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When Black Panther hit theaters in February it took audiences by storm. Its impressive box office earnings are not the only thing that makes Black Panther a revolutionary film; it is also the first superhero movie to feature an all-black cast in the leading roles. Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong'o, Letitia Wright, Michael B. Jordan, Winston, and Daniel Kaluuya are just some of the rising stars who shone on screen.
The film's off-screen ensemble reflects the diversity represented on the big screen. Ryan Coogler, known for Creed, co-wrote and directed Black Panther, while Hannah Beachler, Rachel Morrison, and Ruth Carter were responsible for the film's stunning production design, cinematography, and costume design. The notable presence of African-American and female perspectives in the movie's conception and screenplay resonated with audiences and contributed to the film's unique outlook.
When they designed the kingdom of Wakanda, Coogler and Beachler drew inspiration from the Mutapa Empire and childhood tales of Africa. By combining these sources with Afro-futuristic imagery and modern architecture, the two created a kingdom filled with lush landscapes, bustling cities and colorful tribes.
Black Panther is an addition to the Marvel Universe that stands on its own. The film blends technological innovation with ancient traditions to create an African kingdom that is both mythical and recognizable.
The scenes and environments in Black Panther are so convincing that most viewers will be surprised to see how the film was made. From prosthetic makeup to stunt men and blue screens, this list takes you behind the scenes to discover what went into the making of Black Panther.
Here are 25 Behind-The-Scenes Photos From Black Panther.
25 Black Panther takes out criminals
While fight scenes look riveting on screen, making them is often like piecing together a puzzle.
This photo reveals how awkward the footage can look before it is perfected through the magic of montage and visual effects.
Nonetheless, the sequence came out looking seamless in the finished product. Audiences who crave more of Black Panther's impressive stunts will not have to wait long. The film's fight coordinator, Clayton Barber, has been hired to work on the second season of Netflix's Iron Fist.
24 Shuri's Lab revealed
Shuri is one of Black Panther's most lovable characters and a brilliant engineer. In fact, most of Wakanda's recent technological innovations are the fruits of her inventive mind.
Shuri's lab puts the technological marvels of Wakanda on full display.
Beachler put great thought into designing the lab and even added a swirling ramp as a repurposed piece of mining equipment. Fans of the film will notice that the high-tech screens lining the walls of the lab are completely blank. These were filled in later with digital displays that changed color according to Shuri's outfit.
23 Black Panther Stunt Doubles
Another innovative aspect of Black Panther is the type of stuntmen the film has employed. The style of stunts performed during fight scenes goes by the name of "tricking" and is a combination of martial arts and acrobatics.
Daniel Graham, reigning world champion of tricking, often acted as Chadwick Boseman's stunt double. His stunts are on display in the final battle between T'Challa and Erik Killmonger and in the fight against a convoy of smugglers.
This picture shows two other stunt doubles hanging out on a nearby rock.
22 The Invisible Car
In a scene that recalls the incredible car chase from Tomorrow Never Dies, T'Challa and Shuri team up to steer a racing car through the streets of Seoul.
While T'Challa is fighting off bad guys, Shuri conjures up a driver's seat from Vibranium.
With the help of this new piece of tech, she can control a car on the other side of the globe from the safety of her lab.
To create a sense of movement in this sequence, the streets of Seoul are actually projected onto the shell of Shuri's vehicle.
21 Getting cozy with the Council Of Wakanda
The council of Wakanda is where tribal elders meet to discuss national affairs with the king. It was during one of these meetings that Erik Killmonger returned to claim his right to the throne.
This behind-the-scenes photo from the tribal council shows how the camera captures T'Challa's imposing figure against a vacant backdrop. The Wakandan throne is an excellent example of how Beachler used curves to create a uniquely African atmosphere.
Critics have also noted that the throne frames T'Challa in a way similar to how Black Panthers leader Huey P. Newton was positioned for a portrait that celebrated his African heritage.
20 Applying Prosthetic Makeup
When he developed the looks for Black Panther, makeup artist Joel Harlow looked to Africa for inspiration.
The lip plate ornament presented in this picture came from an Ethiopian tribe known as the Mursi. The Mursi attach the ornament to their faces by removing four teeth from their jaw. This was obviously not an option for Harlow, so he had to find another way to attach the ornament.
The solution was a magnetized mechanism that stuck to a cast of the actor's teeth.
Unfortunately for the actors, they could not eat while they had the plate in place.
19 Warrior Falls deconstructed
The battles that take place in Warrior Falls are among Black Panther's most exhilarating scenes. In this photo posted by Stunts Unlimited you see the complicated process that went into making these scenes.
The set used for these takes took four months to build and measures 36 feet from top to bottom.
The scene also features footage of Iguazu, a waterfall on the border of Argentina and Brazil. In addition to these real life recordings, the sequence was completed with animation by Scanline VFX .
To keep them safe during filming, extras were secured to the cliffs with climbing gear.
18 Chadwick Boseman Channels The Black Panther
Unlike many other superheroes, Boseman was offered the role of the Black Panther without ever having to audition. When he went on to become the breakout star of Captain America: Civil War, Marvel took notice and focused its resources on producing a high-quality Black Panther film.
The ongoing project would peg the Black Panther as Marvel's equivalent of James Bond.
In this photo, Boseman demonstrates how his character gives Bond a run for his money.
Although the Black Panther shows much greater respect for women, he shares Bond's rugged yet suave demeanor.
17 Not-so-mystical T'Chaka
One of the recurring themes in Coogler's cinematography is the question of identity and figuring out who we are. Before he started working on Black Panther, the director took a trip to Africa to explore these questions on a personal level.
In the film, T'Challa finds himself in a dreamlike place where he encounters his deceased father in the form of a panther. This scene is an important part of his journey to figure out where he belongs in the world and to find his place as the ruler of Wakanda.
16 The Battle Between T'Challa And Erik Killmonger
In Black Panther's giant battle T'Challa faces off against Erik Killmonger on the plains of Wakanda. T'Challa swerves in on his aircraft in the nick of time, and while he fends off Killmonger's advances the fight quickly moves underground.
The two Wakandan princes settle their scores on the railroad tracks of Mena Ngai, which culminates in a tragic ending for one of the two.
Even though the landscape in this scene seems authentically African, the sequence was in fact filmed on Bouchaert Farms, not far from Atlanta.
15 Home Of The Jabari Tribe
One of the most breathtaking environments in Black Panther is the Jabari tribe's village.
The timber structures of this town seem to grow out of the mountains and melt into the landscape.
The Jabari are a tribe of carpenters who consider wood their Vibranium. This photography from the film reveals what a part of the village looks like without visual effects.
The attention to detail on these sets is remarkable; constructors even hand-burned parts of the set to reflect how the tribe fortifies wood by burning it.
14 Lupita is kept waiting
This photo shows an amusing contrast between Lupita Nyong'o's elaborate costume and the sometimes trite reality of life on set.
Acting in a movie is more often than not about getting up early, going to hair and makeup, and waiting around for someone to call you over. With these big-budget productions, audiences quickly get caught up in sparkling red carpet events and energetic press-tours.
Photos like this one are a good reminder to viewers out there that the day-to-day life of a movie star can be quite boring and unglamorous.
13 The "Busy" Streets Of Birnin Zana
Birnin Zana is the capital of Wakanda. In this scene from the movie, T'Challa and Nakia are walking through the streets of the city's ghetto. As you can tell from the photo, the Dora Milaje are sticking close by so they can protect their king.
In her preparation for the film, production designer Hannah Beachler created a 400-page book of Wakanda's history.
Through this extensive research, she knew how to map out all the streets of Birnin Zana so that they would be alive with the same amount of history as any other city.
12 The Casino Scene from all angles
The first scene released from the movie was the instantly infamous fight in the casino. While most of the images you see in Black Panther are completed with visual effects, the casino scene is actually filmed on set without using any green screens.
All the stunts and wreckage you see is real; the sequence only contains a small amount of computer graphics.
In the scene, T'Challa, Nakia, and Okoye are each wearing clothes in their own tribal color. Ryan Coogler has revealed that this was a conscious choice and that the combination of these colors represents the Pan-African flag.
11 Teaching Wakandan Bead Technology
This picture captures Coogler teaching Danai Gurira how to use Wakandan tech. The technology consists of a bracelet with several large round beads made from Vibranium sand. The beads, known as Kimoyo beads, have many different functions.
In the photo, Gurira is practicing how to use the Kimoyo beads for communication.
To communicate, a bead slides into the palm of her hand and creates the image of the person she is speaking to. The idea behind this technology comes from the science of acoustic levitation.
Acoustic levitation explores how sound waves can be used to create shapes. This technology has been explored in real life at the University of Tokyo and served as inspiration for the tech in Black Panther.
10 The South Korean Car Chase
In this photo we can see how the crew acquired on-location footage for the car chase in Seoul. A camera is hooked to a crane on a black SUV and a stuntman is clambering to the roof of the car.
In the driver's seat, you can make out the silhouette of someone driving the car.
This sequence was filmed in the seaside city of Busan in South Korea. Several of the city's famous landmarks, such as the Gwangandaegyo Bridge, make an appearance during the chase. Coogler has stated that he was drawn to the city because of its great night view and traditional Asian environment.
9 Martin Freeman's Drum Circle
During the film's press junket, actor Andy Serkis shared a surprising story from the making of Black Panther. At a certain point, Coogler had told him and his colleague Martin Freeman that he had never directed two white men before.
Freeman also shared that he quickly realized that he was a minority on set for once.
However, from this photo it looks like he took to the experience like a duck to water.
His stint in the drum circle would not be the last time Martin Freeman let the rhythm take him over.
8 The Dream Place is really a sandbox
Like most modern films, Black Panther was made by combining on-location footage with CGI and footage from sets.
In this production photo, we can get a clear idea of how this process takes place.
In the film, the dream place looks like a vast African landscape, but it is in reality a much smaller set that has been expanded with digital effects.
When filmmakers are shooting scenes that take place at night, working inside a studio lets them have much better control of the lighting conditions.
7 Okoye wigs out In The Casino
While they are undercover in the casino, one of Ulysses Klaue's henchmen sees through Okoye's disguise. A fight immediately breaks out between the two and audiences are treated to Gurira's most memorable performance in the film.
In the first seconds of the fight, several aspects of Okoye's character are revealed. Ryan Coogler envisioned Okoye to be a traditionalist and her fighting style reflects this trait.
She is also a proud general of the Dora Milaje and her bald head symbolizes her dedication to this calling. The moment the fight breaks out, Okoye cannot pull her wig off fast enough. The move became an instant gif.
6 Breaking the tension between takes
This photo shows a friendly and relaxed moment in between takes. When you think about the thundering pace that usually drives a Marvel movie, it is easy to forget that long days of shooting often are interspersed by peaceful moments of friendly chatter.
In this picture, it is easy to see that the director enjoys spending time with his cast and engaging them in discussions.
While discussing his upcoming directorial debut, Michael B. Jordan explained that he learned a lot from working with Coogler.
5 Nakia and Shuri pose for Vogue?
In this behind-the-scenes photo, Lupita Nyong'o and Letitia Wright enjoy a tranquil moment in between shooting. Their costumes might not look comfortable to lounge around in, but they were softer than they appear.
Even though it looks like metal, the armor is actually made of rubber. The same also goes for all the chunky necklaces and bracelets worn by the women in the film.
The two heroines were fortunately also spared the female superhero wedge and are sporting flat boots fit for a fighter.
4 It's colder than it looks in Wakanda
This electric black and white photo published by Vice shows the cast and crew huddling together on a day of shooting. In the foreground, you can spot one of the Dora Milaje heating up under a large black coat.
The Dora Milaje is a group of female soldiers led by Gurira's character Okoye. This military unit was first introduced in the Black Panther comics in 1996, but their origin goes back much further.
The Dora Milaje are inspired by a group of female African bodyguards and soldiers called the Dahomey. The Dahomey warriors protected West African kings from the 17th century up until the end of the 19th century.
3 Marriage counselling with director and star
Sometimes, acting as a titular character can be tiring and confusing. This snapshot from one of the days on set captures Chadwick Boseman reclining against a rock and engaging Coogler in conversation.
Boseman has described his relationship with Coogler like a "good marriage", and this might be a moment where they were clearing up a misunderstanding or figuring out the best way to achieve their vision.
There have already been murmurs of a Black Panther sequel, so it is a good thing that this actor and director have a solid foundation.
2 Inspecting The Blue-Screen Stunts
Black Panther is filled with amazing stunts and action sequences.
This photo shows how a little bit of South Korea was brought back to the studio in Atlanta to get the final touches of the car chase just right.
When he conceptualized the sequence, Coogler set out to make a car chase unlike anything audiences had ever seen.
The scene is a great example of how Black Panther plays to the strengths of its individual characters and their underlying Wakandan spirit.
Coogler most certainly achieved his goal of making an unparalleled and innovative action sequence.
1 Chadwick Boseman And Ryan Coogler at work
Before Black Panther hit theaters no one could have predicted the massive impact it would have.
When this photo was taken, Boseman was—perhaps unwittingly—already on the way to becoming a bona fide movie star.
For many of the actors involved in the film, the experience has undoubtedly changed their lives forever.
In an interview with the Today Show, Boseman described the fans' reaction to him as akin to being one of The Beatles. These behind-the-scenes photos document the last months before the film's cast would skyrocket to global fame.
What's your favorite thing about Black Panther? Share your thoughts in the comments!


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Joseph Marvin: Assistant Sports Information Director
BREVARD, N.C. – The Brevard College Tornados Women's Basketball team (5-2, 1-1) dropped a down-to-the-wire 71-68 decision to the Maryville College Scots (2-5, 2-1) on Wednesday evening at the Boshamer Gymnasium on the campus of Brevard College.
Brevard was anchored by four double-digit scorers and USA South Rookie of the Week Avery Lockwood's nine points. The rotation of Annalee Bollinger, Deja Riddick, Destiny Williams, Taryn Ledford, and Lockwood accounted for 63 of the Tornados' 68 points in the game.
Riddick led the team with season-high 15 points while having a perfect 4-of-4 night from the charity stripe. The sophomore out of Norfolk, Va. also grabbed seven rebounds and tallied two steals.
Ledford, who saw her first action since a 77-61 victory over Berry College on Nov. 15, poured on 14 points, 12 of which came from 3-point shots (4-of-11).
Bollinger tallied 13 points, knocking in 3-of-7 from long range while dishing out a team-high four assists.
Williams added 12 points, seven rebounds, and two steals to Brevard's effort. The sophomore hailing from Aiken, S.C. enjoyed a perfect 4-of-4 night from the free throw line.
In addition to Lockwood's nine points, the freshman from Foxworth, Miss. grabbed seven boards, three of which were offensive.
Maryville built its lead in the second quarter thanks to an impressive 14-0 scoring run that lasted 5:04 minutes. The Scots would take a 35-25 lead into the second half.
Brevard would answer the hot-shooting Maryville squad in the third period. The Tornados shot 10-of-16 from the field (62.5%) in the third period to match a 7-of-13 mark (53.8%) put up by the Scots. Maryville took a 57-50 advantage into the final stanza.
The Tornados kicked it into high gear in the final period of the contest. Brevard opened up the fourth quarter on a 10-0 scoring run which lasted 5:02. Ledford made two 3-pointers during this run, the second of which gave Brevard a game-high 60-57 lead with 4:58 remaining in the contest.
The Scots answered back at the 4:26 mark as Beasley found the bottom of the net with a layup to cut BC's lead to 60-59. A pair of Eckenrod free throws helped Maryville regain the lead, 61-60.
Eckenrod would be sent to the line once again, extending Maryville's lead to 62-60 with 2:27 remaining in the game.
On the next possession, Williams pulled up from long range, but the shot was off. Lockwood grabbed a key offensive board and kicked the ball out to an open Riddick from the arch. Riddick knocked in the long-distance shot, giving the Tornados a 63-62 lead with 1:57 left.
The Scots would regain a 64-63 lead with another Beasley layup. After a missed Lockwood layup on the next Tornado possession, Varney was fouled on a driving layup. Varney knocked in both free throws, giving Maryville a 66-63 lead with just 49 seconds left in the contest.
Brevard would turn the ball over on its very next possession via an offensive foul. Maryville sent Eckenrod to the line once again, as she found the bottom of the net twice to extend Maryville's advantage to 68-63 with 25 seconds left in the game.
Riddick would draw a foul following a Brevard timeout. She drilled both free throws, cutting the Maryville lead to 68-65.
On the throw-in, Beasley was once again fouled. She made both of her free throw attempts, which gave Maryville a 70-65 lead with only 21 seconds left in the game.
Brevard's next possession was fruitful, as its senior captain Bollinger drilled a clutch 3-pointer to cut the Scots' lead to 70-68. Maryville was promptly fouled on the throw-in, sending Varney to the line with nine seconds left in the game.
Varney missed the front end of her two shot attempts, making the second to give Brevard one last chance to tie the game as Maryville clung to a 71-68 lead.
Brevard inbounded the ball on its near sideline but was unable to convert on two Bollinger and Williams 3-point attempts. Maryville escaped the Bosh with a 71-68 USA South victory.
Brevard was able to convert second chances throughout the contest, holding a 21-9 advantage on second-chance points. The Tornados' reserves outscored the Scots' by a 23-16 mark.
The Scots won the turnover battle, forcing 22 turnovers off of 10 steals. Brevard was called for 27 fouls compared to Maryville's 17.
The Scots were propelled by three double-digit scorers in the contest. Erin Beasley scored a game-high 16 points on an efficient 6-of-9 from the field. Klaire Varney stuffed the stat sheet with 15 points, eight rebounds, a game-high five assists, and caused havoc with six steals. Elisa Eckenrod added 10 points and eight rebounds to the Scots' efforts.
The Tornados hit the road this weekend for two USA South Conference contests. Brevard visits Decatur, Ga. for a test against Agnes Scott on Saturday at 2 p.m. before heading to Montgomery, Ala. for a USA South bout with Huntingdon on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT.
To follow along with all the latest news and updates surrounding Brevard College Athletics, please follow the Tornados on Twitter and Instagram @bctornados, or like Brevard College Athletics on Facebook.


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Why should we use Facial Toners? I will give you 8 Simple Reasons.CTM is the bible of skin care and it's a crime to go wrong here. C is Cleansing, T is Toning and M is for Moisturizing. But have you ever wondered, what is the use of the T sandwiched between C and M? Don't feel guilty if you don't know because even I didn't know much till now. But I was using it on and off. Only when I got the bug to dig deep into the skin care and beauty regime I reached here. Doing healthy research really helps and this is a tried and tested formula from the experience of my victory over hair loss.
To begin with toner is kind of a generic term . It is sold in market under various fancy names like astringents, tonics, balancers, skin purifiers, clarifying lotion, cleansing water, skin fresheners and so on.
Benfits of Facial Toners
- It reduces or shrinks the size of skin pores. When we cleanse our skin, our pores get opened up as a result. So a toner does the job well of shrinking these pores.
- It removes traces of dirt or grime that may be missed by our face wash. It's like double check to ensure a clean skin :)
- It helps us to get rid of the stubborn makeup traces that remain on our skin even after cleansing. And I have seen this happen even with best of the face washes.
- Toners also help remove traces of the face wash/soap left behind after cleaning. And believe me there are a lot of chemicals in the face wash/soaps as well, so you wouldn't want them rest on your skin for day long.
- It balances the pH of the skin. Most of the facial cleansers are alkaline in nature so the toners help restoring the normal pH of the skin which is around 5-6.
- It gives a fresh feeling and rejuvenates our tired skin.
7. Depending on the content of the toner, some toners also add mild moisture back to the skin.
- Toner is particularly beneficial for people with oily and sensitive skin. Oils and pores help the dirt to settle. Toners regulate amount of oil produced and hence prevents acne.
Apart from the various benefits of toners, the best thing I like is about toners is that they can be very easily made at home to begin with. They are super simple and super cheap, the only thing you have to be sure is what you want in your toner. I have thoroughly enjoyed making and using the Cucumber Toner for Glowing Skin for over a month now. I am in love with homemade toners these days and would equally love to share them with you. I have also been using a homemade DIY Green Tea Toner, which I will be sharing in a few days :)
Even if you are not sure with toners now or not comfortable with investing much here till you are confident, you could just start with a rose water in form of a face spray or toner. It can never go wrong. Try procuring the purest form of rose water and let it do its job. And a rose water can never go waste even if you may later not much like it as a toner. It could be used instead of water in each face pack :)
I hope all you should be off your chairs by the end of this article looking for toners :)
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Me and a friend, Anna, planned a 50km route earlier this year in the Peak District, with the aim of making an easy-to-follow map with photos for our work's charity challenge to raise money for Alder Hey Children's hospital. We took the weekend to plan the route, allowing ourselves to get lost, take our time and enjoy the weekend together. For it to be a true challenge, we wanted everyone to complete it all in one go! In the end, we decided the route may be too much for everyone to get involved and, coupled with not many people signing up, the event was cancelled. However, we still wanted to complete the challenge ourselves and revisit the beautiful rolling hills of the Peak District.
We arrived in Castleton on Friday evening and stayed overnight so we could start our journey at 6:30am. The route started along the Limestone Way in Castleton, then continued southwards through Hay Dale, Peter Dale (crazy muddiness) and Monk's Dale. We arrived at Miller's Dale Car park and continued on the Monsal Trail south eastward towards Bakewell. At Bakewell station, we started heading northeast towards Chatsworth house. From there, we followed the River Derwent northwards, swapping sides of the river occasionally, and finished at Grindleford station. Our grand total walked was 49km, but we're not too bothered to admit that and we could have easily done an extra 1km if the time/daylight permitted.
We originally planned to finish in Hathersage, like we did first time, but by the time we reached Grindleford, it was getting late and dark. We happily took the train from Grindleford to Hope. I think we trusted our memories would guide us, but due to chatting away, hiding our faces from the rain and not looking at our maps enough, we ended up taking a lengthy detour and then walking through Monk's Dale rather than above it (a narrow rocky, slippery, muddy route that makes for slow, careful walking). In fact the first time we took this route, we walked above Monk's Dale, and back then we agreed it was a good decision not to go through what looked to be a tangled forest below us!
So how did I fuel myself? All food was prepared either on the Thursday night or Friday before we left work for the train at 4pm.
- Baked sweet potatoes – stab with a fork a few times and microwave for around 6 minutes until soft when poked. Then allow to cool and put in a bag/tin-foil/container! Will last for 2-3 days if cool/shaded and with unbroken skin. Super simple, sweet tasty pockets of energy! I had 3
- Overnight oats – porridge oats with any added boosts like chia seeds, milled seed mix, nuts, dried fruits. Light to travel with then just add water/milk at bed-time to eat for breakfast or at the beginning of your journey to eat for later in the day. Add the water/milk so it just covers the oats.
- Couscous and veggies – again, take dry and add whatever you fancy like roasted veggies, toms, cucumber, seeds, spices, touch of oil and simply add water before you set off! Perfect lunch, snack or evening meal. This was Anna's idea!
- Roasted chickpeas – either tinned chick peas (save that aquafaba for ice-cream), or dried chickpeas soaked overnight and boiled till soft. Bake at 200oC for around 40 mins and add any kind of spices, seasoning, or herbs you enjoy. I love the simplicity of salt and pepper.
- Rice crackers and olives – something I really personally enjoy. Nibbling at an olive then taking a bite of cracker. Crackers are really light weight but can be bulky, so only take these if you can manage the space.
- Other on the go foods included mixed nuts and seeds, carrots and fruits (bananas for sure!).
All super cheap, easy to make and will keep for a few days after preparing. Some people may look at this list and think it's not much, but I've always managed to stay active on very few calories. This is just an example of some vegan hiking foods to give you ideas!
Memorable moments
On the train there, a man gets chatting to Anna about what she does. He starts saying her parents must be very proud of her. He begins to feel proud too. And with a tear in his eye, he also says that he is proud of Anna. Anna, every night before that man falls asleep, he thinks of you and feels an overwhelming proudness for you. Aren't you lucky!!
We met a herd of young cows who followed us for a while, intently staring as us when we looked back, which was very cute. Sorry, we didn't have food for you, or could take you with us! Cows are my favourite animals. Their big brown eyes and thick, straight lashes. So mesmerising.
Anna was wearing a big, black, one-size-fits-all poncho that, once over herself and backpack, made her look like a very large, strange creature. She terrified the sheep, especially with the loud noise it also made from the strong winds. To top off the look, she had hiking sticks so we named her Voldemort. I think we confused Lucius Malfoy's cane as one of the dark lord's accessories.
The poncho was also very handy for weeing! Just crouch down and all your parts are sheltered and not on show. Well, when Anna did this, she looked pretty hilarious. At one point she was crouched down at a level lower than the small path we were taking. With the hood up and looking down to the ground, she looked like something you'd see in a nightmare, only for it to notice you and chase after you. If I had seen her, down a rainy, narrow path, with no exit but the one I came from and the one ahead, some 2 miles away, dream or not, I'd have ran in the opposite direction!! From then on, she was called the rock. Creepy rock.
Along Monk's Dale, a man started talking to us. He was going to a festival that day and was looked for herbs. We wondered what 'herbs' a man who was going to a festival may want. Turned out nothing psychedelic, just something you can dry and hang in your house as an air freshener and a plant similar to a clover, which had a very nice lemony taste. I wonder why he was taking those herbs to a festival. Maybe a meeting of rocker herbalists? The bizarre thing was that it was raining and it was a muddy route, yet his shiny red boots were clean, maybe even dry?! In fact, he was super clean in jeans and shirt like he was definitely not down some dale, especially considering me and Anna were all muddied up! Maybe there was something in that little plant after all…
I picked 2 wild blackberries for the first time ever near the end of the hike. I saw it as nature's treat to me for completing the walk
At Grindleford station, we had an hour wait for the train, so we enjoyed the well deserved rest, listening to the nature around us whilst eating what was left of our food. Another one of nature's treats after a great hike!
On our way back to the hotel from Hope station, Anna was very happy she got to use her head-torch for the first time after buying it last year. In darkness, oncoming walkers could only see the sharp LED light, especially dressed in that black poncho! One dog in particular freaked out at the sight of a floating light coming towards it. The owner also had a pug who was, like many pugs, blissfully unaware of anything going on and plodded along with no worries like a brainless potato.
Wow, just look at that distance! Incredible really. Overall, the route consisted of 2 steep sections, but the rest included long, shallow inclines and declines and the Monsal trail is completely flat the whole way! I need to explore more of the Peak District for sure!


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Ok. My previous entry sounded so negative. Well, I'm over it. Enough of crying and weeping. In fact, i walked out of the drama even stronger. The thing about me is that i cry to let go of my feelings, especially pain and disappointment. I am terrible at sharing my problems. Crying is my coping mechanism. However, I have made a promise to myself that I will not cry for too long. Instead, I looked out for solutions and way out to handle the problem better. Unfortunately, my life is not all airy fairy like some people. Spoke to the husband about this before, that just because I am someone known to the public, it means I need to have a "perfect" life and be seen as ideal in the eyes of many. I'm just not like that. I don't like to "pretend" that my life is alright. I have my moments. It's just that I choose not to dish it out publicly, nor portray rainbows in my life.
You see, people judge ALL the time. I am over that. I used to care so much about it but not anymore. As long as my loved ones are aware of my situation and they are fine with my actions and reasons, that is all that matters. At the end of the day, let's leave judging to God because He is greater at it. And that is something I've learnt as I grow older. I don't judge as much as i used to when i was younger. I see people as they are. If I feel that they are not a good influence to me, I'll just walk away. And I try my best to surround myself with positive individuals. People who pull you up when you fall. Not people who step on you and laugh at your mishaps. Just walk away.
A friend once emailed me a long email, about feeling sad when she looks at her friends doing so well, based on what she sees in Facebook. hey, FB is EVIL. You see your friends go on fancy holidays, you get depressed. You see your friend's husband buying her a branded handbag and she shows it off on fb, and you get depressed. You see your friend is newly attached to a good looking guy, you get depressed. Then, what's the point of looking? I have to admit that i faced such emotions at times. When we see people doing better off than us, it brings us a little lower. Don't you? Well, I'm over it. I choose to just look and not judge. You might see the happy and beautiful things, but you don't see the dirt and dust that's under the carpet. What you see on social media can be very superficial and damaging. We must all learn to appreciate what we have before we can be truly happy for others.
And so, enough is enough. I made a promise to be truly happy for my friends when I see them better off. Because God is fair and He gives us what we deserve. Despite my imperfect life, I am thankful for a husband that loves and adores me, I am thankful for amazing sons, I am thankful for a job that I love, I am thankful for a sideline business that has exposed me to so many inspiring individuals, I am thankful for being healthy and I am thankful because God gave me this life to live the best way that I can.
Oprah said ~ Be thankful for what you have. You'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never ever have enough."
Seriously, life is too short to let the little things upset you. Plus, it's so much easier to be happy than to be all depressed. I'm tired of negativity. I'm tired of feeling down. I need to get up and continue fighting. Greater things await. Insya'Allah... May we all find the strength to say, "Enough is ENOUGH. I shall smile and move on."


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Fall, 2017
In Bethel, AK, the Bethel Regional High School is expanding and adding a cafeteria. The school has not had one since it was built, and it will also use the addition for program events. The addition is about 5,000 square feet, being built on silty sand with permafrost 26 ft. below grade. PierTech Systems helical piles were brought in to satisfy the project demands. After pile placement, thermosyphons and monitor tubes were drilled and placed to ensure the permafrost will stay frozen and the building will not settle.
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Shri Dubey, Ph.D.
Research interests
- Solid Mechanics
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes
- Material Science
- Human Factors and Biomechanics
- Industrial experience in the following areas:
- Powertrain components: Transmission assemblies, Clutches, Gears, Axles, Fluids
- Manufacturing Processes (casting, stamping, forging), Fixtures, and tool design
- Thermal Fluid Science (Heat Exchanger for Cooling of Electronic assemblies)
- CAD/CAM and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Supply Chain Management
Visiting Assistant Professor
260Q Engineering Building
- Ph.D.—Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Ohio State University—2015.
- Dissertation Title—Study of Hot Tearing Evaluation Methods and Quantification of Contraction Forces in Die Casting Alloys
- Minor areas—Human Factors and Biomechanics, Reliability Engineering
- M.S.—Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University—1994.
- B.S.—Mechanical Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology—1991.
- B.S.—Mechanical Engineering, Østfold University College—1989.
Academic Experience
- Senior Lecturer (2016 - 2017)
- Department of Mechanical Engineering - The Ohio State University, Marion, Ohio
- Visiting Assistant Professor (2014 - 2015)
- Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management - Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Graduate Research Associate (2013 - 2014)
- Integrated and Systems Engineering - The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Industrial Experience
- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT- Electro-mechanical Systems, Thermal Fluid Science Supply Chain
- Member of Technical Staff (MTS) 2000 - 2013
- Alcatel-Lucent Technologies (Lucent), Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
- AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING – Product Design and Development
- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer 1997 - 2000
- Rockwell International (Meritor), Heath, OH Product Design Engineer (Consultant) 1993 - 1997
- Ford Motor Company, Livonia, MI
1. Dubey, S., N. "Design and Evaluation of an Enhanced Constrained Rod Casting Mold for Experimental Characterization of Hot Tearing in Aluminum Casting Alloys", International Journal of Cast Metals Research, 18 Jan. 2017.
2. Dubey, S., N., "Characterization of the A304 (K-alloy) Die-casting and Corrosion Resistance Aluminum Alloy", International Journal of Materials Forming and Machining Processes. (In the process of submission).
3. Dubey, S., N. and Brevick, J., R., "Overview of Recent Research Regarding Hot Tearing of Die Casting Alloys", Die Casting Congress & Exposition, October 8-10, 2012, Indianapolis, IN.


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Area Relief Officer Redcar and Cleveland, United Kingdom £8.50 hourly
Area Relief OfficerLocation: Redcar and Cleveland, United Kingdom | Salary: £8.50 hourly | Posted: 8 May 2019 | Business Unit: UK Secure Solutions | Contracted Hours: Full-time | Employee Status: Permanent | Reference: 19000168
We now have an exciting opportunity for an Area Security Officer to join the G4S Secure Solutions (UK) team delivering security services to multiple sites in the Newcastle Area area.
Main Responsibilities
- This is a full time, permanent role with guaranteed hours travelling to multiple sites in the area providing surge requirement, absence and holiday cover.
- Presenting at all times, a smart, alert, visible and commanding security presence at the premises of our clients
- Conducting shift handover procedures at the start and end of each shift to ensure all matters of concern or note occurring during a shift are passed on for the purposes of service and incident management continuity
- Writing complete and accurate handover and incident reports and taking appropriate action as required on all reports passed to you at the commencement or during a duty shift
- Ensuring the safety and security of our clients' buildings and assets by carrying out all duties in full adherence with the Site Assignment Instructions.
- Working as part of a team to provide Conflict Resolution assistance at client premises where there is potential for conflict
- Greeting, assisting and directing members of the public visiting the premises of our client
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- Prior experience of working as a Security Officer in the Security Industry
- A valid front line SIA Licence or current certificate of completion of SIA front line training
- A full UK Driving Licence and reliable own transport
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- Unrestricted right to work full time in the UK for a minimum period of 12 months
- Be fluent in spoken and written English
- Have a five year checkable employment history or be able to produce documentary evidence of any period of unemployment, self- employment or full and part time education during that period
- Full UK Driving Licence
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G4S is the world's leading provider of security solutions, with operations in over 100 countries Worldwide. G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Limited is one of the largest Business units in the G4S Group and the largest Security Services Company in the UK, with an annual turnover of approximately £440m and employing 20,000 people. Our success depends on the commitment of our employees to providing excellent customer service to all internal as well as external customers.
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Hi everyone, welcome back to my blog!
I'm so excited to be bringing you this review because as you probably already know by now, I'm a huge fan of Jeffree Star as a make up artist but also as a brand owner. He has recently released his collaboration with beauty vlogger, Manny MUA which I recieved in the post this week!
In this post I've reviewed the collaboration which consists of two liquid lipsticks and a skin frost highlighter. One thing I am such a huge fan of is the black packaging with the holographic detailing! I'm such a sucker for nice packaging and I love it when brands change it up for special events and collaboarations.
This shade is a beautiful red toned coral shade. If you're like me and you're someone that never feels comfortable in a bright red lipstick – then this may be the perfect alternative.
The formula was the same as his previous lipsticks and they really do last all day. I can put one of these lipsticks on at the start of my day and only need to top up on the inside of my lips from drinking and eating, but the rest of the colour will last 'til evening.
Normally I would never pick out a shade like this but I'm so glad I did! Serving 90s burnt red realness and loving every second.
This one is a cool-toned medium brown/dark nude. Again, this colour is only slightly out of my comfort zone as I usually go for lighter colours, however I'm loving this one too! In regards to formula it applied the same as I'm Shook and it lasts on your lips all day!
A lot of fans have said that this shade is similar to his previous nudes so I've swatched it in comparison with two other nudes from his extensive collection.
Left to Right : Manniquin, Celebrity Skin, Daddy.
This is where it gets serious, I am absolutely, utterly obsessed with highlighting and it takes a lot to impress me. However, this is honestly the most blinding highlight I've ever used. If you're looking to glow up to space and back then you're going to love this one.
It's an icy peach shade but it is a little glittery. When you swatch it on your hand it doesn't translate well at all and comes across as chunky… however once packed on the cheek it is honestly stunning.
To apply this I use the Morphe 510! SHOP
Thankyou so much for reading my angels,
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Parents, teachers and schools are beginning it recognize the important
role that tablets can play in the classroom. When used correctly, tablets
can help students to learn and give them access to software and programs
that can speed development. Apple reports numbers as high as seven million
iPads in U.S. schools as the trend to place handheld devices in schools
gains traction with local school boards.
Studies show tablets work!
Studies indicate that when tablets are introduced into the classroom responsibly,
they have the potential to significantly enhance learning. A UK
study of schools using tablets and found a wealth of learning benefits, including
increases in student motivation, collaboration between students and teachers,
and collaboration among students themselves. Another
report found that using iPads helps high school students to understand more complicated
scientific concepts like time and space. Utilizing technology effectively
in the classroom is important if you are going to maximize its benefits.
Not for children under 12
It's best to avoid using handheld devices in classes where students
are under twelve. According to the
Huffington Post: "The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Canadian Society of
state infants aged 0-2 years should not have any exposure to technology, 3-5
years be restricted to one hour per day, and 6-18 years restricted to
2 hours per day (AAP 2001/13, CPS 2010)."
These recommendations are based on studies that show that screen time for
children under two can be very damaging while too much screen time later
in life can slow development. However, if the child is older than twelve
and screen time is used prudently in schools, tablets can help to motivate
and encourage students to learn.
Integrating responsibly
You can't just tack tablets onto the existing curriculum; you have
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your class. If you don't; it can turn out to be more of a hindrance
than a help.
The first step is to ensure that your students are safe. Install security
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outsiders from accessing your school networks.
Train your teachers. When teachers don't know how to effectively
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your child's development. There must be a framework in place, security
protocols and structure in order for tablets to be effectively utilized
in schools.
When students and teachers are trained and there is a structured approach
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in the classroom. They learn how to harness technology, and they learn
to collaborate, research and explore more effectively. The 'gamification'
of functions like math and science encourage students to participate and
broaden their understanding of complex concepts.
If your school doesn't use tablets yet, consider getting one for
your student to use at home to help with homework. This will entail you
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Friends are welcome to attend a memorial for Glen Long on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at The Rivers Restaurant, in Glenwood Springs.
Hilary asks that you consider bringing a story, poem, prayer, or even a song to share among us as we remember Glen's life on what would have been his 62nd Birthday.
It is his life that we cherish, our memories that will bring comfort, and our loving support of one another that will help us heal.
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With Poldark back for its second series and Victoria's ratings going through the roof, it seems that the surge in British TV period dramas is not waning. Frills and thrills clearly go hand in hand, especially considering the amount of revenue they've generated for UK television companies. The story seems to be different in the US, which depends on the UK for most of its period drama output. So, we have a one-up on our rivals, right? Wrong.
We are being exploited for our talents like a cow milked dry. We are mass producing for a conveyor belt of endlessly monotonous content. While we're stuck in a rut, the US is free to create whatever it wants, but more importantly, cast whoever it wants. Because of the UK's tendency to produce shows based at some point in our long, "colourful" history, fewer black actors have the chance to grace our screens. But are period dramas so popular solely because the global audience enjoys them, or are they conveniently comfy armchairs into which production companies fall back as they write worlds where no one worries about the ethnicities of actors?
David Oyelowo, star of the Martin Luther King film Selma, expressed his frustration with historical drama casting in British television last year.
He said: "Look at the beautiful buildings in London – the blood of my ancestors [is] in those bricks. Why is that story not being told when we love a period drama? It doesn't make any sense. Black people did not turn up in the UK at Windrush."
And he's right. Though much of British history is dominated by white individuals, most popular period dramas (Downton Abbey, Mr Selfridge, The Paradise, the list goes on) are set in an age when black people were part of Britain. These shows, however, have maybe one black actor in a guest role over a five or six season series. The lack of black people in positions of authority during the eras depicted doesn't mean there can't be period dramas about them; rather, it means there should be dramas explaining this lack of equality.
This summer, I interned at a theatrical agency, which is essentially where the casting process begins. My bosses were really lovely people. They were generous with pay, walked me through everything and asked me if I needed any help. While I was copying information onto the system or editing CVs, however, I heard snippets of phone conversations with casting directors that made me feel uneasy.
The conversations went something like this: "Oh, you want an Indian, do you? I have this girl …yes, she can speak Urdu, I think, let me check … actually, it's Hindi, but it's the same thing, isn't it? [Laughs] Yeah, no one will know the difference."
Now, I know there's been controversy for centuries about whether Hindi and Urdu are in fact the same language, but it was more the tone of disrespect I heard and the fact that this was not an isolated incident that made me feel uncomfortable (and I don't even belong to an ethnic minority). Many of the agency's clients were from an ethnic minority; they constituted half of the agency's paycheck. The only conclusion I could come to was that casual racism was the norm in this industry. If racism operates at this level, it is not unreasonable to believe that it pervades everyday workings, albeit subconsciously.
It is strange that there is not widespread indignation about the lack of roles for ethnic minorities in historical dramas. Compare the situation to Hollywood, however, and it's a different story: whenever the slightest racist comment is uttered, or an awards ceremony is filled with white nominees, outrage ensues and movements are created, probably because Hollywood events are found in a much more internationally exposed format. Many may see these responses as pedantic, but in fact they are an effective policing tool that makes filmmakers and judges think twice about who they cast or nominate. This is essential to diversifying future projects.
Preceding this year's Academy Awards, British actress Charlotte Rampling felt the row over the lack of black nominees was "racist to whites." National treasure Michael Caine even suggested that black performers should "be patient," as if they haven't waited long enough already.
It is not merely a shame that the two most outspoken British actors on the subject hold these views; it also reflects badly on the perception of Britain as an accepting and diverse nation. In Hollywood and film, changes are afoot: 12 Years a Slave and Belle told the stories of the abolition of slavery, and Selma Martin Luther King's march to Montgomery. The forthcoming A United Kingdom depicts the marriage of a black Botswanan prince to a white woman from London. Clearly, British television needs to follow film's example.
There is something in common with these titles, though: they are all projects that needed already prominent black figures to give them the green light. Oyelowo picks up on this, citing Oprah Winfrey as the driving force behind Selma and pointing to his own role in the production of A United Kingdom. Steve McQueen and John Ridley spurred the creation of 12 Years a Slave, and Amma Asante did the same for Belle. But don't assume all of this name dropping means there is an abundance of black media giants. These directors, actors and writers all have to rely on each other in order to get any project concerning race or a non-white cast off of the ground.
What Oyelowo suggests is that contemporary dramas like Luther and Undercover have set the bar for British television, which now needs someone to head up period projects inclusive of black actors. It is sad that these ideas aren't being backed by anyone outside of a specific ethnic group. But all is not lost. Period television is gradually becoming more reflective of the diversity of our current population. John Ridley, Misan Sagay and Idris Elba are all involved in Sky's upcoming Guerilla. The series will relate the tale of a radical underground cell seeking to end the Black Power Desk, which aimed to crush black activism in 1970s London. Channel 4's Indian Summers was a proven hit that managed a two series run and consisted of an almost fifty-fifty Indian to white ratio.
Shakespeare has also crept into TV with the popular The Hollow Crown. Sophie Okonedo portrays Margaret of Anjou, who in the past was played by white actresses such as the Belgian Veerle Baetens in Philippa Gregory's The White Queen. But has the part actually always been played by white women? Dominic Cooke, director of The Hollow Crown, justly mentioned that "in the theatre, we've been doing this for donkey's years," and it indeed has become common practice in the RSC: Oyelowo himself played Henry V in an RSC production. Obviously, theatre has set an example, too.
Like theatre, film and other genres of TV, British period drama producers and casting directors need to make a conscious effort to create content that includes more racially diverse actors. Otherwise, the genre risks alienating and losing some of our best talent. Laziness and a sense of security (that we should just keep making what "we're good at") are not excuses when the livelihoods and representations of Britain's ethnic minorities are at stake.


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Welcome once again to What Are You Reading?, where we talk about exactly what the title implies every Sunday. Today's special guest contributor is BOOM! Studios editor Ian Brill, who works on their Farscape line, the Eisner-nominated Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, and the upcoming CBGB comic, among others. He's also the writer of a new Darkwing Duck miniseries coming from BOOM! later this year.
To see what Ian and the Robot 6 gang have been reading this week, click the link below.
Chris Mautner
I spent most of this week reading the new, paperback edition of Blazing Combat, which Fantagraphics released in hardcover format last year. For those of you who don't know, Blazing Combat was a magazine-format war comic that Warren Publishing released back in the mid-60s, after the success of Creepy. It only lasted four issues, however, mainly because the U.S. military, the American Legion, and other like-minded individuals objected to what it saw as an anti-American attitude, especially in its Vietnam stories, and tried to keep it as far away from newsstands as possible.
Written mostly by editor Archie Goodwin and drawn by a stellar line-up that included Wally Wood, George Evans, Alex Toth, John Severin, Russ Heath and Reed Crandell, the comics slavishly follow the format set by Harvey Kurtzman with his EC war comics Frontline Combat and Two Fisted Tales back in the 50s. So much so that the tales at times creak and groan under the weight of their artifice. You can often sense the O. Henry style twist coming a mile away. When a soldier talks about getting a vintage bottle of wine on the first page, you can be sure it will lead to his undoing by the last.
And yet the artistry on display is so mind-boggling, particularly in the case of Crandall, Heath and Severin, that it seems churlish of me to not recommend this book simply because of a few overly and obviously ironic twists. The creators clearly had a real love for this kind of material, so much so that wish things had tipped slightly in their favor a bit more, and that the market had made at least a little more room for war comics when as the silver age gave way to the bronze.
Tim O'Shea
I'm sorry to see the Chris Roberson/Shawn McManus Cinderella six-issue miniseries end this month. Because of the villain reveal in last issue (Cinderella's Fairy Godmother) this final issue was part therapy session/part way too much talking. I'm not slamming Roberson, given the dynamics, it was necessary--but I just wish the issue could have allowed for more action in the end. I know from interviewing Roberson that he'd be game for writing an ongoing Cinderella series, but I'm unsure if sales would support such a book long-term. That being said, I loved this miniseries overall (despite the pacing at the end) and hope that Roberson gets to work with Cinderella more (possibly BBC-style in another miniseries, as opposed to an ongoing). In the meantime, fans of Roberson like myself got a sneak preview this month of his new collaboration with Mike Allred--I, Zombie, which is set to launch in May. Roberson and Allred make a great team, it appears.
I understand all the hype and excitement behind Spider-Man: Fever by Brendan McCarthy. The man is channeling a major Ditko vibe in this project. I will likely buy the remaining two issues in this miniseries solely for the art. But Marvel should have had someone else write the dialogue for it. McCarthy has no ear for dialogue: in a pivotal early scene, Doctor Strange literally narrates what's happening on the page. Consider this three panel (spoiler ahead) bit: Panel 1: "It's leaving." Panel 2: "Down the drainhole!" Panel 3: "But it has taken Spider-Man's soul." (I like to imagine that Strange's intonation [lack of exclamation point] on that last line was akin to if he had said: "Wong, that pizza we ordered seems to be running late.") And if I never see the word "Harrah" (uttered more than 50 times by various characters in this issue) again in this miniseries, I'll be happy. This project? Please come for the art, brace yourself for the dialogue. Harrah, indeed. It's truly a shame, as McCarthy is quite selective in the work he does, and the art is so incredible, I wishthe dialogue could do it justice.
I just described to my wife the scene where Spidey's soul being stolen while he lay in a bathtub. Her reaction: "One would presume being in a bathtub, they took his kidney as well." I love my wife.
Brigid Alverson
I just picked up vol. 1 of Ratman today, so I'm not too far into it yet, but I'm liking what I see so far. It's almost self-critiquing—it's a manga about a short kid who dreams of being a superhero someday. The Japanese handle this sort of story very differently from Americans—for one thing, superheroes in the new Japan double as corporate spokesman and there is a whole array of them. And in the first 30 pages or so we have already had a fight on the basketball court, a humorous mishap involving a tough guy from a school gang, and a martial-arts display that included a gratuitous full-on panty shot. It's sort of a parody of all the conventions of shonen manga, and it's well drawn and easy to read, which is a plus. The hero is fairly sympathetic, and the characters are less stereotyped than the usual run of manga characters, so I think I'll be sticking with this one.
Also this week, I picked up Gene Yuen Lang's Prime Baby. I'm probably the only person who will be disappointed that there wasn't more math in it—I come from a family of serious math nerds—but there are other reasons to be disappointed as well. The story was cute but didn't hang together very well, and I didn't care for the ending at all. The story is told in comic strips and they were just a bit too small to read comfortably. I'm afraid this one just didn't work for me.
One that did work better was Rabbi Harvey vs. The Wisdom Kid, an all-ages comic about a rabbi in the Wild West. It's a clever story about a battle of wits between Rabbi Harvey and a slicker rabbi from out of town. The art is done in a naive but pleasing style with a muted palette. This is published by a Jewish publishing house, not a graphic novel publisher, but they get all the elements right, and I really liked it.
Tom Bondurant
Oh dear Lord, I read so much comics since last we spoke! Finally I can cross Whiteout and Fun Home off my to-do list, because I read 'em both on the plane back from WonderCon. Fun Home sure lived up to its reputation, although I wish I'd paid a little more attention in 12th-grade English. I was especially fond of Alison Bechdel's cartooning style, because it seemed to blend the best parts of Lynn Johnston and Garry Trudeau while staying unique. As a dad who wonders what his daughter will think of him when she's older, Fun Home's story resonated with me pretty strongly.
I found Whiteout (by Greg Rucka and Steve Lieber, of course) to be a deft thriller, and it's hard for me to imagine it in color, let alone movie-fied. A few elements (including one of the twists at the end) were a little familiar, but I still liked how Rucka and Lieber worked them into the Antarctic setting. Carrie Stetko is the key to the book, though, and she comes across with depth and real personality.
I liked Batman And Robin #11 a lot, and it was good to see a certain Morrison character again in Doom Patrol #9, but my favorite single issue this week is, ironically, a comic which I missed picking up in San Francisco. Madame Xanadu #21 returns to the present (well, the '50s) with penciller Amy Reeder Hadley for our heroine's long-awaited team-up with a prominent DC superhero. Oh sure, Matt Wagner's script was entertaining as always (although I thought the gangsters' accents were a bit much). Nevertheless, I am really enjoying Hadley's sprightly, energetic portrayal, and this issue gave her lots to do. Plus, that cover is really something.
And finally ... last Saturday night found the Bondurants and the Hoffmans in the Marriott Marquis lobby talking comics. I shared my love for Detective Comics #500, which includes the classic Alan Brennert/Dick Giordano "To Kill A Legend" and Len Wein and Walt Simonson's sublime "Once Upon A Time." However, my presentation wasbut a trifle compared to Carla's. Not only did she lay out in detail -- using the phrase "death-metal" a couple of times -- why August 2008's Thor: Reign Of Blood special (written by Matt Fraction and pencilled by Khari Evans and Patrick Zircher) was both a great Thor story and a great single issue; not only did she buy a copy of the issue at WonderCon just to make her point; but she in fact gave me that copy for my very own! So thank you, Carla, for introducing me to Matt Fraction et al.'s version of Thor! I read the issue again when I got home, and it is a well-executed epic which uses its 36 pages very efficiently. Plus it has, you know, the big scene at the end where Thor pilots ... well, you'll have to read it yourself. Or track down Carla, which is probably a better option.
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Hulk #1 Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinnessIt came for free on my iPad from the Marvel Comics app. Go ahead and mock me. The art's pretty and muscular, even if it's serving a story that's pretty bare bones at best and very much moment-driven in the style of The Ultimates. Colors look real good, though. But I'm not finding enough there for me to be really interested in additional chapters, even at two bucks apiece.
Spider-Man #526 (I think. It's the first chapter of "Brand New Day.")Much meatier, story-wise, even if I'm not wild about the storyline that all this spun out of. The issue itself wasn't bad, a little disjointed, some nice art, but nothing really amazing. I'm also not the biggest Spider-fan on the planet, so I didn't have a lot of investment in this. The backup features did nothing for me, but I'd have been happy with a JJJ featurette.
Fantastic Four, whichever issue Jonathan Hickman started his run with.Kinda neat, possibly leading interesting places. I'm not entirely convinced by his take on Reed Richards (particularly the buffed out, unshaven manly-man presentation we got from the artwork.) The reveal at the end was neat, but without a connection to the characters themselves (and I haven't read the book since Simonson's run, really), there's not much for me to come back to. Of the Marvel titles listed above, this is the one I'm most likely to come back and pick up a second issue of.
Looked over the first issue/preview of Valentine, by Alex de Campi (writer of the oft-overlooked Smoke from IDW) and Christine Larsen. What I read here didn't give me enough of an idea to see if I'd really enjoy the series or not. I will say, the presentation was interesting, where the panel would come up, then you "turn" the page to get the captions to show up. It did let the art hit you first, and actually seemed like it was offering a different way to read digital comics (instead of just translating the experience of reading a printed comic on a screen.) I may check this out further, but additional episodes would have to be much more substantial for me to keep going.
The first three were from the Marvel Comics app, the last is from Comixology. I also just downloaded the iVerse reader, but haven't had much chance to check out their offerings.
Also reading the Conan the Barbarian Omnibus, which is a bunch of the original Robert E. Howard stories. Finished "The Scarlet Citadel" last night. Wish the Kindle reader app had an easy way to jump from story to story. It doesn't, and that makes me sad. A clickable table of contents would really be helpful.
Besides that, it's research. And you don't want to hear about that.
JK Parkin
The Last Resort by Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray and Giancarlo Caracuzzo is pretty much an ode to the zombie genre, set on a tropical resort island where a virus has started turning everyone into flesh-eating monsters. The story doesn't just pull out every B-grade horror movie cliche there it is, it revels in them, making the story a whole lot more fun than it sounds like on paper. The characters are fairly well developed, despite the fact that you know going into it that many of them are just cannon fodder, and the whole thing is loaded with humor, violence, sex, gore, foul language, gratuitous body parts and even monkey zombies -- everything you need for a fun, over-the-top story. Plus the collection features all of Darwyn Cooke's covers, which was definitely a bonus.
This week I also finally dove into the comic section of McSweeney's San Francisco Panorama. The newspaper-style insert, which can be purchased separate from the larger Panorama, features some really great comics by Jon Adams, Art Spiegelman, Chris Ware, Dan Clowes, Seth, Jessica Abel, Adrian Tomine, Erik Larsen and many more.
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Thank goodness you're asking what I am reading, as opposed to what books I have set to read. If I were to write about all the books I still need to get to we might run out of Internet. In between writing Darkwing Duck, editing a good lot of comics (28 Days Later, Farscape, The Amory Wars and plenty more) I do get around to reading. Here's a sample.
Planetary by Warren Ellis, John Cassady and Laura Martin: I decided to revisit this, one of the series that got me back into comics. Reading all the issues so close together, and yes Planetary is as known for its publishing delays as it is anything else, I really see what an amazing feat this series is. Warren Ellis, John Cassady and Laura Martin are telling a story of how the world works and they do it by using genre storytelling artifacts. When drawn by Cassady, characters inspired by Doc Savage, Tarzan and the actual Sherlock Holmes become the icons you're always told they are. Ellis has the genius, he truly is one of the few people in comics who deserve the description, to take all of the pulp landscape and wrestle it down so it tells a story of power, corruption, lies and the universe itself. I feel only in their hands a story like "Death Machine Telemetry" (issue #21), which is basically a didactic where Elijah Snow is told the story of the building blocks of life, could work, and work brilliantly.
Doctor Who: Nightshade by Mark Gatiss: Anyone who knows me knows I'm an incurable Doctor Who fan. Guilty as charged, I feel DW demands storytellers give us tales of great imagination with intelligence, curiosity and empathy at their core. This novel is part of The New Adventures line, original stories featuring the Seventh Doctor told after the original series ended in 1989. A lot of people who went on to write for the re-launched show contributed, including former show runner Russel T. Davies and Paul Cornell, whose novel Human Nature was turned into a brilliant two-parter. Mark Gatiss has written episodes for the new DW, including the next episode to air in the UK, "Victory of the Daleks," as well as acted as the titular villain in "The Lazarus Experiment." This novel from 1992 promises to be somewhat of a tribute to the Quatermass series, Nigel Kneale's creation that launched science fiction on British television. I'm two chapters in and can already appreciate how much care and detail Gatiss puts into setting up all of supporting players The Doctor and his companion Ace shall meet along the way. The maturation of DW that led to the re-launch being such a hit started here in this line of novels.
The BBC have actually posted this story as an eBook.
I also want to recommend Dorian Wright's Paperback Book Club at Postmodernbarney, where he has reviewed every one of the New Adventures novels.
Mysterius the Unfathomable by Jeff Parker and Tom Fowler: I heard a lot of good things about this book so I decided to pick up the trade. I'm enjoying it so far. Fowler's art is amazing. In the back cover Howard Chaykin declares it looking "like Jack David inked by Wally Wood." That's pretty apt. It's wonderful to see such an expressive art style be used to tell a longform genre story, this time one of modern urban fantasy. Mysterius is a private supernatural investigator with a W.C. Fields nose and a female assistant, Delfi. Yes, as a DW fan I noticed certain similarities to our favorite Time Lord but this is a story of magic, not time travel. Parker has several strands going on at once and all bumping into one another, a storytelling choice I usually love seeing. I can see Parker loves giving Fowler fun stuff to draw. There's a visit to another plane of existence in the first issue and Fowler does killer work with it! I hope to see more of his work in the future.


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Peter Smith judged the John Richmond Memorial Trophy and came to the decision that, for him. a lovely little landscape by Brigitte was the clear winner, Brigitte was unable to attend the evening so her son, Carl, collected the trophy on her behalf.
Well done Brigitte the first of many trophies to head off to your mantle piece.
Tommy organised a very entertaining quiz which I think we all enjoyed; some perhaps more then others!
Then evening was rounded off with the now customary Prize Draw .
So that's it until January 5th when Joe Duffy LRPS, CPAGB will be judging our 2nd print competition. This is also the night to hand in your entry for the second PDI comp' so come on! the first one was supported really well lets keep it up and get those entries in to Dave.


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Monday, March 08, 2010
march eight
We've got out the balance scale
worked at the Cobbler's Bench
talked about learning to play the Recorder (Mama has made a note on the chalkboard in the sky)
Maddie has gotten out the geometric balls and sticks (for geo shape building).
More fun with the Eye-Clops.
Reader Rabbit.
We've began Harry Potter: The Sorceror's Stone. (First time.)
Nature Journal 101 (for Mama).
Math Blaster.
Coconut Song. Harry Nilsson.
With dancing.
Put da lime in da coconut
drink it all up
put da lime in da coconut
call me in da mornin'...
She say "Doctor!...."
We're totally puttin' limes and coconuts on our To Do list.....
Math 1-2
Math 1-2 plus Lime and da coconut...
Oh, wait.
+ Tortilla Soup for dinner....
More geo shapes
Karate Kid.
"So...." he says questioningly - lots of this the last little while..."You know about Karate Kid?"
"So... kids are like..... the spirit of You?"
Adamantly, "No. But movie and show makers know that parents often like to see their children enjoying what they enjoyed as children." And then, "Add to that a story that is good enough to be retold...."
and contemplations of
Dude. How ' we gonna do that???
More wagon designs.
ie Engineeering. Tethers. Taut lines. Unbreakable lines. Transporting.
Madd's all about transporting friends.
Painting on wet paper with the fancy water color pencils.
"Mom." says Little Son, "Do you like commentary on Mario?"
"I don't mean Super Skarmory , but I can make My Own interesting commentary...."
"I'd be totally interested, Bud."
So there we were.
Sittin' among commentary and tortilla soup prep.
More Clifford.
More Math 1-2. (While Mama wasna looking.)
A book for Mama
picture books
rasslin' on the bed
and who knows what else?
But let's just call that good, shall we?
Mama needs time to recover before tomorrow.....
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shoot! you all have so much Doing and Thinking going on over there!!!!! we had a whole lot of...um...well, i feel like we had a lot of vitamin D to work on soaking up, so...that's what we were up to! I love the figuring that goes on - the Karate Kid out of the blue (was it?) - I got zombie questions at bedtime and what would happen if you had to pull someone up out of a frozen pond? would they be breakable?ReplyDelete
I love your days. :)ReplyDelete
- Penny3/09/2010 7:33 AM
LOL I totally get the last line.ReplyDelete
What a fun day - love the budding branch photos - -
Oh Spring! where are you - I see you here...ReplyDelete
...we loved Reader Rabbit...
You've inspired me yet again. :)ReplyDelete
tortilla soup and watercolors are my favorites!ReplyDelete
I am so anxious to see what will pop up on our new yard. I'm really hoping daffodils (my favorite) are among the pretties.ReplyDelete
lovely photos - very spring likeReplyDelete


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Not sure if I'm getting too relaxed with the soon arrival of a desperately needed break, but I am about to surprise you and commend Dolly on a few things this issue, primarily features on anxiety and cyber dangers.
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This spring, a 1964 Iroquois UH-1D "Huey" helicopter fully restored by a group of Veteran volunteers, many of whom were Vietnam-era helicopter pilots and maintenance technicians, was dedicated after making its final landing in front of the Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center in Holmdel, N.J.
"At the Huey Plaza's Dedication Ceremony on May 7th – among hundreds of fellow Vietnam Veterans – I was brought back by the sounds of the Huey, as its pitch is unmistakable," recalls New Jersey state President of the Vietnam Veterans of America Dennis Beaureard. "My relationship with the Huey began in 1968, when I was an infantry soldier in the U.S. Army, 9th Division, 3/39th Infantry, Bravo Company. I was evacuated from the Mekong Delta and flown by to the 3rd Field Hospital on Feb. 2, 1968.
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The presence of the renovated Huey serves as a reminder of the sacrifices of Vietnam Veterans, and a way to pass the knowledge on to many visitors to come. Although the Huey will never actually be able to fly again, it comes to life with simulated sounds of its spinning rotor blades at the entrance to the Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center. The exhibit is open daily and on the first Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. free tours are led by Vietnam Veterans by appointment.
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation offers a meaningful and engaging experience that recognizes the sacrifice, courage and valor of Vietnam Veterans, and encourages and fosters a thorough understanding of the Vietnam Era – including the political, historical, social, cultural and military aspects surrounding the war, as it affected the United States, and especially New Jersey.
To support the NJVVMF, or for directions, visit www.njvvmf.org. For more information on purchasing a paver stone, call (732) 335-0033, or visit the NJVVMF Huey Plaza Paver Program page to choose your contribution and download the paver order form of your choice.
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