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I am fairly certain I will spend as much time editing "Tishta the Crystal Orb" as writing it. Granted, the editing involves some writing and re-writing, but, damn, the rest of it is very time-consuming. I know part of the reason it is taking so long is that I am a novice. I learn from my experiences, and I hope, that by sharing, you can avoid some of the mistakes I have made along the way—mistake is too a harsh word—and make your editing more efficient.
While attending writing panels at conferences over the last few years, I have heard many views on best practices. Some writers advocate starting with an outline, while others write by the seat of their pants—"pantsers" was a word I learned. The latter style seemed to apply to me, so I did not worry about outlines.
When I started writing, it was because a story was demanding to get out. So, I wrote it. The words flowed freely from my brain through my fingers into my computer. It was very stimulating. All my free time was taken by this single endeavor. I would sometimes write until two or three in the morning, so I would not lose the story. I knew, all along, that I was writing an epic fantasy. I expected to write a trilogy. Our brains are conditioned to this—beginning, middle, conclusion. Star Wars is the prime example.
When I lifted my pen, so to speak, I realized the first book was an epic unto itself. I did not note the word count, but when Scrivener told me it was seven hundred fifty pages—and I had a major section in the middle to complete—I knew I had a problem. The missing part was meant to be that failure of the hero on his way to figuring out how to win. It seemed like an obvious place to rip the first book asunder. And, that is what I did. Then, I had a tetralogy.
In finishing the "new" first book, which is titled, "Tishta the Crystal Orb," I was cautious to keep it more terse. I succeeded, and the first draft was around eighty-seven thousand words. This seemed appropriate for a first-time author. A fellow writer, Anne Bean, who has done editing, agreed to go through the book. It was a very exciting time for me.
While Anne read "Tishta," I felt an intense desire to know more about Coltan, my vampire and main character. Somewhere along the line, I wrote bits of his back story, including scenes from childhood and adulthood before he was turned into a vampire. It gave me a good feel for what kind of man he was, and some of the things he had gone through. I had also written the longer story of how he met Criften and was "tamed" by the wizard. I knew some of the pieces of his life between his beginnings with Criften and where the story starts in "Tishta." I wanted more. I needed to know the story of Coltan dealing with his distress at killing a lover—during a passionate sexual encounter with her, his bloodlust overcame him.
What began as a simple backstory, blossomed into a novella of around fifty-thousand words. A month later, I had five books. Tentatively titled "How to Tame a Vampire," this book follows Coltan on his journey to Soldur, to meet the wizard, Eido, who specializes in swordsmanship, as well as psychology. In it, Eido guides him as he learns to separate his desire for blood from his sexual passion. In this story, I learned to write explicit sex scenes.
During the first year, when I was writing the originally planned first book, "Into the Wolf Dream"—which is the title of the now second book—I wrote major parts of the final book, "The Golden Key," and parts of the middle book, "From the Detritus of Evil." Because so much goes on in so many places—which all need to align for the Coming Battle at the end of the last book—I fill in pieces of these future books as I write. I have easily written over a million words for the complete story.
Because the whole story is so long, authors I know have been suggesting serializing it—breaking it into smaller pieces so I can publish more frequently. This may be the way to go with self-publishing, but right now, I will stay focused on publishing "Tishta" as full-fledged novel.
After Anne provided feedback that the story was fairly solid, but the characters, places and time flow needed elaboration, I let myself go. After nine months, "Tishta" grew to one hundred eighty-seven thousand words—more than double. I edited it down to one hundred seventy-two thousand.
In the fall of 2017, I called the second draft of "Tishta" complete. I gleefully sent it to several beta readers. The benefit I am receiving from their feedback is immeasurable, and it gives me the confidence to continue. I know the book is too long, and the pacing is too slow in places, especially in the first third, or maybe half. I was lucky to have a published author, Elizabeth Guizzetti, offer to read the story. In a flash—literally, in just over a week—she got back to me with feedback and inline comments. Whoot! Her feedback and criticisms helped me make some decisions about characters and plot. I love the support my local Seattle writing community offers me.
After taking a month to explore editing methods—to help me decide what to cut and where to cut it—I began adding a goal, a conflict summary, and an outcome, to each of my scenes. This was a suggestion from a writing channel on YouTube. It gave me fuel for thought, but did nothing to give me insight into my editing. This ended up being a waste of time.
The idea to document what each scene involves was encouraged by another published writer in my Seattle network, Anaea Lay. She suggested outlining the scenes in a spreadsheet, including a list of each beat—or action—as well as a list of characters and whatever other notes seem appropriate. At the beginning of December, I began using a spreadsheet to outline. It has been a month, and I have gone through the first three parts—as of today. This approach seems like a good one, and I am planning to outline the whole book this way—two more parts to go.
Beside the beats, I am keeping track of the word counts, which nights transpire, who the characters are, and notes about what, of importance, happens. Several things have come out this already. I have become more conscious of higher level story beats, that I hope will help me figure out which scenes are not holding their weight. I also notice who is missing from a scene, or a series of scenes, and think about how or if they should be included. I already kept track of the nights as a means of understanding distances and knowing the phase of the moon. Now, I can see how much time passes not only in each scene, but also in each chapter and part. I hopes this helps identify places where I can cut days out.
I started out thinking I should simply document what was currently written, with the intent of coming back on a later edit pass—after I know more—to decide how to trim things. As I went, I found I was critically reading each beat—so basically, each paragraph—anyway, and started to feel I was wasting time leaving things that I could see needed editing. I might regret this decision later, but I have been reviewing and changing things that I notice. The word count has fallen by about five percent. And, my writing style is continuing to evolve in the process. Since I did not start out editing as I went, the earlier in the book, the less editing took place. The ending of my book always feels more polished than the beginning.
So, that is what I have been up to since I last updated you all. I might not get back here again until I finish outlining the final two parts. I will compare what that tells me with a map I already drew—the map points out that too much travel takes place in the beginning, which was already a red flag—to find the places I should consider trimming and cutting.
Although this has been a long, and sometimes grueling, process, I find a certain satisfaction in editing. Once I get the process down, I believe the next books will be easier and quicker to finish. I will be using the spreadsheet to outline much sooner in the process. It's all good. I'm learning.
Copyright ©2014-18 Ramona Ridgewell. All rights reserved.


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- Research. First up, you need to research your topic and make yourself an expert. There are a lot of resources you can refer to, including the internet, the library, and the academic databases. You need to immerse yourself in the great words while taking notes.
- Analysis. Since you have got a good knowledge about your topic, now it's time to analyze the arguments in the essay you are going to write. Define your claims but don't forget to list the reasons and evidence. Look for both weakness and strengths of the logic.
- Thesis. Brainstorm yourself and think of your insights for the essay. Now you need to pick one idea as your best, and it will be the main point. Make sure you sum it up in a concise sentence, so the readers will know the direction you are going.
- Outline. Make a sketch of your essay before you write it out straight away. Use brief words to describe each paragraph and use bullet points for what you are about to put in each paragraph. Play with the structure of the essay and the orders of the contents.
- Introduction, paragraphs, and conclusion. Now you sit down and write the academic essay. You need to grab readers' attention in the introduction. You also want to set up the issue and lead your readers into your thesis. Each paragraph needs to focus on a single idea supporting your thesis. You should begin a paragraph with a topic sentence and support the assertions with evidence. Use the most sensible and clearest way you can to expound your ideas. At the end, make a graceful exit by using a wrap-up sentence and some memorable thoughts. Maybe use an interesting twist of logic, or a quotation to leave your readers in deep thoughts.
- Formatting and proofreading. Format your academic assay following the correct citation. MLA style is what's commonly used. After formatting the essay, it's time for you to polish your language and correct any mistakes.

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Christophe Grellard et Frédérique Lachaud (éd.), A Companion to John of Salisbury, Leyde, 2014.
Éditeur : Brill
Collection : Brill's Companions to the Christian Tradition, 57
480 pages
169 €
The Companion to John of Salisbury is the first collective study of this major figure in the intellectual and political life of 12th-century Europe to appear for thirty years. Based on the latest research, thirteen contributions by leading experts in the field provide an overview of John of Salisbury's place in the political debates that marked the reign of Henry II in England as well as of his place in the history of the Church. They also offer a detailed introduction to his philosophical works (Metalogicon, Entheticus), his political thought (Policraticus) and his writing of history (Historia pontificalis).
Contributors include Julie Barrau, David Bloch, Karen Bollermann, Cédric Giraud, Christophe Grellard, Laure Hermand-Schebat, Frédérique Lachaud, Constant Mews, Clare Monagle, Cary Nederman, Ronald Pepin, Yves Sassier, and Sigbjørn Sønnesyn.
Christophe Grellard is an Assistant Professor at the University of Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne). He specialises in the history of medieval philosophy. His publications include Jean de Salisbury et la Renaissance médiévale du scepticisme (2013).
Frédérique Lachaud is Professor of Medieval History at the University of Lorraine. She specialises in the history of English political culture from the 12th to the 14th century. Her publications include L'Éthique du pouvoir au Moyen Âge. L'office dans la culture politique (Angleterre, vers 1150-vers 1330) (2010).
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Health Information
How to protect yourself and your family from TICKS:
What are ticks and where are they found?
Mammalian tick allergy
How to safely remove ticks:
If you have an adult tick:
It is very important not to disturb it during the process of removing it, so the best way is to FREEZE it with ether-containing spray, e.g. MEDI FREEZE TICK OFF – Freeze it, don't squeeze it!
Place the spray approx. 0.5 cm above the tick and spray 5 times. The tick will die instantaneously.
Wait for the tick to drop off (up to one day) or, if it doesn't drop off on its own, remove it with tweezers – it is ok now as the tick is dead – still taking the utmost care to not compress it.
If you have a small tick (larvae & nymphs):
Use permethrin cream, e.g. LYCLEAR – Dab it, don't grab it!
Just touch a bit of cream to the small tick, don't rub it in and leave for 1-3 hours for the tick to die. Then wipe it off with a tissue.
Tick irritation treatment:
- Mild steroid cream to treat the inflammation:
- Eumovate
- Hydrocortisone
- Antihistamines to take down the itch:
- Zyrtec
- Claratyne
- Telfast
- Cold compress to relieve the heat.
Prevention from ticks*:
- DEET – containing repellents
- Wearing long-sleeved clothes
- Tucking your trousers into your socks
- Mitey Tick-Off device – ultrasonic pulse repellent
*While no product is 100% effective, these methods may reduce the risk of tick bites.
Weblinks – References:
Tick Safe and the Mozzie Team – www. ticksafe.com.au
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy – www.allergy.org.au
Department of Medical Entomology – www.medent.usyd.edu.au
The Department of Health – Tick bite prevention – www.health.gov.au


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Michael Lee Firkins is about to start his European Tour in support of his new studio release Knock On Wood. Accompanied by Markbass artist Barend Courbois on bass and Chris Siebken on drums, the trio will be playing in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands and UK.
See a full list below:
Mar 11, 2018 - MUSIC SCHOOL LAMMLE - KERPEN, GERMANY
Mar 12, 2018 - RIO - ESCHWEILER, GERMANY
Mar 13, 2018 - SPIRIT OF 66' - VERVIERS, BELGIUM
Mar 14, 2018 - GASTE GARAGE - OSNABRUCK, GERMANY
Mar 15, 2018 - TITANS CLUB - LENS, BELGIUM
Mar 16, 2018 - OEFENBUNKER - LANDGRAAF, NETHERLANDS
Mar 17, 2018 - HET DEBUT - WESTERLO, BELGIUM
Mar 18, 2018 - DE NOOT - HOOGLAND, NETHERLANDS
Mar 19, 2018 - MAI - NANCY, FRANCE
Mar 20, 2018 - HARD ROCK CAFE - LYON, FRANCE
Mar 21, 2018 - CHERRYDON CLUB - MARSEILLE,FRANCE
Mar 22, 2018 - BLUE STAR STUDIOS - NICE, FRANCE
Mar 23, 2018 - 11 MAGAZZINO di GILGAMESH - TORINO, ITALY
Mar 24, 2018 - ZIO - MILANO, ITALY
Mar 25, 2018 - BLITZ MUSIC CLUB - SAN GIOVANNI ALLA VENA (PISA), ITALY
Mar 27, 2018 - GOODFELLAS - NAPOLI, ITALY
Mar 28, 2018 - ROCK ON - MARTIRANO LOMBARDO, ITALY
Mar 31, 2018 - INDUSTRIE SONORE - ISOLA DEL LIRI, ITALY
Apr 04, 2018 - KULTUREVEREIN REIGEN - VIENNA, AUSTRIA
Apr 06, 2018 - STEINBRUCH - DUISBURG, GERMANY
Apr 07, 2018 - THE LANTERN - HALIFAX, UK
Apr 08, 2018 - THE MUSICIAN PUB - LEICESTER, UK
Apr 09, 2018 - THE CAMDEN ASSEMBLY - LONDON, UK
photo: Marco Musco
Markbass top-artist Stu Hamm plays his interpretation of Led Zeppelin classic "Going To California" using his STU Amp 1000 and MB Classic 152 SH cabinet.
Markbass artist Marco Micheli plays "In Your Own Sweet Way" solo using his Markacoustic AC 101H combo. Doublebass by Cristiano Scipioni captured by a dynamic mic SM58 and David Gage Realist pickup directly connected to the two channels of the AC 101H. product info: http://www.markbass.it/product-detail/ac-101-h/
"Economia circolare", the new video from Markbass artist Marco Bachi and our friends of Gaudats Junk band Band feat. Effenberg for Legambiente! Enjoy and share!!!
Markbass artist Marco Micheli (feat. Paolo Birro on piano) plays "Moon and sand" using his Markacoustic AC 101H combo. Doublebass captured by a dynamic mic SM58 directly connected to the AC 101H. http://www.markbass.it/product-detail...
Markbass artist Marco Micheli (feat. Paolo Birro on piano) plays "Like someone in love" using his Markacoustic AC 101H combo. Doublebass captured by a dynamic mic SM58 directly connected to the AC 101H.
Markbass artist Evan Marien plays a classic from Jaco using his Nano Mark 300 and New York 121.
As part of percussionist Martin Verdonk's Master Sessions Youtube Channel here the episode about a new exciting project with Markbass Artist Lorenzo Feliciati: Skunk Funk International-a tribute to the music of Brecker Brothers.
Markbass artist Alana Alberg plays Sir Duke (bass cover) by Stevie Wonder.


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Rodriguez dated McGowan from 2006 to 2009
Director Robert Rodriguez has said that he knew of Rose McGowan's rape allegations against Harvey Weinstein when he cast her in Grindhouse and that he made the decision to "literally make him pay".
McGowan is one of many women to accuse Weinstein of sexual misconduct, allegations he "unequivocally denies". The star claims that the Hollywood mogul raped her in 1997 while she was promoting Scream at Sundance Film Festival.
Rodriguez dated McGowan from 2006 to 2009 and cast her as the female lead in the 2007 film, released via Weinstein's brother Bob's Dimension Films, part of the Miramax and Weinstein Company family.
In a statement issued to Variety, Rodriguez writes: "As one of the first victims to come forward with stories of sexual assault by Harvey Weinstein, Rose McGowan is a very brave woman who I applaud for speaking out about Weinstein's repulsive behavior."
Rodriguez goes on to state how he would have "beaten the crap out of Harvey" if he had known of the accusations sooner. "I found it so commendable that she was putting the incident behind her and moving forward with her career," Rodriguez says of first meeting McGowan. "I wanted to help."
"Casting Rose in a leading role in my next movie felt like the right move to make at the time – to literally make him pay," Rodriguez adds, saying how he was "inspired to create a bad ass female action heroine who loses her leg and transforms into a superhero that rights wrongs, battles adversity, mows down rapists, and survives an apocalypse to lead the lost and weary into a land of hope; all with a crackling, retro B-movie aesthetic".
"I'll admit it felt really good at the time to realize we could use our art form to help Rose right a serious wrong in both how he victimized her years earlier, but also what Harvey was doing to a wonderful actress by blacklisting her and keeping her from working with filmmakers that would have wanted to work with her. At the time, it was the only thing we could do."
Rodriguez accuses Weinstein of "burying" the film due to his decision to cast McGowan but says that McGowan's NDA (non-disclosure agreement) with Weinstein meant that he couldn't confront him about it or speak out publicly.
He concludes his statement by saying: "These past few weeks have given me new clarity and hope by seeing the tide finally turn, seeing Harvey finally on the run, and seeing all the brave women who have come forth with their own shocking and distressing stories of abuse."
"We have to stop these actions from happening to begin with through education, harsher consequences, and zero tolerance. We must ensure that justice is served and demand cultural change in our country so that this never happens again."
Meanwhile, McGowan has delivered a powerful speech on sexual assault in Hollywood. McGowan thanked her supporters "for giving me wings during this very difficult time" and said: "The triggering has been insane – the monster's face has been everywhere, my nightmare. I have been silenced for 20 years. I have been slut-shamed, I have been harassed, I have been maligned, and you know what? I am just like you. What happened to me behind the scenes happens to all of us in this society. It cannot stand and will not stand."
- For help, advice or more information regarding sexual assault and rape in the UK, visit the Rape Crisis charity website. In the US, visit RAINN.


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By PRAYAG-ARORA DESAI
Another number from the Shepherd Neame stable. Whitstable Bay Organic Ale. 4.5% ABV.
Under normal circumstances, meaning circumstances in which there are enough decent beers around to drink when I decide to drink beer, I would not be caught dead drinking anything with the word 'organic' in it. I have my hang-ups. This is not a good thing, I know, and I know this after having drunk a pint of Whitstable Bay Organic Ale.
Organic Ale is cousin to two other 'Whitstable Bay' properties of Shepherd Neame's, the Whitstable Bay Blonde Premium Lager and the Whitstable Bay Pale Ale. I haven't had either, but after Organic Ale I'd try them in a shot.
Whitstable Bay is a fishing village in the town of Kent, one those quaint places shrouded in locally revered history, I assume. By now, you'd know what the deal is with how Shepherd Neame names its brews. I haven't read much about Whitstable Bay and the connection it shares with the three beers earlier mentioned. I don't give a fuck, really. It's been a hard day. I'll leave it in the comments later.
Organic Ale is a nice beer to look at. Pours with a reasonable, extremely short lived head. There's a lot of orange going on, in the beer and on the label. My mind immediately assumes a citrusy flavor, which is confirmed at first swig. There's a very apples, oranges and even mosambi kind of tanginess to this – like the 'Maara Maari' fruit juice at Amar Juice Center, if you've ever tried it – underlined by a complimentary note of sweet bread, and some nutty maltiness every now and then. It smells sour, and grassy, but that distinct hoppiness is absent on the tongue. There's nothing much else going on, but there's not much else needed. It's not a kaleidoscope of flavours, or anything like that. If anything, I think you'd find that the citrus only gets bitter after swilling a few mouthfuls, but then, alcohol is a bitter affair. Here's a drink so wholly complete in its one-dimensionality, it's actually good. Not great. But good enough to want to drink on a mindnumbingly hot day. It's a straightforward, uncomplicated beer. And there's nothing wrong with that. If it were any cheaper, I'd probably drink this again.
Rating: 2.5/5


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April, 9th 2012
Version 2.0 of bson4jackson has just been released. bson4jackson adds support for BSON, a binary representation of JSON, to the Jackson JSON processor. The latest release of bson4jackson now supports Jackson 2.0.
December, 17th 2011
Version 1.2.0 of bson4jackson has just been released. bson4jackson adds support for BSON, a binary representation of JSON, to the Jackson JSON processor. Thanks to contributions from the community, the latest release of bson4jackson now includes better support for MongoDB.
June, 26th 2011
In one of my previous posts I talked about how to build Scala projects with PDE Build. However, PDE Build is rather old and has long been superseded by Buckminster. The great advantage of Buckminster is that it is actually a lightweight Eclipse SDK with all that you need to build an RCP application: a workspace of projects, a target platform, and so on. To build Scala projects in Eclipse you will most likely install the Scala IDE. Unfortunately, this plug-in cannot be installed in Buckminster right away. But there is a workaround…
January, 30th 2011
Recently, JSON has become an excellent alternative to XML. But most JSON parsers written in Java are still rather slow. On my search for faster libraries I found two things: BSON and Jackson.
November, 20th 2010
Some time ago I wrote about how to let Eclipse PDE Build automatically compile Scala projects. Therefore a special Ant script (
customBuildCallbacks.xml) had to be created in the project's root directory. This script looked for the Scala library and compiler and then built the project's source files.
June, 4th 2010
I'm using Git as the version control system for my projects for some time now. Since the graphical user interfaces are not very mature yet and I like having full control over everything, I'm using Git on the command line (i.e. Bash). In order to avoid entering the same commands all over again, I wrote some Bash aliases and functions which ease the use of Git.


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over the delay of a new transportation bill erupted during a Senate
hearing Sept. 23, unveiling the passions behind the reasons for
the delay, The Kansas City Star reported.
six-year bill, which was intended to boost the nation's highway
and transportation programs, was supposed to pass by Sept. 30, when
the current six-year funding expires.
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee met to approve a five-month
extension to the current law. The extension would keep federal dollars
flowing to states while negotiations continue on a new bill.
the absence of a six-year bill will prevent many states from planning
beyond the next five months.
the hearing, Democratic Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada said the bill
had stalled because of weak and unfocused Republican leadership
at the White House and in Congress.
called the delay "unfortunate and irresponsible."
James Inhofe, the Oklahoma Republican who chairs the committee,
responded that "we were doing very well until you walked away
from negotiations with Sen. Bond."
walked away because of ridiculous proposals made concerning the
environment and no money," Reid hotly replied.
the six-year bill, which is expected to be more than $300 billion,
has been a major stumbling block in both the House and the Senate,
where Republican leaders don't want to raise taxes.


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By Mustapha Sumaila
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), on Thursday insisted that Mathew Esan, an Inspector, was arrested for alleged complicity in the attempted trafficking of the nine girls and one boy to Russia.
Esan was arrested by NAPTIP on June 9 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos for allegedly attempting to traffic young Nigerians to Russia.
NAPTIP Head, Press and Public Relations, Mrs Stella Nezan in Abuja said: " he was caught in the act while coordinating the arrangement at the Airport for the Potential Victims of trafficking (PVoTS) to board the Turkish Airline flight."
According to her, NAPTIP had been monitoring the activities of Esan and others.
"NAPTIP's attention has been drawn to the statement by the spokesperson for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Police Command, Joseph Alabi exonerating the officer who was arrested by the agency's Operatives on Saturday.
"The agency is shocked that DSP Alabi would make such a sweeping statement that the Officer was arrested by "overzealous NAPTIP operatives while carrying out his legitimate duties at the airport terminal," she said.
"We do not know how the Police Command's Spokesperson ascertained that the other suspects denied knowing Esan.
"We appeal to the police command to exercise restraint at this point and wait for the outcome of further investigation going on" she said.
She stated that NAPTIP's concern was the safety of young Nigerians, and would continue to collaborate with the Nigerian Police as one of its strong allies in the fight against human trafficking and other vices.
"The Nigerian Police is an institution of high repute and it is important that officers do not sacrifice that reputation by trying to defend an officer who may have overstepped his bounds to engage in activities away from his primary job.
"We wish to assure the public that the Nigeria Police as an institution is not under investigation by NAPTIP, the only person being investigated is Esan who is an officer of the Nigerian Police.
The MMIA police command last Tuesday said its officer, Esan, was not involved in human trafficking.
Alabi said, "Investigations by the command showed that the officer was arrested by overzealous NAPTIP operatives while carrying out his legitimate duties at the airport terminal.
"On June 9, at about 7.30 p.m., Insp. Esan, while on duty at the MMIA departure hall, received one Henry, who claimed that he was sent to him (Esan).
"While trying to get acquainted with the said person, some men who were later discovered to be NAPTIP operatives, descended on him and seized his mobile phone as well as his identity card.
"He was later told that he was a member of a syndicate trafficking young Nigerians to the forthcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia and was taken to the NAPTIP office alongside other arrested persons and 10 rescued youths."
Alabi said following the intervention of the command, Esan was released on Monday after the arrested persons confirmed that they did not know him.


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The B-Team
Lamb on the Brain
April 10, 2015 | Posted by The B-Team
As the old proverb says, "March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb." After an exceptionally brutal winter in NYC, it should come as no surprise that The B-Team -- along with everyone else on the east coast! -- is majorly ready for spring.
...So bring on that lamb! The lamb is the worldwide symbol of spring, after all, and a go-to dish for Easter. When I was a kid, Easter meant a big family gathering at my grandparents' house with lots of cousins, aunts and uncles, and an Easter dinner of leg of lamb with mint jelly, creamed pearl onions, peas and carrots, and a bunny-shaped coconut cake for dessert.
My Easter menu has changed a bit since then, but the centerpiece is still a leg of lamb. For the past 10 years or so I have been making a stuffed leg of lamb with Dijon and herbs. When I first made it, my father immediately requested it the following year...and the year after that...and thus a tradition was born!
I debone the leg (you can buy it deboned, or simply ask your butcher to do it for you), stuff it with a savory, herbaceous paste (including mint, of course), and roast it in the oven. Watch my video to see how to stuff and roll the lamb -- it's easy, I promise!
The other components of the meal change depending on my mood. This year I'm feeling inspired by Greek Easter (April 12, 2015), so I'm pairing it with tzatziki with warm pita, roasted potatoes and shitake mushrooms, some springy little haricot verts with fresh dill, and a carafe of lemon juice mixed with olive oil and Greek oregano (trust me: it just makes everything taste like heaven).
Let's banish this winter stuff...and help bring on spring by making some lamb, ok?


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Full details: Irish creepfest "THE HALLOW" on Scream Factory Blu-ray/DVDMovies/TV,News Michael Gingold
The creatures of Irish mythology come to frightening life in THE HALLOW, which had an acclaimed festival/theatrical run last year and comes to disc this spring. Read on for the complete info and cover art.
Shout! Factory releases THE HALLOW on Blu-ray and DVD April 5 on its Scream Factory line, in conjunction with IFC Midnight. Directed by Corin Hardy (who discussed the movie here) from a script he wrote with Felipe Marino, the movie sports an unnerving array of practical creature FX overseen by John Nolan. The synopsis: "When a London-based conservationist [Joseph Mawle] is sent to Ireland with his wife [Bojana Novakovic] and infant child to survey an area of forest believed to be hallowed ground by superstitious locals, his actions unwittingly disturb a horde of demonic creatures who prey upon the lost. Alone and deep within the darkness of the remote wilderness, he must now fight back to protect his family against the ancient forces' relentless attacks." The discs will present the movie (which we review here) in 2.35:1 widescreen and will be fully loaded with bonus features, including:
• Audio commentary by director Corin Hardy
• "Surviving the Fairytale: The Making of THE HALLOW"
• "Behind-the-Scenes: The Story"
• "Behind-the-Scenes: Influence"
• "Behind-the-Scenes: Practical F/X"
• Director's storyboards gallery
• Director's sketchbook gallery
• The Book of Invasions original illustrations gallery
• Creature concepts gallery
• Theatrical trailer
Retail prices are $22.97 for the Blu-ray, $14.98 for the DVD, but they can be pre-ordered for $16.97 and $13.98 respectively at the Shout! Factory website.


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Struggling Through The Pain
"I did not get to the point I am at by focusing on what would I enjoy doing. I got here by saying what pain am I willing to sustain?"
A successful entrepreneur with whom I work shared with me these words of wisdom about his journey through several successful incarnations starting with in his twenties being a Grammy-winning musician. He left the globe-trotting band he led when he realized it wasn't his true calling.
"I thought I wanted something, but turns out I didn't. End of story.
I wanted the reward and not the struggle. I wanted the result and not the process. I was in love not with the fight but the victory. I realized in a lot of ways who I am is going to be defined by the things I am truly willing to struggle for."
He nicely captured what leads so many people to failure. They want success but aren't interested in fighting the battles they face and persevering against all odds in order to attain it. They want the good things that success brings but aren't interested in doing the difficult work to obtain them.
My client had achieved what many of us would consider the pinnacle of success, yet he wasn't willing to do what it took to sustain it. He simply didn't want it enough. Knowing what you truly desire is the first step toward success. When you truly desire something, you will be willing to put in the hard work that is necessary to achieve it.
To reach the highest level of success and stay there you must be willing to struggle through the pain that faces you along the way. You have to want it that much.
Where are you in your own journey forward? Do your struggles seem worth it? Does pain hold you back?
Or are you so driven to achieve your goal that you're willing to endure anything to attain it?
If not, maybe it's time to reconsider what it is you truly want…
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Single release: 'Half Believing' by The Black Angels
Release date: Out now
Label: Partisan Records
More info: Band website
Austin psych-rock godfathers The Black Angels have shared a music video for 'Half Believing', lead track off their latest record 'Death Song' out now on Partisan Records. Watch the S&M-themed nightmare (featuring punch-drunk ghost clowns) here via Brooklyn Vegan.
Guitarist Christian Bland says of the clip; "The idea was to create a mini 'Twilight Zone' episode, where a man's life flashes before his very eyes before he enters eternity. Where he ends up, no one knows."
Fresh off a performance on Austin City Limits, the band kick off a co-headline tour of the US with The Black Lips later this month. Full dates can be found at the band's website.
Watch the band perform 'Half Believing' live on ACL.
'Death Song' (their first LP in 4+ years) is band's heaviest, and most politically-charged work yet, and has been met with career-best reviews. Listen to new album 'Death Song' on Spotify.
The Black Angels will play Green Man Festival this summer
Press reaction to date
"The Black Angels are on their way to becoming legends. They're also prime movers in modern psych" - Vice Noisey
"A menacing return to form" – The Observer
"A classic bad-trip album" – The Times
"A combination of garagey psych and doomy VU-with-Nico grandeur" – Uncut
"A grim sense of hopelessness certainly pervades The Black Angels' comeback" – Mojo
"The Black Angels will blow your mind." – Clash
"An enormous and frighteningly timely album full of uniquely trippy anthems to oblivion" - NPR
"Their strongest collection to date… stunning" – The Quietus
"Thumpingly grand psych from Texan longhairs" – Classic Rock 8/10
"Death Song is a doomy yet soaring listen" – Louder Than War
"Written and recorded during the Trump election cycle, the feel is desolate and doomed" – Record Collector
"Their best record yet" – Shindig! *****
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This guest post was written by Hermo Terblanche, a Connect IQ developer in South Africa.
Have you ever seen an app in the Connect IQ app store that made you wonder, "That is so cool! How did the developer do that?" In order to draw attention to your app you need to stand out from the rest, by for example applying some really cool font tricks. In this blog post I am going to let you in on some of my secrets from my own Connect IQ creations. Hopefully this will inspire you to create your very own jaw-dropping apps for Garmin Connect IQ devices.
Let's jump straight into the magic! You'll need the following tools:
This technique is really simple and could easily be achieved in one of two ways:
For the watch face Summer Sunset, I used a free font called Sunset that I downloaded and exported to a PNG using BMFont.
This font combines each number and its corresponding reflection into a single glyph. This means that when you draw a number, it draws both the number and reflection as a single character.
The benefit of this approach is efficiency: you only need a single font which requires fewer resources and results in a smaller compiled PRG file. Also, your code also runs cheaper as you only need a single statement to draw the number which is more battery friendly. Finally you don't have to separately manage the positioning of drawing a number's reflection, making this the simplest approach. The downside is that you cannot have separate colors for the number and its reflection because the glyph is treated as one atomic character, and only one color can be applied to the glyph as a whole.
To see the skyline behind the time, you first draw the skyline, then you specify a transparent background color for the font and finally draw the time on top of the skyline:
//draw skyline here .. //load custom font var font = Ui.loadResource( Rez.Fonts.Sunset ); //set the time's color and draw it dc.setColor(Gfx.COLOR_DK_GREEN, Gfx.COLOR_TRANSPARENT); dc.drawText(timeX,timeY, font, timeStr, Gfx.TEXT_JUSTIFY_CENTER);
This approach is the most straightforward and does not need any further image processing of the font once it has been exported using the BMFont tool.
The Reflection watch face is a bit more advanced and involves some image processing, but it offers the benefit of specifying a different color for the time and the reflection.
This approach uses two separate fonts. For this I also downloaded a free font and exported it to a PNG using BMFont. I then duplicated the *.PNG and *.FNT files and renamed them to something meaningful so I could easily distinguish between the files of the two different fonts. Using some Photoshop skills I transformed each glyph in the duplicated PNG file to look like a reflected character. It is important to keep in mind with this approach is that it works best with a monospaced font; having constant glyph sizes in both fonts makes it easier to align the normal and reflected time when drawing. Without going into too much detail about the exact image processing steps, here is a basic outline of what to do:
Below is an illustration of some of the glyphs from the normal font and their corresponding reflected glyphs in the reflection font.
//load custom font for the normal time var normalFont = Ui.loadResource( Rez.Fonts.Normal ); //load custom font for the reflected time var reflectedFont = Ui.loadResource( Rez.Fonts.Reflected ); //set the normal time's color and draw it dc.setColor(Gfx.COLOR_DK_GREEN, Gfx.COLOR_TRANSPARENT); dc.drawText(timeX,timeY, normalFont, timeStr, Gfx.TEXT_JUSTIFY_CENTER); //set the reflected time's color and draw it dc.setColor(Gfx.COLOR_ORANGE, Gfx.COLOR_TRANSPARENT); dc.drawText(offsetX,offsetY, reflectedFont, timeStr, Gfx.TEXT_JUSTIFY_CENTER);
Connect IQ supports only one color in custom fonts. This is because the font's PNG is a grayscale image and therefore has only one channel. You cannot create a font to display multiple colors. Below is an illustration of the concept that is not possible within a single font:
But fear not! With some clever tricks it is possible to create the effect of a font that displays multiple colors. The watch face Watch Me displays its time using two colors: white border and blue fill.
The magic behind this trick involves a combination of two fonts with different masks. Below is an illustration of some of the glyphs from the two different font masks. The top image is the font for the border, while the bottom font is for the inner fill. An easy way to remember which is which, is to remember that white is the area that will be drawn onto the screen in a color of your or the user's choice.
The top mask is the original font that was exported using the BMFont tool. For the bottom mask I created a duplicate of the top mask, and then basically inverted the colors to ensure it will only draw the inner area in a specific color.
//load custom font for the border var borderFont = Ui.loadResource( Rez.Fonts.Border ); //load custom font for the inner fill var innerFillFont = Ui.loadResource( Rez.Fonts.InnerFill ); //set the time's border color and draw it dc.setColor(Gfx.COLOR_DK_GREEN, Gfx.COLOR_TRANSPARENT); dc.drawText(timeX,timeY, borderFont, timeStr, Gfx.TEXT_JUSTIFY_CENTER); //set the time's inner fill color and draw it dc.setColor(Gfx.COLOR_ORANGE, Gfx.COLOR_TRANSPARENT); dc.drawText(timeX,timeY, innerFillFont, timeStr, Gfx.TEXT_JUSTIFY_CENTER);
The idea to write text with an orientation other than horizontal is not something I innovated; I first saw it in another watch face in the store. Being a curious developer I had to try it out myself. The result of this experiment can be seen in my watch face South Africa. The time is displayed diagonal in either an ascending or descending orientation based on a user's preference. Each orientation is created with its own separate font.
You need to apply a rotation factor to each glyph in your font PNG. Rotating the glyphs will result in glyphs that are slightly bigger than the original. Below is an illustration to get an idea of what the PNG for each font looks like after all glyphs have been rotated:
When drawing text diagonally, you can no longer draw the string as a single entity; otherwise you'll just end up with a horizontal line of text with tilted characters, similar to what you now see in the above illustration. The real trick is to draw each character individually, but for each character adjust the y and x coordinates appropriately. For descending orientation, you need to increase the y coordinates, and for ascending you need to decrease it. The x coordinate will always increase in both scenarios. The glyphs have to overlap each other in order to create the diagonal effect. This is where a transparent background color does the trick!
The angle of rotation that you would like for your font is all up to you and you can experiment with different degrees of rotation in your graphics editor. In order to know where to draw the next character, you could maintain an array of coordinates. It is a lot easier to manage and draw diagonal text using a monospaced font because any character can be drawn at the same coordinate without causing gaps of varying size between adjacent characters.
//predefined coordinates based on diagonal angle and orientation var ascCoords = [[21,143],[42,129],[62,119],[73,108],[93,95]]; var descCoords = [[21,34],[42,48],[62,58],[73,69],[93,82]]; //set background color transparent to prevent clipping of characters dc.setColor(Gfx.COLOR_WHITE, Gfx.COLOR_TRANSPARENT); //string to be drawn var time = clock.hour.format("d") + ":" + clock.min.format("d"); var coords, font; //determine the font and coordinates to use based on orientation if(Orientation == "Descending"){ coords = descCoords; font = Ui.loadResource(Rez.Fonts.fontDesc); } else{ coords = ascCoords; font = Ui.loadResource(Rez.Fonts.fontAsc); } //draw each character individually for( var i = 0; i < time.length(); i++ ) { var char = time.substring(i,i+1); dc.drawText(coords[0], coords[1], font, char, Gfx.TEXT_JUSTIFY_LEFT); }
In my signature watch face NoFrills, I use an easy trick to create a special effect that makes the time fill up with water. It effectively serves as a progress gauge for activity tracking, while at the same time conserves real estate on the screen. Talk about a dual-purpose clock!
You only need a single font for this trick, and best of all: there is no image processing required. Only the power of Connect IQ is enough to achieve this! Again, a monospace font provides the best results and is simpler to work with.
//load custom font var font = Ui.loadResource( Rez.Fonts.MyFont ); //draw filled rectangle to represent text's color dc.setColor(Gfx.COLOR_WHITE, Gfx.COLOR_WHITE); dc.fillRectangle(rectX, rectY, width, height); //draw filled rectangle to represent water level dc.setColor(Gfx.COLOR_BLUE, Gfx.COLOR_BLUE); dc.fillRectangle(effectX, effectY, width, effectHeight); //create and draw the clipping mask dc.setColor(Gfx.COLOR_TRANSPARENT, Gfx.COLOR_BLACK); dc.drawText(timeX, timeY, font, timeString, Gfx.TEXT_JUSTIFY_CENTER);
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text: Dear Yao, FourDollars and all Traditional Chinese users, 2012/7/11 Yao Wei (魏銘廷) <firstname.lastname@example.com>: > Some recommendations on input method: > > SCIM somehow stopped their maintenance. (But seems their maintenance > started again by another people.) Thanks to confirm. The upstream is not dead. > Anyway, I would hope using IBus as a default recommendation, followed > by some common input methods that can type Chinese. Such as: > > ibus-chewing | gcin-chewing | hime-chewing | fcitx-chewing | > fcitx-libpinyin | scim-chewing The problem is not just be able to typing Chinese here. The tasksel designs for normal users who doesn't know how to install packages in debian. So it would be nice to have an overview from nontechnical users' point of view. which input method are mostly user friendly and attractive for even non-debian users? Everyone I've polled who has installed ibus for nontechnical users has had to switch out ibus due to its non-staleness and non-user-friendliness. Technical users who want ibus or whatever will have no difficulty installing it. > and some table-based input methods and so on... Which table do you mean here? > im-switch needs to update to im-config too, because im-switch is > deprecated and IME maintainers now recommend using im-config. Done. > And, as my personal (and many users') favorite, Wen Quan Yi Micro Hei > (文泉驛微米黑) seems like a good system typeface, so I would recommend: > ttf-wqy-microhei | ttf-wqy-zenhei The comment says "seems openjdk needs this to display Chinese." Can you please confirm which fonts are needed for display Chinese in openjdk? -- -Andrew


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Superconducting magnesium diboride
WARNING The following example aims at providing physically meaningful results. Calculations can therefore take a significant amount of time. For quick calculations, look at the
EPW/tests/ folder.
Running EPW to calculate the anisotropic superconducting gap of MgB2
This example is based on the papers Phys. Rev. B 87, 024505 (2013) and arXiv:1604.03525, which you should check for the physical interpretation of the results and a description of the main equations used in this tutorial.
The MgB2 example is located inside the
EPW/examples/mgb2/ directory. Within this directory you will find three subdirectories:
pp/ contains the Mg and B pseudopotentials;
phonon/ contains the input files needed for calculating the phonon dispersions of MgB2;
epw/ contains the input files to run
epw.x on MgB2.
epw.x has been compiled, we are ready to run the example.
Calculating phonons
The phonon code of QE requires a ground-state self-consistent calculation:
../../../../bin/pw.x < scf.in >& scf.out &
The electronic bandstructure of MgB2 is shown in Figure 1 below.
We will now proceed with a sequential run. Let us compute the phonon frequencies and eigenmodes using
../../../../bin/ph.x < ph.in >& ph.out &
This will provide us with the files containing the dynamical matrices and the variations of the self-consistent potentials at 28 irreducibles q-points. We now need to copy the
.dyn and
.dvscf files, as well as the
_ph0/diam.phsave folder, inside the
save/ folder. These files contain all the information that EPW needs from Quantum Espresso.
EPW expect these files to be labelled according to the number of the irreducible q-point in the list. In order to label the files correctly you can use the python script
pp.py. If you decide to proceed this way, just issue the statement:
python pp.py
from within the
phonon/ folder. The script will ask you the prefix used for the QE calculations as well as the number of irreducible q-points computed. The script will rename all the required files and place them in the folded
save/. At this point we are done with QE and can move to the
epw folder.
The phonon dispersion relations of MgB2 are shown in Figure 1 below.
Running EPW
We first have to perform one scf and one nscf calculation. To do this, we go inside the
epw directory and issue:
../../../../bin/pw.x < scf.in >& scf.out
../../../../bin/pw.x < nscf.in >& nscf.out
You can then launch the EPW calculation:
../../../bin/epw.x < epw.in >& epw.out
The calculation of superconducting properties is triggered by the flag
eliashberg = .true. and will be accompanied by significant I/O. In the following we describe the various output files, and we will use
XX to indicate the temperature at which the anisotropic gap equations are solved. Please note that the figures shown below have been generated using denser Brillouion zone grids than those indicated in the example input files.
MgB2.a2f . The remaining columns in
MgB2.a2f_iso (3 x number of atoms) contain the mode-resolved Eliashberg spectral function (there is no specific information on which modes correspond to which atomic species).
MgB2.a2f .
MgB2.phdos . The remaining columns in
MgB2.phdos_proj (3 x number of atoms) contain the mode-resolved phonon density of states (there is no specific information on which modes correspond to which atomic species).
MgB2.imag_aniso_XX, but the superconducting gap is along the real axis and is obtained via Pade approximants. This file is written if
iverbosity=2 in the input file, and the result is shown in the lower panel of Figure 3 below.
MgB2.imag_aniso_gap0_XX, but in this case the gap is calculated on the real axis using Padé approximants. This is shown in Figure 4 below.
MgB2.imag_aniso_gap_FS_XX, in a format compatible with VESTA. This is suitable for mapping the gap on the Fermi surface. Here
YY represents the band number within the chosen energy window during the EPW calculation.
MgB2.lambda_FS but can be read by VESTA for direct visualization. Note that
YY is the band index within the specified energy window.
Note for expert users
If you wish to reproduce Figure 6 above (showing the map of the superconducting gap on the Fermi surface) you can use two python scripts from the following tar file
The following video explains how to use the scripts in conjunction with VESTA to obtain Figure 6.
This video tutorial can also be found here.


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Kingfield woman arrested in relation to fatal crash in July
KINGFIELD - A local woman was arrested this morning, with police alleging she over the legal limit when the vehicle she was operating crashed on the West Kingfield Road on July 8. A 25-year-old Strong man was killed in that crash.
According to Franklin County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Steve Lowell, Danielle Larochelle, 30 of Kingfield, was arrested at her home by Deputy Andrew Morgan Thursday morning. She was arrested on a warrant charging felony operating under the influence.
The crash referenced in the warrant occurred on the evening of July 8 on the West Kingfield Road at approximately 10 p.m. A silver 2004 Chevy Aveo, reportedly operated by Larochelle, was westbound on the road when it left the roadway and struck several trees. One of the three passengers, Nicholas Shurtleff, 25 of Strong, was flung from the vehicle. He died at the scene.
FCSO personnel, firefighters with the Kingfield, Carrabassett Valley and New Portland departments, and NorthStar EMS all responded to the scene. At the time, previous information released by the FCSO indicated that investigators were told that the vehicle had swerved to avoid a deer. Maine State Police assisted with the crash reconstruction. Morgan was the lead investigator.
NorthStar transported Larochelle and another passenger, Benjamin Bowman, 22 of Kingfield, to Franklin Memorial Hospital. Neither Bowman or Larochelle were wearing seat belts, according to information released by FCSO in July. The third passenger, Patrick Wyman, 23 of Kingfield, had reportedly been wearing his seat belt during the incident and did not need medical attention.
According to information released by Lowell Thursday, Larochelle's blood alcohol content was .219 percent grams per 100 mL of blood. The legal BAC limit in Maine is .08 percent for drivers over the age of 21.
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Hopefully justice will be served for Nick !!!
.219 (drunk) + driving + passengers = a life lost..... When will people learn? So sad for Nick and his family :(
Patrick had his seatbelt on.
Nick did not.
Important !!!!
If you drink and drive,, u get what you get.
If you ride with someone who is drinking and driving,, you get what you get.
Looks like a seatbelt was a deciding factor in this particular incident.
Wear Em. Please.
I am so angry to hear about this.
Hopefully Justice will be served for Nick Shurtleff!!
Yup, now the truth comes out. .21 is dam near an entire 5th of 80 proof. She can never say "I didnt think i was that drunk." Two beers will put u at a .08, I can see that mistake happening but not this. She knew what she was doing. Prison here she comes.
I think the .219 alcohol level was the deciding factor here.
Never realized it took a month to get a blood test evaluated.
".21 is near an entire 5th of 80 proof"? Doesn't that kind of depend on a persons weight, age, etc?
The effect of drinking the same amount of alcohol will vary from person to person. It depends on:
How fast you drink
If you drink quickly you will get a stronger effect than if you drink the same amount over a longer period. Drinking fast means the alcohol will build up in your blood stream faster than your liver can remove it.
If you have eaten
If you eat before or during the time when you drink alcohol, it will have less effect on you. Food in your stomach slows down how fast the alcohol is absorbed into your blood.
Your weight
Alcohol will have a stronger effect on someone who weighs less. Larger people have more body fluids, which dilute the alcohol.
Your sex
Women are affected more than men. Women tend to have more a higher percentage of body fat and less fluid in their bodies than men. This means that alcohol is less diluted in women's bodies. Also, women don't break down alcohol as efficiently as men, so the alcohol can build up in their blood stream.
Your age
Younger and older people are usually affected more. The amount of body fluids tends to decrease with age, so an older person will be more affected by the same amount of alcohol. Young people's bodies are still developing and they usually have a lower tolerance for alcohol.
Your drinking history
People who don't drink very often will be more affected than regular drinkers. People who are used to drinking develop a tolerance to the effects of alcohol as their body becomes used to it. Tolerance means that after regular drinking, you may find that drinking the same amount of alcohol no longer produces the same effect. Read more about tolerance
Your body type
An overweight person will be more affected than a lean, muscular person. Overweight people have more body fat and less fluids, so the alcohol they drink will be more concentrated in their blood.
Fizzy drinks like champagne or drinks mixed with tonic or cola will affect you more quickly. The carbonation that produces the fizz increases the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream.
Genetic factors
Some people have genetic differences that mean that they have different amounts of the enzymes that break down alcohol. This means they may get drunk more quickly. This variation is usually seen in certain populations of Asian descent, such as some Chinese and Japanese people.¹
Very sad a young life was lost. Also for the driver that decided to drive her 3 friends home. She made a bad choice but riders make bad choices as well. Praying for all!!
Sad for all involved but she is ultimately responsible!!!
So ur point is that this young female, who does not apear to be over weight, should have been worse off then most? Sounds good.
@Kingfield man..Thank you for the lecture on drinking and how it affects your body..very Informative. Next, we need one on not drinking and driving..and not riding in the car with a driver who is very impaired.
Yes, she made a bad choice to drive them home, but no one twisted their arms to get in and ride. They had a choice to call for a sober driver. It does work both ways. And I'm so sorry for all involved.
Notice I have an (!) point......
To Seatbelts. !! Just because someone has a seat belt on, does not mean they will survive a crash with a drunk driver behind the wheel!!
To Kingfield man: It is never OK to drink and drive...no matter your sex, age, weight, etc!!
To anyone who cares: An accident always puts fault on the driver (if you are the one that caused the accident)....You are the one operating the vehicle...that makes you responsible for your passengers!!!
Does it really matter how it happened, a life was lost. The family is suffering from this.
All your statements don't really matter. This is one article that you all should just read and not respond to.
Exactly Concerned citizen! @Kingfield Man....sounds more like Kingfield Boy!
@Kingfield guy- what a wealth of useless knowledge!
.219 bac was the deciding factor for sure...
But of what?
Pretty sure she wasnt transporting them all to church at gunpoint.
She needs to pay the price for what she did or didn't do.
They others already have paid for their decisions.
Sad stuff.
This is in reference to the one titled "seatbelts"! Have a friggen heart! A human life was lost and three individuals and their family's lives are forever changed because of alcohol and driving! Your comment is very ignorant and uncalled for! I condone drinking and driving as well but dam have a heart! Don't know any involved but feel terrible for the family's! Think about what you write before you open your trap! Rip Nick
Ryan if you condone drinking and driving you may be part of the problem.
Playing with fire, the deciding factor to charge her with felony OUI rather than the standard misdemeanor OUI was the fact that she was A) driving way over the 0.08BAC limit and B) caused the death of another person, that had she been sober might not have happened, it elevates it from a class D misdemeanor to a class B felony(not less than 6 months and not more than 10 years in prison and a fine not less than $2100 and a license suspension of not less than 10 years though the Secretary of State can extend the suspension.)
Some information you don't seem to know about.
Many grieving families "use" their loss as an educational tool to hopefully effect other preventable tragedies ,(wearing seatbelts,,not riding with anyone who has been drinking are 2 examples).
These families choose to actually face reality and talk about it rather than blame others who also made bad choices.
Anger and vengeance is what is "heartless".
There is no closure or healing there.
Now you know why others grieve this way.
Thanks to many of them sharing their painful story, many others listened and were saved.
Dear Franklin County Court System,
10 years ago next week a man in his car struck my wife's car head on. His BAC was .230. He had his license suspended for 6 months after spending two weeks in jail. His CDL was not taken from him.
"N" has never been the same. Her career as an environmental engineer was cut short. Her abilities as a human were severely limited. Everything came to a shuddering halt.
See to it that this person gets the 10 year driving suspension and is sentenced to contribute a significant part of her life long income to the orphans and widows of fatal drunk driving crashes.
She has earned this as a result of her action. The others that rode with her, with or with out seat belts, were at differing degrees of thoughtless, but she DROVE the CAR DRUNK! Get her off the roads and make her and all others like her actually pay for the health care and support of those they injure and the families of those they kill.
Mr. Lauri Sibulkin
Mr Sibulkin makes the point about healing and closure.
Understandably bitter but what good comes from it?
Some people control their anger, others let it control them.
Another choice. (Yes it is because many use it for some good rather than stick in it).
I know people who were severely injured (not their choice).
But they chose to be positive happy and yes Thankful people after.
Not sure what I would do but this is the choice they made.
I admire them.
@Another Choice...Lets see a drunk driver kill or seriously maim your spouse or one of your children..Then you can come on here and say what others should be doing. Think you would be saying a different attitude..
From Another Choice to Kee.
If you had actually read what I wrote,
you would know I said "I'm not sure what I would do". But assume anything you wish.
I am (with much gratitude) communicating the positive reaction I encountered from grieving folks who chose not to hate and seek revenge, but instead put their grief towards helping others.
They demonstrated that Justice and Revenge are not the same thing.
I am thankful for that lesson.
That's all.
I am so tired of hearing the word "ACCIDENT" used to describe these incidents. There is nothing accidental about choosing to drink and drink a lot - choosing to allow passengers in the vehicle with you - choosing to get behind the wheel - choosing to get on the road. So how exactly was this accidental? Everything she did was INTENTIONAL - the outcome was not intentional, but it never would have happened.
Lawyers, judges please start seeing these incidents for what they are. We all make choices and sometime those choices end in dire circumstances; BUT our choices are not accidental.
DA offers plea down to involuntary manslaughter, 365 days in jail with all but 90 days suspended, license revoked 10 years with option to regain in 4. Book it.
Hope she didn't plan on getting into Canada anytime soon...
Was just wondering where all you people who knows what her sentencing is Could you please tell me how you all know? nothing has been set in stone yet. Stop posting stuff you do not know (Bill Harvey) anything about.


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Arrangements to formally close the second trading period together with the activation of the next software release will take place in May and June 2013.
As previously announced, from 1 May onwards:
In addition, on 6 May, an upgrade of the Union registry will be activated, essentially to provide the functionality for operators to surrender allowances valid for the third trading period. The activation will require suspension of access to the registry for two hours between 08:00 CEST and 10:00 CEST on Monday 6 May.
The banking process is planned to start on 1 July. The process requires the closure of the Union Registry for five consecutive working days. Access to the Union Registry will be suspended as of 1 July and will be resumed no later than 8 July. Until the start of this process, transfers of allowances valid for the second trading period will remain possible.
The next update of the Union registry software - following formal adoption of the new registry rules in early May - is scheduled to take place in July shortly after the banking process has been completed. More details will be communicated on this website before 15 June.
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Today Simon and I took the remaining furniture to the auction house, finished cleaning the house and took the rubbish to the dump. The family all took quite a few bits and pieces of furniture and other things, but over the last 10 days I was able to gift, sell, giveaway and recycle everything else. I was determined that none of Mums things would be dumped and I'm thrilled to say that all we dumped today was rubbish!
I closed the door at Mums place for the last time and I picked this rose as I said goodbye to Mums last home :)


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Even though I often take on the Wall Street Journal's depiction of new stories, the flip side is that it does break significant news stories. Today is one of those days, although I wonder about an item this juicy hitting the wires on a Friday evening.
Remember that the reason for shoring up AIG was its credit default swaps portfolio, in which it had written lots of unhedged guarantees on the cheery assumption that there was tantamount to no risk. Insurers are state-regulated in the US, and subject to a host country requirements overseas (and AIG has substantial foreign operations). Uncle Sam has no regulatory responsibility for AIG, but was hit up nevertheless as the most logical deep pocket that could prevent a financial train wreck.
Gretchen Morgenson reported in September that Goldman was the only financial firm that had a seat at the table during the AIG rescue talks. We noted at the time:
This is special dealing, pure and simple. Even if AIG needed to be salvaged (there was considerable agreement on this point), having Goldman deeply involved in the process is cronyism. But that's been a staple of this Administration.
Another reason for the bailout was that AIG's guarantees allowed European banks to circumvent minimum capital requirements, which means the AIG salvage operation was a backstop to European financial firms.
The Wall Street Journal story, "Top U.S., European Banks Got $50 Billion in AIG Aid" peels back another layer in this sorry affair:
The beneficiaries of the government's bailout of American International Group Inc. include at least two dozen U.S. and foreign financial institutions that have been paid roughly $50 billion since the Federal Reserve first extended aid to the insurance giant.
Among those institutions are Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Germany's Deutsche Bank AG, each of which received roughly $6 billion in payments between mid-September and December 2008….
The names of all of AIG's derivative counterparties and the money they have received from taxpayers still isn't known, but The Wall Street Journal has identified some of them and is publishing others here for the first time….
In a Senate Banking Committee hearing in Washington on Thursday, Fed Vice Chairman Donald Kohn declined to identify AIG's trading partners. He said doing so would make people wary of doing business with AIG.
But Mr. Kohn told lawmakers he would take their requests to his colleagues. The Fed, through a new committee led by Mr. Kohn to discuss transparency concerns, is now weighing whether to disclose more details about the AIG transactions.
Yves here. One would infer that someone who was privy to the details is mighty unhappy with what went down.
The story also includes this text box:
Some banks that were paid by AIG after it was bailed out by the government
Goldman Sachs Deutsche Bank Merrill Lynch Société Générale Calyon Barclays Rabobank Danske HSBC Royal Bank of Scotland Banco Santander Morgan Stanley Wachovia Bank of America Lloyds Banking Group Source: WSJ research
Update 10:50 PM: Readers suffering from bailout fatigue are wondering why this is a biggie. By the time you are talking AIG level numbers, does it matter where the money went, really? Willem Buiter begs to differ (hat tip Ed Harrison). Bottom line: covert subsidies were given to bank via AIG. Remember, Henry Paulson, who had perilously few inhibitions about shoveling money at banks, even when the pretexts were often dubious and the checks non-existent, nevertheless was afraid to overpay openly for dud assets, which is why he retreated from his original conception of the TARP as as way to hoover up bad debt.
But AIG? No problem. CDS are arcane, and these were bi-lateral contracts (while the dud TARP asset were in most cases securities, so in many cases, third parties could formulate a rough view as to where they might trade).
Wake up and smell the coffee. The public purse is being looted and we the great unwashed are being fed pablum. Just because the perps work for once esteemed institutions and are typically treated with deference does not change the nature of the undertaking.
From Buiter:
The reports on the evidence given by the Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, Don Kohn, to the Senate Banking Committee about the Fed's role in the government's rescue of AIG, have left me speechless and weak with rage. AIG wrote CDS, that is, it sold credit default swaps that provided the buyer of the CDS (including some of the world's largest banks) with insurance against default on bonds and other credit instruments they held. Of course the insurance was only as good as the creditworthiness of the party writing the CDS. When it was uncovered during the late summer of 2008, that AIG had nurtured a little rogue, unregulated investment banking unit in its bosom, and that the level of the credit risk it had insured was well beyond its means, the AIG counterparties, that is, the buyers of the CDS, were caught with their pants down.
Instead of saying, "how sad, too bad" to these counterparties, the Fed decided (in the words of the Wall Street Journal), to unwind ".. some AIG contracts that were weighing down the insurance giant by paying off the trading partners at the full value they expected to realize in the long term, even though short-term values had tumbled."
An LSE colleague has shown me an earlier report in the Wall Street Journal (in December 2008), citing a confidential document and people familiar with the matter, which estimated that about $19 billion of the payouts went to two dozen counterparties between the government bailout of AIG in mid-September and early November 2008….With the US government (Fed, FDIC and Treasury) now at risk for about $160 bn in AIG, a mere $19 bn may seem like small beer. But it is outrageous. It is unfair, deeply distortionary and unnecessary for the maintenance of financial stability.
Don Kohn ackowledged that the aid contributed to "moral hazard" – incentives for future reckless lending by AIG's counterparties – it "will reduce their incentive to be careful in the future." But, here as in all instances were the weak-kneed guardians of the common wealth (or what's left of it) cave in to the special pleadings of the captains of finance, this bail-out of the undeserving was painted as the unavoidable price of maintaining, defending or restoring financial stability…
I am deeply worried that other people may, as a result of this, be willing to do business with other U.S. financial institutions on the same ludicrous terms that brought us the current crisis,,,,
Unless the counterparties pay the full price for their hubris and recklessness, they will be back for more. It is therefore tragic that central banks and governments everywhere are going out of their way to protect and shelter the unsecured creditors of the banks (holders of junior and senior debt among them), by raiding the tax payer or the credit and reputation of the central bank. Significant mandatory debt-to-equity conversions and large write-downs of (haircuts on) the claims of other unsecured creditors should be an integral part of any financial assistance package.
There's more good stuff here. Buiter also questions conventional wisdom about the Lehman failure.
Originally published at Naked Capitalism and reproduced here with the author's permission.


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Leave of Absence Letter for Personal Reasons Example
There are many reasons you may need to take a leave of absence from your job. You may have personal or family related reasons for needing to take extended time away from your job. A discussion with your supervisor should be followed by a leave of absence letter citing personal reasons. Here's information on types of leaves from work, how to request a leave of absence for personal reasons, and a sample letter to give you an idea of how to write your own.
Approved Leaves from Work
There are certain circumstances your employer, by law, has to grant you the time off you request. The company may not be required by law to pay you, either fully or in part, while you are away from your job, but there are legal protections to guarantee that you can return to your job when your leave is finished.
Some of the reasons for mandatory leave are the birth or adoption of a child, certain medical conditions, or to honor a military commitment.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) states the legal guidelines businesses have to follow regarding mandatory leave.
Reasons you may take a voluntary leave would be more personal - like continuing your education, personal stress, or illness. Your employer is not required by law to grant voluntary, or personal, leave. When you start your job, get to know what your rights are when it comes requesting and taking a leave of absence. Guidelines can be very different between companies, so don't assume they are all alike.
Extended leave is often unpaid, but you may be able to use accrued vacation time if you can plan ahead. In many circumstances, employers are happy to honor your request for the leave of absence, especially if you are open and honest with your boss about what you are going through and request the time off with plenty of notice.
Unfortunately, you will sometimes find yourself seeking leave unexpectedly and may not be able to give much warning ahead of time. Whatever your circumstances are, be sure to ask for an extended period of leave professionally and courteously.
Ask Verbally and in Writing
Plan to request for your time off both verbally and in written form. It is always advisable to have a face to face conversation with your supervisor about your need to take a leave of absence. You do not have to give them every detail about what you are dealing with, but the more aware they are of what you are going through, the more understanding they are likely to be.
You should follow up your in-person meeting with a written document clearly requesting the terms of your leave.
You can send your letter via email, post, or give it to your supervisor by hand. Also, if you work with a team of coworkers, you should notify them after your leave is approved.
You can send an email to your colleagues as a group or individually, depending on the size of your company/department, and how close you are to the people you work with. The key is to be open and honest with those you work for and with, but remember, you only need to share as much detail as you are comfortable with regarding your leave.
What to Include in Your Letter
When you write your letter, there is some essential information you should include.
- Begin by stating how much time you are planning on taking off and when you would like the leave of absence to begin and end.
- Include a brief explanation of why you are taking the leave, and perhaps where you will be while you are away.
- If it is possible, offer your assistance and provide the best way to contact you during your time off.
- Be sure to thank your employer for considering your request.
Letter Example Requesting a Leave of Absence for Personal Reasons
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State Zip Code
Your Phone Number
City, State Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms. Lastname:
I would like to request a two month leave of absence for personal reasons. If possible, I would like the leave from work to begin on August 1, with a return date of October 1, 2018.
If approved, I will be staying with family in Anycity during this time period and I would be glad to assist with any questions via email or phone whenever possible.
Thank you very much for your consideration.
Your Signature (hard copy letter)
Your Typed Name
Sending an Email
If you are sending your letter by email, you don't need to include the contact information at the top of the letter. Your subject line should state something clear and concise, like: "Leave of Absence Request - Firstname Lastname." Begin your letter with a salutation, and include your contact information with your signature.


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1. Russell Hantz (Survivor, Season 19, 20)
"Nobody said anything. That's how easy it was to manipulate these people. All of them. They really sucked."
"Nobody said anything. That's how easy it was to manipulate these people. All of them. They really sucked."
Let's face it - love or hate Survivor, you can't deny the unbelievable impact the show has had on modern society over the last decade. Through the course of the show's run, it has obtained a reputation for introducing couch patatos to some of the most interesting characters ever to grace the small screen. Sure, there were some great heroes like Rupert, Colby, Cirie and JT, but deep down everyone knew they were actually rooting for the villains, as these were the contestants that truly gave the show some of its best and most memorable moments. To single out one great villainous mastermind seems therefore almost cruel, but I can honestly give Russel Hantz the top spot on my list without any sense of hesitation. As the only contestant voted the 'Best player" for two consecutive seasons, Russel played the game harder than anyone in the show's history. As a master manipulator, Russel effortlessly managed to get the other contestants to do his bidding - whether this involved voting out their strongest alliance members, giving Russel their immunity idol or just listening to him out of pure fear for the revenge that might follow. Even though Russel never actually won the game of Survivor, he will always be remembered as one of the most influential players of one of the best shows ever created - still think he doesn't derserve all the praise?
2. Jasmine (Angel)
Blurring the lines between good and evil.
The fact that Jasmine is black is great, don't get me wrong, but there's much more to her awesomeness than mere racial chauvinism. The cool thing about Jasmine is that she was the first truly ambiguous villain I was introduced to as a child, resulting in her having a profound impact on my sense of good and evil (no, really!). Just like Angel (the protagonist from the show 'Angel') Jasmine's ultimate goal was world peace and acceptance (which is a good thing, right?). The problem however was in her methods (which involved brain fucking the entire universe) – something that Angel just couldn't accept with a clear, vampire conscious, believing that natural human suffering made much more sense instead. Jasmine's excellent skills in diplomacy and rhetoric meant that it was even harder to decide if one should cheer for her or not. Even after Jasmine's death, Angel and his misfit friends contemplate if they did the right thing...does the end truly justify the means? Jasmine, I thank you for raising this difficult question.
3. Ava Moore (Nip/Tuck)
"You lubricate acid. If I stick my dick up you, it would sizzle off."
It's hard to single out one villain from a show with such a great list of awesome baddies, but Ava Moore, first introduced in Season 2 of Nip Tuck seems to be the role model that all other modern would-be villains should aspire to be like. While Ava is introduced as a life coach, it soon becomes clear that she has a few problems of her own, with the biggest of course being her two saggy, hairy balls (aka her shallow vaginal canal). Yes, while it's hard to take a transsexual serious, Ava is so damn hot, it doesn't really matter. Ava aspires to ruin the entire cast's lives and proves to be very successful with this, proving she's a much better home wrecker than a life coach. She also manages to make sweet man love with many of the show's male leads, leading to a few awkward but funny... "I had sex with a man" moments throughout the show. Ava returns a few seasons later, proving that transsexuals are harder to get rid of than you would think!
4. Maryann Forrester (True Blood)
"Feeling sorry for things is just an excuse not to celebrate your own happiness."
Sure, Maryann's impressive assortment of strange abilities which include enhanced strength, superhuman speed, the power to influence or control the behaviour of others, immortality, blood that is black and toxic are more than enough to send chills down any vampire's spines, but that alone won't give her a mention on this list. No, what makes Maryann truly special is her unique demeanour and her very positive approach to life – not to mention all her great sex orgies that she throws for all her beloved demon-enslaved redneck friends! Maryann is as funny as she is scary and intimidating, making her antics a true joy to behold. Maryann also has the talent of excellent motivational skills, giving some of the show's characters truly great advice on how to improve their quality of life. This advice is however always extremely contradictory when compared with her actions (she enjoys performing blood sacrifices), making her inspiring words even more hilarious as the show progresses. Maryann, thank you for showing me that friends that literally want to rip your heart out are those that you should keep the closest.
5. Angel Zachariah (Supernatural)
"Well, can't make an omelet without cracking a few eggs. In this case, truckloads of eggs, but you get the picture."
Ok, most fans of Supernatural will be like "WTF? – From all the great villains you could choose from, you went for this dickhead?" A valid argument indeed... Supernatural has some great villains like the 'The yellow-eyed demon', Lillith, Lucifer himself, Ruby and the very slimy Crowley, to name but a few – all of which are trademarked by incredibly evil intentions and all the other great things that make an excellent villain. Angel Zacharia however has something that none of these have – the element of surprise! Think about it: Who would expect one of Heaven's higher ups to be such a complete dick? 'Zach' thinks of Heaven as a type of corporation where only the best and brighest get to climb the corporate ladder. It's a frightening picture, but one that makes a lot of sense...And that's exaclty what lies at the core of Supernatural – who exactly are the good guys – the forces of heaven or those from hell... or are mankind actually all on their own in this messed-up world? This makes Zachariah a very important character indeed, as he functions as the 'vessel' for the series' most resonating message.
6. Karin Walker (Will & Grace)
"Honey, you know what's really sad? Poor people with big dreams. Well, that's not so much sad as it is incredibly funny!"
"Honey, you know what's really sad? Poor people with big dreams. Well, that's not so much sad as it is incredibly funny!"
Not only is Karen Walker arguably one of the most heartless characters ever portrayed on the silver screen, but she's also easily one of the funniest. Karen Walker's exact background story is never fully explored during the show, but a few things are sure: Karen is a borderline alocohlic with a deep love for prescription drugs and a very shaky moral balance. Add to this one of the most well-known high pitch voices on TV and you have a recipe for comedic brilliance. Even though Karen is obviously one of the most unstable characters in the show, she's also argubaly the most important one, as she functions as the link that joins this serious mismatch of characters. Even though the show might be called 'Will & Grace', it would have been nothing if it wasn't for the presence of this formidibale lady.
7.The mad Twatter (Skins)
"Yeah, yeah you could say that. You could say, ah, Pretty huge Dick."
7.The mad Twatter (Skins)
"Yeah, yeah you could say that. You could say, ah, Pretty huge Dick."
Skins is definitely more well-known for all its great protagonists, but the Mad Twatter is such a diabolical genius that he definitely deserves a spot on this list of great villains. The slightly insane Twatter is first introduced at a brothel when Sid (the lamest TV show character ever) asks him for some weed. What follows is a whirlwind ride of deception and blackmail, as the Twatter tries to get the money back that Sid still owes him. The Twatter's induction into the hall of super villain fame is however due to a very specific scene where Twatter breaks a musical instrument as a symbol of his pure evil nature, proving that even something as beautiful as music is no match for him. The Twatter does however realise that all isn't well and therefore makes sure not to miss his psychiatry sessions before beating random strangers to a pulp. The Twatter might not be the most organised criminal mastermind around, but he definitely has some very original methods he uses to strike fear in his enemies' hearts.He also sports a very sexy moustache.
8. Sue Sylvester (Glee)
"You think this is hard? I'm living with hepatitis, that's hard!"
"You think this is hard? I'm living with hepatitis, that's hard!"
Sue Sylvester, the primeval manifestation of the average high school cheerleader coach also happens to be one of the funniest characters ever portrayed on television. Sue will do anything to destroy the school's Glee club and promote her Cheerio's (the name of the cheerleading squad she coaches), even if it means getting dirty, using tactics like extortion, bribery, spying, verbal abuse, murder, nuclear holocausts and even staplers. Sue also has an extremely shady past: she euthanized her own mother, assisted in the capture of Noriega, torments the homeless, and is missing a uterus. Sue's duels with her antagonist are a joy to behold, proving with each and every encounter that she is a force to be reckoned with. Cheerleading will never be the same again, thank you Sue!
9. Tuco Salamancah (Breaking Bad)
"This kicks like a mule with its balls wrapped in duct tape!"
This list is in serious need of a proper drug kingpin (and no, the Mad Twatter doesn't count). But choosing only one badass Drug pimp from a list of so many possible contenders is not an easy business. Luckily, this choice became much easier when I got the chance to meet the Mexican Druglord, Tuco Salamancah from the maginificent action-drama, Breaking Bad. Tuco's sociopathic nature makes him a sheer joy to watch onscreen, as he is not afraid to use extreme violence (some of the most intense I've had the pleasure of seeing on TV) to get results from his dealers and suppliers. Tuco also isn't an easy man to impress, as the main protagonist only earns Tuco's respect after blowing up his Drug headquarters ("You got balls. I'll give you that"). What makes Tuco even more frightening is his capacity for actual compassion as well as the ability to see the 'lighter side of a situation' – this whilst he beats and kills many a man during his time on the show. Pure bliss.
10. Stefano DiMera (Days of our lives) and Massimo Marone (The Bold and the beautiful)
The transcendental God of the Soap Opera
10. Stefano DiMera (Days of our lives) and Massimo Marone (The Bold and the beautiful)
The transcendental God of the Soap Opera
Stefano has been reported dead 11 times in Days of our lives over a period of almost 30 years, wreaking havoc on Marlena and the other retards from Salem in that horrible soap time and time again. Stefano even managed to overshadow the devil himself, proving that Marlena's demon possession was mere child's play when compared to what Stefano was capable of. Stefano also has the bragging rights that come with 26 different henchmen – a very impressive number that should make most villains very envious! But what makes Stefano truly remarkable is his ability to even transcend the boundaries of his own lame soap opera universe – When Stefano finally decided that Marlena wasn't worth all the fuss of the last few decades, he teleported his existence to another soap, reincarnating himself as Massimo Marone in the Bold and the Beautiful. Truly, a villain to be reckoned with!
Other worthy mentions that didn't make the cut:
Lucretia (Sparatacus)
Miguel (Dexter)
Parvati (Survivor)
Brother Justin Crowe (Carnivale)
Death (Supernatural)
Mr G (Summer Heights High)
Colleen Rose (Nip/Tuck)


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Today's Bible reading: Mark 16:1-8
From our perspective - as we look back in faith - we see the resurrection as the logical and glorious highlight of Holy Week: the restoration of paradise lost … the vindication of God's messianic son.
So, it may come as a bit of a surprise to us to realize that Easter came as quite a "shocker" to Jesus followers – despite having told them numerous times that He would rise from the dead. The empty tomb didn't immediately provide answers … it posed problems. As a matter of fact, Mark's Gospel basically ends with the women running away from the empty tomb in fear, and not saying anything to anyone!
Prayer: He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!


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Merle Bill Rumpie
Neela Valley-Six
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Nannie-Ruth Simeral is the Director of The Nannie-Ruth Gallery, on the campus of University de Axt.
Located on the ground-floor of The Studio Museum of American Volk Art, it also encompasses the outdoor Lawrence Hinkle Memorial Gardens.
The Nannie-Ruth Gallery is dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge work from both national and international sources.
In addition, it houses the world's largest and most significant collection of Displaced Global Outsider art by Foxcroft-Crossing artists, including The Group of Four:
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Requests to visit are treated on an individual basis and encouraged only for those deemed of high repute or who have a serious reason for requesting said visit. Permits are essential and may be arranged by contacting the gallery.
The Nannie-Ruth Gallery
Dr.Axt PO Box 1448 Jacksonville OR 97530
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Would you like to know more about engineering and what you can do as an engineer?
If you like designing solutions to problems, want to contribute to society and make a difference to the world, come see what engineering is about at the Experience It! student conference.
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It will be a day of fun, interactive and hands-on workshops and team-based activities, exploring the peculiar and bizarre applications of engineering!
Hear from current engineering students and our industry representatives, learn what careers and opportunities are available to you and be inspired by their journeys and achievements.
Who is this for?
This conference is aimed at NSW high school girls in Years 8-10. No prior engineering, maths or physics experience is required and students will have the opportunity to do workshops based on their areas of interest. You'll also get to work as a team in challenges to win some great prizes!
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