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Did A Stoopid
Eve is a game that only continues to get more and more complex. (Which is another issue I'd like to talk about soon.) And as such it often requires insane levels of concentration, knowledge and ability. As with anything that demands such talents, the opportunity is rife for failure. Derps of magnitude.
In my seven years of playing Eve I've been killed in space by getting stuck on Asteroids, by my Cat jumping on my keyboard, by my Mouse battery dying at the worst possible time, by children fighting, by a UPS delivery, and a dozen more distractions of life. These, along with game failures (lag, modules not activating, and other technical issues) are beyond our control. These are the acts of nature itself, there is nothing we can do about them. Take them in stride and move along to the next adventure.
There is another class however. A class beyond natural acts of real life distractions, or technical issues involving mice running in server rooms - a class without class. The totally stoopid. A failure of the mind, body and spirit. A moment when you have no one to blame but yourself. And while I've often been accused of blaming my derps on other things, the truth is I've always taken responsibility for exactly what happened. This blog is full of examples. You have to take responsibility for the bad if you are going to take responsibility for the good.
Yesterday there was an Ishtar in a large plex. We had three Cruisers available, I was in a RL Caracal. We also had a Ruppie and a Stabber around. Local was rather full and unknown, due to the local Incursion, traffic had been inconsistent and difficult to predict for days. So the idea was to not-overly commit. Poke around at it and see if anything came to help. Easy enough. The Caracal is the perfect ship for that job. It was clear from the beginning of the engagement that the Ishtar had links running. His speed gave him away. I must stop here and mention that I am in no danger from the Ishtar, despite his Geckos, I have the distance and speed advantage.
Eventually it becomes obvious that we should pull away. I check my distance, align out to the Sun and initiate warp. And here is when stoopid comes and calls me away. I completely and totally STOP THINKING about it, my mind goes right into one of several on-going convos and totally forgets about the things happening in space. (I typically have multiple convos and blinking channels going on at all times, that is no excuse, just the way things are.) In the meantime, the Ishtar (smartly) has burned straight at me and gotten web/scram on me. By the time I am jolted back to space (a span of only a few seconds) it is already too late. My fate is sealed.
As often happens at times like these the thought of quitting skips across my mind. I mean seriously. All that thought, planning, experience, knowledge, and ability for what? I'm joking here by the way. Yes the thought does cross my mind, but it is not a serious thought. It is only a normal human reaction to being caught with your pants down. What do you know? I'm only human after all.
As are we all. Stoopid happens. We can try to the best of our ability to make it happen less often, but eventually it will get you.
So what stoopid things have you done lately? Feel free to share.
While you are thinking about it, enjoy the latest video from Joffy Aulx-Gao.
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You have no idea how often I've lost buzzards to gate rats because I'm doing something with my other character... At last count, I'm in the 30's.ReplyDelete
But yeah, nothing worse than losing a ship when it's your own fault. Very humbling.Replies
It's good for the soul I think. Keeps us humble.Delete
Just had a close encounter myself last night. Alt is in a helios exploring. He's in a lo sec system on the way to another lo sec system. Cloaked, he watches another ship enter the gate, then initiates entry into the gate as well. Not. Desktop freezes. We're going through a 'heatwave' out Seattle way and the machine's feeling it. I am totally 'oh my god.' I have to reboot the machine, which is a little ways from the tech edge these days so it take awhile. Add all the active crap that needs to load along the way, I'm just freaking, dreading the login screen and my alt listed as in station.ReplyDelete
Happily that was not the case. There the uncloaked helios was right off a gate in lo sec. Damn. I do get lucky once in a while.Replies
Nice. Had one of those myself last week, dc'd for one reason or another and had to re-start with my ship in space. Luckily, it was still there when I got back. Whew.Delete
Well I think we all have these. My latest was just before Phoebe was introduced. We were leaving The Spire before the changes to Jump Distance and Fatigue were implemented. This was the last day and I'm also the logistics guy owning 2 JF's, 3 carriers. So I was moving corp members and corp assets out of Spire. After over 8 hours jumping back and forward I had one last jump. 2 full sets of titan BPOs and thousands of capital parts/ships bpcs worth 150+ billion isks). I jumped into lowsec no issues, docked the carrier. I should have said that is enough. But, being brain dead, I said I wanted to move the bpos and bpcs to hisec next door. One single jump, what could go wrong? I didn't even think what ship to use, just got an occator unfitted, put something, don't remember what (meaning it was bad) and knowing we had WT's in neut alts waiting I still went for it. You know the result.... boom!ReplyDelete
I convoed the guy and congratulated him as all BPOs dropped and half of the bpcs too. He was trying to understand when he plainly said: "I'm speechless!" He started having the shakes and I was laughing my ass off from the situation. At the end I made an offer to buy the BPOs from him cash (90 bil). He took the offer and became a billionaire in less than 30 minutes. We still talk with each other about it.
Best of all, zkillboard prices are incorrect so it shows only 13 bil isks and the ingame km is also wrong showing 98 million isks for the loss. My corp mates sent thanks to cCP or our KB would be screwed. :-)Replies
That is an awesome story, thanks for sharing that one. Sometimes the best stories and memories of the game come from what we did wrong, and not always from what we did right.Delete
Found the KM https://zkillboard.com/kill/42202837/ there is a link to the ingame km too in the comments. All comments are deserved, when you act stoopid you should lose.Delete
We were in an engagement on a gate in null that we were losing. Our FC had ordered us to burn out of the enemy Sabre's bubble so that he could fleet-warp as many of us out to a bounce. He did this several times and managed to get a few more of us out each time, but many others were either deep in the bubble and/or tackled. I was the last logi in fleet at the time, so I was concentrating hard on repping up whoever I could while waiting for my ship to enter warp. The FC then starts screaming at me specifically to GTFO and I shrug it off thinking that I was fine - I was outside of the bubble and had already initiated warp a while back and would be joining them shortly.ReplyDelete
The FC continued to yell at me and after what seemed like too long a time had passed since I initiated warp, I finally saw that I was indeed still in the Sabre's bubble. I had stuck around the edge of the bubble and even though there may have been a reason as to why I wasn't outside of it (perhaps there was another bubble dropped or I tried to get in frigate rep range of a ship on the other side or I got bumped etc.), it still doesn't excuse my arrogance and/or lack of spatial awareness (my camera was zoomed all the way out). I only needed one cycle of my prop mod to get out, but of course by the time I realized that, it was too late. I woke up in station 30+ jumps out from the fleet feeling like a complete idiot.
One more mistake I won't be making again I guess, lol.
- AnonymousJuly 1, 2015 at 2:13 PM
Being new I make more mistakes than anything else, and some of them have been spectacularly STOOPID but nothin like the above...ReplyDelete
Yet weirdly enough that frustration due to failure that skims rage-quit but bounces into motivation is multiplied when its blatantly your own idiocy at the root of it!
So until I do something so STOOPID that I must share I will keep bouncing along :)
Great stuff :)
If there's only one thing that can frustrate and excite you in equal measures, it has to be the scent of incursion runners in low-sec. Everyone knows the stories and has seen the killmails. Billions of ISK, just waiting to be liberated from an unsuspecting fool. Ponderous whales, lurching from gate to gate, gathering in swarms.ReplyDelete
We'd hunted them before, Russians and Americans. It seemed like the insulation of a billion ISK ship removed their brains, as well as their instincts. Trust flowed freely between us; who would even think to question such willing help? They believed the tales we spun. Low-sec just had a bad reputation. We were gentlemen of honour, not savages.
Until we turned on them, guns blazing. The ISK-lust was too much, the rewards too great. The Incursion-runner's ship buckled, but slowly. We brought in an 'associate', a sleek ship that emerged with a flash of light. It was more than enough.
We split, our lighter ships heading homewards, our 'associate' to his own business. Agreements between our kinds last no-longer than the fights we co-operate in. Every man for themselves, take your own rewards.
Yet, we'd forgotten one thing. The slaver menace that loomed over us. A strangled cry for assistance came from our associate. The Sansha had ambushed him. As sleek and sophisticated as his ship was, nothing can stand up to such concentrated fire-power. Crippled and disabled, his ship exploded, tearing his mind in the process. It was then that the truth was revealed.
Our associate, for hunting whales, had himself become a whale.
There's stupid.
And then there's stooopid.
You all know which one this was. :P
Lessons learned:
Never ever fly tired. It's a recipe for disaster.
You see that F1 shortcut to your cloak? Change it to F8. This will save you from yourself.
Having lost exhausted all mental power, call for help *before* you hit armour.
Question your every actions. Why do you need to bring your Proteus when you have so many better options?
Is the theoretical reward worth the real risk?
If you're going to die, die with dignity!
And finally.
And if you're wondering, this was the Incursion Runner we were hunting.
Rob K.


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Command Faulted in Ambush That Killed 8
The U.S. military blamed "shortcomings in command oversight" and delays in closing a remote outpost in northeastern Afghanistan for an October ambush that left eight Americans dead, according to a report released Friday.
The Oct. 3 gun battle that broke out when in mountainous Nuristan province near the Pakistan border was one of the worst ground attacks of the war.
An investigation found the soldiers "heroically repelled a complex attack from an enemy force of 300" after calling in air support. When the fighting was over, about 150 insurgents were dead but so were eight Americans and three Afghan soldiers.
A report released by the U.S. military in Afghanistan recommended administrative actions "to address shortcomings in command oversight" that contributed to the attack.
U.S. Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top NATO commander, also has taken appropriate action regarding Army personnel involved and issued guidance to commanders and noncommissioned officers at all levels to try to prevent similar attacks in the future.
The command did not identify those involved or specify any punitive measures, citing privacy laws.
The report said critical intelligence and other assets had been diverted to assist combat operations in other areas and necessary improvements for force protection were not made because the outpost was due to be closed.
"There were inadequate measures taken by the chain of command, resulting in an attractive target for enemy fighters," according to executive summary of the report.
Insurgents had been able to conduct numerous probing attacks to learn the U.S. force's tactics and procedures as well as the location of weapons systems, barracks and other key infrastructure, it said.
Militants had launched about 47 attacks during the five months that the B Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry, had been deployed at the outpost in Nuristan's Kamdesh district - three times the rate experienced by the previous unit.
The attack underscored the vulnerability of the outposts that are manned by NATO and Afghan forces away from the heavily fortified bases where most of the troops live.
Many of the small bases have been abandoned as part of McChrystal's new strategy to redirect forces to focus on more populated areas to protect civilians and blunt the influence of the Taliban.
According to the report, Combat Outpost Keating had been scheduled for closure in July or August 2009 but was delayed when the assets needed to ferry supplies were diverted to support intense Afghan operations under way in another area.
It added that other intelligence assets were used for the ongoing operation and the search for a missing U.S. soldier in the south.
The U.S. subsequently withdrew from the outpost and destroyed what remained of the camp on Oct. 6 to prevent enemy use, the report said.
By Associated Press Writer Kim Gamel


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50th Anniversary
As we celebrate 50 years as a City, the first exciting project for 2019 is the Passport to Wheat Ridge. This is your very own passport to dozens of Wheat Ridge businesses and events! This passport includes discount offers and coupons from businesses across the City, along with information about signature special events that build relationships within our community.
The 2019 Passport to Wheat Ridge is a limited edition tour around the City, as only 500 have been printed and they are only available for the 2019 year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the City of Wheat Ridge.
The proceeds from the 2019 Passport to Wheat Ridge are funding the restoration of the Wheat Ridge Police Department's first patrol car, Unit 1, and will support other programs hosted by WRPD such as Operation Blue Santa, National Night Out and the Child Safety Fair. Unit 1 will be making appearances at events throughout 2019 once the restoration is complete.
The Passport to Wheat Ridge is $25.00 and available for purchase online or at City Hall.
There are over 30 businesses participating in the Passport to Wheat Ridge.
Once you purchase your Passport to Wheat Ridge you may pick it up at City Hall, 7500 W. 29th Ave., Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Front Desk.
Where in Wheat Ridge? Greetings Photo Scavenger Hunt - June
Celebrate art in Wheat Ridge by taking photos each week of art in different locations throughout the City. Photos will be featured on Facebook throughout the month of June. Using the Greetings artwork that was originally unveiled on the outside wall at Anderson Park, the Cultural Commission is celebrating the installation of art around the Wheat Ridge community. Find your favorite and take a selfie! Pick up a "Greetings from Wheat Ridge postcard" to use in your photo at the info booth at Localworks' Friday Movie Nights and the Criterium.
Happy Birthday Party and Ice Cream Social (Performance in the Park) - June
At one of the Performances in the Park this June, we will be celebrating the City's 50th birthday with cake and ice cream! Come join us at the pavilion at Prospect Park, W 44th Ave. and Robb St. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic to enjoy with your cake and ice cream!
Anderson Park Reopening (TBD) - June/July
To celebrate the renovated Anderson Building, ballfields, parking lot, and pavilion, we will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony with you guessed it, more birthday cake at Anderson Park. Cold temps and snow have impacted construction but we're excited to reopen for the summer. Stay tuned for the date and time of the grand reopening.
HEAL Committee 50 Ways to Stay Healthy - June
The HEAL Committee which stands for Healthy Eating Healthy Living, is a collaborative community committee comprised of members from Lutheran Medical Center, Localworks, the City of Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County Public Health, Kaiser Permenente, HEAL gears up again in June with 50 activities designed to keep Wheat Ridge residents healthy. Stay tuned for dates, times and locations.
Localworks Friday Night Movie - Unveiling of WRPD's Restored Unit 1
There is nothing better than spending a summer evening outside with family and friends. Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy a movie in the park, live music and activities for kids. Activities will start at 7 p.m., and the movie will begin at dusk (between 8:30 and 9 p.m). WRPD will unveil the newly restored Unit 1, the first patrol car, thanks to Seyfer Automotive for their sponsorship and the generosity of those who purchased a Passport to Wheat Ridge. There's still time to get yours!
WRPD Child Safety Fair - July 15, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join officers from Wheat Ridge Police Department for the Annual Child Safety Fair. Firefighters, police officers and Jefferson County Sheriffs join the fun with a bike rodeo, face painting and other games and activities. This event is designed to teach children about safety while offering a fun, family-friendly event.
WRPD National Night Out - August 6, 4 - 6 p.m.
The celebration includes a tour of the Police Department, a display of various police vehicles, in addition to crime prevention displays to educate the community of the importance of local anti-crime efforts. Kids and families can also enjoy face painting and free refreshments. Complete your Conversation Coin Collection at the event. Don't know what these are? Check in with an officer at the event at Hayward Park, 7500 W. 29th Ave., and enjoy an evening of fun and education for the whole family!
Carnation Festival - August 9 - 11
This year is the 49th anniversary for the Carnation Festival. The first Carnation Festival was in August of 1970 to celebrate the first anniversary of Wheat Ridge becoming a City. Once named the "Carnation Capital of the World", Wheat Ridge embraces its heritage through this spectacular event. This year will be a special one as we celebrate the official incorporation at the festival which is always filled with food, music, culture, and fun for people of all ages! https://thecarnationfestival.com/
Happy Birthday Incorporation Date Celebration - August 12, 7 p.m.
Join us at City Council on August 12 for a reading of the proclamation and more birthday cake to recognize the official incorporation and swearing in of the first City Council or Aldermen as they were called in 1969.
Heritage Day at the Historic Park - August
The Wheat Ridge Historical Society hosts monthly events at the Historic Park and August will offer a special celebration of 50 years of the City's history. Check out Mayor's Matters and the Connections newsletters for more details and times later this spring. Or go to the Historical Society website https://www.wheatridgehistoricalsociety.org/
Localworks Ridgefest - September 7, 3 - 9 p.m.
Localworks Ridgefest is a free event highlighting the unique character, culture, and one-of-a-kind charm of Wheat Ridge. The event will feature four bluegrass bands, a classic car show, chalk art, vendors, food trucks, local beer, lots of kids' activities and more. Visit Localworks for more information.
Haunted Wheat Ridge Tour - October
Did you know there are haunted locations throughout the City? Stay tuned for more information on this spooky trip through history in and around Wheat Ridge.
Localworks Trunk or Treat - October 26, 4 - 6 p.m.
Join us for a fun and safe trick-or-treating experience for kids and their families. Participating businesses and community members decorate the trunks of their cars with creative disguises and hand out candy to kids. The event also features a photo station, carnival games and a trunk decorating competition. Get there early as the line can get pretty long.
Thankful Wheat Ridge - November
We'll be traveling around Wheat Ridge to capture "on the street" interviews with residents, business owners and visitors asking the question "what makes you thankful about living, working, playing in Wheat Ridge?" Keep an eye on @CelebrateWR50 for dates and locations in November.
Wheat Ridge and Localworks Holiday Celebration - December 7, 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Start off your holiday season with carolers, hot cocoa, crafts, train rides and more! Join in for the official tree lighting for the City of Wheat Ridge at 6:30 p.m. at The Green on Ridge at 38, 7101 W. 38th Ave.
1845-1861 – Kansas Territory existed from 1845-1861. It covered parts of Colorado, including where current Wheat Ridge lies.
1859 - Wheat Ridge "roots" were first established during the Gold Rush of 1859, when the City served as a rest stop for miners headed to mountain gold camps. It was later named Wheat Ridge for the golden ridges of wheat noted by travelers passing along the Overland Trail.
1859 - Many residents of the mining region felt disconnected from the remote territorial governments of Kansas and Nebraska, so they voted to form their own Territory of Jefferson on October 24, 1859. The following month, the Jefferson Territorial Legislature organized 12 counties for the new territory, including Jefferson County.
1859 - Built in 1859 on the 1st registered homestead in the State of Colorado, the Coulehan-Johnson Cabin was originally located at about 48th and Upham on the Stevens farm. It was then moved to the Wolf farm and then moved to Johnson Park by Judge Samuel Johnson. The Cabin was later moved to its current home at the Historic Park in 1985.
1860 – One thousand people from six different communities in Jefferson County voted for County officials. Walter Pollard was elected as the first Jefferson County Sheriff by receiving 187 total votes. He served from November 7, 1859 – November 11, 1860. For 110 years (1859-1969) the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office was responsible for law enforcement in the area that came to be known as the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
1861 - The Territory of Colorado was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from February 28, 1861, until August 1, 1876, when it was admitted to the Union as the State of Colorado. The boundaries of the Colorado Territory were identical with those of the current State of Colorado.
1867 - The first school in Wheat Ridge was constructed in 1867 at W. 32nd ave and Wadsworth Blvd. It was built by Martin N. Everitt on his land and is said to be where the school district evolved from.
1870 - The History of Richards-Hart Estate: James Richards arrived in Colorado with the rest of the 59-ers to find a fortune in gold. By the late 1860s he was successful enough to marry and purchase 160 acres on Sloan's Lake, where he built "Lake Side" circa 1870. Richards was also a prominent and active citizen in the early Wheat Ridge community. He was an officer of the School Board District Number 8 and a delegate to the Republican State Convention in 1882. He continued to be a prominent businessman until his death in 1883, while the family lived in the house until 1911.
1873 - The second Everitt School was completed in late 1873 on the land once owned by Abram Slater at W. 38th Ave. and Teller St. The building is now a residence. The school accommodated 25 children at full capacity. The teacher was paid $40 a month and her salary later was raised to $60.
1876 – Colorado becomes a state on August 1, 1876.
1880 – Mr. and Mrs. Brothers pose next to their horse and wagon. Mr. Brothers was related to Henry Lee, one of the founders of Wheat Ridge.
1886 - Samuel Bert White and his family located on a tract of land on which the sod house stands, known as the "Soddy," built in 1886. Built of sod blocks, the 675 square foot building has 30 inch thick walls representing about 5,000 square feet ·of native tall prairie grass. The sod acts as wonderful insulation to keep the house warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Mr. White was interested in horticulture and raised several acres of celery, and also sold celery seeds to those who were interested in raising celery as well.
1887 - "This photo of the Wheat Ridge School picnic in the spring of 1887 is said to include all the residents of Wheat Ridge plus three from Denver and two from Golden." - the Wheat Ridge Sentinel. There are approximately 52 people in the image.
1888 - Abram Slater is pictured standing outside his home that was built in 1888. Slater was a pioneer, Wheat Ridge rancher who arrived in the area in approximately 1859 looking for gold. In the late 1870s, Slater donated land for the construction of a one-room schoolhouse. Today, Stevens Elementary School sits on that site. Slater Elementary was also named after Slater.
1893 - Photo of Ernest Apel Farm in 1893. In 1890, Apel rented a plot of land to begin a truck garden with John Brown. In 1891, John Brown returned to the East coast. Ernest stayed in Wheat Ridge and went on to become a very successful truck farmer, later bringing his son Arthur and son-in-law Joseph Bacher into the business.
1897 – Wheat Ridge Methodist Church Picnic in Fruitdale District, near 44th and Wadsworth.
1905 - Lutheran Medical Center began in 1905 as the Evangelical Lutheran Sanitarium, a tent colony for tuberculosis patients. As medical advances diminished the demand for tuberculosis treatment, community leaders decided the center should meet a new need. Community-based Lutheran Hospital, a not-for-profit, general medical facility located on a 100-acre campus, opened its doors in 1961.
1905 - Wheat Ridge High School Boys Basketball Team, 1905-06 Champions.
1905 – Wheat Ridge train, this passenger train traveled from Denver to Golden. It passed through Wheat Ridge with stops through town, including a stop at Eliches. The tracks were laid along the, now, RTD G-Line route..
1909 - The George Smith Store was built on W. 38th Ave. between Reed and Teller Streets. It was the only store in the area at that time. Orders were taken at the store, and delivered the following day by a driver with two horses and a wagon. During the winter months when the snow was too high, the groceries were delivered by sleigh.
1910 – Wheat Ridge school class photo
1913 - In 1900 Fred Bunger moved to Wheat Ridge where he was active in gardening, raising fruits and vegetables and doing a commission business. He was also the community's first postmaster, serving for nine years. The post office was built in 1913 at 38th and Teller. It was later moved to the Wheat Ridge Historical Park.
1919 – The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, prohibiting the "manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes," is ratified in 1919 and becomes the law of the land. The first arrest in Colorado for prohibition was in Wheat Ridge. Frank Daniels was arrested for making moonshine.
1922 – Arial view of Lutheran Medical Center.
1926 - Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District is originally formed in 1926 as the Wheat Ridge Volunteer Fire Department.
1926 - Wheat Ridge's first fire truck was a Julius Pearse and was bought in 1926 from the Columbia Gardens Fire Department. At that time the fire department had twelve members, and George Hively was the first fire chief. The fire truck was located at the Wheat Ridge school grounds on W. 38th Ave by Upham St. before the station was built.
1926 - Construction of the Tower of Memories at Olinger Crown Hill Cemetery began in 1926. Pictured is the original rendering of the building design by Gothic architect Charles A. Smith. The project was initially estimated to cost 1 million dollars. The builder hit bankruptcy in 1928.
1927 - Fruitdale School - The property was deeded to the Jefferson County School District in 1883 and the first school was built on the site in 1884. The original building was destroyed by fire in the 1920s, after which noted Denver architect and developer Temple Buell designed the existing red brick school building in 1927. Additions on both sides of the building were constructed in the 1950s.
1930 - Construction of the Tower of Memories resumed in December of 1930 and continued for 11 years by architect Francis J. Kirchhof. The original Gothic embilishments were removed and blended with modern design. When World War II caused shortages of man power and materials construction came to a halt once again.
1940 – 48th and Teller transfer station for the Wheat Ridge Train.
1942 - In 1942 the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District was formed.
1947 - July 1947, the Wheat Ridge Grange was able to purchase a site for its own Grange Hall. The hall was finished in 1954 and still is in use today. Throughout its active history, Wheat Ridge Grange has played a strong role in community leadership and activity.
1948 – The 9 acres of land for Panorama Park was acquired in 1948. The park features baseball/softball fields, soccer field, football field, basketball, horseshoes, tennis courts, playground, picnic tables, pavilion, BBQ, restrooms.
1948 – The 5 acres of land for Randall Park was acquired in 1948. The park features baseball/softball fields, basketball, all purpose court, playground, BBQ, restrooms, picnic table, and pavilion.
1948 - John Monroe was the final architect of the Tower of Memories, completed in 1948. The final tower stands on a two story base, and seven stories high at 158 ft., and is home to 6,000 crypts and 5,000 niches for cremated remains.
1950 - Around 1950, Sheriff Carl Enlow sketched the first shoulder patch for Jefferson County. In the mid to late 1960's, members of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office were able to sign up to work off duty in the unincorporated area known as Wheat Ridge. These officers were authorized to wear a green rocker with the one word, "WHEATRIDGE" above the Jeffco shoulder patch. This became the first Wheat Ridge patch.
1956 – First, and only, Wheat Ridge Law Enforcement officer, Ray Isley, to be killed in the line of duty. He was a retired Jeffco officer who started a security business in Wheat Ridge. He would stop by businesses along 38th Ave. and leave orange tickets to show that he had stopped to check in on the business after hours. One evening as he was checking out a grocery store on 38th and Ames, he happened upon a robbery. They opened the front door and fired one shot through the windshield, hitting Isley, and killing him.
1957 – The 2 acres of land for Stites Park was acquired in 1957. The park features baseball/softball fields, basketball, playground, and picnic tables.
1958 - Wheat Ridge High School was built in September 1958.
1960 – The 9 acres of land for Paramount Park was acquired in 1960. The park features baseball/softball fields, soccer field, basketball, playground, picnic tables, horseshoes, pavilion, BBQ, and restrooms.
1966 - The current Everitt Middle School location opened in 1966 as a junior high school with 1,090 students.
1967 - The 3.5 acres of the Baugh Property was acquired in 1967.
1967 – The 44 acres of land for Prospect Park was acquired in 1967. The park features baseball/softball fields, football field, basketball, trail head, BBQ, playground, tennis, concessions, pavilion, picnic tables, natural environment, lakes, fishing, restrooms, and horseshoes.
1969 - June 17, 1969 was election day in Wheat Ridge. The campaign to incorporate Wheat Ridge as a city started after it was announced that if Wheat Ridge did not incorporate, they would become a part of "Jefferson City". When the final votes were tallied on election day, the score read: 3183 for incorporating Wheat Ridge, 2636 against. Thus, the City of Wheat Ridge was born.
1969 – Wheat Ridge was officially incorporated on August 20, 1969.
1969 – The first City Hall of Wheat Ridge was located at 38th & Vance.
1969 - The first elected Mayor of Wheat Ridge was Albert "Ed" Anderson. He was elected in August of 1969.
1969 - The first patrol car, Unit 1, was purchased on September 30, 1969 from Johnnie Harper Ford. Unit 1 is a 1969 Ford Galaxie.
1969 - When Wheat Ridge was incorporated as a city, the City was given 100 days to put together a Police Department. The City hired off-duty officers from Jefferson County on October 1, 1969
1969 - "The First Badge": There were 9 of these badges issued, numbered 1 – 9. These badges had no rank designation. Used from 1969-1970.
1969 - In August 1969, the City of Wheat Ridge was incorporated. The new city contracted with Jefferson County for law enforcement services. Nine members of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office agreed to become the first Wheat Ridge police officers, although they were still paid by the county. They wore new shoulder patches that had the same shape and green color of the Jeffco patch, however, this patch had the word "POLICE," the Colorado state seal, and the three words, "WHEAT RIDGE COLORADO." This particular patch only lasted from about August to November of 1969.
1969 – Jack Bramble is elected as Acting Police Chief from November 1969 – June 1970. He assisted in the incorporation and served on the first City Council from 1969 to 1973. Jack had served in the Army and had extensive experience in motorcycle training. He was a member of the El Jebel motorcycle team and had trained the Colorado State Patrol and Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies in motorcycle techniques. With his law enforcement experience, he was asked to be the first Acting Chief of Police while the City searched for a full time Chief. He received no pay for his duty.
1969 - In November 1969, the Wheat Ridge City Council decided to discontinue the law enforcement contract with Jefferson County and start their own police department. One of Chief Bramble's first actions was to switch the police uniforms from green to blue in order to symbolize the change from county to municipal law enforcement. The shoulder patch also changed to blue, but remained identical to the previous green shoulder patch.
1970 - In honor of the City's birthday, the area's agricultural history and carnation production, a festival was born. The Carnation Festival is one of the longest running festivals in Colorado, the first was in August of 1970. In the 1960s, the city had 32 different carnation growers and sent flowers to the White House every Monday morning. The bouquet was displayed in the front foyer with a card stating: "With compliments to our nation's capital, Wheat Ridge Colorado, Carnation City," per the Wheat Ridge Historical Society.
1970 – WR moved into the 2nd City Hall at 3805 Newland.
1970 - "The Star Badge": This series had a star in place of the badge number. They also had "Patrolman" engraved on them. Used from 1970-1973.
1970 - The first full-time Wheat Ridge Police officers were sworn into WRPD on March 21, 1970.
1970 - The WRPD moved to the basement of 3805 Newland in 1970.
1970 - The original City Seal of Wheat Ridge was designed by Eron Johnson, age 18, grade 12, at Jefferson High School. Johnson submitted a drawing to the citywide contest for kids to design the new City Seal, and won the grand prize on April 25, 1970. This seal was used until 2007 when the City voted to rebrand and design a new logo.
1970 - Ed Pinson was sworn in as the new Police Chief for WRPD on June 4, 1970. He served from 1970-1982. He had previously served as a police officer in Englewood and as a Sergeant in the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Within his first year as Chief, Ed created a Civil Service system, a dispatch center, and obtained a federal grant to hire 10 additional officers. He established the first, and only, police academy operated by Wheat Ridge police officers.
1970 - During the early 1970s, Lutheran Hospital officially became Lutheran Medical Center (LMC). More than a change in name, the move signaled the organization's growth as a provider and its continued commitment to meeting the health needs of the community.
1971 – Wheat Ridge Police Department grew to 19 officers, and 5 patrol cars. 1971 was also the year the first female Police Officer was hired, Patricia (Pat) Hopper. Pictured here is Pat Hopper, Chief Ed Pinson, and Lt. Ernie Canfield in front of the second City Hall.
1971 - In 1971, the Prospect Valley Fire Department merged with the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District. Pictured: 1960 International (R185) / American (MC237) 500 gallon water tank / 500 gpm pump, former Prospect Valley Fire Department Engine No. 1.
1972 – The 1 acre of land for Happiness Gardens was acquired in 1972. The park features a community vegetable gardens.
1973 – WR moved into the 3rd City Hall at 44th and Owens.
1973 - In 1973, a six-floor tower was added and with the expansion of the critical care unit in 1985, the number of licensed beds rose to 409, the current capacity level today.
1973 - "Blackington Patrolman Badge": This series was made by the Blackington Company and had COLO engraved in the badge number panel. It also still had "Patrolman" on it. Used from 1973-1981.
1974 – Paul Abramson is elected Mayor of Wheat Ridge.
1974 – Homer Roesener is elected Mayor of Wheat Ridge. He serves from 1974-1976.
1974 – The 1 acre of land for Wheat Ridge Historical Park was acquired in 1974. The park features picnic tables, and multiple historic buildings including the Red Brick Museum, Soddy, first Post Office, Johnson's Log Cabin, Tool Shed, Baugh House, and Water Tower.
1974 – WRPD adds a motorcycle and a van for Community Services Team to the fleet.
1974 - Wheat Ridge Historical Society was founded in 1974 during an effort to preserve The Soddy. The Historical Society seeks to bring the community together and to give every generation a chance to learn about how the past has shaped our present.
1974 - Columbia Heights Fire Department merged with Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District in 1974. Columbia Heights Volunteer Fire Department (CHVFD), and served the area from Sheridan Blvd. to Harlan St. and W. 29th Ave. to W. 33rd Ave.
1975 – The 2 acres of land for Apel-Bacher Park was acquired in 1975. The park features tennis courts, playground, picnic tables, pavilion, and a BBQ.
1975 - In the mid 70's, the police department was running low on shoulder patches and needed to order more. Always looking to save the tax payers' money, the department found an overseas company willing to reproduce the patch at a considerable savings. One day, a huge box arrived containing several thousand patches. It was immediately recognized that these patches were not really a faithful duplication of the "The Blue Patch." The shape of these new patches had been oversimplified and rounded off from the unique shield shape that had descended from Jefferson County. What remained was an even more unique shape for a police patch that could only be described as the shape of a peanut shell. The "Peanut Patch" lasted for about 25 years. During this time, many Wheat Ridge police officers, particularly those attending the police academy, were subjected to being called, "The Peanut Patrol" by members of other law enforcement agencies.
1976 – Hank Stites is elected Mayor of Wheat Ridge. He serves from 1976-1978.
1976 – The 1 acre of land for Boyd's Crossing was acquired in 1976. The park features a playground and picnic tables.
1976 - The Richards-Hart Estate was purchased by the City of Wheat Ridge in 1976 for approximately $200,000. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 5, 1977. The estate is tucked away in a historic Wheat Ridge neighborhood, and is a wonderful site for weddings and receptions, rehearsal dinners, parties and community gatherings.
1977 – Wheat Ridge moves into the current City Hall Municipal building. It houses WRPD, City staff, City Council Chambers and Courts. Hayward Park was originally Hayward Farm, it was on the open land of the City Hall property.
1977 – The 5 acres of land for Hayward Park was acquired in 1977. The park features trails, playground, picnic tables, and veterans' memorial.
1978 – Oliver Phillips is elected Mayor of Wheat Ridge. He serves from 1978-1979.
1979 – Hank Stites is re-elected as Mayor of Wheat Ridge. He serves from 1979-1987.
1979 – The 12 acres of land for Fruitdale Park was acquired in 1979. The park features trails, playground, picnic tables, pavilion, natural environment, restrooms, BBQ, horseshoes, and a dog park.
1979 - Wheat Ridge qualifies it's first year as a "Tree City." The Tree City USA program is a nationwide movement that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their public trees. Wheat Ridge has achieved this title every year since 1979.
1980 – The 9 acres of land for Lewis Meadows was acquired in 1980. The park features trails and natural environment.
1980 - The City acquires a building, formerly used as a church, for the Wheat Ridge Active Adult Center. The Active Adult Center serves the recreational and education needs of Wheat Ridge area adults and seniors.
1981 - The first-ever Farmers 5000 was held in August of 1981. Athletics, along with Key Club ran the race for many years, but they needed a larger organization to help with funding the race. The PTSA has been running the race as its main fundraiser ever since it took over from the athletic department. Governor Dick Lamm is pictured at the race.
1981 - "Officer Badge": This was an updated Blackington badge. The changes were "COLORADO" spelled out in the number banner and "OFFICER" instead of the "PATROLMAN". Used from 1981-2000.
1982 – Howard Jaquay, "Jake Way" is sworn in as the second Chief of Police. He served from 1982-1989. He received a BA in Psychology, which, he says, "taught me what I can't know about people". He served in the US Army in Berlin, Germany and in Vietnam. He says, "that was my first police experience, since they told me it was a 'police action' and not a war". Jake joined the WRPD in May, 1970, promoted to Sergeant in 1972, Lieutenant in 1974, and selected Chief in 1982. He started a new position of Crime Prevention/Training Officer, and opted the department out of the FPPA pension system and started a money purchase plan. Several other departments followed his lead. Jake also re-organized the Investigations Bureau from general assignment detectives to Property, Persons, and Juvenile Teams.
1982 - The Wheat Ridge Transcript Newspaper is a weekly newspaper that serves the community of Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The newspaper is a publication of Colorado Community Media. Originally the Jefferson County Transcript, it has been published since 1982.
1987 – Dan Wilde is elected Mayor of Wheat Ridge. He serves from 1987-1991.
1989 – Jack Hurst is sworn in as the third Chief of Police. He served from 1989-2004. Jack was the previous Chief of Police at Ft. Lupton. He established a best practices Internal Affairs system, did a complete re-write of the Policy Directive Manual, established a Traffic Unit and combined Code Enforcement with Animal Control and Parks Enforcement, and directed the department to become a state accredited law enforcement agency through the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police. He increased the police department building space by 1/3 to ease the overcrowded conditions. In 2004, Jack led a city sales tax initiative that allowed the police department to add 10 additional police officers to the force.
1989 – The first WRPD Crash and Traffic Team is established.
1991 – Ray Winger is elected Mayor of Wheat Ridge. He serves from 1991-1993.
1992 – Urban Renewal Authority is established. The Urban Renewal Authority underwent a name change to Renewal Wheat Ridge. Renewal Wheat Ridge has the power to undertake urban renewal projects and execute contracts connected therewith; buy and sell property; dedicate property it owns for public projects; sue and be sued; enter property and buildings, with the consent of the owner, to undertake surveys or appraisals; condemn property or leases; borrow money; make appropriations and expenditures of its funds; invest its funds subject to certain restrictions; make reasonable relocation payments; contract with consultants or advisors to accomplish duties related to urban renewal. Members are appointed by the Mayor and ratified by City Council.
1993 – Dan Wilde is re-elected as Mayor of Wheat Ridge. He serves from 1993-1997.
1995 – City Hall is remodeled.
1997 - Gretchen Cerveny is elected Mayor of Wheat Ridge. She serves from 1997-2005.
1998 – The 16 acres of land for Creekside Park was acquired in 1998. The park features Manwaring field, soccer field, bike trails, restrooms, picnic tables, playground, and natural environment.
1998 – The Parks and Recreation Commission is established. The Parks and Recreation Commission regularly consults with the Director of Parks and Recreation; review legislation relating to parks and recreation matters to the City Council; act as liaison between the Department of Parks and Recreation and the community at large; promote and develop positive relationships with community groups. The Commission has the authority to develop Parks and Regulations for the proper management, operation, and control of the parks, parkways, and other recreation facilities within the City.
1998 – The Liquor Licensing Authority is established. The Liquor Licensing Authority makes recommendations to the Council regarding housing development /redevelopment proposals and implementation strategies. Members are appointed by the Mayor and ratified by City Council.
1999 – The 3 acres of land for Hopper Hollow was acquired in 1999. The park features picnic tables, shade shelters, BBQ grill, 2 play-grounds, basketball court, bike rack, open field play area, and a public art piece.
2000 - In 2000, a uniform committee was formed by the department to standardize specific brands of clothing so that everything would be – uniform. Chief of Police, Jack Hurst, sketched out a design idea for a new shoulder patch. A former wife of Lt. Wade Hammond completed the graphic design of the patch, and the uniform committee recommended that this new patch coincide with the issue of new uniforms. "The Wheat Patch" started a style trend for Colorado law enforcement. Almost immediately, variations of the Wheat Ridge patch shape, colors, and graphics were copied by agencies such as Golden, Arvada, Lakewood, Broomfield, and others. To complete the circle, when the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office revised their patch in 2000, they also took the Wheat Ridge shape and gave up their original shield shape that had been adopted by Wheat Ridge for so many years.
2000 - "City Seal Badge": The same Blackington Badge with changes to the Wheat Ridge City Seal instead of the Colorado State Seal and the badge had the individual officer's badge number. Badge numbers reflect the year the officer was hired and the order the officer was hired, for example, badge # 06-12 would be the 12th officer hired in 2006. Used from 2000-2019.
2000 – WRPD Officers worked two 12 hour shifts on New Years Eve, into the 2000 New Year. Y2K was a big topic, so every officer worked during one of those two shifts. At midnight, everyone got together for a "millennium photo."
2000 - The Wheat Ridge Recreation Center was built in 2000. The architecture of the Recreation Center was inspired by the old barn out front and features a chanticleer perched on top.
2000 – The 8.5 acres of land for Discovery Park was acquired in 2000. The park features trails, skatepark, pavilion, splash pad, playgrounds and a public art piece.
2000 – The 5 acres of land for Founders Park was acquired in 2000. The park features trails, pavilion, public art, natural environment, and restrooms.
2002 – The Cultural Commission is established. The Cultural Commission promotes artistic endeavors within the City and makes recommendations on issues concerning culture and the arts to City Council, promotes the arts, including for-profit and non-profit art organizations and seeks citizen input and advice on the management of public art, assists the City in grant proposals and fund raising activities.
2005 – Daniel Brennan is sworn in as the fourth Chief of Police. He is still currently serving. Dan Brennan has served the Wheat Ridge Police Department as Chief of Police since January 3, 2005. He began his law enforcement career in 1977 as a police agent with the Lakewood (CO) Police Department and served in numerous operational, tactical and administrative positions rising to the rank of Commander. He served as the Director of the Colorado Regional Community Policing Institute and Colorado Police Corps prior to his appointment as Chief of Police in Wheat Ridge. Chief Brennan has received numerous awards in his law enforcement career including the Medal for Meritorious Service, Medal for Distinguished Service, the Police Service Award, Achievement and Recognition Awards, Police Officer of the Year Award and the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police "Ralph Smith Professional Innovation" Award.
2005 - Jerry DiTullio is elected Mayor of Wheat Ridge. He serves from 2005-2013.
2005 - The Planning Commission is established. The Planning Commission develops and prepares a Comprehensive Plan for the physical, economic and social development of the City. The Commission also holds public hearings on all zoning cases, development plans, and subdivision plats.
2009 - In 2008, The City of Wheat Ridge recognized the need to provide a fresher image in an effort to market itself better to the public. A police patch committee was formed to design a new patch which would not only incorporate the new logo, but to also give the department a new look and a new symbol that represented some of the big changes that the department had experienced in the past few years. After considerable study and departmental feedback, "The Logo Patch" was created in 2009. The general theme of the patch was to respect the history of the department over the past 40 years and to incorporate features of previous police patches with a new professional image to signify positive changes. This patch features the same base color, added the word "Colorado", a stylized version of the Colorado state seal, "Est. 1969" appears to signify our history, and the city marketing logo appears at the top to represent the optimism of the future. This patch is still presently used.
2011 – WRPD earns it's first CALEA accreditation.
2013 - Joyce Jay is elected Mayor of Wheat Ridge. She serves from 2013-2017.
2013 - The November 2012 General Election, registered voters in the City of Edgewater approved the inclusion of the Edgewater Fire Department into the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District, ending 97 years of service. January 1st 2013 the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District took over the Edgewater Fire District & Station 13, and re-named the fire station to Station 73.
2016 - In April of 2016, Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District merged with West Metro Fire Rescue. The two districts had been working together for some time on many fire and emergency calls and also training together at West Metro's Training Center.
2017 - Bud Starker is elected as Mayor of Wheat Ridge, he is still currently serving as Mayor.
2017 - Fruitdale School Lofts - The Wheat Ridge Housing Authority (WRHA) began working with Hartman Ely Investments (HEI) in February 2015. HEI thoroughly vetted several reuse scenarios before ultimately pursing a redevelopment of the site into 16 apartments. The Authority sold the property on December 9, 2016 and completed the project in 2017 to repurpose the interior of the school and to restore the exterior.
2018 – On Feb. 13, 2018 Jeffcom911 announced the opening of its newly consolidated communications center. The center services eight agencies covering Jefferson County and surrounding districts. Jeffcom911 will work with fire, police and emergency medical service providers to dispatch appropriate emergency responders, as well as provide support for public safety education. Jeffcom911 was created by the consolidation of eight public safety agencies: Arvada Fire Protection District, Arvada Police Department, Evergreen Fire Protection District, Golden Police & Fire Department, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Lakewood Police Department, West Metro Fire Protection District, and WRPD
2018 - A recent renovation completed in May, 2018 replaced the Tower of Memories plexiglas windows with dark blue glass, repaired its tiled roof, repaired water damage and restored the front doors to their original gold color. The 15-month long restoration process was done to preserve the 90-year-old mausoleum for another 75 years.
2019 – "50th Anniversary Badge": This badge is made by Symbol Arts. It has a likeness of the First Badge (with no rank designation and all badge numbers are "#1"). The badge is surrounded by a circle with banners stating "50th Anniversary" and "1969 – 2019" as well as the U.S flag and Colorado state flag. This badge is authorized to be worn from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. After that date, the badge will be retired and officers will return to the City Seal Badge. The badge is to commemorate the 50 years of service to the community, honor each officer, and increase team spirit.
Thank you to the following sponsors for supporting the City's 50th Anniversary. Their generous support is helping to fund the restoration of the Wheat Ridge Police Department's first patrol car Unit 1.
Special thanks to Unit 1 Sponsor Seyfer Automotive for getting things started by donating the cost of the engine work to get the car back on the road. Plans are to use Unit 1 at crime prevention and community events throughout the year.
Presenting Sponsors $5,000:
SCL Health Lutheran Medical Center
Gold Sponsors $2,500:
HRE Holdings
Regency Center
Rocky Mountain Bottle Company
Unit 1 Sponsor $2,500:
Seyfer Automotive
Silver Sponsor $1,000:
Wazee Partners
Wheat Ridge turns 50 this year! In honor of that very special milestone, we've create a video highlighting the very earliest days of our community, those who initiated our incorporation, the growth of business and economic vitality, as well as how Wheat Ridge has embraced its agricultural past for today's focus on farm to table. It's a city celebrated for its trails and greenbelt as well as for its small town friendliness.
Special thanks to all of those who shared their memories of this very special City.
In order of appearance:
- Division Chief Jim Lorentz-WRPD
- Janet Bradford-Community Member
- Charlotte Whetsel-Community Member
- Gretchen Cerveny-Former Mayor
- Claudia Worth-Community Member
- Idella Lewis-Community Member
- Kent Higgins-Former Reserve Officer WRPD
- Amanda Weaver-Owner 5 Fridges Farm
- Howard Jaidinger-Former WRFD Chief
- Howard Jacquay-Former WRPD Chief
- Dan Brennan-WRPD Chief
- Joe Cassa-Former WRPD Division Chief
- Joyce Manwaring-Parks & Recreation Director
- Walt Pettit-Community Member
- Steve Brown, M.D.-Lutheran Medical Center
- Jerry DiTullio-Former Mayor
- Bud Starker-WR Mayor


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Classes officially started last week, of course I was stressing before they even begun. I remembered the foreign students in my Business classes- how, in utmost honesty, I dreaded having them on my team because I knew we'd have to explain everything. During roleplays we'd give them the easy role, minimalist lines and try to support them... I was going to become that foreigner. A week before the classes were to start I already started to have nightmares, I would show up to class and suddenly all my French would disappear and I couldn't understand a word from the teacher ni the students.
Of course starting off wasn't super easy either, looking back at last week my notes are written in short-hand, scribbled nonsense sentences and sometimes a vocabulary word scratched on the top of the paper with a huge QUESTION MARK. It was nice having some recognition for what I am doing, I kept mentioning l'importance de changer le stéréotype Américain, that, ce n'est pas juste que dans le domaine des affaires tout le monde faut parler en Anglais. I pushed the fact that I was the only business student AMERICAN that I knew with such a fluent level and respect for the French culture.
See, most people who come over, come to sort of suck up the culture. Learn about the literature, the gastronomy, cooking skills, methodology to teach French back in the States- I decided to utilize my strength and experience in Business and learn that aspect.
Plus a Master in France only costs like 250€ payable in 3 installements of 83€! Calculating my Master costs in the US made my head spin- and I couldn't stand the fact I would have to rack up more debt to get an education.. so I bit the bullet and found a program that fit my goals and applied.
The interview was in July; with a lovely lady who seemed ravie that I had applied to the program. I was the first American in a long time, I would be a great part of the program.. etc. Plus I'd get to try and do an INTERNSHIP with a company in Lyon... which is another stress in my mind.....
Now the question, what is it like in a French Masters Program?
Well, hard of course. There is always the language barrier- which some professors are kind and give lots of synonyms during their lectures so we foreigners understand- but unfortunately it's not always that easy. I have one professor that talks so fast I only have a moment to digest what he said and get it until he suddenly jets off in a separate direction... I have the innate feeling he has a slight ADD... but it's dommage because he is one cute dude. (But married for those of you looking for the marriage way of staying in France).
I have a mix of classes, Business Plan classes, classes about the Industrial Economy... I think the hardest part about the information is the changing of the words. In business the French have tried to find equivalent words for everything we already have jargon for in the States- for example a Greenfield Venture has now become ex nihilo. WTF?
Now, probably wondering how to get all enrolled in a Master program in France? It's quite easy:
- Go to the Lyon 2 or Lyon 3 website and search what they offer as formations or masters
- Pick out what you like and sign up online to deposer un candidature
- Remember all those pesky documents: releves des notes, lettre de motivation, CV
- Apply once all documents are ready
- Wait for a response
If you are nervous about your carte de séjour running out- fret not because when you reapply you don't need proof of school until September. They understand students are waiting for a response..
And word to the wise: Don't attempt a Master's Program in France until you watch French news and understand what is going on. Otherwise opt for an English based program (such as those offered at Lyon 3) or a language based program (such as the CIEF)
bonne chance!


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Posted: Oct 23, 2018
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The Lander women's golf team wrapped up its fall schedule with a 16th-place finish at the Flagler Fall Slam on Tuesday afternoon.
Madison Jordan finished tied for 45th to lead all Bearcats, while Caroline Hardee tied for 57th. Hannah Fesperman tied for 66th at the event.
Playing as an individual, Grace Zoller tied for 83rd and Hannah Stephenson finished 87th. Tatum Warr ended the event in a tie for 90th.
Lander returns to St. Augustine to open the spring portion of its schedule at the World Golf Invitational on Feb. 3-4.


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And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, 2 that the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they atook them wives of all which they chose. 3 And the Lord said, bMy spirit shall not always strive with man, cfor that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years. 4 There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown. 5 And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that * every dimagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil * continually. 6 And eit repented the Lord that he had made man on the earth, and it fgrieved him at his heart. 7 And the Lord said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; * both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. 8 But Noah gfound grace in the eyes of the Lord.
9 These are the generations of Noah: hNoah was a just man and * perfect in his generations, and Noah iwalked with God. 10 And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 11 The earth also was corrupt kbefore God, and the earth was lfilled with violence. 12 And God mlooked upon the earth, and behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth. 13 And God said unto Noah, nThe end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and behold, I will destroy them * with the earth. 14 Make thee an ark of gopher wood; * rooms shalt thou make in the ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch. 15 And this is the fashion which thou shalt make it of: the length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits. 16 A window shalt thou make to the ark, and in a cubit shalt thou finish it above; and the door of the ark shalt thou set in the side thereof; with lower, second, and third stories shalt thou make it. 17 And behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die. 18 But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons' wives with thee. 19 And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep them alive with thee; they shall be male and female. 20 Of fowls after their kind, and of cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the earth after his kind, otwo of every sort shall come unto thee, to keep them alive. 21 And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them. 22 pThus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.
Deut. 7. 3, 4.
Gal. 5. 16, 17.
Or, the whole imagination: The Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires.
Heb. every day.
1 Sam. 15. 11. 2 Sam. 24. 16. Joel 2. 13. Comp. Num. 23. 19. 1 Sam. 15. 29. So ch. 18. 30. Isai. 1. 14. & 43. 24.
Heb. from man unto beast.
ch. 19. 19. Ex. 33. 12, 13, 16, 17. Luke 1. 30. Acts 7. 46.
Or, upright. See ch. 17. 1.
Ezek. 8. 17. & 9. 9. & 28. 16.
ch. 18. 21. Ps. 14. 2. & 53. 2, 3.
Ezek. 7. 2, 3, 6.
Heb. nests.
So ch. 2. 19.
Heb. 11. 7. So Ex. 40. 16.


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Abstract of Faith, Hope, and Love
The moral principles defined in Scripture are a reflection of something that resonates deep inside each of our souls. Yet, these are principles that are understood as practical on a natural level as well. Faith is a vision of what is not yet physical reality, yet trusted on as if it were. Hope is the endurance factor to is somewhat attached with imagination. Love is that deep absolute, and universally recognizable force creates, rather then destroys.
Zach Baldwin
Kingdom Society Research
January 12th, 2014
Faith, Hope, and Love: Ingredients of Life
The moral realm is held with less regard by mainstream culture then it once was. Man was once universally-spiritual. Spirituality was a given. Concepts of a moral construct inside a man's being were understood. What has happened to the awareness of these concepts? Religion's of men acknowledge them, although the diversity is great. But the development of "Atheism", and "Agnosticism" is a tragic new development in the world. Development of an "evolutionary idea" of the origin of man began to emerge in subtly in Hellenistic thought. Their reasoning led them to "reason out" what is clear in Judeo-Christian Scripture, which is respected and admired, which the exception of a few groups here and there. Yet, while they intended to define the origin of their existence, It was the Greeks who gave us expression of the heights and depths of the human experience. Idea's such as: Heroism, Courage, Mercy, Sacredness, Justice, Trust, Selflessness were held in high regard. It's as though they were written somewhere deep in our hearts, and no "re-defining" could change what the hearts of man knew as true.
The moral realm is a real and present reality in terms of things that constitute our intrinsic, ontological makeup. Science has claimed to be mystified by the perimeters of "the mind". What is it? The reality is, just as a word cannot be used in it's own definition – reason cannot expect to succeed in ascertaining the origin, or peripheral elements that are apart of it. Modern science is limited to what can be Tasted, Touched, Seen, Smelled, and Heard. The elements of what science, (for lack of a better term) has labeled "Meta-physical", is at best observable. While our "science" of psychology has conducted of studies observing the actions of man, what is seen the consistent, repeatable element nessasary for a theory to advance to fact. In this light, nothing the "social sciences" has told us is dependable. It is assumed. Yet so many trust these conclusions due to the work done in the field. The principles of the moral realm nevertheless continue to arise in the hearts, and minds of people in society. There could be several statements made on the moral realm from what Jews and Christians know the Judeo-Christian Scriptures to be as Divinely inspired by God. What I want to suggest is that there are temporal and eternal moral principles. The context I come to this from is 1 Corinthians 13. The final verse of the chapter is powerful:
"So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love."
1st Corinthians 13:13
But the context of the chapter brings out more depth. Paul leaves three things that endure all the others. In some translations, these are called gifts, other passages define the gifts of the Spirit in more detail (ch 12). But verse 7 indicates the inferiority of both Faith, and Hope to Love. It actually states that Faith and Hope are expressions of Love. The verse advances perhaps only some of the great depth of what Love really is. Yet, the Eternal elements are stated: Faith, Hope, And Love.
Webster defines Faith as: a "…Belief; …The assent of the mind to the truth of a proposition advanced by another…". The connotation in our western culture is typically associated with religion. But there is usage of the concept in our society that is subtly missed: "I have faith in my nation's military"; "I have faith in number's"; or "I have faith in this chair I'm sitting in." It's not a hard-and-fast spiritual concept, but a universal concept. It could be defined more generally as trust. The "Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation" (FDIC) is a good example of faith on economic dimension. They ensure the depositor up to at $250,000 per bank. (www.fdic.gov) Established in 1933, and it's five-member board of directors being appointed by the President, with a confirmation following from the Senate, the FDIC is able to offer the guarantee backing financial accounts in financial institutions around the country because of the small amount of taxes paid in by the depositors themselves.i The term "faith" in this context is blurred, since there is a recognizable source of the insurance of the funds that the organization presents as a means of secure funds. Outside of the invisible, ideological construct of morality, the term does not reach it's full potential. Yet it is used in our modern language as a synonym for of trust in many ways. Andrew Wommack, in his article "The Reality of faith" clears up the confusion that often perplexes me as it compares with reason: "True faith doesn't deny physical truth; it just refuses to let physical truth dominate spiritual truth. True faith subdues physical truth to the reality of spiritual truth." What if faith is a tool of confidence, just as archeology is a tool of observation? Things that presently functioning yet not empirically observable we have to take to another level of perception, a "spiritual sense", if you will.
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
(Jer 29:11)
Webster's diligent effort in the study of language authenticates him as a sturdy foundation for definition: "1) A desire for some good, accompanied with at least a slight expectation of obtaining it, or a belief that is observable. 2) Confidence in a future event." Frank Ryan makes this radical statement in his article: A Generation Losing Hope: The Shattering of the American Dream, "Before our very eyes, a generation of Americans is losing faith in the American dream and adopting attitudes and behaviors that emphasize living for the day, not planning to take care of their own futures." (Ryan) Hope, it could be said, produced the nation we know today as the USA. The American Colonist of the 18th Century were heavily under the pressure of the world power of their day – England. Yet they longed for what is certainly in the heart of many people in the history of our world: FREEDOM. Though many were uncertain about an explicit TREASON to the British crown, a select, driven few were leading the patriotic charge in hope of what could one day be nation of liberty.
Dusty, (in the film To end all war's, 2001) said this to a fellow POW in the Japanese Labor camp during WWII: "You know, a man can experience an incredible amount of pain and suffering if he has hope. When he loses his hope, that's when he dies." Hope compels us to move forward, to press on. Andrew Wommack associates it with the our imagination: "You can see things with your heart, and this is what I believe the imagination is." He then goes on to explain the major function imagination play's in our life: "Your imagination is how you think, how you meditate, how you understand, and how you remember things. You really can't do anything without an imagination." The capacity to create is wrapped up in our ability of imagination… Interwoven somewhere between our mind, and our will, this ability is a substantial factor in moving forward in life. Wommack makes this statement in conclusion: "Whether you know it or not, your imagination is dictating how your life goes." It is like the Alexander the Great of our inner self. The inner artist of our personality. It inevitably has a plotted course attached to it. Hope implies a promised hoped for. It see's something ahead, and either survives long enough to see the promise's realization, or passionate fights to see the promise birth new offspring. Theoretically, hope does not have dark or light moral direction, but an optimistic seat is the primary position it takes. The other demented, pessimistic promise usually isn't worth fighting or dying for by the sober mind.
"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends."
(John 15:13)
The Hallmark classic seat of the classics, the most enduring of all moral practices, Love reaches a deep place in our hearts. The Greeks defined love in six ways: Erotic, Phileo, Pragma, Agape, and Philautia.
Hollywood's box-office secret has reached deep into the hearts of men and women almost as long as Hollywood's existence. But there has been an opening into one of the expressions of love into most of mainstream film's that is fairly new, it is the Exotic love. Surprisingly, (since we know the Greeks to be very paganistic), Roman Krzaric, in his article "The Ancient Greeks' 6 Words for Love (And Why Knowing Them Can Change Your Life)"ii, proposes that Greeks had an actual fear Eros love: "Eros involved a loss of control that frightened the Greeks." It is the kind of sexual intimacy we understand today, really distinguished in only that category.
The encounter of friendship in our culture today is not where it once was, in many respects. As people are molded into an economy-driven lifestyle, a friendship "without benefits" loses it's appeal. Often, friendship spawns out of the gathering people in our officially-scheduled agenda. That agenda more-then-likely involves associating with several people, especially in a metropolitan area. Friendship develops often based on shared commonalities, being a good framework for on-going conversation. The Greeks called this kind of love Phileo. Krzaric makes the claim that the Greeks were more fond of this in comparison with Eros. He says this of Phileo – "It was about showing loyalty to your friends, sacrificing for them, as well as sharing your emotions with them." The deep appreciation for another person was a very real thing for them. It still exists today, but not at the same volume (and digital media does not help this).
Krzaric asserts a category of love that Greeks had that is little known in our modern culture, he says of it "…about making compromises to help the relationship work over time, and showing patience and tolerance." There could be some questioning on the stable, moral framework that this would infringe upon in terms of "compromise" and "tolerance", since laws are assigned for the proper function of a thing, and compromise is often considered going against established, stable laws. But nonetheless, Pragma is the Greek etymological origin of our modern-English Pragmatic term. It is our notion of doing things in a practical manner, or (in it's philosophical theory) to understand the meaning of a thing by it's practical usage, or output.
The "golden" head of the most-enduring" of the eternal moral principles is probably familiar to most everyone. It is often associated with religion, in that it is selfless, but this perception does not do it justice at all. It is Agape. One popular translation of it is: "Unconditional Love". It reaches out regardless of a person's need or merit for it. It goes above and beyond the norm. It doesn't stay in the bounds of standard cause-and-effect physics-based norms. It is resolutely radical. This, Christianity knows as the "Love of God". It's really the foundation of Christianity, and a benchmark that holds men in check. It is truly revolutionary, in a literal sense. It revolves us back to be beginning of creation, where The triune Godhead acted in perfect Love. It is a fail-proof system, as it always looks out the the others in it's view.
The Greeks had, incredibly, yet another idea. And within that, two directions it could take:
It is Philautia, the love of self. We have a basic concept of the two types still today. One was a Self-love, and the other is selfishness. One is obviously healthy, and the other not. This is ironically a very important variety. It implies the origin of the express of our love. How can one love, if he does not love himself? How can love be given, if one won't internalize it himself? It is internally that love finds in meaning.
Love Languages
Gary Chapman wrote wonderful book that articulates the different kinds of love "formats" found in different people. It is called "The Five Love Languages". The book exposes the fact that people receive love best in certain ways. He Lists five: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch. The discovery is simply profound. It opens up a fullness of meaningfulness of relationship that was not there before. Chapman demonstrates the individuality of the person, and their unique format for receiving love. It is like he discovered the science of relationship! While the rules are helpful to know, the foundation of a shared fundamental mindset and worldview dramatically affects relationship. The rock solid consistency and dependability of unchanging Truth will ground individuals in a commonality that will unite them beyond their self-preformed actions. The acknowledgment of character in an individual is a good exercise, but character is the solidified habits a person has adopted – it does not root him in an absolute, stable foundation.
Morality could be viewed as a neutral construct. If time is simply the result of God acting, and time the resulting sequential resolute record, then morality is the innate law present in the Godhead, existing for all eternity. It is present in society, almost as a "corporate conscience", dictating the ethics of man's actions based on the virtues deposited into it. The virtues here though are much more universal, then those hopefully found in the conscience of an individual. These principles are the heartbeat of humanity, and indeed found in the very nature of God. They are laws that precede our physical law system. They give tenacity to the soul-bearing individual. They are interwoven elements of the package. They connect us with the deeper elements of reality, and lock it's firm stability into place. They bring out the sensitive sentimentally and nostalgia elements in life. Morality is the genetic code present in the physical, natural laws of our observable universe.
i"Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation." FDIC: Who Is the FDIC? FDIC, 18 Jan. 2013. Web. 20 Jan. 2014. <http://www.fdic.gov/about/learn/symbol/>.
iiKrzaric, Roman. "The Ancient Greeks' 6 Words for Love (And Why Knowing Them Can Change Your Life)." YES! Magazine. Positive Futures Network, 27 Dec. 2013. Web. 12 Jan. 2014. <http://www.yesmagazine.org/happiness/the-ancient-greeks-6-words-for-love-and-why-knowing-them-can-change-your-life?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yes%2Fhappiness+(Happiness%2FGood+Life+articles+from+YES!+magazine)>.


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About Istanbul
Istanbul is the most popular city in Turkey, with a population of over 15 million people; it is also the most populous city in the country. The city is known as one of a few transcontinental cities in the world since it is situated in both Asia and Europe. Recently, it has become a well-known location for medical tourism. The medical centers offer excellent services with skilled doctors and strict medical protocols. The medical procedures in the city use world-class techniques and are very cost-effective. Some of the most popular procedures are Rhinoplasty and Breast Augmentation. Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Medipol Mega University Hospital, and Medicana International Istanbul Hospital are among the more popular medical centers in Istanbul.
Popular Parts
Istanbul is the perfect mix of old and new as it is home to magical architecture, awe-inspiring attractions, and scrumptious food. The most popular area for tourism is in Sultanahmet which houses Hagia Sofia, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, and the Blue Mosque. The city is steeped in history, so it is only natural for tourists to visit its historical sites such as the stunning Byzantine churches and the magnificent Süleymaniye Mosque. Visiting the country will never be complete without shopping in one of its famous bazaars such as the Grand and Egyptian Spice Bazaars, which comprises over 3,000 shops.
The main gateway to Istanbul as of 2019 is the newly built Istanbul Airport. The airport serves domestic flights as well as international flights to numerous countries all over the globe (mostly European and Asian countries). Budget airlines such as AtlasGlobal, Pegasus Airlines, and SunExpress offer inexpensive domestic flights to many cities within the country. Tourists can choose trains, trams, buses, or ferries to travel to many parts of the city. Taxis are widespread, inexpensive, and comfortable. However, always be aware of taxi scams.
Turkey allows citizens of 78 countries to visit without a visa for up to 90 days per 180-day period. Citizens of 40 countries, such as China, the UK, and the US can apply for an e-Visa before arrival. The e-Visa is generally valid for up to 90 days.
Summer can be very hot, with the temperatures getting as high as 40°C. Spring and autumn are known to be the best time to visit Istanbul since the temperatures are significantly cooler than the summer. Winter is mainly cold and snowy.
Additional Info
- Local Currency: Turkish Lira is the official currency. 1USD converts to 5.7TRY.
- Money & Payments: ATMs can be found easily and credit cards are accepted in most restaurants, shops, hotels, and hospitals. In many places, it is customary to tip at least 5% to 10% of the bill.
- Local Language: The local and the most common language is Turkish. English is spoken in tourist areas and hospitals.
- Local Culture and Religion: Most of the population follows Islam, but there are people who practice Judaism and Christianity.
- Public holidays: The city celebrates numerous holidays, including New Year's Day, Labor Day, Victory Day, and Ramadan feast.


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Today rum swillers everywhere will be celebrating National Rum Day, but what about those who aren't big drinkers? Not to worry, I've taken care of you too by providing some of my favorite rum spiked goodies for you to enjoy!
First up…
Sailor Sundae Cupcakes – This one is the mother of all rum spiked goodness! Chocolate rum cake with a chocolate rum ganache filling, topped with rum buttercream frosting, and drizzled with a chocolate rum sauce and caramel rum sauce. My only regret was not soaking those cherries in rum too!
Boozy Brownies with Salted Caramel Rum Sauce – This is in the top five of my most popular recipes.. and for good reason! Fudgy rich brownies topped with a caramel rum sauce and sprinkled lightly with sea salt. It makes for the perfect sweet and salty treat!
Toasted Coconut and Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with Rum – The most delicious banana bread I've made to date!
Rum Spiked Carrot Cake Doughnuts – A richly spiced cake doughnut topped with a rum spiked cream cheese frosting. The notes in Sailor Jerry Rum really bring out the flavor of the carrot cake!
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Rum Cake with Real Strawberry Frosting – Chocolate rum cake, fresh strawberry rum frosting, and strawberries dipped in a chocolate rum ganache! This made the perfect Blogiversary cake for me!
Sailor Spiked Bacon and Chocolate Chip Cookies – Rum. Bacon. Chocolate. Do I need to elaborate any further?
Rum Spiked Red Velvet Swirl Brownies – Okay.. clearly I love brownies. A slight variation on the salted caramel brownies above, a decadent red velvet and cream cheese mix to create that beautiful marbled look.
Pumpkin Spice Rum Balls – We're quickly approaching Pumpkin Spice Season and I can't think of a better way to celebrate it then with these tasty no-bake balls of deliciousness! Yep.. you can quote that: BALLS of DELICIOUSNESS.
Sailor Berry Pie – The first pie I've ever made from scratch and I don't think I'll ever make a pie without rum again!
And because I'm so excited for Halloween this year….
REDRUM Cake with Boozy Cream Cheese Frosting – This was as much fun to create as it was to devour it! Red velvet rum cake with rum spiked cream cheese frosting, then topped with a strawberry sauce for a deliciously gory effect!
And just a friendly reminder.. alcohol never completely cooks out of food contrary to the old wive's tale that it does. I'm sure your kiddo would be okay to enjoy one cupcake or doughnut, but use your best judgement and as always.. enjoy responsibly! 😉


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Fall 2015 Writing Studies Courses
ENG 550: Practice of Writing/CRN 41212
Professor Tenaya Darlington
This course is designed as an introduction to the Writing Studies M.A. Program, and it allows students to explore a variety of genres while they explore career options within the writing/publishing world. Students will literally "walk in the shoes" of different writers, playing the role of columnists, reporters, editors, poets, and fiction writers. At the end of the course, students will reflect on these different roles and begin brainstorming a possible thesis project in one area.
(Core class)
ENG 620: Horror in Literature & Film/CRN 41740
Dr. Paul Patterson
From the horrors of Hell in Dante's Inferno to the meta-narrative of Joss Whedon's and Drew Goddard's The Cabin in the Woods, this course explores the production, reception, aesthetics, politics, and evolution of the horror genre in both fiction and literature. In this course we will explore the shifts in the genre's paradigm as landmark films and books are considered and contextualized. We will read the literary works and films against the historical, political, and industrial settings in which they were produced. The course will move in chronological order through the films, beginning with the classic films of the 1930s and 40s. We will next examine Cold War politics and how it influenced the genre, then the apathy of the Clinton '90s as reflected in such films as I Know What you Did Last Summer and Scream. We will conclude by considering the trauma of lost bodies in both Dante's Inferno and such post-9/11 films as Speilberg's War of the Worlds, George Romero's The Land of the Dead, and the 2006 remake of The Omen. The literary works of Dante, Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, Colson Whitehead, and the films of Alfred Hitchcock, Roman Polanski, Brian DePalma, David Cronenberg, Joss Whedon, and Mary Harron, among others, will be studied.
(Area I)
ENG 641: Writing Through Race, Class & Gender/CRN 41789
Dr. Ann Green
Most of all, I have tried to understand the politics of they, why human beings fear and stigmatize the different while secretly dreading that they might be one of the different themselves. Class, race, sexuality, gender—and all of the other categories by which we categorize and dismiss each other—need to be excavated from the inside. —Dorothy Allison.
In this writing workshop, students will explore how writers of a variety of sexualities, genders, social classes, and races have incorporated reflections on the subject position of the writer. We will read a variety of writers—among them James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, Nancy Mairs, and Alexandra Fuller—as we explore how race, class, and gender are inflected in the stories people tell. Students will write creative responses to the texts we read, and we will workshop these in class. For the final project, students will write a piece of memoir, an essay, a short story, or a piece of a novel.
(Area II)
ENG 675: Speculative Fiction Workshop/CRN 41788
Professor Carmen Machado
In contemporary literature, "realism" is often used as shorthand for "literary." The implication, of course, is that serious writing only happens within a faithful representation of reality. But this is a strictly modern idea… and a false one. Literature is historically filled with ghosts, gods, magic, talking animals, and the walking dead. Some of the most powerful and popular storytelling of our time has examined the nuances of the human condition in our own future, in alternate realities, and on other worlds. In this course, we will read and discuss different kinds of fantastic literature, and use those influences to tell our own stories. Students will learn techniques to help them weave their own supernatural tales, bust through genre tropes, and explore their obsessions. Throughout the semester, we will be reading and discussing a variety of published pieces of speculative fiction. These examples are not meant for intimidation or rote imitation: instead, think of them as small flames illuminating certain parts of a dark room, in which you too will be lighting your own candle. You will be encouraged to consider how these authors approach character, form, description, dialogue, setting, and plot and also how you might do the same in a fresh and exciting way.
(Area III)
6:30 – 9:10 p.m.
ENG 443 Grant Writing/CRN 42110
Professor Maureen Saraco
Open to grad students with permission from the director. (Area III)