, composition, cutting information, and a breakdown of the flats.
A moulding or covering that frames a door or window.
A narrow elevated walkway above the stage or house, which provides access to technical equipment.
cavetto
A concave moulding with a curvature of up to 90°.
centre line (CL)
Centre line of the theatre stage.
centre line section
A cross-sectional side view drawing at the centre line of the theatre.
chair railing
A horizontal strip of moulding placed at the height of the backs of chairs in order to prevent them from damaging the walls.
chimney breast
Part of a chimney that juts out into a room in order to accommodate a fireplace.
colour frame
A frame that holds a coloured gel used as a filter on a lighting instrument. Also called gel frame.
colour frame holder
An attachment that secures a colour or gel frame to a lighting instrument. Also called gel frame holder.
control console
A lighting board used to control lighting intensity. Also called lighting control console.
All employees of a theatre. See theatre company.
compositional elevations
Front view drawings that include all relevant dimensions. Also called designer's elevations.
connected extended elevations
A technical front view drawing that depicts several elevations of the individual walls of the set connected in sequence to form rows. See extended elevations.
Drawings that give the construction specifications of the designer's elevations. See carpenter's elevations.
A horizontal crowning element at the top of an architectural structure or wall often used as a crown moulding between the top of a wall and the ceiling soffit.
cross-hatching
Intersecting parallel lines used as shading in a drawing. See hatching.
cross rail
The middle horizontal structure of a door. See lock rail.
A decorative strip of moulding placed at the angle on a wall where it meets the ceiling. Also called cornice.
cyclorama (cyc)
A large white or off-white drop, often with concave sides, placed upstage, which can be lit to create various effects e.g., sky, time of day or night, feeling of depth etc.
An s-shaped curve.
cyma recta
A moulding with an upright s-shaped or reverse upright s-shaped outline where the concave part extends past the convex. Furthermore, the ends of the curve are horizontal.
cyma reversa (ogee)
A moulding with a 135° s-shaped or 45° reverse s-shaped outline where the convex part extends past the concave. Furthermore, the ends of the curve are vertical.
dado rail
A horizontal strip of moulding placed at the height of the backs of chairs. See chair railing.
dedicated pipes
pipes that are in standardized positions because of their particular function, e.g., most plays use the same positions for lighting and masking.
designer's elevations
Front view drawings that include all relevant dimensions (e.g., doors, archways, windows, etc.) but may also indicate detail, style, texture, lighting sconces, paintings, and mirrors. Consequently, they are often graphically enhanced. These drawings are often cut out to make small cardboard models.
The person responsible for interpreting the script, creating a viable production concept, and directing the actors.
disconnected extended elevations
A front view technical drawing that depicts several elevations of the individual walls of the set separately in sequence to form rows. See extended elevations.
door casing, door moulding
A moulding that frames a door. See casing.
Architectural term signifying the opening for a door in a wall. Not to be confused with door frame, which is a carpentry term for the structure that supports the opening.
double prime symbol (″)
The symbol used to represent inches. AutoCAD uses quotation marks instead.
downstage (DS)
The part of the stage closest to the auditorium.
downstage centre (DSC)
The central part of the stage closest to the auditorium.
downstage left (DSL)
The part of the stage closest to the auditorium and to the audience's right.
downstage right (DSR)
The part of the stage closest to the auditorium and to the audience's left.
Person responsible for creating technical drawings.
See drapery.
Suspended fabric, usually black, used to reveal or conceal, e.g., legs, borders, travellers, curtains etc. See masking.
drawing scale
A ratio that indicates the relationship of a unit in a drawing to a unit in real space, e.g., ½″ = 1′.
dressing (set dressing)
Decorative set props and furnishings.
A piece of canvas that hangs from a pipe and is often painted with scenery.
electrics (LX)
A generic term that could be applied to the electrics crew (LX Crew), the electrics department (LX), the rigging of the electrics (LX Rig), or simply the dedicated pipes (LX Pipes, LX Booms, LX Sockets, etc.).
electrics pipe (LX pipe)
An electrics pipe is used to fly lights. It typically includes load circuits directly within plugging strips to supply power.
A technical drawing depicting a single flattened front view of an architectural structure.
ellipsoidal, ellipsoidal reflector spotlight (ERS)
Spotlight named for the ellipsoidal reflector used to direct the light through two plano-convex lenses.
See ellipsoidal.
extended elevations
A technical front view drawing that depicts several elevations of the individual walls of the set arranged in sequence to form rows. They can be immediately against each other (connected), or separated by a short gap (disconnected). They depict components, attached items, and finishing materials, among other things.
A box built to contain a fire.
fire curtain
A fireproof curtain that can be dropped to separate the audience from a fire. Also called safety curtain.
fireplace legs
The vertical structures that support the mantelpiece above the fireplace. Also called mantel legs.
A framework normally made with wood, and usually covered with a lightweight board (hard covered) or cloth (soft covered), although a variety of other materials may be used, such as scrim. Standard flats are rectangular units and are often used to create scenic walls. TV (studio) flats are usually hard covered and stage (theatre) flats soft covered.
See fly system.
A simple lighting instrument consisting of a lamp in the centre of a curved metal dome.
fly gallery
The elevated walkway where the pin rail is located and the counterweight system is operated from.
fly loft
The open space above the stage that houses the fly system. Also known as the fly tower, this is where the scenery and equipment, masking, and lighting are rigged.
fly system
A system of ropes, pulleys, and counterweights used to fly (in or out) lighting instruments, draperies, or set elements that are suspended above a stage.
fly tower
See fly loft.
See front of house.
A production member responsible for producing realistic ambient everyday sounds to enhance the action on stage.
footlights
A series of lights mounted on the front edge of the apron and aimed upstage at the actors.
A colloquial or alternate vernacular for ground plan, e.g., "the footprint for the set or stage."
The imaginary invisible wall of a box set formed at the proscenium arch. See box set.
frame and panel construction
Method of panelling used in the making of wainscoting, doors, and cabinetry. A panel, often decorated, is held within a frame made up of vertical stiles and horizontal rails. See stiles and rails.
Fresnel light
A lighting instrument that uses a composite Fresnel lens that is lighter and less bulky than an equivalent standard lens.
A drawing that depicts the front view of the set to help the production team visualize what it will look like on stage. Not to be confused with front elevations.
front elevations
A technical front view drawing that depicts several elevations of the individual walls of the set in sequence to form rows. See extended elevations.
front of house (FOH)
The auditorium and public access areas of the theatre, e.g., lobby, box office and concession area, washrooms.
A sheet of coloured acetate placed over the end of a lighting instrument to create different colours.
gel frame
A frame that holds a coloured gel used as a filter on a lighting instrument.
gel frame holder
An attachment that secures a colour or gel frame to a lighting instrument. Also called colour frame holder.
German masking
Sets of drapes or flats set at 90° to the proscenium to mask the offstage areas.
A 15th-century London theatre associated with Shakespeare and his plays.
Acronym for "GOes Befor Optics." A flat piece of metal placed at the focal point of a light to create crisp patterns or shapes on the stage.
grand curtain
An often luxurious and ornate velvet curtain that divides the stage from the audience. Also called main curtain.
grand drape
See grand curtain.
Open-air semicircular theatre built at the foot of a hill.
The line depicting ground level on a technical drawing.
ground plan
A technical drawing that is the fundamental plan of a set and theatre stage as seen from above.
guillotine curtain
A traveller that is hung on a pipe and flown in and out vertically. So named because it drops like a guillotine. Also called bounce curtain.
hanging section view
A cross-sectional side view drawing at the centre line of the theatre. Also called centre line section.
hanging stile
The vertical side structure of a door where hinges are installed to allow the door to pivot or swing. Also called hinge stile.
hard masking
A black flat used to hide aspects and elements from the audience. See masking.
Parallel lines used as shading in a drawing. See cross-hatching.
Part of light-frame construction. A horizontal beam that distributes weight to vertical and other support structures. Also called a lintel; see post and lintel.
head jamb
The top jamb of a door. See jamb.
The stone base of a fireplace that usually extends into the room.
hinge stile
The vertical side structure of a door where hinges are installed to allow the door to pivot or swing. Also called hanging stile.
house curtain
house left
The left side of the auditorium from the audience's view.
house right
The right side of the auditorium from the audience's view.
housing (lighting instrument housing)
The main body, which serves to contain and direct the light of a lighting instrument.
isometric drawing
A method of representing three dimensions in two-dimensional technical drawings such that the lines remain parallel. Because they do not obey the rules of perspective, isometric drawings suffer from visual contradictions as objects may not properly align in space; these limitations have been used for illusions, such as the endless staircase drawn by M.C. Escher.
isometric projection
A two-dimensional drawing that references three axes used to depict three-dimensional objects. Two of the axes are at 30° angles to the bottom of the page on each side of the vertical 90° axis.
Italian masking
Sets of drapes or flats set parallel to the proscenium to mask offstage areas at entrance and exit points.
Generally, the sidepieces or top pieces of an archway, doorway, or window onto which doors and windows are fixed.
joists
Horizontal structural members that create a supporting framework for a ceiling or floor.
kick rail (door)
Lower horizontal board of a door. See bottom rail.
A platform linking sets of stairs, or the area of the floor at the top or bottom of a staircase.
lauan
A thin ⅛″ or ¼″ plywood that is strong, flat, lightweight, and flexible. Ideal for hard flat and door coverage. Also spelled luan.
An arrow line in a technical drawing that links a label to an object.
Narrow vertical stage drapes (often black velour) rigged and flown in a series of pairs parallel to the proscenium at the sides of the stage to mask the wings. See Italian masking.
lighting control console
A lighting board used to control lighting intensity.
The person who interprets and is responsible for the lighting of a play. Works in conjunction with the director and other members of the production team.
lighting pipes
A pipe or batten used for lighting. See pipe.
lighting plot
A top view drawing that specifies how each lighting instrument should be hung, focused, coloured, and connected. See stock plot.
lighting section
A section view drawing for lighting and masking specifications.
light ladder
A frame, which resembles a ladder made of metal piping, where the horizontal pipes are used to secure lighting instruments for side lighting.
A line set comprises all the rigging elements associated with the rigging of a particular pipe, e.g., the operating line, the pulleys, blocks, and operating levers.
lintel
A horizontal support beam that distributes weight to vertical structures. See post and lintel.
A wiring instrument that transfers electricity to a load, or energy-consuming apparatus.
lock rail (door)
The middle horizontal structure of a door that is closest to the lock. See cross rail.
A complete system of locking components for a door.
lock stile
The vertical side structure of a door that the lock set is built into.
A thin ⅛″ or ¼″ plywood that is strong, flat, lightweight, and flexible. Ideal for hard flat and door coverage. Also spelled lauan.
LX pipe
An electrics pipe is used to fly lights. It typically includes load circuits directly within plugging strips to supply power. Also called electrics pipe.
main curtain
An often luxurious and ornate velvet curtain that divides the stage from the audience. Also called grand drape, grand curtain, or house curtain.
mantel legs
Vertical supports of a mantelpiece or mantel shelf.
A stone or wooden ornamental shelf above a fireplace.
A scale three-dimensional model of a stage set that includes texture, architectural, and dressing details, as well as scene painting finish and often major furnishing items. See scale model.
Drapery or flats used to hide aspects and elements from the audience, e.g., the wings, the fly loft, electrics, backstage personnel, and actors awaiting entrance cues. Masking includes borders, legs, and black drapes.
masking flats
See masking.
An angled surface crafted to match a similarly angled surface to create a joint.
mitre line
A diagonal line representing a mitre joint.
mopboard
A board or moulding covering the joint between the wall surface and the floor. Also called skirting board.
Strips of architectural material, often shaped with profiles meant to cast decorative shadows for ornamental purposes.
A vertical support structure between windows.
muntin
A small vertical or horizontal mounting bar that hold the small panes that make up a single window. Also called sash bar.
Larger and frequently decorative posts placed at the bottom, top, and intermediate positions in a flight of stairs to act as principal supports for the banister of a balustrade.
Area of the stage that is not visible to the audience.
A moulding with an upright s-shaped or reverse upright s-shaped outline where the concave part extends past the convex. Furthermore, the ends of the curve are horizontal. Also called cyma reversa.
Area of the stage that is visible to the audience.
A moulding or moulding element consisting of a convex quarter-circle profile.
painter's elevations
elevations of the set that depict the painting finishes that will be required.
panel, panelling
See frame and panel construction.
To connect a stage circuit to a dimmer circuit.
See patch panel.
An interconnecting device that allows one to connect any stage circuit to a dimmer.
A horizontal metal pipe hung as part of the fly system used to manage suspended elements of the scenery, masking, and lights. Also called batten.
pipe legend
A label chart that identifies the pipes of a fly system in a theatre.
plano-convex lens
A lens that is flat on one side and convex on the other.
plaster line (PL)
Invisible fourth wall in the front of the stage, at the opening of the proscenium. Called plaster because of the ornate frame moulded around the proscenium arch.
plug strip
A strip that houses electrical outlets where plugs can be connect for power.
A vertical upright architectural support.
post and lintel
A construction method consisting of vertical (posts) and horizontal (lintel) supports.
Any functional item that can be used by the actors during the play, e.g., faucet, lamp, etc.
prime symbol (′)
The symbol used to indicate measures in feet. AutoCAD uses the apostrophe instead.
A team made up of the technicians, production manager, stage manager, designers, and director.
proscenium
In a proscenium theatre, the arched opening that, together with the apron, separates the stage from the auditorium. Formerly the apron itself, as it was placed before (pro) the stage (scenium).
proscenium stage
A theatre stage designed with a proscenium.
Horizontal components of framing structures. See stiles and rails.
A protruding panel.
rake, raking
The incline of the stage that makes it more visible to the audience. The auditorium is inclined in the opposite way to improve the audience's view.
recessed panel
A panel that is sunken or set back. See frame and panel construction.
return, return flat
Returns are the flats at the downstage edge of the set walls that "return" into the wings. These are the edges of the imaginary fourth wall turned inside out.
reverse carpenter's elevations
Carpenter's elevations that show only the framing and flat breakdown as seen from the back of the flat.
1. The vertical face of a stair that supports the tread in conjunction with the stringer.
2. Also a vertically elevated platform in theatre construction.
An open-air circular Roman building with raked seating and an arena used for entertainment purposes, such as gladiatorial combats. The concept of modern-day stadiums is based on the amphitheatre.
safety curtain
A fireproof curtain that can be dropped to separate the audience from a fire. Also called fire curtain.
A sash is a window's fixed or movable outer frame.
sash bar
A small vertical or horizontal mounting bar that holds the small panes that make up a single window. Also called muntin.
A window made up of one or more moveable sashes, or panels which can be opened for ventilation.
A ratio describing the proportion of a unit of a representation in relation to real units.
A three-dimensional representation of an object that is made at a scale that is either larger or smaller than the original object. See maquette.
Anything on stage used to represent the setting of the play.
scenic rigger
Person responsible for safely installing elements to be flown.
A flood light.
The process of building from raw materials rather than from preassembled parts.
A loosely woven gauze textile hung to be opaque when lit from the front and transparent when lit from behind. It can be white, black, or painted.
sectional elevation
section line
A line depicting the cutting path of a cross-section drawing through a plan drawing.
The complete assembly of scenic elements, structures, properties (props), etc. required to stage a theatrical production.
Person who works with the director to create the visual staging concept, and once this is done, works with members of a production team to supervise the realization of the concept on stage.
set dressing
Decorative set props and furnishings. Also called dressing.
Shakespearean playhouse
An Elizabethan theatre constructed of a wood.
See carpenter's elevations
side jamb
See jamb.
sight lines
Audience members' viewpoints from the most extreme seats at house left and right as well as the highest and lowest seats. Often represented by lines on a technical drawing.
sight points
Points representing audience members at the most extreme limits of the seating. They are used to determine appropriate placement of the set elements.
A horizontal member at the bottom of a window or door.
See skirting board.
skirting board
A board or moulding covering the joint between the wall surface and the floor.
smoke pocket
Steel housing that encloses the fire curtain and blocks the passage of smoke during a fire.
soft masking
Black curtains used to hide aspects of the stage. See masking, drapery.
spill light
Unwanted light emanating from a lighting instrument.
The platform or area where actors perform a play.
stage flat
See flat.
stage hand
A person who works backstage in a theatre to facilitate the performance.
stage left (SL)
The right side of the stage from the audience's view.
stage right (SR)
The left side of the stage from the audience's view.
stiles
An upright framing structure. See stiles and rails.
stiles and rails
Vertical and horizontal components of a framing structure. See frame and panel.
Term indicating a reusable item of a standard size, e.g., stock stairs and steps, stock risers, stock flats, stock doors, etc.
stock door
A reusable door of a common 6′8″, 3′6″ size.
stock flat
A flat in a common size (4′ × 8′, 2′ × 8′, 4′ × 12′, 2′ × 12′) that is often reused from show to show.
stock plot
A drawing that defines dedicated pipe positions for lighting instruments and/or basic masking. See lighting plot.
stock riser
A reusable piece of plywood in a common size (4′ × 8′ or 4′ × 4′) screwed to a vertical frame to support a level or a floor.
To disassemble and remove set elements from the stage between acts or at the end of a play.
1. The side of a set of stairs that provides structural support for the treads and risers.
2. A stair unit made with a stringer.
stringer board
See stringer.
Vertical structural member that creates part of a supporting framework for a wall.
studio flat
A small theatre space with flexible stage and auditorium arrangements.
swinging door
A single door that opens in both directions.
The first border, which can be soft or hard masking. Used in conjunction with the tormentor to adjust the size of the proscenium opening.
The person responsible for coordinating all technical aspects of a production, including set production, sound, lighting, and rigging installation.
A member of the technical crew. This includes lighting persons, sound persons, props persons, carpenters, and stage hands.
All employees of a theatre, including the actors, production team, administration, and front of house staff.
theatre flat
three step stair unit
A stock stair unit made up of three stairs.
throw distance
The distance between a light and its target.
thrust stage
A stage that extends into the audience to create greater intimacy with the audience.
title block
A drafting label that contains key information about the drawing, such as the name of the play, the scale used, the name of the theatre, and the number of drawings.
tongue and groove board
Boarding where the boards' edges are fitted together tightly by inserting a protrusion of the edge of one board into a corresponding slot in the neighbouring board to create a sequence.
The uppermost horizontal board of a door. See stiles and rails.
The first leg, which can be soft or hard masking. Used in conjunction with the teaser to adjust the size of the proscenium opening.
tormentor pipe
See boom.
A moving curtain that can open or close from the sides (in "scissors" style) or can fly in or out from above (known as bounce or guillotine style).
The horizontal top plank of stair.
The height which a pipe or piece of scenery is set to hang above the stage floor. Also used as a verb.
The process of adjusting the hanging height of a pipe, instrument, or piece of scenery.
TV flat
upstage (US)
The part of the stage furthest from the auditorium.
upstage centre (USC)
The middle of the back of the stage from the audience's view.
upstage left (USL)
The right of the back of the stage from the audience's view.
upstage right (USR)
The left of the back of the stage from the audience's view.
A location or place for an organized event.
Tool with a sliding set of jaws used to measure objects whose shape is difficult to measure with other types of instruments.
Panelling consisting of tongue and groove boards or decorative panelling that is applied to a wall between the skirting board and the chair rail. Its original purpose was to cover portions of walls that were poorly protected from and subsequently suffered from rising dampness.
Offstage left and offstage right areas where actors wait and scenery is kept out of view.
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F1 to reduce winter testing by two days
Lando Norris says Winter Testing really helped him as a rookie
(GMM) F1 could reduce the amount of pre-season testing to free up capacity for another race.
Liberty Media has asked the teams for their agreement to sign a 2020 race deal with Barcelona, which would bring the calendar to an unprecedented 22 grands prix.
"I think in principle, yes is the answer," Red Bull boss Christian Horner said.
"But it has to be considered in terms of our other activities. Do we need to do as much in-season testing as we currently do? Do we need to do as much pre-season testing?"
One proposal is that the pre-season winter test period be reduced from eight to just six days.
Lando Norris thinks that will make life for rookies like him difficult in 2020.
"In the winter, I had four days and it really helped me," said the McLaren driver.
"I think if we reduce testing, it will be more difficult for newcomers to get comfortable."
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by: Melissa Tagg
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Get It Local Today
Miranda Woodruff has it all. At least, that's how it looks when she's starring in her homebuilding television show, From the Ground Up. So when her network begins to talk about making cuts, she'll do anything to boost ratings and save her show--even if it means pretending to be married to a man who's definitely not the fiance who ran out on her three years ago.
When a handsome reporter starts shadowing Miranda's every move, all his digging into her personal life brings him a little too close to the truth--and to her. Can the girl whose entire identity is wrapped up in her on-screen persona finally find the nerve to set the record straight? And if she does, will the life she's built come crashing down just as she's found a love to last?
Sweet, fun, and faith-filled, Melissa Tagg's Made To Last is a story made to delight lovers of romance and behind-the-scenes reality TV. Pull up an armchair and enjoy!
Lisa Wingate, National Bestselling Author of Blue Moon Bay, one of Booklist's Top 10 of 2012
Clever plot. Engaging, funny, fresh writing. A winning voice with deeper layers that touch the heart. Melissa Tagg is the whole package. A delight for CBA readers.
Rachel Hauck, award-winning and bestselling author of Once Upon a Prince
If there is such a thing as a perfect story, Melissa Tagg has written it with this first novel. Laugh-out-loud funny, a delightful premise, hunky heroes, surprising plot twists and poignant, heart-tugging moments, all wound together with beautiful writing. Made to Last is a keeper that will charm its way onto your shelf, and into your heart.
Susan May Warren, RITA Award winner and bestselling author of Take a Chance on Me
Made to Last is a fun romantic comedy that will have you turning the pages. Melissa Tagg is a fresh voice to watch.
Jenny B. Jones, award-winning author of Save the Date and There You'll Find Me
Melissa Tagg has written a fun, fast-paced romance. Her first novel will certainly not be her last.
Kristin Billerbeck, author of The Scent of Rain
A must for fans of romantic comedy! Melissa Tagg's endearing characters charmed me and their story line captured my imagination. Reading Made To Last was like eating a hot fudge brownie sundae with girlfriends. Fun. Delicious. Completely entertaining.
Becky Wade, author of My Stubborn Heart and Undeniably Yours
With witty dialogue, lovable characters, and an entertaining plot, Melissa Tagg is sure to become a new favorite among fans of Christian romance. Made to Last reminds us all that we are more than the roles we play. At our core, beneath our failures and hang-ups, we are loved and cherished by a faithful God.
Katie Ganshert, author of Wildflowers From Winter and Wishing on Willows
Readers are going to fall in love with Melissa Tagg's novels! She writes vivid stories filled with true-to-life characters who wrestle with questions about life, faith and romance. Melissa's writing is equal parts laugh out loud humor and moments that touch your heart. I can't wait for others to discover this talented new author!
Beth K. Vogt, author of Wish You Were Here and Catch a Falling Star
What happens when a harmless lie you didn't intend to tell takes on a life of its own? When you're Miranda Woodruff, star of a home improvement show, you learn how to let go and become who God called you to be because nothing else is left. A great story with life-impacting truth surrounded by romance to make you swoon.
Cara Putman, award-winning author of A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island
Reading Made to Last, Melissa Tagg's debut novel, was like meeting new friends whom I wanted to continue hanging out with long after the book ended. Melissa's fresh voice and ability to craft a well-written story hooked me with the opening line and held my attention to the very end. Her flawed characters, LOL moments and spiritual truth provided a foundation for a stellar debut novel. I even had to dab my teary eyes a couple of times. Melissa Tagg is an author to watch and one whose books I want to fill my shelves.
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Entertaining and light-hearted... Made to Last is a sweet love story that asks poignant and universal questions about truth, faith, and forgiveness.
This debut romantic comedy with hidden layers will appeal to fans of Sandra D. Bricker, Trish Perry, and Rachel Hauck.
With crisp storytelling and a solid, amusing plot that includes a quirky love triangle, Tagg's debut is an enjoyable read.
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Tagg's tale is humorous and enjoyable with likable characters, a gentle romance, and a very natural and unobtrusive thread of Christianity.
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Hogan issues new smog-fighting rule with "flexibility" for coal plants
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-air-pollution-rule-20150417-story.html
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Hogan praises bipartisan effort at bill signing
Gov. Larry Hogan praised the bipartisan efforts during the General Assembly. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)
By Timothy B. Wheeler The Baltimore Sun contact the reporter
Gov. Hogan issues new smog-fighting rule that draws fire from environmentalists.
Maryland's new governor offers “flexibility” to coal plant operators, backs away from predecessor'
Gov. Larry Hogan is reconsidering his predecessor's attempt to make coal-fired power plants install costly new pollution controls, switch to cleaner-burning fuel or shut down.
Three months after yanking a clear-air rule issued by Democratic Gov. Martin O'Malley's administration, the Republican governor on Friday unveiled his own smog-fighting plan. It retains a requirement that the state's coal plant operators minimize emissions during the upcoming summer smog season, which begins next month.
But in a concession to the operator of two power plants, the Maryland Department of the Environment agreed to take another look at what coal-burning facilities would be required to do over the next five years to reduce harmful emissions even more.
Environmentalists blasted the plan, calling it a step backward from regulations adopted after more than a year of negotiations with power plant operators.
"We are deeply troubled by the governor's use of emergency rulemaking authority to cripple crucial health protections that were already finalized and in place before he ever took office," said Josh Tulkin, director of the Maryland chapter of the Sierra Club. Tulkin accused Hogan of siding with a "polluting energy company headquartered outside of Maryland rather than thousands of his own constituents."
George S. "Tad" Aburn, the state's chief air regulator, defended the new regulations, saying the initial clampdown would significantly reduce smog levels right away. And while the rule doesn't spell out what plants must do after that to reduce emissions more in future years, Aburn vowed that whatever was settled on would be of "equal or greater public health protection."
A decision on future control measures would be made by early fall, he said.
The emergency regulations must be reviewed by a joint legislative committee before it can take effect as early as May 2. The committee, dominated by Democrats, could delay implementation of the rule but not stop it.
In the waning days of the O'Malley administration, state regulators had proposed requiring four of the state's older coal plants to begin reducing smog-forming emissions immediately and achieve full compliance by 2020.
Environmentalists and public health advocates strongly backed the move, saying that curbing the facilities' nitrogen-oxide emissions would make Baltimore's and Washington's air healthier to breathe.
Byproducts of burning coal, nitrogen oxides help form ground-level ozone, an invisible gas commonly called smog when mixed with particulates. When inhaled at high enough levels, ozone can cause burning eyes and throats, coughing and wheezing, asthma attacks and even premature deaths.
Raven Power, which has two Baltimore-area plants that fall under the regulations — C.P. Crane in Middle River and H.A. Wagner in Pasadena, had agreed to the O'Malley rule after protracted negotiations.
But NRG, which owns two Washington-area plants, opposed the regulation. The New Jersey-based company warned that new pollution controls could cost up to $200 million per facility, and the rule would force it to shut down its plants, laying off hundreds of workers.
The outgoing O'Malley administration had gone ahead with the rule despite NRG's objections.
But Hogan moved within hours of taking office to block it from taking effect, saying he wanted his staff to review it further.
Legislation was introduced in Annapolis to mandate the proposed pollution reductions, but it failed to get out of committee despite an advertising campaign by environmental and health groups. NRG, its employees and labor officials appeared at a hearing to oppose the legislation, saying jobs were at risk.
NRG spokesman David Gaier commended Hogan, saying his plan "delivers immediate air quality improvements while protecting Maryland jobs." Its two plants affected by the rule — Chalk Point in Prince George's County and Dickerson in Montgomery County — have about 500 employees, he said.
"We look forward to the upcoming stakeholder process that MDE announced to consider options that will provide flexibility necessary to both address environmental issues and maintain hundreds of family-supporting jobs provided by our Maryland generating stations," Gaier said.
Company officials had asked regulators to consider a more "flexible" approach to curbing smog-forming pollution, in which plants would have to meet monthly rather than daily emission targets.
Aburn said regulators had refused to accept that approach because it would allow for higher emissions on hot summer days when ozone pollution could be at its worst — the very conditions the rule was meant to alleviate.
But Aburn said "one of the criticisms we got was we shut the door on new approaches, new technology." He said regulators would give plant operators another chance to propose an alternative, but he said regulators would insist on equivalent or better pollution reductions than O'Malley sought.
Maryland's air has gotten dramatically healthier to breathe in recent years, Aburn pointed out, partly because of cooler weather but also because of reduced pollution.
The Environmental Protection Agency recently determined that for the past three years, ozone levels in the Baltimore area did not exceed the current limit. But the EPA is moving to lowering that safety threshold, pointing to research showing that many adults and children with respiratory problems still risk illness and even premature death from inhaling currently acceptable levels.
In Maryland, those at risk include nearly 159,000 children with asthma, and nearly 400,000 adults.
The state's decision to revisit its pollution-control requirements frustrates health advocates, who note that Maryland is already missing a deadline set by the Environmental Protection Agency to clamp down on smog-forming emissions.
"We've already been through a 15-month stakeholder process, where all the stakeholders except NRG agreed to regulations," said Tim Whitehouse of the Chesapeake chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility. "Maryland needs to modernize its pollution controls on its coal-fired power plants. This is an important health issue the governor needs to address."
Tim.wheeler@baltsun.com
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Euro zone inflation remains low
Euro zone inflation remained low at 1% in August, well below the European Central Bank’s target, bolstering market expectations that the bank will further ease monetary policy next month.
The European Union’s statistics office said that inflation in the 19 countries sharing the euro was unchanged from the July reading, in line with expectations in a Reuters poll.
The rates of price increases in July and August are the lowest since November 2016, well below the ECB’s inflation target of below, but close to, 2% despite years of unprecedented monetary stimulus through rate cuts and trillions of euros of bond purchases.
Economists said the latest economic data strengthened the case for further loosening monetary policy.
“There is nothing in today’s data releases to change the minds of ECB policy makers meeting the week after next: we still expect them to cut the deposit rate from -0.4% to -0.5% and to provide further strong hints that more QE is on the way,” Capital Economics’ Andrew Kenningham wrote in a note.
The ECB’s Governing Council holds its next monetary policy meeting on September 12 and has all but promised a stimulus package, with economic growth faltering amid a global trade war and Germany’s manufacturing sector already in recession.
Market expectations are that it will carry out several interest rate cuts in the coming year, along with a fresh round of bond purchases, commonly known as quantitative easing.
The ECB’s measures are also set to include a way to compensate commercial banks for the side effects of negative interest rates.
Core inflation, which strips out volatile unprocessed food and energy and which the ECB scrutinises in policy decisions, was steady at 1.1% in August.
The even narrower measure excluding also alcohol and tobacco prices that many market economists look at was unchanged at 0.9%.
Eurostat’s flash estimate for the month does not include a monthly calculation.
The low overall level of inflation strengthens the case for a package of ECB measures to support the economy and faster inflation.
The ECB’s problem is that inflation has undershot its target since 2013 despite a lengthy economic boom, which saw the creation of over 10 million jobs.
Such an expansion should have fuelled inflation already but hidden slack in the labour market, the growing share of services in the economy and the population’s ageing, all kept a lid on price growth.
While the bank has argued that inflation would eventually come, it has already exhausted much of its fire power and now faces economic turbulence with a relatively depleted arsenal that could force it to once again to reinvent its policy toolkit.
The ECB is also facing the added difficulty that much of the current economic weakness is due to external factors, such as Brexit, a trade war and China’s own slowdown, against which monetary policy is largely ineffective.
While the ECB is unlikely to admit that the current troubles are outside its control, economists say that the best it can hope for is to prop up confidence and preserve already favourable financing conditions.
Separately, the jobless rate in the euro zone was 7.5% in July, unchanged compared to a month earlier, Eurostat data showed.
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Fan dies after clashes before game in Brazil
Fan dies after violence prior to Botafogo-Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro
Botafogo play their home games at the Nilton Santos Stadium. YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images
A supporter died following violence before Botafogo's meeting with Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
Authorities announced that Diego Silva dos Santo, 28, died nearby Botafogo's Nilton Santos Stadium -- also known as the Engenhao -- and the club condemned the violence which preceded the match.
"The Municipal Health Secretariat informs that eight men were taken to the Salgado Filho Municipal Hospital as victims of the violence or gunshots in clashes near the Engenhao," the Secretariat said in a statement.
"Of these, one died, four were released and three are still being attended to, one of whom is in a serious condition."
Luis Fernando Santos, a vice-president at Botafogo, felt the game should not have gone ahead in light of the clashes.
He said: "In my opinion, it's a serious risk to the public. External policing is needed, the fans have to be safe when they left the stadium. This situation is impracticable, but it's not Botafogo's decision [to cancel the game]."
Flamengo, who won the fixture 2-1 against their local rivals Botafogo, added on Twitter: "We regret the death of the supporter and the happenings at Engenhao. Peace always. Football is happiness."
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SECURE Act Promotes IRAs to Testamentary Unitrust Plans
SECURE Act Encourages Saving for Retirement
By a bipartisan vote of 71 to 23 on December 19, 2019, the Senate passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. The SECURE Act was part of a larger appropriations bill.
Both House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) and Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) supported the bill. Brady noted, “Our bipartisan legislation makes it easier for main street business to offer retirement plans to their workers by easing administrative burdens, cutting down on unnecessary and often costly paperwork. In this bill, we also offer local businesses the flexibility to tailor retirement plans to best fit the needs of their workers, not to the needs of Washington.”
The bill includes many provisions designed to facilitate and enhance savings for retirement. These changes have bipartisan support and are helpful for workers who desire to save for retirement.
Traditional IRA Contributions – Individuals over age 70½ with earned income may continue to make contributions each year. Previously, only Roth IRAs could be funded after age 70½. All IRAs may now be funded at any age, provided you have earned income. These traditional IRA contributions may enable seniors to grow retirement accounts during their 70’s and 80’s.
Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Age – For individuals who turn 70½ after December 31, 2019, the RMD age of 70½ is increased to age 72. Those who reached age 70½ during 2019 must still start their RMDs under the previous law. The increased age RMD rule will benefit many IRA owners who do not need to withdraw distributions. Because the IRA balances will be larger with one or two years of added growth, RMDs at age 72 and future years will be larger. Many loyal donors may choose to increase their IRA rollover gifts after age 72.
Part Time Workers – Those individuals who work at least 500 hours per year for three years will be able to participate in qualified retirement plans.
Retirement Plan Annuities – The rules are generally expanded to permit more qualified retirement plans to offer annuity payout options. Section 204 of the Act generally limits the liability of employers who offer annuity options in their retirement plans. This employer protection is likely to increase the number of annuity options in many larger retirement plans.
Retirement Benefit Disclosure – Retirement plan administrators are now required to offer an expanded disclosure of future retirement benefits to participants. These disclosures are intended to help employees better understand the benefits of maximizing their contributions to the retirement plans.
Stretch Distribution Reduced – Inherited IRAs for nonspouse beneficiaries will no longer be distributed over life expectancy, but IRA and other qualified plans of decedents must be paid out over a maximum term of ten years. There are exceptions for recipients with disabilities, minors and individuals who are within ten years of the age of the IRA owner.
IRA Rollover Limit Potentially Reduced – If an individual makes contributions to a traditional IRA after age 70½, the $100,000 per year qualified charitable distribution (QCD) limit is reduced by the amount of IRA contributions after that age. The IRA contribution amount is cumulative and specific calculations will eventually be published in IRS Regulations. QCD gifts in excess of post age 70½ traditional IRA cumulative contributions will be included in income and deductible if the individual itemizes deductions. It is probable that most donors either will not have earned income after age 70½, will have total income over the IRA phaseout limits (and may not fund an IRA) or may choose to make Roth IRA contributions.
Provisions of the SECURE Act generally take effect on January 1, 2020. While the age for RMDs from IRAs increases to 72, the qualified charitable distribution (QCD) age remains at 70½. IRA owners over age 70½ may transfer up to $100,000 each year to qualified charities. This transfer may fulfill part or all of an RMD.
Dramatic Increase in IRA Transfers to Testamentary Unitrusts
The SECURE Act reduces future taxes for IRA owners by increasing the age for required minimum distributions from 70½ to 72. However, to pay for the cost of this tax reduction, the taxes paid by future nonspouse IRA beneficiaries (typically children) will increase.
Married couples usually designate the survivor as the beneficiary of their IRA or other qualified plan. The survivor may roll over the plan into his or her IRA. However, when a single person or surviving spouse passes away, the IRA is transferred to one or more nonspouse designated beneficiaries. If there is a charitable beneficiary, that portion of the IRA is normally distributed in full to the nonprofit. However, distributions to children, nephews, nieces and other family members may be made over a term of years.
For individuals who passed away in 2019, an IRA beneficiary was able to “stretch” the IRA payout over his or her life expectancy. Assume mother Mary owns a traditional IRA and passed away in 2019 at age 90. She designated daughter Susan (age 60) as her IRA beneficiary and Susan could take distributions over her life expectancy. For a child age 60, the potential distribution period was between age 60 and age 87. By “stretching” the traditional IRA payout, Susan reduced her income tax and benefitted from tax-free growth for many years. Yet, even more tax deferral and growth was possible. A grandchild designated beneficiary may have stretched the tax-free growth and IRA payouts over 60 or 70 years.
However, if Mary passed away in 2020, Susan must take all distributions within ten years. She can wait and take the full payout in the tenth year, but that will greatly increase the tax rate paid on the IRA. Most children will choose to take partial payouts each year for the ten years. With a ten-year payout, the income taxes paid by Susan will be substantially higher than the prior “stretch” plan.
What plan could replace the 2019 “stretch” IRA distribution? Could a plan combine the tax-saving benefits of a "stretch" IRA with a term-of-years or life payout to children or other heirs? Could this plan also have the tax-free growth benefit of a stretch IRA?
While it sounds too good to be true, the IRA to testamentary unitrust plan includes all of these benefits. A single person or surviving spouse may create an unfunded lifetime unitrust or testamentary unitrust in a will or living trust. The IRA beneficiary designation is to the trustee of that unitrust. When the IRA owner passes away, the unitrust is funded with the traditional IRA. Because the unitrust is tax-exempt, there is a bypass of the income tax on the traditional IRA and any future growth.
Parents Desire to Protect “Creative Spender” Children
Some couples have three, four or more children. If one of the children is a “creative spender,” a parent may set up a trust. Without the protection of a trust, this child may take the full IRA payout, send a huge tax payment to the IRS and quickly exhaust the balance in creative and unexpected ways. To protect these children, many parents have created “conduit” trusts to pay only the RMDs to them.
Unfortunately, the SECURE Act eliminates RMDs for most children (there are exceptions for a disabled or chronically ill child). With some conduit trusts, under the SECURE Act there is no RMD and no payout to the child for ten years. At that time, the full payout is made and the child will face a huge income tax bill.
Jamie Hopkins is a financial expert with Carson Wealth, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. He explains the conduit IRA trust problem and notes, “That is a complete disaster from a planning perspective. We just subjected most of that IRA money to the highest tax margin possible and locked up access to it.”
Because many parents have a “creative” child, but desire to treat all children equally, transferring the IRA to a testamentary unitrust is prudent planning. The unitrust for a term of 20 years or the life of the child benefits the recipient through tax-free growth in the trust and larger total payouts over the trust duration. This unitrust has many excellent tax benefits, especially when compared with the SECURE Act mandatory payout over ten years.
While the testamentary unitrust has better tax benefits than the ten-year mandatory payout, the primary reason most parents select a unitrust is to provide children with a steady payout stream for 20 years or life. The protection benefit will be primary, even though there are excellent tax benefits with a testamentary unitrust funded with an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
IRA to a Unitrust for Children
A unitrust pays 5% or more for a life, lives or a term of 20 years. There are two basic options for transferring an IRA to a unitrust for children or other family members. One option is to transfer the IRA to a term of years trust for the children. The second option is to transfer the IRA to a trust that will pay each child for his or her lifetime.
With the increased estate exemptions and the charitable deduction from the unitrust, it is usually possible to create a unitrust in conjunction with a zero estate tax plan. This plan is well suited to both the inheritance and tax reduction goals of most IRA owners.
To use this plan, the IRA owner may create a unitrust during life for one life plus a term of years or a unitrust for his or her life and the lives of the children. The designated beneficiary of the IRA is the trustee of the unitrust. When the owner passes away, the unitrust is then funded.
While the unitrust may be a testamentary trust in either a will or a living trust, it is much easier to create the lifetime trust for one life plus a term of years and then change the IRA beneficiary designation to the trustee of that trust. The living unitrust may be unfunded in some states (California and others) or it may require nominal funding but no administration. Check the applicable state law for funding requirements.
Give It Twice Trust
A popular option is a "Give It Twice" trust. This trust is commonly funded with an IRA or other taxable retirement plan and is used with a zero estate tax plan. In this plan, a substantial portion of the estate of the surviving spouse is transferred outright to children. The IRA is the balance of the estate. It is transferred at death of surviving spouse to a term of years unitrust. Since the unitrust is tax exempt, no income tax is paid when the IRA is distributed to the trust. The full IRA value is invested and pays 5% income to children for a term of 20 years.
The 5% income is taxable, but over 20 years approximately equals the initial IRA balance. At the end of the term of years, the trust is distributed to charity. Therefore, this is a "Give It Twice" unitrust. It transfers the value once to family over the selected term of years and then distributes the value a second time to charity.
The "Give It Twice" unitrust not only saves taxes, but also effectively fulfills the family distribution goals. If a family has three or four children, it is very possible that one child is not as financially capable or responsible as the others. Yet, parents desire to transfer assets equally to children in the proper belief that equality is more likely to lead to peace in the family. While the initial distribution of estate principal may indeed result in expenditure by the less responsible children, they have a second opportunity to acquire financial skills by receiving income for a term of years from the trust. Thus, parents are able to treat all children equally and still provide them with additional opportunities to acquire financial management skills.
Anna Perez Funds a Testamentary Term Unitrust
Sam and Anna Perez raised four children. Sam passed away last year and Anna rolled over Sam's IRA into her own IRA. She now has an estate of $1.6 million. $800,000 is in her IRA and the estate balance is in her home, CDs and mutual funds.
Anna signs a one-life plus term of 20 years unitrust. She and Sam have always supported a local charity, and Anna would like to benefit her four children and the charity. She changes the beneficiary designation of the IRA to the trustee of the unitrust. When Anna passes away, the $800,000 IRA is transferred to the 5% payout unitrust, saving all of the income tax on the IRA. It is invested for a term of 20 years and pays out over $800,000 to the children during that time. After the 20 years, approximately $1 million will be distributed to Anna's favorite charity.
Each of the four children will receive $200,000 from the balance of the estate. Over a period of 20 years, each child will also receive $200,000 of income. Anna especially likes the way the plan is balanced. Each child receives principal when she passes away and then income for a term of years. Anna believes that this is a desirable plan for the children and a $1 million future gift from the trust remainder will help her favorite charity.
Mary Smith Has a Creative Child
Mary Smith has three children and an estate of $1.8 million. She has an IRA that has grown to $1 million, and other property valued at $800,000. Mary would like to provide some principal to her children and then income for their lifetimes.
However, one of her three children has a long history of poor money management. Mary wants to treat her three children equally, but believes that this child will benefit from the protection of lifetime income.
Mary creates a four life unfunded 5% unitrust. The trust names her for one life (but there is no funding during her lifetime) and then pays for life to each of her children. The charitable remainder is over 10%, so the trust is a qualified charitable remainder unitrust. She changes the beneficiary of her IRA to: John Jones of Hometown, State, as Trustee of the Mary Smith Unitrust dated July 4, 2020, for the Benefit of Mary Smith and Her Children. When she passes away, the $1 million IRA is distributed to the trustee of the unitrust for the lifetimes of her three children.
The children receive the balance of the estate outright, with each child receiving over $250,000 (after costs). Each of the three children then receives one-third of the unitrust income. Over the lives of the children, the $1 million unitrust will pay out over $2 million of income. Each child will receive total income of about $750,000 during his or her lifetime. After all three children have passed away, approximately $1.6 million will be available for charity.
Document Options to Transfer IRAs to Unitrusts
With the future growth of IRAs and other retirement plans, there will be a dramatic increase in the number of individuals who choose to bequeath IRAs to charity or to testamentary unitrusts. Some of these persons will transfer an IRA to a unitrust for the life of a spouse or to a spouse and then to children. Other parents will transfer an IRA to a unitrust to benefit children for a term of years or for their lifetime.
What are options to create effective documents for a “Give It Twice” unitrust? In order to create a legal transfer of an IRA, 403(b), 401(k) or other retirement plan to a charity or charitable trust, certain legal procedures must be followed.
IRA Beneficiary Designation
IRAs and pension plans are transferred through a beneficiary designation. With the fairly rare exception of an IRA transferred to an estate, the IRA is not governed by the will of the IRA owner. Thus, it is very important that the IRA beneficiary designation be completed correctly.
IRA custodians provide beneficiary designation forms to select a primary and contingent designated beneficiary. In most cases, the IRA owner should enter the selected person as designated beneficiary on the form and should also enter the name of a contingent beneficiary. For many persons with charitable inclinations, it could be desirable to select a charity as the contingent beneficiary. For example, an IRA owner could select a spouse or child as designated beneficiary and a favorite charity as contingent beneficiary. Favorite charity should be designated by legal name, city and state. Depending upon the income and estate tax rules in effect at the time the person passes away, the designated beneficiary may determine that there would be substantial tax savings by "disclaiming" and allowing the distribution to be made to the contingent charitable recipient.
If an IRA owner decides to benefit a spouse, children or other persons through a testamentary unitrust, he or she must decide how to achieve the desired results. It is not acceptable to merely write a request on the beneficiary form, asking your executor to create a unitrust. The Internal Revenue Service has disallowed charitable estate deductions for such requests, since the unitrust must exist as of date of death of the decedent. Therefore, it is necessary to create an actual trust document, and then to designate the trustee of the trust as the beneficiary of the IRA. For example, a person could create a trust for himself and his spouse and then update on the beneficiary designation section with the following sentence, "To ABC Bank as trustee of the charitable remainder trust dated July 4, 2020, for the initial benefit of Mr. and Mrs. IRA owner."
There are three principal ways to draft the unitrust document. The options include a funded charitable remainder unitrust with an addition at the death of the IRA owner, an unfunded unitrust and a revocable trust or will with the required language.
Funded Unitrust
One of the favorable benefits of charitable remainder unitrusts is that an addition can be made during life or at death. In order to do so, there must be a provision in the trust instrument that allows contributions from an estate and requires the contribution to be effective as of the date of death, even though payments may not be made until after full trust funding.
A married couple could create and fund a two life unitrust during life. If one spouse were to pass away first, that spouse's IRA could be added to the unitrust for the benefit of the survivor. The IRA beneficiary form would merely designate the trustee as recipient under provisions of the charitable remainder unitrust. After payment of the unitrust amounts to the surviving spouse, the remainder is distributed to favorite charities.
A parent or couple with children could create a trust for one life plus a term of years or two lives plus a term of years. A one or two life plus term trust is permissible if all recipients are named and living when the trust is created and there is a termination provision that requires the trust to terminate if all named beneficiaries pass away prior to the expiration of the term of years. For example, a unitrust for a married couple with three children is in effect a trust for the lesser of the five lives or the period of two lives plus 20 years. Note that if children are named as beneficiaries, the Sec. 2056(b)(8) marital deduction will not apply. With community property or joint tenancy assets, one-half of the remaining income interest is included in each taxable estate. However, if one spouse contributes separate property to the trust, under the consideration-furnished rules, the income interest will be included in his or her estate.
With a one or two life plus term of years trust, the parent or couple may receive unitrust income distributions during life. For a married couple, the survivor will receive the required IRA distributions from his or her plan, plus the income payouts from the unitrust. After both parents pass away, the IRA designated beneficiary for the surviving spouse is the trustee of the unitrust. This trustee will then receive the IRA distribution, add the IRA proceeds to the unitrust and make payments to children for the term of years.
When the IRA is transferred to the trust, the IRA is terminated and the trust receives the distribution from the IRA. In most cases, a traditional IRA or other qualified retirement plan represents 100% untaxed ordinary income and the entire IRA distribution will be allocated to ordinary income. Thus, unitrust payouts to children will be ordinary income. However, because the unitrust is tax exempt, the trustee may invest full value of the IRA in order to maximize the new income.
With a funded unitrust, an addition may also be made from a profit sharing, retirement or 401(k) account. However, in these cases a spouse must sign a consent form for the beneficiary designation. As a practical matter, since spouses may either live in or move to a community property state, it is good practice for both spouses to sign consents to the plan to create a charitable trust that will later receive IRA or other deferred compensation distributions.
Creating a funded unitrust will require normal trust administration and accounting services. The trustee must invest and manage the trust corpus, track the four-tier trust accounting, make the correct payments to the income recipients and file the annual IRS Form 5227.
Unfunded Unitrust
Some individuals desire to create a plan for transfer of an IRA to a charitable remainder trust, but do not want to fund and administer the trust during life. For the individual who does not wish to operate the trust during life but would prefer that the unitrust is available to receive the distribution from an IRA, an unfunded unitrust may be created.
Under the laws of most states, it is permissible to create a trust with nominal or no funding. The IRA owner may sign an unfunded trust and designate the trustee as the IRA beneficiary. In a few states, applicable trust law may require funding of $10 or $20. In those states, the typical practice is to create and sign a trust document and staple a $10 or $20 bill to the trust instrument.
This unfunded trust is valid under state law, but does not require administration under federal statutes until it is funded at the death of the IRA owner. Since no investment or activity is required, Treasury has not objected to this practice.
An unfunded unitrust may be a two life unitrust or could be a one or two life plus term of years trust. The trust should be created prior to signing the beneficiary designation form and filing it with the IRA custodian. For a surviving spouse, the one life plus term of years unfunded unitrust is frequently selected.
Revocable Trust or Will
The final option for documentation is to include a trust document in a revocable trust or a will. The trust will generally be a one life trust for a surviving spouse, a term of years trust for children or a one life trust for a child. It should be clearly identified within the revocable trust or will as a separate charitable remainder unitrust effective only at the death of the testator. It should have a specific number or article designation.
After the living trust or will document has been created by the testator, it is then possible to designate that testamentary trust as the beneficiary of the IRA. The beneficiary designation could be similar to the following: "To ABC Bank as trustee of the charitable remainder unitrust for child A, identified as 'Article H' in the Mary Jones Living Trust dated July 4, 2001." The designation for a will could use comparable language.
The IRA limits on distributions under the SECURE Act greatly reduce the "stretch" plans for beneficiaries. The potential conduit trust disaster and the desire of parents to protect “creative spender” children require a positive solution. Transfer of an IRA or retirement plan to a testamentary unitrust combines tax-free growth, maximum income, protection of the trust principal and a future generous gift to charity. For thousands of parents and individuals who desire to protect and help other family members, the retirement plan to testamentary unitrust solution has enormous benefits for family and charity.
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Gloriously un-PC: Chris Lilley’s Swiftian, scabrous, gleefully misanthropic Lunatics reviewed
Chris Lilley as Quentin, the real-estate agent with an improbably huge arse who dreams of becoming a famous DJ
‘Unfunny, boring and utterly unrelenting,’ says the Guardian’s one-star review of Chris Lilley’s new sketch series Lunatics (Netflix). And if that’s not incentive enough, our woke critical chum goes on to declare the series ‘problematic’. That’s a weaselly way of saying ‘this triggered all my snowflake sensitivities’ but in such a way as to make it sound like a loftily objective judgment.
In truth, Lunatics is only problematic if a) you have no sense of humour and b) you’d prefer all comedy to be politically correct, inoffensive and utterly devoid of satirical edge.
Read the rest in the Spectator.
Posted on May 11, 2019 May 14, 2019 Author JamesCategories SpectatorTags Chris Lilley, NetFlix, TVLeave a comment on Gloriously un-PC: Chris Lilley’s Swiftian, scabrous, gleefully misanthropic Lunatics reviewed
If you liked Triumph of the Will, you’ll love Our Planet
Plus: was Fleabag really profound and true? Or sententious, hormonal, millennial drivel?
Netflix’s ‘Our Planet’
If you liked Triumph of the Will, you’ll love this latest masterpiece of the genre: Our Planet. The Netflix nature series exploits the prestige, popularity and swansinging poignancy of Sir David Attenborough to promote an environmental message so relentlessly dishonest and alarmist it might have been scripted by the WWF.
‘Walruses committing suicide because of global warming.’ That was the nonsense from episode two repeated uncritically by all the newspapers, none of which seems to have been much interested in questioning the veracity of the claim. You’ll never guess what it was that really drove those walruses over the edge of the cliff… Ironically, the likely culprits were polar bears — that supposedly threatened species whose population has grown exponentially in the past 50 years to the point where they are now beginning to become something of a pest.
Posted on April 11, 2019 Author JamesCategories SpectatorTags BBC, NetFlix, TVLeave a comment on If you liked Triumph of the Will, you’ll love Our Planet
Why Gomorrah could never have been made by the BBC
Plus: I really hope Netflix’s Sex Education is not the future of TV.
Ruthless, uncompromising integrity: Sky’s Gomorrah
Boy often likes to rebuke me for having impossibly high standards when it comes to TV. ‘Why can’t you just enjoy it?’ he says. This is disappointing. One reason I ruined myself to give him an expensive education is so I wouldn’t have to share my viewing couch with a drooling moron happy to gawp at any old crap. Worse, whenever I try to draw his attention to stuff I consider to be extra specially worth watching — Fauda, Babylon Berlin, etc. — he rejects it because it has been tainted by my recommendation.
So the next brilliant thing he won’t get to see is Gomorrah (Sky). This relentlessly dour and violent series about the Camorra mob in Naples is now filming its fourth season, but because I’ve come to it late I’m still only on the first. What I so love about it — essentially my criterion for all great art — is the ruthless, uncompromising integrity of its vision.
Posted on February 1, 2019 Author JamesCategories SpectatorTags Gomorrah, NetFlixLeave a comment on Why Gomorrah could never have been made by the BBC
The Sinner caters to the insatiable appetite teenage girls have for the sordid and sick
Jessica Biel as Cora Tannetti. [Photo: BBC / Iron Ocean / Universal Cable Productions LLC]
Don’t watch The Sinner (originally on Netflix; now on BBC4) because, despite your better judgment, you’ll only get addicted after its irresistibly grabby opening. A pretty if slightly distraite mother called Cora Tannetti — Jessica Biel — is on a lakeside beach with her bearded beta cuck husband and their little boy, surrounded by other relaxed groups of weekend picnickers. Suddenly, she takes huge exception to a hunky male sitting nearby and derangedly stabs him to death with a fruit knife. Why?
That’s why it’s being sold as a new genre — the ‘whydunit’ — because obviously we know whodunit already. With seven more episodes to go, it’s probably safe to assume that the answer is much more complicated — but not nearly as plausible — as the one I gave to the Fawn at the end of episode one. ‘I know exactly why she did it,’ I said. ‘Why?’ said the Fawn. ‘Because she’s a woman…’ I said.
Posted on December 8, 2018 December 10, 2018 Author JamesCategories SpectatorTags BBC, Jessica Biel, NetFlix, The SinnerLeave a comment on The Sinner caters to the insatiable appetite teenage girls have for the sordid and sick
Thanks to Making a Murderer, Wisconsin’s bovine incompetence has been exposed
Making a Murderer 2’s mesmerising dea ex machina Kathleen Zellner
How long do the state authorities think they can get away with it?
I wonder if Wisconsin has any idea what an international embarrassment it has become? By rights it ought to be an unexceptionable place, little more than the quirky answer to the occasional trivia question: ‘Where is the Badger State?’; ‘Whose state governor shares a name with the singer of “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine (Anymore)?”’; ‘Which US state makes more Swiss cheese than Switzerland?’
Sadly for this unassuming Great Lakes state — pop. six million — it has instead become an exemplar of the kind of official corruption, mendacity, hypocrisy, bovine incompetence and rampant injustice less often associated with the leader of the free world and the beacon of democracy than with Islamofascist republics, equatorial African kleptocracies and other third-world hellholes.
This is all thanks to the Netflix documentary series Making a Murderer, which holds the state’s apparatus responsible for one of the most egregious miscarriages of justice in recent history.
Posted on November 12, 2018 November 13, 2018 Author JamesCategories SpectatorTags Making a Murderer, NetFlix, TVLeave a comment on Thanks to Making a Murderer, Wisconsin’s bovine incompetence has been exposed
More gripping than any scripted thriller: November 13 – Attack on Paris reviewed
What kept you watching was the desperate hope that a whole group would get away unharmed. Too often they didn’t
Eagles of Death Metal performing at the Bataclan theatre in 2015 a few moments before the attack by Islamic terrorists. Photo: AFP / Marion Ruszniewski / Getty Images
There were 1,500 punters in the audience when Eagles of Death Metal played their fatal gig at the Bataclan theatre in Paris in November 2015. By midnight, every one of those fans would either be dead, bereaved, in hospital with gunshot wounds or so traumatised that the horror would haunt the rest of their lives.
But obviously none of them knew this when they woke up on that sunny autumn morning (though it was a Friday 13th). One remembers that his first thought that day was to make sure he wore some nice trousers. Another recalls being puzzled when his father — ‘a typical Chilean dad’ — embraced him, asked him anxiously where he was going that night (‘I’m 23!’) and then said what now sounds eerily prophetic: ‘No one can steal your soul.’ The son replied: ‘I’ll be careful.’
Posted on June 21, 2018 Author JamesCategories SpectatorTags Bataclan, Islamic terrorists, NetFlix, TVLeave a comment on More gripping than any scripted thriller: November 13 – Attack on Paris reviewed
Why is this Israeli drama such a hit with Palestinians? Because it tells the truth
Unlike most American drama series, Fauda isn’t there to make friends.
Fauda (image: Netflix)
‘The rule in our household is: if a TV series hasn’t got subtitles, it’s not worth watching,’ a friend told me the other day. Once this approach would have been both extremely limiting and insufferably pompous. In the era of Netflix and Amazon Prime, though, it makes a lot of sense.
There’s something about English-speaking TV — especially if it’s made in the US — that tends towards disappointment. Obviously there have been exceptions: The Sopranos; Band of Brothers; Breaking Bad; Game of Thrones. But too often, what’s missing is that shard of ice in the creative heart that drama needs if it’s to be truly exceptional.
American drama is a slobbering puppy dog. No matter how dark or weird its subject matter, there’s invariably a fatal moment where it suddenly rolls over onto its back and begs you to tickle its tummy. Its urge to show you how secretly lovable it is is more powerful than its desire to be great art.
Posted on June 8, 2018 Author JamesCategories SpectatorTags amazon prime, Fauda, NetFlixLeave a comment on Why is this Israeli drama such a hit with Palestinians? Because it tells the truth
Wild Wild Country Makes Me Want to Set Up My Own Cult
Wild Wild Country (image: Netflix)
Plus: the latest variant on one of my favourite reality TV genres: unteachables go to brat camp.
I have decided to set up a cult, which you are all welcome to join, especially those of you who are young and very attractive or stupendously rich. The former will get exclusive membership of my JiggyJiggy Fun Club™, while the latter will be essential in financing all the cool shit I need on my 500-square-mile estate, viz: hunt stables and kennels, helipad, private games room with huge comfy chair, water slides, grouse moor, airstrip, barracks for my cuirassiers, volcano with battery of rockets inside, and so on.
What gave me the idea was this new Netflix documentary series everyone is talking about called Wild Wild Country. It tells the story of the Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, the bearded guru who in the early 1980s decamped from India with his thousands of followers to set up a utopian colony on a remote and beautiful ranch in the wilds of Oregon.
If you didn’t know it was all going to go horribly wrong, you might find the early episodes ever so slightly dull.
Posted on April 12, 2018 April 17, 2018 Author JamesCategories SpectatorTags Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, cult, NetFlix, Wild Wild CountryLeave a comment on Wild Wild Country Makes Me Want to Set Up My Own Cult
Once You Get Over Its Political Correctness, Netflix’s Godless Is a Cracker
Godless (image: Netflix)
Ignore the PC nonsense – this telly Western is well acted, gritty, dusty, uber-violent and clandestinely old-fashioned.
Boy came to me the other night in a state of dismay. ‘Dad, I just turned on Match of the Day to watch England vs Kazakhstan and guess what: they never mentioned this, but it’s the women’s game.’
What bothered him was not so much being forced to watch a slower, less athletic, duller version of real football — though obviously that too — as that the BBC was being so utterly disingenuous about it. This policy of pretending there’s absolutely no difference between men’s and women’s international sporting fixtures has, I know, been operational for some time. But for those of us living outside the PC metropolitan bubble — i.e. most of the BBC’s actual audience — it still feels insulting, hectoring and dishonest.
But you can’t escape it. Even really good drama series that you might actually want to watch have been infected. The new Netflix cowboy drama Godless, for example.
Posted on December 7, 2017 Author JamesCategories SpectatorTags Godless, NetFlix, TV, westernsLeave a comment on Once You Get Over Its Political Correctness, Netflix’s Godless Is a Cracker
Despite Being Anti-English, Republican Propaganda, Gunpowder Is Absolutely Gripping
What upset James Delingpole far more this week was the miscarriage of justice in Netflix’s The Confession Tapes.
Gunpowder’s Robert Catesby (Kit Harington), Thomas Winter (Edward Holcroft) and Faulkes (Tom Cullen)
The opening of Gunpowder (BBC1, Saturdays) was just about the most knuckle-gnawingly tense ten minutes I’ve ever seen on TV.
It’s 1603 and James I is on the throne. At the Warwickshire great house of Baddesley Clinton, a group of aristocratic Catholics, including Robert Catesby (Kit Harington) and Anne Vaux (Liv Tyler), are celebrating Mass illicitly when a party of armed men begins hammering at the door.
Quickly, the various guerrilla priests — a senior Jesuit Henry Garnet and two young acolytes — are bundled into hiding, two in a priest hole set behind some panelling, one in a chest. The search party enters, led by an implacable witchfinder-general type who pursues his task with sadistic relish and grim efficiency. As the priests cower, their terror palpable, the search party sets about measuring the house within and without to see if there is any discrepancy in the dimensions.
Posted on October 26, 2017 October 26, 2017 Author JamesCategories SpectatorTags BBC, Catholics, gunpowder, NetFlixLeave a comment on Despite Being Anti-English, Republican Propaganda, Gunpowder Is Absolutely Gripping
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SO SAD: £250,000-a-week Star Man To EXIT Stamford Bridge Amid Poor Performance, Chelsea Already In Search Of Replacement
Jose MourinhoNews
By festus Last updated Aug 18, 2019
In what would seem as a shock move for fans of Chelsea football club, reports have emerged that Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich and his board members consisting of club president Bruce Buck, Marina Granovskaia, Eugene Tenenbaum and club sporting director Michael Emenalo are to hold an emergency meeting today, to decide on Mourinho’s fate as the club manager.
Mourinho, who is a renowned football manager around the globe, had failed to live up to expectation this season. His team dip in form is a shock to both Chelsea fans and even rival fans.
Chelsea had their 9th defeat against Leicester City on Monday night and as a result, they are currently just a point above relegation zone.
Speaking after the defeat against Leicester City, Mourinho insisted that he felt betrayed by his team performances and that he see a different approach to his team play, contrary to his instruction.
“We conceded two goals that were unacceptable. Said Moirinho
“One of my best qualities is to read the game for my players and I feel like my work was betrayed.”
“All last season I did phenomenal work and brought them to a level that is not their level and more than they really are,” he continued.
“When some of your players don’t hit the levels they are capable of it is hard to see. This season we are doing so bad for some reason, not all of them.
“To turn things around, I know only one way — working at the top level. Day by day in training I have no complaints with them. But is it frustrating to see what they are doing in training and what they do in matches? Clearly yes.”
The tactician has been no doubt Chelsea most successful coach, but his time at Stamford Bridge could come to an end today or over the weekend should he lose to Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.
However, Daily Star claims that Abramovich could be forced to fork out £40m to pay off Mourinho as Chelsea will have to buy out his four-year, £250,000-a-week deal, if they vote against him continuing today.
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This Week In Gluttony
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Look for espresso and a whole lot more when Motopia Cafe opens in downtown Dallas. iStock
One of the coolest redos in Dallas has to be the Butler Brothers Building, the tan building across from Dallas City Hall. It's being transformed by developer Mike Sarimsakci into a residential building and hotel, and the end is near. Units are being offered for rent.
Part of the sweet package will be the opening of Motopia Cafe, a unique, Euro-style business that combines motorcycles with coffee house and lounge.
This is actually a reopening. Motopia was once located in a storefront off US 75 near Fitzhugh, where it combined a coffee house, restaurant, lounge with fireplace, and business center with a motorcycle detail and repair shop.
Motopia was originally founded in 2008 by entrepreneur, SMU professor, and Renaissance man Rene Larrave as as a hangout for motorcycle aficionados. It closed in 2014 to make way for a mid-rise apartment building.
But its one-of-a-kind formula will be re-created at the Butler Building, Larrave says.
"It's going to be basically the same concept, with a restaurant that is open to the public, and a club for motorcycle enthusiasts," he says.
The new location will open on the ground floor of the Butler building and will be a similar combination concept with coffee house, restaurant, bar, patio, and meeting rooms for small and large events. It will also have a motorcycle repair facility, a parts and trip counter, and plenty of parking for cars and motorcycles.
The restaurant will service all-day dining needs, with eggs, pancakes, migas, soups, salads, and sandwiches. "It'll be in the style of an American bistro, with casual food, but very good food," Larrave says.
The concept will open in phases, with the restaurant debuting sometime in December, and the motorcycle facility in early 2017.
“There’s a Motopia Club, as well, where you get to participate in trips, go to the track, buy parts, there’s a lot of benefits,” Larrave says. “The other part is the garage, with the motorcycle repair facility.
"I think it will be valuable for those who live in and around downtown. You have the Ducati shop on Industrial Boulevard and Vespa Dallas on Greenville, but otherwise you have to go all the way to Plano."
Sarimsakci, who is also a motorcycle rider, will be involved in the hands-on day-to-day of the cafe, while Larrave will serve as a kind of evangelist.
"I said to Mike, 'We need a ramp from the street to the courtyard, so that riders can drive right up,' and there's already one under construction," Larrave says.
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The real implications of OHS negligence: human lives, business contracts and hefty fines
Too many businesses are failing workers and their families by compromising lives, with 187 workplace deaths nationally in 2017, according to Safe Work Australia data analysed by the Australian Accident Helpline.
And 2018 is not looking better according to Safe Work Australia who said: “there has been no dramatic improvement in the last 10-years,”.
This is despite the rates of serious workers’ compensation claims decreasing by 30 per cent over the last decade, in line with the older demographic of the industry.
“Younger workers recorded the highest serious claim frequency rates,” according to a Safe Work Australia representative.
Australian Accident Helpline managing director, Liam Millner said the incidents highlighted often avoidable deaths and injuries resulting from OHS complacency by businesses whose reputations and business relationships were damaged as a result.
“Research has shown that companies tarnished with health and safety breaches that lead to death or serious injury of people within their area of responsibility suffer the consequence of failing to secure future contracts,” Mr Millner said.
Examples of the human and financial cost:
The biggest fine handed out in 2018 was $500,000 to a concrete pumping business for the tragic death of a worker struck by tubing weighing two tonnes.
In May 2018, a Shepparton fruit packaging company was fined $150,000 after a backpacker was scalped when her hair was caught in a conveyer belt drive shaft. The woman suffered “horrific injuries” and the court established that she had been expected to clean a conveyer belt while it was operating. “The time or cost saved by not powering down is never worth the horrific injuries that could occur,” SafeWork is quoted as saying.
A tragic accident happened in Queensland in early 2018 when a six-year-old suffered leg and skull fractures plus bleeding on the brain after being hit by a golf buggy. A Sydney-based building contractor pleaded guilty for failing to protect workers following an incident which cost the life of an unsupervised carpentry apprentice who fell while building a walkway platform. The building contractor was fined $405,000.
A Melbourne concreting contractor was fined $350,000 in March for safety oversights that led to the death of a client’s son. The 37-year-old man drove the skid steer to level a nature strip and was found dead in the operator’s seat with the safety bar not in position and the bucket raised.
Broadly, in construction, falls from heights continue to recur as a common cause of death or injury while in Victoria the number of farm-related fatalities in the year to August 2018 totalled seven out of 13 workplace deaths, an average of one per month.
The good news: action being taken to mitigate risks
State governments are taking action to raise awareness and educate business owners on OHS obligations, through initiatives such as the week-long forklift safety blitz, the announcement of a new plan to reduce deaths and accidents in the NSW construction industry, and July’s Farm Safety Week.
But the onus is on business owners to take responsibility for controlling risks and providing a safe working place for workers and visitors.
It’s now more important than ever to understand OHS legislation and implement better procedures, such as encouraging safety hazard reporting to prevent human harm and business impact.
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