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Moorland Tart
This Moorland Tart recipe is from Derbyshire and is very quick and simple to make, with only a few ingredients. You can make smaller, individual tarts or one larger tart. This dessert was often a 'go to' tart when ingredients in the larder were low or a quick and simple tart was called for.
Moorland Tart Recipe
Makes 12 small tarts or 1 large one
Recipe Ingredients:
For the pastry
- 150g plain flour (sifted)
- 40g sugar
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 70g butter (softened)
- 3 tsp cold water
For the filling
- 3 Eggs (hard boiled)
- 100g butter
- 100g sugar
- 100g candied citrus peel
- 100g currants
- 1tsp grated nutmeg
Recipe Method:
Sieve the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl and add the sugar. Cut the softened butter up into small dice and rub the butter into the flour and sugar until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs (you could do this in a food processor). Add the cold water to the flour mixture, (you might not need all of it) and, using the back of a blunt knife, mix the water into the flour, using your hands at the end to firm up the pastry mixture. The pastry should be of an even colour, firm (but not tough) and at a consistency for easy rolling. Put the pastry in the fridge for 20 minutes wrapped in cling film.
Hard boil the eggs in a saucepan of boiling water for 8 minutes, remove and allow to cool. Shell the eggs when cooled.
Preheat the oven to 190C. Grease a shallow tart tin/plate or a 12 hole individual tart tin with butter.
After chilling the pastry roll it out to about 5mm thick. If making one large tart use the tart tin/plate as a guide to cut the circle of pastry needed for the base. If making smaller, individual tarts use an appropriate sized pastry circle cutter. Line the base of the tin with the pastry base.
In a small saucepan gently melt the butter and sugar for the filling, then add the candied peel, currants and nutmeg. Mix together. Then mash with the back of a fork the hard boiled eggs so they are in small, fine pieces and add to the saucepan. Mix all these ingredients to form a spread and then spoon into the pastry case bottom in the tart tin.
Put the tart tin into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Serve the Moorland Tart warm or cold.


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Our route makers Monique, Gijs and Bart have captured the 8 most important tips for you!
Download the training schedule for when you walk the 20 and 40 kilometer route (only in Dutch):
Route maker Bart: "My tip is: you sweat a little while walking and you also lose minerals. To supplement that I always take a stock cube with me. You can then order hot water or tea at a rest point, and then you can use that stock cube to make a tasty stock to supplement those minerals."
Route maker Bart: "A tip for walking is: take food with you. For example an egg. Because while walking, your muscles break down a bit. They have to be rebuilt and you need proteins for that. And those proteins are in a (boiled) egg. So, bring an egg and eat it on the go!
Route maker Gijs: "Another tip: go for a walk when the weather is bad. There is always a change that it might rain during the Night of the Refugee and rain is always worse when you're inside than when you're walking outside :)
Route maker Gijs: "Tip: if you are going to train for the Night of the Refugee, don't just think about your muscles and your feet. Your equipment, your clothing, everything you use during the Night of the Refugee, you have to get used to that. And maybe you still have make choices in what to wear or bring. Therefore: always train in the equipment in which you will walk the Night."
Route maker Monique: "My tip for walking during the Night of the Refugee is to keep your hands free. The fact is that if you have to carry a bag in your hand all the time or leave it hanging halfway over your shoulder, your arms and hands can become stiff. Precisely because of the cold and the moisture that is there at night. Preferably wear a fanny pack or a backpack.
Route maker Gijs: "A practical tip about the equipment: the shoes. Many people take those high mountain boots because they go hiking. But remember that you have to lift them sixty or seventy thousand times during the Night of the Refugee. Lower, good, sturdy shoes are much more sensible. And then when you tie them, don't tie them very tight. Make sure there is some space between the laces, that they are a bit looser, because your feet will expand. And you need that space. So, keep that in mind."
Route maker Bart: "A tip for clothing when walking is the three-layer system. The three-layer system allows you to maintain the temperature of your body. Not too hot and certainly not too cold. The three-layer system means first an insulation layer on your skin, then a layer that dissipates moisture and heat, and finally a protective layer, which blocks rain and wind."
Route maker Monique: "My tip for the Night is: if you go for a walk, also go for a walk in the night beforehand, because you don't know what that's like. If you go for a walk, make sure you are seen well. Make sure you have a light or reflective vest on you."

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The 50States Comstock school directory. Find Comstock, New York school addresses, phone numbers and other school info.
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Students/Teachers: 90 / NA
Grades: Ungraded - Ungraded
Homer Ave Box 51
Comstock, 12821
Washington Corr Facil
Students/Teachers: 340 / NA
Grades: Ungraded - Ungraded
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Pedestrian Dynamics® 4.1 released!
For all leading construction companies, architects, engineers, and consultants using crowd risk analysis. We are happy to announce the release of our crowd simulation software Pedestrian Dynamics® 4.1!
With Pedestrian Dynamics® you can increase customer experiences, decrease costs, and contribute to your innovation programs to contribute to more safe, secure, and sustainable infrastructures and events.
With the release of Pedestrian Dynamics® 4.1, the following improvements of the software are performed:
- Increased user-friendliness
- BIM improvements
- New physical distancing feature for stands
- New tutorials for recording videos and density output.
Increased user-friendliness and BIM improvements
To increase the user-friendliness several improvements are made which will help in model building, collecting data for an experiment but also give you an overview and control over the visualization. Moreover, the BIM import is improved to build models faster and easier. Also, adjustments have been made for Windows 11.
New physical distancing feature for stands
Around the world, we are struggling still with the effect of the COVID pandemic. Pedestrian Dynamics® simulation software today is used to implement physical distance and other pandemic rules and regulations. Already in Pedestrian Dynamics® 4.0, we introduced the physical distancing algorithm and included output to examine the proximity of agents. With this new release, we have added the feature to easily model seating areas when applying physical distancing. Due to the physical distancing rules, often not all seats in an area are allowed to use. Several properties have been added to a stand section to easily indicate which seats can be used and which should be unavailable.
New tutorials for recording videos and density output
Several improvements to our documentation are made. We have restructured our 'Help' file making it easier to find tutorials and 'How to guides' specific topics. These tutorials are now also easily accessible as PDFs via a drop-down menu on the 'Help' tab. We also added new documentation.
Download our release highlights document to read more details about the new improvements in Pedestrian Dynamics® 4.1.
Curious what Pedestrian Dynamics® can do for you, your company, and your customers? Please contact us, or try our software free of charge.


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How Flatiron School's Job Outcomes Are so High
Flatiron School is proud to release yearly, independently verifiedJob Outcomes Reports. In our 2018 Online Outcomes Report: 94% of job-seeking students accepted full-time salaried roles, paid apprenticeships, and part-time roles in the reporting period. In the 2018 On-Campus Outcomes Report , 97% of job-seeking immersive Software Engineering students accepted full-time salaried roles, paid apprenticeships, and part-time roles […]
Flatiron School is proud to release yearly, independently verifiedJob Outcomes Reports.
In our 2018 Online Outcomes Report: 94% of job-seeking students accepted full-time salaried roles, paid apprenticeships, and part-time roles in the reporting period.
In the 2018 On-Campus Outcomes Report , 97% of job-seeking immersive Software Engineering students accepted full-time salaried roles, paid apprenticeships, and part-time roles in the reporting period. The report covers our immersive NYC software engineering program, the immersive iOS Developer course, and a web/iOS Fellowship program
Gretchen Jacobi, Head of Career Services at Flatiron, shares her insights into Flatiron School's high student outcomes standards and how the Flatiron School team empowers students to master code and to master the art of job-seeking. She discusses the three reasons why Flatiron School successfully helps students change their careers, and, in turn their, lives.
A team effort
Flatiron School's mission is to teach people how to code, transform their careers, _and _transform higher education. To that end, we're dedicated to leading the industry by example and being transparent about our student's success.Flatiron School has a number of mechanisms for orienting our whole school around our outcomes. If you look at our outcomes reports, 97% of on-campus grads and 94% of online grads are landing jobs in the field. We're being very focused in terms of the curriculum and the hard skills and soft skills they learn.Our outcomes signal that we'll be 110% behind you from the moment that you show up on campus, whether it's virtual or in-person, until you get a job. Our whole team is behind each student.
More than just advice
Career Services at Flatiron School is very different than career services at other traditional educational institutions. Our career services have two components: Career Coaching and Employer Evangelism. Since 2012, we've been perfecting what it takes to be a "no-brainer tech hire" and our team is with you every step of the way, supporting and empowering you until you accept the job that will kick off your new career.Career CoachingOur career coaches are not only experts at what they do, but build deep relationships with their students. Our coaches use techniques that help students understand within them what their strengths are and what their desires are. They help students find their own answers versus just giving them the answers. It's closer, in technique, to life coaching than it is to career advisory. We help change your mindset, not just your resume.Students meet with their coaches 1:1 every week throughout the job search. Whether it's more interview practice, a resume touch-up, or a pick-me-up, our coaches identify what you need most to succeed and personalize the experience to best support you. We're never in "workshop mode" where we stand up in front of a group of 50 people and give best practices.Employer evangelismWe have an entire team that contacts employers all day, every day, to say, "We have incredible talent coming out of our program and you should consider them for these open positions you have on your team." Through that work, they facilitate connections for our students with employer partners.As a school, our success is our student's success which is why we invest so heavily in supporting students throughout the job search. From admissions to education to post-grad support, our approach is and has always been aligned around what will drive the highest outcomes.We've seen these efforts pay off with 100 percent of students accepting roles in technical disciplines in the 2018 On-Campus Outcome Report. Our graduates are working at small companies, medium-sized companies, and large companies. They're making good salaries and doing real work. Their opinion is valued, they're being invested in, and they're building careers that last a long time.
Holding ourselves accountable
What sets our career services apart and allows us to achieve such high placement rates is our accountability and goal setting. We stand behind our outcomes. If we were ever getting feedback from our graduates that they're not prepared to contribute on Day 1 — or weren't prepared during the interview process — we would make changes. If we have the wrong admissions requirements, or we need to have more soft skills development in addition to technical skills development, we're going to learn that and we're going to create a feedback loop to improve.We know just how much effort it takes to successfully conduct a job search and we hold ourselves accountable for ushering every single student through this process. To learn more about how we think about the job search process, download our free eBook, How to Be A No-Brainer Tech Hire.
Disclaimer: The information in this blog is current as of 19 October 2018. Current policies, offerings, procedures, and programs may differ. For up-to-date information visit FlatironSchool.com.
Posted by Flatiron School / October 19, 2018
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Ever since Alan Obuzor was young, his mother, Marjorie Liese, encouraged her children to try different things. Having enrolled Alan and his three sisters in gymnastics at Gymkhana, in Point Breeze, Liese had them also try dance classes at a studio in the same building. The move would change Obuzor's life.
"After my first ballet class, I told my mother I wanted to be a dancer when I grew up," says Obuzor. He was 9.
Unlike most childhood dreams that fade over time, Obuzor's became only more vivid. By age 11, he was studying at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School. At 17, he joined Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and he danced professionally with the troupe for seven years until recurring knee injuries forced him to depart in 2007.
While Obuzor's knees might have hindered the progress of his dance career, they didn't halt it.
That lesson about trying different things led him to take up teaching dance. He has taught at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School, is currently on faculty at Pittsburgh Youth Ballet, and teaches at Studio 19 Dance Complex in North Hills.
The penchant for new experiences also led him become a choreographer when, in 2002, he created a work with fellow PBT company member Julia Erickson for the company's annual Dancer's Trust benefit concert.
"After I had stopped dancing at PBT, I realized I still wanted to dance," says Obuzor. "I needed to have a different environment where I could dance healthily."
It was then, Obuzor explains, that he began thinking of starting his own dance company. "I thought if I had my own company I could pursue my own choreography and dance as much or as little as my body would allow, plus I could also teach other dancers and learn from them," he says.
So in 2011, Obuzor founded Texture Contemporary Ballet, for which he is now best known. In 2013, the group was named as one Dance Magazine's Top 25 to Watch nationally.
A prolific choreographer, Obuzor has created more than 25 new ballets for Texture, including Take... Taken... Taking, which will world-premiere at New York's Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater on Feb. 27. The company has appeared at the prestigious Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival and New York's White Wave DUMBO Dance Festival. Texture's more than 30 productions in the Pittsburgh area have included September's Nearly Wild, which featured Obuzor and Kelsey Bartman's wistful "Broken Flow," set to music by Cleveland rapper Kid Cudi.
When Obuzor was chosen recently to be a part of the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater's Fresh Works series, it seemed a natural fit. The program is an incubator and creative laboratory for Pittsburgh-based artists focused on new approaches to dance, and on making connections between dance and other disciplines.
Obuzor was given 80 hours in The Alloy Studios, in Friendship, to create a new dance work in collaboration with local vocalist Anqwenique Wingfield. The fruits of their labor, the 25-minute "Looking Back and Moving Forward," will be performed this Friday at The Alloy Studios.
Obuzor says he chose to work with Wingfield after becoming familiar with her talents at a few shows where both she and Texture performed. Wingfield, accompanied by a keyboardist and possibly a percussionist, will provide the music for "Looking Back and Moving Forward," singing a mix of contemporary soul and jazz standards including Billy Strayhorn's "Lush Life" and Sade's "Cherish the Day."
The pair's residency, which began in January, also presented Obuzor with another new challenge, in that the songs Wingfield would sing had yet to be chosen.
"I thought it would be interesting to begin choreographing movement to completely different music and then transfer it onto the songs we would ultimately be using," says Obuzor.
Obuzor says he found the process of piecing together the movement he created onto different songs intriguing.
"It made me want to cut apart the dance steps and phrases more than I normally would and presented me with another tool to use in my choreographic process," says Obuzor.
The abstract ballet will feature five of Texture's dancers, including Obuzor and associate artistic director Bartman. And while the ballet has no narrative, Obuzor says, he had in mind as its driving force that of getting to a point in one's life "when you just stop and reflect on the really memorable moments in your life." It's a theme that Obuzor, 31, can himself now appreciate, recalling that first ballet class and his mother's lesson about trying new things.


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Though Kaiserschmarrn is basically an Austrian dessert, but due to the years our country spent in the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy it has been tightly integrated into the Hungarian cuisine, as well. Kaiserschmarrn translates in English as the Emperor's Mess, it's actually a shredded pancake, which has its name from the Austrian emperor Franz Joseph I, who was fond of this terrific dessert. In Hungary császármorzsa (this is how Kaiserschmarrn is called in Hungarian) isn't only served as a dessert, but also as a main course, for example after a thick soup.
Kaiserschmarrn can be prepared in different ways. The basic ingredients are sugar, flour, eggs, milk and salt; we Hungarians often use semolina or a mixture of flour and semolina. Egg whites are usually separated from the yolk, beaten until stiff and folded into the batter. The batter can be fried on the stove or baked in the oven. The pancake is torn into small pieces with a fork or wooden spoon while frying. You can vary the recipe at your pleasure, you just have to keep the proportions of dry and moist ingredients as the batter has to be liquid, but viscous.
- 10 tbsp semolina
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
- 250 ml (~1 cup) milk
- 1 handful of raisins
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- pinch of salt
- zest of a lemon
- 3 tbsp butter for frying
- fruit jam
Add vanilla to the milk and warm it. Mix semolina, flour, sugar, butter and lemon zest in a bowl. Separate the eggs, add the yolks to the mixture and whisk until incorporated. Pour in the warm (not hot) vanilla milk and whisk to combine. Add a pinch of salt to the egg whites and beat until thoroughly stiff. Finally gently fold the beaten egg whites into the semolina mixture.
Put 3 tablespoons of butter into a frying pan and warm over medium heat until it completely melts. Once the butter has melt and the pan is hot enough, pour in the batter and sprinkle one handful of raisins over it. Fry until the bottom is golden brown, then try to turn the pancake – never mind if it breaks. Tear it into small pieces and fry it properly until golden brown. Serve hot with fruit jam.


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Saw - Pull-stroke pruning saw - Blade 33 cm (13 in.)
Practical, consistent, efficient… three descriptions that are as easily applied to the low friction, straight tapered FELCO 611 pruning saw as its blade is applied to any chosen branch. With sawdust quickly removed by hardened teeth you are left to admire a clean, smooth, quality cut. The stability and comfort of the ergonomic handle - whether you are right or left-handed - gives you the incentive to keep on cutting no matter where you are working. When you finally do stop, the saw can be stored in a sheath that can be fixed to your belt on either side.
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- The exceptional longer blade design of the FELCO 611 pruning saw delivers highly efficient cutting speed so you can rely on a productive pruning session
- The conical blade shape and teeth setting avoids clogging to ensure that sap and sawdust are no obstacle to a satisfying cut
- A pull-stroke saw that eliminates any sticking entry into the wood for an smooth cutting action
- An extremely rugged and durable pull-stroke saw that can be put safely away in a sheath attached to your belt for easy carrying and maximum convenience
- Rely on FELCO proprietary heat treating and hardening know-how to provide you with a long lasting and high-performance cutting edge
- The ultra-sharp blade cuts easily through larger pieces of wood which enables you to take on challenging tasks
- The quick and easy blade change is safe, secure and ensures that you can always get on with the job
- Enjoy comfortable and safe pruning and cutting with the soft touch, non-slip phthalate-free handle*
- The lightweight, ergonomic handle suitable for left and right handers also incorporates a hole to attach a strap or clip if required
- If you value sustainability as much as we do, you'll want to keep your FELCO tool in premium condition and minimise waste by using a tool where parts - from the blade to the smallest screw, are replaceable
- Red handle colour underlines our Swiss heritage while acting as a convenient beacon
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More than twenty representatives of civil society institutions and think tanks, private businesses and development partners participated in the off-the-record discussion. The topic of the discussion was "Armenian-Turkish Relations: The Way Forward". The results will be consolidated in a policy brief.
This announcement is available only in Armenian.
This announcement is available only in Armenian.
On March 3, 2021, the first meeting of the GreenDeal Task Force created under the Initiative Lisbon-Vladivostok was held. In the videoconference format, more than twenty authoritative experts in the field of ecology and business from Austria, Armenia, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, France, as well as the representatives of the largest business industry associations supporting the Initiative Lisbon-Vladivostok, discussed common approaches to harmonizing the activities implemented by the EU and the EAEU on the path to sustainable development, including a radical reduction in greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere by 2050.more >>
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December at Hackforge
December 3, 2017
by Jeff Szusz in News
Makers Meetup: Metal Engraving and 3D Model Finishing
Wednesday, December 13 @ 7 PM | Facebook | Meetup
Meet up with local Makers for a double header presentation! Paul Anderson will demonstrate and talk about his metal engraving hobby, and Jeffrey Drake will show some initial stages of finishing 3d printed models.
Board Game Night
Friday, December 15 @ 7 PM | Facebook | Meetup
Join us for some of our favourite board games, or bring your own! Come on in and we'll get you set up with a game and a group to play with as soon as there's an opening. This event is open to anyone and the earlier you arrive the quicker you'll get into a group playing a game.
Book Club: The Man In The High Castle, Phillip K. Dick
Tuesday, December 19 @ 7 PM | Facebook | Meetup
Originally scheduled for November, but moved to December to give everyone more time to read the book.
Read The The Man In The High Castle, by Phillip K. Dick, and join us at this event to chat about it!
Goodreads says, "It's America in 1962. Slavery is legal once again. The few Jews who still survive hide under assumed names. In San Francisco the I Ching is as common as the Yellow Pages. All because some 20 years earlier the United States lost a war, and is now occupied jointly by Nazi Germany and Japan."
Pick it up at Chapters/Indigo, Pick it up at Amazon or get the Audiobook through Audible.
Windsor Essex .Net Developers
Wednesday, December 27 @ 6:30 PM | Facebook | Meetup
Topic TBA, but you can bet it'll be good. Derek always has some great talks lined up! Feel free to join everyone afterwards for some refreshments while talking shop and socializing, too! Check out the Facebook event to get updates on the topic.
Taking a Holiday
The following monthly meet-ups are taking a break in December, but will be back in January:
- Software Guild (Talk Night and Social Coding)
- Electronics Club
- Project Management Interest Group
- AWS Users Group
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Directly From My Heart: The Best of the Specialty & Vee-Jay Years
Little Richard
Label: Specialty Records
Release Date: June 2, 2015
Review Date: May 31, 2015
At the very mention of his name, Little Richard conjures up various memories of this legendary icon. An early pillar of rock (he might say, "THE pillar of rock!"). His changes through the years. His flamboyancy. His years as a preacher. Any or all of these can easily come to mind.
Regardless, what will come to mind when you buy your own three CD box set, "Directly From My Heart: The Best of the Specialty & Vee-Jay Years" is the music, pure and delightfully simple.
This musical treasure chest features 64 classics and rarities by Little Richard spanning the mid-'50s through the mid-'60s. The collection contains Richard's classics as well as B-sides and rarities. Also included is an informative 36 page illustrated booklet featuring a handful of rare photos plus new liner notes by singer/songwriter/music historian Billy Vera.
In the early '50s, Little Richard Penniman combined the spirit of church music, the barroom-hewn raunch of blues and the swing of New Orleans jazz and turned it into something altogether new — rock 'n' roll. When the Macon, Ga. native signed to Art Rupe's Specialty Records in Los Angeles, he was in turn dispatched to New Orleans to record at Cosimo's legendary studio. Over the course of several sessions, the Little Richard sound began to develop around hits like "Tutti Frutti," "Good Golly Miss Molly," "Long Tall Sally" and "Lucille," to name a few.
Many artists begin their career on small labels and work their way up to the majors. Conversely, Richard began his recording career at RCA Victor, brought to the label's attention by an Atlanta DJ. There he released four singles, no hits among them. Next he signed to Don Robey's Houston-based Duke/Peacock Records, initially as part of the Tempo Toppers band and later as a solo. The solo sides remained unreleased until Richard struck gold at his next destination, Specialty Records.
It was at New Orleans' legendary J&M Music Shop that Richard chanced upon Specialty's New Orleans A&R rep, Bumps Blackwell, who brought him to the attention of Rupe in Los Angeles. On September 14, 1955, Richard, Blackwell, and New Orleans' R&B "A team" of session players (Lee Allen and Red Tyler, saxophones; Huey Smith, piano; Justin Adams, guitar; Frank Fields, bass and Earl Palmer, drums) went into Cosimo Matassa's studio on Rampart Street. Sadly, despite the roomful of talent, the session was, as Vera describes "an exercise in commonplace."
An unexpected bout of magic would shortly ensue. As Vera writes, "During a lunch break at the Dew Drop Inn, Richard hopped up on the piano and began shouting out a ribald tune he always performed, usually in drag, for those college boys, 'Tutti Frutti, Good Bootie.' Blackwell's eyes lit up, for the first time hearing something special in the entertainer. Spotting local songwriter Dorothy LaBostrie across the room at another table, he asked if she could clean up the naughty lyric for public consumption. She did so back at Cosimo's and, 'Wop bop-a-loom-bop alop bam boom,' a hit and a career were born."
Over the next two years, Little Richard went on to place fourteen songs in the Rhythm & Blues top ten. These include his iconic performances of "Lucille," "Jenny Jenny," "Keep a Knockin'" and "Good Golly Miss Molly." The astonishing fact is, all these classics were recorded within a mere 18-month period.
Richard continued with Specialty until 1964, when he was brought to the attention of Chicagoans Vivian Carter and Jim Bracken — whose first initials formed the name of Vee-Jay Records. Having freshly lost both The Beatles and The Four Seasons, and having lost control of the company in a move to the West Coast, the label was on its final legs. It didn't help that in the studio Richard used his road band, the Upsetters, who were not quite studio quality at a time the Wrecking Crew was setting the standard.
On top of that, the Beatles had broken big, and a fellow flamboyant Georgia native named James Brown had broken onto the R&B scene with a brand new bag. With a young Jimi Hendrix on guitar, Richard recorded a Don Covay tune (Covay had once been employed by Richard as his chauffer and opening act), "I Don't Know What You've Got But It's Got Me," which reached #12 on the R&B chart. The song was done in James Brown's style and briefly brought Richard back. However, music had changed, and the R&B sounds of the day were now emanating from Stax and Motown.
Little Richard continued to make records for South Los Angeles' Modern Records, CBS R&B subsidiary OKeh, Brunswick, and briefly, Specialty again (in 1971), before signing to Reprise, where his "Freedom Blues" cracked the Top 50 pop and Top 30 R&B. His peak recording years behind him, Richard remained on the scene into the '80s and early '90s as a colorful personality.
Vera elaborates: "Changing his look, wearing an outlandish wig, outrageous outfits and letting his large personality come out, he became a sought after guest on talk shows, like Johnny Carson, Dick Cavett and Mike Douglas, taking over every conversation and talking over even the hosts. Couch potato America loved it and high paying concerts followed."
In recent years, the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Hollywood Walk of Fame star recipient has stayed closer to the homefront. But the three-CD set Directly From My Heart: The Best of the Specialty & Vee-Jay Years is a reminder of the time, place and circumstance that helped define rock 'n' roll.
1. Lonesome and Blue (2:15)
2. Wonderin' (2:50)
3. All Night Long (2:13)
4. Maybe I'm Right (2:13)
5. Directly From My Heart (2:19)
6. Baby (2:05)
7. I'm Just a Lonely Guy (All Alone) (2:36)
8. Tutti Frutti (2:23)
9. Chicken Little Baby (1:42)
10. True, Fine Mama (2:40)
11. Kansas City (2:37)
12. Wonderin' (2:59)
13. Slippin' and Slidin' (Peepin' and Hidin') (2:41)
14. Long Tall Sally (The Thing) (2:08)
15. Miss Ann (2:15)
16. The Most I Can Offer (Just My Heart) (2:24)
17. Oh Why? (2:07)
18. Heeby-Jeebies Love (2:09)
19. I Got It (2:19)
20. Ready Teddy (2:06)
21. Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey (2:06)
22. Rip It Up (2:20)
1. Lucille (2:24)
2. Heeby-Jeebies (2:10)
3. All Around the World (2:24)
4. Shake a Hand (2:51)
5. Can't Believe You Wanna Leave (2:26)
6. She's Got It (2:24)
7. Jenny, Jenny (2:01)
8. Good Golly, Miss Molly (2:08)
9. Baby Face (2:14)
10. The Girl Can't Help It (2:30)
11. By the Light of the Silvery Moon (2:04)
12. Send Me Some Lovin' (2:17)
13. Keep a Knockin' (2:11)
14. Ooh! My Soul (2:10)
15. I'll Never Let You Go (Boo Hoo Hoo Hoo) (2:19)
16. Early One Morning (2:12)
17. She Knows How to Rock (1:59)
18. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (1:52)
19. Bama Lama Bama Loo (2:13)
20. Poor Boy Paul (2:03)
21. Annie Is Back (1:57)
1. Goin' Home Tomorrow (3:09)
2. Goodnight Irene (2:37)
3. Money Honey (2:18)
4. Lawdy Miss Clawdy (2:17)
5. Blueberry Hill (1:48)
6. Cherry Red (2:33)
7. Only You (2:24)
8. Memories Are Made of This (2:12)
9. Groovy Little Suzy (2:14)
10. Short Fat Fanny (2:10)
11. Cross Over (2:40)
12. My Wheels They Are Slippin' All the Way (2:24)
13. It Ain't Whatcha Do (It's the Way How You Do It) (2:20)
14. Something Moves in My Heart (2:12)
15. Without Love (3:16)
16. Dance What You Wanna (2:16)
17. Talkin' 'Bout Soul (2:08)
18. Dancing All Around the World (2:56)
19. You Better Stop (3:05)
20. I Don't Know What You've Got but It's Got Me (4:05)
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There's never a right girl's window to masturbate outside of, but insomuch as it stands to reason that masturbating outside one window could be worse for a pervert's well-being than masturbating outside another, there are certainly wronger girl's windows to masturbate outside of. And this perv? This perv found it.
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This particular window was at the home of ex-NFL player Tony Beckham in Wellington, Florida. It was his daughter's window. Beckham, a Division III college player from Wisconsin-Stout, was drafted in the fourth round by the Tennessee Titans and played defensive back for the Titans and Detroit Lions from 2002 to 2007. Not being super thrilled about a 48-year-old peeping Tom standing outside his daughter's window and yanking on himself in the bushes, the former NFL cornerback ran outside and chased down Geoffrey Cassidy, who had absolutely zero chance of getting away.
Beckham played at arguably the fastest position on the football field at the highest level possible. Even though Beckham is 40-years-old now, there's no way he's not still way faster (and way stronger) than the average human being, let alone some schlub who jerks off behind a palm tree. So it didn't take long for Beckham to catch Cassidy. According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office probable cause affidavit, Beckham saw Cassidy crouched in the bushes by the window with his hands in his pants. He went outside and yelled at Cassidy who started to run away but, of course, an actual getaway was never a possibility for Cassidy. Not with a furious, paternal, professional athlete on his trail.
As soon as Beckham caught up to the peeping Tom the former NFL player tackled him with what was undoubtedly perfect and painful form.
From there Beckham's wife came outside and saw Beckham holding down Cassidy and called 911.
Beckham told WPBF news station that after he caught Cassidy the two had a "good conversation" — presumably a euphemism for, "I destroyed his face" since, after Cassidy's arrest, he was taken to Wellington Regional Medical Center to be treated for fractures to his face and eye.
Sometimes, the universe is just.
This story was originally published January 21, 2019.


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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) generally treats public schools as government entities that are exempt from federal income tax. As such, they can apply for and receive certain grants. But they often confront constraints—lack of time, absence of person power, and in some cases, restrictive fundraising regulations—that prevent them from going the grant-writing route for financial support. A PTA can be a tremendous help on this front. Continue Reading


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The Lost Vikings Hero Week
"Vikings, assemble!"
- Baleog the Fierce, The Lost Vikings, Triple Trouble
The Lost Vikings are back! While they briefly considered retirement after defeating the emperor Tomator, there were only so many polar bears they could wrestle before falling into a Nexus portal seemed like a solid life decision.
The Lost Vikings are an iconic triad from the early days of Blizzard's history, and in Heroes of the Storm, they are three specialists in one, who each have their own unique strengths and abilities. This triple trouble trio is a just the rowdy bunch you'll want by your side when you take it to your foes in the Nexus!
For an even more in-depth look into these iconic Blizzard Heroes and their abilities, make sure to check out the Lost Vikings' Hero Page!
- The Lost Vikings start without any basic abilities and function differently. You can choose to unlock extra abilities by selecting various Talents throughout the duration of the match.
- Olaf – Has lots of Health, regenerates Health quickly, and charges to Slow enemies.
- Baleog – Deals splash damage to enemies behind his attack target.
- Erik – Moves faster than the other Vikings and has a longer attack range.
- Each Viking can move, attack, and be killed separately. They will also receive individual respawn timers upon their deaths.
- Use the activated Talent hotkeys "1", "2", and "3" to select and control the Vikings individually, or press the "4" key to guide them as a group.
- When using the heroic "Longboat Raid!" [R], all of the Vikings need to be near each other to perform the action.
- When grouped, the Vikings can break the chests on Blackheart's Bay very quickly.
"Got donut for Olaf?"
The starting skin for the Lost Vikings in Heroes of the Storm really shows off their best sides as Baleog, Erik, and Olaf pose at the ready for battle!
Interested in intimidating your opponents on the many Battlegrounds of the Nexus? Well history as we know it has been reimagined in the Lost Vikings' newest alternative skin, Pajama Party Lost Vikings!
- Pajama Party Lost Vikings - While "Party in Pajamaland" is technically a part of the Expanded Universe, the storyline is still considered a seminal work in the Lost Vikings mythos.
If you're eager to show off your mastery of all three of the Lost Vikings, look no further than their Master Skin! Once you reach Level 10 with the Lost Vikings, you'll be able to purchase their Master Skin with Gold!
- Master Lost Vikings - Now sporting the finest equipment a Viking can illegally procure from an evil alien overlord's robot army.
The original concept art for Master Lost Vikings!
Check out the video below for a look at some of these Skins and tints close-up!
"Get Lost will ya?"
- Erik the Swift, The Lost Vikings, Triple Trouble
- The Lost Vikings first appeared in 1993 with the release of the Lost Vikings.
- Erik the Swift - The tactical genius and self-proclaimed leader of the party. Erik is the swiftest and most agile of the Vikings which makes him an indispensable part of any expedition. His wit and resourcefulness are often key to resolving difficult situations. However, he has a short attention span and gets easily agitated by sitting in the same place too long. In fact, his patience is often times too thin to tolerate his two brothers. Despite these shortcomings, he proves to be a valuable companion on any adventure.
- Baleog the Fierce - Baleog's enormous ego is tolerable only in light of the martial skills he provides to the expedition. When he's not accusing his brothers of being lazy or weak, Baleog can oft be found sharpening his sword and contemplating his strategy for world conquest. Nonetheless, despite his sometimes less than pleasant company, Baleog is a fierce foe to any that stand in the party's way.
- Olaf the Stout - This jovial Viking, with his hardy constitution and steadfast resolve, can be counted on in any situation. His appetite for adventure is rivaled only by his passion for pastries. Unfortunately, he is often seized by unprovoked laughing fits, making extended travel with him somewhat tiresome. His hulking presence is, however, greatly appreciated in the heat of battle.
- At the start of the Lost Vikings, the members of the Viking village celebrated the fall harvest with contests of bravery and skill. But unbeknownst to them, the infamous intergalactic zookeeper, Tomator, piloted his spacecraft to Earth through a fiery vortex that appeared high above the fjords of the Baltic Sea.
- Tomator was sure that he could find adequate specimens for his zoo on this tiny planet. He made preparations to go on a hunt of his own as his ship began its descent.
- As Olaf the Stout, Baleog the Fierce, and Erik the Swift walked home from the feast, they were still bragging over their triumphs in the hunt. Eventually they retired to their cottages oblivious to the strange flying object that had appeared directly over their village.
- Tomator's computer located the selected humans and teleported his unsuspecting captives aboard his ship - Erik the Fierce, Olaf the Stout, and Baleog the Fierce.
- With the acquisitions complete, Tomator took his craft out of orbit, and the Vikings' only hope to return home would be to use of their skills as well as the strange vortices that could carry them through time and space.
- At the start of the Lost Vikings II, we find out that after their escape from the evil Tomator, Erik the Swift, Baleog the Fierce, and Olaf the Stout lived happy lives.
- Then one day, while they were returning home from a fishing trip, Tomator caught up with them and kidnapped them again, teleporting them aboard his spacecraft.
- Fortunately for the Vikings, a blackout gave them an advantage over their robotic guard, whom they fought and dismantled. They proceeded to wear its parts on their bodies, thereby gaining new abilities.
- Spotting a mysterious machine nearby with a sign, Olaf decided that the sign read, "Donuts." Impulsively he activated the machine, and it teleported them Transylvania in 1437 A.D. (Too late, he learned that the sign had actually read, "Do not touch.")
- This proved to be the first of a sequence of funky locations and time periods the Vikings would need to traverse, much as in their previous Tomator-related adventures.
- Equipped with their new robotic gear, the three Vikings fought their way through time and space, befriending a wolf named Fang and a dragon named Scorch.
- Ultimately Tomator caught up with the three Vikings and their new friends, and Tomator was defeated.
- However, upon his defeat, Tomator was revealed to be a young boy named Tommy, who had been disguised due to his wearing some sort of robotic power suit.
- After the destruction of this armored suit, Tommy begged the three Vikings not to hurt him, saying that he'd simply been bored and wanted to have some fun.
- Tommy's parents showed up and scolded their son for playing fast and loose with the fabric of time and space again. They told Tommy that when he got home, he was going straight to bed with no supper.
- They made him promise to leave the three Vikings alone, and then they teleported the five adventurers back home, safe and sound. As the game ended, the five adventurers were bickering, trying to decide what to do next.
- You can even play The Lost Vikings for free by downloading it from the Classic Games section of your Battle.net Account management!
"Olaf is as Olaf does. Get used to disappointment." –Erik the Swift
"They'll be done with Lost Vikings III by the time we finish this level." –Erik the Swift
"Baths! Vikings don't need no stinking baths!" –Baleog the Fierce
"We want to get back to plundering!" –Baleog the Fierce
"Watch it, I'm very sensitive about my weight." –Olaf the Stout
"Are we there yet? I'm hungry." –Olaf the Stout
Since the first appearance of the Lost Vikings, many talented artists have sought to do justice to this talented trio of Heroes. Below are ten fantastic pieces of fan art featuring the Lost Vikings, which were submitted by talented artists from around the world.
|"The Lost Vikings Fan-sticker" by Milzs
|"Lost in Space and Time" by Zolombo
|"The Lost Vikings!" by Dagobert88888888
|"Lost Vikings" by West-Wood
|"The Lost Vikings" by LukeTheRipper
|"Lost Vikings" by TheSylverLining
|"Lost Vikings" by Sibaao
|"The Lost Vikings" by Frobman
|"The Lost Vikings" by BrendanCorris
|"The Lost Vikings – Erik the Swift" by Maddekartist
The Lost Vikings have seen quite a lot of sights in their adventures, if you're interested in learning more about them, make sure to check out the following related content:
- The Lost Vikings (Game – 1993, 2003)
- Rock n' Roll Racing (Game – 1993)
- Blackthorne (Game – 1995)
- The Lost Vikings II (Game – 1997)
- World of Warcraft (Game – 2004)
You can also dive into some official art and concepts featuring the Lost Vikings below:
|The Lost Vikings, as seen in the Lost Vikings
|The Lost Vikings, as seen in the Lost Vikings II
The Lost Vikings, as seen the World of Warcraft
"Want Baelog to stab something?"
We hope you're enjoying our Lost Vikings Hero Week! What are you looking forward to learning about this quirky trio? Let us know in the comments below!
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Building Bridges with Difference
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Once there was group of well-intentioned Americans visiting the Moroccan city of Tangiers. They went to the famed Casbah to see the market there and to buy brass pots.
Now the merchants in that place have a particular way of bargaining. When they are trying to settle a price with a customer they step close to the person so that they may exchange breaths with them. Each time a merchant stepped close to one of the American tourists, the tourist grew nervous and stepped back. So the merchant stepped closer. It became a dance with two frustrated partners. The merchant stepped closer; the tourist stepped back.
Finally the American tourists were so uncomfortable and angry they fled to their bus. This enraged the merchants because they considered the tourists rude and disrespectful. Their practice was to come to some sort of agreement on a price -– even if it was to agree to disagree -– before they parted ways. They followed the Americans angrily to their bus where they proceeded to shout at them and spit on the bus.
There was one woman among the group of tourists who had not been afraid to bargain with the merchants in their way. When the merchant stepped close she stepped closer. She joined the dance in a different way. And eventually she bought a brass pot for a very good price. As she headed back to the bus she saw that she was the last tourist to return. She saw all the angry merchants shouting at the bus and spitting. Not knowing what had happened, she wondered how she would be able to get through the angry crowd. As she neared the bus, the merchants turned as if to begin shouting at her. But from the back of the crowd came a voice -- the voice of the merchant who had successfully sold the woman the pot –- "No, no! She's all right! She is one of us!" And the crowd parted for the woman to join her group.
In John 14, Jesus says to his disciples at their last supper together, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid."
"Peace I give, my peace," says Jesus; and by implication, this is not the peace the world gives. Are there different kinds of peace? The peace of the world in the late first century when the gospel of John was written was the peace of the Roman Empire, a peace achieved through conquering other peoples, peace achieved through war, peace achieved through all people following the right laws and the right ruler, the Emperor.
This is not the peace of Jesus. Jesus' peace was God's peace, peace through compassion and love, peace even in the midst of conflict and persecution. God's peace crosses the boundaries of otherness between peoples and nations. God's peace builds bridges in relationships. It is empowering power, power that works in and through people to bring justice to those who have been oppressed and marginalized. God's peace crosses boundaries without diminishing or destroying human dignity and integrity. God's peace enabled the woman in the story above to step closer the merchant, to enter into his ways, though they were new and strange to her. God's peace empowers us to step outside our comfort zones to experience someone we may think of as "the other" with welcome and grace.
Pay attention this week! Where are you called to step closer, to bridge a gap, to enter a new space or relationship and discover God's peace?
Blessings on the journey,
Jane Anne
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North Pointe Center is located at the corner of I-85, N.Pointe Rd. & Guess Road, Durham. It is a Community Center which opened in 2001. It is an Open shopping mall. It covers an area of 490,000 sqft. and has about 15 stores.
Shopping mall's name: North Pointe Center
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This one was killed after I started on the pencils. If you read it, you'll see why.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Plastic cup art #5
Posted by Kevin Nowlan at 7:40 AM
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That's hilarious!ReplyDelete
So, was this a gag between you and the writer, a suicidal gesture by the art director/editor, or was it actually approved and then killed later by the client?ReplyDelete
Your guess is as good as mine. I followed the script when I drew it but after I submitted the pencils for this and one other strip the job vanished into limbo. Next time I spoke with the art director (several months later) he was employed elsewhere. That chronology suggests that your second theory might be close to the truth but I really have no idea.ReplyDelete
Holy shit that was good! Thank you for sharing all of these. This project has been so interesting to see. Now I just need to find a way to get one of those cups....ReplyDelete
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The year 2016 was all about balance, with Pantone naming two colors as the Color of the Year, Rose Quartz and Serenity. Now, with 2017 upon us, it's time for a brand new Color of the Year. This year is all about new beginnings, with Pantone announcing Greenery as the 2017 Color of the Year.
PANTONE 15-0343 #Greenery is the PANTONE #coloroftheyear2017 selection ?? A fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature's greens revive, restore and renew, #Greenery symbolizes the reconnection we seek with nature, one another and a larger purpose amid a complex social and political landscape.
In the announcement, Pantone explained that Greenery (PANTONE 15-0343) is a yellow-green shade, "that evokes the first days of spring when nature's greens revive, restore and renew." The hope is that it reminds consumers to, "take a deep breath, oxygenate and reinvigorate." With a contentious election that just ended a few weeks ago, and a new president taking office in January, this is certainly an important message to remember and take to heart. Continue reading


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The complexity of today's logistics is overwhelming many companies, says Comstock, senior vice president for customer success at Grand Canal Solutions, which offers a cloud-based supply-chain analytics platform called Optimize.
The difficulty with supply-chain optimization until now has been that access to manufacturing and carrier data has not translated into a good overall view of the interrelationship of all different data sources, Comstock says. "These data sources are so disparate it has been very difficult to see the big picture. By using analytics, we are able to look at the total cost to serve, end to end. Then as we model different approaches and different service levels, we can see how that cost to serve goes up or down. I think more and more companies have to be looking at this because the markets are changing so rapidly," he says.
Comstock says he frequently has noticed that companies make changes and institute processes to address a specific problem, and think they are done. "But the next month everything has changed," he says. "So you really need to constantly look at your analytics, to constantly look at your costs and service levels because these things constantly change. Even if your business is running at a steady state, there may be changes in the marketplace that afford you better alternatives than when you optimized last time."
Maintaining stable operations while continually optimizing is a balancing act that companies will need to master, Comstock says. "At any point along the way, no company will ever be fully optimized; there always will be areas of sub-optimization. But the idea is to look at the net effect of current operations compared with a reliable model of what could be, then to actually change and invest in an alternative approach with better payback– not only in money, but in service level and quality," he says.
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How Peter Michael Marino Turned His Flop Blondie Jukebox Musical Desperately Seeking Susan Into a Hit One-Man Show
In 2007, London's West End was graced with a stage adaptation of the 1985 cult film Desperately Seeking Susan. Starring Kelly Price and Emma Williams in the roles created by Rosanna Arquette and Madonna, the musical featured a book by American writer/performer Peter Michael Marino and a score culled from the hits of Deborah Harry and the band Blondie. It was all set to become a surefire hit. Until it closed less than a month after it opened.
What happened? That's the question Marino has been asking ever since, and one that he explores in his acclaimed one-man show, Desperately Seeking the Exit, which will return to New York City's Triple Crown Underground March 22 and 23. TheaterMania quizzed Marino on the history of both projects and whether or not Desperately Seeking Susan will ever again see the light of day.
First off, tell me about the origin of your jukebox-musical version of Desperately Seeking Susan, which used the songs of the band Blondie.
In a nutshell, I was listening to Blondie music and wondering why there wasn't a jukebox musical that featured their stuff. This was in 2005; jukebox musicals weren't really as prevalent as they became. When I was just thinking about what would be an interesting story to hang their music on, Desperately Seeking Susan came to mind. Debbie Harry is from New Jersey and found herself on the Lower East Side — the character of Roberta also has this New Jersey/Lower East Side connection — [I thought] it would make perfect sense that these characters would sing this music. I took the 1985 setting of the movie and moved it to 1979 to add some more edge and support the fact that we were using Blondie music.
How did the West End production come about?
That's all the content [of Desperately Seeking the Exit], taking us from 2005-2009, four years, and condensing that story. I found a producer immediately. We had a director immediately. We got the rights from MGM and Debbie Harry and Blondie immediately. Everyone was certain this was a great idea. Very early on, our director, whose name I mention in the show, said, "I'm only going to do this show if it opens in the U.K." We had U.K. producers, including the Old Vic, on board. It just seemed to make sense. And as we know, the U.K. tends to have greater successes with [jukebox] musicals. From a producer's perspective, it's less expensive to mount a show in the U.K. Before you knew it, we had three workshops, we were in previews, we opened, and closed a month later. It was a very challenging experience for all involved, but that goes for every show. I have friends who are doing an off-off-Broadway show who are experiencing what I went through with a $6 million West End musical.
Where did it all go wrong?
I wish I knew. That's the interesting thing about Desperately Seeking the Exit. I made it my goal, in writing the show — which is completely based on these personal blogs I wrote assuming the show was gonna be a big hit — not to point a finger but to let the audience decide [whose fault it was]. I didn't give my opinion of anyone involved. I just relate stories about what those people did and the choices they made. It adds up to just a big mess.
At what point did you say, "I need to turn this experience into a show of its own?"
Most of the times, solo shows come from some experience people had that was life-changing in some way. Quite often, those experiences weren't the best. Here, we have the I-wrote-a-musical-that-bombed show. I just wanted to tell this story and, unknowingly, it wound up really touching people in ways I didn't expect, whether they were artists or not. It really is about collaboration and holding on to your convictions, and the mistakes you make by not doing that. I have a metaphor that the show is your baby, and no matter how ugly that baby is, you think it's beautiful. When you're in tech and previews, you're just so happy to have made it through, that it becomes very hard to see the forest for the trees.
You've made the best out of what seems to have been an absolutely miserable experience. What got you through it all these years?
I met some of the most incredibly talented people and remained friends with all of these people from the first workshop onward. I was a born Anglophile. I've always been obsessed with anything British. [To live and work in London] was a complete dream come true. Because of that show, I've managed to do a lot of work in the U.K. as a teacher and performer. When I first did Exit in New York, I did it in the basement of a bar and thought maybe twelve of my friends would come. I had no idea people I didn't know would come. When I went to Edinburgh the first year, I was shocked the show was getting five-star reviews. I cut time off the show so I could do a Q-and-A because people had so many questions.
Is the door completely closed on a return of Desperately Seeking Susan?
Sadly, the door is closed on that. My cowriter, Debbie Harry, has final say and she prefers that the show not be seen again. But, as we know in this wonderful world of theater, anything can happen. I haven't burned the show bible yet.


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We're now well over a month into our global foray into quarantine and social distancing with no clear end in sight. It should be abundantly apparent that our world, as we know it, is forever changed. And while there are dark sides to that, it also opens up opportunities. For instance, more people than ever before are discovering that it's actually quite possible to maintain a fitness routine — even without access to a gym.
If you're a part of that group, you're probably going to want to pay attention to this month's Amazon Scoured guide because it's all about working out. Whether you're a CrossFit maniac, casual health enthusiast, or even a former powerlifter, there's something on this guide to help maintain your health and kick your workouts into high gear. This is the best home gym gear you can get on Amazon right now.
Cossac Fitness Journal & Workout Planner
There are a lot of fitness tracking apps, but one of the best ways to stay engaged and track your workouts is with pen and paper. And the Cossac Fitness Journal & Workout Planner shines in that regard. Not only is this a handy tool, but it was developed by and for fitness professionals, lending even more credence to its value as an exercise tool.
bkr Glass Water Bottle
Plastic water bottles, even reusable ones, are a pox upon the environment. Yet, when working out, staying hydrated is still a necessity. Manage that without contributing to pollution with bkr's Glass Water Bottle. It's leakproof, dishwasher safe, holds 32 ounces of life-giving liquid, and is actually a lot more durable than you probably think.
Adidas Supernova Running Shirt
Staying comfortable while you exercise is paramount to your fitness success. As such, getting a shirt you actually want to put on when you're sweating it out is a near-necessity. This machine-washable one from Adidas is lightweight, breathable, sweat-wicking, and actually looks quite good, despite (or perhaps because of) its simplicity.
AmazonBasics Battle Exercise Training Rope
It's interesting that something as simple as a long stretch of rope can actually make for a remarkably useful workout tool. And while you could grab some rope from the garage, this one was actually made for the stresses of exercise — boasting a high-tensile polyester 3-strand weave, coated handles for durability and grip, and it even rolls up small for simple storage between workouts.
Brazyn Morph Foam Roller
Your post-workout recovery is almost important as the exercise itself. And a big part of that is stretching and rolling out your too-tight muscles. Enter the Brazyn Morph Bravo foam roller. This simple device helps you quickly work out the knots, but it also has the benefit of collapsing down to less than 2″ thick so you can more easily store it between uses. Don't pass up on this essential home gym item.
Reigning Champ 9″ Training Shorts
You're probably not going to wear your loungey sweatpants while you work out, even in the comfort of your own home. As such, you'd probably rather don something comfy, durable, and made for workouts — like Reigning Champ's 9″ Training Shorts. Plus, when gyms open back up, they have zippered pockets to keep your EDC gear secure even while you're doing those HIIT workouts.
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If you're looking for a way to add some steam to your stale workouts, we suggest adding something like the RMT Club to your home gym rotation. This weighted club will allow you to engage your muscles in unique ways and can help you improve your overall strength, the strength of your core, and even helps increase your balance and control. In fact, the weight inside the end of the club even shifts for an added degree of difficulty (and a subsequent increase in effectiveness and strength-building).
Fitbit Charge 4 Fitness and Activity Tracker
Fitbit has been at the forefront of the fitness tracking industry since, well, since they were founded in 2007. In fact, they were one of the early players and helped shape it into what it is today. Now, they've released the 4th generation of their exceptional Charge activity tracker. More accurate and upgraded than ever before, this one adds GPS tracking and expands upon everything that made the first three generations so good.
Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones
While working at home, you could probably just blast music from your home theater system or whatever smart speaker you own. However, if you don't want to disturb your significant other, roommates, family, or neighbors, you may find more success with a pair of workout earbuds like the Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones. They're sweat-proof, offer 9 hours of continuous playback (over 24 with the charging case), they're equipped with Apple's stellar H1 chip, they offer Class 1 Bluetooth connectivity, and they were made to stay secure even while you move around.
Scoured: The Best Gear On Amazon - April 2020
Now that you've got your home gym all situated, have a gander at last month's Amazon Scoured guide for a list of stylish pieces of gear to don once the lockdown is finally lifted.


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24 Hours In Tokyo: Using a custom built point of view rig
24 Hours In Tokyo is a project created by Jacksgap in collaboration with The Marriott hotel, using a custom built point of view rig.
JacksGap is an online blog and video project that was born from a love of travelling and story telling. If you do not know yet, it is a must-read blog.
I've always been fascinated in Tokyo as a city. It's a place that is incredibly strong in it's culture, old in its traditions and teeming with life. For a long time I've wanted to create a video there and recently we were lucky enough to have that chance. The following is my 24 hours in Tokyo. - said Jackson Harries -
This video would not have been possible without the relentless help of the people below.
Shot by Jack Harries and Tim Kellner
Edit by Adrian Bliss, Josh Cowan and Jack Harries
Sound by Adrian Bliss
Colour Grading by Greg McCahon
Head rig worn by Tim Shieff
Produced by Nicole Pascoe
Music: 'She' by Chad Lawson as courtesy of The Music Bed
Titles by Albin Holmqvist
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Words of Faith and Hope
Prayer is a central part of our Precious Blood Spirituality. It helps us to express our love for God and gratitude for Christ's immeasurable sacrifice on the Cross. Prayer is a channel to the Divine that, used alone or together, provides guidance and illuminates our hope for the world. Please click on the links provided to view some of our most beloved prayers.
- Kaleidoscope of Precious Blood Prayer (2009) – collection of prayers from among the various Precious Blood Congregations – available from the C.PP.S. Administrative Offices, 4000 Denlinger Rd., Dayton, Ohio
- 7 offerings of the Precious Blood to prepare for the 2020 elections
- Maria Anna Brunner prayer for a need card Mother Brunner prayer for vocations card
- The Seven Offerings tri-fold The Seven Offerings tri-fold (Spanish version) The Seven Offerings bookmark
- Our Lady of the Precious Blood Holy card Our Lady of the Precious Blood Holy card (Spanish version)
- Prayer for vocations Prayer for vocations (Spanish version)
- Stations of the Cross
- Litany of the Blood of Jesus, by Missionary of the Precious Blood Al Naseman
- The Examen of Consciousness
- Prayer in honor of the Precious Blood
- The Exultation of the Holy Cross – September 14
- Seven Offerings of the Precious Blood for the wounded church
Prayer Services
|January 15 – Mother Maria Anna Brunner
|February 5 – St. Agatha
|March 19 – St. Joseph
|April 29 – St. Catherine of Siena
|July 1 – Precious Blood
|October 21 – St. Gaspar
|December 8 – Immaculate Conception
|Eucharistic Hour of Adoration
|Holy Thursday
|Earth Day
|December 22
Daily Prayers
Acknowledgements: Sister Cordelia Gast, author and artist; Sister Canice Werner, research assistant; Sister Delphine Kolker, poetry of seasons; Sister Martha DeBrosse, proofreader; Sister Eileen Tomlinson, Mother Brunner picture; Mrs. Kathy Jacobs, computer.


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It can be difficult to design a power supply from an aesthetics point of view. It is effectively a box and cables. Of course the most important thing is that it performs well, but a pleasing aesthetic and attention to detail for the physical aspect of the unit can help set it apart from its competition.
Looking first from above the HALE82N, the power supply houses a white 120mm intake fan contrasting against its black exterior. Looking deeper inside will show you that it also uses a white PCB. This helps isolate key areas and identify areas in need of attention if you're a technician, but it also contributes to the white and black contrasting design of the power supply itself.
At the front of the power supply you'll see all your cabling. All cables are separated and wrapped in mesh. Looking closer, you'll notice that the exit point for the cables has a plastic grommet covering the edges. This prevents the sharp edging of the power supply cutting into the cables. Looking next to this, you'll see little slits cut into the front panel of the unit. This will further help with heat dissipation.
Moving onto the side of the power supply, you're presented with a blank black side with NZXT's logo stamped into it. The underside of the power supply displays the units advertised wattage, along with an output graph and warnings in a few languages. Many images of conforming standards line the bottom, and finally a sticker with the units model and serial number.
The rear of the unit has your standard power cord input, power switch, and a grated panel allowing air to escape effectively.
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Winter Well, CG Magazine extensions due to Hurricane SandyOct 28th, 2012 | By Bart Leib | Category: CG Blog
Because of the potential problems from Hurricane Sandy – evacuations, the very real possibility of power outages, etc. – we've decided to extend our Wednesday deadlines for submissions to both Winter Well and this month's CG Magazine (Cloak & Dagger).
Both submission deadlines are currently 11:59 pm on Wednesday, October 31. We still strongly encourage people to get their submissions to us by the end of 10/31, since we've already begun reading. However, we will accept for consideration submissions which arrive by 11:59 pm on Monday, November 5.
We will also start accepting submissions for CG Magazine issue 3 (Myth) on Thursday, November 1. So for a 5-day period we will accept submissions to issues 2 or 3. During this time, please indicate in the Subject line for which issue your submission is intended.
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To the
Central Boards of the
Jewish Communities of Europe
Bnei Berit International
Executive Council
of Australian Jewry
American Jewish Committee
as you cetrainly know after the division of the former Democracy of Yugoslavia to a series of independent small states it has been created the question of the naming of the State of Scopia that is asking to be recognized under the name of Macedonia
Greece does not object to the recognition of this State, that it wants to help materially in every way, but it cannot accept the name Macedonia which since antiquity is related to a plainly Greek region.
Jewish religion and philology consitute the unquestionable witnesses of the ancient ethnoloigical character of Macedonians as Greeks.
Noticeably the prophers Daniel (chap.8, 1-22 chap.2 para.39 4-13, 26-28, 31, 38 chap. 7, 2-7) Isiaiah chap. 19, 20 chap. 19,23 Joel chap.3 v.6, Jeremy, Habacoum chap.2, v.5 and the books of the Maccabees (1st book chap. 1, v.1 & 10 chap. 6 v.2, II 8, 20 III 8) include explicit elements for the greek character of Macedonia.
These very same notions have been supported by the contemporary professors Yigal Yadin (archaiologist, Jerusalem University), George Box (professor of Old Testament, London University), Yacov Messorer (numismatist of the Jerusalem Museum), Erich Graetz (historian Breslow University)
Besides these the Talmoud in relating the friendly meeting between Alexander the Great and the High Priest Simon the Just, on the former's entry into Jerusalem in teh year 330 BC., refers to him as Alexander HaMocdon Meleh Yavan - Alexander the Macedonian, King of Greece. Similar references can be found in Talmoud in teh books "Seder Hadorot" as well as "Megilat Taanit".
Moreover Jewish historians like
In conclusion we mark Henry's Kissinger characteristic statement at the Management of Europe meeting (Paris, June 1992) "I believe that Greece is right to have objections and I agree with Athens. the reason is that I know history, which is not the case most of the others, including most of the Governement and governement officials in Washington. The strength of the side of Greece is its history".
We lined up all the above data so as to prove you the legitimacy of the Greek aspects as far as it concerns the Greek character of Macedonia and to ask you the full support of these greek postitions to the appropriate personalities of your country.
The President --- The Gen. Secretary
Nissim Mais --- Moses Constintinis


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Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Honor Their Dog With Tattoos: "Rest in Peace, My Little Baby"
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner got matching tattoos on Monday after their dog Waldo died in a "freak accident." The couple shared photos of their new arm ink on Instagram, which they got at Bang Bang Tattoo in NYC. "I miss you, Waldo. Rest in peace, my little baby," Sophie wrote. Meanwhile, Joe expressed similar sentiments, writing, "RIP my little angel" alongside his matching tat.
The couple's adorable Alaskan Klee Kai was struck by a car in NYC last week, in what's being considered a hit and run. The newlyweds got Waldo and his brother, Porky, in April 2018, and they even made Instagram accounts for both pups. See how Joe and Sophie are keeping Waldo's memory alive with their sweet tattoos ahead.


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Two Rats Communicate Brain To Brain
The experiment is proof of principle that one brain can transmit information to another without visual or tactile cues.
It's not quite telepathy, but it's the closest anyone has ever come to getting a mammal to read another mammal's mind.
A research team led by neurobiologist Miguel Nicolelis of Duke University has wired together the brains of two rats, allowing them transmit information between each other and cooperate.
The results, detailed in the journal Scientific Reports, could help improve the design of neural-controlled prosthetic devices. And perhaps more than that, they also show that one day we could network brains as well as computers, or communicate by translating neural activity in the brain into electronic signals.
In the experiment, the Duke scientists first trained two rats to press one of two levers when a particular light switched on. Next, they then connected the animals' brains with tiny electrodes, each a fraction the size of a human hair. The electrodes linked the parts of the rats' brains that process motor signals.
Rat number one was called the "encoder" and rat number two was the "decoder." The first rat's job was to receive the visual cue to press the lever. If it got it right, it got a reward.
As the encoder rat did its task, the electrical activity in the encoder rat's brain was then translated into a signal and transmitted to the decoder rat. That rat would then press its own lever. For the second rat, though, there was no light cue to tell it which corresponding lever was correct. It could only go by the signal it received from the other rat.
It hit the correct lever an average of about 64 percent of the time, and sometimes up to 72 percent -- much better than if it were only doing it by chance.
To confirm that this was an effect of the signals from the encoder rat's brain, Nicolelis and his team gave the decoder rat the same stimulation, but this time from a computer. They got a similar result.
Another experiment tested whether the rat's brain could transmit information about touch. This time the rats were trained to put their nose through an opening and, using their whiskers, distinguish whether the opening was wide or narrow. For wide openings, the rats were taught to poke a computer port on their right. For narrow openings, they poked to the left.
Once trained, the rats were wired up to each other. When the encoder rat poked the relevant port, the scientists recorded the brain activity and sent the signal to the decoder rat. The decoder chose the correct side – left or right – to poke 60 to 65 percent of the time.
As an added twist, the encoder rat got an additional reward if the decoder rat made the right choice. Since the encoder rat wanted the extra reward, it would try to do the task better. That actually refined the signal in its brain, making it clearer. Once the decoder rat got the stimulation, it made the right choice – giving the first rat the extra reward.
The group even tried the same experiment using an Internet connection with another lab in Brazil. The Internet is rather noisy – signals don't travel perfectly, as anyone who has listened to a Wi-Fi or Skype call can attest. But in this case the results were similar to what they got in the lab when the rats were in close proximity.
But besides being able to transmit signals, Nicolelis found something new after the rats practiced the whisker task for about a month. He looked at the way the first rat's brain responded to its whiskers getting touched and saw a characteristic pattern of activity. Touch the second rat's whiskers and something similar happened, as expected. But after being linked for a period of time the second rat's brain responded to touches on the first rat's whiskers.
This is an important point, Nicolelis said, because it gets to how animals understand their own bodies – how a person knows that the hand is hers rather than someone else's. It's quite possible, he said, that our sense of self -- our model of our bodies -- has something to do with how we interact with other people.
Another question is what the rats are feeling when all this is happening. It's not possible to tell, except by watching their behavior. "It would be interesting to know what the subjective experience is like but the rats cannot tell me," Nicolelis said.
Jean-François Gariépy, post-doctoral researcher at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Duke University, who was not involved in the study, called it an important step, because it links getting information out of the brain – reading it – and getting information into the brain. "It's a big challenge because you want to send signals that are strong enough to be detected by some neurons and you want the signal to be fine enough to mean something, to contain information," he wrote in an email. " connects the two types of [brain-machine interfaces]: those that extract information and those that send information."
But not everyone is convinced that this experiment is a major step. Andrew Schwartz, professor of neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh who has done extensive research on brain-computer interfaces, said the experiment was a bit too simple because it only involved a binary decision – a yes/ no. "Brain-computer interface technology and demonstrations have moved far beyond this," he said, likening it to a locked-in patient communicating by blinking. "This kind of information could be conveyed by recording from a single neuron in one rat and buzzing electrical current in the receiver rat. If the rat feels the buzz it means yes, no buzz means no."
Nicolelis said the simplicity of the experiment is not a fault. "That is how we start the entire field of brain machine interfaces: with a simple rat experiment that defined a paradigm that Dr. Schwartz has been using for 15 years without any change whatsoever. Simple things are elegant and may lead to big things eventually!"


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Hand crafted by a potter in the oasis village of Tunis in Fayoum, this plate features a repeating motif of a bird.
This plate's rustic charm and symmetrical design will leave a stylish impression on your guests.
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Colours of earthen oxides.
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Drunken Tai Chi / Drunken Tai Chi Master / Laughing Tai Chi / Super Fist / Siu Tai Gik / Xiao Tai Ji (1984) ***½
Humor is notoriously hard to translate, and comedies often don't travel well from one culture to another. The trouble is that jokes don't and can't exist in a vacuum. Comedy, at bottom, is about incongruity and expectations, both of which depend heavily on the structures of assumptions that we're really talking about when we say "culture." If we don't perceive or understand the norms being violated, then we're not going to get the joke. Occasionally, though, there's a countervailing process at work. Sometimes foreign humor becomes funny because it doesn't translate; sometimes other cultures' comedy works because the gags coincidentally violate our norms, or because it comes across as so endearingly bizarre that we can't help but laugh even though we don't properly understand it. Drunken Tai Chi is the strongest example of the latter phenomenon that I've seen in some time. No one in the West would make a movie like this, and the bewilderment Drunken Tai Chi is sure to inspire in unprepared Occidental viewers might actually make it funnier than it was intended to be.
The root of the conflict here is the rivalry between Ta Sha (Mandy Chau, from Taoism Drunkard and Kung Fu Vampires), who's kind of a show-off, and Chan Chuen Chung (Donnie Yen, of Iron Monkey and Holy Virgin vs. the Evil Dead), who's kind of a jerk. Every time Ta Sha indulges his attention-seeking proclivities, Chuen Chung makes a point of sabotaging his efforts, showing him up by displaying the same skill in a more perfected state, or otherwise making a fool of him. It isn't just Ta Sha that Chuen Chung treats thusly, either; the latter lad's stick-in-the-mud brother, Yu Ping (Yuen Yat Chor, from Buddhist Fist and Young Taoism Fighter), frequently comes in for much the same sort of hazing. Oh— and I should probably mention that Chuen Chung, rather than either of his habitual victims, is going to be the hero of this story. Yeah. The callow little prick isn't totally unsympathetic, however, because his dad (Li Kun, of The Bloodthirsty Dead and Eagle's Claw and Butterfly Palm) so obviously favors Yu Ping that it becomes easy to see Chuen Chung's jerkitude as a poorly chosen coping mechanism.
Still, there's only so long you can bully someone before you run the risk of them snapping on you and making with the Righteous Vengeance— and that goes double if you happen to exist in a kung fu movie. Ta Sha's snapping is a sight to behold, let me tell you. Rounding up a couple of his friends, he lays an ambush for Chuen Chung in a little-traveled alley one night, and attacks him not only with kung fu, but also with fireworks! Unfortunately for Ta Sha, Chuen Chung's fighting skill proves superior (much like Chuen Chung's everything else), and the put-upon show-off winds up being blown sky high by his own pyrotechnics. Although Ta Sha's physical recovery is as quick as any ever made by Wile E. Coyote, he is subsequently so crippled by shell shock that he can't so much as leave his bedroom. His father (Don Wong, from Bandits, Prostitutes, and Silver and Ten Brothers of Shaolin) knows full well who's responsible, and plots an extremely thorough revenge. He hires the mute assassin Iron Steel (Yuen Shun Yee, of One-Armed Swordsman and Drunken Master) to kill not only Chuen Chung, but the entire Chan family. The main target isn't at home when Iron Steel comes by to fulfill his commission, but he doesn't let that deter him from getting a strong start on the job. When Chuen Chung returns from a night on the town, his pockets bulging from betting on his own prowess at a game that we might think of as Chinese arm-wrestling, he finds the house burned to the ground, with the extra-crispy bodies of his father and brother amid the wreckage.
Chuen Chung understandably falls into rather a funk after that. Of course, since this is a kung fu movie, falling into a funk entails getting into lots of fights with random strangers, including an unbelievably graceful and athletic fat woman (Lydia Shum Tin Ha, from Oriental Playgirls and The Invincible Eight) and a hard-drinking puppeteer (Yuen Cheung Yan, of Battle Wizard and The Oily Maniac) who turns out to be a master of tai chi. (I should probably clarify here that "tai chi" in this context refers to the original fighting technique, rather than the fitness and meditation regimen derived from it which is more familiar in the West today.) Those two characters— husband and wife, as it happens, although Chuen Chung tangles with them separately— eventually take the now homeless lad in as a handyman, which leads in a somewhat roundabout way to him studying tai chi under the puppeteer's tutelage. That's going to come in handy, because Iron Steel hasn't given up looking for Chuen Chung, and tai chi (a "soft" style in Chinese martial-arts parlance) is inevitably the one effective counter to the assassin's kung fu (which, as his name implies, is the hardest of "hard" styles).
The means whereby Chuen Chung and Iron Steel cross paths for the final showdown is probably the best encapsulation of how mind-bending Drunken Tai Chi can be for audiences steeped in the assumptions of Western filmmaking, and unfamiliar with those of its Chinese counterpart. The assassin has a child, a little boy of perhaps three years, and Chuen Chung happens to witness him being kidnapped off the street by bandits we've never seen before and won't be seeing again. Chuen Chung has no idea who the kid is, you understand. He jumps in to rescue him simply because that's what any respectable kung fu master ought to do under the circumstances. Iron Steel, meanwhile, is frantically searching the marketplace for his son, not having seen the abduction go down, and therefore totally clueless about what might have become of him. The first face-to-face meeting between the antagonists thus takes the form of the target returning the assassin's child to him. In a Hollywood movie, that would surely mean the end of the conflict, or at least provide a mechanism for its peaceful resolution. Whether on the spot or after an interval of dramatic soul-searching, we could expect Iron Steel to break his contract with Ta Sha's father in gratitude for Chuen Chung's heroism. But that's not what happens in Drunken Tai Chi. Here, a contract is a contract and an assassin is an assassin, even if he's also a doting father, and the showdown between Iron Steel and Chuen Chung occurs right on schedule. At the same time, though, that final fight, like all the ones leading up to it, is treated at least partly as a slapstick comedy set-piece, despite being not only a literally deadly serious affair, but also in some sense a tragic one. These are not our storytelling norms, this matter-of-fact admixture of violence, humor, and pathos, and Drunken Tai Chi becomes pleasantly disorienting for Western viewers in part because of it.
Digging a bit deeper, and returning to the specific subject of Drunken Tai Chi's sense of humor, the divergence from Occidental expectations lies less in what this movie plays for laughs than in how. In Europe, North America, and British Oceania, it isn't unheard of for a movie to ask us to laugh along as it murders its protagonist's family and leaves him homeless and destitute, but it would take a black comedy indeed to attempt such a thing. The mood of Drunken Tai Chi doesn't read as black, though. Indeed, it's downright sunny! Under our rules for light comedy, people's actions don't generally have serious consequences, especially when they very obviously would in the real world. You might even argue that those artificially lowered stakes are the very thing that defines light comedy in the West. Pick a random film featuring the Bowery Boys, Will Farrell, or any of a hundred comics from the years in between, and you'll see poverty, homelessness, crime, substance abuse, family dysfunction, and even outright violence treated as fundamentally harmless chuckle-generators. To steal a line from Patrick Swayze in Road House, Occidental light comedy posits a world in which pain don't hurt. Drunken Tai Chi, in contrast, is all about serious consequences. Its whole second and third acts are motivated by Ta Sha's post-traumatic stress disorder and his father's determination to make Chuen Chung pay for inflicting it. As if that weren't enough of a downer, the denouement has Iron Steel pushed by his code of professional ethics to attempt the murder of a boy whom he by then has every reason to consider his friend. And yet this movie somehow never seems like a downer at all.
Drunken Tai Chi is just as startlingly weird in its approach to physical comedy, which you'd think would be something of a universal language. You can see it most clearly in the handling of the puppeteer's wife. One look at her, and you'll assume that she's here mainly to serve as a delivery system for fat jokes. That's true in a very general sense, but this movie's fat jokes aren't like most others you've probably encountered. Instead of the usual gawking cruelty, they're all premised on the fact that despite her huge size and ungainly appearance, Lydia Shum is as fast, as nimble, and as acrobatic as even Donnie Yen himself. It's both very refreshing and an awesome sight to behold.
Of course, Shum's performance and the thinking behind it are surprising only in the moment. In retrospect, they seem practically inevitable given some of the names in the opening credits. Drunken Tai Chi bills itself as a "Yuen Clan" film— Yuen as in Yuen Woo Ping, Yuen Siu Tien, Yuen Shun Yee, and so forth. These are the people who practically invented the kung fu comedy, and in Drunken Tai Chi even more than Drunken Master, they demonstrate what's missing from far too much slapstick: a notion of choreography comparable to that which the Yuens so famously applied to martial arts combat. The fights in this movie are funny was well as being dazzling displays of strength, agility, and bodily control. And similarly, physical comedy set-pieces like Lydia Shum carrying a gigantic bundle of raw cotton across a plank bridge that shouldn't possibly be able to support her weight (let alone that of her cargo) are amusing precisely because they're as expertly timed and coordinated as the fisticuffs. Tie those techniques together with the inadvertent culture-shock humor we've already discussed (as in the astonishing fireworks battle between Chuen Chung and Ta Sha), and they yield something truly magnificent.
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