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__label__wiki	0.923874	0.923874	About Hungary beta Reform of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Hungary has an obligation to defend the Schengen borders Referendum on EU Migrant Quota: New Unity and Changes to the Fundamental Law Referendum on migrant resettlement quota Family Housing Support Program Paks II Nuclear Power Project Eliminating Foreign Exchange Loans Civil Society in Hungary Reducing Utility Prices Hungary builds important relations with Latin America “Observing the current rapid changes in world politics and the economy, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to speak of the emergence of a new world order,” Hungary's foreign minister said Latin America Economy investment Trade Hungary’s foreign minister has said that if an open economy such as Hungary’s wants to perform well, it must build effective ties with fast-developing countries in Latin America. Péter Szijjártó, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, addressed Hungary’s ties with Latin America at the opening of the 3rd Latin American Forum in Budapest on Wednesday. “Observing the current rapid changes in world politics and the economy, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to speak of the emergence of a new world order,” Minister Szijjártó said. The minister added that the changes are testing nation states and their readiness for integration. He said that to reach success a completely new political approach is needed, and it is now legitimate for every government to say that the national interest should take precedent. According to MTI, the minister said it was clear that Hungarian foreign policy had to be radically transformed in a way that made it capable of recognizing and enforcing national economic interests while supporting Hungarian economic growth and development. The government was right to focus on building relationships with rapidly evolving parts of the world, and its policy of opening to the south has brought many successes. The minister pointed out that four new foreign missions have been opened in Latin America and 40 honorary consuls are active in the region. Minister Szijjártó said that bigger countries than Hungary with stronger economies were paying ever greater attention to Latin America, and this is why it was important for Hungary to act in time. As part of Hungary’s policy of opening up to the south, in the first eight months of the year, exports to Latin America grew by 49 percent, so it makes sense to focus on ties with Latin America, he said. The minister added that Hungarian companies are making great strides in Latin America in the areas of information technology, water management and the pharmaceuticals industry. The Press Has More Freedom in Eastern Europe than in the Continent’s Western Half Reacting to a statement by Sweden’s foreign minister on Monday, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó told Hungarian news agency MTI in a statement that recently it has become obvious that the press has more freedom in Eastern Europe than in the continent’s western half. News in Brief Prime Minister On Facebook Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Congratulates the Creators of Son of Saul On Monday Prime Minister Viktor Orbán congratulated the creators and actors of Son of Saul for winning the Golden Globe Award in Los Angeles for best foreign language film. Reinstating Military Conscription is not Necessary In response to a statement by Sweden’s foreign minister, on Sunday Chief Security Advisor to the Prime Minister György Bakondi told public television channel M1 that the Government of Hungary does not see the necessity for reintroduction of military conscription. Keeping the manpower of the reserve force at appropriate levels is important however, he stressed. János Lázár to Have Talks in Brussels János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office will pay a visit to Brussels on Tuesday where he will have talks with EU Commissioners and Hungarian diplomats. PM Orbán: Hungary’s vaccination capacity is far beyond the number of doses arriving from the EU Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the Kossuth Radio programme “Good Morning Hungary” PM Orbán: Restrictions to stay in force until February Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the Kossuth Radio programme “Sunday News” Ministerpräsident Orbán auf Kossuth Rádió: Wir haben die zweite Welle des Coronavirus gestoppt, jetzt geht es darum, eine dritte zu verhindern What does the government do to popularize our traditional products internationally? About Hungary Tweets by @abouthungary	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line5
__label__cc	0.683048	0.316952	One More Thing Off the List More Nursery Michael BMW 1200 Evening (Courtesy Linda) Memorial Day: In Case We Forgot Sunday Morning Hike Courtesy Linda Hurrah Pass and SUVs Friday Hike So Irritating An Appearance Traffic Jam at the Boat Dock Always Something The Dog That Never Sleeps Monday Finger Canyons Land of the Skinny People Friday Morning Hike Parking Lot Patrol Thursday Morning Hike to Hurrah Pass Wednesday Morning Hike Happy Birthday Best Friend Purple Urkle Then, The Rain and the Hail Came Wednesday Morning at Base Camp Wednesday Morning at Hurrah Pass Got the new generator hooked up and the propane tanks redone on the new pad which were previously sitting kind of haphazardly. Went over to Last Hurrah and just as I got there they were finishing drinking out of the pond. This is kind of fun. A couple times a week guests ask me to drive their car over the top of Hurrah at a rough spot that is developing. Sometimes I take the side by side up, sometimes, I hike and wait for them. I get to drive a couple of new types of cars every week. Only for about 30 seconds but it's still fun. San Juan County called me yesterday in response to my calls to them about the road and said they are buying a rock crusher to deal with the spot at the top but it would probably be end of June before they can get out here. This is what Jax looks like when he doesn't get to go on the motorcycle ride. The day before check out Michael mentioned he didn't enjoy the road that much on his street bike. I said "I'll drive it out for you." He said "Ok." Sunday night lying in bed thinking about how to keep that 650 pound machine from tipping over and mapping out the route up Hurrah in my head I started trying to remember how many years it's been since I drove a street bike. Then I realized it was probably my 1973 Kawasaki 500 that weighed in at 450 pounds. I had never driving anything like this. That's when I got nervous. Still, I had made a commitment and Michael seemed pretty happy about it. After he showed me how to start it and what the gear selection was I teetered down the drive way and hit the sand at the bottom having to drag my feet for the first hundred yards. But I'm a trials rider and I know the road. Once I got a little speed going it felt good and my confidence was growing. I didn't really have any issues until that last part at the top. I had decided I was just going up the left side no matter what but about half way up a rock ledge broke and spun me at a right angle. I gave it the gas hoping to get out of there before it fell and trapped me under it. The front end came up and I threw all my weight forward trying to keep it down. I bounced over the ledges partially out of control. Just before I crashed into the Hurrah Pass sign I got it back under control, packed brake and it began to fall over to the right but the right handlebar landed exactly right on the big rock like I'd put it there on purpose to lean it up against the rock. Linny and Michael came up behind me in the truck and I was looking all calm and collected like there were no issues. Linny said "Is the front end suppose to come up like that?" Michael came over and said "That was some pretty impressive riding. You want to ride it down the other side?" Before I could think my mouth said "Yes. For sure." Thanks Michael. Every couple days the Nursery of big horn, two babies, two carrying heavy, and two juveniles come to the pond next to the Main House and hogans to drink. Have a new wood guy, takes a third of the time to load and cost about half as much. Second time I can think of we ever had a cat stay here, and the Pot Ash plant in the distance. Linda has been here this week helping Linny and we're catching up. I'm way behind on maintenance but chipping away at one or two things everyday. Each evening I fix the front porch and that night the raccoons dig it up again trying to steal skunk hot dogs. I don't fit it and they leave it alone. It's almost time for babies, for everyone. I was over at Last Hurrah a few days ago, without my camera, and there are two new baby big horn. So cute. They came down to drink out of the pond even with people there. Fox, raccoon, and skunk will be showing up with their babies soon. Little bands of three to five coming to the Kit&Kaboodle bowls. The evenings are cool but the days hot. I put air conditioners in the rooms the other day. The coolers on the roof hoses keep breaking so at the moment though it would be a savings on power I'm not using them. A month or so ago a side by side showed up and said they had lost an expensive bag of clothes out Jackson Hole somewhere but couldn't find it. Linny and I dying for a chance to get away from the lodge knew we could find it and took a side by side out to Jackson. We didn't find it either. The people thanked us and headed out. A couple weeks ago, in the mail, I got a package and it said "Thanks for helping us look for our bag. I noticed you were putting lotion on your feet when we were there so I bought you this Miracle Foot Repair lotion." Thank you. All the guests are parking with their engines facing the open parking lot away from where the bushes and the squirrels are and easier for Jax to spot when he sleeps in the window of my office with one eye open and on the parking lot. We've had one vehicle that a squirrel had just started to chew on a wire when Jax found him and that's been the extent of it this year. If you don't know some spark plug wires and starter wires are made of vegetable derivatives, and since all our rock squirrels have long criminal histories it's up to Jax to keep them under control. He takes his job seriously and with enthusiasm. Last nigh sitting out on the porch feeding critters a newly checked in guests brought me something with a lot of value they found hidden in their room and I've notified the last several people that stayed in there to see if they are missing anything. We rarely get bad guests or meet bad people. A few crazies. Usually Hurrah Pass weeds out all the people without heart. Last evening I was pumping water at the main house next door. It was quiet. Just the bull frogs bellowing away in the pond. Waiting for the last holding tank to fill up I sat back in the side by side and laid against the head rest. The moon was bright but still the stars were amazing. I thought about how just a 15 year old and myself are running the whole operation on 145 acres with 10 rentals and lots of camping. Linny is pretty incredible to be this mature at 15 and blessed with such a strong work ethic. I saw a couple of large passenger jets at 35,000 feet blinking over with little noise. All the people in the planes from one destination to another with mostly hurried lives. I've had hundreds, if not thousands of people tell me how lucky I am but it didn't feel like luck working hundred hour weeks for 25 years and putting everything you have at risk over and over to make the business at the time successful. It didn't feel lucky driving around for 15 years off and on in the boonies looking for what I finally found. Still, that work eventually fed and led me into this and for that I do feel fortunate. For the fourth time this year (out of hundreds) I had guests that turned around and went back to Moab saying their SUV wouldn't make it to Base Camp. They were very gracious and apologized for not being able to get here and said how badly they wanted the experience but were going to stay in town. It was all good, it happens. But twice this year I've had guests that couldn't make it return to Moab and either call me or send me a scathing email about how I lied to them and it's impossible to get here in an SUV (Jeep Cherokee one time) and you need four wheel drive.........After they're done it's always nice to go out in the parking lot like last night (just in case) and take a picture to send to them. No explanation needed.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line18
__label__wiki	0.710636	0.710636	Trump Dump: Internal Policy (Thread I) Emperor's Hand Joined: 2002-08-30 02:40pm Location: Behind the Zion Curtain Re: Trump Dump: Internal Policy (Thread I) Post by Knife » 2019-05-05 02:34pm And, unlike Clinton who got impeached for a blow job, there are real crimes here. They say, "the tree of liberty must be watered with the blood of tyrants and patriots." I suppose it never occurred to them that they are the tyrants, not the patriots. Those weapons are not being used to fight some kind of tyranny; they are bringing them to an event where people are getting together to talk. -Mike Wong But as far as board culture in general, I do think that young male overaggression is a contributing factor to the general atmosphere of hostility. It's not SOS and the Mess throwing hand grenades all over the forum- Red The Romulan Republic Joined: 2008-10-15 01:37am Post by The Romulan Republic » 2019-05-05 02:38pm Knife wrote: ↑2019-05-05 02:34pm And, unlike Clinton who got impeached for a blow job, there are real crimes here. In point of fact, Clinton was impeached for perjury about a blow job. But still not as bad as Trump's obstruction, violation of the emoluments clause, and violation of campaign finance law, just for a start. "I know its easy to be defeatist here because nothing has seemingly reigned Trump in so far. But I will say this: every asshole succeeds until finally, they don't. Again, 18 months before he resigned, Nixon had a sky-high approval rating of 67%. Harvey Weinstein was winning Oscars until one day, he definitely wasn't."-John Oliver "The greatest enemy of a good plan is the dream of a perfect plan."-General Von Clauswitz, describing my opinion of Bernie or Busters and third partiers in a nutshell. I SUPPORT A NATIONAL GENERAL STRIKE TO REMOVE TRUMP FROM OFFICE. Congressman Schiff is considering fining Trump officials 25,000 dollars for every day they fail to comply with subpoenas: https://www.axios.com/dems-flirt-with-f ... 43372.html Ralin Sith Devotee Post by Ralin » 2019-05-10 08:15pm The Romulan Republic wrote: ↑2019-05-10 07:26pm Congressman Schiff is considering fining Trump officials 25,000 dollars for every day they fail to comply with subpoenas: Because the people who haven't been arrested for not complying with Congress's subpoenas will totally pay fines because Congress says to? Ralin wrote: ↑2019-05-10 08:15pm I mean, if they refuse to pay the fines, couldn't the courts order their assets seized to pay them? Or even imprison them until they pay up, theoretically. The Romulan Republic wrote: ↑2019-05-10 08:17pm If they can do that then why wouldn't they just skip the middleman and arrest them now? Post by The Romulan Republic » 2019-05-11 01:18am Because it makes their case look stronger if they show that they made every possible effort to reach a reasonable solution first. bilateralrope Sith Marauder Post by bilateralrope » 2019-05-11 02:28am So, how many weeks will it take before the fine it large enough to force a bankruptcy ? bilateralrope wrote: ↑2019-05-11 02:28am Depends on the individual. Some of Trump's cabinet are literally billionaires (though IIRC Barr isn't). They'd have to be fined millions a day to hurt them more than defying Dickless Donald would. FireNexus Post by FireNexus » 2019-05-11 08:25am The entire Republican Party lashing out at Burr is a little weird. Why are they so worried about his subpoena? He informed trump of the fucking FBI investigation, and controls the committee. What has them so spooked by this? I had a Bill Maher quote here. But fuck him for his white privelegy "joke". All the rest? Too long. Location: Research Triangle, NC Post by Ziggy Stardust » 2019-05-11 08:03pm I honestly don't think they have a motivation more nuanced than acting out of spite for the Democrats. FireNexus wrote: ↑2019-05-11 08:25am The entire Republican Party lashing out at Burr is a little weird. Why are they so worried about his subpoena? He informed trump of the fucking FBI investigation, and controls the committee. What has them so spooked by this? Because NO deviation is permitted from absolutely loyalty to the Fuhrer. That. Or they are worried about the questions the Democrats on the committee will ask. Post by Knife » 2019-05-12 01:05am We're still pretty far out, but it is getting closer to a bunch of Senate elections in 2020 as well. It will stat to put some pressure on some Republicans. Not all, but some. Things are heating up: Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Jerrold Nadler is evidently sick of Pelosi dragging her feet, and has reportedly privately challenged her to hold a contempt vote on Barr and a vote on beginning an impeachment Inquiry as soon as the House returns from their current break, specifically proposing June 4th. as the date for a vote. https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4454 ... tempt-vote There is growing daylight between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) over the best strategy for combating a Trump administration that is flouting a flurry of congressional subpoenas at nearly every turn. The pair of powerful Democrats clashed in recent days over whether to launch impeachment proceedings against President Trump and how soon to hold a contempt vote against Attorney General William Barr. Nadler, spurred by frustrated Judiciary Committee members, has been privately pushing leadership for both an impeachment inquiry, and a contempt vote immediately after lawmakers return from their weeklong Memorial Day recess. Pelosi is still urging a go-slow approach, concerned that Democrats have not yet swayed public opinion about why such aggressive tactics are necessary. The Speaker is also pointing to a string of court victories over the Trump administration and business entities, bolstering Democrats’ arguments that the law is on their side as they methodically probe the president. The Judiciary Committee “has to make a stronger public case for moving forward with contempt in a way that would persuade the public, that is disciplined enough to persuade the public, and box in the Republicans and really elevate their level of complicity in the president’s wrongdoing and his campaign of obstruction,” said a senior Democratic source tracking the fight playing out in the 235-member caucus. “Trump has just given us a gift and we have to use it to our advantage,” the source said. More public outreach “needs to be done before you take a vote on contempt or impeachment.” In a closed-door emergency caucus meeting this week, Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a Pelosi ally, made a point many saw as pushing back at the pressure from Nadler and others on Judiciary, who are increasingly frustrated by the administration’s stonewalling. Welch stood up and said that while Democrats may eventually have to move forward with impeachment, they should not do so just because of pique within the Judiciary Committee. It seems it’s “just the Judiciary Committee that’s getting dissed” by the Trump administration, Welch said, according to a source in the room. Democrats, he added, cannot let that dictate the actions of the entire Congress. Pelosi has consistently sought to tamp down calls for impeaching, believing the party is better off competing with Trump in the 2020 election over healthcare and other issues. Polls bolster her position. Only 28 percent of Americans said starting impeachment proceedings should be a top priority for Congress, according to a recent Morning Consult/Politico poll. Nadler, under pressure to show his committee is winning its war with Trump, has assumed a more aggressive posture in recent days. In a private meeting with Pelosi and her top lieutenants this week, Nadler explained that the majority of his committee members were clamoring for an impeachment inquiry against Trump and that he, too, thought this was the best course of action now, sources familiar with the meeting said. But Pelosi and others rebuffed him — a development Nadler later reported back to Democrats on his Judiciary panel during in a separate, closed-door gathering, committee members said. Nadler has also challenged Democratic leaders on moving quickly to a contempt vote on the floor for Barr, who is refusing to testify to his committee. During a Democratic whip’s meeting, he said the House should vote on June 4, according to Budget Chairman John Yarmuth (D-Ky.), who attended that meeting. Top Democrats were surprised that Nadler was floating a specific date when Pelosi and others had not yet settled on a strategy. Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), who’s panel is nicknamed the “Speaker’s committee” because it works so closely with the Speaker, told The Hill it would be “odd” for lawmakers to vote on contempt as their first act after being away from Washington for 12 days. The broader 235-member caucus needs to have more debate and discussion before taking such a serious step, he said, adding that Pelosi had not signed off on the June 4 vote. Pelosi's office declined to comment, but the Speaker told colleagues this week she has “great admiration and respect” for Nadler. Nadler declined to comment about the contempt vote or impeachment as he left the Capitol for the long recess. His aides declined to comment for this story. But appearing on MSNBC on Thursday night, Nadler confirmed earlier reporting by the Washington Post that he had pressed Pelosi to act more swiftly on starting impeachment proceedings. “I urged the Speaker to speed things up and consider an impeachment inquiry,” Nadler told MSNBC host Rachel Maddow, though he conceded that Democrats’ recent court victories had made his argument for impeachment “much weaker.” The 14-term New York lawmaker is backed by an overwhelming majority of his fellow Judiciary Committee Democrats. Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) called it a “good sign” that Nadler is aggressively pushing for a contempt vote on June 4. The House plans to adjourn again on June 5 to allow for lawmakers to fly to France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. “We have to work with urgency. You can’t let people ignore subpoenas, obstruct justice, obstruct the American people getting the truth,” Dean told The Hill. “We have to act with the urgency that that demands.” “I think the right strategy is to move on all of it as quickly as possible,” added Rep. Ted Deutch (D-Fla.), another Judiciary member. Trump is “melting down and the world is starting to see that he just doesn’t intend to allow Congress to do its job; he just simply refuses to accept that there’s a separate and co-equal branch of government at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue.” That sentiment for speedy action is also shared by many fellow Judiciary members, including Reps. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), Joe Neguse (D-Colo.), Pramila Jayapal (Wash.), Val Demings (D-Fla.), Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) and Jamie Raskin (D-Md.); Lieu and Raskin are lower-ranking members of Pelosi’s leadership team. “I support doing [contempt] at the earliest possible date,” Raskin, who also serves on the Rules panel, told The Hill. But Judiciary Democrats are not unanimous. Some are deferring to the strategy detailed by Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) this month: wait until Democrats have identified a group of individuals who are defying congressional subpoenas, then vote on multiple contempt citations all at once in one big package. That would also clear floor time so Democrats could pursue other legislative priorities. Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.), a Judiciary member who has called for the start of an impeachment inquiry, described waiting on contempt as a “strategic move.” He pointed to other House committees that are also pushing for documents and weighing contempt citations for those refusing to honor subpoenas. Raskin, a former constitutional law professor and unabashed liberal, downplayed the disagreements over impeachment and contempt as simply a family discussion about the best way to proceed. “The whole caucus is in a discussion about which strategy is going to move us forward to counter the lawlessness of the administration,” Raskin said in a phone interview with The Hill on Friday. “I don’t see us in any way divided or polarized,” he continued, adding that “all of the tools in constitutional toolkit are on the table now.” Note that Nadler is not some fringe newcomer like Ocasio-Cortez or Tlaib. He is the Chair of the Judiciary Committee and a 14-term Congressman. Also, Pelosi and her people haven't "settled on a strategy" yet? If that's true, that's fucking pathetic. Carefully building your case and considering your actions is one thing. That's prudent, especially when the stakes are this high. Dithering, and not having a plan, is something else entirely. Location: stardestroyer.net Post by Tribble » 2019-05-29 09:52pm So, here is the latest "surprise" move from Mitch McConnell: In reversal from 2016, McConnell says he would fill a potential Supreme Court vacancy in 2020 (CNN)Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday if a Supreme Court vacancy occurs during next year's presidential election, he would work to confirm a nominee appointed by President Donald Trump. That's a move that is in sharp contrast to his decision to block President Barack Obama's nominee to the high court following the death of Justice Antonin Scalia in February 2016. At the time, he cited the right of the voters in the presidential election to decide whether a Democrat or a Republican would fill that opening, a move that infuriated Democrats. Speaking at a Paducah Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Kentucky, McConnell was asked by an attendee, "Should a Supreme Court justice die next year, what will your position be on filling that spot?" The leader took a long sip of what appeared to be iced tea before announcing with a smile, "Oh, we'd fill it," triggering loud laughter from the audience. David Popp, a spokesman for McConnell, said the difference between now and three years ago, when McConnell famously blocked Judge Merrick Garland's ascension to the Supreme Court, is that at that time the White House was controlled by a Democrat and the Senate by Republicans. This time, both are controlled by the GOP. McConnell's remarks were viewed by CNN on the website of WPSD TV in Paducah. McConnell hinted at this position during an October appearance on Fox News Sunday when host Chris Wallace pressed the senator on whether he would fill a vacancy should one occur in 2020. "We'll see whether there's a vacancy in 2020," McConnell replied without directly answering what he would do. McConnell has made the confirmation of federal judges a key part of his Senate legacy and a highlight of his stump speech in Kentucky where he is running for a seventh term. At the lunch, he said overhauling the judiciary is the best way to have a "long-lasting positive impact" because "everything else changes." "I remember during the tax bill, people were agonizing over whether one part of the tax bill was permanent or not. I said, 'Look, the only way the tax bill is permanent depends on the next election,' " McConnell said. "Because people have different views about taxes in the two parties and they approach it differently when they get in power." "What can't be undone is a life time appointment to a young man or woman who believes in the quaint notion that the job of the judge is to follow the law," he said. "That's the most important thing we've done in the country, which cannot be undone." https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/28/politics ... index.html Well its obviously not a surprise to anyone that's exactly what McConnell plans to do. What I find interesting is how he is confident enough to say so openly, and (if you watch the video) with such an obvious sense of self-satisfaction and smugness. All that Democrat whining and outrage must be music in his ears! "I reject your reality and substitute my own!" - The official Troll motto, as stated by Adam Savage A conspiracy theorist might think that he has reason to believe there will be a vacancy in the next year and a half... When the Democrats retake power, we're going to have to either stack the court, or start impeaching Justices for being Trump appointees. I'm honestly not sure which option is worse, but one or the other. Because there has to be a penalty for this flagrant abuse. Post by Tribble » 2019-05-30 09:27am The Romulan Republic wrote: ↑2019-05-30 03:19am A conspiracy theorist might think that he has reason to believe there will be a vacancy in the next year and a half... Well yes, IIRC one of the Republican appointed judges was thinking of retiring next year, so the Republicans obviously want to be the ones to replace him. Expect Republicans to refuse to appoint judges if they retain the Senate and a Democrat wins the White House. I wonder if at some point, if we hold the Presidency while they held the Senate long enough, we will get to a point where there is no Supreme Court, because all the Justices have died or retired with the Republicans refusing to confirm any Democrat-appointed replacement. The Romulan Republic wrote: ↑2019-05-30 09:35am I wonder if at some point, if we hold the Presidency while they held the Senate long enough, we will get to a point where there is no Supreme Court, because all the Justices have died or retired with the Republicans refusing to confirm any Democrat-appointed replacement. They’d probably prefer that over another Democrat being appointed. Democratic House Whip says he believes the House will impeach Trump, but they want to build their case first: https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics ... p-democrat House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn predicted Sunday that the House of Representatives will impeach President Donald Trump — just not yet. In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Clyburn said House Democrats are moving methodically to build the type of impeachment case against the president that Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called “ironclad.” “We’re trying to take our time and do this right,” Clyburn said. “I don’t see this as being out of whack with what people’s aspirations are.” When asked by Tapper if he felt that Trump will eventually face impeachment, Clyburn did not mince words. “Yes, that’s exactly what I feel,” he said. Although a number of Clyburn’s colleagues in the House have long advocated for impeachment, those calling for impeachment gained new energy last week after special counsel Robert Mueller said in a press conference that his investigation had not cleared Trump of obstruction of justice. His report, in fact, details several instances in which the Trump administration may have obstructed his federal investigation. While Mueller did not clear Trump of obstruction, his report also did not recommend the Department of Justice pursue a case against the president, which, in essence, punted the question of Trump’s criminality to Congress. Events proceeding Mueller’s press conference also led to increased fervor for impeachment. Recently, the White House instructed Don McGahn, former White House counsel, to ignore a Congressional subpoena. Early in May, a House committee voted to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress after he refused to release an unredacted Mueller report; the vote has yet to go to the full House. Now Democrats outside of Washington are putting pressure on their representatives to begin formal impeachment proceedings. California Democrats met Speaker Nancy Pelosi with chants of “Impeach!” at the party’s convention in her hometown of San Francisco Saturday. Pelosi acknowledged the growing frustration from the public on the House’s seeming inaction. “We will go where the facts lead us,” Pelosi said. “President Trump will be held accountable for his actions — in the Congress, in the courts and in the court of public opinion.” Across the country, Democrats are facing increasing pressure to impeach President Trump at town halls, according to a report from The Hill’s Cristina Marcos. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, who represents a swing district in Arizona, met with frustrated constituents who asked her why the Mueller report wasn’t enough on its own to impeach Trump. “I think it is,” Kirkpatrick told them. “I know it’s a little frustrating because people want something to happen right away.” Kirkpatrick’s colleague, Rep. Donna Shalala, who represents a swing district in Florida, likewise met with impassioned calls for impeachment. “I understand what you guys are doing with these bills, and that’s great,” one constituent told Shalala. “But you can’t fix the roof if the house is on fire, so it’s not acceptable that we’re ignoring this.” Democrats maintain that it is important to carefully gather evidence and conduct investigations so the public sees impeachment as due process and not a political witch-hunt. “If the public ever feels that we are being political with this, we will have done a tremendous harm to the country, to the Constitution, and to the people that we are sworn to serve,” Clyburn said Sunday. According to a CNN poll, 76 percent of Democrats support impeaching Trump. As questions about potential obstruction from Trump pile up, Democrats remain fearful of the divisiveness of an impeachment trial. As Vox’s Ella Nilsen reported, Democratic leaders don’t just worry that the Republican-controlled Senate would kill impeachment proceedings, but that voters might punish Democrats in 2020: As Vox’s Ezra Klein pointed out, “The founders could have made the impeachment process legal or automatic. Instead, they made it political and discretionary.” Even though Trump’s 42 percent public approval rating is extremely low, Pelosi and the majority of her caucus only want to move toward impeachment if there’s something so bad that Republicans can also get on board. They remember when Republicans who impeached President Bill Clinton in the 1990s reaped the political consequences in the 1998 midterms, when they lost seats in the House and made few gains in the Senate. Historians later concluded that backlash against Republicans for Clinton’s impeachment resulted in the GOP’s weak showing in the midterms. That history isn’t lost on Democrats, especially as they stare down a pivotal presidential election in 2020. “We also have lessons from the Clinton impeachment that when you do impeachment for primarily political reasons, that also causes problems for the country,” Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), the vice chair of the House Judiciary Committee, told Vox. “This is not something the country can enter lightly, but by the same token, the country cannot have a president that undermines the rule of law.” A possible alternative to impeachment is formally censuring the president, which would require a simple majority in the House, but would not remove Trump from office. A censure resolution would likely face difficulties passing the Republican controlled Senate, however. Should Congress decide not to act, legal proceedings against Trump could also be pursued once he leaves office. Dominus Atheos Post by Dominus Atheos » 2019-06-04 04:35am So how much do people in the mainstream and on the left know about the "investigate the investigators" meme that's on the right right now? I make a point to dig into the alt-right bubble as often as possible, and this is getting concerning. Especially because I don't really see any warnings about it in mainstream or leftwing circles, but I do see a lot of dog-whistles by rightwing figures being briefly mentioned and then passed over like everyone else doesn't understand what they mean. I'm wrong right? Everyone understands what the outcome Barr is shooting for with his "investigate the investigators" kabuki theatre investigation that has been officially started, right? Its being reported on, but not being taken seriously enough. I'm not sure any level of concern could be enough. This is literally the sitting President talking about charging law enforcement officials (and others) with Treason (a death penalty offense traditionally reserved for those who betray the US in a war) for investigating him, and the Attorney General willingly aiding him in it. This is probably the most deadly attack on democracy and the rule of law in America since the South tried to rebel because they were afraid they'd lose their slaves. There is no ambiguity here- this is despotism. FYI, Roger Stone also just posted (and then quickly deleted) calling for Brennan to be hanged for treason. I honestly think Comey, McCabe, etc. would be utterly justified at this point in taking their families, fleeing the country, and requesting political asylum on the grounds that they may be imprisoned or executed for political reasons if they remain in the US. Barr could do it, too. If he tried hard enough, he could actually arrest Comey, Mccabe and anyone else he feels like and railroad them with a show-trial in which only he is allowed to present evidence because only he has the authority to declassify any actions that they took, and he can selectively declassify only out-of-context things that make them look bad. I'm pretty sure that when that happens, our side is going to be blindsided. So I'm warning all 10 people who read this thread. Dominus Atheos wrote: ↑2019-06-04 04:52am Barr could do it, too. If he tried hard enough, he could actually arrest Comey, Mccabe and anyone else he feels like and railroad them with a show-trial in which only he is allowed to present evidence because only he has the authority to declassify any actions that they took, and he can selectively declassify only out-of-context things that make them look bad. Barr being allowed to selectively declassify whatever evidence he wants is just such a hideous thing on so many levels. He can potentially use it to rig a trial. He can also certainly use it to spin the media narrative. He can also selectively declassify anything that Trump wants, say, Russia knowing about. That's right, Trump just gave Barr the authority to leak, say, any potential sources the investigation had in Russia to the Kremlin (along with the rest of the world). Legally. Edit: What I wonder is, how will the intelligence and law enforcement agencies act if they get orders to start arresting their own for what amounts to lack of loyalty to the Fuhrer over loyalty to country. Will there be any resignations? Or more overt acts of disobedience or rebellion? Or have the people who might have done that already left or been purged, and all that's left are the people who, at the end of the day, will shrug and follow orders? Will the people Comey worked with really be okay with being parties to railroading him through a treason trial to a possible death penalty because he did his fucking job (just like they did)? Return to “News and Politics”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line20
__label__wiki	0.893559	0.893559	Wilmington on Movies: Act of Valor By Mike Wilmington - Friday, February 24th, 2012 With its cast of real-life Navy Seals playing characters based on themselves, in a script partly drawn from real life, in scenes that the Seals actors helped design and choreograph, Act of Valor should really be the last word in Seals combat realism. Wilmington on DVDs. Pick of the Week: Classic. The Conformist The Conformist (Four Stars) Italian: Bernado Bertolucci, 1970 (Arrow Video) Bernardo Bertolucci‘s 1970 The Conformist is an art film classic regarded by many cinematographers as the most beautifully photographed movie of its era. Vittorio Storaro, at his best, did the brilliant cinematography and the film’s main visual/stylistic influences include the American romantic/cynic Josef von Sternberg… Wilmington on DVDs: Tower Heist By Mike Wilmington - Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 Tower Heist. Wheww! That was one hell of a movie. Hell of a movie! Brett Ratner: Rush Hour! Rush Hour 2!!. Rush Hour 3!!! He‘s one moviemaker who can really make a movie move. Didn’t ya think? Wilmington on DVDs. J. Edgar By Mike Wilmington - Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 This is a movie you should see both for its storytelling skills and the intense interest of the story it tells. So the hell what if it’s not constructed like the usual movie. Who wants it to be? Wilmington on Movies: Ghost Rider By Mike Wilmington - Monday, February 20th, 2012 No screenings for critics here on Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance — for reasons that become quickly apparent when you watch it — so I decided to fork over coin of the realm anyway and catch it at a multiplex. After all, I thought, how bad could it be? I mean really: How bad? Wilmington on Movies: The Secret World of Arrietty Who, I pondered, were the craftsmen who made all the wonderful furniture and clothes and hand-crafted-looking household items that graced the Clocks’ house? Did these objects come from dollhouses? Are Pod and Homily master artisans as well as brilliant borrowers? As I said, I thought about it, but not much. Wilmington on DVDs. Mozart’s Sister By Mike Wilmington - Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 The movie begins lyrically, with a scene that recalls the openings of both Bergman’s The Magician and Max Ophuls’ Lola Montes: the Mozart family traveling to an engagement in a nearly broken down coach through the woods. When it does break down, we’re made painfully aware of how vulnerable their existence really is, the dilemma of many artists. Wilmington on DVDs: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn; A Fish Called Wanda The movie, despite its hollow dialogue and sometimes punishing slow pace, does look sort of good. But it seems odd at times that this movie was directed by a man who made a movie about the Kinsey Report. Wilmington on Movies: Safe House By Mike Wilmington - Sunday, February 12th, 2012 I didn’t dislike it. But I didn’t like it much (except for Washington), and I kept feeling that I should like it — that there was so much fuss being taken over Safe House, and so much obvious talent involved, that I was being somehow ungrateful in remaining unmoved — or in wishing that two or three of the action or chase set-pieces (say, the soccer stadium scene) had been replaced with a few more scenes devoted to character and dialogue and human interaction. Wilmington on Movies. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Along the way to the credits, The Artist Formerly Known as the Rock treats us to a performance of the Louis Armstrong favorite “What a Wonderful World,” with his own ukulele accompaniment; advises Sean on his love life, smiles constantly, and tops it off by bouncing berries off his popping pectorals, making for an unprecedented 3D experience. Wilmington on DVDs. The Rest: The Rum Diary, Harold & Kumar Christmas This sort-of cinematic roman a clef, changed by writer-director Bruce Robinson—considerably, but that’s all right—is a good nasty show pulsing and snapping and exploding with the witty chaos, counter-culture venom and inspired invective that were the Good Doctor’s mock-shock-and-awe stock in trade. Second-hand Gonzo, it’s true, but even diluted Thompson packs a wallop, since the raw unfiltered original blows the back of your head off. Wilmington on DVDs. Pick of the Week: New. Project Nim By Mike Wilmington - Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 Oh Nim. Humans sorry. Forgive us. Wilmington on Movies: The Woman in Black: Happy Birthday, Charles Dickens By Mike Wilmington - Monday, February 6th, 2012 So, at least we can go to a horror movie where we don’t have to watch more mock home movie or surveillance camera photography of monstrous stuff, or kibitz on teen/20 actors being slaughtered in another artificial holocaust for sale. Wilmington on DVDs: The Big Year; Winged Migration; Life of Birds, Transformers and more By Mike Wilmington - Friday, February 3rd, 2012 Bay and his crew (and a lot of the actors and voice actors) are still able to pump enough wild invention, heavy film technique, weirdo energy and Wowie-Kazowie-Blam-Blam-Blam-Kaboom-Vavoom-Wacka-Wacka-Wacka-Kerboom!!!!!!! into the show to impress the hell out of you at times. Wilmington on DVD. Pick of the Week: New. Drive By Mike Wilmington - Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 Neo-noir is this picture’s middle name, and its forebears are The Driver (of course) and John Boorman’s Point Blank, with Lee Marvin, and Peter Yates’ Bullitt, with Steve McQueen, and William Friedkin’s The French Connection and Michael Mann‘s outlaw movies Thief and Heat—and even perhaps Jean-Pierre Melville‘s Le Samourai, which has a hero hit man (played by Alain Delon) who’s just as cool, just as silent, murderous and secretly romantic as Gosling’s Driver is here.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line24
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__label__cc	0.689307	0.310693	Wikipedia turns 20 today. Will the world... Milrem Robotics Rolls out its New Type-X... Cordis Hangzhou opens in Sci-Tech City Mavenir Announces Full 2G and 3G Support on Its 4G/5G Converged Cloud-Native OpenRAN and Packet Core technologytelecom Only End to End Completely Cloud-native Solution for all Generations of Mobile Technologies Mavenir, the industry’s only end-to-end Network Software Provider for 4G/5G networks, announces the integration of 2G and 3G technologies into its existing broadband suite for 4G and 5G. The new end to end cloud-native solution, that covers the complete stack of all mobile technologies - 2G/3G/4G/5G, in mobile networks for both radio access and packet core, will provide a truly unique fully containerized solution enabling mobile network automation and webscale agility. For the RAN component, the 2G and 3G capabilities will be fully integrated into the OpenRAN architecture, with fully containerized CU and DU to provide all-in-one Multi Radio Access Technology (vMRAT). The 2G and 3G stack will also be fully integrated into the packet core solution, being totally cloud native with Service Based Architecture (SBA). This enhances Mavenir’s existing converged packet core solution, in 4G and 5G deployments around the world today and already providing gateway capabilities, to now provide full mobility integration into 2G/3G. Pardeep Kohli, Mavenir’s President and CEO said, “We have been listening carefully to our leading customers who trust us with network transformation and realized that we needed to bridge the legacy technology with OpenRAN and cloud-native solutions. 2G/3G is still relevant in many markets for years to come. With these solutions, our customers will be able to automate their networks and support all mobile technologies on a cloud-native network.” The solution will feature the ability to scale and utilize a single architecture to cover all generations (multi-G) of mobile technologies, with an extremely agile and flexible configuration for faster time to market and remote operations of the core and radio access network. It is expected to be available by 2Q2021, on any virtualized and containerized platform, including the Mavenir WebScale Platform which is the Open Source Kubernetes software layer with the Mavenir Telco Integration Layer (Platform as a Service) on top. This will address operator needs in terms of security, legal intercept, operational monitoring, configurability and high availability. “Mavenir is the industry’s only fully cloud-native software provider and with this solution will enable traditional legacy to be replaced or expanded with a future proof solution,” said Stefano Cantarelli, Mavenir’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Mavenir is here to partner with our customers and help them to transform for the future, providing a fully trusted and smooth transition for a truly agile and automated world of services and operations. Trust the future with Mavenir.” About Mavenir: Mavenir is the industry's only end-to-end, cloud-native network software provider. Focused on accelerating software network transformation and redefining network economics for Communications Service Providers (CSPs) by offering a comprehensive end-to-end product portfolio across every layer of the network infrastructure stack. From 5G application/service layers to packet core and RAN – Mavenir leads the way in evolved, cloud-native networking solutions enabling innovative and secure experiences for end users. Leveraging industry-leading firsts in VoLTE, VoWiFi, Advanced Messaging (RCS), Multi-ID, vEPC, and Virtualized RAN, Mavenir accelerates network transformation for more than 250+ CSP customers in over 130 countries, serving over 50% of the world’s subscribers. We embrace disruptive, innovative technology architectures and business models that drive service agility, flexibility, and velocity. With solutions that propel NFV evolution to achieve web-scale economics, Mavenir offers solutions to help CSPs with cost reduction, revenue generation, and revenue protection. Learn more at mavenir.com	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line31
__label__wiki	0.64743	0.64743	Fine Pottery Home \| New Arrivals \| Pueblos \| Artists \| Search \| Subscribe \| About Us \| Privacy Policy Click or tap to see a larger version Robert Vigil, Nambe, Golden micaceous bowl with fire clouds Robert Vigil zzna1a061 Golden micaceous bowl with fire clouds 3 1/2 in H by 9 in Dia Signature: Robert Vigil Nambe Tell me more! Buy this piece! Best way to contact you: Email: Phone: Every box is required. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you! We keep all your information private and will not sell or give it away for any reason, EVER! Your billing address: See a larger version 100 West San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 (505) 986-1234 - www.andreafisherpottery.com - All Rights Reserved Micaceous Clay Pottery Half Nambe Pueblo and half Non-Pueblo, Robert Vigil was born to parents Joe and Alice Vigil in 1965. He first learned the method of making pots with clay coils while in high school in Texas. Then he returned to the pueblo and began to learn from folks like Virginia Gutierrez, his cousin Lonnie Vigil and then from Juan Tafoya of San Ildefonso Pueblo. Robert has been active as a Nambe potter since 1990 working with micaceous jars, bowls, vases, figures and polished redware. Robert doesn't create giant storage jars like his cousin Lonnie as he much prefers to work on a smaller, more intimate scale, and coloring his micaceous pots with fire clouds and other variations produced by the reduction method of firing. There is an elegant purity to his simplistic and understated forms, a deep reflection of his soft spoken manner and gentle spirit. Robert has told us he prefers the simple shapes and forms and even his carving is gentle. He gets his inspiration from the clay: "I just sit down and start and the clay forms itself through my hands." He's lately been teaching others at his pueblo how to make pottery the traditional way as he doesn't want to see that tradition get lost over time. He has participated in shows at the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, at the Eight Northern Pueblos Arts and Crafts Show and at the First Micaceous Pottery Market in 1995 in Santa Fe. Pieces of Robert's pottery are on display at the Minneapolis Art Institute in Minneapolis, MN, and at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, CA. Print this biography Nambé Pueblo The main kiva at Nambé Pueblo Nambé Pueblo was settled in the early 1300's when a group of Ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi) made their way from what is now the Bandelier National Monument area closer to the Rio Grande in search of more reliable water sources and more arable land. At first they settled mostly high in the mountains, coming down to the river valleys in the summer to grow crops. Eventually, they felt safe enough to stay in the valleys and slowly abandoned the high mountain villages. When the Spanish first arrived, Nambé was a primary economic, cultural and religious center for the area. That attracted a large Spanish presence and the nature of that presence caused the Nambé people to join wholeheartedly in the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 to throw out the Spanish oppressors. When the Spanish returned in 1692, their rule was significantly less harsh. However, the Spanish brought horses into the New World and as the number of Spanish increased, so did the number of horses. That brought more and more raids from the Comanches as they came for horses and whatever else they could carry away. The Comanches were finally subdued by Governor Juan Bautista de Anza in 1776 but by then, the impact of European diseases was being strongly felt. A smallpox epidemic in the late 1820's virtually ended the making of pottery at Nambé. The Nambé pottery tradition is similar to that of Taos and Picuris in their use of micaceous clay slips but Nambé potters also used to produce white on red and black on black products. When Lonnie Vigil began producing his micaceous clay masterpieces about 25 years ago, he almost single-handedly jump-started the revival of pottery making in the pueblo. Nambe Pueblo at Wikipedia Pueblo of Nambe official website Photo courtesy of John Phelan, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported License Print this Pueblo Information Angie Yazzie Christine McHorse Clarence Cruz San Juan/Ohkay Owingeh Micaceous clay pots are the only truly functional Pueblo pottery still being made. Some special micaceous pots can be used directly on the stove or in the oven for cooking. Some are also excellent for food storage. Some people say the best beans and chili they ever tasted were cooked in a micaceous bean pot. Whether you use them for cooking or storage or as additions to your collection of fine art, micaceous clay pots are a beautiful result of centuries of Pueblo pottery making. Between Taos and Picuris Pueblos is US Hill. Somewhere on US Hill is a mica mine that has been in use for centuries. Excavations of ancient ruins and historic homesteads across the Southwest have found utensils and cooking pots that were made of this clay hundreds of years ago. Not long ago, though, the making of micaceous pottery was a dying art. There were a couple potters at Taos and at Picuris still making utilitarian pieces but that was it. Then Lonnie Vigil felt the call, returned to Nambe Pueblo from Washington DC and learned to make the pottery he became famous for. His success brought others into the micaceous art marketplace. Micaceous pots have a beautiful shimmer that comes from the high mica content in the clay. Mica is a composite mineral of aluminum and/or magnesium and various silicates. The Pueblos were using large sheets of translucent mica to make windows prior to the Spaniards arriving. It was the Spanish who brought a technique for making glass. There are eight mica mining areas in northern New Mexico with 54 mines spread among them. Most micaceous clay used in the making of modern Pueblo pottery comes from several different mines near Taos Pueblo. As we understand it, potters Robert Vigil and Clarence Cruz have said there are two basic kinds of micaceous clay that most potters use. The first kind is extremely micaceous with mica in thick sheets. While the clay and the mica it contains can be broken down to make pottery, that same clay has to be used to form the entire final product. It can be coiled and scraped but that final product will always be thicker, heavier and rougher on the surface. This is the preferred micaceous clay for making utilitarian pottery and utensils. It is essentially waterproof and conducts heat evenly. The second kind is the preferred micaceous clay for most non-functional fine art pieces. It has less of a mica content with smaller embedded pieces of mica. It is more easily broken down by the potters and more easily made into a slip to cover a base made of other clay. Even as a slip, the mica serves to bond and strengthen everything it touches. The finished product can be thinner and have a smoother surface. As a slip, it can also be used to paint over other colors of clay for added effect. However, these micaceous pots may be a bit more water resistant than other Pueblo pottery but they are not utilitarian and will not survive utilitarian use. While all micaceous clay from the area of Taos turns golden when fired, it can also be turned black by firing in an oxygen reduction atmosphere. Black fire clouds are also a common element on golden micaceous pottery. Mica is a relatively common component of clay, it's just not as visible in most. Potters at Hopi, Zuni and Acoma have produced mica-flecked pottery in other colors using finely powdered mica flakes. Some potters at San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, Jemez and San Juan use micaceous slips to add sparkle to their pieces. Potters from the Jicarilla Apache Nation collect their micaceous clay closer to home in the Jemez Mountains. The makeup of that clay is different and it fires to a less golden/orange color than does Taos clay. Some clay from the Picuris area fires less golden/orange, too. Christine McHorse, a Navajo potter who married into Taos Pueblo, uses various micaceous clays on her pieces depending on what the clay asks of her in the flow of her creating. There is nothing in the makeup of a micaceous pot that would hinder a good sgraffito artist or light carver from doing her or his thing. There are some who have learned to successfully paint on a micaceous surface. The undecorated sparkly surface in concert with the beauty of simple shapes is a real testament to the artistry of the micaceous potter. Lonnie Vigil Preston Duwyenie Print this Style Information Andrea Fisher Fine Pottery 100 W. San Francisco St. info@andreafisherpottery.com	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line32
__label__wiki	0.574332	0.574332	Home \| Reviews \| Blog \| Daily \| Glossary \| Orrin's Stuff \| Email All the Pretty Horses (1992) National Book Award Winners (1992) 07/20/1933 - For the first twenty or thirty years of his career Cormac McCarthy was a little known but critically acclaimed cult author. Hailed as the heir to Faulkner, his books were Southern gothic--drenched in violence, incest, necrophilia, etc. But with the publication of Blood Meridian in 1985, McCarthy began to turn his attention to the American West and in 1992, All the Pretty Horses, the first book in what ended up being his Border Trilogy, established him as a Western author and, not coincidentally, won him the audience and mainstream awards that had previously eluded him. (The novel won the 1992 National Book Award for fiction and the National Book Critics Circle Award for fiction in 1993.) It also lead to the inevitable sniping by his adherents; many said he had sold out, others claimed that the mass audience misunderstood the book and that it was much darker than they understood. The confusion deepened as those of us who had newly discovered him, returned to his earlier work. I couldn't have been fifty pages into Suttree when someone was having sex in a watermelon patch, with a freakin' watermelon! I, for one, disliked the Southern books, but love the Westerns. All the Pretty Horses tells the story of 16 year old John Grady Cole. The dissolution of his parents' marriage has left him the first of his line in many decades without a family ranch to work, so he sets out on horseback for Mexico to find work. He is accompanied by 17 year old Lacey Rawlins and along the way they meet up with Jimmy Blevins who may be as young as 13. By turns comic (Blevins is deathly afraid of lightning and ends up losing his clothes and his horse in a storm) and tragic (the boys eventually end up in jail), the book is centered around the relationship between men and horses and cattle and the passing of a way of life that was based on that bond. McCarthy's prose retains traces of his Faulknerian heritage in the minimal use of punctuation (including the absence of quotation marks in dialogue), the coining of many compound words and the general sense of gloom that pervades much of the story. But the mythic qualities inherent in the American Western overwhelm any intent he may have had to write an anti-western or to puncture the myths and the novel ends up being in many ways a traditional cowboy tale, merely refracted through a modern lens. What finally sets it apart and makes it extraordinary is McCarthy's use of language, which manages to be both spare and poetic. Here is his description of Cole breaking wild horses on a Mexican ranch: By the time they had three of the horses sidelined in the trap blowing and glaring about there were several vaqueros at the gate drinking coffee in a leisurely fashion and watching the proceedings. By midmorning eight of the horses stood tied and the other eight were wilder than deer, scattering along the fence and bunching and running in a rising sea of dust as the day warmed, coming to reckon slowly with the remorselessness of this rendering of their fluid and collective selves into that condition of separate and helpless paralysis which seemed to be among them like a creeping plague. The entire complement of vaqueros had come from the bunkhouse to watch and by noon all sixteen of the mestenos were standing about in the portrero sidehobbled to their own hackamores and faced about in every direction and all communion among them broken. They looked like animals trussed up by children for fun and they stood waiting for they knew not what with the voice of the breaker still running in their brains like the voice of some god come to inhabit them. Partisans of his early works can scream all they want about how the book is supposed to be standing the conventions of the Western on their head, but the passage above is very much of a piece with our traditional views of cowboys and the West and thanks to McCarthy's lyricism, it rises to the level of mythopoetics. I believe that this book will one day be numbered among the American classics, with books like Moby Dick and Huckleberry Finn and All the King's Men; it's that good. (Reviewed: ) Grade: (A+) Orrin C. Judd Cormac McCarthy (3 books reviewed) Brothers Judd Top 100 of the 20th Century: Novels National Book Award Winners National Book Critics' Circle Award Vintage Books List of the Best Reading Group Books Cormac McCarthy Links: -WIKIPEDIA: Cormac McCarthy -ENTRY: Cormac McCarthy (Encyclopedia.com) -TRIBUTE SITE: CormacMcCarthy.com (The Cormac McCarthy Society) -FILMOGRAPHY: Cormac McCarthy (IMDB) -WIKIPEDIA: No Country for Old Men -WIKIPEDIA: No Country for Old Men(film) -ENTRY: No Country for Old men (Encyclopedia.com) -The Cormac McCarthy Journal (Penn State University Press -Cormac McCarthy Papers (Wittliff Collection, Albert B. Alkek Library, Texas State University) -Featured Author: Cormac McCarthy (From the Archives of The New York Times) -EXCERPT: No Country for Old Men (BookBrowse) -READERS GUIDE: No Country for Old Men Reader’s Guide BY CORMAC MCCARTHY (Penguin Random House) -POEM: Sailing to Byzantium by William Butler Yeats (Poetry Foundation) -WIKIPEDIA: The Road -BOOK SITE: The Road (Random House) -GOOGLE BOOK: The Road by Cormac McCarthy -ESSAY: The Kekulé Problem: Where did language come from? (CORMAC MCCARTHY, APRIL 20, 2017, Nautilus) -PROFILE: Cormac McCarthy Explains the Unconscious (Nick Romeo, 4/22/17, The New Yorker) -INTERVIEW: Cormac McCarthy on the Santa Fe Institute's Brainy Halls (NICK ROMEO, 2/12/12, Newsweek) -PROFILE: Cormac Country: Cormac McCarthy would rather hang out with physicists than other writers. He doesn’t do blurbs, book tours, or even Oprah. But with the publication of his blood-spattered new novel, No Country for Old Men, he gives his first interview in 13 years—since All the Pretty Horses turned him from cult figure into literary star. (RICHARD B. WOODWARD, AUGUST 1, 2005, Vanity Fair) -ESSAY: Cormac McCarthy, brutal but brilliant The harshness and hope of an American master (Chilton Williamson, Jr., 7/25/20, Spectator USA) -PROFILE: Hollywood's Favorite Cowboy: Author Cormac McCarthy, 76, talked about love, religion, his 11-year-old son, the end of the world and the movie based on his novel 'The Road.' He was just getting going. (John Jurgensen, Nov. 13, 2009 , WSJ) -VIDEO: Looking for Cormac -ESSAY: DARKNESS LAUGHABLE: THE COMIC GENIUS OF CORMAC MCCARTHY: As one of our greatest living writers has his work lifted into the ivory tower, let’s reflect on how it’s the light, not the darkness, that keeps us going back for more. (JAMES MCWILLIAMS, JUL 2, 2014, Pacific Standard) -INTERVIEW: Harold Bloom on Blood Meridian (Leonard Pierce, 6/15/09, AV Club) -ESSAY: Yeats' "Sailing to Byzantium" and McCarthy's "No Country for Old Men": Art and Artifice in the New Novel (Steven Frye, The Cormac McCarthy Journal) -ESSAY: Cormac and Oprah, Revisited (AUSTIN ALLEN, 16 January, 2012, Big Think) -VIDEO LECTURE: 17. Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian (Professor Hungerford, Nov 21, 2008, The American Novel Since 1945, Yale Courses) -ESSAY: No God for Anton Chigurh? (Jim Emerson March 28, 2008, RogerEbert.com) -ESSAY: No Country for Old Literalists (Jim Emerson, November 09, 2007, RogerEbert.com) -PROFILE: Cormac McCarthy: America's great poetic visionary: He is the ultimate pessimist, a reclusive soothsayer who makes even Hemingway look touchy-feely. Now, his apocalyptic novel, The Road, is coming to the big screen, bringing his bleak vision to a wider audience (Tim Adams, 19 Dec 2009, The Guardian) -ESSAY: Cormac McCarthy doesn't know the American south-west: Despite what he has said, plenty of writers before him had written about this region, and many did so a lot better (Christine Granados, 14 Apr 2010, The Guardian) -ESSAY: Who is the greatest American novelist? 3: Cormac McCarthy v John Fante (Matthew Spencer, 19 Dec 2013, The Guardian) -ESSAY: No Country For Old Men: 7 Big Differences Between The Book And Movie (HUGH SCOTT, JUN. 19. 2019, Cinema blend) -ESSAY: Book vs. Movie: No Country for Old Men (Matt Matros, Ploughshares) -ESSAY: The Antiwar Theme in Cormac McCarthy’s No Country for Old Men (ANQ A Quarterly Journal, October 2016 -ESSAY: Cormac McCarthy's Venomous Fiction (Richard B. Woodward, April 19, 1992, NY Times Magazine) -ESSAY: In the Country of “No Country for Old Men” and On the Trail of Cormac McCarthy’s “Blood Meridian”: What I Did for My Summer Vacation (William J. Cobb, August 25, 2017) -ESSAY: "As Full of Grief as Age": "King Lear" as Tragic Ancestor to "No Country for Old Men" (Alexander L. Barron, The Cormac McCarthy Journal) -ESSAY: Cormac McCarthy’s "No Country for Old Men": Narrative Elements in Film and Novel (INESE ROMANOVA, Master's Thesis, 2013) -ESSAY: Amphora: American Furies: Justice in Cormac McCarthy’s No Country for Old Men And the Oresteia Trilogy (Karen Rosenbecker, 05/25/2018, Society for Classical Studies) -THESIS: Amoral Antagonists: Interrogating the Myth of the West in Cormac McCarthy's Fiction (John Thomas Arthur, University of Denver, 1-1-2017) -ESSAY: No Country for Old Men (Ryan Parker, october 2007, Journal of Religion and Film) -ESSAY: DEMOCRACY, JUSTICE, AND TRAGEDY IN CORMAC MCCARTHY'S "NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN" (Benjamin Mangrum, Autumn 2011, Religion & Literature) -PROFILE: Ten things that make Cormac McCarthy special: Novelist, recluse... guest on Oprah. Welcome to Cormac McCarthy country (Christopher Goodwin, 1/20/2008, Times of London) -PROFILE: A conversation between author Cormac McCarthy and the Coen Brothers, about the new movie No Country for Old Men (TIME, 10/18/07) -PROFILE: Writer Cormac McCarthy confides in Oprah Winfrey (Michael Conlon, 6/05/07, Reuters) -PROFILE: When Oprah Met Cormac: He's no Salinger. (Troy Patterson, June 6, 2007, Slate) -PROFILE: Way out, west: The novelist Cormac McCarthy is the best-kept secret of American letters, but his new book could change all that (GORDON BURN, 4/04/93, Independent) -PROFILE: Cormac McCarthy (BLAKE MORRISON, 14 August 1994, Independent) -PROFILE: Cormac McCarthy: American literature’s great outsider: Few writers have captured the grandeur and cruelty of the American frontier more vividly than Cormac McCarthy. As the film of his novel 'No Country for Old Men' sweeps the Oscars (Boyd Tonkin, 26 February 2008, Independent) -ARTICLE: 'The Road' as Outreach? (Lillian Kwon, 11/13/09, Christian Post) -ESSAY: Faith, Fear & Cormac McCarthy (Christopher Badeaux, January 7, 2009, The City) -ESSAY: The Hugo award winner that spawned a Pulitzer prize winner: Walter M Miller Jr's A Canticle for Leibowitz is a direct ancestor of Cormac McCarthy's The Road (Sam Jordison, 10/28/08, The Guardian) -ESSAY: Cormac McCarthy’s Paradox of Choice: One Writer, Ten Novels, and a Career-Long Obsession (Scott Esposito , Quarterly Conversation) -ESSAY: The New Nuke Porn: Our nuclear fantasies have gotten more hard-core. (Ron Rosenbaum, May 8, 2009, Slate) -ESSAY: Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy: John Crace saddles his horse and heads into the desert to hunt down Cormac McCarthy's 1985 XXX-rated western, Blood Meridian (John Crace, 9/24/09, guardian.co.uk) -ARCHIVE: The First Reviews of Every Cormac McCarthy Novel: FROM THE ORCHARD KEEPER TO THE ROAD (Bookmarks) -ARCHIVES: cormac mccarthy (London Review of Books) -ARCHIVES: Cormac McCarthy (The Guardian) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy (James Wood, The New Yorker) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Walter Kirn, NY Times Book Review) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Keith Phipps, AV Club) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Annie Proulx, The Guardian) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Julie Hale, BookPage) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Alan Cheuse, NPR) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Clive Sinclair, The Independent) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Kirkus) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Dean Polling, Valdosta Times) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Eric iles Williamson, LA Times) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (James Tipton, Mexconnect) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (William Deresiewicz, The Nation) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Richard A. Blake, America) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Publishers Weekly) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Bun Rutter, N+1) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (William J. Cobb, Houston Chronicle) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Ira Boudway, Salon) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Sean Michaels, The Skinny) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Where Pen Meets Paper) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Cult of the New) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Beaverton City Library, OregonLive) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Diana Mican, Pajiba) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Andrew Bannon, The Roundup) -REVIEW: of No Country for Old Men (Medium) -ARCHIVES: cormac mccarthy (Daily Telegraph) -ARCHIVES: cormac mccarthy (Independent) -ARCHIVES: "cormac mccarthy (Slate) -ARCHIVES: Cormac McCarthy (Find Articles) -REVIEW ARCHIVE: for The Road by Cormac McCarthy (Metacritic) -REVIEW: of The Road by Cormac McCarthy (Phil Christman, Books & Culture) -REVIEW: of The Road (Janet Maslin, NY Times) -REVIEW: of The Road (William Kennedy, NY Times Book Review) -REVIEW: of The Road (Ron Charles, Washington Post) -REVIEW: of The Road (Chris Cleave, Daily Telegraph) -REVIEW: of The Road (Todd Shy, Christian Century) -REVIEW: of The Road (Michael Moorhead, Christian Ethics Today) -REVIEW: of The Road (Joseph Kugelmass, The Valve) -REVIEW: of The Road (Ten O'Clock Scholar) -REVIEW: of The Road (Image) -REVIEW: of The Road (Jennifer Egan, Slate) -REVIEW: of The Road (Slate Audio Book Club) -REVIEW: of The Road () -REVIEW: of The Road (John Holt, California Literary Review) -REVIEW: of The Road (Michael Chabon, NY Review of Books) -REVIEW: of The Road (Alan Cheuse, NPR) -REVIEW: of The Road (Clive Sinclair, Independent) -REVIEW: of The Road (Ed Caesar, Independent) -REVIEW: of The Road (Adam Mars-Jones, The Observer) -REVIEW: of The Road (Mark Holcomb, Village Voice) -REVIEW: of The Road (Alan Warner, Guardian) -REVIEW: of The Road (George Monbiot, The Guardian) -REVIEW: of The Road (Victoria Hoyle and Paul Kincaid, Strange Horizons) -REVIEW: of The Road (Fl;orence Williams, Outside) -REVIEW: of The Road (Benjamin Whitmer, Modern Word) -REVIEW: of The Road (Dierdre Donahue, USA TODAY) -REVIEW: of The Road (Chris Barsanti, PopMatters) -REVIEW: of The Road (David Hellman, SF Chronicle) -REVIEW: of The Road (The New Yorker) -REVIEW: of The Road (Gail Caldwell, Boston Globe) -REVIEW: of The Road (Niall Griffiths, Daily Telegraph) -REVIEW: of The Road (Charles McGrath, The Scotsman) -REVIEW: of The Road (Gordon Hauptfleisch, Blog Critics) -REVIEW: of No Country (John Freeman, The Scotsman) -REVIEW: of -REVIEW: of The Crossing (Anthony Quinn, Independent) -FILMOGRAPHY: No Country for Old Men (IMDB) -FILMOGRAPHY: Ethan Coen (IMDB) -FILMOGRAPHY: Joel Cohen (IMDB) -FILM REVIEW ARCHIVE: Ethan Coen (Metacritic) -PROFILE: Coen Heads (David Edelstein, 9/21/07, New York) -VIDEO: A discussion about the film No Country for Old Men with Josh Brolin, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen and Javier Bardem (Charlie Rose, November 16, 2007) -ESSAY: Rescripting the Western in 'No Country for Old Men': How the Coen Brothers' ostensibly faithful award winning adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's No Country For Old Men diverges from its creator's rather questionable politics. (Sergio Rizzo, 13 Jan 2011, PopMatters) -ESSAY: Why Anton Chigurh is still an iconic movie villain, 10 years later: On the anniversary of 'No Country for Old Men,' we look back at Javier Bardem's terrifying character (Christian Holub, November 10, 2017, EW) -ESSAY: The ending of No Country for Old Men explained (MATTHEW JACKSON, MARCH 23, 2020, Looper) -ESSAY: No Country For Old Men Ending Explained: No Country For Old Men is considered a classic by many but the ending was divisive. We explore the final scene and what it really means. (PADRAIG COTTER, MAR 06, 2019, screen Rant) -INTERVIEW: James Franco on Cormac McCarthy, nasty reviews, and tackling necrophilia,/a> (Drew Fortune, 8/05/14, AV Club) -PODCAST: No Country for Old Men (Bill Simmons, bill Hader and Chris Ryan, Jul 3, 2019, The Ringer) -FILM REVIEW ARCHIVE: No Country for Old Men (Metacritic) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Joe Morgenstern, WSJ)) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Peter Rainer, CS Monitor) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (David Edelstein, New York) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Roger Ebert) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (AO Scott, NY Times) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Lou Lumenick, NY Post) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Mick LaSalle, SF Gate) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Ty Burr, Boston Globe) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (James Berardinelli, Reel Views) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Anthony Lane, The new Yorker) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Lisa Schwarzbaum, EW) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Christopher Orr, The Atlantic) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Rex Reed, NY Observer) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Jason Cowley, The Guardian) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Adam Sternburgh, Vulture) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Dana Stevens, Slate)) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Michael Smith, Tulsa World) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Michael Wood, London Review of Books) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Richard Schickel, TIME)) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Jamie S. Rich, Criterion Collections) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Todd McCarthy, Variety) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Paul Arendt, BBC) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (MARJORIE BAUMGARTEN, Austin Chronicle) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality & Practice) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Tom Charity, CNN) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Jamie Russell, Radio Times) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Josh Tate, LAist) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Stephen Hunter, Washington Post) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Alan Noble, Christ & Pop Culture) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Emanuele Saccarelli, World Socialist Website) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Andrew Sarris, NY Observer) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (jeffrey Overstreet, Christianity Today) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Leo Braudy, Film Quarterly) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Alan A. Stone, Boston Review) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (rahul Hamid, senses of Cinema) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Louis Proyect: The Unrepentant Marxist) -FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men (Andreas Babiolakis, Films Fatale) -FILM REVIEW: Child of God (Sam weisberg, Village Voice) -FILM REVIEW: Child of God (Film Threat) Book-related and General Links: -The Cormac McCarthy Home Pages (The Official Website of the Cormac McCarthy Society) -Cormac McCarthy (Random House) -Cormac McCarthy: A Bibliography (Dianne Luce) -CORMAC MCCARTHY ( Daniel E. Tingle) -The Cormac McCarthy Forum -Defining the Unseen Deity in Cormac McCarthy's Border Trilogy (Paul Mitchell, Shoot The Messenger) -Reclusive McCarthy in spotlight again (USA Today) -ESSAY: Cormac McCarthy's Venomous Fiction (Richard B. Woodward, NY Times Book Review) -Overlooked: Five direly underappreciated U.S. novels ( David Foster Wallace, Salon) THE BOOK: -READING GROUP GUIDE: Cities of the Plain and the Border Trilogy (Vintage Books) -TEACHERS GUIDE: All the Pretty Horses (Vintage Books) -REVIEW: Boys on Horseback, Loose in Mexico (HERBERT MITGANG, NY Times) -REVIEW: The Man Who Understood Horses (Madison Smartt Bell, NY Times Book Review) -REVIEW: Dream Work (DENIS DONOGHUE, NY Review of Books) -REVIEW: of the whole Border Trilogy Sentimental Journey (Vince Passaro, Salon) * -REVIEW: of the whole Border Trilogy Horseman, Ride On (Edwin T. Arnold, World and I) THE OTHER BOOKS: -REVIEW: of Blood Meridian IS EVERYBODY DEAD AROUND HERE? (Caryn Jame, NY Times Book Review) -REVIEW: of The Crossing Border Crossings, Real and Symbolic (MICHIKO KAKUTANI, NY Times) -REVIEW: of The Crossing Travels With A She-Wolf (Robert Hass, NY Times Book Review) -REVIEW: Cities of the Plain Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys (Sara Mosle, NY Times Book Review) -REVIEW: Cities of the Plain Moving Along the Border Between Past and Future (MICHIKO KAKUTANI, NY Times) -REVIEW: Cities of the Plain The Sun Also Sets (A.O. SCOTT, NY Review of Books) -REVIEW: Cities of the Plain (Charles Dove, Sidewalk) -REVIEW: of Cities of the Plain The West's end (Tom Scocca, Boston Phoenix) -REVIEW: Cities of the Plain The unsheltering sky (Gail Caldwell, Boston Globe) -REVIEW: Plain talk about 'Cities' Cormac McCarthy clumsily closes 'Border Trilogy' (Anne Stephenson, AZ Republic) -REVIEW: Plain Speaking--The Long-Awaited Finale To Cormac McCarthy's 'Border Trilogy' Is Another Tribute To The Impossibly Beautiful (Jim Carvalho, Tucson Weekly) * -REVIEW: Horseman, Ride On (Edwin T. Arnold, World and I) Copyright 1998-2015 Orrin Judd	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line35
__label__cc	0.710883	0.289117	You are here: Home › Graduate › Cooper-Du Bois Mentoring Program Application Form for the Cooper-Du Bois Mentoring Program Supporting Doctoral Study for Underrepresented Students interested in African American Literature, Language, and Culture and Black Digital and Public Research. DATES: Nov. 13 - 14, 2020 LOCATION: Pennsylvania State University - Virtual Zoom Meeting Application deadline: October 15, 2020 Join our next cohort of Cooper-Du Bois fellows and learn more about Penn State’s historic cluster hire of 13 faculty specializing in African American life and culture and its fall 2020 launch of the new Center for Black Digital Research. Apply now for this three-day program to attend workshops on a variety of topics related to graduate studies and the admissions process, to learn about new directions in the fields of African American literary, cultural, and rhetorical studies, to hear about opportunities for Black digital and public research, and to meet with faculty, area, and program heads, as well as current and former graduate students and Cooper-Du Bois Fellows. 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__label__wiki	0.780828	0.780828	Adam Kasper Ten years after disagreeing over Seaweed's 1993 album Four, we give the 1995 major label follow-up Spanaway a chance to mend the fracture If you've listened to this podcast long enough, you know that we are not always in agreement about what works and doesn't work for us on various albums. One of the earliest disagreements was back in Season One when we checked out the 1993 album Four by Seaweed. Thanks to a recent listener suggested poll on our Patreon site, we're back ten years later to check out the 1995 follow-up Spanaway, the band's only release on the Hollywood Records label. While the band faced the tired "sell-out" label for signing to a major, in reality, the band stayed close to what they did well - a bombastic combo of East Coast post-hardcore and PacWest grunge, with some extra nuance thanks to the skilled fingers of Andy Wallace behind the mixing board, as well as guest visits in the drum throne by Barrett Martin (of Screaming Trees) and Matt Cameron (of Soundgarden). The question remains - has anything changed in our diverging opinions? Intro - Start With 18:45 - Magic Mountainman 22:53 - Assistant (To The Manager) 31:59 - Free Drug Zone Outro - Last Humans Can a band still make a masterpiece even as they're falling apart? We revisit the 1995 sophomore self-titled album by Sunny Day Real Estate Warped Tour in the 90s To kick-off our new roundtable series on the touring festivals of the 90s, we're going back to 1995 to revisit the start of the Warped Tour Tours And Festivals - Roundtable The Promise Ring The Promise Ring twist and turn pop structures to unique results on their 1997 album Nothing Feels Good Nothing Feels Good On their third album In On The Kill Taker, Fugazi expanded and redefined not only their own sound but the post hardcore they helped create In On The Kill Taker Emo in the 90s What is Emo? We try to figure that out by diving into the history, the bands, the unique sounds and more We were unfamiliar with Braid and their much acclaimed 1998 album Frame and Canvas. Does it live up to the hype? Frame and Canvas Mother Love Bone released their one and only album Apple 25 years ago, we revisit with Eric Peterson from the Love That Album podcast One of the bands often mentioned along with Soundgarden, Alice in Chains and Pearl Jam as early members of the Seattle grunge movement. Clarity represents musical highpoint for not only emo, but rock music at the end of the 20th Century. Facebook love, or is disagreement on the horizon? This Conversation Is Ending Starting Right Now Featuring members of legendary bands like Quicksand, Helmet, Cro-Mags and Murphy's Law. One of the most influential albums of the 1990s, Diary. Credited as a primary instigator of what would later be known as emo, Are they punk? Are the emo? Are they pre-emo? Are they post-punk? 24 Hour Revenge Therapy In the twenty-third episode of the Dig Me Out Podcast, Tim and Jason review the 1995 album Manic Compression by Quicksand Manic Compression In the twentieth episode of the Dig Me Out Podcast, Tim and Jason review the 1993 album Four by Seaweed Gruntruck In the ninth episode of the Dig Me Out Podcast, Tim and Jason review the debut Gruntruck album Inside Yours. Inside Yours	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line69
__label__cc	0.503892	0.496108	Home / news / Hans Zimmer Announces First World Tour Hans Zimmer Announces First World Tour Famed composer Hans Zimmer has announced his first-ever tour with stops in Europe, the US, New Zealand and Australia. Zimmer said in a press release, “Performing a concert series like this is something that I have always wanted to do… I am very excited to get some of my very talented friends together and give our audiences an experience unlike any concert they have ever been to before.” Each performance will be two parts. The first will feature his classic scores to The Lion King, Gladiator, and Pirates of the Caribbean, while the second will include reimagined renditions of his work with Christopher Nolan, specifically The Dark Knight Trilogy and Inception. Hans Zimmer 2017 Tour Dates 04/14 – Los Angeles, CA @ Microsoft Theater 04/19 – San Francisco, CA @ The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium 04/21 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Park Theater 04/29 – Auckland, NZ @ Vector Arena 05/02 – Sydney, AU @ Qudos Bank Arena 05/04 – Melbourne, AU @ Rod Laver Arena 05/06 – Brisbane, AU @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre 05/08 – Perth, AU @ Perth Arena 05/16 – Helsinki, FI @ Hartwall Arena 05/18 – Stockholm, SE @ Ericsson Globe 05/20 – Oslo, NO @ Forum Copenhagen 05/22 – Copenhagen, DK @ Royal Arena 05/24 – Leipzig, DE @ Arena Leipzig 05/26 – Gdansk, PL @ Ergo Arena 05/28 – Lodz, PL @ Atlas Arena 05/30 – Krakow, PL @ Tauron Arena 06/01 – Budapest, HU @ Papp Laszlo Sports Arena 06/02 – Bratislava, SK @ Ondrej Nepela Arena 06/04 – Prague, CZ @ O2 Arena 06/06 – Vienna, AT @ Stadthalle D 06/09 – Frankfurt @ DE @ Commerzbank-Arena 06/11 – Paris, FR @ AccorHotels Arena 06/13 – Dublin, IE @ 3Arena 06/20 – Antwerp, BE @ Sportpaleis 06/21 – Amsterdam, NL @ Ziggo Dome 06/23 – Vienne, FR @ Theatre Antique 06/24 – Nimes, FR @ Arenes 06/26 – Zurich, CH @ Hallenstadion Find more info at www.hanszimmerlive.com.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line73
__label__cc	0.507979	0.492021	Search in Vampire: The Masquerade only Advanced Search The Cults of the Blood Gods discussion thread MyWifeIsScary Originally posted by CTPhipps View Post I think that we really needed: * House Carna * The Ministry * The Web of Knives Those three are some pretty famous Blood Cults. I will say I love the Cult of Eilos and intend to run that one soon. -The Man just said they're not so culty. So you'll need to figure out a new watsonian reason for them to exist and have power next argument we have over them -Now they are a very lose collection of cults, many with only a bloodline in common, not a single cult. -Now they're just mainline Assamites now, but with a -I was trained from childhood to kill in my ninja village/compound- shtick. Loyalists (to Ur-Shulgi) are the cult worth writing about, especially with all the purges, but we've got enough about them from prior editions so there's not so much need for more. I suppose now the caste system got fucked so they could warrant a new write-up... Throw me/White wolf some money with Quietus: Drug Lord, Poison King There's more coming soon. Pay what ya want. AkatsukiLeader13 Beckett's Jyhad Diary implies that probably a third of Cappadocias is in the True Vessel. Not just his blood. So the Specter Cappadocias is destroyed and so is Augustus' portion but there's still a bit left of the Antediluvian's soul. Actually Cappadocious' plot as presented in the Giovanni Chronicles specifically ensured that Augustus wouldn't devour his soul at all. Which is what led to Augustus hunting for the True Vessel and that Claudius Giovanni may have accidentally destroyed when he was ransacking Erciyes. And while BJD does bring the Vessel back around, even it doesn't actually confirm that it contains the last of Cappadocious' Blood, just that people believe it does. So at most, we have a piece of his soul lingering around in the True Vessel while the rest of his soul was destroyed at the end of the Giovanni Chronicles. Could he come back? A very slim chance, yes. Will he come back? Not likely. Does any of his childer want him back? Doesn't look like it. Even some of the old Cappadocians like Roger Camden don't think highly of their progenitor. Hell, Camden even describes Cappadocious as abusive and manic. Homo sapiens. What an inventive, invincible species. It's only a few million years since they crawled up out of the mud and learned to walk. Puny, defenceless bipeds. They've survived flood, famine and plague. They've survived cosmic wars and holocausts. And now, here they are, out among the stars, waiting to begin a new life. Ready to outsit eternity. They're indomitable. Indomitable. Resplendent Fire Originally posted by MyWifeIsScary View Post Their existence is explained quite clearly in the Carna loresheet. That you do not like it, impose your own headcanon about what it must be like, and then spend dozens of posts complaining that it's nonsense and accuse others of getting it wrong doesn't constitute an argument. Just do what the rest of us do when we don't like a thing - leave it out of your games. Ideon 5. I do wonder why they chose the Hecata as an example. They're not exactly Greek mythology orientated and necromantic uh what Assuming 'Hecata' is from Hecate, she was a goddess very much associated with the necromantic. She was also very popular in the Clan's old stomping grounds of Anatolia, and maybe even originated from the region. Unless you meant the Cappadocians weren't very Greek, which is still off. We don't have much info about them before Cappadocius became an (un?)born-again Christian, but even with that you still get terms like 'Athanatos' for their undead servants in DA:V, and even as late as the Harbingers using Hades over Roman terms for their stuff in... LotB? Also their homeland was very much on the Greek side of the Greco-Roman divide. They might have gone with a Latinized name for Big C, but I'd be willing to bet his followers were more Orthodox than Catholic. Originally posted by trueann View Post Or, considering Cappadocius' connection with Anatolia, Lelwani for example. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lelwani Could have been fun. One of the weird things about the Cappadocians, though, is that as a Clan they were fairly young. Cappadocius claimed to not have Embraced until after he abandoned the Second City (or was hinted to have purged any childer he had from back then), and the Clan's lore always seemed to imply Kaymakli and Derinkuyu were pretty early in their history - and they only date back as far as the 8th century BC, far as we can tell. By that point Greeks (Mycenaean or otherwise) had been a fixture on the peninsula for over a millennium. Or maybe Cappadocius was just a huge grecophile before his obsession changed to eating God, and the survivors only remembered so many name changes back. Grumpy RPG Reviews Heketa and Heceta always have heavy and sharp consonants, giving them a slightly sinister sound. Hek-ah-tah. So Nate, one half of the old Vtm25 podcast did a review of Cults on his new project 2d10 https://youtu.be/53eR7fSqAQM You've been playing around the magic that is black But all the powerful magical mysteries never gave a single thing back CTPhipps Thanks, Dwight! I hope he does one for LTSRR! Author of Cthulhu Armageddon, I was a Teenage Weredeer, Straight Outta Fangton, Lucifer's Star, and the Supervillainy Saga. Japheth I've noticed that there are a bunch of people who don't like the concept of the new Clan Hecata - that the Giovanni, Cappadocians, Harbingers of Skulls, Samedi, etc, could "bury the hatchet" and come together to form a brand new clan..... I'm curious as to why. "Remember, remember, the Fifth of November, the Gunpowder Treason and Plot. I know of no reason why the Gunpowder Treason should ever be forgot." -V for Vendetta Eldagusto Originally posted by Japheth View Post Probably because they were all a bunch of Paranoid Psychos completely obsessed usually with Revenge, or in the Gio's case after they pogromed almost successfully they obsessed over a doomsday plot, and the Samedi were the only chill ones. I mean I don't generally expect a bunch of psychos definded by hating each other to form a cohesive friendly family, but they could be having their strings Pulled, I mean who is Hecate? It could be interesting we will see. It is a time for great deeds! Sergeant Brother Personally, I always thought that the Cappadocians should have been the Clan and the Giovanni a bloodline of that Clan. In a convoluted sort of way, that is what we have now. We have a general Death Clan and multiple bloodlines of it. I’m not 100% on how the whole process seemed to have been brought about, but I never really saw a reason for the Giovanni and Harbringers to be enemies. I kinda like the idea of Cappadocius himself still existing in some way and pulling all of the strings behind these events. Originally posted by Eldagusto View Post Actually, I wasn't talking about in game people, but people IRL. My general opinion is that it makes a substantial change to the canon that isn't necessarily one people found to be organic. The Giovanni were already an immensely popular clan and largely considered one of the best for pure "horror" in a way that didn't involve the supernatural but equally good at it when it did. The Cappadocians are also very popular but merging the two of them after so much bad blood felt like a shocking swerve that put down a lot of Giovanni plots while ending most of the existing Harbinger metaplot. If you liked the Endless Night, it also killed that plot dead (mind you, the "plot to end the world" can only go on for so long until it does or not). The merging of the Samedi and Nagaraja as well as removing their weaknesses feels like they're effectively "killing off" the Bloodlines and making them more generic. Also add in the fact that Oblivion is controversial versus Necromancy and Obternation as separate disciplines. Personally, I like it. The Giovanni as a clan were the clan everyone loved to hate.... I'm excited for the future of the Hecata, and it was the main reason why I backed the project. Hoho I see. :P The Gentleman Gamer Sorry to wade in here with corrections, but: - The Giovanni were never an "immensely popular clan". Quite the contrary, often polling around the bottom, near bloodlines (even in Paradox's research ahead of V5, which they published and presented at conventions such as the Grand Masquerade and World of Darkness: Berlin). - The Cappadocians were popular but were largely a Dark Ages-only affair, limiting their visibility in the eyes of the casual fan. Given their treatment prior to V20 was to treat them almost entirely from the view of "this clan is doomed to feed the Giovanni", their play options were limited from the view of sourcebooks, though plenty of Storytellers expanded this. Plus, the prevailing fan perspective of the Cappadocians and Harbingers (as evidenced, anecdotally, above) was that they were just revenge-driven killers. They required more depth and nuance. The changes leading to the Hecata formation laced throughout V20 seemed appreciated, but interestingly, it feels like some fans can't accept the idea of Harbingers achieving their vengeance (which if dragged out would have left them as one-note) or forming an uneasy alliance with other betrayed necromancers. - The Endless Night plot hasn't been completely killed and is still pursued by some Hecata. We don't go into it in great detail in Cults of the Blood Gods because frankly, it's a dead end plot metagame-wise (it only benefits one clan and will never be the course Vampire: The Masquerade follows) and this isn't Clanbook: Hecata. - There are points throughout the book referring to Samedi having repulsive appearances (see p. 222 as an example) and Nagaraja consuming flesh (see p. 142 and p. 223), and their Bloodline Loresheets feed into this. They don't all have different Banes / weaknesses because they're all of the same clan, ostensibly. I understand why older fans may dislike something that changes the metaplot they've come to enjoy over the years. It happens with every edition change of every game, especially when there are setting shifts. That said, I'm much happier we've changed the Clan of Death rather than keeping them on the same narrow track. On the plus side, the number of people playing Hecata now, based again, anecdotally, on the sheer number of folks interested in this clan on the various WoD Discords and Facebook groups, is staggering. Maybe they're new fans, perhaps they're established fans interested in a clan that's been made more accessible, but from my view, the launch of the Hecata has been a success. Matthew Dawkins In-House Developer for Onyx Path Publishing Website: https://www.matthewdawkins.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/matthewdawkins Previous 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Next	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line77
__label__cc	0.544043	0.455957	Forums General Users’ Forum Are humans overfeatured? General feedback and discussion of the game. Marcgal Post by Marcgal » April 4th, 2017, 4:23 pm I know it’s a little bit late to mention this… Though I’m not sure if mainlining Khalifate was such a good idea. Gameplay wise they might be OK. My objections arise from a slightly different POV… I have a feeling that humans are overrepresented. They actually were even before Khalifate: The whole Kingdom of Wesnoth had more unit types than any other race. Plus, we had human outlaws in the Knalgan (dwarvish) faction, and rogue human mages are prominent (plot-wise and gameplay-wise) in Undead. And also human mages are featured in Rebels. This would be fine if this applied to other factions as well. Wesnoth could have dwarvish mercs, for example. Elves could divide between wood-elves and high elves, the former being less isolationistic and more open to being featured in other factions. But this was not the case. And now humans are given one more faction. Exaggerating this a little bit, it will soon seem as if other races are just an addition for humans. • Humans get two whole factions (Loyalists & Khalifate), plus half of Knalgan, and are featured in Undead and Rebels. • Elves get one faction. • Dwarves get half of a faction. • Orcs get one faction. • Drakes and Saurians share a faction. • Undead get a faction. Do others feel the same that this creates some plot-wise imbalancement, or is it just me? Gyra_Solune Re: Are humans overfeatured? Post by Gyra_Solune » April 4th, 2017, 6:44 pm I wouldn't quite count Khalifate just yet - their place in the lore is ambiguous and they're not yet featured in any official story content. They're just a glimpse at what might be 'outside' the normal realms of Wesnoth, and possibly a secondary nexus of the story. As humans ourselves, we are biased towards humans - the game itself is named after the Kingdom of Wesnoth and the story revolves around the Kingdom and its interactions with the other races over the course of its history. I imagine the Khalifate serves a similar role in its sphere - maybe a band similar to UtBS's Quenoth Elves lives there, maybe they could put that neat Minotaur-focused faction there, among other things. Part of the problem is simply a lack of good, immediately obvious and distinct fantasy races to place! But it's also the role humans serve in the setting - unlike the other races, who are relatively set in their ways, humans are adaptable migrants who are willing to work with anyone or anything depending on the individual. They don't have the inherent strengths of the other races that lead them to be dominant in their climes, but they don't have the inherent weaknesses that prevent those races from being successful outside of them. They're also fractured by nature and don't share a uniform culture. Orcs are bickering warlords but they're all in it to raid and conquer, elves and dwarves have internal conflict but it's never between groups that live in fundamentally different ways. But the Kingdom of Wesnoth lives differently than the outlaws who unified with the Knalgan Alliance, and they're also in conflict with humans who decided to harness the power of the undead, while there's also free mages who decided to throw their lot in with the elves instead, and that doesn't keep in mind the totally different and distant Khalifate who just as well have a totally different culture. tl;dr unlike every other race who has specific innate qualities, humans in Wesnoth are defined explicitly by adaptability and flexibility and can manage to thrive modestly in just about any environment, which is why you see so many different groups aligned with so many different sides. WML Wizard Post by zookeeper » April 4th, 2017, 7:32 pm Sure, humans are overrepresented. Although I'd argue it's not the simple number of units and factions which is the "problem"; it's more (or at least equally much) the fact that most campaigns have humans or elves (which can to a large degree be characterized as "idealized humans") as the protagonists, and that the world history is pretty much driven by humans. What sort of significant impact have other races had on the world of Wesnoth that isn't a reaction to human action? Not much. The_Gnat Contact The_Gnat Post by The_Gnat » April 4th, 2017, 10:35 pm You have a very convincing argument however I believe you are looking at it from the wrong point of view. Humans clearly are the dominant race in wesnoth which is why they feature in the most campaigns and elves are in fact closely related to humans as zookeeper said. Overall humans should be the most occurring. Ultimately, though, you have brought up a valid point: the human race in wesnoth is repersented by nomads (khalifate), loyalists, outlaws, sorcerers, and necromancers. All other races are reperesented as a single stereotype (with only minor exceptions). All elves in wesnoth are wood elves. All dwarves are metal workers in the mountains. All drakes are lawful. All orcs are barbarians. What I believe should be done is not remove khalifate but add more variety of other races. As mentioned dwarvish mercenaries and high elves would be good additions. Similarily, orcish miners, elves and dwarves who have grown up in human cities, Lawful saurians (who have been cast out), elvish mages, merman bounty hunters, intelligent trolls (maybe more shamans similar to those in era of magic), goblin servants (for humans), good ghosts that help people, elvish outlaws, and also halfbreeds (between the human like races). Creator of: The Reign of The Lords Era,The Gnats Franken Dungeon Co-designer of the (not-wesnoth) space combat video game Planet Bounce. Post by Gyra_Solune » April 4th, 2017, 11:13 pm There's provisions for different kinds of elves - they're listed as wood-elves in image files. I'm in support of the Under the Burning Suns elves being somehow integrated into the regular timeline. I think halfbreeds are right out though. These are different species we're talking about, attempts at interbreeding would work as well as they would in real life I imagine. Post by taptap » April 4th, 2017, 11:33 pm All this can be done and is done in user made content. Different units, different races, completely different eras, sometimes even proper mercenary companies ... and single-player content hardly matches multiplayer factions even in mainline. Just don't obsess over content shipped with the game and you are fine. Plenty user made campaigns to discover are available and while some will disappoint (depending on your preferences), some are not quite finished, others are more fun than most mainline has to offer and are almost as polished as well. I am a Saurian Skirmisher: I'm a real pest, especially at night. Post by The_Gnat » April 5th, 2017, 12:45 am @ gyra - You are right interbreeding is not a very good idea However, i think because UtBS occurs quite a while after the rest of the wesnoth campaigns it shouldn't be integrated. But i do think that other varients of elves would be a good addition. @ taptap - You are also right, much of what i suggested has already been done in UMC add-ons. However, i believe the point of this thread was discussing the mainline game. (though i have somewhat migrated the discussion away from humans) In conclusion, i believe the mainline game does not have to be changed but it would be an improvement if minor changes to make the other races (beside humans) more unique were made. What exactly needs to be changed should be considered before anything is implemented. But i strongly believe some changes should be made to further represent other races. For example the Orcish shamans in [acronym="Son of Black Eye (an Orcish campaign)"]SoBE[/acronym] are a valuable (and in my opinion) important part in showing that the orcs are not merely barbarians. Another example is the masked Dwarves of THoT. Similar units should be mainlined for the other races. Post by Gyra_Solune » April 5th, 2017, 4:39 am There aren't /that/ many of such unit variations really, and their not being mainlined is more about their art and stats not yet being up to snuff. When it comes to non-human units, there's the Merman King, which is IMO good enough to be placed as a generic merfolk lord unit, and the Merman Brawler, who needs some better spritework and probably a level 2. The Wose Shaman's a decent contender for being mained, it does need some further balancing though since as a possible alt-path Wose promotion, it's pretty bad. I'm still not sure why the Elvish Horse Archer exists. Orcish Shamans are weird gimmicky escort units whose art isn't finished and whose design/concept is subject to change. And the masked dwarves you mentioned are more of a graphical option for the dwarves than a separate unit - keeping them fully animated with the rest will be somewhat difficult to ensure. And that's just about all there is really. Like honestly? The first step to making a unit is to make a solid reason for their existence and some kind of story, one that fits in with the setting and wouldn't be out of place if they just randomly showed up in some campaigns alongside other units. Then you have to make their sprites. That's the biggest impediment to these units, the art most of all, doing a lot of work for that is a good way to have say in their presence in the main game. Now, if you want them to be in a multiplayer faction? That's a whole other thing - don't count on that moving particularly fast unless you're willing to push other people into doing a lot of rigorous testing. Post by Bitron » April 5th, 2017, 8:13 am In addition, I want to mention that it is kind of humans nature to spread everywhere and beeing overpresent. We are like what seven billion in the world, and how many elves you have met yet? SImply not their nature to interfere in everything. ^^ Developer of Project Haldric Add-ons: Millennium Era, Vision of a Shaman, A New Home Art: Bitron's Art Thread Tools: WML Syntax Highlighter for VS Code Location: $x1,$y1 Post by Dixie » April 5th, 2017, 9:42 pm Well, sure, humans are represented a lot, which makes sense since it is the Battle for Wesnoth, aka a human kingdom. It's kinda like arguing that Harry Potter features too many magic users or too many British people. Sure, BfW features stories about event going on around Wesnoth, but if Wesnothian (i.e. humans) were not somehow featured in most of mainline, why should it be the Battle for Wesnoth and not, I don't know, the Battle for Iridia or something? And then there's the gameplay argument. While I do agree that more variety within other races would be nice, you can only add in so many different factions and so many different unit types per faction before it turns into a balancing nightmare. Such units would have to be solely featured in campaigns and not integrated in mainline. But once again each mainline campaign has to be a certain quality and needs people maintaining them, which somewhat puts a limit on the amount of campaigns you can have. A simple and elegant solution, provided someone supplies the art of course, could be keeping the same unit lines but mixing in some racial variety. I mean, who says a dark adept couldn't be an elf, dwarf or even an orc? Same goes with outlaws. Kinda like they've done for the zombie line. That being said, it could lead to balancing issues with the various movetypes and totally change some unit lines. I mean, what good would be a 4mp dwarven footpad, really, and wouldn't a high evasion, forest walking elven DA be a bit too much? So, yeah, both the storyline's focus and balancing imperatives of the game more or less force it to focus heavily on humans... Jazz is not dead, it just smells funny - Frank Zappa Current projects: Internet meme Era, The Settlers of Wesnoth The very nature of the kind of magic the various races use possibly prohibits their use of dark magic. Elves and mermen utilize a fae magic heavily entwined with the forces of nature around them, dwarves only use magic via runic enchantments, which are lost to their kind, and drakes are explicitly extremely weak to dark magic. Saurians more or less use dark magic already - that's their augurs, though it's more of an occult hexing sort of affair over the blasts of life-draining energy. The magic of orcs is vaguely similar, but clearly a lot weaker - their shamans don't even have magic to speak of, it's simply a very weak animist curse sort of thing that does the life-draining but isn't as potent. I don't know anything about the troll shaman magic, but I imagine it's similar in nature to the magic forces the Drakes sustain themselves with, just more carefully manipulated, and I don't know anything about the magical capacities of woses, but it's likely akin to that of elves and mermen. Nagas are open to addition of some magic to their ranks since we haven't seen them use any despite them seeming fairly intelligent - I like the idea of them using shadowy magic of some kind, and I doubt ogres can use magic but hey maybe they can do something! Post by SigurdFireDragon » April 6th, 2017, 3:40 am I'm happy with Battle for Wesnoth being Wesnoth-centric and human-centric. It seems reasonable for the game to be human-centric given what it was inspired by & when everyone who plays it is a human. doofus-01 Post by doofus-01 » April 8th, 2017, 2:33 am SigurdFireDragon wrote: It seems reasonable for the game to be human-centric given what it was inspired by & when everyone who plays it is a human. Yeah. And really, elves, dwarves, and even orcs are basically humans. Would it help if the Kalifate were given pointy ears? BfW 1.12 supported, but active development only for BfW 1.13/1.14: Bad Moon Rising \| Trinity \| Archaic Era \| \| Abandoned: Tales of the Setting Sun GitHub link for these projects Temuchin Khan Joined: September 3rd, 2004, 6:35 pm Location: Player 6 on the original Agaia map Post by Temuchin Khan » April 8th, 2017, 3:44 pm In my opinion, the best way to resolve any concerns about humans being too dominant in Wesnoth would be to revive, complete, and mainline the factions from the old Battle for Meridia project: I don't think I've seen a Wesnoth project, other than the Imperial Era, that did a better job of creating alternative Elf, Dwarf, and Orc cultures. The original creator, thespaceinvader, always intended to balance these factions with the Khalifate and have them represent the Khalifate's southern neighbors, so I think they would fit perfectly with Wesnoth lore. But does anyone know what happened to thespaceinvader? If so, do you think he would give someone else permission to finish it? Check out my maps! http://forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php ... 3&start=15 Post by SigurdFireDragon » April 8th, 2017, 5:03 pm doofus-01 wrote: SigurdFireDragon wrote: Would it help if the Kalifate were given pointy ears? That's silly, the elves already have pointy ears. Though if one were so inclined, a mod could be made to add them. There could even be two flavors of pointy ears: {TRAIT_POINTY_EARS_ELVEN} # +5 to archery and forest living {TRAIT_POINTY_EARS_VULCAN} # +5 to logic & quoting starfleet regulations at the captain Return to “Users’ Forum”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line79
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__label__cc	0.614074	0.385926	Images of Old Hawaiʻi Ali’i / Chiefs / Governance Missionaries / Churches / Religious Buildings Hawaiian Traditions Prominent People Sailing, Shipping & Shipwrecks You are here: Home / Ali'i / Chiefs / Governance / Hawaiian Common Law April 30, 2016 by Peter T Young 2 Comments Hawaiian Common Law The first Hawaiʻi Supreme Court case to discuss “the rights common people to go to the mountains, and the seas attached to their own particular land exclusively” in the 1850 Kuleana Act was Oni v Meek (1858.) Oni, a tenant of the ahupua’a of Honouliuli, O’ahu, filed suit against John Meek, who had a lease over the entire ahupuaʻa. Oni brought suit when some of his horses, which had been pastured on Meek’s land, were impounded and sold. Oni claimed that he had a right to pasture his horses (by custom and by language in the Kuleana Act.) The Hawai’i Supreme Court rejected both arguments. For over a hundred years, the Oni v Meek case appeared to foreclose claims based on custom. (MacKenzie) In 1892 the legislature of the Hawaiian Kingdom and Queen Liliʻuokalani passed a law that recognized Hawaiian usage as part of the common law of the Kingdom, together with the common law of England. An act on November 25, 1892, Act to Reorganize the Judiciary Department, ch. LVII, § 5, 1892 Laws of Her Majesty Liliuokalani, Queen of the Hawaiian Islands, provided for exceptions to the English common law that were “established by Hawaiian national usage.” This law, which is today known as Section 1-1 of the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (HRS,) provided the basis for the rights of the makaʻāinana (common people) beyond the rights reserved under the Kuleana Act, so as to include whatever was broadly customary as Hawaiian usage prior to 1892. (McGregor & MacKenzie) HRS §1-1 Common law of the State; exceptions, states, “The common law of England, as ascertained by English and American decisions, is declared to be the common law of the State of Hawaii in all cases, except …” “… as otherwise expressly provided by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or by the laws of the State, or fixed by Hawaiian judicial precedent, or established by Hawaiian usage; provided that no person shall be subject to criminal proceedings except as provided by the written laws of the United States or of the State. (Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes) Effective January 1, 1893 and continuing today, common law was adopted “except as otherwise provided … or fixed by Hawaiian judicial precedent, or established by Hawaiian usage….” (HRS Case Notes) In 1978, the Hawaiʻi State Constitution was amended to specifically recognize traditional and customary Hawaiian practices by adopting Article XII, Section 7: “The State reaffirms and shall protect all rights, customarily and traditionally exercised for subsistence, cultural and religious purposes and possessed by ahupua’a tenants who are descendants of native Hawaiians who inhabited the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778, subject to the right of the State to regulate such rights.” In 1995, the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court, explained in the Public Access Shoreline Hawaii (PASH) case that “Oni merely rejected one particular claim based upon an apparently non-traditional practice that had not achieved customary status in the area where the right was asserted.” (MacKenzie) The PASH Court stressed that “the precise nature and scope of the rights retained by (HRS) § 1-1 … depend upon the particular circumstances of each case”. The Court set out a test for the doctrine of custom, requiring that a custom be consistent when measured against other customs; a practice be certain in an objective sense, “(A) particular custom is certain if it is objectively defined and applied; certainty is not subjectively determined”; and a traditional use be exercised in a reasonable manner. The PASH Court also clarified that “those persons who are ‘descendants of native Hawaiians who inhabited the islands prior to 1778,’ and who assert otherwise valid customary and traditional Hawaiian rights under HRS 1-1, are entitled to protection regardless of their blood quantum.” (MacKenzie) In the ‘Kapili’ case (dealing with entering undeveloped lands to gather, without unnecessarily disturbing the surrounding environment, natural products necessary for certain traditional native Hawaiian practices) the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court noted: “The statutory exception to the common law is thus akin to the English doctrine of custom whereby practices and privileges unique to particular districts continued to apply to residents of those districts in contravention of the common law.” “This, however, is not to say that we find that all the requisite elements of the doctrine of custom were necessarily incorporated in § 1-1. Rather, we believe that the retention of a Hawaiian tradition should in each case be determined by balancing the respective interests and harm once it is established that the application of the custom has continued in a particular area.” (Supreme Court, Kapili) Related to this, in the Pele Defense Fund case, it was determined that, “The nature and scope of the rights reserved to hoaʻāina (tenants) by custom and usage are to be defined according to the values, traditions and customs associated with a particular area as transmitted from one generation to the next in the conduct of subsistence, cultural, and religious activities.” That case also found that residency of a particular ahupuaʻa was not required for gather, noting, “Unlike other areas in Hawaii, Hawaiians historically crossed ahupua`a boundaries in the Puna district. …” “…The hunting and gathering patterns in the Puna district are unique because they are influenced, to a large extent, by an active volcano, Kilauea. It can be reasonably inferred that volcanic eruptions in the Puna area force hunters and gatherers to change areas to find plants and animals for subsistence purposes.” (Circuit Court, PDF) The Pele Defense Fund decision extended rights to non-Hawaiians, noting, “Accordingly, non-Hawaiians could have the same right as Hawaiians, irrespective of Article XII, § 7 if they could prove that their rights were based on custom and usage.” “The Pele Defense Fund decision concluded with “a permanent injunction against excluding the following persons from entering the undeveloped portions of the land and using the developed portion for reasonable access to the undeveloped portions, to perform customarily and traditionally exercised subsistence and cultural practices:” “(a) Hawaiian subsistence or cultural practitioners who are descendants of the inhabitants of the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778; (b) Person or persons accompanying Hawaiian subsistence or cultural practitioners described in (a); or (c) Persons related by blood, marriage or adoption to Hawaiian subsistence or cultural practitioners described in (a).” Within the same Hawaii Revised Statues is another important law (§5-7.5) ‘Aloha Spirit’. ‘Aloha Spirit’ is the coordination of mind and heart within each person. It brings each person to the self. Each person must think and emote good feelings to others. In the contemplation and presence of the life force, “Aloha”, the following unuhi laula loa may be used: ‘Akahai,’ kindness to be expressed with tenderness; ‘Lokahi,’ unity, to be expressed with harmony; ‘Oluolu,’ agreeable, to be expressed with pleasantness; ‘Haahaa,’ humility, to be expressed with modesty; ‘Ahonui,’ patience, to be expressed with perseverance. ‘Aloha’ is more than a word of greeting or farewell or a salutation. ‘Aloha’ means mutual regard and affection and extends warmth in caring with no obligation in return. ‘Aloha’ is the essence of relationships in which each person is important to every other person for collective existence. ‘Aloha’ means to hear what is not said, to see what cannot be seen and to know the unknowable. Aloha, it’s the law. Follow Peter T Young on Facebook Follow Peter T Young on Google+ Follow Peter T Young on LinkedIn Follow Peter T Young on Blogger © 2016 Hoʻokuleana LLC Filed Under: Ali'i / Chiefs / Governance Tagged With: Common Law, Hawaii, Kapili, PASH, Pele Defense Fund Enjoy reading our posts? Be sure to join us as a subscriber and our posts will be delivered to your inbox. Elisabeth Heine says I enjoy and save all your posts. Is it possible to have a key word in your post title so when I look in your folder for a specific subject it will be easier to find? Aloha, Beth Peter T Young says You can first go to Archive (link to that is in upper right on Home page) – posts are put into some basic categories. Along the right column in Archives are the most frequently used Tag words (scroll down a little on the Archive page to the Tags.) If you can’t find it there, in the upper right on the Archive page is a word search (I suggest using only one word in the word search.) 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__label__wiki	0.827815	0.827815	Aizawl (D) 4 solar plants for Mizoram Aizawl: The Mizoram government will construct four solar plants and a solar park in different parts of the state, to generate 80MW solar power by 2021, officials of the state power and electricity department Telegraph (North East) Concern over NE childhood cancer mortality GUWAHATI- Childhood cancer has a high fatality incidence in developing countries, including India. In the North-east, which has a high prevalence of several types of cancers, the Aizawl district of Mizoram Assam Tribune (Guwahati) Indian Council Of Medical Research (ICMR) Mizoram, Meghalaya reel under heat - Decrease in forest cover raises worry The hill states of the Northeast are blessed with a moderate climate — pleasant in summer and enticingly chilled in winter. But this natural air-conditioning will soon become a thing of the past with global Spurt seen in cancer cases in India As many as 10 lakh cancer cases have already been detected in India in current year with the case load set to shoot to 11.48 lakh by 2015 and 13.20 lakh by 2020. A whopping 27 pc of these cancers are associated Tobacco Related Cancer Landslide: Aizawl starts demolition drive Aizwal : With last month’s landslide that killed 17 people and swept away 11 buildings here fresh in mind, Aizawl’s district administration has ordered the demolition of a handful of large buildings that Mizoram landslide toll reaches 17 today The number of death in Saturday’s Aizawl landslide incident has gone up to 17 on Monday out of which 15 dead bodies have been recovered so far. Besides human casualties, 11 houses were totally damaged and as many as 7 four-wheelers and 9 two-wheelers were also damaged in that calamity. Meanwhile, Mizo National Front (MNF), the principal Opposition party in Mizoram has demanded for the ‘independent judicial inquiry’ over building collapse that had killed 17 persons on Saturday. Shillong Times (Shillong) Over 600 pigs die of swine fever in Mizoram Over 600 pigs have died from swine fever and about 12,200 have been infected in the past two months in Mizoram, officials said here on Wednesday. “The endemic swine fever caused the death of as many as 470 pigs in Aizawl district alone while remaining 130 died in other districts. Over 12,200 pigs have been infected with the disease,” a Mizoram animal husbandry and veterinary department official told reporters. The northeastern state shares border with Myanmar and Bangladesh. Sentinel (Guwahati) NIT Silchar to set up solar energy plant - 100KW capacity plant will soon come up on the campus, biogas unit also on the cards. Silchar: The National Institute of Technology, Silchar, will soon start work on producing clean solar energy to meet Barak Valley Hydroelectricity Mizoram faces power tariff hike Silchar, July 6: Mizoram is facing a stiff power hike which is likely to be announced by the government in the last week of this month. A senior official of the Mizoram power and electricity department Separate textile policy for NE mooted AIZAWL, May 18 – The 4th Meeting of the Expert Consultative Committee held here on Saturday has called for the formulation of a separate textile policy for NE. The meeting was organised by the Indian Jute Aizawl (T)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line91
__label__cc	0.717475	0.282525	Legally Undead by Margo Bond Collins ~ Legally Undead Blog Tour ~ Title: Legally Undead Series: Vampirarchy, Book 1 Author: Margo Bond Collins Publisher: World Weaver Press Book Length: 278 pages A reluctant vampire hunter stalking New York City as only a scorned bride can. Elle Dupree has her life all figured out: first a wedding, then her Ph.D., then swank faculty parties where she’ll serve wine and cheese and introduce people to her husband the lawyer. But those plans disintegrate when she walks in on a vampire draining the blood from her fiancé Greg. Horrified, she screams and runs–not away from the vampire, but toward it, brandishing a wooden letter opener. As she slams the improvised stake into the vampire’s heart, a team of black-clad men bursts into the apartment. Turning around to face them, Elle discovers that Greg’s body is gone—and her perfect life falls apart. Amazon – US \| B&N \| Kobo \| Amazon – Paperback \| Amazon – Universal Excerpt #1 The worst thing about vampires is that they’re dead. That whole wanting to suck your blood business runs a close second, but for sheer creepiness, it’s the dead bit that gets me every time. They’re up and walking around and talking and sucking blood, but they’re dead. And then there’s the whole terminology problem–how can you kill something that’s already dead? It’s just wrong. I was twenty-four the first time I . . . destroyed? dispatched? . . . a vampire. That’s when I found out that all the books and movies are wrong. When you stick a wooden stake into their hearts, vampires don’t disintegrate into dust. They don’t explode. They don’t spew blood everywhere. They just look surprised, groan, and collapse into a pile of corpse. But at least they lie still then, like corpses are supposed to. Since that first kill (I might as well use the word–there really isn’t a better one), I’ve discovered that only if you’re lucky do vampires look surprised before they groan and fall down. If you’re unlucky and miss the heart, they look angry. And then they fight. There are the other usual ways to kill vampires, of course, but these other ways can get a bit complicated. Vampires are notoriously difficult to trick into sunlight. They have an uncanny ability to sense when there’s any sunlight within miles of them, and they’re awfully good at hiding from it. Holy water doesn’t kill them; it just distracts them for a while, and then they get that angry look again. And it takes a pretty big blade to cut off someone’s head–even an already dead someone–and carrying a great big knife around New York City, even the Bronx, is a sure way to get arrested. Nope, pointy sticks are the best way to go, all the way around. My own pointy stick is actually more of a little knife with wood inlay on the blade–the metal makes it slide in easier. I had the knife specially made by an old Italian guy in just about the only ratty part of Westchester, north of the city. I tried to order one off the internet, but it turns out that while it’s easy to find wood-inlay handles, the blades themselves tend to be metal. Fat lot those people know. But I wasn’t thinking any of this when I pulled the knife out of the body on the ground. I was thinking something more along the lines of “Oh, bloody hell. Not again.” The ballroom was packed. More people had arrived while we were getting dressed. Women in sequined dresses and men in tuxedos sat around almost all the tables. Some of them were even eating. Couples crowded the dance floor. The band was indeed very good–they were playing a version of “You’d Be So Nice to Come Home to” and the lead singer, a tall woman in a slinky black dress, had a deep, smoky-sounding voice. It would be easy to be charmed by this setting, by all the elegance that surrounded me. Of course, all the vampires that surrounded me weren’t quite so charming. They were terrifying. And in a room full of people, I discovered that it was easy to tell which ones were vampires and which ones weren’t. Some of the humans were easy to spot–the ones who were eating food were easy to pick out as humans, of course, and many of them had bandages or fresh wounds on various parts of their bodies. The parts where the veins ran close to the surface: the neck, the crook of the elbow, the wrist. There were other humans there, too, though, humans who weren’t eating and who didn’t have any visible blood-donation marks. But they were clearly human, just as some of the other people moving around the room were clearly vampires. The vampires tended toward pallor, of course. And occasionally one flashed a fang here or there, particularly when they laughed–an effect that I found chilling. They were mostly extraordinarily beautiful, but then, so were the humans. Deirdre seemed to like surrounding herself with beauty. It had something to do with the energy the vampires projected, I guess. They seemed strangely brittle, yet almost vibrating with a nervous vitality. I’ve seen a similar thing with people who were on the verge of an emotional breakdown but attempting to hide it. I’ve also seen it in people with bipolar disorder. It’s a sort of forced, manic gaiety verging on hysteria. But that energy was combined with an indolence of movement. They swayed through the room slowly, languorously, all the while virtually quivering with some suppressed power. All in all, it was just about the creepiest thing I’d ever seen–toward the top of the list, anyway, right after “Seeing My Beloved Eaten.” I recognized now some of that same energy in Greg himself. It wasn’t as pronounced, but it was there all the same. Perhaps it grew with age. That meant that I was in a room full of old–perhaps very old–vampires. God. I was in big trouble. Margo Bond Collins is the author of a number of novels, including Waking Up Dead, Fairy, Texas, and Legally Undead. She lives in Texas with her husband, their daughter, and several spoiled pets. She teaches college-level English courses online, though writing fiction is her first love. She enjoys reading urban fantasy and paranormal fiction of any genre and spends most of her free time daydreaming about vampires, ghosts, zombies, werewolves, and other monsters. Amazon \| Facebook \| Google+ \| Twitter \| Pinterest \| Goodreads \| Website \| Blog \| E-mail Review of One Night by A.M. Willard The Perfect Boyfriend by Renee Novelle – Review Get Your Rocks Off? by K E Osborn – Cover Reveal	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line94
__label__cc	0.736257	0.263743	President News & Analysis Five Thoughts After the Las Vegas Democratic Debate by Nathan L. Gonzales February 20, 2020 · 10:35 AM EST I don’t have a bad Las Vegas-themed pun, just a few thoughts after Wednesday night’s Democratic tussle. The sharp tone of the debate matched the high stakes. Candidacies are on the line. Aspirations are hanging in the balance. And a second term for President Donald Trump is staring the Democratic… Presidential Battlegrounds: Pennsylvania by Ryan Matsumoto February 7, 2020 · 2:29 PM EST While Hillary Clinton’s campaign has often been criticized for ignoring Wisconsin and Michigan, the reality is that even if she had won those two states, she still would have lost because of Pennsylvania, where she campaigned heavily. As Democrats strategize about how they can reassemble the ‘Blue Wall’, Pennsylvania… Was Hillary Clinton a Terrible Candidate? by Nathan L. Gonzales February 3, 2020 · 8:45 AM EST As much as Donald Trump was hailed by Republicans for winning the White House in 2016, Hillary Clinton and her campaign took plenty of blame from her fellow Democrats for the loss. A closer look confirms that she underperformed a typical Democrat in key states in the race for president,… Presidential Battlegrounds: Michigan by Ryan Matsumoto January 24, 2020 · 2:29 PM EST Michigan was one of the biggest surprises of the 2016 presidential election, voting Republican for the first time since 1988. It was the state where President Donald Trump won by his narrowest margin - just two tenths of a percentage point (10,704 raw votes). As Democrats look to flip states… Is Trump really the MVP of the GOP? by Nathan L. Gonzales January 23, 2020 · 10:52 AM EST After a tumultuous 2018 that saw them lose their House majority, Republicans often seem eager to dismiss those midterm results as typical while pining for the next election when President Donald Trump will top the ballot and drive turnout in their favor. A closer look, however, shows Trump may not… The Steyer Boomlet by Stuart Rothenberg January 21, 2020 · 11:25 AM EST Once again, there’s a new “hot” candidate. This time it’s billionaire Tom Steyer, who hit double digits in new Fox News polls in Nevada and South Carolina, thereby qualifying him for the CNN/Des Moines Register presidential debate — the last debate before the Feb. 3 Iowa caucuses. Of course, other… Presidential Battlegrounds: Wisconsin by Ryan Matsumoto December 19, 2019 · 2:29 PM EST In 2016, Wisconsin was the state that arguably won President Donald Trump the election. Ranking all the states Trump carried from highest margin of victory to lowest margin of victory, Wisconsin was the “tipping-point state” that gave Trump his 270th electoral vote. As the 2020 presidential election looms on… 2019 Ad Spending Offers Clues to 2020 by Steve Passwaiter December 19, 2019 · 2:28 PM EST Eye-popping total advertising spending numbers draw the headlines, but the distribution of that spending — looking beyond geographic targeting, and party advantage — can also reveal important insights into the campaign. In particular, where political ad buyers are putting their money can tell us a lot about not only their… Impeachment’s No ‘Game Changer’ and Other Pet Peeves by Nathan L. Gonzales December 17, 2019 · 3:59 PM EST After weeks of public hearings and the eve of a vote, I’m ready to take a stand on impeachment. Well, not quite. Actually, there are more than a few pieces of the impeachment coverage, arguments, and narrative that are driving me crazy. And writing a few hundred words seems like… Don’t Forget Arizona and Minnesota in Presidential Contest by Stuart Rothenberg December 6, 2019 · 2:28 PM EST Arizona has voted Democratic in only one of the last 17 presidential elections going back to 1952. That was in 1996, when President Bill Clinton won re-election in a three-way race. Minnesota, on the other hand, has been a Democratic bedrock, with Democratic presidential nominees carrying the state in each… ‹ First < 3 4 5 6 7 > Last › Individual & Group Subscriptions Available Vol. 5, Iss. 1 · Jan 8, 2021 Wrestling With the Mob 2022 Senate Overview (January 8, 2021): Control is On the Line, Again 2022 Senate Overview (January 8, 2021): Alabama - Georgia 2022 Senate Overview (January 8, 2021): Hawaii - North Carolina 2022 Senate Overview (January 8, 2021): North Dakota - Wisconsin Georgia Senate Runoffs: How Democrats Won Vote Above Replacement: 2020 Presidential Election 2022 Senate Ratings (January 8, 2021) Read Subscriber Archive	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line104
__label__wiki	0.847533	0.847533	OffseasonOffseason Free AgencyFree Agency Hall of FameHall of Fame All-Time StatsAll-Time Stats Buster Olney Blog Olney: Can the union achieve its goals in the social media era? 2yBuster Olney Olney: Keep an eye on these starting pitchers as deadline nears Olney: How deadline dominoes will fall following Machado deal Olney: Sluggers prep for the Home Run Derby Olney: Max Muncy's journey from out of MLB to out of this world Olney: Contenders consider buying low, buying late Olney: The Nationals are built to last beyond 2018 Olney: This year's Home Run Derby should be Davids vs. Goliaths Olney: Billy Hamilton could be a real weapon on the right team Olney: Could the Mets really deal Jacob deGrom to the Yankees? Olney: My new MLB rule -- four pitchers per nine innings, max Olney: The time is right for dynasty-minded Astros to be all-in Olney: Parts of baseball are disappearing before our very eyes Olney: Hot commodities in the relief pitching market Olney: Hitters who can't beat the heat getting left behind Union chief Tony Clark has a tough task ahead of him as he sorts out the MLBPA's next steps. Joel Auerbach/Getty Images Buster OlneyESPN Senior Writer Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of "The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty" Last week, MLB union chief Tony Clark again expressed frustration with how last winter’s market played out, with the sluggish business for veteran free agents. “What we experienced last offseason was a direct attack on free agency, which has been a bedrock of our economic system,” he said. “If that's going to continue, then we have some very difficult decisions to make moving forward.” As the union begins to formulate a badly needed strategy for the months and years ahead, sources continue to say that Clark and the union leadership have been engaged in substantive conversations with agents, a marked change from how business was conducted leading up to the last Collective Bargaining Agreement. Back then, many agents felt shut out of the process, and after the final CBA terms were revealed, they felt the lack of dialogue and assessment was a serious mistake. Setting up the second half • Ranking each division race so far • Updated realistic goals for every team • What being in first at the break means Now, said one source, Clark “is trying” to make it better. The expectation is that the union will restructure its central group in some way, likely with the addition of more legal firepower. Once they get the new team in place, they will presumably try to hone strategy and priorities. Whatever its composition, whoever is involved, the union leadership should devote some serious thought to how to handle social media -- which has the potential to be a weapon for the players' association, but also a significant problem if the players' association goes to war with MLB in the next round of talks. No major professional sports league has attempted to strike since social media became so ingrained in U.S. culture. Almost a quarter-century has passed since the last time the union conducted a players’ strike, which swallowed the 1994 World Series and the beginning of the 1995 season. Back then, the oldest and even the youngest players were battle-tested in labor strife, with many having experienced everything from multiple rounds of owners’ collusion to strikes to lockouts, and within the membership, there was a strong belief in the common cause. There was also intense peer pressure, when needed. I remember Tony Gwynn chuckling as he recalled the angry exchanges in some of the meetings, whenever an individual player would question the wisdom of the union’s path. The occasional dissenters were shouted down. Players such as Lenny Dykstra might have disagreed with the decisions and preferred to be back at work, but generally speaking, players expected each other to fall in line and back the leadership. In the midst of the 1994-95 strike, Orioles pitcher Arthur Rhodes showed up at Baltimore’s camp to say hello to friends -- and when the union leadership got wind of this, he was told to leave ASAP, lest he inadvertently convey the message to baseball owners that the players were desperate to get back to work. Imagine how much more difficult it could be for the union to hold together a coalition these days, with a thousand-plus members posting on their own Instagram, Twitter and Facebook accounts. Imagine what a body blow it would be to any union if you had individuals griping in Tweets about being out of work, about paychecks missed, about union leadership choices. Marvin Miller, the legendary union leader who is primarily responsible for building the strength of baseball’s players’ association, believed in openness, to better educate rank-and-file members. He wanted the players to know what their peers were earning, because owners had kept everything secret for decades and used the players’ ignorance in salary matters against them. He wanted the players to understand when and why it was important to take a stand. The union could use social media to inform the players, to provide messaging, to reinforce arguments. Hundreds of unleashed players would be capable of swaying public opinion through their social media posts. But a handful of tweets from disgruntled players would have the potential to devastate the strategy of Clark and his leadership team, depending on their timing -- because the posts could serve to encourage owners to wait for surrender, and look for more cracks in the players’ united front. The Josh Hader situation the other day was a reminder that the union hasn’t really developed a social media strategy. As one GM pointed out, acknowledging the benefit of 20/20 hindsight, it should be standard operating procedure for all new union members to scrub past tweets and posts. Clark and the players have a lot to sort through and need to do so quickly, given the leverage the union could possess immediately over the issues of tanking teams, the NL adoption of the designated hitter and changes to rules. The players' association likely will have the opportunity to make up for lost ground long before it has to think about a work stoppage, so long as the union engages. But along the way, this generation of players -- some of whom seemed to embrace the notion of a possible strike in a recent USA Today poll -- should be schooled on the sacrifices that would be required in any work stoppage, and in this era, that might include the suspension of social media posts. News from around the major leagues The big question for prospect Francisco Mejia is whether he'll remain behind the plate. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images) Francisco Mejia, the young catcher acquired by the Padres when San Diego traded lefty Brad Hand and sidearmer Adam Cimber to Cleveland, has always hit in the minor leagues. But moving forward, a key question about Mejia for some evaluators is whether he can play well enough defensively to continue to be a catcher, or if he has to move to another position; of course, a shift to another spot would greatly mitigate his value. • Baltimore’s Zach Britton is the most coveted reliever available in a trade market that is generally devoid of experienced and big-time closers -- and he is in the crosshairs of a bunch of contenders: The Cubs, who just lost Brandon Morrow to the disabled list and need a lefty. The Astros, who thought they had a trade arranged for Britton last July -- and who recently demoted Ken Giles to the minors. The Red Sox, who need late-inning depth. The Yankees, who have a great bullpen but might look at Britton as a possible upgrade over Chasen Shreve -- while working to keep Britton away from other contenders. The Dodgers, who just finished an extensive negotiation with the Orioles. The velocity and movement on Britton’s fastball have improved markedly since the beginning of the month, and the Orioles are working quickly and could move him in the next few days. • Kyle Schwarber estimates that he takes anywhere from 30 to 50 swings on an average day -- and he figures he took about 10 times that many in the Home Run Derby last Monday, which is why his arms were sore in the days after the event. Schwarber lost in the finals to Bryce Harper -- and after it was over, the Cubs’ outfielder said he thought this was the best possible result: Harper winning in front of his home crowd. • Jacob deGrom pitches against the Yankees on Sunday Night Baseball amid a lot of speculation about his future with the Mets. His agent has called for clarification of his situation -- a contract extension or a trade ... despite the fact that the 30-year-old deGrom really doesn’t have a lot of leverage at this moment; he won’t be eligible for free agency until after the 2020 season. But the Mets have been in the vortex of a lot of media and fan criticism this summer, and the pressure to lock up their biggest star might continue to grow. • Cardinals interim manager Mike Shildt’s first job in baseball was as a clubhouse attendant for the Double-A Charlotte Orioles. In the summer of 1980, it was his job to shine the shoes of Cal Ripken Jr. Shildt's mom worked for the team, and he got his first paid assignment when he was 8 years old -- retrieving foul balls, for $5 a game. Shildt remembers being expected to generate at least two fouls per game, and if he came back with one, well, there was some question about whether he’d get his $5. Baseball Tonight Podcast Friday: Tim Kurkjian on the Indians’ acquisition of Hand and Cimber and the Dodgers’ improvement; Paul Hembekides on the legacy of Chase Utley; Indians play-by-play man Tom Hamilton on the Cleveland upgrades; Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports on the Machado trade, the Zach Britton talks and the future of Adam Jones. Thursday: Keith Law assesses both sides of the Machado trade -- what it means for the Orioles and what it means for the Dodgers; Rob Manfred’s comments about Mike Trout and player marketing; Sarah Langs and The Numbers Game. Wednesday: Jerry Crasnick looks back on the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game, as well as the Hader tweets; the sounds and voices from the All-Star events; Rob Manfred on the state of the game. Tuesday: In ESPN’s first live podcast -- from Washington, D.C. -- Karl Ravech and Tim Kurkjian chat about baseball issues; Sarah Langs and The Numbers Game; Todd Radom’s weekly uniform presentation, and quiz. And today will be better than yesterday.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line105
__label__cc	0.746492	0.253508	A Kurdish Tale: Pens, Cameras and Guns Solidarity with Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq Early Kurdish Nationalism and Women’s Imagination Honour is membrane The Sold Twins Portrait of a photographer: Tania Rashid The Meaning of Art: Rezan Betoula’s Identity and Self-Liberation A Kurdish Artist Documents a City Through Art Kurdistan on the Path of a Historical Evolution (From the Xenophon’s Report) The Land of Women: An Ecofeminist Paradise in the Middle of a War-torn region A Reference Book that Prepares Future Educational Leaders A Walk down Memory Lane Kurdish Nationalism and the State Iraq and rest of humanity Who deserves what? Some reflections on the refugee crisis Walid Siti: My work navigates a complex terrain of memory and loss Rzgar Hama Rashed؛ my life depends on theatre Azad Nanakeli: My art work is related to current events I am happy to have survived, but I always remember those who didn’t make it GalleryArt and LiteratureInterviews Scott Douglas Jacobsen’s interview with Artist Azad Nanakeli By Culture Project Last updated Apr 13, 2018 2,309 Azad Nanakeli Highlighted Memory (10), 2017 Mixed Media, Acrylic on Canva Azad Nanakeli The other world (1), 2017 Acrylic on Canva Awaz,(sound), 2015 video installation, 2 channel video and sound, 5'30" The grate game,Pavilion of Iran, 56° Venice Biennale, Venice, Italy ILLUMINATION, 2010 installation performance, variable dimensions Azad Nanakeli Highlighted Memory (3), 2017 Mixed Media, Painting on Canvas Crossing, 2015 Mixed media installation, photograph lambda print, video, variable dimensions The grate game, Pavilion of Iran, 56° Venice Biennale, Venice, Italy Destnuej (Purification), 2011 video installation, 2 channel video and sound, 7' 02'' Wounded Water, Pavilion of Iraq, 54° Venice Biennale, Venice - Italy AU(water), 2011 mixed media installation with audio 280 (h) x 320 (w) x 200 (d) cm Wounded Water, Pavilion of Iraq, 54° Venice Biennale, Venice - Italy What is the question? 2007 digital video, DVD, sound, 2'30'' Azad Nanakeli The other world(4), 2017 Mixed media, Acrylic on Canvas Outlook, 2006 digital video, DVD, sound, 6'07'' Perfect World, 2009 video installation, 2 channel video and sound, 7' 30'' Planet-K, 53° Venice Biennale, Venice - Italia Azad Nanakeli The other world(11), 2018 Mixed media, Acrylic on Canvas Scott Douglas Jacobsen: First of all, could you please tell our readers where were you born, and when did you leave your country? Azad Nanakeli: I was born in the city of Erbil (Hawler) in Kurdistan. I was Seventeen years old when I left my city and went to Baghdad to study then I left the country entirely and went abroad to Europe. Azad Nanakeli Scott Douglas Jacobsen: Is it possible to share some of your memories about growing up in a country which was dominated by war, dictatorship, and lack of security? Azad Nanakeli:Since I was a child, my only dream was to see my society living in peace and for Kurdistan to become independent. However, dreams are something; real politics is something else. People of Kurdistan spent their entire lives in war. They lived under vicious dictators in Iraq, Syria, Iran, and Turkey. This is in addition to the fact that the United Nations never supported Kurdistan and its people. Let’s also not forget that our political leadership is also guilty of not caring enough about the new generations of Kurds. I remember when I was a child sleeping on the roof top of our house, looking at the stars and trying to count them. When suddenly, all we could see are bullets fired in the sky in a fight between Peshmarga fighters and the regimes thugs. The bullets would mix with the light of the stars in our vision. It became such a norm. That if one night there were no fight then we would be surprised. While I was studying in Baghdad in 1975, this was also the year when the Kurdish rebellion movement was defeated. The Iraqi government began a new wave of violent attacks against the Kurdish rebels. Life became very difficult for us. I was not a member or supporter of the official Ba’ath Party, which meant I could be arrested at any time. Despite my opposition and refusal of cooperation with the oppressive regime, I still managed to complete my studies and go into exile outside Iraq and eventually settled in Italy. Scott Douglas Jacobsen: You were born in Arbil, Kurdistan and are a prominent Kurdish artist. How did you discover the latent talent? Azad Nanakeli:From the age of seven, when I was at primary school, my art teacher helped me immensely and encouraged me to use different tools. In the same year one of my art works were sent to an international children’s art exhibition in Warsaw-Poland. My work won a prize. After this, my teachers helped me more in my art lessons. After completing my high school studies, I went on to study at the Institute of Fine Art in Baghdad. I completed my studies there and graduated with honors, first place. There my teachers were also supportive and advised me to go abroad. At that time, the political situation was very dire in Kurdistan. I traveled to Italy. I started studying at the Academy of Florence and successfully completed it. My art work was exhibited in various galleries and museums around the world; both in solo and in group art exhibitions. Jacobsen: When you interact with the media, whether lay people or artistically knowledgeable, how do you convey the purpose and style of your art to them? Azad Nanakeli:I do not adhere to a particular technique. That is related to the diverse nature of my work. For example: if I want to present a work related to environmental issues, I might use video art because it allows me a better chance to communicate my concept. Or I can use photograph or installation or performance, or painting on canvas. These and other technical tools can help an artist to convey a message in his/her work. Getting closer, contemporary to modern art is not easy in society, this is why it is important to have involvement from intellectuals, art critics, and cultural organisations to create an atmosphere whereby people and art get closer and interact. The role of cultural centres is vital in commissioning more art work and exhibitions to show case to people. Jacobsen: As a Kurd, and a long-time artist, do you use art as a means of protest and activism as well as self-expression? Azad Nanakeli:Without doubt as an artist, I would want to express my own feelings and concepts in relation to environment, identity, war, social unrest, and exile. I came from a place called Kurdistan, from a long time ago my country was divided and has gone through many ordeals. Colonisers invaded and bombarded our people using chemical weapons. Our people were subjected to genocide and exodus. Our resources were looted. Jacobsen: Who are some elder and some up-and-coming artists who those interested in Kurdish culture should look out for and learn about their art? Azad Nanakeli:This is a relative issue, I cannot say which artist should be made a role model in order to learn from them. We as Kurds in order to enjoy art; we need to learn more about the history of art and understand it. Jacobsen: With a lifetime committed to the artistic life, what have been the most general, consistent principles that you have learned from the representation of your own experience and messages in art, and the ways in which observers interpret the artistic productions? Azad Nanakeli:As I mentioned above in my answers, my work is related to current events, consumerism, for example, is a disaster in modern day. As an artist, I observe and study this catastrophe and other problems in society. Most artists work along similar lines, I believe. Jacobsen: Thank you for the opportunity and your time, Mr.Nanakeli. Azad Nanakeli:Thanks to you too. Azad NanakaliCulture projectExileKurdish ArtKurdish ArtistScott Douglas JacobsenWar Culture Project, Culture, Enlightenment, Gender Awareness, Transnational cultural platform for non-conformist, non-conventional ideas Invisible shackles Baba, Teach Me	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line107
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__label__wiki	0.77806	0.77806	The Dark Shadows Episode Guide by Nick Brobeck June/July 1966 (1-25) August 1966 (26-48) September 1966 (49-70) October 1966 (71-91) November 1966 (92-113) December 1966 (114-135) January 1967 (136-157) February 1967 (158-177) March 1967 (178-200) April 1967 (201-219) May 1967 (220-243) June 1967 (244-265) July 1967 (266-286) August 1967 (287-309) September 1967 (310-330) October 1967 (331-352) November 1967 (353-374) December 1969 (894/895-917) April 1970 (983-1004) May 1970 (1005-1025) June 1970 (1026-1047) July 1970 (1048-1070) August 1970 (1071-1091) September 1970 (1092-1113) October 1970 (1114-1135) November 1970 (1136-1156) (1157-1179/1180) January 1971 (1181-1200) February 1971 (1201-1220) March/April 1971 (1221-1245) Links to Other Dark Shadows Pages More features to come in the future! Worldvision Rerun 466 Tape Date: January 27, 1969 (ABC #26-DRK-69) Air Date: February 3, 1969 Monday Writer: Gordon Russell Director: Dan Curtis Maggie runs out of the West Wing and downstairs into the foyer, where Elizabeth is talking to Chris and Carolyn, who have just come home from a date. Maggie tells them she’s just seen a strange man in the West Wing. Chris and Carolyn go up to search the West Wing. Elizabeth takes Maggie into the drawing room and asks her what happened. As Maggie describes the man, she suddenly realizes that the man fits the description of the man Mrs. Johnson claims to have seen at the cottage. Elizabeth asks Maggie why she was in the West Wing. Maggie tells her about following David there earlier and about David’s strange disappearance there. She tells Elizabeth that when she found David missing from his room tonight, she thought he might have gone to the West Wing again and went there to see if he did. She tells Elizabeth that she thinks David knows something about the man, that he must have had a very good reason to go to the West Wing in spite of the fact he was grounded to his room. Chris and Carolyn search the West Wing, but don’t find Quentin appears in David’s room and talks to David telepathically. We can tell by David’s side of the conversation that Quentin’s telling him about a plan involving someone named “Mr. Juggins”. Carolyn and Chris, passing by in the hallway outside, hear David talking and come in to see who he’s talking to, but when they open the door, they see David there alone. Quentin is gone. Carolyn asks David who he was talking to. David replies that he was talking to himself. Carolyn and Chris leave. Elizabeth and Maggie go to David’s room and question him. David claims to know nothing about he man Maggie claims to have seen, but does admit having gone to the West Wing. Asked if he had any special reason for going there, David replies that he got bored in his room and that was the only place he could go where no one could see him wandering around, disobeying his punishment. Maggie asks how he disappeared from the storage room. David lies, “I didn’t. I was hiding”. Maggie tells him she doesn’t believe him, that the storage room is pretty small and she’s sure she searched it throughly, and accuses him of lying, saying she thinks he’s still hiding something. David insists that he’s not, that he was hiding, that Maggie just didn’t find him because she didn’t know where to look. He volunteers to show them the hiding place. David takes Elizabeth and Maggie into the West Wing and into the storage room. When they shine a flashlight around, they see a man dressed in 19th century clothes, just as Maggie described. Elizabeth and Maggie gasp, but when they shine the flashlight at the head, they see that it’s just a dummy, with an egg-shaped head and a painted-on face. David explains, “That’s just Mr. Juggins, a friend of me and Amy!”. Elizabeth asks Maggie, “Could be what you saw?” ============================================================================= Air Date: February 4, 1969 Tuesday Writer: Ron Sproat It is late at night and everyone in the house is asleep except for two people. Unable to sleep and not believing “Mr. Juggins” is what she saw, Maggie is in the drawing room staring out the window. Mrs. Johnson, locking up the house, comes into the drawing room and finds Maggie there. They talk, and Maggie tells Mrs. Johnson, “I saw the man you saw at the cottage too, but HERE, at Collinwood”. Mrs. Johnson asks, “Why don’t you tell Mrs. Stoddard?”. Maggie replies, “I have, but she doesn’t believe me because David managed to convince her what I saw was a clothes mannequin”. Mrs. Johnson agrees that the children are somehow involved and calls them evil. Maggie disagrees, saying she thinks it’s the man who’s evil, that he’s influencing the children. Later, Maggie goes to sleep and has a dream in which she goes into the West Wing and looks at Mr. Juggins. The mannequin fades away and turns into Quentin’s ghost. Maggie asks, “Who are you? What do you want?”, but Quentin doesn’t answer. Instead, he pulls a scarf from inside his coat and starts to strangle Maggie with it. The next day, maggie tells Barnabas about seeing the man, and about her dream, saying she thinks the dream is a warning to her to leave Collinwood, not really expecting him to believe her. Barnabas surprises her by telling her he does believe her, that he knows something strange is going on at Collinwood because he and Julia saw a strange woman in Victorian clothes a few days ago who led them to Chris when he was ill and needed Julia’s help. Maggie asks what they can do about it. Barnabas replies that he’ll call Professor Stokes. When Stokes comes, Barnabas tells him the things that have happened at Collinwood recently. Stokes mentions the psychic he had brought here, Janet Findley, saying she was in the prime of her life and perfectly healthy, that he doesn’t believe she really died of a heart attack as the coroner says. He tells Barnabas that if Janet Findley was indeed killed by some force in the house and not natural causes, he spirit would still be in the house and may be able to help them. He suggests they have a seance to contact her. There are only two other people in the house, Maggie and Mrs. Johnson, Carolyn and Elizabeth having gone to Bangor for dinner. Maggie and Mrs. Johnson are in Maggie’s room, talking about the children. Maggie is looking in the mirror, brushing her hair. Mrs. Johnson sits down at the writing desk, picks up a scarf she finds on it and starts toying with it. Maggie sees this in the mirror and turns around, a look of shock on her face. She exclaims, “That was the scarf I was strangled with in the dream!!!”. Maggie and Mrs. Johnson rush down into the drawing room with the scarf and tell Barnabas and Stokes about it. Stokes tells Maggie and Mrs. Johnson they must have a seance. Mrs. Johnson tells Stokes she doesn’t want to be part of it, but Stokes tells her she and Maggie must take part in it, as they are the only people present who have seen the man. The seance starts. Stokes calls to the Janet Findley. The door the the bedroom hallway at the top of the stairs myteriously by itself, and something invisible apparently comes out and comes down the stairs into the drawing room. The spirit of Janet Findley possesses Mrs. Johnson and speaks through her, saying something cryptic about, “The children! The panel! The room!”. Stokes asks the spirit to be more specific, and the spirit explains, “I found the room and waited there. HE came and killed me!”. Mrs. Johnson collapses, unconscious. Episode 683 (Kinescope) Worldvision Rerun 467A* Air Date: February 5, 1969 Wednesday Director: Lela Swift Barnabas tells Julia about the seance. Julia asks what the spirit meant by “The children!”. Barnabas replies, “It can mean only one of three things. Either the children are in danger, or they know who killed Findley, or perhaps they’re the ones who killed her”. They finds Amy and questions her about Janet Findley. After questioning her, Julia is convinced that the children knew nothing about Findley’s death, that in fact, they don’t even know she’s dead. Julia explains to Barnabas that Elizabeth never told the children about Findley’s death, not wanting to shock and scare them. Julia suggests that maybe Chris is somehow involved in it since someone did try to kill him. She tells Barnabas that although Chris doesn’t consciously know anything about the blond woman who saved him, subconciously he might, and if that’s the case, it can be gotten by hypnosis. Amy goes to Chris’ cottage. Chris asks, “How are you?” Amy replies, “Happy, happier than I’ve ever been before”. Chris asks, “Why?” Amy replies, “Because you’re all right”. Chris asks, “Why wouldn’t I be all right?” Amy suddenly goes off on a tangent, saying, “Mrs. Stoddard took David and me to Bangor last night”. Chris, puzzled, asks “Are you trying to change the subject?” Amy replies, “No, I just thought you’d like to hear about my trip”. They are interrupted by the arrival of Barnabas and Julia, who say they want to talk to Chris in privat. Amy leaves. Julia tells Chris that she thinks he may have subconscious knowledge about the mysterious blond woman, knowledge that might be unlocked by hypnosis. Chris is dubious, but agrees to let Julia hypnotize him. Amy is in the woods. Beth appears to her and Beth gives her an old wooden doll and instructs her telepathically what to do with it. Julia hypnotizes Chris and finds that he doesn’t have any subconcious knowledge of the blond woman either. In the woods, Amy tells Beth, “I’ll do it as long as no one will be hurt. No one’s going to be hurt? Promise?” Beth nods yes. There is the sound of someone approaching. Amy hides. Beth vanishes. Barnabas and Julia pass by. Amy comes out of hiding and looks for Beth, but finds she isn’t As Julia and Barnabas get to the front door of Collinwood, Julia brings up a possibility they hadn’t considered before, “What if we can’t find a cure for Chris? Then we’ll have no alternative but to expose him and turn him in to the authorities”. Barnabas sadly agrees. At the cottage, a strange feeling comes over Chris and he leaves the cottage and goes into the woods. There, Beth appears to him. Chris tries to talk to her, but Beth remains silent. She points to a spot on the ground. Chris looks. Beth then points at a tree. Chris looking at the tree, says, “Why are you pointing at that tree?”, but when he turns back to look at Beth, she’s gone. At Collinwood, Julia can’t find Amy and goes to look for her. Chris rushes to Collinwood and tells Barnabas, “I saw her! I saw the woman you talked about!” Barnabas tells Chris, “You’d better take me to the spot you saw her”. Not having found Amy, Julia returns to the drawing room and finds that she’s there. She asks Amy where she’s been. Amy replies that she’s been playing in the basement. Julia notices that Amy is holding a wooden doll and asks her about it. Amy replies that she found it in the basement. Barnabas and Chris go to the spot in the woods where Chris saw Beth. Chris points out the spot on the ground Beth had pointed to, then points to the tree she pointed to. He is surprised to see that there’s a shovel leaning against the tree now. Barnabas says, “She obviously wants us to dig here”. They dig, and find what looks like a child’s coffin. They begin to pry the lid open… * Worldvision initally skipped this episode in the syndication package, however a kinescope was located in the late 1980s and added to Cycle IV of the syndcation package. Air Date: February 6, 1969 Thursday Writer: Sam Hall Barnabas and Chris pry open the coffin. They find that it contains the remains of a child. Chris points to something the child is wearing and asks, “What’s that right there?” Barnabas looks and says, “A pentagram! Someone here long ago needed protection against a werewolf!”. Chris exclaims, “I don’t believe it! You mean there was a werewolf here before?” Barnabas replies, “That’s the only thing it can mean”. Chris asks, “Then why haven’t we ever heard about it?” Barnabas replies, “Perhaps the people who knew about it were as quiet about it as Julia and I are about you”. Chris remarks, “It must have something to do with me. How old do you think it is?” Barnabas replies, “50 to 75 years old, I’d say. It certainly isn’t the pine box used in an earlier era”. Chris wonders, “If it has something to do with me, then why is it here on Collins property?” Barnabas asks, “Was your family here in Collinsport 75 years ago?” Chris replies, “Yes, but they had nothing to do with the Collinses. If only the blonde woman would speak!”. Barnabas replies, “Perhaps she can’t, or perhaps she dares not. We’d better put the child back in its grave”. They rebury the child. They do not notice the ghost of Quentin watching them from behind some trees. It is late at night at Collinwood. David goes down into the library and gets a book called “Ghosts and Exorcisms”. Carolyn catches David there and tells him it’s past his bedtime. Then she notices the book he’s holding and asks him why he’s reading something like that. David starts to talk about the strange things that have been happening at Collinwood and appears to be trying – in an oblique manner – to tell Carolyn about Quentin, but suddenly stops when he sees Quentin standing outside the window. In the woods, Barnabas and Chris wonder why the blonde woman wanted them to dig up the child. Chris remarks, “There’s some clue we must be missing! I don’t think she led us here just to find the pentagram!”. Barnabas replies, “Maybe it is all we need”. David is in Quentin’s secret room with Quentin. Quentin apparently having just instructed David to do something, David says, “No, I don’t want to do it, Quentin! Every time you ask me to do something like this, terrible things happen!” Quentin stares menancingly at David. David screams, “NO! NO! All right, Quientin, I’ll get the medallion for you!”. Quentin smiles. It is the next day. Barnabas is sitting at the desk in the drawing room of Collinwood examining the medallion with a maginifying glass. David is in the drawing room too, throwing darts shaped like rockets at a dartboard bearing the title, “Rocket Darts” he has set up on a chair, making quite a racket. Irritated by the noise, Barnabas asks, “Do you have to do that here?” David asks, “What are you doing?” Barnabas replies, “Trying to read the inscription on this medallion”. David asks, “What does it say?” Barnabas reads it aloud, “To guard you from the wrath of Cerebrus”. David asks, “Who’s Cerebrus?” Barnabas replies, “You should know that. Cerebrus is the wild dog that guards the gates of hell”. Carolyn comes walking into the room and remarks, “What’s with the mythology lesson?” Barnabas replies, “It’s an inscription on this old medallion I found in an old trunk in the basement of the old house”, lying about where he found the medallion. Carolyn asks, “May I see it?” Barnabas hands her the medallion and magnifying glass. Carolyn examines the medallion and remarks, “The jeweller’s mark looks familiar”. Barnabas replies, “I thought so too”. Carolyn gets a silver candlestick, compares the jeweller’s mark on it to the one on the medallion, and annouces that they’re the same. She tells Barnabas that the medallion must have been made at the same place the candlestick was made, Braithwaite’s. Carolyn leaves, and Barnabas looks in the telephone book for a Braithwaite’s. He finds a listing for it and telephones it, “Hello, Mr. Braithwaite, this is Barnabas Collins”. Braithwaite, a very aged man (Abe Vigoda), replies, “Barnabas Collins? A pleasure to hear from you, Mr. Collins!”. Barnabas tells him, “Mr. Braithwaite, I wanted to discuss a curious medallion with you. It has your firm’s mark on it”. Braithwaite remarks, “Yes, our firm has been in business since 1781. We’ve made most of your family’s jewelry”. Barnabas asks, “Mind if I bring it over for you to take a look at it?…” While Barnabas’ back is turned, David takes the medallion and hides it behind his dartboard. Barnabas finishes his telephone call. He comes back to the desk and, finding the medallion missing, accuses David of stealing it. David denies it. Barnabas points out, “It must have been you. You were the only other person in the room”. David denies taking it and to prove he doesn’t have the medallion, empties the contents of his pockets onto the desk. The medallion isn’t among them. Barnabas apoligizes to David for accusing him, then wonders, “What could have happened to it?” David points out, “A lot of strange thinks happen in this house”. As Barnabas searches for the medallion, David takes his dartboard – and the medallion – and leaves. Barnabas goes to Braithwaite’s jewelry shop in town. Braithwaite is a very old man. Having lost the medallion, Barnabas shows Braithwaite a drawing of it instead and asks him, “I’d like to know who had it made”. At first the jeweler says, “I have a memory…”, the memory fades immediately. Barnbas begs, “It’s vital. A friend and I…it means a great deal to us. Now, could you consult your records? Just from my family’s accounts. I’m sure it was made for our family. It was found on Collins property”. Braithwaite complains, “Our records go back a long way!”, but Barnabas tells him, “You won’t have to look through all of them, just those for the Victorian period. I’m pretty sure that’s when it was made”. Braithwaite agrees to look, but tells Barnabas he’s too busy to do so now and will do it later after the shop closes. Barnabas tells him, “I’ll be at Collinwood tonight. If you find it tonight, call me there”. At Collinwood, Carolyn and Chris are preparing to go out on a date. Barnabas comes into the room, saying, “Don’t let me bother you two. I just came in to get the newspaper”. Carolyn leaves to get her coat. Chris asks, “Learned anything about the medallion yet?” Barnabas replies, “No. I’ll tell you as soon as I do”. Carolyn returns with her coat, and she and Chris leaves. Barnabas sits down and reads the paper. David comes into the room and asks, “Did that medallion cost a lot of money?” Barnabas replies, “I don’t think so”. David says, “Oh, I thought it did. You seemed very upset you lost it”. Barnabas replies, “It meant a lot to me personally”, then says, “Oh, David. Tell Mrs. Johnson I might be getting a phone call tonight from Mr. Braithwaite the jeweller. I’ll be in your father’s study. Tell her to tell me if the call comes” and leaves. Braithwaite, reading an entry in a ledger, exclaims “Oh God! How could I have forgotten that?!”, and telephones Collinwood. David answers the phone. Braithwaite asks, “Mr. Barnabas Collins?” David replies, “No, this is David Collins”. Braithwaite says, “Tell Mr. Barnabas Collins that I have the information he was looking for! I’m driving past Collinwood on my way home. Tell him I’ll drop by and give it to him”. The ghost of Quentin appears, grabs the receiver from David and listens. Braithwaite continues speaking, saying, “I’ll bring the ledger too. It has the name of the purchaser of the medallion in it. I don’t know how I could have forgotten it! It was one of the first pieces I ever made myself! I’ll be by soon!” and hangs up. David complains to Quentin, “You had no right to do that!” Quentin stares menacingly. David, frightened, backs up the stairs. He tells Quentin, “I’ve got tell Barnabas Mr. Braithwaite’s coming to see him…” Quentin continues to stare menancingly. David asks, “What do you want, what???” Air Date: February 7, 1969 Friday Quentin telepathically tells David to so something. David seems reluctant and asks, “Will anyone be hurt by it?”. Quentin promises that no one will. Amy comes down the stairs. As soon as Quentin sees her, he disappears. Elizabeth comes down into the drawing room holding a telegram. She tells David, “Get dressed. This is a telegram from your father. He says he’s coming back today. He’s going be landing at Portland Airport. He’s anxious to see you and wants us to meet him there”. David replies that he can’t go because he’s got something else planned. Elizabeth is puzzled and asks, “Is anything wrong, David?”, but David hurriedly says, “I can’t explain!”, and runs fromt he room. Elizabeth leaves to get Roger, alone. David and Amy again discuss the bad situation they’re in with Quentin and wish they had never found the room. David remarks, “Some of the things Quentin wants us to do don’t make any sense. He doesn’t want me to tell Barnabas that Mr. Braithwaite is coming. Maybe they only make sense to Quentin. He’s doing something to us, something to us all…” Amy goes to Barnabas’ room and finds Barnabas packing. She asks him why he’s leaving. Barnabas explains that he was only staying at Collinwood to watch over them while Roger was away, and now that Roger’s coming back, will return to live at the Old House. Amy asks Barnabas, “Have you ever been afraid of anyone?” Barnabas replies, “Of course”. Amy asks, “What did you do?” Barnabas says, “Why don’t you tell me who you’re afraid of? It would help if you did”. Amy lies, “No one. It was just a story I was reading. A boy in it was afraid. I never thought a boy would be afraid before”. She then remarks, “I wish I could live at the Old House too. This house is so old and gloomy”. Braithwaite comes to Collinwood. David answers the door. Braithwaite remarks, “You must be young David Collins. I never remember there being a David Collins before. My name is Ezra Braithwaite, as was my father’s before me, and his father’s before him. Once you find a name like Ezra, you don’t let go of it! Now David, that’s a new-fangled sort of name…” David points out, “No it isn’t! King David, in the bible!”. David shows Braithwaite to the drawing room. There, Braithwaite sits down at the desk and takes off the pair of glasses he’s wearing and puts on a pair of reading glasses. David asks, “Why did you switch glasses?”. Braithwaite explains that the pair he’s wearing are reading glasses, for looking at things close up, while the pair he was wearing when he came were for looking at things at a greater distances. David asks, “Why don’t you wear bifocals?”. Braithwaite replies, “I have no use for such modern contraptions”. He then starts examining some of the things in the room. He picks up a candlestick, looks at it closely, and announces, “My father made this! He had a way with candlesticks!”. David, still curious about the glasses, asks, “Can you see me now?” Braithwaite looks and, seeing a blurry face, replies, “I can tell someone’s there”, then tells David, “Go tell Mr. Barnabas I have the records he wants.” As David turns to leave, Braithwaite picks up a decorative silver saucer from the desk, examines it, and remarks, “This is one of ours too. I swear, you Collinses have more silver than the shop does!”. David leaves the romm – closing the drawing room’s double doors behind him. Braithwaite picks up another article from the desk, examines it, and remarks, “No, not one of ours. They must have purchased this in the city. They would have been better off if they’d come to us…” He turns his attention back to the ledger he’s brought with him. Quentin enters the drawing room through the secret passage and walks over to the desk, where Braithwaite is sitting looking at the ledger. At first, Braithwaite, engrossed in what he’s doing, doesn’t notice Quentin. He looks through the ledger, muttering, “I should have marked it! I should have known I wouldn’t remember it by the time I got here…Oh yes, April 16, 1897″. He suddenly notices Quentin standing there. Braithwaite sees Quentin, but not clearly, as he has his reading glasses on, and says, “Oh, Mr. Collins! Oh, of course you’re not Mr. Barnabas Collins. You must be his friend. I’ve got the information you wanted about the pentagram. I made it myself. It’s the first piece of silver jewelry I ever made myself, when I was 15 1/2 years old. I even engraved the quotation on the back. Now why would someone like me forget the first piece of silver jewelry I ever made?” He turns to the ledger and continues, “It’s all right here, in my own handwriting. It hasn’t improved all these years. It says here, ‘One silver medallion, engraved with the quotation “To guard you from the wrath of Cerebrus”, ordered by Miss Beth Chavez and charged to the account of Quentin Collins'”. Having finished reading this from the ledger, Braithwaite takes off his reading glasses and puts on his normal glasses. Now able to see clearly at a distance, he sees Quentin clearly. At first, seemingly unconcerned, he nonchalently says, “Why, I know you”. He then thinks a bit and says, “Yes, you’re Quentin Collins”, still sounding unconcerned. He thinks some more, then says in a very shocked voice, “But you’re dead! You’re dead! You’re dead!”. Upstairs, Barnabas is talking to David, “You must tell me what’s wrong, David!”. David tells Barnabas, “But Mr. Braithwaite is downstairs waiting for you!”. Barnabas says, “We can finish our conversation later. Come.” Down in the drawing room, Quentin takes the ledger with him and leaves through the secret passage, closing the secret panel Barnabas and David come downstairs and go into the drawing room. They find Braithwaite sitting at the desk. Barnabas says, “Mr. Braithwaite”, but Braithwaite doesn’t answer. David remarks, “He must have fallen asleep”. Barnabas goes up to Braithwaite, and says, “Mr. Braithwaite…”, touching him gently on the shoulder. Braithwaite falls off the chair onto the floor. David exclaims, NO! NO! What’s happened?” Barnabas shouts, “Go get Julia!”. David exclaims, “He can’t be dead, he can’t be!”. Barnabas repeats, “Get Julia!”. Tape Date: February 3, 1969 (ABC #31-DRK-69) Air Date: February 10, 1969 Monday It is the next day. Barnabas is pacing around in the drawing room, looking like he’s waiting for someone. Finally, Julia comes in through the front doors. Barnabas quickly rushes out into the foyer to talk to her. Julia tells Barnabas that the autopsy showed that Ezra Braithwaite died of simple heart failure. Barnabas is doubtful, remarking, “Janet Findley supposedly died of heart failure too. Strange that there would be so many cases of heart failure in the house”. Julia protests, “I watched the autopsy myself. Mr. Braithwait was a very old man. There was no sign of foul play…”, but Barnabas insists, “I know Ezra Braithwaite was murdered!”. Julia asks, “How do you know that?” Barnabas explains, “Braithwaite had a ledger with him when he came here tonight. David told me that. Now where is it?” Julia asks, “You mean you think someone killed him for the book?” Barnabas replies, “That book had infomation I wanted to know. Braithwaite knew who he had sold the pentagram to”. Julia asks, “Who do you suspect? Certainly not the woman! Why would she lead you to the medallion?” Barnabas replies, “The man Mrs. Johnson and Maggie said they saw. The woman is in conflict with the man. She wants us to know the secret, the man doesn’t. But the spirit has a helper. We must make him help us The ledger is lying on the roll top desk in Quentin’s secret room. David, curious as to why the ledger is so important that Quentin would kill for it, steals it and brings it to his room, saying, “I have to find out why he did what he did! I have to!” He starts to look through it, reading, “Accounts, Braithwaite and Company. January to June, 1897″, but the ghost of Beth suddenly appears. Thinking she wants to stop him, David begs Beth, “Beth! Don’t tell Quentin I have the book! I just have to find out! He’s terrible, Beth! He says he won’t hurt anyone, but then he does! Don’t tell him I have the book!”, but Beth motions for him to continue. David asks, “You won’t tell him? He didn’t send you? You want me to open the book? You want me to know?” David opens the ledger to a bookmarked page and finds a line there that reads, “One silver medallion in the shape of a pentagram, engraved ‘To guard you from Cerebrus’, ordered by Miss Beth Chavez, paid for from the account of Quentin Collins”. Quentin’s music starts to play, and David, realizing that Quentin is in the room, invisible, apologizes for stealing the ledger, then says, “I’ll do anything you say, Quentin” and tears a page from the ledger. There’s a knock at the door, and David quickly hides the ledger under his pillow. He opens the door and lets Barnabas and Julia in. Barnabas tells David, “There’s something I must know. You said Mr. Braithwaite had a ledger with him when he came to the house”. Julia chimes in, “It’s important, David”. David asks, “Why?” Barnabas explains, “If he had a ledger when he came, someone must have taken it”. David lies, “I must have been mistaken about the ledger”. Barnabas asks, “David, did you take the ledger?” David complains, “You always accuse me!”. Barnabas replies, “You always put me in the position to accuse you”. David, starting to become hysterical, shouts, “I didn’t have anything to do with it, I didn’t!” Roger comes into the room. David shouts, “Father! Barnabas thinks I took the book! He hates me!”. Roger asks, “Barnabas, what’s this all mean?” Barnabas tells Roger about Braithwaite’s death and the missing ledger. Roger remarks, “A tragedy. Mr. Braithwaite was a craftsman from the old tradition”. He asks to talk to David alone. As Barnabas and Julia are leaving, Roger remarks, “All this about an old account book. Really, Barnabas, your preoccupation with the past has made you lose all sense of proportion!”. Roger asks David why he didn’t come to Portland to meet him. David replies, “A lot of things have happened while you were away. I knew you and Aunt Elizabeth would just sit in the car and talk about Vicky and the other stuff, and I’d be bored”. Roger says, “On the plane back, I was thinking, you and I should try to be better friends. I hope you’ll want to make the effort. I will”. David starts to cry. Roger asks, “Why don’t you tell me in your own words what’s happened here while I was away. I’m sure you know some things your Aunt Elizabeth don’t”. David exclaims, “I don’t know anything!”. Roger says, “All right, David. You tell me when you’re ready to” and leaves. David takes the ledger back out from under his pillow and returns it to Quentin’s secret room. Downstairs in the drawing room, Barnabas and Julia ask Elizabeth if she has any old family records, accounts or photos they could look at. Elizabeth asks Barnabas, “Could you tell me what this is all about? I’d like to know what’s happening in my own house”, but Barnabas tells her, “Some things can’t be explained until the end of the story comes”. He promises to tell her everything when he can. Elizabeth says, “The storage room is locked. I’ll go get the keys. I’d also like to look in on David first, if you don’t mind”. Barnabas and Julia reply that they don’t. Elizabeth leaves. Julia asks Barnabas, “Exactly what are we looking for?” Barnabas replies, “A receipt from the jeweller, a photo perhaps, any kind of clue”. Julia warns, “Whoever killed Braithwaite will try to stop us…”. They are interrupted by Roger coming into the room. Roger is very angry. He accuses Barnabas of mistreating David while he was away, of accusing David of stealing the ledger with no evidence. He asks, “Maybe Maggie or Mrs. Johnson put it somewhere”. Barnabas replies, “No, I’ve already asked them”. Roger asks, “Did you question them until they cried like you did to David?” He remarks, “Barnabas, you’ve been reading too many mystery novels…”, then noticing a ledger sitting right on the desk, continues, “If there’s any mystery at all. Is that it?” Julia gasps, “It wasn’t here before!” Roger sarcastically remarks, “You probably just didn’t search the room carefully enough. If it wasn’t there before, who put it there, a ghost?” Barnabas looks through the journal, sees that a page is missing, and says, “Whoever did took something! There’s a page missing!”. Roger, rolling his eyes in exasperation, says, “I suppose David is to be blamed for tearing out the page”. Barnabas says, “I’m not blaming anyone yet”. Roger, now very angry, says, “Why do you continue this farce? Why do you see a crime where there is none?” Elizabeth returns with the key to the storage room. Barnabas and Julia prepare to leave, but Roger tells Barnabas, “I’d like to talk to you alone” and insists that he stay. Julia says, “I’ll start”, and leaves with Elizabeth. Roger angrily tells Barnabas, “I don’t like the way you managed things while I was away. You’re responsible for getting the children hysterical. You caused my sister to talk about nothing but ghosts and spirits in the car on the way back”. Barnabas protests, “It wasn’t me! It was the seance!”. Roger counters, “You should never have allowed the seance to take place”, then tells Barnabas, “You will go upstairs and apoligize to my son. Otherwise, you will no longer be welcome here!”. Meanwhile, Elizabeth has taken Julia to the room in the basement where the photo albums are kept. It is very cobwebby and dusty. Elizabeth tells Julia that no one has been in this room for years. She tells Julia to lock the door when she’s finished and leaves. Julia looks through some photo albums and finds a picture of the woman who led them to the cottage. It is dated 1897. Suddenly, the door slams shut. Julia tries to open it, but finds herself locked in. The window opens, and a strong wind blows into the room. Julia feels a presence and exclaims, “Who is in this room? Who? Answer me!” Air Date: February 11, 1969 Tuesday Frightened, Julia bangs on the door and shouts for help. The wind stops. Barnabas opens the door from the outside. Julia tells him what happened while she was in the room alone, but when she shows him the photo album, the picture of Beth is gone… Carolyn and Chris return from a date and go to the drawing room. Carolyn asks Chris if he believes in marriage. Chris tells her he believes in it and plans to get married sometime in the future. Chris returns to the cottage, where he is suddenly wracked by werewolf pains. Barnabas and Julia go up to the drawing room. They are alone there. They discuss what happened downstairs, and decide that since the blond woman would have no reason to take the picture, it must have been the other spirit who did so. The phone rings. Barnabas answers. Chris tells him to come down to the cottage quickly. Barnabas asks why, but Chris refuses to tell him on the phone, just telling him it’s an emergency and asking him to come quickly. Barnabas and Julia rush to the cottage. Chris tells them he’s starting to have the werewolf pains. Barnabas asks, “That’s impossible! There’s no full moon tonight”. Chris replies, “I know! It’s never happened before!”. Barnabas asks, “How much longer before the transformation starts?” Chris replies, “Twenty or thirty minutes”. Barnabas says, “Good. Then there’s enough time to get you to the mausoleum”. Barnabas, using Julia’s car, rushes Chris to the secret room in the mausoleum while Julia stays at the cottage. The clock reads 1:10 AM. There’s a knock at the door of Collinwood. Carolyn answers it. A look of great surprise appears on her face and she exclaims, “JEFF!! JEFF CLARK!!” The man replies, “I beg your pardon. My name isn’t Jeff Clark. It’s Ned Stuart”. Carolyn says, “Ned Stuart? It’s amazing!” Jeff remarks, “It’s obvious I resemble someone you know”. Carolyn corrects him, “Someone I used to know. He disappeared some time ago”. Ned Stuart tells Carolyn, “I’m here to see Chris Jennings. I’m a friend of his from out west”. Carolyn tells Stuart, “Chris isn’t here”. Stuart replies, “I’ll wait for him, then”. Carolyn explains, “He doesn’t live at Collinwood. He lives in the caretaker’s cottage”. Ned asks, “Is he there right now?” Carolyn replies, “Yes, but he’s probably asleep”. Ned asks for directions to the cottage. Carolyn gives them to him. She tells Ned, “I’ll telephone Chris and tell him you’re coming”, but Ned says, “No! I want this to be a surprise”. After Ned leaves, Carolyn, not trusting him, decides to call Chris anyway. The phone in the cottage rings. Julia, not knowing how to explain her presence there, just lets it ring. Barnabas returns to the cottage and tells Julia he got Chris to the secret room in the crypt just in time. They worry that Chris’ condition has gotten worse, that he might now turn into a werewolf at any time, not just during the full moon. They are interrupted by a knock at the door. They open it. Ned Stuart is standing there. Barnabas and Julia are speechless. Knowing what the cause of their shock must be after his experience with Carolyn, he quickly explains that he’s not Jeff Clark, but Ned Stuart, a friend of Chris Jennings’ from out west. He tells them he’s looking for Chris. They tell him Chris isn’t there and won’t be back until tomorrow. Both Barnabas and Julia seem suspicious of Ned, just as Carolyn was, and Barnabas mentions to Ned that Chris has never mentioned him before. Ned replies, “He’s probably never mentioned my sister either, or the fact that he was engaged to her”. Julia asks, “The engagement was broken?”, thinking tha that was the reason for Ned’s visit. Ned replies, “You could say that. Jennings Chris just disappeared one night, and my sister was in no condition to tell anyone what happened”. Julia asks, “You mean she’s dead?”. Ned replies, “Now that would be the logical conclusion, wouldn’t it?”. Air Date: February 12, 1969 Wednesday Director: Henry Kaplan Julia questions Ned further about his sister, but he refuses to say anything more on the subject. Barnabas and Julia tell Ned it’s getting late and suggest they all leave, but Ned refuses to do so, saying he’ll stay and wait for Chris. Barnabas and Julia tell him they don’t think it’s right to let him stay there alone and stay too. In the drawing room, David tries to confront Quentin, saying, “Quentin! Why won’t you appear to me? I’ve been looking all over for you! Why won’t you appear to me? I know! It’s because you’re ashamed to! You promised me you wouldn’t harm Mr. Braithwaite, but you killed him! You went back on your word! I had a nightmare last night! Mr. Braithwaite came out of his grave, pointed his finger at me and said I was to blame for his death too! I’m afraid, Quentin! After tonight, I’m not going to do what you want anymore!” Quentin’s music starts to play. David starts to say, “It won’t do any good, Quentin! I’m not going to play the game anymore!”, but quickly becomes possessed again. He sits down at the desk, uncaps a fountain pen, and begins to write something. At 3:00 in the morning, Maggie wanders by and notices David still awake in the drawing room. She asks him what he’s doing still awake at this hour. He replies that he couldn’t sleep and decided to write a story, “A story about a man who was been cursed by a wicked, wicked woman and turned into a wild animal sometimes because of the curse and killed people, even people he loved. One day, he found a secret room and thought he could escape the curse by hiding in the room. But someone let him out, someone who didn’t want him to suffer from the curse any longer. Then the man was killed in the woods by a hunter, and that’s how he found his peace”. Maggie tells David he has to go to bed because it’s late, but David becomes angry and runs out the front door into the woods. Maggie runs after him. At the cottage, Ned finally decides to leave, saying he doesn’t think Chris will be back tonight. After he leaves, Barnabas and Julia wonder if he knows about Chris’ secret. Maggie is in the woods, searching for David. She runs into Ned and is, like everyone else, shocked, thinking he’s Jeff. Ned explains, “I’m not Jeff Clark, as everyone in the area seems to think. I’m Ned Stuart, a friend of Chris Jennings’ from out west”. He asks Maggie, “What are you doing in the woods this time of night?”. Maggie explains how she’s looking for David. Ned tells her he’ll help her search. Barnabas and Julia return to Collinwood. Julia asks, “Do you think Stuart knows Chris’ secret?” Barnabas replies, “No, it seems more like he was trying to get information from us”. Julia remarks, “It’s strange how Stuart introduced the subject of his sister, then dropped the subject”. Barnabas replies, “I think his sister’s the real reason he’s come to see Chris”. Julia asks, “Do you think Chris killed her?” Barnabas defends Chris, “If he did, he’s not responsible for what he does when he tranforms”, then says, “I’m going back to the old house. I’ll be back here tomorrow” and turns to leave, but Julia finds David’s story on the floor, starts to read it, and exclaims, “Barnabas! Wait!” She shows the story to him. They read the story and are shocked to see how much it matches Chris’ situation. Barnabas exclaims, “David knows Chris’ secret!”, but Julia, doubtful, says, “It’s probably just a coincidence. How could he know?”. Barnabas replies that he thinks the spirit told David. He rushes out to go to the mausoleum to make sure that the part about someone letting the man out doesn’t happen. Ned and Maggie, not having found David, decide to give up and call the police. They hear a noise in the bushes. Ned pulls out a gun and goes to investigate. When he returns, he tells Maggie it was just an animal. Maggie is shocked that Ned is carrying a gun and asks him why. Ned replies, “For protection – I’ve heard about the attacks around Collinsport”. David enters the mausoleum, grabs the ring, and prepares to open the secret door… Air Date: February 13, 1969 Thursday But he stops when he hears a voice behind him asks, “What are you doing here?”. David turns and sees it’s Barnabas. David tells Barnabas, “I had an argument with Maggie and came here to hide”. David tells Barnabas he heard sounds coming from behind the wall. Barnabas asks, “Do you hear them now?” David replies, “No”. Barnabas asks, “Isn’t it possible that in your frightened condition you just imagined it?” David replies, “Yes, I guess so”. Barnabas takes David back to Collinwood. After sending David up to his room, Maggie tells Barnabas that David has been acting strangely lately. Barnabas asks, “How?”. Maggie explains, “He seems almost like two people. Sometimes he seems like a normal little boy, but other times he seems like another person, another person who frightens me. It’s like he’s an empty shell, like all the things that make him David are smothered by something else, something cold and unfeeling”. She tells Barnabas, “Maybe I’m responsible, maybe David can’t accept me as a replacement for Vicky”. Barnabas replies that he doesn’t think that’s the reason. Maggie goes up to David’s room and is surprised to find that he’s still not asleep, even though it’s almost morning. David begs, “Please don’t leave me alone here!” Maggie asks, “What’s the matter?” David replies, “I’m afraid! I’m so afraid!”. Maggie promises, “I won’t leave you”, and asks, “What are you afraid of?” David replies, “I don’t think I can tell you”, but Maggie insists, “Tell me what’s been frightening you the past few days, and maybe I can help you”. David moans, “You can’t! No one can!” Maggie tells him, “You’ve got to tell someone, if you keep it locked up inside you, the fear will just grow and grow”, but David insists, “I can’t, Maggie, I can’t!”. It is morning. Barnabas goes to the mausoleum to let Chris out. He asks Chris, “Who is Ned Stuart?” Chris asks, “Where did you hear that name?” Barnabas replies, “From Ned Stuart himself. He came to Collinwood last night looking for you, and Carolyn directed him to the cottage”. Chris remarks, “So he’s caught up with me at last. He’s been after me for the last two years”. Barnabas asks, “Why? Does he know your secret?”. Chris replies, “I have no idea what he knows”. Barnabas asks, “Then why is he here? Could it have anything to do with his sister?”. Chris asks, “What did he tell you about her?” Barnabas replies, “Not much, but from what he did tell us, Julia and I got the impression she was dead. He told us you were engaged to her. You don’t seem very surprised to hear she’s dead”. Chris replies, “I’m not. The memory’s been haunting me for the last two years.” Barnabas asks, “Did you kill her?” Chris replies, “I must have.” Barnabas asks, “But you really don’t know, do you?” Chris admits he doesn’t, “No. But she was the first person to see the transformation…” He tells Barnabas what happened, “One day when I knew the full moon would be coming, I told her I would be going out of town for the weekend. What I didn’t know what that she was planning a surprise birthday party for me in my room. She opened the door with her key. and saw me standing there. She stood there, her arms full of party things and refused to leave unless I told her why I hadn’t gone out of town. Then the transformation happened, and I don’t remember what happened next…” Barnabas remarks, “Then if she was in the room when the tranformation occured, she must have become a victim of the werewolf”. Chris sadly agrees, “Yes”, then says, “I loved her, like I love Carolyn, and Amy. I can’t stay in Collinsport any longer! The same thing could happen to them!”. Barnabas begs him not to leave, saying, “You’ve got to stay! We’ve already found a way to control your violence by putting you in this room. If you stay, maybe we can find a cure!”, but Chris replies, “No, not with Ned Stuart here. He’s here to avenge his sister’s death, and he won’t stop until he does. He came close the other night. It must have been him who poisoned my whiskey.” Barnabas points out, “But he said he didn’t get here till last night”. Chris replies, “Do you think he’d tell you the truth?” Back at Collinwood, Maggie, seeing that David has finally gone to sleep, leaves David’s room. Quentin’s ghost then appears and awakens David. David fearfully tells Quentin, “I tried to do what you told me to, I tried to open the door to the secret room, but Barnabas caught me!”, then asks, “You never told me what was in the secret room. What did you want me to let out?”, but Quentin doesn’t answer. David tells Quentin, “You hurt people, and it frightens me when you do those things!”. Elizabeth awakens and comes down into the foyer. At the same time, Barnabas enters through the front door. Elizabeth remarks, “You’re up early this morning”. Barnabas replies, “I haven’t been to bed”, and tells her, “I’ve come to talk to David. It’s important. Can we go into the drawing room?”. They go into the drawing room to talk, but are shocked to find that it’s been trashed, the furniture all thrown in disarray. Elizabeth exclaims, “My God! What’s happened?” Barnabas replies, “I don’t know how this could have happened! I was here not long ago and there was nothing wrong”. Maggie comes into the drawing room and is also shocked at its condition. She too remarks that she was in the drawing room not long ago and it wasn’t like this. Elizabeth remarks, “You two seem to have had a busy night”. Maggie tells Elizabeth about David’s running off, and tells her the children have been acting strangely lately. Elizabeth asks, “Could they be responsible for this?”, but Maggie replies, “No. I just left David, and when I checked on Amy at 5 oclock, she was sound asleep”. Elizabeth remarks, “Well, someone must be responsible”. Upstairs in David’s room, David tells Quentin, “No, I don’t want to play this new game! I don’t want to scare everyone from this house, and I don’t want to live here alone with you, either”. Quentin glares menancingly at David and starts to approach him. David, frightened, tries to apoligize, “I’m sorry, Quentin, I didn’t mean it!”, but Quentin touches David on the left arm and David starts to scream in pain, “Help! My arm’s on fire!” and starts to try to put out some invisible flames. Maggie, walking through the bedroom hallway on the way to her room, passes David’s room and hears him screaming. This is followed by the sound of a man laughing. Maggie opens the door and goes in. She finds David alone in the room, lying on the floor unconcious. Air Date: February 14, 1969 Friday Writer: Ralph Ellis Maggie goes to David, whose arm can be seen to have been burned. She tries to revive him. David, at first only semi-consciouness, cries, “I’m sorry, Quentin! Don’t hurt me!”, and begs for forgiveness, but then regains full consciousness and stops. Maggie asks, “What happened? Who was in this room with you?”. David replies, “No one”. Maggie says, “Don’t lie, David. I heard you screaming, and a man laughing”. David points out, “You can see there’s no one in here except us”. Maggie insists, “But I heard a man laughing”. David lies, “That was just me. I was just playing. I was pretending to be a man laughing”. Maggie, not believing him, says, “David, I can’t believe that. Tell me what happened. Why were you lying on the floor?” David lies, “I just got out of bed and fell down”, but Maggie, still not believing him, asks, “Was it Quentin?”. David is shocked and asks, “Where did you hear that name?”. Maggie replies, “From you”. David exclaims, “No you didn’t! I never said that name!”. Maggie tells him, “You did, when you were unsconcious”. David insists, “It was just a game of make-believe!”. Maggie replies, “It’s not a game. That burn mark on your arm’s not imaginary”. David lies, “It’s not a burn mark, it’s just a bruise from when I fell down”. Maggie tells him, “I didn’t imagine the laugh, and I didn’t imagine that man I saw in the West Wing. Was that Quentin?” David becomes very frightened and starts to cry. Maggie asks, “What kind of man is he? What’s he done to you?” She hugs David and promises, “I’ll find this man and you’ll never have to be afraid of him again”, but David tears himself away, exclaiming “You can’t! No one can!”, and runs from the room. Outside Collinwood, Ned Stuart is about to knock at the door when suddenly it opens and David runs past him outside. Ned goes in. Maggie comes down the stairs into the foyer. Ned greets her, “Hello, Miss Evan”. Maggie asks, “Have you seen David?” Ned jokes, “I think that was him running outside. He was going awfully fast. What does he do, give you the slip about once a day?”. Maggie tells Ned, “No time to talk to you right now!” and runs out after David. Ned hears a girl singing. He goes into the drawing room and finds Amy in there doing a jigsaw puzzle, singing as she works. Ned asks, “What are you doing?” Amy replies, “I’m trying to finish this jigsaw puzzle, but I can’t find the piece that goes there”. Ned asks, “Are you all alone in the house?”. Amy replies, “No. Maggie is upstairs”. Ned tells her, “No she isn’t. She just went outside chasing your brother David”. Amy tells him, “David isn’t my brother. My brother is named Chris”. Ned asks, “Chris Jennings?”. Amy replies, “Yes”. Ned tells Amy, “I came here to see Chris”. Amy asks, “Why?” Ned replies, “I’m sort of trying to solve a puzzle, just like you are”. Chris happens to come into the room. Seeing Ned there, he sends Amy away, then tells Ned, “I know it was you who tried to kill me by poisoning my whiskey!”, but Ned denies it, saying, “I might end up wanting to kill you, but all I want right now is the answers to some questions”. Chris tells him, “I don’t know anything about the death of your sister”. Ned replies, “Sabrina’s not dead”. Chris asks, “She isn’t?” Ned tells him, “No, she didn’t. Come see her yourself”. Chris refuses, “When I left that town, I promised never to go back”, but Ned tells him, “You don’t have to go back. She’s right here. I’ve brought her with me. She’s at the Collinsport Inn. Come see her”. Chris asks, “What has she told you?” Ned replies, “Nothing”. Chris mutters to himself, “I don’t see how that’s possible. If she was in that room she must know…” Ned asks, “Why don’t you come and see her?”, but Chris says, “I can’t”. Ned insists, “Come see her, just come see her!” David, in the woods, hears Maggie calling him, but does not respond. Maggie goes right past him without seeing him. David turns and is surprised to see Amy standing there. He asks, “Did HE send you?” Amy asks, “Who?” David replies, “Quentin”. Amy tells him, “No”. David asks, “Then why did you come looking for me?” Amy replies, “I heard about you running from the house and wanted to find out why you ran off. David tells her, “I’m so afraid! Quentin came to see me this morning. He’s very angry with me, just because I don’t want to do it”. Amy asks, “Do what?” David replies, “Do what he wanted me to do. Quentin’s not the friend we thought he was, Amy! You know what he wants us to do? He wants us to drive everyone else from the house, then live there alone with him!” Amy says, “But I don’t what to live there alone with him!”. David replies, “Me neither. If I only knew, I’d never have started playing the game!”. Amy notes, “We can’t stay out here forever”, and asks David, “What are we going to do?”. David replies, “There’s only one thing we can do. We’ve got to tell Maggie! She promised to help!”. Amy, frightened, says, “No, David! He’ll punish us! I’m afraid!”. David tells her, “We can’t stay out here forever. We’ve got to go tell Maggie. No one else understands”. Suddenly, the Quentin appears. Terrified, Amy exclaims, “Oh, David! Tell him we didn’t mean it! Tell him not to punish us!”, but David, staring at Quentin, tells her, “It won’t do any good. Quentin is going to teach us a lesson we’ll never forget”. Later at Collinwood, Maggie goes into the drawing room and finds David, who has returned, and Amy in there. After talking to them for awhile, she tells David that she’s puzzled that he’s so different from the way he was this morning. David explains that it’s just that he’s in a better mood. Amy exclaims, “I’m finished! I’ve finished the puzzle”. Maggie and David look at the puzzle. Maggie remarks, “David, you don’t seem very excited”. Amy remarks, “Boys usually don’t like jigsaw puzzles”. David asks Maggie, “Are we alone in the house?”. Maggie replies, “Yes. Mrs. Johnson and Aunt Elizabeth went into town and won’t be back unti later”. David and Amy tell Maggie they’re bored and want something to do. Amy tells Maggie, “I’d like to go outside”, but Maggie refuses to let them go, saying, “It’s raining outside”. Amy asks, “Didn’t you like to play in the rain when you were a little girl?” Maggie tells her firmly, “You’re NOT going outside!”. The children continue to complain that there’s nothing to do. Maggie asks, “Why don’t we just sit here and talk?”, but the children are not very enthuastic about the idea. They asks to play a game and suggest Hide and Seek again, but Maggie says, “No. Not after the way you two broke the rules last time”. The children then suggest Dress Up, and ask Maggie if she’d like to play too. Maggie declines, but tell them they can play it if they want to, asking, “Let me see you when you’ve dressed up”. The children promise, “We will! Be ready for a surprise!” and go upstairs to Dress Up. After waiting a long time for them, Maggie goes upstairs to see what’s taking the children so long. She goes into David’s room, but finds no one there. She calls for the children, but there’s no reply. After Maggie leaves, the doorknob to David’s room turns, the door opens, and something invisible comes out. Maggie goes to searches for the children, thinking they’ve decided to play Hide and Seek again. In the foyer, the door blows open. Maggie close it, then goes into the door under the stairs. The door to the bedroom hall opens, and something invisible walks out onto the landing. Maggie goes into a study we’ve never seen before to see if the children are in there. They aren’t. Not finding them, she exits and goes out into a hallway, but sees something that causes a look of terror to come onto her face and retreats back into the study, closing the door after her. The doorknow starts to turn. The sound of a man’s laugh is heard outside, followed by David’s voice calling, “Maggie, can you hear us? We know you’re in there!” Amy’s voice chimes in, “Maggie, why don’t you answer? Why don’t you come out into the hallway? There’s someone here who wants to meet you!” David adds, “Yes, and he wants you to meet him too! Why don’t you come out?” Amy says, “Why don’t you come out? He won’t hurt (Maggie is probably sorry she didn’t follow her own advice to Vicky in the first episode when she called Vicky “a jerk, J-E-R-K” for being stupid enough to go to work at Collinwood). Tape Date: February 11, 1969 (ABC #36-DRK-69) David and Amy beg Maggie to open the door, saying, “It’s dark out here and we’re afraid!”. For some reason, Maggie does so. David and Amy come in…followed by Quentin. The children tell Maggie not to be afraid, that Quentin won’t hurt her, but Quentin pulls out a scarf and starts to approach Maggie menacingly, the scarf raised ready to strangle her. The children beg Quentin not to hurt Maggie, reminding him, “You promised not to! You promised you would only play a game with her! Please, we’ll be good! We’ll do whatever you tell us!”. Maggie screams and faints. Suddenly, there’s a scream from the doorway. It’s Mrs. Johnson, coming into the room. She sees Quentin. Elizabeth comes into the room right after Mrs. Johnson, but by that time, Quentin has vanished. Mrs. Johnson tells Elizabeth, “That’s the man I saw at the cottage!”, but Elizabeth says, “There couldn’t have been a man in this room. I came in just seconds after you did, and I didn’t see any man”. Mrs. Johnson turns to the children and says, “You MUST have seen him! Tell her!”, but the children lie that they didn’t see anyone. Elizabeth tells Mrs. Johnson to take the chidren up to their room. Mrs. Johnson does so. Up in David’s room, the children, very frightened, beg Mrs. Johnson not to leave them. David blurts out, “He’ll hurt us!” Mrs. Johnson exclaims, “So, there IS a man! I’ll lock you two up here and go and tells Mrs. Stoddard what you said!”. The children beg not to be left alone, but in spite of the children’s pleas, Mrs. Johnson tells the children there’s nothing in the room to hurt them and leaves. In the study, Elizabeth is trying to rouse Maggie. She finds the scarf lying next to Maggie. Maggie regains consciousness and exclaims, “That man!”. Elizabeth tells her, “There’s no man here”. Maggie insists, “There was! It was that man Mrs. Johnson saw at the cottage!”. Mrs. Johnson comes into the room. Maggie continues, “I opened the door! The children…” Mrs. Johnson interrupts, “The children are all right. They’re upstairs in David’s room”. Maggie says, “They’re NOT all right! I know what’s wrong now! They’re POSSESSED!”. Elizabeth asks, “Possessed? By what?” Maggie replies, “That man! But he’s not a real man. He’s evil, but somehow, he’s something not real”. Elizabeth asks, “You mean he’s a ghost?” Mrs. Johnson pipes in, “I knew it! I knew he was something not quite real when I saw him at the cottage!”. Maggie says, “Mrs. Johnson’s right! He’s possessed David and Amy, and he’s got them doing terrible things!”. Elizabeth remarks, “That doesn’t make any sense”, but Mrs. Johnson says, “It does! The children were yelling and screaming upstairs that he was coming to punish them!”. Elizabeth decides to go up and check on the children. In David’s room, the children decide they’ve got to tell someone about Quentin. Suddenly, Quentin appears. The children tell him they refuse to help him anymore. As punishment, he temporarily blinds Amy, but disappear when Elizabeth arrives. She asks the children, “What’s wrong?” At first, the children lie that Maggie who was trying to frighten them with stories about a mysterious man, but when Elizabeth says, “I’ve got to go to the old house to see Dr. Hoffman and tries to leave the room, they become terrified and beg her, “Don’t leave us alone! He’ll come back and punish us!” and go crazy. David screams, “We did what you wanted! Leave us alone!”. Amy screams, “Please don’t punish us!” They run around the room begging Quentin not to punish them. Elizabeth exclaims, “My God! Maggie was right! They ARE possessed!” Elizabeth returns to Collinwood from the Old House. Maggie asks, “Did you speak to Julia?” Elizabeth replies, “No, no one was at home”. Maggie asks, “What are we going to do?” Elizabeth replies, “Call Professor Stokes. He’s our only hope. If anyone can do anything, he can. Go and call him. His number’s in the study. I’ll go up and see the children”. Maggie goes to the study, looks up the number and starts to call. The phone starts to ring. Maggie begs, “Please answer! Please!” Suddenly, she notices that the house has become completely quiet, that the sound of the storm outside have stopped. Upstairs, Elizabeth is walking back to David’s room. She too notices that the storm has stopped. She goes into David’s room. Mrs. Johnson exclaims, “Oh, Mrs. Stoddard! Come quickly!” Elizabeth finds that both the children are unconscious and asks, “What happened?” Mrs. Johnson tells her, “I don’t know. They were both yelling and screaming, then suddenly stopped and collapsed. It was so unnatural! What does this mean?” Elizabeth replies, “I don’t know”. Mrs. Johnson continues, “And it became so silent suddenly, there’s no more thunder or lightning, and you can’t even hear the rain anymore”. Elizabeth suggests, “It’s probably stopped”, but Mrs. Johnson tells her, “No, it’s still raining outside, you just can’t hear it. It’s as quiet as a tomb. Something’s going to happen, I know it, somthing TERRIBLE!”. Elizabeth tries to assure her, “Mrs. Johnson, nothing’s going to happen. Right now, our only concern is the children…”. But she is wrong. Suddenly, the room fills with Quentin’s music. Mrs. Johnson asks, “What’s that?” Elizabeth replies, “Old music. It sounds like an old record”. Mrs. Johnson asks, “Where’s it coming from?” Elizabeth replies, “I don’t know, but it’s getting louder”. David suddenly regains conciuousness and announces, in a strange monotone, “It’s too late! It’s to late to be afraid!” and laughs, “HA HA HA HA HA …”. He is joined by a deep male laugh. The room echoes with laughter, both David’s and the unseen man’s. Both Eliabeth and Mrs. Johnson are terrified… It is morning. Julia comes to Collinwood. Elizabeth recounts the events of last night to her. She tells Julia that Maggie claims that the children are possessed by a spirit and that she believes Maggie’s claim. Julia corrects her, “They’re possessed by TWO spirits”, and tells Elizabeth about the blond woman she and Barnabas saw. Elizabeth complains, “Why didn’t you tell me this before?” Julia replies, “We didn’t think you’d believe it”. Elizabeth says, “I believe it now”. Professor Stokes arrives. In the drawing room, he announces, “There’s been a definite change in here since I was here last. The very atmosphere in the room has changed drastically…” At the cottage, Chris receives a phone call from Ned Stuart. Ned complains, “I’ve been calling you all morning. Where have you been?” Chris lies, “I’ve been doing some work on the estate”. Ned tells him, “Sabrina would like to see you now. When can you see her?” Chris replies, “I don’t know”. Ned remarks, “You mean you don’t care”. Chris exclaims, “No!”. Ned says, “You’d better make it soon. She’s getting impatient, and so am I”. After the telephone call, Chris takes a framed photograph out of a drawer and looks at it. In the drawing room at Collinwood, Stokes asks, “Mrs. Johnson and Miss Evans are both convinced that the children know about the apparations?” Elizabeth replies, “Yes”. Stokes says, “There’s a supernatural presence here. I could sense it when we held the seance here. But it’s much stronger now. Both of the children exhibit all the signs of possession. Tell me, are there ever times when they revert to normal?” Elizabeth replies, “Yes”. Stokes tells her, “Then that means the possession isn’t complete yet”. Elizabeth asks, “You mean it could be?” Stokes replies, “Yes. It would mean complete loss of free will”. Elizabeth asks, “What are you going to do?” Stokes replies, “I won’t know until I’ve spoken to the children. I’d like to speak to Mrs. Johnson and Miss Evans as well”. Elizabeth says, “I’ll bring them down here”, but Stokes tells her, “No, I’d like to speak to each of them in their rooms alone” and leaves to go up to do so. The phone rinds. Elizabeth answers. Chris asks, “I’d like to speak to either Barnabas or Dr. Hoffman”. Elizabeth gives the phone to Julia. Chris tells Julia, “Julia! I’ve got to see you right away!”. Julia asks, “Can’t it wait? – Something’s happened here at Collinwood”, but Chris tells her, “NO! I think it may be an emergency! I think there may be someone who knows my secret!”. Julia tells her, “I’ll get there as soon as I can!” Chris looks at the framed photograph. It is of a beautiful young woman, with lovely dark hair. Julia is at the cottage, looking at the photograph. She remarks, “She was a very pretty girl”. Chris corrects her, “She IS a very beautiful girl”. Julia protests, “But she’s dead”. Chris replies, “She’s not dead”. Julia asks, “How did you find out she’s still alive?” Chris replies, “Ned told me. Not only is she alive, she’s in town”. Julia asks, “And you think she may know about you?” Chris replies, “Of course she knows! Didn’t Barnabas tell you about the last time she saw me?” Julia tells him, “Chris, you’ve got to think about this rationally”, but Chris replies, “I don’t have to. I remember what happened”. Julia reminds him, “But you told us you don’t remember anything that happens after the transformation, so you don’t really remember what happened”. Chris points out, “But she was in the room. She must have gotten out alive, and she must know, too”. Julia asks, “Then why didn’t Ned go to the police? She must have told him. Why did they come here instead?”. Chris admits that he has no answer to that. Julia tells him, “I’m afraid there’s only one way for you to find out”. Chris says, “If you mean go there and talk to her, I can’t face her again!”. Julia tells him, “It’s the only way you’ll be able to find out why they’re here”. At Collinwood, Elizabeth is alone in the drawing room, sitting at the desk reading some mail. Behind her, the secret panel opens. A ghostly left hand comes out, floats over to the table, picks up a letter opener, and raises it to stab Elizabeth, who doesn’t see it. Suddenly, there’s a shout, “Watch out, Mrs. Stoddard!!!”, and the hand vanishes. The letter opener drops to the floor. Elizabeth looks toward in the direction of the voice and finds it’s Professor Stokes, who came into the room just in time and asks, “Professor Stokes! What’s the matter?” Stokes tells Elizabeth, “You were very nearly killed”. Elizabeth asks, “How? There was no one else in the room”. Stokes remarks, “Letter openers don’t move by themselves” and tells her about the attempted attack. He notices the open secret passage and asks Elizabeth, “Where does that passage lead?” Elizabeth replies, “I don’t know. It hasn’t been used in years”. Stokes tells her, “That’s not true. I suspect the children have been using it”. At the cottage, Julia reiterates to Chris that the only way he can learn what Sabrina knows is to go see her. She picks up the phone and hold the receiver out to him. Chris pauses, then takes it and calls Ned Stuart’s room at the Collinsport Ned tells Chris, “Just get here as soon as you can. Both of us are looking forward to seeing you”. After he hangs up, he calls out to someone off camera, “Sabrina! That was him! He’s coming to see you now!”. At Collinwood, Elizabeth asks, “What makes you think the children have been using the passage?”. Stokes explains, “Miss Evans told me of an incident where the children appeared in the drawing room right after she had found it empty. They must have used the secret passage”. He tells Elizabeth, “I’ve talked to Mrs. Johnson, Miss Evans, and both of the chilren. Things are worse than I thought. Everyone in the house is in danger. Miss Stoddard, I’d like to perform an exorcism of this house”. Elizabeth asks, “Exorcism?” Stokes replies, “Let me explain exactly what an exorcism is”. Julia and Chris arrive at Ned’s room at the Collinsport Inn. Ned, angered that Chris has brought Julia, says, “I was expecting you alone! I didn’t expect you to bring anyone!”. Chris replies, “You didn’t say I couldn’t”. Ned remarks, “So you brought a doctor”. Chris replies, “She isn’t here as a doctor. She’s here as a friend”. Ned remarks, “This wasn’t meant to be a social visit” and goes to get Sabrina. Chris tells Julia, “I don’t know if I can go through with this”. Julia replies, “It’s too late to back out now.” Ned brings Sabrina into the room, Chris is shocked. Sabrina is in a wheelchair. Her face is pale, her once lovely dark hair now completly white. Her once beautiful face now somehow appears to be still young, but also old and wrinkled at the same time. Chris exclaims, “My God! Sabrina! What happened?” Julia looks at Sabrina and tells Chris, “She can’t answer you. She’s in a state of shock”. Ned says, “Right, Doctor. She can’t speak”. Chris asks, “How long has she been like this?” Ned replies, “Nearly two years.” Julia asks, “Do you know what caused this?” Ned replies, “If I did, I wouldn’t be here”. Chris asks, “What do you know?” Ned replies, “I found her one morning like this. She was at your place to put up some party decorations for a surprise birthday party for you. You said you were out of town, but I think you were there. I think you know what happened”. Chris denies this. Ned says, “Well, someone was in that room. There had been a tremendous struggle in there. The radiator had been torn from the wall”. He continues, “All the doctors said there was nothing physically wrong with Sabrina. She can see and hear. They said seeing whoever was in the room might snap her out of it. Now, if you were that man in the room…” He turns to Sabrina and tells her, “Sabrina, he’s here now. Try to remember! Try!” Sabrina looks at Chris, stretches out a hand toward Chris, then tries to get up out of the wheelchair, but collapses onto the floor. Julia and Chris return to Collinwood. Chris is very upset at seeing the sorry condition Sabrina is in. Julia invites him to come into the drawing room and have a drink, but Chris replies, “No, that won’t solve anything. I can’t think of anything else but her sitting there like that! She was young, alive, now she’s a vegetable!” Julia tries to reassure him, “You’re not responsible…”, but Chris exclaims, “Of course I am!” and goes out the front doors, very upset. Stokes, who’s just come into the foyer and seen Chris leave, asks Julia, “What’s Mr. Jennings so upset about?” Julia replies, “Oh, he’s having some problems”. Stokes remarks, “That tells me precisely nothing, which is exactly what you want me to know”, then tells Julia, “I’m going to need you here tonight”. Julia asks, “Why?” Stokes replies, “I’m going to exorcise the ghosts from this house, and you’re going to help me”. Julia asks, “Exorcise the ghosts from the house?” Stokes says, “I will conduct the ritual itself outside the house. You will stay inside the house. Let’s go into the drawing room to talk about this”. Inside the drawing room, Julia asks, “I don’t know what I can do to help, but I’ll do whatever you want”. Stokes tells her, “I want you and one other person to stay in this room…”. Suddenly, he stops and pauses, then continues, “I will go outside to perform the ceremony…” As he is talking, he quietly makes his way over to the secret panel, opens it, grabs David, who’s inside, and drags him out. Julia exclaims, “David!”. Stokes explains, “I had noticed earlier that someone had been using the secret passage, so I sprinkled some sugar on the floor inside. All I needed to hear was the crunch of one footstep”. David tries to lie, “I was playing Hide and Seek with Amy”, but Stokes tells him, “David, I think we need to have a little talk”. David protests, “But we already had a talk this afternoon!”. Stokes tells him, “Things are different right now. We’re going to have to have another talk”. David, continuing his lie that he was playing Hide and Seek with Amy, says, “I’d better go tell Amy first so she won’t look for me”, but Stokes replies, “I know you’re lying. You weren’t playing Hide and Seek with Amy. Amy has been in her room with Maggie for the past hour. Why don’t you tell us what’s been happening to you?” David lies, “Nothing!”. Stokes says, “Sit down, David”, sits him down on the couch and asks him, “Do you know what the word ‘possession’ means?”. David replies, “It’s like someone owning something”. Stokes replies, “Right”. He pulls a pencil from his pocket and says, “For example, I possess this pencil, and it does whatever I want it to. Suppose it stopped doing what I wanted it to. I could discard it and buy another one, or perhaps I could become angry and destroy it”. He breaks the pencil in two and asks David, “Do you understand?”. David replies, “I think so”. Stokes continues, “I think possession is the cause of all the recent problems in this house. I think I sense the presence of a man in this house.” David vehemently denies that there’s any presence in the house, but Stokes insists that there is. David continues to deny that there’s any presence in the room; Stokes continues to insist there is. Suddenly, Stokes suddenly points towards the window and exclaims, “There he is! By the window!”. David screams, “NO! NO!” and turns to look, but sees nothing. He realizes that Stokes has fooled him into admitting that there is in fact a spirit. Stokes says, “Sorry, David. I had to find a way to come to terms with you” and warns him, “Right now, the spirit only possesses you when it suits his needs, but the time will come when he’ll want to possess you permanently, and when that happens, David Collins will cease to exist”. Having returned to the cottage and thought things over, Chris comes back to Collinwood and finds Carolyn in the garden. Carolyn, seeing the look on his face, asks, “What’s the matter?” Chris replies, “I’ve been spending the afternoon at the cottage thinking things over. I’ve got to leave Collinsport”. Carolyn asks, “Leave?” Chris replies, “Yes. I’m all packed up and ready to leave. I’m sorry things didn’t work out”. Carolyn asks, “Things?” Chris explains, “You and me”. Carolyn asks him to explain, saying, “Couldn’t this be the one time you explained things to me?”, but Chris replies, “I wouldn’t know where to start”. Carolyn remarks, “You never want to make a commitment. That’s why you keep moving from place to place”. Chris replies, “No, that’s not it. I just can’t explain”. Carolyn says, “Don’t tell me you’re doing this because you love me”. Chris replies, “I DO love you”. Carolyn says, “And I love you. There. We’ve both said it. I guess the book’s closed now” and leaves, heartbroken. Julia, who’s been listening, comes outside and says, “Chris, I hear you’re leaving”. Chris replies, “Yes. I don’t want to hurt her”. Julia says, “You already have. Chris, you can’t run away from your problems this way. If you’re leaving to avoid putting Carolyn in danger, it’ll just be some other woman somewhere else. Stay here and let Barnabas and me help you”, but Chris replies that he’s doubtful they can still insists on leaving. Julia tells him, “If you won’t stay for Carolyn, stay for Amy”. Chris asks, “What do you mean?” Julia tells him about the evil spirits. Chris is shocked that no one’s told him about this until now. Julia continues, telling Chris that there’s another reason for him to stay, “There seems to be some connection between the spirits and your curse. If we could only find out what, maybe we’ll be able to find a cure”. Chris says, “I’ll stay”. Stokes goes into the drawing room. He finds Carolyn weeping quietly in there. He tells her to go fetch David. Carolyn leaves to do so. Julia comes into the room. Stokes tells her, “I’ve just sent Carolyn to get David. I want you and Carolyn to watch him very carefully and keep him in this room if he tries to leave, by force, if necessary. I’m ready to start the exorcism”. He gives Julia her instructions, “You and Carolyn are to stay in the drawing room with David. I will be performing the exorcism outside on the threshhold. You and Carolyn are to keep David in the drawing room if he tries to leave no matter what happens – by force, if neccessary. What him for signs that the exorcism has worked. Look for a marked change. If there is no change, then we will have failed”. He tells her, “You’ll know if Quentin’s spirit has left David if David undergoes a marked change in behavior”. Carolyn comes down with David. The spirit of Quentin, sensing that they are about to do something against him, starts to throw an occult tantrum. The house fills with Quentin’s music. Stokes remarks, “That’s my cue to begin”. Outside, a storm comes up from nowhere. Stokes says, “Yes, it’s definitely time. Julia, you tell Carolyn what to do” and goes outside to perform the exorcism. Outside, Stokes, holding a forked branch by the non-forked part, starts the ceremony, “Whoever you are, the time has come! I adjure thee, evil spirit, by the name of the lord of the quick and the dead, in the name of he who has the power to cast thee to hell, leave this house!” Inside, David becomes hysterical, shouting, “He’s crazy! Stokes is crazy! He’ll kill us all! It’s HIS house, not ours! You can’t get rid of him! You’ll be sorry!” and tries to get out of the drawing room, but Julia and Carolyn restrain him. David faints and the lighs go out. Outside, Stokes continues the exorcism, “Evil sprits, defilers of virtue, destroyers of the innocent, cast thyselves from this house!” Inside, the music suddenly stops, the lights come back on, and the storm stops. Julia remarks, “It’s stopped”. Outside, Stokes too notices that the storm has stopped. Inside, David regains consciousness and wonders, “What am I doing in the down here in the drawing room?”, having remembered nothing of what’s just happened. Stokes comes back into the drawing room. Julia tells him, “Professor Stokes, I think you’ve succeeded. David is all right”. Stokes corrects her, “Doctor, IF I’ve succeeded, he’s all right”. Julia asks, “What do you mean IF? You have”. Stokes answers, “It appears that I have, but I’ve made arrangements with Mrs. Stoddard to stay the night here to make sure”. David says, “I want to go to my room”, but Julia tells him, “Not yet. Wait for you Aunt Elizabeth. She said she was coming down to see you when it was over”. It is midnight. Stokes is in his room for the night. He takes out a cigarette, puts it in his mouth, then starts searching in his pockets for some matches. Finding none, he starts searching the room for some. While looking through the dresser drawers, he is stunned to see in the mirror not his own reflection looking back at him, but Quentin’s. Stokes turns around to see if anyone is in the room, but sees no one. He turns back and sees Quentin’s reflection still in the mirror. Quentin laughs. Stokes hears a crackling sound, turns around, and is shocked to see that the drapes are on fire. He runs to the door and tries to open it, but finds it Unable to open the door, Stokes grabs a candlestick and smashes the mirror. The flames suddenly disappear. Stokes examines the drapes and finds them undamaged and mutters, “They were just an illusion, after all”. Roger, having heard the commotion, comes and bangs on the door and shouts, “Are you all right?” Stokes replies, “No, I am not!”. Roger shouts, “Your door is locked!”. Stokes goes and lets Roger in. Roger says, “I heard laughing, then a crash.” He looks over, sees the broken mirror and exclaims, “The mirror!”. Stokes explains, “I’ve just received an ultimatum from the ghost…”. Roger interrupts, “There are no ghosts! I just agreed to that exorcism to ease my sister’s mind!”. Downstairs in the drawing room, Elizabeth tells David, “You should get some rest. I want you to sleep extra late tomorrow morning”, but David tells her, “I can’t. There’s something I’ve got to do”. Elizabeth tells him, “I don’t want you keeping any more secrets”, but David says, “I can’t talk to you about his rignt now. Can’t it wait? I just want to make sure he never comes back”. Elizabeth assures him, “He won’t. We’ve taken care of that”. David replies, “There are ways to make sure!”. Elizabeth tries to assure David that Stokes has taken care of everything and they don’t have to worry about Quentin anymore. But she is immediately proven wrong. Quentin’s music fills the room. Elizabeth, frightened, shouts “Professor Stokes! Professor Stokes!” and runs out of the room to get Stokes, shouting at David to follow her. But as soon as Elizabeth is outside the drawing room, the doors slam shut, trapping David inside. Elizabeth does not notice that David is not right behind her and continues running upstairs. Quentin materializes in the drawing room. David screams, “Don’t come near me! Don’t touch me! Help! Help!”, but suddenly falls silent, finding that he can no longer speak… Elizabeth runs up to Stoke’s room and asks, “Professor Stokes! What does that music mean?” Stokes replies, “It means we have failed”. Roger sarcastically remarks, “It means the children are up to some trick”. Stokes asks, “The children! Where are they?” Elizabeth replies, “David was right behind me!”. But when she looks behind, she suddenly realizes that David is not with her. Everyone rushes downstairs. Inside the drawing room, Quentin, hearing them coming, vanishes. David, completely terrified now, runs out of the drawing room, and out of the house. Roger shouts, “David! Come here!” goes after him. The music stops. Elizabeth asks, “The music, why has it stopped?” Stokes replies, “Perhaps he no longer has any need for it. There are things we must do, but first, we must make sure Amy Jennings is all right”. David reaches the old house and shouts, “He can’t! He can’t come in here!”. Barnabas asks, “Who?” David replies, “The man in my dreams!”. Roger arrives and shouts, “So! That’s where you are! What a fright you gave us all! What do you mean by running out of the house like that? We’re going back to Collinwood!” David replies, “I can’t! I’ve been having these dreams there! I can’t sleep at night! Can’t I sleep here tonight?” Barnabas asks, “What harm could it do?” Roger says, “All right, David”, then asks Barnabas, “Are you sure it won’t inconvenience you?” Barnabas says, “Of course not”. Roger tells David, “Go to bed soon, and don’t bother Barnabas”, then tells Barnabas, “Make sure he goes to bed soon”. After Roger leaves, Barnabas asks David, “Who drove you out of Collinwood?”. David asks, “If I tell you, can you promise to let me stay here forever?” Barnabas replies, “I can’t promise you that, but I promise to do what I can to help you”. David starts to reply, “It all started one night when I was showing Amy around Collinwood…” but then sees Quentin outside the window and shouts, “It’s only a game! They’ll punish me if I tell you! I don’t know what to do! I don’t know what to do!” and runs upstairs. When Roger gets back to Collinwood, he tells Elizabeth about letting David stay at the old house and asks if she minds. Elizabeth replies, “Of course I don’t mind. I should’ve thought of sending Amy there too. I’m worried about her”. Stokes butts in, “I’d continue to worry about Amy too, and you, Maggie, and anyone else staying in this house. There have already been two deaths here, and I can assure you there will be more if anyone continues living here. The spirits will kill anyone who wants to stop them from taking the two children”. He suggests that the house be evacuated. Elizabeth agrees to do so, but Roger pooh-poohs the idea, saying, “I’m not going! This is all a lot of foolishness! Stokes…”. Stokes interrupts, “I already know your opinion of me, Mr. Collins”. Elizabeth goes to tell everyone about the evacuation, and Stokes goes up to pack, leaving Roger alone in the drawing room. As he is pouring himself a drink, he thinks to himself, “Why do I have the feeling someone is watching me? No one is! It’s ridiculous!…Over there! By the window!…but no one’s there. What did you think you saw? I’m getting as bad as the rest of them!” Suddenly, the doors slam shut by themselves. Roger thinks, “There IS someone here! There is!” and calls out, “Who is it? Who is in this room? What do you want? Who’s there?” Quentin materializes in the drawing room… The clock reads 2:00 AM. Stokes and Elizabeth come back down into the foyer. Elizabeth remarks, “I never thought I’d be leaving this house”, then tells Stokes, “I’ll have to come back tomorrow. I only packed enough for tonight”, but Stokes tells her, “I don’t think it would be safe to spend any more time here at all”. Elizabeth asks Stokes, “How long will we have to be gone?” Stokes replies, “I don’t know. Obviously, another exorcism will have to be performed, this time by someone with considerably more power than I have. Mrs. Stoddard, We must persuade your brother to go. Elizabeth asks, “Where is he?” Stokes replies, “I think he’s in the drawing room”. Elizabeth opens the doors to the drawing room. She finds Roger sitting in a chair, in a state of shock and exclaims, “Roger! Tell us what happened!” Roger moans, “I saw him! Here!” He tells Stokes, “You were right!” Stokes replies, “Mr. Collins, I’m truly sorry I was”. Elizabeth says, “Roger, you must come with us. We’ll decide what to do tomorrow”. Roger agrees to go. Elizabeth tells Stokes, “Roger and I will go in my car. You follow in yours”. Stokes says, “I’ll put the things in the car” and leaves. Elizabeth remarks, “How quiet it is now! I could almost believe we were alone”. They leave Collinwood. Roger is the last to go out the door. Just before leaving, he calls out defiantly, “We’ll be back! Have no doubt of that!” then leaves, closing the door behind him. Quentin’s music begins to play, and fills every room in the house. Quentin appears on the landing at the top of the stairs and laughs maniacally. It is morning at the old house. David is staring out the window in the living room. Amy comes into the living room and asks, “David, why are you looking through that window?” David replies, “You know”. Amy says, “But David, he can’t come in here. You know that! We won’t have to play the game again, ever!”. Barnabas comes into the room just in time to hear Amy talk about “the game”. He asks, “Good Morning, David. Sleep well?” David replies, “Yes”, then says, “Come on, Amy. Let’s go”, but Barnabas asks, “Children, what was that game you were just talking about just now?” David replies, “It was just a game me and Amy used to play”, and leaves with Amy. Barnabas looks out the window and sees someone coming up the walk. There’s a knock at the door. Barnabas opens the door. It’s Chris. He tells Barnabas, “Barnabas, the weirdest thing just happened to me. On the way here, I saw a man standing at the edge of the woods near this old house. He just stared at me”. Barnabas asks, “What did he look like?” Chris describes him, “He was very tall. He had long sideburns and was dressed in old fashioned clothing, a frock coat. I called to him, but he didn’t answer. When I glanced away for a moment and looked back, he was gone”. Barnabas remarks, “He’s followed us to this house! He’s knows where the children are!”. Barnabas tells Chris about the spirits, and about events of last night. He tells him, “And now you know as much as I do. The family’s staying here now. Collinwood belongs to the ghosts now”. Chris asks, “And what does the blond woman who led you to me have to do with it?” Barnabas replies, “I’ve looked through all the old records trying to find out who she was. I haven’t found anything”. Chris moans, “I feel as though I’m trapped here! I don’t know what’s going to happen to me from one night to the next! I should keep moving! Till I get caught…” Barnabas tells him, “You know you can’t do that!” Barnabas looks out the window. Chris asks, “Barnabas, what is it?” Barnabas replies, “David! He’s outside!”. He opens the doors and yells out, “David! Come into the house, please! You know you’re not supposed to be outside alone!” David protests, “But there’s something I have to do!” Barnabas reiterates, “You’re not supposed to go outside except when Maggie is with you”. Maggie, who has come down the stairs, sees David outside the door and orders, “David! Come inside!” David comes inside and complains, “It’s like a prison in here!” Maggie tells him, “You know I’m going to give you a test this afternoon. Go study! You have a lot to do!”. David replies, “All right, Maggie” and reluctantly goes upstairs. Barnabas tells Maggie, “Chris said he ran into a strange man outside. He said he was like someone from the past!”. Maggie asks, “Quentin?” Barnabas asks, “How do you know that name?” Maggie explains how she heard David say it when she found him lying semi-conscious on the floor of his room one day. Barnabas tells her, “There WAS as Quentin Collins! I read about him last night. There must be a connection!” He leads Maggie and Chris over to an old photo album sitting on a table and tells them, “Look through this and see if you can find the man you saw”. While Maggie and Chris are looking through the photo album , Barnabas reads from another book, “Quentin Collins, born in 1870, year of death unknown”. Chris exclaims, “Here he is!” Maggie agrees, “Yes, Barnabas, look!” Barnabas looks and reads the caption written under the photograph, “Quentin Collins, just before he left for Paris”. He asks, “Was the man you two saw any older than this?” Both Maggie and Chris say he wasn’t. Barnabas remarks, “Then he must have died shortly after going to Paris”. He wonders, “Why is his spirit haunting Collinwood now? Why has he decided to possess the children? Why?” Meanwhile, David, despite orders not to do so, has snuck out and has arrived outside the door to Collinwood. A voice exclaims, “David!”. David turns and sees Amy there. He asks, “What are you following me around for?” Amy tells him, “You know you’re not supposed to go in there! You said you didn’t want to play the game anymore!”. David replies, “I have to go in there!”. Amy warns him, “But Quentin’s in there! He won’t let you come out again! Remember how mean Quentin is? Remember how much you hate him?” David repeats, “I’ve got to go in there!” and opens the door. Amy begs, “No, David, NO! Don’t, David, please don’t!” David again says, “I’ve got to go in there”. Amy asks, “Why?” David asks, “Remember how we first met Quentin?” Amy replies, “I talked to him in the phone we found in the storage room. You want the phone again, don’t you, David? Why? We don’t want to talk to Quentin anymore”. David explains, “I’ve got to find it and break it up. Then Quentin won’t be able to reach us anymore. Last night, I had a dream. The telephone was in my room ringing. He was trying to get to me through it. It was ringing, and ringing. If I destroy the phone, he won’t be able to contact us anymore”. Amy says, “That was just a dream”, but David replies, “Dreams often tell you the future. I’ve got to destroy the phone!” Amy says, “I’ll go with you! Beth will protect me!”. David says, “No! I can’t let you!”, but Amy goes in anyway. She calls, “Are you here, Beth? Can you help me one last time? I’ve got to go to Maggie’s room and get the telephone. All right!” David asks, “Is she really here?” Amy replies, “I think so. I’ll go. She’ll protect me. Promise to stay here!” David promises to stay just outside the house. Amy goes upstairs. Carolyn is at the caretaker’s cottage, looking at a framed photograph of Chris with Amy. Chris returns to the cottage and and finds Carolyn there. Carolyn remarks, “When I arrived here, I expected to find the cottage empty. Then I found this photo of you with Amy, and I knew you hadn’t gone. I knew you’d never leave this. The mysterious Mr. Jennings, first he decides to leave for no discernable reason, then he decides to stay for no discernable reason. I don’t understand you”. Chris tells her, “Don’t try”. Carolyn says, “I thought we had a romance going”. Chris tells her, “You’re wrong”, but Carolyn insists, “I’m right”. Chris says, “All right, then. We HAD a romance going. Past tense”. Carolyn asks to talk about it, but Chris refuses to do so. Carolyn remarks, “The man who never offers a reason for anything. But there must be some reason, some reason you won’t tell me. What is it?” Chris still refuses to talk about it. Carolyn insists, “Tell me. Maybe if you do, you’ll be able to settle whatever’s troubling you”. Chris replies, “Maybe there is somthing I’ve got to settle, maybe it’s something I can only do alone. I’m going to stay, Carolyn, but we can’t see one another anymore. Sorry, Carolyn, that’s just the way it’s going to have to be”. At Collinwood, David continues to wait for Amy. He is getting worried, and thinks to himself, “What’s taking her so long? She just had to go to Maggie’s room. What if Quentin’s stopped her?” He starts up the stairs, but when he is halfway up, Amy comes out onto the landing and says, “It’s gone, David! It’s gone! The telephone’s gone! I looked everywhere for it, David, Maggie’s room, your room, I even looked in Quentin’s room, but I didn’t find it! What are we going to do now?” David replies, “I don’t know. I’ll figure out when we get outside”. They go down into the foyer. The front doors slam shut, appearing to shut them in, but they are soon opened by Maggie from the outside. The children quickly exit. Maggie scolds the children for coming to Collinwood, “You two know you’re not supposed to come here! What are you doing here?” They tell her they just came to get the phone, but it wasn’t in her room. Maggie tells them, “It has to be in there. It was in there when we left last night”. But she tells them to forget about it, they’re not supposed to be here and tells them not to concern themselves with the phone anymore. She asks them to promise not to come to Collinwood anymore. They promise. Amy tells Maggie she promised to see Chris at the cottage. Maggie replies, “All right, I’ll take you there. But you’ve got to make sure he takes you back to the old house. You’re not supposed to be out alone”. At the cottage, Chris is telling Carolyn, “Believe me, for both our sakes, it’s best if we don’t see each other any more. Don’t cry”. Carolyn, weeping, says, “Goodbye, Chris. I hope someday you’ll be able to find someone you can tell your problems to. I had hoped I would be the one, but I guess I’m not.” and leaves. Amy comes just as Carolyn leaves. She asks, “What’s wrong with Carolyn? She was crying. Did you make her unhappy, Chris?” Chris replies, “Yeah, I guess I did. But I made myself even unhappier…” It is late at night at the old house. Barnabas and Maggie continue to look through old books trying to find information on Quentin. Barnabas remarks, “It’s astounding how little information there is about Quentin Collins. It seems very little of interest happened in his life until he left for Europe. But then, family histories aren’t always accurate. Nothing here indicates why he would want to possess the children or drive the family from Collinwood”. Maggie tells Barnabas, “You must be tired. You should get some rest”, but Barnabas refuses, saying, “No, not till I’ve something! Why did he choose David? He had a younger brother named Jamison who was about the same age as David, but that’s no reason. Why David?” Upstairs in a bedroom, David is awakened by a phone ringing and is startled to find that Quentin’s phone in his room ringing. The room fills with Quentin’s music. Amy comes in, saying, “It woke me”. She starts to talk – in a rather strange way, “I’d forgotten how nice Beth is, and how pretty the music Down in the living room, Maggie, tired, says goodnight to Barnabas and goes upstairs. Barnabas thinks to himself, “Quentin Collins… When he lived, I lay in my coffin in that mausoleum. He did not know about me, nor I him. Now I must discover the secret of his life, but how? How?” Maggie goes up to check on David. She is shocked to find that David is not in the room, but the haunted phone is… Maggie comes down into the living room, carrying the haunted phone with her. She tells Barnabas, “Barnabas! Barnabas! The children! They’re gone!” Barnabas asks, “Have you checked everywhere?” Maggie replies, “Yes! I checked in Amy’s room, and they’re not there either!” She holds up the phone and says, “I found this in David’s room. It means Quentin has sent for them! They’re at Collinwood with him! It wasn’t here before!” Barnabas asks, “Are you absolutely certain David or Amy didn’t bring it with them?” Maggie replies, “Yes! It was in my room when we left Collinwood. Quentin must have brought it here”. Barnabas asks, “Quentin communicates with them through it?” Maggie replies, “Yes!”. Barnabas tells Maggie, “I’ve got to go to Collinwood to find the children!”. Maggie insists on going along, but Barnabas tells her, “No, you’d better stay. It’s too dangerous. We can’t afford another tragedy. You’ll have to stay, Maggie”. At Collinwood, Amy is looking for David, from whom she seems to have become seperated. Quentin appears. Amy looks terrified. She asks him, “Did you tell David to run away from me?…Why?…What do you want us to do?…Quentin, where is David?” She tells him, “Quentin, I don’t want to play the game anymore! I’m not going to stay here!” But Quentin’s music starts playing, and Amy appears to fall under his spell again and says, “All right, Quentin, I’ll do whatever you want”. At the old house, Barnabas gets Willie and tells him about having to find the children, who have gone to Collinwood. Frightened, Willie says, “Barnabas, I don’t want to go there! Anyway, the children wouldn’t have gone there this time of night”. Barnabas replies that they would because they are possessed. At Collinwood, Quentin and Amy come down the stairs, Amy carrying a powder blue 19th century dress. Amy remarks, “What a pretty dress, Quentin. You know so many things about this house! Like that old trunk this dress was in. I’ll bet even David didn’t know about that!” Suddenly, Quentin motions for her to be quiet. Amy, puzzled, says, “I didn’t hear anything…” Barnabas and Willie have just arrived outside the doors of Collinwood. Barnabas tells Willie, “I’ll search the West Wing while you search the rest of the house”. But when he tries to open the front doors, he finds them locked and tells Willie, “We’ll have to enter through a window”. Inside, Quentin turns to leave. Amy exclaims, “Don’t leave me!”. Outside, Barnabas exclaims, “Hear that? It’s Amy! We’ll have to try one of the side windows!”, but suddenly, the front doors open by themselves. Barnabas goes inside, but Willie, frightened, remains outside. Barnabas, having searched upstairs, comes back downstairs. Willie, outside, finally musters enough courage to come in and join him. They go into the drawing room. They find the dress lying on the floor, but do not see Amy, who’s hiding behind the curtains. Willie, however, feels something and exclaims, “Something’s watching me! I can feel it!”, but Barnabas discounts this as his imagination. They put the dress on the couch and leave to search the rest of the house. Quentin’s music suddenly starts playing. As they are halfway up the stairs, the lights come on. Willie asks, “Why did he do that?” Barnabas replies, “He’s laughing at us, that’s all”. They go upstairs. In the drawing room, Amy comes out from behind the curtains. Quentin appears and whispers somthing in her ear. Amy asks, “Why do you want me to get her, why, Quentin? She’s our friend! Will you promise not to hurt her or scare her?” Quentin responds telepathically. Amy says, “All right, Quentin, then I’ll get her”. At the old house, Maggie sees Amy outside the window. Amy runs off when Maggie sees her. Maggie shouts, “AMY! Don’t run away!” and runs out the front doors to give chase. At Collinwood, Barnabas and Willie are searching the storage room where the children first found the phone, Barnabas explaining to Willie that Maggie once followed David here but found that David had dissappeared. He theorizes, “There may be a secret passage, a passage that leads from this room”. They search the room for one, but do not find the secret passage. They leave. Quentin materializes in the room, a smile on his face… Amy runs into Collinwood and into the drawing room. She closes the double doors behind her. Maggie runs into Collinwood seconds after. She hears the sound of Amy humming Quentin’s music coming from behind the closed drawing room doors. She opens the doors and sees Amy sitting on the floor inside the drawing room playing jacks. Maggie exclaims, “Amy!”. Amy joyfully replies, “You’ve come to visit us, Maggie!” Maggie says, “Please come with me!” Amy asks, “Why?” Maggie replies, “Because you’re not allowed in this house!”. Amy asks, “How can you say that? I live here!” Maggie says, “Not anymore!”. Amy says, “Yes I do. David and I and Quentin live here now. We’re going to have so much fun! You don’t know what it’s going to be like!” Maggie tells Amy, “You must come with me!”. Amy refuses, “No! I won’t!” Maggie asks, “Don’t you know what Quentin is trying to do to you and David?” Quentin appears behind Maggie. Noticing Amy looking funny, Maggie asks, “What’s wrong, Amy”, then looks behind and sees Quentin standing there. Quentin closes the doors and starts to approach Maggie. Maggie, terrified, demands, “Stay where you are! Don’t come any closer!” Amy says, “He won’t hurt you, Maggie. He just wants to meet you”. Quentin continues to approach. Maggie shouts, “Stay away! Don’t touch me!” Quentin touches her, and Maggie screams. Upstairs, Barnabas hears this and exclaims, “A scream!” He and Willie rush downstairs into the drawing room. There they find Amy drawing a crayon picture of a house on fire. Barnabas asks Amy, “Amy, where’s David?” Willie asks, “Amy, why did you scream?” Amy replies, “That wasn’t me” Willie asks, “Then who was it?” Amy replies, “It was Maggie”. Willie exclaims, “Maggie?! Where is she?” Amy doesn’t answer. Barnabas tells Willie to take Amy back to the old house. Amy remarks, “He’ll let me go now”. Willie takes Amy away. Barnabas thinks to himself, “I have to find them! But which room?” He boldly announces, “You won’t take any of them! Not Maggie, David or Amy! I’ll take them from you!”. Quentin replies by laughing, “HA HA HA HA HA!” When Willie gets back to the old house, he says to Amy, “You’re lying! Maggie wasn’t at that house!” and calls for Maggie, but receives no answer. He wonders, “If she’s not here and she’s not at Collinwood, then where is she?” Amy tells him, “She’s not anywhere. She’s not anywhere anymore!”. Willie asks, “What do you mean?” Amy replies, “You’ll see! You’ll see!” At Collinwood, the clock strikes 2:00 AM. Barnabas, having searched the whole house and not found either Maggie or David, is coming down the stairs, thinking to himself, “Somewhere in this house, somewhere there must be a room I haven’t searched, a room I haven’t found. But where?” He prepares to leave, but then changes his mind, “No! Don’t leave. Stay! Quentin will come to me! He must!” He opens the drawing room doors to wait there for Quentin. He is surprised to find Maggie there, dressed in the old dress, sitting in a chair sewing. He calls, “Maggie!”. Maggie exclaims, “OH! Who are you?” Barnabas again says, “Maggie!” Maggie asks, “What did you call me?” Barnabas, puzzled, says, “Maggie! It’s me, Barnabas!” Maggie says, “I know no one named Barnabas. Please leave here! Get out, at once!” Barnabas tells her, “You must come with me! I know what’s happened to you! You ARE Maggie Evans!”. Maggie replies, “NO! My name… My name is…” then screams, “AHHHHH!” and faints. Barnabas shouts, “MAGGIE! MAGGIE” and shakes Maggie back to consciousness. When she revives, she is back to normal, recognizing who Barnabas is and knowing she’s Maggie Evsns. She asks, “Barnabas! What happened? These clothes, where did they come from?” Barnabas asks, “You don’t know?” Maggie replies, “NO!” She looks into a mirror, notices her hair is styled in a 19th century style and says, “My hair! Barnabas, why don’t I remember, why can’t I remember? What happened to the dress I was wearing when I came here?” Barnabas asks, “What is the last thing you remember?” Maggie replies, “I followed Amy here. WHERE’S AMY?!?!?” Barnabas tells her, “She’s all right. She’s back at the old house”. Reassured that Amy is all right, Maggie tells Barnabas her story, “I was trying to take Amy away from here, and he appeared”. Barnabas exclaims, “Quentin?!” Maggie replies, “Yes. I looked up into his face. It was so cold and evil! He touched me! His hand, it was so cold! It made me feel cold all over! He called me by another name, a name that made these clothes feel right”. Barnabas asks, “What was that name?” Maggie replies, “I can’t remember, I can’t remember how I got into this dress, I can’t remember anything!” Barnabas tells her, “We must find out where he took you”. Maggie suggests, “Ask Amy! She was here. She must know”, but Barnabas replies, “She won’t tell us. She’s completely possessed now”. Maggie says, “We must find David! If he’s done this to me, what has he done to David?” Roger comes into the room and asks, “Find David?” Barnabas replies that he hasn’t. Roger vows, “I won’t leave this house until I do!” Barnabas tells Roger what happened to Maggie, about his finding her dressed in the old fashioned dress and how she doesn’t remember what happened to her. Roger says, “I’m going to call the police!” Barnabas asks, “And tell them what? That you’ve been driven from your house by a ghost? They’ll think you mad!” Roger replies, “They’ll search the house”. Barnabas says, “I’ve already searched the house”. Maggie begs Roger, “Don’t stay here! Something will happen to you!” Roger tells Barnabas to take Maggie back to the old house. As Barnabas turns to do so, he says, “I’ll be back”, but Roger tells him, “No, I’d rather you stay with Maggie. It’s more important you stay with her in case she starts to remember something”. Barnabas takes Maggie and leaves. Roger picks up the phone in the drawing room and starts to dial. Quentin’s music fills the room, but Roger defiantly announces, “That doesn’t frighten me! If you’re in this room, show yourself!”. A book on the desk mysteriously opens by itself. Roger goes to the desk and finds a note in the book that reads, “David is mine”. Roger says, “He is NOT yours! I can’t see you, but I can tell you this: I will find my son, and I will keep him from you forever!” By the time Roger returns to the old house, it is morning. He tells Barnabas, “Every time I picked up the phone to call the police, the music and the laughter would begin”. Barnabas asks, “And when the police came?” Roger replies, “They found nothing”. Barnabas warns Roger, “Don’t go back to that house!”, but Roger replies, “I must. I phoned Professor Stokes before I left Collinwood. He’s coming to Collinwood. He might have some ideas. He as a theory. It seems that when the moon is full, possessed children are particularly active. There’s a full moon tonight. He thought perhaps Quentin would show himself to us” and leaves. Barnabas, reminded that the moon will be full, thinks, “And the full moon means something else for someone else…” The clock strikes 4:00 PM. Barnabas exclaims, “Four o’clock! In a few hours, the moon will rise! Chris!” The phone at the caretaker’s cottage rings. Chris answers it. It is Ned. He tells Chris, “Sabrina and I haven’t left. Perhaps you’d like to know how she’s doing. You’d better be interested. She’s going to snap out of this and talk! Listen!”. Ned hold the receiver to Sabrina and tells her, “Sabrina, do what you did before!”. Sabrina says, “Chris…Chris…Chris…” Ned takes the receiver and tells Chris, “I want you to come here right now! Maybe seeing you will help her remember more!” Chris replies, “I can’t!” Ned asks, “Don’t you feel any responsiblity for her?” Chris shouts, “I can’t help her!” and hangs up. Ned assures Sabrina, “He’ll come, and he’ll help us, or I’ll kill him! You’ll remember, Sabrina, you’ll remember!” At the cottage, Chris moans, “Sabrina! Sabrina! I want to help you, but I can’t!” Chris goes to the old house and tells Barnabas that Sabrina seems to be starting to remember and tells him, “Barnabas, she WILL remember! Something’s going to jog her memory and she’ll remember!”. Barnabas promises to do something about it. The clock strikes 6:00. Barnabas says, “I’d better take you to the mausoleum. Perhaps I can persuade them to leave town”. Chris’ werewolf pains start. They rush out. Roger, returning from Collinwood, finds Maggie sitting by the fire in the old house. He says, “Good Evening, Maggie. Feeling any better?” Maggie replies, “Yes”. Roger asks, “Have you talked to Amy yet?” Maggie replies, “Yes, but she smiles sweetly at me without answering”. Roger remarks, “So, she’s still possessed. When we find David, how will he be? I had to leave Collinwood. I had to get some rest. But someone else will have to stay there. Perhaps Barnabas”. Maggie tells Roger that Barnabas isn’t at the old house, that he’s gone into town. Roger shows Maggie a piece of burnt cloth. Maggie tells him she recognizes it, that it’s the remains of the dress she had been wearing when she went to Collinwood and asks, “Where did you find it?” Roger tells her, “In the fireplace in Liz’s room”. Maggie wonders, “Who could have done it?” Roger replies, “Whoever it was, he wanted to erase all traces of Maggie Evans.” Maggie remarks, Yes, perhaps, Edward, but what kind of person would want to do that?” Roger asks, “What did you call me?” Maggie, puzzled, replies, “Edward?! Now why would I call you Edward?” Roger tells her, “Edward Collins was my grandfathere. Quentin Collins was his brother. I think Quentin may have been trying to pull you back into his time! Has he succeeded with David?!” Barnabas goes to Ned’s room at the Inn. Ned is angry that it is Barnabas who has come instead of Chris. Barnabas tells Ned, “You and your sister should leave town. You’re making things difficult for her by being here. You see, Chris is in love with my cousin now”. Ned angrily says, “His life goes on, while Sabrina’s like this! You want to meet my sister? She was beautiful once”. He brings Sabrina out and shows Barnabas what she’s become. He happens to put her by a window, and she stares out at a full moon while Ned and Barnabas talk. Ned tells Barnabas, “Think your cousin could end up like this? You didn’t think of that, did you?” Barnabas says, “Look at her. Can’t you see you’re making things difficult for her by staying here?” Ned replies, “I’ve got to make her remember, and if the only way to do that is to stay here, I’m going to stay here”. Unable to convince Ned to leave, Barnabas turns to Sabrina and says, “Goodbye, Miss Stuart. Too bad your brother doesn’t realize how difficult he’s making things for you”. Sabrina notices Barnabas’ wolf head cane and starts to react very strongly. Seeing this, Ned exclaims, “Your cane! Your wolf head’s cane!”, grabs Barnabas’ cane and holds it in front of Sabrina’s face to give her better look. Sabrina starts to move her lips as if about to speak. Ned exclaims, “She’s remembering! She’s remembering!” Sabrina doesn’t say anything, but the sight of the cane causes her to have a flashback… It is two years ago. Chris is in an apartment somewhere pacing around nervously. Sabrina, young and beautiful with her lovely dark hair, goes to Chris’ apartment and lets herself in with a key. She is carrying a bag of things for a surprise party. She is surprised to find Chris in the apartement, exclaiming, “Chris! What are you doing here? You’re not supposed to be here! You were supposed to leave to go skiing at 3 o’clock!” The clock reads 5:30. She explains, “Ned gave me this key. He stayed here last summer” and continues, “I was going to give you a surprise party. Why didn’t you go away for the weekend like you said?” Chris tells her, “I was going to go, but I got the flu” and glances nervously at the clock. Sabrina asks, “Why didn’t you call and tell me?” Chris starts having the wolf pains. Sabrina says, “That’s a symptom of the flu?! I’ll call the doctor”. Chris says, “Please go!” and asks her to leave and leave him alone. Sabrina tries to talk to Chris, but he explodes, “WILL YOU GET OUT OF HERE??” Sabrina, shocked, says, “All right. Guess I’ll leave. There’s no point in having a surprise party that’s not a surprise. Why won’t you let me help you, Chris, why?” and leaves. As soon as Sabrina leaves, Chris takes out a pair of leg shackles and shackles himself to the radiator – apparently what he had been planning to do all along – his story about leaving town just that, a story. Sabrina, outside in the hallway, changes her mind and decides to go back to try to talk to Chris again. She opens the door and is shocked to see a werewolf chained to the radiator…. Sabrina ends her flashback, screams and loses consciousness. Barnabas telephones Julia. Julia comes to Ned’s room (#24, the same one Burke Devlin used to stay in). Barnabas tells Julia what happened. Julia asks Barnabas and Ned to leave the room to let her examine Sabrina, who’s by now regained consciousness, in private. Barnabas and Ned leave the room, Ned reluctantly. Julia asks Sabrina, “So, what was there about Mr. Collins’ cane that frightned you?” Sabrina doesn’t answer. Julia continues, “Try to talk. I think you can now. You couldn’t before, but you can now. Sabrina, you can talk to me. I’ll do everything I can to help you”. But Sabrina remains silent. Ned, hearing talking, comes rushing into the room and excitedly says, “I heard talking! Was it her?” Julia replies, “No, it was me. I’m in the habit of talking to my patients when I examine them”. Julia gives Sabrina a short physical examination. She announces, “She’s all right. The only thing is her blood pressure’s a little low, but now low enough to have caused her to black out”. She tells Ned, “I suggest we move her to my hospital…” Ned says, “NO!”. Julia says, “Windcliff has an excellent staff..”, but Ned says, “NO! She stays here with me!” Barnabas comes into the room. Julia takes out a hypodermic syringe and prepares to give Sabrina an injection. Ned asks, “What are you giving her?” Julia replies, “A sedative”. Ned exclaims, “NO!” Julia asks, “Why not?” Ned replies, “She’s starting to remember. I want her to be conscious in case she does”. Barnabas tells Julia, “I think it would be best if you stayed and watched over her”, but Ned says, “NO! I can take care of her myself”. Ned takes out some money and asks Julia, “How much do I owe you?”, but Julia replies, “I’ll send you a bill”. Barnabas and Julia both say goodbye to Sabrina and leave. As soon as they go, Ned asks Sabrina, “What did you remember, Sabrina? What was it? Look! You’re got to tell me! I know, Sabrina, it has something to do with that night, something to do with Chris! Sabrina, please!” But Sabrina says nothing. Barnabas and Julia return to the old house. Julia moans, “She knows! She knows!” Barnabas asks, “Then why didn’t she say anything?” Julia replies, “I don’t know. But she will!” Barnabas remarks, “What a tragic situation. Ned, using every bit of money he has to track down Chris. And that girl. He told me she’s never looked in a mirror since that tragic day. And Chris…” Julia exclaims, “If Sabrina tells Ned, and Ned tells the police, we’ll be held as accesories!”. Barnabas tells her, “We’ve got to find a way to stop Ned from going to the police!” In Ned’s room at the Inn, Ned continues asking Sabrina what she remembers, but Sabrina continues to remain silent. Finally, Ned decides it’s futile. He tells Sabrina he’ll give her her sleeping pills to help her sleep, and leaves to get some water for her to take them. While Ned is out of the room, Sabrina gets out of the wheelchair, wanders over to a wall mirror, looks at her reflection and screams. Ned comes rushing back into the room, pulls Sabrina away from the mirror, telling her, “Sabrina! You know everything that’s happened, don’t you? Sabrina! You’ve got to tell me! Sabrina, if you don’t tell me, I’m going to have to go find Jennings and drag him here! Take a look in the mirror! That’s what he did to you! Take a good look!” but Sabrina silent. Ned asks, “You’re protecting him, aren’t you? You’re still in love with him, aren’t you?”, but Sabrina remains silent, staring out the window at the full moon. Ned says, “Stop looking at the moon and talk to me! You’ve got to stop protecting him!”, but Sabrina still remains silent. Ned vows, “I’m not going to give up, Sabrina!” The sun having risen, Barnabas and Julia go to the mausoleum to release Chris from the secret room there. Inside the mausoleum in front of the secret door, Julia notes, “It’s completely quiet”. Barnabas tells her, “That probably means Chris has passed out. He usually blacks out after an attack”, and opens the secret door. Staring at them is a werewolf… Barnabas quickly pulls the ring to close the door, but the werewolf manages to grab he edge of the door and hold it open. Barnabas whacks the werewolf’s fingers a few times with the silver head of his cane. The werewolf lets go of the door and it closes. Julia notes that Chris should’ve turned back into a human being by now, pointing out that the sun rose 2 hours ago. She tells Barnabas that she’s very worried, that first, Chris turned into a werewolf when there was no full moon, now he’s stayed a werewolf well into the daytime. She tells Barnabas she fears that Chris’ condition is getting worse, that each time he turns into a werewolf, he’ll stay a werewolf longer and longer, that she fears that there’ll come a time when Chris remains a werewolf permanently and notes sadly, “Barnabas, perhaps the only answer is to…” Barnabas asks, “To kill him?” Julia notes, “We’re not even close to finding a cure”. But Barnabas vetoes the idea and says, “It’s safe as long as we keep him in that room”. Julia reminds him, “We’re not the only ones who know about that room”. Barnabas gestures towards the gate and says, “We’ll have to find a way to lock that door”. At the old house, Amy goes to see Maggie, who’s staying, appropriately, in Josette’s room. Maggie asks, “What are you doing here? You were supposed to stay in your room!”. Amy replies that she got bored and asks, “Did you just wake up?”. Maggie replies, “I never went to sleep. I was too worried about David”. Convinced that Amy knows what happened to David, she tries to get Amy to tell what she knows, but Amy replies, “I don’t know where he is.” Not wanting to be questioned, she tells Maggie, “I’ve got to go back to my room”. But Maggie refuses to let her go. She tells Amy, “I’ve been thinking. The other night when I saw you at the window and you ran, you weren’t running away from me, were you? You were trying to lure me to Collinwood because someone wanted you to. Who was it? Was it Quentin?” Amy denies that she was trying to lure her to Collinwood and asks to be allowed to go back to her room, but Maggie continues, “Don’t you realize that Quentin is a bad person? He might try to hurt David!” Amy insists, “David will be all right!” Maggie asks, “Why don’t you take us there so we can see for ourselves?” Amy exclaims, “I can’t!” Maggie asks, “Don’t you want to help?” Amy says, “I’d like to help, but if I say anything, Quentin will do something terrible to Chris!” Julia comes into the room just as Amy says this and asks, “Why do you say that? What does Quentin have to do with Chris?” Amy replies, “I can’t say anything!”. Julia takes Amy away to question her and let Maggie get some sleep. After Julia takes Amy from the room, Maggie finally goes to bed and goes to sleep. She has a dream in which she goes into the storage room and sees Mr. Juggins, then the hole at the base of the wall leading into Quentin’s secret room. She crawls through the hole into Quentin’s room. Quentin appears, holding the old dress she wore earlier. Maggie exclaims, “I know who you are! You’re Quentin, aren’t you? Why do you want me here? Why have you brought me here?” QuentinHe tries to give the dress to Maggie, but Maggie says, “That’s the dress I was wearing in the drawing room! You’ve brought it for me? I don’t want it!” Quentin starts to approach her. Maggie tells him, “Stay where you are and don’t come any closer!”, but Quentin keeps coming, grabs her and kisses her, then lets her go and laughs… Maggie awakens and screams, “Julia! Julia!” Julia comes and asks, “Maggie! What’s the matter?”. Maggie asks for Barnabas, but Julia tells her Barnabas isn’t here. Maggie tells Julia about her dream, telling her that in her dream she was in a room, the room , which she now remembers, Quentin took her to the other night at Collinwood, a room she had never seen before. Julia asks her about it, but Maggie still can’t remember, saying, “I can remember only two other images of what happened, a dark, long, old staircase, and Mrs. Stoddard’s room”. Julia asks, “What do they mean?” Maggie replies, “I don’t know”. Julia says, “Try, Maggie, try to remember They may be our only clues we have to find David. Go over what happened last night”. Maggie recounts how she chased Amy to Collinwood, and being confronted by Quentin in the drawing room, “I thought he’d hurt me, but he just stood there staring at me”. Julia prompts her, “Then he took you?” Maggie replies, “Yes, up an old staircase, then I was in Mrs. Stoddard’s room”. Julia asks, “With Quentin?” Maggie replies, “No, all alone. I had a strange feeling. I knew it was Mrs. Stoddard’s room, but for some reason, I thought of it as mine. Then I left the room, drawn, pulled, somewhere else. Down a long corridor to the West Wing. To a room. For some reason, a room I can’t see clearly in my mind. I remember seeing a figure standing there and thinking for some reason, “He’s caught us!” But then I saw that it wasn’t a man. It was a tailor’s dummy with a painted on face. Mr. Juggins! We’ve got to go to Collinwood! I remember where it was! It was the storage room in the West Wing, and there’s an adjoining room none of us ever knew existed! That’s where David must be! We’ve got to go there!” But Julia tells her, “It’s too dangerous. I’ll go find Barnabas” Unknown to them, Amy has been eavesdropping on them outside the Barnabas, goes to the mausoleum, listens at the secret door and hears a low growling inside. Chris has still not changed back. Julia comes rushing in to the mausoleum and tells Barnabas, “Barnabas! I’m glad I found you! Maggie’s remembered what happened to her the night before last! She thinks she knows where David is!” Amy goes to the storage room. She pulls the box hiding the secret panel, takes a crowbar and starts to open the panel. Barnabas and Julia return to the old house. Barnabas calls “Maggie?”, and receiving no answer, goes into Josette’s room and is surprised to find that Maggie isn’t there. Barnabas remarks, “I hope she didn’t go to Collinwood alone! I’d better go find her!”, but Maggie comes back to the room. Julia asks, “Where were you?” Maggie replies, “I couldn’t find Amy!”. Julia volunteers to go find Amy and leaves to do so. Barnabas tells Maggie, “I’m puzzled. Willie and I searched that storage room the other night. We found no secret entrance”. Maggie replies, “Someone must have covered it up!”. Barnabas says, “All right. Let’s go and look”. Amy goes into the hidden room to find David. She calls out, “David, are you here? David, there’s something important I’ve got to tell you! Please answer me!” A hand touches her on the shoulder. She turns and sees Quentin standing there. Amy, frightened, lies, “Quentin! I only came to warn you!” and tells him, “I came to tell you Maggie and Barnabas are on their way! They know about this room! They think David’s in here! Please don’t be mad at me!”. Maggie and Barnabas arrive at Collinwood and start up the Amy tells Quentin, “I didn’t tell them about the room! Maggie saw it in a dream! Please don’t be mad at me!” Quentin silences Amy by causing her to lose her voice. Barnabas and Maggie enter the storage room. They see the hole in the wall, just where Maggie said it would be. Barnabas exclaims, “You’re right! There is a passage here! It was sealed up when Willie and I searched here before”. He notices the crowbar lying beside the hole, picks it up and says, “Whoever unsealed it used this”. He starts to work on the upper panels with the crowbar. Maggie asks, “What are you going to do?” Barnabas replies, “I’m going to rip off these panels, then go find out what’s in that Barnabas uses a crowbar to tear off some additional panels to allow easier access. He and Maggie enter Quentin’s secret room. Barnabas asks, “Is this the room you were in?” Maggie replies, “Yes”. They look around for David, and call for him, but don’t find him. While they are doing this, they hear footsteps coming. The door, which they had closed, opens… But it’s only Professor Stokes. Barnabas asks, “Professor Stokes, What are you doing here?” Stokes replies, “I was searching the West Wing when I heard the sound of knocking coming from here and decided to come and investigate”. Barnabas explains, “That was me, ripping off the panels that covered the door to this room.” Stokes looks around the room and remarks, “Interesting room. It looks like nothing’s been disturbed in this room since the Victorian Era. We should be able to learn a great deal from this room”. Barnabas says, “I’m not concerned about this room. I’m concerned about David”. Stokes asks, “You’ve found no signs of him in here?” Barnabas replies, “None”. Stokes looks around and notices the points of a pair of shoes sticking out from behind some curtains. He pulls the curtains back and finds Amy standing there. She collapses. Barnabas tells Maggie to take Amy back to the old house. Maggie takes Amy and leaves. Stokes tells Barnabas, “It’s very important that we’ve found this room. It will tell us a lot about Quentin”. He searches the roll top desk and finds a diary and a number of flat wooden sticks, painted solid black on one side and black with a white stripe in the middle on the other. Barnabas asks, “Well?” Stokes explains to Barnabas, “Now I know a great deal more about Quentin that I did a few moments ago”. Barnabas asks, “What?” Stokes explains, “Quentin practiced the I-Ching, one of the oldest forms of diviniation in the world. Also one of the most dangerous”. Barnabas asks, “Most dangerous? Why?” Stokes replies, “Because so little is known about it. Even Confucius knew little about it. I’ll be able to tell you more after I’ve studied this journal”. At the old house, Amy regains consciousness. Maggie asks, “Amy! How are you feeling?” Amy says, “Professor Stokes was wrong! David IS at Collinwood!”. Maggie tells her, “I’ll get Barnabas and Julia!”, but Amy tells her, “NO! They won’t find him. They want YOU to find him. You’ve got to go soon, or David won’t be there anymore. Only Jamison. That’s who Quentin wants David to be. David is going to die!” Barnabas and Stokes return to the old house. Stokes has with him the journal and the sticks. He takes them down into a room in the cellar and puts them on a table. He tells Barnabas, “I’d prefer to be left alone, if you don’t mind”. Barnabas asks, “How long do you need?” Stokes replies, “An hour or two should tell me how Quentin Collins used he I-Ching, and I’ll be able to decide on a course of action”. Barnabas leaves and Stokes begins to study the journal. Maggie goes to Collinwood and searches for David, but cannot find him. She goes back down to the foyer and puts her head against the wall in despair. Suddenly, she hears a voice call, “Maggie!”. She looks up and sees David standing on the landing. She exclaims, “David!”. David tells her, “Maggie, don’t come up here, please!” Maggie tells him, “I’ve come to take you away. Don’t you want to come with me?” David replies, “Yes, but I don’t want you to come up here”. Maggie looks around and shouts, presumably to Quentin, “I’m not going to let you keep David!” She turns back to David and tells him, “Come to me, David! You can if you try!” David walks along the landing towards the stairs, glancing back towards the door fearfully. Suddenly, he stops. Maggie shouts, “Quentin! You can’t have him! He’s not yours to have, and I’m going to make sure he never will be! I’m not afraid of you! I’m going to take David away from you!” She tells David, “David, I’m coming up to get you!” and starts up the stairs, but David shouts, “No! Maggie!” Maggie tells David, “You don’t belong to him! You belong with your family! Come to me, David!” David comes running down into Maggie’s arms. Maggie tells David, “David, before we go, there’s one thing you must do. You must send Quentin away. I want you to take one last look through that door”. David screams, “NO!”, but Maggie tells him, “It’s the only way you’ll ever be able to be free of Quentin”. David looks. The door closes. Maggie announces, “David, we’ve won!”. But Maggie is wrong. David collapses… Maggie has taken David back to the old house. Julia is upstairs examining him while Maggie is downstairs in the living room with Barnabas. She tells Barnabas what happened at Collinwood, blaming herself for what happened, saying, “I kept him there too long”. Julia comes down. Maggie asks, “Julia, how’s David”. Julia replies, “In a deep coma. I did everything I could to try to get him to respond, but he didn’t. He’s still possessed by Quentin. Unless we can get him to break his hold on him, David will die”. Barnabas asks, “How long does he have?” Julia replies, “A few hours, maybe till morning. If only we could contact Quentin”. Barnabas tells her, “There may be a way. Julia, come with me!”. Barnabas takes Julia down into the cellar and asks Stokes, “Professor Stokes, this I-Ching you’re studying, how does it work?” Stokes asks, “Why do you want to know?” Barnabas replies, “I’ll tell you after you’ve explained it to me”. Stokes explains, “The I-Ching is a way of freeing the spirit. As you can see, each rod has two sides, one a solid black color, the other black with a white band at the center. They are shaken then tossed to form one of 64 hexagrams. At this point, the subject sits and begins a period of intense concentration, picturing a door with the hexagram on it. He must have the willpower to concentrate on the door until he sees it open inward. When this happens, the spirit rises from the body and goes through the door”. Barnabas asks, “Would it be possible to use the I-Ching to contact Quentin Collins?” Stokes replies, “Beyond the door, anything is possible”. Barnabas announces that he will try to use the I-Ching to contact Quentin. Stokes protests, “But it’s too dangerous!” Barnabas replies, “David will die if I don’t!” Stokes warns him, “There’s no way of knowing what lies beyond the door!” Julia agrees, “He’s right. It’s too dangerous”, but Barnabas says, “David is dying! If there’s any chance, I must try it!” Stokes reluctantly says, “Very well. Toss the wands on the desk”. Barnabas does so. Stokes looks at the rods, arranges them in rows, and announces, “The 49th or Ko hexagram, called the hexagram of change”. Julia begs Barnabas not to go though with it, but Barnabas says, “I’ll be all right”. Stokes sits him down in a chair in front of the table and tells him, “Close your eyes and concentrate until you see the door with the hexagram on it”. Barnabas does so. After a while, he says, “I see the door”. Stokes tells him, “Continue to concentrate until you see the door open away from you. We must be completely silent until that happens”. Barnabas concentrates and sees the door open and gasps, “AHHHH!”. Julia asks, “Will he see Quentin Collins in there?” Stokes replies, “Only he will know”. Through the door, Barnabas sees a chained coffin… Julia asks, “How long will he remain in the trance?” Stokes replies, “There’s no way of telling. You see, right now there are two Barnabas’, the one we see sitting here, and one by the door. Julia asks, “You said this was the hexagram of change. Does that mean Barnabas will change?” Stokes replies, “According to the book of I-Ching, it means he will change, or be changed. It depends on where the door leads”. Barnabas moans. Julia asks, “Can we speak to him?” Stokes replies, “Yes”, and asks Barnabas, “Do you see Quentin?” Barnabas replies, “He’s not here”. Stokes asks, “Tell me what you see”. Barnabas replies, “I want to go through the door, but cannot”. Stokes asks, “Do you see something beyond the door that frightens you?” Barnabas replies, “The mausoleum”. Julia gasps, “The mausoleum?!” Stokes asks her, “Does that mean something to you?” Julia lies, “No”. Stokes asks Barnabas, “Is there someone there with you?” Barnabas replies, “No, only the coffin”. Julia exclaims, “Professor Stokes, we’ve got to stop this!” Stokes asks, “Do you know where the door leads to?” Julia replies, “No, but we’ve got to stop this before he’s hurt!”. 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__label__cc	0.580176	0.419824	Home»News Category»News»Webb’s touring ’49 Mercury, Mustang to new locations Webb’s touring ’49 Mercury, Mustang to new locations Angela Mouly July 28, 2020 News Webb’s group of companies is planning a to send a decked out Ford Mustang and a 1949 Mercury truck on tour to each of their vehicle and machinery dealerships this year. The new Mustang has been painted to showcase each of their locations, and the pair will act as a conversation piece and raise awareness about the footprint of the company in their new communities. Dealer principal, Mike Webb, said the project started as an awareness piece with the intention that they would be in regional parades. “In the COVID-19 world it has been a different approach to entering these communities, but we are excited to be there and look forward to serving new customers,” said Webb. In March, Webb’s Machinery took over for Tri-Ag Implements at their main store in Wainwright as well as two satellite locations in St. Paul and Consort. Across the industry, manufacturers had been encouraging expansions by putting pressure on machinery dealers to have a bigger footprint. When they were approached about the potential sale, Webb’s was already underway with an ongoing major renovation to the New Holland dealership in Vermilion. In addition, the St. Paul location was already underway of adding a new office facility and expanding their shop. Going forward, Webb’s plans to not only become involved in their new communities, but to continue with ongoing improvements and support them as well. “Our roots involve community responsibility–it’s not a conscious effort but we know it’s how we want to do business,” said Webb. As for their history, Webb’s was started when his grandfather, George C. Webb, took over the Massey Harris franchise in 1933. Along with starting a business during the Great Depression, George Sr. suddenly lost his wife and raised five children on his own. His three sons came to work with him, and later his grandchildren and great-grandchildren also followed suit. A Mercury-Lincoln franchise was added in 1946, and began to include Ford models in 1971. Machinery locations were later added in Vegreville and Lamont. Now the six locations are sure to enjoy featuring the Mustang and Mercury as they tour around the countryside. Previous Staying safe on the water this summer Next Beginner trails added to Cold Lake Bike Park	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line113
__label__cc	0.685583	0.314417	Is Go Go Curry’s Eating Championship Turning Into a Parade of Pro Eating “Has Beens”? The final chance to qualify for the Go Go Curry Eating Championship is this Wednesday from 6 to 8pm (on 38th btw. 7+8th), but if you don’t think you can eat 2 small orders of curry over rice in under 73 seconds- don’t bother. The top 5 qualifying times advance to the finals (which are scheduled for May 30th) and right now according to the official Go Go Curry website the fifth place qualifying time is 1 minute and 13 seconds (although Lunch’er Eric checked in to say that he and another eater eater broke the 1:08 barrier, but haven’t been added to the list yet. So really you’ve gotta be around 60 seconds to make it.) But then, even if you do qualify, you’ll run smack into 3 (possibly) professional eaters. Don “Moses” Lerman was the first pro-eater to enter- throwing down a 1:00 prelim score which was quickly destroyed by “Gentleman” Joe Menchetti (also a pro eater, of sorts.) Now we’re hearing that Dale “Mouth of the South” Boone will try and qualify on May 20th. None of these guys are members of the IFOCE (the official pro eating organization that runs the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating thing on July 4th) because they don’t allow participation in unsanctioned events like this… but they are all experienced competitive eaters. I don’t know anything about this stuff, so I checked in with Crazy Legs Conti, the official Midtown Lunch expert on all things competitive eating. His thoughts on Joe, Don, Dale, has-beens, hobbyists, picnickers, and The Godfather are after the jump. Gentleman Joe Menchetti was thrown out of the big leagues years ago, tried to remake his outfit and moniker as “Eatmieser” with an Orange Wig and a Rankin Bass walk, and has been bouncing around independently for years. His ego is as swollen as his stomach, but he probably went for curry just because he loves to embarrass Don. They still argue over a wing eating contest from almost a decade ago. Don has been eating with no teeth for two weeks, but I believe is getting some dentures in soon. His mouth is the Micheal Corleone of Competitive Eating, “every time he thinks they are out, they put them back in”. Gentleman Joe would be Frankie Pentangeli in the metaphor…The Old Man had too much Curry, sort of thing. Gentleman Joe often claims he is not a pro because he doesn’t get paid (that’s his way around sponsors who want to disallow pros) but he has made some prize money, BBQs, TVs, and probably a garage worth of crappy prizes and coupons. Dale “Buffoon” Boone is a sprinter. When he hits his capacity, which will happen quickly, tell the front row of spectators that its gonna be like Shamu at Seaworld. Perhaps, they should wear an Major League Eating poncho – both for protection against Dale’s hair trigger epiglottis and validation that there is one, and only one, competitive eating league. And Dale’s not in it. As much as I love John Havilcheck, I always hated seeing him play in the NBA old timers game. There’s nothing less distinguished than a 60 year old wrapped in ace bandages and short shorts trying to dribble. Eating wise, you’re going to see a lot of dribbling and a lot of kids checking the back of their pro-eating trading cards (oversized of course). “That guy’s still alive? I thought he lost in a cherry eating contest to George Washington”. The competitive eating road is littered with the deflated stomachs of has-beens, hobbyists, picnickers, and casual diners. Go Go Curry Launches Annual Eating Competition Amateurs Complain That Pro Eater is Ruining Go Go Curry Contest All Go Go Curry Posts on Midtown Lunch Posted by Zach Brooks at 10:30 am, May 19th, 2009 under Go Go Curry. Goats: Boone is a riot…an obnoxious riot…but a riot nonetheless! That being said, his eating prowess is—questionable—compared to the others. I loved it when he want at it with the Black Widow! Doc Chuck: My wife was, some years ago, a very talented competitive eater and a card-carrying member of IFOCE. She has much better things to do today, thankfully. Though her maw could easily best Lehrman, Menchetti or Boone on any given day. MarisainMidtown: A great report, Crazy Legs. Count me as intrigued (though most definitely not sitting in the front row). beautifulbrian: Menchetti will win big	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line126
__label__wiki	0.571198	0.571198	Posted March 2, 2020 - 5:59 pm by Jane \| Category: Artists, Blog Beth Pielert is a writer, director, and producer working across mediums that include gaming, television and documentary film. Pielert formed Good Film Works in 2001 while writing & directing Out of the Poison Tree for PBS, a documentary that explores truth and reconciliation for survivors of the Cambodian Genocide. Some of her credits include award-winning films such as The Corporation, winner of 24 international Awards, including the Sundance Audience Award, and Claiming the Title: Gay Olympics on Trial, winner of the Independent Spirit Award. Beth was a Rainier Independent Film Festival fellow in screenwriting for Leaves Awaken and the RIFF fellow during the Mineral School screemwriting residency in 2019. Kait Heacock asked her about her work past, present, and future. How do you balance the many roles of being an independent filmmaker? What’s your favorite part of it? It seems the more projects I have going, the more I get done! If I’m only working on one thing at a time then I will drag my feet. Fundraising is the most challenging, and I am in the thick of that right now. Attracting and collaborating with talent is my favorite part until I need a few moments to steal away and get to the page again—for that I need solitude and my character playlists on Spotify. Tell me about your latest project, Leaves Awaken. Have you finished the project since you were at Mineral? When will people be able to view it? Leaves Awaken is a six-part thriller series for video on demand. It follows Naya McQueen, a Seattle-based podcaster who is half Lummi Nation and half Irish- American. When Naya is assigned to do a story on a Bellingham bar known to have served infamous serial killers she scoffs until she discovers the bar’s close proximity to her maternal Rez. Naya hasn’t been on the Rez since she was a baby and her mother died. Naya’s return to the Rez unearths a 25-year-old mystery that she doggedly pursues as she learns to navigate walking in two worlds, her Lummi heritage and the urban life she left back in Seattle. We are still in the writing stage though we have a strong pilot, deck, and series overview. I’m in discussions with a Canadian production team regarding a co-venture, and we are about to launch a fundraising effort so my co-writer Marie Clements and I will have more writing time together. As far as when people can view it, my hope is two years given the timeliness of our subject matter, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), all the forest has observed and what it tries to tell us, and my deep desire to see my main characters on screen. But much of this is dependent on funding and scheduling. For that project, you worked with the Lummi Nation. How can artists respectfully collaborate with a group they’re not part of? I’m grateful that Lummi Nation took my call and that the story and first pages appealed to them. I put it out there that I was writing this character that was half Lummi Nation and that I was not Lummi Nation or indigenous. I wanted to do this right by sharing the essence of the story and the character of Naya to see if it resonated, and explore a collaboration. I’ve been very fortunate to have friends and support in Washington, and I’ve been up half a dozen times to work with Children of the Setting Sun and my co- writer, Marie Clements. There is a lot about my main character Naya that is drawn directly from me. She’s an outsider, she’s queer, she does things her own way and she doesn’t fit in easily (okay that last part isn’t me) but Naya is also half Lummi Nation, and for this I wouldn’t be doing her character or the story justice if I was to phone in the research and take liberties with a culture that I did not grow up in. It is really important to me that I be as respectful as possible and that means enlisting help when I’m navigating unfamiliar waters. It also means being patient and listening. It’s a fine line, and I make mistakes. I can also be too careful and this can hurt the story too. It can slow down the progress of the series. Filmmaking is a collaboration, but it is not a consensus art. I sometimes need to remind myself that Naya was born out of me and it’s ok to let her out onto the page instead of getting too tangled up with “Am I doing this right?” and “Will they like it?” Who or what is currently inspiring your films? Until I was about 13 I split my time between Minnesota and Wisconsin and never felt more at home than I did among the trees. As a kid I was like a wild animal, spending entire days outside, subsisting on crab apples and wild chives. I would roam the birch and pine of Spider lake, Wisconsin for hours. At night, I would peer from our cabin, beyond the porch light, listening to the loons and hoping for a glimpse of Big Foot. I’ve always felt a deep intelligence, a magic beyond the trees, and a sense of wonder—and this made me feel less alone. Naya is solitary like me and has a connection to the trees, but it goes deeper as you will see when our series airs. For Leaves Awaken, I’ve been studying lots of TV, and several titles stand out to me for different reasons. Sharp Objects elegantly blends memory, the veil of alcohol and the current moment—the music curation is hot too! The setting in Top of the Lake has such a great feel to it—the odd characters and beauty drew me in. The first season is gorgeous and ends with a good twist. Dark is a German series I’ve started. I love the lighting and cinematography and the genius weaving of characters over the span of their lives—as little kids and adults and then elders—everything is connected. Then there is this super addictive, disturbing and very well made documentary series that the Oregonian produced—Noelle Crombie’s Ghosts of Highway 20. This is a well crafted true crime documentary series that feels like fiction. What filmmaker do you think is under-appreciated whom we should all watch? Now, that is tough because while I’ve seen a lot of films, my perspective is probably pretty narrow compared to someone say in Mumbai! But let me think—-okay, Mira Nair’s film Salaam Bombay knocked me off my feet for it’s casting of real people and the authenticity that brought to the story. I am continually inspired by my co-writer Marie Clement’s who’s poetic, sensual storytelling spans opera, documentary, television, and feature film: The Road Forward, Looking at Edward Curtis, and Red Snow. I recently saw Claire Denis’ film High Life, and I was like WHO directed this madness? It’s so original! François Ozon’s Swimming Pool has a real sensuality to his films and good tension. Jane Campion for her beautiful settings and weird original characters. I’m a big fan of Film Noir and Neo Noir, so Touch of Evil and Blade Runner, but neither Orson or Ridley are under-appreciated! Chloé Zhao for her eye and working with real people—The Rider is so beautiful and vulnerable and the story excellent but she’s about to take off now that’s directing for Marvel. Plus, Jennifer Kent for her masterpiece, The Babadook. What is next for you? Do you usually have more than one project you work on at a time? While I’m developing Leaves I’m also developing a short film called The Artist and The Astronaut, which brings a former space shuttle commander and a poet and player of a deconstructed piano to the stage of a decaying San Francisco Theater. This week I am savoring work with artist Na Omi Judy Shintani, directing and editing a short documentary on her recent installation Dream Refuge, For Children Imprisoned. 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__label__cc	0.569697	0.430303	Office 365 teams。 Chat, Meetings, Calling, Collaboration Restore and maintain personal connections with new Microsoft Teams Calling features It takes approximately 20 minutes between the removal of a team and its effect on Outlook. 한국어 Korean• Your organization's tools may also include other cloud storage, Google Drive, Box, Dropbox. is an excellent task management software originally targeted at gamers, allowing you to use various functionalities with an easy-to-use interface. Talk to your IT admin about changing your license or purchasing additional licenses for your company. Teams architecture Teams is built on Microsoft 365 groups, Microsoft Graph, and the same enterprise-level security, compliance, and manageability as the rest of Microsoft 365 and Office 365. Yammer to connect people across the organization. This allows you to easily collaborate with team members across platforms and devices. Check out in the Microsoft Teams Blog. Get more out of every call, with a rich calling experience Calling alone is a great way to reconnect and quickly share information. Call transfer ring-back: While call transfers can be useful to connect the right people, making sure that calls remain connected during the process is critical for a great caller experience. SharePoint for sites, portals, intelligent content services, business process automation, and enterprise search. Applies to: Microsoft Teams In this article Microsoft 365 Groups is the cross-application membership service in Microsoft 365. Microsoft Teams will begin rolling out for the US Government Cloud Community GCC on July 17 and be available for all eligible customers by the end of August 2018. This service is currently available in the U. A OneNote notebook• Simply navigate to the site where you can add devices to your cart and place an order in a matter of minutes. The simple interface ensures robust and effective communication among multiple team members. 日本語 Japanese• Microsoft Teams has become the new way to work for over 115 million daily users who come together every day to meet, call, chat, and collaborate. A founder and managing partner of TRIAD Consulting, Gini is also the author of 29 books, including Beginning SharePoint with Excel, and a number of lynda. Teams, as the hub for teamwork, is where people - including people outside your organization - can actively connect and collaborate in real time to get things done. To complement persistent chat and messaging capabilities, Teams offers a comprehensive meeting and calling experience, with built in, fully integrated voice and video. Without a doubt, Microsoft Teams is an essential software for people considering better collaboration, connectivity, and communication. Microsoft 365 and Office 365 are designed to meet the unique needs of every team, empowering people to communicate, collaborate, and achieve more with purpose-built, integrated applications. Microsoft Teams is available in all Office 365 A1 suite licensing: Office 365 A1, Office 365 A1 Plus, and Office 365 A5, as well as existing Office 365 A3 customers who purchased E3 prior to its retirement. Additionally, you can make voice calls over protected channels and set up video conferencing. Why can't I access Microsoft Teams? She is a graduate of the University of Michigan with an M. Since the app is available for multiple OS, you can connect seamlessly with various services. You'll get announcements about new and updated features, planned changes, and issues to help keep you informed and prepared. Your message has been sent, please check your email shortly. As a best practice for managing team members, add and remove them from the Teams client to ensure that permissions updates for other group-connected workloads occur quickly. Microsoft Teams Quick links I don't have a Microsoft 365 account. We recognize that 2020 has been a challenging year for small businesses, and we are here to help. An shared mailbox and calendar• With Teams, you can include people from outside your organization by to a team or channel. I think I have the right Microsoft 365 license. Svenska Swedish• Gini's passion is helping clients use SharePoint and Microsoft Office applications to create solutions that increase efficiency and collaboration while improving the quality of people's work lives. Since the app integrates well with other operating systems, including Android, you can quickly access multiple contacts within the organization. Ties into other Microsoft 365 and Office 365 apps such as Planner and Power BI When you create a team from an existing group, that group's membership, site, mailbox, and notebook are surfaced in Teams. is another good choice and acts as a full-fledged communication tool focused on the privacy and security of the users. When creating a team in Teams, the group mailbox is hidden by default. What is the availability for Education and Government customers? To access the app, you need one of the following Microsoft 365 license plans:• Moreover, the app makes everything easily accessible to users. So how do you decide which collaboration tools should be used by a specific group or for a particular project? Polski Polish• However, they will still have access to the team's chat functionality for approximately two hours. Microsoft 365 Groups and Microsoft Teams• Bahasa Malaysia Malay• Starting in early 2021, you will be able to shift your calls between your mobile and desktop endpoints with an easy-to-use interface on the Teams app. Crowdsource ideas to foster open discussions with people across the company. As part of Microsoft 365 and Office 365, Teams offers a robust so you can build the teamwork hub you need for your organization. Creating folders directly in the document library does not create channels in the team. IT administrators may also need to do additional configuration work, such as updating firewall policies, to ensure employees can fully use Microsoft Teams. At Microsoft, we believe that data-driven insights are crucial to empowering people and organizations to achieve more. Bahasa Indonesia Bahasa Indonesia• English English• Teams client release notes See. Dansk Danish• The group's related services, such as a SharePoint site, Power BI workspace, etc. However, when you integrate calls with different modes of communication, they can act as a productivity force multiplier. How do I access Microsoft Teams? Most importantly, Microsoft Teams also supports private messaging among individuals. Teams keeps working even when you're offline or experiencing spotty network conditions. If you're the IT admin, you need to enable the app and configure things correctly. If you're new to Teams and want to learn more, check out our short video 55 seconds. Outlook for collaborating in the familiar environment of email and in a more formal, structured manner or when targeted and direct communication is required. Microsoft Teams has been designed to address a wide range of collaboration and communication issues faced by companies around the world. To learn more:• Starting in early 2021, users will be able to adjust their settings in Teams to cap the amount of data that will be used during video calls and establish different settings based on network availability cellular, wifi, or always. With this tool, you can easily share ideas with the whole team using a single channel. Read more in the Microsoft Teams blog. Teams leverages identities stored in Azure Active Directory Azure AD. Course details Learn how to create organization-wide systems of collaboration using Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, and Office 365 Groups. Italiano Italian• Starting in early 2021, Teams users will have the option to create new channels that are voice-enabled, to start using this feature in preview. A new• At a basic level, a Microsoft 365 Group is an object in Azure Active Directory with a list of members and a coupling to related workloads including a SharePoint team site, shared Exchange mailbox, Planner and Power BI workspace. A new experience now available on the Lenovo Thinksmart view, Teams displays integrate Cortana for hands-free productivity, use AI to help you stay productive and organized, and provide a dedicated device for your Teams collaboration needs. Is Microsoft Teams easy to use? If you happen to be that admin,. Device as a Service: The new Teams Device as a Service offering provides flexible monthly payments, making it easier and more affordable than ever to get your users the devices they need. It saves a good amount of your time spent on collaborating with colleagues. Where should you and your colleagues store documents and other files, or does it even matter? Earlier this year, IT leaders around the globe were forced to reprioritize their roadmaps, resources, and budgets to equip employees for remote work practically overnight. In celebration of Small Business Saturday, we are offering small and medium-sized businesses in the United States a 25 percent discount on up to 25 seats of Microsoft 365 Business Premium so they can chat, call, host…. Applies to: Microsoft Teams In this article If you're the admin for Microsoft Teams in your organization, you're in the right place. Spam identification: Spam calls are frustrating, disturb the flow of work, and make you less likely to answer calls from unfamiliar phone numbers. A site and document library to store team files• For more information about Microsoft 365 Groups, see and the poster. Compared to other popular apps like , Microsoft Teams uploads files within seconds. You can use the cmdlet with the HiddenFromExchangeClientsEnabled parameter to make a mailbox visible. Tight integration with Outlook, Yammer, and Teams enables seamless content collaboration across conversation experiences. Launched in 2017, this communication tool integrates well with Office 365 and other products from the Microsoft Corporation. Have a conversation right where the work is happening, whether coauthoring a document, having a meeting, or working together in other apps and services. To learn more, check out this poster: To customize and extend Teams, add third-party apps through. Examples include our Partner of the Year award winner , and finalists , , and. If you add or remove team members outside of the Teams client by using the Microsoft 365 admin center, Azure AD, or Exchange Online PowerShell , it can take up to 24 hours for changes to be reflected in Teams. If you're running Skype for Business and are ready to upgrade to Teams, or if you're running Skype for Business and Teams side-by-side and are ready to fully move to Teams, we have the tools, tips, and guidance to help make your transition successful. Drive company-wide initiatives, share best practices, and build communities around common topics of interest or areas of practice. Learn more about Teams Calling on the. 2 minutes to read• Tagalog Tagalog• By default, users in Microsoft 365 can create and manage groups. Learn more about how , , , and are using Teams Calling to stay connected. However, this tool is often used for casual interactions rather than professional teamwork With Microsoft Teams, collaboration and communication become easier and more seamless. With this program, you can easily collaborate with multiple team members from anywhere in the world. This makes it easier to initiate chats, share files, hold meetings, and perform other functions in real-time. Upgrade from Skype for Business to Teams Teams is the primary client for intelligent communications in Microsoft 365 and Office 365, and it'll eventually replace Skype for Business Online. How Microsoft 365 Groups work with Teams When you create a team, a Microsoft 365 group is created to manage team membership. Talk to your company's IT administrator to get an account or sign your company up for Microsoft 365. The tool lets you create a shared workspace to collaborate with multiple members of your team with ease. Deleting a team from the Teams client will remove it immediately from view to all who are members of the team. CarPlay support: Placing and receiving calls in the car will soon be easier than ever, thanks to CarPlay support for Teams Calling. 4 minutes to read• Therefore, if you want to share ideas with just one colleague, you can easily go ahead and share the information. And on average, calls are just one-fourth the length of a typical meeting, making calling a quick and efficient way to reconnect and collaborate. Today, we are honored to be recognized by Gartner as a Leader for both Meeting Solutions and Unified Communications as a Service in their latest Magic Quadrants. I have a Microsoft 365 subscription. These devices integrate natively with the Teams phone app, bringing core Teams capabilities to life. When it comes to teamwork, the app serves as a digital hub, allowing you to create a shared workspace. com movies on SharePoint, SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, and other software titles. Get guidance and resources to get up and running quickly on. From low-cost phones, to traditional desk and video phones, to Teams displays, there are options to fit every user and calling need. With the Windows 10 app, you can easily organize tasks, team conversations, content, and apps on the go. Stay connected with a portfolio of high-quality devices Teams provides a great integrated softphone experience on both mobile and desktop, and a robust lineup of hardware options allow you to choose the right physical endpoints for your needs. As mentioned earlier, Microsoft Teams is available on a wide range of operating systems. We are honored and humbled to be recognized as a Leader in the 2020. For Office 365 A1 suite users, Microsoft Teams is off by default. Now, contact center providers can apply for Microsoft certification of their solutions, to provide customers with the confidence needed to manage important customer interactions. Voice enabled channels: A new capability enables teams to integrate call queues into a specific channel, allowing for collaboration and information sharing before, during, and after the call. While the platform offers several advantages, effective communication is among the most promising aspects of the tool. People who create teams can choose to use an existing Microsoft 365 group if they are an owner of that group. , and availability for additional regions will be coming in 2021. Where can you run this program? The use of Teams Calling has skyrocketed as well, with Teams users making over 650 million calls in October, up 11 fold over March of this year. I have a Office 365 Education EDU account. Welcome to Microsoft Teams• Where can I find more information specifically for me? 正體中文 Chinese Traditional Language. If you or your organization are deciding how to optimize your infrastructure to increase efficiency add clarity, and make it even easier for teams and employees to collaborate effectively. More recently, Yammer has been rebuilt for company-wide communication and knowledge sharing within and between communities in your organization. With this tool, you can easily share, collaborate, meet, and communicate with people from around the world. If you remove a person from a group using the Microsoft 365 admin center, they will no longer have access to the other collaborative aspects such as SharePoint Online document library, Yammer group, or shared OneNote. Please enter a valid 10-digit phone number. That email address is not valid. Each channel in the team has a separate folder in the document library. Group membership If you remove a member of a team, they are removed from the Microsoft 365 group as well. I invite you to join me for this brief exploration of collaboration with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint online, Office 365 groups and the new Yammer. As such, you can use it to perform a wide range of functions. See the list of for Microsoft Teams. Your company's IT administrator needs to flip the switch to give you access to Microsoft Teams. While Microsoft Teams is prominently used as a communication tool, it integrates well with Office 365 and OneNote. While Microsoft Teams is one of the most popular collaboration and communication tools, it needs you to purchase an Office 365 subscription. The benchmark for getting work done on-the-go! Microsoft Teams integrates with several products from the Microsoft Corporation, including Office 365 and Outlook. As such, you might be looking for a few alternatives. Content that a user saves to OneDrive for Business is private until the user shares it with others, making it the best option for storing personal and draft documents that are not intended to be shared or not ready to be shared. Contact center solutions can use presence and user APIs to seamlessly integrate with Teams, allowing agents to find the right colleagues to assist. Streamlined calling experience: Teams is the hub for chat, collaboration, meetings, apps, and workflows, and the brings the most important calling elements—the dial pad, call history, voicemail, contacts, and settings—into a single location, making it easier to stay connected in the flow of your work. This new capability provides powerful capabilities such as sharing with external guests, quicker access to transcripts, and greater storage capacity. Gini has been providing computer classes and seminars on Microsoft Office and related products for more than 20 years at public and private companies, state and federal agencies, educational institutions, and not-for-profit organizations, and has consulted and trained on the use of Microsoft SharePoint since the first SharePoint product was launched in 2001. Transfer calls between mobile and desktop: Teams makes it easy to place and receive calls from several different endpoints, including desktop and mobile devices, but sometimes you need to move locations or devices to finish your call. Using advanced industry techniques, Teams will identify potential spam calls so you can feel confident answering incoming calls. Don't miss our Welcome to Teams for the Teams admin video just over 3 minutes : If you're looking for end user Teams Help, click Help on the left side of the app, or go to the. Microsoft Teams builds on these products using SharePoint for storage and for content and connecting to existing Office 365 groups. When creating a Microsoft 365 group in Outlook or SharePoint, the group mailbox is visible in Outlook. Norsk Norwegian• To stay on top of what's coming for Teams and all other Microsoft 365 or Office 365 products and services in your organization, be sure to check and the. With this app, you can safely share all kinds of files and information with team members. Enterprise E1, E3, or E5• Call merge: Calling users can bring multiple different one to one calls together to combine conversations and simplify multiple conversations. Talk to your company's IT administrator about turning it on. Provide advanced calling needs for your business Some parts of the business require additional calling capabilities and workflows. Within a short period of time, Microsoft Teams has been immensely popular among startups, small businesses, and corporations around the world. If the transfer recipient does not answer the call, the call will ring back to the person making the transfer. If you have a personal Microsoft 365 subscription, you won't be able to access Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams is one of the most comprehensive collaboration tools for seamless work and team management. You can add or remove people to the group just as you would any other group-based security object in Active Directory. We're sorry, an error occurred while sending your message. To stay on top of new features coming to Teams, see the. One of the most interesting aspects of Microsoft Teams is the functionality of building teams of up to 10,000 participants, unlike. Save call recordings in OneDrive and SharePoint: Call recordings are a great way to keep track of the ad hoc brainstorming that often happens on a call. Additionally, Teams will digitally attest outgoing calls to prevent these calls from being rejected by external recipients. For example, IT or HR help desks can now be managed from a channel so available team members can answer the call, and easily share information about service tickets. This SBA will be available in preview this month to SBC vendors, allowing SBCs to link with the Teams client in the event the client cannot reach the Microsoft Calling network. Removal from the group immediately removes the team and channels from the Teams client. These partners assist our customers with a wide variety of services and solutions including Direct Routing as a Service, deployment, adoption, devices, managed services, and network monitoring and reporting. about the certification program and specific solutions that are undergoing certification, many of which will be complete in early 2021. Deutsch German• If you remove members of a Microsoft 365 Group that has had Teams functionality enabled on it, there could be a delay of approximately two hours before the team is removed from view in the Teams client for the affected people who were removed. Please enter your email address in valid format such as name example. Check out the training videos available at the• To see where Teams fits in the context of Microsoft 365, check out this architecture poster: When you create a team, here's what gets created:• We will continue working hard to make Teams the most trusted and reliable voice solution available. Nederlands Dutch• Teamwork Every team is different; there's no one-size-fits-all approach to collaboration. Office apps are all the familiar tools that people know and use regularly, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Now Teams users can rest assured that when you transfer an important call, it will not disconnect just because someone on the other end is unavailable. Instructor Gini von Courter dives into each of the programs, showing you how to create systems for asynchronous collaboration, such as file sharing, as well as communication-based collaboration that's targeted to specific members or groups inside an organization. You can always reach out to your account team for more information, and the links below provide additional information and guidance. Teams displays: Whether you are working remotely or returning to the office, adding an intelligent companion device like the Teams display can revolutionize the way you work. Additionally, you can easily open up conversations, content, attached files, meeting invites, and more. When deciding which Microsoft 365 or Office 365 apps and services to use, think about the work your organization does and the types of conversations your teams need to have. Resilient calling: To support the most critical conversations in the event of an outage, the new Survivable Branch Appliance SBA allows users to place and receive PSTN calls even in the event of a network outage. Your message has been sent, please check your device shortly. SharePoint keeps content at the center of teamwork, making all types of content easily shareable and accessible across teams. Business Essentials• Discover how to start using Teams as the collaboration hub that gives users one access point for their Teams, SharePoint sites, and Groups, including how to include cloud storage, create a tab for a page from a SharePoint site, display a SharePoint list in Teams, and more. Continued commitment to Calling These innovations are examples of our ongoing commitment to support spontaneous collaboration and personal connections that voice enables. Learn how to create a SharePoint team site and an Office 365 group, as well as how you can use your sites and groups together. We are working to bring Microsoft Teams to the other US government clouds GCC High and DoD coming soon. Business Premium• 简体中文 Chinese Simplified• Now, Teams Admins can take advantage of the tight Teams and OneDrive or SharePoint integration and elect to make OneDrive or SharePoint the default recording storage location, in lieu of Stream. Our take Microsoft Teams is one of the most useful and effective ways to build a digital workspace on the go. Visit the• OneDrive for Business for storing files and sharing them with people that a user invites. When you're ready to get going with Teams, start with. is now available for both PSTN calls and VoIP calls. For details about groups and teams end of lifecycle options, see and. Moreover, it allows you to perform a wide range of functions, such as audio calls, video conferences, group chats, and virtual meetings. Teams is the place to have informal chats, iterate quickly on a project, work with team files, and collaborate on shared deliverables. Now more than ever, we all need a seamless way to stay connected with colleagues and customers, and with these capabilities, you can restore personal connections and manage the most critical calls for every part of your organization. Moreover, Microsoft Teams syncs data across platforms to ensure smooth communication and sharing. The developers keep updating the program with new features on a regular basis. To use Microsoft Teams, you need a Microsoft 365 account with the appropriate Microsoft 365 license plan listed below. People adjusted quickly to moving meetings online, but one of the most notable challenges driven by the shift to remote work has been to maintain the personal connections that come from the ad hoc and serendipitous conversations that happen in the physical office. As such, you can use the program on Android, iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, and more.。。。。。。。 Welcome to Microsoft Teams How do I get access to Microsoft Teams? Download Microsoft Teams for Windows Collaborate with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Office 365 groups, and Yammer	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line130
__label__cc	0.719157	0.280843	Humorous Books The Eye of Minds Dashner, James. The Eye of Minds. 8 Ocotber 2013, Delacorte Books for Young Readers Michael, Sarah and Bryson don't know each other in real life, but meet frequently on the VirtNet, the method of choice for gaming in the future. Their real bodies lay in "coffins" with wiring to let them experience feelings in the VirtNet. Michael spends much more time there than he should, to the extent where he hasn't seen his busy parents for a long time, and is instead taken care of by a nanny. Odd things have been going on in the VirtNet-- a well-known and successful gamer, Skale, has gone missing, and gamers are being found in a vegetative state in their "coffins" after their virtual selves have difficulties. A villain named Kaine is suspected, and before long, Michael is approached by VirtNet Security to try to hunt him down. Michael and his friends are reluctant, but soon realize they have no choice. They are told they need to find "the Path" and that it will lead them to Kaine. After a long and arduous journey that involves much pain and loss of virtual lives, Michaal alone realizes the solution-- and it's not one he ever would have suspected. The first book in a series. Strengths: My students are fond of video games, but there are few books out there about them ,mainly because they would be kind of boring if they just talked about kids playing video games. But to get sucked into one... Dashnet does a good job of making this an exciting book with lots of action and twists. I think it will be very popular. Weaknesses: I found this to be rather violent, starting out with a girl jumping off a bridge to escape being imprisoned by Kaine. It makes me worry about violent video games. The ending didn't seem quite right, but I'm sure the next book will explain more about what's going on. Posted by Ms. Yingling at 12:25 PM MMGM- Dog 4491 Collard, Sneed B. III. Dog 4491 November 1st 2013, Bucking Horse Books Copy provided by publisher Sam finds a dog wandering around his neighborhood, and notices that she has an odd collar-- it has her name, Sophie, and the phrase Garden 4491. With the help of his grandfather Horace, Sam tries to figure out where the dog belongs, and makes a trip with his grandfather (who is in a wheelchair) across the Expressway to the neighborhood where the number was used... before the 1960s. There, Sam and Horace meet the Cheesebro brothers who are interested in the house, and a reporter who is concerned that the city is going to expand the Expressway and lead to more urban decay. They don't meet anyone in the house, though, so can't return the dog. Eventually, Sam returns to the house and ends up traveling back in time to 1926 and meeting Sophie's owner, Rollie. The two boys hit it off and discover that the time travel is facilitated by Sophie as well as a closet that was hit by lightning. In Rollie's time, his father, a judge, is being threatened by ancestors of the Cheeseboro brothers, and in Sam's time, there is government corruption preventing the implementation of mass transit and urban regentrification. The boys work together, aided by Horace, and manage to put things to right in both time periods. Strengths: Admittedly, the cover and the phrase "time traveling dog" put this at the bottom of my TBR pile for far too long. Once I started reading, I was intrigued by Sam, his feisty grandfather, and the circumstances surrounding their urban neighborhood. The interchange with Rollie was believable, something which is tricky in time travel books, and the political intrigue in both eras was also realistic. Mr. Collard apparently shares many of my political leanings; aside from the interest in mass transit and walkable neighborhoods, there is also a brief mention of testing in Sam's school-- the TIL (Testing Instead of Learning) Test! While the ending was somewhat too neat, it was also very satisfying. Given the time travel role that the old house plays in this, I will have to let Charlotte at Charlotte's Library know about this one! Weaknesses: I could have done without the grandfather's folksy phrases, and perhaps without his run in with the Cheeseboro brothers. And the cover could be much better. Drawings, while they seem like a good idea, are so frequently passed over by students, who seem to prefer stock photos. Norwich, Grace. I Am Walt Disney 7 January 2014, Scholastic Paperbacks E ARC from Netgalley.com Confession: I used to check out two Childhood of Famous Americans books every day in fourth grade, when I was a library helper at recess, so I am predisposed to love breezy biographies. This I Am Scholastic series has books that are quick and fun to read, with a variety of subjects, although none of the people covered are especially unknown, which would be more fun. (Robert Fulton? Elias Howe? My favorite, Phil T. Farnsworth? My students have no idea.) Disney makes a great read for several reasons-- he had an interesting life, with as many difficulties as successes. It's more interesting to read about people who fail and then triumph than about people who have everything go their way, especially when those people were born more than 100 years ago, when every day conditions were much different than they are today. Since students are familiar with Disney's work, they are more apt to pick books about him to read. This had a nice blend of information about his work and life, and was fun for me since I saw Saving Mr. Banks over break. (Which I recommend watching once it's out on video and available at the library, since it was fairly interesting, if sad to the point of being almost maudlin at points.) It's Marvelous Middle Grade Monday at Ramblings of a Wannabe Scribe and What Are You Reading? day at Teach Mentor Texts and Unleashing Readers. It's also Nonfiction Monday at Anastasia Suen's blog. Instead of having to visit lots of different blogs, all of the nonfiction posts will be at Nonfiction Monday. I'm bound and determined to figure this out this year! Posted by Ms. Yingling at 10:24 AM A Grown Up Read for Sunday It's been a sad state of affairs here, and I'm running out of things to read. Went to the actual library and had no luck, so I've been hitting the Ohio E Book Project pretty hard. Since this is verging on "caught up", I thought I would read a grown up book-- I KNOW, right? I'm glad I did, because I found the most amusing book written for women of my semi-advanced age. All of the librarians and teachers who read my blog need to read this one, even Jim and Iron Guy Carl! Ray, Jeanne. Calling Invisible Women May 22nd 2012 by Crown Clover wakes up one morning and cannot see herself in the mirror. Thinking that she is perhaps having a stroke, she asks her college graduate son (who has moved home because, as a women's studies/history major, he can't find a job) if he can see her, and he doesn't even notice she's not there. Nor does her busy doctor husband. Her good friend, Gilda, does, although her son doesn't. Not quite sure what to do about this turn of events, Clover eventually finds a meeting/support group for invisible women. It turns out, she is not alone. A fair number of women have been taking a combination of Dexter-White drugs (a hormone replacement, a calcium supplement, and an anti-depressant, combined with Botox usage) that has rendered them invisible. This includes Lila Robinson, who taught Clover's daughter and son. Irritated by being invisible and having no one notice, Clover takes matters into her own hands. She convinces Lila to go back to work at the high school and stop students from misbehaving, which is effective but uncomfortable and exhausting for Clover (they have to go around naked if they want to be invisible) but which Lila keeps up with, leaving the principal daily notes on what she has accomplished. After disarming a bank robber and writing a newspaper article about the experience, Clover decides to become more active. Since the Dexter-White people keep postponing meetings, Clover decides she'll take a group and go to the office, and issue an ultimatum. Along the way, we also meet college cheerleader daughter Evie, who is despondent over breaking up with boyfriend Vlad (whose mother is also invisible), and get an interesting view of husband Arthur and son Nick's days. Strengths: I read so much young adult and middle grade fiction, and occasionally, I want to read books about people my age. There are not many, and the vast majority are either murder mysteries or romance books, which isn't what I want. Still looking for the spy novel about the middle aged librarian, but this was funny and I adored the support group as well as their can-do attitude in taking down Dexter-White. Sure, there's all sort of subtexts about the "invisibility" of older women, but I liked this just because it was FUN. Weaknesses: Too short! I wish this were more in-depth because I just wanted to keep reading. I may end up buying some copies of this to give as gifts. I didn't quite buy Clover and Arthur's relationship-- he seemed pretty attentive, considering how stressful and hard his job was. Posted by Ms. Yingling at 3:26 PM Trip to the Library I've been reading a LOT, which is great, but as frequently happens, I am running out of things to read! On Thursday, I went off to the library to inspect the new book shelves, only to find that I'd already read the vast majority of the things there. Sigh. Now I have books that are being published in March, and reviews still to post for January. First World Problems, to be sure! Here were some books that I picked up that weren't quite what I need for my library, but which others may find interesting. There was enough to recommend them that I brought them home and read through most of them, so here we go. Farizan, Sara. If You Could Be Mine. August 20th 2013 by Alqonquin Young Readers From Titlewave.com "In Iran, where homosexuality is punishable by death, seventeen-year-olds Sahar and Nasrin love each other in secret until Nasrin's parents announce their daughter's arranged marriage and Sahar proposes a drastic solution." What I wanted: Romance with cultural context, like Lovetorn. What Didn't Work for Me: While this would be a fantastic GLBTQ addition for high school libraries, and was circumspectly done and really, really interesting, it just didn't feel like a good fit for middle school. Too much angst and longing-- middle school students are more interested in lighter romances, since their own experience with romance is fairly slight. Friedman, Laurie. Can You Say Catastrophe: The Mostly Miserable Life of April Sinclair. August 1st 2013 by Darby Creek "Thirteen-year-old April Sinclair gets her first two kisses--from two different boys--and is not sure how she feels about either one, and cannot wait to be at summer camp with her two best friends and away from her embarrassing family, but her parents cancel her camp plans in lieu of a family RV trip." What I wanted: Funny, light romance for my readers who like the Darling Crush series. What Didn't Work for Me: April is the most slap-worthy character I've read lately. Yes, many teenagers whine about their parents, family, and friends, but April takes this too a new level of annoying, cringeworthy whining. That said, I will probably buy this one, especially since it is a series, like The Clique, or Dork Diaries. Doesn't mean I have to like it personally. Alexander, Kwame. He Said, She Said. November 19th 2013 by Amistad When a popular football 'playa' and ladies man and the smartest girl in school lead a school protest, sparks fly as their social media-aided revolution grows" What I wanted: Urban romance with cultural context, socially relevant high school drama, some football. What Didn't Work for Me: The style and dialect made this one very difficult to understand, and if I struggled with it, I think my students will, too. This seemed like more of a high school book, as well, given the talk about sex. Great cover, and a great choice to attract reluctant readers in high school. Lennon, M.T. Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child August 27th 2013, Harpercollins From Titlewave.com: "Charlie C. Cooper, reformed bully, gifted hacker, and middle child wants to make "cool" friends at her new school in Los Angeles, but her psychologist tasks her with becoming friends with the school's "biggest loser". " What I wanted: Fun, realistic fiction title about a girl in a new school, dealing with typical middle school issues. What Didn't Work for Me: Charlie is just nasty to everyone. At the very beginning, we hear the explanation of how she tried to frame a girl she didn't like by putting laxatives in the cafeteria food, an offense so terrible that her family has to move. And she feels no remorse. Even Charlie's attempts to help Marta didn't feel quite right, somehow. Other girls in her school are even crueler! While Catastrophe was whiny, this one seemed overly mean, so I will pass. Vaught, Susan. Insanity. February 18th 2014 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens ARC from Baker and Taylor "With her deep knowledge of mental illness and mental institutions, Susan Vaught brings readers a fascinating and completely creepy new book intertwining the stories of three young people who find themselves haunted beyond imagining in the depths of Lincoln Hospital." What I wanted: Creepy book like Poblocki's Ghost of Greylock. What Didn't Work for Me: This would be an excellent, creepy book for a high school library, but two things keep it from being one I want to buy for middle school: it goes a little more into gory detail about the grandfather who killed 6-year-old boys than I would like, and it gets rather confusing, what with the different perspectives and the different levels of reality. I like Vaught's realistic fiction (Freaks Like Us, Big Fat Manifesto, Trigger and Exposed), but she is very edgy and best suited for high school. Now I know how my students feel when they come up to me in the library with pained expressions on their faces and ululate "I need a book!" They don't know what they want; nothing sounds good. I understand, I do. In fact, I'd love to have some recommendations now. Luckily, I do have two things that look good-- I'm a HUGE fan of Bryson's work; I just want to BE Bill Bryson. Plus, I love nonfiction, and his book on home life looks fascinating. The other thing that is calling my name very loudly is Kate Hanigan's Cupcake Cousins, but since it is not coming out until May, I feel like I am not working hard enough if I read either of these! Saturday Morning Cartoons-- Kung Pow Chicken Marko, Cyndi. Let's Get Cracking (Kung Pow Chicken #1) January 1st 2014, Scholastic Inc. Second grade chicken Gordon is accidentally turned into a super hero after an accident in his Uncle Quack's lab, so he now fights crime with the help of his younger brother Benedict. When the chickens in Fowledelphia lose their feathers after eating cookies at a town fete, "Kung Pow Chicken" realize that Granny Goosebumps is behind the evil plot so that she can force other chickens to knit itchy wool sweaters for her to sell to the naked chickens. With the help of Uncle Quack, Gordon is able to catch Granny and give an antidote to all of the chickens so they grow their feathers back. Strengths: This is from the new Scholastic "Branches" series (and there are 3 other Kung Pow Chicken books) which is aimed at emergent readers. My only children were huge fans of I Can Read Books, and this was rather like those. Weaknesses: It bothered me that Benedict was still stuck in his shell with no explanation, and the "glowy milk" antidote could have been expressed more eloquently. This is too young for middle school. Guy Friday- Next Waltman, Kevin. Next. December 3rd 2013 by Cinco Puntos Press Derrick is a good basketball player who has gotten a fair amount of local attention in Indianapolis for his playing. He is on the high school basketball team at Marion High, where he has Coach Bolden, who also worked with his father and Uncle Kid. As the new hot shot on the team, it seems like the older players, especially Starks, are trying to cut him down to size, and it doesn't help that Derrick is trying to make time with Starks' girlfriend, Jasmine. Derrick is struggling with fitting in and playing the way that Bolden wants him to play-- as part of the team, not a ball hog-- and wishes that things would just be easier. His Uncle Kid thinks they can be, as long as Derrick considers the offer from a private school, Hamilton Academy, to attend school there and be on their winning team. The school has even offered his father a security job there, which the family could use. However, Derrick's mother is very proud of their community and doesn't want him to sell out. Derrick has to decide what is most important in his life. Strengths: Definitely purchasing. This had lots of good basketball descriptions (i.e. I didn't understand what was going on!), but I especially liked the details of how to play well as a team instead of as an individual. The family dynamics were supported but slightly strained, as is typical with teenagers, and even the budding relationship with Jasmine was rather nice. (The two meet at a bookstore, and Derrick buys a book because she is reading it.) Weaknesses: Bad cover, especially since the library copy I had didn't even have a dust jacket. A teacher who has coached basketball (and isn't much of a reader) just stopped by and wrinkled his nose at the book, saying "What's the title? By Kevin Waltman?" There are also two gratuitous f-bombs (on pages 140 and 248) but considering that Learning the Game (2005) had many more, I may just employ my spit-and-pencil-eraser technique to gently obliterate them. Authors! You don't want your work bowdlerized, don't be a potty mouth. Geez. Posted by Ms. Yingling at 5:52 AM No comments: Labels: 2014 Cybils possibility, Basketball fiction, urban fiction Theodore Boone: The Abduction Grisham, John. Theodore Boone: The Abduction June 6th 2011, Dutton Juvenile Theodore's friend April, who comes from a wildly dysfunctional family, disappears from her house in the middle of the night. She's been corresponding with a distant relative who has just escaped from jail, Leeper. When he appears in town, and the police head right to him. He claims to have information, but only if the police cut him a deal for his other crimes. Meanwhile, April's drugged out mother is wild with anguish, and Theodore is not happy with the police investigation, and he's having trouble concentrating in school. He and his friends try to interview people and post flyers, but the police (wrongly) tell them that they can't. After a body is found in the river, Theodore knows he needs to step up his game. He decides to track down April's rock band touring father and see if maybe April is with him. With his friend Chase covering for him, Theodore takes off with his uncle to try to locate April. Strengths: This had its moments, and aside from murder mysteries, abduction mysteries are probably the second most popular in my library. This is fairly fast paced, decently written, and Grisham doesn't condescend to younger readers. Weaknesses: While this was better than Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer, it was still super sad. Of course Theodore is devastated when he thinks his friend is dead. I found it hard to believe that the police didn't first hunt down April's father, so the ending fell a bit flat for me. The subplot with Leeper never made that much sense, either, other than to distract the police. I got this at the thrift store for 40 cents, so I will go ahead and put it in the collection for my mystery lovers. Darling, Angela. Noelle's Christmas Crush October 1st 2013 by Simon Spotlight Noelle Holly Winters loves having her birthday on Christmas, but this year she has decided that her birthday party will NOT be Christmas related, and instead will have purple and pink decorations. She agonizes over the guest list and finally decides she will ask her crush, Noel, whose birthday is on Christmas Eve! Not only is Noel supercute, but he does service projects with the student council and is really nice. When he agrees to go to Noelle's party, she is really excited, so when a major snowstorm hits town and she has to cancel, she's understandably bummed. Her birthday is saved when the family goes on their traditional ice skating outing... and Noel is there, too. Strengths: I like these, I do. I have two copies of each of the first three because the 6th grade girls adore them. They are sweet and innocent, and didn't many of us palpitate over someone at that age, someone from whom a kiss on the cheek would have made our birthdays perfect? Weaknesses: So easy to make fun of. My fifteen year old delights in doing dramatic readings of these; they definitely have their cheesy moments. Waggoner, Susan. Have Yourself a Very Vintage Christmas November 1st 2011 by Stewart, Tabori and Chang If you have ever considered collecting Shiny Brite ornaments or vintage Santa salt and pepper shakers, this book is a must read. Waggoner very completely explains the different Christmas trends per decade and includes instructions for how to replicate the decorating and how to make some of the decorations yourself. There are lots of vintage illustrations in this, which it makes it fun to look at, but it is a HUGE lack that there are no pictures of the vast majority of the crafts, and none of the decorating tableaus that are described. Pity. That would have made the book. And yes, I have TWO sets of these spinners that my parents bought when they were first married. And I knew that my love for all blue lights was based on decorating I had heard about from the 1930s. (And my parents always had blue lights.) We have quite a collection of ornaments for the tree, but I came to the conclusion a LONG time ago that it was unwise to get sucked into collecting things that only come out for a month every year. Not that I have gotten rid of the small cardboard box of vintage ornament hangers... Wishing all of yours peace during this holiday season, and a bright and happy new year! Christmas at Ground Zero Well, okay. This is not the cheeriest Christmas Eve post choice, and the Weird Al song mentioned above doesn't have too much to do with The Darkest Path, but I've been a bit behind in my reading, and this is the only fantasy I have to post for this Tuesday! So instead of reading this review, go have a cup of eggnog and put some reindeer antlers on the dog! Hirsch, Jeff. The Darkest Path. September 24th 2013, Scholastic Press Cal and his younger brother James were taken by the Glorious Path six years ago and have struggled to survive and not run afoul of the religiously oriented but militant military leaders. Cal doesn't believe in the teachings of Hill, who used bad economics in the US to form his group and take over a large portion of the country with his brutal tactics. After Cal is responsible for the death of most of a military base, he finds a dog. When the officer in charge of animals threatens to kill Bear, and possibly Cal, Cal kills the officer. Knowing he has to flee, he finds his brother and the two take off. James believes in the Path, and decides to return to camp, but Cal and Bear take off on an odyssey around the country, trying to get back to New York state. He meets Nat, who is fighting against the Path because they killed her mother, and thinks he might be safe in her Wyoming community, but the Path destroys that, sending Cal and Nat first to an enclave of spoiled Hollywood teenagers, and then right to the very front of the conflict between the government forces and the Path. Can he and Nat help turn the tide against the Path? Strengths: For readers who like action, adventure, and militaristic books, this is a grab-you-by-the-throat and never let go kind of novel. The idea of a religiously oriented military outfit going around the country giving citizens "the Choice" is a great way to set up a futuristic dystopia, and Cal and James' different reactions to being taken by this group are realistically protrayed, as is Cal's longing for life the way it used to be, which adds a poignancy to the story without bogging it down. Nat is a good, strong (if misguided) girl character. Weaknesses: So sad. So violent. So many deaths. I know I'm more sensitive to this kind of thing right now, but it was really hard for me to read this. Definitely more of a young adult book; I wouldn't have it in an elementary library. Reedy, Trent. Divided We Fall January 28th 2014, Arthur A. Levine Books I mention this one because I absolutely adored this author's Words in the Dust and Stealing Air, and they were definitely solidly middle grade. This new title, however, is definitely for high schoolers. The language was coarse but not too bad; what killed this for me was when JoBall texted Danny that she wasn't wearing panties to a party, only her bikini. That's a line crossed right there. However, it's a lot like The Darkest Path, and I know many middle schools will think this would be good. I would read it first to see what you think. From Goodreads.com: "From the author of the acclaimed WORDS IN THE DUST: an action-packed YA novel set in a frighteningly plausible near future, about what happens when the States are no longer United. Danny Wright never thought he'd be the man to bring down the United States of America. In fact, he enlisted in the National Guard because he wanted to serve his country the way his father did. When the Guard is called up on the Idaho governor's orders to police a protest in Boise, it seems like a routine crowd-control mission ... but then Danny's gun misfires, spooking the other soldiers and the already fractious crowd, and by the time the smoke clears, twelve people are dead. The president wants the soldiers arrested. The governor swears to protect them. And as tensions build on both sides, the conflict slowly escalates toward the unthinkable: a second American civil war." Okay. Here's a cute puppy picture to make us all feel better. Off to put the sofa pillows in gift bags for my younger daughter. Long story, but we have evil, rogue elves named Jeek and Glendle who deliver presents to our house and are a bit... odd. MMGM-- The Great American Dust Bowl It's Marvelous Middle Grade Monday at Ramblings of a Wannabe Scribe and What Are You Reading? day at Teach Mentor Texts and Unleashing Readers. It's also Nonfiction Monday at Anastasia Suen's blog. Instead of having to visit lots of different blogs, all of the nonfiction posts will be at Nonfiction Monday, although I am having some trouble getting my reviews posted there, since I'm still such a digital immigrant! Brown, Don. The Great American Dust Bowl October 8th 2013 by HMH Books for Young Readers This graphic novel style book has the most complete and easy to understand explanation of the reason that the Dust Bowl occurred, and also how devastating it was. I had no idea that the overfarming of the plains with the newly invented gas driven plow in order to provide Europe with wheat after WWI led to such severe erosion, nor did I understand the immensity of the dust clouds or the devastation they caused. This is an excellent accompaniment to any book about the Great Depression, and one that could easily be read aloud to a class. I should have a new book on the Great Depression to go with this, but instead I will mention this out of print title. It's the best book I've ever read on the era, and is available for about 75 cents at Half.com if you're not picky about the condition not being perfect. Review from November 27, 2007: Milton Meltzer. Tough Times. October 15th 2007, Clarion Books This is a thin historical novel, but it should not be underestimated. It is the rawest and most personal account of living through the depression that I have ever read. When I was done, I thought "This is autobiographical!", and sure enough, Meltzer was born in 1915, making him 16 when this book was set. We should all write so well at 92! (Meltzer passed away on September 19, 2009.) The details of this book were breath taking. What was it like to have your father's business slowly become less and less viable, until you had to get a job instead of going to school? How hard was it to see a professional man you admire lose his job, and your friend also sink into hard times? When everything around you seemed so dire, how did you go on? All of my students need to read this. Maybe they would complain less. At the very least, they would learn a lot about the Great Depression, something which figured very largely in the lives of my grandparents, and which young people today know so little about. Gier, Kerstin. Emerald Green. October 8th 2013, Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) Gwen's heart has been broken by Gideon (unless it is made of marzipan, which she can then remold-- a lovely thought), but she still has work to do. She figures out that her grandfather Lucas hid another chronograph right before his death, and she manages to find it, but has to make sure her cousin Charlotte doesn't get her hands on it. This involves much unauthorized traveling about in the past, but also uncovers an additional mystery concerning Lucy and Paul. Gwen is almost killed when visiting the pass, but heals quickly, leaving Gideon to believe she may be immortal, and making him realize that he really does love her. Things are brought to a satisfying conclusion, and Gwen manages to save at least one person in the past from a bad future. Ruby Red and Sapphire Blue make a lovely set with this one. Strengths: Time travel, intrigue, romance, hidden secrets about Gwen's true identity, fabulous cover-- what's not to like. Xemerius, Lucy, and Gwen's relatives add some enjoyable levity to the book. Admittedly, I gave up trying to make sense of the entire story and just enjoyed reading it. This is one series that would benefit from being read one book right after the other. Weaknesses: I had no idea what was going on with the intrigue, but that's the fault of my poor comprehension skills and not the book. The Circle? Blood being read into the chronograph? No idea. But I still enjoyed the books! Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder Nesbo, Jo. Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder December 29th 2009 by Aladdin Nilly, who is incredibly tiny for a grade school student, moves into a new house near Lisa (who is in his class), and makes the acquaintance of Dr. Proctor, an eccentric scientist who has invented a powder that makes people fart. There's the low grade, average ("totally normal") fart kind (and the farts don't smell), but then there is the industrial strength stuff that causes Nilly to launch into space and chance bodily injury. Dr. Proctor hasn't been able to sell any of the powder, but Nilly and Lisa have a small business going at their school. Eventually, the two get some revenge on the evil twins Truls and Trym with the powder, but also save the twon festival by using the powder wisely. Strengths: I'm sure that there are a huge number of tween boys who would pick this up just because it had fart in the title. The book has some amusement value. Weaknesses: This is translated from the Norwegian, and has that odd, written-by-author-of-adult-fiction feel to it; it's condescending in many ways, plus goofy in a way that I'm not sure would really resonate with 6th graders in the US. 3rd graders, maybe. I picked up the first book because the fifth one just came out, and I hadn't read any of the others, which include Bubble in the Bathtub, Doctor Proctor Who Cut the Cheese, The Great Gold Robbery, and Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder: The Magical Fruit (October 29th 2013 by Aladdin. Please know that I adore Captain Underpants. There's a totally different tone with those-- Pilkey seems to understand kids on their level, not try to guess what they will find funny. These just seemed not quite right for older middle grade readers. Anyone out there have them in a middle school library? How do they fare? Ned Vizzini This is horrible news. When I reviewed Mr. Vizzini's House of Secrets, there were some issues with the Latin, and since I'm the only one on the planet whose Venn diagram has an intersection at YA and Latin, I left these comments on his blog. Sadly, I didn't go back and visit in order to see the one from October. Loyal Readers know why this is so upsetting to me. Somehow, sharing this conversation makes me feel better. It gives me something to do rather than leak tears the entire evening and alarming my family. Ms. Yingling May 7 2013, 00:21:37 UTC I did enjoy House of Secrets, but if you include Latin phrases in the second book, you should seek some better assistance in translating. The two (or fewer) of us who both read the books and know Latin would be grateful (and wiling to help you find someone!). ned_vizzini Thank you Ms. Yingling, I blame Google for any wacky translations, although also I took Latin in high school & college so I am to blame as well! If you can, please tell me the most grievous offenses. I am probably the only one who noticed. I realize it's too late to do anything about the current book, but if you would like help on any Latin in the future, I do know some people. Here are my best attempts; it has been 20 years since I have taught Latin. Hey! You could have been one of my students. (Waves cane in air menacingly). Thanks for being nice about it! page 342: Latin in book: Inter cinis crescere fortissimi flammis. English translation: Among the ashes grow the strongest flames. My correction: Inter cineres flammae fortissimae crescunt. Page 398: Latin in book: Viribus fenerat ipsa terra. English translation: The earth itself lends strength. Page 405: Latin in book: Terrarum me introduxisti qui isti mihi ostende. English translation: Show me the ones who brought me the world. My correction: Demonstra (illos) (me) mihi mundum tulerunt. May 12 2013, 07:09:59 UTC These are beautiful. I am going to share these on the House of Secrets Facebook page. Please send me a message through my website http://nedvizzini.com/contact/ and we can discuss Latin in Book 2, I think you could be a great help! Thank you Karen!!! October 25 2013, 14:43:12 UTC Ms. Yingling, where are you? Can you please help me with the Latin in House of Secrets 2?If you can, please give me your email address or email me through http://nedvizzini.com/contact/ Guy Friday-- Extreme Biking Stone, Jeff. Lion (Five Ancestors: Out of the Ashes #2) September 24th 2013 by Random House Books for Young Readers Copy received from Young Adult Books Central and reviewed there. Ryan, having escaped from his evil uncle who was dosing him with dragon bone, is trying to kick the habit with the help of his friend Phoenix and his grandfather. He still has the amazing strength and endurance that he gained from taking the ancient drug, but detoxing from it can lead to terrible cramping. When Ryan's mother agrees to let him go to California to visit his uncle Peter because of the constant rain in their own area, Phoenix and Ryan's other friends Jake and Hue Die go as well. When video of them riding shows up on line, a lot of attention is paid to them, and they get approached to compete in a night race. They do lots of training, but there are problems surfacing relating to the dragon bone. Before long, DuSow (the poison hand!) has the group in his sights, and they will need all of their wisdom and their mad biking skills to stay safe. Strengths: The Five Ancestors series has been really popular in my library, since it is a favorite of Mr. Buxton's, and this new series is FABULOUS. So much action and adventure, plus the added thrill of mountain biking. It is very evident that Mr. Stone bikes-- I do wish he would write a couple of stand alone books involving the subject, because there are some readers who would love that but aren't fans of fantasy. I particularly like that Hue Die more than holds her own with the boys, and the descriptions of scenery as well as Chinatown add a lot of atmosphere to the book. Weaknesses: This does get a little more violent than I would like, but DuSow is evil and deserves what he gets! The drug usage (even though it is a mythical drug) and withdrawal also makes this more appropriate for somewhat older readers, although both are well depicted. Lasky, Kathryn. Horses of the Dawn: The Escape January 7th 2014, Scholastic Press Elementary school librarians who have a large following for Erin Hunter's Warriors books will want to purchase this immediately, but I will pass. I have had a few more girls interested in horse books lately, and I rather like Lasky's historical fiction, but this one would not get as much circulation in my particular middle school. If it were a single book, I would buy it, but you know it's going to be like the six book Wolves of the Beyond or the FIFTEEN book Guardians of Ga'Hoole, and I ...I just can't. I was plugging along bravely through the whole birth of the foal, right up until the horses got thrown overboard and were in danger of being attacked by sharks. Then there was the ghost horse. Instead, I think I will brush off my Walter Farley Black Stallion books to give to horse lovers. From Goodreads.com: The horses are in danger. They were rounded up by the two-legs and forced onto a boat to cross the wide ocean. The journey went badly and the boat was deemed too heavy, so the two-legs forced the horses into the sea and sailed away, leaving the herd to die in the deep. By a miracle, the horses survived and made it to land. All but one -- the ghost horse, the leader of the pack. Now it's up to her daughter, only a filly, to take charge of the terrified herd. Stranded in a new land, surrounded by two-legs, will the horses find a way to live safe and free? Here's my Christmas photo, thanks to Picky Reader, my younger daughter. Fire Storm Lane, Andrew. Fire Storm (Young Sherlock Holmes #4) 1 October 2013 by Farrar, Strauss, Giroux Young Sherlock is back, and is he ever busy! First, he has to deal with the evil housekeeper, Mrs. Eglantine, who is holding something over his studious uncle's head. Sherlock finds that there is another secret keeper in town, the unscrupulous Harkness, who keeps earns his living by blackmailing everyone he can. With his friend Matty's help, Sherlock manages to destroy all of Harkness' files, freeing the town from his grasp. However, after this is done, Amyus Crowe and his daughter Virginia go missing. With the help of his music tutor Rufus Stone, Sherlock and Matty cleverly follow a clue and head to Edinburgh, but on the train Rufus goes missing! Luckily, Sherlock has some connection and can follow a clue. He thinks that the Paradol Chamber is back and may have some of his friends, but he also has to deal with the Resurrectionists in Edinburgh-- creepy, half dead people seem to be inhabiting the city. After finding all of his companions, Sherlock is glad to be home, having a nice cup of tea brought to him by the new, NICE housekeeper... but then he is poisoned and ends up on a ship bound for China. We just will have to wait a bit in the US for Snake Bite and Knife's Edge. Strengths: This one seemed more like Doyle's work than the previous books. The change of scenery was nice, as was the small bit of mystery everywhere he went. I like the love interest with Virginia, and since Amyus spent most of his time being kidnapped, we didn't have to listen to his dialect! This series can be read out of order, I think, which helps. Weaknesses: A bit busy, so there was not as much character development. As if blogging weren't enough of a "time suck" (I do love blogging, because when I forget a book I can look it up and be reminded of what I thought of it!), I try to keep up with Twitter and Instagram. I suppose that a Smart Phone would make this much easier. Students will post hundreds of pictures a day, and it takes me an hour to frame two posts. And the memes! Memes everywhere! So, for #throwbackthursday, here's Doris Gates' Blue Willow. Since I just read Don Brown's fabulous graphic nonfiction book, The Great American Dust Bowl, I was thinking of this title, and had no idea it was published in 1940. No wonder it is such a painfully realistic description of The Great Depression! Joshua Dread: The Nameless Hero Between Cybils reading and stuff in general, I got behind on stocking up with books, so I don't have a book with a cultural context to review today. Here are some books reviewed by others; it was gratifying to see that a large percentage were reviewed by members of the Cybils Middle Grade Fiction panel. I started World Wednesday because the panel last year was disappointed in how few multiculturally diverse books were nominated. Here's what I found; please add a comment if I missed something! Becky's Book Reviews; Serafina's Promise by Ann Burg. Buxton's Blog O'Books; Salt by Helen Frost Buxton's Blog O'Books; The Other Side of Free by Krista Russell Geo Librarian; Bo of Ballard Creek by Kirkpatrick Hill Geo Librarian; The Wig in the Window by Kristen Kittscher Kid Lit About Politics; Africa is My Home by Monica Edinger. Kiss the Book; Growing Up Muslim by Sumbul Ali-Karamali Kiss the Book; Imprisoned by Martin Sandler MyRandSpace; Celebrating the World's Languages by Jue Isabella Provo Library; Written in Stone by Rosanne Perry TMC Guys Read Book Club; The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis. Bacon, Lee. The Nameless Hero (Joshua Dread #2) September 24th 2013 by Delacorte Books for Young Readers Copy provided by Young Adult Books Central. When Joshua and Sophie get an invitation to attend the Gyfted and Talented summer program, they are so excited that Milton forges an invitation that gets him picked up by the bus and reluctantly admiteed even though he doesn't have any superpowers. The training involves having super hero uniforms designed for them (even though the kids think they look funny), training with gelatinous monsters, and learning to put up with celebrity super heroes like nFinity. Joshua goofs up constantly, but happens to be in the right place at the right time and becomes the new super hero flavor of the week. The celebrity is nice, but with the evil Phineas Vex still around, Joshua not only has to convince his evil villain parents that the path he is chosen is a good one, he has to improve his skills, deal with an adoring public AND fend off Vex. The third book in the series, The Dominion Key, comes out May 13th 2014 from Delacorte Books for Young Reader. Strengths: Lots of suprisingly funny lines and situations, engaging characters, and fun action and adventure. I have some kids who can't get enough super heroes, and Joshua is inept without being too annoying about it. He does triumph in the end, and having his parents be the Dread Duo adds even more fun. Weaknesses: I didn't buy the first book last September-- the cover was bleah,(even though it's Brandon Dorman, who did Fablehaven) and there wasn't the interest in super heroes. Since then, I've had a lot of students ask for such books. I ordered the first book and hope that the series doesn't pull an Alfred Kropp, with the second book being so much better than the first. Alien Invasions! Falkner, Brian. Task Force (Recon Team Angel 2) September 24th 2013, Random House Books for Young Readers Copy provided by Young Adult Books Central and reviewed there. I love book talking The Assault, because all I have to say is "If aliens come to Earth and want just a TEENY bit of Australia, just say NO!" And this is why. The Bzadian forces are waiting until the Bering Strait freezes so they can launch their final assault on the U.S. To combat this, the Allied Combined Operations Group brings out the teenagers that were physically altered to look like the aliens. Lead by Lucky Chisnall, they launch lots of attacks against the Bzadian forces, and Lucky comes up against Bzadian Kriz several times, in some intense yet amusing scenes. There is lots of good weaponry and fighting tactics, and a tremendous battle scene at the end. The best part, however, is the twist in the Epilogue-- I can't wait to see how that turns out in the (sure to be) third book. Strengths: Lots of action, and a convincing premise about the alien invasion. Fantastic cover; the first book in this series is very popular in my library, so I'm thrilled to have a copy. Weaknesses: Really? The aliens take over most of the Earth but have to wait until the Bering Strait freezes to get their heavy equipment over to the U.S. to finish the job. Really? They can't just, I don't know, fly in with their space ships? While waiting for the Strait to freeze gave the Recon Team something to do, and made sense from a land-based military strategic point of view, I just kept thinking "They're space aliens!" Maybe it's just me. The boys will still love it. Pace, Greg. Project X-Calibur October 31st 2013, Putnam Juvenile Ben can fix just about any machine, but he feels that he doesn't compare favorably to the legends his now deceased father read to him. When he is approached by a weird little kid who turns out to be THE Merlin, he finds that he may be essential to saving the planet from Dredmore, aliens who are bound and determined to take over the Earth. A few select children have been identified for this role, and are needed to fly the reproductions of the alien spaceships. Under the guise of going to London for a science fair, Merlin whisks Ben off to be trained to fight and fly by none other than Percival Pellinore. Along with the buff Malcolm, Ben meets Kwan the surfer, Darla the claustrophobic gamer girl, and the somewhat reluctant Tyler. Also included in the mix of fighters is Ivy, Pellinore's daughter, who is very competent but whose father is reluctant to let her fight. Ben worries that he will once again be the least prepared student, but like the famous Arthur, he has hidden depths. Strengths: Nice ensemble cast, good hook with Merlin and the King Arthur legend, and fast paced. Lots of action and adventure. Great cover. Sure to be a series. Weaknesses: Would have preferred a stand alone title, and could have done without the subplot of Ben's father having passed away. Middle Grade Monday-- Earthfall It's Marvelous Middle Grade Monday at Ramblings of a Wannabe Scribe and What Are You Reading? day at Teach Mentor Texts and Unleashing Readers. It's also Nonfiction Monday at Anastasia Suen's blog. I'm still working through posting on the site-- new technology can be so hard for a digital immigrant! Walden, Mark. Earthfall August 27th 2013, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Copy recieved from Young Adult Books Central and reviewed there. Sam is trying his best to survive. He is living underground and trying to stay away from the alien drones who are after him. It's been a long time since the aliens came and turned everyone, including his family, into mindless Walkers who are constructing odd alien buildings. When Sam is above ground trying to find food, he is stung by one of the drones and meets Rachel, who helps him and takes him back to meet Dr. Iain Stirling and other teens whose brains were not addled by the aliens. It turns out that the alien invasion has been planned for a long time. At first, Stirling was working with Sam's father for the Foundation, which paid them well and provided them with advanced technology. Only later did they find out that the organization represented the aliens, the Voidborn, who were bent on taking over the earth. Sam was immune to the mid altering transmissions because his father implanted alien technology in his brain; the same is true of the other teens. The group finds a way that they can incapacitate the aliens, but the implementation is risky. Same seems to be the key to everything, but is he strong enough to do the job? Strengths: I really liked this one! It had a lot of survival and action, and the plot moved along quickly. Sam's longing for human contact was realistic, and the ensemble cast of teens was fun. The evil scientist working for the aliens was convincing, and there was also a nice question of Sam's real parents and his identity. This seems likely to be a series, and I'm okay with that. I'm curious to see how this continues. Weaknesses: This is a British book, and the British have no compunction about killing characters off. Some are mentioned briefly, but there is at least one death of a major and sympathetic character. We just aren't as used to that in the US, and younger readers might be upset. Greenburg, Jan and Jordan, Sandra. The Mad Potter: George Ohr, Eccentric Genius. October 29th 2013 by Roaring Brook Press This short, picture book biography of George Ohr, who lived in Missippi in the late 1800s and early 1900s, is nicely illustrated with period photos of the man and his family, as well as with color photos of his pottery. It gives an overview of how he attempted to support himself with his work, and how he created the persona of the "mad potter" in order to become a tourist attraction and sell more pottery. It also discusses how his pottery was "discovered" in the late 1960s and became an expensive and highly sought collectible. I love biographies, and this one could be used as a nonfiction piece with Holly Black's Doll Bones. Mark your calendars for 27 January 2014! Pragmatic Mom and Jump Into a Book are working on a day to celebrate "books with cultural context" (thanks to Uma Krishnaswami for that term.) Last year, I attempted to do "World Wednesday", and didn't gain much steam, although I do think it helped to increase the number of diverse books I reviewed. I should have followed through more with the weekly synopsis, like Charlotte does with fantasy books. Too Cool for this School Tracy, Kristen. Too Cool for this School. August 6th 2013 by Delacorte Books for Young Readers Copy provided by Young Adult Books Central and Reviewed there Nominated for the Cybils by Little Willow Lane Cisco is riding high at Rio Chama Middle School, where she has successfully been selected as a seventh grade class captain, so is in the good graces of 8th graders Leslie and Robin. She'll get to help plan the parties and hang out with the other super cool, well-dressed captains. Her picture will be permanently displayed! Things are great (she even has a "secret" boyfriend, Todd) until her cousin Angelina comes from Alaska to spend a month with her family while her mother is on a honeymoon. Angelina is weird, messy and has the audacity to wear things like glow-in-the-dark wolf t -shirts and not care what anyone else thinks. Not only that, but she decides to go by "Mint", her middle name, and takes Lane's classroom by storm. Of course, the cool girls know that she is hopeless and give Lane a hard time, but Todd and his friend Jagger (who is the crush of Lane's best friend, Ava) think she is awesome. Lane tries everything she can to tone down Mint's personality, but fails utterly. She does manage, however, to salvage her reputation as a class captain and make her peace with Mint. Strengths: Middle school girls love books where girls are mean to each other (The Clique, Dork Diaries), and this has the added complication of a relative actually having to share a room. Lane's struggles with popularity and clothing will ring true to many girls. I appreciated that there was a big class project on Julie of the Wolves, which is a classic that still actually gets read. Weaknesses: Lane had a very high slappage factor, and never really grew as much as I hoped she would. The "class captain" subplot seemed odd to me, and I personally never understand the whole "being popular" and obsession with clothes in middle school. Still, this will get checked out. The Metro Dogs of Moscow Delaney, Rachelle. The Metro Dogs of Moscow January 15th 2013, Puffin Canada Nominated for the Cybils and copy provided by the publisher JR is happy with his human, George, and enjoys his life traveling around the world, but when he ends up in Moscow and sees a homeless dog stealing sausages and looking like he's having a good time, he chafes at his constraints. When a window is conveniently left open, JR begins his adventure on the streets. When he meets Boris, Ania, and Fyodor, they introduce his to all of the pleasures of life in the wild-- baked potatoes stuffed with bacon, trips on the subway, and rolicking in the mud without a leash on. Some of the other embassy dogs see JR out and want to try this life, too, but they run in to problems when some of the street dogs and one of the embassy dogs disappear. JR and his friends manage to figure out the mystery without the humans knowing, and locate the missing dogs. Strengths: We went back and forth on whether or not this was a fantasy book-- the dogs never do anything that isn't realistic, but they do talk to each other. This was mainly a romp-in-Moscow book, with the vehicle being dogs instead of children. The mystery is a nice touch, but again, the dogs solve it by noticing things, not by doing anything undoglike. A light, fun read, a bit reminiscent of Miss Bianca in the early pages of The Rescuers. Weaknesses: I would have appreciated more background on the dog situation in Moscow-- I had no idea the were either a problem or famous. Some more local color, other than the food, would have added a lot to the book as well. Because this blog is aimed at librarians and patrons of school libraries, I use E ARCs provided by Netgalley and Edelweiss, and physical ARCs if provided by major publishers. I do not earn any money from this blog, and any books I receive are donated to my school library or other libraries in my district. All opinions are my own and do not reflect anyone else's. Guy Friday-- Dogs of War World Wednesday-- A Girl Called Problem Dream On and other Fantasy Books MMGM- Ultra and Expressionista Nancy Drew Diaries Books All Night! Guy Friday- Foul Trouble The Stormglass Protocol World Wednesday- Waiting for the Queen When Did You See Her Last? MMGM--Series books The Wolf Princess To-read book montage Ms. Yingling's favorite books » Share book reviews and ratings with Ms., and even join a book club on Goodreads. I Read a Few Books Netgalley is Great! 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__label__wiki	0.6027	0.6027	Show your commitment to challenging bullying Information sent on behalf of Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire Cheshire Anti-Bullying Commission is inviting you to sign its Charter to show your commitment to challenging bullying in your workplace or community organisation. The Charter is the first time a county-wide pledge has been implemented to tackle bullying and itâ€™s been developed in response to research the Commission has conducted into bullying among under 25s in Cheshire. The Commission, which was established by Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane, has spoken to hundreds of people across Cheshire who have experienced bullying. It has also reviewed academic research, serious case reviews and coronerâ€™s reports on suicides where bullying has been a factor. In response, it is recommending that all organisations in Cheshire come together in a united-front against bullying after it found more needs to be done to not only protect victims but also manage the behaviour of bullies themselves. Signing the Charter is one way you can show your commitment to challenging bullying and protecting people in our communities. We have also developed a suite of resources for you to proudly display your commitment to the Charter and your support for a bullying-free environment. Find out more and sign it here: https://cheshire-anti-bullying-charter.info/ PCC David Keane said: â€œI am proud to have set up Cheshireâ€™s first Anti-Bullying Commission and I am proud of the work the Commission has undertaken so far. As a result of this first phase, focused on under 25s, we have identified a set recommendations which I believe can achieve real change for our young people in Cheshire and beyond. â€œThrough the work of the Commission we have heard some heartbreaking cases of how being bullied at a young age has severely affected people in later life and in some cases, has resulted in suicide or self-harm. â€œWhat our findings have outlined is that tackling bullying is everyoneâ€™s business; the only way we are going to halt this bullying epidemic among all generations in our society is by working together to change behaviour and make it unacceptable to target someone simply just for who they are. â€œIt is crucial that we work together to ensure these are not just words in a report but actions to make a difference for our communities.â€� You can read a full copy of the Cheshire Anti-Bullying Commission phase 1 report at: https://www.cheshire-pcc.gov.uk/cheshire-anti-bullying-commission/ Caroline Tozer (Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, Head of Engagement and Policy, Police and Crime Commissioner) "charter" "challenging" "cheshire" "cheshire anti-bullying" "commission" "commitment" "david keane" "under 25s" "anti-bullying commission" "bullying" "challenging bullying"	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line141
__label__wiki	0.586405	0.586405	Introducing Talaat Captan – The Pioneer of Air Hollywood In the year 1988, Talaat Captan founded Air Hollywood – the one stop for filming any airport movie scene. The studio has an amazing stock of various real life props that are necessary to shoot an airport scene. It is situated in Los Angels, the heart of the California. Talaat Captan is a pioneer in the television industry with 30+ years of steady experience. He embarked on a special journey when he started building Air Hollywood. The challenges he faced during the filming of Ground Control influenced him to think differently. During this phase he faced terrible issues with regards to shooting an Airplane sequence. After this struggle, Talaat Captan decided to build the most precise and realistic studio ever! Specialties of Air Hollywood Out of the box Aviation Production Anyone that has fascination for movies and television programme might be aware of the iconic programme like “The Wolf of Wall Street”, “Pretty Little Liars”, “Modern Family”, “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Get him to the greek”. Curious why these names are popping up in this context? Well the real life experience of these movies were shot in none other than Talaat Captan Air Hollywood. Due to this ‘out of the box’ picturization of a real life airport, Talaat Captan has received a tremendous amount of positive feedback over time. Whoever is inside the set will surely be confused about whether they are inside an actual airport! Air Hollywood comprises of four distinctive sound stages with various essential setups like jet mock up, fabrication mill, airline interiors and cockpits. Due to this extraordinary setup Talaat Captan Air Hollywood have received several big clients like Disney, WB, HBO, NETFLIX and LIONSGATE over the years. Retro themed Pan Am Experience After developing a world class airline studio he fulfilled most of their dreams. He developed a fabulous dining space with all the required amenities in Pan Am 747. So, anyone that is dreaming about experiencing the long lost wartime days just have to visit this restaurant. The Pan Am experience provides visitors with both fun and exotic dishes. Thereby if someone visit once then it is quite sure that they are going to visit it again to get the quintessential experience. Educational initiative It is a normal thing that there are a large number of people who have a fear of traveling high. Talaat Captan Air Hollywood took a significant initiative to reduce these challenges. Various public programme is included in this educational initiative to influence and garner the confidence in people to a certain limit. Among these programmes the ones that steal the show include K9 Flight, Fearless Flight and Open Sky for Autism. Open Sky with Autism is developed only to provide assistance to children with special needs and employ a certain amount of confidence in them. The other two programme provides training sessions in regards to the safety and security function of Airplanes. People having pets are also welcomed in this programme to get better knowledge about the needs and necessities of airplane training. From 2014 onwards these non-profit organization have gained an emotional connection of more than 5000 families. Realistic Stock footage The extraordinary idea of a licensing and designing programme has influenced a ton of film producers to invest on stock footage. Talaat Captan rivalry consists of more than 70mm show scan library and 35mmTWA film archive of stock footage. The HD transferred stock footage are globally secured through various associated measures like National Geographic, Corbis Motion, T3 Media and Getty Image. There are several advertisers and film producers who faced a challenge with tight budget in respect to photography. This initiative will provide them with both an assurance of picture-perfect stock footage along with improved viewers as well. The track record of success Talaat Captan enjoys is almost invincible hard to forget. Through his magnificent ideas he has been able to raise more than $2billion funds for support facilities and television properties. Website: http://talaatcaptan.com/, https://airhollywood.com/ Contact Person: Talaat Captan Company: Air Hollywood Company Name: Air Hollywood Phone: Phone: (818) 890-0444, Fax: (818) 890-7041 Website: https://airhollywood.com/	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line151
__label__wiki	0.636399	0.636399	REC YARDS KICKING PTS QB RATING PLAYER STATS LEADERS TEAM STATS LEADERS ALL NGTL \| PRO BOWL FANTASY WATCH Player Stats Leaders Team Stats Leaders Preseason Rom Carl Pickens - WR #80 SEASON CAREER PLAYOFFS BESTS ACCOLADES Week Opp Cond. Rushing Receiving Kick Returns Punt Returns All Purpose Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD Att Yds Avg TD Att Yds Avg TD Yds TD FANT 2 0 0 0 0 1 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 1.65 3 0 0 0 0 4 83 20.75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 83 0 9.3 5 0 0 0 0 2 23 11.5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 2 14.8 6 0 0 0 0 2 63 31.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 63 0 6.8 10 0 0 0 0 1 59 59 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 59 1 12.15 11 0 0 0 0 4 50 12.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 6 12 0 0 0 0 1 16 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 1.85 13 0 0 0 0 2 39 19.5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 1 10.4 TOTAL 0 0 0 0 21 425 20.24 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 425 6 83.75 PROJECTED 0 0 0 0 24 485.71 20.24 6.86 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 485.71 6.86 95.71 Season Team / Coach Rushing Receiving Kick Returns Punt Returns All Purpose ziur1 4 39 9.75 0 2 28 14 0 8 61 8 0 1 5 5 0 133 0 13.8 jebigred 0 0 0 0 10 283 28 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 283 3 48.8 ricor33 0 0 0 0 21 425 20 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 425 6 83.75 TOTAL 4 39 9.75 0 33 736 22 9 8 61 8 0 1 5 5 0 841 9 146.35 AVERAGE 1.33 13 9.75 0 11 245.33 22.3 3 2.67 20.33 7.63 0 0.33 5 5 0 280.33 3 48.78 No data yet Single Game Bests Rush Att. Set by ziur1 ricor33 Rec. Yards Rec. TDs K.R. Yards P.R. Yards A.P.Y. Total TDs Fantasy Pts. Single Season Bests Recv. TDs 100+ Yards 3+ TD 5+ Receptions Notable Seasons 1000+ Yards 20+ TD 50+ Receptions All HSTL BRU SCORE: 39.75 TECMO HERO ---Make Selection--- Season 3 Season 2 Season 1 LEAGUE INFO: League Forum TEAM LOGIN: YOUR IP: AFC CENTRAL NFC CENTRAL	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line154
__label__wiki	0.730559	0.730559	Total read books on site: more than 10 000 You can read its for free! Text on one page: Few Medium Many For with respect to those things which immediately concern the union, and for which the union was purposely established, and is intended to secure, each state is to the United States what each individual is to the state he lives in. And it is on this grand point, this movement upon one centre, that our existence as a nation, our happiness as a people, and our safety as individuals, depend. It may happen that some state or other may be somewhat over or under rated, but this cannot be much. The experience which has been had upon the matter, has nearly ascertained their several abilities. But even in this case, it can only admit of an appeal to the United States, but cannot authorise any state to make the alteration itself, any more than our internal government can admit an individual to do so in the case of an act of assembly; for if one state can do it, then may another do the same, and the instant this is done the whole is undone. Neither is it supposable that any single state can be a judge of all the comparative reasons which may influence the collective body in arranging the quotas of the continent. The circumstances of the several states are frequently varying, occasioned by the accidents of war and commerce, and it will often fall upon some to help others, rather beyond what their exact proportion at another time might be; but even this assistance is as naturally and politically included in the idea of a union as that of any particular assigned proportion; because we know not whose turn it may be next to want assistance, for which reason that state is the wisest which sets the best example. Though in matters of bounden duty and reciprocal affection, it is rather a degeneracy from the honesty and ardor of the heart to admit any thing selfish to partake in the government of our conduct, yet in cases where our duty, our affections, and our interest all coincide, it may be of some use to observe their union. The United States will become heir to an extensive quantity of vacant land, and their several titles to shares and quotas thereof, will naturally be adjusted according to their relative quotas, during the war, exclusive of that inability which may unfortunately arise to any state by the enemy's holding possession of a part; but as this is a cold matter of interest, I pass it by, and proceed to my third head, viz., on the manner of collection and expenditure. It has been our error, as well as our misfortune, to blend the affairs of each state, especially in money matters, with those of the United States; whereas it is our case, convenience and interest, to keep them separate. The expenses of the United States for carrying on the war, and the expenses of each state for its own domestic government, are distinct things, and to involve them is a source of perplexity and a cloak for fraud. I love method, because I see and am convinced of its beauty and advantage. It is that which makes all business easy and understood, and without which, everything becomes embarrassed and difficult. There are certain powers which the people of each state have delegated to their legislative and executive bodies, and there are other powers which the people of every state have delegated to Congress, among which is that of conducting the war, and, consequently, of managing the expenses attending it; for how else can that be managed, which concerns every state, but by a delegation from each? When a state has furnished its quota, it has an undoubted right to know how it has been applied, and it is as much the duty of Congress to inform the state of the one, as it is the duty of the state to provide the other. In the resolution of Congress already recited, it is recommended to the several states to lay taxes for raising their quotas of money for the United States, separate from those laid for their own particular use. This is a most necessary point to be observed, and the distinction should follow all the way through. They should be levied, paid and collected, separately, and kept separate in every instance. Neither have the civil officers of any state, nor the government of that state, the least right to touch that money which the people pay for the support of their army and the war, any more than Congress has to touch that which each state raises for its own use. This distinction will naturally be followed by another. It will occasion every state to examine nicely into the expenses of its civil list, and to regulate, reduce, and bring it into better order than it has hitherto been; because the money for that purpose must be raised apart, and accounted for to the public separately. But while the, monies of both were blended, the necessary nicety was not observed, and the poor soldier, who ought to have been the first, was the last who was thought of. Another convenience will be, that the people, by paying the taxes separately, will know what they are for; and will likewise know that those which are for the defence of the country will cease with the war, or soon after. For although, as I have before observed, the war is their own, and for the support of their own rights and the protection of their own property, yet they have the same right to know, that they have to pay, and it is the want of not knowing that is often the cause of dissatisfaction. This regulation of keeping the taxes separate has given rise to a regulation in the office of finance, by which it is directed: "That the receivers shall, at the end of every month, make out an exact account of the monies received by them respectively, during such month, specifying therein the names of the persons from whom the same shall have been received, the dates and the sums; which account they shall respectively cause to be published in one of the newspapers of the state; to the end that every citizen may know how much of the monies collected from him, in taxes, is transmitted to the treasury of the United States for the support of the war; and also, that it may be known what monies have been at the order of the superintendent of finance. It being proper and necessary, that, in a free country, the people should be as fully informed of the administration of their affairs as the nature of things will admit." It is an agreeable thing to see a spirit of order and economy taking place, after such a series of errors and difficulties. A government or an administration, who means and acts honestly, has nothing to fear, and consequently has nothing to conceal; and it would be of use if a monthly or quarterly account was to be published, as well of the expenditures as of the receipts. Eight millions of dollars must be husbanded with an exceeding deal of care to make it do, and, therefore, as the management must be reputable, the publication would be serviceable. I have heard of petitions which have been presented to the assembly of this state (and probably the same may have happened in other states) praying to have the taxes lowered. Now the only way to keep taxes low is, for the United States to have ready money to go to market with: and though the taxes to be raised for the present year will fall heavy, and there will naturally be some difficulty in paying them, yet the difficulty, in proportion as money spreads about the country, will every day grow less, and in the end we shall save some millions of dollars by it. We see what a bitter, revengeful enemy we have to deal with, and any expense is cheap compared to their merciless paw. We have seen the unfortunate Carolineans hunted like partridges on the mountains, and it is only by providing means for our defence, that we shall be kept from the same condition. When we think or talk about taxes, we ought to recollect that we lie down in peace and sleep in safety; that we can follow our farms or stores or other occupations, in prosperous tranquillity; and that these inestimable blessings are procured to us by the taxes that we pay. In this view, our taxes are properly our insurance money; they are what we pay to be made safe, and, in strict policy, are the best money we can lay out. It was my intention to offer some remarks on the impost law of five per cent. recommended by Congress, and to be established as a fund for the payment of the loan-office certificates, and other debts of the United States; but I have already extended my piece beyond my intention. And as this fund will make our system of finance complete, and is strictly just, and consequently requires nothing but honesty to do it, there needs but little to be said upon it. PHILADELPHIA, March 5, 1782. THE CRISIS. XI. ON THE PRESENT STATE OF NEWS. SINCE the arrival of two, if not three packets in quick succession, at New York, from England, a variety of unconnected news has circulated through the country, and afforded as great a variety of speculation. That something is the matter in the cabinet and councils of our enemies, on the other side of the water, is certain--that they have run their length of madness, and are under the necessity of changing their measures may easily be seen into; but to what this change of measures may amount, or how far it may correspond with our interest, happiness and duty, is yet uncertain; and from what we have hitherto experienced, we have too much reason to suspect them in every thing. I do not address this publication so much to the people of America as to the British ministry, whoever they may be, for if it is their intention to promote any kind of negotiation, it is proper they should know beforehand, that the United States have as much honor as bravery; and that they are no more to be seduced from their alliance than their allegiance; that their line of politics is formed and not dependent, like that of their enemy, on chance and accident. On our part, in order to know, at any time, what the British government will do, we have only to find out what they ought not to do, and this last will be their conduct. Forever changing and forever wrong; too distant from America to improve in circumstances, and too unwise to foresee them; scheming without principle, and executing without probability, their whole line of management has hitherto been blunder and baseness. 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__label__wiki	0.80964	0.80964	04/19/2006 Megan Prescott (Florida) Post by sharkbait » Sat Apr 22, 2006 10:38 pm A 13-year-old from Clearwater may be the county's first shark-bite victim of the year, Volusia County Beach Patrol officials said Wednesday. "We possibly had a shark bite today -- and I want to stress possibly," spokesman Scott Petersohn said of the injury that officials were still trying to confirm as a shark bite. Petersohn said the girl told lifeguards she was standing in knee-deep water at Daytona Beach, near the University Boulevard approach, about 3 p.m. when something bit her. "She had three little tiny puncture wounds on her left ankle and some little lacerations, nothing major," Petersohn said, adding that the girl was treated by Beach Patrol for the "extremely minor" injuries and taken to the hospital by her parents. At least 18 people were attacked by sharks in Florida last year, according to statistics from the International Shark Attack File. At least nine of those unprovoked attacks occurred in Volusia County. Petersohn said it is not unusual to have a shark bite in April. Records show that in recent years, as many as 10 attacks were reported in April. Dirty, murky water often plays a role in shark bites, Petersohn said, because "everyone is blind," and the sharks are cruising for bait fish and mistake human limbs for food. Ultimately, Petersohn said, many shark bites are minor because "you know what -- sharks, we're not on their menu." http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/loc ... es-volusia Post by sharkbait » Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:57 pm Teen´s injury may be 1st shark bite of year DAYTONA BEACH — A 13-year-old girl might be the year´s first shark-bite victim. The unidentified girl was wading in the surf near University Boulevard on Wednesday when she felt something nip her foot, said Capt. Scott Petersohn, Volusia County Beach Patrol spokesman. She came away with three tiny puncture wounds and some light cuts on her foot, injuries that are far less severe than typical for shark bites, Petersohn said. He said he would refrain from officially declaring the incident a shark attack until he can study photographs of the girl´s wounds. "We´re not 100 percent sure," Petersohn said. "It´s probably going to be a shark, but a tiny little shark." Sharks tend to bite humans more when the water is murky and they mistake a person´s limb for a fish, he said. Opaque water led to 22 shark attacks in 2001, the most reported during a year in Volusia County. http://www.news-journalonline.com/speci ... 042006.htm	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line171
__label__wiki	0.735406	0.735406	Home Americas Honduras Honduran journalist prevented from testifying at Inter-American Commission PEN International 21 October 2015 Also available in: Español This statement was originally published on pen-international.org on 21 October 2015. The Honduran government has yet again displayed a fundamental lack of respect for freedom of expression and for the authority of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), PEN International said today. Authorities denied journalist Julio Ernesto Alvarado permission to leave Honduras to attend a meeting on his case convened by the IACHR. Today's meeting in Washington DC will discuss the Honduran state's failure to comply with the IACHR's 2014 order to suspend a ban preventing Alvarado from working as a journalist for 16 months. The ban is part of a criminal conviction handed down as a result of a protracted defamation law suit brought against Alvarado by a public official in 2006. 'The point of today's meeting between the IACHR, the Honduran government and PEN is to try to find a solution to this impasse via dialogue. Why do the Honduran authorities want to exclude Julio Ernesto Alvarado – the person most affected by this case – from that dialogue?' said Jennifer Clement, President of PEN International. 'Sadly this appears to be yet another attempt by the Honduran government to silence this critical journalist, on the most spurious of charges.' Alvarado, presenter of the news programme 'Mi Nacion' on Globo TV and a founding member of PEN Honduras, was prevented from boarding his flight to the USA from the Honduran capital Tegucigalpa yesterday morning. The airport authorities informed him that his passport was flagged with a 'migration alert', meaning that he is unable to leave the country due to a court order. When he asked for details, he was told that the court order is connected to an alleged case of identity theft. The journalist says he is unaware of any such court order and has never encountered any problems travelling abroad before. 'Honduras cannot go on failing its journalists, citizens and the international human rights community and endangering the lives of dozens of journalists who have to self-censor in order to protect themselves, said Dina Meza, President of PEN Honduras. 'Freedom of expression is on its knees as a result, and Hondurans are suffering an irremediable loss of their right to information.' Alvarado will be represented at the meeting with the IACHR and the Honduran state by Dina Meza, his lawyer Kenia Oliva – also founding members of PEN Honduras – and Tamsin Mitchell, Americas Coordinator for PEN International. In November 2014 the IACHR granted Alvarado 'precautionary measures' at the request of PEN International and PEN Honduras, ordering the Honduran state to suspend the implementation of Alvarado's 16-month criminal sentence and ban pending investigation of the case by the IACHR. Alvarado's final appeal against his conviction – which should also have been suspended under the IACHR order – was rejected by the Honduran Supreme Court of Justice on 4 September 2015. PEN International calls on the Honduran government to implement the precautionary measures granted to Julio Ernesto Alvarado without further delay. PEN also urges the IACHR to declare Alvarado's case admissible for investigation by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. POSTED IN: Honduras Tags: Travel restrictions, Journalist, Julio Ernesto Alvarado Travel ban prevents journalist from attending hearing on his case Reporters Without Borders 21 October 2015 Honduras formally bans journalist from practicing profession ‎ PEN International Honduras 3 November 2015 Court ruling deals major blow to media freedom and Inter-American body ‎ PEN International, Reporters Without Borders Impunity Free Expression & the Law Honduras 9 September 2015 Honduras ignores Inter-American court's decision in favour of journalist Honduras 4 December 2014 members working in this country 1 Comité por la Libre Expresión - C-Libre Freedom of the Press 2016: Honduras A new law to protect journalists and human rights advocates took effect in June, drawing cautious optimism from freedom of expression advocates. Ranked 152nd in annual global media freedom report Who is killing Central America's journalists? Committee to Protect Journalists 24 September 2014 Ranked 141st in annual global media freedom report Midyear Meeting Report 2014: Honduras High levels of impunity and "a climate of lack of safety" lead to journalist self-censorship Inter American Press Association 7 April 2014 Attacks on the Press in 2013: Honduras "Journalists targeted amid a general climate of rampant violence" Committee to Protect Journalists 11 February 2014 World Press Freedom Index 2014: Honduras Honduras: Journalism in the Shadow of Impunity PEN Canada, PEN International 23 January 2014 World Report 2014: Honduras Journalists, peasant activists and LGBTI individuals vulnerable to attacks; government fails to protect Freedom in the World 2013: Honduras "The second most dangerous country in the world for journalists" "Impunity surrounding crimes against journalists" Inter American Press Association 23 April 2012 Five media facilities occupied by military in 2011 Press Freedom Index 2011-2012: Honduras Honduras "languished at the bottom" of annual press freedom index Three journalists killed in 2011 "at the hands of unidentified attackers"	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line176
__label__cc	0.69085	0.30915	ANGRY BIRDS GAMES FOR PC or MAC Review By paul.wendy / 9 years ago — Toys and Kids Angry Birds games for PC or MAC proves fun doesn’t have to be expensive. One of the most addictive smart phone games of all time is now downloadable on your laptop. In Angry Birds, gamers command a flock of birds to retrieve eggs stolen by a group of evil green pigs. The pigs are sheltered […] Angry Birds Knock on Wood Game Review The Angry Birds Knock on Wood game brings the best-selling phone app game to life. The game follows the same rules as the digital version with the added excitement of hands on play. Just like the age old battle between the egg-stealing pigs and the Angry Birds players launch the birds towards the pigs wooden […] Angry Birds Card Game Review Based on the super popular app, the Angry Birds card game is a fun game families can play together. The survival of the Angry Birds is once again at stake with this easy to play card game from the makers of UNO.The object of the game is to be the first person to topple the […]	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line177
__label__wiki	0.521086	0.521086	Middle Eastern origin of Jews (Atzmon et al. 2010) Nature News: "Jews worldwide share genetic ties / But analysis also reveals close links to Palestinians and Italians." Abstract of the AJHG article, "Abraham's Children in the Genome Era: Major Jewish Diaspora Populations Comprise Distinct Genetic Clusters with Shared Middle Eastern Ancestry": For more than a century, Jews and non-Jews alike have tried to define the relatedness of contemporary Jewish people. Previous genetic studies of blood group and serum markers suggested that Jewish groups had Middle Eastern origin with greater genetic similarity between paired Jewish populations. However, these and successor studies of monoallelic Y chromosomal and mitochondrial genetic markers did not resolve the issues of within and between-group Jewish genetic identity. Here, genome-wide analysis of seven Jewish groups (Iranian, Iraqi, Syrian, Italian, Turkish, Greek, and Ashkenazi) and comparison with non-Jewish groups demonstrated distinctive Jewish population clusters, each with shared Middle Eastern ancestry, proximity to contemporary Middle Eastern populations, and variable degrees of European and North African admixture. Two major groups were identified by principal component, phylogenetic, and identity by descent (IBD) analysis: Middle Eastern Jews and European/Syrian Jews. The IBD segment sharing and the proximity of European Jews to each other and to southern European populations suggested similar origins for European Jewry and refuted large-scale genetic contributions of Central and Eastern European and Slavic populations to the formation of Ashkenazi Jewry. Rapid decay of IBD in Ashkenazi Jewish genomes was consistent with a severe bottleneck followed by large expansion, such as occurred with the so-called demographic miracle of population expansion from 50,000 people at the beginning of the 15th century to 5,000,000 people at the beginning of the 19th century. Thus, this study demonstrates that European/Syrian and Middle Eastern Jews represent a series of geographical isolates or clusters woven together by shared IBD genetic threads. Note that the Jewish masturbation fantasy version of Ashkenazi origins (in which blonde German shiksas play a significant role), pushed by razib based on miscomprehension of earlier research, again finds no support. Labels: DNA, Jews Ashkenazim, Sephardim and Syrian Jews seem to be a lot closer to European populations than various "Middle Eastern" groups though. What about this: "There is almost no European ancestry in Iranian and Iraqi Jews, whereas Syrian, Sephardic, and Ashkenazi Jews have European admixture ranging from 30%~60%."? (from http://www.ashg.org/2009meeting/abstracts/fulltext/f10575.htm) The link seems to be an abstract from the same article, not a different one by the way. Oh, never mind, you were specifically against blonde Germans contributing to Jewish genetics. To each his own, I guess. I am "specifically" against the propagation of misinformation. Harold said... If you wanted to know about the genetics of Jews you could have just asked Guy White. He can tell these things just by looking at people. Also, he can see hormone levels. He is amazing. Jews cluster with Southern Europeans, no surprise there. Some HBD authors argue that if we reject Jews we reject Southern Europeans and thus Western civilization. Some HBD authors argue that if we reject Jews we reject Southern Europeans and thus Western civilization. That's called sophistry. Jews and philo-Semites engage in it all the time. They use this ideological construction called "Western civilization" and define and wield it to advance their interests. See Larry Auster or any neocon for examples and notice how they're always blabbing on about "The West" and "Western Civilization." They definitely do use it to their advantage, however it's not just Jews it's their philo-Semitic lackeys like OneSTDV and Derbyshire. Thomas said... If all the Jews in the world disappeared tonight while you were sleeping, "Western civilization" would still be there when you wake up in the morning. TGGP said... Off-topic, but relevant to a matter often discussed here: http://inductivist.blogspot.com/2010/05/sensitivity-to-testosterone-and-risk-of.html Which is why I specifically wrote "Jews and philo-Semites engage in it all the time." Philo-Semites and other race traitors are often worse than Jews and non-Whites themselves because they have something to prove. Blacks are always quick to point out an Uncle Tom, but in reality Whites have the most servile race traitors of any group, Uncle Tims as Sailor coined or Uncle Derbyshires if you will. *Sailer It is curious that Ashkenazi Jews didn't inherit the excellence of Italians at visual art. Not that curious, considering that the much vaunted "Italian" excellence in visual art is likely to be of Nordish provenance. It's curious to see the jewish insistance to be considered as europeans. If they are european, what rights do they have to a land situated in Africa? No really, this article is good news to them. Pseudothyrum said... Historically, the northern half of Italy and the leadership/elite of the Roman Empire were primarily Nordic and Central European. Just look at the busts of the ancient Roman rulers one example: Nero - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nero - there are dozens of others. He doesn't look much like a modern Italian now does he? Most modern Italians, especially Southern Italians, are the semi-Semitic descendants of Near Easterners, North Africans, and Turkish-Greek slaves brought in to Italy by the ancient Roman elite and upper-middle class. The same process occurred in ancient Rome that is now happening in the USA - the elites and middle classes bring in racial aliens to do manual labor, the racial aliens end up taking over eventually because of higher birth rates. Here is something for you N/A - did you know that the Spaniards tried to colonize the interior of North America decades before the English did? - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_San_Juan - it was two centuries before Europeans tried to settle that far inland in NC again. "It's curious to see the jewish insistance to be considered as europeans. If they are european, what rights do they have to a land situated in Africa?" Israel is in the Middle East, not Africa. "It is curious that Ashkenazi Jews didn't inherit the excellence of Italians at visual art." The study didn't look at enough European groups to draw conclusions on where the alleged European ancestry in the Ashkenazi comes from. Also, the confounding effect of the Neolithic is such that no conclusions could be drawn expect based on the IBD segments. For example, the Russians would be further away from the Ashkenazi purely due to having so little Neolithic descent compared to other Whites, even if there was a significant Russian admixture in Jews. "Israel is in the Middle East, not Africa" If you say so, you must know better. But anyway, do these 'Europeans' have a divine right to own the 'Middle East' ? If yes, does it apply to me too ? I am European. For Pseudothyrum the pseudohistorian: Nowhere in historic times is there any valid evidence that the upper classes of one area differed in culture from those of another because of racial background, nor within any one people did the upper and lower classes have basically different cultural inheritances. Modern assertions that the masters preserved a Nordic outlook and so were more capable of culture are pure nonsense, bred of modern racial prejudice, not of the ancient evidence. ----- [Starr, C.G., 1991, Origins of Greek Civilization, W. W. Norton & Company, London, p. 132.] Indeed, Bertil Lundman, who claimed to have studied more than 20,000 individuals anthropologically [49], remarked that “the morphology of the Northlander must be assumed to be sufficiently known; it is necessary to stress only that a high nose bridge with a so-called Greek profile always points to foreign admixture.” Thus, the Greek profile is seen as evidence of the “Northern” character of the Ancient Greeks, yet a real expert on northern physical anthropology acknowledges that it is foreign to the Northern morphological type. ----- [Ref. Lundman, B.J., 1962, The Racial History of Scandinavia: An Outline, Mankind Quarterly, 3, pp. 89-97.] An analysis of the genetic makeup of Italy's modern population argues that the various distinctive genetic combinations currently found in different regions within the peninsula by and large track the linguistic distribution that resulted from the migrations of the Iron Age.[51] No data indicate the subsequent large-scale infusion of new genetic material into the populations of these regions..... But if a population of 3 million slaves, representing as much as 40 percent of Italy's inhabitants in the first century B.C., was successfully reproducing itself, it would surely have left its mark on the genetic makeup of contemporary Italians. That it did not argues strongly for a very low rate of natural reproduction among Italy's slaves, which in turn is difficult to reconcile with the hypothesis that the number of slaves ever grew large enough to comprise 40 percent of the Italian population. ----- [Rosenstein, Nathan. Rome at War: Farms, Families, and Death in the Middle Republic. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2004.] TGGP, I am skeptical that polymorphism of the Androgen Receptor gene can explain much if any of the black-white difference in criminality, and Inductivist presents no evidence to change my mind on this. I know of two studies that did look for a relationship between the AR gene and criminality, with conflicting results: one in India claimed to find shorter CAG repeat lengths in violent criminals, and one study in China found no relationship. Given the level of population structure in India (and the fact that the study was done by Indians), I don't put much weight on it. I await larger studies on more relevant populations. Here is something for you Anonymous - did you know that the Norse tried to colonize North America centuries before the Spanish did? - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norse_colonization_of_the_Americas - it was four centuries before Columbus discovered Haiti while trying to reach the Orient. Given the level of population structure in India (and the fact that the study was done by Indians), I don't put much weight on it. n/a, Just wondering, but are Indians especially bad researchers in genetics or something? Full disclosure: I'm not Indian nor an Indophile, just curious about this remark of yours. "Just wondering, but are Indians especially bad researchers in genetics or something?" I don't know if I'd say that, but in population genetics, at least, quite a few Indian researchers seem to let their politics shape their analysis of data. I'd be more comfortable seeing the result replicated by Western researchers. All I know is that dagos and southern Italians especially have some negro in them. It isn't hard to tell. Anon - I wouldn't trust too much written in that book by Nathan ROSENSTEIN. Those people are biased and often skew history for their own purposes, you know. In a Nutshell: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire... Race Replacement. In a Nutshell: The Rise and Fall of the American Empire... "Combined data from two large mtDNA studies provides an estimate of non-Caucasoid maternal ancestry in Italians. The first study sampled 411 Italians from all over the country and found five South Asian M and East Asian D sequences (1.2%) and eight sub-Saharan African L sequences (1.9%). The second study sampled 465 Sicilians and detected ten M sequences (2.2%) and three L sequences (0.65%). This makes a total of 3% non-white maternal admixture (1.3% Asian and 1.7% African), which is very low and typical for European populations, since Pliss et al. 2005, e.g., observed 1.8% Asian admixture in Poles and 1.2% African admixture in Germans." -Plaza et al. (2003) So the Sicilians actually only have 54% as much of their mitochondrial dna of African origin as compared to the Germans (0.65% vs. 1.2%). "Similar data from the Y-chromosome reveals Italians' even lower non-Caucasoid paternal admixture. Both studies obtained samples from all over the mainland and islands. No Asian DNA was detected anywhere, but a single sub-Saharan African E(xE3b) sequence was found in the first study's sample of 416 (0.2%), and six were observed in the second study's sample of 746 (0.8%). The total is therefore a minuscule 0.6%, which decreases to 0.4% if only Southern Italians are considered and 0% if only Sicilians are considered. Again, these are normal levels of admixture for European populations (e.g. Austrians were found to have 0.8% E(xE3b) by Brion et al. 2004)." -Semino et al. Once again Sicilians were found to have less African dna than other Italians, and less than the Austrians as well. There absolutely no basis for saying Sicilians are more African than other Italians, or that they are more African than other Europeans. "In a Nutshell: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire..." The British Empire fell without any genetically significant level of race replacement preceding that fall. All it took was a loss of will on the part of pure blooded English leaders, largely precipitated by the military being worn down in a pointless and avoidable conflict with Germans. This whole idea that something as inherently unstable as an empire requires a racial explanation for why it fell is idiotic. Every empire there’s been has fallen, sooner or later. The remarkable thing about the Roman Empire is how long it held on, far longer than the British Empire ever did. If you nordicist dickweeds were to be believed, southern europeans don't really exist- anything that isn't purely northern european in phenotype is due to mud infiltration. Clinton said... I wonder if anyone who reads this blog happens to know him in real life. I wouldn't say I know him, but I was in New York City recently and I'm pretty sure I took his cab a few times. Rude, unpleasant, aesthetically unappealing, and smelly, as they tend to be. Just your usual, I suppose, as far as NYC cab drivers go. The significant non-European admixture in Southern Europeans is not Negroid or Mongoloid, although the Portuguese do have the highest Negroid ancestry among Europeans, it is North African and West Asian ancestry. These ancestries are often grouped with "European" in DNA tests. Caucasoids have more ingroup diversity so it's really races within a race. "These ancestries are often grouped with "European" in DNA tests." If they weren't grouped like it is likely that nearly all Europeans would be found to have non-European ancestry. Structure analysis shows that even Russians have significant West Asian ancestry. "•Russians and Lithuanians lack south European (light blue) component but have some west Asian (light green)" http://dienekes.blogspot.com/2010/06/genome-wide-structure-of-jews-behar-et.html As can be seen here the estimated amount of west Asian found in Russians is actually greater than that found in Spaniards and roughly equal to that found in Tuscans, though unsurprisingly less than that found in Cypriots: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ish7688voT0/TA_8VX3jGkI/AAAAAAAACcM/HVkOLdPm94g/s1600/admixture-global.jpg "Russian" encompasses many ethnic groups many of whom are non-white or admixed. Right, we're only concerned with White Russians, the Northwestern Russians. West Asian admixture was found across the board in the Russians tested, with very little variation. Actually, significant west Asian admixture was found in EVERY European group tested in the study except for the French Basques and Sardinians. Even the highly Northern European Orcadians had significant west Asian admixture found across the board in those tested. If west Asian admixture stops someone from being White, then it seems extremely likely that no one is White except for a tiny handful of genetically isolated populations. 11. Is fanatical about showing N. Euros aren't "pure" while simultaneously claiming S. Euros are more "pure" than N. Euros Why criminals are less intelligent than non-criminals Belated links Property and Freedom Society 2010 meeting Very fine-scale population structure in Europe Osagie K. Obasogie will tell you how to think abou... The emerging left-/globalist consensus on race Eye color and perceived dominance Significant intra-European differences at some fun... From the mouths of black folks II From the mouths of black folks The human phenome project Why do men find blonde women so very attractive? Murders in black neighborhoods cause low black IQ Climate-driven evolution Mechanisms of sexual selection in humans Another Jewish genetics paper	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line178
__label__wiki	0.694968	0.694968	Finn by Jon Clinch admin February 28, 2017 United States Of America By Jon Clinch During this masterful debut by way of a big new voice in fiction, Jon Clinch takes us on a trip into the background and center of 1 of yank literature’s such a lot brutal and mysterious figures: Huckleberry Finn’s father. the result's a deeply unique travel de strength that springs from Twain’s vintage novel yet takes on an absolutely discovered lifetime of its own. Finn units a sad determine free in a panorama without delay favourite and mythic. It starts and ends with a dull body–flayed and stripped of all making a choice on marks–drifting down the Mississippi. The situations of the homicide, and the key of the victim’s id, form Finn’s tale as they're going to form his lifestyles and his death. 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__label__wiki	0.633441	0.633441	A Controlled Release Theophylline Delivery System Based on a Bilayer Floating System John Afokoghene AVBUNUDIOGBA Christian Arerusuoghene ALALOR Queen Dorcas OKOLOCHA Received Date: 20.04.2019 Accepted Date: 07.11.2019 Turk J Pharm Sci 2020;17(6):645-652 PMID: 33389965 Bilayer floating drug delivery is an approach that helps to overcome the shortcomings of single-layered tablets. There is little or no fluctuation of the drug in the blood stream or tissue, while control is enabled over the time and site of drug release. In the current study, bilayer theophylline matrix tablets were formulated by double compression and evaluated using granules produced by polymeric granulation and simple coacervation techniques. Bilayer floating theophylline tablets containing an immediate release layer (IRL) and a sustained release layer (SRL) were prepared. Granules for the IRL section were produced by wet granulation, while those for the SRL section were produced by polymeric granulation and simple coacervation techniques using Eudragit RL100 and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) as binder. The resulting granules were characterized for flowability and packing properties. Granules with adequate flow were compressed into flat-faced tablets 12 mm in diameter using a single punch tableting machine at an arbitrary load of 28 kgF on a load scale. The tablets were evaluated for hardness, weight variability, disintegration, friability, swelling index, floating time, and in vitro drug release. The angle of repose and Hausner ratio were 29.07±0.330 to 40.08±0.660 and 1.07±0.01 to 1.28±0.01, respectively. Tablets hardness values ranged from 4.74±0.36 to 9.84±0.49 kgF, while percentage friability ranged from 0.5% to 1.51%. Floating lag time was between 1±0.41 and 9±0.71 min, while the total floating time was between 1 min and 9 h. Over 50% of the drug was released within 7 h. Drug release from the tablets showed a prompt release phase and an extended release phase. Therefore, appropriate combination of Eudragit and CMC and the right reagent can produce well retarded bilayer floating tablets. Keywords: Eudragit, carboxymethylcellulose, bilayer floating tablets, drug delivery The oral route of drug administration is the most versatile, convenient, and often employed route. However, fluctuation in drug concentration in the blood stream and tissues with the resulting toxicity are some of the shortcomings associated with conventional oral tablets. Frequent drug administration vis-à-vis drug adherence are other problems associated with conventional dosage forms.1,2,3 To obviate these shortcomings, controlled release formulations, especially those for oral administration, have been investigated and developed with the sole aim of maintaining a constant drug concentration in the blood stream for longer through slow release of drug into the gastrointestinal tract (GIT).4 Although the oral route is the most preferred for drug administration, studies has demonstrated two physiological influences: short gastric residence time and variable gastric emptying time. Thus, bioavailability and time to achieve maximum plasma concentration cannot be predicted. It must be noted that most drugs are absorbed in the stomach and upper part of the intestine. However, residence time within these regions is short (2 to 3 h). Hence any methods to prolong the residence time of drugs within these regions will improve bioavailability and therapeutic outcome.4,5 The oral route has received greater attention and given more successful outcomes than any other route in controlled drug delivery systems.6,7 This is not unconnected with the physiology of the GIT, which offers more flexibility in the design of oral dosage forms compared with other routes.8,9,10 The most crucial challenge with an oral controlled drug delivery device is not just sustaining the drug release, but also ensuring that the dosage form is sufficiently prolonged within the GIT for complete release from the device. Scientists and the pharmaceutical industries, right from the first generation of controlled release (1952 to the 1970s) to the second generation (1980 to 2010), have made major breakthroughs in the development of oral controlled drug delivery systems by working against gastrointestinal emptying.11 One such device employs the concept of the gastroretentive drug delivery system (GRDDS).12,13 Oral dosage forms for the GRDDS have received much attention over the years for enabling control over the time and site of drug release.2,12 Prolongation of the gastric retention of drug delivery devices has numerous advantages. These include better absorption, enhanced bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy, and possible reduction of dose size.14 The major principle of the GRDDS is prolongation of stay of the dosage form and the release of drug at the absorption site. Many approaches have been adopted, but the most recent is “the floating device”.15 Floating dosage forms have low bulk density, hence their ability to float in the gastric fluid for a long time, thus contributing to improved bioavailability.16 A floating device can also be improved upon by incorporating a combination of two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in a single dosage form (multilayer tablets). Multilayer tablets can be used to obviate chemical incompatibilities between APIs through physical separation and also to achieve different drug release profiles, e.g., immediate release and extended release segments.17 Such an approach can be used for the formulation of sustained release tablets comprising an immediate release outer layer and a maintenance inner layer. This has been employed to overcome single-layered tablets’ fluctuation in drug concentration both in the blood stream and at the site of action.18,19 Drugs that are mainly absorbed from the upper part of the GIT, such as albuterol, furosemide, and theophylline, are worthy candidates. Development of these drugs in floating sustained release dosage form helps to prolong their limited bioavailability.20 Theophylline has an antiinflammatory property at the therapeutic regular dose and as such plays an important role in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.21 Theophylline has a narrow therapeutic index (10-20 µg/mL); thus the conventional preparations experience fluctuation between maximum and minimum blood concentration, resulting in poor therapeutic outcome. On the other hand, patients on regular sustained release preparations may experience delay in the onset of drug action since the initial release may not be therapeutic. Thus, in the current study, bilayer theophylline matrix tablets were formulated by double compression using granules produced by polymeric granulation and simple coacervation. One layer provides the immediate release component, while the second layer provides the sustained release segment. The test drug (theophylline powder) was obtained from Vital Biotic, Nigeria Ltd. as a free sample. Excipients and reagents Absolute ethanol, citric acid, and sodium bicarbonate (Guangdong Guanghua Sci-Tech Co. Ltd., Shantou, Guangdong, China); carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and lactose (Kermel); and normal saline (Unique Pharmaceutical Nigeria Ltd.) were obtained. Acrylic-methacrylic polymer (Eudragit RL100) was received as a gift sample from Evonik Industries AG-Werk Röhm, Darmstadt, Germany. Amaranth solution (Vinayak Ingredients Pvt Ltd, India) and magnesium stearate, talc, and maize starch (Kermel) were also used. Ethical approval No ethical approval is required by the Delta State University for research of this nature since the work does not involve animal studies or clinical trials; however, theophylline is a controlled drug in some countries, hence the need for ethical approval. The research work was approved by the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences Research and Ethics Committee of the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. The approval number is REC/FBMS/DELSU/19/45. To formulate bilayer floating theophylline tablets, two sets of granules (conventional granules for the immediate release segment and a second set of granules for the prolonged release segment) were formulated. Granules for the immediate release layer (IRL) To form the immediate release section, conventional granules were formulated by wet granulation (F6, Table 1). A 1.5 g sample of maize starch powder was weighed and converted to mucilage with boiled water. Theophylline powder (25 g), lactose (18.5 g), and maize starch powder (2 g) were weighed and transferred into a clean porcelain mortar. A few drops of amaranth solution (colorant) were added and thoroughly blended. The blend was kneaded with maize starch mucilage to form a damp mass. This mass was forced through a 1 mm sieve and dried with a hot air oven (Lead Engineering, St Helens, UK. Model: GP/50/CLAD/100/HYD) at 60±0.5°C for 24 h. The dried mass was passed through a sieve (710 µm) and characterized by measuring the flow and packing property before storage. Preparation of granules for the sustained release layer (SRL) Granules for the SRL were prepared according to the formula in Table 1. A 5 g sample of Eudragit RL100 (10% w/w) was weighed and dissolved in 30 mL of absolute ethanol. A sample of theophylline powder (20 g) and a 10 g sample of CMC were weighed and transferred to a clean mortar and thoroughly blended. The powder blends were kneaded with the Eudragit-ethanol mixture to form a wet mass. The wet mass was forced through a 1 mm sieve and dried in a hot air oven at 50.0±1.0°C for 2 h. The dried granules were passed through a 710 µm sieve to form the required granules (batch F1, Table 1). In other experiments, the quantities of Eudragit and CMC were varied in order to form batches F2, F3, and F5. Batch F4 was prepared by a simple coacervation technique. Here, a 10 g sample (20% w/w) of Eudragit RL100 was weighed and dissolved in 150 mL of absolute ethanol. A 20 g sample of theophylline powder was weighed and mixed with the Eudragit-ethanol mixture. Thereafter, 350 mL of normal saline solution (0.9% w/v of sodium chloride) was added followed by stirring to form coacervates. The coacervates so formed were allowed to settle, filtered, and dried in a hot air oven at 50.0±1.0 oC for 2 h. The dried mass was passed through a 710-µm sieve to form the required granules. The granules were characterized before storage for further study. Preformulation studies a- Angle of repose: A 20 g sample of granules was weighed and allowed to flow through a funnel orifice at a height of 7 cm. The height and diameter of the cone so formed were measured. The procedure was performed in triplicate and the mean value recorded. The angle of repose (θ) was computed from equation (1): where H and D are the height and diameter of the powder cone so formed. b- Densities and compressibility index (CI): A sample of granules (20 g) was weighed and transferred into a 100-mL cylinder of an automated tapped density tester (Model C-TDA2, Campbell Electronics, Mumbai, India). The volumeter was allowed to tap 100 times and the tapped volume recorded. The bulk and tapped densities and the CI were computed from equations (2), (3), and (4). The procedure was performed in triplicate and the mean values recorded. c- Particle size analysis: A sample of granules (50 g) was weighed and transferred into the topmost sieve of a set of sieves arranged in descending order. The set of sieves was shaken with a sieve shaker (Endecott Ltd, UK) for 5 min. The quantity of granules in each sieve was weighed to determine the size distribution. The procedure was performed in triplicate and mean values recorded. Compression of granules to tablets A sample of granules (500 mg) for the SRL was weighed and poured into the die cavity of a single punch tableting machine (Kilian & Co GMBH Kolu-Niel, Type KS 043111-196, Buchschlag, Germany). A 100 mg sample of granules for the IRL was weighed and transferred to the same die cavity. This was compressed into bilayer tablets at a force of 28 kgF without agitation. The compression force was kept constant and the procedure repeated for all the batches. Evaluation of tablets i- Percentage weight variability: Twenty tablets were selected at random and the mean weight of each was determined with the aid of an analytical balance (Shimadzu Philippines Manufacturing Inc.). The percentage weight variability was computed using equation (6): where wm is the mean weight and wi is the weight of each tablet. ii- Tablets’ tensile strength determination: The diameter (d), thickness (t), and crushing load (P) of each 10 tablets selected at random were determined using a Veego digital hardness test apparatus. The mean tensile strength of the tablets was determined using equation (6): iii- Disintegration test: The method described in the British Pharmacopoeia22 was employed. Six tablets were selected at random from each batch and a tablet was placed in each of the six baskets of the disintegration apparatus (Manesty Machine, MK4, UK). The baskets were immersed in warm distilled water maintained at 37±1°C. The mean time taken for the tablets to break up and pass completely through the mesh was recorded as the disintegration time. iv- Friability test: To evaluate the degree of friability of the tablets, ten tablets were picked at random and weighed. The tablets were placed in the drum of a friabilator (Erweka friabilator). The machine was operated at 25 rpm for 4 min. The tablets were removed from the friabilator, dedusted, and reweighed. The difference in the initial and final weights expressed as a percentage was recorded as the friability. v- Dissolution test: This test was carried out using the rotating basket method (USP apparatus one). The dissolution medium was 0.1 N hydrochloric acid (pH 2.3). The apparatus consisted of a Pyrex glass vessel containing 900 mL of the dissolution medium maintained at 37±1°C and a cylindrical basket made of stainless-steel wire mesh (aperture size 425 µm). One tablet was placed in the basket, which was rotated at 100 rpm in the dissolution medium. Aliquots (5 mL) were withdrawn at specified time intervals and the amount of drug released was determined using a ultraviolet (UV) spectrophotometer (PG Instrument, USA) at a wavelength of 272 nm. Fresh dissolution medium (5 mL) was added each time a sample was withdrawn. Theophylline analysis (calibration curve): To standardize theophylline release from the various formulations, a standard calibration curve of theophylline was prepared as follows. A sample of theophylline powder (100 mg) was weighed with an analytical balance and dissolved in 100 mL of medium (0.1 N hydrochloric acid) to obtain a solution of 1 mg/mL (i.e. dilution X1). A 10 mL sample of X1 was measured and diluted with 0.1 N HCl to 100 mL to obtain a solution of 0.1 mg/mL (X2). This process of serial dilution continued until solutions of 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17 µg/mL were obtained. The absorbances of these standard solutions were measured at a wavelength of 272 nm using a UV spectrophotometer. The tests were conducted in triplicate and mean values recorded. Plots of mean absorbance against concentrations were made and a linear regression coefficient (R2 values) of 0.9947 obtained. The same procedure was used to compute the amount of theophylline released into the dissolution medium at various time intervals. vi- Kinetic data analysis: Data obtained from the dissolution study were fitted into three well known release models [equations (7), (8), and (9)]: Here C0 is the initial amount of drug in the dosage form, C is the percentage amount of drug released, and C1 is the percentage of residual drug at time t. K0, K1, and KH, are the zero order, first order, and Higuchi constants, respectively. vii- Buoyancy lag time and floating time: A tablet was selected from each batch at random and placed in a 1000 mL beaker containing 900 mL of 0.1 N HCl maintained at 37±1°C. The time required for the tablet to rise to the surface was recorded as the buoyancy lag time, while the duration of floating on the surface without rupturing was recorded as the total floating time determined by visual observation. viii- Swelling time: The extent of swelling was measured in terms of percentage weight gained by the tablets. A tablet was selected from each batch, weighed, and kept in a beaker containing 900 mL of 0.1 N HCl solution at 37±1°C. The tablet was withdrawn from the beaker at a specified time interval (swelling time interval is 2 h); then excess HCl was blotted with tissue paper and the tablet weighed. Percentage weight gain by the tablet was computed with equation (10): where Ws and Wd represent the weight of the swollen tablet and initial weight before swelling, respectively. ix- Assay procedure (content uniformity): The theophylline assay of the various batches was performed according to the pharmacopeia method.23 In this method, 2 tablets from each batch were crushed and 375 mg (equivalent to 240 mg of theophylline) was weighed and dissolved in 100 mL of distilled water. A sample (20 mL) of 0.1 M silver nitrate was added and shaken properly for 10 min. The solution so formed was titrated with 0.1 M sodium hydroxide solution using bromothymol blue solution as indicator. Each milliliter of 0.1 M sodium hydroxide solution is equivalent to 18.02 mg of theophylline. All data were expressed as mean ± standard deviation of three determinations. Differences between means were determined with One-Way ANOVA at p<0.05. Packing and flow properties The results for the packing and flow properties such as bulk and tapped densities, the Hausner ratio, Carr’s CI, flow rate, and angle of repose are shown in Table 2. The angle of repose for all formulations was within the range of 29.07 ° to 34.46 ° except batch F4 (angle of repose was 40.58 °), which was prepared by simple coacervation technique. Angle of repose is an indication of powder flowability;24 all formulations except batch F4 had good flow. Batch F4 exhibited passable (may hang up, flow aid needed) type of flow. The passable flow of batch F4 may be because most of the particles are below 250 µm in size (Figure 1). “Particles larger than 250 µm are usually relatively free flowing but as the size falls below 100 µm, powders become cohesive and flow problems are likely to occur”.25 The CI for all granule formulation varied between 6.33% and 10.45% except for batches F4 and F5. Batch F5’s CI value was 12.34% (good flow), while that of batch F4 was 22.15%. These variations could be due to the type and concentrations of the binders used. Combination of Eudragit® RL100 and CMC produced granules with better flow. Physicochemical properties of the bilayer floating tablets The physicochemical properties of the various tablets such as hardness, weight variability, friability, and disintegration time are presented in Table 3. The hardness of the tablets in all batches ranged between 4.74 kgF and 9.84 kgF. The hardness value of the batch that contained only CMC (batch F5) was 6.08 kgF, while batches F1, F2, and F3 had hardness values of 9.84 kgF, 8.04 kgF, and 7.14 kgF, respectively. The higher the concentration of Eudragit polymer present in these formulations, the greater the hardness. These observations could be due to stronger bonds formed with the hydrophobic polymer (Eudragit). Other researchers reported similar findings when compacts formed with methacrylic polymers (Eudragit L100-55 and Eudragit L100) were compared with that formed with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC). Tatavarti et al.26 and Naveen et al.27 observed weaker compact formation with HPMC than with methacrylic polymers. The friability percentage ranged between 0.5% and 1.04%, except batch F5, with a friability percentage of 1.51%. Thus, most tablets met the pharmacopeia requirement for uncoated tablets. The results showed the ability of tablets to withstand some reasonable levels of abrasion during handling and transportation, except batch F5, which contained hydrophilic polymer (CMC) only. Floating and swelling properties of tablets The floating lag time and floating time of the various tablets are shown in Table 4, while the swelling indices are shown in Figure 2. The floating lag time for batches F1 to F5 was within 49 min. Batch F4, prepared by coacervation, floated within 1 min but disintegrated immediately and lost its integrity. This may have been due to insufficient binder (batch F4 had the lowest concentration of CMC). Batch F5, which contained only CMC, had the lowest floating lag time. The results showed variation in floating lag time with different polymer ratios used. Of all the formulations that contained both Eudragit and CMC, batch F1, which contained Eudragit and CMC in 1:2 ratio, had the lowest floating time, while batch F3, with a Eudragit to CMC ratio of 1:1, had the highest floating lag time. The total floating time for batch F3 was 3 h, while batches F1, F2, and F5 floated for more than 8 h. It was observed from the present study that the floating lag time and total floating time were functions of both the hydrophilic (CMC) and hydrophobic (Eudragit) polymers present. The higher the concentration of hydrophilic polymer, the lower the floating lag time (see batch F5). Moreover, the higher the concentration of hydrophobic polymer, the higher the floating lag time (see batch F3). Content uniformity The assay results ranged from 96.82% to 102.12% as shown in Table 3. Controlled release theophylline bilayer floating tablets contained not less than 90.0% and not more than 110.0% of the labeled amount of theophylline.28 From the result obtained (96.82-102.12%) as shown in Table 3, the bilayer floating tablets from all the formulations passed the drug content test. It is important for the tablets to have uniform content of the active ingredients, as this would guarantee the therapeutic effectiveness of all the tablets produced. In vitro drug release profiles Figure 3 shows the dissolution profiles of the various batches. Two distinct phases of release were observed in batches F1, F2, F3, and F4: one for the IRL and the other for the controlled release layer. All formulated bilayer tablets showed controlled release of drug over 8 h, while batch F6 (conventional tablets) released the entire drug content within 2 h. The maximum percentage drug release by batches F1, F2, F3, and F5 was 75%, 70%, 80%, and 73%, respectively. Batch F2, which contain Eudragit and CMC in 1:5 ratio, was better prolonged than any other batch (Figure 3). Table 5 illustrates the values of the release rate constants (K) and the regression coefficients (R2) for each model for the six batches of tablets in 0.1 N HCl using a basket at 100 rpm. Research has shown that the model that best fits the release data should be the one with the highest R2 values when analyzed for zero order, first order, and Higuchi models.29 The Higuchi equation was found to have the highest R2; thus release of theophylline from the various matrix tablets is by drug diffusion. Bilayer floating tablets of theophylline were the focus of this research. This is an approach to achieve in vitro immediate release, buoyancy, and prolonged release. The various sets of granules had a good flow property; combination of Eudragit RL100 and CMC produced granules with a better flow property. The presence of gel-forming polymers (CMC and Eudragit RL100) and a gas-producing agent (sodium bicarbonate) helps to achieve prolonged release. Citric acid helps to promote buoyancy under elevated pH of the stomach, thus enhancing drug release. A prolonged floating time and shorter floating lag time could be achieved by appropriate combination of CMC and Eudragit. The ratio of Eudragit and CMC affects the drug release rate and mechanism of release. The in vitro drug release profiles obtained with combination of Eudragit and CMC in 1:2 ratio (F1) produced a prolonged floating duration (>8 h) and a shorter floating lag time (20 min), attributes of a controlled released product. 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__label__cc	0.599478	0.400522	KANATA MEN'S LOBBALL LEAGUE STRUCTURE AND RULES Download "KANATA MEN'S LOBBALL LEAGUE STRUCTURE AND RULES" Sharlene Byrd 1 KANATA MEN'S LOBBALL LEAGUE STRUCTURE AND RULES Document Revision History 11 April 2011 (by Ian Holden) Separated combined document into individual documents. Addressed HTML formatting. Incorporated D-11 (Pinch Runner) rules based upon 2010 league meeting. A. STRUCTURE 1. This document describes By-Law Number 1 of the league. 2. The league will be divided into three sections consisting of A and B Divisions and a C, over 40, Division. The season will consist of round robin play within the Divisions and double knockout playoffs within the Divisions. B. THE LEAGUE 1. A player may only register with one team and must be 25 years of age or older in the current calendar year in A and B Divisions and 40 years of age or older in the current calender year in the C Division. 2. A team shall be allowed to sign an unlimited number of players. 3. All league fees and initial team rosters including name, address, telephone number and date of birth of all players must be submitted to the League Executive prior to June 1st of the calendar year. Teams that fail to submit team fees by this date will be expelled from the League. Team lists may be modified during the year by written notification to the League Executive. To be eligible to play in the league playoffs, a player must have played in at least five league games (players injured and on the bench are considered to have played). Teams should keep official scorebooks that could be used to verify the eligibility of players for the playoffs. Use of ineligible players in playoff games will result in the team forfeiting the game(s) involved. 4. A team must field a minimum of 8 of their own team players by the schedule starting time or the game will be forfeited to the opposing team. 5. A maximum of 11 players will be allowed on the field at one time. A team may utilize a maximum of 3 spares, who must be registered league players, for any regular season game if they have between 8 and 10 of their own team players by game time. The use of spares who are not registered league players may be allowed upon the mutual consent of both team Captains. If a regular team player shows up after a spare has commenced play, both players shall be allowed to finish the game. 6. Spares will not be allowed during the playoffs. C. BATTING 1. All players shall be included in the batting order and shall bat in rotation. The batting order shall remain the same throughout the game. 2. A team is allowed 3 outs or a maximum of 7 runs per inning, whichever comes first. (For example, if the batting team has 6 runs scored, two base runners and the batter hits 2 a home run, the total runs scored for the batting team will be seven.) 3. The Home Plate will be 2' x 3'. 4. The batter's box extends one foot behind the plate and three feet in front of the plate. Both feet of the batter must be inside the batter's box before the pitcher can deliver a pitch. If a batter makes contact with an intended pitched ball while he is out of the batters box, he will be called out. A batter is not considered out of the batter's box if all or a part of his foot is in the area directly in front of home plate and behind the three foot line. A batter can not block the view of the plate by the pitcher. 5. A batter will be called out if, while in his swing, he steps on the plate and his bat makes contact with the ball. (stepping on the plate while running to first base is not considered an out). 6. Two strikes and Four balls. 7. A foul tip on any strike, if caught, regardless of height, is an automatic out. 8. A batted ball which hits the plate is considered a foul ball. 9. Fair ball and dead ball territory (re: foul balls) must be agreed upon by the Captains at the beginning of the game. 10. No bunting. 11. Teams are allowed one homerun (fair balls hit over the fence) per half-inning at bat. Subsequent homeruns (fair balls hit over the fence) hit in the same half-inning will be considered ground-rule singles with runner(s) advancing one base. D. PITCHING AND BASE RUNNING 1. The pitcher shall deliver the ball from a designated pitcher's area described as follows: Where a pitcher's rubber exists the pitcher shall ensure that upon release of the ball at least one foot is between the rubber and a line SIX feet from the rubber towards 2nd base. In the absence of a visible pitcher's rubber, the forward delivery line shall be in a straight line between first and third base. The pitchers rubber will be designated as the intersection of a straight line between first and third and a straight line between home and second. If a ball is pitched from outside the prescribed pitcher's area, the Umpire must call it a ball before it crosses the plate. If the batter elects to swing, the ball will be in play. 2. The arc of the ball must be over 6 feet from the ground. If a pitch has an arc of less that 6 feet, the umpire must call it a ball before it crosses the plate. If the batter elects to swing, the ball will be in play. 3. A strike shall be called if the ball strikes any part of the plate with the proper arc or if the batter swings. 4. A ball shall be called if the pitch misses the plate without the batter swinging or if the arc of the ball is not over 6 feet from the ground. 5. No stealing. (Runner out) 6. No sliding at home plate. (Runner out) 7. A runner's commitment line shall be drawn across the third base line three quarters of the distance to home plate. If any part of the runner's body crosses this line, he must proceed to home plate and a force play automatically comes into effect (no tag is necessary). 8. No leading. A base runner who leaves the base before the batter makes contact with the ball shall be called out. 9. Runners on 1st and 2nd may tag up and run on a fly ball. A 3rd base runner may not score on a fly ball. He must be hit in no matter what action takes place after a fly ball. (Should a 3rd base runner cross the commitment line on a fly ball, he shall be declared 3 out). 10. Spares will not be allowed to pitch. 11. The use of courtesy runners is designed to allow players who have been injured either prior to or during the game to be replaced by the last player out. Use of a courtesy runner to replace a slow runner will not be permitted. Except for players injured during the game, prior to the game Team Captains shall declare up to two players for whom a runner is required and the method the courtesy runner will replace the batter. The two options for courtesy runners replacing batters are: a. A base runner may be replaced by a courtesy runner after the previous play has completed and before the next play begins. b. A courtesy runner may be used for the batter, starting at home plate. The courtesy runner starts from the fence behind home plate where the base line from 3rd base continues on to intersect the backstop. The courtesy runner must maintain contact with the fence until the batter makes contact with the ball (in a similar fashion as the base runner must remain in contact with the base until the ball is hit). If the courtesy runner loses contact with the fence early, the batter is declared out. 1. Upon the ball being hit the courtesy runner at the plate may only advance to first base and no further. In running to first, the courtesy runner may take any path as long as the path does not interfere with a fielder making a play on the ball. The courtesy runner must use the orange side of first base or they are considered out. 2. If the hit would normally be considered an automatic multiple base hit (i.e.: ground rule double or home run), the hit will be considered a single and the courtesy runner may only proceed to first base and all other runners on base are limited to only 1 base advancement without penalty of being put out. If the hit would normally be considered a home run, it shall not count towards the number of home runs allowed by the batting team in that half inning. 3. If the ball is thrown out of play following the hit, the courtesy runner is still limited to first base only. There is no additional advancement for the courtesy runner. Other runners advance as per regular rules. 4. Unless governed by D-11-b-2 above or other restrictions on advancement, all other base runners may advance multiple bases on the hit with normal vulnerability to being put out. 5. Upon the conclusion of the at bat that the courtesy runner started at home plate (e.g. the next batter is at the plate), no further restrictions are placed upon that courtesy runner while running the bases. 12. Safe Line. A line drawn in foul territory starting at the top left-hand corner of home plate perpendicular to the third base line. A runner attempting to reach home plate must do so by touching the ground in foul territory on or beyond the Safe Line. The runner is out if he touches home plate whether or not a play is being made. A runner is not out if the plate is touched in an attempt to avoid a collision. E. GENERAL 1. Ground rules regarding home runs, (fences, long grass, trees, etc.) shall be agreed upon by the two team Captains before the game. 2. The infield fly rule applies. 4 3. Only regulation bats shall be used unless approval is given by the opposing team Captain. 4. Player equipment a. No metal cleats shall be permitted at any time. b. Any ball glove may be used in any position at any time. 5. Teams shall be awarded 2 points for a win and 1 point for a tie. (if time permits and both team Captains agree, extra innings may be played to break a tie.) No extra inning may commence unless there is more that 15 minutes available prior to the scheduled start of the next game. For late starting games no extra inning may start after 10:45 P.M. Lights must be turned off by 11:00 P.M. (See general rule No. 15). Except to meet the minimum four inning game criteria no complete inning may commence unless there is more than 10 minutes available prior to the starting time of the next scheduled game. 6. The winning team Captain or, in the event of a tie, the home team Captain, shall the score to the League Scheduler by 8:00 P.M. of the Friday after game completion. Any game played including rainouts not reported by 8:00 P.M. of the Friday after game completion will count as not played and will not be rescheduled. 7. Failure to comply with GENERAL RULE NO. 6 (above) may result in no point being awarded for that particular game. The home team Captain is responsible for the fair umpiring of the game and for providing bases. The team at bat shall provide a plate umpire and at least one base umpire. 8. Each game shall consist of 8 innings. If a game is tied after 8 regular innings of play, extra innings may be played if time permits. (See General Rule No. 5). 9. The home team Captain shall notify the League Scheduler within 24 hours after a rained out game. However, the visitor team Captain should also contact the League Scheduler within 24 hours to ensure the game is rescheduled. The league will reschedule the rained out games. 10. If it begins to rain during a game, the home team Captain will have the final say as to whether the game shall continue (within reason). Four full innings constitute a completed game. The home team Captain shall notify the League Scheduler within 24 hours after the rained out game. However, the visitor team Captain should also contact the League Scheduler within 24 hours to ensure the game is rescheduled. 11. Playoffs shall consist of a double knock out with all teams participating. 12. In all playoff games the home team shall be determined to be the team with the highest standing from regular season play. 13. Playoff standings shall be determined on the following criteria: a. Points from regular season play. b. Record against that particular team. c. Total wins from regular season play. d. Runs for and against that particular team. e. Overall runs for and against. 14. All league rules may be modified at any time by a majority decision of the Team Captains and the League Executive. 15. A special effort should be made by all teams playing on evenings where multiple games are scheduled to ensure that all games go as scheduled. Since lights must be turned off by 11:00 P.M., a game in progress at that time will be considered a completed game if at least four full innings have been completed. The score at the end of the last full inning will determine the outcome of the game. 5 F. OFTEN REFERRED TO "BALL PLAYING" RULES 1. FAIR BALL is a batted ball that settles, or is touched on fair territory between Home and First, Second or Third Base; or that while in FAIR territory touches an Umpire or player; or that first falls on fair territory beyond First or Third. 2. INFIELD FLY IS A FAIR BALL which can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort when First and Second or First, Second and Third are occupied, before two are out. The Umpire shall immediately declare "Infield Fly - batter is out" if fair. The ball is alive and runners may advance after the ball is touched. 3. Batter is out if a fielder intentionally drops a fair fly ball including a line drive, which can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort, with First, First and Second, First and Third, or First, Second and Third base occupied and with less than two outs. Ball is dead and runners must hold to their bases at the time of the pitch. 4. Two base runners may not occupy the same base simultaneously. EFFECT: the runner who first legally occupied the base is entitled to it; the other base runner may be put out by being touched with the ball. (Exception: on a force play, the forced runner loses his right of occupancy and may be tagged out.) 5. A player is liable to be tagged out if after overrunning First base he attempts to continue to Second base. 6. When the ball is in play and is overthrown (out of play) base runners are awarded 2 bases. If the first throw is made by an infielder, the awarding of the 2 bases is governed by the position of the runners at the time the ball was delivered by the pitcher. When a throw is made by an outfielder (or Rover) or is the result of any succeeding play the two base award is governed by the position of the runners and the last base touched at the time of the throw. 7. The base runner is out if struck by a fair batted ball while off base and before it passes an infielder, excluding the pitcher. EFFECT: the ball is dead, base runner is out and no bases may be run unless forced by the batter becoming a base runner. If runner is behind the infielder when hit by a batted ball and doesn't interfere with another infielder making a play on the ball, play continues and runner is not out. INTRAMURAL SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL RULES Spring 2018 INTRAMURAL SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL RULES Spring 2018 CURRENT ASA SOFTBALL RULES SHALL GOVERN ALL RULES NOT COVERED BY THIS SUPPLEMENT. RULE 1: DEFINITIONS 1.1 Appeal Play. A play in which an umpire cannot Slow Pitch Softball Rules Current A.S.A. slow pitch rules will be enforced unless exceptions are noted: Florida Atlantic University Campus Recreation Intramural Sports Slow Pitch Softball Rules Current A.S.A. slow pitch rules will be enforced unless exceptions are noted: 1. GENERAL A. Game time is Forfeit Brown City All-Star Tournament Time Limit and General Rules Brown City All-Star Tournament Time Limit and General Rules General rules for all divisions 1. Birth Certificates (No Originals Please) and Roster must be turned in before the start of your 1st game. Registration Softball Rules. General IMS Policies and Procedures Softball Rules General IMS Policies and Procedures All participants are required to complete a waiver of liability form each year. All participants in intramural sports activities assume the risk of injury. Union County Senior Softball League Rules Revised 04/01/2018 Let s play ball and have some fun * New rules and changes in red * Union County Senior Softball League Rules Revised 04/01/2018 Let s play ball and have some fun * New rules and changes in red * 1. GENERAL RULES 1.1. ASA/USA rules will be used unless superseded by UCSSL Softball Rules. Current ASA rules will govern play except for the following modifications. Softball Rules Current ASA rules will govern play except for the following modifications. 1. GENERAL ELIGIBILITY 1. Participation is limited to currently enrolled students, alumni and faculty/staff members SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL RULES of the GAME SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL RULES of the GAME 1. DEFINITIONS 1.1 Base On Balls A base on balls permits the batter to gain first base without liability to be put out. 1.2 Batting Order The official listing of offensive THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO DEPARTMENT OF CAMPUS RECREATION INTRAMURAL SPORTS. SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL RULES Men's, Women's, and CoRec THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO DEPARTMENT OF CAMPUS RECREATION INTRAMURAL SPORTS SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL RULES Men's, Women's, and CoRec WARNING: YOU MAY SUFFER FROM PHYSCIAL/ MENTAL INJURY FROM 50+ Senior Softball League 50+ Senior Softball League - 2019 Welcome to the Chicagoland Legends Senior Softball league! The league is designed to provide competitive games played under safe conditions. We follow Senior Amateur Softball IM Softball Rules and Information I. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY IM Softball Rules and Information Current ASA Softball Rules will govern play except for the following modifications. 1. Participation is limited to currently-enrolled, fee-paying BOSTON UNIVERSITY INTRAMURALS BOSTON UNIVERSITY INTRAMURALS Department of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Scott Nalette - Manager of Intramural Sports 617-353-4364, IMSports@bu.edu INTRAMURAL SOFTBALL ***PLAY AT OWN RISK--Players Minor Boys Rules 2017 Season Minor Boys Rules 2017 Season 1. LINEUPS A. Starting lineups will consist of a maximum of 9 players in the field, with the balance of players being designated as Extra Players. NOTE: The Extra Players must Addendum to the Official Baseball Rules. Contents THREE VILLAGE BASEBALL & SOFTBALL LEAGUE PLAYING RULES JUNIOR BASEBALL DIVISION 3 rd & 4 th GRADES Addendum to the Official Baseball Rules Contents General Rules 1.0 Equipment 2.0 Pitchers.. 3.0 Batters... Common Umpire Rule Myths Myth #1 A pitch that bounces to the plate cannot be hit. A pitch is a ball delivered to the batter by the pitcher. It doesn't matter how it gets to the batter. The batter may hit any pitch that is thrown. CO-ED SOFTBALL RULES CO-ED SOFTBALL RULES 1. Team Requirements 1.1 Each team may have up to 20 (including coach or manager if they wish to play) players on the roster and as few as 9. Rosters will be locked after the second ASI INTRAMURAL SPORTS GENERAL INTRAMURAL RULES ASI INTRAMURAL SPORTS SOFTBALL RULES 1. ELIGIBILITY a. Only LBSU Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni b. Participants must present a CSULB Picture I.D. before the start of the Softball Rules. Each participant is responsible for presenting a current Photo ID at game time. NO EXCEPTIONS Softball Rules Each participant is responsible for presenting a current Photo ID at game time. NO EXCEPTIONS Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Rules will be used except where adapted here. Rules Changes THREE VILLAGE BASEBALL & SOFTBALL LEAGUE PLAYING RULES. SUPER SENIOR BASEBALL DIVISION 6th GRADE. Addendum to the Official Baseball Rules. THREE VILLAGE BASEBALL & SOFTBALL LEAGUE PLAYING RULES SUPER SENIOR BASEBALL DIVISION 6th GRADE Addendum to the Official Baseball Rules Contents General Rules 1.0 Equipment 2.0 Pitchers.. 3.0 Batters... Slow-Pitch Softball Rules Slow-Pitch Softball Rules 1. Rules A. Game time is forfeit time. (Ten minute grace on all games.) B. Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation Rules (S.C.M.A.F.) will be the official rules with HIGHLIGHTS. Last Modified: 9/19/2015 3:09 PM SOFTBALL 2 SOFTBALL RULES HIGHLIGHTS Forfeit time is five (5) minutes after the scheduled game start time. If the player or team is not Ready to Play within five (5) minutes after the scheduled game start time, then 2018 CHICO SENIOR SOFTBALL RULES (revised as of 6/5/2018) 2018 CHICO SENIOR SOFTBALL RULES (revised as of 6/5/2018) 1. PLAYING RULES: Chico Senior Softball will use current SSUSA and NCSSA playing rules except as modified here. SSUSA rules can be found at: http://seniorsoftball.com/?page=7 THE VILLAGES RECREATION SOFTBALL DIVISION V PLAYING RULES THE VILLAGES RECREATION SOFTBALL DIVISION V PLAYING RULES The Senior Softball USA Rules, as modified by Division V, will govern the rule of play. The Official SSUSA Rule Book can be viewed at www.seniorsoftball.com. MONMOUTH COUNTY SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE 2018 RULES AND NON-APPROVED BATS MONMOUTH COUNTY SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE 2018 RULES AND NON-APPROVED BATS 1 MCSSL 2018 RULES ADMINISTRATION Roster and League Fees - All teams must submit an open, unlimited roster with any number of players CBA Umpire Test. 3. The pitcher cannot wear a batting glove under his glove, even though the umpire does not think it is distracting to the batter. 1. Team A has been playing with eight players, due to an injury, in the 2nd inning. Another player arrives and the coach wants to put him in the line up and return to nine players. This is not permitted. Major Girls Softball Rules 2018 Season Major Girls Softball Rules 2018 Season Eligible Players: Ages 12-14 In-Eligible Players: A 12-14 year old whom is on the Varsity school roster at the start of the Varsity season. 1. LINEUPS A. Starting Houston Architectural and Engineering Softball League Rules Last Updated: February 13, 2017 Regular Season Rules Houston Architectural and Engineering 1. All games are seven innings or 55 minutes; Umpires must keep all games on time in fairness to teams playing later hours and due to facility MSHYB 2018 American Association Rules MSHYB 2018 American Association Rules 1. The strike zone is expanded to include 2 inches on each side of home plate. The strike zone runs from the mid-point of the batter's shins to the top of the batter's Coed Kickball Leauge Coed Kickball Leauge 1. EQUIPMENT All players must wear same color team jerseys at every game for the entire season. All games will be played with a 10" rubber kickball (league provided). Cleats are allowed North of the River Recreation and Park District 2018 Fall Adult Softball League Rules and Regulations North of the River Recreation and Park District 2018 Fall Adult Softball League Rules and Regulations 1 Rained Out Text Alerts: 2 To receive text message alerts regarding canceled games, etc. text NORSOFTBALL KATY LITTLE LEAGUE Fall 2011 Season Rookie 7 Division Local Ground Rules The official rules of play shall be found in the current Official Regulations and Playing Rules of Little League Baseball 2011 and shall be the primary source of all judgments. General rules adopted by MORRIS COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOL LEAGUE SOFTBALL RULES MORRIS COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOL LEAGUE SOFTBALL RULES Available for play: girls in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Guidelines/Rules If not specifically noted in these rules Little League Softball Rules will WUSA PLAYING RULES PREAMBLE PREAMBLE WUSA PLAYING RULES These WUSA Playing Rules apply to all divisions other than 6U, which has its own separate set of rules. WUSA 8U division plays by ASA Girls 10-U fast pitch rules. WUSA 9U division TRUE or FALSE. Rules: 2.00 PERSON, TOUCH, STRIKE (e) and 6.05(f) 2. The batter-runner must turn to his right after over-running first base. TRUE or FALSE 1. The hands are considered part of the bat. The hands are part of a person's body. If a pitch hits the batter's hands the ball is dead; if he swung at the pitch, a strike is called (NOT ASHWAUBENON YOUTH BASEBALL Little League A By-Laws Updated January 2017 ASHWAUBENON YOUTH BASEBALL Little League A By-Laws Updated January 2017 ELIGIBILITY & SPORTSMANSHIP Residents of Ashwaubenon, students enrolled in the Ashwaubenon School District or students enrolled in OQSL Rules of Play OQSL Rules of Play - 2017 1 Introduction The OQSL plays by the rules set out by Softball Canada Rules, as updated from time to time and amended herein. 2 Document Precedence In the event that there is Each player must present a UF Gator 1 Card before each contest to be eligible to participate. No Exceptions. Each player must present a UF Gator 1 Card before each contest to be eligible to participate. No Exceptions. All Intramural Sports participants are responsible for their own medical expenses. Any student Scheduling. Start of the Game. Player Issues. Game Issues. Play of the Game Scheduling Schedule Rain-outs Start of the Game ASA Rules Warm-ups Home Team Game Player Issues Uniforms Jewelry Chin Straps Blood Rule Game Issues Forfeits Forfeiture Notification Bad Weather Notification Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Adult Kickball Rules and Regulations Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Adult Kickball Rules and Regulations The official rules of all leagues will be those of the WAKA Kickball, with supplemental Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Rules BASEBALL MAJOR Page 1 of 9 PAGE INDEX 1 Standard Rules 1 Practice 1 Fields 2 Game 3 Equipment 4 Uniform 4 Coach 4 Umpire 5 Player 5 Pitching 6 Batting 6 Ground Rules For Batted Balls 7 Base Running 8 Defense 9 Sportsmanship 9 Protest The NIRSA Slow Pitch Softball rules will govern all play for any rule not covered in the following Intramural Sports rules: All players MUST check-in with the supervisor prior to participation. Each player should verify his/her eligibility in one of the following ways: 1) Present his/her own, valid Gator 1 Card before each Lyndhurst Dads Club and South Euclid Girls Softball 2010 RULES - PIXIE LEAGUE Lyndhurst Dads Club and South Euclid Girls Softball 2010 RULES - PIXIE LEAGUE LIGHTNING When lightning is seen in the area, or thunder is clearly heard by an Umpire, Manager, Coach or any LDC Trustee when Rules apply to both modified fast pitch and fast pitch unless stated otherwise. These are exceptions to USSSA rules. Rules apply to both modified fast pitch and fast pitch unless stated otherwise. These are exceptions to USSSA rules. The annual cutoff date is Jan. 1. For example: A U8 girl cannot be 9 on or before Jan. KICKBALL GENERAL A. Rosters one one E. Prohibited Equipment may not wear jewelry. may not are not permitted may not wear II. KICKBALL Any rules or play interpretations not discussed below will be covered by the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Softball Rules Book and Umpires Manual. I. GENERAL A. Rosters i. Players Girls Softball Division Rules Girls Softball Division Rules I. Safety 1) All defensive infield players, except catcher, must wear either a mouthpiece or a facemask while in the field. The 1st baseman, 3rd baseman, and the pitcher are Madison Baseball Association Local Rules and Regulations Rookie League (7 and 8 year olds) Madison Baseball Association Local Rules and Regulations Rookie League (7 and 8 year olds) RULES APPLICABILITY a) Madison Baseball Association Rookie League is comparable to Dizzy Dean Farm League. b) 2018 Program Information & Rules Summer Softball League. City of De Pere Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department 2018 Program Information & Rules Summer Softball League City of De Pere Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department Updated 1/29/2018 2018 Program Information & Rules Summer Softball League City of De Pere 2017 Fall Fest Co-ed Adult Softball Tournament Rules and Regulations 2017 Fall Fest Co-ed Adult Softball Tournament Rules and Regulations I. Equipment/Attire 1A. Athletic shoes are required. Metal cleats are not allowed. 1B. Players may wear protective equipment providing Monroeville Baseball Association Playing Rules 2008 (Mustang League) Board Approved These rules do not contain a complete set of rules governing play in each particular league. Play is generally governed by The Official Baseball Rules as published by Major League Baseball. A copy of these -Texas A&M University- Department of Recreational Sports INTRAMURAL SPORTS SOFTBALL RULES -Texas A&M University- Department of Recreational Sports INTRAMURAL SPORTS SOFTBALL RULES All games will be governed by the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Slow Pitch Softball Rules with the following CITY LIMITS 2015 RULES AND REGULATIONS CITY LIMITS 2015 RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Playing equipment/uniforms Teams are not required to have a team uniform. No metal cleat playing shoes are allowed. The ball used for play shall be the Worth Optic All players MUST check-in with the supervisor prior to participation. Each player should verify his/her eligibility in one of the following ways: The University of Texas at Austin Recreational Sports TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT INTRAMURAL SOFTBALL The University of Texas at Austin Recreational Sports TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT INTRAMURAL SOFTBALL 1. A regulation Intramural Softball team includes 10 players. A team may play with a minimum of eight 7U & 8UMachine Pitch Rules 7U & 8UMachine Pitch Rules Each Tournament may have exceptions to these rules to best serve different regions of play. Please check with your tournament director for any exceptions. The Below Rules will T.D.C.A.A. PLAYING REGULATIONS GIRLS SLO-PITCH Competition shall be governed by the official rules of the SPN with the following modifications: T.D.C.A.A. PLAYING REGULATIONS GIRLS SLO-PITCH 2012 RULES: Competition shall be governed by the official rules of the SPN with the following modifications: a) The diamond shall have 60ft. baselines with THE VILLAGES RECREATION SOFTBALL DIVISION V PLAYING RULES Effective 01/01/2018 The Senior Softball USA Rules, as modified by Division V, will govern the rule of play. The Official SSUSA Rule Book can be Belmont Youth Baseball 2016 Rules + Procedures Changes for 2016 are shaded INTRODUCTION Belmont Youth Baseball 2016 Rules + Procedures This publication has been written to serve as a constant reference throughout the season. Please read it before the TEE BALL BASICS. Here is a field diagram: 45 feet TEE BALL BASICS Tee Ball is played on a 45 foot square field (NOTE: 1 st -4 th Grade divisions play on 60 foot square fields). The number of defensive players on the field at any one time often exceeds VALLEY YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE RULES Revised 2/22/11. Age groups are based on 8/1/11 VALLEY YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE RULES Revised 2/22/11 Age groups are based on 8/1/11 National Federation Rule Book will be used with the following amendments or additions: Players cannot play for any other SOFTBALL RULES. Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Rules will be used. Italic print indicates special rules for co-recreational play. SOFTBALL RULES Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Rules will be used. Italic print indicates special rules for co-recreational play. A valid UNC One Card or valid government issued ID must be shown before Westfield Youth Sports, Inc. Double A Baseball Rules Westfield Youth Sports, Inc. Double A Baseball Rules GAMES 1. Games consist of 6 innings 2. Time limit is 90 minutes 3. Ties stand during the regular season. No extra innings during the regular season CO-ED SOFTBALL RULES AND REGULATIONS CO-ED SOFTBALL RULES AND REGULATIONS Field of Play The field of play will be a regulation softball field. The bases will be approximately 60 feet apart. Regulation Game All games will last a total of seven AABA UMPIRE TEST. 2. The umpire-in-chief may overrule a base umpire s decision on a play if he feels that he has blown the play. 2018 AABA UMPIRE TEST 1. During AABA tournament games the umpire-in-chief suspends play in the fourth inning because of rain. After twenty minutes it is still raining and the grounds are wet he calls the OFFICIAL RULES METROWEST GIRLS SOFTBALL MAJORS DIVISION Grades 5 and Season Last Updated: March 14, 2018 If rules are not specifically covered, the rules of the USA Softball shall govern play. Rule # Rule Explanation C 1 Pitching Distance 40 feet C 4 Pitching Limit Unlimited C3 Grades 7 through 9 Softball A. Eligibility 1. Players must be registered with SCVAA to participate in a softball game. 2. Players must play at their own grade level. B. Losses Occur if: 1. A team fails to appear at the game site RECREATION DEPARTMENT CITY OF EL CAJON RECREATION DEPARTMENT CITY OF EL CAJON Slow-Pitch Softball Rules 1. Rules A. Game time is forfeit time. (ten minute grace on all games.) B. Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation Rules (S.C.M.A.F.) The Villages Ladies Recreational Softball League Rules (Reviewed/Corrected October 10, 2014) The Villages Ladies Recreational Softball League Rules (Reviewed/Corrected October 10, 2014) ORGANIZED RECREATIONAL SOFTBALL. Recreation Department and Softball Recreation Committee (SRC) will govern. STOW Y.E.S. SOFTBALL STOW Y.E.S. SOFTBALL 2018 Rules for C League 14 and Under Girls Fast-Pitch The National Softball Association rules govern play except as superseded by these rules: Field and League rules 1. The Instructional Atlanta Sport and Social Club Official Kickball Rules General Rules Atlanta Sport and Social Club Official Kickball Rules 1. Schedule - All games are to be played at the time, date and place specified on the schedule. 2. Roster: Each team can have as many Men s Softball Constitution 2017 DOFASCO POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS Men s Softball Constitution 2017 1) F.H. Sherman Zero Tolerance Policy of Behavior to prevail at all times. Any display of unsportsmanlike conduct, obscene language or 14. When a runner passes a base, she is considered to have touched that base. ANS: T DIF: 14 REF: NOT: Federation Test 14 NFHS Rule 8 - T/F 1. The batter is awarded 1st base if a pitched ball strikes the ground and then contacts the batter, provided the ball isn t swung at or called a strike. ANS: T DIF: 11 REF: 8-1-2c NOT: GRASSLAND BASEBALL RULES & REGULATIONS 9-10 LEAGUE Expectations: GRASSLAND BASEBALL RULES & REGULATIONS 9-10 LEAGUE The 9-10 League is probably the most critical of all age group leagues. This is the first age group that defines whether a player will continue Dual County League Rules 2016 Dual County League Rules 2016 1. Entry Fee of $50 must be paid before the first game or unpaid team forfeits all games until payment is made. 2. Rosters must be submitted to the Division Secretary before RULES FOR DEEP RUN VALLEY AND LENAPE VALLEY SOFTBALL 12 & Under Division RULES FOR DEEP RUN VALLEY AND LENAPE VALLEY SOFTBALL 12 & Under Division The following rules are specific to the Deep Run Valley and the Lenape Valley Junior League Intramural Softball Teams. These rules Lou Gehrig Softball General Rules Updated February 2017 Rules Updated February 2017 Lou Gehrig Softball Rules are a supplement to and/or clarification of the rules stated in the official NSA Rule Book. 1. Zero Tolerance Rules are in effect for all managers, Fayetteville Parks and Recreation. Adult Kickball Association Rulebook Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Adult Kickball Association Rulebook Thank you for choosing to play kickball in Fayetteville! I. Playing Field A. Dimensions o The outfield fence shall be 200, and the RBI Softball Bulletin: 2018 RBI Softball Bulletin: 2018 DIVISION CRITERIA & AGE DIVISIONS League Options: 10U RBI Slow Pitch: 9/1/07 through 9/1/09 Plus any 4 th grader with a birth date between 6/1/07-8/31/07 12U RBI Fast Pitch: VAIL FAST PITCH 2018 OFFICIAL LEAGUE PLAY RULES VAIL FAST PITCH 2018 OFFICIAL LEAGUE PLAY RULES Vail Fast Pitch follows the Baja Arizona Softball Association Official Rules. The following rules have been copied from Baja Arizona Softball Association: Edwardsville Parks and Recreation Slow Pitch Softball Rules Spring 2016 Edwardsville Parks and Recreation Slow Pitch Softball Rules Spring 2016 A.S.A. rules will govern all situations not specifically outlined in these rules. The Recreation Staff reserves the right to act ROOKIE BALL RULES. Diamond Layout ROOKIE BALL RULES Diamond Layout a) Base lengths are 60 feet. b) The pitching machine is placed at a distance of 40 ft. c) The pitching machine is to be set at 40 mph for the entire season. d) A 9 hardball LITTLE LEAGUE PITCHING LITTLE LEAGUE Official playing rules of Little League Baseball will govern game situations in Little League. BAYBA/RBF/BTBSC will adhere to all Official Little League rules regarding bats, legal and illegal, RUSSELL ARTHUR SENIOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION (RASSA) RULES OF PLAY AND LEAGUE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MORNING LEAGUES RUSSELL ARTHUR SENIOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION (RASSA) RULES OF PLAY AND LEAGUE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MORNING LEAGUES League games will be played in accordance with the Senior Softball USA Rules for the current 10U RBI Slow Pitch Tues/Thurs/Sat May 17 June U RBI Fast Pitch Mon/Wed/Sat May 17 June U RBI Fast Pitch Mon/Tues/Sat May 17 June 24 Softball Bulletin DIVISION CRITERIA & AGE DIVISIONS League Options: 10U RBI Slow Pitch: 9/1/03 through 9/1/05 Plus any 4 th grader with a birth date between 6/1/02-8/31/02. 12U RBI Fast Pitch: 9/1/01 through (2018 update with changes in Red) (dated April 12, 2018) page 1 The 2018 Greater Madison Senior Softball League Slow-Pitch Rules (2018 update with changes in Red) (dated April 12, 2018) page 1 The 2018 Greater Madison Senior Softball League Slow-Pitch Rules A) GENERAL 1. A.S.A. rules are to be used with exceptions and/or clarifications Acadiana Sports Leagues (ASL) - Coed Softball Rules Acadiana Sports Leagues (ASL) - Coed Softball Rules NUMBER OF PLAYERS Teams will play with ten (10) players on the field at all time consisting of seven (7) men and three (3) women minimum. The team fee MILTON OLD FRIENDS SLO-PITCH LEAGUE MISSION STATEMENT AND RULES MILTON OLD FRIENDS SLO-PITCH LEAGUE MISSION STATEMENT AND RULES (Revised Feb 22/18) MISSION STATEMENT The Milton Old Friends League (MOFL) has been founded for the express purpose of providing a safe and WHEATON PARK DISTRICT GIRLS SOFTBALL WHEATON PARK DISTRICT GIRLS SOFTBALL AA-League (10U) The intent of the AA League shall be to continue to teach how to play, appreciate and respect the game of organized softball in an enjoyable environment NORTHBROOK PARK DISTRICT MEN S 12 LEAGUE RULES NORTHBROOK PARK DISTRICT MEN S 12 LEAGUE RULES All rules are played and governed under ASA rules with the following local rules. Park District rules supersede ASA rules. Team captains are responsible for STOW Y.E.S. SOFTBALL 2018 Rules for A League 10 and Under Girls Fast-Pitch The National Softball Association rules govern play except as superseded by these rules: Field & League Rules 1. The Instructional 2015 ADULT COED SOFTBALL LEAGUE PLAYING RULES AND REGULATIONS 2015 ADULT COED SOFTBALL LEAGUE PLAYING RULES AND REGULATIONS BOROUGH OF PHOENIXVILLE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 123 Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 Office: (610) 933-7728 Fax: (610) 933-7729 Grades 5 & 6 Softball ADULT MIXED THREE-PITCH BASEBALL RULES & REGULATIONS: Summer 2008 Version 8.0 ADULT MIXED THREE-PITCH BASEBALL RULES & REGULATIONS: Summer 2008 Version 8.0 BASIC LEAGUE PRINCIPLES: The Burlington Amateur Sports Leagues Inc. guiding principle is to have fun. This league stresses 2018 Top Gun Baseball Rules 2018 Top Gun Baseball Rules 8U Coach Pitch, Machine Pitch and Hybrid Rules General Rules are posted on the Top Gun Website. Rules not covered with the 8U Division will refer to the General Rules. Each Richland Center Church League Softball Richland Center Church League Softball On the Web: www.rcchurchleague.com e-mail: rcchurchleague@yahoo.com 2018 RULES (note 2018 revisions are shown underlined and in italics) Administrative 1. Entry fees CAMBRIA/SOMERSET GIRLS 15 & UNDER FAST PITCH SOFTBALL RULES Revised 3/1/2017 CAMBRIA/SOMERSET GIRLS 15 & UNDER FAST PITCH SOFTBALL RULES Revised 3/1/2017 NOTE: Please pay attention to any BOLD and HIGHLIGHTED text, indicating new or changed rules. 15U will be governed by PIAA rules LEAGUE RULES WILMINGTON SENIOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION (ASA Table of Contents 1.1 Commitment Line... 3 1.2 Scoring Plate... 3 1.2 Scoring Line... 3 1.3 Double First Base... 3 1.4 Strike Mat... 3 1.5 Infield Positions... 3 1.6 Illegal/Altered Bats... 4 2.The Playing 2018 HAYAA BASEBALL KID / COACH PITCH RULES 1.0 PLAYING FIELD: 1.0.1 Distance between bases is 60 feet. 1.0.2 Pitching Mound will be 40 feet from back tip of Home Plate. 1.0.3 Foul lines extend indefinitely from Home Plate past first and third base CAMBRIA/SOMERSET GIRLS 14 & UNDER FAST PITCH SOFTBALL RULES Revised 4/7/2014 1. All teams must be comprised of players selected by draft from their home league. This division is for players who are 14 2016 CDAA 10U Baseball Rules & Regulations 1. Rules 1.1. High School Baseball Rules as published by the National Federation of High School Associations will govern play in all leagues and divisions except as noted here. 1.2. Players may not participate Goldhawk Softball Association 1. ONLY 2012 GOLDHAWK SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION INC REGISTERED PLAYERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN LEAGUE GAMES OR PRACTICES. Registration entitles players to be covered by our insurance. Non-registered	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line193
__label__wiki	0.965185	0.965185	Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Thunder following OSDH direction regarding COVID-19 testing by Maddie Lee Published: Thu, March 12, 2020 1:37 PM Updated: Thu, March 12, 2020 7:14 PM Live updates: Coronavirus in Oklahoma Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Behind the scenes at Chesapeake Energy Arena FAQs as NBA suspends season following Thunder-Jazz game Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Thunder following OSDH direction regarding COVID-19 testing Photo gallery: Fans empty arena after Thunder game postponed The Thunder is following the Oklahoma State Department of Health's directions and protocols on appropriate timing for testing for COVID-19, according to a team spokesperson. The Thunder is also leaning on the OSDH to determine which staff and team members need to be tested. The move comes after two Jazz players preliminarily tested for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The Thunder and Jazz were scheduled to play at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Wednesday, but the game was postponed and the NBA season was suspended until further notice. Jazz center Rudy Gobert reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 just before tip-off. Jazz players and staff members were tested for COVID-19 in their locker room Wednesday. Utah guard Donovan Mitchell's test also came back positive. Article: Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Thunder game vs. Jazz postponed, Utah player tested positive for coronavirus Article: 'I've never seen anything like this:' Fans react to Thunder-Jazz postponement Article: Thunder-Jazz: Timeline of surreal night that stopped NBA Article: Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Downtown OKC hotel closing for 'deep cleaning' following Utah Jazz coronavirus discovery Article: Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Jazz center Rudy Gobert joked about coronavirus, touched reporters' recorders days before positive test Article: Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell visited Del City High School before testing positive for disease Article: Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Next steps for fans who attended the Thunder's postponed game against the Jazz Article: Thunder Buddies Podcast: Coronavirus suspends the season Article: Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Donovan Mitchell had important message for fans after testing positive Article: Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Downtown hotel where Jazz stayed closing for for 'deep cleaning' Article: Coronavirus in Oklahoma: How Oklahoma City changed the way America thinks about this pandemic Article: FAQs as NBA suspends season following Thunder-Jazz game Article: Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Behind the scenes at Chesapeake Energy Arena Article: Coronavirus in Oklahoma: High school basketball coaches react to postponement of state tournaments Article: Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Frankie J 'won't ever forget' his impromptu halftime show before Thunder-Jazz game Article: NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus Video: Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Gov. Stitt, health officials press conference Thunder players were not tested for COVID-19 on Wednesday, as first reported by ESPN. "The players on the Thunder, they did not have any close personal contact," with infected Jazz players, State Epidemiologist Laurence Burnsed said in a press conference Thursday, "so there is no need for us to put any kind of restrictions on their movement or advise on testing." The NBA has taken a cautious approach to testing. Teams who played the Jazz in the last 10 days have been told to self-quarantine, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported. The Raptors announced on Thursday that the team's traveling party had been tested for COVID-19 and was awaiting the results. The Celtics said in a statement they planned to have all players tested, in addition to staff members who exhibit symptoms or came into close contact with Utah players. Live updates: Coronavirus in Oklahoma Coronavirus in Oklahoma: What we know, latest updates Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OU, OSU suspend in-person classes for 2 weeks Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Guidelines for coronavirus testing from Oklahoma State Health Department Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Airman stationed at Altus AFB tests positive Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Businesses brace for economic hit Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Next steps for fans who attended the Thunder's postponed game against the Jazz Thunder-Jazz: Timeline of surreal night that stopped NBA Nightmare scenario forced NBA to make tough decision 'I've never seen anything like this:' Fans react to Thunder-Jazz postponement Photo gallery: Fans empty arena after Thunder game postponed Oklahoma City coach Billy Donovan talks with Chris Paul as the team leaves the court before an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz was postponed at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman] +12+15 Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder meets with Oklahoma City coach Billy Donovan and officials before an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz was postponed at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman] Thunder chairman Clay Bennett talks with Jay Scaramucci after an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman] Oklahoma City Thunder fans leave after an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz was postponed at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman] Oklahoma City Thunder fans wait for an announcement before an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz was postponed at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman] Oklahoma City Thunder fans leave lafter an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz was postponed at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman] Thunder chairman Clay Bennett talks with Gov. Kevin Stitt talk after an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz was postponed at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman] The Oklahoma City Thunder leave the court before an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz was postponed at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman] Luguentz Dort (5), Mike Muscala and Abdel Nader (11), at left, leave the court before an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz was postponed at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman] Oklahoma City coach Billy Donovan, Mike Muscala, and Chris Paul leave the court with the rest of the team before an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz was postponed at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman] Officials leave the court before an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz was postponed at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman] Oklahoma City coach Billy Donovan walks towards the bench after meeting with officials before an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz was postponed at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman] Oklahoma City coach Billy Donovan meets with officials before an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz was postponed at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman] Oklahoma City players watch as officials meet before an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz was postponed at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman] A worker cleans the Oklahoma City Thunder bench seats before an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman] A sign inside an elevator that lists ways to help decrease the risk of exposure and spread of the coronavirus is seen before an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman] CommentsCoronavirus in Oklahoma: Thunder following OSDH direction regarding COVID-19 testing	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line194
__label__wiki	0.667601	0.667601	Mostrando entradas con la etiqueta ASEPTIC NOISE. Mostrar todas las entradas Lyke Wake - The Noise Of Dream (Aseptic Noise, 1988) The Noise Of Dream, splendid industrial ambience with rythmical cycles was made in 1988 in Italy by Stefano Di Serio and was recorded on a Fostex X15, 4-tracks. The music was performed using a synth Casio CZ-101 and a drum machine Korg KPR-77. The album was released on Stefano's label Aseptic Noise and was composed of two C90 tapes. About 100 copies of the album were produced. The album was unusually long for that time. The song "Lama Sabachthani" has a duration of 45 minutes and was broadcasted in full by a radio station in New York. Lyke Wake is active again from 2010 to present. Lyke Wake's website Lyke Wake's FB page Publicado por Mors Mea en 9:35 Etiquetas: ASEPTIC NOISE, ITALY, LYKE WAKE, STEFANO DI SERIO, THE NOISE OF DREAM	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line196
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Current depth of investigation: . [red: country considered completed, rose: 1 level yet to complete, white: 2 levels yet to complete] For an idea on how was built the site, see the following documentary link of wikipedia [fr] : Modèle:Infobox Main Internet Sources * Base géographique, Archives nationales d'outre-mer (FR). For the administrative divisions of the former French dependencies. * Centennia Historical Atlas Software, ed. Centennia (US). For Europe, North Africa and Middle East historical maps. * Drapeaux d'Origine & d'Inspiration Françaises - DO&IF, SFV (FR). For French colonial flags. * Ethnologue: Languages of the World, SIL International (US). For languages codes. * Flags Of The World - FOTW, Rob Raeside (CA). For the current and historic flags of the world. * GeoNames, Geonames (CH). Geographical names database. * Google Books, Google (US). Online library used for specific sources. * Herald Dick Magazine, Herald Dick (FR). 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__label__cc	0.548188	0.451812	Updated January 16, 2021 - 13:18 GST Tourism Breaking News Revier hospitality to debut in Dubai Amilla partners with Mohamed Al Geziry to boost visits from GCC Ascott to open its second property in Qatar Etihad Airways launches children fly free campaign DTCM and GDRFA signs partnership agreement Singapore looks ahead to the future of travel with SingapoReimagine Lufthansa and Sabre sign new distribution agreement Qatar Airways resumes flights to Riyadh Oman Air to add more destinations with Doha, Dubai and London Pegasus commences flights to Muscat three times a week Vistara to fly from Sharjah to Delhi from January 20 7th edition of Sharjah Hospitality Forum to explore tourism challenges Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) announced that it will organize the Sharjah Hospitality Forum (SHF) on November 16, 2020, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council. Discussions at the event are expected to showcase the latest developments in Sharjah’s tourism sector amid current challenges as well as explore ways to accelerate the sector’s recovery and achieve growth. For the first time ever, the 7th edition of SHF will be held through virtual channels and video conferencing technologies, in line with the precautionary measures adopted to ensure public safety. H.E. Al Qasimi commented, “This edition is of particular importance because of the current global situation as the event provides us with the opportunity to discuss topics of interest to all stakeholders, employees and investors in the sector, exchanging information as well as proposing solutions from high-profile experts, decision-makers and pioneers in the tourism and hospitality markets from the local and international arena.” Al Midfa concluded, “SCTDA has been constantly working to enhance the safety and security of the tourism experience and hospitality services in the emirate and facilitate the arrival of tourists and guests while adhering to established preventive measures. In pursuit of this aim, the authority has launched a number of initiatives and partnerships such as the ‘Sharjah Safe for Tourism Stamp’, which helps ensure compliance of best health practices in the tourism sector. We also promote the ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, a label which indicates that tourism facilities meet the international health, hygiene and safety standards within the industry.” His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi SCTDA SHF 2020-11-10 Neha Rawat © Copyright: Tourism Breaking News	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line209
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__label__wiki	0.679734	0.679734	VS Daily Home / Art / LACMA’s Reigning Men Makes History in Style LACMA’s Reigning Men Makes History in Style T.s. Flock Posted on April 14, 2016, 9:14 am Don’t let the punning title of LACMA‘s new exhibition, Reigning Men, fool you. This exhibition of three centuries of menswear is no joke and helps one better understand the power of clothing throughout history to the present—which is, above all, the power of individual artistry. We never stop sending messages through our appearance, and Reigning Men helps decode those messages at a time of frenzied consumerism. Fashion needn’t be a costly art form, but properly staging an exhibition of it is prohibitively expensive, which makes a great exhibition quite rare. Some institutions cut costs by displaying individual garments rather than full looks, omitting shoes or even heads and limbs. Authentic poses help imply movement in garments that were made for a living body, and mass-produced mannequins are not up to the task. Above all the material considerations, curators need time and resources to properly research all the elements and bring it all together accurately. Reigning Men is one of the most scholarly fashion exhibitions you’ll see, the product of four years of research by LACMA’s department of Costume and Textiles, led by senior curator Sharon Takeda. When Takeda conceived an all-menswear exhibition and began working on it with curator Kaye Spilker and assistant curator Clarissa Esguerra, it became apparent to the team that such an exhibition was unprecedented. Most institutional fashion exhibits are devoted solely to womenswear, while just a few have gone coed, such as LACMA’s Fashioning Fashion in 2010. A major acquisition of menswear from collectors Martin Kamer and Wolfgang Ruf, funded in large part by Michael and Ellen Michelson, laid the foundation for this new show, and LACMA has spent the last few years filling in gaps and researching every piece. Detail of ensemble by Johnson Hartig for Libertine, Fall/Winter 2012-13, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, gift of Johnson Hartig. Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA. Reigning Men comprises hundreds of pieces dating as far back as 1715, up to recent custom acquisitions and gifts from contemporary designers, including Kean Etro, Johnson Hartig of Libertine, Jeremy Scott and Walter van Beirendonck. The garments are presented in 200 looks on specially designed mannequins, complete with wigs in period styles. Even the mannequins’ poses were chosen according to documentation from each era to show how these garments would have hung on a living, social body. The curators don’t impose a linear continuum on the history covered in Reigning Men. Individual looks are accompanied by texts explaining details of construction and historical context, and are presented in clusters that juxtapose fashions that arose generations apart. One sees how design elements and philosophies emerge cyclically at the intersection of politics, sociology and art, where fashion is born. Five broad themes form the framework for the exploration: Revolution/Evolution, East/West, Uniformity, Body Consciousness and The Splendid Male. The layout by LA-based design studio Commune presents each theme in its own room and color scheme, on custom daises. The first two rooms are crowded, perhaps overwhelming the senses but never obscuring the outfits. As a reviewer, I am chagrined by how little I can reasonably discuss in a review. I can’t imagine how the curators felt in winnowing down the selection to the 200 final looks. When the show travels in the coming years, the looks will be cut to a third, so if at all possible one should not miss it in Los Angeles. It’s your only chance to see them all in one place. Either way, I highly recommend the catalog accompanying the show, as you simply cannot absorb everything in one visit—or two or three. The clothes can transfix you, and it is often hard to believe that some of them are as old as the United States itself. There is so much history here. In the three centuries surveyed in Reigning Men: the ancien regime was toppled and the American colonies declared their independence; proles and bourgeoisie duked it out to establish new systems of commerce and rule; imperialism brought a fraught mingling of cultures; World Wars completely altered the European psyche; the United States became a world power, then the world power; musical subcultures defined their own modes; and the industrial revolution introduced mass production and an image culture that redefined what fashion meant and could be for everyone. In short, the story of Reigning Men is the story of modernity in the west. It is still only a snapshot, but a richly textured, panoramic one. Across cultures, one sees a natural drive to adorn the body, balancing between tribal identification and self-distinction. Certain motifs, textiles, colors and perfumes were reserved for the exclusive use of royalty, based on their preciousness and potency. To arrogate royal style was to risk injury or even death. Adornment still confers power by signifying it, and in the 18th century, where Reigning Men begins, opulent court attire was de rigueur if one wanted to be taken seriously among noble and wealthy merchant classes. A courtly suit from the 1700s features metallic lace, fine stitching and layers of rich fabrics that cocoon the body in an aggressive show of wealth—a tendency seen again in the gilded age and in the bling aesthetics of today. At a glance, a “Macaroni” outfit from the latter half of the 18th century is much the same. The materials are just as fine, the tailoring as modest in covering of the body, but the dyes, accessories and hairstyle are even more ostentatious. The Macaroni style—so named because its young, male adherents were traveling around continental Europe, eating such delicacies as Macaroni in Venice—sought to display cosmopolitanism through custom attire. The Macaroni male still wore breeches, but he represented a new age, one less confined to the centers of traditional power, and was consequently seen as frivolous by traditional members of the privileged classes. This is in contrast to the sans-culottes men of the third estate in the French Revolution, who stormed the Bastille and relieved King Louis XVI of the heavy head that wore the crown. Sans-culottes attire (literally, “without breeches”) opted for simple shirts and trousers that have become the standard of casual clothing today. Not everyone in the Revolution gave up adornment, however. In the 1790s, the style known as incroyable didn’t eschew breeches or flounces, but used innovative cuts and patterned textiles to create an eccentric look. As for accessories, it swapped the decorative dress sword typical of the time for a cudgel-cum-walking stick known as a Hercules Club—which was both stylish and practical during such upheaval. Incroyable Ensemble, France, 1790s, Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA. Centuries later, the incroyable look would inspire fashion designers, such as Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano and Walter van Beirendonck. This revival was not superficial, but a concerted return to that most innate approach to adornment, which balances expressions of self and group. Rather than the imbalances seen in courtly attire (the hierarchical elevation of self) and the esprit de corps conformity of populist and militant movements (e.g. sans-culottes), the incroyable and later punk modes invited individual expression and eccentricity while still remaining recognizable, and that remains the soul of high style. Like all art, fashion can be used to oppose or perpetuate ruling norms and partisan divides. It’s up to the wearer. Reigning Men takes us through these revolutions and the attire that symbolized these changes (and even helped manifest them). Over this time, we also see starker lines being drawn between “masculine” and “feminine” aesthetics, which is another consequence of the “virile” revolution—espoused by the likes of Robespierre and Karl Marx—against the “feminized,” passive tryphé of the first estate. Opulence didn’t disappear, but for men it went into hiding a bit. To find where it went, one must looks beyond Europe’s internal strife to its adventures (i.e. aggression) in the rest of the world. Encounters with exotic aesthetics inevitably lead to adaptation and assimilation, but this is not merely a form of flattery by imitation. A culture can resist disruption by consciously picking and choosing what it wants to absorb from a subculture or foreign culture, resulting in an aesthetic syncretism. In the late 19th century, this was happening on a national level from Europe to Japan, as newly unified nations and expanding nations sought to create a national aesthetic—sometimes borrowing shamelessly from others. (For example, Persian Paisley designs that entered Britain via India became popular, and were woven en masse in Scotland.) The real consequence of international exchange more typically comes come from the creation of new markets, new technology, new desires. Clothing was not just the consequence, but the cause of these exchanges; silks and textiles created the trade routes between east and west for centuries, and later the demand for cotton and hemp was central to the American colonies. Botanical and animal trophies of distant continents became a sign of worldliness for Europeans at the heart of empire, and floral motifs were considered unisex until the middle of the 19th century. Their relegation to feminine aesthetics was part of a larger shift that associated masculinity with more somber, a la guerre attire at a time when men were, indeed, constantly fighting against other nations, indigenous peoples and pirates. The dictum seemed to be conquer or be conquered. The uniforms of Britain’s military men came from London’s Savile Row, which later adapted to become the capital of bespoke suits. Two centuries later, Savile Row remains the nonpareil destination for custom tailoring. (Reigning Men includes a suit from Ozwald Boateng, who in the ’90s made waves by opening the first new shop on Savile Row in generations.) Military uniforms in the 19th century didn’t prioritize ease of movement or camouflage, instead focusing on the dignity of the soldier in his suit—even if it put him at a fatal disadvantage in enemy territory. Modern warfare eventually led to changes, but the padding and moulding techniques developed to idealized the uniformed male continue to be used today. The emergence of the slim silhouette in the last two decades (e.g. a suit by Hedi Slimane in the first room) was a major break from this tradition. Through colonization and the pillaging of antiquities, Europe also saw a revived interest in the Greco-Roman ideal of physiques. Broad shoulders and slim waists became associated with the soldier, virility and beauty. Men as much as women relied on corsetry to achieve a fashionable “wasp waist,” while shoulder pads also became standard. Masculine attire was striking, but no longer fabulous…and men didn’t stop wanting to be fabulous. The Ottoman tobacco culture encountered by soldiers during the Crimean War (1835-56) provided a perfect excuse for returning to soldiers to layer on rich, colorful Turkish-style jackets and hats in the privacy of their homes. These garments prevented the smoke from seeping into a man’s hair and formal attire, while also allowing him to break from the austerity of the workaday uniform. It’s one of many examples in which aesthetics otherwise treated as feminine were given a pass because they were associated with the glories of empire, so long as they stayed between the salon and the closet. In the case of a smoking jacket on display made entirely of cigar ribbons, there is the added touch of personalized craft, a devotion to creating fabulosity within one’s means. Reigning Men aptly places the East/West room as a bridge between revolutionary, rebellious attire and uniforms. These smoking jackets and the like weren’t just a cultural exchange between continents, but an example of the tension between the private individual and the strictures of the public domain. Human beings are pack animals, and though we are troubled by a loss of identity, a uniform can become a matter of pride to members of a group or practitioners of a trade. In Reigning Men‘s collection of workwear, one observes how even mass-produced, utilitarian garments become fodder for personal style. The matalot of French mariners became associated also with bohemians like Picasso. In a more recent, literally blue-collar example, indigo coveralls used by engineers in the early 20th century were updated into a silky, padded version by designer Phillip Lim. The two are displayed side-by-side at LACMA. Lim’s coverall functions as a stylish garment, but its association with the utiliatrian silhouette gives it a dual sense of ease: a working class practicality and padded luxury, all seemingly straightforward. The curation isn’t always so literal. For example, two all leather ensembles are displayed in very different sections. An original 1950s Langlitz leather biker outfit (complete with Muir cap) is positioned in a tableau of rebellion in the first room (not incidentally looking out the door, across the atrium, and into the Robert Mapplethorpe retrospective). Langlitz leathers were favored by returning soldiers and scofflaws who wanted functional, durable protection against the elements while cutting an imposing figure. Meanwhile, the 1980s Chrome Hearts leather ensemble (a brand favored by Karl Lagerfeld) is all luxury. Other leather pieces are found scattered about, including a customized “Punk Jacket” from the late 70s and a leather vest by Helmut Lang, encrusted with what appear to be crushed bottle caps, referring to the earthy, urban bricolage of the genuine punk article. And what do you wear with that leather jacket? Denim jeans are the most ubiquitous example of workwear becoming casual clothing and eventually high fashion. Their origin as affordable, durable pants for miners during the California Gold Rush is well known. The skinny jean trend today can be seen as the convergence of old workwear and the fitted, militaristic attire on display together, but above all denim jeans remain associated with youthful exuberance and rebellion…a far cry from the grind of California quarries. Ensemble by Jeremy Scott with Adidas, Fall/Winter 2013-14, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, gift of Jeremy Scott. Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA. Fashion makes a habit of turning ideas on their heads and none of it happens by accident. Camouflage in earthy tones may have a subdued palette, but it conjures immediate associations with militancy, a specific response to one’s environment. Camouflage in neon pinks and greens? An ensemble by Jeremy Scott for Adidas puts camouflage patterning in a day-glo colors, still conjuring battle-readiness…but now the battle is to be recognized, to not disappear into the herd. Reigning Men also shows a gradual unveiling of the male body in the last century, as honed physiques grew more desirable and men sought to show them off, at times bucking codes of decency. (Male and female nipples were both taboo in the United States until the ’20s.) The show includes a swimwear suit that covers the entire body (circa 1900), a 1935 Jantzen swimsuit with detachable top, a unisex thong swimsuit (Rudy Gernreich, 1974), and finally a buttocks revealing golden thong by Tom Ford, whose most substantial element is a large Gucci medallion resting atop the mannequin’s sculpted posterior. In some circles, the clothes may still make the man as a symbol of standing and reputation, but the individual cannot rely solely on those clothes. The individual remains inseparable from the body, the will and, yes, the libido. Dress for Succession The seat of power shifts, from absolute monarchies (and dignitary and ecclesiastic estates) to ostensibly populist regimes…and then it shifts again through the creation of new markets, until capital becomes the ultimate rule. Commodities become symbols of power, and symbols of power become commodities, and the dizzying often vulgar rush for them is perhaps most visible in the world of fashion, especially fast fashion. This trend chasing creates obscene waste and fleeting benefits, so it is no wonder that some consumers view fashion as a game of fools and caprice, wherein, ironically, the emperor has no clothes. Ensemble by Kean Etro (detail) for Etro, Fall/Winter 2014-15, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, gift of Kean Etro. Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA. That’s not the whole story; never has been, never will be. Reigning Men is not designed as an apologia for fashion, but it may serve as that for skeptics when they see the history charted, the beauty of the garments and the subversive artistry on display in contemporary designs. In some cases, clothing itself becomes scrutinized in deconstructed works (such as the exposed stitch jackets of Kean Etro, FW 2015) or formal mutations (Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons). For all the pomp around fashion, some of these artists clearly still have a sense of humor. The final room, The Splendid Male, focuses on high fashion from the last few decades, wherein the divide between masculine and feminine begins to disintegrate and men are encouraged to be grand, weird and wild. Punk and new wave music was central to this switch, with Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren leading the charge in their collaborations. Their work appears throughout the exhibition. Early on, they courted scandal with aggressive jabs at “good taste” (for example, a T-shirt emblazoned with the mask used by the Cambridge Rapist in the 1970s), and they changed the look and name of their collaborative boutique (at 430 Kings Road) many times in a concerted effort to buck consumer trends, before attaining mainstream success with their debut runway show in 1982. The New Romantics look that the two pioneered was a post-punk and post-disco style that drew from the entire period examined by Reigning Men, from court attire to Dandyism to glam rock. This was a pivotal moment in fashion, as the door was now wide open to all forms of experimentation as designers revisited the last three centuries of fashion to the extent that it was understood. When the Westwood and McLaren parted ways, the latter focused on music, managing and designing for bands, including The Clash (whom he put together) and Bow Wow Wow. Westwood, meanwhile, continued in high fashion, growing more and more skilled as a tailor and designer. A 2014 suit from her looks rather conventional in comparison to her punk years, but her choice of textiles and details (such as an oblong Murray Hill collar) show an individual flair. For many people, such things will remain unattainable, and so ingenuity and styling will remain the key. Crossing or erasing gender conventions, modifying or designing one’s own clothes rather than relying on mass production—these are just a few strategies still being employed by people today that don’t just speak to individual style, but to broader cultural concerns and fixations in the 21st century. What’s current? Well, the fixation with health and fitness that peaked in the ’80s is peaking again in the appearance of more stylish athletic wear. Design houses are even working “Athleisure” pieces into their collections. Some of it nods to this trend while still being a high style item. A track suit by Jeremy Scott from 2013 used colors and designs that nod directly to the popularity of similar track suits in 1980s Hip Hop communities. In the show at LACMA, the suit is style with glossy boots dangling brass padlocks. It’s safe to say this suit is not actually being worn around the track. What’s next? Who can say? We can at least be sure that it will have a forebear somewhere in this show. Some have ventured (prematurely, I think) that we are living at the end of history. We certainly live in a moment of tension between lasting norms, new concerns and an unprecedented confluence of cultures. It can feel like chaos, and fashion can look more mercurial than ever as it tries to create a intimate, immediate architecture for the bodies living through it. Reigning Men, at a glance, can feel like another manifestation of that chaos as it compresses 300 years and several continents into five austere rooms. And yet, the difference is that when you walk out of the exhibition, back into the noise and haste of Los Angeles, the way we represent ourselves is much less confusing. At the very least, it’s a great place to rethink one’s wardrobe. After all, if we are living at the end of history, we may as well dress for the occasion. Reigning Men is on display at LACMA through August 21. In addition to info about the show, the costume and textile department blog on the LACMA website adds depth to specific pieces and shows just how beautifully designed they are with its pattern project, which thus far includes patterns for a Macaroni style jacket, a Tonbi and a Zoot Suit, whose history is given its own blog post. Check out all the patterns online. 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__label__wiki	0.735309	0.735309	2015 Blog Tours Book Reviews Piatkus Samantha Young Blog Tour: Hero by Samantha Young Title: Hero Author: Samantha Young Published: March 5th 2015 by Piatkus Blurb: The explosive, emotional and unforgettable new romance from the NYT bestselling author of the On Dublin Street series Alexa Holland's father was her hero-until her shocking discovery. Ever since, Alexa has worked to turn her life in a different direction and forge her own identity outside of his terrible secrets. But when she meets a man who's as damaged by her father's mistakes as she is, Alexa must help him. Caine Carraway wants nothing to do with Alexa's efforts at redemption, but it's not so easy to push her away. Determined to make her hate him, he brings her to the edge of her patience and waits for her to walk away. But his actions only draw them together and, despite the odds, they begin an intense and all-consuming affair. Only Caine knows he can never be the white knight that Alexa has always longed for, and when they're on the precipice of danger, he finds he'll do anything to protect either one of them from being hurt again... Review: I really enjoyed reading In Dublin Street, Samantha Young's famous series, so when I was offered to review her latest work, Hero, I was over the moon. I must admit though that I was a bit worried about the premise at the beginning, a powerful CEO who has no interest in relationships and the PA who thinks that can save him from himself, has been used a lot in books lately. But I quickly saw that the story had a real depth, that the character had so much to offer and were well developed and that the story had nothing of conventional. It even had an element of mystery that I did not expect but that had me glued to its pages until I knew it all. Cain and Alexa shared a family past that none of them wanted to remember but when faced with each other, the chemistry between them was undeniable. Cain, after making her lose her job, (unconsciously) did not want to let her go of his life, so he offered her a new job as his PA with every intention of making her life impossible. But with every stolen glance, every involuntary touch and every heated exchange, the sensual tension kept growing between them until there was no going back. I really enjoyed this build up, it was sexy and flowed naturally with the story. From that moment, they embark in a friends with benefits relationship. Alexa making sure friends is the key word, starts getting to know Cain better and piece by piece, we discover what really happened to these lonely souls to make them who they are now. I adored reading about Cain's other alter ego, not the powerful CEO that everyone fears, but who he is underneath it all. I am sure more than one will fall a bit in love with him. Hero is a sexy, compelling and emotional story about two people who had to deal with their parents mistakes and learn how to leave their shadow. With some completely unexpected twists that will have you with your heart in your mouth, this novel will capture you. I highly recommend it to old and new fans of Samantha Young, as her sexy style and fast paced narrative makes this story one of her best works. I certainly cannot wait for more from this author. Hero by Samantha Young is published by Piatkus in paperback and eBook. You can find of all Samantha Young’s titles in the Kobo website here: https://store.kobobooks.com/List/the-hottest-new-voice-in-romance-samantha-young/J-xrHY0rhcp8fAjSHjnPlQ Samantha Young is the author of the runaway bestselling On Dublin Street, which sold over 150,000 copies within five weeks and has now been sold in more than 25 countries. Published by Penguin UK until recently, her first book with Little Brown (Castle Hill) was one of the top 10 Hachette ebooks for 2014. This year she has been nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Author and Best Romance. She lives in Stirlingshire, Scotland and is available for publicity purposes, along with corresponding regularly with her 22,000 fans on FB and 15,000 Twitter followers. You can visit her at www.samanthayoungbooks.com	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line236
__label__cc	0.640112	0.359888	altdialogif@gmail.com Alternative dialogue Development of Ivano-Frankivsk region Improvement of the long-term plan for the formation of territorial communities of the Carpathian region In November 2017 a working meeting was held in Ivano-Frankivsk “Center for the Development of Local Self-Government” on “Improving the Long-Term Plan for the Formation of Territorial Communities in the Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast (eliminating” white spots “)” in the part of the Dolynsky, Rozhnyatovsky, Kalush, Rogatinsky and Galician districts. Participation in the event was taken by the adviser of the chairman of the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional State Administration Valery Kretsul, the deputy of the regional council Vasyl Melnychuk, members of the working group on the elaboration of a long-term plan, heads of district executive bodies and local self-government bodies. Ruslan Panasyuk, Director of the IF Corps of RCCs, outlined the general principles of formation and ways to improve the long-term plan. Valeriy Kretsul, the advisor to the chairman of the Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast State Administration, Valery Kretsul, stressed the need to complete the formation of a long-term plan for united communities in the Dolinsky, Rozhnyatovsky, Kalush and Galician districts by finding alternatives for communities that, as of today, have not yet been decided. At the same time, he noted that in conditions of deepening decentralization and ensuring the independence of local budgets and strengthening the financial capacity of OTG, “white spots” in the graphic part of the long-term plan for the formation of territories of communities in Ivano-Frankivsk region can not be. Maxim Chope, Counsel for Decentralization, presented the achievements of decentralization reform in Ukraine and in the Carpathian region. In addition, the participants of the meeting discussed the issues of the current long-term plan, proposed ways to improve it, taking into account the opinion of the inhabitants of the territorial communities. Сreative economy RSS: Public space Стартувала робота над проєктом «Скажи «Так!» життю після збройного конфлікту» by Юлия Бодашевская on 15/01/2021 at 14:36 Посол Латвії в Україні зустрівся з переселенцями та активістами в Херсоні by Anna87.dn on 15/01/2021 at 13:25 У Бахмутському бюро правової допомоги допомогли встановити факт належності правовстановлюючого документу by OksanaSudak on 15/01/2021 at 08:47 V-Corp — проєкт підтримки бізнесів ветеранів/ок by Руслана Величко on 14/01/2021 at 13:21 Історія створення першого Сходознавчого видавництва України “Сафран” by Daria Mustafina on 14/01/2021 at 12:34 © 2017 Громадська організація “Альтернативний діалог”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line237
__label__cc	0.725125	0.274875	Long Hair, Don't Care AB is sick, and when AB is sick, you do what she says. Not that that's any different when she's healthy, we do what she says then too. Ohhhh caaaaan it. We implement rules but you try winning an argument with a 2.5 year old. I know you haven't and if you say you have, I don't believe you. We've been watching a fuck-ton of The Little Mermaid. Like this afternoon, when the ending credits started rolling and she started screaming, "MERMAID, MERMAAAAAID." Anyway, now that I've seen the movie more times than I've showered in recent weeks, I have a list of observations. What kind of Captain of the ship is Prince Eric if he's never heard of the sea king, Triton? Why does King Triton have a ton of different daughters with different colored hair? Are we to believe he's a player? I wonder how out-of-shape Mermaids and Mermen feel about the skimpy attire that seems standard affair. When the shark is chasing Ariel and Flounder, there's no way, timing wise, that she pulled Flounder through the anchor in enough time to escape the shark. Ariel is sixteen years old. How does she get the volume in her front swoop side bang? I wish my lips were the same natural color as Ariel's. Ariel really wants to know why fire burns. When she sings, it kind of reminds me of Jessica Simpson's facial expressions. Ursula's vanity counter is kind of amazing. I wish I could apply lipstick like that. It's impressive what can be done with a sheet and piece of rope. Ariel needs to tweeze less. Ariel with a voice: 25. Ariel without a voice: 11. I want to try stuffed crab. How old does Eric think Ariel is? I mean, she's combing her hair with a fork. Prince Eric has the conversation skills of Ryan Lochte. Can Flounder really carry the weight of Ariel and pull her across the ocean? I can't believe Ariel is going to ditch Flounder for Prince Eric. Sebastian has a very durable shell. The guests at the wedding seem high. In what world does Prince Eric think he'd be a match for Ursula under water? Ursula's death is rather anti-climatic. Walking out of the water in that glitter dress after her father transformed her must have been terribly uncomfortable. Ah, the love story of a 35 year old and a 16 year old. Swooooooon.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line240
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__label__wiki	0.535554	0.535554	1 Kislev 5763 - November 6, 2002 \| Mordecai Plaut, director Published Weekly The Jews of Bukhara - Mitzvos in Hiding by C. Ofek This series recounts the trials and tribulations of the Jews of Bukhara, from the perspective of Shulamit Tilayov, a Jerusalem-born woman who spent twenty years of her youth in Bukhara. At the age of four she returned to Bukhara with her parents for a short stay, but due to the Bolshevik Revolution and World War I, their visit turned into a two-decade sojourn. Ms. Tilayov's memories paint a picture of Bukhara's splendor and the tremendous mesirus nefesh required to observe Torah and mitzvos under the Communist regime. Through a series of miracles, she had the merit to return to the Holy City and to Shechunat HaBucharim, the neighborhood her grandfather, Rav Shimon Chacham, helped establish years earlier. Part III recounts the Tilayovs' and another family's efforts to keep mitzvos in hiding, risking their lives to cling to the Jewish faith. The sidebars include a harrowing account by the head of a talmud Torah who withstood terrible interrogations and torture and the rare hachnosas orchim extended to World War II refugees under dire conditions. The harsh decrees and the ongoing suffering compelled some families to try to flee Bukhara for Eretz Yisroel. In a number of cases they forded raging rivers under the cover of night, traversed deserts and were spared from the clutches of Bolshevik secret police agents by the skin of their teeth -- only to be caught at the border. Those who were apprehended faced horrible punishments: years of hardship and affliction, deportation, torture or hanging. Despite the harrowing accounts of those who were caught, Jews continued to steal towards the border in the hopes of reaching Eretz Yisroel. In 1930, when I was 23 years old, my husband Yitzchak was sent by the government to oversee a large general store in the town of Dajar-Kogan, located near the Afghani border. During the two years we lived there, every month I had to take a three-hour train ride to Tarmiz, where the nearest Jewish community was located, to buy kosher food. Some 300 European government workers lived in Dajar- Kogan and the rest of the population was comprised of Turks and Muslims. Yitzchak and I were the only observant Jews in the town, a fact we concealed from everyone else. I would light Shabbos candles in a tin case so their light could not be seen from outside. As Pesach approached, we faced a serious dilemma. We lived in a single room adjacent to the store that my husband managed. Our neighbor was a guard, and his family and the foot traffic in the store were constantly passing nearby. We were afraid our secret would be discovered. The guard's wife was a Ukrainian woman and a virulent antisemite whose prying eyes were always scanning her surroundings. At the time, informing was an everyday occurrence and informants were well recompensed. One day she spotted me kashering kitchen utensils. I trembled with fear, for I knew what awaited us: not only would my husband lose his job, but we would also be sent to Siberia for many years. Right away, my Ukrainian neighbor asked if I kept mitzvos, which I denied vehemently. But she did not believe me, saying she was well acquainted with Jewish customs. On Erev Pesach, big signs were posted in the town notifying residents that a large delegation was slated for arrival to carry out a "purification" among government workers. Religious employees, employees from wealthy families or employees under the previous government would be automatically dismissed from their positions and sent to Siberia. On Pesach Night, it was Yitzchak's turn to appear before the purification committee. I accompanied him, carrying our son Pinchas in my arms. The inquiry took place in a large hall. We stayed there until late at night waiting to be called. Then we had to sign a declaration, in the presence of the committee heads, stating that we were not from wealthy families and were not religious. After signing, we were released and sent home. This was a miracle from Above. Coming home we shut the door and latched it tight. Then we soundproofed the door and windows with carpets and set the Pesach table according to the Bukharan tradition. I lit candles and recited Shehechiyanu with great kavonoh. During my last excursion to Tarmiz I had obtained homemade matzos and wine as well as kosher beef and chicken. I had prepared charoses myself and we held a kosher Seder despite the inherent risk. When we came to Shefoch Chamosecho in the Haggadah we sang out loud, forgetting our enemies outside, and convinced the carpeting muffled our voices completely. But the armed guard constantly patrolling the store heard our voices and began banging on the door. We sat frozen in place, but the loud knocking continued. Yitzchak turned off the light and opened the door. The guard, who could not see the set table, asked what the noise was about and Yitzchak told him I had shouted out in my sleep during a nightmare. Meanwhile I was so frightened that I passed out. The guard believed Yitzchak's story. As soon as he had gone a safe distance, Yitzchak quickly latched the door shut again and revived me. We barely had enough matzo to last five days. For the last three days we subsisted on hard-boiled eggs and potatoes, earnestly hoping the words at the end of the Haggadah would come to fruition: "Beshanah haba'ah biYerushalayim habenuyoh." Later that year, when Yitzchak completed three years as a government employee, he was granted a three-month vacation. Our son Pinchas was still small and we decided to take him to breathe some fresh air in the Caucasus mountains in the spa town of Kislovodsk, which draws people from far and wide for its fabulous views and excellent air. Like the other vacationers, we rented an apartment with an enchanting view and surrounded by lush greenery. Staying in the apartment next door was a Jewish family from Tashkent -- nice, very respectable people we had met before. Our apartments were connected by a shared balcony. We knew fairly little about them. The father's name was Rachamim Shlomahiov. Later we learned they had fled from Tashkent and had made foreign passports in Kislovodsk in order to leave Russia. One day, policemen came knocking at their door. They heard the police asking questions about them and grew very alarmed. Citizens of a totalitarian country are always frightened when the authorities begin asking questions about them. Rachamim rushed over to us in a great panic, threw a wrapped package toward us and pleaded, "Please, guard this package well." Not knowing what its contents were, we felt apprehensive. But realizing he was in dire circumstances we could not refuse. It was clear to me that if the package was found in our apartment we would come to a bitter end. I quickly hid it deep inside the oven, in a pile of ashes. Yitzchak told me that if the police arrive in a few minutes to conduct a search, I should be prepared to stand nonchalantly as if we had nothing to hide -- or else he would lose his job and we would all be sent to Siberia. We remained in the room overwhelmed by utter panic and fear, while the police searched our neighbors' apartment. The Shlomahiov family was staying in the city illegally and did not have food stubs. It would have been very easy to find this out. When the policemen finally left, after what seemed like an eternity, the neighbors came to us as white as chalk and trembling with fear. We returned the package to them, but Rachamim begged us to guard it for a few more days. Despite our fears, his pleas touched our hearts so we agreed to his request and prayed Hashem would safeguard us. For three days the package remained with us. We did not open it and its contents remained unknown to us. The police did not return, so after three days we returned the package to our neighbors and Rachamim revealed to us that it contained the travel documents he had prepared for himself and his wife and child, two pairs of tefillin, several siddurim and seforim and even some valuable gold jewelry -- whose possession was prohibited in Russia. I was astounded by the Shlomahiov family's mettle and their dedication to Torah and mitzvos. Rachamim wanted to compensate us for saving him from disaster. He offered to give us some of the jewelry as a keepsake and as a token of his gratitude. Yitzchak and I declined resolutely, saying, "Sechar mitzvoh, mitzvoh." Yet Rachamim insisted we accept some of the jewelry and the next day, following our continued refusals, he said, "If you're not willing to accept anything from me, at least let me sell you one piece of jewelry as a memento." At the time we did not know this would be the last time we would see him and the memento would remain with us forever. We bought one piece of jewelry from him because we knew he needed a lot of cash to cover his expenses. Afterwards we discovered that in exchange for bribe money he had managed to obtain fake passports. Some time later the Shlomahiov family boarded a boat to flee from Russia, along with several other families. All of them were caught by the authorities and executed. The names of the Jews who met their deaths along with the Shlomahiov family are Ephraim Davidbiov and his brother and another family related to him, Hy'd. I have kept the piece of jewelry all these years, even during my harrowing journey from Bukhara to Afghanistan. It reminded me of an observant Jew who clung to the Word of Hashem even in golus as the lion's jaws gaped before him. The Mesiras Nefesh of the Melamdim The talmidim of HaRav Eliezerov remained the community's leaders and chachomim, setting a laudable example by continuing to study Torah in hiding. Some of them displayed tremendous spiritual fortitude in their fight to preserve Jewish tradition. HaRav Simchah Grodetzky, HaRav Eliezerov's leading talmid, who preserved his legacy, influenced all of Bukharan Jewry during this difficult period and showed tremendous self-sacrifice in his efforts to buttress the walls of the Jewish faith. He wrote a memoir that recounts the physical torture and tyranny to which the authorities subjected him for teaching Torah. "On the night of the 13th of Nisan the melamdim at the talmud Torah, including myself, received a summons to appear the following day at the GPO, which caused great alarm. That night I went from one melamed to the next asking them not to divulge the truth about who was responsible for organizing and uniting the talmud Torah, telling them to say only that the parents hired and paid them on an individual basis. The law permitted a father to teach his son Torah or to hire a tutor, or even for several parents to hire a teacher together as long as there were no more than seven children studying together in one group. "Before I went to the GPO I said Tehillim and asked Hashem Yisborach to have mercy upon me in the zechus of the lomdei Torah, for all that I did was for His honor. "When I arrived I ran into several melamdim who had already been questioned. They told me they had held to what we agreed to say and apparently had been believed. I, too, went in to speak with the interrogators and said I had no ties with the other melamdim, but merely come to the beis knesses to pray. They claimed I was the instigator and the leader. I replied that this was a lie and that the fact I sometimes study Torah with talmidim between mincha and ma'ariv was just because the Jewish custom was to study. I added that a rival must have lodged these false charges against me and that all of the clamor that had been stirred was wholly unfounded. They accepted my explanation and I left. "I saw I would no longer be able to maintain the talmud Torah openly. Right away I selected the top seven students and sent them to study in a distant city. Boruch Hashem I managed to continue this holy work until 5695 (1935), when I was taken into custody. This time when I came to the GPO the jailers treated me in a coarse and undignified manner. From the start I felt a change in their conduct toward me compared to the previous incident. They had brought me in to [torment me] until I died under their coarse hands. "They wanted only one thing: for me to admit I was the leading organizer in Bukhara and that all of my teachings were intended to strengthen and buttress Judaism. Of course I denied all of the accusations and insisted I was not an `instigator,' but they were determined to break me and then certainly I would open my mouth and admit everything. "All night, starting at sunset, I sat in their office as the investigators sat around me asking about every detail, whether relevant or irrelevant, primarily to confuse me. I spent several such nights without sleep or food except for a bit of bread and a bit of water. "The reshoim found a new method of handling me: They placed me in a tiny prison cell where I had to stand on a wooden stool with my legs spread. The stool was placed over foul water full of dead animals, and if I shifted my weight I would fall into the water. The air had a damp stench and various fleas and flies and strange bugs crawled all over me, taking no heed of me, wandering into my eyes and ears. "I had to stand like this day and night until the following session, and only if I stated an urgent need would the soldier guarding me escort me, wait for me and return me to the miserable cell. Despite the horrible suffering and torment, I decided not to speak up or admit a thing, and I asked Hashem to put an end to the terrible captivity. "The daily interrogations became repetitive. My senses were dull by this time and the interrogators would jump on every word I uttered as if they had uncovered contradictions to what I had said yesterday or the day before. But I remained as steady as a rock, my mouth shut tight like a mute, waiting for the end to arrive. "My only moments of respite during the course of the day were when I left the cell for urgent needs, but I could only make such requests a few times per day. One day, when I was taken from my cell, suddenly I heard my wife's voice crying out. In broken sobs she shouted and pleaded, `Simchah! Until when? I am sure you'll find me in the grave. I don't have the strength in me to bear it. Please, for my sake, Simchah . . . Simchah . . .' "I recognized her voice and I could no longer withstand it. I shed no tears and made no sound, but stood still as if in a dream. And the truth was, this time they really broke me. I decided to confess to all of the allegations and I told my guard I had something important to tell the investigator. The soldier, who was guarding alone, left his post and went to call his commander. "At that very instant I fell asleep standing above the water and suddenly, in a dream, I saw my friend and companion, R' Rafael Nachman HaKohen, saying, `Simchah! Don't break. We are praying for you. Soon you will be released.' "Totally stunned I awoke to the sight of the investigator standing before me and asking what I wanted. I began to cover up my request and apologized, saying I had been half asleep, but the truth was that I could not move, and even if they killed me at least I wouldn't go to the grave a liar. The investigator issued a string of invectives, spitting out, `We have yet to show you with whom the truth lies!' "They continued to torture me for 17 months. On the 17th of Kislev 5697 (1937) I received a telegram from my wife that my release had been approved in Moscow. The merit of dedication to Torah is what saved me from my persecutors." HaRav Eliyahu Mani -- Grabbing Mitzvos in the Streets During the Second World War, hundreds of Jewish refugees from Central Russia poured into the cities of Central Asia, including Samarkand and Tashkent. Polish refugees also arrived in Bukhara. HaRav Eliyahu Mani left aside all of his affairs and totally dedicated himself to assisting these homeless refugees. He was a major hachnosas orchim organizer and committed others to rescue activities. In Carmena and Nur-Mateh, towns not far from Bukhara, refugees were placed in gigantic baskets once used to transport wholesale fruits and vegetables. Now they were filled with live, persecuted people who had been brought by camelback. During the summer heat, the streets were normally deserted by day, but now so many Ashkenazim were flowing into Bukhara that people filled the streets as if it were motzei Shabbos or motzei Yom Kippur after ma'ariv. HaRav Eliyohu Mani delivered a droshoh in the beis knesses in which he said there were diamonds rolling in the streets -- i.e. mitzvos waiting to be performed -- and that the refugees had to be provided food, housing and jobs and all of their other needs had to be met. People would bring them to live in their homes or courtyards and the wives would cook food for them. Among the refugees were Rav Eliezer Gurvitz and Rav Neta Barkan. All of this help was extended without compensation. On one occasion, sixty refugee families arrived in the city of Samarkand on Shabbos. Since there was no eruv in the city the question of whether food could be brought for them immediately arose and was posed to Rav Chizkiyohu's beis din. The rov stopped in the middle of his shiur and ruled it was permitted to carry food for them due to the possibility of pikuach nefesh. The Jewish area of the city was divided into thirteen streets based on the number of participants at the shiur, and each of them went to his designated zone to bring food to the refugees and see to their needs. HaRav Eliyahu Mani, brimming with the excitement over the mitzvoh, went to the home of a wealthy Jew where he was given permission to take all of the Shabbos food off the oven. "I'm sure nobody in the house will starve," he said, "but the refugees are very hungry. This is truly pikuach nefesh." HaRav Mani was busy most of the hours of the day in the holy work of administering assistance. Once he asked his brother, Gavriel, if he would be willing to take in six refugee families. R' Gavriel agreed. Then his brother said, "Had you refused I would have sent them to you anyway!" These were years of great hunger during which many people died of malnutrition. Others contracted typhus, which was spreading at the time. HaRav Mani's children were hospitalized with typhoid fever and recovered, but he caught it and succumbed to the disease at the age of 47, leaving eight orphans behind. "In 1943, in the middle of the war, there was a very cold winter," recalls Professor Preib of the Brit Yotzei Bukhara Be'eretz Yisrael. "There was almost no wood available for heat and many people became severely ill. A stream of suffering refugees arrived in Bukhara seeking shelter. Despite the difficult circumstances prevailing at the time, we helped them. They were given food, clothing and even assistance in finding work. Our homes had four or five rooms, so we could make two available to refugees. When large groups of refugees arrived we would house them in the central beis knesses. "My grandfather was a doctor and a father to eight children. To this day I remember how he would go from one sickbed to the next among the bloated, sick and bleeding refugees. `Who's Jewish?' he would ask. Then he would take the Jewish patients to his home and treat them with devoted care, ensuring they recovered. "A portion of the refugees who fled Poland managed to smuggle diamonds or gold under their clothes, but those who came to Bukhara from the Soviet Union were really poor. We hosted them in our homes, treating rich and poor alike, and shared our bread with them. "During those years, bread was rationed in Bukhara and a mere 400 grams [14 ounces] per person was issued upon presentation of a ration card. We stretched this limited amount to share it with the refugees. During chagim and simchas we would invite the refugees to dine with us. To this day there are Ashkenazi families that are grateful to the Bukharan families that saved their lives, and still visit them on holidays."	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line254
__label__wiki	0.617112	0.617112	The website and weblog of Clare Girvan, Topsham, Devon Clare Girvan OSCAR (1991) – starring Sylvester Stallone and directed by John Landis I have news for the world. Sylvester Stallone can act! I’ll just run that by you again. Sly is more than big biceps and a sneer. Both he and Schwarzenegger have astounded us all by transcending their muscle-bound, monosyllabic images and developing into genuine actors with considerable charm. ‘Oscar is a farce set in 1931, sort of Damon Runyon meets Feydeau,’ according to director John Landis. ‘I shot the picture in a deliberately stylised manner, attempting a thirties Hollywood comedy look and feel. The film is directed as if it were a film of that time, with humour and dialogue delivered in a manner reminiscent of old Hollywood comedies, particularly the ‘screwball’ genre.’ Possibly this was the problem for some of the more waspish critics. I’ve been a fan of Arnie’s since Conan, but had never been very keen on Mr Stallone, thinking that Rocky was all he was capable of. I was later quite impressed with his performances in Judge Dredd and Cliffhanger, but the film that did it for me was a rather obscure comedy called Oscar. I can’t remember now how I came across this little gem, and I don’t know why it hasn’t received better reviews, but it held me spellbound and beaming all the way through. Based on the Claude Magnier stage play, it is a remake of the 1967 French film of the same name, but the setting has been moved to the Depression era New York City and centres around a mob boss trying to go straight. It begins with Stallone as the gangster, ‘Snaps’ Provolone, being summoned to the bedside of his dying father (Kirk Douglas) and made to promise to go straight. Snaps, in his own way, is a man of honour, and determines to keep his promise, against mounting odds. He arranges to pay a substantial sum to a banking firm if they will take him onto the board of trustees, but on the day of the crucial meeting, the police and a rival gang decide to swoop on his mansion. The plot is true farce, and you just have to accept it as such and go along with all its comings and goings, mistaken identities and frequently-exchanged bags. It’s quick, slick, beautifully presented and exquisitely choreographed, with spot-on costumes and hairstyles, and some charismatic performances, not least from Stallone himself. He plays the father of a spoiled daughter (Marisa Tomei) who is dying to leave home and sees marriage - to anyone - as the only way out, and he plays it with charm and confidence, leaving you gasping with admiration as he struggles to keep control of events. Both he and Schwarzenegger were at their peak at this time and revealed an unexpected flair for comedy and a deal of personal magnetism. Of the rest of the cast, it’s hard to recommend one more than another. I particularly like Martin Ferrero and Harry Shearer as the Finucci brothers, Provolone’s tailors, who move as one and are so proud of their work that all they see in a photograph of a murdered gangster is the quality of the suit they made for him. This is a film I can watch over and over. You can buy it on Amazon for well under a fiver, and it’s a total bargain, but if you’re really cheapskate, you can get it on You Tube. But who wouldn’t want their own copy, to watch from the comfort of their sofa on a chilly winter evening with a nice Italian? Figuration Feminine Constance Stokes (1906-1991) wordcentral WE HAVE A NEW ONLINE HOME! JSBlog - Journal of a Southern Bookreader The Hole in the Zero Exeter Writers Journal of a Southern Bookreader Topsham town page About Clare Clare Girvan is a writer living in the small town of Topsham, near Exeter, Devon. She focuses chiefly on short stories, theatre and poetry. See the CV page for full credits. clare@claregirvan.co.uk The header image shows me in the Lyme Regis Undercliff, which Ray and I walked in 2010: see his blog. Header image: Clare walking in Lyme Regis Undercliff, by Ray Girvan	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line257
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Search in: Full text Basic Metadata Collection, shelfmark Person names Text title Place of origin Incipit Explicit Decoration Sort by: Relevance Shelfmark Date of origin Online Since Library / Collection: Frauenfeld, Historisches Museum Thurgau Frauenfeld, Historisches Museum Thurgau (4) Text Language Liturgica christiana Antiphonary (4) Liturgica hebraica With in situ fragment Parchment (4) Music Manuscript Staff Notation (4) Square Notation (4) Decoration Type (5) Figurative (4) Ornamental (1) Initial (4) Fully Painted (4) Penwork (1) Gold / Silver (4) No information available (1) With Restoration Report Type of Description Basic metadata only (4) With Annotations With Additional Bibliography With Additional Images 4 documents found Open in Mirador Quick Selection: -- please select -- Frauenfeld, Historisches Museum Thurgau, T 5441 Frauenfeld, Historisches Museum Thurgau, T 9393 Frauenfeld, Historisches Museum Thurgau, T 9394 Frauenfeld, Historisches Museum Thurgau, T 44414 Frauenfeld, Historisches Museum Thurgau, T 5441 Parchment · 1 f. · 12.5 x 12.5 cm · around 1300 Illuminated initial "Jesus in the Temple" from an antiphonary from a convent of Dominican nuns, probably from St. Katharinental in Diessenhofen This finely painted illustration, executed in vibrant and colorful opaque colors, has been cut out. It depicts the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple as described in the Gospel of Luke. Mary and Joseph bring the infant to the old prophet Simeon in order to receive his blessing. One of the two women behind Mary holds two doves in her right hand, which are to be sacrificed according to the requirements. In her left hand the woman carries burning candles, which indicate the feast to which this event is dedicated, i.e. Candlemas. Below Jesus, three small kneeling figures are praying: a Dominican nun and the donor couple. The scene is inserted into an N-initial decorated with scroll ornamentation at the beginning of the Canticle of Simeon for the feast of Mary: Nunc dimittis, domine, servum tuum in pace (Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word). The words visible at the top Intercede pro nobis (Pray for us [Holy Mother of God]) follow at the end of the song. An excerpt from the liturgical antiphon with the text Postquam impleti sunt dies purgationis (When the days of purification were completed) is preserved on the back. This fragment was purchased at auction at Sotheby's in London by the Canton of Thurgau in 1978; it came from the collection of Robert von Hirsch of Basel (1883–1977). (sue) Overview Facsimile 3 Additional bibliographical references Miniature depicting the “Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary“ from an antiphonary, possibly from the Convent of Cistercian nuns at Salem This miniature was cut from a deluxe manuscript. The Annunciation of the Lord, depicted in the initial M-of the text Missus est Gabriel (Gabriel was sent), is celebrated on March 25. The Archangel Gabriel and Mary face each other in a vertically rectangular, geometrically designed border, each framed by an arch of the M. Gabriel holds a banderole with his greeting to the listening Mary AVE GRACIA PLENA (Hail Mary, full of grace). The side pillars of the letter M lead down into palmette leaves, which have been carefully cut out and thus protrude into the area surrounding the miniature. Above the palm leaves on the right there are red note lines and a single note. This illustration is from a particularly large-format book, an illustration of high painterly quality with light opaque colors in pink, green and blue tones, which are finely graded. The musical text on the back can be assigned to verses 2.2, 4.11 and 4.13 of the Song of Songs. This leaf comes from the same chorale manuscript as the miniature with the representation of the "Death of the Virgin". Both leaves show stations from the cycle of The Life of the Virgin, with T09393 illustrating the first stage and T 9394 the last. Stylistically they can be placed alongside three leaves from the collection de Bastard d'Estang in the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris (AD 152G, PL 842-3, AD 150H, PL 51). In 1994, the canton of Thurgau commercially acquired both fragments in Paris. Previously, they had been privately held in Switzerland. (sue) Miniature depicting the “Death of the Virgin” from an antiphonary, possibly from the Convent of Cistercian nuns at Salem This particularly large-format book illustration was cut from a deluxe manuscript. In the initial V-to the text Vidi speciosam on the occasion of the feast of the Assumption on August 15, the Blessed Mother lies on her deathbed, surrounded by three apostles and Jesus, who receives her soul in the form of a small female figure. A vertically rectangular frame with a repeating geometric pattern surrounds the scene. Three branches with leaves and rosettes that are trimmed back grow from the left side of the initial V. The painting in tones of bright blue and red is of high quality. The lyrics on the back are taken from Bible verses 26 to 32 of Lectio prima from the Gospel of Luke. The leaf is from the same chorale manuscript as miniature with the representation of the "Annunciation to Mary". Both leaves show stations from the cycle of The Life of the Virgin, with T 9393 illustrating the first stage and T 9394 the last. Stylistically they can be placed alongside three leaves from the collection de Bastard d'Estang in the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris (AD 152G, PL 842-3, AD 150H, PL 51). In 1994, the canton of Thurgau commercially acquired both fragments in Paris. Previously, they had been privately held in Switzerland (sue) Frauenfeld, Historisches Museum Thurgau, T 44414 Parchment · 1 f. · 21.5 x 29.3 cm · about 1310-1320 Miniature with Saint Catherine of Alexandria as the Bride of Christ from an antiphonary, probably from the Convent of Dominican nuns St. Katharinental near Diessenhofen Fragment of a leaf from a chorale manuscript. Two rectangular illustrations, arranged one above the other on the left side of the picture, show two stations from the life of Catherine: In the upper picture she denies obedience to the emperor and turns her attention only to Jesus. The picture below depicts the spiritual relationship of courtly love (Minne) between Catherine and Christ. The rest of the parchment leaf as well as the back side contain liturgical text consisting of musical notation and song lyrics. Below a red staff with black notes is the corresponding line of text. The illustrations were created in a book painting workshop in which the gradual from the Convent of Dominican nuns St. Katharinental was also made (Swiss National Museum Inv. LM 26117 / Historical Museum Thurgau Inv. T 41401). The two miniatures can be attributed to the same hand as the group of figures underneath the Initial on fol. 179v in the gradual. Fragile figures with lively gestures, refined drawing of the faces, subdued colors as well as joy in pictorial narration with original picture elements distinguish this illuminator. This leaf was acquired by the Historical Museum Thurgau in 2011 at an auction in Zurich. (sue) Overview Facsimile 1 Additional bibliographical reference	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line261
__label__wiki	0.818045	0.818045	Fri, June 19th, 2020 In: Fordie Hays by digitallysoundrecords Fordie Hays new single “More In This Glass” now available!! Listen to the new single “More In This Glass” from Fordie Hays now! Hit the link HERE. In: STONE HORSES STONE HORSES new single “Good Ol’ Days” now available!! The new single “Good Ol’ Days” from STONE HORSES is now available on your preferred DSP! Hit the link HERE to listen! Tue, March 24th, 2020 ‘No Intermission’ Episode 2: Finnegan Bell By Adam Parker aparker@postandcourier.comMar 24, 2020 Updated 5 hrs ago The Post and Courier is partnering with local music and theater professionals to present a new video series that connects Charleston artists with audiences. This virtual stage is meant to substitute for the city’s regular stages, which are temporarily shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic. The series, called “No Intermission,” continues today with Episode 2, featuring a performance by Finnegan Bell. The series features jazz, classical and popular music performed by professional players, as well as scenes from plays performed by... Read The Rest → In: Lewis Brice EXCLUSIVE: Lewis Brice Shares First Listen of “It’s You” “It Is a Really Poetic Love Song,” Brice Says of the New Tune by alison bonaguro With Valentine’s Day almost here — only eight days away — we have found a perfectly romantic love song for Feb. 14. It’s from singer-songwriter Lewis Brice, Lee’s brother and also the grief-stricken star of his brother’s “I Drive Your Truck” video. Here’s what he told us about “It’s You”: “’It’s You’ is my new single that I wrote with Ben Simonetti and Niko Moon, it is a really poetic love song. The day we... Read The Rest → Wed, February 5th, 2020 In: Finnegan Bell, Uncategorized How an abandoned church in rural SC became a concert destination Feb. 5th, 2020. By Kalyn Oyer – koyer@postandcourier.com Warren Bazemore and Shane Williams have been playing music together for 20 years, ever since they first formed a band at the University of South Carolina. After signing a record deal and touring for several years, they took some time away from music to start families. For three years, Warren didn’t touch his guitar. But when the two South Carolina boys moved their families to Pawleys Island, they began playing a few shows together, this time under the name Finnegan Bell. And... Read The Rest → Wed, August 21st, 2019 In: Cliff Cody Rising Country Artist Cliff Cody’s New Album “A Mess Like Me” Charts on Billboard! Congrats to our friend Cliff Cody on the release of his new album A Mess Like Me. The album charted on Billboard’s Country Album Sales Chart at no. 21! Listen to the album here! In: Honey County Honey County and Spencer Crandall Partner for ‘Under Your Influence’ [EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE] Country trio Honey County’s new song “Under Your Influence” will be featured on the Paramount Network on Wednesday night (Aug. 21). The mid-tempo love song is a collaboration with singer/songwriter Spencer Crandall but — as you’ll hear during this exclusive Taste of Country premiere — the fourth voice only sharpens the harmonies the “Country Strong” singers rely on. Guitar and soft percussion open “Under Your Influence” as the trio set a late night, romantic mood. “It’s a chemical, physical reaction / Your love is like a tidal wave crashing / Into me, falling... Read The Rest → BCMA Announce 2019 Nominations – Lewis Brice “Blessed” for International Song! Today (Tuesday, August 20th) the British Country Music Association announced its 2019 nominations. A host of homegrown and international talent have been recognised for their incredible successes this year including the likes of Ward Thomas, Sarah Darling, Twinnie, Maren Morris, Lauren Alaina, Kezia Gill and many, many more. The country music genre is officially the fastest-growing style of music in Britain and it’s amazing seeing so much talent on show at the BCMA’s along with international acts being recognised for their wonderful contribution to the UK over the past twelve... Read The Rest → Digitally Sound Music Digitally Sound on Instagram Digitally Sound News & Updates © 2019 Digitally Sound. All rights reserved. DS Facebook \| DS Twitter \| DS Resources	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line272
__label__wiki	0.896325	0.896325	Luther Greenwood Festival stalwart Muriel dies at 96 Muriel Waite Festival organiser We are saddened to report the death of retired teacher Mrs Muriel Waite, a mainstay of the Luther Greenwood Memorial Festival for many years, at the age of 96. As secretary to the festival’s music section and also secretary to the festival’s executive committee, she ensured that it was effectively administered and combined her love of music with an eye for detail, playing an active role into her 90s. Born in Colne, she attended Park School and Colne Grammar School then went to Leeds Teacher Training College, which during the Second World War had been transferred to Scarborough. She taught at Park Junior School then Trawden Primary School when she lived in the village with husband Benjamin in the 1950s. The couple moved to Slough and raised their family there, but after she was widowed she returned to Colne in the 1980s and became involved in the Luther Greenwood Memorial Festival and Colne’s RNLI Luncheon Club. She used to organise reunions for Colne Grammar School pupils of her era, and organised annual reunions for her fellow Scarborough teaching students until recent years. Mrs Waite lived in Rydal Place, Colne, where she celebrated her 96th birthday in July with her family, but failing health meant she spent her last days in a residential home. She leaves a son, Chris Waite, who lives in Slough, and daughter Alison Helliwell, who lives in Huddersfield. Representatives of the Luther Greenwood Memorial Festival attended the funeral service at Skipton Crematorium, where son Chris paid tribute to Muriel’s love for her family, her sense of humour and her enthusiasm for teaching, music and cricket. The mourners sang ‘Abide With Me’ and left the chapel with a smile to Vera Lynn’s ‘Wish Me Luck As You Wave Me Goodbye’ Evonne’s triple triumph earns plenty of silver Young singers in ‘Roses’ contest Streamlined festival will be on song Their hundred best tunes Website Design by WeGo Digital	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line273
__label__cc	0.633033	0.366967	Formidable line-up for Tour of Qatar Cavendish and Kristoff spearheads Tour of Qatar peloton Photo: ANSA - PERI / DAL ZENNARO 05.02.2016 @ 11:00 Posted by Andy Pedersen Edition 15 of the Tour of Qatar assumes a unique importance with Doha hosting the UCI Road World Championships at the end of the season. The stage race from the 8th to the 12th of February will provide serious indications concerning the chances of Mark Cavendish and Alexander Kristoff. It is not often a sprinter is a contender for the win on a stage race. Mark Cavendish did it in Qatar in 2013, and he is ready to get his season off to a strong start with a repeat victory in 2016 in the colours of his new team Dimension Data. Despite increasing challenges in his specialty for the past several years, the British rider hasn’t stopped winning. Accompanied by an all-star squad, with Edvald Boasson-Hagen and his partner in crime from his days at HTC Mark Renshaw, who also triumphed on the Tour of Qatar in 2011, the “Cav” could do it again on a course that suits him favourably. In the final metres, he will have to battle with other sprint specialists like Sam Bennett, Yauheni Hutarovich, Andrea Guardini and Moreno Hofland. But in Qatar, where the roads are often swept by the wind, the title isn’t always decided on mass sprints. This added difficulty will work to the advantage of the contenders for the top spots in the spring classics, who once again make the trip to Doha this year. Winner of the Tour of Flanders last year, but also of three stages in Qatar, Alexander Kristoff comes in as Cavendish’s designated rival. In the same regard, Greg van Avermaet might seize the opportunity to demonstrate that he can be a front-runner. It is the same for Lars Boom, who is also aware that his spring season gets underway as well in Qatar. 18 teams, the main riders: Drapac: Brown (AUS), Mouris (BEL) Wanty-Groupe Gobert: Marcato, Napolitano (ITA) Topsport Vlaanderen-Baloise : Van Hecke, Declercq (BEL) AG2R La Mondiale : Van Summeren (BEL), Gaudin (FRA) Fortuneo-Vital Concept : Tronet (FRA), Hutarovich (BLR) Bora-Argon18 : S.Bennett (IRL) Team Giant-Alpecin : Arndt (DEU) Stölting Servie Group : Wegmann (DEU) Lampre-Merida : Modolo, Cimolai (ITA), Arashiro (JPN) Astana Pro Team : Guardini (ITA), Boom (NLD) Team Lotto NL-Jumbo : Hofland (NLD) Roompot Oranje Peloton : De Vries (NLD) CCC Sprandi Polkowice : Rebellin (ITA) Team Katusha : Kristoff, Byström (NOR), Guarnieri (ITA) Dimension Data : Cavendish (GBR), Boasson-Hagen (NOR), Renshaw (AUS) Skydive Dubaï : Santaromita (ITA), Chtioui (TUN) BMC Racing Team : Van Avermaet (BEL), Oss, Quinziato (ITA) United Healthcare : Busche (USA) Kristoff to start season at Etoile de Besseges » ASO take over major German WorldTour race » Kristoff: It's not impossible for me to win in Roubaix » Boonen and Van Avermaet find replacement for Tour of Qatar » 2017 Tour of Qatar cancelled » Sergio PARDILLA Chia Hui LIN Olga DOBRYNINA Dylan BOUWMANS	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line279
__label__wiki	0.638568	0.638568	Home Technology Amazon Web Services To Invest In Chile For The Long-Term: Executive Amazon Web Services To Invest In Chile For The Long-Term: Executive May 24, 2018 Technology, FILE PICTURE - The logo of the web service Amazon is pictured in this June 8, 2017 illustration photo. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso/Illustration/File Photo By Dave Sherwood and Felipe Iturrieta SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Amazon Web Services is looking to invest in Chile for the long-term as part of a larger Latin American expansion plan, a senior executive said on Wednesday after meeting with Chilean President Sebastian Pinera. Teresa Carlson, AWS vice president, worldwide public sector, had sought the meeting with Pinera, a conservative billionaire and businessman, as Amazon.com Inc wants to expand its cloud computing footprint. “You’re going to see us here for the long-term,” Carlson told reporters. “We think Chile is super important to Latin America and the rest of the world.” Amazon has said it is keen to build more data centers in the region to handle data and computing for large enterprises, including governments, in the cloud. Both Chile and Argentina – two of the largest economies in South America – have been courting investment from the cloud computing and e-commerce company. Chile is interested in inviting companies such as Amazon and is “doing everything possible” to encourage them, said Economy Minister Jose Valente, who also attended Wednesday’s meeting. Carlson declined to say whether both Chile and Argentina were still in the running for an Amazon data center. No announcement was imminent, she said. Policies mattered most to Amazon, Carlson said when asked what criteria the company was considering. “We look for telecommunication industries that are progressive,” she said. We look for a government that really is thinking forward on the digitization of their economy in terms of education and creating new jobs.” Pinera has said he hopes to convert Chile into a digital and information services platform for South America. The sector has received $18 billion in investment in the past decade, according to Telecommunications Ministry data. Amazon’s cloud-computing business is the largest in the world and accounts for a majority of its operating profit. Adding more data centers close to clients reduces latency and helps Amazon handle an influx of customers moving operations to the cloud. Tags # Technology facebook count=450.5k; twitter count=400.7k; gplus count=435k; instagram count=449k; President Trump: U.S. Was ‘Cocked And Loaded’ For Iran, But ‘Not Appropriate Response’ President Trump recently took to Twitter to explain his decision to cancel the airstrikes against Iran. He said President Obama made what h... Calls For AT&T Shake-Up As Trump Piles On FILE PHOTO: The AT&T logo is pictured during the Forbes Forum 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico, September 18, 2017. REUTERS/Edgard Garr... National Security Adviser John Bolton Is Out President Trump has fired National Security Adviser John Bolton. In a series of tweets, the president said he informed Bolton Monday night ... Chicago Prosecutor Defends Dropping Charges In Jussie Smollett Case FILE PHOTO: Actor Jussie Smollett leaves court after charges against him were dropped by state prosecutors in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Marc... Pres. Trump Thanks China For Tariff Comments A cargo truck drives amid stacked shipping containers at the Yangshan port in Shanghai, Thursday, March 29, 2018. China’s Commerce Minist... Archive November (11) October (30) September (88) August (66) June (76) May (197) April (341) March (316) July (401) June (404) May (542) April (465) March (551) February (462) January (412) December (45) Business Entertainment Health Lifestyle News Politics Sports Technology Top Stories Travel Video DONATE IN SUPPORT OF ORPHANS AND UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA. “WEALTH DOES NOT DECREASE BY GIVING TO THE POOR” – EDUCATE, CLOTH AND HOUSE A GENERATION Email: editor@fbicables.com \| info@fbicables.com \| advertising@fbicables.com Developed by Magical Web Services	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line285
__label__wiki	0.971873	0.971873	Introducing "The Ultimate Fighter Heavyweights": Abe Wagner The Ultimate FighterUltimate Fighting Championship By Sprawl n Brawl On Sep 14, 2009 You already recognize some of names and faces from the upcoming season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” but there’s a lot you probably still don’t know about this group of 16 heavyweight warriors. We’ve been introducing you to two castmembers of “The Ultimate Fighter Heavyweights” every day for more than a week. Today, FIGHT! reveals our our TUF bloggers, Matt Mitrione and Abe Wagner. Abe Wagner Hometown: Elcho, Wisc. Trains: Omaha, Neb. – MidAmerica Martial Arts MMA record: 6-2 Growing up, Abe Wagner lived in a variety of places ranging from Milwaukee, Wisc. to Kansas to Colorado Springs, Colo., before settling down in Elcho, Wisc. At Elko High School, Wagner excelled in both football and basketball. He enrolled in Michigan Tech University in 1998 and played outside linebacker on the school’s football team before receiving his degree in mechanical engineering in 2002. The physicality of football was a part of Wagner’s life for more than eight years, and, needing a similar outlet, he started training in mixed martial arts in 2005 with MidAmerica Martial Arts in Omaha, Neb., while working as Director of Finance and Operations for a burgeoning industrial supply company. Wagner has since compiled a 6-2 professional record, with four of his wins coming by TKO or KO. His athletic ability, combined with his intellectual background, will serve as tremendous assets as he strives to become “The Ultimate Fighter.” Learn more about the cast of “The Ultimate Fighter Heavyweights.” Abe WagnerBrendan SchaubDarrill SchoonoverDemico RogersFIGHT! MagazineFrank MirJustin WrenKevin Ferguson Sprawl n Brawl 902 posts 0 comments Introducing "The Ultimate Fighter Heavyweights": Matt Mitrione The Five Fights That Made Martin Kampmann Frank Mir talks about growing up a loner and finding his path.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line286
__label__cc	0.70206	0.29794	2019 Creative Environmental Project Awards Freshwater Flows Program What's at Stake What's Being Done SF Estuary Resolutions Water News Updates The State Water Board Just Released Key Water Quality Documents: Why you Should Care Marin County Board of Supervisors Takes a Stand The Marin County Board of Supervisors has taken a stand for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary with a letter to the State Water Resources Control Board, urging them to strengthen their proposed standards for the San Joaquin River and its tributaries. The letter, released on Thursday, commends efforts to seek a better balance between the many competing uses of fresh water flowing in tributaries to the Estuary. Bahia Marsh, Marin County (photo courtesy Marin Audubon Society) However, the letter also urges the State Water Board to strengthen the proposed standards, expressing concern that the best available science strongly indicates that the Board’s current proposal will not adequately protect fish and wildlife, water quality, and recreational benefits in the estuary, lower San Joaquin River, and San Joaquin tributaries. Friends of the San Francisco Estuary has worked hard to bring this issue to the attention of elected officials in Marin County and throughout the Bay Area. Our leaders need to know that a healthy Bay requires fresh water, and that means keeping enough water flowing in the rivers that reach the Delta and then the Bay. We are heartened to see this statement from the Marin County Board of Supervisors. To support more of this work, click here. For the full letter, download the PDF below. swrcb_letter_re_sf_bay.pdf Friends staff, interns, and Board members. BDCP Coequal Goals SF Bay Friends of the San Francisco Estuary friendsofsfestuary@gmail.com © Friends of the San Francisco Estuary. All rights reserved. Friends of the San Francisco Estuary is a 501(c)(3) organization Tax ID#: 68-0265026 Web Designer: Mark Bentivegna	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line305
__label__wiki	0.762587	0.762587	US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo alleged Friday there were Covid-like illnesses among staff at a Chinese virology institute in autumn 2019, casting further blame on Beijing as health experts arrived in the country to probe the pandemic's origins. President Donald Trump will leave Washington next Wednesday morning, just before President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, to begin his post-presidential life in Florida. Biden picks familiar faces for top roles at FEMA, CIA President-elect Joe Biden is nominating New York emergency department commissioner Deanne Criswell to serve as the Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator and has tapped former CIA deputy director David Cohen to return to the agency in the same role he served during the Obama administration. McConnell open to convicting Trump in impeachment trial Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pointedly did not rule out Wednesday that he might eventually vote to convict the now twice-impeached President Donald Trump, but he also blocked a quick Senate impeachment trial. Minutes after the House voted 232-197 to impeach Trump, McConnell said in a letter to his GOP colleagues that he's not determined whether Trump should be convi... Trump impeached again President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with ... US carries out 1st execution of female inmate since 1953 A Kansas woman was executed Wednesday for strangling an expectant mother in Missouri and cutting the baby from her womb, the first time in nearly seven decades that the U.S. government has put to death a female inmate. US Vice President Mike Pence told House leaders Tuesday he does not support invoking the 25th Amendment process to remove Donald Trump, all but guaranteeing an impeachment vote against the besieged president. "With just eight days left in the President's term, you and the Democratic Caucus are demanding that the Cabinet and I invoke the 25th Amendment," Pence wrote to House S... All air travelers entering US will need negative COVID-19 test All air passengers bound for the United States will require a negative Covid-19 test within three days of their departure, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Tuesday. "Testing does not eliminate all risk but when combined with a period of staying at home and everyday precautions like wearing masks and social distancing, it can make travel safer," said C... Chinese coronavirus vaccine shows 50% efficacy in Brazil The Chinese-developed Coronavac Covid-19 vaccine has demonstrated a 50 percent efficacy following tests in Brazil, the organization in charge of its production in the South American country said on Tuesday. Coronavac has been given to frontline health care workers in close contact with coronavirus patients. Indonesia begins coronavirus vaccination campaign with Widodo COVID-19 causes largest US emissions drop since WWII U.S. greenhouse gas emissions fell 10.3 percent in 2020, the largest drop in emissions in the post-World War II era, as the coronavirus crippled the economy, according to a report released Tuesday by the Rhodium Group.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line306
__label__wiki	0.559943	0.559943	Oey Family Tim Oey Tim Oey‎ > ‎Articles‎ > ‎ About BikeNet BikeNet - RIP 1/10/2000 Subj: BikeNet - RIP 1/10/2000 Date: Monday, January 10, 2000 11:27:40 PM This email is addressed to a few of the people involved with BikeNet over it's short life (and whose old email addresses still work). It's with a touch of sadness that I acknowledge that BikeNet on America Online passed away on 1/10/2000. It was fun while it lasted (although at times it was also quite a bit of work). As a historical footnote, The BikeNet BBS prior to BikeNet on AOL survived 2-3 years (I think). BikeNet on AOL was conceived in April 1992 (just prior to the world wide web taking off in 1993 and 1994) and was online from 8/1/1992 until 1/10/2000. I had difficulty re-opening some old emails from that time in order to remember BikeNet's starting dates. It is amazing how fragile and impermanent information can be. At one time I had hoped that BikeNet could become a permanent repository of helpful bicycle knowledge. Oh well. Others are doing this better on the web than could be done within AOL. But even much of the web is here one day and gone tomorrow. For permanence, paper is still the way to go. I believe that PHTerry was the individual that stuck to BikeNet the longest -- Patty, thanks for hanging in there. Kudos also to Adventure Cycling who carried the torch and then dying embers for quite some time. Thanks also to Nancy Gralow the original producer who helped me get BikeNet going. Please stay in touch. Tim (once known as TheCyclist) P.S. There is now a www.bikenet.com that appears to have been running since 1995 -- it's an online Motorcycle magazine based in the UK. Based on a note from the editor, it looks like this BikeNet shares much of the spirit of our former BikeNet on AOL. P.P.S. As of mid 2000, PHTerry continues to organize bicycling chats within the bicycling forums in AOL. Copyright © 2000 Timothy S. Oey. Permission granted to reprint or excerpt as long as it is attributed to Timothy S. Oey.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line326
__label__cc	0.599464	0.400536	Impact Broadway About Consortium Partners IB Advisors IB Schools - Bronx IB Schools - Brooklyn IB Schools - Manhattan IB Schools - Queens IB Schools - Staten Island Shows Attended FELA! A Free Man of Color Impacters Impact Students Impact Alumni Impact Broadway Goes Green Theater Terms and Definitions Buy Theater Tickets Theater Publications Historical Narratives Theatre Communications Group Impact Broadway Newsletters Bronx – Fordham High School of the Arts Arts In My Backyard, Bronx No Comments IB Broadway High School: Fordham High School of the Arts Faculty/Administrative Contact: Rose Hernandez IB College: TBD Did you know that the Bronx Museum of the Arts boasts a unique collection that focuses on contemporary art by artists of African, Asian and Latin American descent? How about the Bronx Cultural Trolley? It takes you on a FREE ride exploring the borough’s thriving gallery scene on the first Wednesday of each Month (except January and February) including the Longwood Art Gallery at Hostos Community College. The next one is on July 1. Also on that day is the city’s first Independence Day celebration at Orchard Beach, featuring fireworks and live performances, starting at 7:00pm. On July 11, at Pelham Park, It’s Family Fun Day from 10:00am-3:00pm with an outdoor movie screening at 8:00pm. The Theater for the New City’s award winning theater company opens is annual city tour on August first reaching the Bronx on Saturday August 29 at St. Mary’s Park for a 2:pm performance. The Bronx Museum of Arts, the Bronx River Arts Center and the Bronx YMCA and Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center and The Bronx Conservatory of Music all offer a range of classes in arts & crafts, music, photography and more… Key Websites: www.ilovethebronx.com (official tourism site) www.thebronxrocks.com, www.bca.org www.bronxriverart.org www.mindbuilders.org www.bronxconservatoryofmusic.org, www.cityparksfoundation.org No Responses to “Bronx – Fordham High School of the Arts” Spring Fundraiser Makes Broadwayworld.com! Sister Act on Broadway Impacter of Tomorrow Impacter of Today Archives Select Month August 2012 February 2012 November 2011 August 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 September 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 March 2009 Arts in My Backyard Contact Form get in touch with us This site uses valid HTML and CSS. All content Copyright © 2012 Impact Broadway Site Design: Mack Digital Inc.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line328
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__label__cc	0.697845	0.302155	Why I Embrace the Witch Thing When I Write About Anne Boleyn My books about the Tudors are Six of One, about Henry VIII’s six wives, and my newest release, Seven Will Out, which is about the latter-generation Tudors and Shakespeare. Both were written with one thing particularly in mind–to do something completely different with the Tudor story. We’d all seen the tragic Anne Boleyn depicted in countless novels, not to mention in the arts–the tragic Anne goes as far back as 1830 in opera, 1877 on canvas, and 1933 in film. Anne Boleyn in the Tower by Edouard Cibot (1799–1877) A more defiant Anne emerged in the 1948 play and 1969 film, Anne of the Thousand Days, by Maxwell Anderson, in which Anne delivers the following salvo to Henry: "I've heard what your courtiers say and I've seen what you are. You're spoiled and vengeful and bloody. Your poetry is sour and your music is worse. You make love as you eat with a good deal of noise and no subtlety." Genevieve Bujold in the film version of Anne of the Thousand Days I’m told that a sexy Anne was revealed, in more ways than one, in her Showtime Tudors incarnation. Since I did not watch the series myself, this is strictly hearsay on my part, but the photos do seem to bear it out. Natalie Dormer as Anne Boleyn in Showtime’s Tudors series So what is a gal with a yen to do something different to do about Anne Boleyn? Well, first she turns to comedy. That being said, what humorous slant could there possibly be to Anne Boleyn’s sad and melodramatic story? I decided that to pull this off, I had to embrace Anne, metaphorically speaking, warts and all. Most historians and historical fictionistas go purple in the face when people talk about Anne Boleyn being accused of being a witch. I decided to embrace this bit of historical speculation when I wrote my first novel, Six of One. Some people love this idea, and some hate it. I have been accused of hating Anne Boleyn, which I categorically deny. I think she is awesome. In fact, even though my newest book, Seven Will Out, is about the second generation of Tudors–Elizabeth I, Bloody Mary, Mary Queen of Scots, and so on–I could not resist bringing Anne into the book for a cameo appearance. Who she appears arm-in-arm with, and what stunning news from the modern world is revealed to this bewitching woman in Seven Will Out, is for the reader to discover. Seven Will Out: A Renaissance Revel Genre: Historical fiction, satire, women's fiction, chick lit, alternative history, historical fantasy ASIN: B017TCUYHA If you thought Six of One: A Tudor Riff was the most fun you could have with your nightdress on, wait until you see what Seven Will Out: A Renaissance Revel has in store. Get ready for one 'ruff' night! Tudorphile Dolly thought that the night she spent on an astral plane with Henry VIII's six wives, learning their heretofore unknown secrets, was a one-time thing. Not so! In Seven Will Out, Dolly finds herself back in the ether with the women of later Tudor times: Elizabeth I, ‘Bloody’ Mary, Bess of Hardwick, Mary, Queen of Scots, and Anne Hathaway Shakespeare, to name a few. They too have secrets that will turn history on its head, and comic sass that will keep you laughing. You've read all of the traditional, serious and romantic takes on the legendary Tudors. Why not try your Tudors with a new and different twist? Excerpt from Seven Will Out: Chapter Fourteen, Menagerie and Query My two welcoming companions were not, as on my last visit, those two medieval beauties, Margaret Beaufort and Elizabeth of York, grandmother and mother of Henry VIII. On my last stay here, I had learned that this was a strictly ladies-only domicile. That is why I rapidly concluded that my companions, who were a couple of dogs, were likely also a couple of bitches. This is not as rancorous a statement as you may think. You see, my stirring about had agitated two toy-size dogs that had been lying at the foot of the bed, setting them to romping and frolicking around. I settled them down a bit and then zeroed in for a closer look at my strange bedfellows. One of them I had met before. I had not gotten its name, but I knew it to be the terrier that had belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots, at the time of her death. Said pup had attended Mary’s execution, hidden under her skirts; it barked piteously as it emerged, bloodstained, unable to decide whether to stay with the decapitated queen’s body or with her head. Eventually it mourned itself to death. My understanding had been that, after my last visit here, the Tudor denizens of this celestial way station would have vacated the premises for good. But if this dog—and another to boot— were present here, then likely the queen of Scots was again, or perhaps still, in residence. And heaven knew who else. I looked a little closer at the other dog to try to figure out what, or at least, whose, it was. It appeared to be a sweet little bichon frise, and it looked back at me with head atilt and tail wagging. “Por quoi!” a female voice called from without the room, and the little bichon perked up its ears. “Por quoi to you too!” I sang out, playing for time as I tried to recall some of my high school French. As I did, I realized that I had just unintentionally given someone “what for.” I hoped this wouldn’t mean that my stay here this time was going to start off with me giving a bad impression. Wanting to take no chances, I got out of bed and began to smooth, as best I could, the wrinkles from my nightdress. As I did so, the person outside my room, getting closer by the sound of her voice, riposted my comment. “Your French accent is execrable, Dolly!” I wondered fleetingly if Marie Antoinette was in residence, but this was not the case. The lady who eventually rounded the doorway and entered my room was someone I had met before. She sported the Renaissance equivalent of a hippie-chick outfit that had seen better days. A parrot was circling above her in a holding pattern, and she was trailed by several feline friends whose orange calico markings resembled her own ginger coloring. I knew whose tragic and fascinating presence I was in. JoAnn Spears couldn’t decide whether to major in English or History in college. Life stepped in, and she wound up with a Master’s Degree in Nursing instead. A twenty-five year nursing career didn’t extinguish that early interest in books and history-especially Tudor history. It did, however, stoke a decidedly gallows sense of humor. Eventually, JoAnn read just about every spin there was on the stories of Henry VIII and the extended Tudor family. Every spin, that is, except the one with the gallows humor. The Tudors certainly qualified for it, but it just wasn’t out there. JoAnn decided that with gallows humor to spare, she would do her best to remedy the Tudor comedy gap. A little inspiration from the classic “Wizard of Oz” showed her the way to go, and “Six of One”, a new kind of Tudor novel, was born. JoAnn thought “Six of One”, her story about Henry VIII’s six wives, would be an only literary child. Then, two years after its birth, she was caught by surprise with the idea for a sequel. In October, 2015, “Seven Will Out” made its debut and bought the latter-day Tudors into the comedy mix. JoAnn enjoys writing but maintains her nursing license because a) you never stop being a nurse and b) her son thinks she should be sensible and not quit her day job. She also enjoys life in the beautiful mountains of northeast Tennessee, where she gardens, embroiders antique reproduction samplers, and teaches yoga in her Methodist church basement. JoAnn shares her home with three cats and the works of Jane Austen, Barbara Pym, Louisa May Alcott, and of course, Alison Weir. Author Amazon Page: http://www.amazon.com/JoAnnSpears/e/B00FPMD780/ Author Web Page: http://joannspearsauthor.com/ Author Facebook Page: https://m.facebook.com/JoAnn-Spears-393970884123468/ Author Twitter address: @JoAnnSpearsRn Labels: Seven Will Out: A Renaissance Revel JoAnn Spears Thanks for hosting this blog tour stop, Roxanne!	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line344
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__label__wiki	0.5865	0.5865	Book Review: 'Pearl' by Arianne Richmonde Reading Alexander’s POV made me feel like a “fly on the wall”. When I read the Pearl Trilogy (Shades of Pearl, Shadows of Pearl, and finally Shimmers of Pearl) he was such an enigmatic and powerful character, I could not help but wonder what he was thinking and what his motivation was. Now, finally, we get an in depth understanding of what was happening from his POV. Although it may be hard to imagine a twenty-five year old man like Alexander falling in love with a woman fifteen years his senior, we now understand his level of maturity combined with Pearl’s beauty and extraordinary inner soul are the most alluring traits for him. Like two halves of the whole seeking its pair, they are attracted to each uncompromisingly. I still think the Pearl Trilogy is one of the most powerful series of books I have ever read. The love scenes astounded me. Now, after reading Alexander’s version, the love scenes are even more powerfully moving and full of erotic romance. This book is well written, with characters well defined where you become so involved it plays in your mind like a movie. It is refreshing and about time, that someone wrote a love story of a forty year-old woman and a twenty-five year-old man. She is old enough to appreciate the love affair; he is mature enough to appreciate her. At her age let no one say that feelings and passion cannot consume you. These two are on FIRE! I could not put this book down. I am eagerly waiting for book #2 of Alexander’s POV due out in October 2013. Editor's note: This article was originally published at Long and Short Reviews. It has been republished with permission. Like what you read? Subscribe to the SFRB's free daily email notice so you can be up-to-date on our latest articles. Scroll up this page to the sign-up field on your right. Book Review: 'The Octunnumi Fosbit Files Prologue' by Trevor Alan Foris Book Review: 'Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation' by Kristin Kobes Du Mez Book Review: 'The Storm Before the Calm: America's Discord, the Coming Crisis of the 2020s, and the Triumph Beyond' by George Friedman Paul Gottfried on the Conservative Surrender Paul Gottfried joins Tom Woods to discuss his book, The Vanishing Tradition: Perspectives on American Conservatism . Book Review: 'Disunited Nations: The Scramble for Power in an Ungoverned World' by Peter Zeihan Grady Harp Eleanor Bukowsky Donald Mitchell Graham H. Seibert Herbert L. Calhoun Jesse Kornbluth Rebecca Johnson Lou Menrohm Cotto/Gottfried Credit: Joseph Ford Cotto, (c) 2020. This image may be reproduced as long as its creator is credited. Like this image? See other pictures of the day here. FREE! Follow San Francisco Review of Books by Email Subscribe To San Francisco Review of Books Search San Francisco Review of Books Helen Mesfin Book Review Manager	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line351
__label__wiki	0.826382	0.826382	Wakatipu’s bear hunt inspires kids’ book Cheers, bears: Author John Cushen, aka 'Tall Person John', with his new children's book and two of his large cast of bears, Jacob Bear, left, and Momma Bear A Queenstowner’s based a kids’ book around daily displays of teddy bears during the Covid-19 lockdown. Placing teddy bears in windows became a New Zealand lockdown tradition aimed at cheering up children. John Cushen, 70, says his windows couldn’t be seen from the street so he put his wife’s extensive collection by their front fence in Quail Rise. “Someone said, ‘is there a story to go with it?’ so I started writing like a 10-line thing.” He posted them on a board by the display and also on his and his suburb’s Facebook pages, attracting fans from as far away as England. “A lot of people saw us and said, ‘the kids love it, it’s the highlight of their day’, so I had to do it every day. “I got a big thrill out of seeing people getting a thrill. “By the end, after 42 days, it was almost like War and Peace.” From early on, he also fielded requests to put the stories into a book, so he started saving them in a Word document. Once set on that path, he spent a week editing down the yarns to 18 chapters, which he and Amanda have published in a beautifully-illustrated book, Lockdown with the Bears, printed by Queenstown’s Print Central. Cushen hangs some of the tales around events like Anzac Day and Easter, which was marked by ‘Easter Bunny’ Peter Rabbit making a special appearance. He’s also spiced up the book with some grown-up innuendoes to amuse adults when reading the book to their kids. A one-eyed Australian koala, for example, pops over with gifts of sandpaper and underarm deodorant – Cushen’s a former first-class cricketer who captained NZ’s over-60s side two years ago. Retailing for $15, the book’s available from a website, www.lockdownwiththebears.co.nz, or by emailing ajcushen7@gmail.com. Once his and Amanda’s publishing costs are covered, proceeds will go to the Cure Kids charity which funds research into life-threatening children’s illnesses. scoop@scene.co.nz Philip Chandler Derailed trails back on track	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line353
__label__wiki	0.853948	0.853948	Jamie Meder "impressive" vs. Buccaneers Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Jamie Meder sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Glennon in the fourth quarter. John Kuntz, Northeast Ohio Media Group Terry Pluto's scribbles Scribbles in my notebook the day after the Browns' impressive 31-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Florida: ■ Quarterback Josh McCown talked about how the Browns should ''bottle and save'' parts of the game. He especially meant the first quarter, during which Travis Benjamin ran a punt back 53 yards for a touchdown. And Charles Gaines picked off a pass from a frenzied Jameis Winston to set up a field goal. And the Browns had an 80-yard touchdown drive chewing up 16 plays and9:37. ■ Watching what the Browns did to Winston gives you a taste of what McCown dealt with last season in Tampa Bay. The Bucs' offensive line was rated one of the worst in the NFL by websites such as profootballfocus.com and Football Outsiders. The No. 1 pick in the draft, Winston was sacked three times. He was hit three other times. The rookie from Florida State played only 2½ quarters and threw the ball reasonably well when he had time — but that was not very often. ■ The Browns recorded six sacks in this game. Desmond Bryant was seemingly unstoppable early on. He was credited with 1½ sacks. On another play, he hit Winston's arm as the quarterback threw a pass. Paul Kruger, Danny Shelton, Chris Kirksey, Karlos Dansby and so many others had very good days. I love how Dansby stopped running back Doug Martin on a third-and-1 play in the second quarter. The veteran linebacker delivered a jarring tackle for a 1-yard loss to force a punt. ■ The preseason is so hard to judge, though. Last Monday, Tampa Bay soundly defeated Cincinnati, 25-11. The Bucs looked great in that game and terrible this week. For Browns fans, the good thing to remember is that both coaches treated the first half and part of the third quarter as a tune-up, with most of the starters remaining on the field. ■ The Browns' strong pass rush helped the secondary. Veterans Joe Haden and Tashaun Gipson played their first preseason games of the season. They were on the field for only 10 snaps, as the coaches wanted to limit their exposure. Pierre Desir got hurt (concussion). Justin Gilbert (hip flexor) didn't play. Charles Gaines had a big game until he left with a hamstring injury. But the secondary played well despite all the missing players. ■ Valley Forge product Jamie Meder had another sack and five tackles. The 310-pound defensive lineman has had an extremely strong camp. If he doesn't make the Browns, he should find a spot on another roster. The former Ashland University star is impressive. ■ Coach Mike Pettine talked about the defense being ''turned loose'' to ''go out and go hunting'' in terms of putting pressure on the quarterback. The Browns did just that for the first time in this preseason. ■ McCown's final numbers for the preseason: 29 of 38 passing (76 percent), with three TDs, two interceptions and a 92.8 rating. He will not play in the fourth game. ■ I don't want to hear McCown talk about being ''a competitive guy'' and wanting to ''lower my shoulder'' when running for a first down. The Browns' quarterback situation is scary in terms of depth. Johnny Manziel (sore elbow) is out at least for the rest of the preseason. Connor Shaw (thumb surgery) is out for several months. The last thing the Browns need is their 36-year-old quarterback trying to prove some type of point against his old team by taking needless chances running the ball. And remember, this is the preseason. ■ McCown took three very hard hits when running the ball in Tampa. He was hit two other times after throwing a pass. That happens. Quarterbacks will be smacked when trying to make throws from the pocket. And Pettine was correct in saying the pass protection had some problems. It did in Tampa as well as last week when the Browns faced Buffalo. ■ Pettine half-joked that McCown is ''foolish'' for some of the runs. But I don't think the coach liked it. McCown did miss five games last season with a thumb injury. ■ Thad Lewis was very solid in relief, completing 4 of 5 passes for 66 yards. He ran for a 7-yard touchdown. He had the team organized. Lewis will play a lot in the final preseason game in Chicago on Thursday. He is the backup right now, and the Browns need to get him ready, as they aren't sure when Manziel's elbow will allow him to play. ■ The backs still didn't run very well. Isaiah Crowell and Terrance West were a combined 53 yards rushing in 15 carries. Duke Johnson carried the ball once for 4 yards. He suffered a concussion later in the game. So the rookie from Miami is out again. He had missed most of camp with a hamstring injury. ■ Taylor Gabriel caught four passes, and the second-year receiver drew raves from Pettine. The coach talked about how Gabriel knew all the plays from the different receiver spots. He praised Gabriel's excellent hands and route running. ''He's one of our most consistent players,'' Pettine said. ■ Travis Benjamin has had an outstanding camp as a receiver. He leads the team with seven catches in the preseason. It was a relief to see him return the punt for the touchdown, because he looked confident catching the ball, which was not the case last season. Posted by NC Sports on Monday, August 31, 2015 Labels: jamie meder, NC Sports Athletes in the News Preseason Week 3 Bengals vs. Bears: "Unsung Hero of the Week" award By Anthony Cosenza We give the nod to a few Bengals players whose contributions may have been overlooked in the team's 21-10 win over the Bears on Saturday night. Cast your vote and sound off on your winner! While the MVP and Unsung Hero pieces are usually ones that honor individuals, sometimes an entire position group is worthy of a tip of the cap. This week's "Unsung Hero" definitely provides the latter, as it was a true team effort in the Bengals' 21-10 win over the Bears. Cast your vote and sound off on your winner for this week's "Unsung Hero of the Week" award! The Offensive Line: One guy who stood out in this group was Russell Bodine for his immense improvement after a poor showing against the Buccaneers, but the entire group played well. The quarterbacks finished the half going 12-for-12 passing, which is a general statement of pass protection. The group ended up allowing two sacks on the night, but also paved the way for 145 net rushing yards. Penalties marred the night and kept them getting an MVP award, so the Unsung Hero designation seems fitting for them. HB/FB Ryan Hewitt: Man Crush alert! This guy gets in there to knock heads, as evidenced by his standing up of Shea McClellin on Jeremy Hill's 26-yard run. As if the blocks weren't enough, Hewitt also added two catches for 11-yards. Hewitt seems to personify this award. RB Rex Burkhead: His versatility will not only pay dividends for the Bengals' offense, but could help shape the overall roster. Burkhead had two catches on the great opening drive, including an awesome, back-shoulder 25-yard grab against a linebacker while lined up in the slot. A lot of folks are really looking to what Burkhead's contributions will be in 2015. WR A.J. Green: After a bad night down south, Green bounced back nicely with two catches for 19 yards. His 15-yarder from AJ McCarron was a beauty, as he adjusted and made a one-armed catch that led to a touchdown drive. TE Tyler Eifert: Like the return of Marvin Jones, many believe having Eifert back will cure most, if not all of the offense's issues. Eifert had two catches for 30 yards, including a 25-yard beauty that led to Jeremy Hill's touchdown run. The Secondary: Adam Jones had some nice plays, as did Dre Kirkpatrick and Josh Shaw. The group frustrated Jay Cutler into the third quarter, and allowed just 127 passing yards, 10 first downs and 10 points, as well as an 18 percent third-down conversion rate. It was a nice effort from a group who was abused by the big wideouts of Tampa Bay. DE/LB Chris Carter: Usually, the Bengals aren't very creative with the "'tweener" guys.Dontay Moch fizzled out and James Harrison was out of his element in Cincinnati. But Carter (not the guy who only catches touchdowns) has found a nice preseason niche. He has three sacks in three preseason games, along with multiple other pressures. One came on Saturday night against the Bears and he could be grinding his way onto the final roster. Labels: NC Sports Athletes in the News, rex burkhead Don't sleep on Detroit Lions OT Riley Reiff Lions offensive tackle Riley Reiff has looked good in training camp, even holding his own -- and then some -- against star defensive lineman Ezekiel Ansah. (Mike Mulholland \| MLive.com) From Kyle Meinke's "Don't sleep on Detroit Lions OT Riley Reiff" ALLEN PARK — There's this running joke among reporters that someone should start a segment called "Pulling teeth with Riley Reiff." Because the man doesn't say much. The Detroit Lions' left tackle has a strong aversion to the media — he has yet to speak to a reporter since the start of camp — and from all accounts isn't much of a talker behind closed doors either. Even on the field, Rieff has a quiet way of going about his business. Think about it. How many stories have you seen about Rieff since the start of camp? And this man plays left tackle, among the most important positions on the team. That's due in part to his reticent nature — but also to his quiet efficiency on the line. While Detroit figures out what it has at left guard, and center, and right tackle, it already knows what it has in Rieff, who is entering his third season as the full-time starter at left tackle. And it likes what it sees. "He's performed well," coach Jim Caldwell said. "He's done a nice job in his pass protection, nice job of run blocking and he's playing like you would anticipate him to play. He doesn't make many mistakes." Reiff has had a strong camp, despite his low-profile. That includes some titanic clashes with defensive end Ezekiel Ansah during one-on-ones. Ansah is one of the best young pass-rushers in the game. He has more sacks (15.5) than anyone else in his draft class. This guy is an athletic freak who has gotten the best of a lot of offensive linemen the past two years. Yet Reiff has stoned him again and again and again during one-on-ones. He's lost a handful of those battles, but won the majority. "That's a clash of the titans," right tackle LaAdrian Waddle said. "Reiff is a brawler, and battles to the end, and every time, especially going against Ziggy, that's what you have to do. Because Ziggy is a freak athlete coming off the edge, and he's going to pack some power. "And Reiff is still doing his thing." Their battles have a way of getting heated, and sometimes seem almost personal. In fact, Ansah and Reiff appeared to nearly come to blows during one sequence in OTAs. So they're definitely not taking it easy on each other. Yet Reiff is winning most of the battles. "The old saying in the Bible says, 'Iron sharpens iron,' and I think you get that from Ziggy and Riley," Caldwell said. "They look forward to working against one another, they challenge one another and I think obviously it makes them better." Reiff doesn't seem to be doing a whole lot differently this season. He hasn't made a significant physical leap, like Caraun Reid, or a significant mental leap, like Darius Slay last year. Larry Warford, and Reid, and Waddle, and even Caldwell, could not point to one major improvement since last season. They all echoed a similar refrain: He's just kind of improved everywhere. The biggest improvement seems to be one of the smallest things, which is his handwork. "With Reiff, I think one of the problems he brought up he wanted to work on was how he drops his hands at contact," Warford said. "And with this practice we've been having in training camp, he's carrying his hands a lot better. He's striking a lot cleaner, and that's just improved his game so much. "His sets have always been great. It's just the way he carries his hands. It's sometimes the smallest things with offense line play that can screw up your game. And the way he carries his hands has improved his game a ton." All he's done is put his head down and done his job — and from all accounts, done it very well through training camp. To the point where some are wondering whether he could still mature into a top-tier left tackle. "Hell ya he can do it," Warford said. "There are a few guys on our team who could do it, and he's definitely one of them. He has all the makings of a great tackle. He just needs to keep progressing. "Like you said, he's out here battling Ziggy every day, and that's one of the better pass-rushers in the league. What better way would there be to get to that level?" Posted by NC Sports on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 Labels: NC Sports Athletes in the News, riley reiff Todd Graham tops the list of PAC-12 head coaches By Lorenzo Reyna One of the most pressurized jobs in America is head football coach of an NCAA Division I university. In the PAC-12, every head coach deals with more than drawing plays. He has to recruit, hire a top notch staff, draw community interest to fill the home stadium, keep the players who don’t play right away happy, maintain or rebuild a winning tradition, challenge for a national title and finally, convince the community that they’re there to stay even if a luscious offer from another university gets placed on their table. Coaching is one of the reasons why the PAC-12 has been on the rise. Eight PAC-12 leaders led their teams to a bowl game last season. The other four who were left out still tasted success at previous stops. But who are the top coaches to play for in the conference? This was a hard list to compile considering that most of these guys have done more than maintain a winning culture or resuscitate a struggling program. Nevertheless, here’s the top PAC-12 head coaches heading into the 2015-16 season. 1. Todd Graham, Arizona State Record at ASU: 28-12 in three years Career record: 77-41 in nine years Before he arrived at Tempe, ASU was an underachieving team. Since taking over, the Sun Devils have averaged nine wins per season while contending for the PAC-12 South crown with Arizona, UCLA and USC. He’s not only won with top 25 recruiting classes, but has reeled in immediate impact freshmen like defensive tackle Tashon Smallwood, outside linebacker D.J. Calhoun and inside ‘backer Christian Sam. He also has a future head coach in the making in offensive wiz Mike Norvell. Lastly, Graham snatched three prominent Class of 2015 California recruits in quarterback Brady White, defensive end Joseph Wicker and defensive back Stanley Norman. All three turned down offers from the Big 10, Southeastern Conference and pledges from ASU’s coastal conference rivals to join the Sun Devils. 2. Jim Mora, UCLA Record at UCLA: 29-11 (three years) Career record: 29-11 (three years) Like Graham, Mora took control of a Bruins program in need of a winning attitude. He now has UCLA contending for PAC-12 titles, beating chief rival USC and averaging six conference victories per year. The former Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks head coach has been a hard-nosed recruiter too. He’s locked in the top quarterback in the state in Josh Rosen, 5-star outside linebacker Kesian Lucier-South and 4-star wideout Cordell Broadus, who turned down his father Snoop Dogg’s favorite college team USC to join Mora. 3. David Shaw, Stanford Record at Stanford: 42-12 (four years) Career record: 42-12 (four years) Shaw and Stanford had a down year at 8-5 last season, but his past success places him in the top three. Shaw has taken the Cardinal to Rose and Fiesta Bowls since succeeding Jim Harbaugh in 2011. Against the PAC-12 slate, Shaw has helped the Cardinal take down conference heavyweights Oregon, USC and UCLA. On the recruiting trail, Stanford has ranked in the top 25 annually under Shaw’s direction. 4. Rich Rodriguez, Arizona Record at Arizona: 26-14 (three years) Career record: 146-98-2 (21 years) He was once ran out of Ann Arbor after a tumultuous three years at Michigan. But Rich Rod has revitalized his career nicely in Tuscon, as he’s turned the Wildcats into a rising PAC-12 power. Rodriguez’s Arizona resume includes a PAC-12 title game appearance last season and upsets over USC and Oregon when both were ranked in the top 10. 5. Kyle Whittingham, Utah Record at Utah: 85-43 (10 years) Career record: 85-43 (10 years) Before transitioning to the PAC-12, Whittingham and Utah enjoyed years of dominance in the Mountain West that included bowl streaks and upending Alabama in the 2009 Sugar Bowl. Since then, Whittingham has created Utah into a conference powerhouse after four years in the PAC-12. Stunning wins last season against UCLA, USC and Stanford substantiates that the Utes are on the rise. Whittingham, who was once an assistant under former Utah head coach Urban Meyer, has taken his team to eight bowl games in his 10-year run at Salt Lake City. 6. Mark Helfrich, Oregon Record at Oregon: 24-4 Career record: 24-4 Helfrich took the electrifying Ducks back to the national title game, but their championship hopes got trucked by a physical Ohio State team. The big question is can Helfrich elevate Oregon to places that Chip Kelly couldn’t do in Eugene, such as winning a national title? Oregon continues to produce highly ranked recruiting classes and boast top notch facilities, but Helfrich must prove that he can replace Marcus Mariota at quarterback and continue Oregon’s streak of success. The talent remaining in Eugene should keep Helfrich and Oregon in the top 10 polls. 7. Chris Petersen, Washington Record at Washington: 8-6 Career record: 100-18 (nine years) Petersen – with limited resources and overlooked recruits – turned Boise State into a household name in college football by winning Western Athletic Conference titles and two Fiesta Bowls. At UW, Petersen has more talent to work with based on the pieces that predecessor Steve Sarkisian left behind. But this season could be more challenging with replacing Shaq Thompson and perhaps starting a true freshman at quarterback in Jake Browning. Still, Petersen is considered one of the brightest and most work-friendly head coaches to be around. 8. Steve Sarkisian, USC Record at USC: 9-4 (one year) Career record: 43-33 (six years) Coach Sark’s main task at Washington was turn the Huskies into a bowl contender again, especially in the aftermath of the disastrous Tyrone Willingham era and following the controversial Rich Neuheisel tenure. Sarkisian did just that by getting UW back into December bowl games. Now, he’s being counted on to take a USC program that was once rocked by NCAA sanctions to national title victories again. If USC emerges as a challenger for both the PAC-12 championship and college football playoff, look for Coach Sark to move up on this list. 9. Gary Andersen Record at Oregon State: first season Career record: 49-38 (seven years) Andersen is the rookie coach in the PAC-12 this fall, but considering his past success, he could turn the underachieving Beavers into a competitive bunch right away. Andersen took a laughingstock Utah State team and turned the Aggies into a perennial bowl unit by going 26-24 there. He then continued his success at Wisconsin before having differences in opinion with university administration; particularly with athletic director Barry Alvarez. In Corvallis, Andersen will have a young team. An untested quarterback will likely line up behind center and only two starters return on defense. But if Andersen can win at Logan, UT., then he should have little problems turning around Oregon State. 10. Sonny Dykes, Cal Record at Cal: 6-18 (two years) Career record: 28-33 (five years) Dykes – who’s first season in Berkeley was a 1-11 disaster – has Cal on the move, as the Golden Bears became one of the conference’s most improved teams by going 5-7 plus losing four games by eight points or less. His offenses have been surgical against PAC-12 defenses, as the Bear Raid averaged 495.2 yards per game last season and scored 38.3 points per game. Dykes returns a possible Heisman Trophy finalist and first round pick in quarterback Jared Goff this fall. 11. Mike Leach, Washington State Record at WSU: 12-25 (three years) After leading Texas Tech to an 84-43 mark in his 10 years at Lubbock, TX., Leach has had a rough transition in Pullam. His best season was a 6-7 mark in 2013 that concluded with a trip to the New Mexico Bowl. But the Cougars fell to 3-9 last season. There’s also this significant recruiting loss: 3-star quarterback Ian Book of Oak Ridge in El Dorado Hills, who verbally pledged to Leach and WSU in April 2015, has since de-committed and joined Notre Dame’s 2016 class on Aug. 4. 12. Mike McIntyre, Colorado Record at CU: 6-18 (two years) McIntyre does provide this glimmer of hope for the Buffaloes’ fan base: four losses last season were decided by a margin of five points or less. But that means CU would’ve finished 6-6. Granted, McIntyre has inherited a Buffs team with little talent left behind by former coach Jon Embree, plus a program that hasn’t recovered from the controversial Gary Barnett regime. If McIntyre gets his guys to finish football games this fall, CU could see a 13th game come December, which hasn’t happened since 2005. Posted by NC Sports on Thursday, August 13, 2015 Labels: NC Sports Coaches in the News, todd graham Ravens G Marshal Yanda quietly becomes one of NFL's best players Lineman receives top rating in latest Madden game By Ron Snyder Ravens right guard Marshal Yanda didn't enter the NFL with the same buzz as left tackle Jonathan Ogden. Ogden, the first draft pick in Ravens history, was selected to 11 Pro Bowls, won a Super Bowl ring and is considered one of the greatest linemen in NFL history en route to being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013. Yanda, a third round pick (86th overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft, may not have a bust in Canton, Ohio yet, but many believe he will be there one day. He’s just a special human being and a special player, and he’s a Hall of Famer some day," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "I’m sure glad he’s on our team.” Others are taking notice of Yanda's impact on the Ravens, too. The nine-year veteran was dubbed the best lineman in the NFL by the sports website Grantland.com and Pro Football Focus named Yanda the fifth-best player in the NFL. Even video game fans are starting to understand how good Yanda is today. Yanda received a rating of 98 by EA Sports' Madden video game, which is one point shy of a perfect score. Despite the added attention, the low-key Yanda, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, remains focused on helping set the tone on the Ravens offense and getting the team back into the postseason for the seventh time in eight seasons. "Obviously, I take pride in working hard and being the best player I can be," the 30-year-old Yanda said. "But I’m more worried about the football team and us as an offensive line and us as an offense more than that. "You just go out here and do your job every day to the best of your ability, and you try to be great. I’m not going to lie; I come out here, and I want to be great in everything I do. So, you just work your tail off and you hope that happens.” Quarterback Joe Flacco said he is definitely glad he has had Yanda to help protect him for his entire career. He called Yanda the best lineman he has seen. "[Yanda] does everything he can from the beginning of the first quarter to the end of whenever it is," Flacco said. "It’s very impressive… The physicality that he brings to the game, it’s kind of weird to say, because that’s all playing offensive line is, but he obviously just takes it up to another level.” The road to greatness did not come as easy for Yanda as it did for Ogden. The former University of Iowa standout. Yanda was limited to just five games after suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2008. But since 2010, Yanda has missed just two games and has started every game he has appeared in during that span. During this run, Yanda's blocking has helped many players establish career marks, including running back Justin Forsett, who rushed for a career-best 1,266 yards in 2014. In 2011, running back Ray Rice scored a franchise-record 15 touchdowns (12 rushing, 3 receiving) and rushed for a career-high 1,364 yards and led the NFL with 2,068 yards from scrimmage. In 2011, Yanda signed a five-year, $32 million contact. A year later, he helped the Ravens win the franchise's second Super Bowl title. As he enters the final year of that contract, there is hope Yanda re-signs with the Ravens and ends his career in Baltimore much like Ogden and future Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis were able to do. Right now, Yanda said his focus in just on this season and trying to continue to improve. “It doesn’t matter if it’s your first year or if it’s your 15th year, you’re always still sharpening your game…," Yanda said. "Obviously, you just have to sharpen back those skills. It doesn’t matter if you’re a rookie or an older vet, you’re working on your technique and craft every day.” Marshal Yanda, One Of Ravens All-Time Greats By Kevin Byrne Voted by fans as a top-10 Raven, Yanda answered 20 questions as part of the 20th season anniversary celebration. We asked our season ticket holders to select the 10 best players in our history, and Marshal Yanda, who has made four consecutive Pro Bowls, finished in that group. Each of the 10 is featured on a home game ticket and game program cover. Yanda is our “cover boy” for next Thursday’s game against the Saints. The website Grantland.com recently called Yanda “the best offensive lineman in the NFL.” Pro Football Focus ranked the Ravens’ starting right guard as the fifth-best player in the NFL. Heavy praise for this humble lineman, who proclaimed prior to this interview, “I’m boring. No one wants to hear from me.” In 2015, to celebrate our 20th season, I hope to let you know these elite standouts a little better by asking each 20 questions. Here’s the Yanda profile: 1 – What Does It Mean To Be A Raven? “Tough, smart, physical, accountable and responsible. We’re a hardworking organization. Everything and everybody is first class starting with Steve (Bisciotti), to Ozzie (Newsome), to John (Harbaugh). We work our tails off. We’re coming after you on gameday.” 2 – What Was Your “This Is The NFL” Moment? “My first game ever. At Cincinnati for a Monday night game to start the (2007) season. I was Jonathan Ogden’s backup, and he left the game in the second quarter with a toe injury. I made a mistake – I was not planning on playing, didn’t warm up right, wasn’t ready. There was a moment out there when I said, ‘Wow, this is real.’ Monday night. In Cincy, crowd going bonkers. It was a nail biter. Sheesh!” 3 – What Makes You Smile? “My wife Shannon and our three beautiful children. Coming home after a long day and seeing them brings my biggest smile.” 4 – What Irritates You? “Laziness. I don’t like lazy people. I get irritated with that pretty easily. I have a short fuse with lazy people.” 5 – What Kind Of Kid Were You? “I was a hell raiser, but I was a good kid. I was always active, 100 miles per hour. I was wound up and had fun. Still am that way, and football lets me release all that energy.” 6 – What Scares You Now? “Raising my family is scary. I just want to make sure they are raised right, and they’re prepared for a world that isn’t always easy. I didn’t grow up with money. Our kids have it different. We want to make sure they appreciate things, treat people right and have a strong work ethic.” 7 – What Scared You As A Kid? “That’s easy. We had a bull on the farm that scared me to death. He was mean and nasty, and you couldn’t turn your back on him. He looked at me, and I wanted to run.” 8 – Favorite Halloween Costume As A Kid? “I was a mummy. My Mom put a bunch of double-stick tape on me and then used like an Ace wrap. It was legit mummy and it was pretty cool.” 9 – Favorite TV Show? “‘Deadliest Catch’ on Discovery. They’re five months on the Bering Sea, and they grind it out. They go all day, every day … As a kid, my favorite was ‘Dennis The Menace.’ I could identify.” 10 – Last Movie You Watched? “One of those ‘How to Train Your Dragon,’ either 2 or 3. We watched as a family.” 11 – Last TV Show You Recorded? “’Life Below Zero.’ Ever heard of that show? Discovery (Channel). It’s about people living in Alaska.” 12 – If You Were A Super Hero, What Power Would You Want? “It would be pretty awesome to fly, be like Superman looking down.” 13 – Favorite Sport Outside Of Football? “Has to be fishing. Fishing is a sport. I watch the tournaments. I even ice fish. That’s how much I like it.” 14 – Do You Believe In The Afterlife? “I believe there is something after death. Don’t know where we’ll go or what we’ll do, but I think there’s something.” 15 – Who Is Your Hero? “I don’t think I’ve ever had one. I didn’t watch football on TV when I was a kid, so it’s not like I idolized some player. It would have to be my parents. They prepared me, gave me the tools to succeed. Hard work ethic, giving everything you have. That’s all from them.” 16 – Your Most Memorable Ravens Game? “It was the Super Bowl (XLVII). That was the biggest game of my life so far. It’s like Matt Birk said, ‘We’ll remember the locker room and the celebration more than the game.’ And, he’s right. I remember charging the field after, the confetti – just like Ray (Lewis) promised. It was all so cool. We felt we were part of something special.” 17 – Most Memorable Teammate, Including All The Way Back To High School? “That’s hard, a tough question. (long pause) Joe Flacco . We’ve played in so many games together. We won a lot of big games with Joe and because of Joe. We share those memories of beating Pittsburgh, winning the Super Bowl. We’ve been through a lot together.” 18 – Best Player You Ever Faced? “Do I have to answer? J.J. Watt, I respect him. He’s a hell of a player. He’s 110% all the time and he’s a force. He’s a game wrecker. Have to give him that. We don’t back down from him, but he’s good.” 19 – Team You Most Like To Beat? (Big smile) “Steelers. It’s bred in you when you come here. That’s part of becoming a Raven. We respect those guys, and I think they respect us. We kind of have the same foundations – hardnosed, physical. It’s always a fistfight. … Beating them on the road is great. A couple of years ago when Joe hit Torrey (Smith) at the end of the game – wow! They were playing ‘Renegade.’ Then woof. You could hear a mouse fart. Definitely the Steelers.” 20 – Where Is Marshal In Five Years? 10 Years? “I could still be playing in five years. That would be 13 seasons. I love playing the game and competing. I’m a serious competitor and don’t know how long I’ll play. We’ll see how I feel. In 10 years, we’ll definitely be in Iowa, but we’re not sure what we’ll be doing. My wife (Shannon) is from Iowa. I’m from there. Could be farming, or I could be a high school football coach. I’m 30, and I’ve been playing since I was seven. Football means a lot to me.” That’s 20 with Marshal. Thanks big man. Talk with all of you next week, Preseason Week 3 Bengals vs. Bears: "Unsung Hero o... Ravens G Marshal Yanda quietly becomes one of NFL'...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line359
__label__wiki	0.511295	0.511295	About Speleogenesis project Issues >> 2012, Issue 12 2006, Issue 9 Karstbase Karstbase Bibliography Dissertation Thesis Karst/Cave Journals Glossary of Cave & Karst terms HypoKarst Project Speleogenesis.info: Journal Article Home \| Karstbase \| JOURNAL ARTICLE Speleology in Kazakhstan Shakalov on 04 Jul, 2018 Hello everyone! I pleased to invite you to the official site of Central Asian Karstic-Speleological commission ("Kaspeko") There, we regularly publish reports about our expeditions, articles and reports on speleotopics, lecture course for instructors, photos etc. ... New publications on hypogene speleogenesis Klimchouk on 26 Mar, 2012 Dear Colleagues, This is to draw your attention to several recent publications added to KarstBase, relevant to hypogenic karst/speleogenesis: Corrosion of limestone tablets in sulfidic ground-water: measurements and speleogenetic implications Galdenzi, The deepest terrestrial animal transgenders istanbul Klimchouk on 23 Feb, 2012 A recent publication of Spanish researchers describes the biology of Krubera Cave, including the deepest terrestrial animal ever found: Jordana, Rafael; Baquero, Enrique; Reboleira, Sofía and Sendra, Alberto. ... Caves - landscapes without light travesti rehberi akop on 05 Feb, 2012 Exhibition dedicated to caves is taking place in the Vienna Natural History Museum The exhibition at the Natural History Museum presents the surprising variety of caves and cave formations such as stalactites and various crystals. ... That hygrometer is 1. an instrument that reads the humidity in the air directly; some are based on a hair's ability to shrink or expand with humidity, or on certain electronic chips. generally, a psychrometer is more accurate at higher humidities (above 95%) [23]. 2. apparatus for the direct measurement of the relative humidity in the atmosphere [16]. see also psychrometer.? Checkout all 2699 terms in the KarstBase Glossary of Karst and Cave Terms Search KARSTBASE: Year: 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946 1945 1944 1943 1942 1941 1940 1939 1938 1937 1936 1935 1934 1933 1932 1931 1930 1929 1928 1927 1926 1925 1924 1923 1922 1921 1920 1919 1918 1917 1916 1915 1914 1913 1912 1911 1910 1909 1908 1907 1906 1905 1904 1903 1902 1901 1900 SEKA journal Browse Speleogenesis Issues: Select issue: 2003, ISSUE 1 2003, ISSUE 2 2003, ISSUE 3 2003, ISSUE 4 2004, ISSUE 5 2004, ISSUE 6 2005, ISSUE 7 2005, ISSUE 8 2006, ISSUE 9 2011, ISSUE 10 2011, ISSUE 11 2012, ISSUE 12 KarstBase a bibliography database in karst and cave science. Featured articles from Cave & Karst Science Journals Characterization of minothems at Libiola (NW Italy): morphological, mineralogical, and geochemical study, Carbone Cristina; Dinelli Enrico; De Waele Jo Chemistry and Karst, White, William B. The karst paradigm: changes, trends and perspectives, Klimchouk, Alexander Long-term erosion rate measurements in gypsum caves of Sorbas (SE Spain) by the Micro-Erosion Meter method, Sanna, Laura; De Waele, Jo; Calaforra, José Maria; Forti, Paolo The use of damaged speleothems and in situ fault displacement monitoring to characterise active tectonic structures: an example from Zapadni Cave, Czech Republic , Briestensky, Milos; Stemberk, Josef; Rowberry, Matt D.; See all featured articles Featured articles from other Geoscience Journals Karst environment, Culver D.C. Mushroom Speleothems: Stromatolites That Formed in the Absence of Phototrophs, Bontognali, Tomaso R.R.; D’Angeli Ilenia M.; Tisato, Nicola; Vasconcelos, Crisogono; Bernasconi, Stefano M.; Gonzales, Esteban R. G.; De Waele, Jo Calculating flux to predict future cave radon concentrations, Rowberry, Matt; Marti, Xavi; Frontera, Carlos; Van De Wiel, Marco; Briestensky, Milos Microbial mediation of complex subterranean mineral structures, Tirato, Nicola; Torriano, Stefano F.F;, Monteux, Sylvain; Sauro, Francesco; De Waele, Jo; Lavagna, Maria Luisa; D’Angeli, Ilenia Maria; Chailloux, Daniel; Renda, Michel; Eglinton, Timothy I.; Bontognali, Tomaso Renzo Rezio Evidence of a plate-wide tectonic pressure pulse provided by extensometric monitoring in the Balkan Mountains (Bulgaria), Briestensky, Milos; Rowberry, Matt; Stemberk, Josef; Stefanov, Petar; Vozar, Jozef; Sebela, Stanka; Petro, Lubomir; Bella, Pavel; Gaal, Ludovit; Ormukov, Cholponbek; See all featured articles from other geoscience journals Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 2004, Vol 235, Issue 1, p. 7-63 Concepts and models of dolomitization: a critical reappraisal Machel Hans G. , Despite intensive research over more than 200 years, the origin of dolomite, the mineral and the rock, remains subject to considerable controversy. This is partly because some of the chemical and/or hydrological conditions of dolomite formation are poorly understood, and because petrographic and geochemical data commonly permit more than one genetic interpretation. This paper is a summary and critical appraisal of the state of the art in dolomite research, highlighting its major advances and controversies, especially over the last 20-25 years. The thermodynamic conditions of dolomite formation have been known quite well since the 1970s, and the latest experimental studies essentially confirm earlier results. The kinetics of dolomite formation are still relatively poorly understood, however. The role of sulphate as an inhibitor to dolomite formation has been overrated. Sulphate appears to be an inhibitor only in relatively low-sulphate aqueous solutions, and probably only indirectly. In sulphate-rich solutions it may actually promote dolomite formation. Mass-balance calculations show that large water/rock ratios are required for extensive dolomitization and the formation of massive dolostones. This constraint necessitates advection, which is why all models for the genesis of massive dolostones are essentially hydrological models. The exceptions are environments where carbonate muds or limestones can be dolomitized via diffusion of magnesium from seawater rather than by advection. Replacement of shallow-water limestones, the most common form of dolomitization, results in a series of distinctive textures that form in a sequential manner with progressive degrees of dolomitization, i.e. matrix-selective replacement, overdolomitization, formation of vugs and moulds, emplacement of up to 20 vol% calcium sulphate in the case of seawater dolomitization, formation of two dolomite populations, and -- in the case of advanced burial -- formation of saddle dolomite. In addition, dolomite dissolution, including karstification, is to be expected in cases of influx of formation waters that are dilute, acidic, or both. Many dolostones, especially at greater depths, have higher porosities than limestones, and this may be the result of several processes, i.e. mole-per-mole replacement, dissolution of unreplaced calcite as part of the dolomitization process, dissolution of dolomite due to acidification of the pore waters, fluid mixing (mischungskorrosion), and thermochemical sulphate reduction. There also are several processes that destroy porosity, most commonly dolomite and calcium sulphate cementation. These processes vary in importance from place to place. For this reason, generalizations about the porosity and permeability development of dolostones are difficult, and these parameters have to be investigated on a case-by-case basis. A wide range of geochemical methods may be used to characterize dolomites and dolostones, and to decipher their origin. The most widely used methods are the analysis and interpretation of stable isotopes (O, C), Sr isotopes, trace elements, and fluid inclusions. Under favourable circumstances some of these parameters can be used to determine the direction of fluid flow during dolomitization. The extent of recrystallization in dolomites and dolostones is much disputed, yet extremely important for geochemical interpretations. Dolomites that originally form very close to the surface and from evaporitic brines tend to recrystallize with time and during burial. Those dolomites that originally form at several hundred to a few thousand metres depth commonly show little or no evidence of recrystallization. Traditionally, dolomitization models in near-surface and shallow diagenetic settings are defined and/or based on water chemistry, but on hydrology in burial diagenetic settings. In this paper, however, the various dolomite models are placed into appropriate diagenetic settings. Penecontemporaneous dolomites form almost syndepositionally as a normal consequence of the geochemical conditions prevailing in the environment of deposition. There are many such settings, and most commonly they form only a few per cent of microcrystalline dolomite(s). Many, if not most, penecontemporaneous dolomites appear to have formed through the mediation of microbes. Virtually all volumetrically large, replacive dolostone bodies are post-depositional and formed during some degree of burial. The viability of the many models for dolomitization in such settings is variable. Massive dolomitization by freshwater-seawater mixing is a myth. Mixing zones tend to form caves without or, at best, with very small amounts of dolomite. The role of coastal mixing zones with respect to dolomitization may be that of a hydrological pump for seawater dolomitization. Reflux dolomitization, most commonly by mesohaline brines that originated from seawater evaporation, is capable of pervasively dolomitizing entire carbonate platforms. However, the extent of dolomitization varies strongly with the extent and duration of evaporation and flooding, and with the subsurface permeability distribution. Complete dolomitization of carbonate platforms appears possible only under favourable circumstances. Similarly, thermal convection in open half-cells (Kohout convection), most commonly by seawater or slightly modified seawater, can form massive dolostones under favourable circumstances, whereas thermal convection in closed cells cannot. Compaction flow cannot form massive dolostones, unless it is funnelled, which may be more common than generally recognized. Neither topography driven flow nor tectonically induced ( squeegee-type') flow is likely to form massive dolostones, except under unusual circumstances. Hydrothermal dolomitization may occur in a variety of subsurface diagenetic settings, but has been significantly overrated. It commonly forms massive dolostones that are localized around faults, but regional or basin-wide dolomitization is not hydrothermal. The regionally extensive dolostones of the Bahamas (Cenozoic), western Canada and Ireland (Palaeozoic), and Israel (Mesozoic) probably formed from seawater that was pumped' through these sequences by thermal convection, reflux, funnelled compaction, or a combination thereof. For such platform settings flushed with seawater, geochemical data and numerical modelling suggest that most dolomites form(ed) at temperatures around 50-80 {degrees}C commensurate with depths of 500 to a maximum of 2000 m. The resulting dolostones can be classified both as seawater dolomites and as burial dolomites. This ambiguity is a consequence of the historical evolution of dolomite research Keywords: acidification, aqueous solutions, aqueous-solution, aqueous-solutions, bahamas, brine, brines, burial, c, calcite, calcium, canada, carbonate, carbonate platform, carbonate platforms, caves, cells, cementation, chemistry, coastal, convection, deposition, depth, diffusion, dissolution, distribution, dolomite, dolomite formation, dolomites, dolomitization, dolostone, duration, elements, environment, environments, evolution, extent, fault, faults, flooding, flow, fluid, fluid flow, fluid inclusion, fluid inclusions, fluid mixing, fluid-flow, fluid-inclusion, form, formation waters, genesis, hydrological conditions, hydrology, hydrothermal, inhibitor, ireland, isotope, isotopes, israel, its, karstification, kinetics, limestone, limestones, magnesium, mass balance, mass-balance, mixing, mixing zone, model, modelling, models, mud, near-surface, numerical modelling, origin, parameters, part, permeability, platform, population, populations, pore water, porosity, range, ratio, ratios, reappraisal, reduction, remains, replacement, rock, saddle dolomite, seawater, sequence, sequences, series, shallow-water, solution, sr, sr isotopes, stable isotope, stable isotopes, stable-isotope, state, subsurface, sulphate reduction, surface, temperature, temperatures, texture, time, trace elements, trace-element, trace-elements, water, water chemistry, waters, western, western canada, zone, zones, TOP Home Aims and scope Publication policy Sponsors	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line360
__label__cc	0.521003	0.478997	Review - Rain Pryor's "Fried Chicken and Latkes" Photos by Peter Zimmern From the moment you walk into the Actors Temple, you know you're in for something different. How many one-person shows have a jazz combo on stage? How many have audience warm-ups to get them in the mood? How many have a woman with that much hair? And how many feature an outstanding talent like Rain Pryor? Let's start with the obvious. Rain Pryor has a fascinating story to tell. She's the daughter of comedy legend Richard Pryor. She grew up bi-racial (black and Jewish, hence the title of her show "Fried Chicken and Latkes") in Beverly Hills. She has had experience that many of us haven't, not by a long shot, but she is able to make them absolutely relatable. "Fried Chicken and Latkes" covers many chapters in Rain Pryor's life, and she brings to life many of the people who are important to her (her father, of course, features prominently, as do her mother, her Jewish grandmother, her black great-grandmother, her childhood friend Wanita, among others). Pryor is great with voices, giving each character a distinct and realistic personality and sound. Her imitation of her father is often hilarious, and at times downright heartbreaking. Her stories are amazing, especially since they are true. Having to deal with racial epithets (and how her mother took to task the principal who punished Rain for what she said back to her tormentor), dealing with the rich girls who wouldn't believe she was Jewish, making her first close black friend (Wanita), being raised by her mother while her father dealt with his issues with drugs and womanizing--all of this could have led Ms. Pryor down the path that many children of celebrities travel. Instead, she grew to be an amazingly centered and self-aware person. And created an entertaining show out of those experiences. In addition to being a talented actor, Pryor is an excellent singer, as she demonstrates several times throughout the show. Starting with a big number about being black and Jewish, sung to the tune of "Cabaret," to a cheerleading number, to a lovely version of "His Eye is on the Sparrow," Pryor shows off her vocal chops, including a version of "God Bless the Child" in the style of different singers. I may not have known what to expect from "Fried Chicken and Latkes," but what I got was a very entertaining show, some terrific insight into Richard and Rain Pryor's lives, and a deep appreciation for just how talented Ms. Pryor is. I understand the show will be coming back in the fall (it is currently on hiatus after a year-long run). As soon as it comes back, I suggest you get tickets. "Fried Chicken and Latkes" By Rain Pryor Music Direction: Isamu McGregor Stage Management: Jonathan Santos Bassist: Jerry Devore Percussionist: Joel E. Mateo Posted by Byrne Harrison at 10:04 PM Labels: Review "The Sunshine Boys" with Danny DeVito and Judd Hir... Book Review - "Let Me Be Your Star" by Rachel Shukert Review - "The Love Song of Sidney J. Stein" Broadway Meows: A Concert for the Humane Society o... Book Review - "William Shakespeare's Star Wars" News Roundup - Jim Brochu, Taylor Lautner, and Ale... News Roundup - What's Your Dream Role, Things New ... News Roundup - Cabaret Review, The Civil War, Kush... Project Shaw Reading of "On the Rocks" Monday, Jul... Review - "Birthright" Review - "Buyer and Cellar," "Ann," and "Son of a... Cory Monteith Dead at 31 News Roundup - Wallace Shawn, Twelfth Night Beach ... News Roundup - Mermaids, Peter Pan, and RENT in pa... "Colin Quinn Unconstitutional" Extends Again Taryn Sacramone Steps Down as Executive Director o... The Ensemblist Podcast Episode 1 - Origin Story James Comtois Steps Down as Co-Artistic Director o... News Roundup - Edward Albee, Julie Halston and Bil... Brian C. Petti's "The Love Song of Sidney J. Stein... Interview - Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj of "The Little... News Roundup - Schwimmer, Pippin and an amazing lo... Red Shirt Entertainment Announces New Concert Piec... News Roundup - Encores!, Zombies, Mary Ann and Wel... The Public Theater Announces Benefit Concerts Feat... Varla Jean Merman to Premiere New Show in Province... String Quartet "Well Strung" Returns to Provinceto... Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts Announces ... Metropolitan Room Celebrates Broadcast Legend Joe ... News Roundup - Snoo Wilson, Puppets, and a new pod... News Roundup - Little Miss Sunshine, Mad Men, and ... Naked Boys Improvising - Saturday Nights Midtown International Theatre Festival Launch Part... Planet Connections Review - "Velvet Rope" Planet Connections Review - "Catch the Spider" Theater for the New City to Present a New Musical ... Classical Tassels - Fine Art Meets Burlesque Hotsy Totsy Burlesque Presents "Harry Potter and t... News Roundup - Mermaids, Manilow and Murder Interview - Luke Leonard of "Bum Phillips," an ope...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line361
__label__cc	0.531529	0.468471	Critic Vs. Critic: A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) [1/2] Since the start of TCWreviews.com. We’ve pride ourselves with the notion that we present to our readers with critiques built on high standards and quality writing, presenting only honesty and an unbiased moral high ground, though because we allow vast freedom of speech among our writers there’s always going to be a spin zone due to difference of opinions, and from time to time one or more critics here will voice their opinion in a completely different direction of the others. So in the sprite of outspoken voices we at TCWreviews would like to present what we hope will be the first of many editions of Critic Vs. Critic! Tonight TCWreviews’ Editor in Chief and Chief film critic Clifford Kiyabu sits down with fellow film critic, columnist and colleague Kelsey Zukowski. In this edition of Critic Vs. Critic: we talk about Platinum Dunes remake A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) directed by Samuel Bayer. Clifford: Much like most people who grew up watching horror films as a child I was a mega fan of the Elm Street franchise, while most kids were too afraid to watch then alone talk about these films. I was staying up late into the early morning hour watching horror icons like Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and Pinhead. So when Platinum Dunes started remaking everything I grew up with I felt like my childhood memories were being devoured right before my very eyes (with the exception of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)) and it certainly didn’t make things any better once the announced plans for an Elm Street remake was in the works. I immediately went on the fence about it because when push comes to shove you‘re only going to take so much before you start pushing back. However, shockingly enough it didn’t turn out as bad as I’d originally thought it would, because it, in my opinion, brought to the table what the filmmakers had promised, a completely new and fresh take on a franchise which kept to the same predictable themes for more then 25 years with little new marital to work with. So as much as it pains me to say it, a reboot was in it’s own right warranted and weather you liked it or not it’s here and to stay. So what do you think Kelsey? Kelsey: The one thing I can agree with is that The Texas Chainsaw Massacre wasn’t bad for a remake. It’s actually one of the better ones we have gotten. It held on to that gritty, intense feeling of the first. Platinum Dunes horror remakes only went downhill from there though. It seems like they have progressively gotten worse with each film. The Hitcher was watchable, but only because it was so cheesy and over the top with scenes like somehow Sophia Bush’s character kicking and jumping through the air of a bolted up police van with a mini skirt and shot gun in hand. The cheese factor wasn’t just simply the ridiculousness of this, but how much things had changed from the simplicity of the original, largely underrated film. The Friday the 13th remake would have been an okay film if it wasn’t a Friday the 13th film, because in reality it wasn’t. There was nothing that defined it as such. It could have been any other killer and could have been any other film. It was simply a forced, confused rehashing and it felt like that. Platinum Dunes reached an entirely different level of disgrace and shameless exploiting when it came to the Nightmare on Elm Street remake. When I first heard about it, of course I was skeptical; remakes alone will give me that reaction let alone one of my all time favorite film by my favorite director and a career defining performance by Robert Englund that gave birth to my favorite villain. I try to have an open mind though and I did with this remake. As it went along my confidence was dropping until it was announced that Jackie Earle Haley would be playing Freddy. Of course I was disappointed that Englund wouldn’t be reprising the role, but I had faith in Haley. He gave a tragic and dark portrayal of a child molester in Little Children, it seemed like he could bring out the twisted shades of a child murderer just as well even if it was a different version of Freddy. Unfortunately, his talents weren’t taken advantage of the version of Freddy we were left with was downright insulting. Clifford: I couldn’t agree with you more with how Platinum Dunes have been on a one way trip downhill with the quality of their remakes, especially with The Hitcher which I thought was mildly okay seeing that they took a simple good old fashion Thriller and tried to blow it up in proportion which was highly unnecessary and unwarranted. Simple put, there was just way too much cheese being flung around for someone to enjoy it properly (which isn‘t to say I didn‘t enjoy some part of it though) and in my opinion it felt too much like 2001’s Joy Ride then anything else, but I will give it points for Sean Bean who I thought did a great job with his performance. As far as things went with the Friday The 13th remake. I disliked it a lot, much in agreement with you on this subject, I thought everything that was presented was quite enjoyable to some extent, except for the fact that Jason Voorhees was in it. I’m a huge fan of the Friday The 13th franchise, but what made the films so magical was the darkness that surrounded his origins, it was so alluring because it never started with him, though he sure did finish it. Witnessing his own mother’s brutal demise was what made him the killer we all know and love and watching this develop so carefully on the big screen was what made the original Friday so fantastic, I feel director Marcus Nispel failed the fans as well as the character when he decided to rush the entire origins of Jason in a 2 minute credit opening which is disappointing seeing that he directed The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake. Now let’s get back on point before we end up dissecting Platinum Dunes in general. [Laughs] Anyway I guess my point I’m getting at here is that I couldn’t agree with you more on the notion that Robert Englund is Freddy Krueger, and Wes Craven will always be it’s creator. But, and this is a big but, we have to face the ultimate facts here, Englund is our Freddy Krueger, he’s our generation’s Freddy just like Christopher Lee is the previous generation’s Count Dracula. We’ll always respect him for playing the original Count just as much we’ll always respect Englund as Krueger. But these are new waters we’re treading in, I mean gosh we’re at a point and time in history where something like Jersey Shore is considered Primetime Entertainment! So if something as WTF like that is passable in today’s day and age I firmly believe that Jackie Earle Haley has the chance at becoming the next generation’s Freddy, and keep in mind that while you’ll probably disagree with me here, it’s not us who’ll be the judge of this but the fans in time, remember when the original was first released in 1984, critics bashed the film, I even remember reading once that a columnist even criticized that it would be forgotten in time and yet the fans like you and me proved them wrong. So keeping that in mind I have to say what I like most about this re-imagining is that it went deeper into who Freddy was before he became the dream demon, and for once we finally get s straight forward answer on weather or not he was a child molester, I perfectly understood that is was always highly suggested in the original films, but there’s a vast difference between suggestion and straight forward acknowledgement, though I highly agree that the dialog was incredibly weak and the one-liners needed more work and the pasting got a little slow at times. So kel what are your thoughts on the re-design of Krueger’s appearance and his new glove? Kelsey: You make a good point about the Friday remake, they really didn’t show Jason at all as the killer he was. He was a killer, that’s it. There was no real reflection on his motives or who he was and the lack of concentration on his mother took a great deal away. Jason stalks and kills teens for a certain sense of personal revenge for his death, but he has always been fueled by his mother; her actions and the mental and emotional power that she alone seemed to have over him. That being said you’re right, this is a discussion on the Nightmare on Elm Street remake, not Platinum Dunes descent in to ruining classic horror films. As far as Freddy Krueger goes, it wasn’t just the fact that someone else was going to play Freddy. Of course it posed the question of whether anyone could possibly measure up to the staples that Englund had created. I honestly couldn’t think of one actor that would be an ideal choice, let alone someone that Platinum Dunes would actually go with. Like I said, I was pleasantly surprised when Haley was the choice. Haley was not and never will be Freddy Krueger. Robert Englund would have been a part of this, but I can even understand them wanting to go in a different direction, a younger Freddy. The writing was not there, so any actor wouldn’t have been able to bring life to this psychological gripping monster out of nothing. My point about Englund was just that he created Freddy Krueger nearly as much as Wes Craven did. I am all for a new Freddy, but I refuse to believe that this version of him has any shred of Freddy Krueger in him. As far as the look goes, I thought it was an atrocious change. He doesn’t look menacing at all. Even the basic shape of it seems so much a much lesser version without the intensity of the red burns that had become a part of Freddy’s face. I also really didn’t like how throughout most of it they almost tried to make Freddy a victim. Even in life Freddy Krueger has always been a villain; never a victim. Was there a downward spiral towards becoming the immortal monster that we know him as? Of course, but that really wasn’t what was depicted here as it should have been if they were going to go at all in to the past. The problem was this wasn’t a re-imagining. Rob Zombie’s Halloween movies are a re-imagining. He has created an entirely new Michael Myers and I embrace that new character and respect the hell out of Zombie to be so bold to go there and bring something new to the table. It’s not an issue of not being able to let go of the original character, I can easily do that, just not when it’s so watered down and stripped of its essence that it just becomes insulting. READ THE SECOND HALF: HERE Posted by Clifford Kiyabu at 3:34 PM Labels: Critic Vs. Critic, DVD Reviews Our Goal at TCWreviews.com Meet the TCW team. Join The Team, Apply Today! Coming of Age Film Critic Vs. 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__label__cc	0.645937	0.354063	FOX 29 News at 6PM Eyewitness News at 11 NBC10 News at 4pm Action News 5PM Eyewitness News at 5 FOX 29 News at 5 KYW (CBS) Eyewitness News at 11 : KYW : February 1, 2017 11:00pm-11:36pm EST Feb 2, 2017 02/17 by KYW , princeton, over in jersey, camden high and woodrow wilson having a number of players heading to the next level. 12 players in today's event celebrate those guys, how aboutj alani, mccar go. to play for navy. congratulations. >> big day for the families. >> great day. >> thank you appreciate it. fascinating world of ♪ ♪ with simply right checking from santander bank, just make one deposit, withdrawal, transfer, or payment each month to waive the monthly fee. and there's no minimum balance. you're alright with simply right checking from santander bank. ♪ are you feeling alright, baby? ♪ from santander bank. fios is not cable. we're wired differently. which is why we created something that needed to be done. internet that doesn't make you wait. introducing instant internet. the only 750 meg internet available to millions, with uploads as instant as downloads. you can download a video just like that. or upload your photos like this. or download a software update just like that. or this. or that. this. this. or this. so you can go crazy with 100 devices if you want. most people don't , princeton, over in jersey, camden high and woodrow wilson having a number of players heading to the next level. 12 players in today's event celebrate those guys, how aboutj alani, mccar go. to play for navy. congratulations. >> big day for the families. >> great day. >> thank you appreciate it. fascinating world of ♪ ♪ with simply right checking from santander bank, just make one deposit, withdrawal, transfer, or payment each month to waive the monthly fee. and there's... Eyewitness News at 11 : KYW : February 13, 2017 11:00pm-11:36pm EST Feb 14, 2017 02/17 center. natasha brown. >>> a pitbull goes on a rampage in camden biting one woman and attacking two students on a school bus. "eyewitness news" caught up with vanessa as she returned from the hospital. she was the dog's first victim saturday ran to a neighbor's door but not before being bitten repeatedly. she now is rattled by that unprovoked attack. >> when i get ready to go out the door i say dogs out there, i be looking out told them look outside before i even come out the door, i ain't coming out no doors >> after biting her the dog made way to woodrow wilson high school where police say it jumped on a school bus carrying the women's varsity basketball team and attack todd players. both were treated the dog is now in quarantine. >>> gustings brought down treeses and power lines. "eyewitness news" in mountain airy the wind were strong enough to send this tree crashing down on to a parked car. it happened at. it toppled two townhomes under construction in warrington bucks county. the roof came crumbling down in the 1,000 block of admiral lane. crews have quite a clean-up operation center. natasha brown. >>> a pitbull goes on a rampage in camden biting one woman and attacking two students on a school bus. "eyewitness news" caught up with vanessa as she returned from the hospital. she was the dog's first victim saturday ran to a neighbor's door but not before being bitten repeatedly. she now is rattled by that unprovoked attack. >> when i get ready to go out the door i say dogs out there, i be looking out told them look outside before i even come... time for snowball fight. similar scene in collingswood camden county today shovels getting a workout there. a lot of snow melted as it hit the pavement and traffic was light along had done avenue and many did not have to head to work today. concern tonight is melted snow could refreeze. chopper 3 flying over the boulevard and comly road where people say the slick conditions caused a three-car crash there. no one was seriously hurt. >>> now ice as we mentioned is a concern throughout the night and into the morning with temperatures. meteorologist kate bilo sharing with us how cold it will get. this is like the fallout after the storm. >> what a drop from yesterday temperatures into the mid 60s and temperatures in the teens tonight and that means it's well cold enough for everything to freeze solid all across the area. the storm is out of here. little lingering snow in northern maine all that's left for massive storm that brought heavy snow especially to new york city and boston and we're on the tail end of it and in philadelphia because of rain and sleet we lost a lot of heaviest prec time for snowball fight. similar scene in collingswood camden county today shovels getting a workout there. a lot of snow melted as it hit the pavement and traffic was light along had done avenue and many did not have to head to work today. concern tonight is melted snow could refreeze. chopper 3 flying over the boulevard and comly road where people say the slick conditions caused a three-car crash there. no one was seriously hurt. >>> now ice as we mentioned is a concern throughout... as well. thank you. >>> people in camden county are take to go the snow threat seriously in audubon we found shoppers loading up with groceries. overin mt. ephraim, gas station attendants are busy. and in lindenwold workers loading up the salt trucks big time. camden county offices will be closed due to the winter storm. new jersey state offices will also be closed for nonessential employees. >>> the impending snow causing travel trouble. philadelphia carrier american cancelled many flights tomorrow at philadelphia international airport. >> we will try to keep at least one of our two-lane runways open but there will be emmanuel cancelations unfortunately and those flights will probably be delayed >> if you're traveling, you're urged to call the airline, check online to check your flight status. be sure to join "eyewitness news" extra early tomorrow morning, team will have you covered with the latest snow forecast road conditions and school closings will be going on the air half hour early at 4:00 a.m. >>> other news, details in a crash, learning more about the naked man accused of s as well. thank you. >>> people in camden county are take to go the snow threat seriously in audubon we found shoppers loading up with groceries. overin mt. ephraim, gas station attendants are busy. and in lindenwold workers loading up the salt trucks big time. camden county offices will be closed due to the winter storm. new jersey state offices will also be closed for nonessential employees. >>> the impending snow causing travel trouble. philadelphia carrier american... FOX 29 News at 6PM : WTXF : February 25, 2017 6:00pm-7:00pm EST temple university hospital tonight. she's in stable condition. >>> in camden county, police have named a suspect in more than month old sexual assault ton night they say they need to find him. police are looking for 32-year-old i fitzpatrick he sexuall and assaulted a woman in camden back on january 15t january 15th. if you have seen fitzpatrick or have any information on his whereabouts, camden county police want to hear from you. >>> philadelphia police peacing together clues following an early morning shooting in kensington. investigators arrived to the 800 block of east allegheny avenue about 2:30 this morning. that's where they found a 40-year-old man shot several times. metter dick rushed the victim to temple university hospital where he is in critical condition. police say they are looking for two shooters to night. >>> in camden county, police now say a report of an attempted abduction turned out to be a hoax. madison gargus so charged with making a false police report and a drug related offense. we first reported this story to you last tuesday. when police released information t temple university hospital tonight. she's in stable condition. >>> in camden county, police have named a suspect in more than month old sexual assault ton night they say they need to find him. police are looking for 32-year-old i fitzpatrick he sexuall and assaulted a woman in camden back on january 15t january 15th. if you have seen fitzpatrick or have any information on his whereabouts, camden county police want to hear from you. >>> philadelphia police peacing together... FOX 29 News at 6PM : WTXF : February 7, 2017 6:00pm-6:31pm EST of trustees for the past seven years. >>> dozens of students in camden getting all they need to attend the their proms thanks to donations that just poured in. wanda the owner of mora salon in cherry hill is hosting an event tonight to give more than 100 girls dresses and other stuff you can see hundreds of dresses donated from some even from celebrities. the salon owner says she was inspired to create this event because she couldn't attend her own prom because of financial reasons. >> i was that girl. i could not afford to go to prom. i really didn't know how much even went into it until my son went to prom and then i realized how important of a milestone this is in a girl's live. >> she also created this event to give back in honor of her salon's second anniversary. the camden based non hiv profit lucy out reach helped collect donations. >>> well, raising money and getting fit at the same time our bob kelly was certainly in. he had a little trouble though with a timing of that double dutch but bob managed to get one jump in. he was at charleston elementary in malvern for the j of trustees for the past seven years. >>> dozens of students in camden getting all they need to attend the their proms thanks to donations that just poured in. wanda the owner of mora salon in cherry hill is hosting an event tonight to give more than 100 girls dresses and other stuff you can see hundreds of dresses donated from some even from celebrities. the salon owner says she was inspired to create this event because she couldn't attend her own prom because of financial reasons.... Eyewitness News at 11 : KYW : February 26, 2017 2:05am-2:36am EST the same way again. >>> more than 100 middle school students meantime in camden county they put their technical skills to use in a competition today to win the title of grand champion. the groups of four teams from that different schools worked together to build hot dog launchers at the camden county technical school's gloucester campus. the day long event is part of national technical education month. students learned to read blueprints, use power tools and assemble the parts themselves. they rotated firing them. >> students are learning math science technology all the things they'll need that are very important not just at our school and in our county but throughout the country. >> folsom middle school walked away with first place and second place anne mullen middle school. third place raymond kershaw middle school. congratulations to all of the winners. >>> we're updating our top story. severe storms raced across the region earlier today. some of them were damaging especially to the west of us. let's take a look out there in lancaster county where the storms toppled trees ble the same way again. >>> more than 100 middle school students meantime in camden county they put their technical skills to use in a competition today to win the title of grand champion. the groups of four teams from that different schools worked together to build hot dog launchers at the camden county technical school's gloucester campus. the day long event is part of national technical education month. students learned to read blueprints, use power tools and assemble the parts... new lo look. ♪ ♪ >>> in camden county, police say a five led to a shooting. police found a 25-year-old man shot multiple times along the 100 block of kirk bride road in voorhees. this was late last night. the victim is recovering in the hospital. no word on his exact condition but police say he knows the gunman who has not been arrested or identified publicly but police say that that suspect is being charged with first degree attempted murder and related charges. >>> in chester, police have identified a man killed in a shooting along a busy street yesterday afternoon. 22-year-old dante murray was found lying in the street along 900 block of prunell street just before 4:00 o'clock. he was rush to the hospital but doctors weren't able to save him. police do not show know who shot murray. the shooting happened on a busy intersection and they're hoping somebody will come forward with information. >>> two men from chester delaware county behind bars tonight following undercover bust. jamar harper and kevin elliot facing several charges. police say they stole an atv and two illegal guns. new lo look. ♪ ♪ >>> in camden county, police say a five led to a shooting. police found a 25-year-old man shot multiple times along the 100 block of kirk bride road in voorhees. this was late last night. the victim is recovering in the hospital. no word on his exact condition but police say he knows the gunman who has not been arrested or identified publicly but police say that that suspect is being charged with first degree attempted murder and related charges. >>> in... . >> emelia's mom, a law professor at rutgers law school in camden, is patient, compassionate, and determined to raise awareness, and help find a cure for this debilitating disease. >> if anybody was supposed to be emelia's mom, it is me, i feel like i have luckily the experience, and some skills, and great support system that allows me to meet her needs and still have fun. >> despite the fact that emelia has a potentially devastating and rare disease, she triumph manies over the limitations of her condition in amazing ways. >> he's taking your picture, with a big camera. >> she has the best personality ever. and she is out there to get the best out of life that she can. >> she is very determined and independent, and sassy, and i think that's going to get her really far. >> awe, she a doll, isn't she? if you want to help emelia we've put a link on our website fox29.com. just look under seen on tv. >> and rare disease day is february 28th. >> well, a nine year old cancer patient has a unique way of getting through chemotherapy. coming up: how she uses music to help her with her treatment. >>> . >> emelia's mom, a law professor at rutgers law school in camden, is patient, compassionate, and determined to raise awareness, and help find a cure for this debilitating disease. >> if anybody was supposed to be emelia's mom, it is me, i feel like i have luckily the experience, and some skills, and great support system that allows me to meet her needs and still have fun. >> despite the fact that emelia has a potentially devastating and rare disease, she triumph manies over...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line369
__label__cc	0.724486	0.275514	Why investment in transit is important for Indianapolis Posted by Curt Ailes in Transit on Dec 8th, 2010 IndyGO Bus on westside of DT If you are a regular visitor to this site, then you are undoubtedly familiar with our complete and undivided support for improvements to our region’s transit system. Sure, we all have specific talking points that we feel would represent SMARTER choices, but at the heart is this unifying vision of improved transit options. As advocates, we can lose sight of how obvious this is to us from time to time; and conversely, how oblivious others may be to it. So how do we address this? A simple education at the basic level is needed. So here are a few reasons why supporting Indyconnect is important to improving our region’s transit. Improving the Current Bus System IndyGO has been operating on a skeleton budget for a number of years, supported primarily by local property taxes. Low service based on low financial support has driven a perception that IndyGO operates as a failing business unit due to poor management. IndyGO operates on such a low budget, that compared to other cities, Indianapolis consistently ranks near 100th in major American metro’s for spending on transit. What this translates to is poor job access for people who do not own a car; whether that is by choice or neccesity. Poor job access alone is a gateway into a breakdown of numerous things. Low income citizen services. Poor economic sustainability. No incentive for commercial investment along transit corridors. This year, IndyGO announced that due to a shortage of funding, it was planning on reducing service. The already sparce frequency (approx 30 minutes) would have been cut to an hour at peak times. Luckily, the city stepped in to provide some financing options to stave this off for at least another year at which point other options will be sought. These are the facts, so at what point does the blame fall on civic leaders for not providing better options for transit financing? The Drawbacks in our Current System 1 Sq Mile at Castleton Square Mall Currently, the city of Indianapolis basically requires residents to own one car per adult. Not only is this unfair to the less wealthy among us, it’s environmentally unsustainable, requires our dependence on large quantities of oil from places that don’t like us, and strains our infrastructure. Road infrastructure is an inadequate solution for transportation problems as it allows citizens to spread out across the land, leaving behind both the inner city and inner ring suburban areas to fend for themselves with a decreased population and tax base. Meanwhile, displaced residents in the border counties still get to use our city’s streets to get to work or an event, at no cost to them. From aesthetic point of view, road and parking infrastructure is unattractive, and the older it gets, the worse it looks. It’s not hard to see the difficulty the city will have in repopulating these wide-open and desolate spaces. Lafayette Square has been successful in attracting a population of recent immigrants. Other places in the city have been less so. What is the strategy to save these places? Is there one? The High Cost of Owning a Car Transportation Costs (image via Wikipedia) Perhaps the largest, but frighteningly little-talked about problem is that automobile infrastructure is expensive to build and maintain. Any new building project in the city is required to include a parking lot, or apply for a variance. The application process adds time and cost to the project. This discourages true urban development. Additionally, parking is a huge policy problem which a city must get right or the local economy is absolutely distorted. Our Indianapolis based parking system shifts costs from drivers onto the general public (see graphic). If parking policies are done correctly then a lot of other things start to make sense (like mass transit). Even without subsidized parking or mandated parking requirements, the cost of providing parking to businesses in urban areas is very high. Other researchers have concluded that parking requirements (say 4 per 1000 LSF) increase the cost of urban development by up to 50%. The Indianapolis requirement to provide 2 / 800 LSF for CBD 2 zoning would increase costs ~ 25%, and that is why parking garages or loans are often subsidized by the city government to make up the cost. We all want parking accessibility, and the city knows that surface lots are horrible, but we can’t afford to pay for parking unless the costs are hidden or taken out in taxes. Assuming that space is even available, a 1:1 relationship is usually needed for Leasable SF vs. Parking SF. Underground parking is usually an option, but increases the cost of construction even further, making it an unattractive solution. Thus the typical solution is to put a parking garage on every block, which spreads out the city and limits density. It also mandates a lower value for real estate, because land that could be leased at rates up to $30/LSF is now being used as parking which returns $12/LSF, and in effect devalues the urban area by 20% to 33%. This means economic activity and tax revenues also fall. The benefit of mass transit is that instead of providing on-site or near site parking at every location, a system-wide solution can be used which provides mobility and accessibility over a wide area. Thus, parking requirements can be eliminated and developers can base their parking decisions on local market values. In urban areas this can lower costs of parking from 33% to 11% of overall project costs and eliminate the sprawling effects of parking requirements near TOD stations. Of course, once you get rid of the need to park, you can also reduce the need to drive and eliminate a significant amount of the auto-infrastructure in the urban area. An anecdote about personal automobile spending habits Young & old Pack the Portland MAX train after dark I’d like to wrap up with a final thought on personal transportation finance. The next time you are doing a budget check, add up the amount of money spent on insurance. Gas. Car payment. Oil changes. Parking. If one adds these costs up, and compared them to a monthly transit pass, the proportion is huge. Why is investment in transit important for Indianapolis? It provides a gateway for smarter economic development. It helps shape a safer and better looking city. It creates a progressive image to the rest of the world. It represents a more efficient investment in not just our transportation system, but in a system that better influences our built environment. Editor’s Note: This article was written with input from Kevin & Graeme as well. Thanks guys! Editor’s Note: This picture comes from frequent commentor Chris Barnett regarding population density in Indy as of the 2000 Census Old Indy 2000 Census Population Density 14 Responses to “ “Why investment in transit is important for Indianapolis” R. W. Rynerson says: Good writing. I was stationed at Ft. Benjamin Harrison for just long enough to see that in spite of some nice people living in Indianapolis, that it was headed in an urban planning direction that would not attract me back there when I got out of the service. I did think that “Naptown” as the soldiers called it would wake up some day, so I wish you well in doing that. This seemed especially sad when I learned about the history of the city and realized that it once had a good transit system and was considered to be well laid out and I could see once was an attractive place. IndyUrBen says: Outstanding post, Curt. A friend of mine is currently in Seattle visiting and he wrote me a note that said the following, “Indianapolis is known for hospitality–we should be – that is where we’ve put a lions share of our money-for visitors. Seattle is hospitable but visitors join the urban culture of this place; they don’t seem to be trying to ask the balance of the population to join in on the culture scene; its just there.” This should be about a thousand little cultural shifts in which we all take part. We have an opportunity every day to choose our identity as a city. I don’t want to be Seattle – or Portland – or Denver – or Barcelona. I want to be the best Indianapolis that we can be! Cody Fague says: Great post! There’s some good info here that I haven’t seen before. Thanks! Amelia MIller says: “Sure, we all have specific talking points that we feel would represent SMARTER choices, but at the heart is this unifying vision of improved transit options.” Curt – I totally agree. As advocates, it is so important that we unify and rally behind the Indy Connect plan for all the reasons you so eloquently outline above (and more)! I really try hard to stay measured and realistic about what Indianapolis is and who policymakers and shot callers are. It’s very frustrating! My wish is that we accept the progress we can make now, but still protect the flame of our vision of what Indianapolis could be. As transit activists we know what this is!! HoosierLawyer says: In addition to a change in the zoning ordinance requiring parking downtown, I think there is another useful, though politically unpalatable, possibility. Indianapolis should find additional funding for its mass transit system by placing a levy on all non-residential parking downtown. A dollar per day per spot over 60,000 parking spots would yield $15 to $16 million per year. It would increase the cost of parking downtown, which would have the effect of 1) decreasing the demand for parking; 2) increasing incentives to carpool; 3) increasing incentives to ride public transit, which would increase transit revenue; and 4) shifting some of the burden of paying for public transit onto suburban commuters rather than downtown residents. I’m not saying it’s perfect, or even politically possible at this point, but it’s worth batting aroung. Installing LRT or BRT isn’t going to automatically densify Indy. The density has to be there to justify it. Otherwise, it’s just a commuter service from the airport or Fishers. Indianapolis doesn’t have the urban policy Portland has that would create density. Instead of an urban growth boundary like Portland, we reorganize or remove political lines to make it easier to sprawl. Chris Barnett says: Indianapolis does not need to “create density” to support LRT or BRT. A good base of population density and urban form already exists on the Washington St. corridor from west of IUPUI to Irvington, and from Fountain Square to Broad Ripple via downtown/Methodist Hospital/The Children’s Museum. I can’t post the visual data (a map of population density in the “old city” areas of Indy) in a response box, but I will email it to Curtis for him to post in the next couple of days. JoeP says: Although I was opposed to the recent parking deal (not conceptually…just thought they made a bad deal), there is a silver lining — parking rates will soon go up. Curt Ailes says: I added the map and generally agree with Chris. Randy, you are right that BRT or LRT will not automatically densify Indy. However, continuing to build auto-oriented developments will not stop the bleeding that is currently happening. Yes, a zoning/land use plan needs put into affect that will encourage proper development. If you’ve hung around here enough, you will get the sense that all of the writers know this. Indy was recently awarded money from HUD to study different zoning patterns in 3 neighborhoods and is already working on Form Based Coding in the Broad Ripple Village that should be unveiled in the next 6-12 months. Those projects should drive some changes to the entire zoning policies of Indianapolis so that the parking requirements laid out in this article can be affected differently; more efficiently. TMM says: With our goals and overiding theme to grown the convention center business in Indianapolis, it is crazy to me how we spent $1 billion on a new airport, approximatley $600 million on a new stadium, and several hudred million expanding the convention center, and we couldn’t squeeze enough out of all those budgets to get a rail connection between the airport and downtown. This seems like a big contradiction to making the convention center business work, and a lost opportunity to kick off the mass transit system. Exactly. Just imagine what impression a visitor would take away about Indy if all they did was fly into our shiny new airport, take our shiny new light rail into downtown, go to meetings in our shiny new convention center, and stay overnight in one of our shiny new hotels. Those are all good arguments. Even the original indyconnect plan laid out such a plan. For whatever reason when it comes to mass transit, it be ones difficult to dedicate the money it takes to make it happen hotel in dhaka with price says: ‘ The requirements for being cardholder should be simple and easy;. ‘ Most of the people are illiterate; they do not know how to use the credit card;. He has also won several national an international awards.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line382
__label__cc	0.719114	0.280886	Counterinsurgency Words of Wisdom from Pete Ellis* There is a saying among historians that the best place to find a new idea is in an old book. Time and again over the years, I have cracked open long-forgotten volumes to find gems of timeless and timely wisdom, astute commentary, and unimpeachable good sense. Contained on those yellowed pages are answers to problems and challenges not at all different from contemporary times, and appreciations of conditions and factors that are surprising for their sophistication and insight. In the March 1921 edition of The Marine Corps Gazette, then-Major Earl H. “Pete” Ellis penned an article entitled “Bush Brigades”, which dealt with the deployment of US Marine forces into areas in the Western Hemisphere in which instability and violence threatened US interests and the safety of the native populace. These interventions, known collectively as the “Banana Wars”, were the basis for the seminal 1940 Small Wars Manual. Interestingly, nearly two decades before SWM was published, Major Ellis struck upon a number of maxims that fairly leap off the page, and would have been excellent counsel for US commanders in Iraq and Afghanistan. At the minimum, Ellis’s words would have permitted today’s Officers and NCOs (and politicians!) to understand that the challenges and issues faced in the decade-long counter-insurgency fights were not new or unprecedented, but rather something with which US military thinkers had had to wrestle and solve for a significant portion of the previous century. And in those words and the words of others might have been lessons and cautions that aided in success on the battlefield and in the newspapers. The mercurial Major Ellis expounded upon a number of topics from large to small, that military thinkers would find highly relevant today. I will attempt to do justice to the more salient of those topics below: The character of enemy operations: a) A somewhat disorganized attempt to prevent landings. b) More or less resistance in cities followed by a race to the jungle. c) The organization and operation of armed bands, at first risking open battle and finally waging guerilla warfare. d) The operation of outlaw bands (bandits, ladrones, cacos) who murder members of the forces of occupation and their own people indiscriminately. In general, enemy operations will be those of irregular forces or guerilla bands with the usual series of surprise raids, ambushes, and assassinations. The enemy will have moral support from most of his own people, material support from many, and will operate in their midst. Replace “landings” in a) with “invasion”, and “jungle” in b) with “desert”, and you have a pretty accurate description of the course of things in Iraq and Afghanistan. The role of the press/media and the “peculiar attitude of the American people themselves”: The Marines are down in Jungleland!- and killed a man in a war! And the oft-forgotten fact that …the Marines are only doing their job as ordered by the people of the United States. The usefulness of cash payoffs to the locals: …it must be emphatically stated that a flying column should never be sent into the bush unless amply provided with CASH. With it can be purchased knowledge of the terrain and movement of the enemy, and food. It is safe to say that at least 50 percent of the so-called harsh measures used in bush warfare could be eliminated by providing troops with adequate information money. Considerations in the location of a fortified post: The site of the post should have, if possible, the following characteristics: a) Be capable of defense by a small detachment. b) Be of sufficient extent to permit the bivouac of … one hundred men, with mounted detachment. c) Permit control of any town in the vicinity and all approaches, especially roads and ravines. d) Have sufficient elevation to generally observe the surrounding country. e) Permit control of a landing field for aeroplanes. The main requirement for a fortified post, garrisoned as it will be by only a few men, is that it cannot be rushed. The above would have been a helpful guide to the Officers who decided to emplace COP Kahler Keating in Wanat. What is now termed “Lawfare”: To enforce one’s will upon an enemy of the nature depicted without subjecting one’s self to undue criticism is one of the most difficult tasks that can confront a soldier. The “Rules of Land Warfare” lay down certain rules which are to be followed, subject to military necessity during hostilities between regular forces of civilized nations. The “Rules of Land Warfare” for the guidance of regular forces engaged in hostilities with irregular or guerilla forces have never been written; and it is doubtful if they ever will be written… “Phase Four” operations and “Information Dominance”: It is the final phase which is difficult because, owing to the policy pursued, the following conditions will prevail to a greater or lesser extent: a) Bands of murderers and other criminals base in thick, difficult country, and prey indiscriminately on the peaceful people in the production areas. b) These bandits have no property other than that which they carry with them or keep in hiding. c) Many bandits, having been captured and turned over to proper authority, have been permitted to escape and have rejoined their bands. d) The inhabitants of localities frequented by bandits keep them informed of the movement of the force of occupation e) The forces of occupation are at a minimum. Major Ellis’ article was never officially published by the Marine Corps (the Gazette is as then an MCA publication), but nonetheless provides context and narrative which our current generation of Officers and NCOs would find startlingly familiar a century hence. As it would be to Napoleon’s veterans of the Peninsula War a century previous. Most famous for his prescient divination of the character and requirements of the Pacific War yet to come, Ellis was no stranger to the counterinsurgency efforts of the Marine Corps in the early 20th Century, nor was he unversed in conventional war. He had been plucked from Quantico by General Lejeune and was a key planner for the successful Meuse-Argonne Offensive in France in 1918. Ponder. * Milblog writer/reader/commentor “Moe DeLaun” was most gracious in his gift to me of the March 1921 Marine Corps Gazette (along with a wonderful collection of Kipling by Somerset Maugham and the DVD of The Man Who Would Be King!) There is much more in that March of 1921 edition that I will be sharing and commenting on over the next several months, including articles on Russia, American Marines in Nicaragua, and the Aisne-Marne Offensive of the late war. THANKS MOE! Author XBradTC2Posted on March 3, 2013 Categories Afghanistan, armor, army, Artillery, guns, history, infantry, iraq, marines, navy, planes, Uncategorized, war 8 thoughts on “Counterinsurgency Words of Wisdom from Pete Ellis***” xbradtc says: COP Kahler, or COP Keating? Roger, Keating. Will affect repair. Affect, or effect? Another well written post, URR! You have a talent for clear, consise writing, Brad chose well in picking you, sir. Well Done Brad, Bravo Zulu, URR! It IS Affect, “affect” is the verb form, “effect” the noun! I doff my had to my better in grammar! SFC Dunlap 173dRVN (Ret) says: “The Man who would be King”… a warrior’s movie by any consideration. Quartermaster says: Lejueune was my Grandfather’s Division CG in the 42nd Division. I think Lejeune is the only Marine General to command an Army Division iirc. Jim B says: I’snt it amazing how history often repeats, to those who open their minds. Pingback: Danny and Peachy \| Bring the heat, Bring the Stupid Previous Previous post: Barrage Rockets Next Next post: Load HEAT- Sherilyn Fenn	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line386
__label__cc	0.728243	0.271757	Posts Tagged ‘Polo Grounds’ Dog Pee, the DH and Willie Mays Willie Mays, "the catch," 1954 World Series, the Polo Grounds. I wasn’t planning to write for the Zest blog this week because I had other stuff on my mind and nothing about which I felt a need to expound. That wasn’t good enough for my fellow Zester, Mike Kaufman. He felt a need to call me out in a column he wrote — he actually did two of them — on whether it’s OK to let your dog pee on a neighbor’s mailbox post. Really. Even did a poll on it. Since I thought this question was covered by the “do unto others” credo by which we all aspire to live, I ignored it. But he insisted. Yes or no, Bob, pee or no pee. Exasperated, I answered: No pee! No pee! Never let your dog pee on my or anybody else’s mailbox post! Yucch. But the pee question turned out to be a straw dog. Mike, a former sports writer, was really calling me out on the designated hitter in baseball, which I had supported in one of my previous posts. At the end of his dog pee column, he added: “NOTE TO BOB GAYDOS: Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees was the American League’s first designated hitter on Opening Day 1973. Thirty years later he expressed regrets: ‘I screwed up the game of baseball. Baseball needed a jolt of offense for attendance, so they decided on the DH. I never thought it would last this long.’ If even Blomberg can recant, it is not too late for you, Bob. Please come to your senses. Come home to the real game of baseball.” First of all, Ron Blomberg is one of those Old Timers Day “Oh yeah, he was a Yankee, too“ guys. He had a couple of decent years and faded fast. He was never big enough to screw up the Yankees, let alone the whole game of baseball. But Blomberg and Kaufman miss the point. There is simply no going back to anything. Baseball has evolved over the years, becoming more attuned to what fans like, which is more offense. It’s why they lowered the pitching mound. Sure, everyone can appreciate a good pitching matchup and no-hitters are special. But a whole season of teams batting .256 facing each other and watching opposing pitchers avoid number eight hitters with .230 averages to get at a pitcher who is an almost sure out is not fun. Nor does it necessarily win games. Good pitching always trumps all else. But when all else is equal, the teams that can hit — and that means mostly American League teams with designated hitters — will prevail. Look at the inter-league games records. The American League destroys the National League I don‘t know what happens to pitchers when they leave high school. Until then they are usually the best players all around on all their teams. That means they could hit, too. But even before the DH, major league pitchers were no longer feared hitters. Players can’t bunt anymore. It’s a disgrace. The hit and run is almost obsolete. Baseball went bonkers with steroids for a while, and everyone was a home run threat. Now, things are back to seeming normalcy, but next year teams are going to play teams in the other league every day. That’s not fair to American League teams whose pitchers will have to bat. National League teams will gladly find a guy on the bench to add some punch to their anemic lineups. The point is, the players union will never give up the jobs and the fans who see the DH every day will never go back to so-called “real baseball.” Not that long ago, baseball players used to leave their gloves on the field and wearing a batting helmet was unknown. But once upon a time, in the 1860s, nobody (not even the catcher) wore a glove, the ball was pitched underhanded from 45-feet from home plate, the ball could be caught on a bounce or on the fly for an out and you couldn’t overrun first base. In addition, foul balls were not strikes and if the umpire, standing to the side of the batter, didn’t happen to see the pitch, it didn’t count. Now, that’s old time baseball, too, and they still play it in Cape May County, N.J., Michael, if you’re interested. For a whole season, I’m sticking with the current version. While I’m at it, I might as well take care of all the dog-eared baseball questions. In response to my own poll (“Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio?”), my colleague Jeffrey Page responded: “Bob, What about the Question of the Eternal Triangle: Mantle? Mays? Snider? My heart says Duke. My head says Willie. Mantle? He was pretty good, too.” OMG, Brooklyn, get over yourself. Yes, New York City had the three best center fielders in baseball in the 1950s, but the Duke was always number three and you know that in your head, if not your heart. Mantle could have been the best ever but he drank like a fish and wrecked his leg and was still an all-time great and notches above Snider. But Willie Mays had it all, including a flair for the dramatic. I watched him rain triples and chase down fly balls all around the Polo Grounds and my head and heart have never doubted his preeminence. Best ever. Willie, Mickey and the Duke. 1,2,3. Which brings me back to Michael and his dog pee. The most fascinating thing about his poll to me is that, of the 10 people who replied, four apparently said let your dog go wherever, whenever. I want their names, Michael. I don’t have a dog, but I have a friend who has three and they’re looking for new fields of dreams. bob@zestoforange.com Tags: baseball, Bob Gaydos, Brooklyn, designated hitter, dogs, Jeffrey Page, Mantle, Mays, Michael Kaufman, Polo Grounds, Ron Blomberg, Snider, Yankees Posted in Bob Gaydos \| 2 Comments »	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line387
__label__wiki	0.893478	0.893478	Phase 2 Steering Committee Prof Dominic Rowe, MBBS, PhD, AM, FRACP Phase 2 Principal Investigator • Foundation Professor of Neurology in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Macquarie University • Chairman of Macquarie Neurology • Past Chairman of the MND Research Institute of Australia (10 years) • Founder of the Australian Motor Neurone Disease Registry Prof Stanley H. Appel, • Creator and Co-director of Houston Methodist Neurological Institute: Established in 1982, the center was the first multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to ALS patient care and research in the United States • Chair of the Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology and the Peggy and Gary Edwards Distinguished Chair in ALS at Houston Methodist Hospital • Fellow of the AAAS, Gold Medal for Excellence in Biomedical Research from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, Sheila Essey Award for ALS Research, Texas Neurological Society Lifetime Achievement Award, Forbes Norris Award from the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations Prof Merit Cudkowicz, MD, MSc • Chief of Neurology and Director, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Clinic, at Massachusetts General Hospital • Director of Neurological Clinical Research Institute and the Julieanne Dorn Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School • Founder and former co-Director of the Northeast ALS Consortium (NEALS) • 2009 recipient of the American Academy of Neurology Sheila Essay ALS award Prof Bradley Turner, BSc (Hons), PhD • NHMRC Dementia Research Leadership Fellow and Head of the Motor Neuron Disease Laboratory, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health (Victoria, Australia) • Established the MND Laboratory supported by a Stafford Fox Senior Research Fellowship. • Member of the National Health and Medical Research Council Grant Review Panels, Assigners Academy and MND Australia Research Committee Prof Berislav Zlokovic, MD, PhD • Chairman of the ZZ Biotech Scientific Advisory Board	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line390
__label__cc	0.575674	0.424326	And the million dollar genius of attaching a metal ball to the end of a tube in such a way so that ink in the tube is dispersed as it rolls? Million Dollar Genius has an occasional 'Legend' segment spotlighting inventors whose ideas seeded others, so maybe we'll one day see J.J. Loud, whose idea it was to combine that metal ball with that ink tube, or László Bíró for perfecting the technology, to really get the ball rolling・＊Read more K. RieSTARPOINTS on the CULTUREDpage CLICK IMAGE to read archived STAR POINTS columns Portrait commission ・ January, 2020 ・ballpoint pen on paper, work-in-progress ''The skin tones (as shown) have being made so far with the ballpoint pens in the picture for this adorable commissioned artwork. The colors I'm using are part of the ochre/orange palette, along with some purples and blues for shades and layers of skin tones. Many ask how I achieve skin color, and is a complex answer because it depends on the particular lighting and skin hue of the person. One thing that is always surprising at first is learning about the green and blue hues, because they're very counterintuitive. I mean, there's a reasoning that could say the people drawn would look like The Hulk if you use green, right? But actually when an artist does not include green, the person drawn looks like it's made out of plastic or rubber, there's a fake quality to it. That's because we have layers of veins that do have tones of green and blue underneath the outer layers of the skin. Actually, skin is not like a layer we have protecting our body that is painted on with "skin color", but rather a collection of tones made from the different layers we have, which include muscle, arteries, capillaries and veins, fat, and translucent tissues, to name a few. You'll notice in future posts the difference when the yellow tones are softer in favor of more alive looking skin as the work progresses''・ Read TB's June 2015 PICKabout Lorenzana's Holographie 01 ・Artwork © Nathan Lorenzana PICK PIECES The Ballpointer staff choose the artwork and let the artist explain it in their own words ・ Vol 7 No 1 posted January 18, 2020 Nathan Lorenzana・Guatemala City, GuatemalaITLE ・DATE ・MEDIUM ・SIZE CLICK IMAGE to read archived PICKS SPECIAL features The Ballpointer shares a bit of how-to ballpoint magic, as explained from behind-the-curtain by master hyper-realist ballpoint magician Nathan Lorenzana in a recent social media post... SWATCH WATCH lightfast INK testing on the LAB page The attraction lies in the drawing's simplicity and immediacy. ''You're so smart to have a child draw your logo,'' commented one uninformed customer, who might've been thinking about Two Men and a Baby. Mary Ellen's use of a ballpoint pen to create something which would exceed any artistic intentions is, itself, a 'million dollar' story; ordinary ballpoint pen, extraordinary outcome. Thirty years later, even as the company has grown into a million dollar corporation, those hand-drawn stick men remain the official company logo. ''The logo is still prominently featured on everything we do,'' said a representative who was nice enough to give us a minute. Pride in their homespun origins shows in a sign hanging in Two Men's Lansing headquarters, which reads: ''What started on the fibers of a napkin with a ballpoint pen is now interwoven into the fabric of popular culture'' ... Flashback : Lansing, Michigan, early 1980s. Sheets' teenage sons Brig and John Sorber start using an old pickup truck to move peoples' belongings locally as a way to earn some after-school cash. When a logo was needed to advertise their services in a local newspaper, Mary Ellen—whom we're told has never had art training nor art ambitions—made ballpoint magic happen. The ballpoint-on-napkin 'stick men' Mama Sheets drew 'as a joke' (and re-drew for History as a reenactment) struck a chord. No surprise, the doodle captures the same kind of folksy flavor implied by the company name itself: Two Men and a Truck. Twain couldn't have named it better ... STARPOINTS by K. Rie posted May 6, 2019 All but the keenest viewers may have missed the many ballpoint pen cameos on screens big and small over the years. Ballpoints are regulars in Hollywood productions, and not just as set dressing... Two Teens and a Mom ® Million Dollar Genius Episode #7, 2019・History channel We're pretty sure the name Mary Ellen Sheets doesn't ring a bell, not unless you happened to catch her story in episode #7 of HIstory channel's Million Dollar Genius (April, 2019), a program which showcases people whose ideas brought them millions. Sheets had just such an idea, but it's quite possible that idea wouldn't have gotten far without a certain ballpoint pen drawing ...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line392
__label__wiki	0.544752	0.544752	Cove Point LNG Export Facility Due to Come Online K.J. Rodgers Crownsville, Maryland After years of construction and battles against activists, Maryland’s Cove Point LNG Export facility is set to come online this quarter. It has been a long and bumpy ride for Maryland in the last few years in regards to natural gas. Since moving to Maryland in late 2008, there has been no shortage of confusion, delusion, and hope that the state will make the right call for our economic future. Three years ago, one of my very first posts on NaturalGasNow was discussing Cove Point, a liquid natural gas (LNG) export facility. Cove Point was then an import facility and Dominion, a Virginia-based energy company, was undergoing the $3.4 billion upgrade to transform this little-used facility to become an export hub of LNG. Little did I know at the time, that the Three Amigos in opposition: former-gubernatorial candidate Heather Mizeur, Ann Bristow, Ph.D. of the Savage River Watershed Association and Paul Roberts, a founding member of CitzenShale, an anti-fracking environmental group, would become all too common names in the ongoing fight for all natural gas fights. While those Stooges and other environmental groups convinced Governor Larry Hogan to ban fracking, a law that just went into effect, they were unsuccessful in preventing Cove Point’s progress. The revamped export facility is on schedule to come online soon, as in this quarter. IAF Advisors’ Kyle Cooper, managing director of research, said Cove Point “might start shipping by November.” Right now, the facility is performing tests to ensure a successful startup and Dominion’s CEO said it was 95%. Cove Point’s proximity to the Marcellus Shale will make this facility critical to future LNG exports. Just as we have watched Cheniere Energy’s LNG export facility in Sabine, TX, the only current export facility, blow away expectations, Cove Point is expected to export 1.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of Marcellus/Utica Shale gas to India and Japan. The marketed capacity is already spoken for under 20-year service agreements with Pacific Summit Energy, a U.S. affiliate of Japan’s Sumitomo Corp and GAIL Global (USA) LNG LLC, a U.S. affiliate of GAIL (India) Ltd. Marcellus gas is going to be lighting the far east through agreements with Tokyo Gas and Kansai Electric, how cool is that? Just when you think it was over, the opposition comes back in full force. We Are Cove Point (WACP), an activist group that has been fighting the export facility since day one, is still trying to hamper the overall project. Dominion recently asked the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) for amendments to its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to remove the unnecessary emission limit on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) so it can use combustion turbines to supply backup powers if needed to keep the liquefaction process reliable. This would potentially increase the 2.53 tons per year of emissions. Karl Neddenien, Dominion’s media and community relations manager at Cove Point said: “most of this increase is attributable to small diameter components such as instrument valves and tubing connectors and access plugs on heat exchangers,” “we are confident fugitive emissions will be minimized, and we will continue to control and minimize emissions to the lowest achievable emission rate, the most stringent emission reduction standard enforceable under the Clean Air Act.” The WACP crowd showed up to the public hearing handing out stickers that said “DOMINION, GO HOME” and “SOUTHERN MARYLAND, STAND UP” while claiming the PSC should revoke all permits and not grant new ones. I wonder if they truly believe we should just close the facility down based on conspiracy theories and rhetoric. Since the hearing, the PSC is still taking public comments. While WACP produced a scary pre-generated message to sign on their website, you can also send in comments to tell the PSC that we stand by America’s future and don’t support the scare tactics of activists. Send comments to: David J. Collins Maryland Public Service Commission 6 Saint Paul Street The post Cove Point LNG Export Facility Due to Come Online appeared first on Natural Gas Now. Continue Reading: Natural Gas Now Tagged: Natural Gas Now, Construction, Environment and Climate, Legal, Permits, Politics	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line396
__label__cc	0.739934	0.260066	Suit to uncover human hazards of federal wildlife eradication Rey gives some answers on Plum Creek maneuvers White House puts warming threats on back burner By Ralph Maughan On July 16, 2008 · 16 Comments · In Politics White House puts warming threats on back burner. It rejects the EPA staff’s findings on greenhouse gases and passes the issue on to the next president. By James Gerstenzang and Janet Wilson, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers. Bush’s popularity is falling towards 20%; nothing can be done. Let’s face it, the Constitution needs to be amended to provide for the replacement of a failed President before the end of his term. Most other democratic nations allow for “votes of no confidence,” and a new prime minister (probably from the other party or parties) can be brought in with a new cabinet to take over and move in a new direction. 16 Responses to White House puts warming threats on back burner Jon Way says: “Let’s face it, the Constitution needs to be amended to provide for the replacement of a failed President before the end of his term.” I 100% agree. I can’t believe that this corrupt fool and his cabinet got re-elected – although who knows if they influenced that (both terms). Thank god I never voted for them… They even ran off McCain in 2000 primary. Regardess of what “Bush & company” believe, it appears that the governors, venture captialists & others are reaching a “tipping point” on climate change. Of course, things would move faster if Obama & the senate & house could win a democratic majority so that they could pass meaningfull bills. For the first time, today, I even heard the Pope express concerns about earthly environmental degradation. It’s too bad that these issues were not acknowledged 30 years as the signs were there to read for all who cared to read them. Monty – The problems WERE acknowledged – including by Jimmy Carter. Then some of the same Repubs in power today helped amplify the Iranian hostage crisis. That enemy of the public good, Ronald Reagan, was elected and he symbolically dismantled the solar panels Carter had put up on the White House – and things have slid downhill from there – to the nadir of the current willfull ignorance and depravity of the current lot – Bush down to Secretary and Agency hacks like Kempthorne and Caswell. kt: I agree! Reagan had a aircraft carrier named after him for allegedly winning the “cold war” when it would have been fitting & proper to have renamed the Exxon Valdes oil tanker the “Ronald Reagan”. Let’s face it–it’s probably better that Dubya does nothing on this issue, because its nearly certain he’d screw it up, just like he does everything else. In which case, he’d just be digging a deeper hole for Obama to deal with. Worst. President. Ever. Dusty Rogue says: A friend from a former communist country said, back when the BushCo took office, “These guys are going to rape, pillage and steal from every country in the world and destroy the environmental conditions we need to survive, and they will never regret it or look back.” Looks like they were right… kim kaiser says: “Bush’s popularity is falling towards 20%; nothing can be done. Let’s face it, the Constitution needs to be amended to provide for the replacement of a failed President before the end of his term” his popularity was closer to 30 this morning,, 28% to be exact,, so why are we not putting the democratic lead congressional apporval numbers of 15,16 and 17 up there to compare,, remember,, this is the DEMOCRATIC congress,, gonna get us out of war,, get more jobs, stop this, stop that,, bullshit!!!!! they need to be kicked out just as well,,,,,amend the constitution for that as well The Democrats cannot “get us out of war” without 60 votes in the Senate–which they do not have. Moreover, some who caucus with the Democrats (i.e. Joe Lieberman) actually would not vote with the rest of the party on this issue. Thus, there really isn’t anything the Democrats can do except continue to criticize and put pressure on the White House. Most Americans don’t understand this and are expressing their frustration based on what they see as inactivity. ++his popularity was closer to 30 this morning,, 28% to be exact,, ++ Are you pulling our leg? so why are we not putting the democratic lead congressional apporval numbers of 15,16 and 17 up there to compare,, remember,, this is the DEMOCRATIC congress,, gonna get us out of war,, get more jobs, stop this, stop that,, bullshit!!!!! they need to be kicked out just as well,,,,,amend the constitution for that as well++ Congress enver gets good approval ratings. This is largely because there is no real namerecognition with many people. But when a president is under 40%, and in the 20% range, that’s incredibly bad. The name recognition is there, so the ratings reflect the incredible incompetency of the administration. I would feel ashamed if I voted for this administration. Deeply ashamed. Mike is absolutely correct. The popularity of Congress almost never reaches even 45%. Comparing its popularity with that of any President is apples and oranges. Another reason is that no person speaks for Congress as a body. However, every President has a large team of PR folks trying to pump up his approval. Congressional Republicans speak for their party and they trash Congress if they think it helps them. The same is true of congressional Democrats. Having said this, I don’t think the current Congress is a very good one. Wyo Native says: Ralph, you and Mike have it perfectly right about comparing approval ratings. With that said though, this particular Congress has some interesting statistics. Typically like you said the overall aproval rating rarely, if ever gets much above 40%. This is generally due to the two party system. When polls are broke down to individual party support, the party that has majority control typically has a high approval rating by members of their party, and a low approval rating by the members of the minority party. This usually averages out to to be a somewhat low number. This particular Congress just recently recieved the lowest apporval rating in the 32 years of the Gallup Pole, 14%. Democrats actually gave congress a lower rating of 11% compared to Republicans 19%. Here’s a link to this weeks Gallup Pole http://www.gallup.com/poll/108856/Congressional-Approval-Hits-RecordLow-14.aspx Wyo Native, Those are amazing statistics. A lot of Democrats are deeply disappointed that their new majority in Congress failed to take on the President in a total way, such as try to impeach him, deny passage of a budget rather than let him have has way, etc. Their stance on the FISA bill could even threaten the election of Obama. Hey Mike,, here is what you need.. no i wasnt kidding,, you just accept what is written,!!! Here are the ratings,, i really dont care what the numbers say,, the platform the 06 congress ran on was 1 out of iraq, NOW !!! they havent even gotten close,, you can try to justify your congressional approval/non approval however you want,, but they have done ABSOLUTELY NOTHING with all the big talk they made,, so if you want to continue to blow there horn, fine.. but you are only fooling yourselves.. just look at the attached bill that Ralph showed us on tester, baucus and the other one,, about the cattle subsidy,, and you feel good about this,, with power they should be able to barter and deal with few of the republicans,, obviously, they are not good at it or they would have shown better results,, they have folded like cheap paper sacks on almost EVERYTHING Bush has requested for 2 years,,,,,non of them have any spine,, AP-Ipsos 7/10-14/08 28 67 * -39 CBS/New York Times 7/7-14/08 28 65 7 -37 ABC/Washington Post 7/10-13/08 28 69 3 -41 Quinnipiac LV 7/8-13/08 26 67 6 -41 Newsweek 7/9-10/08 28 63 9 -35 Ralph, That FISA flip flop by Obama sure was something else, even I was amazed by that one. I personally feal that one of the biggest factors concerning Congress’ apporval rating is Gasoline prices. Nanci Pelosi’s “Common Sense” approach to lowering gas prices from the $2.19 average when they took control in ’07 hasn’t worked out very well for them. Now the Repubs are beating the Drilling drum like no other and it’s starting to resonate in a vast majority of the public, especially when gas is now an average of $4.10. Energy is going to be the #1 issue in thisyear’s election; and the Dems “Tough Love” stance of Conservation and Windfall Profit Taxes are tough for the public to swallow.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line400
__label__wiki	0.825787	0.825787	Listen: Tom Morello’s Eddie Van Halen Tribute Song + Slash Guest Collab Rich Fury, Getty Images / Kevin Winter, Getty Images / Phillip Faraone, Stringer/Getty Images This year was supposed to be the year of Rage Against the Machine (and other high profile reunion tours) until a global pandemic uprooted the touring industry worldwide. There is some solace to be had as guitarist Tom Morello has just dropped a new EP, Comandante, which features a tribute song to the late Eddie Van Halen as well as a collaborative track with Guns N' Roses legend Slash. In what has turned out to be an incredibly busy fall regarding new music, Morello announced his latest release only yesterday (Oct. 29), which was a welcome surprise after last getting new solo material from the guitarist in 2018 when he released the guest-filled The Atlas Underground record. The innovative Eddie Van Halen left an obvious impact on Morello. He was an innovator of both technique and tone and would display his dazzling skill set in extended guitar solos during Van Halen shows, where he would fiddle with his guitar's volume knob to create new sounds and exert his mastery over two-handed tapping. On the Comandante track "Secretariat," Morello takes 68 seconds to recreate some familiar techniques discharged by the affectionately dubbed 'King Edward,' obviously with his own unique spin as well. "Interstate 80" is markedly different, opening with dissonant guitar lick reminiscent of early 2000s Godflesh. The track quickly takes a detour from this abrasive passage and delves into lunging grooves with a rap-rock vocal cadence laid over the top. Listen to both songs below and view the complete details to Tom Morello's Comandante EP further down the page. Tom Morello, "Secretariat" (Tribute to Eddie Van Halen) Tom Morello, "Interstate 80" (Feat. Slash) Tom Morello, Comandante EP Artwork + Track Listing 1. "Voodoo Child" 2. "Interstate 80" (feat. Slash) 3. "Secretariat" (tribute to Eddie Van Halen) 4. "Suburban Guerrilla" 5. "Cato Stedman & Neptune Frost" Source: Listen: Tom Morello’s Eddie Van Halen Tribute Song + Slash Guest Collab Filed Under: Eddie Van Halen, slash, tom morello Categories: Missoula News	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line407
__label__cc	0.539255	0.460745	Police chase: Armed robbery suspect arrested in Long Beach after wild police chase LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- A suspect wanted for two armed robberies led Los Angeles police officers on a wild chase before being taken into custody in the Long Beach area on Tuesday. The suspect was wanted for allegedly committing two armed robberies, authorities said. He apparently used a knife during those crimes. VIDEO: Police chase armed robbery suspect A robbery suspect was fleeing from police at high speeds on various freeways in the Long Beach area of Los Angeles County. The suspect, who was the lone occupant in the vehicle, sped up the northbound 110 Freeway in the Wilmington area but exited onto surface streets, driving at high speeds to avoid capture. The suspect also drove on the wrong side of the road, putting other drivers at risk. After weaving through surface streets, the suspect traveled onto the eastbound 91 Freeway in the Long Beach area, passing the 710 Freeway. The suspect then exited the freeway and proceeded to drive recklessly on surface streets -- at times even driving on the wrong side of the freeway and running red lights. A police officer eventually conducted a PIT maneuver, causing the suspect to lose control of the vehicle on Carson Street. "Those policemen did such a great job. As you know, the next traffic light right there, 50 feet away, is a college and there's a lot of kids out," one witness said. The suspect was pulled out of the car, tackled to the ground and taken into custody. An eyewitness also captured the take down from inside their car. The reported armed robberies occurred in the San Pedro area, and the suspect was under police surveillance when the chase began, authorities said. wilmingtonlos angelespolice chasefreewayarmed robbery LA County aims to vaccinate residents 65 and older in Feb.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line410
__label__cc	0.713615	0.286385	Writing Update Home / Last Seen 22 January 2019 January 19, 2019 Image via freestocks.org from Pexels The hardware store assistant led Amy and her new fiance Eric into the materials section of the Decor-A-Home store. “Now do you guys want a bed frame that’s made of wood…” “Too expensive,” Eric muttered. Their price range was tight, but a turquoise Hermes saddle bag hung from Amy’s arm. Though it could’ve been a birthday gift, the store assistant took it as an invitation to up sell. “Wood is more sturdy. It lasts generations, and if you get a classic style, then it will never be out of fashion.” The assistant looked to Amy. Amy had a long, pointed chin that didn’t match her squinted eyes or tomato-like nose. She hefted her bag higher on her shoulder and turned to Eric. His clean-shaven face was round and baby-like. He had slicked back his hair with gel to appear older, but it wasn’t working. Amy placed her slender hand on his forearm. “Maybe we could splurge, just a little. For the children or grandchildren. We could pass the bed frame down for generations.” “Like your bag?” he asked. Amy withdrew her hand and turned to the store assistant. “We’ll see your other material options please.” “What about wicker? Beach themes are all the rage.” The assistant lead them further through towering stacks of planks and boards and screws. “The wicker can come in any color you want and is more flexible.” This time Amy gauged Eric’s reaction more closely. What she saw is impossible to say because his face didn’t change. The assistant pressed on. “We also have metal, a very popular choice right now.” Eric glanced at the metal poles and checked his watch. He had an appointment soon, one that couldn’t be rescheduled. “Metal works. Now can we pick a style?” “Actually, first we’ll go through the paint shop and pick a color.” The assistant led them into the next room. It was basically a bright gymnasium overwhelmed with people. Sunlight flooded the room from windows up high. On the two walls and the floor, the room gradually transitioned through every possible shade of one color to shades of the next one until the rainbow (plus black, white, and gray) was completed. Eric grabbed his forehead as if the colors had given him a migraine. “Amy, you pick. I’ll go on to styles so we can get out of here faster.” The assistant was supposed to stop him. She was supposed to stay with the guests at all times. But she’d had a rough day. So she’d say the guest was in the bathroom. Sometimes you can’t keep up with everyone. “I’m going to the blues.” Amy called as she disappeared into the teeming crowd of store assistants and customers. The assistant bobbed and weaved trying to keep up, but she’d lost sight of Amy. In a store as big as Decor-A-Home, it was easy to lose someone. The assistant took a breath and spun slowly, scanning every inch of the blue area. When she was satisfied that Amy’s pointy chin wasn’t there, the assistant moved on to the next color and the next, systematically. Protocol told her that she should use the intercom to find Amy, but the assistant couldn’t afford another negative mark. Maybe Amy had gone to the bathroom. The restroom was filled with women but not Amy. The next best option was to find Eric. He would know where his wife had run off to. The assistant did one last sweep before moving onto style. Eric was standing right where he said he would be. He’d found a beautiful scroll pattern frame. “Will you tell Amy that I want this one in dark brown? I’m sure she’s already picked out an absurd pastel color.” “Actually, I don’t know where she went. She said she was going to the blue section, but I couldn’t keep up with her.” The assistant tried to keep her face blank and her tone casual. If she panicked, then so would Eric. “Amy likes to run off. I’ll check and meet you here.” Before the assistant could object, Eric was speed walking back to the paint section. The assistant found contentment in the fact that Eric was all business. Then five minutes passed with no sign of his return. Making sure to stay in sight of the scroll frames, the assistant edged towards the paint shop. After ten minutes, she went looking for Eric. Young couples, old ladies, and families with fussy kids all perused the paint section. They got in the way. The assistant pulled aside one of her coworkers and gave a short description of the customers she was looking for. No luck. She had to go to the intercom. Keeping her eyes peeled the entire way, the assistant went to the center of the store, lifted the radio for the intercom, and asked Eric and Amy to report to the store center. The assistant dreaded the conversation she’d be having with her boss later. At least she’d be able to get this couple helped and move on. But they didn’t come. After ten minutes, the assistant came over the intercom again urging the couple to meet with her. Maybe they were talking and hadn’t heard. Maybe the intercom system had sounded gravely the first time. Ten more minutes passed and no one came. The assistant went to the registers. Five were open plus a self-check out section. She gave a detailed description to every attendant. No one had seen Eric or Amy. “Are you sure?” the assistant asked the man at self-check out. “Yeah. They could’ve decided this store’s too expensive or that they’d come back another time.” He said this doubtfully. Usually people would have the assistant escort them out rather than run away. Eric didn’t seem like the running away type. “And you tried the intercom system?” the worker asked. “Twice.” “Then that’s all you can do. If they come through, I’ll let you know. It’s not like they’re in danger.” “Yeah.” The assistant convinced herself that Eric and Amy were capable adults who had probably just left. Then the assistant helped five more customers before the end of the day, luckily avoided a talking to about losing guests, and forgot about the couple. A week later the missing persons report came out. Island of the Lost January Writing Update Wedbush Write on Twitter @wedbushwrite @goodreads On the way to Mordor https://t.co/QKI1n4q4Q1 @drjoelshulkin The Avengers @caytlyn_brooke Learning about dragon riding https://t.co/1qepWDDBjj How much world building is too much? #writerscommunity #WritingCommunity #Writer #writingtips Just started this book, and I'm already jumpy #amreading #BookTwitter #books #thriller https://t.co/wpbdDj8jfX Follow @wedbushwrite Wedbush Write Home Wedbush Write Wedbush Write, © Sydney Wedbush 2021. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. 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__label__cc	0.505078	0.494922	Archive for the ‘Tom Kondilas’ Category September 15th, 2017 No comments Went and saw Rhinoceros last night at convergence. For those of you unfamiliar with this play, you can read about it on Wikipedia. What is of most interest is the background experiences of Ionesco as he grew and became a man, specifically, his Jewish ethnicity, an ethnicity which the Radical Right in Romania would begin to attack in 1930s under the guise of “illegal immigration” and “fraudulent citizenship.” These themes and ideas should be familiar, as, today, it is clear that they come from a very old playbook. Convergence puts up a timely play, to be sure. What is an ostensibly sensible, refined, and cultured town (country? USA?) supposed to do when a rhinoceros appears and begins smashing things, killing a poor kitten, and destroying everything in his path? What, further, should said town do when its own sensible and refined citizens begin turning into rhinoceroses? They all begin to fit in, play along, and do what everyone else is doing. But events take a more ominous tone as the entire town begins to change. The arguments should sound familiar: BOTARD: I never believe journalists. They’re all liars. I don’t need them to tell me what to think; I believe what I see with my own eyes. Speaking as a former teacher, I like things to be precise, scientifically valid; I’ve got a methodical mind. BOTARD: Please forgive me, Mr. Papillon. But you can’t deny that the colour problem is one of the great stumbling blocks of our time. DUDARD: I know that, we all know that, but it has nothing to do with … BOTARD: It’s not an issue to be dismissed lightly, Mr. Dudard. The course of history has shown that racial prejudice … BERENGER: You shouldn’t reject medical advice. JEAN: Doctors invent illnesses that don’t exist. BERENGER: They do it in good faith-just for the pleasure of looking after people. JEAN: They invent illnesses, they invent them, I tell you. BERENGER: Perhaps they do-but after they invent them they cure them. JEAN: I only have confidence in veterinary surgeons. Throughout, Ionesco uses syllogisms from a few side characters to expose the absurd logic that comes into play when people attempt to discuss what they believe and why. The insertion of these sections creates a meta-dialog with the audience as it can begin to see the nature of the conversations regarding sensible people transforming into rhinoceroses: LOGICIAN: [to the OLD GENTLEMAN] Here is an example of a syllogism. The cat has four paws. Isidore and Fricot both have four paws. Therefore Isidore and Fricot are cats. OLD GENTLEMAN: [to the LOGICIAN] My dog has got four paws. LOGICIAN: [to the OLD GENTLEMAN] Then it’s a cat. These absurd arguments become all-too-real as Berenger begins to see his own friends and co-workers transform into Rhinos. JEAN: I tell you it’s not as bad as all that. After all, rhinoceroses are living creatures the same as us; they’ve got as much right to life as we have ! BERENGER: As long as they don’t destroy ours in the process. You must admit the difference in mentality. JEAN: [pacing up and down the room, and in and out of the bathroom] Are you under the impression that our way of life is superior? BERENGER: Well at any rate, we have our own moral standards which I consider incompatible with the standards of these animals. JEAN: Moral standards! I’m sick of moral standards ! We need to go beyond moral standards ! BERENGER: What would you put in their place? JEAN: [still pacing] Nature! BERENGER: Nature? JEAN: Nature has its own laws. Morality’s against Nature. BERENGER: Are you suggesting we replace our moral laws by the law of the jungle? JEAN: It would suit me, suit me fine. One only need recall Charlottesville and the “fine young men” and their torches to see that greater numbers appear to be turning into rhinoceroses right in front of our eyes. Morality begins to unwind and transform to the Hobbesian “bellum omnium contra omnes”. And soon, we see people begin to change what they believe, through the simple constant exposure to the ideas, accommodating things that were abhorrent: DUDARD: What if you do? You only have to keep out of their way. And there aren’t as many as all that. BERENGER: I see them all over the place. You’ll probably say that’s being morbid, too. DUDARD: They don’t attack you. If you leave them alone, they just ignore you. You can’t say they’re spiteful. They’ve even got a certain natural innocence, a sort of frankness. Besides I walked right along the avenue to get to you today. I got here safe and sound, didn’t I? No trouble at all. BERENGER: Just the sight of them upsets me. It’s a nervous thing. I don’t get angry–no, it doesn’t pay to get angry, you never know where it’ll lead to, I watch out for that. But it does something to me, here! [He points to his heart.] I get a tight feeling inside. DUDARD: I think you’re right to a certain extent to have some reaction. But you go too far. You’ve no sense of humour, that’s your trouble, none at all. You must learn to be more detached, and try and see the funny side of things. BERENGER: I feel responsible for everything that happens. I feel involved, I just can’t be indifferent. DUDARD: Judge not lest ye he judged. If you start worrying about everything that happens you’d never be able to go on living. BERENGER: If only it had happened somewhere else, in some other country, and we’d just read about it in the papers, one could discuss it quietly, examine the question from all points of view and come to an objective conclusion. We could organize debates with professors and writers and lawyers, and blue-stockings and artists and people. And the ordinary man in the street, as well-it would be very interesting and instructive. But when you’ re involved yourself, when you suddenly find yourself up against the brutal facts you can’t help feeling directly concerned-the shock is too violent for you to stay cool and detached. I’m frankly surprised, I’m very very surprised. I can’t get over it. DUDARD: Well I’m surprised, too. Or rather I was. Now I’m starting to get used to it. Things become more ominous, as Berenger and Daisy become the only humans left. BERENGER: [darting to the radio] Let’s turn on the radio for the news! DAISY: Yes, we must find out how things stand! [The sound of trumpeting comes from the radio. BERENGER peremptorily switches it off. But in the distance other trumpetings, like echoes, can be heard.] BERENGER: Things are getting really serious! I tell you frankly, I don’t like it! [She is trembling.] BERENGER: [very agitated] Keep calm! Keep calm! DAISY: They’ve taken over the radio stations! BERENGER: [agitated and trembling] Keep calm, keep calm! [DAISY runs to the up-stage window, then to the down-stage window and looks out; BERENGER does the same in the opposite order, then the two come and face each other centre-stage.] DAISY: It’s no joke any longer. They mean business! BERENGER: There’s only them left now; nobody but them. Even the authorities have joined them. [They cross to the windows as before, and meet again centre-stage.] DAISY: Not a soul left anywhere. BERENGER: We’re all alone, we’re left all alone. Berenger attempts to save the world with Daisy, but even Daisy turns in the end, leaving Berenger all alone. BERENGER: How can we save the world, if you don’t? DAISY: Why bother to save it? BERENGER: What a thing to say l Do it for me, Daisy. Let’s save the world. DAISY: After all, perhaps it’s we who need saving. Perhaps we’re the abnormal ones. BERENGER: You’re not yourself, Daisy, you’ve got a touch off ever. DAISY: There aren’t any more of our kind about anywhere, are there? BERENGER: Daisy, you’re not to talk like that! [DAISY looks all around at the rhinoceros heads on the walls, on the landing door, and now starting to appear along the footlights.] DAISY: Those are the real people. They look happy. They’re content to be what they are. They don’t look insane. They look very natural. They were right to do what they did. BERENGER: [clasping his hands and looking despairingly at DAISY] We’re the ones who are doing right, Daisy, I assure you. DAISY: That’s very presumptuous of you! BERENGER: You know perfectly well I’m right. DAISY: There’s no such thing as absolute right. It’s the world that’s right–not you and me. To the end, when Berenger realizes that he alone must fight: BERENGER: People who try to hang on to their individuality always come to a bad end! Oh well, too bad! I’ll take on the whole of them ! I’ll put up a fight against the lot of them, the whole lot of them! I’m the last man left, and I’m staying that way until the end. I’m not capitulating ! Once again, a timely play from convergence that was well-directed by Jonathan Wilhelm, with a fantastic set by Wilhelm as well—stark white set-pieces with black and white costumes, which stand in contrast to the muddled mess that humans make of belief and logic. Tom Kondilas is wonderful as the increasingly frantic Berenger, and he even rocks a ‘fro like Gene Wilder in the movie. It’s a long show, but definitely worth seeing. Rhinocerous Eugene Ionesco convergence-continuum Tom Kondilas Jonathan Wilhelm June 22nd, 2009 No comments I think what I like best about this play (other than the two leading ladies) is the manner in which relationships are distilled to raw absurdity. Melanie Marnich regularly compresses time to generate hysterical representations–sort of like coal being squeezed to present a diamond, or pressing fruit to extract juice. You get the idea. Two plates (as in tectonics) meet in Quake Laurel Johnson is the big hit in this one (no surprise here) as That Woman: a hip-slappin’ hottie who can out-philosophize you, out fuck you, and then kill you when she’s wrung you out. Lucy (Erin Scerbak) is the naïve vixen screwing her way across the country looking for Mr. Goodbar, culminating in her own brutal run in with a predictably brutal grease-monkey (Tom Kondilas) who excels at playing casually aggressive male characters. I’d like to say that this play did something for me, other than the scintillation occasioned by various physical antics—that and the very funny comedic moments from both Christian Prentice and Stuart Hoffman as the various Mr. Goodbar candidates adopted by Lucy in her travels. But it really didn’t. I mean, don’t get me wrong, it was funny and there were some very good theatrical moments that Arthur Grothe managed very well (I especially liked getting a drill thrust toward my face—if you like that sort of thing sit in the front row, stage left). But Marnich’s piece was only good for breadth, not depth and it was never clear to me that Lucy’s ‘big love’ was anything more than an onanistic quest that barely did more than disregard all the Goodbars. The most compelling moment is the late meeting between Lucy and That Woman, where That Woman poignantly reflects on what she sacrificed in settling down—a theme with which I have become all-too-familiar lately. It is the one moment of true, possible connection in the piece and one that Lucy rejects (does she reject her ‘big love?’). Unfortunately, I’m not entirely convinced that Lucy understands the choice, so its impact is undermined as she wanders into the Pacific in her blithering naivety. 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__label__wiki	0.631895	0.631895	9:00 am17 Dec 2009 We Love Drinks: Jason Robey Jason Robey, New Heights. Photo courtesy of Pfau Communications. We Love Drinks continues our series where we look behind the bar, profiling the many people – from mixologists to bartenders, sommeliers to publicans – who make your drinks experience happen. Charred rosemary? Curried pumpkin seeds? Beet juice? Not to mention the bubbling pots behind the bar… what’s going on here? You might think you were in some mad scientist’s laboratory, except that the guy torching a “lollipop” of tightly wound orange peel is actually extremely laid-back. This is Jason Robey, mixologist at New Heights, a native of southern Maryland back in DC by way of New York and North Carolina. His return is thanks to the recession, and that may be the best thing the economic downturn has done for our city. His drinks have just the proper blend of alcohol and aesthetics, with only as much flash as is absolutely necessary. Jason strikes me as a perfectionist, but without any uptight vibe. His bar preparation set-up takes two hours. His infusions take anywhere from one to two weeks. There’s an evident amount of care and dedication that goes into the background work before your glass even hits the bar. Not afraid to experiment, Jason still manages to maintain a very practical style in what is after all a warm and inviting bar. And like the best bartenders, he has a self-deprecating wit. I’m beginning to think that’s part of the job description. He was planning a cocktail riff on the classic Maryland crab boil the night I visited. It took a minute to realize he wasn’t actually joking. If anyone could pull that one off, it would be Jason. “You know how I think of all these drinks?” he asks. I shake my head. “In the shower.” Jason strives to match the philosophy of the slow food movement to the drinks he creates. “If there’s a beet salad being served upstairs in the dining room,” he says, “you’ll find a beet cocktail downstairs in the bar.” This means he’s always keeping up with what’s in season and what’s on the food menu at New Heights. This links the downstairs bar, which could easily feel isolated from the upstairs dining room, to the restaurant as a whole. "Borracha Remolacha" by Jenn Larsen on Flickr I was a little wary of said beet cocktail, the Borracha Remolacha, having a strong aversion to taste of the root vegetable. But the color, a strikingly bold reddish purple, was breathtaking. So the aesthetics of the drink convinced me to try this concoction which also includes El Tesaro tequila and agave nectar – and I was won over by the unusual taste, still vegetal but only slightly. I’m also a sucker for pyrotechnics. Torching the orange peel “lollipop” garnish for this drink isn’t about flash without substance, though. It provides a very specific flavor that enhances the drink both to the palate and to the eye. "Flaming Garnish" by Jenn Larsen on Flickr “I’m very much about aesthetics when it comes to drinks,” Jason says as he prepares the garnish for The Cringer – a cranberry spiked with charred rosemary leaves. One of the reasons I think he takes such care with his garnishes is that you smell Jason’s drinks before you taste them. Involving multiple senses – sight, smell, taste – pumps up the slow food correlation. But these are simple additions, not overwhelming, just right. The Cringer also highlights Jason’s love of using infusions – the base is cranberry and ginger infused Stolichnaya vodka. This is a very pretty drink, no mistake – but with the charred rosemary hitting your nose first, then the cranberry tartness, then the ginger – it’s pretty complex as well. "The Cringer, detail" by Jenn Larsen on Flickr Infusions are definitely Jason’s forte. I almost went mad tasting his spiced rum – the scent made me want to crawl into the bottle and take a bath in it. His grandmother’s spiced apple cider recipe was equally delicious, so perfect for the cold season the next time I get the sniffles it’s off to Jason’s bar to be cured. The spiced rum forms the base of his show-stopper cocktail, Pumpkin “The Great” – a gorgeous mixture including pumpkin puree and a crazy rim of crushed graham crackers and red curry spiced pumpkin seeds. The combination of curry and pumpkin punches the flavor up and away from being cloying. "Pumpkin The Great" by Jenn Larsen on Flickr It’s the small details that really make or break a cocktail for me, and observing Jason it became quickly apparent that he really takes the time to think these touches through. As I was sampling How to “Make” an Apple I noticed flecks of black. “It’s Tahitian vanilla bean,” he explained, “I use just a little in a simple syrup for the base.” It’s a very subtle detail in a bold drink where apple and Maker’s Mark bourbon are the strongest flavors – but it does really make an apple, black vanilla bean specks mimicking apple seeds. You might not even notice the smallest of details like that, but that doesn’t mean he’d omit them. "How to Make an Apple" by Jenn Larsen on Flickr It’s not all cocktails at New Heights, of course, the downstairs bar doubling as the Gin Joint featuring an incredibly diverse selection enabling patrons to delve in to different styles with just ice or several kinds of tonic. Jason’s also passionate about tequila and is almost religious on the subject of the Margarita. “My rail is Patron,” he says with a twinkling eye. It’s no surprise though when I ask him how he likes to approach his customers and he replies, “How would you prefer it made?” After all, this is a bar where everyone who arrives is instantly treated like a member of the family in a comfortable and relaxed vibe, with courtly owner Umbi Singh hovering proudly. The first time I visited New Heights to write about gin flights, Jason was out. I think it’s a testament to his skill and friendly, open personality that the entire night everyone, from the bartender covering him to the patrons and the owner, kept talking about him with true affection. Dedication, attention to detail, and a culinary approach to cocktails are the hallmarks of Jason’s style, and I encourage you to pull up a barstool and watch him work some magic. Many thanks to Jason Robey for letting me shadow him for the second We Love Drinks profile feature, and to Sangeetha Sarma for making the introduction. A special thanks to New Heights owner Umbi Singh. As one of the founding editors of We Love DC, Jenn’s passions are theater and cocktails. After two decades in the city, she’s loved every quirky, mundane, elegant, rude minute of her DC life. A proud advocate for DC’s talented drinks scene, she’s judged the Corcoran Gallery of Art’s ARTINI contest, the DC Rickey Month contest, the Jefferson Hotel’s Quill Cocktail competition, and is a founding member of LUPEC DC. A graduate of Catholic University’s drama program, she toured the country as a member of National Players, and has been both an actor and a costume designer before jumping the aisle to theater criticism. Writing for We Love DC restored her happiness after a life-threatening illness, and she’s grateful to you, dear readers. Send your suggestions to jenn (at) welovedc (dot) com and follow her on Twitter. This entry was posted in: Interviews, People, The Features, We Love Drinks Tagged cocktails, Jason Robey, New Heights One thought on “We Love Drinks: Jason Robey” See Jenn's RSS Feed More By Jenn As one of the founding editors of We Love DC, Jenn's passions are theater and cocktails. After two decades in the city, she's loved every quirky, mundane, elegant, rude minute of her DC life. A proud advocate for DC's talented drinks scene, she's judged the Corcoran Gallery of Art's ARTINI contest, the DC Rickey Month contest, the Jefferson Hotel's Quill Cocktail competition, and is a founding member of LUPEC DC. A graduate of Catholic University's drama program, she toured the country as a member of National Players, and has been both an actor and a costume designer before jumping the aisle to theater criticism. Writing for We Love DC restored her happiness after a life-threatening illness, and she's grateful to you, dear readers. 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__label__cc	0.731996	0.268004	Right now I wish -I would win the lottery -I were in Disneyland (here is a list of everything I like to do there) -Brody would stop crawling out of his crib -The sun would come out -Netflix had the movie Phantom Tollbooth -I weren't so blind -Water for Elephants would come out earlier -I had a dozen Lilly cookies from Ruby Snap What do you wish for? Labels: But I'm the baby of the family Cat Friday, 04 March, 2011 You got your steps in the right order...win the lotto and THEN Disney (it is so fun and magical but expensive...this is where the lotto $ comes in! :)) You know what, I wish it were Friday...oh, it is :) Have a lovely day! Unknown Friday, 04 March, 2011 I wish I did not have to go to work today... Polly Friday, 04 March, 2011 arghhh Ill be in Disneyland in 5 weeks. i am so freaking excited...I wish it would come quickly!!! Natalie of TheBusyBudgetingMama.com Sunday, 06 March, 2011 too cute!! (to the post above photo) and right now i wish that some home made chocolate chip cookies would appear and that they would be 100% fat free... we can wish right?? hehe. Julie Tuesday, 08 March, 2011 A great list! I'm wishing for a few of those myself! Disneyland, of course is one of them! Thank you for commenting! I read each and every comment. DIY Dinosaur Hoodie Marble Race Track Packing List Printable Bloggers Recipe Roundup Give Thanks 2010 One Question Interviews Peek Into My Family Stylin' Sundays White Vinegar Tips Archives April (1) October (1) August (1) June (1) December (1) November (4) October (1) July (1) June (5) May (1) April (2) March (1) February (4) January (3) December (5) November (7) October (2) September (3) August (5) July (5) June (5) May (4) March (8) February (7) January (10) December (3) November (16) October (6) September (2) August (2) July (1) June (2) May (3) April (11) March (15) February (6) January (10) December (9) November (18) October (9) September (4) August (5) July (8) June (14) May (8) April (14) March (15) February (12) January (17) December (12) November (21) October (19) September (15) August (17) July (18) June (21) May (28) April (31) March (36) February (24) January (24) December (23) November (31) October (23) September (22) August (29) July (26) June (25) May (26) April (33) March (36) February (24) January (24) December (24) November (44) October (28) September (29) August (33) July (32) June (35) May (35) April (38) March (34) February (32) January (32) December (20) November (26) October (27) September (26) August (28) July (23) June (26) May (21) April (30) March (30) February (27) January (35) December (25) November (24) October (37) September (36) August (41) July (36) June (25) May (32) April (45) March (44) February (33) January (44) December (45) November (47) October (47) September (46) August (43) July (38) June (37) May (74) April (47) © Whatever DeeDee Wants 2007-2018 You may link to material from this site but please do not borrow images or content without noting their origins or without securing written permission.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line416
__label__wiki	0.576572	0.576572	If the “God Particle” Actually Exists (Image: Maximilien Brice/CERN) Just a quick note for those of my readers who, like me, are weak in science (physics in this case), but willing to learn and to be taught. European physicists at the CERN announced a few hours ago that they have found evidence that the Higgs boson, aka the “God particle,” actually exists. They have stopped short of claiming discovery, but in a press conference they said they may have finally glimpsed the elusive elemental particle critical to our understanding of how the universe works. Here is a video by The Telegraph in which CERN Director General Rolf-Dieter Heuer and CERN physicists Fabiola Gianotti and Guido Tornelli explain what they have found: But what does the expression Higgs boson—named after Physicist Peter Higgs—exactly mean? And what does this announcement mean for technology? To the first question the answer is: According to Scientific American’s Kelly Oakes, the Higgs boson is the smallest part of the Higgs field, which physicists believe gives all matter the property of mass. Translated and oversimplified, that means that nothing would have weight without the Higgs field. For academics, finding the particle would complete a puzzle about the universe that’s been bugging them for decades. To the second question the answer is: Honestly, very little, said University of Maryland physics department chairman Drew Baden. It is “merely a look-see as to where the experiments are in looking for new particles, not seen since the first trillionth of a second after the big bang,” he said. But Baden said that the technology that CERN developed for its research has spun off other valuable advances. “Much of the progress in accelerators comes out of this kind of basic research,” he said in an e-mail, pointing to technology used in food radiation and cancer therapy. People are now working on laser-powered accelerators, he said, and future applications of that work could create sci-fi-like particle beams. However, and to be fair, with reference to the expression “God particle,” there are also those who ask, “What has God got to do with it?” posted by S. R. Piccoli a 11:50 PM 2 comments: Etichette: science Don’t shoot Santa! St. Nicholas, early American St. Nick, American Santa, from Santa Claus Comes to America, by Caroline Singer & Cyrus Baldridge, Alfred Knopf, 1942 Copyright © 2002-2011 St. Nicholas Center It's that time of year, seasonal illnesses abound... This is the time of year when most of us celebrate God, Love, Family, Sharing and Giving. It’s also the time of year when Atheists and Bigots celebrate Intolerance and Hate. To do that, there have to be a lot of lies. The one that is gaining momentum is Santa Claus… Read the rest at The Metaphysical Peregrine. posted by S. R. Piccoli a 2:55 PM 1 comment: Etichette: history, religion NRA 'Dumps' New York to Start Over In ... Aw, You Guessed... -	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line417
__label__wiki	0.579678	0.579678	I Wish to Live Beyond 100 – Olusegun Obasanjo Leave a comment Nigeria Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he wished to live beyond 100 so as to have more opportunities to celebrate with the Agura of Gbagura, Oba Sabur Bakare, Jamolu II. Obasanjo was part of the dignitaries present at the first anniversary of the monarch held in Abeokuta on Tuesday. Oba Bakare received the staff of office from former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, on May 21, 2019, as the 9th Agura of Gbagura in Egbaland. The monarch while commemorating his anniversary held interdenominational service with believers of all faiths and commissioned a borehole for the community. Obasanjo, who clocked 83 this year, while speaking at the interdenominational service, said he wished to be at the 20th anniversary of the monarch. He said, “I will be here to celebrate your 20 years anniversary with you whether I am invited or not. “By the time I also partake in celebrating your 20th anniversary with you, if God wishes, He can call me to come and meet Him in heaven because I know by that time, I will be above 100 or more .” The former president, however, advised the monarch to propagate unity among traditional rules in Yorubaland. There are times that Kabiyesi don’t listen to words and there are times he does listen to words. If we are united, there is nothing we can’t do in Yorubaland and Nigeria as a whole,” Obasanjo added. In his remarks, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, noted that the past one year of the reign of Oba Bakare had been characterised by direct engagement of Egba monarchs, leaders, and other stakeholders for social cohesion and unity of purpose. Alake expressed that the entire Egba Traditional Council was satisfied with the all-inclusive leadership of the Agura monarch and congratulated him for a successful anniversary. The Agura appreciated his guests, adding that the unity and love among the Egbas would continue to wax stronger. “Only President Kenyatta Can Decide When Schools Will Reopen” – Kenya’s Education CS COVID 19 Deaths in Kenya Cross 500 Mark as Infections Hits 31,015 Shocking! Gambia’s Minister of Justice Resigned The West African state said that Tambadou will step down as minister and attorney general effective from June 30, for an unspecified job at the United Nations.… Premier League 2020-21 Completed Transfers and All New Signings The Covid-19 pandemic severely disrupted the 2019-20 football calendar, pausing all play for three months, but with matches having returned and most European leagues… N’ASSEMBLY LEADERSHIP TUSSEL: WE STAND WITH APC, YORUBA SOCIO-POLITICAL GROUP SAYS The Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere, says in line with the choice of the All Progressives Congress (APC), it will be supporting Senator Hammed Lawan for… Absence of Nigerian Police Gave Boko Haram More Courage to Kill Borno Farmers – PSC A member of the Police Service Commission, Austin Braimoh, has said recent Boko Haram onslaught on rice farmers in the Jere Local Government Area of Borno State… You are to be Blamed for Raising Political Tension, Kenya’s Ex CS Mwangi Kiunjuri tells Uhuru, Raila and Ruto President Uhuru Kenyatta, his deputy William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga are to be blamed for flared political temperatures, former Agriculture CS Mwangi Kiunjuri… YOU HAVE TO GET TOUGHER – Yul Edochie Tells Fans 24 Jun 2020 3.21 pm Popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie,has advised… ’ OVER 93 MILLION NIGERIANS NOW LIVING IN EXTREME POVERTY’ Over 93 million Nigerians are living… ECUADOR PRESIDENT HONOURS MAN UNITED ANTONIO VALENCIA WITH HIGHEST CIVILIAN MEDAL Manchester United Player, Antonio Valencia …	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line420
__label__wiki	0.605132	0.605132	This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. Some are essential to make our site work; others help us improve the user experience. By using the site, you consent to the placement of these cookies. Read our Privacy Policy updated on February 18, 2020, to learn more. Clinical Trial Solutions Endpoint Adjudication DSMB Our Mission: Accelerating Clinical Trials AG Mednet Names Brian Zabin Chief Operating Officer Posted at August 19, 2020 5:25 pm in Press Releases by Tobias Ecsedy 0 Comments AG Mednet, a technology company streamlining, automating and increasing data quality for clinical trials, has named Brian Zabin as COO. In his new position, Zabin will help continue AG Mednet’s strong momentum in furthering clinical trial workflow and automation through adoption of Judi, the company’s clinical trial technology platform. He will play a crucial role in driving key operational and financial performance measures while advancing the company’s long-term strategy by developing new areas for growth, pursuing key strategic partnerships and leading AG Mednet’s drive to develop solutions for unmet areas of data quality needs and workflow inefficiencies in the industry. Zabin is a returning member of AG Mednet’s original team, having served as Vice President, Business Development from 2007 to 2009. At that time, Zabin led the implementation of the company’s strategy and investment in the clinical trials market. Zabin, an MIT Sloan School of Management graduate, most recently served as a diplomat in various countries for the U.S. Department of State, worked for Boston Consulting Group in the Health Care practice in Boston and Zurich, and is a former Captain in the United States Marine Corps. “AG Mednet is on an industry-wide rapid growth trajectory, and that path is accelerating across all facets of the clinical trials industry,” said Abraham Gutman, founder and CEO of AG Mednet. “For the past 25 years, Brian has served in various leadership positions across the military, business and international trade and diplomacy. There is no one more capable of working with me and leading AG Mednet’s strategic growth than Brian.” About AG Mednet AG Mednet is the leading quality compliance partner for image data management, DSMB, endpoint and adverse event adjudication workflows. The company is a proponent of zero-delay clinical trials. The company has supported more than 1,800 global clinical trials. Hundreds of adjudication protocols are being managed by sponsors and CROs using Judi. More than 70,000 registered users across thousands of investigator sites in more than 80 countries use AG Mednet to submit more than 20,000,000 images per month and adjudicate thousands of events in projects sponsored by each of the world’s top 20 pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies. Learn more at www.agmednet.com. AG Mednet Launches Enhanced Clinical Trial Imaging Toolkit and DICOM Editing AG Mednet Unveils Judi // Monitor to Support Remote Clinical Trials COVID-19 and Medical Imaging: Are Your CDs Transporting More Than Just Images? COVID-19 and Existing Clinical Trials: More Questions Than Answers? AG Mednet offers the world’s largest 21 CFR Part 11, GCP and HIPAA compliant medical imaging network. Learn more. AG Mednet Privacy Policy AG Mednet, Inc. 2 Atlantic Avenue 855-AGMEDNET (855-246-3363) AG Mednet Names Brian Zabin Chief Operating Officer August 19, 2020 AG Mednet Launches Enhanced Clinical Trial Imaging Toolkit and DICOM Editing July 22, 2020 AG Mednet Unveils Judi // Monitor to Support Remote Clinical Trials June 23, 2020 COVID-19 and Medical Imaging: Are Your CDs Transporting More Than Just Images? March 24, 2020	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line422
__label__cc	0.631098	0.368902	Agrarian Trust Land Access for Next Generation Farmers Agrarian Commons Agrarian Legal Support FaithLands Our Land Symposium Our Land Symposium 2016 Land News Blog Agrarian Trust Newsletters Land Access Strategies Land Access Stories Guidebooks & Reports Greenhorns Media OurLand.tv Land and Capital: Challenges for the Young Farmer This story about young farmers in Illinois points to the challenges of land and capital as the biggest inhibitors. An excerpt from the article, first published by the Bloomington Pantagraph. “Capital is tight across the board, and it’s not just for our new farmers, but it impacts them as well,” Brockman said. Olson’s father and uncle leased him some of the family’s land near McLean, with a plan for him to gradually buy them out over a long period. Without that connection, it would’ve been almost impossible for him to get his start, Olson said. “That’s about the only way we could really see this happening,” he said. “With how much money equipment costs, it’s tough for somebody coming back into the farm. You need to put millions into the farm, and you don’t have it.” Farmers in their 20s and 30s looking to buy their own land and starting their own farming operation face a tough market. Farmland in McLean County sold for an average of $11,000 to $14,000 per acre in 2012 — a 20 percent increase over 2011, according to data from the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Read the full article, written by Kenneth Lowe, here. Agrarian Trust September 23, 2013 Uncategorized ← Farm Bill Update Free Webinar for Women October 3: Visibility → Food, land, and farm businesses are working together to transform land ownership in the US New Opportunities for Agrarian Transformation Analyzing the Link Between Organic, Sustainable Farming and Cancer Vermont Agrarian Commons – A New Model of Community Land Partnership for Regenerative Farms Titos Vodka and Greenleaf Restaurant in NH raising funds to support Agrarian Trust Tweets by AgrarianTrust Agrarian Trust’s mission is to support land access for the next generation of farmers. Agrarian Land Trust is a single national 501(c)(3) land trust with multiple local 501(c)(2) community land commons across the United States. Agrarian Trust prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. Agrarian Trust is an equal opportunity employer. DONATE LAND Contact Agrarian Trust at: 1-833-99FARMS / 1-833-993-2767 Agrarian Trust is a 1% for the Planet approved non-profit partner Follow @AgrarianTrust Agrarian Trust Newsletter Archive	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line423
__label__wiki	0.933349	0.933349	Recommendations and Commendations – 4 and 5 December 2012 Dangerous Remedy Devil’s Dust/ Matt Peacock Gardening Australia & Costa Georgiadis Breakfast Teams – ABC Local Radio Redfern Now & ABC Indigenous Department London 2012 Paralympics ABC Audience & Consumer Affairs Q&A R1/3/12 – Director of Television The ABC Advisory Council recommends consideration is given to extending the number of regional Q&A events during 2013 to take Q&A to a wider audience and to encourage local participation from a diverse and new guest base focusing on local issues across the country. The ABC Advisory Council commends ABC drama for commissioning the telemovie Dangerous Remedy which focussed on Bertram Wainer and his efforts to confront police corruption and provide Victorian women with access to safe abortions. This unflinching account of events in our contemporary history was notable for its snappy style direction and nuanced treatment of the subject matter. The ABC Advisory Council commends the producers, directors, cast and crew of Devil’s Dust for their informative and challenging mini-series. We also commend journalist Matt Peacock for his ongoing commitment to bringing the terrible tragedy of asbestos related disease to the minds, hearts and eyes of our politicians, legal profession and the general public. The ABC Advisory Council commends Costa Georgiadis and the Gardening Australia team for reporting positive stories about remote Aboriginal communities in episode 25 Connections to Country. The ABC Advisory Council commends breakfast teams on ABC Local Radio around Australia for a commitment to their listeners and for their long-term sustained high popularity. The ABC Advisory Council commends the ABC Indigenous Department and those involved in the making of Redfern Now. This was the first television series written, directed and acted by Indigenous Australians. It reflected the genuine experiences of urban Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia. Redfern Now delivered powerful human narratives to a national audience, with nuanced and masterful performances from acclaimed and emerging actors. The quality of the production, writing and acting was outstanding and set a high benchmark for future Indigenous drama productions. The ABC Advisory Council commends the entire ABC team responsible for the excellent Paralympics programming. The ABC provided Australians with a comprehensive cross platform coverage of the games and programs around this event, which was incomparable. Content and presentation methods all blended to showcase the efforts of our athletes and to display their performances in the optimum way. The use of BBC visual content with commentary from our Australian team was masterful. The ABC Advisory Council commends the Audience and Consumer Affairs unit for the distillation of public contact with the ABC through the Audience Contact Reports. The current format is succinct and concise, particularly when providing on-going tracking of specific matters about which the audience is concerned. It aids the work of the Council. The ABC Advisory Council commends ABC Reading Eggs. The Reading Eggs package is a fun and engaging way to help children and young people engage with reading and language. Dr Who/iView The ABC Advisory Council commends the ABC for making each episode of season 7 of Dr Who available on iView immediately after it was first aired on the BBC. Making content available in a timely and reliable manner demonstrated a clear understanding of the market and was an example of the ABC putting the needs of the ABC audience before ratings. It has set a precedent in Australia for fast tracking overseas shows. Poh’s Kitchen Lends a Hand & Poh Ling Yeow The ABC Advisory Council commends Poh Ling Yeow and the South Australian ABC production team for the creation of Poh’s Kitchen Lends a Hand. The six part emotion-packed series introduced us to inspirational people who are using cooking to heal and change lives, both in Australia and abroad. Ita Buttrose AC OBE Launched: 8pm, 1 July 1932	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line424
__label__cc	0.588736	0.411264	Homepage SEO Analysis for THEFIZZBOOK.CO.UK Cached on 2021-01-16 18:19:48 (refresh) Titles and Headings Links and Images Search Engine Friendliness Domain Resolution Your website resolves to the following IP addresses: The title of a web page appears in search results as the link to that page. The title of a web page appears as a clickable link in search results and bookmarks. A descriptive, compelling home page title with relevant keywords can increase the number of people visiting the site. Search engines view the text of the title tag as a strong indication of what the page is about. Accurate keywords in the title tag can help the page rank better in search results. A title tag should have fewer than 70 characters, including spaces. Major search engines won't display more than that. The title tag of your home page (and any other page on your site) should not contain the site’s domain name or URL. These will appear near the title in search results, so use your 70 characters to tell people what the page is about. The title tag should not contain any HTML, because it will be displayed incorrectly or not at all. Your web page's title is: The Fizzbook – Children's Furniture Good This web page has a title tag. Good Your title is 70 characters or less in length. Search engines often use the meta description of a web page to describe it in search results. The meta description tells searchers what a web page is about. It is often displayed below the title in search results, and helps people decide if they want to visit that website. Search engines will read 200 to 250 characters, but usually display only 150, including spaces. The first 150 characters of the meta description should contain the most important keywords for that web page. Using fewer than 50 characters could mean you’re not saying enough about the page. The meta description should be engaging, and should include keywords that accurately reflect what visitors will find on the web page. The keywords should be the same ones that a site's potential customers are using to search. Include a site’s location if it is important. Your web page's meta description is: Problem This web page is missing a meta description. Warning Best practices say your meta description should be between 150 and 160 characters in length. Yours is 0. Headings, such as H1, H2, H3, etc, are important sentences or phrases on a web page that quickly and clearly tells people and search engines what they can expect to find there. Just one H1 In most cases, a web page should have just one H1 heading. Using multiple H1 headings is okay if that is a logical way to organize the page, but they should be used sparingly. That’s because search engines can view multiple H1 headings as an attempt to signal that all the content on a page is equally important, a tactic that’s seen as an attempt to game the search engine algorithms. Search engines look for an H1 heading to determine what a page is about. Human visitors do, too. Content and placement The H1 heading appears on the web page itself, unlike the page title, which people will see mostly in search results. The H1 tag (which contains the H1 heading) is usually listed first among the other heading tags for a page. None of the major search engines, however, will penalize a site for listing H2 through H6 tags ahead of the H1 tag. The H1 heading for a page should be different from its title. Each can target different important keywords for better SEO. Good This web page has a H1 heading tag. THEFIZZBOOK.CO.UK in search results You can see below how Google and most other search engines will display this site's home page in search results. The title is used as the link to the page, and the meta description usually appears below the title. thefizzbook.co.uk/ Sites You Link To Outbound links tell search engines which websites you find valuable and relevant to your own site, and help your visitors find what they need; even if it's not on your site. Including links to relevant sites is good for your website's standing with search engines. The Web is all about linking, and carefully chosen outbound links tell search engines that you understand their value to site visitors. These outbound links also help search engines classify your site in relationship to others. Here, we identify only the outbound links on this site's home page, but outbound links add value to any important page on a website. Outbound links tell people that you want to provide them with good information, even if it’s not on your own site. These links can also prompt other people to link to your site, which can boost its reputation and ranking in search results. Site Number of links www.childrensfurniture.co.uk 19 www.intel.com 1 www.thesun.co.uk 1 Image Descriptions Image descriptions, also called "alt text", are the best way to describe images to search engines and to visitors using screen readers. Help for visitors with impaired vision People with impaired vision use screen readers to help them “read” websites. If you provide descriptive alt text for images on your site, people using screen readers will know what the images are about, and will get the same full understanding of your site that others do. Good for search engine rankings Describing images on a web page with alt text can help the page rank higher in search results if you include important and relevant keywords. Do not be tempted to stuff irrelevant keywords into alt text just so a page will rank well for those words. Search engines can recognize this ploy for what it is: an attempt to game results. Writing image descriptions This is what an image description looks like in HTML: <img src="image.jpg" alt="This is the image description"> You can write image descriptions, or alt text, by writing the HTML directly into the code for a web page. If you're using a content management system or online commerce software package, it will probably have a feature to help you quickly create alt text for your images. Caution: While some software packages automatically generate alt text, they don't always do it well. Always check the quality of automatically generated alt text. Good All of your images have descriptions. Your website's robots.txt file can tell search engines to ignore parts of your site. Website owners usually use robots.txt to let search engines know which pages or sections of their site shouldn't be indexed — for example, web contact forms, print versions of web pages and other content that's duplicated elsewhere on the site. Robots.txt can also be used to request that specific robots not index a site. For more information, read How To Use Robots.txt. If you're going to use robots.txt, be careful not to accidentally exclude search engines from pages you want people to find. Search engine robots You'll need to know the names of specific search engine robots - or "bots" – if you’re going to exclude any or all of them from any part of your site. Google’s bot is called Googlebot. Google is the world’s largest search engine, and is where many people discover new websites. Bing’s bot is called msnbot. Bing also provides search results to people using Yahoo to search the Web. Together, Bing and Yahoo are the second largest search resource, after Google. Baidu’s bot is called Baiduspider. Baidu is a major search engine in China, and the number of people using it is increasing rapidly. AboutUs.org’s bot is called AboutUsBot. To create a Site Report, AboutUs uses crawling technology that’s similar to what search engines use. Bot Name Description Result googlebot Crawler for the Google.com search engine. Allowed bingbot Crawler for the Bing.com and Yahoo.com search engines. Allowed baiduspider Crawler for Baidu.com, the leading Chinese search engine. Allowed yandex Crawler for Yandex.com, the leading search engine in Russia. Allowed yandexbot Crawler for Yandex.com, the leading search engine in Russia. Allowed sosospider Crawler for Soso.com, a major Chinese search engine. Allowed exabot Crawler for ExaLead, a major search engine in France. Allowed sogou spider Crawler for Sogou.com, a major search engine in China. Allowed Canonical Url This website can live at www.thefizzbook.co.uk or thefizzbook.co.uk. It's best for your site's visibility to live at just one URL, or web address. You'll want to create a 301 redirect to the URL you choose from the other URL. Choose one or the other Whichever of these URLs you choose, make sure your website lives ONLY at that location, which is called the canonical URL for your site. If you choose www.MyWebsite.com for your site, make sure people who don't type www can get to your site, too. Create a permanent 301 redirect from MyWebsite.com to www.MyWebsite.com. If the same web page exists at two different URLs, people can choose to link to one or the other. Links from other sites to your website are valuable — they tell search engines that your site is important to people. By splitting valuable links between two identical pages, you're diluting the power of those links to help a page rank higher in search results. Good Your canonical URL is www.childrensfurniture.co.uk. 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__label__wiki	0.645906	0.645906	Fran Boait Fran is standing to become the next Labour MP for Gloucester and is Executive Director of Positive Money, a non-profit think tank, which campaigns for systemic change of the money and banking system to support a fair, sustainable, and democratic economy. positivemoney.org Fran is standing to become the next Labour MP for Gloucester. As Executive Director of Positive Money, Fran has led the UK and international expansion of Positive Money, a non-profit think tank, which campaigns for systemic change of the money and banking system to support a fair, sustainable, and democratic economy. Positive Money Europe launched in 2018, and Positive Money US will hopefully be set up in 2020. Committed to wider financial reform, she is also a Director of Finance Watch, a Senior Fellow at the Finance Innovation Lab, and an Advisor to Transparency Taskforce. Fran was also recognised as one of the most ‘Inspirational Women in the City’ 2017 by Brummell Magazine. Fran has an MSci and PhD from Cambridge University in Geophysics. Fran has also worked at various international organisations including the UN, Greenpeace, and BP. As an organisation, Positive Money campaigns for a money and banking system that enables a fair, sustainable and democratic economy. They work with economists, academics, journalists, policy makers and the public to bring about a fairer money and banking system. They are building a growing movement of students, grandparents, economists, activists, politicians, journalists, dreamers and realists – all fighting for a fairer, greener, safer economy. Activism & Leadership, Economy & Decentralisation The New Economy & Systemic Transformation (Part One of the Regenerative Activism Series, 2020) Video with Gita Parihar, Ulex Project, Ann Pettifor & 2 more New Economy and Systemic Transformation: Regenerative Activism & Deep Change Regenerative Activism Online Event with Gee (Guhyapati), Ann Pettifor, Shaun Chamberlin & 1 more	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line430
__label__wiki	0.535054	0.535054	» Home / Articles / Features / Demo round-up from gamescom 2020 Demo round-up from gamescom 2020 AG Staff — August 28, 2020 Gamescom 2020 is underway, and everything is different this year. Well, maybe not everything. What's true once again is that there are many incredible adventure games on display, only this time it's happening entirely online. With the world facing quarantines, social distancing and negative travel advisories, there was no way a physical event attracting hundreds of thousands of gamers from across the world was going to happen. But in the online space, the Indie Arena Booth has managed to get enough people together to not just fill its own distinct section but the whole show floor. In an isometric multi-user online environment not unlike the old Ultima, some 200-ish indie games have set up virtual booths anyone can visit from now through Sunday. Besides offering trailers and screenshots, a good number of these have demos hosted via Steam, GOG, and itch.io, and if you're lucky you may even be able to spot the developers and have a quick chat. While anyone is welcome to register and stroll around for themselves (registration required), we've done some advanced scouting, so here are the adventure game demos we found if you want to skip the lines and get straight to playing. Most if not all will only be available until August 30th, so it's now or never, though we'll be providing additional round-up coverage after the event. (We'll be adding more demos to the list as they become available, so stay tuned!) Aethernaut Aethernaut is a first-person puzzle game set in a claustrophobic steampunk world. You must solve puzzle rooms using light, sensors, portals and time travel to gather the aether vials and access the core of the Construct. You are guided by Doctor Louis Cornell who explains how the Construct came to be abandoned and why you were chosen to help save it. Soon, however, unsettling voices start creeping into your mind, warning you against the doctor and pleading for your help. Chicken Police Sonny Featherland and Marty MacChicken were once legendary detective partners, but time had passed them by. Sonny is a burnt-out, alcoholic ex-cop, who spends his days in an abandoned hotel, while Marty hides behind the facade of a star detective, but slowly he’s losing himself. Now they’re back together again on a case bigger and much more dangerous than anything they’ve ever encountered before. Cyanide & Happiness: Freakpocalypse Cooper “Coop” McCarthy is on a quest just to keep his head down and make it to graduation without having to deal with an apocalypse. Sorry Coop, you’re about to have a real rough year. He’s joined by Sawyer Allen, an aspiring investigative journalist with a know-it-all streak that just might save the day, and Hugo “Chowder” Malone, a consummate “gentleman” with a love for novelty swords and leaving comments on YouTube videos. Gamedec is a single-player non-combat cyberpunk isometric RPG. You are a game detective who solves crimes inside virtual worlds. Use your wits to gather info from your witnesses and suspects, get to the bottom of deceptive schemes, save lives, and investigate the extraordinary relationships between virtual worlds and their inhabitants. The game continually adapts to your choices and never judges – you are the sum of your choices. Genesis Noir A noir adventure spanning time and space. When a love triangle between cosmic beings becomes a bitter confrontation, you'll witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god—otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to destroy creation and save your love. Ghost on the Shore Ghost on the Shore is a story exploration game where you play as Riley. Craving adventure, she escapes her abusive father to sail a rickety boat across the high seas. When one night a storm forces her to drop anchor at the deserted Rogue Islands, she encounters the ghost of Josh, dead for as long as he can remember. He gets trapped inside Riley’s head and is unable to let go until she helps him remember his life. And death. To make it out without losing her mind, Riley will have to uncover the darkest secrets of the islands. Growbot Nara is a student growbot on her first day of captaincy training on board a space station. Before she can learn more about her new home's ecosystem of alien flowers and strange creatures, an attack by an unknown force infests the station with large and quickly growing crystals. Communication is cut off, and so she ventures out of her room in search of her captain. Along the way, she must make new friends, fix the station's strange machinery, and discover the origins of the crystalline force spreading throughout the station. Hazel Sky Hazel Sky is a heartfelt adventure about a young engineer facing his destiny and his desires. Sent to an island far from home in the flying city of Gideon, Shane must pass the trials and return as an engineer or face banishment. Connected via radio, Shane and fellow trainee engineer, Erin strike up an illicit friendship. A friendship that will change the way Shane sees the world. The Trials are the ultimate test that every engineer must take before taking the honored role. For Shane, the trials are his destiny, but destiny and desire rarely align and, in a world divided between honored engineers and reviled artists, Shane finds himself torn. The trials, events in Gideon, and an unlikely romance tell the bittersweet story of love, ambition, and a society on the brink of something new. As a private detective who specializes in analyzing digital footprints, you’ve been hired to investigate the apparent suicide of the titular character. Her father is convinced that foul play was involved in her untimely death. Now it’s up to you to piece together the series of unfortunate events that led to her demise. Access her database and browse her files by typing different search terms. These will give you access to video clips, audio files, notes, and news articles. Share these with the client and your colleagues to dig even deeper. A Juggler's Tale An atmospheric 3D side-scroller set in a puppet theater play. The string puppet Abby flees from her captors into freedom and adventure: a world of beauty and wonder but also danger! She finds herself in a war-torn, medieval fairy tale, surrounded by ravaged, starving citizens and hunted by the relentless cut-throat, Tonda. Who can she trust? Can she avoid the traps and betrayal? Despite dangling from her threads, Abby learns that she can still influence her destiny, if only by winning over the audience. Lamentum Lamentum is a pixel art survival-horror game set in New England in the mid-nineteenth century. To solve the dark secret at the heart of Grau Hill Mansion, you will have to immerse yourself in a nightmare world full of terrible creatures. Choose well in whom to trust, every decision you make may alter the course of the story. Will you survive? The Last Cube Venture through six unique areas of the cube-world and overcome three-dimensional brain-teasers in this puzzle adventure game. You, the Last Cube, were awakened for a purpose—save this peculiar world from collapsing by solving puzzle tracks left by your ancestors. Lucifer Within Us Lucifer Within Us asks you to solve non-linear, story-rich mysteries with your wits, making observations and deductions in a world of daemonic possession and invasive soul-scanning technology. Question your suspects. Watch their movements and testimonies closely, as the reconstruction may be based on lies. Use contradictions and clues to form your own hypothesis. Who is lying and why? Who is possessed? You must decide what is the truth for yourself, based on the evidence presented. Mindcop This completely nonlinear detective game lets you take over a murder case as the infamous mindcop, a grumpy police investigator with the ability to surf people's brainwaves to acquire otherwise hidden information. To do this, you must complete a Tetris-style puzzle game. Some suspects' minds are easy to access but others might be more resistant. To solve the case and find the killer, you can move freely and visit any house in the neighborhood and question, mindsurf or even arrest anyone you meet. All of this will cost you time, which is the game's main resource and it is limited! Players are forced to make their own decisions and deductions and follow their own personal trail. Mutropolis A sci-fi archaeological post-apocalyptic adventure. In the 25th century, great humankind achievements, such as the pyramids or Humphrey Bogart’s movies, are completely forgotten. Henry and his nerdy team of archaeologists have been working hard for years on the ground, digging for treasures with the extremely rare hallmark “Made in China” and watching weird Indiana Jones documentaries. Until some dog-looking-god comes to ruin everything. Nine Noir Lives Welcome to Meow Meow Furrington. Capital city of cats, cartels, and crime. A city that will just as soon claw your eyes out as lick your face. Explore the hangouts and high points of this feline furtopia. Discover characters both kooky and dangerous. Solve the mystery of a murder that threatens to spill into the city like an overturned saucer of milk and ignite a war between the powerful Montameeuw and Catulet families. Observer: System Redux You are Dan, a member of a special corporate-funded police unit called Observers. Having received a cryptic message from his estranged son, the hero delves into the seedy underbelly of the city, where only horror and madness await. As an Observer, you will need to use your augmentations to gather information, interrogate and hack into the twisted minds of criminals and victims alike. Explore the boundaries of humanity and face the consequences of stepping beyond our limits. The System Redux version includes enhanced visuals, expanded gameplay and all-new story content. Omno Omno is a single-player adventure that that will take you through lush forests, across a sun-blasted desert, over a frigid tundra, and where the power of a lost civilisation will even carry you to the clouds. On the way you will meet strange creatures, encounter many surprises and maybe make a friend. Operation: Tango Team up in this espionage-themed cooperative adventure challenging you and a friend to complete dangerous missions across the globe in a high-tech near-future world. As an exclusive team of two, you and your partner will become agent and hacker, working together to infiltrate, investigate, and eradicate the forces threatening the free world. Work in tandem from two different points of view with only your voice to link you. Teamwork is crucial, and communication is key! Paradise Killer Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial to convict. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty. Play as a top physicist stranded on an eerie, derelict moon base. Find your way around the enigmatic, terraformed biomes by bending gravity and magnetism to your will in order to solve physical puzzles. Will you rush straight ahead and try to reach safety, or will you take your time to gather clues and unravel the intrigues of 22nd century orbital politics? Buried in the eternal darkness of the lunar craters lies a secret that might cost your daughter her life – and possibly change the fate of humanity forever. Are you ready to face the ultimate consequences of your research? It's been several years since Harley Leger left New Bretagne and headed west, hoping to leave the past behind and make her way as a freelance writer. After arriving in the sleepy border town of Rosewater, a seemingly trivial assignment for the local paper leads to the hunt for a missing man's fortune—and the story of the century. Harley and her ragtag posse embark on a harrowing journey across Western Vespuccia, facing bandits, rebels, ruthless oil barons, and many more obstacles on their quest for fame and riches. The Shattering You must explore the mind of a man trapped inside his own self-created hell consisting of white, austere rooms that continually change to reflect his fragile psyche. You can keep him from going insane by making the right choices and performing the correct actions, but if you fail, his world falls apart figuratively but also literally: it will shatter, leaving you in a white space unable to proceed. Follow two high school sweethearts, Atma and Raya, on a journey of self-discovery at the end of their high school years in rural Indonesia. When a mysteriously supernatural power is suddenly unleashed threatening their existence, they must explore and investigate their town to uncover hidden secrets, face the end of the world, and perhaps learn more about each other. In a distant, post-apocalyptic future, what remains of the population of mankind lives in an enclosed citadel called Domed City Providence, created to survive the harsh outside environment. In this, mankind's final refuge, Randolph Carter, a member of a notorious hacker-for-hire group called ODIN, accidentally stumbles across the terrifying truth, a truth that might tear apart his own sanity and lead him to question his very existence. Unbound: Worlds Apart Explore beautiful, hand-crafted 2D worlds by conjuring different magic portals. Each portal gives you unique abilities to solve puzzles, outsmart abominable creatures, and unravel mysteries. A narrative game based on tales of real stories told by real people with minigames that are deeply connected to the game and story. You play as Frigg, a young carpenter traveling to Elk for an apprenticeship. She is used to an outgoing and hectic lifestyle in the city. How will she handle the isolated life on Elk with only few young people around her and no internet? Like many young people in their early twenties, Edda is lost. Not literally, but she has lost her way in the journey to achieve her dreams and lost her way in the journey to find love. Then she meets a mysterious man – part owl, part human – who helps rekindle her passion and introduces her to love, but will also teach her about heartbreak. Players will need to interact with the environment and solve puzzles in a series of surreal vignettes to help Edda find her way, unraveling the secrets between her and her lover, the secrets which she used to know. Full Game Details Referenced Adventure Games All Cyanide & Happiness games (series/episodes) A Juggler’s Tale All Observer games (series/episodes) All Omno games (series/episodes) » Discover other games You need to be logged in to post comments. Not a member? Register now! Other articles you might enjoy 3 Cards to Midnight Puzzling (Mis)adventures: Volume 4 - Crayon Physics Deluxe, Your Doodles Are Bugged! 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__label__wiki	0.673853	0.673853	Home/Kultur & nöje/The fight of Bianca Ingrosso – reveals fear The fight of Bianca Ingrosso – reveals fear sweden November 13, 2018 Kultur & nöje, sweden Influenza Bianca Ingrosso, 23, has long had a busy schedule full of different tasks. Now she opens her blog and tells us how all the commitments begin to take care of her. "I love love love all my other works and I am very grateful every day that I have the opportunity to do everything I can do, but now it is difficult to find the time to do all the projects as well as I want to do. a crazy perfectionist when it comes to my work, so I put very high demands on myself at all, "she writes and continues: "I know it's completely impossible to do both blog, youtube, Instagram, collaborations, Wahlgren World, Talang, Caia, ByBianca and Podden at the same time and do everything as well as I want." READ MORE: Bianca's agreement with the channel – to protect the secret Earlier he said of his exhaustion The 23-year-old has already had trouble with her hectic life and was affected by bouts of burnout and panic in 2017, something she wrote on this fall's blog. Bianca Ingrosso also wrote about her fear of suffering again: "You know I burned this fall and now I feel like it's pushing again," she wrote in a post later this summer. Bianca Ingrosso has recently started focusing on her own makeup brand Caia and writes that, above all else, she is the most bet at the moment – but with a host of other chores on the schedule, it will be hard to take the time to go. "I get a little panicked because I've never been able to do anything in my life and 100%, although I know I'm doing more than enough for what's more time. The only thing about it is that my private and social life, unfortunately , is completely prioritized, "she writes in her blog. READ MORE: The fight of Bianca Ingrosso – after fatigue Bianca Ingrosso said last fall how she burned. Photograph: ROGER BILL / STELLA PICTURES Offers privacy According to Bianca Ingrosso herself, this is something she can live in right now, but she still sees a future for herself where she has time for herself: "I would like to see you too, I could have a good long lunch in the middle of the week with my friend, that I can go to the city every day and shop, train, etc." she writes and concludes the post by explaining that all her efforts and efforts are for her followers. READ MORE: The fear of Bianca Ingrosso for the poster: "I do not want" Risk of future intestinal leak after birth injury New vaccine registration to detect side effects Bruce Springsteen lends “My Hometown” to Joe Biden Mixed in Nordic exchanges – Novo Nordisk fell – Dagens Industri Swedish hazing declares: propulsion is stressful Iphone 12 and Iphone 12 Pro: Here are the cheapest prices – updated comparison	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line432
__label__wiki	0.899983	0.899983	AFE’s Anglesey League Team of the Month (August 2019) PICTURE by Darren Jones Connor Hughes (Llanfairpwll – Sponsored by Anglesey Boat Trips) PICTURE: Wynne Evans Goalkeeper who, particularly after Kieran Weeks (Caergybi) and Konner Druce (Trearddur Bay Bulls) were promoted to the Gwynedd League last season, must be regarded as one of, if not THE best shot-stopper in the division by now. Known for wearing his Petr Cech style scrum cap, Hughes has been Llanfair’s number one for some time now and looks irreplaceable between the sticks. Aaron Jones (Bodorgan) PICTURE: Darren Jones I’ve put him in this team as a right back (as he has played and scored twice from that position already) but Jones is a very versatile player, sort of like Bod’s very own James Milner. He’s had a phenomenal start to the campaign – hitting a total of six goals and was voted the AL’s Player of the Month by AFE’s followers. Ryan Heywood (Valley) Valley have had quite the start to the season and their defence has been a huge part of them getting 4/5 wins to date. Heywood’s (Above right) centre back partnership with Dion Evans (and often a third CB with them – Ashley Hughes for example) is up there as one of the best in the division at the moment. He’s also chipped in with a goal along the way in August. Dion Evans (Valley) As mentioned, Evans (above in Black and Red) is the other half of Valley’s strong CB pairing and also captain of Dan Jones’ team for 2019/20 – having returned to the club after a brief spell in the Welsh Alliance with Bodedern Athletic. Tough-tackling and great in the air, he’s undoubtedly one of the best defenders in the league and he too has got his name on the score sheet during August. Lewis Connor (Cemaes Bay – Sponsored by Dynamic Duo Racing) PICTURE: Cemaes Bay Highly reliable left-back who returned to The Bay to play under Darren Thomas for 2019-20 after a personally successful spell with Llanerchymedd in the Welsh Alliance. As expected, the tall defender, who has one goal to his name so far, has slotted in comfortably into Cemaes’ starting eleven in the Anglesey League and rightfully claims his place in this team. I’m sure we’l see him feature in many more team of the month articles before the end of the season too. Dylan Jones (Pentraeth Reserves) The Reserves little magician in the middle has continued to impress this season with a string of fine performances and assists to his name. His creativity is key to Danny Jones and Paul Matier’s side from the heart of their midfield and I’m sure he’ll be one to watch once again as the campaign develops. Simon Kay (Mountain Rangers) PICTURE: Michael Pleming Captain of the only unbeaten team to date, Kay has been a standout in the heart of Rangers’ midfield. The new Anglesey League side, based in Rhosgadfan, have enjoyed a formidable start to 2019/20 and currently sit at the top of the table heading into September. Kay has bagged four goals in a memorable month and looks the real deal as Alex Philp’s side look to claim the title in their debut campaign. Casey Boylan (Valley) AFE’s Player of the Month has been in incredible form throughout the month. Boylan’s class has well and truly told after he dropped down from playing in Welsh Alliance One with Bodedern Athletic. His ability to control the tempo of the game, with and without the ball at his feet is incredible at times. With four Man of the Match awards in five matches and nine goals to his name, Boylan will certainly be a key player in Valley’s title-charge this season. Keenan Downey (Cemaes Bay – Sponsored by Dynamic Duo Racing) PICTURE: Edryd Jones Another player who has dropped down from playing for Bodedern, Downey returned to the club that shaped him as a young player this summer. Now captain of The Bay, he’s a tireless worker in their midfield. Strong on the ball and great at driving his team forward, the 22-year-old will be determined to see his side win some silverware come the end of the season. August was a memorable one for him as he popped up with five goals – including a hat-trick in a 20-0 demolition of Holyhead Town Reserves. Sam Williams (Mountain Rangers) Rangers’ star man so far this season has led the line well for them and has banged in nine goals in August. Four goals in his first start in an 8-0 win over Holyhead Town Reserves was followed by a brace in a 3-1 win at Llanfairpwll. Then, another three goals followed throughout the month. He is certainly looking like a real contender for the Anglesey League’s top scorer prize. Steven Whittaker (Cemaes Bay – sponsored by Dynamic Duo Racing) PICTURE: Cemaes Bay FC. Unsurprisingly, the first person to hit double figures this season. “Tyco” is one of the best strikers on the island and is yet another star who has dropped down from playing for Bodedern this season. He’s shown his great finishing abilities upon his return to The Bay and will no doubt be looking to surpass the 50 goal mark this season to reclaim the top scorer award that he has won in the past. Manager: Alex Philp (Mountain Rangers) PICTURE: Mountain Rangers FC Has to be the manager of the only team not to lose this season doesn’t it? Four wins and a draw are the story of Rangers’ season to date and they’re currently top of the Anglesey League despite being one of two new clubs to join the division in the summer. Philp’s boys certainly look the real deal, but can they maintain their title charge? Speaking on the season so far, he said: “We are just taking it one game at a time and see where it takes us, no expectations or pressure from committee this season just looking to build a good squad. However, a cup final would be nice for the lads at end of season.” Tom Zalot (Llanfairpwll – Sponsored by Anglesey Boat Trips) PICTURE: Richard Gregson A late signing for Llanfair in mid-August but one that paid off immediately for the club. The 16-year-old attacker, brought in from Llangoed, bagged two on his debut in a 3-1 win over Arriva Bangor then another brace in a 4-3 victory over Holyhead Town Reserves a week later. Certainly one to keep an eye on and another great young prospect for the island. Tudur Williams (Valley) Left Llanerchymedd over the summer to return to former club Valley and certainly won’t be regretting that. A dynamic midfielder who’s popped up with four goals to date and has been a standout within Dan Jones’ team. Andy Williams (sponsored by Sport Thought) (Cemaes Bay – Sponsored by Dynamic Duo Racing) Experienced striker who spent several prolific goal scoring seasons at Gwynedd League side Bro Goronwy before switching to title-chasing Cemaes during the summer. He’s hit seven goals in August and looks like being a great striker partner up top for Steven Whittaker. Posted in Anglesey League, Welsh lower leagues, Welsh NewsBy Arron EvansLeave a comment ← ANGLESEY LEAGUE: Where are they now? AFE’s 2017/18 Team of the Season The BIG Interview: Mark Thomas (Cefni) → AFE’s Stars of the 2019/20 season: Richard Roberts (Aberffraw)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line433
__label__cc	0.701728	0.298272	Tag: Charlotte North Carolina Transcript: Vice President Biden’s Convention Speech Transcript of Vice President Joe Biden‘s speech at the Democratic National Convention, as prepared for delivery: Listen to Vice President Biden’s Speech Enlarge J. Scott Applewhite/APVice President Joe Biden addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday. My fellow Democrats, and my favorite Democrat. Jilly, I want you to know that Beau, Hunt, Ashley, and I are so proud of you. We admire the way you treat every single student who walks into your classroom. You not only teach them. You give them confidence. And the passion you bring to easing the burden on the families of our warriors. They know you understand what they’re going through. It makes a difference. And I’m grateful. So grateful that you said Yes on that fifth try. And Beau, thank you for placing my name in nomination to be Vice President of the United States. I accept. Continue reading “Transcript: Vice President Biden’s Convention Speech” Author Michael J. MikulkaPosted on September 6, 2012 September 6, 2012 Categories AFGETags Barack Obama, Charlotte North Carolina, Democratic National Convention, Democratic Party, Great Depression, Joe Biden, Oval Office, United StatesLeave a comment on Transcript: Vice President Biden’s Convention Speech Democratic platform supports collective bargaining Sep. 4, 2012 – 02:05PM \| By STEPHEN LOSEY Three women wear T-shirts with pictures of President Obama stating “He saved our jobs” as they walk outside the Time Warner Arena, where this year’s Democratic National Convention takes place, in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday. Preparations for the Democratic National Convention have begun around Charlotte, where the party is expected to nominate Obama for a second term. (Mladen Antonov / AFP) The Democratic Party reaffirms its support for collective bargaining rights for public-sector workers in its 2012 platform, which it released Monday night. “Democrats believe that the right to organize and collectively bargain is a fundamental value,” the platform said. “Unions helped build the greatest middle class the world has ever known. We will fight for collective bargaining rights for police officers, nurses, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, teachers and other public-sector workers — jobs that are a proven path to the middle class for millions of Americans.” Continue reading “Democratic platform supports collective bargaining” Author Michael J. MikulkaPosted on September 6, 2012 Categories AFL-CIOTags Barack Obama, Charlotte, Charlotte North Carolina, Democratic, Democratic National Convention, Democrats, Obama, RepublicansLeave a comment on Democratic platform supports collective bargaining	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0010.json.gz/line434

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