Relationship News
10 Fun and Easy Icebreaker Games to Get to Know Each Other
1 Group Bingo
2 Two Truths and One Lie
3 Jenga Questions
4 I Have Never
5 Where Were You
6 String Game
7 Deserted Island
8 Shoe Icebreaker
9 A Great Wind Blows
10 Common Ground
+ Show 7 more...
- Show less...
Co-authored by Kathy Slattengren, M.Ed. and Janice Tieperman
Last Updated: June 9, 2022 References
This article was co-authored by Kathy Slattengren, M.Ed. and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Kathy Slattengren is a Parent Educator and Coach and the Founder of Priceless Parenting. With over two decades of experience, Kathy specializes in helping parents build strong, loving relationships with their children. She has helped thousands of parents around the world through Priceless Parenting's online classes, presentations, coaching, and books. Kathy holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Psychology from The University of Minnesota and a Masters degree in Education and Instructional Design from The University of Washington. Kathy is a member of the National Parenting Education Network, the US Alliance to End the Hitting of Children, the International Society for Technology in Education, and a founding member of Parent Learning Link. Priceless Parenting has been featured on ABC News, Komo News, King 5 News, National PTA, Parent Map, and Inspire Me Today.
Whether you run a classroom or workspace, teaching or working with new people can be a little awkward at first. Don't worry. There are plenty of fun, easy ways to bond with your new group. We've outlined a few simple games that can help you break the ice.
Group Bingo
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/fd\/What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/fd\/What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-1.jpg\/v4-728px-What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"

\u00a9 2023 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
\n<\/p>

\n<\/p><\/div>"}
Mingle with a get-to-know-you game of bingo. Create a bingo board with different traits or attributes listed in each square, like "Born in January" or "Has a pet cat," and give each person a copy of it. Then, have everyone chat with each other and try to find people that have the traits listed on their bingo cards. When a player finds someone who has one of the included traits, they write that player's name down in that square. Whoever gets bingo first wins!
To encourage more conversations, only use a person's name once on your bingo card.
Prompts that you could include on the premade bingo card might be "has lived in another country," "born in January," "has a pet cat," or "plays soccer."
Two Truths and One Lie
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/47\/What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/47\/What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-2.jpg\/v4-728px-What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"

\u00a9 2023 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
\n<\/p>

\n<\/p><\/div>"}
Learn fun facts about other people in the group. Invite each person in your group to share 2 true facts about themselves, as well as 1 lie. The rest of the group will try to guess which facts were true, and which one wasn't. No one has to share any big secrets or confessions—simple facts about your life are a fun, educational way to break the ice with your peers.
Statements like, "I've never had Thai food before," "I have a pet iguana," or "I've never left the country" are fun facts you could share during the game.
Jenga Questions
Transform a game of Jenga into a fun icebreaker. Write a get-to-know-you question on each of the wooden blocks. Then, set up your Jenga tower as normal. Invite each member of your group to carefully remove a block and answer the question that's written on it. Continue cycling through your group members until the tower falls down.[1] X Research source
Questions like "What's the best present you ever got?" "What's your favorite time of year?" and "How do you like to spend your alone time?" are all great icebreaker questions.
"What are 2 things you're good at?" "What's something you can't live without?" or "What are you looking forward to?" are other excellent questions.
I Have Never
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a3\/What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-4.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/a\/a3\/What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-4.jpg\/v4-728px-What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"

\u00a9 2023 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
\n<\/p>

\n<\/p><\/div>"}
Compare your life experiences with other people's. Sit in a circle with the other group members. Hand out 10 pieces of candy to each player. Then, invite each player to share a "I have never" statement. If you've done the activity that the person shared, give them 1 of your candy pieces. Continue around the circle for as long as you'd like.[2] X Research source
You might say "I have never gotten stung by a bee," "I have never seen the Pacific ocean," or "I have never pulled an all-nighter."
Where Were You
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/95\/What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-5-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-5-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/95\/What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-5-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-5-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"

\u00a9 2023 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
\n<\/p>

\n<\/p><\/div>"}
Take a trip to the past with your fellow group members. Write different years on multiple slips of paper, and drop them in a jar. Ask each person to pull a piece of paper out of the jar. Then, encourage each group member to share where they were and what they were doing during the year listed on their paper slip.[3] X Research source
Write down years that everyone in the group can relate and connect to.
String Game
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/3c\/What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-6.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-6.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/3c\/What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-6.jpg\/v4-728px-What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-6.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"

\u00a9 2023 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
\n<\/p>

\n<\/p><\/div>"}
Share fun facts based on a length of string. Cut out several different lengths of string, and let the group members each pick one. Then, invite each person to wrap the string around their finger. Each group member must volunteer a fun fact about themselves for every loop that the single piece of string creates around their finger.[4] X Research source
You can play a sillier version of this icebreaker by using toilet paper instead of string. People grab as much toilet paper as they normally would use from a roll. Then, each person shares a fun fact about themselves for every square they pulled off.
Deserted Island
This game shows you the personal values of other group members. Divide everyone into small groups. Then, tell each group to pick 5 items that they'd bring with them to a desert island. Invite each group to explain their choices to the rest of the group.[5] X Research source
Each group has to agree on 5 items, instead of each player picking 5 items.
Shoe Icebreaker
Learn about the rest of your group through their shoes. Instruct everyone to stand in a circle and take off their shoes. Then, invite 1 person to grab a pair of random shoes and make a positive assumption about the owner based on their footwear. The owner will then introduce themselves and continue the game by grabbing a new pair of shoes.[6] X Research source
You might say, "The owner of these shoes has a great sense of fashion" or "The person who owns these shoes must not like being cold."
A Great Wind Blows
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/2f\/What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-9.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-9.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/2f\/What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-9.jpg\/v4-728px-What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-9.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"

\u00a9 2023 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
\n<\/p>

\n<\/p><\/div>"}
Get to know your group in this fun variation of musical chairs. Invite everyone to sit in a circle of chairs. Make a general statement using the phrase "A great wind blows for everyone who…" Invite anyone who identifies with the statement to stand up and seat themselves in a different chair. For every round that someone stands up, remove a chair from the circle—if someone can't find a chair, then they're out of the game.[7] X Research source
You might say, "A great wind blows for everyone who likes spicy food" or "A great wind blows for everyone who speaks another language."
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/43\/What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-10.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-10.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/43\/What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-10.jpg\/v4-728px-What-Are-Some-Good-Games-to-Get-to-Know-Each-Other-Step-10.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"

\u00a9 2023 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
\n<\/p>

\n<\/p><\/div>"}
Figure out what you have in common with others. Break into even groups of about 3-6 people. In these groups, take 3 minutes to write a list of different things you all have in common. When the timer runs out, compare your lists with the other groups and see who had the longest one.[8] X Research source
The similarities can't involve body parts, like "We all have 2 eyes" or "We all have 10 fingers."
Play Red Door Yellow Door
Play Monopoly
Play Pictionary
Play the Human Knot Game
Play 7 Minutes in Heaven
Play Bunco
Strip Twister Guidelines: How to Play a Classic Game in a Fun & Sexy Way
Play the Pocky Game
Play the Game of Taboo
How to Play the "Celebrity" Party Game
The Cutest Would You Rather Questions for Crushes & Couples
Play Scattergories
Play Boggle
Play Trivial Pursuit
↑ https://busyteacher.org/23163-shy-students-6-fun-simple-games.html
↑ https://temp.lionsclubs.org/EN/pdfs/icebreakers.pdf
↑ https://www.maryville.edu/cse/wp-content/uploads/sites/62/2016/09/Icebreakers-Team-Builders.pdf
↑ https://www.gpb.org/blogs/education-matters/2016/07/21/20-great-icebreakers-for-the-classroom
↑ http://www.serviceandinclusion.org/conf/HSHT-Team-Building-Ice-Breaker-Manual-2008-09.pdf
Kathy Slattengren, M.Ed.
Parent Educator & Coach
This article was co-authored by Kathy Slattengren, M.Ed. and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Kathy Slattengren is a Parent Educator and Coach and the Founder of Priceless Parenting. With over two decades of experience, Kathy specializes in helping parents build strong, loving relationships with their children. She has helped thousands of parents around the world through Priceless Parenting's online classes, presentations, coaching, and books. Kathy holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Psychology from The University of Minnesota and a Masters degree in Education and Instructional Design from The University of Washington. Kathy is a member of the National Parenting Education Network, the US Alliance to End the Hitting of Children, the International Society for Technology in Education, and a founding member of Parent Learning Link. Priceless Parenting has been featured on ABC News, Komo News, King 5 News, National PTA, Parent Map, and Inspire Me Today. This article has been viewed 27,880 times.
Categories: Party Games | Relationship News
Português:Conhecer Melhor as Pessoas Usando Jogos
Christian Afful
"Yes, the article was helpful."
2 Simple Ways to Find Your YouTube Channel URL
Use a Springform Pan
Overcome Fear
Get the free weekly newsletter
wikiHow's Best Advice on Dating & Love


A Rallying Cry: Mikayla Fazzone's Single 'Stronger Than Me,' Which Raises Awareness of Human Trafficking, Gets a Nov. 28 Release Date
Written by Matt King
Mikayla Fazzone. Laura Hunt Little
When the Big Rock Pub organized a songwriting competition to benefit Coachella Valley Sexual Assault Services, many local musicians went all out to create and showcase a song that would raise awareness about the terrors of sexual assault and human trafficking.
There were some beautiful and heartwrenching songs—yet it was a performance by 16-year-old Mikayla Fazzone that won over the judges and audience.
Her song "Stronger Than Me" is a rallying cry for a group of broken individuals to fight back—and it will be released on Thursday, Nov. 28, via the various streaming services, like Spotify, iTunes, etc.
"Music has always been in my life. I've always loved doing it," Fazzone told me. "The first instance of my love for music came when I was a toddler, and my parents took me to Old Town San Diego. They bought me this little toy purple guitar, and then happened to lose me in the crowd. They finally found me onstage playing with a mariachi band. It's just something I've always loved the art of."
Fazzone is currently a part of the Academy of Musical Performance, which is helping transform her from a student of music into a rock star.
"In ninth-grade, I went to AMP's Summer Showcase, and walked away depressed, thinking that I could never be as good as these kids," Fazzone said. "It inspired me to start getting better over the rest of the summer, and I went on to audition for AMP in the fall. I made it in and haven't looked back since. It's is a great program for getting introduced to the music scene. You get to meet a lot of very important people in the local industry—like Will Sturgeon, Abie Perkins and Courtney Chambers, to name a few. AMP is great for leadership skills and musicianship skills, and shows you how to work with other people, along with giving you live performance experience—all in one!"
Fazzone sets herself apart from many other artists in our scene with her desire to use music primarily as a helping hand to anyone who might need it. Her lyrics exude inspiration and empathy for her listeners.
"Whenever one of my friends is going through a hard time, I write songs for them, and they turn into cool songs that I enjoy playing," Fazzone said. "Helping people has always been at the core of my music. I write songs not just for me, but for specific audiences. People always tell bands that a certain song saved their lives, and I'd love to be able to have that effect on people.
"When I heard about the competition raising awareness for human trafficking, I knew I had to do it! (I thought), 'It's a great opportunity to help people. It's going to be a great experience, and I'm going to be able to meet a lot of people. If I win, I'd be able to go out and become an advocate for the people who really need it.'"
One of the perks of winning the competition was having the song recorded by Will Sturgeon in "The Sturdio." Fazzone already knew Sturgeon from AMP, and he helped "Stronger Than Me" reach its full potential.
"Recording is such a cool thing," Fazzone said. "Most of my songs are just me and my guitar, so when I got to hear all the musical layers I think of in my head come to life in the speakers, it was just incredible!"
mikayla fazzone
stronger than me
big rock pub
academy of musical performance
will sturgeon
coachella valley sexual assault services
Latest from Matt King
The Lucky 13: Samuel Gonzalez, Multi-Instrumentalist and Frontman of Avenida Music, Performing Regularly at Spotlight 29
The Lucky 13: Hannah Mills: Frontwoman and Guitarist of Milhan, Playing at Little Street Studio on Thursday, Feb. 20
Adding Adventure to the Tunes: 4xFar Is Bringing More Than Just Music to the Coachella Valley's Newest Big Festival
The Joy of Country Rock: Ted Z and the Wranglers Bring the Feel-Good Vibes to Pappy and Harriet's
Rockabilly Bliss: Molly Hanmer and the Midnight Tokers Offer the Power of the Blues to Pioneertown
A Night of Wintry Bliss: Coachella Valley Sexual Assault Services Throws a Big Party to Raise Both Awareness and Much-Needed Funds
Inside the Arcade: Israel Pinedo Juggles AP Classes and SoundCloud Popularity As He Gets Set to Release His Debut Album
People as Property: The Goal of Coachella Valley Sexual Assault Services' Anti-Human-Trafficking Conference: Letting People Know About the Terrible Things Happening in Our Own Backyard
An Avenue for Artists: Avenida Music Gets Set to Open a Center for All Things Music in Downtown Indio
Teen Music Titans: Pescaterritory Makes Fans Worldwide by Adding a Unique Twist to a Classic Rock Sound
More in this category: « It's Everybody's Hood: How Brad Guth, a Proud Gay Man, Bought the Valley's Dive-Metal Bar—and Turned It Into a Place Where All Are Welcome	Not Just Another Print Shop: Artist, Printer and Musician Freddy Jimenez, of Blue Hill Studios, Works With the East Valley Community in Mind »


The cause of the death of Abd al-Rahman al-Anzi, the missing Saudi in America - Monday 30th January 2023 11:48 AM
What are the methods of purchasing and prices of tickets for the Al-Nasr and Al-Taawon match in the Saudi Roshan League 2022-23? - Monday 30th January 2023 11:48 AM
Al Markaziya – The party breaches Tripoli with pictures of Soleimani… a failed attempt, so what next? - Monday 30th January 2023 11:48 AM
The former Mossad chief reveals that the Isfahan military facility that was bombed yesterday is developing hypersonic missiles - Monday 30th January 2023 11:48 AM
Saudi Arabia will invest a trillion riyals to generate "cleaner energy" - Monday 30th January 2023 11:47 AM
Samsung unveils a distinctive screen for video game lovers - Monday 30th January 2023 11:46 AM
Washington conducted experiments on the transmission of corona from animals to humans - Monday 30th January 2023 11:46 AM
Currency rates today, Monday 1-30-2023 - Monday 30th January 2023 11:45 AM
"Papilloma"…a virus that threatens girls, and the "Food and Drug Administration" explains methods of prevention - Monday 30th January 2023 11:45 AM
Watch .. Excitement to the extreme .. Georgina Rodriguez's chest slipped from her thin dress in the most powerful seduction scenes. - Monday 30th January 2023 11:44 AM
The US Treasury halts government pension investments due to the debt crisis
Trends Wad Local Wednesday 25th January 2023 09:12 AM REPORT
The US Treasury has halted new investment in a federal government pension program, the latest in a series of actions it has taken to prevent defaults after the government reached its borrowing limit, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told congressional leaders.
According to CNBC, the Treasury Department is taking so-called extraordinary measures to continue paying its bills after it exceeded its $31.4 trillion borrowing limit last Thursday, and Yellen said she expects the measures to prevent defaults until at least June 5.
The action is the third by the Treasury to ensure that a government, which is subject to borrowing restrictions amid negotiations of the US debt crisis, still has enough money to pay its bills. Mail through June 5th.
Meanwhile, lawmakers in Congress are trying to strike a deal to raise the US borrowing limit and prevent defaults for the first time ever and some House Republicans have pushed to link spending cuts to an increase in the borrowing limit.
"Republicans have resorted to brinkmanship and hostage-taking as they demand aggressive spending cuts," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, said Tuesday.
Yellen said the ministry could no longer fully invest in the government's securities investment fund, or so-called "fund Guntil the debt ceiling is raised or suspended, which is part of the Provident Provident Fund under the Federal Employees Retirement System.
In a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Yellen wrote: "The law governing fund investments G The Secretary of the Treasury expressly authorizes the suspension of his investment to avoid violating the statutory debt limit… My predecessors took this suspension action in similar circumstances."
PREV American website: 10 restrictions that prevent China from attacking Taiwan in the near future | Policy
NEXT A sudden rise in the price of the dollar today, Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Saudi Arabia will invest a trillion riyals to generate "cleaner energy"
What is the common denominator between LG air conditioners and green color? – Saudi News
January 2023… a month full of international sports hosting – Saudi news
Pakistan Explosion: Dozens of people were killed in an explosion inside a mosque crowded with worshipers in the city of Peshawar
The price of the Saudi riyal today, Sunday 1-29-2023, against the Egyptian pound


Three Convicted of Rioting in HK Despite No Evidence of Involvement
Posted by John Chan | May 6, 2021
A Hong Kong court has convicted three people of rioting, jailing them for at least four years despite a lack of evidence that they played any role in the riot. This is the latest conviction since a higher court upheld the doctrine of "joint enterprise" in riot and unlawful assembly prosecutions earlier this year, vastly expanding the scope of both offenses to include people not directly placed at the scene of a protest. Hong Kong public broadcaster RTHK reported on the convictions on Thursday:
The District Court on Wednesday handed down jail sentences of at least four years to three people convicted of rioting in Tsuen Wan during anti-government protests in 2019 – even though the judge acknowledged there was no evidence they had any actual role in the riot.
District Court judge Ernest Lin said that the presence of the three defendants at the protest on October 1, 2019, had encouraged protesters who were confronting police officers.
[…] He said it was no coincidence that the three defendants, who had been dressed like protesters, stayed at the scene while the standoff lasted for 20 minutes.
Lin said the trio, who are all in their 20s, had to face the same punishment as those who broke the law based on the "joint enterprise" principle.
The judge said a deterrent sentence was needed, and adopted a starting point of four and a half years, before deducting between one and three months from their sentences after considering background reports. [Source]
The sentencing of the trio is the latest episode following a protracted legal battle over the appropriate scope of rioting and illegal assembly charges in Hong Kong. In March of this year, Hong Kong's Court of Appeal, its second highest court, allowed prosecutors to apply the legal principle of "joint doctrine" in the case of riot and illegal assembly charges, a decision with far reaching implications on who could be prosecuted in relation to the 2019 Hong Kong protests.
The March ruling followed an appeal by the Department of Justice, after three defendants were acquitted of rioting in July 2020 when a judge ruled that they could not be found guilty of rioting or illegal assembly if they were not present at the scene of the crime. That case was closely watched by many in Hong Kong, after two of the defendants—a couple who claimed they were providing first aid support at the scene—garnered public sympathy and support. Reuters' Jessie Pang profiled the couple shortly before they received the outcome of their trial last year:
For Valentine's Day this year, Henry Tong gave his wife, Elaine To, a photo book. It holds the memories of their life together: their first date six years ago, kissing in front of a pro-democracy "Lennon wall"; the tattooed bands on their ring fingers, symbolizing a bond not easily erased; and their wedding day last year, when he vowed to her, "Not even a nuclear explosion could break us apart."
[…] Much older than the teenagers who came to symbolize the demonstrations, Henry and Elaine insist they were merely providing first aid to those who were tear-gassed on that day of protests last July. The couple, who own a gym in Hong Kong's Sheung Wan neighborhood, pleaded not guilty. They say they never went anywhere near the front lines, and never acted violently or illegally.
Their lawyer argued in court that there was no direct evidence proving they were on the street where the alleged riot happened; CCTV footage showed them in an alley nearby and leaving the area. The court testimony also showed that only umbrellas, protective gear, medical supplies and two walkie-talkies were seized in their arrest.
The prosecution said in court that even though there was no evidence showing that the couple was present at the point where the rioting took place, they shared the goals of those participating in the rioting. Their gear and the fact they were running away from the police, the prosecution said, supported the accusation that they had been involved in rioting.
The couple's lawyer countered that they were avoiding tear gas, not running away. [Source]
After their acquittal, cheers rang out in an adjacent courtroom, where supporters rallied in support of the couple. But prosecutors lodged an appeal in September 2020, arguing that the judge's decision negated the legal principle of "joint enterprise." The principle holds that a person can be convicted for the actions of a third party if the court finds they could foresee a crime likely to be committed. Opponents argue that the application of the doctrine would be a significant overreach, and that it would be impossible for people not at the scene of a crime to foresee spontaneous protest developments. In March of this year, the Court of Appeal sided with the Department of Justice, allowing joint enterprise prosecutions in riot cases. South China Morning Post's Brian Wong and Natalie Wong reported on the decision and its implications:
Handing down the judgment on Thursday, Chief Justice of the High Court Jeremy Poon Shiu-chor acknowledged such an application of the law could allow prosecutors to go after a myriad of suspects – ranging from a lookout or the driver of a getaway car, to a social media user who merely clicked "like" on a post promoting an illegal gathering – depending on the strength of the evidence.
The ruling at the Court of Appeal could pave the way for more prosecutions, as well as increase the likelihood of convictions in future trials and overturn the acquittals of some riot suspects charged for their roles in 2019's anti-government protests.
Poon said the common law doctrine must apply to the offences of rioting and unlawful assembly, as it was plainly in the public interest to penalise not just offenders caught at the scene, but also accomplices who were not.
"An accessory or a party to a joint enterprise is liable as the principal. This serves the public interest of maintaining the public order," Poon said. "A contrary construction which excludes the doctrine of joint enterprise … will have dire consequences for the maintenance of public order." [Source]
On Thursday, the joint enterprise doctrine led to the trio's conviction. This precedent is likely to be alarming for many others in Hong Kong. In 2019, many Hong Kongers, particularly older individuals, offered support and assistance to protesters. One example is the "school bus" network, a code for an underground nexus of getaway drivers that helped to ferry protestors away from conflict zones. The Wall Street Journal's John Lyons reported on the underground support network in September 2019:
He's part of what's known as "the school bus"—code for a vast underground of getaway cars typically driven by older, middle-class Hong Kongers who want to support the younger generation protesting in the streets. One of the encrypted chat groups organizing the rides, also called "after school pickup," connects drivers it calls "parents" with protester "children." The group has some 21,000 subscribers. Tens of thousands more subscribe to other groups.
[…] The public got a glimpse of the size of that chain early this month. When authorities shut down public transport links to Hong Kong's remote airport and left protesters there stranded, so many drivers responded to pleas for rides that they snarled traffic on a major highway. Hours into the rescue, there were more drivers than protesters. Some cars went home empty. [Source]
Dunkirk evacuation staged in #HongKong. All the brake lights are the volunteer drivers who helped rescuing thousands of protesters to safe places. Those protesters were trapped in Tung Chung due to the shutdown of the metro system and surrounded by riot police. #SOSHK pic.twitter.com/wKrSNtNsrp
— Demosistō 香港眾志 😷 (@demosisto) September 1, 2019
More than 10,000 people have already been arrested in connection with the 2019-2020 protests, among them over 2,400 charged with rioting, unlawful assembly, and other protest-related offenses. Just this week, 21 others were charged with "perverting the course of justice" for their role in helping to drive fleeing protestors away from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the site of some of the most violent clashes between police and protestors in 2019. It remains to be seen how many will be charged with the more serious offense of rioting, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.
Separately, pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong, Lester Shum, Tiffany Yuen, and Jannelle Leung were handed jail sentences of between four and 10 months on Thursday for their participation in a peaceful Tiananmen Vigil in the city's Victoria Park last June 4th. Authorities had banned the vigil for the first time since 1990, citing coronavirus restrictions. The ban was renewed this year. Wong is already in jail, serving a 17-month sentence for two other unlawful assemblies. Shum and Yuen are also currently behind bars, pending trial on national security charges for their participation in the 2020 pro-democracy primary elections. Along with Wong, the three face maximum sentences of life imprisonment for "subversion."
People are being jailed for things that didn't happen & things they didn't do. Joshua Wong has 10 months added to his sentence for joining a peaceful vigil that "could easily have got violent," but didn't. Yesterday, 3 people were jailed for a riot they had no actual role in. https://t.co/7r8M6MU3ZE
— Peter Lewis – on the radio in Hong Kong (@MoneyTalkR3) May 6, 2021
Categories : Hong Kong,Law,Level 2 Article,Politics,Recent News
Tags :hong kong courts,Hong Kong democracy,hong kong law,hong kong national security law,hong kong politics,hong kong protests,Joshua Wong,judiciary,riots
Changes in Leadership Emphasize Antiterrorism Approach in Hong Kong
Stand News' Headquarters Raided, Executives Arrested, Computers Seized
Why China Raged Over America's "Summit for Democracy"
Jimmy Lai and Seven Other Hong Kong Pro-democracy Figures Sentenced for Participating in 2020 Tiananmen Vigil
Netizen Voices: On Kiwi Chow's "Revolution of Our Times" Golden Horse Award Win
Journalist Visa Whipsaw: Correspondent Denied HK Visa; US and China Reach Tentative Thaw on Journalist Visas
Three People Arrested for Sharing Online Appeal to Cast Blank Ballots in Hong Kong Elections
Hong Kong NSL Censorship Roundup: Speech Crimes, Retroactive Film Censorship, Muted Marathoners, and More
National Security Law Threat Drives Amnesty International to Close Hong Kong Offices
Billions in International Pension Funds Support Abuses in China; Hong Kongers Flee With Their Own Pensions
Five-year Prison Terms for Hong Kong Students Deepen Fears of Retroactive Use of National Security Law
HKU to Remove Pillar of Shame, Erasing Memory of June Fourth Massacre
In Speech Commemorating Xinhai Revolution, Xi Says "Reunification" With Taiwan Inevitable


Winter's Bone
HDLobby
17 year-old Ree Dolly sets out to track down her father, who put their house up for his bail bond and then disappeared. If she fails, Ree and her family will be turned out into the Ozark woods. Challenging her outlaw kin's code of silence and risking her life, Ree hacks through the lies, evasions and threats offered up by her relatives and begins to piece together the truth.
Director: Debra Granik
Actors: Dale Dickey, Garret Dillahunt, Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes, Kevin Breznahan, Shelley Waggener, Sheryl Lee
After several years of living with a cult, Martha finally escapes and calls her estranged sister, Lucy, for help. Martha finds herself at the quiet Connecticut home Lucy shares with…
The Proposal
When she learns she's in danger of losing her visa status and being deported, overbearing book editor Margaret Tate forces her put-upon assistant, Andrew Paxton, to marry her.
Mister Johnson
In 1923 British Colonial Nigeria, Mister Johnson is an oddity — an educated black man who doesn't really fit in with the natives or the British. He works for the…
Misguided Behavior
The Truth can hurt sometimes…but not even death can keep a secret.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn circa 1900, the Nolans manage to enjoy life on pennies despite great poverty and Papa's alcoholism. We come to know these people well through big and little troubles:…
Three teenage girls come of age while working at a pizza parlor in Mystic Connecticut.
It's San Francisco in 1957, and an American masterpiece is put on trial. Howl, the film, recounts this dark moment using three interwoven threads: the tumultuous life events that led…
Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
In Beijing, a young martial artist's skill places him in position to experience opportunities and sacrifices.
Country: China, Hong Kong, USA
Fed up with her deadbeat grown kids and marginal urban existence, Juanita takes a Greyhound bus to Paper Moon, Montana where she reinvents herself and finds her mojo.
After finding himself at the constant abuse of his best friend Bobby, Marty has become fed up with his friend's twisted ways. His girlfriend, a victim of Bobby's often cruel…
A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected – but which one?
G.I. Jane
A female Senator succeeds in enrolling a woman into Combined Reconnaissance Team training where everyone expects her to fail.
A British mercenary arrives in pre-Revolution Cuba to help train the corrupt General Batista's army against Castro's guerrillas while he also romances a former lover now married to an unscrupulous…
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, Thriller, War
Sherlock Holmes in Washington
In World War II, a British secret agent carrying a vitally important document is kidnapped en route to Washington. The British government calls on Sherlock Holmes to recover it.
Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A young, struggling country singer becomes the driver for an old, crazed, honky-tonk legend that could possibly help him break into stardom.
Lars and the Real Girl
Beautiful aspiring rock star Jude is stuck in a rut – relegated to recording commercial jingles and lost in a series of one night stands. When she is evicted from…
Avanti!
A successful businessman goes to Italy to arrange for the return of his tycoon-father's body only to discover dad died with his mistress of long standing.
Trailer: Winter's Bone


c l i n i c a l f o l i o s : n a r r a t i v e
Informed Patient's FAQ on Hernia Repair: 19
In the past 20 years, it has been recognized that tension on the repaired tissue is the major enemy of permanent hernia repair. This has led to the increasing use of prosthetic mesh in front of the muscular body wall to create a tension-free repair (popularized by Lichtenstein). Tissue grows into the interstices of the mesh, incorporating it into the body to form a strong barrier without the tension often inherent in the natural tissue repairs. This repair is becoming the "gold standard" of hernia repairs done through a standard incision. There is a variation of this repair called the plug-and-patch technique in which a folded wad of mesh material is placed in the hernia defect in addition to the patch overlay.
Link to this frame from your Personal Thumbnails page? Yes No
About 1988 there was a dramatic increase in the range of operations done under the guidance of a viewing instrument called a laparoscope. Technical advances in the lens system and the miniaturization of video-cameras led to this leap. Soon after the advent of general surgical applications of laparoscopy, laparoscopic hernia repair was begun.
The early approaches were done by actually entering the abdominal cavity. This has been mostly supplanted by an approach expanding the space between the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and the muscular wall (extraperitoneal approach). Through two additional puncture wounds, long instruments are introduced which dissect, place and fix a piece of mesh in place. There is an ongoing debate about the pros and cons of laparoscopic vs. open repair, and there is no clear answer at this time. Proponents of laparoscopy claim less pain and quicker recovery, but these claims have not yet been proven. The procedure is technically difficult and carries risks not inherent in open repair. At the present time a prudent approach is to use laparoscopy for recurrent and bilateral (both sides) hernia repair primarily, until long term experience accrues.
Interestingly, there is a renewed interest in placing mesh in the position behind the abdominal wall as was done by Stoppa and Nyhus, and as is done by laparoscopy, but now through a minimal incision (Kugel).
At the present time the conservative approach to routine hernia repair is an open repair, usually using the tension-free mesh repair. Those seeking laparoscopic repair should seek out surgeons who are performing the procedure routinely and accumulating significant experience.
Click the "Update" button to save your Notes and Personal Thumbnails.
Next 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15 16-18 19-21 22-24 25-27 28-30
This page was last modified on 2/15/1999.
Clinical Folios: Abdomen, Biliary/Pancreatic, Breast, Cardiothoracic, Colorectal, Embryology, Genitourinary, Gynecology, Head and Neck, Hernia, Musculoskeletal, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Radiology, Soft Tissue/Sarcoma, Surgical Anatomy, Technique, Trauma, Vascular | | Discussions, SCALpels
Personal Pages: Thumbnails, Presentations, Quizzes
Home, Image Archive, About Vesalius, Keyword Search, Glossary
© Vesalius Studios . All rights reserved.


Spaghetti western: translation
A large proportion of spaghetti Westerns were actually Hispano-Italian co-productions, shot first in the Monegros region in Aragón and later mostly in the Almería desert. From the late 1950s, the perceived decadence of Hollywood film and its production system, and the parallel rise of the European film industry after the postwar period, enabled European filmmakers to explore recognizable genres that could compete with American product. Examples of this were the sword-and-sandal epics of the early 1960s, filmed as co-productions among Italy, France, Spain, and even Hollywood. Production values were never very high, and they still required the presence of American actors (or at the very least Italian actors with English names), but still they succeeded in creating a substantial fan base.
The spaghetti Western can be seen as a further (and less short-lived) step along this line of evolution. Although early attempts to work on European productions of Westerns go back to the early 1950s, the film that pinned down the formula was Sergio Leone's Italian-Spanish-German co-production For a Fistful of Dollars (1964), starring an unknown actor named Clint Eastwood. Some of the main features are already here: Hollywood actors, violence, and an interesting use of music, lenses, and narrative rhythms. In many of these films, the co-production aspect was often merely nominal: at the time, funds were devoted exclusively to the development of international projects, and even with only small percentages of the budget, it was in the interest of producers to enter such productions. Although some key personnel came from Italy, most technicians and small acting parts were Spanish, which gave a centrality to the genre there. The Spanish spaghetti film industry peaked in the late 1960s, with emblematic actors like Fernando Sancho, Aldo Sanbrell, Frank Braña, and Antonio Casas. Spanish directors associated with the genre were the Balcázar brothers, Joaquín Romero Marchent, and Eduardo Manzanos, and even familiar names like Juan de Orduña, León Klimovsky, Ignacio F. Iquino, and José Luis Borau (who directed Brandy). The trend lasted well into the 1970s, when the success of the genre began to wane, having been replaced internationally by cheap horror thrillers.
Spain in non-spanish film
Spaghetti western — Spaghetti Western, also known as Italo Western, is a nickname for a broad sub genre of Western films that emerged in the mid 1960s in the wake of Sergio Leone s unique and much copied film making style and international box office success, so… … Wikipedia
Spaghetti Western — Spaghetti Western, also known in some countries in mainland Europe as the Italo Western, is a nickname for a broad sub genre of Western film that emerged in the mid 1960s, so named because most were produced by Italian studios, usually in… … Wikipedia
spaghetti western — spaghetti westerns N COUNT A spaghetti western is a film made in Europe, usually by an Italian director, about life in the American Wild West … English dictionary
spaghetti western — ► NOUN informal ▪ a western film made in Europe by an Italian director … English terms dictionary
spaghetti western — ☆ spaghetti western n. Slang a film about cowboys in the western U.S., produced by the Italian film industry … English World dictionary
Spaghetti western — Imagen de un spaghetti western. El western europeo, más conocido como spaghetti western, es un particular subgénero del western que estuvo de moda en las décadas de los años 1960 y 1970, aunque en ésta última década el spaghetti western ya se… … Wikipedia Español
Spaghetti-Western — Italowestern (abwertend auch "Spaghettiwestern" oder schlicht "Eurowestern" genannt) ist ein ab den 1960er Jahren entstandenes Sub Genre des Western, welches vor allem von italienischen Produktionsfirmen und Regisseuren an europäischen Drehorten… … Deutsch Wikipedia
spaghetti Western — noun a low budget Western movie produced by a European (especially an Italian) film company • Regions: ↑Italy, ↑Italian Republic, ↑Italia • Hypernyms: ↑Western, ↑horse opera * * * noun, pl ⋯ erns [count] : a movie about the old Ame … Useful english dictionary
Spaghetti western — A large proportion of spaghetti Westerns were actually Hispano Italian co productions, shot first in the Monegros region in Aragón and later mostly in the Almería desert. From the late 1950s, the perceived decadence of Hollywood film and its… … Guide to cinema
spaghetti western — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms spaghetti western : singular spaghetti western plural spaghetti westerns cinema a film about the Wild West, especially one made at a low cost in Europe by an Italian film company … English dictionary


Samsung Gear S3 Classic Hands-on [Images]
ReviewsSamsung
By Divyang Makwana	 On Feb 2, 2017 Last updated Feb 28, 2017
The year is just started and Samsung has now launched its Tizen-based Gear S3 smartwatch in India in two variants – Classic and Frontier. We got its Classic version while the Frontier is the sports edition focused on a different look. The Gear S3 is the third generation of its Gear S smartwatch lineup which is primarily an alternative to its competitor Apple Watch. Priced at ₹28,500, take a look at our hands-on with Samsung Gear S3 Classic.
Samsung Gear S3 Classic Specifications
Model: SM-R770
Display: 1.3-inch (33 mm) Fullcolor Always On Display (360 x 360 pixels resolution) protected by Corning Gorilla Glass SR+
Operating System: Tizen OS (ver. 2.3.2.1) | Software ver. R770XXU1APK6
CPU: 1 GHz dual-core Cortex-A35, Exynos 7270 SoC, 14nm FinFET
Storage: 4 GB onboard (1.5 GB usable)
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Barometer, HRM, Ambient light
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass SR+, IP68 ratings – Dust proof and Water resistant (1.5 meters, 30 minutes) – [Only on Frontier variant]
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, Microphone, Loudspeaker
Compatibility: Android, iOS
Dimensions: 46 mm x 49 mm x 12.9 mm
Price: ₹28,500
The new generation smartwatch looks stylish and sophisticated focusing more on its classic design whereas the Frontier looks sporty. It is made up of brushed stainless steel coupled with a dazzling round rotating bezel. The watch itself boasts a high-quality premium build redefined from its predecessors. Since we have its Classic variant, it doesn't hold IP68 ratings.
It is 12.9 mm thick, noticeably thicker than average watch and 57 grams in weight. The Classic variant has leather straps while its sportier version Frontier uses strong rubberized straps. The watch is comfortable to wear, it uses a classic buckle design to secure it.
If we talk about the Frontier version, the IP68 ratings make it dust proof and water resistant (1.5 meters deep for 30 minutes) giving an edge over the Apple Watch 2. The Samsung Gear S3 Classic and Frontier are essentially the same smartwatches with minor differences. After Apple, there are other major smartwatch manufacturers – LG, Motorola, and HUAWEI that come in this category.
Gear S3 Has Always On Display
Moving to its specs, it features a 1.3-inch (33 mm) circular display (360 x 360 pixels resolution) featuring Super AMOLED with AOD (Always On Display) protected by Corning Gorilla Glass SR+. After being featured on their flagships – Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, the Always On Display now reaches to its smartwatches as well.
Gear S3 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor (Cortex-A35) paired with 768 MB RAM and 4 GB onboard storage. What keeps the watch running is a small 380 mAh battery that charges by a provided wireless charger. Samsung claims that the battery life should run up to 3-4 days for most users on a single charge.
The watch continues to use the Tizen operating system which was also found on its previous generations and their Gear Fit series smart bands. Apps such as S Health Samsung Gear can be used to connect it to your smartphone. It supports Android and iOS both platforms.
The Samsung Gear S3 holds various sensors that monitor your heart rate, footsteps, and other stuff. It comes with Accelerometer, Gyro, Barometer, HRM, and Ambient light sensor. Other than sensors, it has built-in Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC as well as a microphone and a loudspeaker.
Rotating Bezel
Back Has Few Sensors
Gear S3 uses two buttons, the top one is the back button and the bottom is the Home button which can be used to trigger Samsung's S-Voice (voice command control) when you double press it. There are no other buttons other than these two and the rotating bezel being the solely physical controls.
Samsung Gear S3 Classic uses two different size belts – Small (110 mm) and Large (130 mm). The price of Gear S3 Classic is ₹28,500 while its Frontier version also holds the same price. It is up to the people who wants to choose a classic style or a sporty style.
Samsung Gear S3 Full Review
Samsung Gear S3 Review – More Than Just A Watch
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 2 GB RAM variant to go on sale in India tomorrow
Reliance Jio DTH set-top box leaked


Jack Casey June 18, 2020
The June 18 Letter
GENERAL PHILIP SCHUYLER
NEW YORK, JUNE 18, 1804 – Somehow a published letter landed on Aaron Burr's desk
seven weeks after he suffered a 16-point loss in his New York gubernatorial bid. The letter had been published in the Albany Register during the three-day voting period, April 24, 1804 in fact, and was signed by Charles D. Cooper, MD. One sentence of the letter glowed like a live coal to Burr's eyes: Full story The June 18 Letter
Hamilton's Faith
The Hamilton-Burr Duel
The Night Before the Duel
Hamilton, Burr and the Origins of the Duel
The Progressive Mr. Burr
© 2023 Diamonds As Big As Radishes


You can easily get "We Could Be Beautiful" with FREE Pdf, ePub, Mobi, Audiobooks and Tuebl formats. Please click "DOWNLOAD NOW!" and create an account immediately, you will be able to enter our online library, there are more than 5 million ebooks. FREE MONTHS.
We Could Be Beautiful
Catherine West has spent her entire life surrounded by beautiful things. She owns an immaculate Manhattan apartment, she buys exquisite handbags and clothing, and she's constantly redecorating. And yet, despite all this, she still feels empty. After two broken engagements and boyfriends who wanted only her money, she is haunted by the fear that she'll never have a family of her own. One night, at an art opening, Catherine meets William Stockton, a handsome man who shares her impeccable taste and whose parents even shared a personal connection with Catherine's family years ago. But as he and Catherine grow closer, she begins to encounter strange signs. Her mother, now suffering lapses in memory, seems to hate William on sight, and cryptic entries in her diary warn that no one is to be trusted. Is William lying about his past? And if so, is Catherine willing to sacrifice their beautiful life in order to find the truth?
Author Swan Huntley
A spellbinding psychological debut novel, Swan Huntley's We Could Be Beautiful is the story of a wealthy woman who has everything—and yet can trust no one. Catherine West has spent her entire life surrounded by beautiful things. She owns an immaculate Manhattan apartment, she collects fine art, she buys exquisite handbags and clothing, and she constantly redecorates her home. And yet, despite all this, she still feels empty. She sees her personal trainer, she gets weekly massages, and occasionally she visits her mother and sister on the Upper East Side, but after two broken engagements and boyfriends who wanted only her money, she is haunted by the fear that she'll never have a family of her own. One night, at an art opening, Catherine meets William Stockton, a handsome man who shares her impeccable taste and love of beauty. He is educated, elegant, and even has a personal connection—his parents and Catherine's parents were friends years ago. But as he and Catherine grow closer, she begins to encounter strange signs, and her mother, Elizabeth (now suffering from Alzheimer's), seems to have only bad memories of William as a boy. In Elizabeth's old diary she finds an unnerving letter from a former nanny that cryptically reads: "We cannot trust anyone . . . " Is William lying about his past? And if so, is Catherine willing to sacrifice their beautiful life in order to find the truth? Featuring a fascinating heroine who longs for answers but is blinded by her own privilege, We Could Be Beautiful is a glittering, seductive, utterly surprising story of love, money, greed, and family.
A spellbinding psychological debut novel, Swan Huntley's We Could Be Beautiful is the story of a wealthy woman who has everything--and yet can trust no one. Catherine West has spent her entire life surrounded by beautiful things. She owns an immaculate Manhattan apartment, she collects fine art, she buys exquisite handbags and clothing, and she constantly redecorates her home. And yet, despite all this, she still feels empty. She sees her personal trainer, she gets weekly massages, and occasionally she visits her mother and sister on the Upper East Side, but after two broken engagements and boyfriends who wanted only her money, she is haunted by the fear that she'll never have a family of her own. One night, at an art opening, Catherine meets William Stockton, a handsome man who shares her impeccable taste and love of beauty. He is educated, elegant, and even has a personal connection--his parents and Catherine's parents were friends years ago. But as he and Catherine grow closer, she begins to encounter strange signs, and her mother, Elizabeth (now suffering from Alzheimer's), seems to have only bad memories of William as a boy. In Elizabeth's old diary she finds an unnerving letter from a former nanny that cryptically reads: "We cannot trust anyone . . . " Is William lying about his past? And if so, is Catherine willing to sacrifice their beautiful life in order to find the truth? Featuring a fascinating heroine who longs for answers but is blinded by her own privilege, We Could Be Beautiful is a glittering, seductive, utterly surprising story of love, money, greed, and family.
The Beautiful Ones
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The brilliant coming-of-age-and-into-superstardom story of one of the greatest artists of all time, in his own words—featuring never-before-seen photos, original scrapbooks and lyric sheets, and the exquisite memoir he began writing before his tragic death NAMED ONE OF THE BEST MUSIC BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST AND THE GUARDIAN • NOMINATED FOR THE NAACP IMAGE AWARD Prince was a musical genius, one of the most beloved, accomplished, and acclaimed musicians of our time. He was a startlingly original visionary with an imagination deep enough to whip up whole worlds, from the sexy, gritty funk paradise of "Uptown" to the mythical landscape of Purple Rain to the psychedelia of "Paisley Park." But his most ambitious creative act was turning Prince Rogers Nelson, born in Minnesota, into Prince, one of the greatest pop stars of any era. The Beautiful Ones is the story of how Prince became Prince—a first-person account of a kid absorbing the world around him and then creating a persona, an artistic vision, and a life, before the hits and fame that would come to define him. The book is told in four parts. The first is the memoir Prince was writing before his tragic death, pages that bring us into his childhood world through his own lyrical prose. The second part takes us through Prince's early years as a musician, before his first album was released, via an evocative scrapbook of writing and photos. The third section shows us Prince's evolution through candid images that go up to the cusp of his greatest achievement, which we see in the book's fourth section: his original handwritten treatment for Purple Rain—the final stage in Prince's self-creation, where he retells the autobiography of the first three parts as a heroic journey. The book is framed by editor Dan Piepenbring's riveting and moving introduction about his profound collaboration with Prince in his final months—a time when Prince was thinking deeply about how to reveal more of himself and his ideas to the world, while retaining the mystery and mystique he'd so carefully cultivated—and annotations that provide context to the book's images. This work is not just a tribute to an icon, but an original and energizing literary work in its own right, full of Prince's ideas and vision, his voice and image—his undying gift to the world.
Author Prince
The Best We Could Do
National bestseller 2017 National Book Critics Circle (NBCC) Finalist ABA Indies Introduce Winter / Spring 2017 Selection Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Spring 2017 Selection ALA 2018 Notable Books Selection An intimate and poignant graphic novel portraying one family's journey from war-torn Vietnam, from debut author Thi Bui. This beautifully illustrated and emotional story is an evocative memoir about the search for a better future and a longing for the past. Exploring the anguish of immigration and the lasting effects that displacement has on a child and her family, Bui documents the story of her family's daring escape after the fall of South Vietnam in the 1970s, and the difficulties they faced building new lives for themselves. At the heart of Bui's story is a universal struggle: While adjusting to life as a first-time mother, she ultimately discovers what it means to be a parent—the endless sacrifices, the unnoticed gestures, and the depths of unspoken love. Despite how impossible it seems to take on the simultaneous roles of both parent and child, Bui pushes through. With haunting, poetic writing and breathtaking art, she examines the strength of family, the importance of identity, and the meaning of home. In what Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen calls "a book to break your heart and heal it," The Best We Could Do brings to life Thi Bui's journey of understanding, and provides inspiration to all of those who search for a better future while longing for a simpler past.
Author Thi Bui
Beautiful Disaster Signed Limited Edition
Travis Maddox, Eastern University's playboy, makes a bet with good girl Abby that if he loses, he will remain abstinent for a month, but if he wins, Abby must live in his apartment for the same amount of time.
Author Jamie McGuire
There were no surprises in Gatlin County. We were pretty much the epicenter of the middle of nowhere. At least, that's what I thought. Turns out, I couldn't have been more wrong. There was a curse. There was a girl. And in the end, there was a grave. Lena Duchannes is unlike anyone the small Southern town of Gatlin has ever seen, and she's struggling to conceal her power and a curse that has haunted her family for generations. But even within the overgrown gardens, murky swamps and crumbling graveyards of the forgotten South, a secret cannot stay hidden forever. Ethan Wate, who has been counting the months until he can escape from Gatlin, is haunted by dreams of a beautiful girl he has never met. When Lena moves into the town's oldest and most infamous plantation, Ethan is inexplicably drawn to her and determined to uncover the connection between them. In a town with no surprises, one secret could change everything.
Author Kami Garcia
Beautiful Mistake
Author Vi Keeland
"Sea Wife is a gripping tale of survival at sea—but that's just the beginning. Amity Gaige also manages, before she's done, to probe the underpinnings of romantic love, marriage, literary ambition, political inclinations in the Trump age, parenthood, and finally, the nature of survival itself in our broken world. Gaige is thrillingly talented, and her novel enchants." —Jennifer Egan "Sea Wife brilliantly breathes life not only into the perils of living at sea, but also into the fraught and hidden dangers of domesticity, motherhood, and marriage. What a smart, swift, and thrilling novel." —Lauren Groff From the highly acclaimed author of Schroder, a smart, sophisticated page literary page-turner about a young family who escape suburbia for a yearlong sailing trip that upends all of their lives. Juliet is failing to juggle motherhood and her stalled-out dissertation on confessional poetry when her husband, Michael, informs her that he wants to leave his job and buy a sailboat. With their two kids—Sybil, age seven, and George, age two—Juliet and Michael set off for Panama, where their forty-four foot sailboat awaits them. The initial result is transformative; the marriage is given a gust of energy, Juliet emerges from her depression, and the children quickly embrace the joys of being feral children at sea. Despite the stresses of being novice sailors, the family learns to crew the boat together on the ever-changing sea. The vast horizons and isolated islands offer Juliet and Michael reprieve – until they are tested by the unforeseen. Sea Wife is told in gripping dual perspectives: Juliet's first person narration, after the journey, as she struggles to come to terms with the life-changing events that unfolded at sea, and Michael's captain's log, which provides a riveting, slow-motion account of these same inexorable events, a dialogue that reveals the fault lines created by personal history and political divisions. Sea Wife is a transporting novel about marriage, family and love in a time of unprecedented turmoil. It is unforgettable in its power and astonishingly perceptive in its portrayal of optimism, disillusionment, and survival.
Author Amity Gaige
The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible
As seen on Oprah's SuperSoul Sunday In a time of social and ecological crisis, what can we as individuals do to make the world a better place? This inspirational and thought-provoking book serves as an empowering antidote to the cynicism, frustration, paralysis, and overwhelm so many of us are feeling, replacing it with a grounding reminder of what's true: we are all connected, and our small, personal choices bear unsuspected transformational power. By fully embracing and practicing this principle of interconnectedness—called interbeing—we become more effective agents of change and have a stronger positive influence on the world. Throughout the book, Eisenstein relates real-life stories showing how small, individual acts of courage, kindness, and self-trust can change our culture's guiding narrative of separation, which, he shows, has generated the present planetary crisis. He brings to conscious awareness a deep wisdom we all innately know: until we get our selves in order, any action we take—no matter how good our intentions—will ultimately be wrongheaded and wronghearted. Above all, Eisenstein invites us to embrace a radically different understanding of cause and effect, sounding a clarion call to surrender our old worldview of separation, so that we can finally create the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible. With chapters covering separation, interbeing, despair, hope, pain, pleasure, consciousness, and many more, the book invites us to let the old Story of Separation fall away so that we can stand firmly in a Story of Interbeing.
Author Charles Eisenstein


Roberta Meek – "From Sojourner Truth to Stacey Abrams: The Unfinished Battle for Voting Rights"
A "Song Talk" by LEPOCO's Special Guest, Roberta Meek
March 13, 2021 – 7 pm via ZOOM
***Links to more information about Roberta's topic can be found at the bottom of this page.
******Listen to WDIY's Marcie Lightwood interview with Roberta Meek – aired on/in honor of International Women's Day – 03/08/2021: Honoring Women's History Month with Roberta Meek | WDIY News Exclusive | WDIY
Roberta has sung with local choruses and performed as a jazz singer and at community events for decades. She has frequently been the music leader at LEPOCO's Young People Making Peace Summer Day Camp. Her singing is beloved by campers and volunteers alike. She puts her songs in context, teaching about Civil Rights and activism.
Born into an activist family in Philadelphia, as a young girl, Roberta Meek had the unusual opportunity to meet Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. because her father, Bill Meek, Sr., was one of the key organizers of King's visits to the city. Roberta's career path has weaved its way through the labor, civil rights and social justice battles in Allentown, her adopted community. She was a Chief Steward and later Executive Vice President of CWA Local 13500. She has done independent consulting work facilitating myriad programs that address racial justice, cultural pluralism and nonviolent problem solving. Most recently Roberta has taught and served as the Director of the Africana Studies Program at Muhlenberg College.
As an historian specializing in African American history, Roberta collaborated with Touchstone Theatre to produce and present "Another River Flows: The African American Experience in the Lehigh Valley," in 2008. In 2016, she was Abuela Claudia in the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical, "In the Heights," at Muhlenberg College.
Register on our home page: www.lepoco.org
If you are looking for more information about broadening voting participation, ending voter suppression, and countering the massive misinformation around voter fraud assertions, here are some links to organizations active on the national level and on the Pennsylvania state level. There is also a link to one article about the For the People Act, HR 1, and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act.
Why Congress must pass HR 1 and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act – Roll Call
Fair Fight founded by Stacey Abrams www.fairfight.com
NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) www.naacp.org
Black Lives Matter www.blacklivesmatter.com
The Brennan Center for Justice www.brennancenter.org
ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) www.aclu.org/issues/voting-rights
Common Cause www.commoncause.org
Fair Districts PA https://www.fairdistrictspa.com/
March on Harrisburg www.mohpa.org
Pennsylvania Stands Up www.pastandsup.org
PA Youth Vote PA Youth VOTE – Home | Facebook


Rav Kaduri Met Mashiah Last Year
Latest from NFC (Hebrew), as found on Ledavid.com.
Arutz Sheva reports:
(IsraelNN.com) Iran's leader, Mahmoud Ahmedinejad, told attendees of a conference in Teheran today that "Israel should be wiped off the map." The conference is headlined "A World Free of Zionism".
"The establishment of the State of Israel was an act of aggression," Ahmedinejad declared, "The Islamic nation will not allow its historic enemy to exist within it."
Tehillim Chapter 83 comes to mind. Read the whole chapter.
Terror in Hadera
As I've said in the past, I often go here when a terror attack happens. They often have the victims' faces. Seeing the faces helps me mourn with more emotion than if I don't.
Hashem Yikom Damam.
On Longing
The Chicago White Sox have just won the World Series after 88 years.
Last year, the Boston Red Sox won the World Series after 86 years.
The Chicago Cubs have not won a World Series in 97 years.
As a Jewish nation, we've been longing for the end of Galut, the rebuilding of the Beit Hamikdash, and the arrival of Mashiah, heralded by Eliyahu Hanavi.
We've been longing for it for almost 2000 years.
We've seen periods where the Yad Hashem is clearly present, clearly bringing us closer to Redemption, and yet, we've seen periods of Hester Panim - Hashem's Face hidden from the world.
We've seen miracles like the UN voting for a State of Israel and the miraculous victory of the Six-Day-War. Yet, we've seen terrorist bombings and failed peace treaties and Disengagements, that test our Emunah.
Don't let our Emunah falter!!! Yeshuat Hashem Keheref 'Ayin - Hashem's salvation can come in the blink of an eye!
Did the White Sox lose their Emunah? They nearly blew a 15-game lead in their division, and almost didn't make the playoffs at all. Then, it all turned around for them in a positive way. Also, look at the song they chose to symbolize their championship season: it's called "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey.
So, even though our current situation as a Jewish nation more closely resembles the Cubs (who are still waiting and where the oft-quoted "Wait till next year" closely resembles "Leshana Haba'a Birushalayim Habenuyah"), the precedent is set by both the Red Sox and the White Sox that allows us to understand and feel what it means Lehahzir Ha'atarah LeYoshna - to return the crown to its glory of old.
As we said on Hoshana Rabba - Kol Mevaser Mevaser Ve'omer - the voice of the herald brings good tidings. We hope and pray that the day that we so desparately long for will come speedily in our days.
Latest Kabbalist News
Daniel, quoting the tsunami-predicting Kabbalist has some interesting new info.
Shema Yisrael on Hoshana Rabba
Received via email:
The following is a message from the "Shema Yisrael Now" committee, based in Chicago, regarding the 5th annual worldwide Shema Yisrael effort for Hoshana Rabba, scheduled for Sunday, October 23rd at 9 p.m.
The effort is coordinated by the Shema Yisrael Now committee, which seeks to raise awareness of the importance and protective power of the Shema Yisrael prayer.
The holiday "Hoshana Rabba", which is the seventh and final night of the holiday of Succot, is a final chance to overturn difficult heavenly decrees that might have been written on Rosh Hashana. As such, Hoshana Rabba is marked by intense prayer and repentance.
Reflect on the images of the past year where the power of our Creator was displayed clearly and undeniably. We saw the hurricane winds, powerful floods and incredible earthquakes and unbelievably Jews evicting Jews from our sacred land. which are at his disposal to send the message loud and clear. We have the opportunity on this significant date to state our firmest belief that He is the One and Only. With the opportunity to help avert decrees, please join with others to remove or soften the blow.
This year, Hoshana Rabba falls out on Sunday night, Oct. 23rd. On this day dedicated to prayer, there will be a special unified effort centering on our most basic and powerful prayer, and declaration of faith, the Shema Yisrael prayer. At 9 p.m.Oct. 23rd, Jews in many communities will stop what they are doing and say the Shema prayer-- the Jewish basic declaration of faith, in unity with Jews around the globe.
The basic Shema prayer that many will recite on the Hoshana Rabba night is comprised of six words:
Shema Yis-ra-el A-do-noi E-lo-hei-nu A-d-noi E-chad
Translation: Hear, Israel, Hashem is (now) our G-d, Hashem is the One and Only.
This is followed by the whispered recital of the following six words:
Ba-ruch Shem Kev-od Mal-chuso Le-Olam Va'ed
Translation: Blessed is the Name of His glorious kingdom for all eternity.
This refers to our silent aspiration that the entire world should soon recognize Hashem's glory.
All Jews are encouraged to join this special united effort by saying the Shema prayer at 9 p.m.Oct. 23rd, with their families or whomever they are with at the time.
We strongly encourage all Jewish people to say the Shema prayer every morning and evening, every single day, as a way to unite the Jewish people and help bring peace to our world.
More information on the Shema prayer and this effort can be found at www.skokiekollel.org/shema
posted by yaak @ 10/23/2005 11:56:00 AM 0 comments
Rav Kaduri Again!!!
Rav Kaduri (or the people speaking for him) came out with an amazing statement, although, like the last one, has yet to be independently verified as authentic. Nevertheless, it seems like things are happening.
Here's the article in Hebrew from NFC. Here's R' Yaakov Nathan's translation.
Here's the article from Arutz Sheva:
Leading Kabbalist Urges Jews to Israel - More Disasters Coming
Monday, October 17, 2005 / 14 Tishrei 5766
On Thursday night, Rabbi Yitzhak Kaduri said, "Jews must come to the land of Israel to receive our righteous Mashiach (Messiah), who has begun his influence and will reveal himself in the future."
It was during the meal after the 24-hour Yom Kippur fast that several followers approached the 104-year-old leading known Kabbalist Rabbi in Israel. A family member asked him about his remarks last month regarding natural disasters in the world. The Rabbi said that the disasters are directly related to the redemption process, which will culminate in the coming of the Mashiach.
The Rabbi added that in the near future, another wave of natural disasters will strike the world.
Last week before Yom Kippur, Rabbi Yitzhak Kaduri's grandson, Rabbi Yosef Kaduri had a private audience with the elder Rabbi, along with an Arutz-7 journalist who is closely linked to Kaduri's court. Rabbi Yosef Kaduri said to his grandfather, "Not many Jews are coming from overseas. Why should they come?" The Kabbalist answered, "Because of impending danger." Rabbi Yitzhak Kaduri then added a quote from Deuteronomy 4:15: "Be extremely protective of your lives."
According to Rabbi Yosef Kaduri and the Arutz-7 journalist, the Kabbalist elder referred to a known esoteric concept of a "struggle between the oceans," and said that the large oceans [Haokeanus hagadol] would strike the world. Rabbi Yosef Kaduri said that grandfather's warning includes were Jews of the Americas.
The elder Rabbi Kaduri told the two that on Yom Kippur he would have more things to say.
During the afternoon Mincha prayer on Yom Kippur, the Kabbalist scholar surprised his students and fellow worshippers with secrets relating to the coming of the Mashiach. During the service, Rabbi Kaduri lowered his head and entered a deep mystical concentration which lasted uninterrupted for some 45 minutes. The Rabbi covered his eyes as though reciting the Sh'ma prayer and only his lips were seen moving.
Students who thought the elderly Rabbi was suffering an attack of sort tried to communicate with him, but he did not break his intense concentration for a moment, even to nod.
Only after some 45 minutes, the Rabbi raised his head and looked around the room at the students and worshippers who were gathered at his Nachalat Yitzhak Yeshiva, in the Bucharim neighborhood of Jerusalem. With a broad smile on his face familiar to his students when he has a revelation, he declared, "With the help of G-d, the soul of the Mashiach has attached itself to a person in Israel" [In the original Hebrew: 'Hit'abra bezrat hashem nishmat mashiach b'adam m'yisrael'].
At the conclusion of his short declaration, murmuring was heard among the congregants as the Kabbalists' words were repeated for those who could not hear.
Rabbi Kaduri has spoken repeatedly about the Final Redemption and referred to the calculations of the Vilna Gaon regarding the redemption, which appear in the Gaon's writings and are considered difficult to decipher.
According to the writings of the Vilna Gaon, a sign of the Gog and Magog war is its breaking out on the Jewish holiday of Hoshana Rabba (the 7th day of the Sukkot holiday), just after the conclusion of the 7th or shemittah [agricultural sabbatical] year.
On September 24, 2001, Channel One Israel TV broadcast an item on what Torah and other mystics were saying in the wake of the World Trade Center attack. Speaking from the room adjacent to where Rabbi Yitzhak Kaduri receives visitors, Arutz Sheva Hebrew radio showhost Yehoshua Meiri, a close confident of the Kabbalist, explained to the cameras Rabbi Kaduri's understanding of the events based on the calculations of the Vilna Gaon: "On Hashanah Rabba, the actual war of Gog and Magog will commence and will last for some seven years," said Meiri. [ Click here to view the Channel One clip in Hebrew and Rabbi Kaduri's prediction communicated by Meiri at the 1:40 minute mark.]
Precise to the minute, 13 days later on October 7th as the sun was setting and the Jewish holiday of Hoshana Rabba was ushered in, US and British forces began an aerial bombing campaign targeting Taliban forces and Al-Qaida. That year was the Hoshana Rabba just after the shemitta year of 5761.
According to the calculation, a 7-year count from that Hoshana Rabba is the date of a major revelation associated with Mashiach. Those close to Rabbi Kaduri say in his name that the 5th year of this redemption process is now beginning.
They explain that the above-mentioned "attaching" of a righteous soul to a person of Israel makes the recipient a candidate for Mashiach, but not yet the actual Mashiach. This person gets an additional soul which finds expression in the adding of a letter to his name, without changing its pronunciation. The elder Rabbi Kaduri says that the letter added to this person's name is "vav" and the secret of his power is a Star of David hidden in his attire.
Before he reached the age of 13, the young Yitzhak Kaduri studied with the renowned Rabbi Yosef Chaim (the Ben Ish Chai) of Iraq. Rabbi Kaduri tells that the Ben Ish Chai blessed him that he would live to see the revelation of the Mashiach. The Ben Ish Chai passed away, and Rabbi Yitzhak Kaduri immigrated to Israel soon after.
Wishing everyone a Happy Sukkot, and as we say:
הרחמן הוא יקים לנו את סוכת דוד הנופלת
Links From 10 Days of Teshuva
This is a busy time of year for everyone. I don't have as much time as I used to to blog, but I'll pass along some links that I found interesting:
BBC documentary: Bush inspired by G-d to attack Iraq. White House denies it. Original here
Jameel: US Jewry disengaged from the real Israel long ago
R' Dov Bar Leib: New crown on Vav of Hashem's Name with hurricanes
Rav Batzri on this year
According to this and this explanation, King David was annointed in the year 2883.
5766 ÷ 2 = 2883.
If there's anyone out there that I may have written against since the inception of this blog, I hereby beg forgiveness from you. I try not to do so too often, but a few may have slipped by. Please accept my apologies. If anyone requests a personal apology for something I wrote, please send me an email.
I wish everyone a Gemar Hatima Tova. May we all be able to do Teshuva Shelaima so we can merit a Kappara this Yom HaKippurim, and merit the coming of Mashiah, speedily in our days. Amen.


HomeNewsAMCU starts recruiting at Amplats and Gold Fields
NewsPlatinum Group MetalsPrecious MetalsSouthern AfricaTop Stories
AMCU starts recruiting at Amplats and Gold Fields
Anglo Platinum
– Amandelbult
No.2 Shaft
Johannesburg, South Africa — 07 June 2012 – South Africa's radical Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) has revealed that it is recruiting at Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), the world's top producer of the precious metal "' a move which could raise concerns among investors about a possible rise in unrest among the workforce.
"We are recruiting at Anglo Platinum "' we have been invited by the workers," AMCU President Joseph Mathunjwa told a news briefing here. Reuters reports that the union has also started recruiting efforts at Gold Fields, the world's fourth-largest gold miner.
Mathunjwa denied allegations that the union was using violence and intimidation in its efforts to peel members away from the dominant National Union of Mineworkers (NUM).
AMCU has already been challenging the NUM at the Rustenburg operations of Impala Platinum, the world No. 2 platinum producer, in a struggle that has taken close to 130,000 ounces out of global production this year because of strikes and stoppages.
The union represents the biggest challenge ever to the NUM's dominance of South Africa's mining labour force. The platinum sector in particular is seen as ripe for recruitment because it does not bargain collectively but on a company-by-company basis.
AMCU said it had over 15,000 members at Implats' Rustenburg operation, which would represent most of the company's unionised workforce there.
Implats has said it was trying to verify the membership numbers presented to it by AMCU.
But AMCU said the verification process was supposed to have concluded on 25 May, and it had taken the issue the country's labour mediator.
AMCU also has 3,800 members at the Karee mine operated by Lonmin, the world's No. 3 platinum producer.
Previous articleBarrick fires CEO Aaron Regent
Next articleTanzania gemstone show a major success


Showing Collections: 1–20 of 39
Names: Yale University X
Stored offsite 22
Stored onsite and offsite 17
Association of Yale Alumni (AYA) videorecordings
Call Number: RU 386
Overview: The material consists of a videotape documenting Yale's undergraduate colleges.
Class of 1924, Yale College, Records
Overview: The records consist of postcards, correspondence, and notes documenting the 25th reunion of the Yale College Class of 1924. Also included is a videotaped interview with Ray Daniels, a member of the class.
Overview: The materials consist of videotaped interviews with members of the Yale College Class of 1958 and a speech by Donald M. Caruthers given at their 50th Class reunion.
Dates: circa 1992, 2008
Overview: The materials consist of a videotape documenting the 25th reunion of the Yale College Class of 1959 and correspondence concerning Fernando Portunondo.
Call Number: RU 1002
Overview: The records consist of photographic slides used in the "Class of 1963 40th Reunion Collage," as well as a copy of the final production on videotape (VHS). Also includes a DVD of "In Our Own Words: Yale '63 at Fifty", a film of interviews with members of the Class of 1963 at their 50th reunion. The material documents the members of the Yale College Class of 1963.
Dates: 2003 and 2013
Overview: The records consist of videorecordings and a special issue of the Yale Daily News documenting the 25th reunion of the Yale College Class of 1968.
Overview: The materials consist of a videotape documenting the 25th anniversary reunion of the Yale College Class of 1970.
Class of 1996, School of Medicine, Yale University, records
Overview: The materials consist of videotapes documenting the Second Year Show presented by the Yale School of Medicine Class of 1996.
Class of 1998, School of Medicine, Yale University, videorecordings
Overview: The materials consists of videotapes documenting the "Second Year Show" presented by the Yale School of Medicine Class of 1998.
Department of Athletics, Yale University, motion pictures and audiorecordings documenting football
Overview: The materials consist of 16mm motion picture films, videotapes, and audiocassettes documenting football at Yale. Included are game films for the varsity, freshman, and junior varsity teams, footage of scrimmages, season highlights, a multi-part history of Yale football, and several Yale football-related productions.
Department of Athletics, Yale University, motion pictures documenting baseball
Overview: The materials consist of 16mm films produced by Ethan Allen Films on Sports [?] around 1960 in cooperation with the Yale University Athletic Association. The films, made for distribution to amatuer and professional teams, demonstrate baseball technique using Yale baseball players. Ethan Allen, Yale baseball coach from 1946 to 1968, narrates the films. Also included are videotapes of games and other team events.
Department of Athletics, Yale University, motion pictures documenting basketball
Overview: The materials consist of motion picture films and videotapes documenting basketball at Yale.
Department of Athletics, Yale University, motion pictures documenting field hockey
Overview: The materials consist of videotapes created by the Department of Athletics documenting women's field hockey at Yale.
Department of Athletics, Yale University, motion pictures documenting men's crew
Overview: The records consist of 16 mm films and VHS videotapes documenting men's crew races and training at Yale.
Department of Athletics, Yale University, motion pictures documenting men's ice hockey
Overview: The records consist of motion picture films and videotapes documenting men's ice hockey at Yale.
Department of Athletics, Yale University, motion pictures documenting soccer
Overview: The materials consist of videotapes created by the Department of Athletics documenting soccer at Yale.
Department of Athletics, Yale University, motion pictures documenting swimming
Overview: The rmaterials consist of videotapes created by the Department of Athletics documenting swimming at Yale.
Department of Athletics, Yale University, motion pictures documenting volleyball
Overview: The materials consist of videotapes created by the Department of Athletics documenting volleyball at Yale.
Department of Athletics, Yale University, motion pictures documenting wrestling
Overview: The records consist of videotapes created by the Department of Athletics documenting wrestling at Yale.
Department of Athletics, Yale University, records documenting fencing
Overview: The materials consist of correspondence, reports, scorecards, publications and a videotape documenting the1986 Yale versus Penn fencing match.


United Way benefits from efforts by Madison City Schools
What a difference a few days can make. From Sept. 24 through Oct. 5, school employees in Madison worked to raise almost $20,000 for United Way of Madison County.
Employees at the Central Office pose with their "Live United" T-shirts.
"We concluded our campaign by hosting 'Live United Day' in Madison City Schools on Oct. 5. Employees wore 'Live United' T-shirts," LaTisha King said. King serves as United Way coordinator for the school system and works as executive assistant to the superintendent and the Madison Board of Education.
"Employees in Madison City Schools donated more than $19,000 to United Way," King said.
At each building, a representative coordinates United Way activities on each Madison campus. The representatives at elementary schools are Stephanie Nguyen, Columbia; Diana Lipski, Heritage; Jennifer Burgreen, Rainbow; Clarissa Owen, Madison; Shemeaka King, Mill Creek; and Kari Sims, West Madison.
At the middle schools, Matthew Brewer is the representative for Discovery and Carmen Buchanan for Liberty. Nicole Coker handles this volunteer work at Bob Jones High School, and Sherri Shamwell coordinates the effort at James Clemens High School.
LaTisha King and Phoebe Jackson spearhead the United Way effort at Central Office.
"For many millions of hard-working families, the basic ingredients for a good life are increasingly beyond reach. Almost one in four working parents doesn't earn enough to provide for their families," United Way President and Chief Executive Officer Brian A. Gallagher said.
"An alarming 25 percent of teenagers will not graduate on time, imperiling their chances to make a successful transition to adulthood," Gallagher said. "More than 49 million Americans lack even basic health insurance."
In its goals, United Way is working to promote a movement for creating opportunities "for everyone. We invite you to be a part of it. Visit www.liveunited.org to find out how you or your organization can make a difference," Gallagher said.
To donate to United Way, call 256-536-0745 or mail a check to United Way of Madison County, 701 Andrew Jackson Way, Huntsville, AL 35801.
For more information about United Way, call 256-536-0745 or visit uwhsv.org/default.aspx?id=2.


U2's Bono Better at Singing Than ISIS Expert
Published April 13, 2016 TerrorismFOXBusiness
Bono proposes comedy to fight ISIS
Fox News National Security Analyst KT McFarland discusses U2 singer Bono's suggestions for fighting ISIS.
U2 frontman Bono suggested poverty was the reason for the creation of ISIS during a discussion on the Middle East and refugee crisis on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. During an interview with the FOX Business Network's Stuart Varney, Fox News National Security Analyst KT McFarland provided insight into his dialogue.
"I think musicians should not be giving me national security advice, they should stick to singing," said said.
She added, "The president of Iraq, who's a Kurd, he told me that ISIS was born in the prisons of Bagdad. When it was the religious fanatics that were in jail coupled with and they hooked up with the generals of the Iraqis, Saddam's [Hussein] Iraqi army."
She then explained that a key point most people fail to realize is many terrorists come from wealthy families.
"It's the wealthy Islamic extremists who get the guys to strap on the suicide vest. They are the ringleaders – al Qaeda was wealthy families as well as a lot of the masterminds from ISIS are from upper-class backgrounds," she said.
More from FOXBusiness.com
Former TSA Admin Warns of Dangers From Airport Employees
Fmr. CIA director: Waterboarding may be useful in extreme circumstances
McFarland also commented on the Grammy winner's suggestion of using comedy to defeat ISIS.
"That may sound crazy but I think it gets to a bigger point which is information warfare. We have tried to deal with radical Islam militarily for way too long and militarily alone. I think we need a different policy that includes military but has an information warfare, it has ideological warfare, religious warfare and takes advantage of all the elements of national power the same way we defeated the Communists in the Cold War and the Nazis in World War II."
Bono Timeline | PrettyFamous