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Report: Adam Lanza Had No Drugs, Alcohol In His System During Newtown Massacre
NEWTOWN, Conn. (CBSNewYork) -- The Newtown gunman responsible for the deaths of his mother, six educators and 20 first graders was not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol, according to the results of toxicology tests.
They were conducted as part of Adam Lanza's autopsy by Connecticut's chief medical examiner.
Sources told the Hartford Courant that the final autopsy report has been given to state prosecutors and investigators.
The tests searched for trace amounts of hundreds of drugs, both legal and illegal, including antidepressants and antipsychotics.
The test for marijuana is separate but was ordered in this case, the Courant reported.
It is unknown if Lanza, 20, was on medication or took illegal drugs.
Search warrant information released by the state earlier this year did not indicate whether drugs or alcohol were found in the home Lanza shared with his mother. But they did show that unspecified medical records were found, the Courant reported.
The massacre brought to light mental health issues.
Experts said previous mass shooting suspects also tested clean for drugs, indicating that the massacres were deliberate and thought-out actions.
Lanza killed his mother as she slept in her bed on the morning of Dec. 14 before driving to Sandy Hook Elementary School and carrying out one of the worst massacres in U.S. history.
He turned a gun on himself as police moved in.
In the months since the shooting rampage, New York and Connecticut have instituted stricter gun laws. Some families of the victims have lobbied members of Congress to strengthen the nation's gun laws by implementing universal background checks and other measures.
A bipartisan bill on background checks was blocked by a Republican-led filibuster.
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By Matt Cohen | Social Media & Site Editor
Is Golf a must watch this Saturday with so much else going on?
'Super Saturday' May 2nd might end up being the greatest day in sports history. No, I'm not kidding. Have you looked at the calendar? Do you know what's going on Saturday? Yes there's the WGC-Cadillac Match Play, but there's also the 141st Kentucky Derby. Floyd Mayweather is fighting Manny Pacquiao (finally).
Before your head explodes with sports overload, don't worry, I got you. Here's a simple viewing guide – what to watch, what not to watch. And to make it even easier, I've done all the work for you and rated the importance of each event. Happy viewing sports geeks.
NFL Draft Day 3
Where: ESPN
When: 12pm – 7pm EST
The NFL doesn't really have an offseason. The sport just goes year round. The biggest offseason event is without question the NFL Draft, a three day spectacle that seems to get longer and longer every year.
While the first round (the main event) takes place Thursday night and rounds 2-3 take place on Friday, Saturday is really only for the true NFL die hard. Rounds 4-7 will run from 12pm – 7pm EST.
Now, unless you're just a football junkie, odds are you aren't too familiar with the names being called during the later rounds of the draft. Sure you're interested to see what position of player your team selects, but I'm willing to bet you don't have a clue who most of these guys are.
So should you watch? Well, you can if you want to. Round one is must see TV, and rounds 2-3, maybe. But day three action? Eh – might be something you check for updates on Twitter or read about the next day.
Watchability Rating: 2.5 TV's.
NHL Playoffs
When: 12:30pm EST
If you know you're going to have trouble getting into day three of the NFL Draft (like most people), then the hockey gods have a nice alternative for you. At 12:30pm EST, it's game two of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals between the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals.
The Rangers made easy work of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, 4 games to 1. The Capitals on the other hand had a more difficult time with the New York Islanders, needing seven games to close out the series. The Rangers won the Presidents' Trophy after finishing the regular season with the best record in the Eastern Conference. They are favored in this series. Don't count out the Capitals though; Alex Ovechkin is one of hockey's best players, even if he is missing a few teeth.
Playoff hockey is playoff hockey, regardless of whether your favorite team is playing. I'm tuning in.
Watchability Rating: 4 TV's.
Yankees vs. Red Sox
Where: YES Network, WFAN 660AM/101.9FM, WADO 1280
When: 1:35pm EST
Baseball's best and oldest rivalry will be on full display this weekend at Fenway Park. As of this writing, the New York Yankees are in first place in the American League East division, with the Boston Red Sox not far behind.
The two teams have already played each other this season. Boston won the first series of the year 2-1 at Yankee Stadium a few weeks ago.
Baseball is a long season. Really long. Games in May, even if they are Yankee Red Sox games, usually don't mean a whole heck of a lot. Still, if there's a brawl or something, that'd be pretty cool. I'll check the score on my phone, and maybe watch a few innings, but that's probably it.
Watchability Rating: 3 TV's.
WGC-Cadillac Match Play
Where: TPC Harding Park
When: 12-2pm EST (Golf Channel) 2-6pm EST (CBS)
The WGC-Cadillac Match Play is one of the most exciting golf tournaments of the year. The singles component of the format makes it extremely compelling, and year in and year out we're treated with some tremendous drama and excitement.
On Saturday, pool play will be over, and we'll be down to the 'Sweet 16.' This is when things really get interesting. By the end of the day, we'll have just four golfers standing. They'll face-off again on Sunday, with the final two left eventually squaring off Sunday afternoon.
Based on the format alone, and the fact that this is a World Golf Championship, my interest is peaked. If we get some really incredible match-ups, like Rory McIlroy vs. Dustin Johnson or Jordan Spieth vs. last year's winner Jason Day, then I'm definitely locked in. This isn't a MUST watch, but I definitely plan on seeing what the match-ups are and tuning in for a couple hours, even if I don't stick around for all six hours of coverage. Sunday however, I'm watching full blown regardless of who's playing in the finals.
Watchability Rating: 3.5 TV's.
141st Kentucky Derby
When: Post Time 6:34pm EST
The Run for the Roses, the most exciting two minutes in sports is also this Saturday. Are you hanging in there? Has your mind exploded yet thinking about trying to watch so many sporting events? Just calm down, and sip on your mint julep.
If you don't get revved up for the Kentucky Derby, you might need your head examined. I understand horse racing isn't for everyone, but this is the Super Bowl of horse racing. Not to mention, this year's crop of Derby horses is one of the deepest in recent memories. You have top horses like Dortmund, Carpe Diem and American Pharoah. There's live long shots too like Firing Line, Danzig Moon and Far Right. Ok, I'll shut up now.
Whether you're a diehard racing fan or a casual fan at a viewing party, tune into the Kentucky Derby. While coverage lasts all day, the race itself is only two minutes. It's heart-pounding and part of the fabric of Americana.
In case you're interested (you're probably not), my picks: Win – Firing Line Place – American Pharoah Show – Danzig Moon
Watchability Rating: 4.5 TV's.
NBA Playoffs
When: 8pm EST – 2am EST (if necessary)
This is where things get tricky. As of this writing, the Chicago Bulls lead the Milwaukee Bucks 3 games to 2 in their opening round series in the Eastern Conference. In the West, the San Antonio Spurs lead the L.A Clippers 3 games to 2 as well. Both teams play Thursday night, with a chance to close out the series. If the Bulls and Spurs win, there will be no NBA Playoff action at all on Saturday.
That's boring. For the sake of having fun, which is what this article is all about, let's predict that at least one of these series goes to a seventh game. And if that's the case, even a first round playoff matchup is must see TV if it's a game seven.
Watchability Rating: 4 TV's.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao
When: card starts 9pm EST, main event between 11:30-12am
Ah, the main event. After five years of juking, ducking and dodging, the two best pound-for-pound fighters in the world are finally stepping in the ring together. Yes, Floyd 'Money' Mayweather Jr. is fighting Manny 'Pac-Man' Pacquiao.
Sure the fight should have happened a few years back, but so what? These are without question the two best fighters of this generation. Some have called this the biggest fight since Ali-Fraizer I. This fight is expected to break every boxing record there is – purse, gate money, sponsorship money, PPV buys, etc. Both fighters will easily make more than $100 million for the fight. Not bad for a day's work.
This is the definition of can't miss. If you choose to only watch one of all the sporting events I've listed above, this is it. This is a once in a generation type fight. The claims that boxing is dead are pure nonsense. Grab a bunch of friends and purchase this Pay-Per-View for $89.95 (I know, I know) and watch two of the best to ever go at it step inside the ring.
My prediction? Pacquiao wins via split decision.
Watchability Rating: 5 TV's.

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Friday, November 16, 2007
Guo Chinan happy will recognize in April is the daddy
Chart: Chen Chihyun (will be left) congratulates An Tzuchiang the manner father
Yesterday will have the report to refer to Guo Chinan the next year April to be able to be the daddy, An Tzu last night also nods acknowledged this good news, the table showed good will happy. He refers to the present BB sex also unknown, he thought young female all not so-called, the most critical size is safe. But, in the date pats 20 volume of plays collections he to the inland, wants in February to be able to return the port. Wives all encourage him at this time goes to 搵 the money, because will relate the future happiness; But he did not think wife goes to the inland with him, rather as soon as possible pats comes back, he can bring along the visible image computer to go.
Is pregnant has nothing to do with with the science and technology
An Tzu also described wife's build likes a gross to be big, afterwards the only then correction resembles the basketball. Early once had biography Ou Ch'ieni the lower backbone to have the matter, after An Tzu expressed wife was pregnant all does not have the question, also had the biography he to have to arrive US to make the test tube to become pregnant the surgery, An Tzu said: "Calculates! Everybody is bright? But I cannot receive affect." Asked his this wife is pregnant whether or not depends on any technical assistance? He said that, "冇 the science and technology, depends entirely on an I foot to take care of everything, has nothing to do with with the science and technology." He says after learned about wife is pregnant, thought the BB thin fine grain, felt strange, he also does not understand looks, but he also delivered has put up four evenly to govern the saloon car to ride instead of walking to wife.
The Yang joy is recently photographed surreptitiously to gambles with the boyfriend to the Aomen gambling establishment, after but loses money on is excited shakes to bury the wall. Yang Ichih that is not a boyfriend, but the acknowledgement really is has shakes to bury the wall, the possible mood too to be excited, she was not has lost many money, only was thousand several Yuan.
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By Bob Spiwak
Saturday afternoon. I was in my workshop banging away, metal on metal, when in a pause I hear Ms. Gloria calling to me. I could not discern what she was wanting so I opened the door and politely yelled "what?" She responded again and I advised her that I could not make out what she was saying. Walking a few steps closer it came to me that she had seen our first rattlesnake of the season in her burgeoning strawberry patch against the front of the house.
I had a hard time hearing her because she is very soft spoken, as anyone who has met her can attest. This propensity is fine for domestic disagreements, a benefit for loud-mouthed persons like her husband, but a few more decibels with a rattler a foot away would have been in order.
I walked over and squinted to where she pointed out the coiled, albeit quiet, serpent. I could not spot it among the berry bushes, so she gave me a line of sight and I saw the coils, but could not make out how big the thing was. As I could not see the business end of the creature, I said I would have to get the .38 with snake loads (BB shot). But as I leaned over, my shadow encompassed the coils, which then began to unravel in the direction of the small porch, less that a foot away.
The next best thing I could do at the moment was to watch it slither away and hope that the dog, a virgin to venom, would not try to intercept it. The next step was to the fridge to grab a beer. Meditating over the delightfully warm day, it occurred to me (someone who once aspired to be a herpetologist) that the snakes were immensely sensitive to scents. I finished off the brew after coming up with a way to get rid of the critter.
My Great Plan was to stink it out of its position hidden under the porch. My choice of stinks was a can of bathroom "freshener," which after one use long ago convinced me that it smelled worse that that for which it was designed.
On my knees, I began to spray into the cracks on the porch deck. This lasted for about two spritzes and then the can would only discharge if held upright. This was getting frustrating and my beer was going flat, so I removed to my workshop and scanned the shelf. I came upon the greatest wonder of the 20th century — WD-40. I resumed the snake-removal operation.
Self-satisfied, I finished the beer and decided to write this.
Only a few days ago at SLIME, we talked about snakes and I noted that we had not seen a rattler on the property for three years. Prior to that, we had one coiled up in a tire in our greenhouse, one in the parking area, and one stretched across a path next to the house. If Mary Rea had not grabbed me and pulled me back I would have stepped on it.
My son, when he was about 12, caught one with the neighbor boys on Grizzly Mountain. We took it home to Everett and skinned it as a dozen or more kids gathered at the kitchen window to watch the Spiwaks eat rattlesnake.
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Grey's Anatomy returned from its 10-week break on Thursday night to 9.6 million total viewers and a 2.6 rating (per finals), rising 20 and 18 percent from its previous episode to hit not just season highs but its best numbers since its Season 12 premiere (Sept. 24, 2015).
Leading out of that, Scandal's long-delayed Season 6 opener did 7.6 mil and a 2.0, down from its previous premiere (10.3 mil/3.3) but up from its May finale (6.7 mil/1.8) and more than doubling placeholder Notorious' demo average.
How to Get Away With Murder, now with a proper lead-in, hit season highs of 5.4 mil and 1.5.
Elsewhere in the land of ratings….
THE CW | Now opening Thursdays, Supernatural (1.72 mil/0.6) matched its midseason finale, while down a tick from Legends of Tomorrow's fall average (1.8 mil/0.7) in the lead-off spot. Riverdale debuted to 1.38 mil and a 0.5 (and an average reader grade of "A-"), on par with fellow freshman No Tomorrow's launch (1.5 mil/0.5) while besting Frequency's (1.35 mil/0.4).
CBS | Leading out of that disappointing
Oprah Mary Tyler Moore tribute (6.6 mil/0.8), the Pure Genius finale (5.2 mil/0.7) ticked down to a series low in the demo.
FOX | Hell's Kitchen (4 mil/1.2) and Kitchen Rules (2.2 mil/0.7) each dipped.
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During the week, bull runs of wild bulls from the main stockbreedings take place.
Every afternoon, the peñistas gather in the Market Square, wearing their certified smocks, so from the sky you can see a multicolour mosaic that will embrace the square where the representatives of the fifty associations will attend. This square, which is surrounded by "cadafals", hosts the famous Stockbreeding Contest, in which participants show their best livestock, and the bravest young ones tempt them to move and go up to the obstacles prepared for everyone's enjoyment.
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● F. Scott Fitzgerald (September 24, 1896 - December 21, 1940) - Author of The Great Gatsby
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Biography of F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) from GradeSaver: ClassicNote Study Guide.
A Brief Life of Fitzgerald from F. Scott Fitzgerald Centenary Celebration Web Site, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina. "The dominant influences on F. Scott Fitzgerald were aspiration, literature, Princeton, Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, and alcohol. Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on September 24, 1896, the namesake and second cousin three times removed of the author of the National Anthem." Site includes:
● F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival. Established in 1996 to celebrate the centenary of F. Scott Fitzgerald's birth in the city where Fitzgerald, his wife, and his daughter are buried, the F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival, co-sponsored by the City of Rockville and the F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Conference, Inc., a non-profit corporation, has for 20 years held this one-day event, which seeks to honor the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald and those of prominent American literary artists.
● A Fitzgerald Chronology - 1853-1986.
Documents tell more about Fitzgerald's first love. Ginevra King was model for 'Gatsby' character and others, from Princeton University. "King was a beautiful and wealthy debutante from Lake Forest, Ill., with whom Fitzgerald had a romantic relationship from 1915 to 1917 ..."
F. Scott Fitzgerald. Biography and links, from Answers.com.
● How did F Scott Fitzgerald die? He was eating a chocolate bar and reading the newspaper when he had a massive heart attack caused by excessive alcohol use. He was 44 years old.
● Who was F Scott Fitzgerald named after? Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was named after his ancestor Francis Scott Key, the author of The Star-Spangled Banner.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald in St. Paul, Minnesota. July 22, 2014. Video, 19:47 min. by C-SPAN. "Dave Page gave a tour of many locations in St. Paul, Minnesota, associated with F. Scott fitzgerald. The author of novels and short stories such as The Great Gatsby is regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. Mr. Page told stories about Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald's life and the influence the city had on his work and showed places he lived and frequented on social occasions. Dave Page is the author of the biography F. Scott Fitzgerald in Minnesota: Toward the Summit and the editor of collections such as St Paul Stories of F Scott Fitzgerald."
F. Scott Fitzgerald from The Literature Network. "F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is best known for his novels and short stories which chronicle the excesses of America's 'Jazz Age' during the 1920s."
F. Scott Fitzgerald from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Includes 1937 photo of F. Scott Fitzgerald by Carl Van Vechten and color image of F. Scott Fitzgerald United States Postal Service stamp. Contents: Early years, Life with Zelda, "The Jazz Age", Hollywood years, Works, Novels, Short story collections, Other works, Quotations, Biography and criticism, See also, External link.
F. Scott Fitzgerald, September 24, 1896 - December 21, 1940. Biography from Brandeis University, Waltham, MA.
Writings of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Video: 2 hrs 0:54 min. by C-SPAN (Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network). April 14, 2002. American Writers II. F. Scott Fitzgerald 1919. "Guests talked about the life, works and legacy of author F. Scott Fitzgerald in an effort to learn about the Jazz Age and the Roaring Twenties. 'The Jazz Age,' which F. Scott Fitzgerald coined, or the 'roaring 20's' as it came to be known, was a period of decadence, youth, and rebellion in a post-World War I era. ... Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda traveled throughout Europe, as members oThe Great Gatsby, offer an insider's look into the leisure class. He vividly brought social issues like class status, as well as an abandonment of more traditioinal values to the general public."
F. Scott Fitzgerald's 100th Birthday. Includes:
● Fitzgerald Crossword Puzzle Contest - Puzzle Entry Form and Clues - How much do you know about Fitzgerald's works and life? Print out the puzzle, complete it, and compare your answers to the solution.
● Literature Festival - "AS A BOY, dreaming of becoming a writer himself someday, Fitzgerald came downtown to visit the Saint Paul Library and to see plays in the theaters along Wabasha. The plays made such a powerful impression on him that he could remember whole scenes from them years later."
● The Saint Paul Connection - "F. SCOTT FITZGERALD was a man of New York, of Paris, of Hollywood, but his first home is Saint Paul, where he was born on September 24, 1896. His great ambitions began here, his themes, his readiness for romance and, at the crucial moment of his life, the summer of 1919, he came home to become a writer."
● A Fitzgerald Capsule History from September 24, 1896 to 1945. "In 1945, his friend Dorothy Parker compiled The Portable F. Scott Fitzgerald - it contained The Great Gatsby, Tender Is the Night, and some of his short stories."
● Authors on Fitzgerald: How others past and present view the man and his works - Joan Didion calls The Great Gatsby "one of the three perfect books I go back to ... To really understand the book, you have to know about the east, about what it means to buck up against the east." Ernest Hemingway said, after reading The Great Gatsby, "When I had finished the book, I knew that no matter what Scott did, nor how he behaved, I must know it was like a sickness and be of any help I could to him and try to be a good friend."
A Fitzerald Chronology. 1853 - 1986, from University of South Carolina. See also F. Scott Fitzgerald: Career Timeline. 1896-1948, from PBS American Masters, with photos and brief description. A Fitzgerald Capsule History: 1896-1945, from Minnesota Public Radio.
Fitzgerald's Life. A short look at Fitzgerald's life and the influences to his literary works. From Classics Network. "Fitzgerald's life is a tragic example of both sides of the American Dream - the joys of young love, wealth and success, and the tragedies associated with excess and failure."
Friday 4/3 [April 3, 1998] from Writer's Almanac. "F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Sayre got married on this date [April 3] in 1920, at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York. He was 24, handsome, rich and famous from the success of his first novel, This Side of Paradise, and a collection of short stories called Flappers and Philosophers, in which Zelda was the flapper and he the philosopher. It was the Roaring 20s, the Jazz Age ..."
It's the birthday of Zelda Fitzgerald from Writer's Almanac. "... born Zelda Sayre in Montgomery, Alabama (1900). She was the wife and muse of the novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald. Zelda wrote some fiction too, including the novel Save Me the Waltz (1932), but some of her best writing was in her letters, which were quoted by her husband. He also quoted things that she had said in his writing. And most of his major female characters were based on her, including Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby (1925)."
Literary and Historical Notes: October 26, 2003 from Writer's Almanac. "It's the birthday of the only daughter of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Frances Scott Fitzgerald, born in St. Paul, Minnesota (1921) ... She published three books, one of which is called The Romantic Egotists (1974) about the colorful lives of her parents."
Literary and Historical Notes: April 10, 2004 from Writer's Almanac. "[The Great Gatsby] was republished in 1941 and it now sells about 300,000 copies a year, more each year than it sold in Fitzgerald's lifetime."
Literary and Historical Notes: May 8, 2004 from Writer's Almanac. "it was [Edmund] Wilson who persuaded American readers that F. Scott Fitzgerald had been a genius, and that The Great Gatsby was an American classic."
Literary and Historical Notes: September 20, 2004 from Writer's Almanac. "[Maxwell] Perkins created a bit of controversy at the publishing house when he acquired a manuscript by a young man named F. Scott Fitzgerald. When This Side of Paradise came out in 1920, the other editors at Scribner's thought it was filthy trash ... It sold more than 50,000 copies, which was almost unheard of for a first novel at the time ... when he [Maxwell Perkins] edited The Great Gatsby (1925) it became the first novel that Scribner's had published that contained foul language."
Literary and Historical Notes: September 24, 2004 from Writer's Almanac. "As it turned out, the most enjoyable years of his [Scott's] life were back in the army (1917-1919) and back at Princeton (1912-1917), where he wrote plays and generally had a good time ... Turns out he spent most of his life in an unhappy marriage, suffering from alcoholism, looking back on his past as a kind of lost paradise ... F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote, 'What people are ashamed of usually makes a good story.' He also said, 'Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.' He said, 'You don't write because you want to say something, you write because you have something to say.'"
Literary and Historical Notes: September 24, 2005 from Writer's Almanac. "It's the birthday of Francis Scott Fitzgerald, born in St. Paul (1896). He was working on his first novel when he met Zelda Sayre at a military dance in Montgomery, Alabama and fell in love. He told her she looked like the heroine in his novel. They got engaged, but her parents didn't approve because he didn't have any money ..."
Literary and Historical Notes: January 24, 2006 from Writer's Almanac. "She [Edith Wharton, Pulitzer Prize winner in 1921] invited Fitzgerald to a tea party in Paris soon after The Great Gatsby was published. The meeting of the two has become a literary legend. In one version of the story, Fitzgerald arrived drunk, and after a few minutes of sipping tea he stood and told a story about an American couple who mistakenly stayed at a Paris [...], thinking it a hotel. He stopped in the middle of the story, expecting his hostess to be shocked ..."
Literary and Historical Notes: July 24, 2006 from Writer's Almanac. "She [Zelda Sayre] met F. Scott Fitzgerald at a military dance, and he stood out from the crowd in his fancy Brooks Brothers uniform and cream-colored boots. Zelda said, 'He smelled like new goods.' They married in 1920. Their marriage was difficult. Scott struggled with alcoholism and Zelda struggled with schizophrenia, but they were the quintessential literary couple of the Jazz Age ..."
Literary and Historical Notes: September 24, 2006 from Writer's Almanac. "... Fitzgerald grew up feeling self-conscious about his family's social status ... his father had lost his job, and the family had to move back to St. Paul, to live with his wealthy grandmother ... He did so poorly in school that his parents sent him off to a Catholic boarding school on the East coast, but he didn't do well there ... He had a vision of becoming a Princeton football star, but he weighed only 138 pounds and he was cut from the team on the first day. He found that he felt just as out of place at Princeton as he had always felt. He said, 'That was always my experience - a poor boy in a rich town; a poor boy in a rich boy's school, a poor boy in a rich man's club at Princeton.' ...
Literary and Historical Notes: March 26, 2007 from Writer's Almanac. "It was on this day [March 26] in 1920 that This Side of Paradise was published, launching 23-year-old F. Scott Fitzgerald to fame and fortune ... In August 1919, Fitzgerald finished a new draft, now titled This Side of Paradise. He gave it to a friend from St. Paul for a final edit and sent the new typescript to Scribners on September 4, 1919. Two weeks after he mailed the manuscript, Fitzgerald received Maxwell Perkins' letter accepting the book. Fitzgerald was so excited that he ran outside and stopped cars on the street to announce the news."
Literary and Historical Notes: July 24, 2007 from Writer's Almanac. "He [Scott] told her [Zelda] that she looked like the heroine in the novel he was writing. They went on their first date on Zelda's birthday, July 24, 1918. She never forgot that day. Years later in a letter to Scott she wrote, 'The night you gave me my birthday party ... you were a young Lieutenant and I was a fragrant phantom ...'"
Literary and Historical Notes: September 24, 2007 from Writer's Almanac. "... at Princeton University when he fell in love with a beautiful rich girl named Ginevra King. She got engaged to somebody else because Fitzgerald didn't have many prospects ... that experience gave Fitzgerald an idea for a novel ... Fitzgerald struggled to write the book in his parents' home in St. Paul, pinning revision notes to his curtains and eating all his meals in his bedroom ... The publication of This Side of Paradise in 1920 made Fitzgerald famous almost overnight, and it won him the heart of a woman named Zelda Sayre ... He finally got the girl, he got to be a star, and he got to be rich. He went off to Paris to write his great masterpiece, The Great Gatsby (1925), about a wealthy bootlegger who wears pink suits and throws extravagant parties and is obsessed with winning back the love of his life, Daisy Buchanan ..."
April 10, 2008 from Writer's Almanac. "It was on this day [April 10] in 1925 that F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby was published. Fitzgerald was 28 years old at the time ... he sailed with his wife, Zelda, to France in May of 1924. He found that he could see America better from a distance, and he began to write his novel about a wealthy bootlegger named Jay Gatsby ... Fitzgerald worked on the novel every day that summer, writing in pencil, drinking Coca-Cola and gin, and reading Keats whenever he needed inspiration. He struggled with the title and considered calling it 'Under the Red, White and Blue,' 'Among the Ash Heaps and Millionaires,' and 'The High-Bouncing Lover.' When he sent the first draft to his editor Maxwell Perkins, just five months after he'd started writing, he thought it should be called 'Trimalchio in West Egg' or just 'Trimalchio.' Perkins suggested The Great Gatsby."
Literary Notes: April 11, 2003 from Writer's Almanac. "On this day in 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby was first published. Fitzgerald was twenty-eight years old. When he sent the first draft of Gatsby to his editor, Maxwell Perkins ... suggested a few changes, including changing the title, which was originally 'Trimalchio in West Egg' ... it was Fitzgerald's first commercial failure, and most copies of the second printing were still in the Scribner's warehouse when Fitzgerald died."
Literary Notes: July 24, 2003 from Writer's Almanac. "It's the birthday of Zelda Fitzgerald, born Zelda Sayre in Montgomery, Alabama (1900). She was the wife and muse of the novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald. As a child, she was a restless tomboy, always running from one place to the next ..."
Literary Notes: September 24, 2003 from Writer's Almanac. "By the time the stock market crashed in 1929, Fitzgerald had started to crash too. His marriage was coming apart - Zelda had her first nervous breakdown in 1930. The changes that came with the Great Depression made F. Scott Fitzgerald seem like ancient history, along with everything else from the 'Roaring Twenties' ... His books, including The Great Gatsby (1925), did not sell well. In 1929, the Saturday Evening Post paid him $4,000 per story, but his total royalties on seven books that year were only $31.77 ..."
Monday, 24 September [September 24, 2001] from Writer's Almanac. "As a boy he [Scott] always wanted to write, and he wrote in the backs of his schoolbooks and in the margins of his math papers. He also tried writing musical comedy his freshman year at Princeton ... He flunked out of Princeton, joined the army, then became an advertising man in New York City at $90 a month ... he and his wife became famous as Scott and Zelda, symbols of the Jazz Age of the 1920s ... he spent lavishly to support their life and his alcoholism and the treatment of Zelda's mental illness. He died of a heart attack at 44 before completing his final novel, The Last Tycoon (1941). He once said, 'All good writing is swimming under the water and holding your breath.'"
Portrait of F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940). 1935, by David Silvette (b. 1909), oil on canvas. Courtesy of the National Portrait Gallery. "F. Scott Fitzgerald named the self-indulgent 1920s 'the Jazz Age.' His most enduring achievement was The Great Gatsby, a tale of failed love set against a background of careless luxury ..."
Ring Lardner - birthday of humorist and fiction writer, March 6, 1885 from Writer's Almanac. "One of Ring Lardner's good friends and drinking buddies was F. Scott Fitzgerald ... Lardner wrote a lot of satire, and he once wrote of Fitzgerald, 'Mr. Fitzgerald sprung into fame with his novel This Side of Paradise which he turned out when only three years old and wrote the entire book with one hand. Mr. Fitzgerald never shaves while at work on his novels and looks very funny along towards the last five or six chapters.'
Saturday, 10 March 2001 from Writer's Almanac. "On this day [March 10] in 1949, a fire swept the main building of the Highland Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. Ten women - mental patients - were locked on the top floor and died in the flames. One of them was Zelda Fitzgerald, the 47 years old widow of F. Scott Fitzgerald, who had died of a heart attack in Hollywood 9 years earlier."
Thursday 9/24 [September 24, 1998] from Writer's Almanac. "He wrote his first novel, The Romantic Egotist, in just a few weeks time right before heading to boot camp - convinced he was going to die in WWI. The war ended before he shipped out, so he re-worked the novel. When it came out in 1920, titled This Side of Paradise ... Fitzgerald made his living primarily from 160 magazine short stories. The Saturday Evening Post bought one from him in 1929 for $4,000. But we remember him mostly for The Great Gatsby, the novel written over 10 months in France during 1924."
Today is Valentine's Day from Writer's Almanac. "One of the most famous literary couples met in July of 1918, when a young lieutenant stationed in Alabama went to a dance at the Montgomery Country Club. There he met a Southern belle named Zelda Sayre. She had gray eyes and reddish-gold hair; she was spirited and independent, from a good family. And she liked the lieutenant, who was small, blond, and handsome, and whose name was Scott Fitzgerald. They fell in love ..."
Tuesday 3/10 [March 10, 1998] from Writer's Almanac. "Zelda Fitzgerald died on this day [March 10] in Asheville, North Carolina, 1948. She'd been hospitalized since the early 1930s after a couple of nervous breakdowns. Her husband, F. Scott Fitzgerald said, 'I left my capacity for hoping on the little roads that led to Zelda's sanitarium.' On the night of March 10 the main building of the hospital caught fire and she was locked in her room on the top floor. She was laid to rest alongside Scott in a Maryland cemetery."
F. Scott Fitzgerald Cover. The Great Gatsby electronic hypertext from (Crossroads Project) American Studies, University of Virginia. eText Table of Contents: Chapters One to Nine.
An Index to The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. One fabulous site by the dedicated Br. Tom Murphy, O. Carm. (Carmelites of the Ancient Observance). Gatsby Annotations and Links including links to related music, e.g. "Ain't We Got Fun" Midi, Felix Mendelssohn's Wedding March. Pagination follows the paperback edition of The Great Gatsby (The Authorized Text). New York: Collier/Macmillan, 1992.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. eBooks @ Adelaide. Download entire text of this novel in HTML version rendered by Steve Thomas, University of Adelaide Library Electronic Texts Collection, Australia. Zip file and single file downloads also available.
All That Jazz "The Great Gatsby" by David Denby. "The book is too intricate, too subtle, too tender for the movies. Fitzgerald's illusions were not very different from Gatsby's, but his illusionless book resists destruction even from the most aggressive and powerful despoilers."
A Consciously Artistic Achievement. Review of The Great Gatsby by Eric Maroney, from Amazon.com.
"Gatsby": Still Pretty Damn Great by Austin Allen, Big Think, circa June 2013. "The Great Gatsby turns 87 this year and remains the most readable of required reading. It's not perfect; at times it's not even pretty; but it'll still be enchanting people in 2100. Why not shrug off the naysayers and raise a champagne toast?"
The Great Gatsby (2013). Review from Rotten Tomatoes.
Gertrude Stein Sends a "Review" of The Great Gatsby to F. Scott Fitzgerald (1925) in Literature, 18 July 2013, from Open Culture.
The Great Gatsby (2013) Critic Reviews from IMDb. See also The Great Gatsby (2013) External Reviews.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Critical Essays - In Praise of Comfort: Displaced Spirituality in The Great Gatsby from CliffsNotes.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Critical Essays - Social Stratification: The Great Gatsby as Social Commentary from CliffsNotes.
The Great Gatsby Essay - Essays and Criticism from eNotes.com. Three Themes in The Great Gatsby. Short excerpt: "The Great Gatsby explores a number of themes, none is more prevalent than that of the corruption of the American dream. The American dream is the concept that, in America, any person can be successful as long he or she is prepared to work hard and use his natural gifts."
'The Great Gatsby' Review from Classic Literature, About.com.
The Great Gatsby - review from The Guardian. "Baz Luhrmann's hyperactive adaptation tramples over the subtleties of the F Scott Fitzgerald classic ... So what of this 3D fourth screen version of The Great Gatsby? It is, you might say, a story of three eggs." Unfavorable review.
The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald - review by The Guardian: Children's Books. "The Great Gatsby is ... so much more than just a love story. It is also a reflection on the hollowness of a life of leisure ... This is what leads Gatsby to say his most famous line 'Can't change the past? Why, of course you can.' ... the main message that Fitzgerald sends to us isn't that dreaming will lead to despair, but that chasing an unworthy dream will lead to tragedy."
Is The Great Gatsby the Most Overrated Literary Novel of All Time? By Daniel Honan, Big Think. "I do appreciate the leanness of Gatsby, which will make it an easily manageable 150-page beach read ... if we might turn our scorn into pity and consider Gatsby on its own terms, we might all benefit from proper expectations ... consider the opening lines of the novel: In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since. 'Whenever you feel like criticizing any one,' he told me, 'just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.' That's good advice. And so, in respect to issuing measured judgment, perhaps we should not consider Gatsby as the most overrated literary novel of all time."
Leonardo DiCaprio is What Makes This "Gatsby" Great. Review by Sean Burns. "'A sense of the fundamental decencies is parceled out unequally at birth,' F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote. This applies to filmmakers as well ... Australian dynamo and short-attention-span enthusiast Baz Luhrmann never found anything he couldn't make tacky ... his bizarre take on The Great Gatsby. It's a chintzy, overlong muddle based on a book that's not particularly suited to movies, and the film is a cluttered, 3-D muddle in which Leonardo DiCaprio happens to be amazing ... [Gatsby is] hooked on affectations, a millionaire pretender to the throne who came from nothing and thus always seems to be sinking in quicksand when confronted with high society's betters. DiCaprio foregrounds Gatsby's aching, awful neediness, calling everybody 'old sport' as a life raft. He's putting on airs to stay afloat, with charm and magnetism to burn. This is a great performance. Which is too bad because everything else about the film is quite awful. Luhrmann seems more interested in the parties than the characters ..."
Read TIME's Original Review of The Great Gatsby. April 10, 2015. F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, published exactly 90 years ago, on April 10, 1925."[Scott Fitzgerald's] recitation concerns Daisy Fay who, drunk as a monkey the night before she married Tom Buchanan, muttered: 'Tell 'em all Daisy's chang' her mind." A certain penniless Navy lieutenant was believed to be swimming out of her emotional past. They gave her a cold bath, she married Buchanan, settled expensively at West Egg, L. I., where soon appeared one lonely, sinister Gatsby, with mounds of mysterious gold, ginny habits and a marked influence on Daisy. "
Schulz: Why I Despise The Great Gatsby by Kathryn Schulz, Vulture. "I find Gatsby aesthetically overrated, psychologically vacant, and morally complacent ..."
The Serious Superficiality of The Great Gatsby by Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, May 13, 2013. "Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby" is lurid, shallow, glamorous, trashy, tasteless, seductive, sentimental, aloof, and artificial. It's an excellent adaptation, in other words, of F. Scott Fitzgerald's melodramatic American classic. Luhrmann, as expected, has turned "Gatsby" into a theme-park ride. But he's done it in exactly the right way. He hasn't tried to make the novel more respectable, intellectual, or realistic. Instead, he's taken "The Great Gatsby" very seriously just as it is."
Shimmying Off the Literary Mantle: 'The Great Gatsby,' Interpreted by Baz Luhrmann by A. O. Scott, New York Times. May 9, 2013. "The best way to enjoy Baz Luhrmann's big and noisy new version of "The Great Gatsby" - and despite what you may have heard, it is an eminently enjoyable movie - is to put aside whatever literary agenda you are tempted to bring with you ... Is the tale of Daisy and Gatsby a credible love story? Fitzgerald himself was not sure, but Mr. Luhrmann, Mr. DiCaprio and Ms. Mulligan make it an effective one. At a crucial, climactic moment ... the director ... plunges into undiluted melodrama. The music stops, and the camera cuts among the assembled faces as the emotional core of the film is laid bare. That scene stands out in a movie that is otherwise gaudily and grossly inauthentic ... Jay Gatsby is ... self-invented and also self-deluded, spinning out fantasies for himself and others as easily as he gives parties ... This movie is worthy of him." "The Great Gatsby" is rated PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned). Cigarettes, adultery, illegal hooch and other jazz age vices.
BookRags.com: The Great Gatsby Study Guide & Literature Chapter Summaries. The Great Gatsby BookNotes Study Guide, Summary. Contents include: Author Biography / Context of the Work, One-Page Plot Summary, Character Descriptions, Object/Place Descriptions, Quotes.
CliffsNotes: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald:
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F. Scott Fitzgerald Letters. Video: 6:28 min. August 16, 2001 by C-SPAN. "Ms. Hodson talked about a collection of F. Scott Fitzgerald's correspondence with the editor of Metropolitan Magazine."
F. Scott Fitzgerald the Last Laocoon by Robert Sklar, New York: Oxford University Press, 1967. Book review by Kirkus: "Professor Sklar is a serious, high-minded, youngish critic, and his full-blown textual analysis is probably the most sustained and closely woven Fitzgerald has yet received."
Crash Course: Like Pale Gold - The Great Gatsby Part I: Crash Course English Literature #4. YouTube video, 11:42 min.
● Crash Course: Was Gatsby Great? The Great Gatsby Part 2: Crash Course English Literature #5. YouTube video, 8:49 min.
The Great Gatsby - "a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald that, over the several decades after its publication in 1925, came to be regarded as one of the most elegant, efficient, and profound pieces of fiction ever written in the United States. The Great Gatsby is a concentrated meditation on 'the American dream,' understood as the faith that anyone, even of the most humble origins, can attain wealth and social standing in the United States through talent and individual initiative. Fitzgerald explores the compelling appeal of this dream, and the circumstances that render it as deceptive as it is enduring." From Gale Student Resources in Context.
eNotes: The Great Gatsby. Summary & Essays. Contents included: F. Scott Fitzgerald Biography, One-Page Summary, Summary and Analysis (all chapters), Quizzes, Themes, Historical Context, Critical Overview, Character Analysis, Nick Carraway, Jay Gatsby, Other Characters, Essays and Criticism, Corruption of the American Dream, Major Characters in The Great Gatsby, Critique of American Upper Class, Role of Women, Green Hope of Gatsby, Gatsby and the American Dream, Romance and Cynicism in Gatsby, Modernism in The Great Gatsby, Style of Gatsby, Jazz Age, Fitzgerald's use of Time in The Great Gatsby, Jordan Baker & Feminism, The Wilsons: Minor Characters? Characters and Time in The Great Gatsby, Greatness of Gatsby, Note on Fitzgerald's Great Gatsby, Suggested Essay Topics, Ten Important Quotations, Sample Essay Outlines, Compare and Contrast, Pictures, and mores.
Free Book Notes.com - The Great Gatsby. Contents: Historical Context, Main Characters, Points to Ponder, Did You Know, Plot Summary, Chapters 1-9.
GradeSaver: The Great Gatsby Study Guide. Contents include: Summary, Character List, Glossary, Themes, Summary and Analysis: Chapters 1- 9, Fitzgerald and the Lost Generation, Related Links, Essay Questions, Quiz 1 - Test Yourself! Q&A, Lesson Plan, and F. Scott Fitzgerald Biography.
Homework-Online: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Contents include: Chap. Summaries, Character Analysis, Theme Discussion, Symbolism, Quotes, User's Forum.
The Great Gatsby: A Beginner's Guide by Hudson Gevaert. Includes: Cover of the Modern Library publication of the novel, About the Author, About the 1920's, Nick Carraway, Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan, Tom Buchanan, Jordan Baker, Myrtle Wilson, George Wilson, Meyer Wolfsheim, Themes of the Novel.
The Great Gatsby Exam Review Flash Cards with Audio from Quizlet.
SparkNotes: Video SparkNotes: F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby summary. YouTube video, 8:00 min.
Thug Notes: The Great Gatsby - Thug Notes Summary and Analysis. YouTube video, 3:52 min.
The Great Gatsby from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. "The Great Gatsby, a novel written by the American novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald, was first published on April 10, 1925. The story takes place in New York City and Long Island in the 1920s. It has often been described as the epitome of the 'Jazz Age' in American literature." Contents: Summary, Literary elements, Structure, Symbolism, Trivia, Links.
The Great Gatsby Test from ProProfs Quiz Maker.
The Great Gatsby Website by Andrew Dilling, a student. Contents: Book Summary, Character Descriptions, Chapter Summaries, Vocabulary, Gatsby Trivia (answers provided), About the Author, Essays ("Why the Great Gatsby is so appealing to readers" by Ryan Helmkamp. "Nick, the Flawed Narrator" by Linda Daley. "Some Like it Hot: The Development of Atmosphere as a Test of Character in The Great Gatsby" by Wayne Crawford), Reviews from Amazon.com.
Homework-Online: The Great Gatsby. Contents: Chapter Summaries, Character Analysis, Thematic Discussion - section concisely explains the themes of The Great Gatsby, Symbolism, Important Quotes, User's Forum - readers post questions and answers about The Great Gatsby on a bulletin board system.
JiffyNotes: The Great Gatsby. Contents: Historical Context, Main Characters, Points to Ponder, Did You Know, Plot Summary, Chapters 1-9.
Literature Network: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: A searchable online version. About the Author, plus Chapter by Chapter Summary for Chp. 1-9. Includes a portrait of F. Scott Fitzgerald.
NovelGuide: The Great Gatsby. Contents: Novel Summary, Character Profiles, Metaphor Analysis, Theme Analysis, Top Ten Quotes, Biography.
Schmoop.com. The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck: Analysis, summary, chapter-by-chapter, themes, characters, notes, study questions, literature.
SparkNotes: The Great Gatsby. Contents: Context, Plot Overview, Character List, Analysis of Major Characters, Themes, Motifs & Symbols, Chapters I - IX, Important Quotations Explained, Key Facts, Study Questions & Essay Topics, Quiz, Suggestion for Further Reading.
The Great Gatsby Gala. Webquest by Stephanie Koss. Students will research the music, food, and high-profile personalities of the 1920's to plan a fabulous party Gatsby-style. Grade Level: 9-12. Curriculum: English / Language Arts. Keywords: The Great Gatsby, Roaring 20's, Roaring Twenties, F. Scott Fitzgerald, 1920's, Jazz, flappers.
The Great Gatsby - Literature / U.S. History - Grades 9-12 Lesson Plans Library, School Discovery.com. Contents: Objectives, Materials, Procedures, Adaptations, Discussion Questions, Evaluation, Extensions, Suggested Readings, Links, Vocabulary, Academic Standards.
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The Great Gatsby: The Jazz Age from Surbiton High School. The Jazz Age: The greatest, gaudiest spree in history. Fitzgerald himself coined the term "the jazz age." Watch this clip: The Great Gatsby - The Jazz Age - behind the scenes HD to around 10 mins and note: In what way do you think "Gatsby" can be seen as a "prophetic" novel? Find some quotations from the novel that you think sum up or suggest the atmosphere of the excess of the "jazz era."
The Great Gatsby Treasure Hunt originally authored by Valerie Arbizu.
The Great Gatsby WebQuest by Heather Jenkins, English III. Before reading F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby, students will explore some of the important background information surrounding the time period in which the novel takes place. Students will complete a webquest to learn more about the 1920's: F.Scott Fitzgerald, World War I, The 18th Amendment, The 19th Amendment, Prohibition, Flappers, Organized Crime, Automobiles, Music, 1920's Slang, Making Predictions.
Historical Context in The Great Gatsby by Nadia Prisuta. "With World War I coming to an end, the 1920s has an 'air of merriment.' The economy is booming, and jazz, flapper dresses, bootlegging and immigration are alive in America. The 'Roaring Twenties,' furthermore, is considered the true beginning of modern times. This period comes to life in F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece The Great Gatsby. Can you imagine this world????" This webquest introduces students to four topics that come into play in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel. Students research one topic and then share their findings with others. Grade Level: 9-12. Curriculum: English / Language Arts.
Jazz Age Magazine Project by Mrs. Lentz, Academic English 10. Webquest adapted from "Extra, Extra, Read all about it!!" A WebQuest on "The Great Gatsby", created by Kristen Currise (School of Education, Indiana University Bloomington), previously Adapted by April Moore with step-by-step directions.
Teaching Great Gatsby: Instructional (VHS). Note from Amazon: English teachers can utilize the expertise of a master teacher with this creative and focused approach to teaching this Fitzgerald masterpiece in the classroom. Included in the video are detailed lesson plans with Aims, Motivations, Objectives, Discussion Questions and Homework Assignments. Format: Color, NTSC. Rated: NR. Studio: Video Aided Instruct. Video Release Date: April 23, 2002. VHS Features: NTSC format (US and Canada only. This VHS will probably NOT be viewable in other countries.)
BBC Sincerely F Scott Fitzgerald. Published on Jul 24, 2015 by Karin Ek. "Novelist Jay McInerney explores the life and writing of F Scott Fitzgerald, whose masterwork The Great Gatsby has just been filmed for the fifth time.
Fitzgerald captured the reckless spirit of New York life in the roaring twenties - the flappers, the parties, the bootleg liquor, the inevitable reckoning, and the hangover to come. In Gatsby, he created a character who reinvented himself for love ... Fitzgerald never wrote an autobiography. He left us something better - letters. Romantic, arrogant, humble letters; letters to editors, publishers, lovers, or friends ..."
Epic Party - The Great Gatsby. YouTube video, 4:06 min. Published on Jan 3, 2014 by Nona Shengelaia.
The Great Gatsby by Michael Pallotto. YouTube video, 9:48 min. Published on June 21, 2015. KA Talent Search Submission 2.
The Great Gatsby Audiobook: "The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel written by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald that follows a cast of characters living in the fictional town of West Egg on prosperous Long Island in the summer of 1922. The story primarily concerns the young and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his quixotic passion and obsession for the beautiful former debutante Daisy Buchanan. Considered to be Fitzgerald's magnum opus, The Great Gatsby explores themes of decadence, idealism, resistance to change, social upheaval, and excess, creating a portrait of the Jazz Age or the Roaring Twenties that has been described as a cautionary tale regarding the American Dream."
● The Great Gatsby Audiobook Chapter 1. YouTube video, 34:20 min. Published on Nov 24, 2014.
● The Great Gatsby Audiobook Chapter 2. YouTube video, 23:56 min. Published on Nov 24, 2014.
● The Great Gatsby Audiobook Chapter 3. YouTube video, 33:42 min. Published on Nov 25, 2014.
● The Great Gatsby Audiobook Chapter 4. YouTube video, 31:06 min. Published on Dec 1, 2014.
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● The Great Gatsby Audiobook Chapter 6. YouTube video, 23:44 min. Published on Dec 3, 2014.
● The Great Gatsby Audiobook Chapter 7. YouTube video, 50:26 min. Published on Dec 3, 2014.
● The Great Gatsby Audiobook Chapter 8. YouTube video, 26:13 min. Published on Dec 3, 2014.
● No Chapter 9 in The Great Gatsby Audiobook. See below: The Great Gatsby Chapter 9. YouTube video, 32:01 min. Published on May 18, 2015 by WarnerJordanEducation. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald as read by Jake Gyllenhaal.
The Great Gatsby (1926) from IMDB - Internet Movie Database. Film directed by Herbert Brenon. Writing credits: F. Scott Fitzgerald (novel), Becky Gardiner (writer - filmography). Plot Summary: "Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbour..." Runtime: 80 min. Country: USA. Color: Black and White. Sound Mix: Silent. Trivia: "No prints of this film are known to survive. Check your attic." User Comments, Message Boards.
The Great Gatsby (1949) from IMDB - Internet Movie Database. Film directed by Elliott Nugent. Writing credits: Owen Davis (play), F. Scott Fitzgerald (novel). Plot Outline: "In this 'adaptation' of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, a Jazz Age bootlegger learns the hard way about the wages of sin." Cast: Alan Ladd (Jay Gatsby), Betty Field (Daisy Buchanan), Barry Sullivan (Tom Buchanan), Shelley Winters (Myrtle Wilson), and others. Runtime: 91 min. Country: USA. Color: Black and White. Sound Mix: Mono. User Comments. Message Boards.
The Great Gatsby (1974) from IMDB - Internet Movie Database. Film directed by Jack Clayton. Writing credits:
● Francis Ford Coppola (screenplay)
● F. Scott Fitzgerald (novel).
● Genre: Drama / Romance. Tagline: Gone is the romance that was so divine.
● Plot Summary: Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor ... User Comments,
● Photo gallery for The Great Gatsby (1974) - 2 photos,
● Cast Overview Robert Redford (Jay Gatsby),
● Mia Farrow (Daisy Buchanan),
● Bruce Dern (Tom Buchanan) and others. Runtime: 144 min.
● Country: USA. Color: Color (Eastmancolor). Sound Mix: Mono.
● Trivia: Goofs: Anachronisms: Quotes: Awards: Won 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 3 nominations. User Comments. Message Boards.
The Great Gatsby (1974) Movie Trailer. YouTube, 4:26 min.
The Great Gatsby (1974) Part 1/14. YouTube video, 10 min.
The Great Gatsby (2000) (TV) from IMDB - Internet Movie Database. A made-for-TV movie directed by Robert Markowitz. Writing credits - Writers Guild of America (WGA): F. Scott Fitzgerald (novel), John McLaughlin (teleplay). Tagline: "He risked it all to give first love a second chance." Cast: Mira Sorvino (Daisy Buchanan), Toby Stephens (Jay Gatsby), and others. Country: UK / USA, Color: Color. Sound Mix: Stereo. Quotes. User Comments. Message Boards.
The Great Gatsby (2013) - The Mysterious Mr. Gatsby Scene (2/10) | Movieclips.YouTube video, 2:38 min.
The Great Gatsby (2013) - Loving Daisy Scene (6/10) | Movieclips. YouTube 3:12 min.
The Great Gatsby (2013) Speakeasy scene.YouTube 1:01 min.
The Great Gatsby - Behind The Scenes - Leonardo DiCaprio / Tobey Maguire. YouTube video, 11:41 min. Published on Sep 21, 2013 by 047Films. Featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Tobey Maguire, Baz Luhrmann and Joel Edgerton.
The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald Full Audiobook by Master Audiobooks. YouTube video, 4 hr. 38:22 min. See comments for breakdown of time for each chapter.
The Great Gatsby Chapter 1. YouTube video, 35:12 min. Published on May 18, 2015 by WarnerJordanEducation. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald as read by Jake Gyllenhaal.
●The Great Gatsby Chapter 2. YouTube video, 24:48 min. Published on May 18, 2015 by WarnerJordanEducation. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald as read by Jake Gyllenhaal.
●The Great Gatsby Chapter 3. YouTube video, 34:01 min. Published on May 18, 2015 by WarnerJordanEducation. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald as read by Jake Gyllenhaal.
●The Great Gatsby Chapter 4. YouTube video, 31:17 min. Published on May 18, 2015 by WarnerJordanEducation. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald as read by Jake Gyllenhaal.
●The Great Gatsby Chapter 5. YouTube video, 25:20 min. Published on May 18, 2015 by WarnerJordanEducation. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald as read by Jake Gyllenhaal.
●The Great Gatsby Chapter 6. YouTube video, 24:21 min. Published on May 18, 2015 by WarnerJordanEducation. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald as read by Jake Gyllenhaal.
●The Great Gatsby Chapter 7. YouTube video, 53:43 min. Published on May 18, 2015 by WarnerJordanEducation. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald as read by Jake Gyllenhaal.
●The Great Gatsby Chapter 8. YouTube video, 26:59 min. Published on May 18, 2015 by WarnerJordanEducation. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald as read by Jake Gyllenhaal.
●The Great Gatsby Chapter 9. YouTube video, 32:01 min. Published on May 18, 2015 by WarnerJordanEducation. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald as read by Jake Gyllenhaal.
The Great Gatsby Deleted Scenes - Alternate Ending. Uploaded by Tony Truong. YouTube video, 6:44 min. Published Aug 10, 2013.
The Great Gatsby - Film from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Great Gatsby has been filmed four times: In 1926, 1949, 1974, and 2000.
The Great Gatsby - Gatsby Revealed part 1 - the Great Party - behind the scenes HD. YouTube video, 7:09 min. Published on Oct 3, 2013 by The World of Movies. "A 5-part mini-series outlining the process of filming 5 of the biggest, most definitive moments in the movie: the parties, the high-speed car ride, Daisy and Gatsby's reuniting, the fight at The Plaza, and the discussion with Nick around the pool. It gives great insight into Baz Luhrman's vision for the film, and tells the story of why things did or did not quite work out as expected."
The Great Gatsby - Gatsby Revealed part 2 - the Great Ride - behind the scenes HD. YouTube video, 4:53 min. Published on Oct 3, 2013 by The World of Movies.
The Great Gatsby - Gatsby Revealed part 3 - Daisy meets Gatsby - behind the scenes HD. YouTube video, 7:50 min. Published on Oct 3, 2013 by The World of Movies.
The Great Gatsby - Gatsby Revealed part 4 - Scene near the Pool - behind the scenes HD. YouTube video, 5:47 min. Published on Oct 3, 2013 by The World of Movies.
The Great Gatsby - Gatsby Revealed part 4 [5?] - the Plaza - behind the scenes HD. YouTube video, 4:26 min. Published on Oct 3, 2013 by The World of Movies.
The Great Gatsby - The Greatness of Gatsby - behind the scenes - HD. YouTube video, 9:11 min. Published on Oct 3, 2014 by The World of Movies. "This feature tells all about how Baz Luhrman became entranced with the project and the initial things that inspired his glorious rendition, especially certain scenes from the novel that really resonated with him ... They go on to talk about how the story evolved from the novel to the actualized concept on-screen ... "
The Great Gatsby: Living the Dream in the Valley of Ashes by vlogbrothers. YouTube video, 6:46 min. Uploaded on Sep 7, 2011.
The Great Gatsby - Opera (1999). John Harbison, Composer: "The Great Gatsby is a music-driven opera ... a generously proportioned opera based on a very compact novel ... the opera differs from the novel in many ways ... Gatsby is not shadowy and mysterious, he must be heard. ... Fitzgerald's magnificent portrait of the Jazz Age - in all its idealism, hopes, excesses, nostalgia, and decadence - remains one of the most widely read American novels." Includes Synopsis and Reviews.
GREAT GATSBY Trailer (2012) Movie HD. YouTube, 2:26 min. Published on May 22, 2012.
The Great Gatsby - HD Trailer 2 - Official Warner Bros. UK. YouTube, 2:18 min. Published on Dec 19, 2012 by Warner Bros. UK. "'The Great Gatsby' follows Fitzgerald-like, would-be writer Nick Carraway as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz and bootleg kings. Chasing his own American Dream, Nick lands next door to a mysterious, party-giving millionaire, Jay Gatsby, and across the bay from his cousin, Daisy, and her philandering, blue-blooded husband, Tom Buchanan. It is thus that Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super-rich, their illusions, loves and deceits. As Nick bears witness, within and without the world he inhabits, he pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams and high-octane tragedy, and holds a mirror to our own modern times and struggles ..."
The Great Gatsby - Young and Beautiful. YouTube video, 3:56 min.
I'm Gatsby. YouTube video, 1:18 min. Published on Nov 3, 2013 by Mike L. "The One and Only ..."
Lana Del Rey - Young and Beautiful (from "The Great Gatsby" Soundtrack). YouTube video, 3:55 min. Publiahed on Apr 22, 2013.
Leonardo DiCaprio Says He Was 'Reluctant' to Tackle 'Gatsby' - 'GMA' Interview 2013. YouTube video, 5:06 min. Published on May 8, 2013.
Like Pale Gold - The Great Gatsby Part 1: Crash Course English Literature #4 by Crash Course. YouTube video, 11:42 min. Published on Dec 13, 2012. John Green explores f. Scott Fitzgerald's novel of the Jazz Age, The Great Gatsby.
A Psychoanalysis of Jay Gatsby (The Great Gatsby). YouTube video, 5:34 min. Published on May 8, 2013 by Emory University. Video Produced by Stephen Beehler. "In this episode of 'Emory Looks at Hollywood', Emory Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Jared DeFife, Ph.D., gives a psychoanalysis of one of literature's most mysterious and tragic characters, Jay Gatsby."
The Roaring 20's: Crash Course US History #32 by Crash Course. YouTube video, 13:11 min. Published on Oct 4, 2013.
Top 10 Great Gatsby Trivia. YouTube video, 7:33min. Published on May 7, 2013 by WatchMojo.com. "It's F. Scott Fitzgerald's Great American Novel. In this video, WatchMojo explores ten pieces of trivia about 'The Great Gatsby.'
Video SparkNotes: F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby summary from Video SparkNotes. YouTube video, 8:00 min. Uploaded on Oct 12, 2010. The Great Gatsby synopsis, analysis, and discussion of major characters and themes in the novel.
Writings of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Video: 2 hrs 0:54 min. by C-SPAN (Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network). April 14, 2002. American Writers II. F. Scott Fitzgerald 1919. "Guests talked about the life, works and legacy of author F. Scott Fitzgerald in an effort to learn about the Jazz Age and the Roaring Twenties. 'The Jazz Age,' which F. Scott Fitzgerald coined, or the 'roaring 20's' as it came to be known, was a period of decadence, youth, and rebellion in a post-World War I era. ... Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda traveled throughout Europe, as members oThe Great Gatsby, offer an insider's look into the leisure class. He vividly brought social issues like class status, as well as an abandonment of more traditioinal values to the general public."
Gatsby's Idea of the American Dream. Essay by Judd Taylor, April 16, 1998. "In The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald creates the roaring twenties by showing the division of society. ..." Includes "Works Cited".
The Great Gatsby: A close look at the novel and the 1920s by three English classes at West Springfield High School, Springfield, VA. Gatsby Project, 1999. Index of students available on site. Contents:
● Introduction
● Literary Topics (Academic Institutions, Character Information, Colors, Death Imagery, Flower Imagery, Literary Allusions, Religious References, Significance of Names, Significance of Settings, Symbols, Thematic Ideas, Water Imagery)
● Chapters 1-9 (Summary, Characters, Symbols, Motifs and Themes, Setting, Significant Quotations)
● Ancillary Topics (Art - El Greco, Automobiles, Dance, Entertainment, Food & Beverages, Geography, The Harlem Renaissance, Language of the 1920s, Literature of the 1920s, Music, Photography, Prohibition, Sports, Travels of Tom and Daisy, War and Military Presence, Women's and Men's Clothing)
● Miscellaneous.
Critical Essays: In Praise of Comfort: Displaced Spirituality in The Great Gatsby from CliffsNotes.
Critical Essays: Social Stratification: The Great Gatsby as Social Commentary from CliffsNotes.
The Red Hot Jazz Archive - A History of Jazz Before 1930 by Scott Alexander. Includes photos, suggested reading, Red Hot Bands, 1895-1929, Jazz Films - short Jazz films made in the late 1920s and early 1930s, Jazz Essays, Red Hot Musicians, 1895-1930.
Famous Quotes from The Great Gatsby from CliffsNotes.
Fitzgerald, F. Scott: 1896 - 1940 from SwissEduc English Page. Links to related sites: Information about the Author (biography of F. Scott Fitzgerald), Information by the Author, Geography, Video, The Great Gatsby, Short Stories.
The Great Gatsby Message Board from LibraryThing.
The Great Gatsby - The Jazz Age. "Jazz was born around 1895 in New Orleans. Originally it was a mixture of Blues and marching band music and was played by African-Americans and Creoles on old U.S Army instruments like the cornet or marching drums ... The twenties, also known by some as the 'Jazz Age', were the time for experiments and discovering new jazz-styles ... Gatsby's parties are typical for this time period ... At Gatsby's parties 'people were not invited - they went there […] came for the party with a simplicity of heart that was its own ticket of admission.' ... Gatsby's guests are ... entertained by cocktail music played by a typical jazz orchestra consisting of oboes, trombones, saxophones, viols, cornets and piccolos, low and high drums."
Quiz - Test Your Knowledge from CliffsNotes. Take the quiz, click submit, and see how you scored.
Quotations of F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Slang of the 1920's from EduBirdie, PR 20, 2021. "The twenties were the first decade to emphasize youth culture over the older generations, and the flapper sub-culture had a tremendous influence on main stream America; many new words and phrases were coined by these liberated women. Many of these are still used today!"
What the Great Gatsby Got Right about the Jazz Age by Amy Henderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 May 2013.
F. Scott Fitzgerald Links by Tom Larson.


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The Ecologist, August 20, 2014
▶ FREE THE SEEDS TO FEED THE WORLD: Patented and 'indentured' seeds are fast taking over the world's food supply, write Jack Kloppenburg & Irwin Goldman, terminating farmers' and gardeners' ancient right to develop new varieties, and forcing them to buy seed anew for every crop. Enter the Open Source Seed Initiative ... http://www.theecologist.org/blogs_and_comments/commentators/2523547/free_the_seeds_to_feed_the_world.html
February 12, 2013 THE GUARDIAN
▶ MONSANTO SUED SMALL FARMERS TO PROTECT THEIR SEED PATENTS http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2013/feb/12/monsanto-sues-farmers-seed-patents
February 14, 2013 - Global Research
▶ MONSANTO KEEPS ON MOVING TOWARD A LOCK ON WORLD'S FOOD SYSTEM http://www.globalresearch.ca/monsanto-keeps-on-moving-toward-a-lock-on-the-worlds-food-system/5322993
The Cornucopia Institute
Compelling graphics detailing corporate consolidation in the global seed industry. Since the 2008 economic downturn, Dr. Howard notes that "there have been more than 70 seed company acquisitions by the top eight firms, as well as a number of biotech company acquisitions and joint ventures." Monsanto, DuPont and Syngenta now control over half the global market – a dramatic shift since 1996 when the top three corporations in the global seed industry controlled 22% of the industry. http://www.cornucopia.org/2013/09/seed-industry-structure-dr-phil-howard-2/
▶ SEED PATENTS AND CONTROL OF YOUR FOOD: THE GLOBAL CORPORATE MONOPOLY ON SEEDS http://sco.lt/7YRIif
March 16, 2013 -
▶ SNEAKING GMO SEEDS INTO YOUR BACK GARDEN SEED PACKETS: Growing concerns: Rise of modified plants raise questions http://poststar.com/news/local/growing-concerns-rise-of-modified-plants-raise-questions/article_38d8961e-8e90-11e2-8cf9-0019bb2963f4.html
March 11, 2013 - Waking Times
▶ LATIN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES FIGHT TO PROTECT HEIRLOOM SEEDS FROM MONSANTO http://www.wakingtimes.com/2013/03/11/international-communities-fight-to-protect-heirloom-seeds-from-monsanto/
▶ WHY THE MOST POWERFUL THING IN THE WORLD IS A SEED - THE GLOBAL CORPORATE MONOPOLY IN SEED PATENTS http://sco.lt/5O0tFZ
February 01, 2014 The Organic & Non-GMO Report
▶ The introduction of genetically modified crops has corresponded with increasing monopolization of seed by biotechnology companies and higher seed costs that have led to tragedies in some countries, while pushing out conventional, non-GMO seeds, and reducing farmer seed choices. These impacts are being seen in the United States, Brazil, India, the Philippines, and South Africa, and even Europe. http://www.non-gmoreport.com/articles/february2013/the-gmo-seed-cartel.php
February 12, 2013 - Center For Food Safety
▶ NEW REPORT EXPOSES DEVASTATING IMPACT OF MONSANTO PRACTICES ON U.S. FARMERS http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/2013/02/12/cfs-save-our-seeds-release-new-report-seed-giants-vs-u-s-farmers/
February 5, 2012 The Cornucopia Institute
▶ BIG AG CORPORATE-SPONSORED RESEARCH - ARE UNIVERSITIES UNDERCUTTING THEIR OWN RESEARCHERS? Cornucopia Institute http://www.cornucopia.org/2013/02/in-standing-up-for-big-ag-are-universities-undercutting-their-own-researchers/
▶ THE SEED PATENT GAME: DO SEED COMPANIES CONTROL GM CROP RESEARCH? http://www.scoop.it/t/agriculture-gmos-pesticides/p/946593435/the-seed-patent-game-do-seed-companies-control-gm-crop-research-scientific-american
BAN GMOs NOW
A Special Report, Institute of Science In Society
▶ THIS GRAND EXPERIMENT ON HUMAN BEINGS HAS TO STOP: Bill Gates Funds Risky, Untested, Unregulated Vitamin Fortified GMO Crops.. http://sco.lt/5uWAW9
▶ GM GOLDEN "FORTIFIED" RICE AND OTHER CROPS AND VITAMIN 'A' OVERDOSE http://sco.lt/88C1AX
Jan 18, 2013
▶ THE GMO KILL - MONSANTO'S GMO PATENTED SEEDS WANT TO RULE THE WORLD http://www.scoop.it/t/agriculture-gmos-pesticides/p/3995255998/monsanto-s-gmo-patented-seeds-want-to-rule-the-world-the-gmo-kill
Corporate Ethics Watch International
▶ CONTROL OF GLOBAL SEED BUSINESS REVEALED http://www.corpwatch.org/article.php?id=15489
▶ THE GLOBAL CHEMICAL BIOTECH CARTEL - AN UNPRECEDENTED POWER OVER WORLD FOOD SUPPLY http://www.scoop.it/t/agriculture-gmos-pesticides/p/1716244040/the-global-chemical-biotech-cartel-an-unprecedented-power-over-world-agriculture-and-human-health
▶ GENETIC ENGINEERING AND THE GMO INDUSTRY: CORPORATE HIJACKING OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE http://www.scoop.it/t/agriculture-gmos-pesticides/p/3994750421/corporate-hijacking-of-food-and-agriculture-genetic-engineering-and-the-gmo-industry
▶ FOOD AID FOR THE 21st CENTURY: MEETING THE OBJECTIVE OR FEEDING THE BIG AG BIOTECH CHEMICAL CARTEL COFFER http://sco.lt/6bJSgD
▶ LAND GRABS: How Foreign "Investments" Are Redistributing Wealth, Land and Water across the globe http://sco.lt/5YJpKb
-▶ TURNING AFRICA INTO A GMO BONANZA FOR GIANT CORPORATIONS: Foreign Takeover of the future of farming in Africa http://sco.lt/6qmM1R
GHANA AND GMOs
Genetic engineering is about private corporate control of the food system.
Pambazuka, February 19, 2015
▶ THE RABID TACTICS OF THE BIOTECH INDUSTRY TO GAIN CONTROL OF GHANA'S FOOD SYSTEM Whose interests does Prof. Alhassan represent? Prof. Alhassan was been quoted as dismissing anti-GMO groups because, according to him, they allegedly do not have any scientific proof or knowledge to offer when it comes GMO technology. But he is wrong.
Ghanaian farmers need to abhor and reject scientists laden with conflicts of interest. Monsanto and Syngenta are particularly greedy to get their hands on Ghana's agriculture and control the seed market here.Professor Alhassan is attempting to control the information farmers and the public see and hear just like the industry he represents....
"Today, large numbers of scientists are in the employ of Big Pharma, Big Ag, and all kinds of corporations with anti-environmental and anti-social justice agendas."(2)... Professor Alhassan is a key employee of Big Ag, and has been for his entire career....
▶ THE NEW CORPORATE COLONIALISM. DESTRUCTION OF PLANETARY LIFE, INDIGENOUS LAND AND LIVELIHOODS IN THE NAME OF "GROWTH" http://sco.lt/5nT3OT
▶ THE ECONOMICS OF CURBING SPECULATION IN FOOD, WATER AND VITAL RESOURCES http://sco.lt/6znBab
▶ FROM GROWING PROFIT TO GROWING FOOD: CHALLENGING CORPORATE MONOPOLY http://sco.lt/96Cmaf
▶ MONSANTO ENTERS PHARMACEUTICAL BUSINESS, ACQUIRES 'GENE SILENCING' TECHNOLOGY http://sco.lt/8Qwjw1
▶ PESTICIDE/CHEMICAL REGULATION OVERHAUL NEEDED TO PROTECT WILDLIFE, ECOSYSTEM AND FOOD CHAIN http://sco.lt/813dw1


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I made buttons the last time I made beads, but I didn't really blog about them. I actually made the purse because I wanted something to do with the buttons I made. A friend asked me if I sold buttons, but no, I don't. However, I told her I would make her some as a gift. And if I'm going to make some, I need to post it.
So, I'll share this quick tutorial on making paper mache buttons. By the way, don't use them on anything you will ever want to wash, unless you want to take them off every time and put them back on! But I think they would be fine on purses, or something decorative. And, no two are very much alike. I made them round(ish!) but you could make them another shape.
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Inveralder Holiday Homes offers an excellent selection of modern, comfortable, well-maintained self-catering properties in the popular Spey Valley area.
Our houses featured on this site are based in the two delightful and peaceful Highland villages of Newtonmore and Dalwhinnie. Each house is quite different in character and all are to 3 or 4 star standard.
Our properties are modern double-glazed bungalows set in their own garden grounds in peaceful locations and with relaxing outlooks too. They are all well decorated and fitted out to a high standard - each one is carpeted throughout and fully equipped with TV, an automatic washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave, cooker, showers etc.
Most of our cottages sleep up to 6 guests in three double or twin rooms - the other 3 cottages sleep up to 4 in two bedrooms.
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Photo of the week 2014 – Week 19
Life is all about the simple pleasures, isn't it? Well, what could be more pleasurable than supping on an ice old beer while watching the sun set on the beach? That's exactly what I was doing almost two years ago.
Returning from a press trip to Australia, I decided to stop off in Malaysia for 10 days. To be more precise, a couple of small islands found just off the north east coast of Malaysia otherwise known as the Perhentian Islands.
I had been to Malaysia a fair few times before but I had never made it up to the Perhentian Islands, which is strange because I had only ever heard two things about the islands – two things that should sell a place to any backpacker. These were, in no particular order, one) the Perhentian Islands threw one helluva party, and two) the Perhentian Islands offer some of the best diving in all of Southeast Asia.
For those of you who know me, you should know there are two things I love in life (though not simultaneously, and trust me, I've tried), and these are partying and diving. So, to find myself on an island that's main activities are partying and diving, well, you can imagine how happy I was.
I'm sure I don't really need to go into what I was doing every day – that should be pretty evident by now – but every now and then we all need some down time, and as life is all about the simple pleasures, what better way to finish the day than with a ice cold beer on the beach? Throw sun et into the mix and the answer is simple – there's not much…


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So, I have this problem. Whenever a new show comes out on Netflix and I fall in love with it I binge watch it. Episode after episode I spend with my face lit up by the ambient glow of my macbook.
I had seen previews for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt a few weeks prior to its release and thought hey, that could be good. I always enjoyed Ellie Kemper on The Office with her quirky antics so I figured I'd give it a try and watch.
Well, just a few short days later here I am and I finished the first season already. So it should come as no surprise that I loved it! I mean why would I watch hour after hour and not, right?
Ellie Kemper is nothing short of lovable as Kimmy Schmidt. A young adult who was recently rescued from an underground bunker that she was held in for 15 years with 3 other girls.
After being rescued she makes an appearance on the Today show and decides to stay in New York to avoid going home and being labeled the girl that was trapped in a bunker. She quickly and hilariously lands a job as a nanny and gets an apartment. Her roommate, Titus, is a hysterical struggling actor together the pair are in two words – comedy magic!
I was not surprised when I learned that Tina Fey was the creator of the show and if you enjoy her comedy you're pretty much guaranteed to enjoy Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt as much as I did.
Not did this show keep me in stitches it had some great messages about life tied into it as well. I give it 5 stars. Definitely a new Netflix must watch!
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Industrial Process Automation
The Organization is one of the world's leading manufacturers of safety equipments.
Crowd-funding is at its nascent stage in India but the concept of crowd-funding is very simple.
Online Learning & Booking System
Online Learning Management & Course Booking is a growing vertical in the education sector.
Guarding & Patrolling
Security of Assets is an age old need. Right from Housing Complexes, Manufacturing, Plants, Research & Development Units to Residential & Educational Institutions
Digital Library & Automated Book Issuance System
Government Public Libraries play a key role in a Government System as one of the easily accessible window for a direct Government to Citizen Interaction.
Smart Cards & Enrollment for Welfare Scheme Disbursement
Government Department has several welfare schemes for the various class/strata of the population of the State which are very beneficial.
Facility Management at your tips
Fed up of that leaking tap or looking for an electrician or want to call a scrap pickup agent and not able to find the resource on time.


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Theodore Payne (1872-1963) was a transplanted Englishman who established a lifelong legacy in California, leaving his mark on many landscapes in the San Gabriel Valley. His influence continues to bloom in native plant gardens in Pasadena, Descanso Gardens in La Cañada, the original Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden and many private estates.
His namesake Theodore Payne Foundation is a nonprofit plant nursery and education center dedicated to the preservation of wildflowers and California native plants. It was established in 1960, and is based in Sun Valley.
Theodore Payne designed many important landscape projects, including work for Pomona College, Occidental College, Caltech, and the city of Pasadena. He and architect Ralph D. Cornell designed Washington Park and prepared plans for street trees throughout Pasadena.
Kitty Connolly, executive director for TPF, and other foundation members continue to trek to the San Gabriel Valley to inspire and educate, offering talks at the Huntington Library in San Marino. This is where I first heard of TPF, and a thoroughly enjoyable visit to its website made me a fan.
One of their most popular programs is the wildflower hotline, founded in 1983. The hotline opened Friday, March 1, and offers free weekly online and recorded updates on the best locations to see spring wildflowers in southern and central California. Posts are recorded Fridays from March through May at 818-768-1802, ext. 7, or visit www.theodorepayne.org. Tips can be emailed email@example.com.
Actor Joe Spano of "NCIS" and "Hill Street Blues" fame is the voice of the Wildflower Hotline.
Our recent rains promise an abundance of spring wildflowers in our open landscapes, from California buckwheat, poppies, showy annuals, mariposa lilies, sages and manzanitas. With the blooms come native butterflies and different species of hummingbirds.
"Everything is connected: the flowers, birds, butterflies — and us," said Lili Singer, director of special projects for the foundation. "Wildflowers are a precious part of our natural heritage. They are colorful and easy to love. Our phones have been very busy with callers eager for this year's hotline reports.
"At TPF, we help people plant their own gardens with wildflowers and other beautiful California natives. Birds and butterflies are guaranteed!"
The Theodore Payne Foundation is based out of a 22-acre canyon site at 10459 Tuxford St. in Sun Valley. It includes a retail nursery, art gallery and store offering everything from books to seeds and garden tools. Get inspired walking past mature plant specimens and find plantings for sun, shade, slopes, narrow beds, pollinators, groundcovers and fire-wise landscapes. Guests can hike the Wild Flower Hill Trail, a three-fourths mile walk through chaparral and coastal sage scrub with panoramic views of the Verdugo Mountains and San Fernando Valley at the top.
Admission to the site is free and friendly dogs on leash are welcome. TPF is open year-round.
Upcoming events include a poppy day spring plant sale Saturday, March 23; the Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7; and the Native Plant Week Symposium, Flower Show and Plant Sale on Saturday, April 13.
For more information, call 818-768-1802.
My friend and photographer Raul Roa is offering wildflower photo workshop Saturday, March 3. Get the best tips and tricks for capturing the California superbloom. For more information, visit https://raulroa.com/f/wild-flower-photo-workshop.
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