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Karen Cohn, chairwoman of San Diego Opera, says if some moneybags comes forward with a fat gift, the opera would love to start business again. I interviewed her because Ian Campbell, general director, said he will not do any more talking.
One of the ugliest rumors making the rounds is that Ian and Ann Campbell, his ex-wife, were going to make $2.5 million in retirement benefits, and might lose them, or a lot of them, if the company would go bankrupt, and that's why it took on no debt and is in a hurry to close. Says Cohn, "They will not get retirement funds," including medical coverage and severance. "There is no golden parachute," Cohn says. "They are both devastated, their reputations are tarnished, there is talk of misappropriation of funds," but none of this talk is true. Ann stops getting paid in April and Ian will only be paid until the company is dissolved.
However, Cohn defends the money they were paid annually over the years. They were paid more than $1 million for the year ended in mid-2010, even though Ian Campbell had told me in early 2009 that the company would have to make sharp cuts because of the economy. For the year ended in 2012, their combined pay had dropped to around $800,000, but many people I talk with say that is still excessive for a troubled company the size of San Diego Opera. In 2010, Ian Campbell justified his salary of almost $700,000 by saying he had two jobs that required 75 hours of work a week — administrative director and artistic director. (I am one of those who finds this defense rather weak. A lot of people wear two hats — or more.)
One of the big costs was that the opera paid $750,000 a year rent to the Civic Center, owned by the City. Several times the opera tried to get relief on that rent, but to no avail. I reminded her that the City will almost certainly give the Chargers $700 million for a new stadium. She sighed, "Don't even talk to me about that — the City makes more income from arts than from sports."
The late Joan Kroc gave the opera $11 million in 2004. Kroc said the money had to go to highest-quality opera. The Kroc money ran out this year. The company had planned a promising 2015 season, its 50th anniversary, but the money just wasn't there. Potential large donors weren't listening. Many who died did not leave San Diego Opera in their wills. The opera had formerly filled more than 80% of the seats, but that dropped to 75% last year, and will be 60% this year, although there is now a rush to buy tickets for the final opera.
San Diego corporations — particularly biotechs — are not good sources of money, she says. The board discussed declining attendance and donations over several years, but didn't want to face liquidation, always hoping an angel would show up.
She did admit one rumor: the vote on dissolving was not on the board's agenda when the vote was taken. There were 58 people who could have voted, but only 34 did. The reason dissolution was not put in writing was that management wanted the staff to be told before reading about it. That didn't happen. Another ugly rumor is true: the Union-Tribune printed it before the board even voted. Someone had called Jim Chute, arts editor, during the meeting, Cohn says. He was not to print it until the staff was told, but didn't wait.
The board did consider other options such as lighter fare (Franz Lehar, Gilbert & Sullivan, American musicals, for example), she says. However, the mission statement and Kroc bequest both discouraged popular fare. "We literally talked about Man of La Mancha, but Ian didn't think it would sell," she says.
More from SDReader
- More stories by Don Bauder
- Ian Campbell blasted in opera magazine — Aug. 14, 2014
- Not canned — Campbells "part ways" with opera — May 16, 2014
- Opera operative advised no discussion of fat checks — April 18, 2014
- San Diego Opera head says all want to save company — April 10, 2014
- Opera: Campbells could get up to $3 million more — April 7, 2014
Don, now that you've heard the denials and the explanation, do you believe it is true? The fact that only 34 board members voted, out of 58 who could have voted, is troubling. Even if the 34 voted the shutdown unanimously, that didn't make it right. What could be more important, and require the full board in attendance, than a proposal to disband? With some debate, the vote could have gone the other way.
Yes, you are correct on much of what you say, but the actual vote was recorded as 33 - 1. Many people have wondered who that ONE was, and if that individual would be interested in heading a new group.
I am happy to report that the petition to keep SD Opera alive is now over 13,000. These are people from all over, and as the site allows comments, it is interesting to read that there are many people who come here from all over and attend the opera. It is a draw.
The fact that the city of San Diego wouldn't give any concessions on the annual rent is interesting to know. I wonder if the city would be interested in negotiating at this point? Wouldn't it be better to get something rather than nothing?
Visduh, your point that the full board should have been in attendance for such an important vote is certainly on target. This was handled far too casually, as if it were a small deal among friends--and that may have been a large part of the problem.
eastlaker: The explanation that the board was not told it would be voting on the demise of the opera is extremely weak. Everyone should have been told; the staff could have been informed simultaneously. The City's unwillingness to cut the $750,000 rent, when it has given, and will be giving, hundreds of millions of dollars to professional sports teams owned by billionaires, will make San Diego a laughingstock among intellectuals.
I am delighted to see petition signers are above 13,000. I called the person supposedly in charge and he hasn't called me back. Best, Don Bauder
Visduh: As I have said on prior blogs, I am torn on this one. If you look at San Diego Opera numbers, and numbers from other opera companies -- dead or still struggling -- it is clear that grand opera is in the early or middle stages of a death spiral. San Diego Opera may have gotten ahead of the curve.
But I believe it should have tried musicals (Lyric Opera of Chicago is doing Carousel next season). Indeed, I talked to Ian Campbell once and he said he would like to do a Gilbert & Sullivan. San Diego Opera could have made other cuts. I do think Ian and Ann Campbell were overpaid, but as I confessed on another blog, I knew that when I was on the advisory board and didn't say anything. The opera slowed down its presentations of 20th century operas but not enough. Best, Don Bauder
Look up a definition of Grand Opera... you've never had Grand Opera in San Diego. Ever.
This defense mentions something more insidious than anything I imagined, that the full board was not informed before the vote. Even though a bare majority of the total board approved, the issue is whether the donors on the board would pony up enough to continue, perhaps they wouldn't, but this method has all the sneakiness of an evil scheme. Nothing she says touches the key issues, if there is no money to continue, why did they list millions in net assets? Who spent this money, where did they spend it, why did they spend it? What are they doing with the scores, costumes and sets? When did the lies start?
As for their implied insult to more modern Musical Comedies, Don Quixote is just older and French, it's musical comedy. If Ian Campbell believes it has more appeal than Man of La Mancha with a San Diego audience he's lost his mind.
There was a costume sale last weekend, and the website reported that prices were starting at $1 and would go up to $750 or so, as I recall. But I don't know if this is an annual event, or the first time this was done.
eastlaker: I don't know about the costume sale. Best, Don Bauder
It was on the website through Monday, but may have been removed by now as it looks like there was a 'general clean up' done on the website.
eastlaker: Yes, the names of board members are not even listed on the website. This is very unusual. Best, Don Bauder
Psycholizard: The fact that the board was not informed of the upcoming vote is reprehensible. I don't know what will happen to the company's assets. That has to be clarified. SDO has a shop that makes sets that are rented out to other companies. What happens to that shop?
The fact that the U-T was told before the board even voted smells to high heaven. Best, Don Bauder
Don - in my experience, it is misappropriation, failure says so. No future potential seals the deal. I am filing a motion tomorrow to protect "old" stock shares, and vote not to reorganize without fair deal.
shirleyberan: Good luck. Best, Don Bauder
Sorry - that's about a personal other company.
shirleyberan: Yes, I knew that was about your personal situation, which you have discussed with me. I should have made clear that was not about the opera. Best, Don Bauder
Joan Kroc wanted to fund first class grand opera -- great singers, a big chorus, a full orchestra, elegant dancers, beautiful costumes and sets. That's just what Ian Campbell delivered, time and again. Thank you, Joan Kroc.
Ian Campbell was NOT overpaid. He delivered a perfect exquisite opera experience. Thank you, Ian Campbell.
The entire Opera Board should have voted on a matter of such magnitude.
The City of San Diego -- its terrible ignorant mayors and its awful ignorant city council members -- was derelict not to cut the Opera's rent on the Civic Center. Mayor Filner would not have been party to this disaster without turning heaven and earth to keep the Opera in business.
monaghan: I didn't ask about Filner, but I tend to agree. He is a lover of the arts. He was probably not in office long enough to tackle the issue. But Sanders was no help to the opera and apparently Faulconer has been no help. That is hardly surprising. Best, Don Bauder
he was overpaid. Look at the salaries of other similar companies. He was GROSSLY overpaid... especially since while making millions, he presided over the death of this company. It's shameful.
Joseph Grienenberger: I agree that SD Opera should have tried lighter fare. I remember a discussion I had with Richard Bonynge, husband of the late Joan Sutherland, and a great conductor. He said it was ridiculous to call Merry Widow and Die Fledermaus light fare, or even operettas. He said the singing in those operas was just as difficult as the singing in grand operas. I do not think the opera's mission statement or Joan Kroc's bequest were insuperable barriers to putting on more popular fare. Best, Don Bauder
Ron Shaheen: Agreed. The point should have been discussed, even if Ian dismissed it. Best, Don Bauder
PhilCarol Vincelett: I agree. Under Tito Capobianco, SDO did a nationally-televised Merry Widow that helped put the company on the map. It was excellent. Beverly Sills had sung in many Merry Widow productions through the years. Best, Don Bauder
Joseph Grienenberger: Agreed. With Lyric Opera gone in San Diego, there was a natural market there. Best, Don Bauder
Vincent Rogue Martin: I believe SDO could have finessed its way around Kroc's statement. Best, Don Bauder
Jim Ahab Boydston: But is it too late? Best, Don Bauder
starting to sound like the balboa park fiasco, a lot of "big shots" bleeding off money.
Murphyjunk: But far worse than the Balboa Park disaster. That was just a celebration gone awry. This is 49 glorious years down the tubes. Best, Don Bauder
Net assets are listed, but there is said to be no cash to continue. We should consider that possibly the assets were mismanaged, rather than the company. The bleeding in the presented figures is reasonable, perhaps normal for non profits. Money might have been invested unwisely, while at the same time loans were taken out on the assets, that can make money disappear quickly.
It's time for complete figures to be released. Concealed facts leads to speculation, and people often assume the worst. Decent people sometimes lose other peoples money, causing hundreds to lose their jobs, incredibly talented people produce wonderful Opera and flop, Beethoven comes to mind. But only criminals have any reason to hide the books.
eastlaker: Agreed. Best, Don Bauder
Psycholizard: That has been my main message in three blogs: the opera MUST release more figures, and it MUST release its deliberations. If the opera feared going out of business for three years, how many on the board knew it, and how many alternative survival strategies were discussed? And what were they? Best, Don Bauder
If those in charge are not going to willingly release the information, what would the next step be?
eastlaker: Well, I guess we can't throw them in jail. A lawsuit -- and there have been hints of one -- might force the information out in the open. People who agreed to give money to the opera in their wills might have a suit, if their bequests assumed there would be an opera company. I would like to know how much money the opera spent on legal advice before announcing the closure. Some staffers might have a lawsuit, too. Best, Don Bauder
What about family members who might feel they lost out and now think their loved ones were taken advantage of/convinced to leave money to the opera, when those in charge had an end game in mind?
eastlaker: That is another litigation possibility. Best, Don Bauder
the longer it drags on, the more records will "evaporate"
Murphyjunk: That is usually the case. That's why cozeners always want to stall. I hope the opera has arranged to keep all its records. Best, Don Bauder
Vincent Hashtag-savedo Martin: Joan Kroc played popular music on the organ. As I said, I think the opera could have finessed its way around both Kroc's statement and the company's mission statement. I talked with Ian about Gilbert & Sullivan in the 1990s. He didn't mention violating the mission statement. Best, Don Bauder
"Ian will only be paid until the company is dissolved." Is there an announced date for that dissolution to happen? Is it certain that it will happen?
Matthew Lickona: They are shooting for a final closure this summer. Best, Don Bauder
Don, the most consistently reliable news source about San Diego politics is your column.
On the other hand, since Manchester bought out the U-T to give himself absolute control over San Diego politics he has given U-T the entirely new meaning of Untruthful-Tabloid.
The most overwhelming fact of life today in San Diego is that Manchester now uses the U-T for controlling politics with a constant effluent of editorial mendacities as well as cover-ups for the same purpose.
Manchester's power makes him a major cause of every San Diego social, political and economic failure, it's that simple.
Anon92107: Papa Doug Manchester does have more control over San Diego than is healthy, but I don't think he can be blamed for the opera's demise. Best, Don Bauder
If you so Don, meanwhile Manchester shall continue to use his media power to replace the arts and education with football as the decline of culture in San Diego continues.
Anon92107: Oh yes, the U-T under Manchester will continue to promote pedestrian forms of entertainment, such as football. The arts, which are already suffering, will suffer even more. Best, Don Bauder
Don't know if anyone will see this comment--but the UT actually has run an editorial published online 4/1 saying that this situation with the opera needs looking into and that opera is important! Something of a breakthrough!
I heard again that Ian Campbell gets to take the proceeds of the sale of all props, costumes, sets, etc., and then his severance/retirement will be activated. I know Mrs. Cohn said he isn't getting retirement benefits, but does that mean he isn't getting healthcare, or that he isn't getting any money following the closure of SD Opera.
Because I have also heard that he will be paid his salary through 2017 no matter what.
I can't quite figure things out here, but maybe you have better information.
eastlaker: Cohn insists Ian's pay ends when the closure is completed, supposedly this summer, and he and Ann get no retirement benefits at all. The truth will come out on that point, I am quite sure. The rumor is that Ian and Ann have $2.5 million in retirement funds coming, and a bankruptcy would interfere with that. They would have to get in line with other creditors. Cohn denies that.
But since the company does not have debt, to my knowledge, a bankruptcy is out of the question. Best, Don Bauder
There is something very strange about the decision to wind-up the opera. They want to avoid a bankruptcy to save face? You avoid a bankruptcy to keep the trustee and accountants from reviewing the books for unlawful transfers and malfeasance. What fear is there of charging on even in the face of a bankruptcy? The San Diego Symphony did not fold. They charged on until they could not pay the bills. If companies used the logic of ""better get out before it's too late" I would guess that 25% of businesses in San Diego could rationalize closing. That is not leadership, it is defeat without even fighting.
So who would be the biggest creditors in a San Diego Opera bankruptcy? Looks like the top creditors would be the Campbell duo and the city for the rent. Since one of the potential the biggest creditors also serves on the board, which seems like a colossal conflict of interest. The Campbell's should be working at the pleasure of the board of directors, not serving on it.
That is just my opinion. I know little about how art companies operate, but I do now when a fox should not be guarding the chicken coop.
In a private or public, for-profit companies, executives often serve on the board of directors. However they usually are founders or major investors in the concern. Non-profits or organizations that do not have shareholders should have a separation of powers for those who are on the board overseeing the concern and those who are on the payroll, executives and so forth.
Ponzi: If you look at the big blue chip companies, you will find that some executives serve on the board -- many are chairmen of the board -- and they were not amount founders or even major investors. At a large blue chip, the president may have less than 1% of the stock. Best, Don Bauder
Lies & Deception? This entire story is positively operatic in its twists and turns. From the very start, the sudden announcement made no sense at all and in the vacuum of information, everyone starts speculating. Perhaps the Campbell's have spent the past 30 years in such total control of their hand-picked Board that they felt they could take this one last act--shutting down the Company rather than trying to save it--with no questions asked. The story of their contractual golden parachutes has been told far and wide; now that Mrs. Cohen has denied it, one wonders--are they backtracking in the eye of the storm?
The Campbells have been so highly compensated that perhaps they forget what it's like to live on a $35,000 salary in San Diego. And that is why the staff is so furious, so wounded, and so scared. No job, no health insurance. Their separation papers promised COBRA, but a few days ago, COBRA was suddenly taken off the table. So in less than a month, all of those hardworking, mostly middle-class San Diegans are in desperate straits.
I heard that the Opera bought both Mr. and Mrs. Campbell brand new and expensive cars just a few years ago--BOUGHT, not leased, to the tune of $100,000 total for both. What kind of craziness is that? No one begrudges them that perk but profit and nonprofit groups lease cars for execs, they don't buy them. And what happens to those cars now? Do the Campbell's get to keep them?
It is those kinds of stories that are swirling around. And it doesn't appear that the media is doing much investigation. Don, you began your articles a few days ago by admitting that you are friends with the Campbells and have a long history with the opera, including as a donor. Do you really have the objectivity to report? I'm glad to read a bit more skepticism on your part now, but given how you have often eviscerated San Diego politicians and community leaders in other sectors, I have found it troubling to see you as a bit of an "apologist" for what might be real nonprofit malfeasance. The real tragedy, besides what has happened to the opera staff, is that all the music lovers in San Diego will be robbed of something that gives them great joy and solace.
Ian Campbell probably should have retired a few years ago, and Ann Campbell too. They should have let new blood take over. Perhaps they are both just way too tired, too ossified in their ways, and probably a little resentful that all their hard work is not being properly appreciated now that it's all unraveling. What a mess. Operatic!!!
Anon92067: We are sitting with two things: 1. Rumors of fat retirements; 2. The chairwoman's statement that there will be no retirement pay.
I think you are right that Ian and Ann had dominated the board and probably thought they could close things down without a fuss. However, they did go out and hire a public relations person, so that might not be true, either.
You are right: initially, I tended to give Ian and Ann the benefit of the doubt. I had been watching opera statistics from around the nation and knew of the problems. But the more I pondered this, I got madder and madder at the way it was handled. Also, I kept wondering if alternative survival strategies had been considered. I asked questions: 58 people could have voted, but only 34 did. It was because the dissolution vote was not even on the agenda. The news was leaked to the Union-Tribune before the board voted.
The board and management simply MUST give out more information. If they won't, they should be forced to do so through a lawsuit or perhaps a City investigation.
So, here's my take: grand opera is in the early stages of a death spiral. No doubt. Maybe SDO was getting ahead of the curve. But the fact that this has been handled so hurriedly and abysmally demands release of detailed information -- how many on the board knew of the gravity, how many chewed over alternative survival strategies, etc. And why did the company announce next year's operas if death was so close? We can't let the opera get away with clamming up. Best, Don Bauder
I think what is going on here is a lesson in semantics. If, as I heard, Mr. Campbell and his ex-wife will be paid through 2017 whatever their salaries are, then perhaps that is not being considered retirement pay, although they would not be working for the SD Opera. Just being paid by them.
Supposedly they will not get health benefits.
But Mr. Campbell does get the proceeds of the sale of all sets, costumes, props, music (?), etc. owned by the opera...while Karen Cohn might not call that a golden parachute, if it is indeed true that terms of his contract put all this in Mr. Campbell's hands...then I would have to say this has been one elaborate and sickening set-up.
eastlaker: I doubt very seriously that Ian Campbell will get the proceeds of the sale of all sets, costumes, etc. Legally, I don't think that privilege could be granted to him. Best, Don Bauder
Many people are grateful to you, Don, for pursuing this so doggedly. It truly may be too late, but if the group of disgruntled Board members are able to obtain the documentation they request--and they have a full right to do so--then they might see a different picture than that painted by the SDO leadership all these years.
There is no question Ian Campbell is devoted to grand opera, and he has been prescient in finding young talent. But he SHOULD have had a managing director to rein him in. Having him control everything--and his wife (now ex-wife) in charge of all fundraising--was, in retrospect, a real recipe for disaster.
I enjoy opera, but would have enjoyed seeing Man of La Mancha as much as I will enjoy Don Quixote. I nearly flew to Chicago just to see that magnificent performance of Oklahoma. And if you look at the Lyric's upcoming schedule, you see a great mix: https://www.lyricopera.org/subscriptions/index.aspx -- including Carousel! That I like all music doesn't make me a philistine, just broad-minded! Why couldn't a re-constituted San Diego Opera follow that model?
Anon92067: I don't think it is too late for several reasons: 1. The board voted, although the matter was not on the agenda. I think a court would void that vote; 2. Ian Campbell and Karen Cohn are required to turn over the information requested by the eight board members. That information could lead to other lawsuits that would delay matters; 3. The petition with more than 16,000 signers in only a few days shows that there are a lot of unhappy people; 4. Campbell and Cohn must reveal why they refused to give information to board members who asked for it more than a week ago. At the very least, there will be a significant delay, and much information to sift through. Best, Don Bauder
Paul Pelkonen; I haven't seen Man of La Mancha so have no idea if it is a stinker.But I do enjoy Merry Widow, Die Fledermaus, other Lehar, Gilbert & Sullivan, Offenbach, some American musicals. Why was Ian so sure such lighter fare wouldn't work? Before his time, an excellent SDO Merry Widow was televised nationally and helped put the company on the map. The Sutherland/Sills Fledermaus, also before Ian's time, was a hit, even though both sopranos were on the other side of the hill at the time.
The biggest question -- which must be explained -- is why this was sprung so suddenly and the company is being liquidated so quickly. Anyone who believes something is rotten in Denmark should not be dismissed. Best, Don Bauder
So what is with this...just rumors???
They are being called rumors, not baseless rumors, so I am tending to think there is something to all this. Mr. Campbell apparently has things all figured out. I hope the rest of us get a chance to know what he knows before he skips town.
operanow: I saw this and tried to get to Kleinfeld today. I have been unsuccessful, unfortunately. He is a lawyer in L.A. I got to his secretary and left a message, but have heard nothing. Best, Don Bauder
eastlaker: I hope Ian Campbell will not skip town, because he will be legally forced to hand over all the information board members request. (See posets above.) Best, Don Bauder
Erik Schwartz: Many thanks for that information on Gelb. That was one of the things I was going to look up. I still will, but if your figures are correct, the combined compensation of Ian and Ann Campbell was outrageous compared to Gelb's pay at the Met. Best, Don Bauder
Dick Bridy: Let's just hope lawyers don't walk away with any remaining assets, as often happens. Best, Don Bauder
There's no problem in Houston. Perhaps the San Diego Opera should consider hiring Houston Grand Opera's public relations firm. They established a goal of raising $165 million by the end of 2014. They raised $127 million as of March, 2013 according to a story in broadwayworld.com.
Don't make fun of Texas anymore. Not only are they poaching California's businesses but they have a more active devotion to culture and arts.
Ponzi: Dallas Opera has had its problems, but is still going. Houston is going strong. San Antonio died. There is a helluva lot of money in both Dallas and Houston.
But I am going to continue making fun of Texas. Just look at the governor. Best, Don Bauder
Very well. We know one of the advantages of living in Texas is that hell is a local call. We also may agree the best thing that came out of Texas was an empty bus.
Ponzi: I just have to retell this story. A 450-pound Texan died while visiting Colorado. Officials called all over the state but couldn't find a casket large enough to bury him in. So they gave him an enema and buried him in a shoe box. Best, Don Bauder
Anders Nelson: You have a point. Kroc didn't own the company, so her desire for high-quality opera didn't have weight. Also, the gift has run out and she is dead. Best, Don Bauder
Meryl Burke: Joan Kroc -- a wonderful lady, incidentally -- kept the opera going for another five years, including the chairwoman. But her preferences don't carry any weight now that her bequest has been eaten up. Best, Don Bauder
Judith OBoyle: There were no doubt other factors in the demise of Lyric Opera. Planes flying overhead may have been a factor. Best, Don Bauder
Wulfano Ruiz Sainz: Disagree. I go to several operas a year at different locations and listen to opera CDs and watch opera DVDs every night. Come to think of it, though, I will be 78 in May. Best, Don Bauder
Anders Nelson: Nonsense? We shall see as the SDO drama unfolds. Best, Don Bauder
Jet Martin: A number of people are complaining about the pay of Ian and Ann Campbell. Best, Don Bauder
Did someone above really suggest that Songs of Norway will save the Opera?


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Ya know Girls like it too
Yes I am aware of the fact that it has been nearly half a year since I last posted, but these days it takes something rather major to get my attention once more.
I recently read a blogppost from Carrie Goldman, who writes the Portrait of An Adoption blogger about an issue that recently happened to her daughter one day at school. Young Katie is in the First Grade and she loves Star Wars, so much so that she owned a Star Wars Water Bottle and took it to school with pride, until cruel little boys made fun of her because of the fact that "Star Wars is only for Boys."
I read this article, and it got my blood boiling, sure by this time I had effectively lost all faith in humanity, until I read the scores of comments that everyday people, namely other girls that liked Star Wars, that I realised that I needed to do something. I wrote a piece earlier about bullying, and as a victim of bullying growing up, (with me it was Star Trek) I know what this girls going through.
I have to applaud her mother for having the idea to post this online, however I doubt even Carrie expected the level of attention her little girl has now received right now from Geeky Girls around the world, including voice actors from the Clone Wars.
The blogpost is located below and I welcome everyone to comment on it and offer their support

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|<< Yesterday
This Day in Baseball History
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|Afraid of losing his unsigned second baseman to the upstart Federal League, Connie Mack sells Eddie Collins to the White Sox for the hefty sum of $50,000. The A's have already lost Eddie Plank and Chief Bender to the new league.
|Yesterday's bombing of Pearl Harbor and America's sudden involvement in the war change the tentative plans of American League owners, who were considering shifting a franchise. At their meeting, the group was going to consider shifting the Browns from St. Louis to Los Angeles.
|Brooklyn acquires infielder Billy Cox and southpaw Preacher Roe from the Pirates, and both will play vital roles in the success of the Dodgers during the next decade. The trade, which also includes utility player Gene Mauch, sends hurlers Vic Lombardi and Al Gregg as well as Dixie Walker, a former batting champ who asked to be traded in the spring because he didn't want to play with Jackie Robinson, to Pittsburgh.
|The Mets purchase outfielder Richie Ashburn from the Cubs. The veteran outfielder, who will be the club's first-ever representative on the National League's All-Star team, will be given a boat after being named the Most Valuable Player of the last-place team, which unfortunately will sink before he uses it.
|The Yankees trade two-time MVP Roger Maris to the Cardinals for third baseman Charley Smith, who will hit only .224 during his two-year tenure in New York. The former Bronx Bomber outfielder will play a key role in the Redbirds' World Championship next season and will help the club win another pennant the following year.
|The first significant trade ever made at the annual winter meeting takes place in Dallas when Padres' reliever Rollie Fingers and Cardinals' catcher Terry Kennedy are the key players involved in an eleven-player swap.
|Southpaw Sid Fernandez is traded by the Dodgers, along with utility infielder Ross Jones, to the Mets in exchange for infielder/outfielder Bob Bailor and left-hander Carlos Diaz. 'El Sid' will compile a 98-78 record along with a very respectable ERA of 3.14 during his ten-year tenure with New York.
|Free-agent southpaw Bruce Hurst agrees to a three-year, $5.25 million deal to pitch for the Padres. The left-hander leaves the Red Sox, the only major league team he has known, after a compiling an 88-73 record during nine seasons with Boston.
|Former Pirates outfielder Barry Bonds signs the richest contract in major league history when he agrees to a $43-million, six-year deal to play for the Giants. The free-agent will not disappoint in San Francisco, winning the National League Most Valuable Player award, his third in four years, hitting a career-high .336 batting average to go along with 46 homers and 123 RBIs.
|Dr. Bobby Brown, a former Yankee infielder, is elected by the owners to be the president of the American League. Replacing Lee MacPhail, the heart specialist will serve in the post until 1994.
|After signing the two-time Gold Glove shortstop to a four-year, $40 million deal, the Red Sox trade Edgar Renteria to the Braves for third base prospect Andy Marte. The 30 year-old Colombian infielder, who led the majors with 30 errors last season, will help to fill the void created when Atlanta free-agent Rafael Furcal signed with the Dodgers earlier this week.
|The Pirates send southpaw Dave Williams (10-11, 4.41) to the Reds for Pittsburgh area native Sean Casey. The popular first baseman, dubbed 'The Mayor' because of his outgoing personality, becomes expendable as Cincinnati seeks to bolster its pitching to complement the team's heavy-hitting lineup.
|Julio Franco, the oldest player in the major leagues, signs a two-year deal with the Mets. The 47 year-old is the last active player who was born in the 1950s.
|In U.S. District Court, Barry Bonds pleads not guilty to five felony charges of perjury and obstruction of justice. Four years ago, the sworn testimony to a grand jury given by the new home run king, in which he denied using performance-enhancing drugs, is now being challenged by the federal government.
|Receiving 10 of a possible 12 votes (83.3%), Joe Gordon is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee. The 1942 Most Valuable Player, who played second base for the Yankees and Indians, was a nine-time All-Star and played on five World Series champion teams.
|As a result of a three-team, seven-player deal, Curtis Granderson and Edwin Jackson leave the Tigers to play for the Yankees and Diamondbacks, respectively, and New York right-hander Ian Kennedy is dealt to Arizona. The Bronx Bombers also send Phil Coke and Austin Jackson to Detroit, and the D-Backs deal Max Scherzer and Daniel Schlereth to the Motor City.
|Peter Gammons, who won the 2004 J.G. Taylor Spink Award for his outstanding work as a baseball journalist, announces he will be leaving ESPN to join the fledgling MLB Network as an analyst. The 64 year-old reporter says he will miss his former employer of the past twenty years, but is excited about working in a venue which is "devoted to baseball, and baseball only."
|Avoiding arbitration, Mark Teahen and the White Sox agree to a $14 million, three-year deal. The 28 year-old third baseman, acquired in a trade with the Royals last month for infielders Chris Getz and Josh Fields, would have been eligible for free agency after the 2011 season.
|Chone Figgins (.298, 5, 54) and the Mariners finalized the $36 million, four-year deal which will bring the former L.A. Angel to Seattle. The 31 year-old infielder, who primarily played third, will switch to a new position if free-agent Adrian Beltre, the team's current third baseman, returns to the team after an injury-plagued season.
|In the first of their two major free-agent acquisitions today, the Angels sign former Texas ace C. J. Wilson to a five-year, $77.5 million deal. Later in the day, the 31 year-old southpaw will be delighted to hear one of his new teammates will be Albert Pujols, who will sign a 10-year deal with the Halos for a reported $254 million.
|The Angels reach an agreement with Albert Pujols on a 10-year deal for a reported $254 million. The three-time NL MVP, who has spent his entire career with Cardinals, has compiled a .328 batting average and hit 445 career home runs during his 11-year tenure in the major leagues.
|Amanda Hopkins is hired by the A's as a full-time major league scout, becoming the first female to hold that position in over seventy years. The 22 year-old former Central Washington University softball captain, whose dad is a scout, joins Edith Houghton and Bessie Largent, who held similar positions with the Phillies and White Sox, respectively, in the 1930s and 1940s.
|Shohei Ohtani, a prized Japanese pitcher as well a power hitter, comes to terms with the Angels with a very reasonable signing agreement. Los Angeles will place the 23 year-old Oshe native, one of the most widely-sought prospects in baseball history, atop their starting rotation and in the middle of their lineup.
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Writer Kevin Arkadie has built a career telling crime stories on top-notch shows such as The Shield and NYPD Blue. Now he's turning those talents to the story of Larry Davis, a New Yorker who became something of a folk hero in the mid '80s following a police shootout and 17-day manhunt. Variety reports that Arkadie will write a script about Davis for Epoch, with the film set to begin shooting in the Bronx next summer.
The deal is well timed, because Saturday is the 25th anniversary of the shootout, which began when police raided the Bronx apartment of Davis' sister on November 19th, 1986. Officially, the raid was intended to bring Davis in for questioning about four dead drug dealers. However, Davis' defense attorneys later claimed that was just a cover story to allow the cops to kill Davis, who supposedly had the goods on several corrupt police officers. Regardless of who was telling the truth, Davis managed to escape the shootout, wounding six officers in the process, and then stayed on the lamb for 17 days before the cops finally caught up with him and he gave up.
That's already got the makings of pretty gripping cinema, but his story doesn't stop there. He was eventually acquitted of the attempted murder during the shootout, as well as the murders of the four drug dealers that supposedly precipitated the raid in the first place. In 1991 he was found guilty of an entirely different murder, and hit with a 25-year prison sentence. After his sentencing, Davis insisted that he was being persecuted by a long-standing police vendetta against him. He was killed in February of 2008 after being stabbed repeatedly during a prison fight.


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I received the following letter this morning:
16 April 2013
Dear Mr Kennedy
I am writing to thank you and your colleague Helen Campbell-Pickford for the time and effort that you both put into producing your report, 'In Battalions', looking at the state of new theatre writing.
I welcome the work that you have done to take the temperature of the sector at these challenging times. I sent your report to the Arts Council so that they could give consideration to the issues.
It may not surprise you to know that I do not accept some of the dire predictions coming out of this report. It is easy to highlight fears and concerns within the sector – natural as they may be – but much harder to work out how to deal with them amidst an extremely challenging financial situation. This Government is wholly committed to arts and culture and I am determined to do everything I can to make sure that the sector gets through this difficult period without long term damage. We are doing this by prioritising funding going directly to arts organisations.
But we need to reduce the deficit, and DCMS sectors need to play their part in that. In the longer term our sectors, which rely on a mixed funding model, will benefit hugely from a strong economy and stable public finances. Overall, if you take into account direct Government funding and National Lottery funding, Arts Council England will receive £2.9billion in funding for the arts over the life of this Parliament, 2010-2015. That is in part down to our actions to restore the arts share of Lottery income to its original percentage, raising it from 16% to 20%.
Looking specifically at your concerns, Arts Council England has sought to protect its investment in both writer development and the production of new work during the last funding round. Most theatres that present new writing received a below average cash cut in funding of just 2.3%. Theatres with an important new writing record, such as the Royal Court, Live Theatre Newcastle and Paines Plough received an above-average rise in funding.
The Arts Council's Grants for the Arts Lottery-funded programme also supports new writing. In 2011/12 it funded projects which were wholly focused on new writing to the value of £2,792,727. In 2010/11 the value was £2,040,485 and in the first six months of this financial year the value was £1,070,899.
The Arts Council also held a workshop for 40 playwrights to offer support and guidance on making applications to its Grants for the Arts programme. I believe that the Arts Council may also have met with you to discuss writer development and how Grants for the Arts funding can help.
Of the eighteen organisations that responded by name in your survey I noticed that eight have actually received significant increases in funding for this year set against 2011/2012 and one organisation shows no change in their funding. Furthermore of all theatre organisations which are funded, 24 received increases in funding set against 23 which show reductions whilst 11 showed no change. Overall funding for this year for the organisations mentioned in the report stands at £66m set against a figure of £50m for 2011/2012, an increase of over 30%.
Whilst I in no way deny the overriding concern being felt in the sector at this difficult time, I was also interested and heartened to read some of the comments in the report that speak of optimism, resilience, innovation, and making the most of the way the Government is continuing to support the sector.
There is no room for complacency, but plenty of scope to innovate in order to preserve and foster the high quality new theatre writing.
Ed Vaizey MP
Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries
This letter is available as a PDF download here.


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I will be offering backpacking classes and overnight experiences at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park (SRSP) and other locations in California in the spring and summer of 2019. See "Dates" below for classes and trips for adults and kids. If you are interested in receiving information send me a message using the Contact Form (click "Contact" at the top of this page) and I'll put you on the mailing list.
- Classroom Class: A three-hour classroom class at SRSP will be held on March 16, 2019 from 10 am-1 pm. We'll go over introductory information in the first half and look at examples of backpacking gear in the next half. The instructors will bring examples of all the gear needed. No actual hiking is involved in this instructional session
- Goal: The goal of the class is to introduce participants to modern backpacking techniques and equipment, which have generally reduced the expected weight that must be carried to enjoy a wilderness experience. If you have never backpacked before or if it has been decades since you backpacked, this class is for you. Tips for all age groups will be provided, from backpacking with children to considerations for seniors.
- Registration below, $10 + service fee for 3 hour classroom class
- Parking: $8
- Overnight guided backpacking experience: Guides with extensive backpacking experience will lead a small group into a backcountry camp [DATE TBD]. This will be a wilderness experience designed to give you an introduction to the equipment and skills you need to to backpack in primitive settings.
- You may bring your own backpacking gear or rent from REI in San Francisco or other store (on your own). You may also rent from an online service, such as The CampKit (based in SF) or LowerGear.com (mail order from AZ). I have a limited amount of gear that I can lend upon request. No backpacking experience necessary but participants should be fit enough to hike several miles with a backpack over uneven, hilly terrain.
- $Fee TBD (includes a donation to support Sugarloaf Ridge State Park)
- All participants will need to sign a liability release
- Registration below!
2019 Dates:
- Three-hour Backpacking Class (classroom instruction)
- March 16, 21019 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood. No hiking involved. Register at Brown Paper Tickets. See Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Events Calendar for additional events.
- Adult Intermediate 2-night Guided Backpacking Experience
- April 12-14, 2019, Point Reyes National Seashore. Sierra Club Trip. Hike about 5 miles in to backcountry camp for Friday night, hike about 7 miles to another camp on Saturday, exit on Sunday (2 nights). Register with the Sierra Club. See Sierra Club-San Francisco Chapter Events Calendar for additional events]
- Adult Introduction to Overnight Backpacking (Beginner)
- May 4-5, 2019, Hood Mountain Regional Park, Kenwood, Sonoma. Sierra Club Trip. Hike about 2 miles to a backcountry camp on Saturday. Optional day hike in the afternoon. Register with the Sierra Club. See Sierra Club-San Francisco Chapter Events Calendar for additional events]
- Adult Introduction to Sierra Backpacking for Women
- August 2-4, 2019, Desolation Wilderness. Sierra Club Trip. Start at Echo Lakes, spend Friday and Saturday night backpacking, exit on Sunday. Registration TBD: check San Francisco Chapter Events Calendar
- Kid's Backpacking
- June 18-20,2019. A 3-day introductory program for kids age 10-14 at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park led by Sonoma Ecology Center (SEC) educator, Tony Passantino . Registration at Brown Paper Tickets. Check Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Events Calendar. Food and gear provided.
- June 30-July 2,2019. A 4-day advanced program for kids age 10-14 at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park led by Sonoma Ecology Center (SEC) educator, Tony Passantino . Registration at Brown Paper Tickets. Check Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Events Calendar. Food and gear provided.
About gear: If you don't have backpacking gear, you will need to borrow or rent the Big Four: tent, pack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad. Beyond that, you can pull many other necessary items from gear you have at home or purchase inexpensive items before you commit to the expense of buying high quality gear. For example, you probably have a water bottle or use a sturdy one like a Gatorade bottle. Bring a Tupperware bowl and plastic spoon for meals. A lot of hikers are moving away from heavy hiking boots in favor of trail runners–just make sure your footwear has good tread. You'll need a trowel but you can get an inexpensive plastic gardening shovel or sturdy tent stake to dig a cat-hole (for human waste).
Important points:
- No cotton! Avoid cotton, whether shirt, shorts, pants or socks. Cotton chafes when damp (which can contribute to blisters) and doesn't dry out quickly. Instead look for synthetic or wool blends that have moisture-wicking properties.
- See Backpacking Resources page for links to backpacking checklists. You will receive more information about equipment requirements, food and other topics after you register.
- Appropriate hiking footwear is required.
About the instructors and guides:
Inga is an outdoor enthusiast and California State Park volunteer who is passionate about exploring backcountry trails safely and encouraging others to push their limits. She's done the John Muir Trail, High Sierra Trail, Chilkoot Trail (Alaska), many trails in the Tahoe Sierra and has paddled 450 miles of the Yukon River (Canada) in a canoe. She discovered backpacking in middle-age and loves seeing seniors, solo female backpackers and young kids in the backcountry. On the John Muir Trail kids from 2-86 were spotted on the trail.
- Steve Mullen, California State Park volunteer, has been backpacking since he was a teenager in upstate New York. He was a lapsed backpacker due to memories of heavy gear, uncomfortable nights and incessant rain, but the new, lightweight gear and the lure of backcountry adventures got him back on the trail. Since he's married to Inga he's done all of the above also.
For More Information: Click on Contact at the top of this page to send me a message, ask a question or be added to a mailing list specific to this class.
Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity… (John Muir, 1838-1913)


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A ground-breaking report commissioned by the Australian Government paints a bright future where Australians will work side by side with machines in jobs, which today only exist in our imagination.
The Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) report, "Tomorrow's Digitally Enabled Workforce", looked into many trends and scenarios for jobs and employment in Australia over the next twenty years. The report illustrated ways in which certain jobs will become automated and how technological change will benefit others while creating a number of new jobs and opportunities for those willing to re-train. The report focussed upon the possible challenges workers may face in the future and looked at the needs of a digitally skilled work force.
As we move into the future, a huge technological shift is expected for the workforce of Australia and the report highlights jobs and industries that will be most affected by the rise of artificial intelligence and advanced robotics.
Minister for Employment, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash said, "Some jobs will inevitably become automated over the coming years but technological change will improve others and also create new jobs and opportunities". Senator Cash went onto say that the future wouldn't' be about people competing with machines, it would be about people using machines and doing work that is more interesting and fulfilling.
The report also identified a combination of six megatrends for Australia's workforce over the coming 20 years as a consequence of a technological advancement.
- Advancement in automated systems and improved productivity due to artificial intelligence
- Digital technology and the changing employment market
- More self-employed and free-lance workers
- The ageing population and the growth of life expectancy
- Higher skills will be required for entry-level positions
- Employment growth in education and healthcare
Minister Cash added that acknowledgement of the changing nature of work is needed and that strategic investment in skills and training would be key in helping workers make the transition to new jobs.
The perfect work from home job?
CSIRO's report explored a variety of new jobs created as a result of automation and the increased use of technology. Machines will need humans to guide them and ensure that they perform tasks efficiently, this is hoped to create controllers who can work online or from home.
Other future jobs explored in the report include:
- Specialised Big Data Analysts: with the ever increasing demand for data, security and automated machines, this role is sure to be in demand.
- Complex Decision Support Analysts: making complex decisions, based on the analysis of information will be crucial to the businesses of the future.
- Remote Controlled Vehicle Operators: this will open up opportunities for specialists.
- Customer Experience Experts: online purchasing is the future. Stores will become large warehouses to store goods, which then will be delivered by drones, so retail and logistics experts will be needed.
- Personalised Preventative Health Helpers: everyone is expected to have his or hers own holistic helper, to help improve health and enhance lifestyle.
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What is Cheatsheet Empire?
Cheatsheet Empire is a course that teaches you how to create cheat sheets for popular niches in about 30 minutes and then sell them or use them as lead magnets.
Launch Date: March 21, 2017
Launch Time: 10am EST
Launch Price: $9.95 (Dimesale starts a few hours after launch time.)
Product Creators: Alessandro Zamboni and Neil Day
Upsells: PLR Rights to Alessandro's Top Cheatsheets, Video Training on Live Cheatsheets
Cheat sheets are easy and quick to create and can be great sellers on Warrior+, or be used as lead magnets to build your list.
What's included in Cheatsheet Empire?
The main product includes a PDF and 9 training videos that walk you through the entire cheat sheet creation process.
- Video 1 – Introduction
- Video 2 – Creating the Cheatsheet
- Video 3 – Sales Letter and Sales Page Creation
- Video 4 – One Time Offers and WSO Creation
- Video 5 – How to Recycle Your Cheatsheets
- Video 6 – Product Launch Webinar 1
- Video 7 – Product Launch Webinar 2
- Video 8 – Product Launch Webinar 3
- Video 9 – Visual Sales Page Creation Webinar
Watch my quick "unboxing" video for Cheatsheets Empire…
What I like about Cheatsheet Empire:
One of the best things about Cheatsheet Empire is that it comes in both PDF and video format.
So, if you like to learn by reading you are good. And if you prefer learning via video you are good.
Or, if something in one of the formats is a little confusing you can refer to the other format for clarity. 🙂
I really like the idea of cheat sheets.
So much so I have created two myself. (Product Launch Mistakes and Shiny Object Savings)
What I learned in Alessandro's course is that I probably went about both of them wrong. But, hey, now I know.
Alessandro teaches you his exact method for creating cheatsheets and his method is very easy, quick, and effective.
Alessandro also teaches you how to build a sales page for your cheat sheet and list it on Warrior+.
In fact, he even teaches you how to recycle your cheat sheet after you have done your initial launch.
This is an excellent course and a great way to get started with digital product creation.
What I don't like about Cheatsheet Empire:
Not much at all.
Alessandro delivers what he promises in an effective manner.
One thing I did not see much talk about is how to recruit affiliates. Though, listing your launch on Muncheye is a great way to start. But, I also recommend posting your launch in Facebook groups dedicated to Warrior+ and JVZoo launches, as well as connecting with other affiliates on Facebook or Skype.
Are there any bonuses, Jay?
Alessandro is giving away some of his previous cheatsheets, as well as his sales page template.
I am going to throw in PLR rights to both of my cheat sheets, Product Launch Mistakes (which I did launch) and Shiny Object Savings (which I never launched).


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The Story – Sensational She-Hulk #1 – 60 (1998-1994)
Sensational She-Hulk #1 – 60 (1998-1994) : This is one for the record books. In the late 1980's and early 1990's, Marvel had a breakthrough in new ideas. Ghost Rider was being printed on all black pages, the junior team New Warriors was at bat, and She-Hulk was making us laugh. Not in the conventional "What The–?!" (a series back in the 1970's) way, but in a parody of Marvel and the comic book industry. Before this book, She-Hulk was a secondary character: her story lines were arguably medium to weak and featured lesser-known characters. She suffered much as Supergirl had suffered in the shadow of her big cousin.
Then, something weird happened: John Byrne relaunched her long cancelled solo book. He was the same writer/artist who had put the She-Hulk on the Fantastic Four and developed her from a 2-D character to a very well-rounded and lovable hero. At first, the title followed the Fantastic Four pattern: there was an alien invasion in issue 2, a classic Golden Age hero in issue 4 (the Blonde Phantom), and the villainous Doctor was in issue 5 (Dr. Bong, not Doom – though she met a Doom later).
The rules were thrown out the window: She-Hulk was jumping pages, tearing holes in the paper of the page to escape, and often yelling at the writer. The series was stand-alone, as in not part of the dozen or so crossovers with an X-Men or Spider-Man title. Remember when the X-Men were funny? She-Hulk was sort of like that… with more laughs.
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The following is a short list of some well-known people in history who have been influenced in a negative way by Evolution's "survival of the fittest" mentality. Friedrich Nietzsche concluded that the best way to evolve was to actively have wars and kill off the weaker races. Adolf Hitler was influenced by Darwin and Nietzsche's writings when he ordered the murder of six million Jews who he believed to be inferior races. Karl Marx used Darwin's theory to develop his views of how social classes struggle, and he was the co-founder of Communism. Josef Stalin was influenced by Darwin's book and became an atheist. He was responsible for killing millions of Russians. The life of Ota Benga was also affected by evolution.
We can see from history that when evolutionary concepts are put into practice, there are destructive and unjust consequences. Survival of the fittest implies that we should only look out for ourselves, survive, reproduce, and have no care or compassion for others. Ironically, those who hold to evolution practice the very things (care for others, charity work) that go against it. If we look at the world through the lens of the Bible, we see that each person on Earth, despite their nationality or skin color, was made in the image of God and should be treated as such.


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Posted: Dec 06, 2018
Thursday, December 6, 2018 (LONDON, ON) The London Lightning returned back to the Budweiser Gardens and answered with a 99-98 win over the Windsor Express. This is the first of three games played this weekend.
Leading the charge was Mo Bolden with a game high 28 points and 15 rebounds. Playing 39 minutes, Bolden went 4-7 from the three point line while adding four blocks.
Jelan Kendrick made his season NBL of Canada debut. The newcomer registered nine points along with three rebounds and four assists in a limited 17 minutes of action. Kendrick was very impressed with the teams defensive game. "We executed on what we had to do to get the
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Xavier Moon and Kevin Ware each hit double digits, scoring 20 and 10 points respectively.
The Lightning's next game will come on Saturday, December 8, 2018 where they will take on the the Saint John Riptide. For tickets, visit the Budweiser Gardens Box Office or go to www.lightningbasketball.ca.


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The two latest reviews from Mezco on their Toy Fair product review is none other than #2 MDS Batman '66 last Monday and this past Monday's #3 One 12 Captain Marvel!
Obviously, Adam West's Batman still has a huge following, and this MDS product captures the look brilliantly. The fabric cape looks just amazing. As far as the One 12 Captain Marvel, she's an absolute must have with the new movie coming out to theaters soon. I love how they they decided to show her with her helmet on despite all the movie promos showing the lovely Brie Larson minus the helmet. As with most One 12 figures, I expect swappable heads to give us a variety of choice as Mezco always does.
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We are going to paint a few rocks over the next 2 or 3 weeks - maybe forever - we love this!
Not having a rocky riverbed nearby, I grabbed a bag of Mexican Beach stones from Lowe's. They are smooth and dark and it feels good just to hold them.
One of the Sm'Arties, who is not pictured in this post, learned that though tossing and catching the stones is fun, it is not advisable to toss them over your head - unless you catch them EVERY TIME. Sad lesson.
We used acrylic craft paint. Some stones were prepainted white, some black, and some left natural. I like the natural dark gray.
We think the one with green eyes looks like an alien.
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Sneak Peek: Mickey and the Magical Map
Recently I was able to get a sneak peek into the creation of the new live show coming this Summer to the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland Park. No video was allowed, but I was able to get a peek at the stage, get a sample of what the set can "do", plus take a look at one of the dance numbers that's currently in rehearsal. Disney Creative Entertainment is very excited about this show and looking at just a few pictures, you can see why.
Michael Jung, Vice President of Creative Theatrical Development, and Mike Layman, Technical Director, showed off the 28 foot by 20 foot screen and told us a little about the new show.
Mickey and the Magical Map, stars Mickey Mouse as the sorcerer's apprentice to Yen Sid. Yen Sid directs his (singing and dancing) Mapmakers to paint a wondrous map, capable of taking dreamers to any place imaginable.
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Other films featured include "The Little Mermaid", "The Princess and the Frog", and "The Jungle Book". You'll notice something a little different about King Louie.
We were told that the trumpeter in the picture above will be performing live during "I Wan'na Be Like You"! The show features a cast of about 24 singers, dancers and characters.
Mickey and the Magical Map is scheduled for five performances per day in the 1,830 seat Fantasyland Theatre deep in the heart of Fantasyland beginning (officially) May 25, 2013.
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By Peter Kreeft
Socrates Meets Jesus is a short book with a creative story-line and a miraculous ending. The thesis of this book is that the claims of Christ are not false or absurd. When you pick the book up, you will have trouble putting it down until it is done. While reading the book, you will see how the Bible and the claims of Christ are so robust and true that even history's greatest questioner, Socrates, would have great reason to reject deism, open theism, and other worldviews through the reading, testing, and examination of the Word of God. This philosophical work is a collection of fictional interactions between Socrates and students at Harvard Divinity School ending with Socrates' acceptance of the gospel through philosophical and logical reasoning and God's Word.
Peter Kreeft's story line is simple, Socrates comes back to life in this age to discover the modern day beliefs of many professing Christians and then evaluate the Scriptures in order to come to a final, rounded understanding of Jesus. Through the book, Socrates seems to realize slowly that the miracle of his return to earth years after his death was an act of a higher being and he even eludes to the fact that this higher being may be more than the god's that were worshiped in his day, but rather a single God who is Sovereign. Socrates does this using thinking and methodology that Socrates has in Plato's writing. He comes to this realization through a presentational idea that he has a porpoise in being back on earth, most likely the discovery of a new idea or a more rounded understanding of the "Unknown God".
Peter Kreeft does an amazing job portraying the historical Socrates living in a modern context in a way that puts his historical method of learning on display and applies it to the claims of Christ as well as The Scriptures. The Socrates displayed in this book used the Socratic method of asking questions in a way that makes this imaginary Socrates come alive in a philosophically accurate portrayal of what would actually happen. It's hard to open to a page of this book without reading some kind of clever and eye-opening question that displays the effectiveness of the Socratic method in a theological and Christian context. An example of this is when he is talking to Bertha about how love and justice correlate. "Why could God not be both a loving God and a just God?… Does not love make its own judgments? Has love no eyes? And is love not like an earthquake as well as like a still small voice? In fact, is not love the greatest earthquake?" (56).
Socrates Meets Jesus is filled with eye-opening truths and ideas that challenge the liberal perspective of religion. Socrates uses his method of asking questions in order to challenge the liberal idea of miracles (59-76), ethics (91), essence of religion (88-98), and being open minded (79-83). In Kreeft's section What is the point of being open minded?, Kreeft helps the reader realized how irrational it is to be open minded without a desire and goal of coming to understand a truthful idea or logical, truthful conclusion. Kreeft uses Socrates to help drive the point home that being open minded is similar to the point of opening ones mouth; to bite down on something, in this situation, a dependable truth. The book can also help readers understand the problem with the Open-Theist idea of love. Socrates shows that if the Scriptures are true, the loving thing to do is not shut up and let the ones being lied to parish, but rather speak up about what is true and help others see it. The largest strength of this book is the effect it can have on world view. Everyone has a world view but not everyone has a correct one and Kreeft helps challenge so many ideas and bring false ideas to their logical conclusions by bringing out contradictions that some people overlook.
Socrates uses a presuppositional approach to thinking about the ideas on love, truth, joy, and many other topics. Using this form of logic helps in showing the contradictions that appear all over different worldviews, ending in the acceptance of Jesus and God's Word in the Bible as the only reasonable explanation of everything. The book did defend it's thesis, the claims of Christ are not false and absurd but are so robust and true that even history's greatest questioner, Socrates, would have great reason to reject all other worldviews through the reading, testing, and examination of the trustworthy Word of God.
Socrates Meets Jesus helps readers have a better understanding of the Socratic method and the Christian faith. The book is easy to read yet great at capturing Plato's writing on Socrates with scholarly precision. The way that almost every page of this book is full of all kinds of clever and eye-opening question that displays the effectiveness of the Socratic method in a theological and Christian context makes the book perfect for anyone who loves philosophy and theology yet does not want a difficult read. Even though the book is fictional, it is quite enlightening and relays the message of the Christian faith with clarity. I would recommend this book to someone who wants an easy and entertaining read that wants to think more deeply about philosophy, logic, and liberal theology.
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Weddings are "once in a lifetime events", so no expense or effort should be spared to make it a memorable event. Right? Well, maybe.
Certainly, if you have the money and the time, a lavish and expensive wedding with all the trimmings will be an event to remember and cherish; but for many couples just starting out in life together, and for their parents and relatives, the money spent on a lavish, expensive wedding could also be used for less exciting, but necessary needs when setting up a household and making a family.
Practically speaking, a wedding is, after all, a once in a lifetime event – no matter how many times you do it. After the reception, the wedding gown is put in the closet, the tuxedos go back to the rental, the band moves on to other gigs, the food has been eaten and the wine and champagne imbibed, the decorations disappear and the gifts moved to the cupboards, closets and drawers. What is left are the memories.
The Dream Wedding is what everyone wants. What we often get is the reality. Lavish weddings are expensive; and not many couples or their families can afford those expensive weddings seen in the magazine about the rich and famous. Of course a simple ceremony in front of a Justice of the Peace or at one of those "wedding chapels" does the job just as well, but are hardly events that create "special memories" for the family album.
But planning a wedding based on a realistic budget is certainly a good beginning for a couple starting a life together. And it doesn't mean that the wedding cannot be just as beautiful and memorable as the ceremonies as you see in the fashion magazines. The trick is to know how and where to "cut corners", without looking like you've cut any corners.
For the Bride: Avoid expensive bridal salons obviously. You can rent or buy an inexpensive one on a payment plan. Or, sew some tasteful additions and alterations to a party dress to make it look more "formal" and elegant. Smart shopping and creativity can land you a dress that looks expensive but still fits your budget, and no one will know the difference, unless you tell them. And why should you?
For the Groom: Your job is easy. You can rent or borrow a nice, well fitting tuxedo, and help your bride be even more radiant by giving her a knockout corsage and that stunning ring and necklace that enhances the special glow every bride has on her wedding day.
For the Reception: Instead of renting a hall and a caterer for your reception; plan your wedding for earlier in the day or morning, and have your reception at a nearby restaurant during the slow hours between lunch and dinner. Most restaurants will be happy to host you celebration during those "slow" hours for a lot less than renting a hall and hiring a caterer. After the reception go "clubbing" check out the discos or go to a concert, or even the beach. The whole trick is to prioritize. If you can't afford a fancy wedding and a lavish honeymoon, decide which is more important and put your efforts there.
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The Grand Golden Circle tour takes you to the most popular sights where you can experience the three highlights of the south west of Iceland:
Geysir geothermal area where the most active hot spring Strokkur spouting steaming water up to 30 meters into the air every 8 minutes
Gullfoss or the "Golden Falls" is an iconic waterfall of Iceland – located in the glacial river Hvítá. The water plummets in two steps down into the 32 meters deep crevice.
Þingvellir National Park is a historical and geological wonder, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart at a rate of few centimeters per year. Þingvellir was accepted on the UNESCO World Heritage list for its cultural values in 2004.
Additionally, the tour includes a visit to the volcanic crater lake Kerið – the crater itself is oval, about 270 m long, 170 m wide and 55 m deep.
Highlights visited
- Volcanic crater Kerið (entrance fee included)
- The farming districts of the South
- Faxi waterfall
- Spectacular Geysir area
- Gullfoss waterfall
- Thingvellir National Park,
- including the rift-valley and the Rock of Law, the site of the first Viking parliament.


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Event: Apprehend a female thief and show her what's what.
No matter how you look at it, there is no "justice" in what was done to Amina. This is a human being (forget her crime) who was sexually abused by a gang and she's never going to get over it. I insist that we do not simply sweep this under a rug. I'll keep talking about it and demand that we hear something tangible from the Ghanaian government and the University authorities. I demand that something be done to ensure that nothing like this ever happens again. You can be sure that I'll be writing more about this, that I'll continue to make a nuisance of myself until someone in authority says something. And it had better not be along the lines of "It is not nice and especially when it involves students who are supposed to know better…" and then nothing is done. We have a judiciary and laws have been put in place to handle these things. Now I want to see these laws and their enforcers DO THEIR DAMN JOB!!
My heart goes out to Amina. No matter what her crime was, she definitely did not deserve such a punishment and I pray that true justice is served.
Related articles
- 'Woman thief' stripped naked and molested by University students (dustyfootgirl.wordpress.com)
- Mr. Hollatainment had this to say over on his blog
- Graham Knight throws in his two cents
- Brian had this to say over at GhanaWeb
- Yaw Adu-Gyamfi is on Fire
- The Ministry of Women and Children's Affairs had this statement to make
- Story over on the Daily Guide
- You May want to read what I have to say about Boobs, Vajayjays and Feet.


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Oscar-winner Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire) is working on the script for DreamWorks Animation's Truckers. The project is in the early development stages, and nothing is known about the story line.
The Hollywood Reporter added the rumors that Beaufoy had been hired to write a "Wolverine" sequel were unfounded, though he did have a conversation with X-Men Origins: Wolverine producer Lauren Shuler Donner about the project.
Beaufoy earned an Oscar nomination for The Full Monty>