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Treatment resistance in metastatic melanoma
Presented by: Prof. Martin Röcken Department of Dermatology, Eberhard-Karls-University Tübingen, Germany
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Treatment resistance in malignant melanoma is a major clinical issue.
Improved understanding of the cellular mechanisms behind treatment resistance are leading to new perspectives on management of patients with metastatic melanoma.
Metastatic melanoma is associated with poor outcomes and is largely refractory to the historic standard of care. In recent years, the development of targeted small-molecule inhibitors and immunotherapy has revolutionised the care and improved the overall survival of these patients. Therapies targeting BRAF and MEK to block the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway were the first to show unprecedented clinical responses. Following these encouraging results, antibodies targeting immune checkpoint inhibition molecules cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4), programmed cell death (PD)-1, and PD-ligand 1 (PD-L1) demonstrated sustained tumour regression in a significant subset of patients by enabling an anti-tumour immunologic response. Despite these landmark changes in practice, the majority of patients are either intrinsically resistant or rapidly acquire resistance to MAPK pathway inhibitors and immune checkpoint blockade treatment.
Immunotherapy is currently changing the landscape of oncology.
Nowadays the standard of care in metastatic or unresectable melanoma patients includes immunomodulating modalities such as anti-PD-1 drugs (nivolumab, pembrolizumab) and the anti-CTLA-4 antibody ipilimumab.
The improvements of progression free survival and overall survival connected with those treatments were unprecedented and have been confirmed in stage 3 trials.
Nivolumab is associated with significant improvements in overall survival and progression-free survival, as compared with dacarbazine, among previously untreated patients who had metastatic melanoma without a BRAF mutation. [1]
Modes of action
PD-1/P-L1 blockade has promising effects in melanoma immunotherapy.
Removing the so-called " brakes” on T cell immune responses by blocking the PD-1/PD-L1 check point should boost anti-tumour immunity and provide durable tumour regression for cancer patients.
However, 30–60% of patients show no response to PD-1/PD-L1 blockade. [2]
It is believed that mechanisms promoting resistance mainly include T cell exclusion or exhaustion at the tumour site, immunosuppressive factors in the tumour microenvironment and a range of tumour-intrinsic factors.
Tumour regression after therapeutic PD-1 blockade requires pre-existing CD8(+) T cells that are negatively regulated by PD-1/PD-L1-mediated adaptive immune resistance. [2]
Treatment with an anti-PD-1 mAb also increases the frequency of IFN-gamma and TNF producing CD4+ T-cells specific for melanoma-associated antigens. [2]
Markers of outcomes
Biomarkers to predict outcome after immune-checkpoint blockade are strongly needed as these may influence individual treatment selection or sequence.
Following pembrolizumab treatment in melanoma patients, high relative eosinophil count and relative lymphocyte count, low lactate dehydrogenase and absence of metastasis other than those involving the soft tissue/lung were found to be independent baseline characteristics associated with favourable overall survival. [3]
In fact, the presence of these four factors in combination identifies a subgroup with excellent prognosis.
In contrast, patients with no favourable factors present have poor prognosis.
While not in melanoma, in colorectal cancer positive mismatch-repair status predicted clinical benefit of immune checkpoint blockade with pembrolizumab.
Recent studies have indicated that neoantigen load may form a biomarker in cancer immunotherapy and provide an incentive for the development of novel therapeutic approaches that selectively enhance T cell reactivity against this class of antigens. [4]
In this regard, the use of a “cancer immunogram” has been proposed.
This tool is based on a number of largely unrelated parameters such as tumour “foreignness” and T cell-inhibitory mechanisms.
Furthermore, the “value” of these parameters can differ greatly between patients. [4]
For example, in some patients, intratumoural inhibition of tumour-specific T cells will be the sole defect that needs to be addressed, whereas in other patients, the tumour may simply be insufficiently foreign to elicit a clinically relevant T cell response in the first place.
Because of the multifactorial nature of cancer-immune interactions, combinations of biomarker assays will by definition be required.
The role of IFN
Several reported have strongly suggested that immune checkpoint blockade therapy leads to upregulation of IFN-γ and in turn clearance of tumour cells. [5]
IFN-γ plays a dual and opposing role in cancer development.
IFN-γ signalling inhibits tumour growth by arrest of tumour cell cycle, induction of tumour ischaemia and activation of effector cells while impairing suppressive immune cells.
At the same time, it contributes to tumour growth via promotion of tumourigenesis and angiogenesis, upregulation of tolerant molecules and induction of a homeostasis program.
The responses of melanoma to IFN-γ are heterogeneous and frequently downregulated in immune checkpoint inhibitor-naïve melanoma, which could possibly be used as a predictor of response to immunotherapy.
Overcoming resistance
Blocking PD-1 may enhance the durability of anti-tumour responses that are induced by the combined inhibition of BRAF and MEK1.
Over 50% of melanomas harbour various BRAF mutations with the most common being the V600E.
The BRAFV600E mutation gives rise to constitutive activation of the MAPK pathway leading to drug- and/or immune-resistance, apoptosis evasion, proliferation, survival and metastasis of melanomas.
A randomised phase II trial in which patients with treatment-naive BRAFV600E/K-mutant, advanced melanoma received the BRAF inhibitor ‘dabrafenib’ and the MEK inhibitor ‘trametinib’ together with the PD-1-blocking antibody pembrolizumab or placebo. [6]
Progression-free survival was numerically higher in the triplet group-16.0 months-compared with 10.3 months in the doublet group (HR 0.66; P = 0.043); however, the trial did not reach the planned benefit for statistically significant improvement.
Median duration of response was 18.7 months and 12.5 months (95% confidence interval, 6.0-14.1).
Thus, triplet therapy with dabrafenib, trametinib and pembrolizumab may be a promising treatment strategy that may help to overcome the problem of treatment resistance.
Treatment resistance in malignant melanoma continues to be a major clinical obstacle.
Therapies targeting BRAF and MEK to block the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway have dramatically changed the treatment landscape.
Key messages/Clinical perspectives
The majority of patients are either intrinsically resistant or rapidly acquire resistance to immune checkpoint blockade treatment.
Better understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms at the basis for treatment resistance have opened new perspectives on treatment.
Robert C, Long GV, Brady B, et al. Nivolumab in previously untreated melanoma without BRAF mutation. N Engl J Med. 2015 Jan 22;372(4):320-30.
Wieder T, Eigentler T, Brenner E, et al. Immune checkpoint blockade therapy. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2018 Nov;142(5):1403-14.
Weide B, Martens A, Hassel JC, et al. Baseline biomarkers for outcome of melanoma patients treated with pembrolizumab. Clin Cancer Res. 2016 Nov 15;22(22):5487-96.
Schumacher TN, Schreiber RD. Neoantigens in cancer immunotherapy. Science. 2015 Apr 3;348(6230):69-74.
Müller-Hermelink N, Braumüller H, Pichler B, et al. TNFR1 signaling and IFN-gamma signaling determine whether T cells induce tumor dormancy or promote multistage carcinogenesis. Cancer Cell. 2008 Jun;13(6):507-18.
Ascierto PA, Ferrucci PF, Fisher R, et al. Dabrafenib, trametinib and pembrolizumab or placebo in BRAF-mutant melanoma. Nat Med. 2019 Jun;25(6):941-6.
Presenter disclosure information: M Röcken: None.
Medical writer: Patrick Moore, PhD
Reviewer: Martina Lambertini, MD
Local reviewers: Martina Lambertini, MD (Italian); Alain Brassard, MD (French); Jorge Moreno González, MD (Spanish); Swen Malte John, MD, PhD (German); Marcelo Arnone, MD (Portuguese)
Scientific Editor: Prof. Brigitte Dréno, MD
24-week results from a multicentre, randomised study evaluating ixekizumab versus adalimumab in psoriatic arthritis patients with psoriasis of ≥10% or <10% body surface area involvement at baseline
Presented by: Prof. Saxon Smith, Dermatology Centre, Hospital CUF Descobertas, Lisbon, Portugal
Efficacy and safety of ixekizumab in a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in paediatric patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis
Presented by: Prof. Kim A. Papp, Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Efficacy and safety of baricitinib in combination with topical corticosteroids in moderate to severe atopic dermatitis: results of a phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 16-week trial (BREEZE-AD7)
Presented by: Prof. Kristian Reich, Translational Research in Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, and Skinflammation® Center, Hamburg, Germany
Phase 2b study of nemolizumab in patients with moderate to severe prurigo nodularis and associated severe pruritus
Presented by: Prof. Sonja Ständer, Department of Dermatology and Center for Chronic Pruritus (KCP), University Hospital Münster, Germany
Efficacy and safety of a 52-week, randomized, double-blind trial of ruxolitinib cream for the treatment of vitiligo
Presented by: Dr. Amit G. Pandya, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
EMERGING TERAPIES
Emerging therapies for psoriasis
Presented by: Prof. Michel Gilliet, Department of Dermatology, Lausanne CHUV, Switzerland
New and emerging therapies in atopic dermatitis
Presented by: Prof. Dagmar Simon, Department of Dermatology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
Emerging treatments for onychomycosis
Presented by: Dr. Ditte Marie L. Saunte, Department of Dermatology, Institute for Clinical Medicine, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark
REVIEW & UPDATES
ACNE & ROSACEA
Isotretinoin for acne and rosacea
Presented by: Dr. Pedro Mendes-Bastos, Dermatology Centre, Hospital CUF Descobertas, Lisbon, Portugal
New drugs for alopecia areata
Presented by: Prof. Spyridon Gkalpakiotis, Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic.
DERMATOSURGERY
Update in dermatosurgery
Presented by: Prof. Eduardo Nagore, Department of Dermatology, Instituto Valenciano de Oncología, Valencia, Spain
New start of gene therapy in epidermolysis bullosa
Presented by: Prof. Leena K. Bruckner-Tuderman, University Medical Center, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Germany
Presented by: Prof. Martin Röcken, Department of Dermatology, Eberhard-Karls-University Tübingen, Germany
Future of medical scar treatment
Presented by: Prof. Gabriella Fabbrocini, Department of Dermatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
Systemic treatments of non-melanoma skin cancer
Presented by: Prof. Henrik F. Lorentzen, Department of Dermatology, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
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Jason Takes Manhattan Map Pack & A Message To The Team
Laphin posted a topic in Friday the 13th: The Game -- Suggestions/Feedback
First of all before I begin my quick idea... I have to tell you folks at Gun Media, as well as the entire Friday the 13th movie team. I have been a huge fan of this series since I was 6 years old. The various Friday movies used to come on T.N.T. and USA channels (censored/edited) of course.. but it was these moments that Jason first scared the shit out of me and gave me nightmares... I was a kid who lived in a small suburban neighborhood, looking out his window, expecting to see tall lumbering Jason walking down my dimly lid road in the evenings.. imagining that if I did see him walking down the road, he would keep going and not turn in my direction.. that if he DID turn in my direction, I had the excuse of being a kid defending me... he doesn't hurt kids.. that was a RULE that was stapled in my head, my protection. Later on, the NES game came, fast forward to high school. IDEAS IDEAS IDEAS. I wanted to see Jason in a game. I wrote to companies. I wrote a long letter to CAPCOM, I will never forget that. I actually mailed it to them with ideas. The game never came and everyone just accepted there would be no game. Fast forward to now. It's almost surreal, but just an accepted fact because of today's technology that i can sit here and talk to you guys and that this game is actually being made, AND.. that so far all of you are absolutely NAILING the feel of this game from what I've seen. I appreciate it.. it was a long wait. ANYWAY.. JASON TAKES MANHATTAN... We all know the movie didn't get the chance to film in New York like they wanted to.. the whole thing was shot on a boat. BUT NOW... (if the game does successful). This could all be remedied in the game. A "Jason Takes Manhattan" map pack could feature places like, 1. THE LAZARUS (the ship) 2. THE CITY 3. ALLEYS 4. THE SEWER SYSTEM The only major difference being A.I. NPC characters that would be doing their thing in the city. It would be interesting to see if you guys could capture that same feeling where even tho they were in the city, and even tho a lot of people were around, there was still that sense of dread and tension. No matter how many people are around the player, they'd feel alone or shunned away. The only problem would be A.I. in that if the player being Jason decides to try to goof with the A.I. he wouldn't be able to kill them. Or the A.I. responding to Jason, etc.. it would be quite the task. Maybe it could be a case to where Jason isn't allowed to walk out among the public for too long or cops will get called, .. it could act as a temporary safe zone for players while Jason works out a way to walk out there and get them. The sewer system is a given. Creepy Underground tunnels. So uncomfortable being down there knowing Jason could teleport around the next corner, it would be a very dangerous map for counselors because Jason could literally be there around a wall, or as you turn corners trying to make your way out. There's just so many things you guys could do with maps in terms of balancing out the characters WITH the maps, and making adjustments towards what players are able to do depending on the map itself. There are so many variables that can be made out here. I don't even begin to understand how people say this game will have no replay value. I mean.. You guys could even make a "Suburban Neighborhood" map where Jason is killing teenagers in their own neighborhood (playing out that childhood nightmare), you can run from house to house at night with 'your teenage friends' trying to figure a way out of the situation. (Just pretend all the parents are asleep) XD...
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Cutting the power setting up corpses
Laphin posted a topic in Friday the 13th: The Game General Discussion
**FEAR METER** Scaring the Counselors and invoking "FEAR". As we all know the counselors fear is a key element, if not THE key element to easily hunt and kill them. I like the idea that if counselors are hiding out in a cabin, and Jason KNOWS that they are in there, he could search around for the power box to the cabin and destroy it to push a little fear into the counselors as they hide inside. Now the only downside to this would be that the counselor, seeing the lights go out, they just might try to leave the cabin, because after seeing the lights go out, most folks will assume, "Okay Jason's DEFINITELY on his way inside, so I should leave now". This may or may not work for gameplay balance unless there's a reason for counselors to stay inside the cabin, and to stay hidden. Just running around in a dark cabin by yourself would be crazy. One interaction that I would just completely bow down to you guys eternally for, would be to somehow be able to 'disguise' the fact that Jason has entered the cabin. Giving that, "He's inside with me.. I can feel it.. but I don't know where he is!" Remember that scene from Part 7 where "The Neanderthal Man, Hunter-Gatherer, seeks nourishment" dude goes downstairs and if you look close, at the upper left corner of the room as he enters the kitchen, Jason is just standing there, watching him from the shadows. CREEPY AS FUCK. I don't know how dark you plan on making these rooms when lights go out, but if you can implement these kinds of moments... (holy shit balls). SETTING UP CORPSES I don't see this getting placed, but still would be neat if it could.. Would be kinda neat if Jason could set corpses up in doorways, or have some way of spawning bodies that just appear to the counselor to again, invoke fear in them as they are searching. These would be classified more as jump scares I suppose, but they would be pretty neat to experience at random for counselors. I just worry about that if Jason manually set up bodies, it would take away from the time he SHOULD be hunting the other counselors. And even if he did set up a body or two, chances are a counselor would never even see or interact with it. So it would probably have to be some automatic perk that just is 'placed' when Jason uses it somewhere (cabin, barn). When used, would place bodies in that location. They wouldn't necessarily be the bodies of the counselors playing, but OTHER people (NPCs) who were unfortunate enough to walk through Jason's woods.
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Teleporting & Blood Effects
The gameplay is awesome you guys!! Loved seeing the footage live on TWITCH last night! Everything had that Friday the 13th movie vibe and I was ridiculously excited. The teleporting, perfect feature and perk for Jason... honestly the only thing I would change about it is 2 things small. The smoke effect when he appears, I just hope counselors can't SEE that... as now it makes Jason like a witch or warlock, his teleporting should be something the counselor players KNOW he's doing, but they should never directly SEE him teleport. It should always be as if he's coming out of the shadows, or from behind a wall. That "whoosh" generic sound effect when he teleports, I feel like that should be something different, but that's just me. Make it to where Jason can't teleport somewhere as long as someone is able to see in that location. THIS would also give the camp counselors more initiative to stick together. Because if there are counselors sticking together that's more EYES covering the environment and when there are more eyes covering the landscape (which could be a cone of vision invisible to everyone except Jason, it would eliminate him being able to teleport everywhere because a counselor can actually SEE there... Where as if a counselor is alone and by themselves, they have an easier chance to die. Stick together, keep everyone looking out the windows for Jason. Keep an eye on your environment, because as soon as someone looks away for an INSTANT, Jason could teleport and sneak up on the group and grab someone at a window, or at a back door. This would automatically create a sense of 'working together as a group' and the anticipation and excitement of using multiple people to keep Jason at a distance AT LEAST from teleporting. It would also help keep that 'feel' of the movies as when everyone's together, you feel safer and Jason 'may not show up' during these moments of sticking together, less likely than if you are alone. The BLOOD. It looks a little comic book right now. It's very bright red and splattery, which is cool. But I feel like the gore in Friday should be more realistic than ' comic splattery'. The payoff for killing a counselor should be HUUUUGE. I mean people are going to be playing this game and killing counselors THOUSANDS of times.. so you can only imagine how many times we are going to be viewing these kills. Make the blood and gore to where people have to almost feel bad for what they've done, hahah. People have seen blood in games so much now that it's no big thing. Design the blood to ooze out of wounds. Make people go "Ew" again. And not just because someone's head exploded Mortal Kombat style. The girl that gets her head smashed by Jason in the door, where's her skull? Where's her brains? Where are the pieces of her head that should be left behind and there for other counselors to find later? The blood itself could play a little gameplay element too. Jason's footsteps as he walks through it, people can see where he went. Counselors too. When Jason kills victims, blood should be getting all over his clothes etc. In the movies there was blood on windows, objects, ... I want to have that feeling of coming up to a cabin and getting those butterflies in your stomach as you go to yourself, "He's in there.. or closeby, because..." and they'd have evidence. Blood splatter. A corpse absolutely MANGLED inside. Maybe Jason carried the body away to his 'hideout'. But there should be clear evidence that someone was murdered there. etc.
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Claim mtDNA - 13 mt Proteins made in Nucleus
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Of all the proteins in human mitochondria, only 13 cannot be produced from nuclear genes outside the mitochondrion and are instead produced from mitochondrial genes. Breakdown of the mitochondrial DNA may be one of the fundamental causes of aging. SENS suggests that we could address this problem if the remaining 13 proteins could be built from genes in cell nuclei and imported into mitochondria like the majority of mitochondrial proteins.
This claim will be judged true if peer-reviewed papers, all published by the end of 2012, demonstrate that mammalian nuclear DNA can be modified to build each of the 13 proteins (not necessarily, at this time, all in the same cell at the same time) such that they are transported into the mitochondrion and perform their normal function. When the proteins have been successfully transported, the cells will be able to grow in medium in which the glucose has been replaced by galactose.
Aubrey de Grey has proposed SENS, an ambitious project to extend human life span. Technology Review attacked his science in a cover article in 2005, and appointed a panel of judges to determine if anyone would be able to present a conclusive argument that de Grey's work was "unworthy of learned debate." No one won the challenge, but this claim is based on a prediction that de Grey made that one of the submissions challenged. de Grey publicly bet (search for "confident") in 2000 that this would be known technology by the year 2005, but the article that he thought would be published imminently in Science didn't appear until 2005 in Rejuvenation Research (de Grey is editor-in-chief).
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Last boat out of Shanghai : the epic story of the Chinese who fled Mao's revolution, Helen Zia
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"The dramatic, real-life stories of four young people caught up in the mass exodus of Shanghai in the wake of China's 1949 Communist Revolution--a precursor to the struggles faced by emigrants today. Shanghai has historically been China's jewel, its richest, most modern and westernized city. The bustling metropolis was home to sophisticated intellectuals, entrepreneurs, and a thriving middle class when Mao's proletarian revolution emerged victorious from the long civil war. Terrified of the horrors the Communists would wreak upon their lives, citizens of Shanghai who could afford to fled in every direction. Seventy years later, the last generation to fully recall this massive exodus have opened the story to Chinese American journalist Helen Zia, who interviewed hundreds of exiles about their journey through one of the most tumultuous events of the twentieth century. From these moving accounts, Zia weaves the story of four young Shanghai residents who wrestled with the decision to abandon everything for an uncertain life as refugees in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the U.S. Young Benny, who as a teenager became the unwilling heir to his father's dark wartime legacy, must choose between escaping Hong Kong or navigating the intricacies of a newly Communist China. The resolute Annuo, forced to flee her home with her father, a defeated Nationalist official, becomes an unwelcome young exile in Taiwan. The financially strapped Ho fights deportation in order to continue his studies in the U.S. while his family struggles at home. And Bing, given away by her poor parents, faces the prospect of a new life among strangers in America" --
New York, Ballantine Books, 2019
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Feature: LUG Laptops Review, by Paul Gray
There seems to be a trend these days where mobile computing devices are getting lighter, smaller, and extremely compact. While I yearn for my own Yopi, when I'm on the road I need the feel, power, and performance of a desktop. For this reason, when I went looking for a new notebook, I didn't stop until I found the "Emperor."
The "Emperor" is one of the three Linux-only notebook lines from the folks at QLITech http://www.qlitech.net. This unit has everything that I could want in a portable workstation: a 15" Ultra XGA screen that is "to die for," an 850MHz PIII, 256MB of memory, an ATI Rage Mobility adapter that does hardware acceleration out-of-the-box, an 8x DVD drive and, most importantly, Linux! All-in-all, these features hardly scratch the surface in the capabilities and performance of this model.
The 15" Ultra XGA screen and the supporting ATI Rage Mobility chipset are probably the most attractive features. The screen is super crisp at 1400x1050 resolution. To say that the ATI Rage Mobility chipset is extremely capable is a vast understatement. In 16-bit mode under X-4.0.3, the DRI test application "gears" runs at blazingly-fast 805 fps in a window. For the die-hards out there, Quake III Arena and Descent3 run smooth and fast, but you'll want a USB joystick and an external mouse to be completely functional.
The Emperor model comes with several CPU options. The top-end CPU choice was the 850MHz Pentium III mobility. Other CPU options include a 600MHz Celeron or a 700MHz Pentium III mobility. The Compal N38W2-based motherboard supports these CPUs with a 440BX chipset, along with a hibernation and speed-step-capable Phoenix BIOS.
Does the DVD work under Linux? Yes! And that's probably all that I should say about the subject.
What's more impressive is that the integrated WinModem works the very first time you boot the system. The modem, a 56K v.90 fax modem, is based upon the Lucent chipset and driven by the linmodem drivers pre-installed on the unit, and otherwise available from http://linmodems.org.
Linux specific aspects of the Emperor line include your choice of distribution and many QLITech-added features. For example, the system that I have has Debian Potato, which included the 2.4.2-ac19 kernel, reiserfs (IMHO, a must for a laptop environment), and a flawless installation of Ximian (Helix) Gnome running at 1400x1050 under XFree 4.0.3. Your mileage may vary, but if you're interested in similar specific tweaks or tricks, check with the QLITech technicians.
The system's audio chipset is supported by the maestro drivers. This is probably the only chip in the Emperor's armor. The hardware sound controls aren't supported by the current maestro drivers. Although there is a patch that brings hardware sound control to the maestro drivers for the 2.2.18 kernel (I've tested it and it indeed works well), no patch currently exists for the 2.4 series kernel. Nonetheless, while sound isn't concert quality, it works to the point where the capabilities are acceptable.
While in the air, I've found the Lithium Ion battery to be rock solid. The 3-hour runtime battery specs are very respectable. In my real-world environment test, the battery survived an Atlanta to Chicago flight under a constant kernel re-compilation load with ample power to spare on touchdown.
Other things worth mentioning are the 20Gig drive, integrated floppy drive, battery charge indicator on the battery, and a weight of 7.54 lbs with cdrom and battery. For the capabilities and productivity that it allows, it's worth every pound. The only aspect of the system's capabilities that I have not yet tested is IR.
QLITech has been around for some time. Their most recent notoriety can be attributed to publicity focusing on their Linux gaming systems. While a laptop line is a new venture, the laptops themselves are actually a continuation of the TuxTops line. QLITech has picked up where TuxTops left off, and has taken the features, configuration, and support of these units to an entirely different level. The "Emperor" line of notebooks was previously sold under TuxTop's Obsidian model.
Overall, this notebook is a portable workstation, and delivers on every hardware aspect you could ask for. If you're looking for an notebook that's an extension of your office workstation, the features and Linux capabilities of the Emperor should not be overlooked. If you're looking for a notebook with Linux pre-configured and tweaked (not to mention lacking the Microsoft(tm) tax), then your next call or mouse click should be to QLITech.
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MixRadio was an online music streaming service owned by Line Corporation. The service was first introduced by Nokia in as Nokia Music for Windows Phone, serving as a successor to Nokia's previous Nokia Music Store/Comes with Music/Ovi Music Store initiatives, which was based on the LoudEye/ OD2 platform. After its acquisition of Nokia's mobile phone business, the service was briefly Developer(s): Line Corporation (), Microsoft Mobile (), Nokia (). Download this app from Microsoft Store for Windows 10 Mobile, Windows Phone , Windows Phone 8. See screenshots, read the latest customer reviews, and compare ratings for Internet Radio Stations. Nokia phones support US - we're here to help. User guides, Community forum, FAQs, warranty & insurance, plus service and repair centers.
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Brawls, Babes & Booze With the Mud Queens
By Jim Reedy
Viaduct Theatre, 2010 / Photo by Sara Murphy
Probably the best story you'll hear about the Mud Queens of Chicago comes from a show about a year ago at Reggie's, the South State Street club that was the first venue to allow the dirtiest, rowdiest girl wrestlers in town back a second time.
The crowd at Reggie's had seen this before, or at least many of them had, at one makeshift art space or another since Meg Bell first gathered her ragtag bunch of punk/feminist wrestlers in 2004. They were ready, or at least many of them were, for brawling babes and loud rock and roll and a wall-to-wall mess of mud and beer that would make you instantly regret bringing any piece of clothing you wanted to wear again.
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But nobody was ready for that night's incarnation of Gladys Nightmare, Jen Anderson's zombie prom queen character. This time she was a pregnant zombie prom queen, carrying underneath her dress a baby doll wrapped in pantyhose, covered in spaghetti sauce.
And yet, that wasn't the crazy part. That came when Gladys' opponent, Betty Rage, made a similarly spectacular entrance, ripping the "baby" out and swinging it over her head a few times before flinging it into the crowd.
She might, one wrestler recalled, have chewed on the "umbilical cord" a bit first.
Some audience members loved it. Some hated it -- including a few of the other Mud Queens. But it's a safe bet that no one forgot it.
Humboldt Park, 2009 / Photo by Rob Karlic
That kind of unforgettable show was what Meg Bell (a.k.a., The Folsom Prison Manhandler) was seeking and struggling to find after moving to Chicago in 2002. Tiring of indie rock shows and their casual-nod patrons, she found inspiration after seeing a theater company jello-wrestle as characters from the plays they'd performed that season.
"It was the first show I'd seen in Chicago where people just let loose," she said.
The Mud Queens achieve that effect, as their declaration of purpose explains, by creating:
... an event that smacks all the pretentious "hipness" across the face and brings back the true nature of fun: DIRT. This is not the stoic, introspective form of Chicago culture. This is the mud-slinging, hootin' and hollerin' kind of culture that is the Mud Queens of Chicago.
As such, live music has been a key part of the experience since the early shows in warehouses and loading docks and friends' lofts. Local bands precede the wrestlers on stage, and a riff-raff collective known as the Mud Queens Band improvises during the bouts.
Rock and roll, they've found, gets people excited and dancing. Anything harder just gets them angry and aggressive.
Calamity Pain (Ingrid Hansen) at Viaduct Theatre, 2010 / Photo by Jon Willoughby
Grappling in a few inches of mud inside a foam-noodle ring, the wrestlers aren't allowed to stand up and typically can't deliver enough force to really hurt an opponent. Bell also takes into account the competitors' size, experience and bloodthirstiness when she sets the pairs for each show. But it's not scripted; they're really slugging it out.
"You're only up there for a couple minutes and the next day it just feels like you've been body slammed," said Ingrid Hansen, the cowgirl known as Calamity Pain.
The sexual aspect is unavoidable, what with a card girl in a bikini and a stage manager in a bikini and 20 slippery girls wrestling, most often, in bikinis or other skimpy outfits. But it's the usual push-pull of third-wave feminism, the fine balance between sexual empowerment and exploitation.
Thus, the Mud Queens welcome any wrestler, regardless of body type. They've changed venues when they felt the "bro" factor was getting too high. And they donate regularly to charities that benefit causes such as women's health, battered women, sex workers, young women's empowerment and childhood obesity.
"There's a huge sexual element to it, because there's half-naked girls wrestling, but that's not the sole attraction. ... It's not a wet T-shirt contest," said Kim Kozak, who wears a toilet seat around her neck and wrestles as El Bano.
The full roster of about two dozen wrestlers is an impressive catalog of depraved creativity, with characters such as Twisted Fister, Jackie Daniels, Annibal Lector, Annie Anthrax, Pippi Jawstomping, Brownie Bruiser, Rainbow Bite, Resident Eva, Smother Theresa and Mean Jean the STD Queen.
The irrepressible Simone Rawski -- variously described as "larger than life" and "off the wall all the time" by her comrades -- wrestles as Andy Kaufmann's Cancer, a play on the anti-comic's stint wrestling women and the disease that killed him. (Her motto: "You can fight cancer, but you can't beat it!")
A few of them are wallflowers who like to cut loose every few months on stage. A lot of them, Bell said, "are attention whores."
"I love all the ladies of the group," Rawski said. "They accept me for who I am with my weird sense of humor and manly charms as I accept each one of them for their own individual uniqueness."
"All the girls are totally different," Hansen said, "but everybody seems to have this common bond."
Cleaning off backstage at the Viaduct Theatre, 2010 / Photo by Sara Murphy
There is something of a cultural overlap with roller derby -- a few girls do both, and both have a certain PBR aesthetic -- but that's a real sport with regular practices and committed athletes. Mud Queens wrestling is more of an informal, occasional burst of raucous performance art.
Plus, when was the last time a roller derby skater spent weeks pulling mud out of her ears? The Mud Queens wrestled in fake blood last Halloween and are working on slime for a Ghostbusters-themed show this summer, but at most shows it's good old fashioned mud.
Or actually, it's not mud at all. It's watered-down artist's clay, 40 gallons per show.
"Most mud is too gritty," Bell said, "and I don't know where I would find mud in the city of Chicago that didn't have cigarette butts and glass in it."
And it gets everywhere: all over both wrestlers, the referee, the emcee, the band and all their equipment and any audience member who happens to be within splashing -- or throwing -- distance. (Mouth off at a Mud Queen and you might get a handful thrown in your face.)
"It just gets pretty wet and sloppy everywhere," Kozak said.
Cleanup, then, is something of a project after a bout, requiring several showers before you start to make headway. Tights can keep your legs cleaner. Earplugs can help, too, though some truly devoted competitors don't want their senses dulled.
Backstage, Reggie's has a shower and the Viaduct Theatre has an oversized watering trough. And in the summer, you can stand outside and hose off a little.
Filth is unavoidable -- "in every hole and crevice," Hansen said -- but the Mud Queens would have it no other way. Small price for a night-long adrenaline rush.
"It's exhilarating. It's absolutely exhilarating," Bell said. "It's kind of hard to describe."
For more on the Mud Queens, including wrestler photos and upcoming shows, visit MudQueens.com.
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Lakitu
(a.k.a. Fishin' Lakitu, Aqua Lakitu.)
AUTHOR: David Mitchell
GAMES: SMB, SMB3, SMW, SMW2, SMRPG, SM64, YS, PM, PM2, SPP, NSMB, SMBLL, SPM, SSBB, YIDS, NSMBW.
TYPE: Turtle.
TURF: Sky, Water.
AFFILIATIONS: Koopa Troop.
CLOSE RELATIVES: Spike, Lakipea, Lakitufo, Pipe Lakitu, Giga Lakitu.
SKILLS AND ATTACKS: Bolt, Chomp, and Static E. They also like to throw Spiny eggs.
STRENGTHS: Their ability to fly in magic clouds gives them a natural advantage.
WEAKNESSES: None.
BACKGROUND: Lakitus are a faction within the Koopa Troop that knows how to use magic to control the weather. They ride around on the backs of magical clouds with smiley faces, and they like to keep Spinies as pets. They often use Spiny eggs, and the eggs of related monsters as weapons.
Because of their special ability, and their relative intelligence, many Lakitus have broken away from the Koopa Troop to become independent agents. Some work for any thug that will hire them, but others have found more honest employment. The Lakitu Brothers, for instance, have become famous for their daring documentaries, especially their work on one of Mario's most recent adventures, when Bowser attempted to take over the Mushroom Kingdom Palace and it's stars.
The fact that some Lakitus have rebelled annoys Bowser to no end. However, there is little he can do about it, as the powers these particular Koopas control are so strong that even he can't exercise much control over the Lakitus. This brings up one other point, the Lakitus are Koopas, and could be considered close relatives of them, but have not been listed as such because there are significant differences between the two.
EVOLUTION: Lakitus have a long and varied history. Only a few other enemies have appeared in as many games as they have.
I have to say - it took me forever to finally figure out what Lakitu was supposed to look like in Super Mario Bros! As much as I played the game, he never really looked like anything but a cloud with some eyes on top of it to me. But finally it all came together, and I have to say that now, I think he's pretty good considering the graphics of the day.
In Super Mario Bros. 3, a simplified design was used, perhaps to make it a little more obvious what Lakitu was supposed to look like. This design still looks little like the drawings.
Finally, in Super Mario World, Lakitu started to resemble the drawings quite closely - in fact this is still one of the most accurate looking ones. At this time, a number of new species appeared, as well. Fishin' Lakitu tricks prey into revealing themselves by dangling a 1-Up mushroom in front of them. Others began to hide in pipes.
Super Mario World 2 introduced a more sketchy-looking Lakitu, who sort of harkens back to the original Super Mario Bros. design. It also introduced Aqua Lakitu, a species of Lakitu that likes to hide underwater. Super Mario RPG also went with the original design in many ways, although bringing it into 3D.
Super Mario 64 brought Lakitu back in a cloud with a conspicuously missing smiley face. Perhaps a strange side-effect of being sucked into those paintings? Yoshi's Story brought a very life-like 3D Lakitu that flies around in a cloud that looks like it's a bunch of bean bags sewn together.
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The Fertile Earth
The foam began washing up on our shores two years ago. At first, it was sparse, resembled barely beaten egg whites, and most of us paid it scant attention. Because it posed no immediate threat, we relegated it to “scientific interest.” Over time, however, as it persisted, flowed and thickened into the consistency of properly steamed cappuccino froth, stories started appearing in the news: online, then on television. We traced its origins to deep within the Marianas Trench. But foam is boring, even as it subtly changes hue from ghostly white to green tea. Thus the first images of the foam most of us remember were mechanical, of urban plows pushing it back into the sea. That worked, for a while. But the foam inevitably returned, subtly thicker, greener and more expansive than before. By the time the plows ceased their effectiveness, we had already identified the asteroid (“Isaacasimov”) but had not yet made the connection. The foam, albeit having covered much of our coastline, remained more of a nuisance than a threat, for it did nothing. As Earth worked to track the asteroid, then scrambled to destroy it, the foam crept silently inland. As you may be able to deduce, we were successful in neutralizing the asteroid. The world watched united as our international mission broke the asteroid apart and diverted its larger chunks safely away from our planet. We expected the atmosphere to deal with the resulting debris, to watch the pieces burn as they descended, but our expectations proved incorrect. Instead of a display of shooting stars we witnessed a rain of cosmic dust. The atmosphere proved porous. Most grains fell upon the dry earth, but some landed in the now luminous green foam. Protected, they sprouted as seeds. Fertilized, they grew. There was an elegance to it: ancient nutrients from deep within the Earth and life from outer space. The resulting organisms, alien in the true sense of the word, were impervious to our weapons and excreted tiny spore-like particles as they matured. Within weeks, our skies were so polluted we could barely see the sun. We choked, and our immune systems reacted: we began foaming. Like our planet, our bodies betrayed us, and the particles took up residence in our moist and fertile viscera. They fed on us to breed. Once infected, an individual had only days left, but as a species we adapted, segregated and furiously engineered. I am one of the final survivors and personally witnessed the completion of the wormhole generator, via which I shall within the hour send this, my final communique, into an unknown past. Or should I say your present. But I, too, am foaming now, and my fate has already been sealed. I am by nature a pessimist, but if my pessimism is misplaced, heed my warning: Beware the foam!
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All Hands On Deck For Feminist Candidates
It’s all hands on deck!
That’s NOW’s clarion call in these last few weeks leading up to the midterms.
I’m traveling this weekend to Nevada, where I’m appearing with our chapter leaders and state members on their first day of early voting. We’re marching to polling places to underscore how important it is for women to break every turnout record on the books on Election Day.
Other NOW officers, staff and board members are ratcheting up their efforts in their home states but also traveling to battleground states – including Nevada, Florida, Arizona, North Dakota, and Alabama – where women can make the difference in this election. NOW PAC has endorsed an outstanding group of candidates for House and Senate, and this election is our chance to not only stand up to Donald Trump but elect a new generation of feminist leaders who will leave their mark on politics for decades to come.
We’re working with great candidates like Jacky Rosen in Nevada. This may be the most important Senate race in the country–the only one to feature a Republican-held seat in a state won by Hillary Clinton. As the granddaughter of immigrants, Jacky Rosen will fight for Dreamers.
And in Florida, my home state NOW is working with women to turn out the vote to re-elect Senator Bill Nelson. Senator Nelson has been a trusted partner in the Senate on our issues and is leading the campaign to protect our basic health and retirement rights.
We hope you are ready for the final push in the next two and a half weeks. Check here to see our latest endorsements, and more about what you can do to elect feminist candidates.
Right now, I’m accepting every invitation and looking for every opportunity to mobilize NOW’s grassroots support in key election contests. Whatever you can do in your community is just as important.
Work with your local NOW chapter, local progressive group, and your local or statewide favorite candidate. Knock on doors. Make phone calls. And if you just can’t do that, make a donation.
Young people are notoriously reluctant to vote in midterms—pledge to talk to five of them about why they should. President Obama, in a Get Out the Vote ad, says to young voters “You wouldn’t let your grandparents choose your music playlist so why would you let them choose who will represent you? Go vote.”
Together, we can make history—but it will take every one of us, doing all we can.
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NOW Demands Equal Pay for Mothers
Released on June 4, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, NOW recognizes Mom’s Equal Pay Day and acknowledges the enormous wage disparities between mothers and fathers in our nation. Especially in the present moment, sex-based pay discrimination prevents mothers from receiving equal pay for equal work and makes the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic even more devastating.
We know that in 2019, on average, mothers were paid 70 cents to every dollar fathers were paid. This gap is even larger for Black, Latina, and Native American mothers when compared to White, non-Hispanic fathers, as seen by these nation-wide averages. For every one-dollar white fathers are paid:
Asian American and Pacific Islander mothers are paid 89 cents.
White mothers are paid 69 cents.
Black mothers are paid 50 cents.
Native American mothers are paid 47 cents.
Latina mothers are paid 45 cents.
These disparities are wide-spread and are even greater in some states and occupations. For mothers of all races working as cashiers or retail salespeople in grocery stores, they are paid on average 28 cents less than fathers in those same occupations.
NOW is a fierce supporter of the Paycheck Fairness Act, and other policies like paid leave, affordable childcare and healthcare, and family leave. On Mom’s Equal Pay Day, we reaffirm our commitment to advocating for these initiatives which would ease the financial burdens on mothers and women in this country.
Contact: Press Team, press@now.org,
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The participation of the society in the conservation of the architectural heritage
Sanz Rodríguez, Luis Miguel and Humero Martín, Antonio Eduardo (2018). The participation of the society in the conservation of the architectural heritage. In: "EURAU18 Alicante: Retroactive Research", 19 a 22 septiembre, Alicante, España. ISBN 978-84-1302-003-7. pp. 472-475.
Sanz Rodríguez, Luis Miguel
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Architectural heritage; Architectural protection; New technologies; Education; Granada Convention
The architectural heritage is an evidence of past civilizations and shows our richness and cultural diversity, which gives it an important educational value for the whole society. Therefore, it must be preserved, protected and put into value. The 1966 New York Covenant establishes two essential rights in this area: the right of the citizenship to access the Culture and to participate in cultural life. The Granada Convention is the doctrinal core of the architectural heritage conservation and protection at international level and includes among its lines of action the awareness of the society in this regard. In the XXI century, it is necessary to look for new strategies to draw maximumvalue of the educational and social character of the Architectural Heritage.
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Free Panel: The Value of Attention: Metrics, Methods and Outcomes
How can you build a loyal audience without getting lost in the noise online? Measuring and valuing audience attention in your organization. Getting this right allows you to connect with readers the moment it matters. This live online panel will include a discussion with publishers who have spent their time figuring out what matters to their audience and how they can measure it well. Hear how they’re writing better stories, creating innovative products and experiences, and finding new revenue for their businesses. The panel is sponsored by Parse.ly.
Date and time: June 20, 10 am PT / 1 pm ET
Panelists: Jason Alcorn, MediaShift; Evan Mackinder, Slate; Clare Carr, Parse.ly
Producer: MediaShift
Place: Online
THREAD at Yale
THREAD at Yale is a gathering of professional journalists and storytellers that does not care whether you work in print, video, audio, photography, or some form we haven’t even thought of yet. At this program, a small group of storytellers will gather for three days and nights to learn from masters in the field. And from each other.
Date and time: June 10-13, 2018
Producer:Yale University
Place: New Haven, CT
Drone Journalism Flight School
This all-day, hands-on workshop teaches the basics of drones journalism and videography. In the morning, instructor Travis Fox will go over the ins and outs of drones and their applications for journalism, the legal and ethical limitations for flying drones and how to apply for a Federal Aviation Administration’s Part 107 drone pilot’s certificate. In the afternoon, the class will head to Brooklyn’s Calvert Vaux Park to fly a DJI Inspire 1 drone and capture aerial video footage of the city. Each participant will have a limited time to fly the drone in the park. The flight portion of the class is weather and FAA permitting.
Date and time: May 19, 2018, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Instructor: Travis Fox
Producer: CUNY J+
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, New York City
JUNE 2018 & BEYOND
The Rights and Limitations of a Journalist to Photograph and Record in Public
With the widespread proliferation of cellphone cameras, capable of recording high-quality images along with audio and video, as well as the increasing deployment of police bodycams, everybody is documenting everything and everyone. This webinar will provide a basic understanding of constitutional rights and limitations of journalists and citizens when covering stories in public places. One goal is to foster improved police-press- public relations in an era when most needed. It will include constructive discussion of the rights and responsibilities of journalists, the public and police; and encourage greater respect for the roles each plays.
Date and time: June 8, 2 pm ET
Instructor: Mickey H. Osterreicher, Counsel to Barclay Damon, LLP in the Media & First Amendment Law Practice Area
Producer: Poynter’s NewsU
Leveraging Your Visual Journalism Skills Within the Organization
The modern media landscape is covered in imagery because the science shows visuals increase engagement and understanding. From social media posts to 360 degree video, visual journalists should be the highest demand people in a newsroom. So what can you do to prepare yourself for those positions? And, if you’re in a hiring position, how do you decide who will help move your newsroom forward? This webinar will show you how to benefit from the long tail of the visual journalism expertise in your career.
Date and time: June 11, 2 pm ET
Instructor: Mark Johnson, University of Georgia
Mobile Media: Producing Visual Stories With Your iPhone
This two-day certificate workshop provides all skills necessary for shooting quality video on your iPhone. We’ll take you through how to capture key moments from events, product launches, conferences and interviews to publishing on social networks or your website. You’ll work hands-on with experienced TV and online content producers to learn foolproof techniques for capturing professional looking videos on your iPhone.
Instructor: Richard Taylor, the BBC North American technology correspondent in the Bay Area
Producer: UC Berkeley Advanced Media Institute
Place: Berkeley, Calif.
Podcasting: Telling Stories in Sound
In this two-day certificate course, Podcasting: Telling Stories in Sound, you’ll learn the art of creating and producing distinctive audio podcasts. You’ll practice hands-on recording and editing to develop your own podcast with direction from radio producer and podcaster, Laura Klivans.
Instructor: Laura Klivans, community health reporter at KQED Public Radio in San Francisco
Audio Essentials Boot Camp
In this intensive three-day boot camp, you will learn the essentials to creating compelling audio stories. On-campus course time will be devoted to working with professional equipment, learning how to write for radio, editing in Adobe Audition, and developing a winning audio package. This course is designed for journalists and storytellers with little to no experience audio but with a passion for narrative and reporting in the audio form. Participants will leave with concrete skills and one complete audio story.
Instructor: Collin Campbell
Producer: Columbia Journalism School
Data Visualization for Storytellers
A deluge of data is being made available for public use, but complex raw data sets can be difficult to understand and interpret. Having the tools and techniques to present illustrated data to your audience with aesthetic form and functionality are critical for conveying ideas effectively.
Instructor: Peter Aldhous, Berkeley Advanced Media Institute’s Data Visualization Instructor
Democracy on Deadline: Take Your Coverage of U.S. Elections to the Next Level
What lessons can journalists learn from past elections? What are the benefits of building a relationship with election professionals? Get an inside look at the complex and often confusing landscape of election administration. Find out which specific areas to study when covering state or local elections. Webinar participants will hear advice from secretaries of state, state election directors, local election officials and practicing journalists. They’ll learn about resources that are available to help them tell powerful stories about the voting process while ensuring accurate, informative content.
Instructor: Kay Stimson and Tammy Patrick
COURSES ON DEMAND
How to Get Better Newsletter Metrics
Newsletters are a direct line to your audience. In a pivot-to-reader world, there’s arguably no product more valuable for digital publishers. Not surprisingly, newsletters have been one of the most exciting media segments to watch, and in 2018 we can expect even more innovation. This live online panel will include a discussion with publishers who are at the forefront of using newsletter metrics to increase engagement, develop new products, and drive revenue for their businesses.
Producer: DigitalEd
How to Verify Photos and Videos
Learn how to verify photos and videos taken from social networks, especially in the context of breaking news. With “fake news” such a hot topic, how can you quickly and effectively verify materials that may be, well, fake? Most fake photos and videos can be checked quite quickly, allowing journalists and researchers to stop the spread of so-called “fake news” before it gets onto your Facebook feed. This course will help you develop an eye for fake photos and video, allowing you to establish the originality and veracity of the content. These skills are especially useful in a breaking news situation, in which verifying a photo or video will not just tell you if it’s real, but also additional information that can provide additional information for further reporting.
Instructor: Aric Toler, Bellingcat analyst
5 Tech Tools to Improve Your Reporting
Whether you’re an investigative journalist or a daily beat reporter, free and low-cost technical tools and apps can help you improve and streamline your reporting. We’ll introduce you to tech tools and platforms that will help you obtain and manipulate data. You’ll learn how to scrape social accounts, without knowing any code. And you’ll discover how to use features that are built into services you already use in more powerful ways. Plus, we’ll look at some popular (free!) project management software and applications to help you collaborate with colleagues and manage reporting projects.
How to Report Responsibly on Cannabis
The cannabis beat intersects with science, medicine, business, regulation, technology, agriculture, law, criminal justice and individual liberties. At a time when coverage of these issues is shaping public policy, journalists sometimes get it right — and sometimes get it wrong. The consequences are wide-ranging, from misinformed voters to poorly crafted laws gone unchecked. Editors increasingly realize the value of covering the growing billion-dollar cannabis industry. And more journalists are on the cannabis beat than any other time, with legal cannabis in eight states and medical cannabis in more than half the country. This guide to covering cannabis aims to establish a shared language and common journalistic standards to help the quality of coverage keep up with the quantity.
Producer: Poynter
User Experience Testing 101
The rapid pace of technological change drives not only more innovative approaches to storytelling but also new behaviors among story consumers. Understanding how audiences experience media platforms and the stories they deliver is one key to retaining and growing them in a shifting media landscape. Applied in a wide-range of professions toward goals as diverse as the design of new digital products and improving hospital patient outcomes, user experience testing is an approach to understanding what audiences do and why they do it in order to adapt to their needs and leverage their behaviors.
Most fake photos and videos can be checked quite quickly, allowing journalists and researchers to stop the spread of so-called “fake news” before it gets onto your Facebook feed. This course will help you develop an eye for fake photos and video, allowing you to establish the originality and veracity of the content. These skills are especially useful in a breaking news situation, in which verifying a photo or video will not just tell you if it’s real, but also can provide additional information for further reporting.
Place: Online at BigMarker
Making Sense of Local Metrics
What metrics matter most to local publishers today? Long gone are the days of tracking pageviews to measure the success of your news site, when the loyalty and quality of your audience matters much more than its raw size. Today publishers have more ways than ever to use Google Analytics and other tools to measure traffic and engagement, and even with a small team (or just yourself!) you can take advantage of this to build a more sustainable business.
Motion Graphics for Social Media
You’ve seen moving ads on your social media feed. Creating your own well designed animations including text, shape, photos and video is easier to achieve than it appears. Find a way to spice up the campaign for your business, film, nonprofit, or event.
Place: Online with BigMarker
How to Use Podcasts in the Classroom
Teachers can easily get into a rut, teaching their students the same way they’ve been doing for years. But this can be boring to students who are “digital natives.” This course will show you simple ways to break out of the traditional lecture-and-paper model, no matter the discipline, and instead teach lessons by listening to podcasts and having students create their own shows using free online tools.
How to Solve Legal Issues on Social Media
Gain an understanding of your rights and responsibilities when it comes to copyright, fair use and defamation on social media. Everyone’s a publisher now. Whether your company has a whole social media team or one person with a smart phone, you have to stay within your own lane on the information highway. It’s crucial to understand the dos and don’ts of copyright and libel law before posting. Learn how you can say everything you want and need to say without being exposed to legal risks.
Use Google Apps to Workflow Like a Pro
Learn how to measure impact in journalism and why it’s becoming a valuable and necessary skill in today’s newsrooms. Set yourself apart by knowing not only how to do work that drives real-world change, but also how to make sure that change gets noticed. Learn how to tell the story of your reporting just as effectively as you tell others’ stories.
DigitalEd Panel: How to Get Better Video Metrics
Are you putting more resources into video? As publishers increase the time they spend producing content for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other video platforms, they need better insights into what works and what doesn’t. This online panel will include a discussion by top publishers who are at the forefront of using video metrics to drive better engagement with their audience. We’ll discuss the reliability of video metrics and how to go beyond basic view counts to metrics such as over- and underperformance, recirculation and benchmarking. We’ll also hear tricks that leading publishers use to extract the most value out of the analytics tools they use in their own organizations.
Producer: MediaShift, sponsored by Parse.ly
How to Measure Impact in Journalism
How to Use Instagram as a Reporting Tool
With more than 600 million people on Instagram, this popular photo-sharing platform has become a powerful tool for journalists around the world. My Instagram followers tagged along with me as I reported stories for PRI’s The World and the BBC from mountain villages in Nepal, truck yards in Pakistan, the multi-cultural neighborhoods of South Africa, and more. In this course, you’ll learn the principles of using Instagram to report and photograph stories in the field. Whether you’re covering a local protest or trekking on a glacier with scientists, Instagram can help you generate interest in your story before your final report airs or goes to press.
Snapchat for Journalists and Storytellers
Snapchat has become a legitimate distribution outlet for the media, including by CNN, the Wall Street Journal, Vox, Mashable, BuzzFeed and many more. This training will explain why Snapchat is here to stay — and how journalists and storytellers can use it to strengthen their audience engagement.
How to Get the Most Out of Content Analytics
Do you want to get the most out of your analytics? Not sure where to start? A majority of digital media professionals don’t even have a common definition of audience engagement within their organization. This training will give you an overview of ways to get the most out of your analytics—starting with the best ways to define audience engagement. There’s also a chance for one-to-one feedback from the instructor.
How to Clean Up Your Audio in Video Production
Learn a few easy tips on how to clean up your audio using any microphones and noise reduction. Good video deserves good audio whether it is for TV or the web. This webinar will attempt to show broadcasters and reporters a few tips on gathering clean audio and a few tips on cleaning up audio that may have background “hiss” or “hum.” It’s hard to hear these with the human ear but a microphone picks up all, so don’t let a bad mic or bad mic placement ruin an otherwise great video production. This webinar is designed for anyone from the novice to the professional filmmaker and video creator.
How to Launch a Killer Newsletter
Newsletter expert Jacqueline Boltik, who helped develop projects such as Ann Friedman’s Weekly and the LA Times’ newsletters and journalism professor Daniela Gerson, who recently created Migratory Notes, break down what you need to know to make your newsletter take off. Newsletters are the most direct way to build an audience, and are expanding. The Skimm, the Post Most, Lenny Letter, LA Times’ Essential Californian, #awesomewomen are just a few examples of the varied forms in which they are developing.
Facebook Live for Journalists
In the changing world of social media, Facebook Live is the new big thing. Facebook’s own algorithm favors this live element, drawing more viewers and followers to your page. But, how can journalists use it effectively to get past the “gimmick” idea and make it something useful for viewers and for journalists? We’ll explore some of the best practices to maximize use and effectiveness of Facebook live for journalists and media organizations alike.
Building Trust on Facebook
How can journalists stand out in a minefield of misinformation? See what 14 newsrooms learned when they used their social platforms to experiment with trust-building strategies. We’ll show you what they tried, what worked for different kinds of newsrooms and what totally fell flat.
Producer: Poynter News University
Getting Started With 360-Degree Video
Been seeing all those great 360° news stories but don’t know where to start? Let us help. News organizations across the world have adopted 360° technology in their reporting process. From breaking news to documentaries, newsrooms are bringing their readers and viewers closer to the story. Don’t let those pricey 360° video rigs intimidate you. Getting started with immersive storytelling is easier than you think. This training will walk you through the process of choosing the right equipment, from camera to rigging gear, planning your shoot and knowing if 360° video works for your story. You will learn how 360° videos are edited and how to pick the right platform to host your story.
Savvy Digital Journalism: Best Practices for Writing for the Web
Master the basics of digital journalism. This course is for both novice journalists who want to lay the groundwork as a digital writer, as well as seasoned writers who may be shifting from print to web.
Producer: MediaBistro
Skills in 60: Instagram Marketing Starter Kit
Get Instagram savvy and build your brand! In just one hour, this course will teach you how to effectively market your Instagram presence by crafting visually creative content, analyze key metrics to grow your audience and navigate the ever-changing social media landscape.
Infographics and Visual Data
When combined with a compelling narrative, infographics are one of the fastest and most effective ways to help viewers make connections and grasp complex topics. This course will teach you how to conceptualize, design, and execute infographics using free and simple tools.
How to Build and Teach an Online Course
New technology and tools are transforming the learning experience and creating new opportunities — and challenges — for educators at high schools, community colleges, and four-year universities. In this online training, you’ll learn how to organize a course and plan modules in a learning management system — whether you’re transitioning an existing course or starting one from scratch. You’ll also get a chance to try out tech tools to enhance the online educational experience, understand how to develop relationships with students in an online environment and discover new techniques for creating robust discussion among students in the class.
Producer: DigitalEd at MediaShift
Smarter Audience Analytics for Journalists
Do you get bored reading your own analytics report? Are you only reporting numbers. Analytics are a powerful tool, but only reporting pageviews and other statistics doesn’t change how a newsroom operates. In this training, we’ll look at how you can put analytics to work for you. What is your baseline? What measures do you use to determine a post’s success? What do analytics tell you about your audience? How can you turn that insight into actionable items by your staff? This session will help you utilize analytics to learn from your audience and find ways to build on successes.
How to Make News Bots Work For You
Robot journalism is one of the year’s hot topics as more media brands are experimenting with the automated delivery of news on mobile. Some bots are completely automated services that mimic a normal text conversation, but most involve some human intervention. In this online training, John Keefe, Senior Editor for Data News & Journalism Technology at WNYC, will explain how bots work and how journalists can use them to enhance their reporting and improve efficiency.
Producer: DigitalEd at MediaShift and CUNYJ+
An Introduction to DocumentCloud
DocumentCloud is a catalog of primary source documents and a tool for annotating, organizing and publishing them on the web. Documents are contributed by journalists, researchers and archivists. We’re helping reporters get more out of documents and helping newsrooms make their online presence more engaging.
Producer: Investigative Reporters & Editors
Marketing with Pinterest, Instagram and Tumblr
Market your brand using Pinterest, Instagram, and Tumblr. This course will give you the knowledge of each of these platforms and enable you to identify the most appropriate ways to implement them to meet your business objectives.
Skills in 60: Build an Editorial Calendar for Social Media Channels
This in-depth short course will show you how to develop integrated editorial content calendars and establish a robust production and publishing strategy across all your social channels. The video lessons will guide you on how to plan, create, distribute and analyze your editorial calendar for long term success.
Become a better, smarter marketer with Twitter to generate word-of-mouth, create leads, and grow your business. From hashtag strategy to deep data dives, influencer outreach to employing an effective posting schedule, you’ll master Twitter 140 characters at a time.
Whose Truth? Tools for Smart Science Journalism in the Digital Age
As journalists, we ignore science not only at our own peril, but at the peril of our readers, viewers and listeners. In this course, you’ll learn to how make sense of scientific data and tell stories in ways that connect with your audience. You’ll get techniques and tips to improve your interviewing and reporting skills. You’ll also learn how to lift the veil from front groups to launch investigations based on informed fact-gathering. When you’re done, you’ll have a toolkit of ways to identify and overcome the barriers journalists face when reporting on science-related topics.
Social Media Master Class Part I
MediaShift’s Social Media Editor Julie Keck will lead you through using some of the most powerful publishing tools any media professional can use. You can learn how to optimize your feeds, post the right amount each day, and help promote your content or projects better. You can establish yourself as an authority using the right mix of social media platforms and skills. And most of all, it’s fun. Don’t be intimidated or overwhelmed by social media – you can do it!
Social Media Master Class Part II
You’ve established yourself on social media, but you want to grow your audience. How do you get people talking about your content without seeming too self-promoting? Learn to harness the power of #hashtags, run a popular live Twitter chat, find out what’s trending today and how to jump in at the right moment with the right content.
DigitalEd: Smartphone Filmmaking 101
Whether you’re shooting coverage for your high-concept documentary, making a low-budget music video for your band, or shooting pick-ups for your corporate online PSA, there are a multitude ways to use your phone as a legitimate route for production. This training will illustrate the use of the iPhone as a low-budget professional production camera. We’ll include short practical tips on shooting techniques, emerging technology, apps and software alongside of traditional tips and tricks that can be added to a smartphone in order to make it a more robust production camera.
When a Staff Isn’t a Staff: Managing Freelancers
In today’s freelance economy, more and more workers are seeing the benefits of working as a freelancer or contractor. But what does that mean for the businesses that employ them? With a lean staff, many publications rely on freelance contributors, so it’s to everybody’s benefit to make that relationship a good one. Good freelancer relationships don’t just fall out of the sky. In this webinar, you’ll learn what makes freelancers happy (it’s more than just money!), how to cultivate good freelance relationships, and best practices for managing a sprawling, remote staff. With successful freelancer management, you’ll enjoy loyal, capable contributors and a robust publication.
How to Design a Brand
Learn how to design your brand by setting yourself apart from other businesses in your industry, build your own unique brand identity, conceptualize your logo design and creative direction, and apply your branding to establish credibility and increase exposure.
Producer: CreatorUp
How to Crowdfund 10K
Learn how to raise $10,000 by designing a one-of-a-kind crowdfunding campaign. Learn how to set goals and better prepare yourself for a campaign launch. Once your campaign launches, you’ll be an expert on methods of raising the most money, and how to design a professional page.
How to Livestream on YouTube
Have you ever wanted to broadcast — live — but weren’t exactly sure how to do it, or what tools to use? Learn the technical nuts and bolds of how to livestream anything on YouTube, and how to market your show so people will see it.
How to Tell a Story to Build a Community
Do you need to build a following, but are not sure how to tell your story to grow your community? Learn how to tell a story that will help others relate to you and your mission to take action.
Verification: The Basics
When a violent protest, mass-scale accident, or natural hazard unfolds, information tends to get jumbled, causing fear and confusion. With the growing use of technology, we have witnessed innumerable false and fake stories being shared on social networks, including photoshopped images, or reuploaded diced videos from unrelated events in the past. With increasing frequency, journalists are required to master the skills and expertise to handle the information that circulates on the Internet and elsewhere. Complementing our recently launched resource, the Verification Handbook, this course will provide the basic knowledge and techniques of verification in the digital age.
Producer: Learno
Your Photojournalism Survival Kit with Ron Haviv
Ron Haviv brings two decades of experience in building a photojournalism career on carefully laid groundwork. In this course, you’ll learn how to identify a captivating story and organize a plan for shooting it; how to create a budget and a pitch letter; and how to plan for any eventuality during the shoot, and cope with setbacks when they strike.
Producer: Ron Haviv, Emmy-nominated photojournalist
Design Thinking: Story Design and Testing
Design thinking is a people-centered approach to problem solving that encourages collaborative brainstorming and diverse ideation through systematic strategies and processes. Used in a variety of fields, from product design to web development, design thinking serves as a powerful model for flexible and dynamic critical thinking that puts the audience/user at the center of idea generation. In this session, Dr. Palilonis will share a number of design thinking strategies and explain how they can be used by communication and media professionals to inspire innovative, engaging approaches to storytelling. Dr. Palilonis will also share how she has used design thinking in a number of diverse projects, from working with USA Volleyball to promote the growth of boys’ and men’s volleyball nationwide, to developing a digital literacy curriculum for K-3 students.
How to Become a Mobile Ninja in the Field
We’re past the “Oh look! You can do journalism with a smartphone!” phase of mobile journalism. We know that using mobile devices gives us mobility, a production office in the field and a way to generate content quickly from the scene. Unfortunately, there are increasing demands for on-the-scene content to feed the social media machine. But every piece of content tweeted is time lost reporting. This training will show you how to use various mobile tools while reporting to quickly generate interesting direct-to-social content – without taking away reporting time. Each of the tools and techniques featured requires less than 90 seconds to create content that goes up to social media and lets you get back to reporting.
Transmedia Storytelling in Journalism
The mediascape of the 21st century is both a wicked problem and an unlimited opportunity for journalists. At the same time that powerful new storytelling tools have emerged our once-captive audiences have scattered into a dispersed mediascape. We can tell compelling stories like never before. But how do we get those stories in front of the publics that need them? A transmedia story unfolds in multiple media forms and across many media channels in an expansive rather than redundant way. This training will examine how Hollywood, Madison Avenue and journalism organizations like National Geographic and The Marshall Project use it to tell better and more complex stories and to reach audiences on the media they already use.
More course listings are available at MediaShift’s DigitalEd, Poynter’s NewsU, Berkeley Advanced Media Institute, Columbia Journalism School’s Continuing Education listings, Mediabistro and CreatorUp.
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Shigella Serogroups, Entro-Hemoragic E. coli and Their Antibiogram Pattern Among Food Handlers in Food-Handling Establishments in Southern Ethiopia
Received: Feb. 8, 2017; Accepted: Feb. 18, 2017; Published: Mar. 11, 2017
Fiseha Wadillo Wada, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
Tesfahun Molla Bobe, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
Habtamu Azene Tekle, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
Tamene Naba Yaya, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
Food-borne illnesses have a dramatic impact both in developing and developed countries. Food handling personnel take part in the transmission of pathogenic food born bacteria in the community. Shigella and E. coli 157:H7 are more significant and well-recognized foodborne pathogens for reasons of their severe consequences of all age groups, high antibiotic resistance and their low infectious dose. Accordingly, food-handlers employing in meal serving facilities could be potential sources of infections of these enteric bacterial pathogens. Community based cross-sectional study was carried out from July 2014 to June 2015 to assess the sero-group and antimicrobial resistance pattern of enteric bacterial pathogens in Wolaita Sodo town among 398 food-handlers working in selected food handling establishments. Pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to collect Socio-demographic characteristics and associated factors. Stool specimens were collected by a clean, dry, wide-mouthed container. Stool culture was done using differential, selective and enrichment medium. Analytical Profile Index 20E biochemical panel was used for identification and differentiation of members of enteric bacterial pathogens. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was done by single disk diffusion technique. Data entry and analysis were done using SPSS version 20. 11 Shigella species and 24 E. coli O157:H7 isolates were detected. S. flexneri, S. sonnei, S. dysenteriae, and S. boydii isolates were isolated. A significant proportion of Ampicillin and Amoxicillin were noticed for all enteric bacterial pathogens. Multidrug resistances prevalence of 72.7%, and 58.3% were observed for Shigella, and E. coli O157: H7 respectively. Raw meat eating habit, hand washing after toilet and hand washing after touching dirty materials have shown significant association with enteric bacterial pathogens prevalence. Shigella and E. coli species were identified from fecal specimen. Significant proportion of multidrug resistances was detected in Shigella and E. coli O157: H7 respectively. Thus screening of food handles is important in order to prevent the transmission of enteric bacterial pathogens and treatment needs to be based on accurate laboratory detection of etiologic agents to mitigate the spread of drug resistant strains.
E. coli O157:H7, Shigella, Food Handlers, Antibiotics
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Corrosion Inhibition Study of Zinc Oxide-Polyaniline Nanocomposite for Aluminum and Steel
Received: Feb. 4, 2015; Accepted: Feb. 19, 2015; Published: Mar. 3, 2015
Farah Alvi, Department of Physics, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
Naveed Aslam, GPS Innovations LLC, 12 Greenway Plaza Suites 1100, Houston, TX, USA 77046
Saleem Farooq Shaukat, Department of Physics, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
The nanocomposites of inorganic oxide with conducting polymer display novel properties resulting from the molecular level interaction of the two dissimilar chemical components. Recently, Farah et al have synthesized ZnO–polyaniline (PANI) nanocomposite, and have studied the electronic properties of ZnO-PANI films [1]. Although to date, chromium has proved the best candidate in corrosion inhibition in acidic medium, but still it is hoped that the combination of different techniques and various compounds will provide the required protection against corrosion. Our present study has shown that the ZnO-PANI nanocomposite coatings on steel and aluminum prevents corrosion due to the internal sacrificial electrode formation and as well as the barrier effect at the ZnO-PANI and metal interface.
Conducting Polymers, Corrosion, ZnO, Impedance, Tafel, Electrochemistry, Steel, Aluminum, Redox Potential
Farah Alvi, Naveed Aslam, Saleem Farooq Shaukat, Corrosion Inhibition Study of Zinc Oxide-Polyaniline Nanocomposite for Aluminum and Steel, American Journal of Applied Chemistry. Vol. 3, No. 2, 2015, pp. 57-64. doi: 10.11648/j.ajac.20150302.14
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Memorable weekend for U14 hurlers at Féile na nGael
June 19th, 2016 | U14 Football and Hurling
Enda Donnelly prepares to shoot for a score in the Féile game against Stradbally
Having qualified for the 2016 All-Ireland Féile na nGael after winning the Tyrone Shield title in April, St. Enda’s U14s had a memorable trip to Waterford/Tipperary for the national finals from the 17th to 19th June.
The boys set off from Omagh at an early hour on the Friday morning, stopping off with Barrow Rangers in Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny for refreshments and for a light warm-up game against the local boys who visited Healy Park in 2014 for the Ulster Féile. After making the onward journey to Ferrybank in Waterford City, the boys got their official Féile campaign underway when they played Eoghan Rua of Coleraine and the local Ferrybank team in their first games.
Despite losing in both games, the boys produced an inspirational performance in their final match against the Waterford club to give the large travelling support plenty of cheer and encouragement.
The boys were back in action on the Saturday morning when they met their hosts, Stradbally, in their third group game. With the sun beaming down and the Atlantic glistening in the background, the Stradbally GAA grounds proved to be an idyllic setting for what was to be a hectic but highly enjoyable second day of Féile action.
For the large number of spectators in attendance, including a big St. Enda’s entourage, the game proved to be a tremendous affair. The home side got off to a flying start and looked to be running away with the game, but the Omagh boys turned in a fantastic second half of hurling to come within a point. In the end, four points separated the teams but the St. Enda’s boys earned many new admirers for their standard of hurling and great determination.
In the afternoon, the St. Enda’s boys then had to make the journey to Cappoquin where they met Castleblaney in the quarter-finals of the Shield competition and despite entering the game on a high, the two days of travelling and intense action eventually took its toll with the Monaghan boys running out rather comfortable winners.
Castleblaney and our hosts subsequently met in the Shield final in the village of Golden in south Tipperary, with the Ulster boys subsequently taking the overall title in a tough game.
After a highly enjoyable Saturday evening in the Stradbally club, the team and supporters departed on Sunday morning to travel to Golden to support our hosts in their final before travelling onwards to Thurles for the Munster semi-final between Limerick and Tipperary.
However prior to their departure they received a special VIP visit from Waterford’s three-time All-Star winner and Stradbally senior football captain, Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh. This was a truly inspirational moment for our boys with ‘Brick’ demonstrating all the personal qualities that has made him one of the country’s most respected players. He even presented our club with one of his prized hurls that he has used in this year’s Munster campaign and his 2015 Munster final shirt.
The St. Enda’s boys have, most importantly, secured a wrath of new friends in their young Stradbally counterparts and Féile 2016 will undoubtedly have a character-shaping influence on their young lives.
Many thanks to the Stradbally club for their exceptional hospitality over a memorable weekend. All the boys will return home tired but inspired and no doubt the experience will help make them even better club men in the future.
On behalf of the team mentors and officials, the club would also like to thank the large number of family members who also travelled to Waterford for the weekend to support the boys. We are truly blessed to have such enthusiastic and committed members who are a credit to our club and County. Thanks also to those who sponsored the team and who supported us in all the fund-raising activities over the past month. Without your help, the event would not have been as successful as it was.
See a full range of Féile photos on our Photo Gallery –
Day one – Games against Ferrybank and Eoghan Rua of Coleraine
Day two – Games against Stradbally and Castleblaney
Day two-three – Presentation night and meeting Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh
The St. Enda’s panel which representated the club were – Darragh Murray, Ryan Gormley, Paul Donnelly (c), Oran Gallagher, Cian McGuigan, Matthew McNamee, Jakub Krawczyk, Fionnbharr Taggart, Dylan Taggart, Ger McElholm, Byron O’Neill, Tiernan Cox, Donal Kelly, Michéal Sally, Enda Donnelly, Jack Barr-Kelly, Michéal Moloney, Matthew Law, Ronan Kelly, Aidan Gormley.
Manager – Dominic McClements; Ciaran McDaid, Kieran Moloney.
2016 Feile na nGael – Stradbally v Omagh St. Enda’s
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Coronavirus: Blackburn wedding party of 100 broken up by police
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Image caption The gathering at Waheed’s Buffet and Banqueting Hall on Sunday was dispersed by police
A wedding reception of more than 100 guests has been broken up by police in Blackburn.
Blackburn with Darwen brought in extra measures on 14 July after a spike in Covid-19 cases to try to avoid a Leicester-style local lockdown.
Police said the event at Waheed’s Buffet and Banqueting Hall in Randal Street was a “significant breach” of restrictions putting people “at risk”.
The gathering on Sunday was dispersed and no further action was taken.
Lancashire Police’s Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods said there were between 100 and 120 people at the venue.
He said: “The vast bulk of those people were asked to leave, they were very compliant, but in effect that wedding reception was closed down and what remained was a small number of people
“Today future action is going to be considered with the local authority to see what we can do with that premises to stop it happening again.
“For businesses we know it’s hard but we will name and shame places that flout the regulations to this extent and there will be consequences.”
Image copyright Reuters
Image caption Blackburn with Darwen brought in new measures in July after a spike in Covid-19 cases
In a statement on Sunday police said: “Disappointing incident in Blackburn this evening.
“Officers have attended a report of a significant breach of Covid restrictions, and found over 100 guests at a wedding reception.
“This is a clear breach of both local and national restrictions that puts everyone attending at risk.
“Officers have engaged with the attendees and at police instruction the gathering was dispersed without further issue.
“Please work with us to help keep everyone safe by following the guidelines and restrictions.”
By Daniel Wainwright, BBC England Data Unit
A month on since tighter restrictions were introduced in Blackburn with Darwen, compared with most of the rest of England, the area still has one of the highest rates of new cases of coronavirus.
In the week to 12 August there were 141 new cases recorded, 20 more than the week before.
It works out at about 94 cases per 100,000 residents in the latest week.
The official data for England released on Sunday shows only Northampton, which recorded hundreds of cases following an outbreak at a sandwich factory, and Oldham currently have higher rates of new infections than Blackburn with Darwen.
The borough’s director of public health Dominic Harrison said: “It’s not fair to the majority of the population who are sticking by the guidance we’ve put out.
“Many people have made sacrifices and for them, something like this is not fair.
“We as a council, with the police, are going to be looking to take stronger action than we have up to now on events like this over the coming weeks.”
He said the area’s coronavirus rates were currently “high but contained, but they are not yet coming down as fast as we hoped”.
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Cameroon end pre-Olympic preparations with victory
The Cameroon players went on a walkabout to thank the locals for their support
Lausanne, Switzerland, July 30, 2106 – Cameroon completed their preparations for their debut appearance in the Olympic Games with a 3-2 (25-23, 25-16, 18-25, 25-21, 17-15) victory on Saturday against Projeto Voleibol Valinhos in Jaguariuna in Sao Paolo State, Brazil.
The “Lionesses” have been preparing in Jaguariuna for two months and the locals have taken the team to their hearts with the Azulao Arena packed out for their last match.
The players did a walkabout through the streets of the city to thank the local population for their affection and support before leaving to join the rest of the Cameroon Olympic team in Rio de Janeiro.
That support may dwindle somewhat on August 6 when Cameroon face home favourites Brazil in their first match of the tournament.
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River Ave. Blues » Kyle Roller
DotF: Sanchez continues to put up big numbers in AzFL
Your browser does not support iframes. Your browser does not support iframes. C Gary Sanchez was named MVP of the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game last weekend, going 1-for-3 with a two-run home run off Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland, the eighth overall pick in the 2014 draft. Sanchez also threw out a runner trying to steal second. Eric Longenhagen said he clocked his pop time at 1.82 seconds. That’s nuts. A 1.9-second pop time is great. The videos are above. Sanchez been a monster in the AzFL.
In other news, Matt Eddy has posted this year’s collection of six-year minor league free agents. Here are the Yankees farmhands now on the open market:
RHP: Andury Acevedo (AAA), Scottie Allen (AA), Joel de la Cruz (AAA), Diego Moreno (AAA), Wilking Rodriguez (AAA), Cesar Vargas (AAA)
LHP: Jose De Paula (AAA), Aaron Dott (AA)
C: Francisco Arcia (AA), Juan Graterol (AAA), Kyle Higashioka (AAA)
3B: Cole Figueroa (AAA)
SS: Ali Castillo (AAA), Jose Rosario (AA)
OF: Ericson Leonora (Hi A), Rico Noel (AAA)
1B Kyle Roller also became a free agent, says Eddy. Moreno, de la Cruz, DePaula, Figueroa, and Noel all spent time with the Yankees this past season. (De La Cruz was called up but didn’t pitch.) Allen was acquired from the Diamondbacks for Juan Miranda way back in the day. Castillo is probably the best prospect of the bunch but he’s a fringy light-hitting utility type at best. Good prospects don’t get to minor league free agency.
Thanks to the minor league free agents and the recent UTIL Jose Pirela trade, the crop of Yankees farmhands playing winter ball thinned out considerably this week. Here’s the weekly update.
OF Tyler Austin: 18 G, 18-16 (.269), 11 R, 4 2B, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 9 BB, 16 K, 7 SB, 2 K (.269/.355/.463) — very quietly tied for fourth in the AzFL in steals
OF Dustin Fowler: 12 G, 15-48 (.313), 11 R, 2 2B, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 2 BB, 7 K, 7 SB (.313/.340/.417) — tied with Austin for fourth in steals
C Gary Sanchez: 18 G, 23-77 (.299), 12 R, 4 2B, 1 3B, 7 HR, 19 RBI, 3 BB, 16 K, 4 SB, 1 CS, 1 HBP (.299/.329/.619) — leads the league in homers and RBI by two each … last time someone hit 7+ homers in the AzFL was 2011, when Robbie Grossman (seven) and Mike Olt (13!) both did it … Sanchez has another week to pad his total
SS Tyler Wade: 14 G, 9-41 (.220), 6 R, 2 2B, 6 RBI, 6 BB, 7 K, 2 SB, 1 CS (.220/.313/.268) — life outside Single-A ball has been tough
RHP Domingo Acevedo: 6 G, 0 GS, 10 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, 1 HR, 2 HB (2.70 ERA and 1.20 WHIP) — all three runs came in one outing, so his other five appearances have been scoreless
LHP Ian Clarkin: 5 G, 5 GS, 20.1 IP, 26 H, 13 R, 13 ER, 13 BB, 12 K, 2 HR, 1 HB, 1 WP (5.75 ERA and 1.92 WHIP) — looks like he has one start left in the AzFL season
LHP Chaz Hebert: 5 G, 0 GS, 11.1 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 9 BB, 9 K, 1 WP (2.38 ERA and 1.41 WHIP) — Eric Longenhagen said Hebert topped out at 91 mph with a low-80s slider, an upper-70s changeup, plus a cutter in the Fall Stars Game … on the 20-80 scouting scale, Longenhagen gave the changeup a 55, the slider a 50, and the cutter a 45 … 50 is MLB average so that’s three pitches right at average … that’s really good!
LHP Tyler Webb: 8 G, 0 GS, 10 IP, 12 H, 8 R, 8 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, 1 HR, 1 WP (7.20 ERA and 1.50 WHIP) — he’s making up for lost time after missing the second half with a finger injury
Dominican Winter League
IF Abi Avelino: 1 G, 0-1, 1 K — appeared in one game two weeks ago and hasn’t played since … believe it or not, that’s pretty common in the Caribbean winter leagues … they’re very competitive and he may have been dropped from the active roster because the team didn’t think he could help them win
SS Jorge Mateo is listed on a roster but has not appeared in a game yet. At this point, I’m guessing he won’t play at all. He had a long season and he ended the year on the DL, remember, so the Yankees can hold him back from winter ball.
Mexican Pacific League
RHP Gio Gallegos: 12 G, 0 GS, 8 IP, 14 H, 11 R, 10 ER, 4 BB, 12 K, 2 HR, 1 WP (11.25 ERA and 2.25 WHIP) — woof
RHP Luis Niebla: 6 G, 6 GS, 30.2 IP, 24 H, 15 R, 14 ER, 17 BB, 20 K, 2 HR, 2 HB, 1 WP (4.11 ERA and 1.34 WHIP)
Roberto Clemente Professional Baseball League (Puerto Rico)
IF Cito Culver: 6 G, 2-19 (.105), 1 R, 1 BB, 6 K (.105/.150/.105)
RHP Bryan Mitchell: 3 G, 3 GS, 13.1 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 5 BB, 11 K, 1 HB, 1 WP (2.70 ERA and 1.20 WHIP) — the season doesn’t end until early-January but I don’t think Mitchell will pitch that long … either way, there’s still time for him to make a few more starts and throw a few more innings after working out of the bullpen for much of the regular season
2B Angelo Gumbs is listed on a roster but has not appeared in a game yet.
Venezuelan Winter League
OF Ben Gamel: 23 G, 22-82 (.268), 8 R, 4 2B, 3 HR, 15 RBI, 10 BB, 17 K, 3 SB, 1 CS (.268/.337/.427) — between the regular season and winter ball, he’s up to 152 games played this year … long season
OF Teodoro Martinez: 28 G, 28-105 (.267), 14 R, 2 2B, 2 3B, 11 RBI, 4 BB, 12 K, 2 SB, 2 HBP (.267/.304/.324) — he’s still in the organization apparently … the Yankees signed him out of an independent league at midseason when they needed some healthy outfielders and that’s not usually a job with a lot of staying power
RHP Luis Cedeno: 5 G, 0 GS, 5 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 1 HB, 1 WP (5.40 ERA and 1.80 WHIP) — remember when he was nursing that sub-1.00 ERA early in the season?
RHP Jaron Long: 6 G, 6 GS, 33.2 IP, 36 H, 12 R, 11 ER, 7 BB, 15 K, 2 HR, 2 WP (2.94 ERA and 1.28 WHIP) — he’s up to 188.1 innings on the year
RHP Mark Montgomery: 11 G, 0 GS, 9.2 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 5 BB, 13 K, 1 HR (6.52 ERA and 1.34 WHIP) — relief prospects will break your heart
IF Thairo Estrada is listed on a roster but has not yet played in a game.
Filed Under: Down on the Farm Tagged With: Ali Castillo, Andury Acevedo, Cole Figueroa, Diego Moreno, Ericson Leonora, Francisco Arcia, Joel De La Cruz, Jose DePaula, Jose Rosario, Juan Graterol, Kyle Higashioka, Kyle Roller, Rico Noel, Scottie Allen, Wilking Rodriguez
Judge, Severino, Bird, Lindgren, Refsnyder headline Spring Training invitees list
February 5, 2015 by Mike 70 Comments
Refsnyder. (MiLB.com)
Two weeks from tomorrow, pitchers and catchers will report to Tampa for the start of Spring Training 2015. Baseball’s getting closer, folks. On Thursday, the Yankees officially announced their list of Spring Training invitees, a list that runs 66 (!) players deep.
As a reminder, everyone on the 40-man roster automatically goes to big league Spring Training, because duh. Here’s the 40-man roster and here are the 26 non-40-man roster players who have been invited to big league camp, which include some of the Yankees’ top prospects:
C Francisco Arcia
C Trent Garrison
C Juan Graterol
C Kyle Higashioka
C Eddy Rodriguez
1B Greg Bird
1B Kyle Roller
IF Cito Culver
IF Cole Figueroa
IF Jonathan Galvez
IF Nick Noonan
IF Rob Refsnyder
OF Jake Cave
OF Slade Heathcott
OF Aaron Judge
RHP Andrew Bailey
RHP Scott Baker
RHP Jose Campos
RHP Nick Goody
LHP Jacob Lindgren
RHP Diego Moreno
LHP James Pazos
RHP Wilking Rodriguez
RHP Nick Rumbelow
RHP Luis Severino
LHP Tyler Webb
Obviously the biggest names here are Judge, Bird, Severino, Refsnyder, and Lindgren, five of the team’s very best prospects. Lindgren, the Yankees’ top pick in last year’s draft, has a legitimate chance to make the Opening Day roster. So does Refsnyder, but he has more bodies ahead of him on the depth chart. I can’t see any scenario in which Judge, Severino, or Bird make the roster out of camp.
Bailey has been rehabbing from shoulder capsule surgery for nearly two years now and appears to finally be healthy. Could he step in and close with Dellin Betances and Andrew Miller working as setup men? Bailey has closer experience, you know. Graterol, Figueroa, Galvez, Noonan, Baker, and the two Rodriguezes were added a minor league free agents for depth this winter. The rest are farm system products. Guys looking to put themselves on the map for a midseason call-up.
Teams always need extra catchers to help catch all those early-Spring Training bullpen sessions, which is why the Yankees are bringing five non-roster backstops to camp in addition to the four catchers already on the 40-man roster. The last bullpen spot is up for grabs — it could be more than one if Adam Warren and/or Esmil Rogers are needed to help the rotation — so camp is a big opportunity for these pitchers, especially guys like Rumbelow, Webb, Goody, and Pazos, who aren’t top prospects.
Filed Under: Spring Training Tagged With: Aaron Judge, Andrew Bailey, Cito Culver, Cole Figueroa, Diego Moreno, Eddy Rodriguez, Francisco Arcia, Greg Bird, Jacob Lindgren, Jake Cave, James Pazos, Jonathan Galvez, Juan Graterol, Kyle Higashioka, Kyle Roller, Luis Severino, Nick Goody, Nick Noonan, Nick Rumbelow, Rob Refsnyder, Scott Baker, Slade Heathcott, Trent Garrison, Tyler Webb, Vicente Campos, Wilking Rodriguez
Mailbag: Lowrie/Cabrera, Zobrist, Roller, Frazier
November 28, 2014 by Joe Pawlikowski 652 Comments
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And now, onto the questions.
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Mark L. asks: Do you see signing two of Lowrie / Drew / Cabrera to mix and match with Prado as a cost-effective alternative to big bucks Headley?
No, I cannot see that. It seems increasingly probable that some team offers Chase Headley a four-year deal. Since the Yankees are willing to give only three, they’ll have to find help elsewhere.
Would it cost them less to sign Lowrie or Cabrera? Maybe a little, but maybe not. If Headley signs elsewhere I think they allocate that money to other positions and use Refsnyder or Pirela at second with Prado at third.
JR asks: With the Rays appearing to be in rebuilding mode, What would the cost be to get Zobrist be?
I’m not sure the Rays are in complete rebuild mode. Maybe they’re not looking for win-right-now pieces, but they’re not doing some three-year project. That said, Ben Zobrist has just one year left on his contract, for a super reasonable $7.5 million (well, $7.75 really, because he gets $.25 million if traded).
It’s hard to find a reasonable value here, though. How much is one year of Zobrist worth to you? I’m guessing the Rays want something like Greg Bird and a pitcher, and I don’t think I’d go that far. Not where the Yankees stand right now.
If they’re on the brink of greatness — if they have three guys with power who you can count on in addition to the table setters, and a great pitching staff — then maybe I consider mortgaging a decent prospect for one year of a player as versatile as Zobrist. But right now? The roster is too weak right now to make a move like that.
Hmmm asks: Would it be in the Yankees best interest, for the overall future of the team, if they do not sign anyone to over a 4 or 5 year contract until they are a legitimate contender to win? I understand that those contracts can help them become a contender, but I feel like if they don’t have the young talent that will make them perennial contenders that those contracts will just prove to be a waste.
I don’t understand this mentality at all. What does young talent have to do with being perennial contenders? Look at the 1996 Yankees. They had one starting pitcher under 30, and a lineup of mostly imported veterans. That’s not to say that the 2015 Yankees have a Jeter or a Bernie, but the idea that young talent creates perennial winners is a bit off.
You can only work with the players available to you, whether that’s on the roster or available to you in trade or free agency. Cutting yourself off from that talent because of years in a reasonable range is silly. Avoiding 10-year deals? Sure, that’s something you might want to avoid in general. But 4-5 years deals are pretty standard.
nycsportzfan asks: Why did the Yanks not protect Kyle Roller?
Roller did rake last season, mostly in AAA, so it seems as though he’s knocking on the door. That said, he turns 27 before the season starts, so it’s not as though he’s some prime prospect that they just didn’t protect.
There’s a lot going on with Rule 5 protection. You have to take into account the roster implications. A few years ago Brian Cashman said something about sometimes the best way to protect a player is to not add him to the 40-man roster. Wish I could find the exact quote. His point was that because of roster crunch issues, sometimes you protect guys and later have to make some tough DFA choices.
Say you protect someone on the fringe, but have to DFA him in June for some roster crunch reason. A team might not have taken him in the Rule 5, because they didn’t see a way to keep him on the MLB roster all year. But on waivers he doesn’t have that restriction. You can stash him in the minors for a few years. So a team that wouldn’t have made a Rule 5 pick might jump in with a waiver claim.
The Yanks have plenty of needs this off-season, and they’ll need roster spots. They can’t afford to have one of those spots taken up by a 27-year-old first baseman. Also, Roller didn’t even make this enormous list of Rule 5 possibilities.
Elfi asks: Why would the Yankees sign Headley for 3B when they have a solid and capable player in Prado who could do it? Prado I’m sure can at least match Headley’s numbers. This would pave the way for Refsnyder to be the 2B and of course A-Rod at DH
It’s all about depth. If you go into the season with Prado at 3B, you’re stuck with the rookies as your first option at 2B. If they fail, then what? By creating some depth, they can react to injuries and failures. If Prado gets hurt, Pierla or Refsnyder steps in. If they fail as a depth option, that’s one thing. But to rely on them, and have no real backup option, would hurt quite a lot.
Chris R. asks: Doesn’t a run at Todd Frazier make a ton of sense? 28 year old that can play 1st & 3rd. Entering his arb years so he will start to cost Cincy some money now.
Cincinnati is in a tough spot right now, with the poor season they had combined with a number of their pitchers hitting free agency after 2015. They’re locked into a couple of huge contracts, so they could seem inflexible at this point.
That said, he’s one of their only weapons on offense. Unless they go into rebuild mode — and I’m talking trade-Votto rebuild mode — I can’t see them entertaining offers for Frazier.
That said, a Jersey-raised kid who went to Rutgers and walks up to “Fly Me to the Moon” Frazier sounds like a Yankee to me.
Kenny asks: With the Yankees looking for a new shortstop, do you think Ruben Tejada is on their radar?
The Mets also need a shortstop, so that should answer the question right there.
Daniel asks: Assuming no major changes to the current rotation, who would be the opening day starter?
Have to imagine that’s CC’s job for at least one more season, if he’s healthy.
Matt asks: The Rays are reportedly listening on offers for Yunel Escobar, should the Yankees be interested?
He doesn’t seem like the Yanks kind of player. The Braves traded him for peanuts because they couldn’t stand his attitude. Plus, he’s not a very good SS, even if he can hit a little.
Dustin asks: Dave Martinez for 1B coach or hitting coach?
He’s as good a candidate as any. I have a feeling that the Yankees are more interested in Rays hitting coach Derek Shelton, though. But maybe they bring in both, given that they have two coaching openings.
Filed Under: Mailbag Tagged With: Asdrubal Cabrera, Ben Zobrist, Chase Headley, Jed Lowrie, Kyle Roller, Martin Prado, Todd Frazier
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River Ave. Blues » Yoenis Cespedes
Hot Stove Notes: Cecil, Cespedes, Napoli, Holliday, Moss
Cecil. (Elsa/Getty)
One week from today the 2016 Winter Meetings will begin at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center outside Washington, DC. Will MLB and the MLBPA agree to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement before then? I sure hope so. The current CBA expires Thursday. If they don’t hammer out a deal, the baseball world could come to a standstill. Anyway, here are some miscellaneous bits of hot stove news.
Yankees had interest in Cecil
According to Joel Sherman, the Yankees were in on lefty reliever Brett Cecil before he signed with the Cardinals last week. St. Louis gave him a four-year deal worth $30.5M. Goodness. Sherman says the Yankees never did make Cecil a formal offer, though they did talk parameters with his representatives. What they player wanted, what the team was willing to do … that sort of that stuff.
Cecil, 30, had a 3.93 ERA (3.64 FIP) in 36.2 total innings around a lat injury this past season. He had stellar strikeout (28.7%) and walk (5.1%) rates, though lefties managed a .254/.310/.364 batting line against him. You’d like your primary southpaw reliever to do a little better than that against same-side hitters. Although the Yankees didn’t present Cecil with an offer, their interest shows how seriously they’re looking for bullpen help. It’s not just to the top guys like Aroldis Chapman and Kenley Jansen. They’re zeroing in on the second tier free agents too.
Cespedes not in Yankees’ plans
The Yankees are not planning to pursue Yoenis Cespedes even though they have checked in with his representatives, reports Christian Red. Cespedes is arguably the best overall free agent on the market and he figures to land a hefty contract. The Yankees checked in just because they check in with everyone. It’s due diligence. How else are you going to find out whether a free agent is interested enough in your team to take a discount?
Cespedes, 31, hit .280/.354/.530 (134 wRC+) with 31 home runs for the crosstown Mets in 2016. The Yankees, who were one of the worst offensive teams in baseball this summer, could certainly use a bat like that in their lineup. They’re also trying to get under the luxury tax threshold at some point soon, plus they have a ton of talented outfield prospects in the upper minors, so a pricey corner outfielder is not a pressing need. It’s worth making the call to check in. Spending huge on Cespedes doesn’t seem wise at this point in time though.
Yankees have checked in with several bats
In addition to the usual cast of characters (Cespedes, Jose Bautista, Edwin Encarnacion, etc.), the Yankees have also checked in on other free agent bats like Mike Napoli, Brandon Moss, Matt Holliday, and Dexter Fowler, reports Jon Heyman. Napoli, Moss, and Holliday are all short-term DH candidates — or at least they should be — while Fowler figures to be more of a long-term addition.
With Brian McCann gone, the Yankees suddenly have an opening at DH for a big veteran bat. They’re said to be interested in a reunion with Carlos Beltran. If the Yankees are going to spend on a free agent bat, I would greatly prefer a short-term contract. Short-term as in one year. Napoli, Beltran, Holliday, and Moss make more sense for the Yankees right now than Cespedes or Encarnacion. Remember, the Yankees are still paying Alex Rodriguez. I’m not sure how eager they are to commit big money to another DH at the moment.
Filed Under: Hot Stove League Tagged With: Brandon Moss, Brett Cecil, Dexter Fowler, Matt Holliday, Mike Napoli, Yoenis Cespedes
Hot Stove Notes: Jansen, Melancon, Cespedes, Bautista
Kenley. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty)
Yesterday afternoon the GM Meetings wrapped up in Scottsdale and everyone headed home to really get down to offseason business. This week we learned the Yankees have already been in touch with Aroldis Chapman’s people, have some interest in Kendrys Morales, and have identified a possible trade partner for Brian McCann. Here are some more bits of news and notes from the GM Meetings.
Yankees willing to eat money to move McCann
According to Jeff Passan, the Yankees have expressed a willingness to eat up to half the $34M left on McCann’s contract to facilitate a trade. The catch: they want better young players in return. That’s usually how this works. I said yesterday I hope the Yankees are open to eating some money in exchange for a better return, and it appears they are willing to do just that. Hooray.
Yankees reached out to Jansen, Melancon
In addition to Chapman, the Yankees reached out to the representatives for both Kenley Jansen and Mark Melancon this week, reports Brendan Kuty. The Yankees are said to be targeting a top free agent reliever this winter, and those two along with Chapman are by far the best available. Jansen received a qualifying offer and will cost a draft pick. Chapman and Melancon will not. They were ineligible for the qualifying offer after being traded at midseason.
There’s been some talk we could see the first $100M reliever this offseason — Jonathan Papelbon’s $50M deal with the Phillies is still the largest contract ever given to a reliever, so we’re talking about doubling that — but I don’t think that will happen. I don’t think teams are ready to commit that much to a 65-inning pitcher, even if they are 65 high-leverage innings. Andrew Miller’s postseason usage is still fresh in everyone’s mind. Once we get further away from that and people remember relievers don’t get used like that all the time, contract expectations will change.
Yankees planning to talk to Hill
Amazingly, the best free agent starter on the market this year is journeyman southpaw Rich Hill, who reinvented himself two years ago by raising his arm angle and moving to the extreme third base side of the rubber. Brian Cashman told Kuty he intends to reach out to Hill, who pitched out of the bullpen for the Yankees in September 2014, at some point soon.
“I can’t remember if I have (reached out to him) or not. Let’s put it this way. I will be reaching out to Rich’s agent if I haven’t yet. I have a to-do list I’m working through,” said the GM. Hill will be 37 in March and he hasn’t thrown more than 120 innings since 2007, but the market is so light on starting pitching that he’s going to end up with a three-year contract. When healthy this year, Hill pitched like an ace (2.12 ERA and 2.39 FIP). The Yankees need pitching too, so checking in on the best available starter only makes sense.
Yankees have checked in on Cespedes, Bautista
(Adam Hunger/Getty)
The Yankees have reached out to free agent sluggers Yoenis Cespedes and Jose Bautista, reports Jon Heyman. Both guys would give the team some much-needed middle of the order thump, but Cashman downplayed their interest and chalked it up to due diligence. “I’m open to anything. But as of right now, we’re going to let the kids take a shot. Our current focus is to let the kids try to take the job,” he said.
Bautista and especially Cespedes are true impact bats who change the entire complexion of the lineup. The Yankees could use a hitter like that! Right now, given the team’s current situation, spending big on a corner outfield bat over 30 doesn’t seem like the best idea. If they were ready to win right now, then yes, sign one of those guys. But the Yankees aren’t. They’re right to prioritize the kids, especially with Aaron Judge arriving this past season and Clint Frazier not far behind.
Yankees in on Logan
Blast from the past: The Yankees are among the teams interested in lefty Boone Logan, according to Joel Sherman. Right now Tommy Layne is New York’s top lefty reliever, and he’s followed on the depth chart by guys like Richard Bleier and Chasen Shreve. Eh. I don’t blame the Yankees at all for looking at the bullpen lefty market. Here’s 2016 Logan vs. 2016 Layne:
AVG/OBP/SLG vs. LHB
K% vs. LHB
BB% vs. LHB
GB% vs. LHB
Logan 46.1 3.69 3.23 .139/.222/.255 33.6% 7.6% 60.6%
Layne 44.2 3.63 3.93 .214/.310/.261 20.8% 9.9% 51.6%
The question really isn’t whether Logan is better than Layne. It’s whether Logan is better than Bleier and Shreve and James Pazos. Those guys. I don’t love the idea of carrying two lefty specialists in the bullpen, especially with a rotation that doesn’t pitch deep into games, but it is doable. My guess is Logan gets more money elsewhere and the Yankees are just kicking the tires out of due diligence.
Teams calling on Andujar
The Yankees are getting phone calls and receiving trade interest in third base prospect Miguel Andujar, reports Kuty. “I get a lot of compliments on him from other clubs, a lot of teams asking me about him. He’s going to be a big leaguer,” said Cashman. I’m guessing Andujar is not the team’s only prospect generating trade interest. The Yankees have many quality players in their system at the moment.
Andujar, 22 in March, is currently hitting .309/.400/.392 (122 wRC+) with more walks (nine) than strikeouts (seven) through 16 Arizona Fall League games. He broke out with a .270/.327/.407 (108 wRC+) batting line and 12 home runs in 137 games split between High-A and Double-A during the regular season. Andujar is the closest thing the Yankees have to a third baseman of the future, and while I certainly wouldn’t make him off-limits in trade talks, I am excited to see him take another step forward in 2017.
Filed Under: Hot Stove League Tagged With: Boone Logan, Brian McCann, Jose Bautista, Kenley Jansen, Mark Melancon, Miguel Andujar, Rich Hill, Yoenis Cespedes
Heyman: Yanks not expected to pursue Yoenis Cespedes this offseason
October 21, 2015 by Mike Leave a Comment
(David Banks/Getty)
You knew this was coming at some point. According to Jon Heyman, the Yankees are not expected to pursue Yoenis Cespedes as a free agent this offseason. Apparently part of it may have to do with his representatives at Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. I guess the Yankees don’t have too good a relationship with them. Maybe that dates back to talks with Robinson Cano a few years ago?
Cespedes, 30, hit .291/.328/.542 (135 wRC+) with a career-high 35 home runs in 159 games split between the Tigers and Mets this year. It was his best all-around season since coming over to MLB by a decent margin. Cespedes had a good but not great .251/.298/.446 (106 wRC+) line from 2013-14, after all. I wouldn’t bank on the 2015 version being the real Cespedes going forward, but that’s just me.
The Yankees may or may not spend big on a free agent this winter, but, if they do, it’s hard to think they’d do it for another over-30 outfielder. They already have three of those making big money in Carlos Beltran, Jacoby Ellsbury, and Brett Gardner. Jason Heyward would be a different story because he’s so young, but Cespedes? I’m not sure that makes sense.
Of course, the Yankees could always trade Gardner to clear a spot for someone like Cespedes, and they do desperately need the right-handed power, so in that respect he would fit the lineup. But again, they’d be committing huge money — Cespedes is going to wind up with $150M or so, I think — to guy on the wrong side of 30. Seems like the Yankees want to stop doing that.
Cespedes and Heyward are the two biggest free agent outfielders this winter, along with Justin Upton. After them, the best of the bunch is probably Dexter Fowler. The Yankees would have no trouble finding a suitor for Gardner — would you rather trade for Gardner or give Fowler five years and $75M or so? — to clear a spot for someone else. Is there a way to trade Gardner and improve the team without handing out a nine-figure contract? I’m not so sure.
Filed Under: Hot Stove League Tagged With: Yoenis Cespedes
2015 Trade Deadline Open Thread: Wednesday
July 29, 2015 by Mike 2,969 Comments
Samardzija. (Jim Rogash/Getty)
Just three days left now. The 2015 non-waiver trade deadline is this Friday at 4pm ET, and while the Yankees have not yet made any moves, I’m sure they will at some point in the next few days. Pitching is a bit of an issue — I’d rather not see Chris Capuano make another spot start — and second base could use an upgrade as well. Maybe another righty bat too.
On Monday and Tuesday we learned the Yankees are engaged in the pitching market, both starters and relievers. They had conversations with the Reds about Johnny Cueto before he was traded to the Royals, and they were also in the hunt for Ben Zobrist before he joined Cueto in Kansas City. Final offers for Cole Hamels are reportedly due today as well. We’ll keep track of the day’s Yankees-related rumors right here.
7:04pm ET: The Mat Latos trade from earlier is currently on hold because of someone’s medicals. Not necessarily Latos’. So he could, in fact, still be an option for the Yankees. [Wittenmyer]
4:33pm ET: The Yankees will indeed talk to the Tigers about David Price. They remain unwilling to part with top prospects — the Phillies against asked about Aaron Judge and Luis Severino — but I’m sure at least part of that is just posturing. [Heyman]
4:31pm ET: The Phillies had a scout watching Ivan Nova on Monday. The Yankees did discuss Cueto with the Reds during Johnny Cueto talks, so it stands to reason he would be available for Cole Hamels as well. [Mark Feinsand]
3:32pm ET: The Tigers called teams today to tell them they are “rebooting” and willing to listen on David Price, Yoenis Cespedes, and others. I certainly expect the Yankees to make a run at Price. [Stark]
2:56pm ET: If the Phillies do indeed trade Cole Hamels, it is unlikely to happen today. Any trade would have to wait until Thursday or even Friday as the Phillies mull over offers. [Jayson Stark]
2:23pm ET: The Padres requested shortstop prospect Jorge Mateo in trade talks about Craig Kimbrel, but the Yankees said no. New York is willing to eat the entire $28M left on Kimbrel’s contract, but they won’t surrender top prospects. [Jon Heyman]
11:24pm ET: Mat Latos is apparently off the board. The Marlins are reportedly trading the right-hander (and others) to the Dodgers for prospects. Earlier this week we heard the Yankees had some interest in Latos. [Gordon Wittenmyer]
9:30am ET: The White Sox still have not given any indication they will trade Jeff Samardzija. They Yankees have had their eye on him for a few weeks now. The ChiSox are now only 3.5 games back of a wildcard spot, so they might hold on to Samardzija and go for it, knowing they’ll get at least a draft pick for him after the season. [Jerry Crasnick]
The Reds are fielding offers for Aroldis Chapman but are not devoted to trading him because he’s under team control next season. They moved Cueto because they were going to lose him to free agency. The Yankees are said to be open to adding another high-end reliever. [Buster Olney]
Reminder: Your trade proposal sucks.
Filed Under: Open Thread, Trade Deadline Tagged With: Aaron Judge, Aroldis Chapman, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Cole Hamels, Craig Kimbrel, David Price, Detroit Tigers, Ivan Nova, Jeff Samardzija, Jorge Mateo, Los Angeles Dodgers, Luis Severino, Mat Latos, Miami Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Yoenis Cespedes
Getting beat by Yoenis Cespedes
July 21, 2012 by Mike 18 Comments
(REUTERS/Robert Galbraith)
If you didn’t stay up late enough to catch the end of the game last night, the Yankees suffered a walk-off loss to Athletics when Brandon Moss singled off Cody Eppley with runners on first and second in the bottom of the ninth. Yoenis Cespedes scored the winning run and started the rally with a solid line drive single to center, his fourth hit of the game. He also hit a two-run homer off Freddy Garcia in the series opener and so far has gone 6-for-8 during these two games.
Cespedes has been molten hot since coming out of the All-Star break, going 17-for-29 (.586) with two doubles and three homers in the seven games. He’s been terrorizing everyone lately, not just New York. I do want to make a point about how the Yankees have been pitching to him these last two days, however. With some help from Texas Leaguers, here’s a look at the location of the pitches he’s swung at during this series (all plots are from the catcher’s perspective)…
That’s an awful lot of pitches — I unofficially count eight — right out over the plate and down the middle. You don’t need to know much about baseball to understand why he’s mashed against the Yankees when you see where these pitches have been. Furthermore, here are the pitches he didn’t offer at and instead took for a called strike (or ball)…
More pitches in the happy zone, he just didn’t bother to swing at these. Cespedes has seen 31 pitches in his nine plate appearances against the Yankees and approximately a dozen of them have been over the heart of the plate, at the middle of the zone and below. If you’re unconvinced this is a problem, check out his run value heat map courtesy of Baseball Heat Maps…
You can read the nuts and bolts of what this graphic means right here, but in English the heat map shows that compared to the league average batter, Cespedes does most of his damage on pitches … wait for it … over the heart of the plate and at the middle of the zone and below. The darker the green (or red), the more damage he does on pitches in that location. Up-and-away is another happy zone. Combine this hitter with the pitches he’s been getting and well, you get a guy who’s gone 6-for-8 in the first two games of a four-game set.
Now I don’t think the Yankees have been intentionally pitching Cespedes over the plate like this; both Freddy Garcia and Ivan Nova were pretty shaky with their command these last two nights. Eppley lives down in the zone with his sidearm sinker and he just caught too much of the plate. These guys just have to do a better — much better, really — job of pitching the A’s slugger on the edges of the zone or even outside of it. Cespedes has swung at exactly one-third of the pitches he’s seen outside of the zone this year, the 43rd highest rate among the 203 hitters with 240 plate appearances. He’s a bit of a hacker and will expand the zone, but so far the Yankees haven’t given him anything to chase this series.
The problem now is just the team’s pitching staff and timing. Phil Hughes is pitching tonight and he’s a fastball-curveball guy, not someone who can run a slider away from a righty. Maybe that new 11-to-5 curveball can do the trick. CC Sabathia is starting tomorrow and he’ll have to rely on changeups away to Cespedes. Hiroki Kuroda is probably best equipped to deal with a guy like this, but he’s not scheduled to start this series. Garcia and Nova can bust out sliders to right-handers but they didn’t do a very good job of it in the first two games. Even if the Yankees can’t get Cespedes to chase those breaking balls off the plate, they have to get the ball out of the middle of the zone. They’ve given him entirely too many good pitches to hit.
Filed Under: Analysis Tagged With: Yoenis Cespedes
Mystery Team Strike Again: Cespedes agrees to join A’s
February 13, 2012 by Mike 49 Comments
According to more reports than I care to count, free agent Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has agreed to a four-year, $36M contract with the Athletics. He still needs to pass a physical and secure a visa, but those are considered just formalities. The Yankees were rumored to be hot after Cespedes earlier this offseason, but that talk eventually died down. I have a hard time thinking they would have beat that offer anyway.
Filed Under: Asides, Hot Stove League Tagged With: Yoenis Cespedes
Report: Yoenis Cespedes is now a free agent
January 25, 2012 by Mike 30 Comments
Via Ben Badler, MLB has informed teams that 26-year-old Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is now a free agent. He recently established residency in the Dominican Republic, which was step one of the process. By now you’ve seen the Michael Bay-esque promotional video (both of them), though I still prefer 19-year-old Jorge Soler at the point, based on the little bit we know. Cespedes went 5-for-35 with no walks and ten strikeouts in winter ball, which isn’t all that surprising given his long layoff. He did hit a homer though, which you can see right here.
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Preview of Tonight's Vice Presidential Debate between Senator Biden and Governor Palin - Or Queen Esther
Here's a preview of tonight's Vice Presidential debate between Senator Joe Biden and Governor Sarah Palin. They respond separately to questions by Katie Couric on Roe v. Wade, the constitutional right to privacy and whether either can name a Supreme Court decision they disagree with.
It is very, very scary to contemplate Palin a heartbeat away from the Presidency. There were a whole host of qualified Republican candidates for Vice- President that McCain could have chosen instead of Palin but didn't. Instead, he decided to throw his lot in with the Republican Party's Karl Rovian base of religious social conservatives spurning those independent and moderate voters who admired McCain's personal story and might have voted for him. According to this opinion piece from Fox News:
The Palin story is steeped in religion. Her supporters believe she is a modern day version of the biblical Queen Esther, sent by God to save the nation from peril "for such a time as this," and prophetic e-mails proclaiming that Palin is going to win are being forwarded around cyberspace as we speak.
McCain's reckless and ill informed decision to select her as his Vice-Presidential candidate should disqualify him as being competent to be President.
Here's more of Sarah Palin's greatest hits!
You Tube Video of Sarah Palin interview excerpts
On the other hand, below is the Governor Sarah Palin Bio video from the Republican Convention.
You Tube Video of Sarah Palin Bio
What happened to John McCain? As Richard Cohen recently wrote in the Washington Post:
What impressed me most about McCain was the effect he had on his audiences, particularly young people. When he talked about service to a cause greater than oneself, he struck a chord. He expressed his message in words, but he packaged it in the McCain story -- that man, beaten to a pulp, who chose honor over freedom. This had nothing to do with access. It had to do with integrity.
McCain has soiled all that. His opportunistic and irresponsible choice of Sarah Palin as his political heir -- the person in whose hands he would leave the country -- is a form of personal treason, a betrayal of all he once stood for. Palin, no matter what her other attributes, is shockingly unprepared to become president. McCain knows that. He means to win, which is all right; he means to win at all costs, which is not.
Does John McCain really really think Americans are stupid enough to buy this nonsense.
Labels: Barack Obama , Biden , McCain , Palin , Presidential Election , Vice Presidential Debate
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Mediamark kicks off…
Mediamark kicks off West African expansion strategy by opening an office in Ghana
SA Creatives
Mediamark has taken an important step forward in its strategy to become the media partner of choice in Africa by opening a sales office in Ghana. The move gives brands in Ghana access to multichannel media and marketing solutions that will empower them to reach consumers with powerful, integrated campaigns.
In Ghana, Mediamark will be the sales representative for a range of major radio, television, digital and eventing media channels. These include e.tv Ghana, a free-to-air terrestrial television network; YFM, a youth-based radio brand with separate broadcasts in Accra, Takoradi and Kumasi; and Happy FM, a popular, sports-focused talk radio station.
Says Talib Sadik, managing director at Mediamark: “We’re excited to enter Ghana as our first step towards becoming a major player in the media sales environment across sub Saharan Africa. We’ll offer brands in Ghana the same efficiencies, personal service, and quality as we offer our clients in South Africa.”
“With a global buying platform spanning all the media brands we represent, we can today offer brands efficient media buys in Ghana and South Africa. In future, we’ll offer a reach into other parts of the continent too, enabling new levels of convenience, reach, and flexibility for marketers across Africa.”
“As a growing but fragmented market where many South African brands are already active, Ghana represents a great opportunity for Mediamark. We have a strong team there to help our clients meet their business goals and get good ROI from converged campaigns,” says Jerry Singh, financial director at Mediamark. “We believe that our integrated approach, robust systems and back-office efficiencies have much to offer brands and media owners in Ghana. We’re looking forward to working with clients in Ghana to deliver creative multichannel campaigns that amplify their message and capture consumers’ attention.”
Akwasi Agyeman, managing director at Global Media Alliance Broadcasting Company says: “The partnership between our stations and Mediamark represents a significant milestone in our quest to extend our brands into new and innovative areas of opportunity. We are confident that this evolution of our business model will deliver sustainable benefits to all our stakeholders.”
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Basic Sous-vide temperatures (list)
Sous-vide Times & Temperatures
In this link you will find a PDF with the recommended times and temperatures:
SousVide Times & Temperatures
How to cook a Sous vide Steak
How to cook fish – Sous vide
Sous-Vide, Torched-and-Seared Bone-in Ribeyes
It’s time for another round of The Food Lab. Got a suggestion for an upcoming topic? Email Kenji here, and he’ll do his best to answer your queries in a future post. Become a fan of The Food Lab on Facebook or follow it on Twitter for play-by-plays on future kitchen tests and recipe experiments.Last week I showed you how it’s not only possible, but actually quite easy to dry-age your own beef at home, using nothing but a mini fridge, a fan, and a bit of patience.So you got your tender, well-marbled, expensive-as-all-get-out, funky-smelling, thick-cut steak. What’s the best way to cook it? And I’m not just talking “the best” way to cook it. I’m talking THE ALL OUT, NO HOLDS BARRED, TAKE NO PRISONERS, THIS IS THE BEST FREAKING STEAK YOU’LL EVER HAVE IN YOUR LIFE BEST way to cook it. What does that mean? It means we’ll have to do better than we’ve done in the past.Well butter-basting and pan-searing produces a nice, even, golden brown crust. But when I’ve got a steak this good, I want to get some real steakhouse-quality char on it. I want the edges of the bones to be lightly blackened, the meat aromatic with the smell of singed fat; These are the kinds of smells you can only achieve with either a blazing hot grill or under a 1,200°F broiler.
So why not just grill it? Well that’s an option, and I’ve got a great technique for grilling steak. The key is to start out low and slow, then to transfer it over to the hot side of the grill for the final few moments, resulting in meat that’s relatively evenly cooked from edge to center.
Relatively evenly cooked—not perfectly evenly cooked. You still end up with a temperature gradient from the medium-rare center to the more well done outer layers. The other problem with grilling is that rendering fat and juices drip off the meat and through the grate below. I prefer the extra juiciness that pan-searing or broiling gets you, where the meat stay in contact with its own juices the whole time.
So the question is, how can you get the flavor and juiciness of a pan-seared steak with the heavy charring of a grilled or broiled steak, while simultaneously getting it to cook perfectly evenly from edge to edge?
This was gonna call for some special equipment and careful planning.
Phase 1: The Slow Start
The key to even edge-to-edge cooking is to go low and slow. You see, when a heat source is applied to a steak, the meat cooks from the outside in. That fact may rank pretty high on official the “things so obvious they don’t even need to be stated” list, but it’s the implications of the statement that matter. Because heat travels from the outside in, and it does so relatively slowly, it means that the higher your external heat source, the greater the temperature gradient between the very center of your meat and the very outside of your meat will be.
It’s quite easy for those outer layers to achieve temperatures in excess of 200°F
So, for example, imagine you’re starting with a steak that’s a consistent 40°F through and through. Place it in a 500°F pan, and the outer layers will almost immediately reach around 212°F, the temperature at which the internal moisture at the surface of the steak starts to evaporate. Eventually, the moisture will all dissipate and the temperature of the outer layers of steak will continue to increase. It’s quite easy for those outer layers to achieve temperatures in excess of 200°F (that’s beyond the well-done 160°F stage for steak) while the core temperature has not even begun to shift. By the time the center reaches 130°F (medium-rare), the outer layers are hopelessly overcooked.
On the other hand, imagine cooking the same steak in a 130°F environment. Sure, it’ll take much longer for the center to get up to 130°F, but it’ll get there eventually, and in the meantime, the outer layers have no chance of overcooking.
That’s precisely what sous-vide cooking is all about. By sealing the meat in an air-tight vacuum-sealed pouch and submerging it in a water bath, the water very efficiently transfers heat energy to the steak while being maintained at a very precisely controlled temperature. The result is meat that’s cooked evenly from edge to edge.
As an added bonus, meat naturally contains enzymes called cathepsins. These cathepsins will slowly break down tough muscle tissue and work faster and faster as temperature increases. By giving the meat extra time in this warm temperature range, the cathepsins work overtime, making the already tender steak even more tender. And tender meat is not just about texture—the more loosely packed muscle fibers, the less they’ll contract upon cooking and the fewer juices they’ll expel, making slow-cooked meat both more tender and more juicy.
The easiest way to do this is in a dedicated sous-vide water bath, such as the Sous Vide Supreme (available for $329 through Amazon). The machine is custom-designed for this specific task.
Want a more inexpensive, hacked-together home DIY version? Well that’s easy. If you’ve got plastic zipper-lock bags and a decent beer cooler, then you’ve got all you need to perform nearly the exact same task. Check out this post for more on how to turn your cooler into a home sous-vide set-up.
Once you’ve got your seasoned steak in the bag, all you need to do is drop it in the water, wait at least an hour for it to come up to temperature (if you’re using a beer cooler, you’ll probably need to top up with boiling water occasionally), then take them out. Your beef is now perfectly cooked. Almost.
We’ve still got a crust to contend with.
Building Crust
Steak cooked sous-vide has the advantage of being evenly cooked, but the process does not get hot enough to produce the Maillard reaction. Not to be confused with caramelization* (what happens to sugar when you heat it). The Maillard browning reactions are a series of chemical reactions that take place between proteins and sugars that create the deep, savory, complex flavors we associate with well-browned meat. The don’t start until well into the 200°F’s, and don’t really get kicking until upwards of 300 to 400°F.
*If I hear another steakhouse chef saying that their meat is caramelized, I swear I’ll poke out somebody’s eyes with a rib bone.
High heat is what we need, but remember: with high heat, you run the risk of overcooking the outer layers of meat. So the goal is to get a crust on that steak as fast as physically possible so that the interior has no chance of overcooking. I set myself an upper cap of 2 minutes total searing time for the sides of the steak.
Traditionally, steaks cooked sous-vide are finished via one of three different methods:
Advantages: High heat leads to fast char and good flavor development.
Disadvantages: Requires a grill. Steak loses moisture and flavor to drippings.
Pan-Searing
Advantages: Easy, able to do indoors, pan drippings stay in contact with meat at all times.
Disadvantages: Without ultra-powerful burners, crust can take a while to develop, leading to slightly overcooked meat underneath.
Torching
Advantages: Very high heat makes it easy to char. You look badass doing it.
Disadvantages: Charring can be uneven, resulting in blackened bits before the rest of the steak has even browned. If not careful, it can also leave your steak tasting like un-combusted fuel.
So if none of the three typical methods are perfect on their own, why settle for just one?
By combining the pan-searing and torching techniques into one hybrid technique, I solved all of the disadvantages of either one alone.
I started by first searing one side of the steak in smoking hot oil and butter (the browned butter solids help kickstart browning reactions on that side). As soon as the browning started, I flipped the steak over and immediately started cooking that top surface with the full blast of a propane torch. The layer of oil and butter clinging to its surface helped to distribute the heat of the flame evenly, leading to excellent, all-over browning and charring, creating an unbeatable, steakhouse broiler-quality crust in record time.
Finally, I flipped the steak back over and torched the second side.
What about the problem of uncombusted propane leaving its telltale aroma? Turns out to not be a problem in this case. Because of the heat of the skillet underneath and the increased convection caused by the shifting heat of the pan, the propane gets plenty of oxygen and heat, allowing it to fully combust, leaving behind nothing but sweet, succulent, charred beef.
And like I said: you totally look badass doing it.
[Photographs: Robyn Lee]
You look badass. I, on the other hand, just look… I have no words, actually.
Before you take it out of the pan, make sure to crisp up those fatty edges as well.
Resting: The Great Debate
We all know that it’s important to rest your meat before serving, right? It gives time for juices inside to settle and thicken slightly, preventing them from leaking out excessively when you cut into the steak.
However, since publishing that post back in 2009, I’ve heard it posited by many intelligent folks that there are advantages to not resting your steak; Namely, your steak will have a more significant, crusty, snappy, sizzling crust when it’s fresh off the burner than after it’s rested. This more appetizing crust will subsequently lead to greater production of saliva, which in turn will lead to a juicier sensation in your mouth when you chew the steak, so the theory goes.
I’ve got to admit, it’s got merit. There is something very appealing about that sizzling crust you get just as the steak comes off the heat and I have to restrain myself while letting it rest.
Cooking a steak sous-vide and finishing it ultra-hot like this largely precludes the need to rest for an extended period of time, but I still like to let my steak rest for a few moments to allow heat to even out internally.
So the tradeoff is no resting = better crust but runnier internal juices. Resting = stable juices inside, softer crust.
The million dollar question is, wouldn’t it be great is there was one single technique that gave us the best of both worlds and could end this debate once and for all?
Well fortunately for us, there is.
The trick is to allow the steak to rest as you would normally, then just before serving, reheat those pan drippings until they’re smoking hot and pour them right back over the steak.
The steak sizzles and crisp, while the interior stays perfectly well-rested and juicy. Adding some aromatics to those pan drippings is never a bad idea, and collecting them and serving them alongside the steak in a little heated pitcher gives you a built-in sauce right there.
I propose that the resters and non-resters of the world now unite over some juicy, crusty, sizzling steaks to celebrate
Sous Vide Cooking Reference Guide
How to cook steak sous-vide
Steak may be the most popular food to cook sous vide, and once you begin cooking with the Sansaire, you may never treat steak the same way again. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about sous vide steak.
In the photo above, both steaks were cooked to the same internal temperature of 52°C / 126°F. The steak on the left was cooked sous vide, then seared using a blowtorch. The steak on the right was cooked on a cast iron skillet.
Basic Sous Vide Steak Recipe
Attach the Sansaire to the container of your choice, and preheat the sous vide bath to 52°C / 126°F for a rare-medium-rare (see below for doneness preference).
Optionally, season your steaks on all sides. We recommend seasoning with our Faux Dry Aged Steak Marinade.
Seal your steaks, either by using the water displacement method, or by using a vacuum sealer.
Cook sous vide for 60 minutes for 1” thick cuts.
Remove the steaks from the bags and pat them dry. Sear the outside of the steaks using your preferred method. We find a blowtorch to be a practical and entertaining way to sear.
Season with flaky salt, and garnish according to your preference.
Left: raw steak. Middle: steak after cooking sous vide to core temperature. Right: steak after searing.
The challenge of medium rare
Cooking a steak to a precise doneness on a skillet or a grill is a daunting task. The difference between rare and medium rare is only a few degrees in temperature, and it’s up to the cook to determine exactly the right moment to remove the steak from the pan so the middle will end up at the correct doneness. Even for experienced home cooks, the traditional process of cooking steak demands constant attention. Turning your back for just a moment can transform an expensive, juicy rib eye into a tough, gray waste.
With sous vide, achieving the desired doneness is as simple as setting the temperature on your Sansaire. If you want your fillet medium rare, turn the dial to 55°C/ 130°F (see below for time and temperature recommendations). There’s no guesswork, no split-second timing, and no stress. Just perfectly cooked steak, every time.
The dreaded “gray bands” of traditionally cooked steak
Notice how the traditionally cooked steak has bands of gray along the top and bottom? This is an inevitable consequence of cooking with a high heat source. Heat moves quickly from the pan to the surface of the steak, but once inside the meat, the heat movement slows to a crawl. By the time the center of the steak has reached the doneness you want, the edges are overcooked. And, the thicker the steak, the more pronounced the effect will be.
Also notice how the traditionally cooked steak is flatter than its sous vide counterpart. These two steaks were identical before cooking. This is because the high heat of the skillet causes the fibers within the meat to contract and wring out the flavorful juices inside the meat. Temperatures in sous vide cooking are much lower, so the meat stays relaxed and tender.
How to choose the cooking temperature for sous vide steak
The temperature at which you should cook your steak sous vide is mostly a matter of taste. The “ideal” doneness, at which the meat is juiciest and most tender, varies across different cuts, but is generally between 50°C / 122°F and 58°C / 136°F. Temperatures toward the lower end of the scale are considered “rare”, and most people would identify temperatures toward the high end of the scale as “medium rare” or “medium”.
Many people prefer their steak cooked to medium rare. But, we encourage you to pick the doneness you prefer, and adjust your cooking temperature accordingly.
How to determine the minimum cooking time for sous vide steak
When cooking steak sous vide, the minimum cooking time is determined by the thickness of the cut. The food just needs to cook long enough for the heat to make its way from the outside of the meat to the center. As a rule of thumb, a 1” / 2.5 cm thick steak takes about an hour to cook.
SOUS VIDE COOKING TIME FOR CORE TEMPERATURE
Thickness (inches)Time (h:mm)
0.25” 0:23
0.5” 0:31
Note, however, that doubling the thickness of the steak doesn’t double the cooking time – it nearly squares it! As the thickness of the meat increases, it takes exponentially longer for the heat to work its way towards the center. This principle violates the intuition of most cooks (including professionals), but is just as true for cooking on a grill as it is for sous vide.
The chart above shows the minimum time it takes to cook a steak sous vide. While an hour may seem like a long time to cook a steak (compared to, say, 15 minutes on a stovetop or a grill), there are two important benefits, beyond producing a superior steak:
The cooking time is unattended. While your steak cooks, you can prepare your side dishes, take your dog for a walk, or practice playing the accordion.
You can’t overcook your steak*. Because the water bath is set to the same temperature you want the food to reach, it can’t overcook! With sous vide cooking, precise timing is no longer a consideration.
*You can leave a tender steak (strip steak, fillet, flank, etc.) in the bath for up to 4 hours without any noticeable loss of quality. Longer than that, however, and “tenderness” will begin to give way to “mushiness”. While the steak can’t overcook with respect to doneness, it can cook for too long.
Faux-aging: How to turn cheap a cut into a $60 restaurant steak
The world’s best steakhouses improve the flavor of their beef by dry aging it for 2-4 weeks or longer. The dry aging process removes water from the meat, which concentrates its natural flavor. In addition, enzymatic reactions break down the fats and proteins into sugars and amino acids, including glutamic acid, which is responsible for the “umami” flavor that is so prized in a great piece of beef.
If you don’t want to hang a primal cut of beef in your refrigerator for a month, there’s a faster way to simulate the same flavors you find in dry aged beef. By marinating the meat in a glutamate-rich sauce, you’ll dramatically enhance the savory, nutty, umami flavors in the meat.
Recipe: Faux Dry Aged Steak Marinade (inspired by Modernist Cuisine at Home)
Feel free to substitute or remove any of the ingredients below, or alter the quantities to your taste. All of the recommended ingredients are high in glutamic acid, amplifying the umami flavor in the meat.
Yield: enough for 4 steaks
3 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. MSG (freaked out? Don’t be)
3 tbsp. fish sauce
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. roasted garlic, minced
1 tbsp. blue cheese
½ tsp. anchovy paste
Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.
To season, divide the marinade among the bags, add the steak, and vacuum seal using your preferred method. This can be done just before cooking.
For even stronger flavor, marinate the steaks in the refrigerator up to 24-hours before cooking. This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored, refrigerated, for one month.
How to sear steak after cooking sous vide
The video above demonstrates the technique for searing your steak with a blowtorch after cooking it sous vide.
In sous vide cooking, we separate the goals of cooking to core temperature and searing for an outer crust into their own steps. This way, we can choose a cooking method that optimizes each goal without sacrificing the other.
The best way to sear a steak after it has been cooked sous vide is to use a very high heat source. By using high heat, you’re able to brown the outside of the meat before the heat has time to penetrate very far into the interior. This yields a steak that’s perfectly cooked from edge-to-edge, with a thin but delicious browned crust on the outside.
Our favorite way to sear is with a blowtorch. It’s fairly quick, and it’s wildly entertaining. There are a few important things to note when searing with a blowtorch:
Use propane or Mapp gas, with a high quality torch head. Mapp gas burns hotter than propane, but either will work. You can find blow torches and fuel canisters in the plumbing aisle of your local hardware store. The small torches sold for browning crème brûlées aren’t powerful enough for this task.
Protect your countertop (and your dishware) from the high heat of the torch. A wire rack over a heavy baking sheet (notnonstick) works wonderfully.
Pat the food dry before torching. Otherwise, you’ll spend your time evaporating off water instead of searing your steak.
Hold the torch 3-4” from the food, and move the flame around continuously. Don’t linger too long in a single spot, or that area may jump past “golden brown” and straight to “blackened.”
Another way to impart a delicious crust is by using a heavy skillet that has been pre-heated on high. Cast iron is a great choice for this purpose because of how well it retains heat. After your skillet is rocket-hot, we recommend adding a little grapeseed or safflower to the pan to help conduct heat to the steak. As with any pan searing, ensure that the surface of your food is thoroughly dry before adding it to the pan. Once your pan is hot enough, you should achieve a gorgeous crust in less than one minute per side.
You may also use any other high heat source available for the searing step, such as a deep fryer, a hot grill, the broiler in your oven, or directly over an open flame at a campfire.
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Protective sliding case.
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Approved for PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, and ACT exams.
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Perfect for high school or college classes in which graphing calculators are not allowed.
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10. Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS Teacher’s Kit – $122.99
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ABSINTHE REVIEWS
Traditional Absinthe
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Did You Know Absinthe Is ...
• Not poisonous, and never was?
• Not hallucinogenic, and never was?
• Legal in the USA since the 1960s?
• Not just a novelty? There are fine absinthes, just like fine wine, whisky, and cognac. Read more here:
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Properly preparing a glass of absinthe isn't as complicated as you may think.
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Do you know how to tell a great absinthe from a so-so absinthe? What does one look for, or demand, in a glass of absinthe? Just as with fine wine, fine absinthe has a whole language and system for evaluation and tasting.
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Authentic Absinthe Is Legal In The USA
Published: Sunday, 15 July 2007 22:26
Written by Gwydion Stone
After 95 years—from 1912 to 2007—real absinthe is again legally available and being imported, manufactured and sold in the United States.
It's not factually correct to say that it's been "legalized" because no laws have changed and no ban has been lifted: absinthe has been technically legal since at least the 1960s, possibly as early as the 1930s. So, what happened?
Contrary to some claims, federal bureaucrats were not pressured into legalizing absinthe. It was merely demonstrated to the apprpriate agencies that it was already legal. Due to changes in the understanding of these regulations on the parts of both the agencies and absinthe producers, genuine absinthe is once again available legally in the US.
Here's why:
The law1 states that all foods and beverages containing any Artemisia species must be "thujone-free". However, according to the statute, "thujone-free" does not literally mean "zero thujone."
In order to determine thujone content, an official method for thujone analysis was prescribed. Although the information has been published and accessible since the 1960s, it was not widely known that the threshold of tolerance—the fudge factor—for this method was ten parts per million (10 ppm), about 10 mg/L.
This effectively legalizes many absinthes, since authentic absinthe contains only minute traces of thujone in the first place. The highest thujone levels so far detected in pre-ban samples is 48.3 mg/L, the lowest was "none detected." 2 Many pre-ban era absinthes would be legal in the US today by modern government standards.
How do absinthes available in the US compare to those only available in Europe? First of all, most of the brands available in the US are made in Europe and are the same brands sold there. It's been demonstrated by analysis that many of the alleged high-thujone faux absinthe products contain no more thujone than ordinary absinthe, and in some cases none was detected at all. In some parts of Europe, marketing and labeling claims are not well-regulated.
In 2008, the limit for thujone from Artemisia species in alcoholic beverages in the EU was raised from 10 ppm to 35 ppm, a 25 ppm difference over the rules of the US. These are trace amounts—literally 25 parts out of a million—the difference is negligible.
Many of the absinthes made in the US are made strictly according to the same 19th century protocols as those made today in Europe, with all of the same ingredients, in amounts comparable to those in pre-ban absinthe. They are literally the same as many absinthes made 150 years ago, and are widely regarded as among the finer absinthes available anywhere.
In addition, it was actually a handful of detail-obsessed American absinthe geeks who spearheaded the global revival of authentic absinthe making, years before absinthe was reapproved here.
When in doubt about the authenticity or quality of a particular absinthe brand, always consult our Absinthe Review section.
1. CFR 21 172.510
2. "Chemical Composition of Vintage Preban Absinthe with Special Reference to Thujone, Fenchone, Pinocamphone, Methanol, Copper, and Antimony Concentrations" - Lachenmeier, et al, 1980, J. Agric. Food Chem. 2008, 56, 3073–3081
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Du Barry Cocktail
1 dash Angostura Bitters
2 dashes absinthe
1/3 French vermouth
2/3 Plymouth Gin
Shake well and strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of orange.
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HomeAirshow NewsAir Show ReportTBM Gathering – 90 Tons of Turkeys Invade Illinois
TBM Gathering – 90 Tons of Turkeys Invade Illinois
April 20, 2016 Editor Air Show Report, Airshow News, Warbirds News 7
A glorious sunset formation shot of three TBMs. TBM-3E Bu.85650 is in the foreground with TBM-3E Bu. 85882 'Ida Red' in the middle and Brad Deckert's TBM-3E Bu.85828 in the background. (photo by Greg Morehead, courtesy Warbird Digest magazine)
A glorious sunset formation shot of three TBMs. TBM-3E Bu.85650 is in the foreground with TBM-3E Bu. 85882 ‘Ida Red’ in the middle and Brad Deckert’s TBM-3E Bu.85828 in the background. (photo by Greg Morehead, courtesy Warbird Digest magazine)
As we promised a few months ago, here is our report on the TBM gathering organized by Brad Deckert in Peru, Illinois this past week. The event was widely acclaimed as a roaring success, and we had our own Matthew McDaniel on the ground to report on the proceedings. We are also able to share some images from the event taken by the masterful photographer Greg Morehead and provided to WarbirdsNews compliments of the world-class Warbird Digest magazine. We greatly appreciate their support, and can’t thank chief editor Greg Morehead enough for his generosity. There’s also a great video from AirshowStuff.com as well, and we must offer our thanks to their team for providing us with live coverage of the event on our Facebook feed as well. We hope you enjoy reading….
Eight of the ten TBM’s that flew from Peru, Illinois during the Avenger Gathering. (photo by Greg Morehead, courtesy of Warbird Digest magazine)
90 Tons of Turkeys Invade Illinois
by Matthew McDaniel
Twenty miles northeast of Illinois Valley Regional Airport, I selected the airport’s Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) and was immediately bombarded with a non-stop barrage of position reports by the dozens of airplanes descending upon Peru, IL. Several radio calls were between the TBM Avengers that were airborne south of KVYS and assembling into a 9-ship formation. About 10 miles out, the gaggle of TBM’s came into view, appearing as a mighty Tour de Force on the horizon. Soon after I’d landed, the Avengers made a series of fly overs before their recoveries onto Illinois Valley’s Runway 18. In military parade fashion, each Avenger folded its wings exiting the taxiway and parked as a picturesque row of eight TBM’s across the apron. A ninth TBM parked at a staging location for giving rides to lucky passengers, as a tenth Turkey underwent maintenance while ‘roosting’ in a nearby hangar. Ten airworthy examples of Grumman’s giant torpedo bomber haven’t assembled in a single location since the type was still a staple of the air tanker fleet in the 1980s. However, the last time that so many flying, military-configured TBM’s got together must have been around 1960!
Working on the engine of the recalcitrant Avenger. (photo by Greg Morehead, courtesy of Warbird Digest magazine)
TBM’s warming up prior to a formation flight. (photo by Greg Morehead, courtesy of Warbird Digest magazine)
Organized by TBM owner/pilot, Brad Deckert, the First Annual TBM Avenger Gathering was a success by any measure. In fact, it exceeded all expectations. Over the course of the three-day weekend in April, an estimated 10,000 spectators took in the sights and sounds of aviation history at VYS. Approximately 200 aircraft flew in to see or take part in the display as well. While many show planes (warbirds, antiques, classics, homebuilts, etc.) were in attendance, the undisputed stars were the ten massive machines designed by the famed ‘Grumman Iron Works’.
A view of the public, and some of the other warbirds which came to join in the fun at the Avenger gathering. (photo by Greg Morehead, courtesy of Warbird Digest magazine)
Pilots who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty – Mark Murphy finishing up some brake work on Charlie Lynch’s TBM. The scale of the tire to the man gives some idea of how massive the TBM is! (photo by Greg Morehead, courtesy of Warbird Digest magazine)
“Imposing” is an apt descriptor, even for a single Avenger. However, eight or nine Avengers parked side-by-side only magnifies that impression. Some variants weigh in with a max takeoff weight of nearly 18,000 lbs…. that’s nine tons! Grumman personnel referred to the plane as the Turkey during its development. That nickname and others were used by Avenger flight and ground crews, more to describe the plane’s ungainly appearance than its performance (which was quite good in nearly every respect, in spite of its size and bulky appearance). Nine tons of torpedo-toting Turkey cannot be ignored any more by airport crowds today than it could have been by axis seamen watching it bare down on them to drop a shallow-running Mk XIII torpedo meant to dispatch their vessel to the ocean floor.
Another gorgeous Avenger sunset shot by Greg Morehead. This is TBM-3E Bu.85882 ‘Ida Red’, owned by Mike Kopp. Owner Michael Kopp (back seat) gives Mark Murphy some stick time in his TBM.(photo by Greg Morehead, courtesy of Warbird Digest magazine)
Some may wonder why so many Avengers remain considering that there are no preserved examples of its predecessor, the Douglas TBD Devastator, and just a handful of its dive-bombing cousin, the SBD Dauntless, remain airworthy along with a single SB2C Helldiver. Avengers have survived in relatively large numbers because, unlike so many WWII designs, they were useful in post-war life, serving in both military and civilian roles.
A special “Gone But Not Forgotten Flight” Tom Buck flies his TBM that was once owned by the late Bob Odegaard and on his wing Mark Yagie flies his TBM that was owned by the late Gerry Beck. . Tom Buck’s TBM-3U Bu.53768 is in the foreground, while the Yaggie’s TBM-3E Bu.53829 is above. (photo by Greg Morehead, courtesy of Warbird Digest magazine)
Avengers served US Navy and Marine squadrons throughout WWII, making their combat debut, in June 1942, at the Battle of Midway. Allied nations also operated several variants of the Avenger throughout the war. Post-war, Avengers continued to sever in many military roles, most notably within the Royal Canadian Navy, who retained Avengers until July, 1960. Yet, the capability of the Avenger that helped ensure the survival of so many airframes today was almost exactly the opposite of what it was designed to do. As a torpedo bomber, the Avenger’s job was to rain hellfire upon enemy warships. Ironically, in civilian life, they were found to be equally adept at extinguishing fires, as water bombers. Thus, they flew extensively in both firefighting and aerial application missions. Amazingly, the last Avenger wasn’t retired from such roughneck civilian duty until 2012 (71 years after the design first flew)!
TBM-3E Bu.53829 bears down on the camera ship. (photo by Greg Morehead, courtesy of Warbird Digest magazine)
Of the 9,800+ Avengers manufactured between 1941 and 1945, the vast majority were built under contract by General Motors’ Eastern Aircraft Division in order to meet critical wartime demand. Those Avengers carry the “TBM” designation (Torpedo Bomber, General Motors), versus the Grumman-built “TBF” designation. All ten Avengers present in Peru were late-production TBM-3s:
NL81865, Bu.85828, TBM-3E: Brad Deckert. Based: Illinois Valley Regional Airport (VYS), Peru, IL. Deckert organized the Avenger Gathering and housed up to five of them at a time in his large hangar on the field. Bristling with external weapons stores, a radar pod, and a replica torpedo in the internal bay, Deckert’s TBM shows a real dedication to a militarily accurate restoration.
N85650, Bu.85650, TBM-3E: Heritage Flight Foundation / Mark Simmons. Based: Westerly State Airport (WST), Westerly, RI. This unique TBM was the only one present with the long ‘greenhouse’ canopy configuration (without the rear turret). The extra long canopy allows seating for 4, in tandem.
NL293E, Bu.53829, TBM-3E: Mark & Allen Yaggie. Based: Hector Int’l Airport (FAR), Fargo, ND.
NL9584Z, Bu.85822, TBM-3E: Michael Kopp. Based: Seattle, WA area. The gray over white paint scheme on this TBM was unique, with all other TBMs sporting some variation of Navy or Marine blue schemes.
NL683G, Bu.53768, TBM-3U: Tom Buck. Based: Joliet Regional Airport (JOT), Joliet, IL. Probably the most recognizable TBM on the airshow circuit due to its vibrant blue and white paint scheme, representing the TBM flown by Lt. J.G. George H.W. Bush in the Pacific Theater.
NL436GM, Bu.91436, TBM-3: Charlie Cartledge. Oshkosh Grand Champion winner. Based: Erie-Ottawa Int’l Airport (PCW), Port Clinton, OH.
NL420GP, Bu.53420, TBM-3S: Tri-State Warbird Museum. Based: Clermont Co. Airport (I69), Batavia, OH.
N3967A, Bu.53835, TBM-3: Charles Lynch. Based: Westchester Co. Airport (HPN), White Plains, NY.
NL325GT, Bu.69325, TBM-3U: Darrell Berry. Based: Benton Co. Regional Airport (0M8), Camden, TN. Unfortunately, this striking TBM spent most of the event inside Deckert’s hangar undergoing unscheduled maintenance.
N5264, Bu.53353, TBM-3E: Commemorative Air Force, Missouri Wing. Based: St. Charles Co. Airport, Portages des Sioux, MO. The CAF’s Avenger spent the event giving rides and rarely sat still for long, giving nearly every spectator a chance to see an Avenger in flight, regardless of when or for how long they in attended.
Ida Red bids adieu. (photo by Greg Morehead, courtesy of Warbird Digest magazine)
The team which made it happen. (photo by Greg Morehead, courtesy of Warbird Digest magazine)
Here is a beautiful video provided by AirshowStuff showing what it was like to ride aboard the sunset formation flight!
About The Author: Matthew McDaniel is a Master & Gold Seal CFII, ATP, MEI, AGI, & IGI and Platinum CSIP. In 25 years of flying, he has logged 16,000 hours total, over 5,500 hours of instruction-given. Currently, he flies the Airbus A-320 series for an international airline, holds eight turbine aircraft type ratings, and has flown over 80 aircraft types. Matt is one of 25 instructors in the world to have earned the Master CFI designation for seven consecutive two-year terms. He has been a freelance aviation author since 2003. He can be reached at: matt@progaviation.com or +1-414-339-4990. OR www.progaviation.com/
Copyright 2016, Matthew McDaniel.
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Sandi Milota says:
Thanks to all who came to Peru, IL….We had a wonderful time viewing these awesome planes. Looking forward to the Second Annual next year!;
DW Will says:
A very memorable sight to see all those Avengers together. Thank you for all the hard work it took to pull this event off. Am ready for the next gathering. Thanks ………………….Don Will
H.D says:
Sadly, Mark Yaggie was killed in a crash flying his tbm last night. I had just ran into him last week and asked if i could go for a ride. His answer was “any time”. So sad, he loved flying.
This is truly awful news…. Thank you for letting us know though H.D.
h.d. says:
sorry, things were a little sketchy at first. he was flying a trojan t28 at the time. it sounds like he had picked up the plane at the fargo air museum and was moving it back to wahpeton. either way a huge loss.
Yes indeed… It must be devastating to all concerned, and we can only say how sorry we are to hear of Mark Yaggie’s loss. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. As trite as that may sound, it is the simple truth….
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Home Incredible NSA records Trump-Kim gay summit romp
Travis Kelly
WASHINGTON: President Trump and Kim Jong Un’s recent bromance in Singapore went far deeper than the world knows, the NSA revealed today in a stunning exposé that could derail American-North Korean detente — or stoke it red hot, if the steamy affair lasts.
After the morning signing ceremony on June 12, Trump and Kim got together for a late evening dinner in the Capella Hotel’s five-star restaurant before retiring for a candid one-on-one meeting in Kim’s private suite to further “break the ice.” Suspecting that North Korean intelligence had bugged the room, Secret Service SAC Mike Mottlebottom alerted the NSA. The suite was indeed bugged with recording devices, and NSA aces were able to quickly hack them via wireless techniques that cannot be disclosed. “No way we’re letting Trump negotiate away the farm in a clandestine meeting,” said Mr. Mottlebottom. What followed shocked all involved.
With a North Korean interpreter translating, the two leaders discussed the weather, the merits of Twitter for mass communication, insubordinate bureaucracies, and other trivia before commiserating about their wives. Kim praised Melania’s beauty, prompting Trump to complain that “You can’t fuck the friggin’ Mona Lisa. She cut me off months ago, and all this MeToo Stormy crap has cramped my style. Forget banging it, I can’t even grab a pussy now.” Kim also complained about his wife, Ri Sol-ju: “She screeches ‘You best fuckman ever!’ over and over while wailing like a coked-up Yoko Ono. Total fakeness. I’d rather poke a bag of moldy kimchi.”
Kim then broke open a bottle of potent Korean Soju liquor. Not a drinker, Trump nevertheless imbibed several toasts as they watched Brokeback Mountain on TV, the only film then playing without commercials. That, combined with the liquor, led to a precipitous drop of inhibitions.
The entire homoerotic tryst was recorded by the NSA. Said one officer familiar with the video, “It was very awkward at first. Both men are tubs of lard and both wanted to be the submissive partner, which wasn’t working out. If you’ve ever seen elephant seals trying to mate on a beach…” Was another “golden shower” involved? “Yeah, but not until Dennis Rodman showed up. Kim summoned him to sort out the dominance thing. Then it was Trump, Kim, Rodman, and the interpreter, who appeared to be very reluctant, but you don’t buck Supreme Leader. Unless, of course, he wants to be bucked — and he did. Kim took most of the ass action. Reminded me of Ned Beatty in Deliverance, squeals and all. Trump puckered up for some money shots while Rodman spanked him with a deflated basketball. Sick stuff. You name it, they did it.”
SS agent Mottlebottom confronted Trump the next morning, acknowledging that every sordid detail of the orgy had been observed. “Yeah, we had a little throbber bobber, so what?” said Mr. Trump indignantly. “You know the score with Melania. You expect me to just beat the meat ’til I’m out of here in two years?”
The NSA believes that the whole thing was a honey-pot blackmail scheme by the North Koreans, but heroic action by the agency’s hackers has them checkmated now. “We decided we had to get out front on this one,” said the NSA officer. “Pre-empt Kim and protect the president.”
But what if this forces the president to abandon his silly peace diplomacy, and perhaps triggers impeachment proceedings? “Well, that would be a great tragedy, of course. And we’re all deeply pained by it. But the Deep State’s integrity — sorry, I meant the United State’s integrity — is at stake here. By oath, we’re simply honor bound to do the right thing.”
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New Books on the History and Biography Shelves: December 2020
December 30, 2020 | kasarak
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Here are just a few of the new books on the history and biography shelves as 2020 comes to an end.
Better days will come again : the life of Arthur Briggs, jazz genius of Harlem, Paris, and a Nazi prison camp by Travis Atria
Arthur Briggs's life was Homeric in scope. Born on the tiny island of Grenada, he set sail for Harlem during the Renaissance, then to Europe in the aftermath of World War I, where he was among the first pioneers to introduce jazz music to the world. During the legendary Jazz Age in Paris, Briggs's trumpet provided the soundtrack while Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and the rest of the Lost Generation got drunk. By the 1930s, Briggs was considered "the Louis Armstrong of Paris," and was the peer of the greatest names of his time, from Josephine Baker to Django Reinhardt. Even during the Great Depression, he was secure as "the greatest trumpeter in Europe." He did not, however, heed warnings to leave Paris before it fell to the Nazis, and in 1940, he was arrested and sent to the prison camp at Saint Denis. What happened at that camp, and the role Briggs played in it, is truly unforgettable.
Hell and other destinations : a 21st-century memoir by Madeleine Korbel Albright
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In this revealing, funny, and inspiring memoir, seven-time New York Times bestselling author and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright--among the world's most admired and tireless public servants--reflects on the challenge of continuing one's career far beyond the normal age of retirement.
In 2001, when Madeleine Albright was leaving office as America's first female secretary of state, interviewers asked her how she wished to be remembered. "I don't want to be remembered," she answered. "I am still here and have much more I intend to do. As difficult as it might seem, I want every stage of my life to be more exciting than the last."
In that time of transition, the former Secretary considered the possibilities: she could write, teach, travel, give speeches, start a business, fight for democracy, help to empower women, campaign for favored political candidates, spend more time with her grandchildren. Instead of choosing one or two, she decided to do it all. For nearly twenty years, Albright has been in constant motion, navigating half a dozen professions, clashing with presidents and prime ministers, learning every day. Since leaving the State Department, she has blazed her own trail--and given voice to millions who yearn for respect, regardless of gender, background, or age.
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Look What's In Large Print: December 2020
As the new year approaches, consider one of the new large print books featured below.
How to be an antiracist [large print] by Ibram X. Kendi
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Untamed [large print] by 1976- Glennon Doyle
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New Books on the History Shelves
November 21, 2020 | kasarak
History is being made every day--for better and for worse. To take a look back in time, check out some of the new books gracing the library's history shelves.
Revolution or death : the life of Eldridge Cleaver by 1975- Justin Gifford
Charismatic, brilliant, and courageous, Eldridge Cleaver built a base of power and influence that struck fear deep in the heart of White America. It was therefore shocking to many left-wing radicals when Cleaver turned his back on Black revolution, the Nation of Islam, and communism in 1975.
How can we make sense of Cleaver's precipitous decline from a position as one of America's most vibrant Black writers and activists? And how do his contradictory identities as criminal, party leader, international diplomat, Christian conservative, and Republican politician reveal that he was more than just a traitor to the advancement of civil rights?
Author Justin Gifford obtained exclusive access to declassified files from the French police, the American embassy, and the FBI, as well as Kathleen Cleaver's archive, to answer these questions about a man far more compelling and complex than anyone has given him credit for.
Britain at bay : the epic story of the Second World War, 1938-1941 by 1970- Alan Allport
Here is the many-faceted, world-historically significant story of Britain at war. In looking closely at the military and political dimensions of the conflict's first crucial years, Alan Allport tackles questions such as: Could the war have been avoided? Could it have been lost? Were the strategic decisions the rights ones? How well did the British organize and fight? How well did the British live up to their own values? What difference did the war make in the end to the fate of the nation?
In answering these and other essential questions he focuses on the human contingencies of the war, weighing directly at the roles of individuals and the outcomes determined by luck or chance. Moreover, he looks intimately at the changes in wartime British society and culture. Britain at Bay draws on a large cast of characters--from the leading statesmen and military commanders who made the decisions, to the ordinary men, women, and children who carried them out and lived through their consequences--in a comprehensible and compelling single history of forty-six million people. For better or worse, much of Britain today is ultimately the product of the experiences of 1938-1941.
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Canton Seniors Book Discussion Group: February
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Join us for a live virtual program on Thursday, February 25 at 2:00PM via Zoom video conference as the Canton Seniors Book Discussion Group discusses:
The keeper of lost things : a novel by 1961- Ruth Hogan
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Lime green plastic flower-shaped hair bobbles--Found, on the playing field, Derrywood Park, 2nd September.
Bone china cup and saucer--Found, on a bench in Riveria Public Gardens, 31st October.
Anthony Peardew is the keeper of lost things. Forty years ago, he carelessly lost a keepsake from his beloved fiancée, Therese. That very same day, she died unexpectedly. Brokenhearted, Anthony sought consolation in rescuing lost objects--the things others have dropped, misplaced, or accidently left behind--and writing stories about them. Now, in the twilight of his life, Anthony worries that he has not fully discharged his duty to reconcile all the lost things with their owners. As the end nears, he bequeaths his secret life's mission to his unsuspecting assistant, Laura, leaving her his house and and all its lost treasures, including an irritable ghost.
Recovering from a bad divorce, Laura, in some ways, is one of Anthony's lost things. But when the lonely woman moves into his mansion, her life begins to change. She finds a new friend in the neighbor's quirky daughter, Sunshine, and a welcome distraction in Freddy, the rugged gardener. As the dark cloud engulfing her lifts, Laura, accompanied by her new companions, sets out to realize Anthony's last wish: reuniting his cherished lost objects with their owners.
Long ago, Eunice found a trinket on the London pavement and kept it through the years. Now, with her own end drawing near, she has lost something precious--a tragic twist of fate that forces her to break a promise she once made.
As the Keeper of Lost Objects, Laura holds the key to Anthony and Eunice's redemption. But can she unlock the past and make the connections that will lay their spirits to rest?
This book is available immediately on Hoopla in e-book and e-audiobook formats. If you would like to reserve a print copy, you may stop in to pick one up or call 734-397-0999 and select option 4. Curbside pick up of materials is also available.
Registered participants will receive an email one day before the program with a link to attend the discussion. To help you make the most of your virtual program experience we have compiled some tips and resources.
Registration required.
Thursday, February 25 - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM — Online
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Look What's In Large Print: October 2020
October 27, 2020 | kasarak
Fall weather is approaching and new books are filling the Large Print shelves at the library. Here are some of the new titles available this month.
Last Girl Standing by Nancy Lisa/ Bush Jackson
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First they were five. Then they were four.
Who's turn will it be next?
New York Times bestselling Sisters of Suspense join forces for a gripping novel about a clique of popular girls whose high school friendship is marked by a tragedy that continues to haunt them decades later.
The midwife murders [large print] by 1947- James Patterson
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To Senior Midwife Lucy Ryuan, pregnancy is not an unusual condition, it's her life's work. But when two kidnappings and a vicious stabbing happen on her watch in a university hospital in Manhattan, her focus abruptly changes. Something has to be done, and Lucy is fearless enough to try.
Rumors begin to swirl, blaming everyone from the Russian Mafia to an underground adoption network. The feisty single mom teams up with a skeptical NYPD detective to solve the case, but the truth is far more twisted than Lucy could ever have imagined.
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New Books on the History and Biography Shelves
The present day is odd (to put it mildly), but history is always there to remind us of what humanity has persevered through. To take a look back, as well as enjoy the new voices in the memoirs listed, check out just a few of the new history books on the library shelves.
Greenlights by 1969- Matthew McConaughey
Drawing on the Academy Award-winning actor's journals and diaries from the last 40 years, this book presents a uniquely McConaughey approach to achieving success and satisfaction.
The man who ran Washington : the life and times of James A. Baker III by 1967- Peter Baker
Also available in: e-book
"Co-authored by the Chief White House correspondent at The New York Times and the Washington columnist at the The New Yorker, this is a biography any would-be power broker must own: the story of legendary White House chief of staff and secretary of stateJames A. Baker III, the man who ran Washington when Washington ran the world. In the latter half of the twentieth century, no Republican won the presidency without his help, and the men he counseled in the Oval Office--Gerald R. Ford, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and George W. Bush--defined more than one generation of American life. Campaign manager, chief of staff, treasury secretary, and ultimately secretary of state, James A. Baker III understood better than anyone how to make Washington work and how to pull the levers of power at home and abroad. A suave and profane Texas Democrat, Baker worked as a wealthy Houston lawyer until his best friend, George H. W. Bush, drew him into Republican politics. His first dramatic win was in 1976 as the delegatehunter who secured the Republican nomination for Ford against a challenge from Ronald Reagan. His next job, as Bush's campaign manager four years later, maneuvered Bush onto the ticket with Reagan and Baker into the most powerful office in Washington other than the Oval Office: White House chief of staff. In his years in the White House and in the cabinet, Baker was the avatar of a style of politics and governance that valued pragmatism and deal making over purity. He went from win to win--reforming thetax code, negotiating the first Middle East peace talks, managing the dissolution of the Soviet Union--until his capstone victory, as field marshal for the younger Bush's Florida recount battle, helped divide the country forever. In today's era of gridlock, The Man Who Ran Washington is an electrifying escape.
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Creative Spotlight Program: Geometric Shadowboxes
Creativebug* boasts more than 1,000 arts and crafts videos. In October, the library is happy to highlight one specific Creativebug class for an October grab-and-go program: Geometric Shadowboxes. With step-by-step instructions provided by video, you will be able to experiment with different colors and papers to create geometric patterns in a lovely shadowbox for display.
Each kit will contain:
8 x 10" piece of smooth vellum Bristol paper
Scraps of paper in a variety of colors and patterns
02 Micron pen and white paper (to create your own pattern)
1"-wide diamond template
Neutral pH adhesive
8 x 10: shadowbox frame
You will need to supply at home:
Wet rag or papertowel
Registration for the grab-and-go kits will take place beginning September 24, while supplies last.
Once registration has closed on October 6, you will receive an email with instructions on how to pick up your kit at the library through our contact-free holds pick-up.
Kit pick-up will take place from October 9 to October 16.
Looking for more inspiration? Check out the thousands of craft videos available on Creativebug to get started today!
*a CPL Library card required in order to use Creativebug
There are no upcoming sessions available.
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True Crime Books for Your Fall
September 1, 2020 | kasarak
So the summer heat might be subsiding, but the crime waves in the books below are not. Stay current on the new true crime titles found in the library's non-fiction 360's.
Dancing with the octopus : a memoir by Debora Harding
One Omaha winter day in November 1978, when Debora Harding was just fourteen, she was abducted at knifepoint from a church parking lot. She was thrown into a van, assaulted, held for ransom, and then left to die as an ice storm descended over the city.
Debora survived. She identified her attacker to the police and then returned to her teenage life in a dysfunctional home where she was expected to simply move on. Denial became the family coping strategy offered by her fun-loving, conflicted father and her cruelly resentful mother.
It wasn't until decades later - when beset by the symptoms of PTSD- that Debora undertook a radical project: she met her childhood attacker face-to-face in prison and began to reconsider and reimagine his complex story. This was a quest for the truth that would threaten the lie at the heart of her family and with it the sacred bond that once saved her.
Dexterously shifting between the past and present, Debora Harding untangles the incident of her kidnapping and escape from unexpected angles, offering a vivid, intimate portrait of one family's disintegration in the 1970s Midwest.
Written with dark humor and the pacing of a thriller, Dancing with the Octopus is a literary tour de force and a groundbreaking narrative of reckoning, recovery, and the inexhaustible strength it takes to survive.
Crooked Snake : The Life and Crimes of Albert Lepard by Lovejoy Boteler
In 1968, during Albert Lepard?s fifth escape from a life sentence at Parchman Penitentiary, he kidnapped Lovejoy Boteler, then eighteen years old, from his family?s farm in Grenada, Mississippi. Three decades later, still beset by half-buried memories of that time, Boteler began researching his kidnapper?s nefarious, sordid life to discover how and why this terrifying abduction occurred.
Crooked Snake: The Life and Crimes of Albert Lepard is the true story of Lepard, sentenced to life in Parchman for the murder of seventy-four-year-old Mary Young in 1959. During the course of his sentence, Lepard escaped from prison six times in fourteen years.
In Crooked Snake, Boteler pieces together the story of this cold-blooded murderer's life using both historical records and personal interviews?over seventy in all?with ex-convicts who gravitated to and ran with Lepard, the family members who fed and sheltered the fugitive during his escapes, the law officers who hunted him, and the regular folks who were victimized in his terrible wake.
Throughout Crooked Snake, Boteler reveals his kidnapper?s hardscrabble childhood and tracks his whereabouts before his incarceration and during his jailbreaks. Lepard?s escapes take him to Florida, Michigan, Kansas, California, and Mexico. Crooked Snake captures a slice of history and a landscape that is fast disappearing. These vignettes describe Mississippi?s countryside and spirit, ranging from sharecropper family gatherings in Attala County?s Seneasha Valley to the twenty-thousand-acre Parchman farm and its borderlands teeming with alligator, panther, bear, and wild boar.
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Look What's In Large Print: Summer 2020
August 27, 2020 | kasarak
Summer titles are still hitting shelves! And while library browsing may currently be unavailable, users can still browse new materials that have arrived or are on order. If there is a title you're interested in, place it on hold and try the library's holds pick-up. We are also always available to help you over the phone with titles or authors you are interested in.
In the meantime, here are some of the new large print titles that have arrived this summer.
The splendid and the vile [large print] : a saga of Churchill, family, and defiance during the blitz by 1954- Erik Larson
Also available in: print | audiobook | e-audiobook
On Winston Churchill's first day as prime minister, Adolf Hitler invaded Holland and Belgium. Poland and Czechoslovakia had already fallen, and the Dunkirk evacuation was just two weeks away. For the next twelve months, Hitler would wage a relentless bombing campaign, killing 45,000 Britons. It was up to Churchill to hold his country together and persuade President Franklin Roosevelt that Britain was a worthy ally--and willing to fight to the end.
In The Splendid and the Vile, Erik Larson shows, in cinematic detail, how Churchill taught the British people "the art of being fearless." It is a story of political brinkmanship, but it's also an intimate domestic drama, set against the backdrop of Churchill's prime-ministerial country home, Chequers; his wartime retreat, Ditchley, where he and his entourage go when the moon is brightest and the bombing threat is highest; and of course 10 Downing Street in London. Drawing on diaries, original archival documents, and once-secret intelligence reports--some released only recently--Larson provides a new lens on London's darkest year through the day-to-day experience of Churchill and his family: his wife, Clementine; their youngest daughter, Mary, who chafes against her parents' wartime protectiveness; their son, Randolph, and his beautiful, unhappy wife, Pamela; Pamela's illicit lover, a dashing American emissary; and the advisers in Churchill's "Secret Circle," to whom he turns in the hardest moments.
The house of Kennedy [large print] by 1947- James Patterson
The Kennedys have always been a family of charismatic adventurers, raised to take risks and excel, living by the dual family mottos: "To whom much is given, much is expected" and "Win at all costs." And they do--but at a price.
Across decades and generations, the Kennedys have occupied a unique place in the American imagination: charmed, cursed, at once familiar and unknowable. The House of Kennedy is a revealing, fascinating account of America's most storied family, as told by America's most trusted storyteller.
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Canton Seniors Book Discussion Group: November
Join us for a live virtual program on Thursday, November 19 at 2:00PM via Zoom video conference as the Canton Seniors Book Discussion Group discusses:
Commonwealth : a novel by Ann Patchett
Also available in: e-book | audiobook | e-audiobook | large print
The acclaimed, bestselling author--winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Orange Prize--tells the enthralling story of how an unexpected romantic encounter irrevocably changes two families' lives. One Sunday afternoon in Southern California, Bert Cousins shows up at Franny Keating's christening party uninvited. Before evening falls, he has kissed Franny's mother, Beverly--thus setting in motion the dissolution of their marriages and the joining of two families. Spanning five decades, Commonwealth explores how this chance encounter reverberates through the lives of the four parents and six children involved. Spending summers together in Virginia, the Keating and Cousins children forge a lasting bond that is based on a shared disillusionment with their parents and the strange and genuine affection that grows up between them. When, in her twenties, Franny begins an affair with the legendary author Leon Posen and tells him about her family, the story of her siblings is no longer hers to control. Their childhood becomes the basis for his wildly successful book, ultimately forcing them to come to terms with their losses, their guilt, and the deeply loyal connection they feel for one another. Told with equal measures of humor and heartbreak, Commonwealth is a meditation on inspiration, interpretation, and the ownership of stories. It is a brilliant and tender tale of the far-reaching ties of love and responsibility that bind us together.
This book is available immediately on Hoopla in e-book and e-audiobook formats. If you would like to reserve a print copy, please call 734-397-0999 and select option 4.
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charles archibald laurie
I grew up with an impatience with the anti-scientific. I don't admire crystals and chewing willow bark and herbal remedies. His third name, Calum, is the short form of 'Mael Calum', which translates from Gaidhlig (Scots Gaelic) to Scottish and English as 'Malcolm'. Two years after their first child, the pair went onto add two more into the family picture. He met Emma Thompson at Cambridge in 1978 when both joined "Footlights" and was introduced to Stephen Fry by Emma in 1980. Being attacked by a lion is probably brilliant, but the survival part is important. So I'm a bit miffed with our current love affair with all things Eastern. He is an actor in London, England. I picked a reverence for medicine because I rather hero-worshiped my father [a former doctor], and because I admire doctors, I admire study, empiricism and rational thought. Hugh Laurie was Born on 11 June 1959 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. When asked how he and Jo were able to get past that, Hugh said, “It’s terrific, and I’m very lucky. It went on for long periods of time and had all the other symptoms, like lethargy and not wanting to get out of bed in the morning.”. [on his late father's reaction to his character Dr. Gregory House] He would be absolutely appalled. Official Sites, Frequently plays upper-class and dimwitted English characters. Son of an Olympic gold medalist in the sport, he rowed for the England youth team (1977) and for Cambridge (1980). A second novel, titled The Paper Soldier, is forthcoming. [on working nine-to-ten-hour days, five days a week in Hollywood]: It's a way of living that, had you described it to me 10 years ago, I would have just found absurd beyond belief, inconceivable. Both were released to favourable reviews and were some of the highest selling blues albums of their respective years. He was also very funny.".
Or indeed to have an Englishman play an American doctor? Better? [on jamming in a jazz club in New Orleans] I can't deny it was, without a doubt, the most frightening thing I've done.
“I don’t know enough about the illness to say whether it was clinical, but I was certainly more than feeling a bit sad.
32-Year-Old American Choreographer Matt Steffanina Is Now Married To Dana Alexa, Kamala Harris Enters US Presidential Election, Is Melanie Scrofano Pregnant After Her Less Known Married With Husband Jeff. However, all of these came at quite a heavy price for Laurie. The former duo also had joint collaboration throughout the 80s and 90s with their roles including the sketch comedy series A Bit of Fry & Laurie and the P. G. Wodehouse adaptation Jeeves and Wooster. |
(The Gaeilge or Irish Gaelic form is 'Maol Colm', or 'Colm' in short form). William “I can remember the moment when I realized I had a problem. Is it authentic to have American actors playing Shakespeare? Has used his considerable musical talents to release two blues albums: "Let Them Talk" (2011) and "Didn't it Rain" (2013). - IMDb Mini Biography By:
Charles Archibald Laurie was born 18 November 1988 in London, England, United Kingdom to James Hugh Calum Laurie (1959) and Joanne Green (1956). They're very harsh people, the British: hard to impress, very tough on each other, but I rather like that.
To stand up and play music to an audience is a very, very daunting but wonderful experience. Is a member of the Leander Club, one of the oldest rowing clubs in the world. I'll be blunt with it. I can't bear going through the same f***ing dance of despair. Stated on a British chat show that he doesn't like doing plays; he said that in the only play he'd ever done (Gasping, by Ben Elton), he "felt like [he] was going out of [his] mind", and that he had out of body experiences on stage. [on the Oxford-vs.-Cambridge Boat Race] The year was 1980, I was #4 in this particular encounter, and the result was a loss by Cambridge by a distance of five feet, which is something which I will carry to my grave... in fact, I shouldn't really say this, because I still to this day wouldn't want to give any pleasure or satisfaction to the opposing crew. She said talented things, she wore talented clothes, she rode a talented bicycle, she made talented spaghetti. Like anybody completely absorbed in a single thing, it's rather unhealthy. While playing the role of Dr. Gregory House in FOX’s House MD, Laurie spent nine months the in the US out of every year separated from his wife and family, who were living in North London.
His novel, "The Gun Seller", was released in 1996. Or indeed to have an Englishman play an American doctor?
Palmer at the Henley Royal Regatta, becoming the only British crew to reach the final that year. Also attended by actress. Charles Archibald Laurie was born on January 01, 1988 (32 years old) . The same year he owned his first guitar, a Yamaha. He was an endlessly polite, generous and soft-spoken man. If it were black, it would seem like I've got a [. Their second heir, William Albert Laurie was born on the year 1991 followed by a girl, Rebecca Augusta in 1993.
Anonymous, Other Works I’m so much happier now and more accepting of things.”. As during the interview, Laurie even admitted that the depression may have somewhat contributed to his “brief extra-marital affair” with a film director, Audrey Cooke.
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The Wrong Kind of Women
Inside Our Revolution to Dismantle the Gods of Hollywood
Author: Naomi McDougall Jones
A brutally honest look at the systemic exclusion of women in film—an industry with massive cultural influence—and how, in response, women are making space in cinema for their voices to be heard.
Generation after generation, women have faced the devastating reality that Hollywood is a system built to keep them out. The films created by that system influence everything from our worldviews to our brain chemistry. When women’s voices are excluded from the medium, the impact on society is immense. Actor, screenwriter, and award-winning independent filmmaker Naomi McDougall Jones takes us inside the cutthroat, scandal-laden film industry, where only 5% of top studio films are directed by women and less than 20% of leading characters in mainstream films are female. Jones calls on all of us to act radically to build a different kind of future for cinema—not only for the women being actively hurt inside the industry but for those outside it, whose lives, purchasing decisions, and sense of selves are shaped by the stories told.
Informed by the journey of her own career; by interviews with others throughout the film industry; and by cold, hard data, Jones deconstructs the casual, commonplace sexism rampant in Hollywood that has kept women out of key roles for decades. Next, she shows us the growing women-driven revolution in filmmaking—sparked by streaming services, crumbling distribution models, direct-to-audience access via innovative online platforms, and outside advocacy groups—which has enabled women to build careers outside the traditional studio system. Finally, she makes a business case for financing and producing films by female filmmakers.
“Drawing on more than 100 hours of interviews and abundant studies and news articles, actress, writer, and producer Jones makes her book debut with a spirited critique of the film industry’s treatment of women at all levels . . . . Jones offers concrete suggestions for change within and outside of the industry, including by filmgoers who should ‘vote with your dollars.’ A bold, convincing call for new voices and perspectives in cinema.”
“Debuts with a timely look at how women are undervalued in Hollywood, on and off the screen. . . . Film viewing will never be the same after reading Jones’s insightful look at the reality of being female in Tinseltown.”
“An intriguing read about how influence works in the film industry, for people in it; also relevant for the way it spun conversations around #MeToo.”
“Writer and producer Jones draws on data, personal experience, and interviews with industry professionals to reveal the systemic sexism that continues to shut women out of film. . . . But while Jones is clear-eyed about the problems women face in film, she is also optimistic about the future, identifying strategies to create more inclusive movies and highlighting the work of those endeavoring to change the industry. Well written, passionate, and occasionally shocking, this urgent and necessary book will appeal to film buffs and feminists alike.”
“We need truth. The curtain must be pulled back, and Naomi McDougall Jones has done just that.”
—Rose McGowan, director and author of Brave
“Over the last several years, the true nature of Hollywood has been revealed. Naomi McDougall Jones adds to the discourse and shines a stark and brutal light on the patriarchal and racist systems that women experience in all facets of the Hollywood system. The Wrong Kind of Women is a call to arms for both men and women who desire the industry to be more equitable and inclusive.”
—Melissa Silverstein, founder and publisher, Women and Hollywood
“A stunning eye-opener . . . . Naomi’s extensive research is extraordinary, and her charming, sly, and witty voice invites us to understand the problem while still enjoying the process and imagining solutions. The Wrong Kind of Women is a must-read textbook for every introductory film class. Moreover, it’s a superb resource for anyone interested in issues of gender equality in American media.”
—Jan Eliasberg, veteran film and television director and writer
“The Wrong Kind of Women is a unique and refreshing combination of honest memoir, incisive journalism, and farsighted prescription for the sexist practices that have hurt not only Hollywood but society in general.”
—Jack Lechner, former studio executive, producer of Blue Valentine and The Fog of War
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List of Interviews
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“The Wrong Kind of Women,” Actin’ Up, podcast interview
“Interview with Naomi McDougall Jones, Author of The Wrong Kind of Women: Inside Our Revolution to Dismantle the Gods of Hollywood,” Film Inquiry, Q&A
“Culture Clash: Naomi McDougall-Jones,” Culture Clash, podcast interview
“Advocating for Women in Film: Naomi McDougall Jones,” Next Act for Women, Q&A
“Spotlight Interview: Naomi McDougall Jones, Author The Wrong Kind of Women,” Ms in the Biz, Q&A
“Naomi McDougall Jones,” FilmWax Radio, podcast interview
“Hollywood’s ‘Golden Age’ Saw Massive Dip in Female Film Representation,” Smithsonian Magazine, author quoted and book mentioned
“Episode 222: Interview with Naomi McDougall Jones,” GSMC Book Review Podcast, podcast interview
“Women’s History Month March 2020,” Women Crush Wednesdays, podcast interview
“Silenced by Hollywood,” Playboy, book mentioned and author quoted
“Naomi McDougall Jones Guests on The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas,” The Film Scene with Illeana Douglas, interview
“International Women’s Day LIVE | Naomi McDougall Jones,” Okay Back to One, podcast interview
“Women in Entertainment,” Resisters Journal (blog), write-up of American Academy of Dramatic Arts event
“5 Must Read Books About Female Filmmakers,” In Their Own League, included in 5 Books on Female Filmmakers reading roundup
“LIVE!: The Wrong Kind of Women with Naomi McDougall Jones,” Pink Among Men, podcast interview
“Actress, writer, and producer Naomi McDougall Jones - women in Hollywood,” Brave Space with Cecile Lipworth (Santa Fe, NM), live interview
“Naomi McDougall Jones and the exclusion of women in Hollywood,” Conversations with Jeff Schectman, interview
“With The Wrong Kind of Women, Naomi McDougall Jones Makes the Case for Gender Parity in the Film Industry,” Third Coast Creatives, blog write-up
“The Wrong Kind of Women and Why I Never Knew I Was One Until Now,” Screenwriting Ain’t For Sissies, blog write-up
“Naomi McDougall Jones,” The WROTE Podcast, podcast interview
“The Wrong Kind Of Women: Inside Our Revolution To Dismantle The Gods Of Hollywood,” Rising Up with Sonali/KPFK, interview
“February 2020 Reads for the Rest of Us,” Ms. Magazine, listed in February 2020 reading roundup
“The Revolution to Dismantle the Gods of Hollywood,” Shondaland, Q&A
“‘The Wrong Kind of Women:’ The Barriers Facing Women Trying to Create in Hollywood,” All of It/WNYC (NPR NYC), live interview
“Oscars So Male: Actor And Activist Naomi McDougall Jones On The Challenges Women In Hollywood Face,” Georgia Public Broadcasting/On Second Thought, interview
“Naomi McDougall Jones, Proudly the Wrong Kind of Woman,” Aspen Magazine, feature
“Actress, activist and author Naomi McDougall Jones discusses her ‘revolution to dismantle the gods of Hollywood,’” The Aspen Times, Q&A
“When Hollywood’s Power Players Were Women,” The Atlantic, adapted excerpt
“The 2020 Oscar Nominations Prove That Hollywood Still Hasn’t Seen Through the Smoke,” Literary Hub, op-ed
“The ‘Confidence Gap’ Isn’t Holding Back Women in Film—the Industry Is,” Ms. Magazine, excerpt
“There’s a reason why stars call out Hollywood in Oscars speeches — and why others stay silent,” Salon, excerpt
“Returning Our Heads: Inside the Fight to Dismantle the (White) Gods of Hollywood,” Bitch Magazine, excerpt
“It’s Time to Stop Watching the Oscars,” Ms. Magazine, op-ed
“Women Used To Run Hollywood. Why Are They Still Fighting For The Spotlight?” CultureShift/WDET Radio (Detroit NPR), interview
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Take the Painting Challenge ...
Mary Harris, who facilitated our life and portrait sessions for many years, has shared an idea for a series of art projects first suggested by Ros Plumley at RTW Art Society.
We will allow a fortnight for each challenge, before giving you the next one, and submitted pictures will be featured on the CA Home Page.
Part 1 is a challenge to paint a scene of your choosing in your kitchen, BUT only use art materials that are from the back of your cupboard, gathering dust, that you haven’t used for years. You can repeat the same picture using your favoured medium if you like. Please photograph and send the pictures to Mary: m.h.harris@hotmail.co.uk
Happy Easter! We hope you enjoyed the sunshine if you had the opportunity to go outdoors.
This is the first of our mini-newsletters which we’ll be using to keep in touch with everyone during the current difficulties. Firstly, if you haven’t already done so, please have a look at the new Home Page of our website (Crowborough-arts.org.uk). We’ve turned it into a sort of online exhibition featuring the creative output of our members! We’re updating it constantly to keep it refreshed, and are putting older items into an archive so we don’t lose anything. We’d really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to have a look and let us have your feedback - and please do send us anything you’d like to share. We want it to be a really lively and entertaining resource for everyone so the more contributions we get the better!
Steering Group member Christine Roberts has begun a series of workshops on poetry written in response to paintings. Her first session is fascinating, and we’d really recommend anyone with an interest in reading or writing poetry to sign up for this. Full details are on the website.
We’re also going to be featuring artists within our CA community, to find out a bit more about their background and what makes them “tick”! And where better than with our own Chair, Angela Vernon Bates?
We hope to have some exciting news about Open Studios very soon. It’ll come as no surprise that we can’t be certain about what’ll happen with our planned September weekend, but we’re looking at a way of having a virtual Open Studios ahead of that. More details to follow.
Ekphrastic Poetry Anyone?
No, I didn't know what it meant either. But luckily, Steering Group member Christine Roberts does! She's going to lead a series of workshops on writing Ekphrastic Poetry, or, as she says, 'put more simply, poetry inspired by art'. See Christine's more detailed letter here, and get in touch to join in.
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Long-term Evolution of Combined Hamartoma of the Retina and the Retinal Pigment Epithelium: A Report of Two Cases
Posted by Joaquin Castro Navarro, Miriam Garcia-Fernandez and Carmen Gonzalez Castano on Jul 22, 2015 in Hamartoma | Comments Off on Long-term Evolution of Combined Hamartoma of the Retina and the Retinal Pigment Epithelium: A Report of Two Cases
Miriam Garcia Fernandez_SCIENTIFIC POSTER 2015_3
To report the long-term evolution in two cases of combined hamartoma of the retina and retinal pigment epithelium.
A 46-year-old male and a 35-year-old female, diagnosed as having a combined hamartoma of the retina and retinal pigment epithelium, were observed for eleven and four years, respectively. The first one was treated with pars plana vitrectomy due to large associated epiretinal membrane (ERM), and the other patient declined surgery. A complete ocular examination, including determination of Visual Acuity (VA), anterior and posterior biomicroscopy, and optical coherence tomography (OCT), were performed, at intervals of six months during all follow-up period.
At first visit, Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in RE was 0.1 (decimal notation), and in left eye (LE), 1.0. Anterior segment examination revealed a bilateral nuclear sclerosis with no further abnormalities. Fundoscopy revealed a hyperpigmentated and elevated peripapillary lesion, with macular involvement and a huge epiretinal membrane over macular and perimacular region. Tortuous and telangiectasic vessels over the lesion were appreciated. Fluorescein angiography (FA) showed hypofluorescence and telangiectasic vessels with diffusion of contrast in the early frames, and hyperfluoresce in late phases, without signs of neither choroidal nor retinal neovascularization. Considering the diagnosis of combined hamartoma of the retina and retinal pigment epithelium, the patient was referred to the Internal Medicine department to rule out any associated diseases. A complete systemic examination was performed, including Magnetic Resonance and contrast CT Scan in order to detect the presence of any neurofibroma. According to the diagnostic criteria, neurofibromatosis was excluded. Due to the important VA impairment and the presence of large ERM, we decided to perform 20-gauge three-port pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with membrane peeling. Vitreoretinal surgery resulted in an anatomic improvement and VA stabilization at six months postoperatively. Complete ocular examination was performed every six months, showing the lesion to be unchanged. One year after vitrectomy a cataract developed, so the patient underwent phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation. Four years later he complained of visual loss, presenting severe macular distortion, and, consequently, decrease in visual acuity in his right eye, and examination revealed a BCVA in RE of hand movement at 1 meter. Funduscopic examination and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) (Cirrus SD, Carl Zeiss, Germany) showed the lesion to remain unchanged. OCT also demonstrated severe macular distorsion with areas of significant increase in retinal thickness with intraretinal cysts, associated to severe RPE atrophy, all these contributing to poor visual acuity.
At first visit, BCVA in RE was 1.0 (decimal notation), and in LE 0.4. Anterior segment examination revealed no abnormalities. Fundoscopy showed a hyperpigmentated and elevated macular lesion, with an associated epiretinal membrane. Fluorescein angiography showed hypofluorescence of the lesion and telangiectasic vessels with diffusion of contrast in late phases, similar to the previous case. OCT showed the presence of a continuous line of hyperreflectivity attached to the inner retinal surface corresponding to an ERM, and a hyporreflective space corresponding to a neurosensorial retinal detachmet. OCT also revealed the presence of intraretinal cysts and a foveal defect compatible with a macular pseudohole. The patient declined surgery, therefore a conservative approach with a rigorous follow-up was performed. Four years later the lesion remained unchanged with a visual acuity of 0.3 in her LE.
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GamaMabs and MedImmune Enter Licensing Agreement to Develop Antibody Drug Conjugate Targeting Cancer
GamaMabs and MedImmune, the global biologics research and development arm of AstraZeneca, today announced they have entered into a licensing agreement under which GamaMabs will use MedImmune’s proprietary pyrrolobenzodiazepine (PBD) toxin and linker technology to research and produce an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) as a potential cancer therapy.
Paris and Toulouse, France, October 10, 2017 – GamaMabs Pharma, a biotechnology company developing optimized therapeutic antibodies targeting AMHR2 for the treatment of cancer, and MedImmune, the global biologics research and development arm of AstraZeneca, today announced they have entered into a licensing agreement under which GamaMabs will use MedImmune’s proprietary pyrrolobenzodiazepine (PBD) toxin and linker technology to research and produce an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) as a potential cancer therapy.
GamaMabs will have the exclusive right to utilize MedImmune’s proprietary PBD technology to develop an ADC against a single target, suitable as a therapeutic for a broad variety of solid tumors. MedImmune will receive an upfront payment, development and commercial milestone payments, as well as royalties on net sales. MedImmune has the first right to negotiate a license to develop and commercialize products created by GamaMabs Pharma with the PBD technology.
“This agreement will further strengthen our breakthrough pipeline in the oncology space and enhance treatment options for cancer patients, “ said Stephane Degove, Chief Executive Officer at GamaMabs. “We remain steadfast in our commitment to broadening our oncology portfolio. Strategic partnerships such as this one, with a leader in the ADC field, ensure we will continue to expand upon our therapeutic offering for a broad patient base.”
Similar to a navigation system that takes a molecule to a specific address in the body, GamaMabs’ innovative antibodies, in combination with MedImmune’s unique PBD technology, are expected to show a promising capacity to deliver the potent PBD payload to cancer cells expressing a selected target.
Ronald Herbst, Vice President, Oncology Research & Development, MedImmune, said: “MedImmune continues to advance our next generation antibody-drug conjugates — including our proprietary PBD technology—both internally and externally, with the goal of generating novel treatments to meaningfully improve the lives of cancer patients. Our license agreement with GamaMabs enhances our strategy with a partner who is likewise committed to advancing the latest in scientific innovation to discover new cancer therapies.”
MedImmune’s PBD technology was invented and developed by Spirogen, a company acquired by MedImmune in 2013. PBDs are a potent cytotoxic agent, or ‘warhead,’ which when coupled to a specific cancer targeting antibody, together known as an ADC, enable the selective killing of cancer cells. The agreement represents MedImmune’s third such licensing agreement of its PBD technology.
GamaMabs’ clinical pipeline in oncology includes the anti-AMHR2 GM102 monoclonal antibody, which enhances tumor cell killing through the activation of immune system cells.
About GamaMabs Pharma
GamaMabs Pharma, a French immuno-oncology biotechnology company, is a leader in the development of optimized antibodies targeting AMHR2 for the treatment of cancer. Gamamabs’ first-in-class proprietary therapeutic monoclonal antibodies promise to have a broad commercial potential in cancer. GamaMabs Pharma’s lead project is the first-in-class monoclonal antibody (mAb) GM102. This antibody, which targets the anti-Müllerian human receptor II (AMHR2/MISR2), entered a first clinical trial in gynecological cancers in H1 2016. Initial results are expected in 2017. The company develops low-fucose EMABling® antibodies (license granted by LFB) with increased tumor cell killing properties through a breakthrough activation of immune system cells.
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MedImmune is the global biologics research and development arm of AstraZeneca, a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of small molecule and biologic prescription medicines. MedImmune is pioneering innovative research and exploring novel pathways across Oncology, Respiratory, Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases, and Infection and Vaccines. The MedImmune headquarters is located in Gaithersburg, Md., one of AstraZeneca’s three global R&D centres, with additional sites in Cambridge, UK and Mountain View, CA. For more information, please visit www.medimmune.com
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Michael Monroe welcomes new guitarist to band
Finnish rocker Michael Monroe has welcomed British guitarist Rich Jones (The Ginger Wildheart Band, The Black Halos) to his band following news that Dregen is leaving the lineup to focus on his solo career.
Dregen has played guitar in Monroe’s live band since the summer of 2011, and he also played on the band’s latest album, ”Horns and Halos.”
Dregen´s solo band will appear as Monroe’s opening act on their gigs in Finland at Pakkahuone (Tampere), Tavastia-klubi (Helsinki), Kaivohuone (Naantali) and M/S Viking Grace in April and May. After the Finnish shows, the Swedish guitarist, best known for playing with Michael Monroe, Backyard Babies and The Hellacopters will continue to focus on his solo career.
”It's been three amazing years in the Michael Monroe band and I've been enjoying every second of it!,” said Dregen. “I'm gonna miss this band so much, but it's time for me to focus on my solo career and future Backyard Babies albums. I hope that I contributed positive energy, great live shows, riffs, dirt, and songs on Horns And Halos that gave Michael Monroe an extra dimension after Sensory Overdrive. This band is so good so they'll be fine without me. I’ll be supporting Michael Monroe with my solo band in April and May. What a great package! What a great show! What a great ending!”
“Dregen and his band opening up for Michael Monroe is a nice send-off and a special treat for the fans,” said Monroe. ”Luckily Rich, who has done an excellent job as Dregen's substitute, has gelled into the band's chemistry so well that the rest of the band welcomes him with open arms as a permanent member. And so the saga continues.”
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Nick Skelton has had a remarkable career in the saddle and at his seventh Olympic Games in Rio 2016 he secured an elusive Individual Olympic gold medal on Big Star to add to his team gold in London, making him the oldest British Olympic gold medalist since 1908. He currently holds the British Show Jumping High Jump record of 2.32m, which he set in 1978.
The Nick Skelton Syndicate is made up of two horses that compliment each other really well. Mark Johnston will train a Motivator colt purchased in Deauville for 30,000 euros and Kevin Ryan will train a son of Sir Prancealot, the leading first season sire in 2016, who was purchased at Goffs for 45,000 euros.
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ART REVIEW: "INGRAINED" at Automat Collective
Graffiti. BDSM. Cigars. Sewing. The 319 N. 11th street building contains multitudes. Collaborators Abby King and Marie Manski investigate the stories and history of the space, inviting participants to explore a labyrinth whose walls are the literal fingerprint of the building. See, smell, hear, touch, and reimagine the past, present and future of the space.
With this tantalizing, spare description of INGRAINED, Abby King and Marie Manski invite the viewer into their large-scale indoor installation that uses all of the senses to create a living history of the historic 319 N. 11th street building, on whose third floor AUTOMAT Gallery sits. They have created what is essentially a labyrinth inside the gallery, separating open floor space into narrow passageways divided by black-and-white cloth suspended from the ceiling. Viewers are encouraged to wander inside this maze and to navigate its blind corners and dimly lit walkways.
Installation view. Photo by the author.
INGRAINED’s opening on March 4, 2016 coincides with a whirl of crowded receptions all along the hallways and across several floors of this charmingly run-down building. While most of the galleries with opening exhibitions provide a slight refuge from the ever-present buzz in the background, upon entering INGRAINED one first notices the heavy, thumping sound of recorded footsteps. On this night, AUTOMAT’s generous gallery space is dimly and warmly lit, with a slightly smoky, industrial smell lingering in the air.
Walking into the maze, the viewer encounters several installations of varying size that reflect the history of the building as described by the artist. In one corner of the maze a cigar box sits on a white pedestal under a spotlight. The box reads “GHP CIGAR CO VINCEO PHILADELPHIA,” which emphasizes the uniquely Philadelphian aspect of INGRAINED, grounding the work as a whole in a definite sense of place. In one of the passageways, a mass of dangling paper cutouts of scissors hangs like a mobile, representing the work of the seamstresses who once toiled in this building. In another corner of the labyrinth is what looks like a rough, exposed wall covered with graffiti and surrounded by loose wood, tires, trash, and traffic cones, referencing a grittier side of the building’s past. On one cloth “wall” of the maze is what appears to be a reproduction of a rectangular chain link fence that functions as a sort of blurry window. On the other side of this false window is an image of a red door, also attached to the cloth wall, in a building that is slowly crumbling. Lastly, hanging above one passageway is a purple mood lamp that, while unrelated explicitly to BDSM, evokes a kind of sensuality, giving this small space a more intimate feel that persists despite the variety of ambient noises at play.
The way the audience interacts with the installation mirrors the idea behind the work itself: part of the experience of this installation derives from people accidentally running into each other around the labyrinth’s blind corners—people from varied walks of life, coming to see the show, who may not have ever met if they hadn’t bumped into one another in this maze. The audience’s random, uncontrolled interactions within the installation reference how people with all sorts of professions and all sorts of backgrounds have collided and interacted within the 319 building over its long history. INGRAINED also manages to bridge a common gap in art-viewing between those two types of people who might come to an art exhibition—those in the know and those not so familiar with art—by creating a universal experience that everyone who experiences the installation can in various ways understand and appreciate.
Automat Collective + Gallery is the newest inhabitant of the 319 N. 11th street building, the charmingly run-down former industrial building north of Chinatown whose tenants include Philadelphia artist-run mainstays NAPOLEON, Grizzly Grizzly, Practice, Vox Populi, and Tiger Strikes Asteroid. Opened in January 2015 by a group of recent Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art graduate students, Automat has succeeded, with INGRAINED, in facilitating an exciting mode of interaction with the exhibition that is both thoughtful and playful, as well as utterly memorable, and succeeds in honoring the idiosyncratic city in which it is located.
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Today is the Premiere of House of Boys by Jean-Claude Schlim.
The year is 1984. Frank is an 18-year-old boy, who has just ‘come out’. He loves
dancing and new wave music and leads a superficial life partying and discovering his
sexuality. Frank’s final exams are approaching and as he is not at all prepared, he
decides to leave for Amsterdam with his friend Rita. However, after a couple of weeks,
she heads off to the South of France, which leaves Frank on his own.
Frank manages to get a job as a dancer in the House of Boys, a gay cabaret/strip club.
There he meets Jake, an American dancer in his early 20’s. They share a room together
and Frank is attracted to this good-looking, mature boy. However, his advances are
rejected as Jake has a girlfriend, Carol, who secretly sneaks in from time to time.
Madame, an astute businessman who stars in his own extravagant cabaret show on
Friday nights, owns the House of Boys and rules it together with Emma, a caring
After one of the shows, Jake has sex with an American customer in a private backroom,
which makes Frank jealous. Despite this, Frank and Jake’s relationship doesn’t suffer. In
fact they become really close friends after Jake dumps his girlfriend when she confesses
to having had an abortion, unbeknownst to Jake. After a concert night, Jake and Frank’s
relationship deepens and they make love for the first time.
This newfound happiness is threatened when Jake falls ill. He is diagnosed with a new
disease officially called AIDS, but referred to as ‘gay cancer’. Since this is bad for
business, Jake and Frank have to leave the House of Boys. Emma offers them her help
and a room in her apartment but Jake’s illness only gets worse and he is checked into a
hospital. Here he is accommodated in the closed section of the infectious diseases unit.
During his long agony, Frank never moves from his friend’s side, even though Jake is
now completely ravaged by a general Kaposi syndrome. Emma pays regular visits to the
boys. Frank still has an irrational hope that Jake will get better. He promises him that
they will visit Essaouira together, a place that Jake has always dreamed of visiting
because his idol, Jimmy Hendrix, once lived there. The very next day, Jake dies while
Frank is asleep on a chair next to him.
Frank and Carol then make a journey to Morocco where they throw Jake’s ashes into the
sea from the old rampart walls of Essaouira. They feel happy in themselves and are able
to look optimistically to a hopeful future.
THE DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
S STATEMENT
‘Talk About It’, that has been the slogan launched by Bill Clinton, Kofi Annan and other
spokespeople through UNAIDS – sounding the alarm, that the battle against AIDS is far
from over.
Contributing to the prevention of AIDS can take many forms, but the fact is that cinema,
worldwide, has long since forgotten about AIDS. People have neglected AIDS as a
deadly disease. HOUSE OF BOYS will be in that sense a time document, that shows
terrifying images, as seen in the ‘dark ages’ of this epidemic; in order for new
generations to visualize the horror beyond description and thus hopefully awaken
consciousness and public awareness.
HOUSE OF BOYS will certainly be tragic, even though I might see it sometimes as a feel
good comedy with funny, witty and colourful characters, set up around a dramatic love
story. ‘I don’t want be a director, I want to simply make a good movie!’ I consider making
a film to be teamwork, driven by a positive and creative input from cast and crew. I do
believe that our strength lies in a very powerful script and its classic, but timeless
approach of story telling.
Line producer:
LA NUIT MEDICIS (2007), THE MERCHANT OF VENICE (2004- Michael Radford),
AUTOBAHNRASER (2003 – Michael Keusch), THE EMPEROR’S WIFE (2002 – Julien
Vrebos), MOONLIGHT (2001 -Paula van der Oest), CQ (2000 – Roman Coppola),
CHRISTIE MALRY’S OWN- DOUBLE ENTRY (1999 – Paul Tickell), SHADOW OF A
VAMPIRE (1999 – Elias Merhige)
Producer or executive producer:
PERL ODER PICA (2006 – Pol Cruchten), SOMEWHERE IN EUROPE (1988 – Pol
Cruchten), SNIPER (1994 – Pol Cruchten), BLACK DJU (1995 – Pol Cruchten)
Production manager:
DANIELLE STEEL’S JEWELS (1992 – Robert Young), THREE SHAKE-A-LEG STEPS
TO HEAVEN (1993 – Andy Bausch), LORENZ IM LAND DER LÜGER (1995 – Jürgen
Brauer), AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN PARIS (1996 – Anthony Waller), BACK IN
TROUBLE (1997 – Andy Bausch), ABELTJE – THE FLYING LIFTBOY (1998 – Ben
Sombogaart), 81/2 WOMEN (1998 – Peter Greenaway), FORTESS 2 (1998 – Geoff
Murphy), WARBURG (1990 – Moshe Mizrahi), ABRACADABRA (1991 – Harry Cleven),
LE CHINOIS (1991 – Vittorio Sindoni), LA GUERRE BLANCHE (1991 – Pedro Maso sr.)
More Songs For life – Music inspired by the Screenplay of House of Boys
Director’s office : Productions audiovisuelles 46, rue Schrobilgen L-2526 Luxembourg
Ph. +352 44 96 61 Mobile: +352 061 503 100
THE PRODUCER’S STATEMENT
A true love story of the 80’s , where highlife and fashion extravagance had its highlights,
where music was outrageous and nightclubbing a new way of life.
This stylish set-up is the background of a deeply moving romance between two young
men. There is a common saying that there is no love without suffering. The beginning of
the AIDS epidemic sounded the end of the 80’s and turned into a major tragedy for a lot
of people around the world.
The universal theme of love and tragedy, joy and suffering is far older than the movies.
In a classic melodramatic style, influenced by Douglas Sirk and Rainer Fassbinder – how
could it be different?
The director wants to bring to the screen a direct, heartbreaking, funny, crazy, sexy
One Response to “House of Boys Premiere”
# Pedro on 17 Nov 2009 at 10:58
Mais c’est bien, le résumé raconte déjà tout le film, alors plus besoin de payer 8 Euros pour aller au cinéma!
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A logical move: Northland Travel has a new home
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The Qwillery | category: 2011 Debut Author Challenge
What's Up for the Debut Author Challenge Authors in 2015? - Part 1
Published: December 09, 2014 | 07:54
This is the first in a series of updates about formerly featured Debut Author Challenge authors and their upcoming books for late 2014 and the beginning of 2015. This update covers some of the 2011 Debut Author Challenge authors.What's Up for the Debut Author Challenge Authors in 2015? - Part 2 will cover more of the 2011 DAC authors.
Please note that publication dates are subject to change and that The Qwillery uses U.S. publications dates. In addition, some cover images are not yet available.
Foxglove Summer
Peter Grant / Rivers of London 5
DAW, January 6, 2014
Mass Market Paperback and eBook, 336 pages
When two young girls go missing in rural Herefordshire, police constable and wizard-in-training Peter Grant is sent out of London to check that nothing supernatural is involved.
It’s purely routine—Nightingale, Peter’s superior, thinks he’ll be done in less than a day. But Peter’s never been one to walk away from someone in trouble, so when nothing overtly magical turns up he volunteers his services to the local police, who need all the help they can get. But because the universe likes a joke as much as the next sadistic megalomaniac, Peter soon comes to realize that dark secrets underlie the picturesque fields and villages of the countryside and there might just be work for Britain’s most junior wizard after all.
Soon Peter’s in a vicious race against time, in a world where the boundaries between reality and fairy have never been less clear….
Grave Phantoms
Roaring Twenties 3
Berkley, May 5, 2015
From the author of Grim Shadows and Bitter Spirits comes the new Roaring Twenties novel in the series hailed as “Boardwalk Empire meets Ghost Hunters, but so much better” (Molly Harper, national bestselling author of the Jane Jameson series).
Feisty flapper Astrid Magnusson is home from college and yearning for the one thing that’s always been off limits: Bo Yeung, her notorious bootlegging brother’s second-in-command. Unfortunately her dream of an easy reunion proves difficult after a violent storm sends a mysterious yacht crashing into the Magnussons’ docks. What’s worse, the boat disappeared a year ago, and the survivors are acting strangely…
Bo has worked with the Magnusson family for years, doing whatever is needed, including keeping his boss’s younger sister out of trouble—and his hands to himself. Of course, that isn’t so easy after Astrid has a haunting vision about the yacht’s disappearance, plunging them into an underground world of old money and dark magic. Danger will drive them closer together, but surviving their own forbidden feelings could be the bigger risk.
Adam Christopher
The Burning Dark
Spider War 1
Tor Books, March 3, 2015
Previously published in Hardcover and Digital
Adam Christopher’s dazzling first novel, Empire State, was named the Best Book of 2012 by SciFi Now magazine. Now he explores new dimensions of time and space in The Burning Dark.
Back in the day, Captain Abraham Idaho Cleveland had led the Fleet into battle against an implacable machine intelligence capable of devouring entire worlds. After saving a planet, and getting a bum robot knee in the process, he finds himself relegated to one of the most remote backwaters in Fleetspace, overseeing the decommissioning of a semi-deserted space station.
The station’s reclusive commandant is nowhere to be seen. Persistent malfunctions plague the station’s systems while interference from a toxic purple star makes even ordinary communications problematic. Alien shadows and whispers seem to haunt the lonely corridors and airlocks, fraying the nerves of everyone aboard.
Isolated and friendless, Cleveland reaches out to the universe via an old-fashioned space radio, only to tune in to a strange, enigmatic signal: a woman’s voice that echoes across a thousand light-years of space. But is the transmission just a random bit of static from the past—or a warning of an undying menace beyond mortal comprehension?
The Machine Awakes
Adam Christopher's The Machine Awakes is a far future space opera set in the universe of Burning Dark. In the decades since the human race first made contact with the Spiders—a machine race capable of tearing planets apart—the two groups have fought over interstellar territory. But the war has not been going well for humankind, and with the failure of the Fleet Admiral’s secret plan in the Shadow system, the commander is overthrown by a group of hardliners determined to get the war back on track.
When the deposed Fleet Admiral is assassinated, Special Agent Von Kodiak suspects the new guard is eliminating the old. But when the Admiral’s replacement is likewise murdered, all bets are off as Kodiak discovers the prime suspect is one of the Fleet’s own, a psi-marine and decorated hero—a hero killed in action, months ago, at the same time his twin sister vanished from the Fleet Academy, where she was training to join her brother on the front.
As Kodiak investigates, he uncovers a conspiracy that stretches from the slums of Salt City to the floating gas mines of Jupiter. There, deep in the roiling clouds of the planet, the Jovian Mining Corporation is hiding something, a secret that will tear the Fleet apart and that the Morning Star, a group of militarized pilgrims searching for their lost god, is determined to uncover.
But there is something else hiding in Jovian system. Something insidious and intelligent, machine-like and hungry.
The Spiders are near.
Isabel Cooper
The Highland Dragon's Lady
Highland Dragon 2
Sourcebooks Casablanca, December 2, 2014
Regina Talbot-Jones has always known her rambling family home was haunted. She also knows her brother has invited one of his friends to attend an ill-conceived séance. She didn’t count on that friend being so handsome…and she certainly didn’t expect him to be a dragon.
Scottish Highlander Colin MacAlasdair has hidden his true nature for his entire life, but the moment he sets eyes on Regina, he knows he has to have her. In his hundreds of years, he’s never met a woman who could understand him so thoroughly…or touch him so deeply. Bound by their mutual loneliness, drawn by the fire awakening inside of them, Colin and Regina must work together to defeat a vengeful spirit—and discover whether their growing love is powerful enough to defy convention.
Night of the Highland Dragon (Highland Dragon 3) is slated for publication in June 2015.
Karina Cooper
Transmuted
The St. Croix Chronicles 6
Carina Press, January 26, 2015
In this final installment of Cherry St. Croix’s adventures, only one thing could compel the disgraced countess to return to Society—the threat of immortality.
All is not peaceful in the wake of the Midnight Menagerie’s ruin. Although the Karakash Veil has been forced to flee its stronghold, the mysterious head of the criminal organization is not content to fade away.
Above the foggy drift, a priceless diamond vanishes. In the dangerous Underground, a murderous rampage demands retribution. The hunt for the mastermind behind these misdeeds sends me back to Society—and into the unforgiving embrace of the world I’d left behind.
Nothing is what it seems. Enemies, allies—and a man who struggles with a nature even devotion cannot tame. Torn between the scars of the past and fragile new beginnings, I must create balance in the world I have chosen—and with the people I have come to love. The game has changed; should the Veil achieve the immortality it craves, I will have nowhere left to run.
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Between Two Fires
Ace (October 2, 2012)
The new novel of epic terror by the acclaimed author of Those Across the River.
In the year 1348, Thomas, a disgraced knight, comes upon an orphan of the Black Plague. An unnerving picture of innocence, she tells Thomas that the disease is only part of a greater, more significant cataclysm—that the fallen angels under Lucifer are rising in a second war on heaven. Is she really blessed? Or is it delirium? As hell unleashes its fury, as the true nature of the girl is revealed, Thomas will find himself in a macabre battleground of angels and demons, sinners and saints, and a damnable struggle for nothing less than the soul of man.
Angry Robot Books (August 28, 2012 US/Canada)
Tony Prosdocimi lives in the bustling Metropolis of San Ventura – a city gripped in fear, a city under siege by the hooded supervillain, The Cowl.
When Tony develops super-powers and acts to take down The Cowl, however, he finds that the local superhero team Seven Wonders aren’t as grateful as he assumed they’d be…
File Under: Science Fiction [ Heroes In Action | A Double Cross | Kapow! | Tables Turned ]
The Iron Druid Chronicles 5
Del Rey (November 27, 2012)
After twelve years of secret training, Atticus O’Sullivan is finally ready to bind his apprentice, Granuaile, to the earth and double the number of Druids in the world. But on the eve of the ritual, the world that thought he was dead abruptly discovers that he’s still alive, and they would much rather he return to the grave.
Having no other choice, Atticus, his trusted Irish wolfhound, Oberon, and Granuaile travel to the base of Mount Olympus, where the Roman god Bacchus is anxious to take his sworn revenge—but he’ll have to get in line behind an ancient vampire, a band of dark elves, and an old god of mischief, who all seem to have KILL THE DRUID at the top of their to-do lists.
The Amoveo Legend 3
Sourcebooks (November 6, 2012)
The Amoveo are an ancient race who've lived secretly among humans for thousands of years. They are beautiful and incredibly strong but their race is extremely fragile—each has until the age of 30 to find their soul mate, before their bodies start to die a slow, painful death.
Layla Nickelsen has spent her life running from a mate she didn't choose, until William Fleury finally confronts her. Normally stoic and unemotional, William finds himself befuddled by Layla: his growing feelings for her and his driving need to protect her. And Layla has to admit that William might be everything she's always wanted after all...
Bel Dame Apochrypha 3
Night Shade Books (November 6, 2012)
After years in exile, Nyxnissa so Dasheem is once more a bel dame, part of a sisterhood of elite government assassins trained to a cut a target's head off without remorse. But the end of a centuries-long war has thrown her native land of Nasheen into turmoil. A huge influx of unemployed--and unemployable--young soldiers have brought Nasheen to the brink of civil war, even as an alien spaceship stations itself in orbit above the capital.
With aliens in the sky and revolution on the ground, Nyx figures it's a good time to get the hell out of Nasheen, so she assembles a team of renegades, shape-shifters, magicians, and mercenaries to rescue a missing political leader who may be the difference between peace and bloodshed.
Just one problem: the politician is an old enemy whom Nyx once left to die in a ditch . . .
Darynda Jones
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet
Charley Davidson 4
St. Martin's Press (October 30, 2012)
The fourth in this fun and sexy New York Times bestselling paranormal series: “If you enjoy Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum, you will certainly enjoy Charley Davidson!” —Suspense Magazine
In Darynda Jones's Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet, sometimes being the grim reaper really is that. Grim. And since Charley’s last case went so awry, she has taken a couple months off to wallow in the wonders of self-pity. But when a woman shows up on her doorstep convinced someone is trying to kill her, Charley has to force herself to rise above. Or at least get dressed. She quickly realizes something is amiss when everyone the woman knows swears she’s insane. The more they refute the woman’s story, the more Charley believes it.
In the meantime, the sexy, sultry son of Satan, Reyes Farrow, has been cleared of all charges. He is out of prison and out of Charley’s life, as per her wishes and several perfectly timed death threats. But his absence has put a serious crimp in her sex life. While there are other things to consider, like the fact that the city of Albuquerque has been taken hostage by an arsonist, Charley is having a difficult time staying away. Especially when it looks like Reyes may be involved. Just when life was returning to normal, Charley is thrust back into the world of crime, punishment, and the devil in blue jeans.
Laurie London
Seduced by Blood
Sweetblood 4
HQN (July 24, 2012)
Deep within the forests of the Pacific Northwest, the battle for supremacy rages on between two vampire coalitions:
Guardian enforcers sworn to protect humanity, and Darkbloods, rogues who kill like their ancient ancestors…
Hot-blooded and hard-edged, Tristan Santiago has an uncanny ability to see beneath the surface—a skill that serves him well as the Guardians' region commander. But when a deadly plot against his fellow vampires is uncovered, he must turn to the one woman he can't read: the beautiful yet mysterious Roxanne Reynolds, whose sensual presence soothes his tormented memories.
Roxy had put love before duty once before, with devastating results. But to root out a dangerous traitor in their midst, she must put her faith in Santiago, the one man skilled enough to break through her defenses. Posing as lovers, Santiago and Roxy work side by side—and discover a powerful craving that threatens to consume them both….
Allison Pang
A Trace of Moolight
Abby Sinclair 3
Pocket Books (October 30, 2012)
From the author of A Brush of Darkness and A Sliver of Shadow comes the third book in a smart, sexy, urban fantasy series.
Drinking from the waters of the Lethe and offering herself up as Faerie’s sacrificial Tithe …these just might be the least of Abby Sinclair’s problems.
Abby’s pact with a demon—whether or not she remembers making it—is binding, so she’d better count herself lucky that (in the words of a daemon who knows better) there’s nearly always a loophole. But her friends’ reckless attempts to free her, well intentioned though they may be, set off a disastrous chain of events. In no time at all, Abby turns her incubus lover mortal and gets herself killed, cursed, and married to an elven prince whose mother wants her dead. She might have even been able to recover from all that had she not lost the Key to the CrossRoads to her mortal enemy, who promptly uses his restored power to wreak havoc on the OtherWorld and put its very existence in jeopardy.
Only one person can make things right again, but to find her Abby must place her trust in allies of mixed loyalties, and conquer her nightmares once and for all.
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The 2011 Debut Author Challenge was a lot of fun! I read so many wonderful books by so many fantastic new authors. The Qwillery will be keeping an eye out for new books from the class of 2011 in 2012 and beyond. So what's next for the 2011 Debut Authors? This post is an update to the previous posts.
Jo Anderton
The Veiled Worlds 2
Angry Robot Books (June 26, 2012)
The Veiled Worlds, Vol II
Tanyana has chosen to help the Keeper, to stand against the Puppet Men, who continue to force the Debris into unnatural creations.
And when even her own suit becomes aggressive against her, Tanyana must weigh some very personal issues against her determination to serve the greater good.
File Under: Science Fiction [ Parasite | Make Monsters | Hidden Strings | Needs of the Many ]
Amanda Bonilla
Blood Before Sunrise
Shaede Assassin 2
Signet (July 3, 2012)
“She needed a bargaining chip and this was it—Raif’s daughter’s life for hers. And he knew damned well I was right. Just as he’d assured me the night I’d killed Azriel, this was far from over. His daughter was alive; I knew it. And I was going to find her.”
For months Darian and her Shaede guardian Raif have searched for the Oracle who attempted to overthrow the Shaede Nation—and kill Darian in the bargain. But now that they’ve finally found the half-crazed Oracle, for their efforts they are granted a possibility too painful for Raif to imagine, and too enticing for Darian to ignore.
Darian is determined to reunite Raif and the daughter he thought was dead, but her mission quickly proves dangerous when her lover Tyler is almost killed. And when a brooding and mysterious Fae warrior offers his guidance—at an extraordinary price—Darian finds herself willing to risk everything. As her single-minded hunt turns into an obsession, and she and Tyler grow further apart, Darian finds herself caught between the man she loves like a brother, and the man whose love she can’t live without…
Boone Brux
Kiss of the Betrayer
Bringer and the Bane 2
Entangled Publishing (December 11, 2012)
For fifteen years Luc Le Daun has blamed himself for the death of the woman he loved. His secret guilt has led him into a life of danger, risking all and committing to none.
Killing Luc Le Daun has been all Jade Kendell has thought about for years. But when her plan goes awry and she’s brought into the Bringers’ fold, her own dark secret threatens to be revealed. Desire for a better life wars with a promise made long before she understood the ramifications.
In a deadly mission, Jade and Luc embark on a journey into the Shadow World. As they attempt the impossible, ignoring the attraction growing between them becomes harder to deny. The slightest misstep could mean the loss of their souls and give the Demon King exactly what he needs to open the Abyss of Souls and annihilate the Bringers.
Stephanie Chong
Demoness of Waking Dreams
Company of Angels 2
Mira (August, 28, 2012)
COME, SLEEP.
COME, DREAMS.
COME, DARKNESS.
Ex-cop Brendan Clarkson is an angel with an edge. His tough exterior is the perfect camouflage for his job-hunting down the most dangerous criminals on earth. A self-reliant and demanding lone wolf, Brendan is the perfect angel to track and capture demoness Luciana Rossetti.
Beneath the surface of Luciana's cool, green-eyed beauty lurks the heart of a malevolent killer. In the winding streets of Venice, she lures Brendan into her dark world of pleasure.
They are perfectly matched. Angel and demon.
Man and woman. But only one can win the battle of wills, of strength and of desire.
Tarnished
The Saint Croix Chronicles 1
Avon (June 26, 2012)
My name is Cherry St. Croix. Society would claim that I am a well-heeled miss with an unfortunate familial reputation. They've no idea of the truth of it. In my secret world, I hunt down vagrants, thieves . . . and now, a murderer. For a monster stalks London's streets, leaving a trail of mystery and murder below the fog.
Eager for coin to fuel my infatuations, I must decide where my attentions will turn: to my daylight world, where my scientific mind sets me apart from respectable Society, or to the compelling domain of London below. Each has a man who has claimed my time as his—for good or for ill. Though as the corpses pile, and the treacherous waters of Society gossip churn, I am learning that each also has its dangers. One choice will see me cast from polite company . . . the other might just see me dead.
Phantom Shadows
Immortal Guardians 3
Zebra Books (October 2, 2012)
Dianne Duvall lures readers into a world of romance and suspense, where love can mean the difference between life and death…
Dr. Melanie Lipton is no stranger to the supernatural. She knows immortals better than they know themselves, right down to their stubborn little genes. So although a handsome rogue immortal seems suspicious to her colleagues, Sebastien Newcombe intrigues Melanie. His history is checkered, his scars are impressive, and his ideas are daring. But it’s not his ideas that have Melanie fighting off surges of desire…
Bastien is used to being the bad guy. In fact, he can’t remember the last time he had an ally he could trust. But Melanie is different—and under her calm, professional exterior he senses a passion beyond anything in his centuries of experience. Giving in to temptation is out of the question—he can’t put her in danger. But she isn’t asking him…
Sable Grace
Dark Breed 3
Avon (August 28, 2012)
She was a Dark Breed—half Vampyre, half Lychen. Now she is chosen . . .
Kyana is the new Goddess of the Hunt, chosen for her determination to survive as much as for her passion to protect those she loves. Now, just when she’s finally ready to shed her past and let the one man who really matters into her heart, an evil has resurrected, and only Kyana stands in its way.
But Ryker, as the new Zeus, will not let her fight alone. It has taken him too long to convince Kyana they belong together for him to lose her. And if it means descending into the depths of Hades to make the ultimate sacrifice, then so be it. The fate of the world is at stake, and for Kyana and Ryker, no fight has ever been more personal.
John Hornor Jacobs
This Dark Earth
Gallery Books (July 3, 2012)
The land is contaminated, electronics are defunct, the ravenous undead remain, and life has fallen into a nasty and brutish state of nature.
Welcome to Bridge City, in what was once Arkansas: part medieval fortress, part Western outpost, and the precarious last stand for civilization. A ten-year-old prodigy when the world ended, Gus is now a battle-hardened young man. He designed Bridge City to protect the living few from the shamblers eternally at the gates. Now he’s being groomed by his physician mother, Lucy, and the gentle giant Knock-Out to become the next leader of men. But an army of slavers is on its way, and the war they’ll wage for the city’s resources could mean the end of mankind as we know it.
Can Gus become humanity’s savior? And if so, will it mean becoming a dictator, a martyr . . . or maybe something far worse than even the zombies that plague the land?
King of Thorns
Broken Empire 2
Ace (August 7, 2012)
In Book One of the Broken Empire, Mark Lawrence brought to life the “morbidly gripping”* (Publishers Weekly) story of a boy in search of power and vengeance. Now, in King of Thorns, that boy’s journey into manhood takes him to the dark depths waiting within his soul…
The boy who would be King has gained the throne...
Prince Honorious Jorg Ancrath vowed when he was nine to avenge his slaughtered mother and brother—and punish his father for not doing so. When he was fifteen, he began to fulfill that vow. Now he is eighteen—and he must hold on by strength of arms to what he took by torture and treachery.
King Jorg is a man haunted: by the ghost of a young boy, by a mysterious copper box, by his desire for the woman who rides with his enemy. Plagued by nightmares of the atrocities he committed, and of the atrocities committed against him when he was a child, he is filled with rage. And even as his need for revenge continues to consume him, twenty thousand men march toward the gates of his castle. His enemy is far stronger than him. Jorg knows that he cannot win a fair fight.
But he has found, in a chamber hidden beneath the castle, ancient and long-lost artifacts. Some might call them magic. Jorg is not certain—all he knows is that the secrets they hold can be put to terrible use in the coming battle...
T.C. McCarthy
Subterrene War 3
Orbit (August 1, 2012)
Escaped Germline soldiers need to be cleaned up, and Stan Resnick is the best man for the job. A job that takes him to every dark spot and every rat hole he can find.
Operatives from China and Unified Korea are gathering escaped or stolen Russian and American genetics, and there are reports of new biological nightmares: half-human things, bred to live their entire lives encased in powered armor suits.
Stan fights to keep himself alive and out of prison while he attempts to capture a genetic, one who will be able to tell them everything they need to know about this new threat, the one called "Project Sunshine."
Chimera is the third and final volume of The Subterrene War Trilogy which tells the story of a single war from the perspective of three different combatants. The first two volumes GERMLINE and EXOGENE are available now.
The Tainted City
The Shattered Sigil 2
Night Shade Books (October 2, 2012)
Dev is a desperate man. After narrowly surviving a smuggling job gone wrong, he’s now a prisoner of the Alathian Council, held hostage to ensure his friend Kiran — former apprentice to one of the most ruthless mages alive — does their bidding.
But Kiran isn’t Dev’s only concern. Back in his home city of Ninavel, the child he once swore to protect faces a terrible fate if he can’t reach her in time, and the days are fast slipping away. So when the Council offers Dev freedom in exchange for his and Kiran’s assistance in a clandestine mission to Ninavel, he can’t refuse, no matter how much he distrusts their motives.
Once in Ninavel the mission proves more treacherous than even Dev could have imagined. Betrayed by allies, forced to aid their enemies, he and Kiran must confront the darkest truths of their pasts if they hope to save those they love and survive their return to the Tainted City.
M.J. Scott
Blood Kin
Half-Light City 2
Roc (June 5, 2012)
Imagine a city divided. A city where human and Fae magic rests uneasily next to the vampire Blood and the shapeshifting Beasts. A city where a fragile peace is brokered by a treaty that set the laws for all four races…a treaty that is faltering day by day.
I didn’t plan on becoming a thief and a spy. But options are limited for the half-breed daughter of a Fae lord. My father abandoned me but at least I inherited some of his magic, and my skills with charms and glamours mean that few are as good at uncovering secrets others wish to hide. Right now the city has many secrets. And those who seek them pay so well…
I never expected to stumble across a Templar Knight in my part of the city. Guy DuCaine is sworn to duty and honor and loyalty—all the things I’m not. I may have aroused more than his suspicion but he belongs to the Order and the human world. So when treachery and violence spill threaten both our worlds, learning to trust each other might be the only thing that saves us.
But even if a spy and a holy knight can work together, finding the key to peace is never going to be easy…
Rochelle Staab
Bruja Brouhaha
A Mind for Murder Mystery 2
Berkley (August 7, 2012)
Practical psychologist Liz Cooper and occult professor Nick Garfield are enjoying the sixteenth wedding anniversary celebration for their charming hosts Paco and Lucia Rojas, devout Santeria practitioners who own the historic Botanica Rojas near MacArthur Park. But the small group of friends is left horrified and confused when the evening ends in tragedy.
Devastated by loss, Lucia, a Santeria priestess, blames the locals for the escalating crime in her beloved community. She casts a vengeful hex on the neighborhood, leading strangers and friends alike to dub her bruja--Spanish for witch--and turn on the elderly woman. Lucia may be in harm's way, and it's up to Liz and Nick to unravel a mysterious disappearance and solve a murder before more lives are lost...
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The 2011 Debut Author Challenge was a lot of fun! I read so many wonderful books by so many fantastic new authors. The Qwillery will be keeping an eye out for new books from the class of 2011 in 2012 and beyond. So what's next for the 2011 Debut Authors? In addition to including new information, this post is an update to the previous posts:
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Angry Robot Books (September 27, 2011)
In a far future where technology is all but indistinguishable from magic, Tanyana is one of the elite.
She can control pions, the building blocks of matter, shaping them into new forms using ritual gestures and techniques. The rewards are great, and she is one of most highly regarded people in the city. But that was before the “accident”.
Stripped of her powers, bound inside a bizarre powersuit, she finds herself cast down to the very lowest level of society. Powerless, penniless and scarred, Tanyana must adjust to a new life collecting “debris”, the stuff left behind by pions. But as she tries to find who has done all of this to her, she also starts to realize that debris is more important than anyone could guess.
Debris is a stunning new piece of Science Fantasy, which draws in themes from Japanese manga, and classic Western SF and Fantasy to create this unique, engrossing debut from the very exciting young author Jo Anderton.
FILE UNDER: Science Fiction [ Sentient Matter | Cast Down | Cruel Betrayals | All Is Lies ]
There is a free prequel short story available, Grandeur, which is available for download as a PDF at Jo Anderson's website. Click here.
Suited (Veiled Worlds 2) will be published by Angry Robot Books in 2012. Here is the cover art:
Shield of Fire
Entangled Publishing (December 2011)
Protecting humans is the Bringers’ duty. Sending demons to the Shadow World is their pleasure.
In one night, Ravyn’s life plunges from barely tolerable to deadly. Forced to flee the only home she’s known, she stumbles headlong into the clutches of Icarus, a powerful demon intent on stealing her powers. Unfortunately for him, she has no intention of cooperating.
When Rhys realizes the woman he’s rescued from the Bane Demon is no mere human, his obligation as a Bringer dictates he protect and train her in the ways of his people. But he’s unprepared for the intense desire he feels for the fiery Ravyn. To surrender to his need may mean her death.
As the Demon King’s desire for ultimate power escalates, fathers are slated against sons, and foes are made allies. The Bane threat upon them, Rhys and Ravyn must quest to unite the last of the Bringers—and explore a passion too powerful to ignore.
Kiss of the Betrayer (Bringer and the Bane 2) will be published by Entangled Publishing in 2012. Here is the cover art:
Darkness Dawns
Zebra (February 1, 2011)
In this dazzling, sensual novel, Dianne Duvall beckons readers into a world of vampires, immortals, and humans with extraordinary gifts…where passion can last forever, if you’re willing to pay the price…
Once, Sarah Bingham’s biggest challenge was making her students pay attention in class. Now, after rescuing a wounded stranger, she’s landed in the middle of a battle between corrupt vampires and powerful immortals who also need blood to survive. Roland Warbrook is the most compelling man Sarah has ever laid hands on. But his desire for her is mingled with a hunger he can barely control…
In his nine centuries of immortal existence, no woman has tempted Roland as much as Sarah. But asking her to love him is impossible—when it means forfeiting the world she’s always known, and the life he would do anything to protect…
Night Reigns
Zebra (December 6, 2011)
Dianne Duvall portrays a world of temptation, loyalty, and heartbreak…a world where danger and desire walk hand in hand…
Ami isn’t much for trusting strangers. She has a hard time trusting anyone. But she’s no coward, and she’s no pushover in the protection department either. So when she comes across a mysterious warrior taking on eight deranged vampires on his own, she doesn’t hesitate to save his bacon. Of course, that was before she realized what one little rescue would get her into…
Marcus Grayden has been an Immortal protector of humanity for eight hundred years, and he’s not interested in backup. From the moment Ami arrives in his life, he can’t deny that she’s strong, smart, and extremely skilled at watching his back. But she’s also destroying his protective solitude and stirring desires he can’t bear to awaken. After all, whatever her secrets—how can she defeat death itself?
Phantom Shadows will be published in October 2011 by Zebra Books.
Patricia Eimer
Luck of the Devil
Speak of the Devil 1
Entangled Publishing, August 2, 2011
Being the youngest daughter of the Devil isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. The days of teenage rebellion and vows of chastity made just to tick off her father are over, and now all Faith Bettincourt wants is a nice, quiet life. Unfortunately, thanks to the unexpected arrival of her demonically-downsized sister, a ditzy succubus roommate, and dear old Dad himself, Faith’s plans for a relaxing vacation spent watching reruns go up in flames.
Now it’s all Faith can do to keep the family reunion from Hell (literally) under wraps, and the angelically-inclined hottie across the hall from realizing there’s something weird about his neighbor. And, thankfully, it’s working. Until an angelic stalker shows up in a bid to steal her powers and take over the world.
Forget watching reruns. With the way things are going, Faith will need the luck of the Devil just to survive until Monday.
Devil May Care will be published in August 2012 by Entangled Publishing.
Avon Books, April 26, 2011
The gates of hell have opened, and one woman will stand in the crossfire as the Dark Breed—vampyre, demons, shape shifters—and mankind fight their last battle for survival.
Kyana is half Vampyre, half Lychen . . . and the last of her kind. Determined, dangerous, and damned, she has no love for the mortals who have imprisoned and misused her. But when the Order of Ancients entrusts her with a mission—to find the key that will send the Dark Breed back into Hell for eternity—Kyana has no choice but to accept.
She is furious to learn her assignment comes with an escort . . . Ryker, a demigod and fierce warrior who long ago found a way under her skin and stayed there. In a shaky alliance, they discover an ancient cult with dangerous motive and a god who seeks to destroy all others. And as Kyana begins to feel the heat that threatens to bind her to Ryker, she knows she has to resist. For it could only mean the undoing of them both . . .
Dark Breed Novella
Avon Impulse, November 22, 2011
Zach was once the Order of Ancients’ most feared warrior, beating back the hounds of hell to protect the unsuspecting human race. But since he left the Order ten years ago, he’s been living as a mortal . . . until now. The gates of the underworld are breaking open, and Zach is needed in the fight once again. But before he can answer his summons, there’s one person he refuses to leave behind. Shanna may think Zach has a screw loose, spouting all this “hounds of hell” nonsense, but he has to get her to safety. The journey to the Order’s headquarters is a dangerous one, and even a warrior like Zach might not be strong enough to keep the darkness at bay.
Avon Books, December 27, 2011
She has done the unthinkable—turned her best friend into a dark breed: part Vampyre, Lychen and Witch . . .
Kyana thought only to save her friend’s life when she fed Haven her blood; instead, she created a monster. Now the woman she thought of as a sister is under the spell of an ancient, vengeful god, determined to set him free and wreak havoc on the mortal world . . . and only Kyana can stop her.
But time is running out. In just seven days, Kyana’s Vampyre and Lychen abilities will be gone and she’ll be completely transformed into the Goddess of the Hunt—and her blood ties to Haven will be severed. By her side is Ryker—ally, demigod, lover— who will sacrifice everything to keep Kyana safe . . . even the attraction that burns between them. Together they have one chance to save Haven from herself . . . to save humanity from hell on earth.
Chosen (Dark Breed 3) will be published in August 2012 by Avon Books.
Jess Macallan
Stone Cold Seduction
Set in Stone 1
Entangled Publishing, Sept. 6, 2011
“Elle. It’s just Elle.”
When a regular night of Robin Hood-ery results in the manifestation of some, um, unusual paranormal abilities, perfume-maker Elleodora Fredricks realizes the normal world she lives in isn’t quite… normal. And neither is she, thanks to her father, king of the shadow elves. Not only is he evil incarnate and the reason Elle moonlights as a burglar—someone has to take care of all his victims—he’s stolen her memories.
And only reading her fate can fix that.
Good thing she’s got a trio of hotties willing to help her find said fate. Saving her oracle BFF’s fiancée, falling in love with the gargoyle, and making up for breaking the phoenix’s heart ought to be a piece of cake for the princess of the shadow elves.
If only the king didn’t want his daughter dead…
Stone Cold Revenge will be published in June 2012 by Entangled Publishing.
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Interview with Adam Christopher and Giveaway - February 11, 2012
Please welcome Adam Christopher to The Qwillery as part of the 2011/2012 Debut Author Challenge Interviews. Adam's debut, Empire State, was published on December 27, 2011 (US/Canada) and January 5, 2012 (UK/RoW).
TQ: What would you say is your most interesting writing quirk?
Adam: Y'know, I'd love to say I get up at 3am, pour a shot of single malt, and write on yellow legal pad in red pen until the cat needs to be fed at 9am... but I suspect I'm the most unquirky writer around. I write to a routine, a couple of hours in the morning, a couple of hours in the evening. I write my drafts in Scrivener on my Macbook Air downstairs in the library, then I do the edits and rewrites upstairs at my desk in the office. I drink lots of tea. The cat is usually on hand to provide moral support by sleeping next to me/on my lap as I type.
I think I need to invent a quirk. Does writing in a superman bathrobe count? Because I totally do that. Hey, it's comfortable, and when you work at home you can wear your pyjamas all day if you want.
TQ: Who are some of your favorite writers? Who do you feel has influenced your writing?
Adam: Stephen King, Lauren Beukes, Robert McCammon, Greg Rucka, Ed Brubaker, Erin Morgenstern, Diana Rowland, Kurt Busiek, Gail Simone, Dan Abnett, Paul Cornell - actually I'm influenced probably in equal parts by prose and comic writers, and of course many write in both forms. I certainly split my reading between them.
TQ: Are you a plotter or a pantser?
Adam: Sort of half-half, I think! I think outlines are very important, although I tend not to write ones that are very detailed because when I start the actual writing, characters tend to take on a life of their own and do their own thing. Often, this isn't quite what I had in mind during the planning, so for me there is no point spending a lot of time writing a very detailed outline when I'm going to go off tangent anyway. Non-writers tend to think it's a little weird - how can a character do their own thing? You're the writer! - but when that happens, you (as a writer) know things are working well!
TQ: What is the most challenging thing for you about writing?
Adam: Ha, sitting down and writing! Again, that's the same thing for lots of writers I think - it's very hard work. When it goes well, it's a dream. When it doesn't, it's like getting blood out of a stone. But that's the way it always will be, I know that! But there's no better feeling in the world than the satisfaction that comes from a good day's work.
TQ: Describe Empire State in 140 characters or less.
Adam: Rescued from masked agents by a dead superhero, PI Rad Bradley is called to find a missing person, but finds an alternate universe.
TQ: What inspired you to write Empire State?
Adam: I had several different ideas - I'm a fan of period science fiction, and wanted to write something set in the 1930s. I'm a fan of American superhero comics, and am fascinated by their weird and wonderful Golden Age of the late 1930s. Then around 2009 I discovered Raymond Chandler while on a long-haul flight from the UK to the US. Long-haul flights are, well, long, and things can get a little weird. I remember being blown away by Chandler's prose and after maybe a few too many free champagnes I remember thinking how great it would have been if Chandler had written science fiction too.
That was the seed, I think. I already had a character knocking around, this tough pulp PI called Rad Bradley - slightly down on his luck, slightly gone to seed and perhaps he's only just realising this. He was ready-made for the story; I think I even made some notes about the book on that flight! "Raymond Chandler meets the Rocketeer in Gotham City" was perhaps a little wordy for an elevator pitch, but that was what I was aiming for. A fun pulp adventure combining all that period detail - detective fiction, Golden Age comic books, with a dash of Art Deco and Prohibition. Oh, and a load of parallel universe weirdness!
TQ: What sort of research did you do for Empire State?
Adam: I've always had an interest in Prohibition and the 1920s and 1930s, but for Empire State I did a fair amount of digging into Prohibition particularly in New York. It's a fascinating and bizarre period of history, and really it's amazing Prohibition even went ahead. I also had to educate myself a little on New York geography, although setting the book as I did in an alternate universe I was able to quite deliberately fudge details (the differences between the real Manhattan and the Empire State are part of the story). New York is about my favourite place in the whole world - a feeling helped, I think, by writing a book about an alternate version of it!
One of the aspects of the book that plays a major part in the plot was actually an accidental discovery made while researching. I was looking for a historical figure to use in the alternate universe, and - without wanting to go into any spoilers here - I actually found one who really did go missing in the early 1930s. I could hardly believe my luck... and so the course of the novel was changed, based on this stroke of serendipity.
TQ: Who was the easiest character to write and why? Hardest and why?
Adam: Rad and Captain Carson were both very easy to write - Rad because he was doing his best to work out what was going on, and I basically just had to follow him around the story. It's a wonderful thing when characters take on a life of their own. Carson was another who wrote his own story, but in a different way to Rad. Carson was a lot of fun, being an odd eccentric old man who perhaps likes the sound of his own voice. He pulled a few tricks on me too, including one in particular that was quite a surprise, even for me!
I'm not sure any character was particularly difficult to write. Both the Pastor of Lost Souls and the Chairman of the City Commissioners were tricky to balance within their own story threads - and they actually needed to follow my outline perhaps more than Rad or Carson anyway - which didn't make them hard to write, but certainly they required a different approach.
TQ: Without giving anything away, what is/are your favorite scene(s) in Empire State?
Adam: I love everything set in Carson's house - it's very weird and somehow disconnected from the rest of the city (at least that's what Rad thinks), and Carson is such a hoot. But my favourite scene in particular is Rad's unexpected trip that happens at the end of Chapter 28!
TQ: What's next?
Adam: My second novel, a spandex-clad superhero epic called SEVEN WONDERS, is out from Angry Robot in September 2012. Aside from that, I've got a number of projects on the go - more information on those when I have them!
TQ: Thank you for joining us at The Qwillery.
Adam: My pleasure!
Read Adam's Guest Blog - In Blackest Night: blending science fiction and noir - here.
About Empire State
Angry Robot Books, December 27, 2011 (US/Canada); January 5, 2012 (UK/RoW)
It was the last great science hero fight, but the energy blast ripped a hole in reality, and birthed the Empire State - a young, twisted parallel prohibition-era New York.
When the rift starts to close, both worlds are threatened, and both must fight for the right to exist.
File Under: Science Fiction [ Pocket Universe | Heroes or Villains | Speak Easy | Loyalties Divided ]
About Adam Christopher
ADAM CHRISTOPHER was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and grew up watching Pertwee-era Doctor Who and listening to The Beatles, which isn’t a bad start for a child of the Eighties. In 2006, Adam moved to the sunny North West of England, where he now lives in domestic bliss with his wife and cat in a house next to a canal, although he has yet to take up any fishing-related activities.
When not writing Adam can be found drinking tea and obsessing over DC Comics, Stephen King, and The Cure. His first novel, EMPIRE STATE, is out from Angry Robot books in January 2012. For more information, please visit angryrobotbooks.com.
Adam can be found online at adamchristopher.co.uk and on Twitter as @ghostfinder.
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The 2011 Debut Author Challenge was a lot of fun! I read so many wonderful books by so many fantastic new authors. The Qwillery will be keeping an eye out for new books from the class of 2011 in 2012 and beyond. So what's next for the 2011 Debut Authors?
Pocket (January 25, 2011)
The man of her dreams might be the cause of her nightmares.
Six months ago, Abby Sinclair was struggling to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. Now, she has an enchanted iPod, a miniature unicorn living in her underwear drawer, and a magical marketplace to manage. But despite her growing knowledge of the OtherWorld, Abby isn’t at all prepared for Brystion, the dark, mysterious, and sexy-as- sin incubus searching for his sister, convinced Abby has the key to the succubus’s whereabouts. Abby has enough problems without having this seductive shape-shifter literally invade her dreams to get information. But when her Faery boss and some of her friends vanish, as well, Abby and Brystion must form an uneasy alliance. As she is sucked deeper and deeper into this perilous world of faeries, angels, and daemons, Abby realizes her life is in as much danger as her heart—and there’s no one she can trust to save her.
Pocket (February 28, 2012)
Just when her new life as a TouchStone – a mortal bound to help OtherFolk cross between Faery and human worlds – seems to be settling down, Abby Sinclair is left in charge when the Protectorate, Moira, leaves for the Faery Court. And when the Protectorate’s away…let’s just say things spiral out of control when a spell on Abby backfires and the Faery Queen declares the Doors between their worlds officially closed.
The results are disastrous for both sides: OtherFolk trapped in the mortal world are beginning to fade, while Faerie is on the brink of war with the daemons of Hell. Along with her brooding eleven prince Talivar and sexy incubus Brystion, Abby ventures to the CrossRoads in an attempt to override the Queen’s magic. But nothing in this beautiful, dangerous realm will compare to the discoveries she’s making about her past, her destiny, and what she will sacrifice for those she loves.
Linda Poitevin
Sins of the Angels
The Grigori Legacy 1
Ace (September 27, 2011)
When homicide detective Alexandra Jarvis is assigned a new partner in Aramael, a Guardian Angel who doubles as a hit man, they have only one thing in common: a fallen angel hell-bent on triggering the apocalypse. Now they have no choice but to work together-relentlessly, fearlessly, intimately. Because only they can stop the rogue angel from ushering in the end of days.
Sins of the Sons
The Gregori Legacy 2
Ace (March 27, 2011)
When homicide detective Alexandra Jarvis sees a photo of Seth Benjamin on a police bulletin, she knows that Heaven's plan to halt Armageddon has gone terribly wrong. As the only mortal who knows of Seth's true nature, only she can save him. Aramael was a hunter of Fallen Angels until a traitor forced him into earthly exile. Now, with no powers and only a faint memory of Alex, his mortal soulmate, he will stop at nothing to redeem himself-even if it means destroying Seth in the name of the Creator...
K.M. Ruiz
Mind Storm
Strykers Syndicate 1
Thomas Dunne Books (May, 10, 2011)
The first in an exciting new sci-fi seriesthat’s being described as Blade Runner meets X-Men
Two hundred and fifty years after the world was nearly wiped out by nuclear war, what’s left of society fights over the scraps of the Earth as the rich and powerful plan to ascend in secret to another planet. But the deadly new breed of humanity that the rulers have enslaved to protect their interests are about to change everything.
K.M. Ruiz’s Mind Storm is the rip-roaring tale of Threnody Corwin, a “psion” with the ability to channel electricity like lightning through anything she touches. As a solider-slave for the human government, Threnody is recruited by an unknown enemy: the scion of Earth’s most powerful (and supposedly human) family, the Serca Syndicate. But Lucas Serca is far from human and he intends to make Threnody and her fellow psions meet their destiny, no matter how many people he has to kill to do it.
Mind Storm is the first of two books chronicling the fight for survival by the psions and other “gene-trash” humans, before they’re killed by the racist world government, or left to die on a crumbling Earth.
Terminal Point
Strykers Syndicate
Thomas Dunne Books (June 19, 2012)
Blade Runner meets X-Men in this follow-up to Mind Storm where humanity faces extinction and it’s up to a group of rogue psions to save society
Fans of Charles Stross and Hannu Rajaniemi will lose themselves in this adventure as Threnody Crowin and her team of rogue Strykers contend with the aftermath of the events in Mind Storm and the unlocking of a new kind of psion power. T hey’re on the run with Lucas Serca, who is closer than ever to destroying the World Court and his father’s grip on the planet. Targeting the hidden cache of the planet’s food supply meant to transform Mars into a paradise for the chosen few, Lucas triggers an escalating fight with the ruling government as worldwide choas ensues. It’s up to Threnody to save society before it destroys itself, but the cost is high and in the end, there is no such thing as compromise.
There is only survival.
The Whitefire Crossing
Night Shade Books (July 26, 2011)
Dev is a smuggler with the perfect cover. He's in high demand as a guide for the caravans that carry legitimate goods from the city of Ninavel into the country of Alathia. The route through the Whitefire Mountains is treacherous, and Dev is one of the few climbers who knows how to cross them safely. With his skill and connections, it's easy enough to slip contraband charms from Ninavel--where any magic is fair game, no matter how dark--into Alathia, where most magic is outlawed.
But smuggling a few charms is one thing; smuggling a person through the warded Alathian border is near suicidal. Having made a promise to a dying friend, Dev is forced to take on a singularly dangerous cargo: Kiran. A young apprentice on the run from one of the most powerful mages in Ninavel, Kiran is desperate enough to pay a fortune to sneak into a country where discovery means certain execution--and he'll do whatever it takes to prevent Dev from finding out the terrible truth behind his getaway.
Yet the young mage is not the only one harboring a deadly secret. Caught up in a web of subterfuge and dark magic, Dev and Kiran must find a way to trust each other--or face not only their own destruction, but that of the entire city of Ninavel.
Night Shade Books (2012)
More information when it's available.
M. J. Scott
Shadow Kin
Roc (September 6, 2011)
On one side, the Night World, rules by the Blood Lords and the Beast Kind. On the other, the elusive Fae and the humans, protected by their steadfast mages...
Born a wraith, Lily is a shadow who slips between worlds. Brought up by a Blood Lord and raised to be his assassin, she is little more than a slave. But when Lily meets her match in target Simon DuCaine, the unlikely bond that develops between them threatens to disrupt an already stretched peace in a city on the verge of being torn apart...
Who Do, Voodoo?
Mind for Murder Mystery 1
Berkley (November 1, 2011)
Clinical psychologist Liz Cooper doesn't believe in the supernatural. But when her best friend finds a tarot card tacked to her front door-and is then accused of murder-Liz will have to find a way to embrace the occult if she wants to outwit the real killer...
More on this title when it's available.
Dark Protectors 1
Brava (February 22, 2011)
Cara Paulsen does not give up easily. A scientist and a single mother, she’s used to fighting for what she wants, keeping a cool head, and doing whatever it takes to protect her daughter Janie. But “whatever it takes” has never before included a shotgun wedding to a dangerous-looking stranger with an attitude problem…
Sure, the mysterious Talen says that he’s there to protect Cara and Janie. He also says that he’s a three-hundred-year-old vampire. Of course, the way he touches her, Cara might actually believe he’s had that long to practice…
Brava (October 25, 2011)
Emma Paulsen is a geneticist driven by science. But she’s also a psychic, so when a dark, good-hearted vampire frees her from the clutches of the evil Kurjans, she realizes he must be the man who’s been haunting her dreams. But with a virus threatening vampires’ mates, Emma may discover a whole new meaning of “lovesick”…
As King of the Realm, Dage Kayrs has learned to practice diplomacy. Still, it’s taken three hundred years to find his mate, so he’ll stop at nothing to protect her—even if it means turning his back on his own kind…
Dark Protectors e-Novella
Brava (March 27, 2012)
Constant Danger
On the run from a mental institution and her vindictive half-brother, it’s safe to say that Sarah Pringle’s happy life as a schoolteacher is on hold. Too bad that as far as self-defense goes, “run and hide” is the best she’s got. And with the monsters that started her escape hot on her heels, that’s not going to cut it for long…
Instant Lust
That is, unless Sarah has a bigger, badder, hotter monster on her side. Max Petrovsky is right at the top of the list of alpha male ass-kickers. And he knows exactly what Sarah’s up against. Good thing, because the minute he sees her something primal kicks in, turning everyday attraction into red-hot desire. As long as they’re cooperating, why not mix some pleasure with business? Of course, Max should probably tell Sarah he’s a vampire himself…
Brava (April 24, 2012)
Moira Dunne is a witch—the quantum physics kind. Time and space are her playthings. Which might explain why her one-night stand from a hundred years ago has turned up to “claim” her—and request her family’s assistance with the war he’s brewing. But the more she learns about Connlan Kayrs, the more she comes to think this is normal behavior for him…
There’s Nowhere To Hide
When Conn and Moira tumbled on the moonlit grass, Conn hadn’t meant to mark her as his mate for all time. She was only twenty! But it wasn’t easy to wait for her. It was even harder to forget her. So when he finally returns for his wicked-hot witch, he’s ready to let the sparks flying. Even if he burns up in flames…
Hannah Jayne
Under Wraps
Underworld Detection Agency 1
Kensington (March 1, 2011)
Sick of wrongful-death lawsuits every time a full moon comes around?
Call the Underworld Detection Agency.
As a human immune to magic, Sophie Lawson can help everyone from banshee to zombie transition into normal, everyday San Francisco life. With a handsome werewolf as her UDA boss and a fashionista vampire for a roommate, Sophie knows everything there is to know about the undead, the unseen, and the uncanny…
Until a rash of gruesome murders has demons and mortals running for cover, and Sophie finds herself playing sidekick to detective Parker Hayes. Dodging raging bloodsuckers, bad-tempered fairies, and love-struck trolls is one thing. But when Sophie discovers Parker isn’t what he seems, she’s got only one chance to figure out whom to trust. Because an evil hiding in plain sight is closing in…and about to make one wisecracking human its means to ultimate power…
Kensington (November 1, 2011)
She’s one of the Underworld Detection Agency’s best. But her job is really starting to bite …
Sophie Lawson is a human immune to magic, which comes in handy for helping paranormal beings transition into everyday life. But fallen angel Alex Grace and his search for the Vessel of Souls is one curse she never saw coming. Suddenly an unexplainable string of killings and destruction has even San Francisco’s demons fearing for their immortal lives. And Sophie isn’t about to trust Alex’s all-too-vulnerable charm or his secret agenda. Now their hunt is revealing dangerous secrets about Sophie’s past, and a malevolent power hellishly close to turning one irreverent human into the ultimate supernatural weapon…
Under Suspicion
Kensington (May 1, 2012)
She’s the new head of the Underworld Detection Agency’s strangest division. What a nightmare…
Being a human immune to magic helped Sophie Lawson get promoted. It’s also made her a major, very reluctant player in a game that stretches beyond even the Underworld. Having handsome buttoned-down Englishman Will as her new guardian is one tempting blessing, especially since sexy fallen angel Alex is mysteriously MIA lately. But as a frightening number of demons start disappearing around the city, Sophie suspects that an Armageddon-level prophecy is about to become everyone’s nightmare. And her investigation is testing her bravery—and Will’s unexpected vulnerability—in ways neither could predict. Now Sophie and Will are fast running out of time as an unstoppable evil prepares to lay waste to demons and humans alike…
St. Martin's Press (February 1, 2011)
Charley Davidson is a part-time private investigator and full-time grim reaper. Meaning, she sees dead people. Really. And it’s her job to convince them to “go into the light.” But when these very dead people have died under less than ideal circumstances (like murder), sometimes they want Charley to bring the bad guys to justice. Complicating matters are the intensely hot dreams she’s been having about an entity who has been following her all her life…and it turns out he might not be dead after all. In fact, he might be something else entirely. But what does he want with Charley? And why can’t she seem to resist him? And what does she have to lose by giving in?
For I Have Sinned
A Charley Davidson Story
St. Martin's Paperbacks (July 12, 2011)
Darynda Jones revisits the sexy, suspenseful world of supernatural shenanigans she created in her Grave series with For I Have Sinned. In this Charley Davidson story, Charley helps a woman find out how she died and gives her the closure she needs to pass through to the other side.
Second Grave on the Left
St. Martin's Press (August 16, 2011)
Charley Davidson, Grim Reaper Extraordinaire, is back in this sexy, suspenseful novel of supernatural shenanigans
When Charley is rudely awakened in the middle of the night by her best friend who tells her to get dressed quickly and tosses clothes out of the closet at her, she can’t help but wonder what Cookie’s up to. Leather scrunch boots with a floral miniskirt? Together? Seriously? Cookie explains that a friend of hers named Mimi disappeared five days earlier and that she just got a text from her setting up a meet at a coffee shop downtown. They show up at the coffee shop, but no Mimi. But Charley finds a message on the bathroom wall. Mimi left a clue, a woman’s name. Mimi’s husband explains that his wife had been acting strange since she found out an old friend of hers from high school had been found murdered a couple weeks prior. The same woman Mimi had named in her message.
Meanwhile, Reyes Alexander Farrow (otherwise known as the Son of Satan. Yes. Literally) has left his corporeal body and is haunting Charley. He’s left his body because he’s being tortured by demons who want to lure Charley closer. But Reyes can’t let that happen. Because if the demons get to Charley, they’ll have a portal to heaven. And if they have a portal to heaven…well, let’s just say it wouldn’t be pretty. Can Charley handle hot nights with Reyes and even hotter days tracking down a missing woman? Will Cookie ever get a true fashion sense? And is there enough coffee and chocolate in the world to fuel them as they do?
Third Grave Dead Ahead
St. Martin's Press (January 31, 2012)
Paranormal private eye. Grim reaper extraordinaire. Whatever. Charley Davidson is back! And she’s drinking copious amounts of caffeine to stay awake because, every time she closes her eyes, she sees him: Reyes Farrow, the parthuman, part-supermodel son of Satan. Yes, she did imprison him for all eternity, but come on. How is she supposed to solve a missing persons case, deal with an ego-driven doctor, calm her curmudgeonly dad, and take on a motorcycle gang hellbent on murder when the devil’s son just won’t give up?
A stunning fantasy debut from a major new talent!
When he was nine, he watched his mother and brother killed before him. By the time he was thirteen, he was the leader of a band of bloodthirsty thugs. By fifteen, he intends to be king...
It's time for Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath to return to the castle he turned his back on, to take what's rightfully his. Since the day he was hung on the thorns of a briar patch and forced to watch Count Renar's men slaughter his mother and young brother, Jorg has been driven to vent his rage. Life and death are no more than a game to him-and he has nothing left to lose.
But treachery awaits him in his father's castle. Treachery and dark magic. No matter how fierce, can the will of one young man conquer enemies with power beyond his imagining?
Stina Leicht
Of Blood and Honey
Fey and the Fallen 1
Night Shade Books (January 25, 2011)
Fallen angels and the fey clash against the backdrop of Irish/English conflicts of the 1970s in this stunning debut novel by Stina Leicht.
Liam never knew who his father was. The town of Derry had always assumed that he was the bastard of a protestant--His mother never spoke of him, and Liam assumed he was dead.
But when the war between the fallen, and the fey began to heat up, Liam and his family are pulled into a conflict that they didn't know existed. A centuries old conflict between supernatural forces seems to mirror the political divisions in 1970s era Ireland, and Liam is thrown headlong into both conflicts.
Only the direct intervention of Liam's real father, and a secret catholic order dedicated to fighting "The Fallen" can save Liam... from the mundane and supernatural forces around him, and from the darkness that lurks within him.
And Blue Skies From Pain
Night Shade Books (March 6, 2012)
Northern Ireland, 1977. Liam Kelly is many things: a former wheelman for the IRA, a one-time political prisoner, the half-breed son of a mystic Fey warrior and a mortal woman, and a troubled young man literally haunted by the ghosts of his past. Liam has turned his back on his land's bloody sectarian Troubles, but the war isn't done with him yet, and neither is an older, more mythic battle--between the Church and its demonic enemies, the Fallen.
After centuries of misunderstanding and conflict, the Church is on the verge of accepting that the Fey and the Fallen are not the same. But to achieve this historic truce, Liam must prove to the Church's Inquisitors that he is not a demon, even as he wrestles with his own guilt and confusion, while being hunted by enemies both earthly and unworldly.
A shape-shifter by nature, Liam has a foot in two worlds--and it's driving him mad.
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Bonded By Blood
HQN (January 18, 2011)
Movie location scout Mackenzie Foster-Shaw has always known that she's cursed to die young. No one can protect her from the evil that has stalked her family for generations—vampires who crave her rare blood type. Until one afternoon in a wooded cemetery, she encounters an impossibly sexy stranger, a man she must trust with her life.
For Dominic, a man haunted by loss, Mackenzie satisfies a primal hunger that torments him—and the bond they share goes beyond heat, beyond love. She alone can supply the strength he needs to claim his revenge. But in doing so, he could destroy her….
Hidden by Blood
Sweetblood eBook Novella
HQN (June 1, 2011)
Deep within the forests of the Pacific Northwest, two vampire coalitions battle for supremacy—Guardians who safeguard humanity and Darkbloods, rogues who will stop at nothing to satisfy their craving for the sweetest of human blood.
Now, former Army Ranger Finn McKentry finds himself imprisoned as a blood slave, forced to submit to an enemy more powerful than any he's encountered before. Only Brenna Stewart, the woman he'd loved and lost, can set him free—but the secret she harbors might lead them down the most dangerous path of all...
Embraced by Blood
HQN (June 21, 2011)
Alfonso Serrano is a hunted man. For months he's managed to elude the Darkbloods, vengeful foes who won't rest until he's dead. But he still craves one dangerous temptation: Lily DeGraff, the sexy Guardian agent he'll risk anything to protect.
Lily is a wanted woman. Her talent for tracking Sweet—a rare blood type that's addictive to vampires—makes her a prime target for enemy capture. Her only hope is the stealthy vampire operative who stole into her bed…then left her in despair. Danger aside, Lily won't let Alfonso near her heart again—until an irresistible hunger threatens to draw them back together…and into an assassin's snare.
Tempted by Blood
HQN (February 21, 2012)
Guardian enforcers sworn to protect humanity, and Darkbloods, rogues who kill like their ancient ancestors….
He might be known for his effortless charm, but Guardian Jackson Foss is hiding a terrible secret. For months, he has battled the emergence of his dark nature—deadly urges that threaten to consume him. And those cravings only intensify when he meets Arianna Wells, the human he's been assigned to protect. Smart and perceptive, Arianna doesn't seem like a dangerous temptress. Yet she awakens in Jackson an unstoppable need that, if left unchecked, will brand him a traitor…a crime punishable by death.
But soon their bond may be Arianna's only hope. For stalking her in the shadows is a merciless enemy—one who will stop at nothing to claim her completely….
Germline (n.) the genetic material contained in a cellular lineage which can be passed to the next generation. Also: secret military program to develop genetically engineered super-soldiers (slang).
War is Oscar Wendell's ticket to greatness. A reporter for The Stars and Stripes, he has the only one way pass to the front lines of a brutal war over natural resources buried underneath the icy, mineral rich mountains of Kazakhstan.
But war is nothing like he expected. Heavily armored soldiers battle genetically engineered troops hundreds of meters below the surface. The genetics-the germline soldiers-are the key to winning this war, but some inventions can't be un-done. Some technologies can't be put back in the box.
Kaz will change everything, not least Oscar himself. Hooked on a dangerous cocktail of adrenaline and drugs, Oscar doesn't find the war, the war finds him.
Exogene
Orbit (March 1, 2012)
Exogene (n.): factor or agent (as a disease-producing organism) from outside the organism or system. Also: classified Russian program to merge proto-humanoids with powered armor systems (slang).
Catherine is a soldier. Fast, strong, lethal, she is the ultimate in military technology. She's a monster in the body of an eighteen year old girl. Bred by scientists, grown in vats, indoctrinated by the government, she and her sisters will win this war, no matter the cost.
And the costs are high. Their life span is short; as they age they become unstable and they undergo a process called the spoiling. On their eighteenth birthday they are discharged. Lined up and shot like cattle.
But the truth is, Catherine and her sisters may not be strictly human, but they're not animals. They can twist their genomes and indoctrinate them to follow the principles of Faith and Death, but they can't shut off the part of them that wants more than war. Catherine may have only known death, but she dreams of life and she will get it at any cost.
(August 1, 2012)
Will McIntosh
Soft Apocalypse
Night Shade Books (March 29, 2011)
What happens when resources become scarce and society starts to crumble? As the competition for resources pulls America's previously stable society apart, the "New Normal" is a Soft Apocalypse. This is how our world ends; with a whimper instead of a bang.
New social structures and tribal connections spring up across America, as the previous social structures begin to dissolve. Soft Apocalypse follows the journey across the Southeast of a tribe of formerly middle class Americans as they struggle to find a place for themselves and their children in a new, dangerous world that still carries the ghostly echoes of their previous lives.
Hitchers
Night Shade Books (February 14, 2012)
Two years ago, on the same day but miles apart, Finn Darby lost two of the most important people in his life: his wife Lorena, struck by lightning on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, and his abusive, alcoholic grandfather, Tom Darby, creator of the long-running newspaper comic strip Toy Shop.
Against his grandfather's dying wish, Finn has resurrected Toy Shop, adding new characters, and the strip is more popular than ever, bringing in fan letters, merchandising deals, and talk of TV specials. Finn has even started dating again.
When a terrorist attack decimates Atlanta, killing half a million souls, Finn begins blurting things in a strange voice beyond his control. The voice says things only his grandfather could know. Countless other residents of Atlanta are suffering a similar bizarre affliction. Is it mass hysteria, or have the dead returned to possess the living?
Finn soon realizes he has a hitcher within his skin... his grandfather. And Grandpa isn't terribly happy about the changes Finn has been making to Toy Shop. Together with a pair of possessed friends, an aging rock star and a waitress, Finn races against time to find a way to send the dead back to Deadland... or die trying.
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Midnight Riot
Rivers of London 1
Del Rey (February 1, 2011)
Probationary Constable Peter Grant dreams of being a detective in London’s Metropolitan Police. Too bad his superior plans to assign him to the Case Progression Unit, where the biggest threat he’ll face is a paper cut. But Peter’s prospects change in the aftermath of a puzzling murder, when he gains exclusive information from an eyewitness who happens to be a ghost. Peter’s ability to speak with the lingering dead brings him to the attention of Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, who investigates crimes involving magic and other manifestations of the uncanny. Now, as a wave of brutal and bizarre murders engulfs the city, Peter is plunged into a world where gods and goddesses mingle with mortals and a long-dead evil is making a comeback on a rising tide of magic
Moon Over Soho
Del Rey (March 1, 2011)
The song. That’s what London constable and sorcerer’s apprentice Peter Grant first notices when he examines the corpse of Cyrus Wilkins, part-time jazz drummer and full-time accountant, who dropped dead of a heart attack while playing a gig at Soho’s 606 Club. The notes of the old jazz standard are rising from the body—a sure sign that something about the man’s death was not at all natural but instead supernatural.
Body and soul—they’re also what Peter will risk as he investigates a pattern of similar deaths in and around Soho. With the help of his superior officer, Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, the last registered wizard in England, and the assistance of beautiful jazz aficionado Simone Fitzwilliam, Peter will uncover a deadly magical menace—one that leads right to his own doorstep and to the squandered promise of a young jazz musician: a talented trumpet player named Richard “Lord” Grant—otherwise known as Peter’s dear old dad.
Del Rey (May 29, 2012)
A WHOLE NEW REASON TO MIND THE GAP
It begins with a dead body at the far end of Baker Street tube station, all that remains of American exchange student James Gallagher—and the victim’s wealthy, politically powerful family is understandably eager to get to the bottom of the gruesome murder. The trouble is, the bottom—if it exists at all—is deeper and more unnatural than anyone suspects . . . except, that is, for London constable and sorcerer’s apprentice Peter Grant. With Inspector Nightingale, the last registered wizard in England, tied up in the hunt for the rogue magician known as “the Faceless Man,” it’s up to Peter to plumb the haunted depths of the oldest, largest, and—as of now—deadliest subway system in the world.
At least he won’t be alone. No, the FBI has sent over a crack agent to help. She’s young, ambitious, beautiful . . . and a born-again Christian apt to view any magic as the work of the devil. Oh yeah—that’s going to go well.
Suited will be published by Angry Robot Books in 2012. More information when it is available.
The Winds of Khalohovo
The Lays of Anuskaya 1
Among inhospitable and unforgiving seas stands Khalakovo, a mountainous archipelago of seven islands, its prominent eyrie stretching a thousand feet into the sky. Serviced by windships bearing goods and dignitaries, Khalakovo's eyrie stands at the crossroads of world trade. But all is not well in Khalakovo. Conflict has erupted between the ruling Landed, the indigenous Aramahn, and the fanatical Maharraht, and a wasting disease has grown rampant over the past decade. Now, Khalakovo is to play host to the Nine Dukes, a meeting which will weigh heavily upon Khalakovo's future.
When an elemental spirit attacks an incoming windship, murdering the Grand Duke and his retinue, Prince Nikandr, heir to the scepter of Khalakovo, is tasked with finding the child prodigy believed to be behind the summoning. However, Nikandr discovers that the boy is an autistic savant who may hold the key to lifting the blight that has been sweeping the islands. Can the Dukes, thirsty for revenge, be held at bay? Can Khalakovo be saved? The elusive answer drifts upon the Winds of Khalakovo...
The Straits of Galahesh
Night Shade Books (April 17, 2012)
West of the Grand Duchy of Anuskaya lies the Empire of Yrstanla, the Motherland. The Empire has lived at peace with Anuskaya for generations, but with political turmoil brewing and the wasting disease still rampant, opportunists from the mainland have begun to set their sights on the Grand Duchy, seeking to expand their empire.
Five years have passed since Prince Nikandr, heir to the scepter of Khalakovo, was tasked with finding Nasim, the child prodigy behind a deadly summoning that led to a grand clash between the armies of man and elder elemental spirits. Today, that boy has grown into a young man driven to understand his past - and the darkness from which Nikandr awakened him. Nikandr's lover, Atiana, has become a Matra, casting her spirit forth to explore, influence, and protect the Grand Duchy. But when the Al-Aqim, long thought lost to the past, return to the islands and threaten to bring about indaraqiram - a change that means certain destruction for both the Landed and the Landless - bitter enemies must become allies and stand against their horrific plans.
From Bradley P. Beaulieu, author of the critically acclaimed debut novel The Winds of Khalakovo, comes Book Two of The Lays of Anuskaya, The Straits of Galahesh.
Kindling the Moon
Arcadia Bell 1
Pocket (June 28, 2011)
Meet Arcadia Bell: bartender, renegade magician, fugitive from the law. . . .
Being the spawn of two infamous occultists (and alleged murderers) isn't easy, but freewheeling magician Arcadia "Cady" Bell knows how to make the best of a crummy situation. After hiding out for seven years, she's carved an incognito niche for herself slinging drinks at the demon-friendly Tambuku Tiki Lounge.
But she receives an ultimatum when unexpected surveillance footage of her notorious parents surfaces: either prove their innocence or surrender herself. Unfortunately, the only witness to the crimes was an elusive Æthyric demon, and Cady has no idea how to find it. She teams up with Lon Butler, an enigmatic demonologist with a special talent for sexual spells and an arcane library of priceless stolen grimoires. Their research soon escalates into a storm of conflict involving missing police evidence, the decadent Hellfire Club, a ruthless bounty hunter, and a powerful occult society that operates way outside the law. If Cady can't clear her family name soon, she'll be forced to sacrifice her own life . . . and no amount of running will save her this time.
Summoning the Night
Pocket Books (April 24, 2012)
MAGICAL TRICKS. DEMONIC TREATS.
After narrowly escaping her fate as a sacrificial scapegoat, Arcadia Bell is back to normal. Or at least as ordinary as life can be for a renegade magician and owner of a tiki bar that caters to Earthbound demons. She’s gearing up for the busiest day of the year—Halloween—when a vengeful kidnapper paralyzes the community. The influential head of the local Hellfire Club taps Cady to track down the fiendish bogeyman, and now that she’s dating red-hot Lon Butler, the Club’s wayward son, she can hardly say no.
Cady and Lon untangle a gruesome thirty-year trail of clues that points to danger for the club members’ children. But locating the person behind the terror will require some metaphysical help from Cady’s loyal bar patrons as well as her potent new Moonchild powers—and she’d better figure it out before the final victim disappears and her own darkest secret becomes her biggest enemy.
Shaedes of Gray
Signet (December 6, 2011)
In the shadows of the night, Darian has lived alone for almost a century. Made and abandoned by her former love, Darian is the last of her kind-an immortal Shaede who can slip into darkness as easily as breathing. With no one else to rely on, she has taught herself how to survive, using her unique skills to become a deadly assassin.
When Darian's next mark turns out to be Xander Peck, King of the Shaede Nation, her whole worldview is thrown into question. Darian begins to wonder if she's taken on more than her conscience will allow. But a good assassin never leaves a job unfinished...
Where Demons Fear to Tread
Mira (August 23, 2011)
Fledging guardian angel and yoga teacher Serena St. Clair dares to enter Devil's Paradise nightclub on a mission—to retrieve the wayward Hollywood "It Boy" she's assigned to protect. But she's ambushed by the club's owner, arch demon Julian Ascher. The most powerful demonic entity in Los Angeles, Julian is handsome as sin, a master of temptation who loves nothing more than corrupting pleasure-seeking humans. He won't release the lost soul Serena is supposed to guard. Unless she accepts his dangerous wager…
After the disastrous way his human life ended, Julian vowed that no woman would get the better of him again. Yet this sexy-sweet angel, smelling of fresh ocean air and happiness, triggers centuries-old feelings. Now, their high-stakes game of seduction, where angels fall from grace and where demons fear to tread, will lead them either to an eternity in hell…or a deliciously hot heaven.
Mira (2012)
More information when it is available.
No Proper Lady
Englefield 1
Sourcebooks Casablanca (September 6, 2011)
It’s Terminator meets My Fair Lady in this fascinating debut of black magic and brilliant ball gowns, martial arts, and mysticism.
England, 1888. The trees are green, the birds are singing, and no one has any idea that in a few hundred years, demons will destroy it all. Joan plans to keep it that way. All she has to do is take out the dark magician responsible—before he summons the demons in the first place. But as a rough-around-the-edges assassin from that bleak future, she’ll have to learn how to fit into polite Victorian society to get close to her target.
Lessons After Dark
Sourcebooks Casablanca (April 3, 2012)
For years, Gareth St. John put his supernatural talent for healing in service to the British Army. Now he’s the doctor at a very unusual new school that helps people with special “talents” learn how to hone their abilities. Olivia Brightmore became a fake medium to support herself after her husband died, but she never expected to discover real magic as the school’s newest teacher. Olivia tries to keep the handsome doctor at arm’s length, but she can’t resist the urge to get under his skin.
He’s no proper gentleman, but she’s No Honest Woman.
Dark Mission 1
Avon (May 31, 2011)
When the world went straight to hell, humanity needed a scapegoat to judge, to blame . . . to burn.
As an independent witch living off the grid, Jessie Leigh has spent her life running, trying to blend in among the faceless drudges in the rebuilt city. She thought she was finally safe, but now she's been found in a New Seattle strip club—by a hard-eyed man on a mission to destroy her kind.
A soldier of the Holy Order, Silas Smith believes in the cause: trawling the fringes of society for the murderous witches who threaten what's left of the world. Forced into a twisting web of half-truths and lies, he has to stay close to the most sensuous and electrifying woman he has ever seen and manipulate her into leading him to the witch he has to kill: her brother. Silas doesn't know that Jessie's his enemy, only that he wants her, needs her, even as he lies to her . . . and must protect her until his final breath.
Lure of the Wicked
Naomi West was plucked from one prison and placed undercover in another: the gilded cage that is Timeless, New Seattle's premier spa and resort, where owner Phinneas Clarke—the most seductive man Naomi has ever met—may be hiding a killer. She's an agent of the Holy Order, trained to hunt the guilty and render justice. But while she's tracking down a rogue agent on a killing spree, Phin is determined to uncover her most damning—and dangerous—secrets. Whatever the cost.
Before the Witches
Dark Mision Prequel Novella
Avon Impulse (July 26, 2011)
In America, they didn’t care about witches. But all that was about to change.
Katya Zhuvova fled a country that feared her gifts, but her escape to Seattle left her at the mercy of a ruthless man. With no one left to turn to, Katya hatches a desperate escape plan. Undercover Detective Nigel Ferris is determined to bring down a prostitution ring, whatever the cost. In order to get the answers he needs, he attempts to win the trust of one of the prostitutes involved —but one look at the deceptively sultry Katya and the cool, objective cop disappears. Before either can put their plans into place, Mother Nature shrugs: a cataclysm rocks Seattle, and life is turned upside down.
Brought together by chance, Nigel and Katya are in the fight for their lives. Surrounded by death and fear, shattered by immeasurable loss, they have only a bond forged in fire to cling to as they struggle to survive in a world gone straight to hell.
No Rest for the Witches
Dark Mission Novella
Avon Impulse (November 22, 2011)
All Things Wicked
Avon (January 31, 2012)
Juliet Carpenter thought of the coven as family, but when she falls for a man who betrays them all, she’s left alone and desperately searching for a reason why. Caleb Leigh has spent the past year in hiding, unable to escape his demons. When Juliet finds him again, her need for vengeance clashes with the hunger still burning between them.
It’s a fight born from the embers of a half-forgotten attraction and the wounds of a past too raw to ignore. With enemies circling and secrets threatening to consume them, Caleb has no choice but to fulfill a promise made long ago—protect her, save her. Even if it costs him his blood, his body . . . and what’s left of his mind.
J.N. Duncan
Deadworld
Deadworld 1
Kensington (April 5, 2011)
She’s as tough as anything haunting Chicago’s streets. But to deal with an inhuman power that won’t stay buried, this FBI agent needs help that comes at an immortal price…
Jackie Rutledge has seen her share of supernatural killers. But her latest murder case is what recurring nightmares are made of. Brutally exsanguinated human victims, vanishing-into-the-ether evidence, and a city on the edge of panic mean that she and her psychic partner, Laurel, are going to need more than just backup …
So Jackie is fine with any help rugged P.I. Nick Anderson can give—even if that includes the impish ghost and sexy vampire who make up his team. But Nick is hiding secrets of his own. And Jackie’s investigation has plunged them both into a vengeful game reaching back centuries—and up against a malevolent force hungry for more than just victory…
The Vengeful Dead
Kensington (October 4, 2011)
She’s the FBI’s go-to expert on Chicago’s most brutal supernatural crimes. But a bloodthirsty, revenge-crazed killer is using her deepest fears as a terrifying weapon…
Jackie Rutledge just can’t put her past to rest. Her Bureau partner is dead, but not gone. And her sanity is becoming as fragile as her career. Worst of all, a wrenching journey into Deadworld has given her unwanted new abilities—and exhuming memories she hoped to keep buried …
Now a merciless force capable of possessing humans is on a killing spree, destroying the guilty and innocent alike. It isn’t long before Jackie is a prime suspect, struggling to stay two steps ahead of her savvy new partner, and her undead P.I. and paramour, Nick. But to clear her name, she’ll have to take on her greatest challenge yet: confronting an inner darkness as inescapable as the one she hunts—and capable of annihilating more than her soul . . .
The Lingering Dead
She cracks the FBI’s toughest supernatural crimes, from Chicago’s windy streets and beyond, into the next world. But a malevolent force now has her reputation—and her team—in its sights…
Jackie Rutledge has faced down everything from the darkest sorcery to uber-vengeful revenants. But heading up the Bureau’s special paranormal unit is presenting unexpected challenges. Handling otherworldly egos and politics has never come easy to this loner agent. And opening up to her sexy vampire lover, Nick, is as unnerving as her unwanted new ability to slip between the realms of the living and the dead...
Now an insidious power holding helpless ghosts in thrall is using any means necessary to discredit Jackie and split her team apart for good. The only chance she has means baiting the terrifying Deadworld being stalking her dreams, hunting her every step—and growing ever more hungry for her ultimate sacrifice…
Lexi George
Demon Hunting in Dixie
Demon Hunter 1
A warrior, a demon, and the girl next door…
Looking For Trouble
Addy Corwin is a florist with an attitude. A bad attitude, or so her mama says, ‘cause she’s not looking for a man. Mama’s wrong. Addy has looked. There’s just not much to choose from in Hannah, her small Alabama hometown. Until Brand Dalvahni shows up, a supernaturally sexy, breathtakingly well-built hunk of a warrior from—well, not from around here, that’s for sure. Mama thinks he might be European or maybe even a Yankee. Brand says he’s from another dimension.
Addy couldn’t care less where he’s from. He’s gorgeous. Serious muscles. Disturbing green eyes. Brand really gets her going. Too bad he’s a whack job. Says he’s come to rescue her from a demon. Puh-lease. But right after Brand shows up, strange things start to happen. Dogs talk and reanimated corpses stalk the quite streets of Hannah. Her mortal enemy Meredith, otherwise known as the Death Starr, breaks out in a severe and inexplicable case of butt boils. Addy might not know what’s going on, but she definitely wants a certain sexy demon hunter by her side when it all goes down…
Demon Hunting in the Deep South
Brava (July 31, 2012)
Shy, self-conscious Evie Douglass tries to stay under the radar, especially when petite socialite Meredith Starr Peterson, aka The Death Starr, is anywhere around. Meredith and her bitch posse of skinny girlfriends have tormented Evie about her size since seventh grade.
Unfortunately, it’s hard for a plus-sized gal to stay invisible in a small town like Hannah, Alabama. And then Evie finds Meredith brutally murdered. Suddenly, she’s the number one suspect in a sensational murder case. Worse, Hannah is infested with demons, and the only thing standing between them and Evie is a hunky blond demon slayer named Ansgar. Evie could swear, though, that Ansgar is interested in more than demons. She could swear that he’s interested in her…
Kevine Hearne
Iron Druid Chronicles 1
Del Rey (May 3, 2011)
The first novel in an original, back-to-back three-book series The Iron Druid Chronicles—introducing a cool, new, funny urban fantasy hero
Atticus O’Sullivan, last of the Druids, lives peacefully in Arizona, running an occult bookshop and shape-shifting in his spare time to hunt with his Irish wolfhound. His neighbors and customers think that this handsome, tattooed Irish dude is about twenty-one years old—when in actuality, he’s twenty-one centuries old. Not to mention: He draws his power from the earth, possesses a sharp wit, and wields an even sharper magical sword known as Fragarach, the Answerer.
Unfortunately, a very angry Celtic god wants that sword, and he’s hounded Atticus for centuries. Now the determined deity has tracked him down, and Atticus will need all his power—plus the help of a seductive goddess of death, his vampire and werewolf team of attorneys, a sexy bartender possessed by a Hindu witch, and some good old-fashioned luck of the Irish—to kick some Celtic arse and deliver himself from evil.
Del Rey (June 7, 2011)
Atticus O’Sullivan, last of the Druids, doesn’t care much for witches. Still, he’s about to make nice with the local coven by signing a mutually beneficial nonaggression treaty—when suddenly the witch population in modern-day Tempe, Arizona, quadruples overnight. And the new girls are not just bad, they’re badasses with a dark history on the German side of World War II.
With a fallen angel feasting on local high school students, a horde of Bacchants blowing in from Vegas with their special brand of deadly decadence, and a dangerously sexy Celtic goddess of fire vying for his attention, Atticus is having trouble scheduling the witch hunt. But aided by his magical sword, his neighbor’s rocket-propelled grenade launcher, and his vampire attorney, Atticus is ready to sweep the town and show the witchy women they picked the wrong Druid to hex.
Del Rey (July 5, 2011)
Thor, the Norse god of thunder, is worse than a blowhard and a bully—he’s ruined countless lives and killed scores of innocents. After centuries, Viking vampire Leif Helgarson is ready to get his vengeance, and he’s asked his friend Atticus O’Sullivan, the last of the Druids, to help take down this Norse nightmare.
One survival strategy has worked for Atticus for more than two thousand years: stay away from the guy with the lightning bolts. But things are heating up in Atticus’s home base of Tempe, Arizona. There’s a vampire turf war brewing, and Russian demon hunters who call themselves the Hammers of God are running rampant. Despite multiple warnings and portents of dire consequences, Atticus and Leif journey to the Norse plain of Asgard, where they team up with a werewolf, a sorcerer, and an army of frost giants for an epic showdown against vicious Valkyries, angry gods, and the hammer-wielding Thunder Thug himself.
Del Rey (April 24, 2012)
Druid Atticus O’Sullivan hasn’t stayed alive for more than two millennia without a fair bit of Celtic cunning. So when vengeful thunder gods come Norse by Southwest looking for payback, Atticus, with a little help from the Navajo trickster god Coyote, lets them think that they’ve chopped up his body in the Arizona desert.
But the mischievous Coyote is not above a little sleight of paw, and Atticus soon finds that he’s been duped into battling bloodthirsty desert shapeshifters called skinwalkers. Just when the Druid thinks he’s got a handle on all the duplicity, betrayal comes from an unlikely source. If Atticus survives this time, he vows he won’t be fooled again. Famous last words.
Tamara Hogan
Taste Me
Underbelly Chronicles 1
Sourcebooks (March 1, 2011)
Hot, sexy urban fantasy romance by a new author with talent to burn…
He Wants Her So Badly He Can Taste It…
Ever since their tempestuous fling years ago, incubus Lukas Sebastiani has known that siren Scarlett Fontaine was meant to be his. But when you’re a sex demon with an insatiable desire, relationships are way more than complicated…
Her Siren Songs Bring Men to Their Knees…
Rock star Scarlett Fontaine desperately needs a break after a grueling tour. But with murder and mayhem surrounding her band, and the one man she never thought to see again put to the task of protecting her, life is going to be anything but peaceful…
Every encounter between them creates more turmoil—and heat—until Scarlett pushes Lukas to the boiling point, and unleashes forces that go way beyond anything she can hope to control…
Chase Me
Sourcebooks (June 1, 2012)
Incubi, sirens, vampires, Valkyerie, faeries, and were-creatures live secretly alongside humanity in this gritty, sexy series.
In the second installment, Valkyrie archaeologist Lorin Schlessinger and werewolf geologist Garbriel Lupinsky are assigned to work together on a dig site. Gabriel’s methodical work practices and Lorin’s inexplicable attraction to him grate on the archaeologist’s nerves. But when she unlocks a cryptic box that sends a signal to intergalactic enemies, Lorin will have to set aside her feelings and work with Gabriel…or risk losing everything.
Douglas Hulick
Among Thieves
Tale of the Kin 1
Roc (April 5, 2011)
Drothe has been a member of the Kin for years, rubbing elbows with thieves and murderers in the employ of a crime lord while smuggling relics on the side. But when an ancient book falls into his hands, Drothe finds himself in possession of a relic capable of bringing down emperors-a relic everyone in the underworld would kill to obtain.
Sworn in Steel
Sourcebooks (October 4, 2011)
What if you suddenly discovered your own powers were beyond anything you’d ever imagined…
Samantha Logan’s childhood home had always been a haven, but everything changed while she was away. She has a gorgeous new neighbor, Malcolm, who introduces her to the amazing world of the dream-walking, shapeshifting Amoveo clans…but what leaves her reeling with disbelief is when he tells her she’s one of them…
(April 3, 2012)
The Amoveo are shape-shifting animal clans who live secretly among humans and must find their pre-destined soul mate while avoiding the enemy that seeks to destroy them all.
Beautiful plus-size model Kerry Smithson appears to have it all, but inside she harbors a crippling secret and avoids all physical contact. Until she encounters gorgeous Dante Coltari, an Amoveo shifter. In her, he believes he has finally found his life mate. But how does he convince her...and keep her safe?
Southern Gods
Recent World War II veteran Bull Ingram is working as muscle when a Memphis DJ hires him to find Ramblin' John Hastur. The mysterious blues man's dark, driving music--broadcast at ever-shifting frequencies by a phantom radio station--is said to make living men insane and dead men rise.
Disturbed and enraged by the bootleg recording the DJ plays for him, Ingram follows Hastur's trail into the strange, uncivilized backwoods of Arkansas, where he hears rumors the musician has sold his soul to the Devil.
But as Ingram closes in on Hastur and those who have crossed his path, he'll learn there are forces much more malevolent than the Devil and reckonings more painful than Hell . . .
In a masterful debut of Lovecraftian horror and Southern gothic menace, John Hornor Jacobs reveals the fragility of free will, the dangerous power of sacrifice, and the insidious strength of blood.
In a bleak, zombie-ridden future, a small settlement fights for survival and looks to a teenager to lead them…The land is contaminated, electronics are defunct, the ravenous undead remain, and life has fallen into a nasty and brutish state of nature. Welcome to Bridge City, in what was once Arkansas: part medieval fortress, part Western outpost, and the precarious last stand for civilization. A ten-year-old prodigy when the world ended, Gus is now a battle-hardened young man. He designed Bridge City to protect the living few from the shamblers eternally at the gates. Now he’s being groomed by his physician mother, Lucy, and the gentle giant Knock-Out to become the next leader of men. But an army of slavers is on its way, and the war they wage for the city’s resources could mean the end of mankind as we know it. Can Gus be humanity’s savior? And if he is, will it mean becoming a dictator, a martyr, or maybe something far worse than even the zombies?
Interview with Dani Harper and Giveaway - December 28, 2011
Please welcome Dani Harper to The Qwillery as part of the 2011 Debut Author Challenge Interviews. Dani's debut novel, Changeling Moon (Changeling 1), was published in May 2011 by Kensington Brava. Changeling Dream (Changeling 2) was published in June and Changeling Dawn (Changeling 3) was published yesterday, December 27, 2011.
Dani: I talk to myself. A lot. And I often don’t realize I’m doing it. I don’t know how interesting it is – my husband thinks it’s amusing, and strangers just give me odd looks.
Also, I must have peace, quiet, no distractions and nothing on my household to-do list in order to write. Bahahahahahahaha - snort! Okay, I just THINK I need that, as I’m struggling to get focused. Once I’m in the zone, however, Martians could land in the front yard and I wouldn’t notice a thing.
Dani: I’m a big fan of JR Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood and Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress series. Kevin Hearne writes the amazing Iron Druid Chronicles and I love Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files. Patricia Briggs’ shapeshifter stories rock and I will stop everything to read Karen Chance.
Of all writers, I probably admire Stephen King the most. King’s ability to get inside his characters’ heads – and take you with him – is simply stunning. By the end of the story, you’re half certain everything happened to YOU.
TQ: Tell us about your Changeling series? Are your shifters a new breed?
Dani: My main characters are werewolves, but don’t call them that. They prefer the term Changelings, and they live right here among us. Your boss could be a Changeling. So could the gal that does your pedicure. The coach of your company baseball team or even the cop that gives you a ticket for not wearing your seatbelt again could have furry tendencies. Your BFF could run on four feet at night and you wouldn’t know. Changelings hide in plain sight and live very human lives most of the time.
Love, however, complicates their lives wildly.
My Changeling series revolves around the Macleod family of shapeshifters. Each book focuses on one of the siblings - four brothers and two sisters. However, characters from earlier books are never gone completely and pop up to support (or annoy) members of the family and the Pack.
TQ: What inspired you to write the Changeling series?
Dani: As far as I’ve been able to figure out, my new Changeling series was probably inspired by REAL wolves! One bright sunny morning when I lived on my little farm in northern Canada, I was stunned to see a pack of wolves – about 7 or 8 – lope leisurely across the yard not far from the house. They were amazingly beautiful creatures, but what struck me most was the feeling I had that they were happy together. It remains one of the most incredible experiences of my life.
However, I really didn’t sit down and plan the Changeling series. I started writing a story one day and the entire Macleod family turned up in my head. What a noisy, demanding bunch they were too! And then they all turned into wolves. I told them not to, but my characters never listen.
TQ: What sort of research did you do for the Changeling series?
Dani: I’m always, always, always doing research as I write. I’m a closet geek to start with because I love science and history, and my newspaper background makes me a fanatic for details and facts. What I write about Changelings may be fiction, but I want every word I write about real wolves to be absolutely true.
Dani: Both. I start as a plotter, then the characters run off in a completely different direction and I’m left to try and catch up. No matter how much I try to plan, my characters have their own notions of how the story is supposed to go. We argue a lot.
TQ: In the first 2 books, Changeling Moon and Changeling Dream, who was the easiest character to write and why? Hardest and why?
Dani: Birkie Peterson is probably my favorite character to write, in the sense that she steps right up and says what’s on her mind, and it’s always just the right thing. I love that about her.
The hardest character to write? Any of them when they’re not talking to me!!! Sometimes I have a scene I need to get done and the characters are conspicuously absent. I don’t know where they go or what they’re doing – hang gliding, playing video games, scarfing down fries at Mickey D’s or what. All I know is that I can threaten, coax, yell, cry and beg but until my characters are good and ready to talk, I get nothing. That’s usually when I go write a blog or an article instead, sort of a writing-while-I’m-waiting-to-write kind of thing.
TQ: Describe Changeling Dawn (Changeling 3) in 140 characters or less.
Dani: Never judge a man by his species. Love, danger and archeology combine as human Josh and werewolf Kenzie work to rescue a shapeshifter child.
TQ: Without giving anything away, what is your favorite scene in Changeling Dawn?
Dani: I have a lot of favorite scenes in that book – like when the hero, Josh Talarkoteen, blackmails Kenzie Macleod into a date. And later in the book, when Birkie Peterson finally takes off the gloves, it’s a heckuva surprise and very satisfying.
TQ: Which character in the series has surprised you the most?
Dani: I get LOTS of surprises from my characters – they always have their own ideas about where the story should go. There are things in Changeling Moon that still surprise me, and I may never recover from one of the revelations in Changeling Dream.
The character who consistently surprises me is Culley Macleod. I never know what he’s going to do or say, and I never, ever, know when he’s going to show up. Or not. He’s like a wild card – or a bad penny.
About the Changeling series
Changeling Dawn
Changeling 3
Kensington Brave (December 27, 2011)
Shadow and moonlight merge beneath her bare feet, the forest floor blurring as she flees the dogs and torches. Werewolf, monster—those are the names given her kind by the humans who hate them.
An isolated archeological site, a terrified Changeling cub, a shadowy research facility—as Kenzie and Josh face the ultimate betrayal, his obsidian eyes promise untold pleasure and hint at dark secrets of his own…
Changeling Dream
Kensington Brave (June 28, 2011)
Changeling Moon
Kensington Brave (May 31, 2011)
About Dani
Dani Harper is a newspaper editor turned paranormal author. There isn’t anything she likes better than exploring the supernatural — unless it’s writing sizzling and suspenseful romance. Of course, all of her stories have at least one foot in the netherworld.
A Canadian who spent many years in northern Alberta, Dani now lives on an island in Alaska! She and her husband operate a commercial fishing boat and her stories are written on land or at sea, with the help of her executive secretary, Fiona the Pug.
Dani currently has a hot new shapeshifter series from Kensington Brava. CHANGELING MOON and CHANGELING DREAM are available now in trade paperback and ebook. Her latest novel, CHANGELING DAWN, was just released yesterday, December 27th.
Dani's Links:
What: One commenter will win a signed copy of Dani’s new release, Changeling Dawn, plus a Dani Harper tote bag from Dani! US and Canadian Mailing Addresses Only.
How: Leave a comment answering the following question posed by Dani:
Who is your favorite shapeshifter character from a book, movie or TV series?
Who and When: The contest is open to all humans on the planet earth with a US or Canadian mailing address. Contest ends at 11:59pm US Eastern Time on Sunday, January 15, 2011. Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 years old or older to enter.
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Interview with Sabrina Benulis - December 20, 2011
Please welcome Sabrina Benulis to The Qwillery as part of the 2011 Debut Author Challenge Interviews. Archon (The Books of Raziel 1), Sabrina's debut novel, will be published on December 27, 2011.
Sabrina: My most interesting writing quirk is that I'm developing the bad habit of needing to be in my pajamas when I sit down at the computer. The weather also affects my writing. When it is sunny, I tend to be more enthusiastic, and, well . . . cheerful!
Sabrina: Some of my favorite writers include Peter S. Beagle (The Last Unicorn), Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Stephen King, and Anne Rice. I also love the classics The Lord of the Flies, Wuthering Heights, and anything by Edgar Allen Poe. H.P. Lovecraft has also influenced any creepiness in my stories. Besides books, a lot of inspiration comes to me from movies, and also from Japanese anime and manga which is a personal hobby of mine.
Sabrina: I'm a mix of plotter and pantser. I need to know the overall framework of the plot, and most especially the end or goal I am working toward, but I find that the small details tend to develop best spur of the moment. In that sense, my subconscious tends to do a lot of the work.
TQ: Describe Archon.
Sabrina: Archon is the first installment of a trilogy called The Books of Raziel, a gothic paranormal fantasy series centering around the existence of a dark messiah known only in higher occult circles as the Archon. This person is suspected to be the reincarnation of a vengeful angel who created an artifact that could determine the ultimate victor in Heaven and Hell's eternal battle. The story begins in Luz, the Vatican-owned island city of a future where people with red hair are suspected to be this dark messiah. My protagonist Angela Mathers has suffered for her red hair all of her life, and arrives in Luz to begin a new life after the untimely death of her family. Little does she know, she is about to enter a world of dangerous intrigues and shifting alliances, where even angels are not quite what she has been led to believe.
TQ: What inspired you to write Archon?
Sabrina: I first began Archon six years ago in college, merely writing for the love of it. I always wanted to write a story about angels, but I knew it was going to be drastically different than anything that had been done before. Once I thought of my characters and fell in love with them, the story continued to evolve into its present form.
TQ: What sort of research did you do for Archon?
Sabrina: I have always loved reading about mythology and different religions of the world, so much of that was in the back of my head when I wrote the book. I did, however, do a lot of reading on angels in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and then created my own world from that and ran with it.
Sabrina: The easiest character to write was Troy. She sprang fully formed into my head from the first instant. Unfortunately, you only get a small glimpse of her in the first novel. Her role increases drastically as the story continues. Angela--the main character--was the hardest at first. It took me a while to really get into her head and figure out just what made her tick. She is a very reserved person, guarded, and admittedly damaged. Perhaps it is very similar to getting to know such a person in real life. They make you work for it.
TQ: Without giving anything away, what is/are your favorite scene(s) in Archon?
Sabrina: I love the scene where Angela and Troy finally meet. There, the terrible beauty that is the supernatural is in full display. Archon is not a book the glorifies the supernatural as much as it reminds us just what makes angels and demons so alien, powerful, and perhaps dangerous to humans in the first place.
TQ: How many books are planned for The Books of Raziel series?
Sabrina: Two more books are planned in the series. The story should be complete by book number three, but I suppose prequels and separate sequels are always a possibility. I like tightly contained stories where most of the sub-plots are resolved by the last book.
Sabrina: I have just finished the first draft of Book 2, and I am very excited about where the story is going. The Books of Raziel are like nothing you will have read. Archon is a very gothic, dark novel, but the progression toward the light is becoming an amazing journey. I can promise you'll have no idea what will happen next.
Sabrina: Thank you so much for having me. It was a pleasure!
About Archon
The Books of Raziel 1
Harper Voyager, December 27, 2011
Angels and demons do battle for a girl possessed by the spirit of a powerful, dead angel in this fabulous paranormal debut by Sabrina Benulis. Archon is the first of the Books of Raziel, a truly fantastic and very hip new take on heaven’s warriors that readers of the angelic novels of Danielle Trussoni, Lauren Kate, Becca Fitzpatrick, and Alexandra Adornetto are sure to adore. Archon is new wave urban fantasy, a tale of the supernatural that brilliantly blends passion, obsession, horror, and suspense in a way that will appeal to dark fantasy fans and paranormal romance readers equally. Sabrina Benulis’s angels are creepy, sexy, and totally awesome—and, like Anne Rice’s amoral, ambiguous, and addicting vampires, they will seduce and terrify you at the same time.
Sabrina Benulis lives in Northeastern Pennsylvania with her husband, a scruffy cockatiel, and a yard full of adorable wild birds. Peacocks from a nearby farm have also made an appearance. Sabrina loves fantasy that makes you think and challenges the norm. Unable to visit the worlds she imagines, she often resorts to letting her typing fingers do the dreaming for her.
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Home India BJP ”stealing” elections in Goa, Manipur:Chidambaram
BJP ”stealing” elections in Goa, Manipur:Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram today accused the BJP of “stealing” elections in Goa and Manipur, saying a party which comes second has “no right” to form the government.
Another Congress leader, Digvijay Singh, said it was the victory of money power over people’s power.
Image courtesy: oneindia.com
“A party that comes second has no right to form government. BJP stealing elections in Goa and Manipur (sic),” Chidambaram said in a tweet.
The comment of the former Finance and Home Minister came after the BJP staked claim to form the government in Goa and Manipur — where it failed to emerge as the single largest party — with the support of smaller parties and some Independents.
In both these states, the Congress has emerged as the single largest party in the assembly elections results of which were declared on March 11.
In Goa, the Governor has already invited BJP leader and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to form the government.
In Manipur, the BJP has met the Governor and claimed that it enjoyed the support from three small NDA constituents, a Congress MLA and the lone Trinamool Congress legislator, taking its tally to 32 in the 60-member assembly.
Targeting the BJP, Singh said money power has won over people’s power.
“Money Power has won over People’s Power. I apologise to the People of Goa as we couldn’t muster the support to form the Government (sic),” he tweeted.
He said the Congress would continue to fight against communal forces of “money power politics” in Goa.
In Goa, the BJP gathered support from three members each of the Goa Forward Party (GFP), the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) and two Independents, taking the tally of the coalition to 21 in the 40-member assembly. The lone NCP MLA was also claimed to have extended support.
In Manipur, the BJP bagged support from three NDA constituents — the National People’s Party (NPP), the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and the Naga People’s Front (NPF).
Besides, one Congress MLA and the lone Trinamool Congress legislator extended support to the BJP in evening.
The Congress had won 28 seats in Manipur and 17 in Goa, followed by the BJP 21 and 13 seats, respectively.
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THE FEUD - R0UND 2 (Audio)
FIBBER McGEE MINUS MOLLY (Audio)
A FIFTEEN MINUTE QUIZ
A FIFTEEN MINUTE QUIZ, JR.
FIRST SEASON PHENOMS
FRANK MORGAN (Audio)
FRANK MUNN'S GOLDEN VOICE (Audio)
FRED ZIV - KING OF SYNDICATION (Audio)
FRIDAY'S ALL TIME TOP TEN
THE GOLD IN THE GOLDEN AGE
GOOD NEWS (Audio)
GOODNIGHT, MR. DURANTE... (Audio)
THE GREAT GILDERSLEEVE(S) (Audip)
GREAT GREETINGS
GREAT GREETINGS AGAIN
GUNSMOKE (Audio0
GUS HAENSCHEN (Audio)
GUY LOMBARDO (Audio)
HADACOL
HOLLYWOOD CALLING (Audio)
HOOPER: NO EASY TARGET
HOPE FROM HOME (Audio)
THE HOUR OF CHARM (Audio)
HUMMERT'S MUSICAL MYSTERY
H.V. KALTENBORN (Audio)
I LOVE A MYSTERY (Audio)
I LOVE A SEQUEL (Audio)
IN THE MILLER MOOD (Audio)
INFORMATION PLEASE (Audio)
INNER SANCTUM (Audio)
IT PAYS TO BE IGNORANT (Audio)
JACK WEBB'S DRAGNET (Audio)
A JOHN GUEDEL PRODUCTION...
JOHN NESBITT'S PASSING PARADE (Audio)
JUBILEE (Audio)
JUDY CANOVA (Audio)
KARL SWENSON (Audio)
KATE'S GREAT SONG (Audio)
KAY KYSER (Audio & Video)
THE KING OF SWING (Audio)
THE LATE SHIFT
LET'S PRETEND (Audio)
LIFE WITH LUIGI (Audio)
LIGHTS OUT! (Audio)
THE LONE RANGER (Audio)
LUCKY GETS BENNY (Audio)
THE LUCKY STRIKE SWEEPSTAKES (Audio)
LUX...PRESENTS HOLLYWOOD! (Audio)
THE MAGIC KEY (Audio)
MAJOR BOWES' ORIGINAL MONEY MACHINE
THE MARCH OF CHANGE (Audio)
THE MARCH OF TIME (Audio)
MARRIED SLEUTHS (Audio)
MBS = MUTUAL'S BARGAIN SALES
MEL BLANC (Audio)
MEMORIAL DAYS
MEREDITH WILLSON (Audio)
MR ALLEN MEETS MR BENNY (Audio & Video)
MR DISTRICT ATTORNEY (Audio)
MR. PRESIDENT (Audio)
MONDAY'S ALL TIME TOP TEN
THE MONTHLIES
MONTY WOOLLEY (Audio)
MULTIPLE RUNS ALL TIME TOP TEN
MUTUAL LED THE WAY
MY FRIEND IRMA (Audio)
NBC's CHINESE MENU
NETS TO ORDER
NETWORK JUMPERS
THE NETWORK RACE
A NETWORK RADIO QUIZ
NICK CARTER (Audio)
ON A NOTE OF TRIUMPH - (Audio)
THE ONE, THE ONLY...GROUCHO! (Audio)
THE ORIGINAL ABC NETWORK
OUR MISS ARDEN (Audio)
OZZIE & HARRIET (Audio)
PEOPLE ARE FUNNY (Audio)
PETRILLO!
THE PRESS RADIO BUREAU (Audio)
"PROFESSOR" JERRY COLONNA (Audio)
THE QUIZ KIDS (Audio)
RADIO GOES TO THE MOVIES
THE RADIO HALL OF FAME (Audio)
RADIO NETS' GROSSES
RADIO'S RULERS: CROSSLEY, HOOPER & NIELSEN
THE RAILROAD HOUR (Audio)
RANKINGS OVER RATINGS
R.I.P., PBS
SATURDAY'S ALL TIME TOP TEN
SEPTEMBER IN THE GOLDEN AGE
SERIALS, CEREALS & PREMIUMS (Audio)
THE SHADOW NOS. (Audio)
SHERLOCK HOLMES (Audio)
SHORTY BELL (Audio)
SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EARS
SOFT SOAP & HARD SELL (Audio)
SPIKE JONES (Audio)
SPONSOR SWEEPSTAKES
SPOTLIGHT BANDS (Audio)
STARTING POINTS QUIZ
STOP THE MUSIC! (Audio)
SUNDAY AT SEVEN (Audio)
SUNDAY'S ALL TIME T0P TEN
SUS...PENSE! (Audio)
TALLULAH'S BIG SHOW (Audio)
THREE ERAS OF THE GOLDEN AGE
THREE LETTER CALLS
THURSDAY'S ALL TIME TOP TEN
TOP 40 RADIO'S ROOTS (Audio)
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES (Audio)
TUESDAY'S ALL TIME TOP TEN
TWENTY QUESTIONS (Audio)
THE TWO STOOGES (Audio)
UNFILTERED CIGARETTE CLAIMS
V-E DAY (Very Early)
VIC & SADE (Audio)
V-J DAY (Audio)
WALTER WINCHELL (Audio)
THE WALTZ KING (Audio)
WAR OF THE WORLDS (Audio)
WAS AMERICAN IDLE?
W.C. FIELDS (Audio)
WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS (Audio)
WEDNESDAY'S ALL TIME TOP TEN
THE WHISTLER (Audio)
WORDS AT WAR (Audio)
YOU ARE THERE (Audio)
YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE (Audio)
PHILADELPHIA, JULY 4th 1776....THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE...Y0U ARE THERE.
YOU ARE THERE
Some of Network Radio’s most creative minds were also the most versatile. For example, Carlton E. Morse, who gave us years of the warmhearted One Man’s Family, chuckled over his typewriter turning out the blood curdling series I Love A Mystery. Philips H. Lord who was responsible for the weekly shoot ‘em up Gangbusters, also portrayed the hymn singing Seth Parker and created the human interest series, We The People. So it was with Goodman Ace, renowned as radio and television’s top comedy writer and co-star of his own long running series with his wife, Jane. (See Easy Aces on this site.)
The former Kansas City newspaperman was impressed, as many were, by Orson Welles’ infamous 1938 War of The Worlds drama on CBS that supposedly touched off a national panic. The events of that broadcast, of course, were fiction described by fictitious reporters made to sound real. (See War of The Worlds on this site.) Then came D-Day in 1944, when radio went to real war on the shores of France and real reporters described the largest invasion ever known as it happened. (See D-Day On Radio on this site.)
What if, he reasoned, real historic events could be given Welles’ War of The Worlds treat-ment and be “reported” by real network newsmen as if they were happening now? The idea had merit but he was too busy with Easy Aces and lucrative outside writing assignments to develop it any further. Then Ace was hired in early 1947 to oversee The CBS School of Comedy Writers, the brainchild of network executives searching for a creative answer to NBC’s comedy dominance before Bill Paley discovered the monetary solution in 1948. (See The 1948-49 Season on this site.)
So while his six-month “class” turned out the forgettable Robert Q. Lewis Little Show, Goodman Ace hit the history books and developed You Are There which debuted as CBS Is There and remained for almost three years. (1)
Although Ace created the concept he had no desire to be tied down to its weekly production and approved CBS turning it over to future media critic and educator Robert Lewis Shayon who acted as You Are There’s painstaking producer/director for its entire run. The writing staff of You Are There consisted of Irve Tunick, a frequent contributor to NBC‘s Cavalcade of America, Joseph Liss from the Library of Congress and Michael Sklar.
CBS opened its checkbook for the sustaining program assuring Shayon and his writers access to the top radio acting talents in New York City and CBS News made Ned Calmer, John Daly, Morton Dean,, Douglas Edwards, George Fielding Elliott, Art Hannes, Don Hollenbeck, Richard C. Hottellet, Quincy Howe, Larry LeSueur, Harry Marble, Edward P. Morgan, Bill Reynolds, Ken Roberts, Hughes Rudd and Daniel Schorr available to the show. Some of the journalists welcomed the chance to spread their wings and enjoyed their trips into history, others considered it beneath their professional standards, but all cooperated. (2)
CBS Is There was first broadcast as the month long summer replacement for the first half of Lux Radio Theater on July 7, 1947, and dealt with the 1865 assassination of Abraham Lincoln. A rebroadcast of the original on September 5, 1948, as “reported” by CBS newsmen Daly, Hollenbeck, Howe and Calmer is posted. Most reviews of the unique new program were complimentary for its modern approach to historical subjects. Variety’s review on July 9, 1947, however, was mixed:
CBS has come up with a dramatic program that opens up sources for a wealth of material for future presentation. Titled CBS Is There this 30 minute program utilizes the on-the-spot technique of modern radio journalism for the reenactment of major historic events. On Monday’s inital program, for example, CBS newsman John Daly, equipped with a portable microphone, was on hand at Ford’s Theater in Washington the night that Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Further utilizing the facilities of present-day coverage, there were pickups from different parts of the world with CBS treating history as if the network had assigned to staffers to the event. … Superimposing the mike and the newsman on a bygone day, by hindsight, served to point up present day brashness with startling clarity. CBS gave it all the hoopla of a wire-recorder era. The idea of CBS Is There is good; it’s exciting radio. But CBS should be there in spirit only. Let the newsman be there, let him describe what happened and how it happened. But from the sidelines - his mike should only be figurative.
Harry Marble took the lead of the August 11, 1947, episode, The Defeat of The Spanish Armada, joined by Jackson Beck, Michael Fitzmaurice, Ernest Chappell, Bud Collyer, John Daly and Ken Roberts. The event from 1588 reaches an exciting climax as Sir Francis Drake’s ships turn away the invading Spanish fleet.
The Battle of Gettysburg of 1863 was the subject for the broadcast of February 22, 1948. Don Hollenbeck took the lead in describing the Union army’s stand to halt the Confederacy, supported by George Fielding Eliot, John Daly, Jackson Beck, and Ken Roberts.
The program had been known as You Are There for several months on July 4, 1948, when it celebrated the event of 172 years earlier with its recounting of The Declaration of Independence. John Daly anchored the episode with contributions by George Fielding Eliot, Ken Roberts, Ned Calmer and Bud Collyer. Daly then anchored the September 19, 1948 recreation of The Ratification of The U.S. Constitution from 1788 with reports from Ned Calmer, Don Hollenbeck and Ken Roberts.
Columbus Day was commemorated on the broadcast of October 10, 1948, when Don Hollenbeck teamed with John Daly, Ned Calmer, Ken Roberts and Art Hannes to chronicle Christopher Columbus arriving in San Salvador in 1492.
Representative of the final broadcasts of You Are There is Bill Leonard leading its January 21, 1950, recreation of The British Taking New Amsterdam Island from the Dutch in 1664. Don Hollenbeck, Douglas Edwards, Ned Calmer participated in this episode, which like most of Bob Shayon’s 90 productions of the program, was filled with facts and built to an exciting climax.
It’s like Goodman Ace first envisioned the program, “All things are as they were then, except You Are There!”
Or as Walter Cronkite, who hosted the Peabody Award winning television version of the program on CBS-TV from 1953 to 1957 asked - then answered his own question every week, “What kind of day was it? It was a day filled with the events that alter and illuminate our times - and You Were There!”
Or as Jane Ace might have added about her husband's creation, "It wasn't just good radio, it was hysterically accurate, too!"
(1) Goodman Ace’s original name for the show was You Are There but he was overruled by the network which insisted on CBS Is There. Wide criticism for this overindulgence of self-promotion caused CBS to revert back to You Are There on April 25, 1948
(2) South African born CBS newsman John Daly with his clipped accent and surprising dramatic talents
appeared in the most You Are There episodes.
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For disable people
Kelmė district municipality,
Vytauto Didžiojo st. 58, 86143 Kelmė
Budget office code 188768730, Register of Legal Entities
Phone/Fax (8 427) 69052,
E-mail info@kelme.lt
Įstaigos svetainė
Kelmė land is a small area in the western part of Lithuania, in the middle of Samogitia. The great road goes from St. Petersburg–Tallinn–Riga–Šiauliai–Kelmė–Tauragė–Tilžė–Karaliaučius (Kaliningradas) to Poland and Germany.
The town was founded on the left bank of the Kražantė River. About 9000 people live here at the moment. Local dwellers relate the Kelmė name to “Kelmynės” (the stubby place), because in the old days impenetrable forests murmured here.
Later on, these forests were cut down by Samogitians, who settled down in the shelter of picturesque rivulets. In written historical documents, Kelmė was mentioned in 1416 for the first time.
The first church was built in 1416. At the beginning of XV century Kelly was granted the privileged right to organize markets and fairs. The historical part of this land is a matter of interest.
More than 400 archaeological, historical, architectural and cultural monuments may be found here. Kelly land is famous for prominent people, original customs, art handicraft, other trade, splendid folk songs and legends.
During centuries the destiny of this land was shared with other districts of Lithuania.
This land was destroyed and ravaged by crusaders and Sweden regiments. People of this land struggled against tsar’s oppression. Monuments dedicated to 1831 and 1863 years rebellions and knolls of graveyards give evidence of these events.
A.Mackevičius, one of the most prominent leaders of 1863 rebellion, was born here. A large number of monuments and memorable places remind of the struggle of this land people for independence.
Amongst them are graves of volunteers and partisans, crosses and roadside poles with a statuette of a saint erected not so long ago to memorize exiles.This land is notable by its beautiful nature and pure air, since there are no industrial giants. There are many places, which may fascinate your eye.
53 large and small lakes and ponds are stretched here. The largest of them are Gauštvinis and Gludas lakes, beautiful Bridvaišis lake with its islands, and transparent like a tear Gilius lake.
Besides, the scenery is adorned by hills and knolls, swift rivers and rivulets. In the eastern environs, the Dubysa river flows, this fascinates your eyes by beautiful valleys. The Kražantė river, the tributary of the Dubysa, winds through the middle of Kelmė land from the west to the east.
The glorified in songs Venta River flows in the northern-western environs. There are the following nature reserves: the Tytuvėnai pinewood landscape reserve, the Užpelkis botanical and zoological reserve, the Medžiokalnis botanical reserve, the Pakėvis and Papušinis cranberry meadows, and other reserves.
Thus, everybody longing for rest and tranquility may pick up power out of nature: go roaming by paths, gather berries, go mushrooming, fishing, boating on the surface of silver lakes.31,1 thousand people live in Kelmė district. 98% are Lithuanians. The following nationalities: Russians, Byelorussians, the Polish, Germans, Jews and some other nationalities.
Most of dwellers are Catholics. 14 Catholics churches, one Orthodox Church, two churches of old believers are available.In the middle of XVII century the estate palace and gates were built, which are the architectural monument. The palace was built in early baroque style, but it also has features of the Renaissance.
There is a large number of museums in this district: in Kelmė, Užventis, Ušnėnai, Kražiai. The cultural and economic centre of this land is Kelmė. But Tytuvėnai, Užventis, Kražiai, Šaukėnai are also interesting and dear to the heart of every Lithuanian.
The brick gates of square form with the four-slope stepped baroque roof looks interesting. In former times the library was on the second floor of the palace (about 5,000 books, manuscripts, collections of numismatics). The estate palace and gates were restored in 1988. The museum of Kelmė land was founded in premises of this palace.
Every year on the last Saturday of May Žemaičiai from Venta, Dubysa, and Kražantė come to the traditional folk art festival held in Kelmė. You may see how motley pattern fabric is weaved, earthenware pots are painted, decorations are forged and trees are forced to speak at these festivals.
You also may try to do all these things on your own. Singers, dancers, musicians gather together here, art photograph exhibitions and other displays are opened. Music admirers may listen to the mixed chorus, folk ensembles “Taduja”, “Knituva”.
Every year in the middle of July admirers of ethnic culture from all districts of Lithuania come to Kelmė. Courses of folk handicraft and ethnic music are organized here. Students are taught not only to sing, play different old musical instruments, dance, but also to play Kankles (the old Lithuanian musical instrument), weave motley sashes, weave from straw and thin withes, carve wood, proficiently sew and cut out clothes patterns.
Students are also acquainted with customs and traditions of Žemaičiai; Kelmė is also famous for its Small Theatre, which won the sympathy of spectators not only in Lithuania, but in foreign countries, as well.
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About KMS
Kilkenny Musical Society proudly presents its 44th production
Book by Alfred Uhry | Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Directed by Christine Scarry | Musical Directon by David Hayes | Choreography by Nicole McDonald
2nd to 8th April 2017
Click here for tickets.
History tells us his fate… now relive his journey
Some stories are so great, so epic in their impact and poignancy that they stretch through the annals of time. The case of Leo Frank is one such story.
Was he a monster, capable of killing a child and deserving of his fate, or an innocent man who became the scapegoat for a society overflowing with resentment towards rich, Jewish factory owners, a public outcry over the exploitation of child workers and a ruthless, unmerciful media culture?
This tragically captivating story is at the heart of the musical, “Parade”, Kilkenny Musical Society’s show choice for 2017. This group of local performers, renowned for their insightful dramatic portrayals as evidenced by previous successes The Hired Man, Michael Collins: A Musical Drama, Sweeney Todd and most recently The Full Monty, take on this monumental show which is guaranteed to carry it’s audiences along on a wave of triumph, despair, hope and anger.
Combined with an epic score, reminiscent of the haunting anthemic pieces of Michael Collins in 2014, Parade is a show that will leave an indelible print on those who experience it.
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Michael Hayes
Michael Hayes as Leo Frank
Character Bio:
Leo Frank was an American factory superintendent who was convicted in 1913 of the murder of a 13-year-old employee, Mary Phagan, in Atlanta, Georgia. His trial and its outcome attracted national attention and became the focus of social, regional, political, and racial concerns, particularly regarding antisemitism.
Personal Bio:
Michael Hayes, former winner of the highly coveted Best Actor title at the AIMS national awards for his inspiring portrayal of ‘The Big Fella’ Michael Collins, takes the role of Leo Frank, the troubled protagonist at the epicenter of this compelling tale. History recalls his fate, but Michael reignites Leo’s journey from paragon to parasite of society.
Leo Frank
Sarah Brennan
Sarah Brennan as Lucille Frank
Lucille Frank (nee. Selig) met Leo Frank shortly after he arrived in Atlanta. She came from a prominent, upper-middle class Jewish family of industrialists who, two generations earlier, had founded the first synagogue in Atlanta. Though she was less devout in her Jewish faith than Frank, they married in November 1910.
Sarah has been performing from a very young age which led her to complete four years full time training in Bull Alley, Dublin. KMS credits include: Sweeney Todd (Mrs Lovett), Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon), Pirates of Penzance (Isabel), and Michael Collins (Player3/Delia), Sarah facilitates drama and musical theatre classes with Dancewise Academy and in various schools throughout the south-east.
Lucille Frank
Kevin Reade
Kevin Reade as Hugh Dorsey
Hugh Dorsey was an American lawyer who was notable as the prosecuting attorney in the Leo Frank trial of 1913. He was also a politician, a member of the Democratic Party who was twice elected as the Governor of Georgia (1917–1921), and jurist, who served for more than a decade as a superior court judge (1935–1948) in Atlanta.
Kevin has been a member of KMS since 1997 and has taken on several roles with the society over the last few years including ‘Oliver’ (Oliver!), ‘Peter’ (Jesus Christ Superstar), ‘Will Parker’ (Oklahoma!), ‘Fagin’ (Oliver!), ‘John’ (The Hired Man), ‘Seymour’ (Little Shop of Horrors), ‘Frederick’ (Pirates of Penzance), ‘Michael Gillane’ (Michael Collins - A Musical Drama), and "Sweeney" (Sweeney Todd).
Hugh Dorsey
Brendan Corcoran
Brendan Corcoran as Luther Rosser
Brendan has been involved in theatre for 50 years having first joined Kilkenny Youth Theatre in 1964. He has appeared in countless productions with the New Theatre Group, Pan Productions, Gaslight Theatre Company and Watergate Productions founded in 1993. A cast member of 4 All Ireland winning productions, he has travelled to international festivals in Canada, Belgium, Czechoslovakia and South Korea. He first appeared with Kilkenny Musical Society in “Waltzes from Vienna” in 1997, “South Pacific” in 1984, and Oliver in 1997 and 2010 to name but a few. Recent Kilkenny Musical Society appearances include the role of Mr Mushnik in “Little Shop of Horrors” 2012, 2014's production of “Michael Collins” in which he played Cathal Brugha, and Jonas Fogg in 2015's "Sweeney Todd"
Luther Rosser
Click here to see our full cast list
Meet the Production Team
Christine Scarry
Born in Dublin, Christine works all over Ireland as a freelance director, and is the artistic director of Red Alchemy Theatre Company, which is dedicated to exploring provocative and challenging works by contemporary writers and composers. In addition to her thriving practice as a vocal coach, she works as a director and voice tutor at the Irish College of Music Theatre (IMT) - Ireland’s first accredited third-level music theatre course, where she also lectures in music theatre history.
David Hayes
David's career to date has included work as a Musical Director, an orchestrator, a keyboard player and a producer in theatre, radio, television and in the studio. As a musical director David has worked with Riverdance – The Show, Fame – The Musical, The Voice of Ireland - currently airing on RTÉ One, and Extreme Rhythm, a Wexford based percussion ensemble.
Nicole McDonald
Nicole began her professional training at Laine Theatre Arts receiving an associate in dance. She later completed a masters in dance from University of Limerick. She has over 19 years’ experience in teaching, Professional Dance, Creative Directing and Choreography. Her professional career has taken her around the UK, America and Europe on stage as well as TV and Film.
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About Kilkenny Musical Society
Kilkenny Musical Society was founded in 1973 by the late Kitty Drohan and Donal O'Brien. The Society has the distinction of presenting a Musical each year without fail since then for the people of Kilkenny and surroundings. Early productions took place in the Friary Hall in Kilkenny City until the Society moved to the beautiful Watergate Theatre in 1994. The society has seen many fine performers tread the boards and evidence of the quality of these performances can be seen in the list of awards and nominations in the AIMS Awards Scheme.
In the last number of years Kilkenny Musical Society has been both locally and critically acclaimed for its members’ ability to resonate with the stories they portray and carry their audiences along on a wave of musical and dramatic triumphs. From the heartache of Michael Collins & The Hired Man to the comedic genius of The Fully Monty, this group of local performers excel at what they do. This years production promises to be no different.
For more information about KMS - check out the About Us section on our main website.
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KMS Parade: Interview on KCLR
Submitted by KMS Admin on Mon, 19/06/2017 - 13:47
KMS on KCLR: David Doyle speaks to John Masterson about Parade, the AIMS Awards, and KMS's upcoming summer concert.
Read more about KMS Parade: Interview on KCLR
Four Nominations for Parade, incl. Best Show - Two Awards Won!
Kilkenny Musical Society had a very successful night at the AIMS (Association of Irish Musical Societies) awards ceremony in Killarney on Saturday night. After recieving 4 nominations, for Best Actress, Best Male Singer, Best Director, and Best Show, KMS comes home with 2 trophies, with Michael Hayes winning Best Male Singer award and Christine Scarry winning Best Director. Parade came second place in best overall show.
Read more about Four Nominations for Parade, incl. Best Show - Two Awards Won!
KMS's Parade on Artscope - Community Radio Kilkenny
Submitted by KMS Admin on Tue, 21/03/2017 - 00:42
In case you missed it - click below to listen to Sarah Brennan chat to Craig O’Shea about KMS's epic production of PARADE
Read more about KMS's Parade on Artscope - Community Radio Kilkenny
Trialed by Law or by Land: Leo Frank and Kilkenny Musical Society’s 2017 production of PARADE
Submitted by KMS Admin on Thu, 16/03/2017 - 13:22
by Kevina Hayes
In just 3 weeks time, Kilkenny Musical Society take to the stage with their highly anticipated 2017 production: Parade. The epic score, reminiscent of the rousing choruses of their award winning production of Michael Collins A Musical Drama in 2014, is but a melodic vehicle for the captivating and true life story of Mr Leo Frank, played by award winning local performer Michael Hayes, at the epicenter of this amazing musical.
Read more about Trialed by Law or by Land: Leo Frank and Kilkenny Musical Society’s 2017 production of PARADE
KMS on KCLR
Submitted by KMS Admin on Wed, 15/03/2017 - 16:35
In case you missed it - listen below to John Masterson chat with Christine Scarry and Kevina Hayes all about our next production Parade, opening in the Watergate Theatre in less than three weeks!
Read more about KMS on KCLR
Some stories are so great, so epic in their impact and poignancy that they stretch through the annals of time. The case of Leo Frank is one such story. Was he a monster, capable of killing a child and deserving of his fate, or an innocent man who became the scapegoat for a society overflowing with resentment towards rich, Jewish factory owners, a public outcry over the exploitation of child workers and a ruthless, unmerciful media culture? This tragically captivating story is at the heart of the musical, “Parade”, Kilkenny Musical Society’s show choice for 2017.
Read more about History tells us his fate… now relive his journey
Magical Musical Mayhem
Kilkenny Musical Society are delighted to present,
'Magical Musical Mayhem'
This fun, family friendly show features hits from your favourite childhood musicals, walt disney movies & of course a sing along to some of the Christmas classics.
Thomastown Concert Hall - Friday 2nd December -7.30pm
*Dress up in your favourite christmas woolies or better still, wear your favourite christmas Pj's so you can run straight home for the late late toy show!*
Castlecomer Community Hall - Sunday 4th December - 3pm
Read more about Magical Musical Mayhem
Parade Auditions
Submitted by KMS Admin on Sun, 09/10/2016 - 23:00
Kilkenny Musical Society are delighted to present 'Parade' by Jason Robert Brown in The Watergate Theatre on Sunday 2nd- Saturday 8th April 2016.
Director: Christine Scarry
Musical Director: David Hayes
Choreographer: Nicole McDonald
Auditions will take place on Friday 18th November & further auditions/recalls will take place on Sunday 20th.
For further information & to book in for an audition, please contact us on info@kilkennymusicalsociety.com
Read more about Parade Auditions
KMS Social Night
Submitted by KMS Admin on Sat, 20/08/2016 - 19:12
We will be hosting a social night next Thur 25th August in Rafter Dempseys on Friary Street. We would love to see you all there for a catch up!
We also welcome any new members that may be interested in joining the society this year to come along and meet us for a chat and a bit of craic!
P.S. - There's also the small matter of revealing our 2017 production!
See you all from 8pm onwards!
Read more about KMS Social Night
About the Musical
About Alfred Uhry
About Jason Robert Brown
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Langton Capital – 2016-11-16 – More on Enterprise, beer duty, the blame game & other:
More on Enterprise, beer duty, the blame game & other:
I went through a phase of buying more and more language books.
Because, I reckoned, the more books I had, the more I would learn and I followed the same logic with pens and pencils, cookery manuals and the rest but, at the end of the day, all I was doing was creating a bigger and bigger pile of bumph to take to the charity shop.
And the same should be said, I believe, about information in general. You can surround yourselves with it these days, much of it free. And then, if you’re human like the rest of us, you’ll imagine yourself to be well-informed and you’ll make confident, bold decisions based on that assumption, about 50% of them wrong.
This seems to be true, not least, in the stock market. Because here we’ve got raw and refined information coming out of our ears. Some of it is plain bonkers but much of it fits the facts – but then so did the flat-earth theory until further research proved it to be wrong.
However, for the stock pickers out there, this isn’t altogether a bad thing. Doesn’t have much a ring to it but ‘long live stock market financial and behaviour imperfections’ is what I say. Oh, and just in case he’s feeling friendless and alone, well done Mark Carney. On to the news:
ENTERPRISE INNS – ANALYSTS’ MEETING:
• Following the release of its FY numbers to end-September, Enterprise Inns hosted a meeting for analysts and our comments are set out below:
• Trading:
• See earlier email. All models, all regions and all quarters saw like-for-like growth in FY16
• The market, overall, is ‘more stable’. In addition, the regulatory uncertainty surrounding the MRO has now been cleared up
• Absolute EBITDA was down only marginally despite a 4% drop in the number of pubs owned
• All options – disposal, move to commercial leases, move to managed or move to short-term tenancies – have proved to be accretive to earnings
• That said, the MRO has been and is being disruptive
• New lettings were delayed for the same reasons as those outlined by Punch Taverns last week. This should only have a temporary impact
• Admin costs rose from £37m to £40m and will rise to c£42m this year – this is due to the enlarged infrastructure demanded by the new business model(s)
• Unplanned business failure numbers are down once again to only 1.6% of the estate. Only 59 pubs are currently closed
• There will be some cost pressures coming through. Prices may have to rise at some point
• Strategy:
• Group is now 18mths into its new strategy
• Group reiterates this strategy (return to growth in tenanted), expansion of managed model, debt reduction, remains firmly on track.
• ETI no longer offers longer term tied leases.
• It may take pubs over to manage them at lease-end
• Around 94 (of a possible 285) pubs that have had a ‘trigger event’ have enquired about free-of-tie alternatives. None of these have yet concluded.
• Balance sheet, cash flow & other:
• The capital markets are ‘open to Enterprise’ & the group has pushed bullet payments out to the right
• In addition, it has paid down the absolute amount of debt outstanding by some £122m
• Debt to EBITDA has fallen from 7.8x to 7.5x. Punch Taverns stands at 6.6x.
• The share buyback (£25m is on the cards) is testament to the fact that cash is not the problem that it was in the wake of the smoking ban, the credit crunch & the recession
• Langton Comment: Enterprise has reassured on trading & says that it has the breadth of offer, tenanted, longer-leased, commercially-leased or managed, to suit all its pubs. It still sees itself owning around 800 managed pubs, c1,000 commercially tenanted pubs and 2,400 traditionally tied units.
• The group is on track & its shares are cheap. However, in the absence of a catalyst (a ‘tipping event’), investors may need to be patient.
• Overall, a PER (and Langton acknowledges but does not completely agree with the suggestion that one should look at EV/EBITDA measures) of little more than 5x earnings does seem somewhat grudging for a company that is doing pretty much everything right.
PUB, RESTAURANT & DRINKS PRODUCERS:
• The ALMR has written to Chancellor Phillip Hammond calling on him to actively support the pub industry in his Autumn Statement on 23 November. The upcoming business rates revaluation has proven to be a particular bone of contention as it will disproportionately hit the hospitality industry due to turnover-based valuations. The ALMR is consequently calling for an ‘urgent review’ of trading provisions questioning the subjective element of ‘fair maintainable trade’ pub assessments.
• A study of more than 80,000 Chinese adults by Pennsylvania State University suggests that moderate amounts of alcohol can cut the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease. Quarterly blood samples allowed researchers to measure participants’ high-density lipoprotein (HDL) – aka ‘good cholesterol’ – as well as liver function and inflammatory markers. Moderate drinking appeared to slow the natural decline of HDL levels.
• Fuller’s flagship pub, The George IV, on Chiswick High Road is once again hosting the switch on of the Chiswick High Road Christmas lights on 24 November at 5.30pm. The switching on of the lights will be led by Fred Turner, Fuller, Smith & Turner’s Head of Tenanted Operations, and is in partnership with the London Borough of Hounslow.
• Lancashire pub group Thwaites has posted a 5% rise in turnover to £44m on continuing operations although profit before tax was down due to interest rate swaps and pub investment.
• Kantar Worldpanel data show Tesco has continued to grow its grocery market share, accelerating at its fastest rate in three years of 2.2% in the 12 weeks to 6 November. This handily beats overall grocery market growth of 0.8%, bumping the UK’s number one up to 28.3% of the market, with much of the growth driven by own-label brands at the cheaper and more premium ends of the price spectrum.
• UK’s major supermarkets reported to have cut petrol prices by 3p per litre in attempt to attract pre-Xmas shoppers
• The BBPA has urged Cheltenham Borough Council to abolish its Late Night Levy and continues to support the existing local Business Improvement District (BID). The British Beer & Pub Association proposes that the Late Night Levy unfairly disadvantages pubs, many of which are small, independent, and contributing positively to the night-time economy. For such businesses, the Late Night Levy can represent a significant imposition.
• Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive, British Beer & Pub Association, comments: ‘Cheltenham implemented a Late Night Levy in 2014, but have found it has failed to reach expected revenue targets, raising less than 39 per cent of the £199,000 figure that had been predicted in the first year. It is right, therefore, that they look again at the Levy…
• ‘…We will continue to oppose Late Night Levies, campaigning against them wherever they are proposed. We’ve already seen several big city councils, such as Leeds and Bristol, abandon their Late Night Levy plans, and it’s encouraging to see that Cheltenham is looking to do the same.’
• Recruitment agencies are warning restaurants that they will not be able to provide enough chefs to meet demand this Christmas due to an ongoing skills shortage. Restaurants are facing a ‘real headache’, according to the findings of a survey by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), which shows 61% of respondents say they do not have enough chefs over the festive period and just 18% believe they have sufficiently skilled chefs.
• REC chief executive Kevin Green said the statistics were a real worry, not just for Christmas but beyond and warned that if not addressed it would have implications for the future of the industry. ‘Training and progression needs to be improved so that more people are encouraged to become chefs. That’s a longer term fix, but there’s an immediate skills crisis which needs to be addressed. Any restrictions on access to chefs from the EU, such as a salary threshold for work visas, will only exacerbate the problem.
• ‘Without a supply of chefs to meet growing demand, restaurants, bars and hotels will have to pay more for their staff and it’s likely that these costs will be passed on to the customer. We may even see restaurants close their doors if they can’t remain competitive and profitable.’
• Council of Mortgage Lenders says mortgages are now more affordable than they have ever been. Says first time buyers spend c17.7% of monthly income on mortgage repayments. Not sure the same would be true if rates rose to 6, 7 or 8%.
• CML points out 2yr fixed mortgages can be had for as little as 0.99%. Fine if you can pay the loan back in 24mths.
• Morrison’s has launched a service at Amazon. Orders will delivered same day by Amazon. Costs will be £6.99 for a 1hr slot or in a two hour slot for free. Morrison’s reports ‘as food maker and shopkeeper, we have unique skills to help build a broader new Morrisons through capital light growth. ‘Morrisons at Amazon’ is another exciting joint opportunity and makes Morrisons good quality, great value-for-money products available to even more customers.’
• Questions may be raised as to the ongoing nature of Ocada’s relationship with Morrison’s
LEISURE TRAVEL & HOTELS:
• Aparthotel operator Staycity is opening two sites in France in 2017, which will join its existing aparthotel in the 10th district of Paris. Staycity Marseille (108 apartments) will open in February and Staycity Lyon (144 apartments) will follow in the Spring of next year. Staycity premises opening in the UK over the next 12 months include Manchester (182), London Covent Garden (106) and Liverpool (202). Staycity Aparthotels now has over 3,000 apartments across eight major cities across the UK and Europe with expansion plans which will take it to 15,000 apartments by 2021.
• Expedia’s German hotel-booking site Trivago has filed through holding company Travel BV for an IPO, with a ‘placeholder’ amount of $400m. The website is seeking to list its American depositary receipts on the Nasdaq under the symbol TVRG and will make its Class A shares, currently held by Trivago management, to the public, while its Class B shares will remain with Expedia. Expedia first bought into Trivago in 2012, paying about $628 million in cash and stock for 61.6% of the company. Trivago posted a net loss of $57.8m on revenue of $425.6m in the first nine months of this year.
• The global meetings and events sector is expected to grow next year, according to a study by Carlson Wagonlit Travel.
• STR’s October Pipeline Report shows 153,206 rooms in 1,007 projects under contract in Europe, representing a 14.9% increase year-on-year in rooms under contract. Europe reported 66,787 rooms in 442 projects in construction for the month, which is a 21.6% increase in year-over-year comparisons, with London proving to be its largest market. This is followed by Moscow, Istanbul, and Berlin.
• easyHotel is in ‘advanced discussions’ regarding the potential acquisition of a freehold site in Sheffield to be used as one of the group’s ‘super budget’ branded hotels.
• Shares in Nintendo have climbed on the news of a launch date for its new Super Mario game for the iPhone, with users having to pay $10 (£8) for the full game.
• Snapchat’s parent company has filed documents for a stock market listing that could see the company valued at between $20bn and $25bn. It is likely to be one of the biggest tech sector floats in years, but some US reports say the business could be valued at as much as $40bn.
• UK inflation in surprise fall in October, CPI falls to 0.9% from 1.0% a month earlier. Economists were looking for 1.1%. Factory gate prices now rising rapidly, up 2.1% on the year. Raw materials +4.6%
• German growth slowed in Q3, exports slipped with economy growing by 0.2% in the quarter. German officials report ‘the development of foreign trade had a downward effect on growth. Exports were slightly down while imports were slightly up compared with the second quarter of 2016.’
• IEA reports infrastructural spend (under Trump or in Europe) will not be sufficient to boost Western economies
• US retail sales rose by a stronger than expected 0.8% in October when compared with the month before
• World markets: UK, Europe & US higher yesterday. Far East up in Wednesday trading.
• Bank governor Mark Carney has attacked politicians for criticising the Bank in what he called a “massive blame deflection exercise”. Various politicians including PM Theresa May & former front-benchers William Hague & George Osborne have suggested that cheap money could have unpleasant side-effects. Mr Carney said ‘it’s very important to distinguish between the stance of monetary policy and the reasons why global interest rates are low, the reasons why inequality has increased. Those are caused by much more fundamental factors and an excessive focus on monetary policy in many respects is a massive blame deflection exercise.’ He then pointed the finger saying ‘we can’t make the structural decisions that are going to change the path of productivity in this economy. Others are going to make those decisions. You’re going to make those decisions.’
• Brent up & trading around $46.95 per barrel.
• Sterling little changed against the US$ at $1.246. Stable vs Euro at 116c.
• Bond yields little-changed to down a bit overnight
YESTERDAY IN A NUTSHELL – SELECTION OF TWEETS, LIVE TWEETS ON WEBSITE:
• Enterprise Inns FY. Revenue is £632m v £629m last year. Group EBITDA £292m (2015: £296m). Is ‘in line with expectations’
• ETI FY: Group PBT £122m (2015: £122m) ‘as interest savings from reduced debt offset reduction in EBITDA’.
• ETI FY: EPS 19.6p (2015: 19.4p). LfL income is +2.1% y-o-y in the group’s ‘Publican Partnership’. Is +3.8% in commercial property
• ETI says that ‘improved trading and enhanced operational support have helped to further reduce unplanned business failures’
• Alcohol consumption in the UK has declined by almost a fifth over the last decade and is now at similar levels to 1979.
• Markit has reported that global optimism has slipped to a joint post-2008-crisis low ‘amid rising political uncertainty’
• Markit says the ‘global business outlook darkened by reduced optimism among US and UK companies amid political change’
• Paris tourism bookings have fallen 65% since last November’s terrorist attacks.
• Cineworld updates on trading for first 45wks, says total revenues +10.8%. Says has ‘achieved strong revenue growth’
• Later tweets: CIPD sees small decline in recruitment intentions. Also wage settlements coming in at 1.1%. Could soon be under water vs inflation
• Enterprise reassures that plans are on track, has plenty of options when it comes to how to manage its units
• Check today’s email, older emails & blog posts here – http://www.langtoncapital.co.uk/
RETAIL NEWS WITH NICK BUBB:
• John Lewis Partnership Sales Watch: The cold weather last week was good for Fashion sales at that great bellwether, John Lewis, with gross sales up by 4.5%, but total sales were only up 1.8% gross in w/e Nov 12th (broadly flat LFL), breaking a 6-week winning run. The problem was that sales in the high-flying Electricals department were down a tad in gross terms, given the tough comps created by the launch of the iPad Pro a year ago, whilst Home sales were only up by 0.7% gross. Over the last 15 weeks, gross sales at John Lewis are running 4.3% (c2.5% up LFL), with Electricals sales running up by 8.5% gross. Over at Waitrose, however, sales were better last week, with gross sales up by 4.2% (c1% up LFL) in w/e Nov 12th, boosted by the “25% off wine” promotion. Over the last 15 weeks, gross sales at Waitrose are cumulatively up by 2.9% (a tad down LFL).
• Today’s News: The Evening Standard last night had an upbeat assessment of the new Marks & Spencer Spring fashion range and the Fashion pages of today’s papers have more positive reviews: the Telegraph says it represents “easy-to-wear chic” and the Times’ T2 section concludes that the new M&S collection is smaller but more focused, better finessed and more fashionable (although it separately says that Jigsaw is the best kept secret on the High Street). In terms of today’s news, there is no announcement yet about the content of the “Capital Markets Day” for Tesco. But Morrisons has announced the launch of its new Grocery Online store-pick service, via Amazon, which is not good for Ocado…Morrisons at Amazon will launch on Prime Now in selected postcodes in London and Hertfordshire (the main Ocado warehouse is, of course, in Hatfield in Hertfordshire).
• News Flow This Week: Tomorrow brings the Majestic Wine interim results, the Ted Baker Q3 update, the ONS Retail Sales figures for October, the Boohoo Spring/Summer range preview and the Asda/Wal-Mart Q3 update.
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• 17 Nov 16 Majestic Wines H1 numbers
• 22 Nov 16 Mitchells & Butlers FY numbers
• 22 Nov 16 Cracker Barrel Q1 numbers
• 23 Nov 16 Autumn Statement
• 23 Nov 16 Greene King Leisure Tracker
• 24 Nov 16 Domino’s Pizza UK capital markets day
• 29 Nov 16 Merlin FY update
• 29 Nov 16 EasyHotel FY numbers
• 29 Nov 16 Whitbread capital markets day
• 29 Nov 16 Patisserie Valerie FY numbers
• 1 Dec 16 Revolution Bar Group AGM
• 1 Dec 16 Brighton Pier Group AGM
• 1 Dec 16 Hotel Chocolat AGM
• 6 Dec 16 Vianet H1 results
• 8 Dec 16 TUI FY numbers
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Audrey Hull
What, exactly, is the Lawrence Facebook? According to users, the Facebook offers opportunities to network with and search for friends. The Facebook’s design mimics chance real-life encounters without ever having to meet people face to face.
Unlike the official Facebook, an online directory designed to connect people through social networks at various colleges, the Lawrence Facebook is currently limited to Lawrence students and alumni.
According to sophomore Gaby Szteinberg, the Facebook serves no real purpose because “Lawrence is small enough that you can easily meet people in person.” Szteinberg did concede that searching through the Facebook provided her with distraction from homework. She pointed out that the Lawrence Facebook would be more enjoyable and serve a larger purpose were it connected to the official site.
Senior Rob Ryan noted that the Facebook facilitated his meeting new internet friends, adding that “with the help of the Facebook, I’ve discovered some really cool chat rooms that I wouldn’t have known about otherwise.”
On a more serious note, Ryan observed that the Facebook would probably be more useful for alums looking to connect with old friends than for current LU students, although he also admitted that spying on people through the Facebook added greatly to his general entertainment.
Annie McCourt, a freshman, stated frankly that the Facebook had not assisted her with making new friends. She mentioned the popular site Downersucks.com, noting that the Facebook seemed like a poor imitation. However, she agreed that connecting to the official Facebook would make it more interesting.
Overall, the general impression was that the Lawrence Facebook in its current stage is basically useless, but it would gain significance were it to be associated with the official site. Since the Facebook is not a legitimate Lawrence site, it remains to be seen whether or not it will be added to the official Facebook.
The Lawrentian Staff - January 7, 2005
Audrey Hull What, exactly, is the Lawrence Facebook? According to users, the Facebook offers opportunities to network with and search for friends. The Facebook’s design mimics chance real-life encounters without ever having to meet people face to face. Unlike the official Facebook, an online directory designed to connect people through social networks at various colleges,…
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We Were Desperate Not to Be Typical Expats: Case Study
By: Maggie Lonsdale BA (hons) - Updated: 20 Apr 2011 | *Discuss
For expats moving to France for a new life in the sun, it can be easy to slip into the tried and tested lifestyle of other Brits in your town. But Paul and Jenny Butterworth were keen not to join this well-trodden path, instead opting to Integrate Into The French Community.
Paul and Jenny bought a house in the South West of France about eight years ago, in a small town where more than half of the properties were owned by English-speaking expats. This meant that there was all sorts of appealing amenities set up to cater to the non-French locals, but this was a cause of concern for the couple.
Wanting the French Life
Jenny explained, “I had spent a long summer working in France as an undergrad, and Paul had worked for his company’s Paris office for six months before we got married, so we both felt we had a little taste of ‘true France’ before we became expats. We both love France and everything about it – apart from the famous bureaucracy! – and we were passionate about living as French people rather than just typical expats.”
So what is a typical expat, and how do people moving to France avoid becoming one? “For some people that typical expat lifestyle is exactly what they move for, so we’re not knocking it, is just isn’t for us," explained Paul. "In very crude terms, typical expats don’t work because they sold a house in the Home Counties after buying ‘just at the right time’, they speak English loudly in supermarkets and have pretentious names for their kids. They often only socialise with other Brits and basically want to live in London in the sunshine.”
Mixing with the Locals
Paul and Jenny wanted to feel as though they were living a French life, rather than just living in France. But as the location they chose to buy a house was overrun with Brits, this was easier said than done!
“I have to admit that I realised how idealistic we’d been once we’d live in France for a couple of months," Jenny said.
"For a start, the other expats at least understood a bit of what we were going through, having moved two small children to a new country and all the upheaval that comes from moving. We also had all the classic French Bureaucracy Issues Of Paperwork with different offices, departments and officials to deal with, so I have to say that having a glass of wine with someone who speaks your language and can advise you on what to do is far more appealing than joining a French club!”
“We also found that quite a few of the French people were pretty hostile to us, even though we were always careful to speak French wherever possible, buy local produce and not just head straight to the baked beans in the supermarket!" Paul added.
"But it was rather tiring to have a full day’s admin, renovation or working to then be spoken to rudely by someone annoyed at your nationality! But we were determined not to fall into the expat trap of being irritated by everything French except the wine and the weather, so we persevered.”
The family’s perseverance paid off, as within a year they felt as though they had integrated well into both the English-speaking and French groups in their new town. Jenny feels as though an important breakthrough was when they invited some of their new French neighbours over for ‘aperos’, or evening drinks, in order to introduce themselves.
“I’d read about this French tradition of aperos in a guide to living in France and thought it sounded like a wonderful way to look friendly but without the stress of a dinner party with people we didn’t know!" she said.
"Basically, aperos are just a few little nibbles and drinks at about 6.30pm or 7pm, with no expectation of it going on for longer as it’s clearly not a dinner invitation. Once we’d done that, our neighbours were far more friendly and started inviting us to their homes. It made a massive difference to our feelings of living in France and we realised that the French people in our village weren’t to know that we were not like typical expats anymore than they are all typical French people!”
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Mike Clarke's Adventures in Creative Writing — and Stand-Up
Tag: metaphor
Posted on June 30, 2015 July 14, 2015
A Running Metaphor
I read a beautifully written guest post recently on Isabel Costello’s blog The Literary Sofa. It was by Antonia Honeywell whose novel The Ship was published earlier this year and was one of Isabel’s picks for 2015.
The post describes her perseverance in continuing to write novels when they failed to find a publisher, even though the second book was picked up by an agent, who also represented the third. She makes the analogy between writing the novels and children’s sandcastles on a beach — impermanent structures that will inevitably be washed away by the tide but we are still somehow compelled to construct them. She makes the point that the enjoyment of the act of creation itself is fulfilling — the results aren’t expected to endure.
One reader commented that after reading the post he was glad he’d stuck to writing short stories and not novels! And the post has been written from a point in time where Antonia has been able to celebrate the publication of her debut novel, although it appears to be the fourth she’s actually completed.
But the post resonated with many others who commented and makes the point that such is the effort and discipline required to achieve publication (with Antonia’s fourth time success being more typical than the lucky first-time novelist) that it’s essential that anyone who sets out on a major writing project enjoys the process of writing itself because that might have to sustain you for a long time. (I’m sure this is a factor behind writers seeking out courses, writing groups and the likes — because these can give affirmation about your writing from a reader’s perspective, albeit a very different one to that of either the book-buying reader or an agent or author.)
My Race Number and Timing Slip for the Thame 10K on 28th June
As the photograph above suggests, I often apply a more conventional metaphor to the writing process than washed-away sandcastles — long-distance running.
At the weekend I ran the Thame 10k race. It might just be possible to see my not very impressive time of 58 minutes 47 seconds on the timing slip on the photo — but I completed it in under an hour, which was my modest objective. I’m hoping for a similar pace at slightly more than double the distance in ten days time when I enter the Wycombe Half Marathon for about the fifth or six year running (if you excuse the pun).
Panoramic View from the Top of Coombe Hill
Earlier in June I competed in the most lunatic and masochistic race — the 6k Coombe Hill run — which is apparently the only fell race in the south of England. Like the Thame and Wycombe races, this isn’t a fun run, it’s officially licenced by UK Athletics and organised by Aylesbury Vale Athletics Club.
The race starts with a solid mile of running up the Ridgeway on a gradient of about one in ten, although it’s steeper in places. Then after a steep descent the runners have to scramble up a 190m near-vertical climb (some people use their hands as well as feet) to the top of the Chiltern Hills highest viewpoint — the war memorial on the top of Coombe Hill. It’s as far removed from a running track as is imaginable and overlooks Chequers.
David Cameron After His Sport Relief Mile
I once bumped into David Cameron doing the Sport Relief Mile at a local sports club. I’d rather enjoy seeing him huffing and scrambling along if he decided to enter the race held closest to his weekend country pile.
I managed to drag myself around that course, having been persuaded to do it by the postman, who’s involved in the club that organises it! Like a Home Counties Everest, I did it because it was there. It wasn’t quite as gruelling as I expected. Not knowing the course and fearing the worst, I paced myself on the long uphill too cautiously, trying to leave something in reserve. I didn’t need to call on it in the end — but it was still bloody tough. (Is there a writing metaphor in there somewhere?)
View of Coombe Hill in Autumn with Chequers in the Foreground — The Highest Point of the 6k Race
I tend to amble along towards the end of the field in these races. I must be reasonably fit to complete the distances but I ‘m not a natural distance runner. Like James in my novel, I’m physically built more like a rugby player (though more of a back than a forward!) than a rival to Mo Farah — and that’s without the evidence of enjoying too much good food and drink that I carry around my waist to a greater or lesser extent depending on how virtuous I’ve been recently. But there’s something about running that seems to resonate with writers.
I’ve read many articles, interviews and blogs where writers reveal that they’re keen runners (Claire King’s blog entry has particularly stuck in my mind).
One thing writers appreciate is the solitude of running (except if, like me, you occasionally scramble up a hill where you almost need to use handholds with a couple of hundred others).
It’s a different solitude to sitting in front of a computer typing away. It engages you with the outside world but in a slightly removed, distant manner that appeals to writers: you’re passing through, observing, watching, experiencing the sounds and smells and, if you’re running at any sort of pace at all, physically connecting with the environment in an intense way.
You’re breathing in huge lungfuls of air, so being at one with the weather (warm, freezing, humid, wet) and acutely aware of the ground under your feet — the sapping hard stone on the Victoria Embankment or the wonderful bounce from the soil on a Chilterns footpath that’s been drying in late Spring.
Pyramidal Orchid in a Chilterns Meadow on One of My Running Routes
As I’ve said, I’m almost embarrassingly poor as a competitive runner, but I drag myself out in my trainers because some runs can be so pleasurable they verge on transcendent experiences. I remind myself how lucky I am to be able to run through fields full of wildflowers and butterflies, a slog up a steep hill being rewarded with amazing views as far as the Cotswolds.
I try to fix these moment in my memory as a moment to remember, a reminder of how precious it is to be alive in that second and be grateful that I’m fit enough to experience it.
And its not just running through countryside that can be exhilarating. I’ve been fortunate enough to use a gym in the bowels of a prominent building in Westminster. I’ve often emerged from there in my running gear to do circuits of the Royal Parks (from St. James’s via Green to a loop around the Serpentine in Hyde Park and back) and to run along the river from Westminster Bridge up to the Millennium Bridge (or Tower Bridge if I’m really energetic) back along the South Bank. That’s an incredible way to get different, slightly detached perspective on London and an amazingly concentrated piece of sightseeing.
For a writer, running gets you away from the desk and out into a different environment with new stimuli and the thinking time it imposes can be invaluable. Characters, plot ideas, ways of resolving problems can all be reflected on without any feeling of compulsion to get something down on the page.
Sometimes this freedom becomes a bit worrying — when I’ve come up with some idea I like about 3km into a 10km run I become paranoid that by the time I’m out of the shower it’ll have disappeared from my mind.
And sometimes I’ll use the undisturbed time on my own to indulge in something that demands my mental concentration but not any physical presence — listening to The Archers’ omnibus and Desert Island Discs on a Sunday morning run is a particular pleasure.
But above its practical benefits, I’m sure writers appreciate running as a metaphor for the process of creating their work. The analogy works at several levels. Both are usually solitary activities and they need self-discipline and determination to be applied to reach a goal — finishing the section, chapter or book and completing whatever distance you choose to run.
In training you’re usually running against self-imposed targets: try to run under a 10 minute mile or complete a 10k in under an hour is like achieving a target word count (although with writing there’s little danger of being stranded miles from home if you don’t make it). Even in a race, you tend to compete against personal targets (your personal best — PB) rather than try to outrun everyone ahead.
It’s difficult to motivate myself to get going with either writing or running (the infamous displacement activities, like filling the dishwasher, often suddenly demanding priority) but, once started, I realise how much I enjoy both. Writing has the edge here as it’s not quite so physically demanding. (Unlike running, energy can be restored with a cup of strong coffee — as happened last week when I was working to a deadline so intensively that I stayed writing until 4.15am — when I got up from my computer the sky was becoming light.)
Running has its downsides as exercise. While it has cardiovascular benefits (my resting heartbeat is reassuringly low), it hammers other parts of your body. I’ve had tendonitis, an MRI scan on a knee (fortunately revealing nothing worse than normal wear and tear) and a number of accidents. Last autumn I tripped while running the Ridgeway near the Whiteleaf Cross and hurtled into a bed of exposed flint. Fortunately I was able to run home, albeit covered in blood and dirt and nursing a broken thumb, which was in a splint for the next six weeks.
Luckily, writing isn’t so physically dangerous but it can be just as brutal in terms of its demands on free time and the sacrifices required to embark on the huge task of writing a novel — the Coombe Hill race with its ‘climb the biggest hill the hardest way possible’ ethos is an apt comparison.
The different distances in running offer up parallels. Maybe a short poem or a piece of flash fiction is like running the 100m? The short, intense product of a lot of training. A short story might be more middle distance — 800m perhaps — with elements of the long haul but still speedy.
A novel is pure marathon. Metaphors abound. Consider the gruelling preparation, the need to hang in there for long haul when every sensible muscle in your body wants to stop, the inevitability of hitting ‘the wall’ — yet all these masochistic hardships are forgotten in the glow of satisfaction of achieving the goal. (I have to imagine this as, despite entering the ballot for London several times, I’ve never run a marathon but I’ve done several half-marathons, which are pretty tough.)
And the process of getting your writing published stands comparison with running a long, tough race. Some people don’t enter, despite having the ability to complete. Some shoot off ahead: maybe they succeed quickly; maybe they burn out with exhaustion. Others, having started, calculate the effort isn’t worth the reward and withdraw.
Sometimes the course is uneven — a steep downhill slop where you pick up speed and think you’re rushing ahead is followed by a lung-busting, leg-trembling climb that leaves you wondering why on earth you chose to put yourself through this ordeal in the first place. But with friends and bystanders cheering you on, offering moral support, you pace yourself — discover the limits of what you’re able to put into the race, dig deep and realise you’re still enjoying it.
As happens in the Wycombe Half Marathon, you might pass very close to the finishing line but then be directed away for a further agonising stretch before you turn into the last straight but with the finishing line appearing to be way in the distance. But if you keep on moving, you’ll keep on closing in. If you stop you’ll never make it.
My Wycombe Half Marathon Finishers’ Running Shirt 2015
Update: 12th July 2015
As mentioned above, I entered the Wycombe Half Marathon this year, as I have for the last five years or so. It’s a course for masochists as it has a huge hill right at the start (up through Wycombe Abbey).
Running the race today, I had plenty of chance to put my ruminations on perseverance into practice. I’d run a relatively comfortable race at a slow(ish) but achievable pace (on course for a finish between 2hrs 10 and 2hrs 15) when at the 8 mile stage I felt a sharp pain on my forehead. I’d been stung by some sort of insect. I tend to react badly and unpredictably to insect stings and bites and I was worried enough about an adverse reaction to run back to the water station and ask a marshal if I could be checked by the first aiders.
At one point they wanted to take me to the minor injuries unit at Wycombe hospital but I managed to get seen by the St. John Ambulance people instead. I didn’t seem to have any bad reaction apart from the sting itself so they gave me an antihistamine tablet. This all took so long (I had to fill in forms and so on) that the last runners were just passing as I finished. I was given the option of a lift back to the finish but I decided I’d carry on running and try to complete the remaining five miles — as the last runner in the race. I managed to catch a few of the other runners so didn’t have the ignominy of finishing last and I even managed a little surge at the finish to beat the 2hr 40 mark by a few seconds. Then it was into the St. John Ambulance medical tent to be checked over by the nurse.
‘Are you feeling short of breath?’
‘Well, no more than usual after running 13 miles!’
Is It True What They Say, the Better the Devil You Know?
I had one of those metaphorical comic-book light bulb moments the other day while walking to the station. I realised what my novel, The Angel, is really about. That might seem odd as I’ve been working on it for so long but, perhaps, it’s because I’ve stood a back a little recently from the novel and possibly the Transmission project made me think more objectively about its structure (see lots about structure in the post below).
It won’t be a spoiler to discuss the basic plot premise of the novel to any of the growing band of readers who’ve become familiar with the draft in some shape or form or, in fact, to any reasonably long-standing readers of the blog  (I love all of you!). However, if you do really harbour aspirations that, come the hopefully glorious day, you’d like to approach the novel completely fresh then stop reading here.
The engine of The Angel’s plot is a triangular relationship. James and Emma are married and, outwardly, are a successful, attractive, high-achieving couple who ‘have it all’. Then James meets Kim, a German artist. Superficially, Kim is as alternative as James is conventional.
The dilemma that James faces in the novel is choosing between the two. He’s already embarked on a safe, traditional, reasonably satisfying but ultimately stultifying relationship with Emma, largely based around materialism and consumerism that reflects their professional status. Kim is a catalyst who makes James confront his latent dissatisfaction with his existing relationship.
James has to consider whether he opts to make a risky choice and pursue Kim. While he loves her unconventionality, he’s aware of some difficult baggage from her past. He thinks he feels instinctively  closer to Kim but doesn’t know if that’s a case of the grass being greener. And, of course, there are no guarantees. Even if he was to hedge his bets and try and engineer an affair with Kim (and that makes the huge assumption she’d be willing to) he runs the danger that he’d destroy his reasonably tolerable marriage for something that might only turn out to be a brief fling. This dilemma may be more complicated if James isn’t aware of the full picture — can he be so sure about Emma’s commitment and the enduring stability of his marriage?
Perhaps this situation reflects the sort of universal dilemma about risk and reward that most people have faced at some time — why Mephistopheles is required to broker a Faustian pact on one hand or as Kylie Minogue sang Better the Devil You Know on the other? Also, this kind of choice is certainly not exclusive to relationships — one might argue the current economic crisis is because the entire worldwide financial sector chose reckless thrill-seeking over stolid domesticity. However, when these choices involve human relationships, emotional responses are heightened. I deliberately chose adultery as a subject because it’s one of the few remaining conflicts within established relationships that triggers strong feelings.
The appeal of the story notwithstanding, it’s been something of a puzzle to me how I’ve come to write a novel and sustain my interest in it so long that has, in this respect, no direct parallel experience in my own personal life (the triangle dynamic is definitely not a case of ‘write what you know’). Ironically,if I’d been consumed by the emotional stress of prevaricating between two romantic partners then I doubt I’d have had the time to write a novel about it. Â Yet the novel has felt very personal and it’s finally dawned on me that James’s situation and much else in the novel directly relates to the situation I’ve found myself in while writing it with the difference that James’s dilemma is a metaphor.
For me, the dilemma is between the ‘day job’ (Emma) — a career that probably looks quite planned and reasonably successful from the outside, not badly rewarded, fits my (technical) skills but is something that maybe I’ve fallen into doing. Kim is the writing — risky, economically a basket case, but a choice that I appear to be irresistibly and instinctively drawn towards. And at this stage it’s only a flirtation — a few encouraging responses but nothing approaching any substantial relationship and definitely no guarantee of commitment in return.
I suspect that the same is true for many writers in a similar position to me — striving to establish ourselves on the path towards Maslow’s self-actualisation while having to service the bills. In common with the fictional adulterer we’re almost illicitly wining and dining the seductive new partner and experiencing all the uncertainty, guilt, anxiety about being found out but also, perhaps, the thrill involved in juggling the two contrasting partners. Ultimately, like my character James, I don’t want to be a cheat.
Stile Above Happy Valley
When it’s dry enough I go running up the steep northern slopes of the Chilterns and along the top of the escarpment — and the ground is so dry at the moment I have no excuse not to.
I’d like to allude to these glorious views in the novel and probably the best (maybe only) way to do so is to have my characters walk or run up there. I wonder whether the metaphorical associations of looking out and surveying a view or of running along pathways might be too obvious for the points I might want to use in the plot. I might need to adjust my chronology a little as well if I refer to the swathes of fragrant bluebells that are flowering at the moment or the distant views of the yellow oilseed rape fields (although the colour yellow is a metaphor I’ve already used).
The photograph above is of a stile on the Ridgeway above the curiously-named Happy Valley. It’s my favourite point on that particular route as the only way is down. It’s on the Chequers Estate and not far from the house itself — quite often there’s a herd of state cows in the field. The distant field of oilseed rape is one very close to where I live and which has deposited yellow pollen everywhere (perhaps another country detail for the novel).
I ran up Coombe Hill on the same run, which is not quite the highest point in the Chilterns (beaten by a forested undulation in Wendover Woods) but with its recently restored monument is the de facto peak. A couple of days ago two huge guns were dragged up there from RAF Halton and a 21-gun salute was fired to celebrate the Royal Wedding.
I tried, as best I could, having run up most of the 150m or so climb, to take a set of photos of the panoramic view from the top of the hill on a nice day. This is going to become one of Kim’s favourite places — as an artist would appreciate.
View from Coombe Hill to the South West
That way there be the mysterious circles of Avebury at the end of the Ridgeway, Wittenham Clumps and Cowley too (subjects of Paul Nash paintings).
View from Coombe Hill to the West
The Cotswolds are in the distance — looking across the heart of England here. This is also approximately where the anciently-named Three Hundreds of Aylesbury are located — going back to the Domesday book but still marked on Ordnance Survey maps.
View from Coombe Hill to the North West
The Vale of Aylesbury — the resolution isn’t good enough (fortunately) to pick out Fred’s Folly (the monstrous office block in the centre of the town). Waddesdon Manor, Bicester and Banbury are in the distance.
View from Coombe Hill to the North
Wendover and, in the far distance, Milton Keynes and Leighton Buzzard. Such a lovely view that it could only be improved by having a 250mph railway line blasted through it. The proposed HS2 high-speed rail line is planned to go right through the centre of this photograph — essentially through the green fields in the middle. It will be on a big, obstrusive viaduct as it emerges into the Vale of Aylesbury. Construction is meant to start in about five years so this aspect of the view may be destroyed forever.
In keeping with my research on the roles of pubs in the community, our village had a Royal Wedding party on the green next to the pub and I spent about 8 hours there solidly drinking. I was told that I’d sat at the same table for four hours. I didn’t feel too wonderful the next day and decided to test the efficacy of ‘sweating it out’ by going for a short run and avoiding steep slopes with viewpoints (although the hills can be seen in the background). Even my hungover spirits were raised by the incredible block of yellow in the field I ran around — the field is enormous, nearly a mile long and a third of a mile wide and takes going on for 20 minutes for me to run round. The white of the hawthorn blossom and cow parsley offset the green of the vegetation and deep blue of the sky.
I’m trying to write a part of the novel in which Kim tries to decide whether she wants to live in London or the countryside. Maybe this might swing it for her?
Hawthorn Hedge and Oilseed Rape
Cardboard Megaliths
Those from the City course who’ve carried on with the monthly workshopping read an extract of mine in the last session where James is struggling to build an IKEA wardrobe.
The piece is intended to cast light on the state of James and Emma’s relationship — both by using the wardrobe as metaphor and also flashing back to his recollections of their trip to the Milton Keynes branch (the new city being somewhere that Emma instinctively detests as she doesn’t like its appropriate of the Celtic mysticism that she has a great interest in herself.)
IKEA also reflects James’s fairly half-hearted attempt at fiscal belt-tightening — he tried to persuade Emma to buy a wardrobe that was a cheap piece of MDF crap but instead they settle for something fairly decent made out of solid wood (that nearly kills him to lug upstairs) — but it’s still not the Heal’s wardrobe she really wanted (see post below — ‘A Solid Piece of Research‘).
I did a bit of quick research in Milton Keynes IKEA after I visited the nearby Open University a few weeks ago but this week I had cause to go there again for the purposes of actually thinking about buying some of their furniture.
Inside IKEA Milton Keynes
I took a few photos on the way round. Here’s a montage of a few — showing the curious juxtaposition of the nicely-staged rooms upstairs compared to the functional warehouses where you have to get the flat-pack stuff.
The bizarre names of IKEA furniture are staple jokes — see Dave the Laptop Table and Gilbert the furry brown placemat above.
Who Says IKEA products Are Crap?
However, I noticed a floor protector thing with one of the most bizarre names. As it’s a medical term I think the word spelled with a ‘c’ must be the same in Swedish.
The Welcoming Rats
I also thought it quite surreal that customers were greeted on entering the showroom with a crateful of furry-rats.
I had another opportunity to inspect the wardrobe that I had in mind for James to build for Emma. In the novel it’s not exactly like this one — I think it may have its drawers inside the doors — but it’s fairly similar.
Emma's Wardrobe
It’s pictured here in a trendy looking bedroom that Emma may not even have turned up her nose at.
In the end, I had my own cardboard megalith experience as the furniture that I wanted to buy (including two wardrobes as luck would have it) was in such huge cardboard packages that they wouldn’t have fitted in the car.
In fact, probably they were so heavy (two boxes weighing about 50kg for each wardrobe) that perhaps the easiest way to have got them home might have been to put them on rafts and float them down the Grand Union Canal — in the same way as Stonehenge’s builders transported their rectangular megaliths all the way from Wales?
(And perhaps it might make Emma feel better to know that I bumped into the Minister for Europe’s wife in the IKEA café and said hello — if it’s good enough for ministers of state? Or maybe they’re being mindful of expenses?)
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Letter: Will Preservation Win?
Will our Malibu as a fabled address somehow survive as a livable community with a sense of place and not just a trough for real estate interests and a bloated bureaucracy?
Will hope for Malibu’s noble mission statement to maintain its unique rural character prevail over its history of poorly planned development and an undiscerning, self-aggrandizing local leadership?
Will Malibu’s residents, still reeling from the Woolsey disaster and its unapologetic mismanaged aftereffects, ever get the requisite transparency and accountability required for good governance?
These I feel are the critical questions facing the new City Council being inaugurated at the upcoming on-line meeting featuring the swearing in of the three recently elected members. Good luck to them and us.
Despite the reverberating public posturing in and about City Hall, there is a hope that when the new council is seated and wily city manager Reva Feldman stops her conniving, the pressing business how better to serve Malibu residents will be addressed.
Yes, the residents who have long battled to preserve what is special about Malibu, instead of the well-connected and deep-pocketed, along with the sinecurists at City Hall, who have tenaciously clung to their malpractices, hiding behind a baleful status quo.
That albeit measured hope was expressed in the recent election in which two avowed reform candidates promising change at City Hall, Bruce Lee Silverstein and Steve Uhring, garnered the most votes. Those votes and the continued echoing of civic complaints have to concern incumbents Karen Farrer and Mikke Pierson.
Appealing to their professed long affection for Malibu, we can only wish they join in concert with Silverstein and Uhring, and maybe even include realtor Paul Grisanti, if he can tamper his personal rapacity as he presumes public office.
This welcomed concordat could begin with initiating an empowered task force to examine the municipal malfeasance rumored to be rife at City Hall, uncovering whatever and also possibly putting it to rest. Time at long last for transparency and accountability.
Certainly, the considered Pierson, cautious Farrer and neophyte Grisanti would embrace that, which frankly also could answer the surreptitious speculation that they are being manipulated by a wily Reva, for current vanities and possible future rewards.
In the launching of a new council, its members should be reminded of something the statesman Daniel Webster once said, that government was made by the people, for the people, and will be answerable to the people, nationally, to be sure, but also locally, in small towns, like Malibu, we hope.
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Off to Djenne
I had breakfast at 6:30 a.m., and the hotel guy sweetly ran out to find me some yogurt when he realized that Mankan Te was out, though I have no idea where one buys yogurt that early.
And at 7, I was standing across the main road, in front of Motel Sevare, waiting for the bus. Dramane had helped me buy my ticket last night, and it had 0700 written on it.
By 7:30, I was worried. By 7:45, I was going to throw myself onto the next vehicle that stopped. A large family seemed to have the same idea, unfortunately, so I hung back and let them be rejected by every full bus that came along.
My "Somatra" 0700 bus turned out to be an eight o'clock bus on "Bittar," which arrived on-time at 8:15 at my end of town. Whatever. I have developed an amazing ability to not be surprised. It's kind of unfortunate, as it stops me from noticing novelties I used to enjoy.
The bus conductor waved me on and installed me into an empty seat. Kids gathered round the bus to sing a goodbye song. This always happens in Mali. Sometimes it's adorable. Other times, it's off-key and a racket.
Bittar, to my surprise, actually had a vauge hint of air-conditioning. It wasn’t the Arctic blast we're used to in the States, but there was just enough air circulating that the passengers weren't gasping and dripping in sweat.
But this ride was only two hours. I disembarked at Carrefour Djenne, which is the junction where Djenne-bound passengers get to hang around and wait for taxis to fill for the 30 km ride to Djenne.
I paid for my seat, which was 1500 plus my bag which was 500 CFA and then went into the back of a hut to sit in the shade.
After an hour, I noticed the hut wasn't just crawling with lizards, which is normal. It was also full of mice. Ick. But I prefer mice to sunburn, so I stayed put. One of the mice startled me and I jumped. Everyone else in the hut found this hilarious.
A few minutes later, the driver asked to see me. In broken English and mostly French, he managed to convey that he wanted to get going, but didn't have enough passengers. Would I be willing to buy the extra seats?
I tried bargaining but he wouldn't come down in price. So I went back to my mice-filled hut. And waited.
By the end of the second hour, I forked over another $15. I was pissed. I didn’t want to keep spending all this money, and I felt like people were starting to expect me to buy all the seats. Why had I done that? I wasn't really sure. It didn't help that the hotel in Sevare had been a pretty big bill at the end. I couldn't help but wonder if paying for A/C when the power had been off half the time was kind of a stupid thing to do.
And then the hassle started on the ferry. Buy this, buy that. I just didn't have a sense of humor about it today. I ignored the sellers, which annoyed them.
"You can't speak English?"
"No, it's just that I'm a bitch."
And then I felt even worse. Had I really just been obnoxious to someone trying to sell me something? How graceless. They're just trying to make a living.
The ferry docked. I got back in the taxi, and the driver stopped at a dirt road just outside town. He motioned down the road.
"Hotel Sophie," he said. Which isn't the name of Djenne-Djenno Hotel. It's the name of the owner.
And what a hotel! I wandered in pissed-off at myself and Mali, and annoyed at my lack of funds. Sophie took pity on me and gave me free breakfast.
The food, the coffee, the room...what a beautiful hotel.
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8 Steps to Great Digital Storytelling
Stories bring us together, encourage us to understand and empathize, and help us to communicate. Long before paper and books were common and affordable, information passed from generation to generation through this oral tradition of storytelling. Consider Digital Storytelling as the 21st Century version of the age-old art of storytelling with a twist: digital tools now make it possible for anyone to create a story and share it with the world. WHY Digital Storytelling? Digital stories push students to become creators of content, rather than just consumers. Weaving together images, music, text, and voice, digital stories can be created in all content areas and at all grade levels while incorporating the 21st century skills of creating, communicating, and collaborating. Movies, created over a century ago, represent the beginning of digital storytelling. 8 Steps to Great Digital Stories Great digital stories: 1. All stories begin with an idea, and digital stories are no different. Resources 2.
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REL - HISTORY Responding to text Themes, voice and 'once' Table the themes in the novel, such as 'bullying' and 'stories', and write examples of each. Read some of Felix's dialogue and thoughts aloud. Syllabus bites: Visual literacy - Visual texts What are visual texts? Visual texts range from a photograph or illustration in a print magazine to the visual components of multimodal texts. The visual language choices and conventions in texts communicate and shape meaning in a range of contexts. REL - HISTORY Overview Felix has been left in an orphanage by his bookseller parents who have supposedly gone to protect their books and business. It is hidden knowledge that Felix is Jewish. When he finds his favourite vegetable, a whole carrot, in his soup, he thinks his parents are sending him a secret sign that they are nearby.
Syllabus bites: Visual literacy - Photographs Each tab in this guide contains key questions to consider when analysing photographs. Use it to complete the activities in the Task tab. What is your reaction to the photograph? What is the purpose or message of the image? Dreamtime stories: how the Great Southern ranges were formed - ABC Great Southern - Australian Broadcasting Corporation The Porongurup mountain range is one of the oldest in the world. From its peaks, the Stirling Ranges can be seen. The mountains lie on the land of the Menang people, spanning across the Great Southern region. Underground with Koven: Notorious Adelaide graffiti artist inspired by the 'nanny state' Posted A nanny state, a regimented culture, gratuitous rules that defy common sense, they are all driving forces behind rebellious vandalism, according to one of Adelaide's most notorious graffiti artists. The illusive artist who goes by the name Koven has been writing his tag on structures and walls around the city since the mid 2000s. He is perhaps one of the city's most recognised writers due to some audacious roll-ups (graffiti painted up high on buildings, often with rollers). In more recent years, however, his tag has appeared in small stickers placed on street lights, stobie polls, poster walls and pubs.
What is the ‘Dreamtime’ or the ‘Dreaming’? English cannot express the ‘Dreaming’ ‘Dreamtime’ or ‘Dreaming’ has never been a direct translation of an Aboriginal word. The English language does not know an equivalent to express the complex Aboriginal spiritual concepts to white people. Aboriginal languages contain a lot of words for spirituality and beliefs, such as tjurkurrpa, jukurrpa, tjurgurba (Pitjantjatjara people, north-western South Australia),altjeringa, alcheringa, alchera, aldjerinya (Arrernte people, central Australia),palaneri,bugaregara,ngarangani,ungud (Ngarinyin people, north-Western Australia),wongar (north eastern Arnhem Land),bugari (Broome, north-Western Australia). There is no spelling orthodoxy because native speakers did not write down Aboriginal languages.
Jonathan Klein: Photos that changed the world In my industry,we believe that images can change the world.Okay, we're naive, we're bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.The truth is that we know that theimages themselves don't change the world,but we're also aware that, since the beginning of photography,images have provoked reactions in people,and those reactions have caused change to happen. So let's begin with a group of images.I'd be extremely surprisedif you didn't recognize many or most of them.They're best described as iconic:so iconic, perhaps, they're cliches.In fact, they're so well-knownthat you might even recognize themin a slightly or somewhat different form. (Laughter) Well, I think what is far worseis man's destructive power over man.Samuel Pisar, an Auschwitz survivor, said,and I'll quote him,"The Holocaust teaches us that nature,even in its cruelest moments,is benign in comparison with man,when he loses his moral compass and his reason." And thank you to all the photographers. (Applause)
“Booktrack” Lets You Read Books With Soundtracks & Make Your Own Booktrack Classroom has books in the public domain online to which they’ve added “soundtracks” — music, street sounds, etc. In addition, students can create their own soundtracks to books that they write. Even better, teachers can create virtual classrooms with assigned readings and/or to share their own creations. And, best of all, it’s free. You can read many of the books without having to register, but must do so in order to create them.
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ENUMERATI
Trump’s Approval Rating Falls to 29%
Stone, Bannon and Flynn Supported ‘Stop the Steal’ Rally
Kinzinger: Trump Isn’t President, He’s ‘Nuts’
Sen. Bill Nelson
Tag: Sen. Bill Nelson
How Bad Ballot Design Likely Killed Bill Nelson’s Senate Career
November 19, 2018 November 19, 2018 Trish Ponder
If you’re still mad at Florida for denying Vice Pres. Al Gore the presidency in 2000, you’re probably not any happier with us for denying the Senate another Democrat, in the form of Bill Nelson.
There’s a tragically simple explanation for why the Senate vote went off the rails in the county where Fort Lauderdale is:
Bad ballot design. Like, spectacularly bad design.
In civilized counties like mine, here’s how the ballot looked:
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Dems Ahead in Florida
October 22, 2018 Buck Banks
12 points and 5 points
A new CNN/SRSS poll in Florida finds Andrew Gillum (D) holds a wide 12-point edge over Rep. Ron DeSantis (R) in the race for governor, 54% to 42%. In the U.S. Senate race, Sen. Bill Nelson (D) leads Gov. Rick Scott (R) by five points, 50% to 45%.
Leave a commentEnumeratiAndrew Gillum, Florida Politics, Sen. Bill Nelson
Democrats Have Narrow Leads in Florida
September 26, 2018 Buck Banks
A new NBC News/Marist poll in Florida finds Sen. Bill Nelson (D) just ahead of Gov. Rick Scott (R) in the U.S. Senate race, 48% to 45% among likely voters. In the race for governor, Andrew Gillum (D) is ahead of Ron DeSantis (R), 48% to 43%. Said pollster Lee Miringoff: “The political environment in Florida, overall, is tipping in the Democrats’ favor.”
Leave a commentEnumeratiAndrew Gillum, Gov. Rick Scott, Ron Desantis, Sen. Bill Nelson
Nelson Takes Lead in Florida Senate Race
A new Quinnipiac poll in Florida finds Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) has taken the lead over Gov. Rick Scott (R) in the U.S. Senate race, 53% to 46%. Among Florida likely voters who name a candidate choice, 94% say their mind is made up.
Leave a commentEnumeratiGov. Rick Scott, Sen. Bill Nelson
Scott Catching Nelson Among Hispanic Voters
August 14, 2018 Buck Banks
“Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) holds a narrow 44% to 41% lead over Gov. Rick Scott (R) among Latino voters in Florida’s Senate race, according to a new poll that’s raising fresh concerns among Democrats that the incumbent is in a dicey position with a core group of voters he needs to carry by bigger margins,” Politico reports. “For Democrats, those numbers are a problem because a Republican who wins as much of the Hispanic vote as Scott is taking usually wins statewide in Florida. Democrats outnumbered Republicans in the survey by 40% to 33%.”
Leave a commentEnumeratiGov. Rick Scott, Hispanic vote, Sen. Bill Nelson
Election 2012 May End Congressional Careers of Sonny Bono’s Widow and Her Current Husband, Florida Rep. Connie Mack
October 12, 2012 October 12, 2012 Jon Ponder
From left: Rep. Mack, Rep. Bono Mack and Dr. Ruiz, Bono Mack"s Democratic challenger
The new NBC/Marist poll in Florida finds that incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson leads his Republican challenger, Rep. Connie Mack by double digits, 52 percent to 39 percent.
But that may not be the only political trouble facing Rep. Mack’s household. His wife, GOP Rep. Mary Bono Mack, the widow of entertainer Sonny Bono, is also facing the toughest reelection challenge since she assumed the seat representing Palm Springs that her late husband held until he was killed in a freak skiing accident in January 1998. Because Rep. Mack opted to give up his seat in Florida to run against Nelson, there’s a chance now that both Mack and Bono Mack will not be returning to Washington next year.
Rep. Bono Mack, who is considered to be one of the five most vulnerable Republican representatives in the House, appears to have really stepped in it when an “October surprise” lodged against her Democratic opponent, emergency-room physician Raul Ruiz, backfired, big time:
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Mediocre and Dim: What Passes for Best and Brightest in the GOP
Mack and Mary Bono, aka his Gingrich Problem
We’re not the only ones to notice that Connie Mack IV, nee Cornelius Harvey McGillicuddy IV, is one of the lightest weight lightweights ever to run on the Republican ticket for the Senate from Florida, and that’s saying something.
After all, this is the state that sent George LeMieux, whose claim to fame might be only that his last name contains more vowels than consonants, to fill the spot vacated by Mel Martinez, who quit partway through his term to pursue closer family relations.
That tendency seems to be largely Republican in nature, but at least Martinez wasn’t trying to spend more time with Sarah Palin’s family.
The point is, someone else is taking a look at Mack IV (R), now running for the seat held by Sen. Bill Nelson (D), and coming up underwhelmed.
Palm Beach Post columnist Frank Cerabino sent a memo to Mack from his fictitious image consulting firm. In it, he presented Mack with answers he might use to address issues uncovered by opposition research.
Leave a commentNews & CommentCalifornia, Congress, Connie Mack IV, Florida, Mary Bono, Republicans, Sen. Bill Nelson
Pick the Right Name if You Want to Win in Politics
November 11, 2011 Trish Ponder
The results of a Quinnipiac poll on the Florida Senate race. Rep. Connie Mack (R-Ft Myers) garnered 40% support while incumbent Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) got 42%. Name recognition was cited as the main factor in Mack’s popularity, since he is the fourth person to be named Connie Mack, starting with his Baseball Hall of Famer greatgrandfather. Mack IV is also the husband of Rep. Mary Bono (who gained her seat upon the death of husband Sonny Bono) but has done little of note in Congress, where he is Chair of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere within the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Leave a commentEnumeratiCampaign 2012, Congress, Florida, Sen. Bill Nelson
Jeb Bush: Who Republicans Evoke When They Can’t Beat Democrats
November 3, 2011 November 3, 2011 Trish Ponder
With the people in the field right now, I think it will be difficult to beat Bill Nelson. I still think Jeb Bush might don the cape and get in.
Florida State Senate Pres. Mike Haridopolos (R-Merritt Island), discussing the U.S. Senate race for the seat currently held by Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.). Haridopolos dropped out of the contest this year, leaving challengers that Vice Pres. Joe Biden referred to at the recent Florida Democratic Convention as, “the seven dwarfs.”
Leave a commentVerbatimCampaign 2012, Congress, Democrats, Florida, Jeb Bush, Republicans, Sen. Bill Nelson
Buck Banks | Jan. 14, 2021
Donald Trump owns a distinction no predecessor has attained.
He earned it through sedition, encitement and bloodstains.
Though not an honor o’er which he’ll gloat,
History will nonetheless ever note
That President Donald J. Trump has been impeached — again!
“Three of the key advisers who helped engineer Donald Trump’s’ rise to the presidency in 2016, and who fell from grace under the weight of federal criminal charges, resurfaced during Trump’s final days in office to help engineer his ill-fated attempt to cling to power. … Roger Stone, Steve Bannon, and retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn all participated in efforts to promote the Jan. 6 ‘Stop the Steal’ event that ultimately devolved into a riotous and deadly melee at the United States Capitol.”
— ABC News
“I think the president for all intents and purposes is not the president. He’s just nuts. He’s going crazy.”
— Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), quoted by CBS News.
“Donald Trump is a living, breathing impeachable offense.”
— Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), announcing his support of impeaching President Trump.
“Top Republicans want to bury President Trump, for good. But they are divided whether to do it with one quick kill via impeachment, or let him slowly fade away. … Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell would be more likely than not to vote to convict Trump — a green light for other Republican senators to follow. … House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy would love a Trumpless world, but doesn’t want to knife him with fingerprints. This school of thought wants to let Trump do himself in, without a big party fight over his sins and sentence.”
— Axios
“I thought I was going to die. I did not know if I was going to make it to the end of that day alive. … I didn’t even feel safe going to that extraction point because there were QAnon and white supremacist members of Congress who I felt would disclose my location and create opportunities to allow me to be hurt.”
— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) revealed during an Instagram live stream there were “traumatizing” moments during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol when she legitimately feared for her life.
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A new Pew Research poll finds Donald Trump is leaving the White House with the lowest job approval of his presidency — 29% — and increasingly negative ratings for his post-election conduct. Also interesting: 68% of public does not want Trump to remain a major political figure in the future.
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“Dozens of people on a terrorist watch list were in Washington for pro-Trump events Jan. 6, a day that ended in a chaotic crime rampage when a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol,” the Washington Post reports. “The majority of the watch-listed individuals in Washington that day are suspected white supremacists whose past conduct so alarmed investigators that their names had been previously entered into the national Terrorist Screening Database, or TSDB, a massive set of names flagged as potential security risks.”
“On Dec. 8, someone made a simultaneous transfer of 28.15 bitcoins — worth more than $500,000 at the time — to 22 different virtual wallets, most of them belonging to prominent right-wing organizations and personalities,” Yahoo News reports. “Now cryptocurrency researchers believe they have identified who made the transfer, and suspect it was intended to bolster those far-right causes. U.S. law enforcement is investigating whether the donations were linked to the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.”
Washington Post: “Instructed not to use any of the half-dozen bathrooms inside the couple’s house, the Secret Service detail assigned to President Trump’s daughter and son-in-law spent months searching for a reliable restroom to use on the job… After resorting to a porta-potty, as well as bathrooms at the nearby home of former president Barack Obama and the not-so-nearby residence of Vice President Pence, the agents finally found a toilet to call their own. … But it came at a cost to U.S. taxpayers. Since September 2017, the federal government has been spending $3,000 a month — more than $100,000 to date — to rent a basement studio, with a bathroom, from a neighbor of the Kushner family.”
Worker filings for jobless claims jumped to nearly 1 million last week, indicating rising layoffs amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Wall Street Journal reports.
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Home > Vol 13, No 4 (2019) > Oniyangi
The use of hydroxyurea in sickle cell disease: A single tertiary centre experience at the National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria
O Oniyangi, A B Oyesakin, G O Ezeh, E J Okon, T T Wakama, J A F Momoh, A B Akano, H A Aikhionbare
Background. Hydroxyurea (HU) has been found to be beneficial in sickle cell disease (SCD), reducing the occurrence of severe manifestations of the disease such as painful crises and blood transfusions. Although a standard of care for SCD in the developed countries of the world, limited data are available on its use in Africa.
Objectives. To review indications of the use of HU, laboratory monitoring and outcome in children with SCD.
Methods. A retrospective review of 74 patients treated with HU (15 - 30 mg/kg/day) for a minimum of 6 months. The main outcome measures were indications for use of HU, haemoglobin level (Hb), packed cell volume (PCV), white cell count (WBC), absolute neutrophil count (ANC), serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and creatinine. Descriptive statistics were expressed as means ±2 standard deviations. Data were compared pre and post HU therapy, using the chi-square and Student’s t-test as appropriate.
Results. The 74 patients constituted 7.26% of the SCD clinic population and were aged 2.25 - 16 years (mean (SD) 8.48 (3.67)) and were on HU therapy for 0.5 - 4.8 years (mean (SD) 1.72 (1.12)). The haemoglobin genotypes were Hb SS 72 (98.7%); Hb SC and Hb SS+F 1 (1.35%) each. Indications for HU use were abnormalities of transcranial Doppler ultrasound (TCD) 39 (52.7%), multiple vaso-occlusive crises (VOC) 18 (24.3%), strokes 14 (18.9%), as well as repeated blood transfusions 9 (12.2%) and hospital admissions 7 (9.5%). Some patients had more than one indication. There were significantly fewer TCD abnormalities, VOC, strokes, splenic sequestrations, blood transfusions and hospital admissions following use of HU. The mean Hb and PCV increased while WBC and ANC decreased. Occurrence of acute chest syndrome, priapism, serum creatinine, ALT and platelet levels were not affected.
Conclusions. Hydroxyurea therapy reduces the occurrence of severe manifestations and improves laboratory parameters in children with SCD.
O Oniyangi, Department of Paediatrics, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria
A B Oyesakin, Department of Paediatrics, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria
G O Ezeh, Department of Paediatrics, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria
E J Okon, Department of Paediatrics, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria
T T Wakama, Department of Haematology, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria
J A F Momoh, Department of Chemical Pathology, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria
A B Akano, Department of Radiology, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria
H A Aikhionbare, Department of Paediatrics, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria
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Parashat Terumah 2015
Richard Amram Elofer
Parasha for the Week: Terumah: Exodus 25:1 – 27:19
Haftarah for the Week: 1 Kings 5:26 – 6:13
Besorat Yeshua: Mark 15:1 - 15
G-d commands Moshe to build a Mishkan (Sanctuary) and gave him with detailed instructions. The Children of Israel are asked to contribute precious metals and stones, fabrics, skins, oil and spices for the building of the sanctuary.
"Description of the Mishkan"
1. In the Mishkan's outer courtyard are an altar for the burnt offerings and a laver for washing.
2. The Tent of Meeting is divided by a curtain into two chambers.
- The outer chamber is accessible only to the kohanim (priests), the descendants of Aharon. This contains the table of showbreads, the menorah, and the golden altar for incense.
- The innermost chamber, the Holy of Holies, may be entered only by the kohen gadol
(high priest), and only once a year, on Yom Kippur. This is the Ark that held the Ten Commandments inscribed on the two tablets of stone that G-d gave on Mount Sinai.
"Ark Cover with Pure Gold"
The Torah states, "Cover (the ark) with a layer of pure gold on the inside and outside." (Ex. 24:11) Why was it necessary to cover the ark with gold on the inside? The Talmud (Tractate Yoma 72b) comments that from here we see symbolized that a Torah scholar must be pure inside as well as outside to be considered a Talmid Chacham, a scholar. Jeremiah said, "This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time," declares the LORD. "I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people (Jeremiah 31:33). According to Jeremiah the ark symbolizes our heart in which God writes his law, the Torah. Just as the ark had gold on both the inside and the outside, so too a Torah student and scholar is not someone who just speaks wisdom to be heard, he must also internalize this wisdom and live by it. Rabbi Packouz said: Whenever you speak about lofty thoughts, ask yourself whether you actually follow the principles you speak about. If not, do not stop speaking about those ideals, while you elevate your behavior.
"Toward the Cover Shall be the Face of the Cherubs "
The Ark contained the Ten Commandments, the olive branch that budded, and a jar of manna. The cover of the Ark was made out of pure gold and had two Cherubs hammered out of the same piece of gold. The Torah states that: "The Cherubs shall be with wings spread upward, sheltering the Cover with their wings with their faces toward one another; toward the Cover shall be the faces of the Cherubs." (Exodus 25:20) Rabbi Seforno said, the upward spread wings teach us that the goal of life is to ascend in our spiritual and intellectual quest to understand God's plan and how He interacts with us. The faces of the Cherubs inclined downward toward the Ark which held the Torah to teach us that the means to understand God is through understanding His Word. The Cherubs faced each other to teach that we must interact with each other to share and clarify the wisdom of God's Word. Also, we must be responsible to treat each other with respect and responsibility -- to think not only of oneself, but also for others.
"With HaShem's Help"
A man asked Rabbi Assad for advice. "There is an old, run-down store in the downtown area of the city. I can get it a very reasonable price. I think that with my marketing skills I may be able to turn that location into a profitable venture. Do you think I should buy it?" Rav Assad said. "I don't think that it would be prudent to enter that part of the city for a business venture." The man left somewhat dejected. A few days later another man asked the Rabbi the identical question about the same property. "There is an old, run-down store in the downtown area of the city. I can get it a very reasonable price. I think that with my marketing skills, and of course with Hashem's help, I may be able to turn that location into a profitable venture. Do you think I should buy it?" This time Rabbi Assad nodded in approval. "I think you should make a go of it. I have no doubts that it will be a success." When word got out that the Rabbi was behind this endeavor, the first man stormed into his study upset. "Why did the you tell me not to buy the property and then tell my friend the opposite?" "My dear student," answered the Rabbi, "there is a great difference. Your friend took in a partner. He said that with the help of Hashem he could make a go of it. When someone includes Hashem in his plans, I am sure that he will succeed!"
"Wise Use of our Resources"
Just like the Kohen who lit the candle in the Holy Temple each day, we, too, must kindle G-d's candle within us with the light of his Word thereby illuminating ourselves, our surroundings and the world. Our rabbis gave the following parable to illustrate the importance of this message: A businessman turned to a wealthy and charitable person for a loan of 1000 rubles promising to pay back the entire sum in one year. Although 1000 rubles was a large amount, the wealthy man approved the loan. True to his word, the businessman returned the 1000 rubles exactly a year later. The wealthy man noticed that the bills were the very same ones he lent! They were even in the same order and wrapped with the same string! The wealthy man became very upset. "Why are you upset?" asked the borrower. "Didn't I give you back the entire amount exactly to the day?" "Yes, you did. But you didn't make use of it, you just let it sit there. I could have used this money for my own business. I could have helped many people improve their businesses with this money. Keeping such a large amount in your drawer doing nothing was a real waste!" The same is with our life and talents. If we don't use them they are lost. God gave us time, money, talents, everything belongs to him and they will grow only if we use them for the progress of his cause and for the benefice of the community and the society.
HAFTARAH: 1 Kings 5:26 – 6:13
Haftarah: The Sanctuary was used by Israel for almost five hundred years before Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem: "In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Is¬rael, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the temple of the LORD. " (1 Kings 6:1).
G-d was blessed Solomon. "The word of the LORD came to Solomon: "As for this tem-ple you are building, if you follow my decrees, carry out my regulations and keep all my commands and obey them, I will fulfill through you the promise I gave to David your father. And I will live among the Israelites and will not abandon my people Israel." (1 Kings 6:11-13).
"The spot on which the temple was built had long been regarded as a consecrated place. It was here that Abraham, the father of the faithful, had revealed his willingness to sacrifice his only son in obedience to the command of the L-rd. Here G-d had renewed with Abraham the covenant of blessing, which in¬cluded the glorious Messianic promise to the human race of deliverance through the sacrifice of the Son of the Most High. "I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies, and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me." (Genesis 22:16-18). Here it was that when David of¬fered burnt offerings and peace offerings to stay the avenging sword of the destroying angel, God had an¬swered him by fire from heaven. See 1 Chronicles 21. And now once more the worshipers of Jehovah were here to meet their God and renew their vows of allegiance to Him." (Patriarch and Kings p.37)
Besorat Yeshua Mark 15:1 - 15
Haggai, one of the prophets who preached to rebuild the Temple after the destruction of Solomon's temple by Babylon, said that the glory of the second temple will be greater than the first one. "'The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,' says the LORD Almighty." (Haggai 2:9a) The second Temple had the privilege of hosting the Messiah, who came to save his people 'And in this place I will grant peace,' declares the LORD Almighty." (Haggai 2:9b) Peace will be granted in this second temple, not only through the coming of the Messiah but his sacrifice for us, "the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed." (Isaiah 53:5).
Parasha: God prepares the way of the Messiah by giving all instructions about the building of the sanctuary,
Haftara: God continues to show the way in allowing Solomon to build the Temple.
Besorah: Yeshua the Mashiach is in Jerusalem, he came to save his people, to get upon his shoulders the punishment that Israel deserves. According to Isaiah. his sufferings brought us peace. Yeshua revealed that he was the Messiah-King of Israel "Are you the king of the Jews?" asked Pilate. "Yes, it is as you say," Y'shua replied." (Mark 15:2).
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IN THE HOT SEAT
Awful. Sad. Who's "In The Hot Seat". Who buys it? The Band? That's a good discussion for the worst ELP record. Actually, I seriously doubt there ever was such a musical decadence in any other progressive band. The day I listened to this CD I got really depressed. How could ELP have an album like this? Yeah, ELP... That band which played Ginastera's music and was praised by himself once... That band which recorded "Brain Salad Surgery". The track "Hand of Truth" from "In The Hot Seat" is an average track, but if you compare it to the others from this album, it just seems to be "Karn Evil 9". The band lost totally its north, its style, its magic and energy. In this album, it's not a progressive band anymore and it's not a pop band, either. It is inbetween worlds. So the old fans got anger and the new generations didn't care for it. Apparently, Lake can't compose a good plain song anymore (does he want to?), Emerson stuck on the "King of Rock Keyboards" flattery and forgot he was once a truly serious musician with truly great compositional talent. In the '70s, Keith was able to do some aggressive stuff, but that happened to be also GREAT music. But "In the Hot Seat" he kept only the noise and those brass patches that are a weak shadow of the GX-1 Keyboard. Palmer, well, he is the only one who is as good (or perhaps better) as in the crazy '70s. Really, I would have preferred they just got together for the gigs and never stepped in the studio together. I say this especially because I love the old ELP. But it's over. Whatever the magic was, it seems unavailable even to themselves.
Posted Monday, December 29, 2003 | Review Permalink
Easy Livin
A sorry end
The band were clearly struggling to put an album together by this point. The reunion which had created the credible "Black moon" album quickly ran out of steam, leaving these dregs of tracks to be cobbled together to form a disappointing and incoherent album. Gone are the long prog compositions, to be replaced by second rate songs with little to differentiate them from the many other bands who write similar compositions.
The only thing I can recommend here is the superb "bonus track". This is a shortened studio version of "Pictures at an exhibition", recorded in Dolby surround sound. This was the first time ELP had released a studio version of "Pictures..", the original album of that name being a live recording. In hindsight, they should have made the whole "Hot Seat" album up of a studio version of Pictures!
Even the sleeve suffers from the "Love Beach" dearth of inspiration, the photo of the band being taken from the "Black moon" sessions.
A sorry ending (in terms of studio albums) for a once great band.
Posted Thursday, March 4, 2004 | Review Permalink
richardh
I would be loathe to give any album 0 star although this comes as close as any.Truly depressing FM radio chasing record from this once great band.To be fair there were circumstances why this turned out so bad.One major reason was that the record company Victory Music were close to bankruptcy and desperately needed a hit album.They drafted in noted 'radio friendly' producer Keith Olsen and the result was almost just too easy to predict.It didn't help either that Emerson could barely play a keyboard having just recovered from an operation on his hand.Still it does have the one interesting legacy and that is -which ELP track only includes one member playing on it? Answer - 'Gone Too Soon' which only has Greg Lake on it ,the drums and keyboards being done by session players! Nuff said really.
Posted Friday, June 4, 2004 | Review Permalink
A very sad swan song for one of prog rock's greatest bands. Whereas ELP's best albums brought cool and intelligence to prog, this is just AOR drivel like Foreigner, Styx and Loverboy. Indeed ELP was forced by its record label Victory (teetering on bankruptcy) to create the most commercial album possible to save the label. Victory forbade any Emerson keyboard excursions, Lake solo acoustic pieces, or any long songs. The lead track Hand of Truth is fun prog pop, but the rest of the album is just terrible, simplistic AOR. The album stiffed, Victory went bankrupt, and ELP broke up. This album was an embarrassment that neither ELP nor its fans should have to suffer through.
Posted Thursday, June 17, 2004 | Review Permalink
fairyliar
It's true that it's not a real ELP album but there are 3 tracks that are listenable as typical ELP work. The first song and 'Daddy' are excellent but the rest is poor fm stuff with no real creativity. Nevertheless, the remix of 'Pictures at an exhibition' is excellent!!!! It's more powerful than the original like 'the gnome' which is just terrific!
Posted Wednesday, March 23, 2005 | Review Permalink
It's true that this come back is no big success but there are some very good moments like the two first tracks, above all "Daddy" which is a very strong, moving song. But the final version of "Pictures..." is just terrific, really different from the original, more powerful, just amazing! A dolby 5.1 version of this would be really welcome: imagine with stereo it just take you to the stomache, so in 5.1 it should give you heart attack!
Posted Sunday, April 17, 2005 | Review Permalink
This is just a disaster and an embarrasment. I cannot believe the band would actually compose such horrible music.
The album starts with 'Hand of Truth' which is easily the best song in the album, but it is nothing more than an average ELP track. Daddy follows as the second best from the album which is mellow and tragic ... the rest is unmemorable garbage of poor songwriting, and terrible synth usage of Keith. the only good thing about this album is the modern 'picture of exhibition' version.
My Grade : A Big Fat 'F'
Posted Tuesday, July 12, 2005 | Review Permalink
scottandpenny
Really, zero stars. One of the worst albums of all time, by any group. For ELP, worse than "Love Beach." No redeeming value whatsoever. Not even a decent keyboard fill to point to. A twinkie is a four-course meal compared to the musical value of this album. Embarassingly vapid, devoid of content, let alone inspiration. It's as if three zombies put it out. Guess they shot their wad on "Black Moon," which was a nice comeback album. They're totally bankrupt of ideas on this ... well, I won't call it an "effort," because there is a decided lack of it here.
Only the hardest of hard-core ELP fans should buy it, hopefully dirt cheaply, and let it gather dust on the shelf simply to fill the ELP collection.
Posted Friday, July 29, 2005 | Review Permalink
I'm about as open-minded as any prog rock fan can be (heck, l enjoy many of the releases that are often blasted, such as Yes' "90125", anything by Starcastle, and ELP's "Love Beach"), but this album is a sad denoument to a truly influential career by these three amazing musicians.
The opening track "Hand Of Truth" has some parts that gave me hope that this would at least be as good at Black Moon was, but it's pretty much all downhill from there. Greg Lake's voice sounds terrible on this album; the key is still as low as it was on Black Moon, but the production or effects must be different. The keyboard parts could be played by any college keyboard player, and certainly do not do a true legend of the instrument credit. The same can be said for Palmer's drums--or lack of drums! All of those programmed instruments and loops from a guy who can do a five minute snare drum solo live that will keep guitarists interested!
There are only two reasons that you would want to get this album:
1. You're a completist.
2. You want to hear the updated version of "Pictures." This is pretty good. Even with Lake's changed voice this works very well. It's also on the "Return Of The Manticore" box set, so if you have that avoid this.
This is easily one of the five worst albums by prog rock artists that I've ever heard. "Love Beach" might as well be "Trilogy" next to this.
Posted Tuesday, August 2, 2005 | Review Permalink
Ivan_Melgar_M
Symphonic Prog Specialist
As any normal proghead, every time I travel out of my country I have to return to Lima with at least a couple of Prog' albums which are very hard to find at our local stores. In 1997 I had to go 4 days to Santiago de Chile for business, but as usual I finished my work in the first 24 hours, so I had 3 days for me and paid by the Company (I had a meeting the fourth day, so I had to stay).
In those years I didn't use Internet very much and there were very few Prog web sites, so I wasn't as informed about the new releases as today. After several hours of search during my last afternoon in the beautiful Chilean city, I found a small store with some Prog' music owned by a gentle Peruvian proghead, so I decided to buy every Prog' album I didn't had and even some I didn't knew but were released by good bands.
I got a couple of excellent albums (not very rare though) and In the Hot Seat, from which I had no information at all, contrary to what you may believe, I don't regret buying it, even when the new material is not worth to be reviewed.
First I have to say that as Love Beach, In the Hot Seat was recorded in a wrong moment, when Carl had required surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, Keith had problems with his right arm and for the wrong reason, because they had a contractual obligation with Polygram and we know for previous experience how ELP responds in this forced situations (Love Beach).
The only previously unreleased song that's worth a comment is the opener Hand of Truth (The only one I heard in the store) because they still show some of the sound that made ELP one of the major Prog' bands, but the rest new material is awful.
You may ask why I don't regret or if I'm some kind of masochist who finds some pervert pleasure in buying bad music, but the answer is very simple, In the Hot Seat has a good short studio version of Pictures at an Exhibition.
Those 15:29 seconds of pure Progressive and pompous Rock are worth the whole album, for the first time some of us had an idea of how this great work sounds in a controlled environment and with an excellent production, the result couldn't be better despite the fact that's a reduced version.
Now how to rate the album? It's not a masterpieces , not even good (as a whole), but the studio version of Pictures at an Exhibition is a must have, If you want great new material, run away, but if you're a Proghead searching for different versions of classics, it's worth buying it for those 15:29 minutes.
Only for this reason I will rate In The Hot Seat with 3 stars.
Posted Friday, August 12, 2005 | Review Permalink
lor68
This the classic example regarding a kind of irritating compromise, forced by their producer, in which Greg Lake chose the easier way to increase the sales (otherwise this was their attempt), without reaching this goal. in the period before such a flop, their previous work from the Studio - entitled "Black Moon" - was not a successful album, even though their old fans could have been interested in their reunion after so many years.well by thinking of an instrumental track like "Changing States" as well as the piano solo composed by Emerson (resembling the old times), the enthusiast were so happy. Nevertheless such mentioned remarkable episodes, along with "Romeo and Juliet", had been already used for a movie soundtrack a couple of years before, despite of representing a perfect promotion for the "Black Moon Tour" (even witnessed by three live recordings, taken from their performance in the USA, UK and Poland.); therefore fortunately, in spite of hardly foretelling their return to the early formula of "symphonic rock", this wasn't their last appearance on stage!!
Instead the present disappointing work represented the last episode before their definitive break-up, even accelerated by a terrible accident which occurred to Emerson, being unable to use both his hands in the execution of the songs.ok this made their job more complicated, but anyway I cannot understand their choice concerning for example a song by Bob Dylan; while the old stunning style by Emerson was a bit emerging during the play of "Hand of truth" (this title is clear!!), even though that's not enough to save a work characterized by a number of tepid pop songs!!
Nowadays the band doesn't exist anymore; however They are prosecuting on their own way, each one with his own ensemble and sometimes also touring all over Europe. well the unique exception is represented by the unlucky moment concerning the life of Emerson, being recovered once again after another medical operation (this time at a cardiologic surgery): in fact, cause of a urgent operation on his main aorta, He will stopped, as long as He will be able to sustain the strong efforts of his job.however forget this album and think of the new bands created by three die-hard musicians, always fond of their job and fighting against the difficult moment of the music market. they play in the European small clubs, often at a few local gigs, as They liked to enter the circuit of the "underground" progressive.so long live the unknown "Prog" gigs and Festivals all over the world, as long as We need to hear exciting music, on stage at least!!
First evaluation: a "1 star" score
Second one: a "2 stars" superior score as for my encouragement only, after the accident occurred to Emerson
Posted Friday, September 9, 2005 | Review Permalink
El Morula
I just watched the "live at Montreux" video from 1997 by ELP. I was surprised at the obvious lack of ...practice, skill? by Emerson to play the notes right. I am not a musician myself but it was very evident he was not playing the notes any near as clean and clear as in the albums. Every note seemed to be played in chuncks. I think he even played the wrong keys too. I couldn´t believe he couldn´t do it right after 24 years of playing the same "tarkus" notes. After listening to this album from 1994, now that image of Emerson is not any surprising anymore.
This album could easily be the musical theme for a third rate event anywhere in the desert. It could easily be that kind of music people never stop to listen at, nor pay a bit of attention. It really is so conventional and ordinary that could be played as background music at a supermarket or at an "everything for 1 DLL" store.
After listening to this, I have a harder time trying to understand people bashing Genesis for making POP after 1981. This album is not prog whatsoever...Well, it´s not even entertaining, nor fresh, nor original music in any sense.
Posted Thursday, October 27, 2005 | Review Permalink
endlessepic
As a hardcore, and I mean hardcore ELP fan I would rather do many things then give one of their albums 2 stars but...The opening track is decent...most of the rest just plain suck. There are a few decent moments on some of the others, not enough to make them good. Cmon...please ELP, you produced AMAZING MUSIC. This is backshelf pop. On the other hand, I really do think the new "pictures" is quite good, Gnomus in particular, that track is better then the original. The Hut of Baba Yaga has a little double kick and kinda reminds me of Metallica...lol. Its good though. Where is Keiths awesome playing? Gregs voice is nowhere close to his absolutely incredible velvet voice on "Works Volume 1" And even good old dependable Carl has opted for bad sounding drums and doesnt play the good precision laden patterns he once played. If not for "Pictures" this album would have no value at all. If you are a fan, it might be a good idea to pick this one up to complete your collection, not that you'll listen to it much. If your just a non serious fan, dont even think about it. Comparing this to Love Beach is like comparing N'sync to Brain Salad Surgery. Its too bad really...
Posted Monday, November 6, 2006 | Review Permalink
One of the best albums of a great band. Starting from amazing "Hand Of Truth" with fantastic Emerson's solo, it continues with very sensitive and wonderful Lake's ballad "Daddy". I think that "Thin Line", "Heart On Ice" and "Give Me A Reason To Stay" are very important compositions to understand a marvellous ELP sound that remains up-to-dated until the end of their brilliant career. Emerson's arranging of "Man In The Long Black Coat" is really strong and adequate as well as the most underestimated song of this album "Street War". In my opinion, dolby surround studio version of "Pictures At An Exhibition" is more powerful, more exact, more "concentrated" and "more Russian" than the previous concert one - believe me as a Mussorgsky's fellow countryman.
Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2006 | Review Permalink
Neu!mann
The last time I saw ELP in concert, on what must have been their final US tour, was outdoors at a Six Flags amusement park in upstate New York: quite a comedown for a band once accustomed to selling out the largest arenas on Earth. And to add further insult to already injured egos, they weren't even the headline act that evening.
I'll admit it was fun, hearing old chestnuts like "Hoedown" and "Tarkus" again. But at the same time there was a discouraging sense of a group lingering too long past its prime, like a tub of cottage cheese at the back of the fridge. This wasn't how I wanted to remember my childhood heroes, and I was uncomfortably reminded of that disappointment when I heard their final studio album not long afterward.
That was more than ten years ago. So why make an effort now to kick a long dead horse, especially when the corpse has been so thoroughly eviscerated elsewhere on these pages? I can only say it's out of respect for the memory of their earlier classics, which should never have been forced to withstand any comparison with this lame collection of tired AOR clichés.
This is an album even hardcore ELP partisans can't easily defend: another desperate attempt (after the Love Beach debacle) to fashion FM-friendly music for an audience that simply didn't exist. There isn't a memorable hook within earshot, and the instrumental dexterity that had always defined the classic ELP sound is conspicuously absent, even from the fan-pleasing bonus tracks: a 15-minute abbreviation of Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition", revisited in the studio some 22 years after their earlier live album of the same name.
It's the best thing here by far, but the overdue update is only a pale reflection of the band's rough-and-tumble 1971 performance. And, like everything else on the new album, it's all but smothered under a glutinous mass of rich digital syrup, perhaps a necessary crutch for the diminished keyboard agility of the aging Keith Emerson (not to mention Greg Lake's once-golden but now irretrievably tarnished voice).
The Hot Seat? Heck it was hardly lukewarm at the time, and has only cooled even further since. It's a sad fact when the only positive thing about the album is that it makes the underachievement of "Works, Vol. II" sound good.
Posted Monday, January 1, 2007 | Review Permalink
1800iareyay
After the semi-comeback Black Moon, ELP decided to take the shred of credibility they regained and put it in a blender. In the Hot Seat is one of the most appropriate album titles ever, becasue listening to it is akin to torture. The opener Hands of Truth cruelly leads you to believe that the band is nearing their former style, Emerson even plays a solo. This is soon followed by crap after crap. Emerson apparently sold his Moogs in a garage sale and found a cheap beginner's keyboard to play on. Carl Palmer essentially sits behind the kit while his parts are looped and programmed. To top it off, the band decides to record a studio version of Pictures At an Exhibition. Intriguing certainly, buit any hope of a bombastic interpretation is shattered by the shortened and less energetic performance.
It seems that Love Beach set a precedant for horrible albums, and the band decided to break its own record. In the Hot Seat makes Love Beach look like the debut. It's insipid and it's very clear the band is running on fumes at this point. This album should be packaged with Love Beach and sold to suicide cults to prove to its members that the world is evil. Thankfully, there were no sharp instruments near me when I listened to it so my wrists were spared. A sad end to a once mighty band. If you really want to spend money, send the cash to me 'cause I could sure use it. Stick to the first four albums for your own safety.
Grade: F
Posted Thursday, February 22, 2007 | Review Permalink
ZowieZiggy
WORKS III
What a great complement to Works I and II !
I guess that Emerson, Lake & Plamer couldn't have done better. Fully in-line with these previous two efforts.
Second great deception : so far, no live version for this "Works III" has been announced. What a pity ! We'll have to make it with the studio album only. How "great" would those songs have sounded like on stage ? We'll never know I'm afraid. We could have organized a contest on PA to determine the best versions of these "songs" : studio or live ones. Big fun, I tell you...
But no such contest, unfortunately. It is very difficult to say which track is the best one. I might be biased. I believe it would be wiser to start a poll with this question. But who's going to participate in such a useless poll ?
OK, I'll do it. One of the very few bearable track might well be "Man In The Long Black Coat". Sounds at times as "Dire Straits" though. To know which ones are the poorer is far much easier. Get all the other ones. Still, a special mention for "Thin Line" absolutely awful.
The most AOR-ish one ? "Hand Of Truth" or "Change" probably. The most syrupous ones ? "Daddy" and "Give Me A Reason To Stay" (well-named while you are listening to this "jewel"). The silliest rocking ones ? "Gone Too Soon" on par with "Street War". What a great duo to close the album !
Well, almost close it since ELP had the bright idea to record a bonus track. A studio version of "Pictures..." originally released as a live effort in 1972. I thought that studio versions came first, but who knows. Anyway, they should not really have bothered. This edulcorate version won't be able to compete with the old one. By no means. Lake's vocals are terrible. Poor Greg. Poor Mussorgsky.
Difficult time of rating now comes. I would say that this album is between the quality of Works I and Works II. Since I have rated both of them with one star ...
In the Hot Seat is apparently the last studio album by ELP (as of 2008) and like so much of the potential wasted all those years ago, this album is just a shadow of the mediocrity the band had been chugging out since 1973. And again, the ego clashing between Emerson and Lake resurfaced causing this effort of pop rock fodder to be even more disjointed than Black Moon. Furthermore, to add more to the fall of this band, Emerson had nerve problems in his right hand, making it almost impossible for him to play the keys.
For all intents and purposes, this album probably should have never been done considering the situation the band found itself in. In the end, it represented an album that reeked of filler. Oddly enough, the only star (though dimly at that) on the album was the bonus track, an almost 15-minute studio version of Pictures at an Exhibition. It's much shorter than the original live version the band released back in 1971 and somehow lacks the energy and performance of that live version. Flat would be a good word to describe it.
If it weren't for the bonus track, this album would be a certain one-star affair. Two stars. For collectors and fans only. Newcomers should avoid and start with any album prior to Works Vol. I.
Posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 | Review Permalink
SouthSideoftheSky
Symphonic Team
While Black Moon had been a great return to form for the band and an excellent album in its own right, In The Hot Seat is quite a disappointment. It is not the worst ELP album in my opinion, neither is it as truly awful as many people say. But it is surely not a great album!
The first four tracks are quite good, but after that the album drifts off into average territory. The keyboards often sound like a brass section! And that gives the poppier tracks something of a Phil Collins sound. There are two covers on the album, The Man In The Long Black Coat and Give Me A Reason To Stay, the former by Bob Dylan (and recently recorded by Steve Hackett).
The CD has a studio recording of Pictures At An Exhibition as a bonus track. This is the best version of that piece that I have heard, and it is worth getting this CD for this alone.
Not awful, but bland.
Only for fans!
Posted Saturday, January 10, 2009 | Review Permalink
Epignosis
Eclectic Prog Team
This is a poor album with one gigantic asterisk. Ultimately, it's a strange case of trying too hard for a radio hit, coming across as something like an unsuccessful teacher in an urban high school who one day enters his class with a boom box, sunglasses, a do-rag, and a gold chain around his neck, sputtering off Ebonics and talking about the hood in a pathetic attempt to connect to his audience. Greg Lake sounds aged, much deeper vocally than he has ever sounded. In many ways, he no longer sounds like himself (to me, he sounds a bit like a deeper version of Bruce Hornsby). Keith Emerson's keyboard is still strong, with some occasional synthesizer solos reminiscent of the band's glory days, and several segments generous with electronic piano runs. Carl Parlmer is the weakest member, due in no small part to the 1980s and early 1990s drum sounds (which it seems all the greats were into around the time). The listener is treated to something interesting only occasionally, and really, while not utterly dreadful, it isn't something worth recommending either.
"Hand Of Truth" Lake's vocals are rugged and mature, as previously mentioned, which strangely adds to the sound as much as it takes something away (what all that is, I cannot really put my finger on). This isn't a bad song at all, but it is surely shocking in terms of sound- immediately the listener is informed that this is not at all anything like the Emerson, Lake & Palmer of yesteryear, not in the least, despite some exquisite keyboard work.
"Daddy" This is a dark and dismal track about a murdered little girl with plenty of phony-sounding instrumentation.
"One By One" With out-of-place and cheesy horn synthesizer and orchestra hits, this is still a weirdly generic song. The vocal melodies sound hackneyed in almost every way, but overall, it's an okay track, despite a number of flaws.
"Heart On Ice" Here is a simple, pleasing adult contemporary song. Nothing fancy, but nothing that isn't inoffensively delightful.
"Thin Line" The electronic drums are cringe-inducing, which lay down a 1980s hip-hop beat under the strange menagerie of Lake's vocals, unfitting backup singing, plinking organ, light synthesizers, and synthetic-sounding bass.
"Man In The Long Black Coat" This classic Bob Dylan song receives an okay facelift, even if the charm is lost through bland instrumentation.
"Change" Although a slightly hokey song, this one does have some interesting instrumentation and a pretty good groove. The vocals are fairly bad, mainly because Lake doesn't have much enthusiasm.
"Give Me A Reason To Stay" This is a boring attempt at another adult contemporary song (riddled with clichés), which they probably should have gotten Sting to sing.
"Gone Too Soon" ELP injects a bit of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in this one, for better or for worse. For me, it's the latter.
"Street War" A surprisingly fast-paced song with some decent organ lingering in the background, this song again fits the problem of trying to relate with the times and still coming across as ridiculous. Actually, this one sounds just like a catchy little jingle advertising an edgy yet colorful toy for boys aged six to ten years old.
Here is the big fat asterisk: This rather shoddy album has a stereo version of "Pictures at an Exhibition." The first time I heard ELP's rendition of Mussorgsky's classic, it was the studio version on this record (which I did not own at the time, but heard from someone else). When I eventually went out and bought Pictures at an Exhibition, I was absolutely dismayed that it was a live album (I had had no idea). To my ears, which were accustomed to this abridged interpretation, the live version was very weak and not as robust. In some ways, I still feel that way, even though I would definitely say that the live version is superior in many respects. This one here is a heartier, symphonic treatment, and ELP fans should not be disappointed.
Posted Monday, August 24, 2009 | Review Permalink
Crossover & JR/F/Canterbury Teams
I sooooo wanted to give this album one star. I listened all the way through this album, with Lake's voice sounding as pinched off as it did on Black Moon, Palmer acting as nothing more than a simplistic drum machine, and Emerson, the great Keith Emerson playing background keyboards on an album of simplistic AOR mixed with lame arena rock. Sure there are a few hints that it's actually Emerson playing, but they are very few, and very fleeting.
Even the well intentioned "Daddy Charity" (all proceeds from the song Daddy went to a fund to help the families of missing children - what did it raise? $5?) doesn't warrant raising the rating up.
So what is the saving grace? Yet another recording, with orchestra, of Mussorgsky's Pictures At An Exhibition. This one is not bad, mostly because of a fine orchestral arrangement. But it only raises it to the level of "collector's only". If you're not a huge ELP, or especially Pictures fan, run away fast from this album.
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 | Review Permalink
AtomicCrimsonRush
Well, ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the show that never ends, yet should have ended with Black Moon. At least that has some great tracks that are worthy of ELP's repertoire.
There's a saying in Rock, to quote Neil Young - "It's better to burn out, cos rust never sleeps." The rust from this album will fester for years as the last in ELP's catalogue - and what a way to go out - not with a bang but with a whimper.
To explain, but not justify this scathing review, I love the band and hail their achievements from their debut to Trilogy, and the reunion which brought us a great album with Black Moon. But what have we here? To be honest, I can't for the life of me remember a single song from 'In the Hot Seat'. I think the first track showed some promise, as I recall, with some good melodies and a nice keyboard fill, but, as I have played this album a grand total of two times, the rest is an absolute blur. I remember groaning during 'Daddy' and hoping it wouldn't all be like this. It wasn't - it was worse. It actually gets worse as the album moves on. Prog? What freakin' prog - there is not a sceric of it in this jumbled mess.
The bonus track, a 15-minute abbreviation of Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition", revisited in the studio 22 years later, was a revelation. Not hearing it live for the first time was very strange but somehow therapeutic after hearing the rest of the sugar coated pop squeezed out of the speakers.
This album could be as bad as Love Beach in some respects as there is nothing redeeming apart frrm a bonus track. Without this bonus, I may well have turned the CD upside down and used it as a coffee coaster. Love Beach at least had the Emerson-penned instrumental to lift it from the mire. Black Moon was a great return to at least some semblance of what we love about the power trio but, after Works Live was put out there for the masses in 1993, this follow up studio release is quite a pathetic attempt. It fails miserably in every department, even the album cover is weak, and the booklet is hopeless. I hate the sell out of this band that brought us epic brilliance in the form of Tarkus and Karn Evil 9. What are they doing to themselves? Do they really sincerely believe fans are going to buy into this drivel? Somebody sure does, as they keep churning out this garbage.
ELP usually emit incredible power when they get together but this release does'nt have enough power to knock the fluff off a peanut!
Steer well clear of 'In the Hot Seat'.
ExittheLemming
Vacating the Throne in the Smallest Room in the House
Most of the tales that surround the making of this grubby and tatty little album carry an uncanny resemblance to the sorts of excuses trotted out by beleaguered soccer franchise owners when their team is on a 10 match losing streak:
Injuries to key players
(Emerson had not long undergone arm surgery for nerve entrapment and his pliancy in agreeing to press ahead and overdub his parts individually with his one remaining good hand beggars belief)
Confidence and morale have taken a dent, the fans need to get behind us and encourage the team
(Hiring Disney composers and Sony hit writers to contribute to a document featuring three of the most indelible talents to ever grace rock music might just contribute to the faithful streaming towards the exits)
The coach has my complete trust and he can and will turn this around
(Producer Keith Olsen forbade any conceptual pieces or classical adaptations and therefore conspired to abort a version of the Karelia Suite by Sibelius with Allan Holdsworth on guitar appearing on the album, although by way of self-serving recompense, we do get to hear his own daughter speaking on one track)
We can't blame Olsen entirely for this debacle, but he has become tantamount to the midwife of choice for the soulless, having delivered to the expectant world the air-brushed platinum blonde diaper burritos of Fleetwood Mac, Whitesnake, the Scorpions, Saga, Starship, Rick Springfield, Pat Benetar and Emmanuel (Who? a Mexican hair-gel counterfeiter, that Interpol are probably still looking for)
Hand of Truth - In contrast to the horrors that lie in wait this is as good as it gets. Even a compound proggy meter is involved for the opening piano motif plus a subsequent tempo change into an impressive slower section but compared to an unimpeachable past, it is distinctly humdrum for ELP. Keith perks things up with some signature squealing Moog and Greg's vocal is at least a damn sight more robust than his prose:
I hear the cry of freedom, We have the power to change the world
I doubt if Olsen would have even let the trio change their socks unsupervised.
Daddy - a very attractive chiming guitar arpeggio certainly, but it just never goes anywhere. The treatment of a serious subject (child abduction) just comes across as mawkishly trite due to Greg's bathetic delivery and despite some tasteful piano textures from Emerson, Daddy smacks of an effective intro being stretched into a pseudo song. The aforementioned Olsen fille gabbles the title and I have to confess, such shallow manipulation and emotional bankruptcy means I've never yet made it through to the end of this shameful tear-jerker (pun intended) I could swear Palmer's entire drum part consists of just a sole thwack of the snare on the 4th beat of every bar.
One By One - Don't be deceived by the contrapuntal and fugue like intro as it just degenerates thereafter into stolid US rawk keech*. (*The latter being a Scottish pejorative which the rest of you should not find hard to orient to your own vernacular. Tip: use your sense of smell) Keith presumably was the last person in the navigable universe to be told that orchestral stabs were considered passée at least 10 years prior. The chorus is memorable in the sense that inoculation shots leave an indelible mark on their recipients but Emerson's descent into sub Asia cliche sus 4th chord resolutions on a polysynth patch reeks of desperation.Greg's lyrics alas, just reek:
Out of the cocoon reaching for the moon
There is a lovely cathedral organ segment but it's over far too soon and similarly the instrumental section to the fade is entertaining but gets buried beneath those wince inducing orchestral stabs. Enough already.
Every time I listen to this album I cannot help but imagine the beetle-browed Olsen sat in the producer's chair peering through the control room window with that reproachful look on his face that says:
If just one of you guys tries any of that fancy dan progressive flashy [&*!#] with me, I'm nuking the critter
Heart on Ice - Imagine a collaboration between Elgar and the Scorpions on a '3am in the morning' ballad written specially for those forbidden from staying up beyond 7pm. Lake once again double underlines his credentials to be the undisputed James Joyce of prog:
We just flicker like a candle in the cathedral of our dreams
Thin Line - Palmer's shuffle is about as stiff as the inhabitants of a Mosh pit at a Brahms recital while Keith does at least get to contribute some guttural Hammond but the faux jazzy Steely Dan harmonies and female backing vocals in the chorus are but a gentle slap on the bottie off deserving of a firm kick in the backside for all concerned.
Man in the Long Black Coat - Possibly the best/least wretched track on the album and there is finally some mood building atmosphere invoked on this Dylan song. Carl Palmer has claimed that this was the centrepiece of a 20 minute Emerson conceptual piece ditched by producer Olsen, although it's hard to see how even Keith could have expanded such a modest musical seed as this to epic status. If nothing else, it was capable of getting me to seek out the original and all things considered, Dylan has served Emerson well over the years. (see My Back Pages, Country Pie, She Belongs to Me)
Change - Borderline endearing but it just doesn't suit an Englishman like Lake's voice. Vaguely redolent of something that might have popped up of the To The Power of Three album with Robert Berry. One of those 'unfinished' songs that most people leave unreleased because they couldn't come up with even a mediocre verse melody for the rather ordinary chorus.
Give Me a Reason To Stay - A royalties cheque? Joking aside, this is decent MOR penned by the aforementioned Disney and Sony hacks Steve Diamond and Sam Lorber respectively (sic). Nice chord progression and a well crafted development but it ain't even remotely an ELP song. Someone like Neil Diamond or (gulp) Tom Jones could make this very good indeed. (Hey I'm trying to accentuate the positives here OK?)
Gone Too Soon - Depending on whose version of events you believe, Emerson and Palmer don't even play on this critter. Yes, there's audible clockwork synth and metronomic drums but these were allegedly provided by session-men. Both certainly sound like stock 'off the shelf' parts without a vestige of personality to betray their origins. Pat Benatar astride a Jefferson Skateboard and never was a track so inappropriately named.
Street War - Like Euro synth pop from the mean streets of Hampshire as if parodied by an English REO Speedwagon tribute band, but possibly even less gritty than that. Keith's inspired chromatic descending organ lick is kinda cool but once again this just ain't right for Greg's limey tonsils and he sounds about as credible as my Dad tackling an Ice-T medley.
It saddened everyone who wasted their ill-gotten gains buying this album that our favourite prog band of all had been reduced to the malleable puppets of their corporate paymasters. There was no tour and precious little marketing that I can recall after its release and in hindsight such a diplomatic withdrawal was probably a blessing. I do however still hold out a strand of hope that the aborted Crossing the Rubycon project will one day be completed and released. By all accounts this shelved album was a fully fledged progressive beastie that even if it were the final 'hurrah', would prove a much more elegant exit than this ignominious whimper.
BTW You can get the utterly fab and groovy bonus Dolby Surround version of Pictures At an Exhibition via other ELP reissues. I'll let you do the maths.
Posted Friday, February 12, 2010 | Review Permalink
ProgressiveAttic
This, for me, is one of the most underrated albums in prog... OK, its not ELP's finest far from it but, in my opinion, not as bad as most people puts it.
During the recording of this album there were some tensions among members of the band (Emerson and Lake specifically) and Keith had some medical problems with his right hand. This produced a similar situation to Yes' recording of Union but, in my opinion, this one turned out to be better accomplished.
Hand of Truth is a good prog piece with a well performed instrumental section and Lake with his changed voice shows that he is still a great singer. This is my favorite piece of the album. 3.75
Daddy is another nice song, not as proggy but has some interesting piano and guitar ideas and that is about it. 2.75
One by One has a great intro ala classic ELP, Lake sings powerfully and the keys are pretty decent (some times sounding like arena rock...). 3.00
Heart on Ice is a forgettable ballad with some nice piano playing and decent vocals (I am not talking about lyrics here). 2.25
Thin Line is another of my favorites of this album with good keyboard work reminiscent of early ELP and fairly decent vocals. 3.25
Man In the Long Black coat is Emerson's first Bob Dylan adaptation since the days with The Nice (My Back Pages, Country Pie, She Belongs To Me) and its pretty good, it has a nice dark mood and Lake's vocals are the highlight. 3.25
Change is a bit catchy with some interesting ideas but not really well accomplished. 2.75
Give Me a Reason to Stay is a song I never imagined ELP would play (or even think playing)... this isn't really a prog song (or something close to prog) is more like a nice pop ballad. 2.25
Gone Too Soon is a Lake solo song because neither Emerson and Palmer play here. The style is closer to the ELP sound than Give Me a Reason to Stay but it is still far from it leaning more to AOR than to prog. 2.50
Street War is a synth-pop catchy fast paced song. It is fun to listen but rather forgettable 2.75
At the end this is just a good but rather forgettable album and a bit more than for collectors only. I was totally disappointed by Palmer's participation here, Emerson has his moments and Lake showed that although his voice changed he still is a very talented singer although I disliked most of the lyrics.Total: 2.85
But I have to consider the bonus track: an outstanding studio version of Pictures at an Exhibition with a choir, which is one of the best versions of this prog classic ever recorded. This makes me wonder if Emerson could do this with his wounded hand and Palmer performed so well on this...Why the hell didn't they play like this on the rest of the album?!!!!!!
Total including bonus track(which had less weight than the rest of the tracks because of its bonus nature): 3.25
At the end it is worth buying because of the nice songs and the superb Pictures at an Exhibition.... I might have been a bit biased because this was one of my first prog albums and it has some sentimental value for me but I tried to be as objective as possible...
Posted Sunday, February 14, 2010 | Review Permalink
mohaveman
ELP has always been pretty much hit or miss with me. Their best albums had some great stuff on them but I have never found what I consider to be a "complete" ELP great album. THe closest would be Tarkus and Brain Salad Surgey, but even they had low points. But this effort DOES NOT come close to being even a somewhat acceptable ELP album. THis is almost impossible to listen to at times. I have tried it 5 times and then I traded the CD back in. ENough was enough! Was this simply a cobbled together bunch of things that were not even good enough for Black Moon? I wonder. Only "Hand of Truth" and the bonus track of "Pictures at an Exhibition" are of any worth IMHO. There just doesn't seem to be any "soul" to these tracks otherwise. So...I guess I have to give a final star rating to this so how about a 1? Good enough. Can't wait to review Brain Salad Surgery, Trilogy, and Tarkus.
Posted Monday, March 22, 2010 | Review Permalink
colorofmoney91
In the Hot Seat is the last album by ELP, and that's probably for the best. This album consists entirely of uninspired contemporary adult radio rock. The only tracks here that I enjoyed at all were "Hand of Truth" and "One By One", which also seem like the most progressive, even if just a small amount so. I never considered ELP to be a great band, but this really takes the cake for their worst album. Not so pretentious as much as it is just unenjoyable and boring. I wouldn't recommend this album to anyone unless they happened to be a serious collector of ELP albums.
Posted Monday, April 11, 2011 | Review Permalink
The wrong album at the wrong time. Recorded under personal difficulties, Emerson, Lake and Palmer's 94 In The Hot Seat is the worst. They tried to bore me with Love Beach and Black Moon, but I liked both (3/5 stars for me). But now... It have nothing, nothing to do with their early material. The first track, Hand of Truth, is the only track that I can stand. I can't imagine Keith Emerson, Carl Palmer and Greg Lake together listening to their own album In The Hot Seat, or even alone. And to finish the quest, the Pictures At An Exhibition version doesn't fit as the original one.
Posted Thursday, April 18, 2013 | Review Permalink
Vibrationbaby
Moo Moo
There's only so far you can go in milking a concept or previous work. This it seems was made to appeal to their old fans who were in rocking chairs with old Duke at their feet watching the sun retreat below the horizon, not hot seats. There's some thoughtful material on here such as Daddy which seems to address the plight of missing children but it just doesn't fit in with the ELP concepts of the early seventies and this certainly would have not attracted new fans unless they had exhausted their back catalogue and Black Moon wasn't enough final punishment. Lake even sounds like a burnt out Ian Anderson on tracks like One By One. He even sounds like a burnt out Greg Lake. Street War sounds like something that was rejected from a rejected Greg Lake solo album.
The CD bonus tracks lifted from previous compilations /live recordings are by far more interesting. I dunno what to say here.Buy the thing for the bonus tracks if you don't have the CDs that they were hijacked from. I mean Enerson could barely play in 1994 because of medical problems with the tendons in his hands and you can't really fault him for that. It's your money. Be my guest. I'll give this milking a generous 2 stars.
DrömmarenAdrian
In the hot seat is Emerson, Lake & Palmer's tenth and last studio album. Perhaps they'll reunite and do something more. I'm not sure I want that, at least if they can't make anything better than this, cause this wasn't enough. The cover picture shows a train approaching with the "ELP"-sign in the top and it's not wrong to compare Emerson, Lake & Palmer with a train. This record sounds like the band just follows a staked out trail where nothing unexpected happens.
I guess it's possible to find short passages where the former glory is present, but as a whole the songs are just average and in the best case a bit good. I also find the sound of the record noticeably fatigue. In the 70s, these three guys could fill the air with their three instruments. Twenty years later, they unfortunately couldn't. As as some other's have stated, in one way it's sad they produced these last mediocre releases instead of ending with a partially lovely bit as "Love Beach".
Even if this record wasn't so interesting, we must remember how important ELP is for the creation and development of the prog rock. For an inspiring and pleasant journey through their production I recommend you to begin with "Emerson, Lake & Palmer" and continue with "Tarkus", "Trilogy", "Brain Salad Surgery" and "Works Vol. 1-2". I think that will be enough. Two stars!
Posted Friday, May 9, 2014 | Review Permalink
I remember that in late 1995 I read in a Rock Magazine that Keith Emerson received surgery in one of his hands due to problems caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. Years later I also read that Carl Palmer also had similar problems with carpal tunnel syndrome. It seems that these health problems were in progress during the recording of this "In the Hot Seat" (1994) album, their second and last studio album which they recorded after the reunion of ELP in the early nineties. There also were some personal problems mainly between Emerson and Lake during the recording of this album, another album on which Lake didn't act as their producer. A thing that finally brought even more problems when the band was planning the recording of a new album in 1998, and which finally caused the split of the band again, with Lake wanting to be the producer of their albums again, a thing on which Emerson and Palmer didn't agree with Lake.
With this album being recorded under these circunstances, and with the record label wanting a more commercial album, maybe it reflected all these problems. New producer Keith Olsen also had some co-writing credits with the members on the band in some songs, and they also had some external co-writers for some songs. The sound of this album is even more Pop Rock in sound than their previous album ("Black Moon") in mid nineties terms. It's not a totally bad album, but the external influences over their music are more apparent, with it sounding mostly like a Pop Rock album from the nineties. Maybe this album in the end became another "contractual obligation album" for them, like their "Love Beach" album from 1978. Or it is even more related in some ways to "To the Power of Three" (1988) album from the band called 3 (from Emerson and Palmer with Robert Berry replacing Lake). Anyway, this "In the Hot Seat" album really shows a band doing their jobs the best they could under the previously mentioned circunstances to fill a recording contract. In particular, the song called "Give Me a Reason to Stay" is a song written only by external songwriters. It maybe was given to them by the producer and / or the record label to have a song to be played in the radio. Unfortunately It doesn't sound as ELP. So, maybe some of the bad criticism given in some reviews to this album is justified in some way by this song and by the musical content of the album as a whole. Even the inclusion as a CD Bonus Track of a studio recording of their arrangement to Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" musical piece didn't help the album to be a better album. Their live versions of this musical piece from the seventies are much better than this studio recording with new arrangements from the nineties.
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Thoughtful Thursday: Book Covers
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It is time for Thoughtful Thursday and the bookish questions that pop up while I am reading. Please share your thoughts on the bookish question of the week. I am curious to hear what you have to say! There are no wrong answers. Questions about Thoughtful Thursday or future Thoughtful Thursday posts? Check out my Thoughtful Thursday section. Alright, on to the question!
What features do you like in a book cover? Do you like plain covers? Do you like covers with drawings on them? Do you like covers with photographs on them? Do you like movie-tie in covers?
I thought I knew what I was going to say for this discussion post. I was all ready to say that when it comes to book covers, I was going to take a fairly definitive stance and say that I don't like most covers with life-like people drawn on them or pictures of people. Then I watched a BookTuber (a book blogger on YouTube) talk about how much she loves the covers to The Selection series. I realized that I really like those covers. I also really like the Splintered cover with the crazy Alice on it. Hmmm, okay, where do we go from here?
Let's start at the beginning. When it comes to book covers, I generally prefer artsy covers, covers with drawings on them, or super plain covers with just the title on them. The classic The Great Gatsby cover is one of my favorite covers. It conveys a lot about the book, but it also is just pretty. I also love the covers from the Memoirs of Lady Trent series, because all of the covers have awesome drawings of dragons on them (drawn in a naturalist style). These covers give you a hint of what is to come in the book but also allow your imagination to run wild.
For the most part, I don't like covers with photograph-looking covers. They just look odd to me. I also don't like a lot of covers with life-like (but drawn) people on them. As I mentioned above, there are a few covers with people on them that I think are okay. After being able to take a moment there and type out my thoughts, I think I realized why I don't usually like covers with people on them. I feel forced to imagine the people on the cover as the characters in the book, and I don't like to do that. Of course, I don't have to imagine the characters like the cover models, but then I get annoyed every time I see the cover. Why are there these random people on the cover? This annoyance gets tripled if the people on the cover do not look like the characters in the book. I remember reading a book a few years ago in which the characters looked nothing like the people on the cover. I understand that the cover artist and the writer might not have time to talk; however, why can't we just avoid this by having a cover without people? As you can probably guess, I tend not to like movie-tie in covers, because there are people on them.
So why do I like the Splintered and The Selection series covers? There are a couple of reasons. First, I haven't read these books, so I don't know if the covers are wildly different from the characters in the books. I think this helps a lot. Second, covers like The Selection and The One cover most of the heroine's face. I can use the girl as the foundation of my image of the protagonist, but I can change some things, if I want. Third, Splintered and The Selection series covers don't seem to be acting out a scene from the book. They are just pretty "artsy" covers that I could hang on my wall. I have noticed that a lot of romance, mystery, and urban fantasy covers (in particular) like to show an action scene on the cover that hint at what is going to happen in the book. Just like when I notice random people on my book covers, when I see an action sequence on the cover, I expect there to be a similar scene in the book, and I keep waiting for it.
Yes. I realize that I am totally crazy and redonculous when it comes to covers.
Do you see why I love my Kindle Paperwhite so much now? I never have to look at the covers to the books that I am reading.
Now it is your turn! What features do you like in a book cover?
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Diáspora @ Matt & Phred's Jazz Club
Salsational seasonal edition of the DIÁSPORA Latin party, this time with the full band!
11-piece salsa/latin jazz orchestra, starring lead vocalist ALYSS ROSE and featuring guest vocalist LOUIS HARTSHORN, accompanied by a stellar lineup of talented musicians from Manchester, Liverpool, York, London and Bournmouth @ Matt & Phred's Jazz Club.
3 sets of Salsa, Afro-Cuban Jazz and Latin Fusion with tunes from Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, Buena Vista Social Club, Santana, Marc Anthony, Miami Vice, Irakere, Eagles, Jorge Ben, Michael Buble, Van Morrison, Celia Cruz, Barry Manilow, Ricky Martin, Oscar D'Leon, Tito Puente and Gibson Brothers.
Your band for this evening:
Alyss Rose - lead vocals
Louis Hartshorn - guest vocals
Misha Gray - piano
Demetris Kanaris - bass
Dave Simpson - kit, timbales
Dave Insua-Cao - congas
Chris Manis - bongo, bell, guiro
Rory Duffy - alto saxophone, flute, backing vocals, md
Olly Syrus - tenor & soprano saxophones
James Ball - trombone
Nick Walters - trumpet
DIÁSPORA is an 11-piece band presenting a one-way ticket to the sizzling, scorching sounds of Latin America and the Caribbean.
The 11-piece line-up (2 vocalists, 3 percussionists, 4 horns, piano and bass) lends itself to an expansive ‘big band’ sound – without losing the dynamism and spark of a small group; and combines sensuous vocals, sophisticated horn lines and explosive percussion solos.
With their vision to unite the rhythms of the Americas, their music is uplifting, inspiring and unifying, and celebrates the melting pot of cultures that arose out of the African Slave Trade, whilst focusing on the Afro-Cuban and globalised ‘salsa’ idioms that have become important musical languages and forms of solidarity and cultural exchange between communities throughout the world.
Whilst ‘salsa’ remains the focus of what they do, DIÁSPORA isn’t your regular ‘salsa band’… It’s a Latin band, in the wider sense; freely mixing ‘salsa’ idioms with other influences – African, Spanish, Antillean, Caribbean, South and North American – to bring you a fresh, funky and unique Latin music experience.
With their critically acclaimed fusion of rhythms from throughout the Americas, DIÁSPORA is one of the most exciting new projects to emerge on the UK Latin scene today.
"...a hugely talented and energetic band..."
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"Absolutely stunning."
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"...a young band set to ignite and inspire listeners and dancers wherever they appear."
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'...a performance that was both great fun, and well received by our audience, who simply didn't want to stop dancing.'
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"Tight, professional, and above all, FUN"
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As it's the last weekend before Christmas we're expecting the atmosphere to be full of fun and the vibe will lean towards a club full of people dancing!
So put on your suave suits and sparkly dresses, order yourselves a pitcher of special Matt & Phreds Christmas Punch made from Havana Especial Rum, Apple Juice and Gingerbread Monin, and get ready to shimmy away your winter blues at the hottest Latin night this side of Copacabana!
Starts 8:30pm
Entry: £5
Book your tables now, as this event is likely to be booked up fast! Call 01618317002
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Blank Comic Book: Draw Your Own!
Let your story unfold in words and images with this draw-your-own-comic-book blank journal. This versatile book allows aspiring comic book, manga, and graphic novel artists to create their very own story through words and pictures. Each page offers blank, black-framed panels formatted in the comic-book style, offering maximum creative freedom. A 4-page intro with instruction from Chris on drawing...
Draw a Circle, Draw Anything!
Every young artist can draw a circle, a square or a triangle. And that's all they need to know to be able to draw...anything! This new series for kids breaks down drawing into its simplest components—squares, circles and triangles. In each book, Chris Hart starts with a simple shape and shows kids step by step how to create 50 lively drawings. Kids will be amazed at what they can draw: a...
Draw a Square, Draw Anything!
This new series for kids breaks down drawing into its simplest components—squares, circles and triangles. Every young artist can draw a circle, a square or a triangle. And that's all they need to know to be able to draw...anything! In this series, Chris Hart starts with a simple shape and shows kids step by step how to create 50 lively drawings. Kids will be amazed at what they can draw: a...
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This new series for kids breaks down drawing into its simplest components—squares, circles and triangles. Every young artist can draw a circle, a square or a triangle. In this series Chris Hart starts with a simple shape and shows kids step by step how to create 50 lively drawings. Kids will be amazed at what they can draw: a mermaid, a superhero, a wizard, an airplane, a boy astronaut, a...
The Cute Chibi Christmas Coloring Book
The Cute Chibi Christmas Coloring Book is a collection of 47 adorable, holiday-themed manga characters to color. Chibis are the cutest characters in manga, making them an ideal style for Christmas coloring. Imagine a little chibi Santa or reindeer, an adorable chibi kitten peeking out of a stocking, or a rosy-cheeked chibi character ice skating in falling snow. This collection includes them all...
Drawing Animals Shape by Shape
Create Cartoon Animals with Circles, Squares, Rectangles, & Triangles 100 cartoon animals in this fun and colorful book by Christopher Hart, the world's bestselling author of how-to-draw books. In this follow-up to the popular book Drawing Shape by Shape , kids and adults alike will learn how to draw a wide variety of animals, from common dogs and cats to safari animals, sea creatures, birds,...
Drawing Cartoons from Numbers and Letters
Learn to draw 125+ fun characters starting with numbers, then the alphabet, A to Z. Step-by-step demonstrations from start to finish make it easy. This book provides both art enrichment and reinforcement of number recognition, letters, and early reading skills. It's creative fun for children at its best! Characters include animals, dragons, superheroes, robots and lots more. By Christopher Hart...
Drawing Cartoons from Numbers: Create Fun Characters from 1 to 1
In Drawing Cartoons from Numbers , the latest addition to the hugely successful Drawing Shape by Shape series, best-selling author Christopher Hart has created his most inventive characters yet. Expanding his quirky cartooning expertise into the realm of numbers, Chris offers a wildly creative collection of cartoon characters all drawn with a simple number as the starting point. The construction...
Drawing Shape by Shape with Circles, Squares & Triangles
Children of all ages can master these basic shapes, and that's all they need to begin creating mermaids, superheroes, fire-breathing dragons, and a circus full of animals! This three-in-one compilation of Chris Hart's popular Draw Anything! series features a new introduction and templates. The best-selling how-to-draw author breaks down the drawing process into its simplest...
Begin to Draw People: Simple Techniques for Drawing the Head and
In Begin to Draw People , best-selling author Christopher Hart explains the figure-drawing process for even the most absolute beginners from ages 12 and up. Topics include simplified yet detailed steps to drawing the head and body for men, women, children, and adults in a wide variety of facial features, expressions, styles, and poses. Readers will enjoy learning to draw people from everyday...
Imagine Out Loud: A Journal of Creative Discovery
Bombarded by constant demands from work, home, family, friends, and social media, women crave the opportunity to slow down and reflect on what is truly important. Journaling is a proven therapeutic process that promotes well-being and sparks creativity, but knowing where to start and facing a blank page can be intimidating. Imagine Out Loud combines famed artist Jane Davenport's inspirational...
The Figure It Out Workbook: A Step-by- Step Guide to Figure Draw
The Figure It Out Workbook is an essential companion title to the best-selling Figure It Out series. Combining enriching content from the three previous titles in this series, this handy, travel-sized workbook is filled with step-by-step tutorials for figure-drawing practice. Chris starts with the basics of drawing the head and facial features, then moves on to lessons in drawing the body,...
Drawing Anime from Simple Shapes: Character Design Basics
Basic shapes are key to drawing just about anything, and anime is no exception. Loaded with more than 100 step-by-step demonstrations starting with simple shapes, this book shows readers how to draw faces, figures, hairstyles, emotions, gestures, poses, fashions and more. Readers will enjoy getting started today with these fun and useful techniques for turning basic shapes into full-fledged...
Basics of Drawing: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners
This book shows beginning artists the fundamentals of traditional drawing, and how to practice them for good results. It is loaded with information on materials; first exercises; basic techniques; light and shading; drawing a still life; basic composition; perspective; drawing a cityscape; drawing a landscape with depth of field; and more. Includes the author's unique explanations for classic...
Drawing Animals 101: How to Draw with a Veterinarian's Eye
Mari Suzuki is both an artist and a veterinarian. With this unique perspective, she provides meticulous instruction on how to draw a host of animals in Drawing Animals 101 . Originally published in Japan, this book introduces the reader to the proportioning of various animals, basic skeletal forms, how muscles attach, movements, and other physical fundamentals in a simple, comprehensible manner...
Drawing Superheroes Step by Step
The Complete Guide for the Aspiring Comic Book Artist Bam! Crash! Pow! Learn to draw the action and energy of the superhero powerhouses in today's most exciting comics with best-selling art instruction author Christopher Hart. In Drawing Superheroes Step-by-Step , Chris covers the basics of drawing the bold faces and chiseled physiques of compelling superheroes, heroines, and evil supervillains...
Drawing the New Adventure Cartoons
Drawing the New Adventure Cartoons shows readers how to create an entire cast of charismatic characters: teen heroes, secret agents, spies, crime bosses, diabolical scientists, costumed crime fighters and many more. The adventure style is one of the hottest trends in cartoons today. It is action cartooning at its best, full of personality, humor and cutting-edge costume design, and is featured in...
Figure It Out!: Drawing Essential Poses
The Beginner's Guide to the Natural-Looking Figure Figure It Out! Drawing Essential Poses , the third book in bestselling author Christopher Hart's successful Figure It Out! series, shows artists how to overcome common challenges in drawing the human figure by transforming standard, stiff figure drawings with natural-looking poses for a more realistic effect. Starting with basic "Foundation...
Figure It Out!: Simple Lessons, Quick Results
The newest book in bestselling author Christopher Hart's Figure It Out! series simplifies the basics of drawing people through essential tips and tricks. Geared toward both the general drawing audience and more seasoned artists, Figure It Out!: Simple Lessons, Quick Results offers the basic keys to drawing the human figure, broken down into straightforward steps that anyone can understand and...
How to Draw Dogs and Cats from Simple Templates
How to Draw Dogs and Cats from Simple Templates: The Drawing Book for Pet Lovers There are few things that provide more joy, laughter, and comfort than a beloved dog or cat. Every special Fido or Fluffy deserves to be commemorated, and now pet lover can do just that with Christopher Hart's newest book, How to Draw Dogs and Cats from Simple Templates . Chris has constructed this book around simple...
In Bloom: A Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing Lush Florals
Rachel Reinert, author of adult-coloring sensations Botanical Wonderland and Desert Wonderland and the bestselling coloring-instruction book Color Workshop , uses her trademark straightforward, step-by-step instruction style and gorgeous photography to teach artists at every skill level how to draw more than 30 beautiful flowers from around the globe. Blank pages for drawing practice are included...
Learn to Draw Cartoons: The World's Easiest Cartooning Book Ever
Learning to draw cartoons with Christopher Hart has never been easier. In fact, his latest how-to-draw-cartoons book promises to be the easiest! In World's Easiest Cartooning Book Ever! , Chris simplifies the process of drawing dynamic cartoon characters so that anyone can get started right away. He begins by providing a simplified approach to drawing the basics like cartoon heads, bodies, and...
Sketchits! Faces & Fashion: Draw & Complete 100+ Color Templates
Introducing Sketchits! -a completely new concept from best-selling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart. This fun and whimsical approach to drawing starts with a colored impression-in this case a face or figure-and invites you to draw your own character using the impression as a guide. The basic colored impression is a loose guideline for a drawing, allowing you to fill in all of the fun details...
The Manga Fashion Bible
The Go-To Guide for Drawing Stylish Outfits and Characters The Manga Fashion Bible is "manga chic" at it's best. Through clear and appealing illustrations, best-selling art instruction author Christopher Hart gives beginning artists exactly what they need to draw manga characters with modern style. Packed with tutorials, this book offers many exciting drawing projects for the aspiring manga...
The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: 5-Minute Characters
5-Minute Characters gathers together the easiest characters from The Master Guide to Drawing Anime series and The Manga Fashion Bible for the beginning anime artist. This carefully curated collection shows aspiring artists how to use simple templates to draw the head from different angles, bodies of characters from different age groups, and authentic anime hairstyles and fashions. Next, they'll...
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Sonderbooks Book Review of
by Caela Carter
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Review posted September 10, 2016.
Harper, 2016. 285 pages.
Starred Review
Here's how this book begins:
It is just like Father Prophet said it would be. The dark is everywhere, inky black above and below and to either side, squishing me back into the seat where the strap across my shoulder holds me, trapped. The man who is driving said I couldn't turn on the light. He said it would make it too hard for him to see the road. But I'm sure he was lying. The Outside is full of Liars and Darkness. That's what Father Prophet said.
The book is written from the perspective of Zylynn. She's been taken from everything she knows to live with her Dad -- and she doesn't even know what that word means.
Zylynn was taken ten days before her thirteenth birthday and her Ceremony. So she's got to get back to the Light in time. She mustn't be taken in by the Liars.
Zylynn's story is told in the present and in flashbacks. She thinks she's been sent to the Outside because she committed an Abomination. But if she prays to Father Prophet hard enough and only thinks about the Light, surely she can get back. Surely Father Prophet will come for her.
Gradually, Zylynn's story is unfolded. She's so hungry, she stores food under her bed. There's much she doesn't understand. And she just wants to go back. Or does she?
Caela Carter skillfully weaves this story, revealing what Zylynn's life was like in the Light. Even kids who are not familiar with the concept of cults will realize something's wrong with her perspective.
I had some trouble believing that people would actually get pulled in to such a cult and bring their children. But in the Acknowledgements at the end, the author said, "To cult survivors: thank you. If you shared your story, believe me, I found it." She also showed that the cult Zylynn was in got worse gradually. And for Zylynn, it was all she knew, so she had no way of knowing the truth.
It's beautiful to watch Zylynn slowly learning to open up to her new family, to new experiences. Her plight pulls you in. Will she make it back in time for her thirteenth birthday? Or will she figure out that the stories she was told about the Liars were all lies?
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GODEN “Where Darkness Reigns”
Strange are the ways of fate. When a previously unknown New York band by the name of WINTER released their demo and debut album in 1990, it’s doubtful that even the members could have guessed how influential their output would become. The long term success of the band showed once again that doing things against the grain is more likely to make you influential. WINTER’s incredibly plodding, slow and sludgy music was the diametric opposite to the raging thrash and hardcore so popular at the time.
WINTER’s reign was short-lived. The band disbanded when member Stephen Flam was crippled by tinnitus and hearing loss issues and could no longer continue. That meant that WINTER would only exist as an influence, not a functioning band.
Until the rise of GODEN, that is. This band is in every way the logical successor to WINTER and if anything, is even more ambitious and epic. Where WINTER’s album was titled “Into Darkness”, GODEN’s debut takes it further and goes “Beyond Darkness”. This massive effort puts forth over 77 minutes of crushing heaviness and deep atmosphere. There is certainly a story here that is waiting to be told.
So we took the extra step and spoke to Mr. Flam about the influence of WINTER, the rise of GODEN and much more...
WORMWOOD CHRONICLES: Greetings, Stephen! The name GODEN has been around at least since the days of WINTER’s “Into Darkness”. What’s the origin of this term and how long has it been a concept to you?
STEPHEN FLAM: Yes, GODEN is my favorite song on “ITD”. I always felt it was the song that represented Winter’s sound. Tony’s keys are part of the gloomy sound and the lyrics take you to a different place. “GODEN” was a made up song title.
WC: Before diving into GODEN itself, let me ask about WINTER. Did you ever imagine when you released “Into Darkness” that the band would be such a huge influence on metal 30 years down the road?
SF: Thank you.. It’s an honor that people consider WINTER a huge influence especially 30yrs later. I always liked “ITD”. We worked hard to make that album.. Worked day jobs and rehearsed most nights. I was always looked for ways to make the sound more animated and heavy. In 1990 “ITD” was released and it seemed as if people where not sure of what they felt about it. Everyone was playing hard and fast. NYHC and metal scene in NY was on fire and thriving with music. WINTER were on the other side of the spectrum playing super slow and sludgy. We separated because it seemed as if people were not interested. I started a new group with Ray Mayorga & John John Jesse of NAUSEA called THORN. THORN released “Bitter Potion” on Roadrunner.
WC: Could you describe WINTER as the embryonic form of GODEN or is that pushing things too much?
SF: GODEN are to WINTER what TRIPTYKON are to CELTIC FROSTt. An artistic continuation with some WINTER members like Tony Pinnisi keyboard player and Vic Pullen drummer as well some old friends that joined the recording project.
WC: How long has the concept of GODEN’s “Beyond Darkness” been percolating in your mind? And has the idea undergone a lot of change or has it remained basically the same?
SF: GODEN is a continuation of WINTER. I wrote new music for WINTER that was recorded and completed in 2003. We started to work on those songs during rehearsals for WINTER shows with intentions of using them for the follow up to “Into Darkness”. When those gigs where canceled due to my hearing loss issues. I broke the news to the group and everyone was extremely bummed. 25 years later we have a second chance to finally perform and play out especially since WINTER broke up right after the release of “Into Darkness”. Everyone knew I was suffering with crippling tinnitus. This was a major setback and depressing time for everyone. The group chose to not do the shows without me. Everyone removed their equipment from the rehearsal space and that was the end…
WC: How long has GODEN existed as an actual band?
SF: GODEN is a recording project. After everyone removed gear from WINTER’s rehearsal space which was in the keyboard players home. As I was packing up the last few things I had at Tony’s, he said “so this is how it ends”. I responded the only way I could continue would be to build an isolation booth to stand in so sound would not affect me and I could see everyone through the glass. Tony said “so build the iso-booth and let’s move forward and see how it goes”. I explained to WINTER members what Tony and I wanted to do. This sounded like a tremendous undertaking, and it was! Some members joined on and some decided not to join this recording project.
My brother Chris Flam is a recording engineer, I explained what I wanted to do and he was down. Tony, Chris and I converted WINTER’s rehearsal space into a recording studio. I purchased drum kit, mics, interfaces, cables and whatever Chris recommended. We started work on the songs from the 2003 WINTER demo. Those songs were “Glowing Red Sun”, “Night”, “Dark Nebula” and various riffs from that demo as well as new music I had. Tony was a god send for opening his home to me for this five year long recording process. We would rehearse ,then record the song, put it on the shelf. When ten songs where completed. I reached out to Vas Kallas an old friend from HANZEL UND GRETYL. We had many drinks and I explained my vision. She was down, she spent the next year working on lyrics and a few different vocal styles. She sang in German, Greek, English and had a few ethereal female styles.
WC: “Beyond Darkness” is a massive album. Do you consider it a double LP?
SF: Yes, it is 77 minutes long! Massive DIY undertaking in every way..
WC: I’m interested in the three characters the album revolves around. Spacewinds, NYXTA and Prophet of Goden
SF: I had a concept to make the album a story/soundtrack with artwork that would take the listener to a different place. My concept was a fiction story of the light and the dark set to a sound track of heavy music. It was obvious that Vas (NYXTA-Goddess of Night) with her menacing vocal style and lyrics was the darkness. Tony (Prophet of Goden) and I spent countless hours creating a character that would be the polar opposite to Vas. Tony (Prophet of Goden) became the light. He speaks in the name of Goden. Manifestations 1-8 are recitations where they guide the listener on a journey. The Manifestations became a home for some of my ambient and spacey side of music creation. Vas nick named me Spacewinds because the Manifestations music reminded her of spacewind. I am the time and space in which these characters’ dwell.
WC: Is the story on “Beyond Darkness” complete or will there be more chapters to it? Will GODEN continue past this album?
SF: At this point ,GODEN’s rehearsal and recording studio is still active and everything is still in place and has all the gear and mics ready to pull the trigger on next album. We are all brain dead at this point because “Beyond Darkness” has drained us…. Once we recover… We will continue creating more music and lyrics for album two..
WC: The artistic part of the album sounds very important to you. Tell us about how you worked with Eva Petric to create the illustrations for the album.
SF: Eva Petric did all the artwork. Eva and I met by accident at a health conference in NYC. She mentioned she was in New York and had her artwork displayed at the UN and St John Divine Cathedral. I attended and was interested in collaborating with her. Eva is a talented artist and it was obvious to me after viewing her five terabit HD that I wanted her to help create the visual part of the story. Eva and I listed with headphones to the whole album as I explained my concept. When we were done she said let’s do this!!!
WC: Will GODEN play live and what would a live show be like, if so?
SF: When I started GODEN I had no intentions of pIaying live because of the hearing issue. I think next time around things would have to be different. I am not the first musician to destroy their hearing. Roy Mayorga , old friend, fellow bandmate (Thorn) and mixing engineer of the GODEN record spoke about this hearing issue. Roy has been a hard hitting drummer for decades. He was in NAUSEA, AMEBIX, SOULFLY, STONE SOUR, HELLYEAH, etc. He recommended that the group all wear in ear monitors to keep the stage volume to a minimum. From his own personal perspective this has helped him preserve his hearing and the band performances are way tighter with in ear setup. We will see what the future brings, So don’t count GODEN out…
WC: What are some of the myths and fictional stories that inspired you and the story on the album?
SF: We are all into dark science fiction, mythology, astrology, supernatural, abstract writers like HP Lovecraft, etc.
WC: What are you listening to currently?
SF: When in the writing mode I try to not listen to current heavy music because I do not want to be influenced by it.
WC: Any final words or messages?
SF: Thank you for taking the time to speak with me. I am grateful to everyone that is part of GODEN. The making of this record was a huge undertaking. Please listen with a free and open mind… Journey now Beyond Darkness.
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RECAP: WEEKEND GERMAN ACTION
KENYA BROWN - Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Christian Pulisic opened his Bundesliga season with a goal in Borussia Dortmund's win while Haji Wright scored his first professional goal for Sandhausen.
Wolfsburg 0-3 Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund kicked off their Bundesliga season by collecting all three points in their win over Wolfsburg at the Volkswagen Arena.
Although BVB has had their attention turned to the turmoil brought on by Ousmane Dembele's strike as he tries to force a transfer to Spanish league giants Barcelona, they did not miss a beat in their opening game.
Pulisic, who has been the subject of a transfer to Liverpool this summer despite his repeated replies that he is going nowhere, earned the start as there are hopes that the wunderkind will continue to exceed expectations.
As for Wolfsburg, they entered the game without their top signing, John Brooks, as he suffered a thigh injury will keep out of action for a few months.
And the young American made his presence known in the 22nd minute when he scored his first goal of the season. Taking a pass from teammate Mario Gotze, Pulisic then calmly fired his shot past Wolfsburg goalkeper Koen Casteels to the delight of the travelling supporters.
Marc Bartra double the visitor's lead five minutes later when received a pass from Gonzalo Castro and sent a curling shot over Casteels that ended up in the back of the net.
Pulisic would then turn provider in the second half as he helped last season's top goal scorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang score his first goal of the season in the 60th minute. The young American made a run down the right side before sending a low cross that the forward got his foot to guide into the goal.
Dortmund end the first week of the Bundesliga season atop of the standings.
Dynamo Dresden 0-4 Sandhausen
Haji Wright did not disappoint on his debut with Sandhausen as he scored his first professional goal in the team's win over Dynamo Dresden at the DDV-Stadiom.
With competition to play in Schalke's first team difficult, the team thought it would be best for the 19-year-old to gain some valuable experience by going out on loan to another. From the weekend's performance, the forward's future looks very promising.
Wright would come off the bench while Andrew Wooten was not in the team due to injury.
Sandhausen opened the scoring in the 25th minute through Leart Paqarada. Dresden failed to clear the ball from their area
well, allowing the Kosovar international to volley his shot into the back of the net.
The visitors then put the game on ice in the second when they scored three unanswered goals.
Lucas Holer doubled their lead in the 71st minute when he took a pass from teammate Nejmeddin Daghfous on a counter attack, rounded the goalkeeper and calmly put the ball into the goal.
Wright, who entered the game in the 53rd minute, scored Sandhausen's third eight minutes later when Daghfous collected the ball on the right and then passed it to the wide open forward in the area. He then had a bit of time to set himself up and fire his shot past Dresden goalkeeper Marvin Schwabe.
Daghfous then bagged his own goal in the 89th minute to round out the scoring for Sandhausen.
Sandhauasen sit in second place in the 2. Bundesliga standings with seven points.
Bobby Wood started for Hamburg in their 1-0 win over Augsburg.
Weston McKennie came off the bench for Schalke and held his own as they went to claim a 2-0 win over RB Leipzig.
Timmy Chandler started for Eintracht Frankfurt in their 0-0 tie with Freiburg.
Jann George started and scored two goals in the second for Jahn Regensburg in their 4-2 win over Ingolstadt. Alfredo Morales watched all of the action from the bench for die Schnazer.
Terrence Boyd came off the bench for Darmstadt in their 3-0 win over St. Pauli.
Joe Gyau started while Mario Rodriguez watched from the bench for Sonnenhof Großaspach in their 0-0 tie with Aalen.
Robert Kristo came off the bench for Osnabruck in their 0-0 tie with Chemnitzer.
Devann Yao came off the bench for Meppen in their 4-0 win over Zwickau.
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ISRO tests crew escape system for human spaceflight
July 5, 2018 July 5, 2018 Ruby Singh Comment(0)
In its aim towards human spaceflight, Indian space agency ISRO on Thursday carried out the first in a series of tests to qualify a crew escape system.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in a statement said the crew escape system is a critical technology for human spaceflight.
“The crew escape system is an emergency escape measure designed to quickly pull the crew module along with the astronauts to a safe distance from the launch vehicle in the event of a launch abort.
“The first test (Pad Abort Test) demonstrated the safe recovery of the crew module in case of any exigency at the launch pad,” ISRO said.
According to the ISRO, the five-hour countdown was smooth. The crew escape system along with the simulated crew module with a mass of 12.6 tonnes, lifted off at 7 a.m. at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
The test was over in 259 seconds, during which the crew escape system along with crew module soared skyward, then arced out over the Bay of Bengal and floated back to Earth under its parachutes about 2.9 km from Sriharikota.
The crew module reached an altitude of nearly 2.7 km under the power of its seven specifically designed quick acting solid motors to take away the crew module to a safe distance without exceeding the safe g-levels.
Nearly 300 sensors recorded various mission performance parameters during the test flight.
Three recovery boats are being exercised to retrieve the module as part of the recovery protocol.
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Government Mulls LPG Subsidy Transfer For (PDS) Subsidy Foodgrain
The beneficiaries will get the subsidy amount in advance in their bank accounts. They will have to buy the subsidy foodgrains from any ration shop, which has got the electronic point of sale devices. This initiative will ensure zero leakage of the subsidy and foodgrain. Food ministry is working on a pilot to emulate […]
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It’s a race against time as it’s been 16 days since they got trapped inside a flooded 320-feet coal mine in Meghalaya. HIGHLIGHTS 15 miners got trapped inside a flooded rat-hole coal mine over 2 weeks back Navy has taken charge and dispatched a special 15-member team with divers Lone survivor escaped the mine by […]
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Even Berlin Wall fell,’ PM Modi hopes Kartarpur corridor will act as bridge between India, Pakistan
November 24, 2018 Ruby Singh
PM Narendra Modi on Friday hoped the Kartarpur corridor would act as a bridge between India and Pakistan, a day after the Union cabinet cleared a proposal to develop a corridor from Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district to the International Border. Referring to the fall of the Berlin Wall, PM Modi hoped that the […]
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Ashley Blaker: Goy Friendly
A fine monologist visiting from Britain who knows how to put over his religious themed jokes.
Posted on February 17, 2020 by Joel Benjamin in Off-Broadway, Plays, solo
Ashley Blaker in a scene from “Goy Friendly” at the SoHo Playhouse (Photo credit: Sarah Tate)
Joel Benjamin, Critic
As I sat at the rear of the sold-out SoHo Playhouse—on Oscar night, yet!—I saw a sea of heads covered with yarmulkes, one of the most obvious distinguishers of Jewish men, making me think that Ashley Blaker: Goy Friendly, an often sardonic look at orthodox Jewry, was going to be preaching to the choir. Judging from the continual hoots and giggles from those gathered, my prediction was to be partially correct.
Throughout the show British-born Blaker riffs on the ridiculous beliefs gentiles have held about Jews. For instance, he begins the show announcing that all non-Jews (i.e. goys) in the audience will be forced to convert, displaying a slide of a scalpel, making his point very clearly, even suggesting that the men remove their pants to help the “conversions” go quicker! The subsequent foreskin jokes may have gone on a tad too long, but they produced a knowing guffaw or two.
Blaker, who converted to orthodoxy in his twenties, has toured Great Britain extensively with Imran Yusuf, an orthodox Muslim from Kenya, in a show called Prophet Sharing that highlighted both the differences and the similarities of the orthodox branches of each religion, a kind of circling the wagons against “the others,” which is a direct translation of “goy.” Yusuf is the catalyst for Goy Friendly which is Blaker’s way of responding to his curiosity about Judaism.
Blaker riffs on three main precepts of Orthodoxy and this becomes the substance of his rich monologue.
The first is the Orthodox Jew’s need to pray before eating or doing anything, the complexity of which is illustrated by a chart listing desserts, each of which are subject to different blessings. When it comes to a simple banana split, well, it turns out that each element has to be acknowledged, making the eating of it even more desirable.
Next is how distinctive orthodox men’s clothing is. Heads must be covered, hence the aforementioned yarmulke. Even in that simple headgear there is complexity. Some sects require a border on this headpiece and others don’t: do not dare to try to enter your yeshiva wearing the wrong skullcap. Other than always wearing white and black only, the religious man must wear tzitzis, a string vest worn under the shirt with its lose strings showing down the pants legs. The lesson in proper dress is long and complex.
The third and most distressing precept is how women are made to be virtually invisible. Blaker shows Jewish publications in which women’s faces are literally missing or distorted to avoid recognition. Although Blaker finds mirth in this, he also can’t hide the sadness.
Blaker nervously flirts with calling the traditions he examines foolish or arbitrary, yet he bases his entire act on making the audience laugh at them. He also never distinguishes between orthodox, ultra-orthodox and Hassidic Jewry even though his illustrations show participants of all three levels.
He does do a funny bit called the Jew-o-Meter in which he acknowledges himself as the Super-Jew, Larry David as a Jew, Simon Cowell as an isn’t-but-could-be-Jew and ending the comparison with the as-far-away-from-Jewish Mel Gibson!
Blaker is a fine monologist, knowing exactly how to pace his acting and exactly how to put over a joke as if he is speaking directly to each audience member.
He is helped by Brandon Bogle’s lighting that seemingly instinctively brought out all the best of Steve Ullathorne’s slides and unencumbered stage design. Summer Hyde devised a simple, clean informal outfit for Blaker that was neither Jewish nor non-Jewish.
Matt Roper directed the show with a eye toward its inner rhythms and flow.
Goy Friendly is clearly meant as a light entertainment with lecture-demonstration components and succeeds as such. It’s delightful spending time with this superb raconteur, even if he cleverly sidesteps the deeper implications of his subject matter.
Ashley Blaker: Goy Friendly (through February 23, 2020)
SoHo Playhouse, 15 Vandam Street, in Manhattan
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JOEL BENJAMIN was a child performer on Broadway and danced with leading modern dance and ballet companies. Joel has been attending theater, ballet and opera performances ever since childhood, becoming quite opinionated over the years. He was the founder and artistic director of the American Chamber Ballet and subsequently was massage therapist to the stars before becoming a reviewer and memoirist. He is a member of the Outer Critics Circle.
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Murder In The Afternoon: (Kate Shackleton Mysteries) by Frances Brody
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Category: Crime (Historical)
Reviewer: Sue Magee
Summary: The third book in the Kate Shackleton series set in 1920s Yorkshire continues the high standard set by the earlier two books. Twisty plot, great location and well-drawn characters. What more can you ask?
Pages: 400 Date: March 2012
Publisher: Piatkus
Kate Shackleton's business as a private investigator is beginning to attract interest but when there's a loud banging on the door very early one morning she soon learns the truth of the old adage that when family comes in, money doesn't. The visitor looks familiar but Kate can't quite place where she's seen the woman before. Eventually it emerges that Mary Jane Armstrong is Kate's sister. Kate was adopted as a baby and knew nothing of her natural family but Mary Jane needs help. Her children had taken food for their father at the quarry where he worked and ten-year-old Harriet reported finding her father dead on the floor of the hut, but when searchers returned to the quarry there was no sign of a body or of Ethan Armstrong either. Local opinion said that her husband had abandoned them, but Mary Jane believed her daughter.
You won't find the village of Great Applewick on any map but if you know this part of Yorkshire then you'll know exactly what sort of place it is. With work available at the local quarry the villagers are above subsistence level but the quarry needs to expand and that can only be into farmland. There are those for and those against but Ethan Armstrong has always been politically motivated. He's either loved or loathed in the village and there's not a lot of difficulty in believing that he might have left his family. They're living in a tied house and a mason who's getting married has mixed feelings: he was apprenticed to Armstrong and owes him a lot, but if he's gone then the house might be available.
Kate's assisted in her business by ex-policeman Jim Sykes, an excellent creation. He's resourceful (and a great travelling salesman!) but much narrower in his thinking than Kate Shackleton. She'll see avenues he doesn't see - and is capable of seeing a solution which is outside the law - anathema to Sykes, who's still a policeman at heart. They work well together though - on and off the page. Frances Brody has a sure touch when it comes to characterisation - even minor characters come fully clothed.
The plot is superb too. I had quite a few people chalked in as the villain but never even considered the real perpetrator despite the fact that when I looked back it was perfectly obvious. It's a meaty story too with a real feel for the twenties. There's a lot going on but Brody handles all the different plot lines supremely well. I'd like to thank the publishers for sending a copy to the Bookbag.
The test of a good series is whether or not you tire of them - or spot the formula - if you read a few of them in quick succession. I've read the first three books in the series in a matter of a couple of weeks and my only regret is that I have to wait some months for book five to appear. The last time I experienced a similar pleasure was when I read the early Alan Banks books by Peter Robinson as a treat one Christmas.
Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton Mysteries in Chronological Order
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Plainness and Personal Revelation (Notes on 2 Nephi 31:33)
Hello friends! We spent almost all of episode 5 talking about Heavenly Mother (listen here!). We wouldn't change a single thing about the episode, but due to the constraints of time we were unable to discuss other portions of the text that really spoke to us. We still wanted to share them with you, so we transcribed our notes into this post to give you access into some of the thoughts we had about the other themes in 2 Nephi 31-33. Enjoy!
We see the concept of plainness come up in 2 Nephi 31:3:
For my soul delighteth in plainness; for after this manner doth the Lord God work among the children. For the Lord God giveth light unto the understanding; for he speaketh unto men according to their language, unto their understanding.
At first glance we think that plainness is simpleness or something that is easy to grasp. But perhaps its different. What is plainness means accessibility? That idea pairs up well when we look at the second part of the verse where God speaks to everyone in their own language and according to their understanding. This is what makes God's word accessible, because God speaks our language too.
When we think of language, try to break free of the idea that God speaks our words and dialects, like its not just that God speaks English or French, but that God speaks to us in any type of element that communicates something, like art or poems. Even in those mediums, God knows that language too.
Do you remember the Yanni/Laurel phenomenon that was all the rage a few years ago? People could listen to the same recording but hear two different and distinct words, "Yanni" or "Laurel."God can be saying the exact same thing but two people hear it differently. The beautiful part of this is that neither person has the right or wrong interpretation. Its fascinating and showcases the majesty and miracle and surprising nature of God.
Having a Hero
Something that makes us laugh about Nephi saying, "I speak in plainness" is that for the entire book of second Nephi he's quoting Isaiah. Like, what the heck, Nephi?! Thanks for doing those 20 chapters of "plain" and accessible Isaiah. But after some consideration, maybe what he's referring to is the idea that Nephi himself enjoys speaking plainly. Earlier in the chapter, he expresses discomfort with his talent and abilities as an author of written works. He says that he's more comfortable with public speaking than he is with writing. Maybe he feels he speaks plainly, but in his writing he feels more comfortable relying on the words of others he feels are more competent in sharing what he's feeling at the time.
We frequently share other author's works and sharing passages from books that help us understand better. A generous reading of Nephi including Isaiah is that there might be something about Isaiah that helps Nephi understand not just the nature of God but what it means to be Nephi leading this people, having to sustain them through trial, and being the prophet. Perhaps Isaiah helps Nephi do exactly that.
Everyone needs a hero. Maybe Isaiah is Nephi's.
2 Nephi 32:1 says
I suppose that ye ponder somewhat in you hearts concerning that which ye should do after ye have entered in by the way. But, behold, why do ye ponder these things in your heart?
and continuing in 32:4,
Wherefore, now after I have spoken these words, if ye cannot understand them it will be because ye ask not, neither do ye knock...
Part of what is showing in these verses is a bit of Nephi's frustration with his people. Nephi feels they are not readily receiving what he has to say, but instead they are weighing, considering, and pondering his words. Nephi is writing these chapters at the very end of his life, so its easy to imagine he is quite anxious for his people to accept his admonitions, repent, and live in righteousness. But something important to remember is that even prophets are human - they are prone to human emotions like anger, frustration, and pride.
When we have personal experiences with God, its pretty common to become convinced that they way God communicated with you is the only way, or at least the most correct way. This goes in direct contradiction to the idea discussed earlier of God communicating with us in a multitude of ways. Its important to remember that even though we have our own personal convictions and relationship with God, our way is not the only way to interact with the Divine. Everyone is different, which is why caution must be exercised when making broad and generalized statements about the "correct" and "appropriate" ways to interact with God. This includes statements made by those in positions of power and authority.
This is why personal revelation is essential. Without it, we'd be entirely reliant on the experiences of others.
For behold, if ye will enter in by they way and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do.
The Holy Ghost speaks to each of us, in our own language, to show us the way. We all have the ability to communicate back and forth with our Heavenly Parents in our own way.
Goodbye Nephi
This quote, taken from The Book of Mormon for the Least of These by Fatimah Salleh and Margaret Olsen Hemming gives such beautiful insight into the final words of Nephi.
Nephi's love for his people has been one of the defining characteristics of his life. He has served them, worked to protect them, and preached to them... There is a ferocity to Nephi's love for his people... His love isnt perfect and unbiased, but it is strong. The very last phrase (2 Nephi 33:15) 'for thus hath the Lord commanded me, and I must obey' is an interesting comparison to 1 Nephi 3:7 where Nephi says he will go and do the Lord's commandments. We can take together the words of the young man, which are full of zeal, and those of the old man, which sound more quiet and resigned. So much has happened between these two statements: a lifetime of pain and struggle. But one of the most important lessons of Nephi's record is that he consistently tried to follow God's commandments. This is an incredible legacy.
Nephi has gifted us with two hefty books full of doctrine and a life of faith. We owe much to his faithful record keeping and love of God.
We hope that as you study these chapters, this post offers some helpful insights and understandings about personal revelation, Nephi's legacy, heroes, and plainness. We'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback in the comments!
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From parish centre to mosque
Sold . . . Subject to final contract obligations being met, the Sacred Heart Parish Centre will be sold and become a mosque.PHOTO:CHRIS TOBIN
The sale of Timaru’s Catholic Sacred Heart Parish Centre to the local Muslim community went ahead last week.
There are plans to develop the building as a mosque.
“It became unconditional last week and it looks like it will go through,” parish priest Fr Brian Fennessy said.
“For us it is just another sale.”
Once a sale becomes unconditional the purchaser is legally bound to purchase the property.
“We went through with the bishop and had no problem. Times have changed.”
Holy Family parishioners were unaware of the sale until learning about it from the media.
Fr Fennessy said when the news came out via the Muslim community the sale was still only conditional and had not been finalised.
“We’re very happy with the sale. It wouldn’t have been easy to sell.”
He did not see any problem in having a mosque and the Muslim community as neighbours.
“I see no problem at all.”
Holy Family parish chairman Gary Shand said parishioners were happy with the sale.
“I haven’t heard anything negative about it.
Under the sale contract, the Timaru Muslim Educational Trust has paid a deposit and will have to pay the remainder of the tender by September.
“It was tendered and a very good deal,” Mr Shand said.
The value of the land and property, which includes an adjoining two-section car park, was around $300,000.
The successful tender was “well over” this, he said.
“Before we did anything we asked the bishop and he accepted; he saw it as common sense.”
Mr Shand said the Muslim community wanted to use the building for prayer and education.
Until the handover in September, it would be used by the Catholic Women’s League and and prayer group.
The building was originally a clubrooms and squash courts for the Celtic Rugby Club.
Money raised by the sale will go towards paying for the cost of building a new parish centre and sporting complex, to be shared with Roncalli College.jordan SneakersNike Air Force 1 Low White/Sail-Platinum Tint For Sale
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Storm Filomena, which buried Madrid under a record 50 centimeters of snow on Friday, became a disaster for the city.
The blizzard caused at least three fatalities in the city and nearby areas, Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said on Saturday. A man and a woman drowned in a car after it was swept away by a swollen river, while a homeless person froze t death.
But, after coping with the initial shock, many city-dwellers rejoiced in the unusual weather conditions.
Videos on social media showed cheerful crowds engaging in massive snowball fights in the center of the capital.
Others featured people making their way around the snow-covered streets on skis, and even one person with a sled being pulled by dogs. Snowmen and other sculptures were made in various parts of Madrid.
The heavy snowfall led to the closure of Madrid-Barajas Airport and cut the capital’s high-speed railway connection with the southeastern cities of Alicante and Valencia.
Traffic inside Madrid was brought to a standstill. More than a thousand cars remained trapped in the snow for hours, with military deployed to help them out.
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Sharon Osbourne, the longtime wife and manager of Ozzy Osbourne and an entertainment personality in her own right, has tested positive for COVID-19. She shared the news this week on social media.
The development comes after Sharon had to quarantine twice in the past several months following possible exposures to the infectious disease that's sparked a worldwide pandemic. The first was when her granddaughter and Jack Osbourne's youngest child, Minnie, tested positive in September.
Then, last month, Sharon again had to quarantine, explaining, "one of the ladies that [she works] with at home has come down with Covid," as she told her fellow co-hosts on CBS daytime talk show The Talk. "So we're all on lockdown," Sharon added. "Can you believe it? This is my second lockdown."
Now, the Osbourne matriarch herself has received a test result showing she's carrying the coronavirus. She explained as much, also noting that Ozzy had tested negative, in a quick note to fans late Monday (Dec. 15).
"I wanted to share I've tested positive for Covid 19," Sharon writes. "After a brief hospitalization, I'm now recuperating at a location away from Ozzy (who has tested negative) while The Talk is on scheduled hiatus. Everyone, please stay safe and healthy."
In the United States, there have been a reported 16 million COVID-19 cases since the pandemic reached American shores earlier this year, as Reuters pointed out. On Monday, the same day Sharon revealed her positive test, the U.S. death toll for the virus surpassed 300,000.
However, several vaccines are on their way, including one from Pfizer that received emergency approval from the FDA this week. Some healthcare workers began receiving the Pfizer vaccine on Monday, as reported by Fortune.
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Brunswick Heads Rainforest Eco-Cruise
Explore the Brunswick River and rainforest of New South Wales on a 1.5-hour morning boat cruise in Cape Byron Marine Park. Your guide shares informative commentary about the region's history and wildlife, and you might spot a variety of birds along the shore, and fish, stingrays and other marine animals in the clear waters. You can also enjoy the delicious selection of hot and cold drinks, cakes and biscuits that are served during the cruise.
The Brunswick River is a pristine waterway and is part of Cape Byron Marine Park. It's clear waters are home to a large variety of fish and stingrays and we often see turtles swimming around the headwaters of the river. Our cruises are advanced ecotourism certified and our commentary is designed by our Environmental Scientist. We are a multi award winning business and voted one of the top 10 activities in Byron Bay. Ideal for couples, families and singles. Our friendly crew will always make you feel welcome. A minimum of 4 people is required to run the cruise.
Brunswick Heads Sunset Rainforest Eco-Cruise
Discover the natural beauty of Brunswick River and the rainforest of New South Wales on a 1.5-hour sunset boat cruise in Cape Byron Marine Park. Look for fish, stingrays and other marine animals in the clear waters, and a variety of bird life along the shoreline, and learn about the region's history and wildlife from your informative guide. Enjoy a cold beer, wine, soda or juice, and light snacks served onboard the boat, and watch the colorful sunset as your boat returns to the harbor.
Sunset Eco Rainforest River Cruise
Take a relaxing sunset cruise on the Brunswick River in Cape Byron Marine Park on this evening tour from Brunswick Heads. Enjoy the provided refreshments, which includes one drink and a variety of appetizers, and take in unobstructed views from the top deck of the boat. Hear commentary from an environmental scientist who describes the history and wildlife of the region, along with stories drawn from local lore.
Byron Bay Rainforest Eco-Cruise
Take a 2 hour rainforest eco cruise along the Brunswick River in Cape Byron Marine Park for a chance to view birds, fish, and other native wildlife and marine life in their natural environment. Listen to commentary from a river guide, and enjoy provided coffee, tea, and snacks on board for a relaxing and pleasant experience.
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Explore the Brunswick River in Cape Byron Marine Park on this 2 hour sunset eco cruise. View native wildlife and marine life in their natural environment and enjoy commentary from a river guide. Includes a complimentary drink and delicious tapas platter including seasonal produce from our finest local producers. Additional cocktails, wines, beers and bubbly can be purchased from the licensed bar on board during this relaxing tour.
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Florida man spits in anger at child who refused to take off his mask
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TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. – A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly confronted a child wearing a mask at a restaurant and spitting in his face when the boy refused to take off his mask, police said.
On Sunday, Jason Copenhaver, 47, went up to the child’s table and asked the boy if he was wearing a mask, reported the Associated Press.
Authorities said Copenhaver then told the boy to take it off, grabbing the child’s hand tightly and put his face next to the boy’s, telling the child he now had the coronavirus.
“Victim stated that (Copenhaver) was in such close proximity that spit particles from (Copenhaver’s) mouth landed in his face,” an officer wrote in the police report.
Restaurant workers asked the man to sit down, saying he seemed drunk and wasn’t wearing shoes. Authorities said he also tried to hit an employee.
According to AP, Copenhaver is facing simple battery and disorderly conduct charges. He posted a $650 bail.
Police said the man told them he didn’t know if he had coronavirus and has never been tested.
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James Gilliland
Posted on March 12, 2017 by 1 UFOS
James Gilliland is a best-selling author, internationally known lecturer, minister, counselor, multiple Near Death Experiencer and contactee. He is a facilitator of many Eastern disciplines; a visionary dedicated to the awakening and healing of Humanity and the Earth who teaches higher dimensional realities from experience. He is recognized world-wide as the founder of the Gilliland Estate, commonly known as the ECETI Ranch (Enlightened Contact with ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence) where he documents and shares amazing multi-dimensional contact phenomenon which can be viewed at eceti.org. He was initiated by a venerable Lama, Guyaltrul Rinpoche, and given the name Rigdzin Norbu, “Jewel of Pure Awareness.” His unique focus on dispelling the myths propagated by the disinformation system make him an in-demand speaker at events such as the International UFO Congress, Star Knowledge Conferences, and Contact in the Desert.
Past Shows:
Art Bell: Somewhere in Time returned to 4/25/01, when Deek Richards recounted his military story out of Germany with a recovered craft and alien bodes, and James Gilliland from ECETI talked about extensive UFO footage.
More » Host: Art Bell – Somewhere In Time
Art Bell: Somewhere in Time returned to 4/25/01 when Deek Richards discussed a personal military story out of Germany involving a recovered UFO and alien bodies. James Gilliland from ECETI also spoke about his UFO footage.
Professor of Electronic Engineering at USC, Bart Kosko, discussed the phenomenon of noise and its significance in society and the environment.
More » Host: Art Bell
Contactee James Gilliland discussed recent UFO activity around the world and at his Gilliland Ranch, where numerous eyewitnesses have documented ongoing contact with a variety of alien races.
Live from his typhoon-ravaged home in the Philippines, Art Bell welcomed author and UFO researcher James Gilliland, who discussed his extraterrestrial contacts and their prophetic messages for Earth.
Author and historian Robert Zimmerman spoke about space-related issues and also shared his contention that there isn’t enough evidence to confirm that global warming is happening. We don’t have enough data over long-term cycles to draw any definitive conclusions about the Earth’s upcoming climate, he maintained. During the first hour, Art spoke with ET/UFO contactee James Gilliland… More »
Host: Art Bell
Contactee James Gilliland lives on a ranch in Trout Lake, WA, that is a virtual magnet for unusual phenomena. He called the land a “vortex” that can alter the consciousness of those who visit. “The veil between dimensions are so thin,” on the ranch, and that may account for the many sightings of UFOs, orbs and energies there, he suggested.
More » Host: George Noory
Monday June 9, 2003
James Gilliland (eceti.org), the founder of ECETI and the Self Mastery Earth Institute, was the main guest on Monday night. Discussing his ET and interdimensional contacts that occur at his ranch in Trout Lake, Washington, Gilliland said there have been nights when as many as 50 craft have been seen darting around the sky. He described his encounters with “exquisite looking”… More »
Host: George Noory
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Top London Mountain Bike Tours
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Despite being one of the world’s busiest capital cities, London is surprisingly bike-friendly, and the cycle bug has caught on with commuters and tourists alike. Here are your options for exploring London by bicycle.
Spot iconic London landmarks including St Paul’s Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, and the Tower of London on a Central London bike tour.
Take a London royal parks bike tour, watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, and enjoy biking around Hyde Park.
Explore London neighborhoods like Covent Garden, London Bridge, or the East End without having to navigate the public transport system.
Take a sunset bike tour along the Thames River and admire London attractions such as Big Ben, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge illuminated by night.
During the holidays, marvel at London’s Christmas lights on a festive-themed evening bike tour.
Opt for a private or small-group bike tour and enjoy extra attention from your tour guide.
19 London Mountain Bike Tours | All London Tours
London Evening Bike Tour
Experience London beneath the atmospheric cloak of evening on a sunset bicycle tour with a knowledgeable guide. Discover all of the English capital’s iconic landmarks as you cycle at a leisurely pace past Big Ben, the London Eye, and the Houses of Parliament. Marvel at the illuminated majesty of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. Gain fascinating insight into the city’s intriguing historical heritage and receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.
Classic London Landmarks Bicycle Tour
Discover the history and diversity of London by bike on a sightseeing tour. Led by a guide, pedal past the city's top sites, including Covent Garden, Buckingham Palace, Westminster, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Trafalgar Square. Along the way, learn about the city’s colorful history — the glorious, the infamous, and everything in between.
London's Best Kept Secret Bike Tour
Enjoy a peaceful bike ride without any traffic to worry about as you travel beside a river, away from main roads. This tour is perfect for travelers interested in seeing historic and off the beaten track sights, such as old cottages, a waterwheel, a 17th-century pub, and beautiful parks. Listen to fascinating historical insights from a guide who has lived in the area over 20 years, and get an insider’s guide to secret spots that locals love.
London Electric Bike Tour or E-bike Tour
Instead of buying expensive guidebooks and spending hours online, get to know London by exploring it with your own guide on this private tour of the city. There’s no need to wear down the soles of your shoes walking around, either – on this tour, get around the city on your own electric bike. See a range of city landmarks and significant buildings and stop for photos at places like Buckingham Palace, London Bridge, and Shakespeare’s Globe.
London Royal Parks Bike Tour including Hyde Park
Discover the beauty and history of Royal London by bike on a morning or afternoon city tour. Enjoy a guided ride through Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, and St. James's Park. Cruise by the stately monuments such as the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, and view royal sites like Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, and the Princess Diana Memorial. Along the way, learn about London’s rich history and contemporary culture.
London Pass Including Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and Access to Over 80 Attractions
Discover London’s top sights for one low price with the London Pass®. Choose from a 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, or 10-day sightseeing credits package, and enjoy access to your London Pass straight from your mobile. Simply show it at the gate or ticket office to gain entrance to more than 80 attractions including Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, and the "View from the Shard." You also benefit from skip-the-line access at some of the city's top attractions like the London Zoo. Your pass also includes a hop-on hop-off bus tour, a Thames River cruise, a free guidebook packed with useful information, and valuable shopping and dining discounts. Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 30 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.
Small-Group River Thames Bike Tour
Explore the main attractions along London’s central riverside on this half-day Thames River bike tour. On this small-group excursion, see the world-famous sites that flank the river, including Big Ben, Shakespeare’s Globe Theater, and St. Paul’s Cathedral, cross the Tower Bridge and indulge in international delicacies at Borough Market. As you ride, enjoy interesting commentary about the city's rich and extensive history.
Go London Explorer Pass: Up to 40% Off Top Attractions
Save big on combined admission prices to top London attractions with this London Explorer Pass. You choose whether to get a pass that grants you access to two, three, four, five, or seven attractions. Choose where to redeem your Explorer credits from a list of London’s most popular spots visited by tourists and locals alike such as the Tower of London, The View from the Shard, Westminster Abbey, City Cruises Thames River Pass, and more. Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two years from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 30 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.
Hampton Court Palace Grounds Bike Tour
The magnificent Hampton Court Palace is the former home of Henry VIII, set along the banks of the River Thames in the London Borough of Richmond. On this tour, enjoy stunning views of the historic palace as you cycle around the palace grounds, explore the royal Bushy Park and Hampton Court Park, and stop at landmarks including Eisenhower's WWII base and Long Water.
The London Landmarks
Have fun while covering a lot of ground on this cycling tour of London. You’ll see much more than you would on a walking tour, and get a much closer view of the attractions than you would on a bus tour. Pass parks, palaces, battle sites, and the iconic Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and much more. Along the way your guide will tell you entertaining stories about London and its history.
Gems of London...Food-e-Bike Tour
Boost your time in London with an E-bike... Cover ground quickly and see the city in the most efficient yet people-friendly way ! See all the iconic landmarks including Big Ben and Buckingham Palace in half the time! Discover London’s hidden gems Immerse yourself in scenic neighbourhoods like Camden Town. Learn about London from a local guide.
Taste the best street food in the city!
Go sightseeing in London without the hassle of traffic jams and crowded trains on this half-day afternoon bike tour that takes in many top attractions. Ideal for first-time visitors who enjoy biking, this tour rides by major destinations including Kensington Palace, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben. Stop regularly for photo ops and hear live commentary from your guide along the way.
The London Landmarks, 5 hour tour!
Swerve through traffic, avoid crowded public transit, and give your feet a well-deserved break on a 4-hour cycling tour. Together with your small group, discover a long list of the city’s most iconic landmarks in a short amount of time. Follow your guide on a provided hybrid bike (with helmet) past Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and much more. Make frequent stops along the way to ask questions and take photos.
Royal Scandals London Bike Tour
If you're fascinated by the royal family and the scandals that have ensued, then this tour is perfect for you. As we cruise around central London on our comfortable city bikes, we'll stop at all of the highlights to talk about the secrets that go on behind closed doors. Learn about the in-fighting for the crown, the affairs, the marriages and divorces, and of course, the scandals that have defined the royal family. While this tour will cover the history of London, we focus on intriguing stories of the personal lives of the British royals. Over the course of a fun and scintillating three hours, you will learn all about the world's most famous family.
Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour in Kent
Discover the beauty of the English countryside as you pedal past thatched-roof cottages, historic castles and lively market towns on an easy-to-ride electric bike. Armed with a rental bike, map and suggested itineraries, set out on a self-guided adventure and explore Kent’s cycle trails and parks, stopping at markets, pubs and vineyards along the way.
Outdoor city escape game with guiding - London
This tour combines walking, playing and learning. There are no extra costs, no entry fees , no objects, no guides. Everything you need is included in the app we offer. You will have an amazing time wandering around the city and learning info about the most important attractions of the city. It is highly recommended for families, friends, couples, students, companies and team building activity. The tour supports English, German, Italian, French and Spanish
Half-Day Small-Group London Sightseeing Tour by E-Bike
Discover London on the only E-Bike tour currently on offer in the City. Zoom through the City on a world Class E-Bike that can reach speeds of up to 21kph!
The "Meet The Locals" London Experience
Explore London on a bike and meet the locals in an alternative and fun way, playing games, taking challenges and exploring the city is what this experience is all about. Availability: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Duration: 5 hours
NO DIET CLUB - Best Bike & Food Tour in London! ✌
The NO DIET CLUB is your original food porn experience in London with a team of foodies passionate about great food! What to expect: • The most indulgent 4-hour bike tour around London, to the best foodie hot spots with an awesome team of passionate foodies; • We will cycle from South Bank Market to Camden Town; • Lots of tastings, including delicious burgers, halloumi fries, ribs, fish & chips, truffle mac & cheese, chocolate dipped fruit, doughnuts, ice cream + much more! • A relaxed an fun atmosphere with NO calorie counting! • Make new friends from all around the world ✌ Tastings can vary depending on opening times and your preferences. ⇨ Instagram : @no_diet_club ⚠ This is a bike & food tour so in case it rains, we will switch to a walk-and-two-storey-bus food tour experience. We can't afford to have you cycle on slippery roads and jeopardize your safety. Food is life and hence we ought to keep everyone alive! :) **£4 per person to rent a city bike for the tour**
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Gillian Lynne Theatre
The London Bridge Experience and London Tombs
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC)
Brixton Market
Cartoon Museum
Lambeth Palace
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
Westminster Cathedral
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Non-Ethereum DeFi projects
Over the past year, every man and his dog have written about the Decentralized Finance industry (DeFi). We enjoy getting to the bottom of the trending developments in the space and have previously looked into DeFi as well, describing the advantages and disadvantages of this area. Neither investors nor media interest in DeFi technologies can be called random. According to a report from the DappReview portal, which specializes in tracking the use of decentralized applications, it is the decentralized finance area that accounts for the majority of transactions on the Ethereum network. But in today’s article, we would like to take a closer look at the alternative projects of this ecosystem, providing a bird’s eye view on DeFi outside of the Ethereum network.
Why EOS, TRON and the likes did not become “Ethereum killers”
We are not planning on analyzing the complex technical details of protocols and blockchain architectures that work with smart contracts and decentralized applications. Instead, we suggest the Ethereum competitors’ general outlook to understand the global situation on the decentralized finance market.
EOS is perhaps the main pursuer of Ethereum in the race to become a leader in smart contracts and decentralized applications. Nevertheless, the high-profile start and the initially pinned hopes are at the moment, frankly speaking, not justified. Many developers have left the platform recently, and the bandwidth that EOS was famous for has decreased orders of magnitude since November 2019 due to network spam associated with the EIDOS tokens mining.
Let’s have a look at the use of EOS in DeFi applications. According to Defiprime resource data, 22 out of 214 projects presented on the portal, work on EOS. But if we dive deeper into the details and resort to the help of the well-known DappRadar, it turns out that only four classic DeFi applications with anything resembling a decent amount of users are based on EOS blockchain. These are Vigor Protocol (P2P lending platform), Equilibrium (universal interoperable DeFi-Hub), EOS Microloan (microloans), and Chintai (token leasing platform). In our opinion, the latest project — B2B FinTech service provider for the issuance, management, and secondary trading of securities, is an interesting and rather unique solution.
TRON needs no introduction since Justin Sun’s marketing skills are not ones to be doubted. It’s another matter that marketing outshines the technological side of the project so much that with each passing month, TRON is looking more and more like a bubble or a pyramid scheme. Gambling aside, TRON’s main achievement over the past year can rightfully be considered the release of more than two billion of the most sought-after and liquid USDT stablecoin tokens (TRC-20 standard) on its blockchain. Providing the ability to conduct free USDT TRC-20 transfers between most large and medium-size exchanges was a cherry on the cake. The last point is rather dubious from a business standpoint, but it did receive a lot of positive feedback from the users.
Justin Sun would not be Justin Sun if he did not try to straddle the direction of Decentralized Finance and shape his platform to fit one of the leading sectors of the blockchain industry. But first things first. So, according to the information provided by DappRadar, there are only three somewhat significant DeFi-applications on the TRON blockchain. First of all, it is Oikos, which is a synthetic assets platform, kind of Ethereum’s Synthetix analog on the TRON blockchain. Next up is Zethyr Finance, the first DeFi project launched on the TRON blockchain that allows you to take out TRX and a few other popular TRC-20 token-based loans. And of course, one cannot ignore Sun’s recent creation — the JUST platform, pretentiously announced as the latest decentralized financial ecosystem that provides stable lending and management mechanisms for users around the world. Just over a month ago, a JUST tokens IEO was held on the Poloniex exchange controlled by Justin Sun, which, however, did not make as much noise as many expected, given Sun’s ability to publicize his projects.
Kava CDP launch, and what does BNB have to do with it?
The Kava project is well-positioned in the space, with its launch of the CDP-Mainnet on June 10, 2020. Kava is a cross-chain platform for decentralized finance, built on the Cosmos SDK working with the Tendermint-based Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. At its core, Kava works similarly to MakerDAO, but it uses Cosmos zones to add cryptocurrencies based on independent networks, such as BNB. Kava uses two main tokens: Kava (governance coin) and USDX (stablecoin). The primary use case for the platform is classic and somewhat routine at first glance: blocking a collateral asset using a smart contract and getting a loan in USDX stablecoins. But the peculiarity of the project is precisely the interaction with collateral assets from numerous blockchains. The first such asset was BNB, and now a considerable number of BNB holders have the opportunity to use it as a collateral asset in the DeFi ecosystem, which was previously impossible. The Cosmos SDK also supports Binance Chain, which simplifies the cointegration of BNB and Kava significantly. In the coming months, developers from the Kava Labs team promise to add XRP, ATOM, and even the mighty BTC as collateral assets.
The future of DeFi beyond Ethereum
Ethereum remains the main platform for the rapidly growing Decentralized Finance industry. However, some projects on the EOS blockchain, such as Chintai, and Kava, running on the Cosmos SDK, are set to play a vital role in the field of DeFi. This will allow participants to take advantage of different blockchains and open a new chapter in the development of DeFi.
Kik + Kin: Money at the speed of chat
Cryptozoa in Cryptozoa
Beyond Blockchain: Richard Branson Faces Hard Realities Of Building A Borderless World
Forbes in Forbes
Bitcoin Is Financial Freedom For Black America
Harry Alford in humble words
Bitcoin Versus Fiat Currency
Mike Co in Currency Waves
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The New York Times in The New York Times
The One Thing Missing from the ERC 721 Standard for Digital Collectibles on the Blockchain
Riz Virk in HackerNoon.com
Alternatives to Blockchain
The Bitcoin Must Return To The Original Vision Of Its Creator Satoshi Nakamoto
Sylvain Saurel in The Startup
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Eemaan in al-Fitnatu fil-Qabr (The Trial in the Grave) – Sharh as-Sunnah | Dawud Burbank [Audio|En]
by AbdurRahman.org January 9, 2018 January 9, 2018
Sharh as-Sunnah : Lesson 45: Points 70 & 71
[70] And to have eemaan that the deceased will be made to sit up in his grave and his soul will be restored to him in order that Munkar and Nakeer should question him about eemaan and its required duties then his soul will be gently removed from him without any pain.
[71] And the deceased recognises the one who visits him when he visits him and the believer will experience bliss in the grave and the wicked will be punished as Allaah wishes.
Transcribed Audio:
His saying, “And to have eemaan that the deceased will be made to sit up in his grave,” it is obligatory to have eemaan that the deceased will be made to sit up in his grave and his soul will be restored to his body and two angels will come to him; one of them is Munkar and the other is An-Nakeer. So, they will both question him and this is al-fitnatu fil-qabr (the trial in the grave) and it is the most severe thing that will come upon the deceased. If he is saved from this trial then he will be saved from that which comes after it and if he is not saved from this trial then he will be destroyed. There will be no salvation for him.
The two of them will ask him about three matters:
Man Rabbuk? (Who is your Lord?)
So, the believer will say “Rabbiyy Allaah” (My Lord is Allaah). Whereas, the munaafiq (hypocrite) will say, “Hah! Hah!! Laa adree (Hah! Hah!! I do not know).”
Then they will say to him:
Maa Deenuk? (What is your religion?)
So, the believer will say, “My religion is al-Islaam.” Whereas, the hypocrite and the doubter will say, “Hah! Hah!! Laa adree (Hah! Hah!! I do not know).”
Man Nabiyyuk? (Who is your Prophet?)
So, the believer will reply, “My Prophet is Muhammad sallAllaahu `alayhi wa sallam. Whereas, the hypocrite will say, “Hah! Hah!! Laa adree (Hah! Hah!! I do not know).”
So, the believer will have his grave extended wide for him and he will have bedding provided for him from Paradise and a door will be opened for him leading to Paradise and its pleasant wind and its pleasant fragrance will come upon him and he will experience bliss in his grave.
Whereas, the kaafir (disbeliever) and the hypocrite, his grave will be restricted upon him and he will be given bedding from the fire and the door to the fire will be opened for him and its heat and its poisonous wind will come upon him.[1]
And this is the meaning of his saying, “And his soul will be restored to him so that Munkar and Nakeer can ask him about eemaan (true faith) and about its legislated duties.”[2]
His saying, “and the deceased recognises the one who visits him when he visit him,” and therefore it is legislated to visit the graves because the deceased takes comfort in the presence of the one who visits him and this is from the affairs of the barzakh (intermediate period). We do not know about the affairs of the Hereafter and the affairs of the intermediate period except what is established by proof because it is from the ilm ul-ghaib (knowledge of the hidden and unseen), which is not known except by Allaah, the Perfect and Most High.
And it is not to be derived from this that anything can be requested from the deceased such that it is said, “Since he knows the one who comes to him then why shouldn’t we request what we need from him?” We say, this was not legislated by Allaah, the Perfect and Most High, nothing may be requested from the deceased. The Companions (Sahaabah) had not used to request anything from the Messenger sallAllaahu `alayhi wa sallam even though he was alive in his grave sallAllaahu `alayhi wa sallam in a life of barzakh (intermediate period), not the life of this world.[3]
His saying, “and the believer will experience bliss in the grave and the wicked will be punished however Allaah wishes.” From the fundamentals of eemaan (true faith) is to have eemaan in the punishment of the grave and in its bliss, contrary to the Mu`tazilah; those who denied it. They say, “The deceased in his grave is just the same as when we placed him in it, he receives no torment and no bliss,” relying in this upon their intellects and what they see and on their own thinking and they do not believe in the ghaib (hidden and the unseen). An analogy is not to be made between this world and the Hereafter or between the Hereafter and this world. So, it is upon you to have eemaan (true faith) in the ghaib (hidden and the unseen).
And the punishment of the grave and the bliss of the grave is established. Indeed it is mutawaatir in the ahaadeeth (meaning something that occurs; every level of transmission of narrations, just so many that every level of transmission, there’s so many people who report it that it’s impossible they could have got together and lied upon it) that the deceased will either be punished in his grave or otherwise, he will experience bliss.
So, whoever denies the punishment of the grave and he knows of the texts and he knows of the proofs then he is a kaafir (disbeliever). As for the one who denies it on account of ta`weel (wrong interpretation) or taqleed (blindly following) somebody else in that saying or al-jahl (ignorant) of it then this person, the truth is to be made clear to him and if he then persists after it has been clearly explained, then he is just to be a disbeliever.
[1] Translator’s side point: You find all of this mentioned in the hadeeth of Baraa` ibn `Aazib radiyAllaahu `anhumaa, reported by al-Bukhaariyy (1,369) and reported by Muslim (2,871) in abridged form. And in longer form by Imaam Ahmad in his Musnad and by Aboo Daawood in his Sunan (4,753).
As for the angels being named as Munkar and Nakeer then that occurs in a hadeeth of Aboo Hurayrah radiyAllaahu `anhu, reported by Tirmithee as hadeeth 1,071, said authentic by Shaykh al-Albaaniyy that the Prophet sallAllaahu `alayhi wa sallam said:
“When one of you is placed in his grave then two angels; black-blue come to him. One of them is called al-Munkar and the other is called An-Nakeer”.
[2] Translator’s side point: Shaykh Ahmad an-Najmee rahimahullaah said in his explanation on this point that they will ask about eemaan and about its sharaai`ee (legislated duties),
“Perhaps what he intended by this is the general questioning because I do not know anything from the Sunnahs, which indicates that there will be questions about the details of Islaam and Eemaan.”
“And likewise on the point that came, “Then his soul will be gently taken out of him again without any pain.” ‘Bilaa alam’ (without any pain), meaning without the pain which occurred for him at his first death.”
[3] Translator’s side point: Shaykh Ahmad an-Najmee rahimahullaah said with regard to this point, “and the deceased in the grave recognises the one who visits him,” this is based upon the authenticity of the hadeeth which occurs about that. But there is disagreement about its authenticity as far as I know.
Translator’s side point: The verifier Khaalid ar-Raddaadiyy said, “There are a number of ahaadeeth which mention that the deceased recognises the one who visits him when he visit him and takes comfort from his visit. However, nothing from them is authentic.”
Translator’s side point: Shaykh Saalih as-Suhaymee hafizahullaah said in his explanation, “This is something, which I do not know any proof for, the point that the deceased in the grave recognises the one who visit him. Rather, what is indicated by the proof is just that he hears the footsteps of those who depart after they have buried him.”
Transcribed by Saima Zaher.
.Salafi Audio, Graves, Hereafter, Sharh as-Sunnah, ~All Dawud Burbank (Audio), Imam Barbahaaree, Shaykh Saalih Fawzaan
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How to Prepare for a College Interview
Françoise Corser, Senior Editor
Photo Credit: Cayla Lowrey (used with permission)
Cayla Lowrey (’18) said, “I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to interview for a Presidential Scholarship for my college (High Point University) in February. It was so much fun to get to meet all of the other Presidential Scholars and my future classmates. My interview was about a half an hour and a little nerve racking. I just tried to remember to be myself and to answer all of interviewers questions honestly and with excitement. My advice to students regarding interviews is to not over practice. You don’t want your answers to come off as rehearsed, you want to sound genuine but well thought out. I was at an advantage because my school actually provided a list of possible interview questions; I went through those a couple times and thought about the points that I really wanted to get across and mention in my interview. I also think that a very helpful tip is to think about the things you definitely want to mention no matter what and practice working them in to your answers. Overall my experience was great and my favorite part of this process was connecting with my future classmates.”
Being a second semester senior and beginning to get into college does not dismiss all of the stresses of senior year; many girls must interview for acceptance or scholarships with alumni or admission directors at their respected schools.
Photo Credit: Françoise Corser/ Achona Online
Highly selective Colleges and Universities require a form of interviewing in order to be qualified for admission.
Although many college interviews and auditions will take place for some seniors in the next couple of weeks, students who have applied before the early actions and early decision deadlines have already been interviewed and have information or advice for those that:
Evelyn Martinez said, “My interview was for admissions to Duke University and it was at Wright’s with an alumni. I didn’t really prepare for it much other than just compiling why I want to go to Duke so that I could express that to my interviewer because I think one of the biggest things for these schools is seeing that the person is serious and passionate about going there.”
Claire Obeck said, “My interview was for acceptance into Washington and Lee University. An interview is optional at that school but it really helps show interest in the school which is important. I honestly didn’t really prepare for mine except for making sure that I had my answers for the basic questions like “why are you interested in this school?” or “what are you most proud of?” But other than that it’s just important to be yourself and act confident and calm. Make sure you are respectful to the interviewer too and dress nicely.”
Julia Lee said, “I interviewed for Tulane and it was with a Tulane alumni who had the same major I wanted. It wasn’t mandatory but it really helps an application when they see that you took the initiative to do the optional interview. We met at Buddy Brew one day after school for about an hour. He just asked me a few questions about what I planned to major in, what career I was considering, and what extracurriculars I had done at school. He also asked me what i liked about Tulane, New Orleans, etc. To prepare, I made a list of the things I liked about Tulane because I knew he was probably going to ask that, and I just quickly looked over the activity resume I had submitted so I didn’t blank on any activities I was involved in. I also looked people up online who had interviewed with Tulane in the past to get a sense of what it would be like, what questions they would ask, etc. It ended up being super relaxed and casual and the guy was really nice.”
Christina Alarcon said, “I have had interviews for every college I have applied to as I am applying for music education so the interviews are required along with auditions. Any advice I have would be to see if you can find the sample interview questions on the college website and if not, see if any past students have advice for the interviews. A lot of students post things about them on the internet. Any audition advice would be to not procrastinate on picking a piece and to make sure you feel confident because if you feel confident in what you are doing the audition will go better.”
Emily Anderson said, “I applied early decision to Duke University in December and not long after, an alumni emailed me reaching out saying she would like to meet. Over christmas break, we met at barnes and noble for about an hour. At first I was really nervous, but as we started talking it turned less to a question and answer session and into more of a conversation. Good advice I have is to do a little research on your interviewer, bring a printed resume to talk about your activities and give it to them after, and make sure you know why you want to go to those elite schools. Just have confidence, be yourself, and know some facts about the school or your planned major.”
Evan Greek said, “I had a college interview at Manhattan College in New York City. I would mostly advise those who get the opportunity to know your resume really well and think of things that are special about you to share so that you are memorable. I believe that the interview I had played a big part in my acceptance to Manhattan College even though I chose to attend a different university.”
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In this paper I will discuss the processes of how I came to find my two unknown bacteria. This will be a vital task to take with me into my profession for many reasons. In the medical field bacteria and infections of different kinds are the core of the practice. These bacteria must be able to be identified in order to treat patients properly, efficiently and safely.
Materials and Methods:
The unknown number 123 handed out by the Professor on March 20, 2014 contained both a gram positive bacteria and a gram negative bacteria. At this point everything that had been learned in microbiology lab and that had been explained in our lab manual (1) was put into action. The first step to figuring out the unknowns, was to separate the two bacteria. In order to do this, a nutrient agar plate was used. The streak method was used to spread the bacteria across the nutrient agar in hopes of isolating a pure culture of one of the bacteria. In order to do the streak method, an inoculating loop was sterilized with a Bunsen burner and put into the unknown specimen. After removal with bacteria on the loop, the quadrant streak method was used. The streak plate was then incubated at 37 degrees Celsius for 48 hours. Upon returning and observing the streak plate, there was an abundance of green across the plate. There was only one colony that was apparent. After observation, a sample was taken from the isolated colony on the streak plate and another streak plate was done with that, trying to further isolate the colonies. As well as using the quadrant method to further isolate the colonies, a sample was taken from the best colony on the original streak and gram stained. The gram stain procedure was performed as directed in the lab manual (1). The gram stain showed a result of red, gram negative rods. To decipher between which biochemical tests to perform, the gram positive and negative tables handed out by the Professor, were referred to. From previous biochemical tests done in the semester, Pseudomonas aeruginosa was already suspected because of the green pigment of the original streak plate. Upon reviewing the identification tables, the deciding biochemical test was the Casein test which tests for the production of the enzyme casease to break down the milk protein casein. The milk agar was incubated at 37 degrees Celsius for 48 hours. After observation there was a clear positive result, which showed the bacteria produced casease. After confirming the gram negative bacteria, the process of isolating the gram positive bacteria began. Returning to the original unknown stock 123, a quadrant streak plate was done with a sterilized inoculating look on a mannitol salt agar, which inhibits the growth of gram negative bacteria. This MSA plate was incubated at 37 degrees Celsius for 48 hours. Upon return and observation, the MSA did not yield a good isolated colony. Professor Snaric advised to do another MSA agar from the original stock, but this time with a sterile swab instead of an inoculating loop. This test was also incubated at 37 degrees Celsius for 48 hours and returned a good isolated colony. A sample was taken from this colony and transferred to a nutrient broth agar to further isolate it. After incubation, this nutrient agar had great results with many isolated colonies. A sample was taken from the isolated nutrient agar and a gram stain was done as directed by the lab manual (1). The gram stain showed clear purple gram positive cocci. After getting a good gram stain the identification tables were referred to in order to choose between appropriate biochemical tests.
A nitrate test was performed in order to detect if the bacteria was able to reduce nitrate into nitrate or some further reduced form. Then a urea test was performed to check for the production of urease. All of the biochemical tests performed were explained, in the lab manual provided by Professor (1) and were practiced earlier in the semester. Tables 1 and 2 lists the tests, purposes, reagents used and the results of each test.
The following tests were performed on the Gram Negative bacteria:
See Table 1 for results
The Following Tests were performed on the Gram Positive bacteria:
See Table 2 for results.
The first test performed on the gram negative bacteria, was a Casein Test. This test gave a positive result turning a brown color, meaning the gram negative bacteria produced the enzyme casease in order to break down the milk protein casein. This was the only test necessary to determine the unknown gram negative bacteria in unknown stock 123.
Table 1: Tests and Results for Gram Negative Bacteria
Test Purpose Reagents or Media Observations Results
Gram Stain To determine whether the bacteria was gram negative or gram positive Crystal violet, Iodine, Alcohol, Safranin Red Rods Gram Negative bacteria
Casein To determine if the enzyme casease was produced to break down the milk enzyme casein Milk Agar
(white opaque) Milk Agar changed color where bacteria was smeared, turning a brown color Positive, the bacteria produced casease
The first test performed on the gram positive bacteria was the Nitrate Test which turned red after adding reagents giving a positive result meaning the bacteria reduced nitrate into nitrite or something further. Following the nitrate test was the Urea Test to determine if the bacteria produced urease. This gave a positive result showing a hot pink broth, meaning the bacteria did produce urease.
Table 2: Tests and Results for Gram Positive Bacteria
Gram Stain To determine if the bacteria was gram negative or gram positive Crystal violet, Iodine, Alcohol, Safranin Purple coccus Gram Positive Cocci
Nitrate To determine if the bacteria reduced nitrogen to some further reduced form such as nitrite Nitrate Reagents A & B, Zinc When reagents A & B were added the broth turned red Postive, the bacteria reduced the nitrate into nitrite or some further form of nitrogen
Urea To determine if the bacteria produced the enzyme urease Urea Broth
(yellow) Broth turned a hot pink color Positive, the bacteria produced the enzyme urease
Discussion/Conclusion
The unknown #123 contained two different specimen of bacteria, one being a gram positive bacteria and one being a gram negative bacteria. The first unknown in #123 found to be a gram negative bacteria, was identified as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This identification was reached by only one biochemical test and close observation. A gram stain was done originally and found red rods identifying the bacteria as gram negative. The streak plate that was originally done, showed a heavy green pigment, which is a main characteristic of Pseudomonas auruginosa. The next test performed was a Casein Test which showed a clear positive result. The only gram negative bacteria that shows a positive result on the Casein Test is Pseudomonas aeruginosa, therefore correctly confirming the unknown gram negative bacteria.
The second unknown bacteria was identified as a gram positive bacteria with a coccus shape. This immediately ruled two of the gram positive bacteria Bacillus cerus and Bacillus subtilis. This left three bacteria that the second unknown could be Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, or Enterococcus faecalis. The next test performed was a Nitrate Test which gave a positive result. The two bacteria that give a positive result for this test are Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis. The second test performed was a Urea Test which also gave a clear positive result confirming that unknown gram positive bacteria as Staphylococcus epidermidis because Staphylococcus aureus gives a negative result. Consultation with the Professor, confirmed the two unknown bacteria correctly as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus epidermidis. The only problem that was encountered appeared when trying to isolate the gram positive bacteria. The gram negative bacteria in unknown #123 is a very aggressive bacteria that makes the growth of a gram positive bacteria difficult. Even on an MSA agar, it took a few tries and several isolations to get the gram positive to successfully grow. After successful isolation of both bacteria, there were no more issues encountered in identifying either.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram negative rod shaped bacteria that was first discovered in 1882 by a pharmacists named Carle Gessard (2). His study picked up on the unique blue-green pigmentation of P. aeruginosa. This bacteria can catalyze in many environments which makes it very common and found almost everywhere such as soil, water, humans, plants, sewage and hospitals. P. aeruginosa is what is called an opportunistic human pathogen, because it rarely affects a healthy individual. This bacteria more so affects individuals with compromised immune systems the most common being those with cystic fibrosis, cancer, or AIDS. (2) This particular bacteria is so dangerous and pathogenic that it infects up to two thirds of critically ill patients in the hospital and is a leading pathogen in most medical centers with a mortality rate of 40-60% (2). It is most dangerous to cystic fibrosis patients and is involved and complicates 90% of cystic fibrosis deaths. It builds resistance against a lot of antibiotics and even chemotherapeutic agents. “P. aeruginosa is a facultative aerobe; its preferred metabolism is respiration.” (MicrobeWiki) People that are most at risk for infection of P. aeruginosa are those in hospital settings, especially ones on breathing machines or with catheters (3). Although some cases have been caused by swimming in pools or hot tubs with incorrect levels of chlorine. To avoid the spread and contamination of P. aeruginosa nurses and health care professionals should be sure to use aseptic technique because the bacteria is mostly spread through contaminated equipment and professionals hands. P. aeruginosa is quickly on its way to becoming resistant to antibiotics and becoming increasingly difficult to treat. Selecting the correct antibiotic for this particular bacteria is especially important.
McDonald, Virginia, Mary Thoele, Bill Salsgiver, and Susie Gero. Lab Manual for General Microbiology. St Louis: St Louis Community College at Meramec, 2011. Print.
“Pseudomonas Aeruginosa.” – MicrobeWiki. Kenyon College, 30 June 2006. Web. 23 Apr. 2014.
“Health Care Associated Infections.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 02 Apr. 2013. Web. 22 Apr. 2014.
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RBA governor says growth result ‘good’
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Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has described the rebound in economic growth that has lifted the economy of recession as “good”.
The national accounts showed the economy grew by 3.3 per cent in the September quarter, partially rebounding from the severe seven per cent contraction three months earlier.
This still left the annual growth in negative territory of minus 3.8 per cent.
Earlier, Dr Lowe had told federal MPs he had been hoping for growth of at least two per cent in the September quarter and that he expects solid growth in the December quarter as well.
“We have now turned the corner and a recovery is under way,” Dr Lowe told a House of Representatives economics committee on Wednesday.
Told during the hearing the economy had recovered 3.3 per cent in quarter, Dr Lowe said: “The positive GDP number … is good.”
The Reserve Bank had not expected the growth rate to return to its pre-COVID levels until the end of 2021.
“If we keep getting numbers like that it will be a bit quicker,” Dr Lowe said.
Household spending was the main driving force behind the rebound, rising 7.9 per cent in the September quarter after the 12 per cent drop three months earlier and adding four percentage points to growth.
Conversely, international trade detracted 1.9 percentage points from growth, the largest detraction in 40 years.
Dr Lowe had told the hearing the economy was performing much better than the central bank expected when it last addressed the committee three months ago, and when he thought it would be lucky to see positive growth in the September quarter.
“Things have turned out to be much better,” he said.
“Employment growth has been stronger, retail has been stronger and the housing market has been more resilient.”
The Reserve Bank board left its suite of monetary policy measures unchanged at Tuesday’s monthly board meeting, having cut the cash rate, and other key rates, to a record low 0.1 per cent in October.
The central bank confirmed it had bought $19 billion of government bonds under its new $100 billion quantitative easing program, which aims at keeping market interest rates low and, in turn, borrowing costs down.
The board reiterated that the cash rate is unlikely to rise for three years given the outlook for unemployment and inflation.
Strained China relations sink to new low
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November 24, 2018 • Art Exhibition • Group Show • Hong Kong
2017 李振華*胡浚諺師生作品展
Group Exhibition of Artist Collaboration with Aries and Ken's Art Studios
This art exhibition was a fun collaboration with Aries and Ken who are two teachers who teaches Western and Chinese art respectively in Hong Kong. Alice later become a student of Ken in the Chinese Calligraphy tradition. You can also find many interesting YouTube videos on Chinese art during her study on Chinese paintings. 3 of Alice's architecture paintings were shown at the show and a lot of art viewers were deeply intrigued by Alice's architecture paintings.
Alice's paintings were very original as they depicted how Alice perceived Wanchai and Hong Kong. She created a mapping of Hong Kong and used oil paint to capture the details of the architectural landscape. Different shades of neutral black and grey colors were used.
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Wanchai is located in Hong Kong while the Artist spent a considerable amount of time living. The image here is captured when the artist was walking along the Gloucester Road on her way back to Causeway Bay, Hong Kong while she was sitting on the tram in September, 2016. The word "Wanchai" means "small bay" in English and was the home to a lot of fishermen and it was also the British military base in the British Colonial period.
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The tram of Hong Kong is a local symbol in the metropolis. It represents the lives of the Hong Kong locals during the British Colonial Era as well as the present.
They are double-deck trams, and the most affordable, convenient, and sustainable means of transportation in Hong Kong.
The artist drew this image to reminisce the childhood she had while living in Hong Kong. Although the tram is not air-conditioned, you can feel a cool breeze while sitting on the upper deck and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the cityscape away amidst all the chaos in the city.
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The artist captured this image while visiting an art studio in Hong Kong.
The art studio was located in the industrial and working-class area in Hong Kong and the artist was interested in the stoic, wabi-sabi idea. It is a kind of Japanese minimalist aesthetic idea that embraces the transient nature of life and our strive for imperfection in perfection. It is often the imperfections in life that makes life so beautiful.
The invitation card of this group art exhibition
Art Reception Time: 17:30
Teacher Studio Art Show
Venue: Hong Kong Cultural Center
Ken is a Chinese Art Painter/ Teacher in Hong Kong. You can see his work at this exhibition.
An exciting art opening at the art exhibition.
A lot of art enthusiasts, curators, art lovers, students attended this opening ceremony at the HK cultural center.
This is a group photo of all the participants at the art exhibition.
Three of Alice's Architecture Oil Paintings were shown at the exhibition.
A fusion of western and Chinese art could be found at this group exhibition. It's a well mix of the East and the West.
A lot of artists and art lovers attended this art reception. Lots of pictures were taken to document the art exhibition.
Another group photo of all the participants of this Hong Kong Art Show.
An overview of the art exhibition from the front desk. Lots of flowers were presented to congratulate the opening of this art exhibition.
Teachers and students' work were shown at the walls at the HK cultural center.
Lots of interesting conversations started at the show. People were admiring at all the beautiful Chinese calligraphy as well as the beautiful brush strokes of the oil paintings during the art exhibition.
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Effects of a pulsed electromagnetic therapy on multiple sclerosis fatigue and quality of life: a double-blind, placebo controlled trial.
Lappin M.S, Lawrie F.W., Richards T.L., Kramer E.D.
Source: Energy Medicine Developments, (North America), Inc., Burke, Va., USA.
CONTEXT: There is a growing literature on the biological and clinical effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields. Some studies suggest that electromagnetic therapies may be useful in the treatment of chronic illnesses. This study is a follow-up to a placebo controlled pilot study in which Multiple Sclerosis patients exposed to weak, extremely low frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields showed significant improvements on a composite symptom measure.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of a pulsed electromagnetic therapy on Multiple Sclerosis related fatigue, spasticity, bladder control, and overall quality of life.
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SETTING: The University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle Wash, the Neurology Center of Fairfax in Fairfax, VA, and the headquarters of the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America in Cherry Hill, NJ.
SUBJECTS: 117 patients with clinically definite Multiple Sclerosis.
INTERVENTION: Daily exposure to a small, portable pulsing electromagnetic field generator (similar by nature to ALMAG-01 – editor’s note).
MAIN OUTCOME: The Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Inventory (MSQLI) was used to assess changes in fatigue, bladder control, spasticity, and a quality of life composite.
Paired t-tests were used to assess treatment differences in the 117 subjects (81% of the initial sample) who completed both treatment sessions. Improvements in fatigue and overall quality of life were significantly greater on the active device. There were no treatment effects for bladder control and a disability composite, and mixed results for spasticity.
Evidence from this randomized, double-bind, placebo controlled trial is consistent with results from smaller studies suggesting that exposure to pulsing, weak electromagnetic fields can alleviate symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis. The clinical effects were small, however, and need to be replicated. Additional research is also needed to examine the possibility that ambulatory patients and patients taking interferon for their Multiple Sclerosis may be most responsive to this kind of treatment.
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BA, Theatre Arts
Bruno White Entertainment 2004 - 2013
Television, Commercials, Video Production, Reality, Post Production, Comedy, Broadcast, Producing, Video, Directing, HD Video, Reality TV, Entertainment, Scripting
John Fechtel
Intern at Alfonso Architects, Inc.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2015 — 2018
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)
B.Des, Architecture, Summa Cum Laude
B.S., Sustainability & the Built Environment, Summa Cum Laude
Alfonso Architects, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Team Florida Solar Decathlon 2015 May 2014 - August 2014
Alfonso Architects, Inc. May 2013 - August 2013
The Sustainable Design Group September 2011 - August 2012
Jennifer Langford, AIA CNU PA September 2011 - August 2012
The Fechtel Company April 2005 - August 2011
AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp, Energy Modelling, Marker Rendering, Research, Writing, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Debate, Drawing, Wood Shop, Rhinoceros, Vray, Illustrator
John Feldman
2 gig by Nortek National Account Manager
University of Cincinnati. Cincinnati Ohio
Associates Business
2 gig by Nortek Security and Controls January 2012 - Present
GENERAL ELECTRIC - GE SECURITY January 2000 - January 2012
SEARS - FLORIDA BUILDER APPLIANCES January 1991 - January 2000
Southwest Florida August 1984 - November 1990
Champs Sports January 1984 - January 1990
Excellent Public Speaker, Consistantly exceeded..., Managed a dealer..., Webex and Skype meeting..., Manufacturer sales..., Winning Attitude, Trained in the mold of..., Public Speaking, Sales Management, Leadership, Sales, New Business Development, Purchasing, Customer Satisfaction, Product Development, Retail, Training, Team Building, Marketing, Trade Shows, Security, Account Management, Direct Sales, CCTV, Business Development, Selling, Video over IP
John Ferrandes
Sr. Account Executive at Aspect Software, Inc. formerly Voxeo Corporation
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts/ General Studies in Business Adminstration
Aspect Software/ Voxeo January 2013 - Present
Century Link/Qwest Communications November 2009 - November 2012
XO Communications October 2007 - November 2009
Account Management, New Business Development, Sales, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Salesforce.com, Business Development, Solution Selling, Negotiation, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Contract Negotiation, Enterprise Software, Managed Services
John Ferrante
Ponte Vedra, Florida
Assistant Vice President of Operations at ICS Merrill
King High School 1991 — 1993
ICS Merrill October 2013 - Present
ICS Merrill August 2006 - September 2013
Merrill Group July 1999 - August 2006
InPhoto Surveillance, Tampa, FL July 1998 - July 1999
Wal-Mart May 1996 - July 1998
Fraud, Private Investigations, Background Checks, Claim, Surveillance, Internal Investigations, Investigation, Criminal Investigations, Corporate Security, Skip Tracing, Interrogation, Evidence, Executive Protection, Personal Protection, Enforcement, Physical Security, Risk Assessment, Protection, Criminal Justice, Expert Witness, Firearms, Loss Prevention, Security Training, Tactics, Security Operations, Workers Compensation, Close Protection, Workplace Violence, Security Management, Police, Leadership, Interviews, Risk Management, Crime Prevention, Subrogation, Personal Security, Criminal Law, Patrol, Law Enforcement
John Ferrua
Director, HVAC Service & Repair at Sears Home Improvement Products
Bachelor of Arts, History
Associate's Degree, General
Riverview High School 1984 — 1987
Sears Home Improvement Products November 2012 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation September 2010 - October 2012
Sears October 2007 - September 2010
Sears June 2005 - October 2007
Sears June 2004 - June 2005
Sears, Roebuck and Co. December 2002 - June 2004
Sears, Roebuck and Co. January 2000 - December 2002
Sears, Roebuck and Co. June 1998 - January 2000
Sears, Roebuck and Co. July 1994 - June 1998
Team Building, Performance Management, Sales Operations, Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Income Statement, Retail, Inventory Control, Merchandising, Store Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service
John F Hodgkins II
Assistant Vice President at Regions Financial Corporation
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Santa Fe Community College 2001 — 2004
Regions Financial Corporation September 2012 - Present
Banking, Loans, Small Business Lending, Credit, Consumer Lending, Retail Banking, Mortgage Lending, Lines Of Credit
John Fieldly
Chief Financial Officer at Celsius, Inc.
Celsius, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Oragenics, Inc April 2010 - January 2012
Lebhar-Friedman May 2004 - April 2010
John Fifer
Owner, Fifer MD PA
John Fillion
Senior Systems Analyst at Accenture
Management Information Systems, General
Associate of Arts (AA), General
Accenture August 2006 - Present
Consultec February 2005 - August 2006
John Hancock Financial Services January 2002 - February 2005
COBOL, DB2, JCL, IBM Mainframe, IBM Utilities, Unix, SQL, Medicaid, Visual Studio, Expediter
Greater Seattle Area
Executive Editor, IntraFish Media
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
IntraFish Media January 2001 - Present
Sell more seafood.com 2013 - Present
WorldCatch.com August 2000 - January 2001
Fishmonger.com December 1999 - August 2000
Seafood Business magazine December 1994 - November 1999
Fisherman's News December 1990 - November 1994
Media Relations, Journalism, Editorial, Storytelling, Publishing, Copy Editing, Editing, Blogging
John Fisler
Safety Harbor, Florida
Area Sales Manager, Account Executive at Acuity Specialty Products, Zep Sales & Service
Acuity Specialty Products, Zep Sales & Service April 2010 - Present
Ring Power Corporation 2003 - 2009
Industrial Chemical...., Heavy Duty Degreasers, Lubricants & Penetrants, Specialty Chems, Equipment Solutions, Dillution Control, Odor Control, Disinfection Products, Food Handling, ..., Sales
John Fitzpatrick, RITP
Instructional Designer at Saint Leo University
Ed.S., Higher Education Leadership
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), not completed, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design
College Misericordia 1997 — 1999
M.S., Educational Technology
University of Scranton 1993 — 1997
B.A., Philosophy
Saint Leo University January 2011 - Present
BICSI September 2005 - September 2010
College Misericordia July 1997 - June 1999
Instructional Design, E-learning, Courses, Curriculum Design, Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, Distance Learning, Learning Management, Adult Education, Online Training, Curriculum Development, Telecommunications, E-Learning, Lectora, Articulate Studio, Respondus, Authorware, eCollege, Microsoft Office, Captivate, Camtasia, Instructor-led Training, Blended Learning, Technical Writing, SCORM, Multimedia, Storyboarding, Moodle, Adobe eLearning Suite, ADDIE, Learning Management..., Needs Analysis, Teaching, Mobile Learning, Dreamweaver, Higher Education, Staff Development, Adobe Acrobat
John F (Jack) Huesman
Oklahoma State University 1996 — 2000
M.S., Physics
New College of Florida 1993 — 1996
B.A., Mathematics, Physics (double major)
Valencia College 1991 — 1993
A.A., Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
UNIX, Unix Shell Scripting, Linux, LaTeX, Physics, Mathematics, C, Technical Writing, Proofreading, English grammar, Windows 7, Cygwin, Microsoft Office, LibreOffice, Unix, E-Learning, Content Development, Academic Publishing, HTML
John Flavin
Studio Incamminati 2009 — 2012
Eckerd College
BA, Visual Art
Ringling School of Art and Design
Figurative Art, Oil Painting, Fine Art, Visual Arts, Art Education, Painting, Art, Drawing, Contemporary Art, Galleries, Art History, Illustration, Sculpture
John Fletcher
Financial Advisor of Fletcher & Skonicki A financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration/Marketing
Ameriprise Financial September 2010 - Present
U.S. Navy Reserves June 2010 - Present
John Fonnotto
IT Consultant at MetLife
Florida State University - College of Business 2006 — 2008
MSMIS, Management Information Systems
University of South Florida - College of Engineering 1995 — 1998
BSIS, Information Systems
MetLife August 2007 - Present
Liberty American Insurance Company April 2005 - August 2007
Raymond James Financial April 2004 - April 2005
William R. Hough & Co December 2001 - March 2004
LightPort, Inc. July 2000 - November 2001
Hydrogen Media October 1999 - July 2000
Towers Perrin September 1998 - October 1999
John Forgione
Lead Retail Sales Consultant at Sprint
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2014 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Air Force 2nd Lt Commission, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Braden River High School 2005 — 2008
Diploma, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Sprint November 2012 - Present
T Cellular Sprint Authorized Dealer June 2010 - November 2011
2020 Communications February 2008 - March 2010
John Fosselman
Former CITO at Madonna University
Madonna University July 2000 - November 2013
Washtenaw Community College 1996 - 2000
Mercy College July 1986 - July 1996
Organizational..., Educational Technology, Social Media, Higher Education, Network Administration, Program Management, Teaching, Project Planning, Project Management, Instructional Design, Security, Staff Development, Microsoft Office, University Teaching, Public Speaking, E-Learning, Instructional Technology, Leadership, Nonprofits, Research, Distance Learning, Program Development, Team Building
Spanish Pastor at First Baptist Church of Midway
Masters Degree, Theology
Bachelors Degree, Marketing
John Fueredi
Architect at Lord Aeck Sargent
Emory University 1984 — 1988
BA, Art History
Lord Aeck Sargent February 2014 - Present
John F. Weingold
Pittsfield, Massachusetts Area
B.S., Political Science
J.D., Law
Personal Injury Practice June 1989 - Present
Gable & Weingold 2002 - 2004
Trained Mediator, Arbitration, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Automobile Accidents, Product Liability, Personal Injury..., Trial Practice, Medical Malpractice, Public Liability, Torts, Insurance, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Family Law, Slip & Falls
John Gainfort
Software Developer at RealEyes Media
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
RealEyes Media November 2014 - Present
Communication Concepts, Inc. February 2013 - October 2014
Ron Sells Black Belt Academy April 2010 - February 2013
University of South Fl May 2012 - November 2012
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Matlab, Microsoft Word, Simulink, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Social Media, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Sales, HTML, Social Networking, Leadership
BA, Comuter Engineering
John G. Barkey
Senior Building Scientist at HSA Engineers & Scientists
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geology
HSA Engineers & Scientists
Soil, Groundwater, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Awareness, Remediation, Phase I, Environmental Services, Environmental Consulting, Geology, ArcGIS, Hazardous Waste..., Groundwater Remediation, Soil Sampling, Hydrogeology, RCRA
John G. Dunning III
Orono, Maine
Second Line Field Service Engineer at Wincor Nixdorf
Eastern Maine Community College 1989 — 1991
Attended, Electrician's Licensing Program
University of Maine 1979 — 1980
Attended, Undeclared
Attended, Pre-Marine Science
Hampden Academy 1974 — 1978
Wincor Nixdorf January 2015 - Present
Surge Electric and Security Services January 2006 - January 2015
Sears Holdings Corporation September 1995 - June 2014
Xerox December 1982 - February 2009
Stable Inn Corp. d.b.a The Showring December 1979 - August 1982
Networking, Hardware, Security, Operating Systems, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Telecommunications, Printers, Electronics, Help Desk Support, Windows, Retail, Linux, Photography, Customer Service, Selling, PLC, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Office, Active Directory, CCTV, Microsoft Word, Inventory Management, Network Administration
John Geeraerts
Retired on 12/27/2013 after 36+ years with Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting and Finance
Golf Fish Travel & Nap, LLC December 2013 - Present
Energy, Analysis, Energy Markets, Electricity, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Team Building, Team Leadership, Power Generation, Strategic Planning, Power Systems, Process Improvement, Power Transmission, Financial Analysis, Commodity Markets, NERC, Electric Power, Power Plants, Energy Policy, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Project Management, Energy Management, Forecasting, Reliability, Budgets, Renewable Energy, Natural Gas, Risk Management, Electricity Markets, Business Strategy, Smart Grid, Project Planning, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Hedging
John Gerlaugh
Private Consultant National Security Perspectives
Foreign Service Institute 2009 — 2009
Afghanistan Cultural Studies Certificate, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia
Iraq Regional Studies Certificate, Iraq and the greater middle east
National Defense University 2001 — 2002
Masters of Science, National Resource Strategy
Defense Acquisition University 1993 — 1993
Certification as a Level III Acquisition Logistican, Logistics and program management
MA, International Relations (Strategic Studies in the Middle East)
University of Miami 1972 — 1976
Bachelor's Degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies
National Security Perspectives February 2014 - Present
Combined Security Transition Command, Afghanistan September 2013 - January 2014
National Defense University July 2011 - July 2013
United States Department of Defense November 2010 - June 2011
U.S. Department of State December 2009 - October 2010
Office of the Secretary of Defense (Policy) May 2008 - November 2009
Al Anbar Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) May 2007 - April 2008
Office of the Secretary of Defense (Policy) September 2004 - November 2006
National Security..., National Security Policy, Reconstruction and..., DoD, Military, National Security, Interagency Coordination, Foreign Policy, Training, Military Operations, International Security, Politics, Combat, Special Operations, Defense, Crisis Management, Counterterrorism, International..., Program Management, Diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, International Relations, Military Experience, Intelligence Analysis, Policy Analysis, Command, Government, Afghanistan, Intelligence, Proposal Writing, Force Protection, Tactics, Counterinsurgency, NATO, Conflict, Air Force, Analysis, Top Secret, Policy, Political Risk Analysis, Operational Planning, Rule Of Law, Army, Government Contracting, Africa, Governance, Political Science, Strategic Communications
John Giannoni
Security Officer at New York Yankees
BBA, Finance
Hofstra University 1962 — 1966
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
New York Yankees February 2014 - Present
University of South Florida April 2003 - Present
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems August 1995 - April 2003
The University of Texas at El Paso August 1991 - September 1994
John G. McEwen, LMHC
Master of Arts (MA), Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts (MA), Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
JohngMcewen.com July 2011 - Present
Life Transitions, Therapists, Grief Counseling, Mental Health, Anger Management, Self-esteem, Family Therapy, Post Traumatic Stress, Adolescent Therapy, Dual Diagnosis, Stress, Treatment of depression
John Gregos, PE
Vice President at Faulkner Engineering Services
United States Military Academy at West Point 1991 — 1995
Faulkner Engineering Services April 2005 - Present
Burcaw Geotechnical Group February 2002 - April 2005
John Carlo Inc. January 2001 - February 2002
Law Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. October 1996 - January 2001
Law Engineering 1996 - 2000
Land Development, Civil Engineering
John Griffin CRM, AIC, CRIS
CEO, True Guadian Risk Services LLC, Risk Management & Insurance Executive, Liability Claim Expert, WC XMod Specialist
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Business Administration, Management and Operations
True Guardian Risk Services, LLC September 2014 - Present
CorVel March 2011 - August 2014
Wallace Welch & Willingham February 2007 - January 2011
Amerisure Insurance Company 2001 - 2006
Claims Management, Risk Management, Workers Compensation, Litigation Management, Property & Casualty..., Liability, Commercial Insurance, Claims Resolution, Marketing, Team Building, Liability Analysis, Managed Care, Commercial Lines, Umbrella Insurance, Subrogation, Employment Practices..., Contractual Risk..., Project Planning, Excess, Budget, Casualty Insurance
John G. Ziesing
Business Develpment at Solar Energy Management, LLC, Business Development Mgr with Knight Energy Services
St Petersburg Catholic High School
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Knight Energy Services June 2015 - Present
Solar Energy Management (SEM, LLC) February 2014 - Present
Advanced Capital Management, Inc. January 1986 - Present
Solar Energy Management, LLC February 2014 - Present
Fixed Annuities, Investments, Insurance, Retirement, Long-term Care, IRAs, Life Insurance, Financial Services, Wealth, Roth IRA, 401k, Personal Finance, Retirement Planning, Term Life Insurance, Fixed Annuity, Income Planning, Solar Energy, Solar Power, Sustainable Energy, PV Design, Solar System Design, Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy Systems, Financial Planning, Financial Advisory, Wealth Management, Strategic Planning, Photovoltaics, Sales, Management, Contract Negotiation, Finance, Residential Homes, Negotiation, Customer Service
Johnhaislip Da_Man
Pulaski, Tennessee
Teacher at Giles Co. Schools
B.S., Math and Education
Assoociates, General
Giles Co. Schools August 2001 - Present
East Lake High School August 1998 - July 2001
John H. Duval
Owner at Games2U Orlando
Games2U Orlando April 2010 - Present
Chubb & Son April 2008 - April 2010
Chubb August 2004 - April 2008
Chubb August 2000 - July 2004
Chubb October 1997 - August 2000
Liberty Mutual March 1992 - October 1997
Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Marketing, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Team Building, Management, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Change Management, PowerPoint, Business Analysis, Claim, Customer Service, Business Process, Workers Compensation, Training, Coaching, Leadership, Analysis, Program Management, Process Improvement, Time Management, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Strategy, Budgets, Performance Management, Negotiation, Business Development, SDLC, Event Planning, Requirements Gathering, Event Management
John Heeks
Technical Analyst at Frontier Telephone
Frontier Telephone Technical AnalystFrontier Communications2005 - Present
John Henry Evans
Retired at Retired
B.A, Marketing
A.A, Business Administration
Retired November 2014 - Present
CareerSource Capital Region 2012 - Present
Agency for Healthcare Administration September 2007 - August 2012
Agency for Healthcare Administration February 2007 - September 2007
Department of Business and Professional Regulation December 2004 - February 2007
Department of Business and Professional Regulation January 2004 - December 2004
Training, Program Management, Access, Management, Human Resources, Budgets, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Excel, Auditing, Microsoft Office, Accounts Receivable, Research, Analysis, Leadership, Data Analysis
John Hettick, LEED AP
Vice President Development at Wagner Property Group
Graduate Certificate, Project Management
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 2003 — 2004
Civil Engineering Technology and Land Survey Systems
Ball State University 1995 — 2001
Bachlor of Science, Geography (GIS, Survey), & Political Science
Wagner Property Group April 2014 - Present
Encore Real Estate April 2011 - April 2014
Kemp Real Estate Inc January 2011 - April 2011
Florida Green Office Solutions LLC January 2009 - April 2011
Avid Group September 2004 - September 2008
CDG Consulting Inc August 2001 - September 2004
Land Development, Surveying, Municipalities, Construction, Real Estate Development, Zoning, Feasibility Studies, Civil Engineering, Land Use, Site Plans, Residential Homes, Due Diligence, Entitlements, Environmental Awareness, Site Development, LEED AP, Construction Management, Stormwater Management, Land Acquisition, Project Management, Land Use Planning, Site Planning, Project Planning
John Hoenemeyer
Medical Student at the University of South Florida
Georgetown University 2010 — 2011
M.S., Physiology and Biophysics
B.S., Biology, Chemistry
SDI Diagnostic Imaging May 2010 - August 2010
James A. Haley VA Hospital May 2008 - August 2010
Hospitals, Microsoft Excel, Epidemiology, PowerPoint
John Holowchak
New Port Richey, Florida
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management Information Systems, General, 3.5
Orange County Community College 1986 — 1989
Associate's degree, Math & Science
Pilgrim Software January 2008 - Present
Cardinal Health September 2001 - September 2004
Watson Pharma Pvt Ltd March 1998 - September 2001
Enterprise Software, Software Project..., Requirements Analysis, Software Implementation, SDLC, SaaS, Crystal Reports, SQL, Professional Services, Business Analysis, Quality Assurance, Integration, Management, Process Improvement, Salesforce.com, Document Management, Business Intelligence, Business Process..., Business Process, Computer System..., Process Validation, CAPA, Software Implementation...
John Houmis
Manufacturing Engineering / Operations Manager
MSE, BSE, Engineering
Con-Air Industries, Inc. September 2009 - March 2011
Pall Aeropower December 2005 - August 2009
JOHN HUCKS
Boise, Idaho Area
Owner, JOHN CURTIS HUCKS, P.C.
John Huffstickler
Ringoes, New Jersey
Technology Assistant at Vann Data Services
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Marine Science / Minor in Environmental Policy
Vann Data Services June 2014 - Present
Marine Discovery Center May 2012 - August 2012
Publix Super Markets February 2008 - August 2012
Marine Biology, Fisheries, Fishing, Oceanography, Customer Service, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Dreamweaver, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Time Management, PowerPoint, Social Media, Research, Social Networking, Management, Event Planning, Leadership, Community Outreach, Marketing, Sales, Event Management
Johni Fairley
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
John A. Logan College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Electronic Technology
Herrin High School 1979 — 1982
PAMFF January 2012 - Present
Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 2010 - Present
American Express December 1998 - March 2003
Facebook, Technical Writing, Photography, Newsletters, Writing, Editing, Social Media, SEO, Proofreading, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, WordPress, Event Planning, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Web Design
John I Gordon Jr
Primary/Secondary Education Professional
Masters of Education, Social Science Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA), American History (United States)
Queens Borough Public Library August 2014 - Present
School District of Hillsborough County August 2005 - June 2014
Putname County Schools August 2000 - June 2003
Classroom Management, Differentiated..., Classroom, Social Studies, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Tutoring, Educational Technology, K-12, Secondary Education, Literacy, Smartboard, Teaching, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Nonprofits, Program Development, Instructional Design, Educational Leadership, Instructional Technology, Teacher Training, Adult Education, Microsoft Office, Distance Learning, History
John Irby
Staff Appraiser at Pinel & Carpenter, Inc., StateCertified General Real Estate Appraiser, RZ2912
Pinel & Carpenter, Inc. September 2005 - Present
Property Valuation & Consulting, Inc. September 2002 - September 2005
L-3 Communications 1992 - 2002
Martin Marietta Orando Aerospace 1984 - 1992
Investment Properties, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Development, Appraisals, Leases, Commercial Real Estate, Location Intelligence, Program Management, Cost Control, Cost Planning, Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Brokerage, Dispositions, Property Management, Due Diligence
John (Jack) Marra
Geosciences Graduate Student specializing in GIS
Master's Degree, Geography/Geographic Information Science
Kenyon College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American History (United States)
Friends School of Baltimore
AFS Intercultural Programs March 2013 - September 2013
Laurel Links Country Club July 2011 - September 2012
Kenyon College August 2010 - May 2012
Good Samaritan Hospital June 2010 - July 2011
Baltimore Juvenile Justice Center May 2008 - June 2008
Research, Higher Education, Community Outreach, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, Microsoft MapPoint, Golf, Italian language, Teaching, Editing, Hospitals, Public Speaking, Student Affairs, Medicine, Cartography, Trimble GPS, TerraSync, ESRI
John (Jack) Wall
Project Manager, Process Engineer
University of California, Davis 2009 — 2010
San Jose State University 2006 — 2009
Versa Engineering & Technology August 2014 - Present
Foster Wheeler Biokinetics, Inc. August 2013 - August 2014
Aurora Algae, Inc May 2011 - June 2013
Ampac March 2011 - May 2011
UC Davis September 2009 - September 2010
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory April 2009 - September 2009
SJSU August 2006 - August 2009
UC Berkeley 1998 - 2005
Chemical Engineering, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Development, Engineering, Process Engineering, GMP, FDA, Thin Films, Project Management, Biotechnology, Engineering Management, Fermentation, Labview, Matlab, R, Renewable Energy, Technology Transfer, Research
John Janis
Vice President and General Manager at Eaton
Eaton-Cooper Bussmann August 1997 - Present
Cooper Bussmann July 2009 - January 2012
Coiltronics, Inc 1986 - August 1997
Team Leadership, International Sales, Marketing Strategy, Magnetics, Product Management, Oracle Enterprise..., Product Marketing, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, New Business Development, Electronics, Manufacturing, Key Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Business Development, Six Sigma, Pricing, Sales Engineering, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Semiconductors, Sales, Management, Power Electronics, Strategic Partnerships, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement
John Jaroszeski
Regional Transportation Manager at Advisian
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration and Management, General
Advisian June 2015 - Present
WorleyParsons March 2010 - Present
University of Phoenix January 2008 - Present
TransLoad America March 2007 - March 2010
CSX Transportation March 1994 - March 2007
Transportation, Transportation..., Railway Systems, Rail Operations, Heavy Rail, Locomotive, Rail Safety, Railway Signalling, Transport Modelling, Waste by Rail, Trucking, Waste Management, Landfill, Solid Waste, Commissioning, Contract Management, Project Management, International Project..., EPC, EPCM, Procurement, Logistics Management, Reverse Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Consulting, OSHA Certified, Engineering, Leadership, Rail, Process Improvement
John J Brown Jr
Bachelor of Arts Degree; Diploma, Psychology
Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Master of Education (MEd), Educational Administration and Supervision
Master of Education degree, Educational Leadership
University of South Florida Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Doctor of Education – earned doctoral degree
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), Planning in Juvenile Justice
AMIKids, Inc August 2011 - June 2012
AMIKids-Polk 2011 - 2012
Military One Source February 2011 - June 2011
Educational Leadership, Program Management, Courts, Juvenile Law, Criminal Justice
John (J.C.) Nolan
Master's degree, Modern European Study
Germantown Academy 1990 — 1997
MIS, International Peace and Conflict Resolution
meadowbrook school
TSA November 2012 - Present
General Dynamics Army CaptainUnited States Army Reserve2008 - Present
CACI International Inc June 2010 - October 2012
U.S. Army September 2005 - September 2008
Analysis, Army, Command, Counterterrorism, Defense, DoD, Government, Government Contracting, HUMINT, Force Protection, Information Assurance, Homeland Security, Intelligence, Military Experience
John Jerome Jr, SPHR
Master of Arts (MA), Rehabilitation Counseling
Bachelors Degree in Visual Disabilities Education - O&M, Visual Disabilities Education - O&M
Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind January 1978 - Present
Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind April 1970 - Present
HR Policies, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation, FMLA, Benefits Administration, Workforce Planning, New Hire Orientations, Labor Relations, Job Descriptions, Employee Handbooks, Compensation & Benefit, Grievances, Job Analysis, SPHR, Career Development, HRIS, EEO, Succession Planning, EEOC, Industrial Relations, Job Evaluation
John J. Pirko
L-3 Communications 2013 - Present
Sypris Electronics, LLC September 2010 - September 2012
BAE Systems 2005 - 2010
GE Aviation (fomerly Smiths Aerospace) 1994 - 2004
GE Aviation (formerly Smiths Aerospace) 1985 - 1993
Program Management, Six Sigma, Proposal Writing, Management, Earned Value Management, Team Building, PMP, Aerospace, Process Improvement, Systems Engineering, DoD, Cross-functional Team..., Security Clearance, Budgets, MS Project
John (J.P.) League
Producer at WSBTTV
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Radio and Television
WSBT-TV December 2013 - Present
After Five Productions June 2013 - December 2013
WHAG April 2013 - December 2013
USF Housing September 2012 - December 2012
USF Bulls Radio February 2012 - December 2012
ABC News August 2012 - August 2012
USF Housing April 2012 - August 2012
InsideTheOs.com March 2012 - March 2012
USF Athletics February 2011 - January 2012
Redland Brick 2011 - 2011
Facebook, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier Pro CS5, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Skype, Twitter, YouTube, Camera Operating, Videographer, Sports Writing, Producing, Broadcast Television, Avid, Videography, Sports, Video
John J. Spadafora
Commercial Realtor at Keller Williams Realty/ Commercial
Keller Williams Realty/ Commercial 2007 - Present
Nehemiah Builders LLC 2010 - 2012
Sea Oates Realty 2002 - 2004
Real Estate, Referrals, Real Estate Transactions, Buyer Representation, Property Management, Listings, Apartments, Shopping Centers, Restaurants, Office sales, Ofice Leases, Small Business, Gas Stations, Assisted Living, Land Development, Manufacturing buildings, Leases, Motels
John J Yannucci II, MD
Hospitalist at Hospitalists Plus
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine 1995 — 1999
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medicine
Hospitalists Plus July 2014 - Present
YANNUCCI ENTERPRISES September 2011 - Present
Eagle Hospital Physicians 2011 - Present
Community Memorial Healthcare 2011 - Present
Bay Medical Center February 2009 - August 2011
I believe in quality of..., Physician Relations, Physicians, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Internal Medicine, Medicine, Disease Management, Family Medicine, EMR, Hospital Medicine, Healthcare Consulting, Urgent Care, Healthcare, Inpatient, Medical Education, Patient Safety, Healthcare Information..., Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Medical/Surgical
John Kalabokias
OWNER at HIFI INC
University of Missouri-Rolla 1983 — 1984
VARVAKEIOS MODEL SCHOOL 1976 — 1982
HIFI INC 2010 - Present
DIGITAL HIFI INC 2003 - 2010
ELECTRONICS AUTHORITY INC 1999 - 2002
SOUND ADVICE 1989 - 1999
Home Theater, Sales Management, Sales, Team Building, Product Marketing, Retail, Digital Signage, AV, Sound, Home Automation, Lighting Control, Crestron, New Business Development, Management, Consumer Electronics, Account Management, Advertising, B2B, Brand Development, Product Management, System Design
John Karlesky
Dir Marketing Operations at Lowe's
Lowes Companies, Inc. 2001 - Present
Eckerd May 1988 - January 2001
John Kashem
Freepath 2006 - Present
John Klaben
Advanced Engineer at FirstEnergy
BSEE, Electical Engineering
FirstEnergy September 2008 - Present
Delaware County Electric Cooperative May 2007 - September 2008
Energy East March 2005 - May 2007
John K. McKay
Group Vice President, Local Sales, NY, LA, Dallas
BA Business, Marketing & Finance
Time Warner Cable Media November 2013 - Present
Time Warner Cable Media June 2008 - October 2013
Time Warner Cable Media December 2002 - June 2008
Advertising, Media Planning, Digital Media, Account Management, Advertising Sales, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Media Buying, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Sales Management, Mobile Marketing, New Business Development
John K. Norris
Attorney at the Law Offices of John K. Norris
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1980 — 1983
The Law Offices of John K. Norris May 2015 - Present
Rubin & Norris, LLC September 2002 - April 2015
Law Offices of John K. Norris 1987 - 2002
Fleischman & Norris, LLC 1983-1987 1983 - 1987
Appeals, Litigation, Courts, Real Estate, Trial Practice, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Negotiation, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Contract Negotiation, Hearings, Research, Real Estate Tax Appeals, Trials, Mediation, Political Campaigns, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Arbitration, Legal Issues, Administrative Law, Property Tax, Tax, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Real Estate, Lobbying, Commercial Litigation, Tax Law
john koerber
Lake Alfred, Florida
John Kokkinogoulis
Tier 2 technical analyst petroleum department
Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems & Finance, With honors
Verifone May 2015 - Present
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites February 2014 - May 2014
Admiral Security Services April 2011 - May 2013
Sega Gameworks 2004 - 2009
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Analysis, Access, Visual C#, Networking, Windows 7, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Project, Teamwork, Microsoft SQL Server, Time Management, Data communication, Mac OS, Windows 8, Corporate Finance, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Event Planning, Social Media, Team Leadership, Facebook
John Korecki
IT Security System Engineer at Verizon
Master of Engineering, Computer Science
University of Notre Dame 2001 — 2006
BS, Computer Science
BBA, Management Information Systems
Verizon June 2011 - Present
University of South Florida August 2007 - July 2013
KPMG July 2006 - July 2007
Wisconsin Public Service May 2005 - August 2005
Data Mining, Machine Learning, C++, Data Analysis, Software Development, Shell Scripting, Linux, Distributed Systems, Information Security, Computer Science, TSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, C, C/C++, Python, C#, Access, Programming, Java, Bioinformatics, Radioinformatics
John Kormylo
Polymath
University of Southern California 1976 — 1979
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Master of Science (MS), Engineering Science
Bachelor of Science (BS), Engineering Science
E.L.F Software 1992 - Present
Shekinah Radiance Academy (La Grange) 2009 - 2010
Fort Bend ISD 2008 - 2009
Libertarian Party 1987 - 1998
Exxon Production Research November 1979 - June 1990
Chevron 1978 - 1978
Teaching, Research, Mathematics, C++, C, Software Development, Statistics
John Kostreles Jr
Community Planning Coordinator at Pinellas County BDRS
BA/MA, BA-Political Science(1977)/MA-History(1981)
Pinellas County Building & Devel. Rev. Serv. February 2012 - Present
Pinellas County BDRS March 2005 - February 2012
Community Development, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Leadership Development, Government, Emergency Management, Customer Service, Construction, Policy, Nonprofits, Residential Homes, Public Speaking, Project Management, Construction Management
John Koutsoyannis
Computer & Robotics teacher at Bright Learning Academy
Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering
B.S. CISE, 2009
Circuit Design, Circuit Analysis, Microprocessors, vhdl, java, C++, robotics, Java, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, VHDL, Matlab, Pspice, Engineering, Labview, MathCAD, Simulations, Digital Electronics, Electronics, RF, Microcontrollers, NI LabVIEW, Wireless, Agilent ADS, Microwave, Simulink, FPGA
John Kue
Graduate Electrical Engineer at TLC Engineering for Architecture
Matlab, Simulink, Autodesk Inventor, PSpice, LabVIEW, Teamwork, AutoCAD, Research, Engineering, Electrical Engineering
John Lagae
Partner at Greenchem Industries LLC
Greenchem Industries LLC August 2007 - Present
JSL Chemical Corporation March 2001 - August 2007
Allchem Industries December 1999 - March 2001
ICC Chemical Corporation March 1997 - December 1999
JLM Industries Inc. August 1991 - March 1996
Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Purchase Management, Sales Management, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Account Management, Chemical, Coatings, Product Development, Strategic Sourcing, Team Building, International Sales, Inventory Management, International Business, Pricing, Manufacturing, New Business Development, Negotiation
John Lamberti
Utica, New York Area
Embedded Software Engineer Sr at Lockheed Martin
John Lamb, MBA
Galloway, Ohio
Supply Chain Coordinator at Safelite AutoGlass
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Bachelor of Arts, British and American Literature
Safelite AutoGlass April 2014 - Present
Safelite AutoGlass August 2009 - April 2014
Cass Information Systems May 2004 - October 2008
Ashland Distribution May 2000 - May 2004
Time Warner Cable 1998 - 2000
Sales Management, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Team Leadership, Coaching, Leadership, Teamwork, Call Centers, Team Building, Customer Service, Account Management, Customer Retention, Employee Relations, Employee Training, Management, Recruiting, Sales, Training
John Laquian
Credit Analyst at Tech Data
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General
DCES
Tech Data May 2013 - Present
Winn Dixie Stores May 2010 - April 2013
BI-LO Winn Dixie Stores October 2007 - April 2010
BI-LO Winn Dixie Stores April 2002 - September 2007
Grocery, Merchandising, Store Management, Retail, Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Planograms, Inventory Management, Cashiering, Shrinkage, Profit, Visual Merchandising, Supermarkets, Income Statement, Store Operations
John LaTemple
Austin, Texas Area
Healthx April 2014 - April 2015
Healthx February 2009 - April 2014
Freelance Musician/Composer January 1985 - December 1999
CSS, Photoshop, User Interface Design, Blogging, Writing, Editing, Music, Photography, Single Sourcing, HTML, MadCap Flare, Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Public Speaking, SQL, Illustrator, Computer Graphics, Marketing, Social Media, Event Planning, Gaming, Sound Editing, Composition, History, Political Science, Quality Assurance, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Miniatures, Saxophone, Clarinet, Vocals, Microsoft Word, Windows 7, DOS, Twitter, Computer Games, Video Games, Game Development, PowerPoint, Camtasia, Windows 8.1, Online Gaming, Podcasting, Cloud Computing, Sculpture, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning
John Laughter
Macon, Georgia Area
Retired/Fulltime musician
Instrumental Music Education, Music
GEICO October 2011 - February 2012
Teaching, Customer Service, Music, Public Speaking, Social Media, Marketing, Band, Fundraising, Entertainment, Research, Team Leadership, Musical Theatre, Public Relations, Recording, Music Production, Event Planning, Blues, Orchestration, Music Industry, Social Networking, Publishing, Blogging, Songwriting, Dance, Editing, Music Theory, Project Management, Training, Piano, Studio Recording, Finale, Saxophone, Funk, Musicians, Contemporary Music, Guitar, Original Music
John Lax
Instructor at Saint Leo University
Saint Leo University August 2010 - Present
John Layne
Senior Specialty Oncology Consultant at ProStrakan
Criminal Justice, Political Sceince
Communications, Marketting
ProStrakan October 2008 - Present
Johnson & Johnson May 2002 - May 2008
Agility Medical August 1997 - May 2002
Oncology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Managed Care, Urology, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Hematology, Pain Management, Psychiatry, Hospitals, Pulmonology, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Allergy, Internal Medicine, Sales Effectiveness
John Leath
Project Controls at Mycom North America, Inc.
John Leese
Systems Engineer at Rooms To Go
TechSkills of Tampa 2007 — 2008
MCSD, VB.NET
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Management Information Systems, General
Rooms To Go 2012 - Present
JPMorgan Chase June 2010 - March 2012
Rooms To Go 2012 - 2012
Westpoint Underwriters January 2009 - November 2009
JP Morgan Chase September 2007 - September 2008
TechSkills 2007 - 2008
Verizon Data Services March 2000 - April 2006
Equifax 1995 - 1997
utility partners 1993 - 1995
Web Services, Java, Web Applications, HTML, VB.NET, C#, Project Management, .NET, WCF Services, Systems Analysis, Programming, Visual Studio, Web Service Development, IIS, ASP, Unix, Testing, Crystal Reports, Software Development, Linux, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, T-SQL, Visual Basic, ASP.NET, Visio, SQL, Databases, Agile Methodologies, XML
John Leggiero CFCM
Sr. Subcontracts Specialist
MS Contract and Acquisition Managements, contracts/subcontracts/procurement, 3.5
BA, History, 3.3
URS Corp. Federal Services December 2011 - April 2013
Lockheed Martin IS&GS-Defense July 2010 - October 2011
United Space Alliance LLC. February 2005 - December 2010
DSE Fuzing LLC May 2000 - January 2005
Litton Laser Systems November 1998 - April 2000
Procurement, Government Contracts, Government Contracting, Materials Management, Supplier Management, Strategic Sourcing, MRP, Purchasing, DoD, Aerospace, Contract Negotiation, Earned Value Management, Cost, RFP, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Contract Negotiations, Sourcing, Vendor, Materials, Government, Defense, Lean Manufacturing, Cost Reduction, Vendor Relations, Aircraft, ISO, Six Sigma, Pricing, Administration, Requirements Analysis, Documentation, Administrative Support, SAP, Supplier, FAR, Government Procurement, Supervisory Skills, ITAR, Supply Management, Security Clearance, Defense Contracting, Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal Writing, Training, Deltek, Costpoint, Cost Benefit, Government Proposals
John Leinbach
Finance Manager at Crown Acura
BA, Business/English
Crown Acura May 2012 - Present
SunTrust Bank March 2010 - Present
SunTrust Bank September 1998 - January 2009
Mortgage Lending, Loan Origination, Loans, Sellers, Banking, Mortgage Banking
John Leipold
Level 3 Technical Support Supervisor at Western Digital
Western Digital February 2005 - Present
NTT/Verio April 2000 - January 2004
John Lemmer
Accounting, Finance,and Engineering Recruiter at Insight Global
Bachelor's Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Graduated
Insight Global January 2015 - Present
World Vision October 2014 - December 2014
Safeway Valet October 2014 - December 2014
Acropolis Greek Taverna August 2012 - September 2014
University of South Florida September 2012 - January 2013
Platinum Protection April 2011 - June 2012
Hollister Co. December 2010 - March 2011
Personal Development, Communication, Sales Operations, Direct Marketing, Customer Service, Management, Information Technology, Finance, Time Management, Organizational..., Business Efficiency, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Risk Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word
John Leng
Paullina, Iowa
John LeRoux
Principal Attorney at Law Offices of John M. LeRoux, P.A.
Hollywood Hills High School 1974 — 1978
Law Offices of John M. LeRoux, P.A. January 2011 - Present
Policastro & LeRoux July 1997 - Present
Eminent Domain, Litigation, Condemnation, Negotiation, Real Estate, Inverse Condemnation, Jury Trials, Property Rights, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Trials, Land Acquisition, Appraisals, Land Use, Real Estate Transactions, Mediation, Real Property, Arbitration, Leases, Litigation Support, Zoning
John Lesley
BA, Secondary Education and Teaching
Online Diploma Mill
Tampa's Luxury Cabs April 2002 - Present
Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office November 1976 - August 1997
John LHeureux
Independent Information Technology and Services Professional
Business Admin, Business Administration and Management, General
DOIM November 1981 - June 2009
SDLC, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Project..., Business Intelligence, ITIL
John Liegl
Litigation Support Assistant at Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
B.S. in Business Management, Business Management
State College of Florida - Manatee 2003 — 2004
Associate of Arts, Business Administration and Management, General
Morgan & Morgan, P.A. April 2015 - Present
JKaiwa September 2011 - Present
Firm Solutions October 2013 - April 2015
Ronald R Wolfe and Associates March 2013 - October 2013
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET) August 2008 - August 2011
Liegl Investments August 2006 - August 2008
Corporation for National and Community Service May 2004 - August 2006
Japanese, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Training, Small Business, Business Planning, New Business Development, Language Teaching, Language Services, Teaching English as a..., Editing, Teaching, English, Management, Leadership, ESL
John Lindell
Business Account Executive at Comcast Business
General Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Business Policy and International relations
Comcast Business December 2014 - Present
LivingSocial August 2012 - Present
Supermedia June 2002 - June 2012
Advertising, Marketing, Social Media, Sales, Online Advertising, SEM, Social Media Marketing, Lead Generation, Advertising Sales, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, Google Adwords, SEO, PPC, Email Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Salesforce.com, Digital Media, B2B, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Facebook, B2B Marketing, Direct Marketing
John Liotine II
Sales Executive at Hillside Honda
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing, Concentration of Business Management, Senior
Braulio Alonso High School 2008 — 2012
Hillside Honda July 2014 - Present
Banter Irish Bar and Kitchen May 2014 - September 2014
Postmates May 2014 - August 2014
Nielsen September 2012 - July 2014
McNeal Engineering, Inc. November 2012 - May 2014
717 Parking Enterprises: Embassy Suites, Marriot, Westinn Hotel May 2010 - October 2012
Hollister Co. January 2010 - June 2010
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Photoshop, Customer Service, Sales Management, Marketing, Account Management, Negotiation, Time Management, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Retail
John Littlepage
Bachelor of Music, Bass Trombone
Pinellas County Schools October 2013 - Present
St Petersburg Catholic High School January 2002 - June 2009
Osceola High School January 1997 - June 1999
Teaching, Public Speaking, Classroom, Microsoft Office, Tutoring, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Music Education, Music, Higher Education
John LiVoti
Global Engineering Consumer QA Leader
St Petersburg College 2006 — 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), Sustainability Management, 3.711
The Nielsen Company December 1998 - Present
NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal January 1991 - June 1998
NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal September 1988 - December 1990
Quality Assurance, Six Sigma, Quality Center, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Software Documentation, Visio, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Data Analysis, Waterfall, Integration, Product Management, Software Development, Engineering Management, Software Testing Life..., Software Quality..., Leadership, Testing, Test Automation, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Process Engineering, Project Management, SharePoint, System Testing, Agile Methodologies, Manual Testing, PMP, User Acceptance Testing, Regression Testing, Test Cases, Performance Testing, Quality Management, Test Planning, Vendor Management, MS Project, SDLC, Software Project..., Program Management, Analytics, Requirements Gathering, Test Management, Unix, Analysis, Defect Tracking, Test Strategy, Resource Management, Business Process, Project Portfolio...
John L Jones
President, Employer's Choice Insurance, Inc.
BS, Business/Marketing
Employer's Choice Insurance, Inc. 1991 - Present
Board of Employee Leasing Companies 2008 - Present
Accord Human Resources, a TriNet company April 2012 - March 2013
Accord Human Resources of Florida July 1995 - April 2012
Workers Compensation, Life & Health Insurance..., Licensed Property &..., Operations Management, Risk Management, PEO, Employee Leasing, Employee Benefits, 401k, Account Management, Leadership, Benefits Administration, HR Consulting, HRO, Payroll, Hiring, Human Resources, FMLA, Applicant Tracking..., HRIS, Onboarding, Background Checks, COBRA, Employee Relations, Employee Handbooks, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management, New Hire Orientations, Health Insurance, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Recruiting, Employee Training, Organizational..., Talent Acquisition, Executive Management, HR Policies, Employment Law, Labor Relations, BPO, Training, Disability Insurance, Temporary Placement, Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Insurance, Payroll Taxes, Policy
John Llera
Head of Marketing and Buyside Solutions at Traiana (ICAP Group Company)
Columbia University - Columbia Business School
BS, Management of Information Systems
Traiana 2014 - Present
Traiana 2011 - 2014
Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) 2006 - 2007
Accenture 2003 - 2006
CGS 2000 - 2003
Business Analysis, Product Management, SDLC, Financial Services, Equities, Derivatives, FX Options, Product Launch, Competitive..., Start-ups, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Development, Pre-sales, Product Development, Program Management, Management Consulting, Project Management, Market Sizing, P&L Analysis, P&L Management, Lead Generation, Public Speaking, Webinars, Trading Operations, Equity Derivatives, Equity Swaps, Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Prime Brokerage, Settlement, Clearing, Technology, Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Salesforce.com, Technology Pre-Sales, Pre-Sales Consulting, Cloud Computing, SaaS, Data Storage..., Social Media, Sales Presentations, Big Data, Web Development, Cross Functional Team..., Team Management
John Lobianco
Data Base Entry and Customer Service at CheapHumidors.com
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science, Environmental Science and Policy
CheapHumidors.com September 2011 - Present
National Park Service June 2011 - August 2011
University of South Florida January 2011 - April 2011
Gulf Restoration Network June 2009 - August 2009
Event Planning, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Office, Higher Education, Social Media, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Microsoft Excel, Research, Policy Analysis
John Loper
Owner, Interflow Engineering, LLC
ME, Water Resources Engineering, Hydrogeology
BSCE, Civil Engineering, Architecture
Interflow Engineering, LLC March 2006 - Present
SDI Environmental July 2003 - March 2006
Parsons 1999 - July 2003
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. 1995 - 1998
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 1993 - 1995
Hydraulic Modeling, Hydrology, Stormwater Management, Groundwater, Civil Engineering, Water, Water Resources, Hydraulics, Permitting, Water Quality, Water Supply, Expert Witness, Floodplain Management, Drainage, Environmental..., Erosion Control, ArcGIS, GIS, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Permitting
John Lore, MBA, MS
Support Consultant at ConnectWise
Masters of Science in Entrepreneurship, Applied Technologies
Masters, Business Administration
Bachelors of Arts, Business Administration; Management
Associate Arts, English
Marist High School 1989 — 1992
ConnectWise August 2013 - Present
The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ October 2011 - August 2013
School District of Hillsborough County April 2010 - October 2011
PrimeCare LLC May 2011 - September 2011
Loretes, Inc. DBA Splish Splash Car Wash November 2006 - December 2008
Lorantes, Inc. DBA E-Z Lube December 2003 - November 2006
Hungry Howie's Pizza and Subs August 2000 - July 2003
Leadership, Management, Time Management, Business Development, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Employee Training, Selling, Recruiting, Sales, Access, Customer Service, Insurance, Finance, Accounting, Public Speaking, Training, Team Building
John Losee
Presbyterian Ministe at Unity Presbyterian Church
Columbia Theological Seminary 1979 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), History
Unity Presbyterian Church December 2004 - Present
John Loughlin
Chief Financial Officer at CNA National Warranty Corporation
DePaul University 1980 — 1981
BS, Accountancy
Mount Union College 1979 — 1980
St. John Fisher Elementary
CNA National Warranty Corporation June 2008 - Present
Morgan Engineering 1979 - 1980
Insurance, Reinsurance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Process Improvement, Underwriting, Risk Management, Property & Casualty..., Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Commercial Insurance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Strategic Financial..., General Insurance, Analysis, Forecasting, Finance, Executive Management, Management, Business Analysis, Accounting, Financial Risk, Budgets, Cash Management, Internal Controls, Business Planning, Managerial Finance, Corporate Finance, Treasury Management, Variance Analysis, Financial Forecasting, SEC filings, General Ledger, Enterprise Risk..., Financial Audits, US GAAP, Auditing, Treasury, Cost Accounting, GAAP, CPA, IFRS, Internal Audit, Consolidation, Sarbanes-Oxley, Financial Accounting, Cash Flow, Financial Planning
John Lourenco
Production Engineer at PEO LCS
Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Gonzaga University 2006 — 2006
American River College 2003 — 2005
Math, Math/Physics
Naval Surface Warfare Center August 2009 - Present
Florida Fish and Wildlife August 2006 - July 2009
United States Air Force July 1998 - January 2003
Solidworks, Engineering, Labview, Pro Engineer, Security, Mechanical Engineering, Military, Systems Engineering, Matlab, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering Management, Project Management
John Lovoi
Charleston, South Carolina Area
John L Raineri
Orthopedic Sales
American Public University System 2012 — 2013
Master's degree, Business Management
ERMI Inc. October 2013 - Present
United States Marine Corps April 2014 - July 2015
U.S. Department of Homeland Security November 2011 - November 2013
United States Marine Corps June 2008 - October 2011
United States Marine Corps August 2003 - May 2008
Medical Devices, Sales Operations, Sales, Account Management, Customer Service, Leadership, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Healthcare, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Operational Planning, Force Protection, Top Secret, Command, Combat, Management, Cold Calling, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Orthopedics, Sales Management, Team Building, Training, Microsoft Office
John Lyerly
Manager, Healthcare Consulting at KPMG US
Master of Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Administration
University of Alabama 1987 — 1991
Business, HealthCare Management
KPMG US June 2012 - Present
St. Vincent's HealthCare June 2004 - June 2012
Florida Physicians Insurance Company April 1995 - May 1999
Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Strategic Planning, Performance Improvement, Mergers, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Business Development
Healthcare Consultant at KPMG
Master's degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Bachelor of Science (BS), Health/Health Care Administration/Management
KPMG July 2012 - Present
St. Vincent's HealthCare April 2004 - July 2012
Florida Physicians Insurance Company March 1994 - April 1999
Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Due Diligence, Strategic Financial..., Financial Modeling, Physician Network...
John Maddocks
Command Center Manager at Matrix Medical Network
Matrix Medical Network February 2015 - Present
Matrix Medical Network March 2012 - February 2015
Chase Paymentech (JP Morgan Chase) September 2010 - March 2014
Chase Paymentech (JP Morgan Chase) July 2005 - September 2010
Business Analysis, SQL, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Tableau, VBA, Process Redesign, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Business Process..., Healthcare Information..., SharePoint, Visio, Five9, Access, NICE, Object Oriented Design, Aspect ACD, Business Requirements, Management, Payment Card Processing
Process Improvement Technician at Chase Paymentech
Degree; General Equivalency Diploma, Progress
Chase Paymentech Solutions July 2010 - Present
Chase Paymentech Solutions April 2006 - July 2010
Chase Paymentech Solutions September 2004 - April 2006
John Maguregui
IT Change Control Analyst at Tech Data Corporation
MCI 1995 - 1998
ITIL, IT Service Management, SLA, Process Improvement, Sla
John Mahlbacher, P.E.
Project Manager & Senior Structural Engineer at Bob Rude Structures
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering With Structural Specialization
Associate of Arts, Pre-Engineering
Bishop Verot High School 1984 — 1988
Diploma, High School
Bob Rude Structures, Inc. June 2015 - Present
TKW Consulting Engineers, Inc. June 2012 - June 2015
MWH Global June 2008 - May 2012
TKW Consulting Engineers, Inc. October 2004 - March 2008
CAPRI Engineering, Inc. May 2003 - October 2004
John R. Bosserman, P.A. Engineering Services June 1999 - May 2003
Construction Management, AutoCAD, Construction, Concrete, Engineering, Prolog, Primavera, Excel, Microsoft Office, Primavera P6, Word, Contractors, Scheduling, Proposal Writing, Contract Management, CAD, Problem Solving, Project Engineering, BIM, Outlook, Contract Negotiation, Change Orders, Submittals, Materials, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Process Scheduler, Structural Engineering, Project Estimation, Water, CPM Scheduling, Project Control, Subcontracting, Construction Drawings, Cost Control, Cost Engineering, Pre-construction, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Water Resources, Masonry, Wastewater Treatment, Design-Build, Revit, Water Treatment, Constructability, Value Engineering, Site Development, Land Development
John Makar
President, SEEDS Engineering, Inc.
SEEDS Engineering, Inc. January 2008 - Present
Colwill Engineering, Inc November 1999 - December 2007
LEED, HVAC, AutoCAD, Air Conditioning, Construction, Green Building, Energy Efficiency, Submittals, LEED AP, Construction Management, Value Engineering, Sustainable Design, MEP, Contract Negotiation, Engineering, CAD, Plumbing
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by Chris "Badger" Gage
BREAKING: Butcher of Benghazi Hillary Clinton STRIKES AGAIN!
Chris “Badger” Thomas AMERICA’S FREEDOM FIGHTERS –
Over the weekend in Mumbai at India Today’s Conclave, 2016 Democratic Party presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said less sophisticated and diverse red state voters were drawn to Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant “looking backwards” realty TV campaign, Breitbart reports.
You know, if people were looking for the reality TV campaign, maybe I should have given them more entrainment. You know, I’m the mother who says eat your spinach so you grow up strong and somebody else is saying eat all the fast food and ice cream you can possibly stick in your mouth. And all of a sudden I’m thinking wait a minute, maybe I’m running a campaign like all the other campaigns I have been a part of and he is doing something entirely different, which is this reality TV campaign. Fascinating and it’s something that will come to a democracy near you at some point. And voters have to be prepared to say, ‘OK that was entertaining. Wow, couldn’t take my eyes off him, but what is he really going to do and what has he ever done that convinces me he could actually accomplish any of it?’ So it’s going to require a lot more—a much more sophisticated analysis by voters if this trend goes from our 2016 campaign.
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If you remember, Trump started his campaign attacking immigrants because he knew that in many parts of the country—and let me just hasten to add, in many parts of the country where there aren’t many immigrants—he was able to scapegoat immigrants. If you have problems like you are not happy with your job, you probably don’t think you have gotten enough advancement, you working for a woman now and you don’t like it—whatever the reason was, he stirred that up. And anti-immigrant feeling became so virulent thanks to his rhetoric that it was a big motivator in a lot of the votes in certain parts of the country.
If you look at the map of the United States, there is all that red in the middle where Trump won. I won in the coasts, I won in Illinois, in Minnesota, places like that. But what the map doesn’t show you is that I won the places that represent two thirds of America’s gross domestic product. So I won the places that are optimistic, diverse, dynamic, moving forward, and his whole campaign, Make America Great Again, was looking backwards. You know you didn’t like black people getting rights, you don’t like women getting jobs, you don’t want to see that Indian American succeeding more than you are. Whatever your problem is, I’m going to solve it.” ~ Butcher of Benghazi Hillary Clinton
Hillary is still out there selling her hate and division, she is truly an evil woman that has no moral compass on creating a better America, a free America and serving the people of the United States of America.
The Clinton’s have fleeced the American public for so many years and they continue to do so. It is baffling how they can continue to create havoc within our government and go after the President of the United States and, “We The People”.
“I’m not a great fan of Donald Trump’s, but I have to tell you that Hillary Clinton trumps Donald Trump – in the sense that she is, in my judgment, an evil force, an embodiment of evil that would create problems with the sustenance of our Constitution.” ~ Dr. Herbert London
As Breitbart reported back in 2016, Hillary Clinton is the Butcher of Benghazi.
When the bodies were returned from Benghazi to Andrews Air Force Base, she walked up to Ty Woods’ father – who had been one of the SEALs who fought to his last breath to save people at the embassy – and she said to him, “We will not let your son die in vain. We will find the man who is responsible, that is the filmmaker who made the film about the prophet Mohammed, and we will bring him to justice.”
“That was an absolute lie. She knew it was a lie when she was saying it. How can you say that to a father who is grieving over the loss of a son?” London asked. “How can you say that to an American hero? I mean, to me, that was about as sickening a moment as I can imagine in American life.”
Now she is funding the “resistance” group to slander our President, organizing groups to cause chaos during protests and still, removing those who “out” her or have dirt on her.
President Trump told us he was going to go after her and he would place her in prison. We must hope he follows through and finds those that can battle through the Clinton’s bought and paid for FBI and other agencies that protect the Clinton’s.
TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
Dean James III% AMERICA’S FREEDOM FIGHTERS
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BREAKING: Nancy Pelosi BUSTED In MASSIVE SEX SCANDAL… She’s DONE! [VIDEO] January 17, 2021
Jim Jordan Just BODYSLAMMED Cryin’ Chuck And Drug Him Across The Floor After Announcing THIS… Watch This Video! January 17, 2021
WHOA: Look What Lindsey Graham Just Announced… THIS IS BIG January 17, 2021
Trending Now on America's Freedom Fighters
BREAKING: Emergency Declaration DECLARED- TRUMP MAKES MAJOR MOVE!
BREAKING News Out Of TEXAS- They Are Actually DOING IT!
BREAKING Announcement From PRESIDENT TRUMP- It’s HUGE
BREAKING News Out Of FLORIDA- At Least 71 ARRESTED
BREAKING News Out Of Nashville- THEY GOT THE SECOND ONE!
BREAKING: High Level Military Just EXPOSED Themselves- It’s Happening And It’s NOT Good
BREAKING NEWS OUT OF NEW YORK- LOCK YOUR DOORS NOW
Should Trump Concede The Election? Or FIGHT!
Should Trump Concede The Election? Or FIGHT!*
NOWAY! TRUMP SHOULD FIGHT!
YES! Biden Is The Clear Winner
I Thought Hillary Was President!
BREAKING: Nancy Pelosi BUSTED In MASSIVE SEX SCANDAL… She’s DONE! [VIDEO]
Jim Jordan Just BODYSLAMMED Cryin’ Chuck And Drug Him Across The Floor After Announcing THIS… Watch This Video!
WHOA: Look What Lindsey Graham Just Announced… THIS IS BIG
BREAKING Murder Out Of NYC- What Happened Is Absolutely Horrific
WATCH As Megyn Kelly Drops A BOMBSHELL On FOX News- Exposes What They Are Doing And Much More
‘White Lives Matter’ Banner TORN DOWN In THIS State While BLM Banners Fly Rampant And Rioting/Looting Is Promoted
BREAKING News Out Of New York City- The Mayor Just DID IT
Washed Up Actor Alec Baldwin, Makes SERIOUS Threat To President Trump And Secret Service Expected To Investigate- LOOK What He Said
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Bajaj Autos is planning to launch the much-awaited Pulsar 200 SS and 200 SS ABS on 25th of March this year. As per the latest buzz some of the Bajaj dealers across India have started accepting bookings for the bike but nothing has been revealed regaring the booking amount, exact ex-showroom price of the bike and the number of shades in which it will be available. It would be powered by 199.5 cc Single Cylinder, 4-stroke, Triple Spark engine. The maximum power it would generate would be 23.2 Bhp @ 9500 rpm (expected, nothing official yet) and torque of 18.3 Nm @ 8000 rpm (expected, nothing official yet). The suspension system 37mm Telescopic Front Fork with Antifriction Bush at the front and Nitrox Mono Shock Absorber with piggy back gas canister at its rear.
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Interactive Solar System Explorer
Ok, I admit it I am a Star Trek fan. The series offered a very positive view of the future in contrast to many sci-fi stories where a dystopian view of the future is usually the theme. For me, developing the Interactive Solar System Explorer was a lot of fun. In recent years so much new information has been discovered about our solar system. Robotic explorers are investigating many of the mysteries of Mars. Probes have been sent to explore the outer planets and have sent back amazing images.
In designing the interface for the Interactive Solar System Explorer, I wanted to make it look like you were looking out the view screen of a spacecraft. Lights flash and the stars whiz by as you travel from one planet to another.
Initially the view screen shows the sun. It zooms up into view as the app launches.
Tap buttons to select the planet that you wish to explore and then hit to red power button to ‘warp’ through the solar system. When you arrive at your destination you can access information about the planet by tapping the icons at the bottom of the view screen. The information available by tapping icons includes: mass of the planet, distance from the sun, the diameter of the planet, the length of a day in Earth days, and the length a year in Earth years.
Tap the info icon to bring up detailed information about the planet and to read about recent discoveries.
Charts and graphs are used to present comparison information.
In designing this app I wanted to motivate elementary age students to learn more about the solar system. It is my intention that by using the Interactive Solar System Explorer on an iOS device or Apple TV teachers will be able to engage students science related activities that they will enjoy. The tvOS version of Interactive Solar System Explorer offers the same great features as the iOS version, and additionally can be controlled using tvOS compatible game controllers so maybe the kids will think they are playing a video game or even piloting a spaceship.
Interactive Solar System Explorer is available with a volume discount for educational institutions. Interactive Solar System Explorer is available worldwide exclusively through the Apple App Store. It also available through Apple’s volume purchase program. Schools get a significant discount when purchasing multiple copies of Interactive Solar System Explorer. Contact Apple Education for more information about the volume purchase program. Please visit Ventura Educational Systems’ website for more information about this and other iOS and tvOS apps for education.
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November 3, 2016 November 2, 2016 Carl Robert Keyes Daily Advert Update, Guest ContributionBohea Tea, Ceara Morse, Connecticut Courant, Prices Listed in Advertisement, William Lamson
GUEST CURATOR: Ceara Morse
Connecticut Courant (November 3, 1766).
“Choice Bohea Tea.”
In this notice in the Connecticut Courant, William Lamson advertised different goods, such as “Bohea Tea,” “Cod Fish,” and “Black Barcelona Handkerchiefs.” Lamson sold his goods at the stores of Ebenezer Bernard in Hartford and Oliver Pomeroy at Rockey-Hill.
Drinking tea was an important part of colonial life. Drinking tea was a symbol of status in England; this was true in colonial society also. According to Rodris Roth, “During the first half of the eighteenth century the limited amount of tea, available at prohibitively high prices, restricted its use to a proportionately small segment of the population. About mid-century, however, tea was beginning to be drunk by more and more people, as supplies increased and costs decreased, due in part to the propaganda and merchandising efforts of the East India Company.”[1] (Bohea tea, a category of black and oolong teas, originates from China. The East India Company acquired it and distributed it to England and the colonies.) As tea became more accessible more people were able to buy it and partake in the social rituals of drinking tea.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTARY: Carl Robert Keyes
William Lamson’s advertisement for tea, codfish, handkerchiefs, sugar, and mackerel included a rather unique feature. He included a price for each of the items listed. Eighteenth-century advertisements rarely included prices. Advertisers that hawked only one or two commodities sometimes indicated their prices. Shopkeepers occasionally named a price for one or two items included in their lengthy lists of merchandise. It was rare, however, for any advertisement to match a price to every item offered for sale.
Lamson made it possible for potential customers to engage in comparison shopping more easily. He depended on readers remembering their recent purchases and having some general familiarity with the prices local shopkeepers charged for the popular commodities he sold. Many potential customers likely would have known at a glance if Lamson offered good deals. That made it unnecessary for him to resort to one of the most common appeals in eighteenth-century advertising, emphasizing low prices. Lamson did not need to underscore that these were low prices; readers would have made that determination on their own. Lamson also cultivated a sense of trust with prospective customers by letting them know in advance what they could expect to spend when they purchased any of these commodities from him.
On the other hand, Lamson may have also had some practical reasons for listing specific prices. As Ceara noted, he sold tea, sugar, and other goods “At Mr. Ebenezer Barnard’s in Hartford, and at Mr. Oliver Pomeroy’s at Rockey-Hill.” Lamson may never have been present at either location; instead, Bernard and Pomeroy may have sold his commodities on commission or by some other arrangement. By indicating specific prices, Lamson eliminated the possibility that potential customers would have to haggle with a third party. Lamson did not need to be present for transactions or empower agents to act on his behalf. His advertisement, with prices plainly indicated, could stand in on his behalf.
[1] Rodris Roth, “Tea Drinking in Eighteenth-Century America: Its Etiquette and Equipage,” in Material Life in America, 1600-1860, ed. Robert Blair St. George (Boston: Northeastern University Press, 1988), 442.
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Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom.
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A gentleman is standing on the podium, making a speech to the audience at Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom. President, Dr. Richard R. Rush is seated on the right next to the podium.
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President Dr. Richard R. Rush is seated on the left with two other gentlemen at Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom.
Dr. President Richard R. Rush is standing next to a gentleman at Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom.
President Dr. Richard R. Rush is shaking a gentleman's hand while holding onto an award while a lady, on her wheelchair, is in front of them at Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom.
President Dr. Richard R. Rush gives an award to a gentleman at Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom. A woman is standing between them.
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Jane Rush (President Dr. Richard R. Rush's wife) is with two couples at Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom.
Dr. President Richard R Rush is standing next to a gentleman at Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom.
President Dr. Richard R. Rush gives a an award to a lady at Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom.
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Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom. Former president Richard Rush is on the right with a gentleman.
Dr. President Richard R. Rush is standing next to a woman at Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom.
Dr. President Richard R. Rush is handing a woman an award plaque while shaking her hands at Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom.
President, Dr. Richard R. Rush's wife, Jane, and an elder woman are chatting at the table at Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom.
President, Dr. Richard R. Rush and his wife, Jane, at Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom.
President, Dr. Richard R. Rush's wife, Jane, takes a photo with a gentleman at Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom.
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President Dr. Richard R. Rush and his wife, Jane, at Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom.
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom. President Dr. Richard R. Rush is giving an award to a gentleman.
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom. President Dr. Richard R. Rush is standing next to a couple and giving one of them a plaque.
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom. President Dr. Richard R. Rush is giving a plaque to a woman.
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999's Foundation GALA in the CSU Ballroom. Dr. Richard R. Rush and a gentleman are shaking hands.
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Labor Contracts at Center of Overtime Review
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer says city labor unions will have to accept changes to their contracts if the city is to cut overtime expenses.
According to a study the mayor commissioned in December, the city spends about $23 million a year on overtime, and $14 million is unplanned.
Fischer hopes to cut $1.3 million from that total soon, and triple that cut in coming years. Some overtime expenses are due to understaffing and employees doing more with less. And all overtime is approved by supervisors.
“I am not faulting any of our employees on these overtime issues,” says Fischer. “Nobody has done anything outside of our policies or that hasn’t been allowed or approved by management. You all are simply doing the work that needs to be done at the direction of your managers.”
Among the recommendations in the overtime study is a call for supervisors to better document and justify overtime. But, Fischer says union contracts count vacations and sick days as time worked, and that may need to change to save money. In addition to the report, Fischer released a list of city employees who earn more than 15 percent of their salaries in overtime.
Metro Councilman David James—who was once head of the city police union—doesn’t think the mayor is unfairly targeting labor, but the concessions will have to go both ways.
“The city has in those contracts things they want in there. The organizations have things in there that they want in there,” James says. “I think the city in its contract negotiations should seek to do the things it really wants and the unions should seek to do the things they really want and they’ll have a happy medium.”
James says some overtime in the police department is paid with federal grants, and he’ll have to look deeper at the study before weighing in on it. Anissa Brady, head of the local AFSCME union, says she’s also reviewing the study. She told WFPL she did not take issue with the names of high overtime earners being released because the information is already public.
Louisville is facing a $12 million shortfall over the next six months and a $20-$30 million shortfall in the next fiscal year. James says cutting overtime costs can save money, but it won’t be enough to balance the budget.
Published January 24, 2012 By Gabe Bullard
Categorized as Local News, Politics Tagged councilman david james, labor, mayor greg fischer, overtime
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Home Football Thomas Partey joins Arsenal until 2026
Thomas Partey joins Arsenal until 2026
The box-to-box midfielder has penned a five-year deal with the Gunners and would be at the Emirate Stadium until 2026
Ghana deputy captain Thomas Teye Partey has signed a five-year deal with English Premier League side Arsenal from Atletico Madrid, the two clubs have confirmed.
The 27-year-old has been constantly linked to the London-based club since the start of the year but the deal could only be completed on transfer deadline day in a reported fee of €50 million including add ons.
Partey is expected to start in midfield ahead of former Arsenal captain Xhaka as the club hope to secure a top four finish this season to book a UEFA Champions League slot.
Partey’s move to the Premier League has made him the most expensive Ghanaian player ever.
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An Analysis Of Waterloo Suburban Services Proposed To Move To Crossrail 2
I wrote this post in January 2017, when I decided to cut this out of my original post of A Hard Look At Crossrail 2.
Nearly two years later, I decided to update the post after the new platforms have reopened at Waterloo station.
I wrote Is This One Of The Best Platform Access Routes In Europe?, after the access to the new platforms was substantially completed in May 2019.
This has meant a further upgrade has been incorporated.
The Waterloo Suburban Services Proposed To Move To Crossrail 2
These suburban termini and their routes into Waterloo station are proposed to be connected to Crossrail 2.
Chessington South – 34 minutes – 9 stops
Epsom – 37 minutes – 9 stops
Hampton Court – 36 minutes – 9 stops
Shepperton – 51 minutes – 14 stops
The times are for a typical one-way journey from Waterloo, which usually has a frequency of two trains per hour (tph).
I suspect that the timings are designed, so that they can be achieved by a 75 mph Class 455 train.
An Upgraded Waterloo Station
Waterloo station is getting a massive upgrade in August 2017, which I describe in detail in What Is Happening At Waterloo In August?.
That upgrade has now opened and is now substantiallycomplete in May 2019.
After the upgrade, Waterloo station will handle the suburban services better than it does today.
There will be five extra platforms, with the reopening of the platforms 20 to 24 in Waterloo International.
Together these platforms should be able to handle another twenty tph.
There will be longer platforms, which will all be able to take twelve-car trains.
There will be an improved track layout, both in Waterloo and on the approach.
There will be related improvements to improve access to the Underground and the Waterloo and City Line at Waterloo station.
All this should mean Waterloo station, will be capable of handling a substantial increase in trains and passengers, with an improvement in efficiency and comfort.
As I said in Rail Engineer On New Platforms At London Waterloo, the number of passengers handled in a year will increase by twenty-five percent.
Improvements On The Branches
Each branch has its own problems, but the following would help in various places.
More step-free access.
Some level crossings on the branches can probably be removed..
Improved access to onward services like buses, cycling and walking at some stations.
Some trackwork to allow Crossrail 2’s proposed frequency of 4 tph.
These improvements will generally be needed, whether the services terminate in Waterloo or are a part of Crossrail 2.
Currently, suburban services out of Waterloo are run by a large mixed fleet of generally excellent trains.
127 Class 450 trains – 100 mph – Entered service in 2003.
137 Class 455 trains – 75 mph – Entered service in 1982.
30 Class 458 trains – 100 mph – Entered service in 2000.
30 Class 707 trains – 100 mph – Entering service in 2017.
This gives 264 four-car trains and 60 five-car trains with a total of 1137 carriages.
South Western Railway are purchasing 30 five-car and sixty ten-car new Aventras with a total of 750 carriages.
The Class 707 trains and the Aventras could offer serious performance improvements, as they are probably designed to be able to have a short as possible time, for a stop at a station.
In an ideal world, all trains running these branches would be identical and all platforms would be designed to fit them perfectly, just as many Overground platforms, fit the Class 378 trains.
Crossrail 2 would do this, with possibly the same Class 345 trains, that have been developed for Crossrail.
But why shouldn’t the routes be worked by a homogeneous fleet, serving platforms and stations designed for the trains?
I believe that Crossrail 2 could make no extra difference to the passenger going between these branches and Central London, except for the route from Wimbledon, which will be in tunnel.
But the new Aventra trains will have three very big effects.
They will be walk-through ten-car trains.
They will have much better capacity for bags, cases and all the other paraphernalia passengers bring.
But most importantly, if they live up to the claims of train manufacturers, the high performance, well-designed trains with a consistent train-platform interface will save as much as three minutes a station.
Trains will stop from line speed faster.
Trains will accelerate back to line speed faster.
Bigger lobbies, will enable passengers to load and unload faster.
Wheelchair passengers and buggy pushers would roll across on the flat.
Regenerative braking and light weight will save the train operating company in electricity and train access costs.
Until we get actual figures, even one minute a stop, would reduce times on the branches as follows. Figures in brackets are for two minutes a station.
Chessington South – 25 minutes (16)
Epsom -28 minutes (19)
Hampton Court – 27 minutes (18)
Shepperton -37 minutes (23)
Note that the first three services are now under half-an-hour, without making any allowance that the timings will be for a 100 mph train with better performance, than the 75 mph Class 455 trains.
Is Four Trains Per Hour Possible?
If the round trip from Waterloo can be done in an hour, that means that just two ten-car trains can provide a 2 tph service, as opposed to the four trains now needed.
I suspect that South Western Railway will be experimenting to see if they can get a Shepperton round trip in under the hour.
It may seem difficult, but there are certain factors in their favour.
The Shepperton Branch Line is self-contained after it leaves the Kingston Loop Line.
It is double-track, so there is no passing loop problems.
There are no level crossings.
The stations on the branch are fairly evenly-spaced at just over a mile apart.
If a total out-and-back time from Waterloo could be under an hour for each branch, this would mean that a 4 tph service on a branch, would need just four trains.
So for each branch to have 4 tph would need just 16 ten-car trains, with similar performance and characteristics to Class 707 trains or the Aventras.
Currently, to provide a 2 tph service, needs sixteen trains, because it takes over an hour to do a complete round trip.
Would it be possible for trains to shuttle up and down these branches?
Look at the example of the East London Line, where four tph shuttle between dedicated platforms at Highbury and Islington and Dalston Junction stations in the North of London to various destinations in the South.
In Increased Frequencies On The East London Line, I reported on Transport for London’s plans to up the frequency on this line to 20 tph.
So could we be seeing something similar at Waterloo, where trains to Chessington South, Epsom, Hampton Court and Shepperton stations, each have their own dedicated platforms?
The four platforms could even be adjacent, so if you want Wimbledon or a station common to more than one branch, displays would lead you to the first train.
Put simply to provide 4 tph for all branches would need 16 modern ten-car trains and four dedicated platforms at Waterloo. How efficient is that for passengers and train operating companies?
Crossrail 2’s Proposals For Services On The Branches
Wikipedia says this about Crossrail 2 services to these suburban branches, after surfacing from the tunnel South of Wimbledon station.
20 tph at Raynes Park
8-10 tph at Motspur Park
Exclusive use of the Chessington Branch Line to Chessington South (4 tph)
Mixed use of the Raynes Park – Epsom Line to Epsom (4-6 tph)
10-12 trains per hour at New Malden
Exclusive use of the Hampton Court Branch Line to Hampton Court (4 tph) with interchange at Surbiton
Shared use of the Shepperton Branch Line with 6-8 tph to Teddington and 4 trains per hour to Shepperton
I think that Wimbledon will have to handle perhaps another 8 tph from other places on the fast lines. But they do that now!
Between Wimbledon And Waterloo
South Western Railway have not disclosed their hand yet, but I suspect that they are doing the maths.
I think that it will be possible for a 4 tph Crossrail 2 service and all the other slow services between Wimbledon and Waterloo to use a single pair of tracks carrying 20 tph.
Surely, if 20 tph can be handled on the East London Line with ten year old signalling technology and Class 378 trains, then this frequency can be handled with modern signalling and new Aventras.
It should be noted that Crossrail and Thameslink can both handle 24 tph under Automatic Train Operation (ATO) in a tunnel, so surely the slow lines can handle 20 tph on the surface under ATO or just using plain good driving.
There could even be capacity for some extra services.
Wimbledon Station
Wimbledon station would only need two platforms for these services, but I do feel that work would need to be done to accommodate the passengers.
But the station would probably not need the massive modifications until it was decided to build the Crossrail 2 tunnel.
Clapham Junction Station
If all these trains can be accommodated on just two tracks between Waterloo and Wimbledon, then these services could call at two dedicated platforms at Clapham Junction station.
All trains would stop.
Staff and passengers would see a succession of identical trains stopping every three minutes.
Passengers would have a maximum wait for fifteen minutes for a direct train, to their specific destination.
All trains to stations on the branches would use the same platform, making it easy for passengers.
As on the East London Line, trains for any station on the branches would be to a clock-face pattern.
The two platforms could be opposite faces of an island platform, with a waiting room, cafe and toilets in the middle.
Vauxhall Station
If it can be done at Clapham Junction station, why not have a dedicated pair of platforms at Vauxhall station, giving access to the Victoria Line?
I use the link at Vauxhall, between the Victoria Line and Waterloo suburban services occasionally and every time I do, it seems to have been improved.
This map from carto.metro.free.fr shows the lines at Vauxhall station.
Lines At Vauxhall
I think it is true to say, that if the Victoria Line had been built in the last decade or so, the Victoria Line station could have been placed underneath the main line station.
But even so, I suspect Network Rail and Transport for London have ideas to improve the interchange.
Only Sixteen Ten-Car Aventras Will Be Needed
My calculations show that modern 100 mph trains, like the Aventras that South Western Railway have ordered could provide 4 tph on the Crossrail 2 routes with just sixteen ten-car trains.
All the calculations I’ve done show that replacing trains with faster modern ones, increases the frequency and results in more efficient use of trains.
South Western Railway have bought sixty of these trains.
So they must have some impressive plans!
Crossrail 2’s proposals for the suburban branch lines from Waterloo to the four destinations of Chessington South, Epsom, Hampton Court and Shepperton stations, can be fulfilled using the following.
More platform capacity in Waterloo.
Modern high-performance 100 mph trains like Class 707 trains or Aventras.
Some improvements to track and signals between Waterloo and Wimbledon stations.
Wimbledon station would only need minor modifications.
A measure of ATO between Waterloo and Wimbledon stations.
What effect will this have on the design of Crossrail 2?
December 12, 2018 Posted by AnonW | Transport | Clapham Junction Station, Class 455 Train, Class 707 Train, Crossrail 2, Shepperton Branch, Trains, Vauxhall Station, Victoria Line, Waterloo And City Line, Waterloo Station, Wimbledon Station | 9 Comments
Exploring The Shepperton Branch Line
The Shepperton Branch Line could be incorporated into Crosssrail 2, so when I went to Fulwell station to look at the drainage works, I looked at the rest of the branch.
I’ve separated my thoughts into sections.
Fulwell Station
The pictures I took at Fulwell station, are shown separately in Fulwell Station And The Drainage Works.
It is very much a simple suburban station, but because it is next to Fulwell bus garage, it appears to be well served by buses.
Shepperton Station
Shepperton station wasn’t intended to be the terminus of the branch. Wikipedia talks of original plans crossing the Thames, to the East of Chertsey Bridge, but this plan was abandoned in 1862.
Looking at maps, there wouldn’t be any space between the houses to extend the line, over a 150 years later.
Around Shepperton Station
The station is South of the well-marked Sunbury Golf Course.
It is in some ways, a curious mix.
A long single platform.
No toilets, coupled with none on the trains.
Not a great deal of car parking.
Services for the passengers are only minimal.
Although only one train per hour runs on Sundays, the single line branch can handle more.
But it has a large modern station building.
I needed the toilet, so I went round the corner to a Costa and had a coffee and did my business.
Kempton Park Station
Kempton Park station is not one of the best on the line.
I would suspect that the racecourse would welcome this station being on Crossrail 2.
Crossrail 2
If Crossrail 2 comes to the Shepperton Branch Line, it will have effects on the line its stations and the surrounding area.
This document on the TfL web site is entitled Crossrail 2 factsheet: Services between Norbiton, Kingston and Shepperton, gives details.
This is said.
On the Shepperton branch up to 8 trains per hour, in each direction, would serve Norbiton, Kingston and Hampton Wick stations. 4 trains per hour, in each direction, would run west of Hampton Wick to Shepperton, calling at all stations.
The delivery of Crossrail 2 will be accompanied by station improvement work at a number of locations, including platform work and the installation of new lifts or ramps where there is currently no step-free access.
It is also proposed that a second platform at Shepperton station is provided.
Obviously, with up to eight trains an hour (8 tph) in each direction, there will need to be a second platform at Shepperton station.
This Google Map shows the station area in detail.
The White-roofed building to the North-East of the station symbol, is the new station building.
The station will get four tph of 1500-capacity Crossrail, with perhap 2 tph going to Waterloo in the Peak.
A second platform could be a tight fit, but it is probably possible.
Some will argue, that Shepperton, doesn’t need this massive increase in capacity.
,There would appear to be few places on the Shepperton Branch to reverse the trains.
This Google Map shows.Teddington station.
Teddington Station
A rebuilt or remodelled Teddington station would be a serious possibility.
The station has some space.
A reversing siding or a bay platform could be squeezed in.
The trains could also use a siding at Strawberry Hill Depot to reverse.
Reversing 4 tph could probably be easily handled at Teddington.
The Wikipedia entry for Crossrail 2, says this.
Shared use of the Shepperton Branch Line with 6-8 train per hour to Teddington and 4 trains per hour to Shepperton.
So perhaps to Crossrail 2, using Teddington station is more than a possibility.
Crossrail 2’s biggest problem on this line is not the trains or stations, but the level crossing at New Malden, that I wrote about in A Very Bad Level Crossing Problem.
October 30, 2016 Posted by AnonW | Transport | Before Crossrail 2, Shepperton Branch, Trains | Leave a comment
Fulwell Station And The Drainage Works
On my way back to Waterloo on the Shepperton Branch Line, I just had to visit Fulwell station and the drainage work, I wrote about in If Your Train Is Late Should You Blame Henry The Eighth?.
I took these pictures.
It is a substantial piece of engineering.
The water is collected from the area of the tunnel into a large tank on the station side of the tunnel.
The water is then pumped to the lagoons at Fulwell Junction.
When there is available capacity, the water is drained away, using the drains under the Kingston Loop Line through Teddington.
The electricity requirement was high and required a separate supply and sub-station.
The pipework isn’t small.
According to this press release from Network Rail, the works are costing £6 million. This picture of flooding at Fulwell station is from the document.
Flooding At Fulwell
This map from carto.metro.free.fr, shows the lines in the area.
Lines At Fulwell Station
I heard comments like these, from several of the locals.
The flooding has been terrible at times in recent years.
If the works cure the flooding they’ll be very pleased.
They’ll be glad to get the footpath reopened.
But I didn’t hear any complaints of too much noise.
It does seem to me, that a November 2016 completion date could be possible.
If you were an engineer working on this project, would you want a dry winter or a very bad one, to give the system the sternest test, the Devil can devise?
I suppose the only other thing that could be to clean the water and use it for watering one of the golf courses in the area. But probably the cost of the treatment plant, which would be something like the Old Ford Water Recycling Plant, would be too much.
As to hiding or burying the pipe, I suspect that there is a plan for this, possibly using nature’s camouflage and/or lots of soil.
The station is also a good example of traditional cable ducting, but the design probably predates the system I wrote about in Keeping Your Wiring Tidy.
I’ll go back in a couple of years and have a take a butcher’s.
Hopefully, it will still look like a job that has been well done!
October 30, 2016 Posted by AnonW | Transport | Engineering, flood, Shepperton Branch | 3 Comments
If Your Train Is Late Should You Blame Henry The Eighth?
I have just read this fascinating article in the Rail Engineer, entitled Fulwell’s Blue Lagoons.
What do we have to thank – or blame – King Henry the Eighth for? The Church of England? Some very ruined abbeys? The fashion for padded shoulders? Flooding and subsequent train delays on the Shepperton branch?
Yes, they’re all down to him.
Henry’s need for water at Hampton Court Palace, meant that a whole series of problems were left for Victorian railway engineers, when they built the Shepperton Branch, that have persisted to the present day.
Read the article to find out how Network Rail have hopefully solved the problems.
This Google Map Shows the area around Fulwell and Strawberry Hill stations.
Between Fulwell and Strawberry Hill Stations
The tunnel talked about in the article is to the West of Fulwell station.
October 30, 2016 Posted by AnonW | Transport, World | Engineering, Floods, Henry VIII, Shepperton Branch | 1 Comment
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“The Duchess of Malfi” by John Webster
Posted by argumentativeoldgit in Drama, literature. Tagged: Books, drama, literature. 17 comments
Webster was much possessed by death,
And saw the skull beneath the skin,
And breastless creatures under ground
Leaned backward with a lipless grin.
Daffodil bulbs instead of balls
Stared from the sockets of the eyes!
He knew that thought clings round dead limbs
Tightening its lusts and luxuries.
– from “Whispers of Immortality” by T. S. Eliot
The White Devil and The Duchess of Malfi, the twin pillars on which Webster’s reputation primarily stands, make for a fascinating comparison. They are both clearly products of a dramatist in full control of the craft of playwrighting; they are also, equally clearly, the products of an author who did not see much in humanity to inspire confidence in its essential goodness or nobility – who, indeed, could not even see the possibility of redemption. But while The White Devil is a flamboyant work of bold, vigorous and colourful strokes, sweeping the audience along in its seemingly irresistible torrents, The Duchess of Malfi looks inwards, finding as often as not a stillness, and room for contemplation. It finds also a curious lyricism, dark and death-possessed; and also a rather strange beauty. Those daffodil bulbs that appear for eyes are given, in Webster’s hands, a peculiar fascination.
We are, once again, in an Italian court, but the cast of characters is smaller than it had been in The White Devil, and the plot simpler and more concentrated. The action here belongs, effectively, to the world of what we now regard as Gothic horror – demonic villains, sadism, terror, madness, death. In such stories, there are, in general, two types of villain – the unstable psychopath on the one hand, and the cool, calculating type on the other: here, Webster gives us both, and they both happen to be brothers of the Duchess of Malfi. There’s the Duke, Ferdinand, whose lust for his own sister is barely concealed, and who, after having had his sister and her children murdered, goes quite spectacularly mad:
PESCARA. Pray thee, what ‘s his disease?
DOCTOR. A very pestilent disease, my lord,
They call lycanthropia.
PESCARA. What ‘s that?
I need a dictionary to’t.
DOCTOR. I’ll tell you.
In those that are possess’d with’t there o’erflows
Such melancholy humour they imagine
Themselves to be transformed into wolves;
Steal forth to church-yards in the dead of night,
And dig dead bodies up: as two nights since
One met the duke ’bout midnight in a lane
Behind Saint Mark’s church, with the leg of a man
Upon his shoulder; and he howl’d fearfully…
The other villain, the other brother, is the Cardinal. Not for him lusting after his sister, and walking the streets with limbs of dead men on his shoulders; however –
The spring in his face is nothing but the engendering of toads.
In The White Devil, Isabella was murdered by coating with poison a picture she was known regularly to kiss; and here, Webster gives this already bizarre plot device an extra twist: the Cardinal murders his mistress by making her kiss a poisoned Bible. That’s right: a poisoned Bible. In such a world, in which God’s own word is poisoned and becomes an instrument of death, there seems little room for anything but the most crudely and ingeniously horrific and sensational; but Webster surprises us. In the first place, he is not particularly interested in plot, and thins out its elements: compared to The White Devil, the plotline presented here is very straight-forward, and is easily summarised in a few sentences. As a consequence of this reduced emphasis on the action, not much time need be spent explaining to the audience the mere mechanics of the plot; and this leaves room for other, more important matters. Even towards the end, as the action is approaching its denouement, Webster is happy to hold up the action to give us a scene which advances the plot not a whit, but which adds significantly to the darkly poetic atmosphere: Antonio, not yet knowing that his wife, the Duchess, and their children, have been murdered, is in the ruins of an abbey, and an echo in the voice of his dead wife eerily tells him of the doom that envelops him:
ANTONIO. Echo, I will not talk with thee,
For thou art a dead thing.
ECHO. Thou art a dead thing.
ANTONIO. My duchess is asleep now,
And her little ones, I hope sweetly. O heaven,
Shall I never see her more?
ECHO. Never see her more.
Such a scene would have been very much out of place amidst the more frenetic action of The White Devil, but it is perfectly in place in this play with its more measured pacing, and its atmosphere of intense private grief.
The plot, such as it is, is simple enough: the still young and recently widowed Duchess of Malfi, against the express instructions of her two villainous brothers, secretly marries a social inferior, Antonio; and, when her two brothers find out, they visit upon herterrible punishment. Such a plotline doesn’t really leave much room for the revenge – for, after all, who is to be the revenger? The obvious candidate is the Duchess’ husband, Antonio, but he is relatively weak, and is more easily cast as victim rather than avenger. The avenger turns out, in what may be, I think, a twist to the usual formula, an instrument of the original crime – Bosola, who, in service of the villainous brothers, murders both the Duchess and her children. His reasons for his turning against his employers after the murders are not obvious: it is true that despite the appalling nature of the crimes he has committed, he is not entirely without scruples: he even comforts the Duchess in her last moments; but one suspects that the key factor here is the lack of gratitude on the part of his employers.
Such ambiguity of character could easily be either a dramatic weakness, leading merely to lack of clarity; or it could be quite the opposite – a dramatic strength, leading the author to examine the ambiguous nature of human motivation itself. But here, it is neither, for it is not the revenge that is at the centre of the drama: rather, we have at the centre human evil and human suffering, and the vexed question of whether, in the midst of such unmitigated horrors that make up so much of life, where even the divine word of God is coated with poison, there can be any such thing as a higher order.
DUCHESS. What are you?
SERVANT. One that wishes you long life.
DUCHESS. I would thou wert hang’d for the horrible curse
Thou hast given me: I shall shortly grow one
Of the miracles of pity. I ‘ll go pray; [Exit Servant.]
No, I’ll go curse.
BOSOLA. O, fie!
DUCHESS. I could curse the stars.
BOSOLA. O, fearful!
DUCHESS. And those three smiling seasons of the year
Into a Russian winter; nay, the world
To its first chaos.
BOSOLA. Look you, the stars shine still.
Bosola’s response to the Duchess – “look you, the stars shine still” – denotes, at one level, the insignificance of human agency: the Duchess can curse the stars – those manifestations of a higher order – as much as she wishes, but they shine still. But equally, Bosola’s response may betoken the existence of a higher order that the Duchess in her suffering denies. His words are as ambiguous and as double-edged as is his role in the drama.
But it is on the suffering that most of the dramatic focus falls, and on human life lived in the close proximity of death. There is, throughout, as Eliot put it, an awareness of “the skull beneath the skin”. And from this awareness there emerges a strange and eerie poetry. The long scene in the fourth act in which the Duchess and her children are murdered is, at the same time, the most horrific and yet the most poetic of scenes. To see horror presented in so poetic a manner is rather unnerving: I do not think I have encountered elsewhere such an unlikely fusion. And the poetry is, of course, the poetry of death.
It is a long and carefully paced scene, and seems to contain in it the very kernel of Webster’s strange vision. First, Bosola brings in, seemingly for the Duchess’ entertainment, a troupe of madmen, whose lunatic singing and dancing and meaningless gibberish create a quite extraordinary atmosphere: one gets the impression that reality is somehow suspended, and that we have entered a world that occupies some vague borderland between sanity and insanity, between life and death – a world that is not quite our own. Bosola, still the loyal servant, is soon to kill the Duchess, but he tries before doing so to comfort her, to bring her to terms with the inevitability of death:
Thou art a box of worm-seed, at best but a salvatory of green mummy. What’s this flesh? a little crudded milk, fantastical puff-paste. Our bodies are weaker than those paper-prisons boys use to keep flies in; more contemptible, since ours is to preserve earth-worms. Didst thou ever see a lark in a cage? Such is the soul in the body: this world is like her little turf of grass, and the heaven o’er our heads like her looking-glass, only gives us a miserable knowledge of the small compass of our prison.
By the time the Duchess is strangled onstage, she is reconciled to her fate, but that does not make the fate any less horrific. Her waiting-woman Cariola is also strangled onstage, and then the bodies of the strangled children are brought in. Ferdinand then enters to see the corpse of the sister he had sexually desired:
FERDINAND. Is she dead?
BOSOLA. She is what
You ‘d have her. But here begin your pity: [Shows the Children strangled.]
Alas, how have these offended?
FERDINAND. The death
Of young wolves is never to be pitied.
BOSOLA. Fix your eye here.
FERDINAND. Constantly.
BOSOLA. Do you not weep?
Other sins only speak; murder shrieks out.
The element of water moistens the earth,
But blood flies upwards and bedews the heavens.
FERDINAND. Cover her face; mine eyes dazzle: she died young.
Anyone can depict a succession of gruesome savageries, but it requires a poet, I think, to pen that line of Ferdinand’s – so apparently simple, and yet so haunting and resonant. A poet, yes, but a damn strange one.
I am not quite sure, to be honest, quite what to make of Webster’s poetic sensibility. It had seemed relatively straight-forward in The White Devil: there, life is but a teeming pit of human evil, a mere succession of horrors, and the humans occupying this pit utterly irredeemable. But here, Webster seems to add a quite different dimension: even in his contemplation of the skull beneath the skin he seems to find an eldritch yet hauntingly beautiful music. It is a sensibility unlike any other I think I have encountered, and occupies regions of the mind that I don’t think I have ever till now been led into. I ended The White Devil repelled by the horror, and yet invigorated by the sheer dramatic energy of it all; but The Duchess of Malfi took me on a quite different journey, and led me into regions of human experience that, though astonishingly vivid, seems impervious to any rational analysis.
“Meant to be seen, not read”
Posted by argumentativeoldgit in literature, Shakespeare. Tagged: Books, literature, Rant, Shakespeare. 24 comments
Yesterday, as well as being St George’s Day, was Shakespeare’s birthday. There were celebrations a-plenty, and quite rightly so: but what was very conspicuous by its absence – at least, if it was there, I missed it – was any encouragement actually to read his plays. One might have thought that the best way to honour any writer is to read what that writer has written, but somehow, when it comes to the writer widely claimed to be “our greatest”, reading does not seem very high on the agenda. Even otherwise well-read people appear not to have read much, if any, of his writing. And the unthinking mantra “Shakespeare’s plays were meant to be seen, not read” seems to be commonplace. Here, for instance, is Mark Rylance, one of our foremost Shakespearean actors, on the matter:
Shakespeare’s plays were supposed to be performed and reading them was “the last thing the author intended,” [Rylance] said.
There’s no point overwhelming this post with further links to illustrate my point: that these plays “were meant to be seen, not read” has now become, more or less, accepted wisdom, as even the most cursory Google search will testify.
There are, of course, several arguments to be presented against this contention that these plays were intended to be seen and not read. The most obvious is that it’s not a question of either one or the other – that one may do both, and that both are enriching in their different ways. One may point out that many good texts of these works – the Good Quartos – were published in Shakespeare’s own lifetime, and that it is unlikely that such publications could have appeared without the author’s own authorisation; and that if Shakespeare did indeed authorise these publications, as seems likely, then he clearly intended them to be read: after all, we know for a fact that a great many major dramatists in future eras (Ibsen, Shaw, etc.), and at least one dramatist from Shakespeare’s own time, certainly wanted their plays to be read as well as seen.
One may point out also that Shakespeare’s writing is rich and multi-layered – as one would expect from “our greatest writer” – and that the riches on offer are better absorbed when read and meditated upon in one’s own time in the study, rather than heard in the theatre at the speed of sound. One may question also how well one may get to know the plays if one were to rely only on performance: after all, how many Shakespeare plays do most of us get to see in performance? How often? Are they all good productions, that do justice to the plays? Further, is each performance not necessarily an interpretation, which, fine though it may be, highlights inevitably only certain aspects of the work at the expense of others? That only when one encounters these works oneself, free of the interpretations of others, can one appreciate its multi-facetedness, and arrive, as one does with other major works of literature, at one’s own interpretations?
One may go further, and argue that if reading these plays is an enriching experience – and I can personally vouch for it that it is – then it really doesn’t matter what the author had intended. The author had also intended Rosalind and Cleopatra to be played by boys, but we don’t, thankfully, turn our backs on actresses playing these roles.
I have put forward these arguments and others many a time, but I don’t think they have made much impact: at least, I don’t think I have encouraged many people, if indeed any at all, to read these plays. And that’s a shame. People need no encouragement to see the plays, after all: both the Globe Theatre, and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre get huge audiences: indeed, it is often quite difficult getting tickets for the latter, unless one books well in advance. It is the reading, not the seeing, that requires encouragement. And that mantra “meant to be seen, not read” is hardly conducive to encouraging anyone to read. Quite the contrary, I’d have thought.
So the next time I hear that mantra repeated, I think I will dispense with all my usual arguments, and merely counter with “How do you know?” That really is the only answer necessary. Whenever someone says that reading these plays was “the last thing the author intended”, the obvious riposte is surely: “How the hell do you know what went on in Shakespeare’s mind?”
In the meantime, we go on celebrating Shakespeare as “our greatest writer”, while even people who are otherwise well-read do not consider reading him. I must say I find that rather sad. For unless we read Shakespeare, celebrating him as “our greatest writer” is no more than lip service.
“The White Devil” by John Webster
Posted by argumentativeoldgit in books, Culture, Drama, literature, Tragedy. Tagged: John Webster, revenge tragedy, Shakespeare, The White Devil. 9 comments
Before engaging with the play itself, the reader of The White Devil would be well advised to read Webster’s preface to the first printed edition, especially if the reader likes, as I do, to get some impression of the authorial persona. Here, Webster, still a relative novice in the craft of playwrighting – having at the time written plays only in collaboration – and following, as he himself acknowledges, in the immediate footsteps of some of the very finest practitioners of the art of drama (including Shakespeare), lays the blame for the failure of the production of The White Devil fairly and squarely on the audience, and the audience alone:
…since it was acted, in so dull a time of winter, that it wanted a full and understanding auditory: and since that time I have noted, most of the people that came to that playhouse, resemble those ignorant asses (who visiting stationers’ shops, their use is not to enquire for good books, but for new books) I present it to the general view…
It must surely have crossed Webster’s mind that the play he is now presenting to the reader is also a “new book”, but he seems to harbour not the slightest doubt that this new book of his is several cuts above those other new books that those “ignorant asses” so hanker after. For he is not finished with those “ignorant asses” yet, who dared dislike his work. He goes on to list the various qualities that pertains to a great tragic work, and then continues:
…yet after all this divine rapture … the breath that comes after the uncapable multitude is able to poison it …
I don’t think I have ever come across such unmitigated disdain on the part of an author for his public – or, at least, for a sizable section of his public; and neither have I come across a self-belief so extraordinary as to be virtually indistinguishable from megalomania. For which other author speaks of “divine rapture” in reference to his own work? Even Shaw at his most provocative never quite attained this level of self-regard. I can’t help wondering whether Webster actually meant this, or whether he was being tongue-in-cheek: either way, one gets the impression of an authorial presence that is colourful and tremendously flamboyant. And one starts the play hoping that after such a striking preface, the drama itself does not prove anti-climactic.
To anticipate my conclusion, it isn’t. It may not quite justify the epithet “divine rapture”, but it is nonetheless magnificent.
We are, from the start, in familiar territory – a Mediterranean court (Italian in this case: in a revenge tragedy, if it isn’t Spanish, it’s Italian), peopled with powerful and corrupt rulers and cardinals and, in this instance, even a Pope; there are political factions, lust in action, jealousy, Machiavellian unscrupulousness, amorality – all the necessary ingredients for a successful revenge tragedy are here, all present and correct. There is also, inevitably, murder in the air; indeed, it comes as a bit of a surprise that we are well into Act Two before the murders actually take place. But in these first two acts, it isn’t just a case of waiting for the killings: a very large cast of extremely colourful characters is presented with the utmost dramatic skill; even when reading rather than seeing the play, each of these characters is distinctly characterised, with no two in danger of being confused with each other; and the relationships between the characters too are presented with perfect clarity. I cannot frankly think of any other play in which so complex an exposition, both in terms of situation and of character, is achieved with such clarity and with such regard for dramatic flow. There is no long narrative speech explaining the necessary background facts for the benefit of the audience (Shakespeare was doing this even as late as The Tempest); there is no stock device such as a newcomer who needs things explained to him. This may have been Webster’s first play without a collaborator, but the stagecraft is as assured as I have encountered from anyone.
This level of technical skill is maintained throughout. One danger of introducing so large a cast of characters is that it becomes difficult to keep them all simultaneously at the centre of the action, and that, as a consequence, some who had been introduced as major characters end up falling, as it were, by the wayside, while others splinter off from the central action into subsidiary plotlines, which then need to be resolved separately from the principal action. But once again, such is the quality of Webster’s stagecraft, there is no danger of any of that happening here. The seamless incorporation of each of these characters into the central plot is achieved so unobtrusively, that playwrighting is made to appear quite easy, and one wonders why other dramatists seem to make such heavy weather of it all.
But of course, technical skill, even of this order, is not enough to create a work of art: there needs to be what I call, for want of a better term, an “artistic vision”, a view of human life that penetrates beyond the mere surface. The vision that Webster presents here is one of unmitigated human evil. The evil that men do – and women do as well, for that matter – is presented not merely to titillate, or to make our flesh crawl: the horrors are not piled on merely for effect. They are presented quickly, and then we move on: there is no extended dwelling on the horrors, because, despite Webster’s reputation as a purveyor merely of sensationalist and grisly effects (“Tussaud laureate”, Bernard Shaw called him), he seems uninterested in depicting horror for its own sake: his interest seems to be the murky human soul from which such evil arises.
All the traditional set-pieces of revenge tragedy are there, but, rather than being there for their own sake, they are integrated into the whole. Thus, for instance, when characters express loss and grief, and their determination to be revenged, they do not do so in long, extravagant rants: instead of the action pausing to accommodate, as it were, solo arias, here, each voice, whatever it expresses, is invariably integrated into a larger ensemble that is constantly moving forward in dramatic terms. Even when Cornelia is given her mad scene after one of her sons gratuitously murders the other, the scene is dealt with swiftly: Cornelia’s madness is but one of several other things happening at almost the same time. Throughout, there is a refusal to dwell, to linger, on scenes that, given the tastes of the time, were potential showstoppers.
Not that the plot is without sensation. Indeed, it is the very presence of sensational elements that makes Webster’s reluctance to milk them so remarkable. At the centre is an adulterous affair between the Duke of Brachaino, and Vittoria, originally from a somewhat lower rank of nobility, but now married to the foolish Camillo, nephew of a cardinal. And for this adulterous couple to come together, two murders need to be committed – that of Brachiano’s wife, and of Vittoria’s husband. Camillo’s murder is the more straight-forward of the two: while exercising on his vaulting horse, his neck is broken, and the killing made to appear an accident; but the murder of Brachiano’s wife, Isabella, is altogether more intricate, and – it has to be admitted – delightfully sensational: the painting of her husband that she kisses every night – the very husband who murders her – is coated with a deadly poison. The two murders are presented in a single scene in a superb coup de theatre, as a conjurer allows Brachiano, not present at the scene of either murder, to see both in a vision.
Of course, it would have been easy to have enlisted audience sympathy on behalf of the murdered pair, but Webster is careful not to do that – at least, not in the case of Camillo, who is presented as something of a fool: one can even, up to an extent, at least, sympathise with Vittoria for being married to him. As for the grievously wronged Isabella, Brachiano’s wife, it would once again have been very easy to have presented her merely as a passive victim, but Webster is having none of that: he endows her with as intense a passion as that of the guilty lovers. Her fury on discovering her husband’s adultery is quite magnificent:
Isabella: O that I were a man, or that I had power
To execute my apprehended wishes!
I would whip some with scorpions.
Francisco: What! turn’d fury!
Isabella: To dig that strumpet’s eyes out; let her lie
Some twenty months a-dying; to cut off
Her nose and lips, pull out her rotten teeth;
Preserve her flesh like mummia, for trophies
Of my just anger! Hell, to my affliction,
Is mere snow-water. By your favour, sir;—
Brother, draw near, and my lord cardinal;—
Sir, let me borrow of you but one kiss;
Henceforth I ‘ll never lie with you, by this,
This wedding-ring.
It is indeed a shame that so magnificently spirited a character plays no further part in the drama, but one feels the loss of this character to a greater extent than one would, I think, have done had she been depicted but as a stock pallid sufferer and passive victim.
The movement to the double murder takes up the first two acts; the elaborate revenge, the last two. In the third act, bridging these two dramatic movements, is a magnificent court scene, in which Vittoria is put on trial for having instigated the murder of her husband. Once again, Webster refuses to guide the reader’s (or the audience’s) sympathy: her accusers and judges are themselves corrupt, and, despite the lack of any evidence against her, she is found guilty and sentenced:
Monticelso: … Hear your sentence: you are confin’d
Unto a house of convertites, and your bawd——
Vittoria: A house of convertites! what ‘s that?
Monticelso: A house of penitent whores.
Vittoria’s defiance is splendid:
Vittoria: Die with those pills in your most cursed maw,
Should bring you health! or while you sit o’ th’ bench,
Let your own spittle choke you!
Monticelso: She ‘s turned fury.
Vittoria: That the last day of judgment may so find you,
And leave you the same devil you were before!
Vittoria is soon out of the “house of penitent whores”, and lodged in Brachiano’s court; and then, starts the second arc of dramatic action – the Revenge. Except that, in Webster’s vision, the revengers are as morally corrupt and as evil as those they seek to destroy. The evil in this play seems all-encompassing.
Over the course of this long play, a picture emerges of passions that are neither controllable nor sought to be controlled; of remorse disjoined from power; of humanity ruled merely by lust and depravity and cruelty. This picture is painted on a large and immensely colourful but poison-coated canvas; and so oppressive is this image of evil, that the effect, despite the largeness of the canvas, is claustrophobic: it is a human inferno with no hint in sight even of a purgatory in which sins may be suffered away. Were it not for the tremendous theatrical vigour and exuberant energy with which this vision is presented, the whole thing would be a deadeningly depressing affair – a picture of life enmeshed in darkness only. Nihilism is not a way of looking at the world that I find myself attracted to, but I do find it hard, at least while experiencing the work, not to be drawn into Webster’s nihilistic vision.
One cannot help feeling, perhaps, that Shakespeare’s vision of evil, at least in his greatest plays, was even deeper, and even more terrifying. In Webster’s play, evil is something done by evil people, and this leads to a circular logic: why do people do such evil things? because they are evil; and why are they evil? because they do evil things. In Macbeth, the evil is not a monster that is out there, but, rather, a monster that lies latent within ourselves. But Webster’s vision of the monster out there is terrifying enough. From the preface, it is obvious that Webster knew full well he had written a masterpiece: he was not wrong. It is a tremendous achievement.
Trying to read Donne
Posted by argumentativeoldgit in books, Culture, literature, Poetry. Tagged: Donne, literature, Poetry. 7 comments
Monarchs aren’t often renowned for their wit, but if James I really did speak the line attributed him, that “Dr Donne’s verses are like the peace of God: they pass all understanding”, then he was spot on.
I have been acquainted – though no more than acquainted – with some of Donne’s more famous verses. Over the last two weeks or so, I have tried to come to a better understanding, and come closer to these works than a mere casual acquaintance can allow. Donne is, after all, indisputably among the major poets in the English language, and it is absurd that anyone with any interest at all in English literature should be so ignorant of his verse as I am. The project to become better acquainted with this body of work has not, at least in the early stages, gone too well: his sensibilities seem very alien to my own (which is perhaps why it has taken me so long to get round to a serious study of his works), and I find it difficult, often impossible, to follow his train of thought. His mind seems to make leaps that leave my mind bewildered; he finds relationships between object and thought and between thought and image that seem to me to make little sense. I feel like a dull-brained Polonius as a sharp-witted Hamlet is running rings around me: if only I can come to some understanding of those damn rings he is making – and why he is making them in the first place!
Not that I am giving up: these are but early days. But I don’t think I have come across any other major poet whose works have eluded me so – not even T. S. Eliot in his most inscrutable Four Quartets mode. In poem after poem, Donne puzzles me, and seems to laugh at my befuddlement. There are many examples I could give, but let me focus on the elegy titled “The Bracelet”, which strikes me as particularly opaque. The opening eight lines run thus:
NOT that in colour it was like thy hair,
For armlets of that thou mayst let me wear;
Nor that thy hand it oft embraced and kiss’d,
For so it had that good, which oft I miss’d;
Nor for that silly old morality,
That, as these links were knit, our love should be,
Mourn I that I thy sevenfold chain have lost;
Nor for the luck sake; but the bitter cost.
The first two lines refer to a motif that recurs quite frequently in Donne’s – the bracelet he wore around his arm of his lover’s hair. But the syntax of the sentence, that spans the first eight lines, is such that we do not know what the “it” is that he refers to in the first line until we get to the seventh: this “it” is, we then find, a “sevenfold chain”, the colour of his love’s hair (which, we may infer from the context, is the colour of gold). And it is only at this point that are we told that the poet has lost this chain, and is mourning this loss. Once we read these lines over again, they certainly make sense; but what should pass through the reader’s mind when reading these opening lines for the first time? What should the reader be thinking, or feeling, or sensing, or intuiting, as Donne spends six lines listing the various reasons he is not mourning something, even before the object of his mourning, or even before the very theme of mourning itself, is so much as mentioned? Speaking for myself, I was bewildered. Only when I read the seventh line did the first six lines fall into place, and I had, of course, to go back and read them over. But by this stage, the spontaneity of response – which has always seemed to me an important element in reading poetry – was no longer there.
But as soon as this is clarified, Donne introduces an ambivalence: the cost. This could be the cost of the chain that he has lost; or it could be the cost that is a consequence of the loss. It could be a straight-forward monetary cost, or, more likely, an emotional, or even perhaps a spiritual cost. All possibilities are tantalisingly present. And there is, I think, a further ambivalence: the object that he has lost is referred to not as a “bracelet”, but as a “chain”; so is this the bracelet of the title? Or could the bracelet of the title be the strands of his lover’s hair tied around his arm that he mentions in the first line? For, after all, why mention so striking a detail at the very outset if it is to play no further part in the poem?
Fine, let us move on. In the next two lines, we get this:
O, shall twelve righteous angels, which as yet
No leaven of vile solder did admit;
This sudden leap – for I can only see it as such – is very characteristic of Donne. Who are these twelve righteous angels? The footnotes refer to the twelve righteous angels guarding Jerusalem, as mentioned in the Book of Revelations, 21.12. I have actually read the Book of Revelations, but I am not so great a Bible scholar that I could instantly relate this line of Donne’s to this reference: I am grateful indeed for the footnotes for directing me. But I am still at a loss on how these righteous angels, Book of Revelations or no, relate to the first eight lines. The footnotes also tell me that gold coins worth ten shillings had depicted on one side the angel Michael slaying the dragon. Fair enough – but how do I knit all of this together? Are we to assume that the chain he has lost consisted of twelve of these coins linked together? I can’t see any other way of linking this ninth line to the eight previous ones. And even if I were to make this connection – which may or may not be what Donne had intended – the significance of reference to the guardian angels of is not obvious: maybe the angels on the coins making up this chain are to be seen as guarding the poet from harm, much as the angels from the Book of Revelations had guarded Jerusalem from harm. A great many conjectures and wild guesses in all this, but let us go on:
I think that’s clear enough – the gold of this chain, or of the coins possibly making up this chain, was pure, and has not been debased by “vile solder”. But “leaven” is a curious word to choose here; it is clearly a Biblical word, and the footnotes guide me to various verses in the Bible where the word is used. I look them up, but I can’t say they help me come closer to Donne’s intent. And nor do the lines that follow:
Nor yet by any way have stray’d or gone
From the first state of their creation;
Angels, which heaven commanded to provide
All things to me, and be my faithful guide;
To gain new friends, to appease great enemies;
To comfort my soul, when I lie or rise;
Shall these twelve innocents, by thy severe
Sentence, dread judge, my sin’s great burden bear?
Shall they be damn’d, and in the furnace thrown,
And punish’d for offences not their own?
They save not me, they do not ease my pains,
When in that hell they’re burnt and tied in chains.
So I was right in thinking that those twelve angels are seen, figuratively at least, as the poet’s own guardian angels. But why the loss of this chain should condemn these innocent angels to eternal damnation I cannot imagine. And I don’t think Donne is joking here: he would surely have taken matters of the soul and of eternal damnation rather seriously. I am obviously missing much here, and it bothers me that I have not the faintest idea of what it is I am missing.
And so the poem continues, over 100 lines, making leaps from one thing to the next while leaving behind no traceable connection, forcing together recondite thoughts, spraying out Biblical references at every opportunity. It is, I admit, tempting to say at this point that Donne is not for me – that his sensitivity, his perspective on life and on the world, are too far removed from mine; but I am not giving up so easily. Familiarity breeds understanding, after all, and I am determined to carry on familiarising myself with this poetry so that, even if I myself never become an aficionado, I can at least understand why others are.
The Peace of God may well pass all understanding, but it’s worth making the effort to have a bit of it nonetheless.
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Polyester Soldiers Stitch Witches
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Will Bennett’s paintings feature alien-like neon green figures in strange, foreign, and almost religious settings. They might appear as something from a parallel universe, or at least a science-fiction movie. But the truth of their origin is not in another galaxy. Uneasy, and at times awkward, the paintings battle with authenticity, history, rewriting and reenacting moments from the past.
Polyester Soldiers Stitch Witches emerged from an innocent interest in the history of the colour purple, its ties to royalty and how Romans acquired purple pigment. From his research, Bennett stumbled upon Imperium Romana, a Roman reenactment group. The group reenacts displays of the Roman Empire within the New Zealand landscape. This rich online archive, combined with Bennett’s interest in UFOs, was a gateway into ideas he was already grappling with, such as memory, occupancy, and a disconnection with the land.
While Bennett is familiar with his family’s recent history since arriving in Aotearoa, he knows little about his family in the United Kingdom. Leaving him to question “What’s home?” Bennett acknowledges that sometimes he feels like the reenactors featured in his paintings, performing a hybrid history, looking into the past and not quite reaching authenticity. Perhaps the figures in Polyester Soldiers Stitch Witches are not the only aliens in a foreign landscape?
Will Bennett lives and paints in Wellington and completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) at Massey University Wellington in 2016. Bennett’s painting practice experiments with notions of the New Zealand Gothic, photography, memory, the ordinary everyday and moments from the past.
Bennett has had several solo and group exhibitions across Aotearoa. Recent exhibitions include: Always Forever Now, Summer Selection and One (Jhana Millers Gallery, 2019-2020); Burnt Bridge (Anderson Rhodes Gallery, 2019); and Gone with Makura (Precinct 35, 2017). Bennett was a finalist in the Adam Portrait Award at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery in 2014.
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AI Abdominal Fat Measure Predicts Heart Attack and Stroke
Posted by Keri Stephens | Dec 2, 2020 | Machine Learning & AI |
Automated deep learning analysis of abdominal CT images produces a more precise measurement of body composition and predicts major cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, better than overall weight or body mass index (BMI), according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
“Established cardiovascular risk models rely on factors like weight and BMI that are crude surrogates of body composition,” says Kirti Magudia, MD, PhD., an abdominal imaging and ultrasound fellow at the University of California San Francisco. “It’s well established that people with the same BMI can have markedly different proportions of muscle and fat. These differences are important for a variety of health outcomes.”
Unlike BMI, which is based on height and weight, a single axial CT slice of the abdomen visualizes the volume of subcutaneous fat area, visceral fat area and skeletal muscle area. However, manually measuring these individual areas is time intensive and costly.
As a radiology resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Magudia was part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers, including radiologists, a data scientist and biostatistician, who developed a fully automated method using deep learning—a type of artificial intelligence (AI)—to determine body composition metrics from abdominal CT images.
“Abdominal CT scans that are routinely performed provide a more granular way of looking at body composition, but we’re not currently taking advantage of it,” Magudia says.
The study cohort was derived from the 33,182 abdominal CT outpatient exams performed on 23,136 patients at Partners Healthcare in Boston in 2012. The researchers identified 12,128 patients who were free of major cardiovascular and cancer diagnoses at the time of imaging. Mean age of the patients was 52 years, and 57% of patients were women.
The researchers selected the L3 CT slice (from the third lumbar spine vertebra) and calculated body composition areas for each patient. Patients were then divided into four quartiles based on the normalized values of subcutaneous fat area, visceral fat area and skeletal muscle area.
In this retrospective study, it was determined which of these 12,128 patients had a myocardial infarction (heart attack) or stroke within 5 years after their index abdominal CT scan. The researchers found 1,560 myocardial infarctions and 938 strokes occurred in this study group.
Statistical analysis demonstrated that visceral fat area was independently associated with future heart attack and stroke. BMI was not associated with heart attack or stroke.
“The group of patients with the highest proportion of visceral fat area were more likely to have a heart attack, even when adjusted for known cardiovascular risk factors,” says Magudia. “The group of patients with the lowest amount of visceral fat area were protected against stroke in the years following the abdominal CT exam.”
“These results demonstrate that precise measures of body muscle and fat compartments achieved through CT outperform traditional biomarkers for predicting risk for cardiovascular outcomes,” she adds.
According to Magudia, this work demonstrates that fully automated and normalized body composition analysis could now be applied to large-scale research projects.
“This work shows the promise of AI systems to add value to clinical care by extracting new information from existing imaging data,” Magudia says. “The deployment of AI systems would allow radiologists, cardiologists and primary care doctors to provide better care to patients at minimal incremental cost to the health care system.”
This paper is the recipient of an RSNA 2020 Trainee Research Prize.
Featured image: Example of body composition analysis of an abdominal CT slice with subcutaneous fat in green, skeletal muscle in red, and visceral fat in yellow.
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Madden Now Allows You To Select Greta Thunberg As Your QB
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REDWOOD CITY, CA—Sports fans and gamers around the world are jubilant after EA Sports' recent announcement that they will be adding Greta Thunberg as a playable quarterback in Madden NFL 21.
"After we added socially conscious non-football-player Colin Kaepernick as a playable QB on every team in Madden, we realized we didn't have to stop there," said EA's CEO Andrew Wilson. "We are thrilled to be adding Greta Thunberg to the mix as a tremendously overpowered character! With every down, Greta will help Madden fans remember how terrible they are for killing the planet."
According to developers, Madden NFL 21 will require players to select either Thunberg or Kaepernick as their quarterback every time. If a player refuses, the game will require them to purchase carbon credit loot crates or risk being doxed and banned from all multiplayer servers forever.
Sources have confirmed that Thunberg's stats will even be higher than Colin Kaepernick's already maxed-out stats. She will shriek and scream "how dare you!" or "you've ruined my childhood!" every time she is tackled. Players who tackle her will receive a 15-yard penalty since tackling a child is wrong. Any player who selects either character will have the option of pressing "X" at any time during a game to start a riot on the field and end the game.
Several proposed future additions to Madden NFL 21's roster include Rosie O'Donnell, Alyssa Milano, Jussie Smollett, Michael Moore, and the baby from the beloved children's classic Anti-Racist Baby.
In an announcement on Twitter, EA Sports said, "We are proud to be a part of making American football a more inclusive place for influential people, as well as for anyone who still remembers what the heck American football is."
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Swayman the key ingredient in unexpected success of UMaine men’s hockey team
by Larry Mahoney March 11, 2020 March 10, 2020
Jeremy Swayman of the University of Maine, pictured during a game in October, has emerged as a consistently effective goalie this season while sparking the Black Bears into the Hockey East semifinals. Credit: Courtesy of Peter Buehner
The University of Maine men’s hockey team was picked to finish eighth in the Hockey East preseason coaches poll. The Black Bears earned the fourth spot and host fifth-seeded Connecticut in a quarterfinal series this weekend.
The primary reason for UMaine’s unexpected success is junior goalie Jeremy Swayman. His 48-save performance in a 1-0 win over Providence College last Friday ranks among the best ever by a UMaine goalie.
Among the others was Jimmy Howard’s 63-save outing in the 2-1 triple-overtime victory over the University of Massachusetts in the 2004 Hockey East championship game.
Swayman stopped two breakaways among his 18 Grade-A (high-percentage) saves.
Providence College coach Nate Leaman called it the best goaltending performance he has seen all year and said he will vote for Swayman as the league’s best goalie.
During a Tuesday Hockey East conference call, UConn coach Mike Cavanaugh said Swayman should be the league Player of the Year.
“He has been that good,” Cavanaugh said.
Swayman has started 33 of 34 games and has held opponents to two goals or less in 22 of those. He has allowed one or fewer goals 11 times and has three shutouts in his last five starts.
His 1,099 saves lead Division I and he has shattered the previous school record set by Martin Ouellete, who made 926 saves during the 2013-2014 season.
Swayman, a former Hockey East All-Rookie and third-team selection, has the nation’s second-best save percentage (.939).
UMaine head coach Red Gendron said Swayman has earned his success.
“He has improved his game as time has gone on,” Gendron said. “He is quite mature in terms of his focus and his attention to detail.
“His work habits, how he takes care of himself, the time he spends stretching and regenerating his body [are exemplary],” he said.
Swayman owns the school record for career saves (3,130) and minutes played (5,906:46). His career .927 save percentage is second only to Howard (.931), a veteran of 543 NHL games.
Swayman’s breakout season has come playing behind an inexperienced defense corps on which nobody had logged more than 46 career games coming into the season.
Minimizing his movement has enabled him to shave nearly a goal off his GAA from last season (2.07 compared to 2.77). He has made difficult saves look easy with his positional play.
That was best exhibited early in the third period of the Providence victory when he stopped three point-blank shots in rapid succession. In previous seasons, Swayman was a little too hyper and left him susceptible to rebounds.
UMaine goalie coach Alfie Michaud said Swayman’s maturity has come through playing a lot of minutes and getting comfortable with the league over three seasons.
“He puts in the work. He wants to get better every day. The kids respect him, they know how hard he works and they go to war for him,” Michaud said.
The 6-foot-3, 200-pound native of Anchorage, Alaska, also has significantly improved his puck-handling skills. Swayman has set up some scoring chances by catching opponents in line changes and firing the puck to a teammate on the far blue line.
That skill moving the puck is one demonstrated by former Black Bears Scott King, Garth Snow and Ben Bishop.
“In this day and age, the skaters are so fast, goalies move the pucks to prevent their defensemen from getting walloped,” said Michaud, who backstopped UMaine to the 1999 NCAA title.
Swayman is a fourth-round draft pick of the Boston Bruins and will join the likes of former Black Bears Howard, Bishop, Snow, Mike Dunham, Scott Darling, Matt DelGuidice, Michaud, King and Matt Yeats as an NHL goaltender some day.
The Bruins feature one of the best goaltending tandems in the NHL in Tuuka Rask and Jaroslav Halak, but they are 33 and 34, respectively.
So UMaine fans can expect Swayman to pass up his senior year and begin his pro career after this season ends.
Swayman stresses that he couldn’t have had the season he has had without his teammates and he is right.
Talent-wise, UMaine is not a top-four Hockey East team, but the Bears have done an impressive job playing a physical style. The defense has exceeded expectations by keeping things simple, using the boards and the glass to clear the puck out of the defensive zone and clearing rebounds.
The forwards have also been conscientious defensively despite an offense that, while inconsistent overall, has at least nine goals from each of its three top lines. That is a better balance than in recent seasons.
It has also been a resilient team with strong leadership.
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By Valery NOVIKOV, Cand. Sc. (Geol. & Mineral.) director of the "Ugra" National park; and Tatyana GORDEYEVA, senior researcher The river Zhizdra, meandering through the Kaluga Region south of Moscow, is flanked on both sides by a string of lowland lakes with rather peculiar hydrological, hydrochemical and hydrophysical characteristics. These bodies of water were but little studied until recently. The tables were turned as this area was elevated to a national park status, something that spurred comprehensive research and nonstop monitoring. According to the origin of their basins, Kaluga lakes are predominantly fluvial plain bodies of water (mort-lakes). But here and there one may come upon solution, or sink lakes, and glacial (glacier) lakes; and one of them, Ozerki, is thought to have appeared in a kettlehole left by a meteorite (by tentative estimates of a geological team from Lomonosov Moscow State University). Most of these lakes are situated along the Oka and its major tributaries, the Ugra and the Zhizdra. The flood plain of the latter is particularly rich in mort-lakes, more than 100 in number; of these over seventy with a total water surface area of about 20 hectares (50 acres) lie within the bounds of our national park. Hydrochemical studies of these bodies of water were launched in 1998 and, on a broader scope, in 1999. In keeping with the project of the Global Ecological Fund (an international organization financing nature conservation projects), teams of experts from Moscow, Kaluga, Obninsk and other places got down to comprehensive studies of the Zhizdra plain so as to determine its geological structure, hydrological and hydrochemical characteristics, the degree of eutrophication (ageing) of lakes and other things. One of our goals was to describe the valuable plant and animal species inhabiting these lakes, and work out measures toward preserving and rehabilitating the unique ecosystems. Also, we were to draw up scientific recommendations for a ... Читать далее
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The Surviving Members of the Houston Colt .45s
How many kids in history get to celebrate their 18th birthday by striking out the MLB version of Willie Mays? Only one – and his name was and still is – Larry Dierker – who pitched his first game for the Houston Colt .45s on his 18th birthday, 9/22/64. Dierker is the youngest surviving Colt .45.
Today, Thursday, April 20, 2017, there are a total of only forty final survivors among all the men who once played for the Houston Colt .45s in any official season box score time from 1962 through 1964. The oldest, of course, is Bobby Shantz, who also heads the list of oldest among all players to ever perform for the Houston major league club as either the Colt .45s or Astros, but this list of “last living” Colt .45s is much more exclusive. Whereas, we continue to see the addition of numerous new Astros yearly, the club existed as the Colt .45s for only those three initial franchise seasons. Therefore, we chose to focus here on who remains from our originally identified club known as the Houston Colt .45s.
Today we are down to our “Final Forty Colt Forty-Fives” and the youngest of these men just happens to be a fellow that many of us still treasure as a special baseball friend and the namesake of our local Houston SABR group, the Larry Dierker Chapter.
Keep that heart, mind, body, and spirit engaged, Mr. Dierker. – We need you with us as long as possible.
And thank you, Darrell Pittman, for fulfilling our request for this data so quickly. Your ability to also program it for The Pecan Park Eagle in Microsoft Word tabular form as requested simply sweetened the project to this early publication date. On some things, my dear friend, I really don’t know what I’d do without either your help or countless other good intentions. Thank you for being you – a true friend and great baseball guy!
Bill McCurdy, Publisher
“Final Forty Houston Colt Forty-Fives” *
Rank by Age Player Houston Years Birth date Age in 2017
1 Bobby Shantz 1962 9/26/1925 92
2 Dick Gernert 1962 9/28/1928 89
3 Don Larsen 1964-65 8/7/1929 88
4 Bob Lillis 1962-67 6/2/1930 87
5 Roman Mejias 1962 8/9/1930 87
6 Dean Stone 1962 9/1/1930 87
7 Hal Smith 1962-63 12/7/1930 87
8 Don Taussig 1962 2/19/1932 85
9 Eddie Kasko 1964-65 6/27/1932 85
10 Carroll Hardy 1963-64 5/18/1933 84
11 Dave Roberts 1962, 1964 6/30/1933 84
12 Al Spangler 1962-65 7/8/1933 84
13 Jim Owens 1964-67 1/16/1934 83
14 Joey Amalfitano 1962 1/23/1934 83
15 J C Hartman 1962-63 4/15/1934 83
16 Don Bradey 1964 10/4/1934 83
17 Jim Golden 1962-63 3/20/1936 81
18 Joe Gaines 1964-66 11/22/1936 81
19 Carl Warwick 1962-63 2/27/1937 80
20 Claude Raymond 1964-67 5/7/1937 80
21 Jim Campbell 1962-63 6/24/1937 80
22 Jim Dickson 1963 4/20/1938 79
23 Bob Aspromonte 1962-68 6/19/1938 79
24 Mike White 1963-65 12/18/1938 79
25 Dave Giusti 1962, 1964-68 11/27/1939 78
26 Ernie Fazio 1962-63 1/25/1942 75
27 Jim Wynn 1963-73 3/12/1942 75
28 Danny Coombs 1963-69 3/23/1942 75
29 Conrad Cardinal 1963 3/30/1942 75
30 Aaron Pointer 1963, 1966-67 4/19/1942 75
31 Jerry Grote 1963-64 10/6/1942 75
32 Larry Yellen 1963-64 1/4/1943 74
33 Dave Adlesh 1963-68 7/15/1943 74
34 Joe Morgan 1963-71, 1980 9/19/1943 74
35 Brock Davis 1963-64, 1966 10/19/1943 74
36 Rusty Staub 1963-68 4/1/1944 73
37 Sonny Jackson 1963-67 7/9/1944 73
38 John Paciorek 1963 2/11/1945 72
39 Steve Hertz 1964 2/26/1945 72
40 Larry Dierker 1964-76 9/22/1946 71
* Note: Players for the Houston Club when it was known as the Colt .45s were on the roster at some time during the three original National League entry seasons of 1962, 1963, or 1964. Players in the table which are shown with Houston beyond 1964 are simply those who continued with the club after their named changed to “Astros” in 1965. Pure “Astro” players who only joined the club after the name change are not included in this list.
Unless we miscounted, 19 of these surviving 40 Colt .45 alumni went on to spend variable future time beyond 1964 as members of the franchise’s 1965 and forward re-named club, the Houston Astros.
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stanfromtacoma Says:
Thanks for the list Bill and Darrell. Number 30 on the list, Aaron Pointer, is alive and well in Tacoma WA. And in case anyone is wondering he is the brother of the Poiinter Sisters. I guess any any male with that last name who has more than one sister would be the brother of the Pointer sisters but Aaron happens the be the brother of The Pointer Sisters.
Tom Hunter Says:
I couldn’t help noting their birthdays and the historical associations. Pear Harbor was attacked on Hal Smith’s 11th birthday; Joe Gaines turned 27 on the day of JFK’s assassination; and Bob Aspromonte was born on Lou Gehrig’s 35th birthday.
Multitalented Carroll Hardy is known here in Denver as the longtime personnel director of the Broncos and was an important figure in building the Orange Crush Defense.
Andrew Godfrey Says:
Bobby Shantz was near the end of his major league career, while Larry Dierker was just starting his career.
Emmett McAuliffe Says:
Dave Roberts was purchased by the Browns organization on October 10, 1953. I figure it must have been GM Bill DeWitt’s last transaction since Clarence Miles’ Orioles front office was not in place yet and the franchise shift was not yet official.
If you had all those players in their primes, you’d have a whale of an All-star team. Perhaps
OF Spangler
OF Wynn
OF Warwick
1B Staub
2B Morgan
SS Kasko/Jackson
3B Aspromonte
C Grote
SP Shantz
SP Larsen
SP Dierker
SP Lillis
RP C. Raymond
RP Giusti
Sorry … errata .. Lillis was supposed to be UT or PH and former All-Star Dean Stone is supposed to be the 4th SP
Speaking of 83-yo Joey Amalfitano, here is a pic of Joey on the Dallas team that bested the Buffs for the Texas League crown in 1957. http://www.faithandfearinflushing.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2015-02-13-at-7.34.18-PM.png
roadthriller Says:
Quite a long-lived group! I was at that game when Dierker made his debut. I was a few years younger and thought it was so cool. Still do. Dierker will always be Mr. Astro to me.
James Reed Says:
I have Jim Dickson, who pitched in a few games for the Colt .45s in 1963, as still alive.
DOB 1938.
Bill McCurdy Says:
James – So do we. Check the list again at # 22. Jim DIckson has been on our list of the living all along.
Sorry Bill see him now listed as #22. Great article.
Dennis Boehler Says:
Would you have a current address for Randy (Conrad) Cardinal
Thank You Dennis Boehler
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