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Schur Algebras and Representation Theoryby Stuart Martin
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Pub. Date: 01/18/2009
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Schur algebras are an algebraic system that provide a link between the representation theory of the symmetric and general linear groups. Dr. Martin gives a self-contained account of this algebra and those links, covering the basic ideas and their quantum analogues. He discusses not only the usual representation-theoretic topics (such as constructions of irreducible modules, the structure of blocks containing them, decomposition numbers and so on) but also the intrinsic properties of Schur algebras, leading to a discussion of their cohomology theory. He also investigates the relationship between Schur algebras and other algebraic structures. Throughout, the approach uses combinatorial language where possible, thereby making the presentation accessible to graduate students. Some topics require results from algebraic group theory, which are contained in an appendix.
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Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Polynomial functions and combinatorics; 2. The Schur algebra; 3. Representation theory of the Schur algebra; 4. Schur functors and the symmetric group; 5. Block theory; 6. The q-Schur algebra; 7. Representation theory of Sq (n, r); Appendix: a review of algebraic groups; References; Indexes.
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The legendary musician and composer, who helped introduce the sitar to the Western world through his collaboration with The Beatles, died on December 11 in Southern California. He was 92.
About 700 people joined Shankar's wife, Sukanya, and family at the service held at a spiritual center in the coastal town about 25 miles (40 km) north of San Diego.
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It was interesting going back and digitizing the film. It made me really appreciate how much control you get with a RAW digital file. It crazy to have taken all these photos on the trip without seeing a preview. I had to wait until I got back to see if the photos even worked out. So old school.
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Because the images are saved for the web you lose some of the sharpness—so it's not the best way to judge the images. When you look at the RAW files the 5DSR is the clear winner based on sharpness. The a7rII is close behind the 5DSR and a step up from the 5D MKIII
If I had to pick one I would go with the 5DSR because everything works or will work with Canon (such as my Profoto Air-TTL). That said, I'm really impressed with the a7rII...it has made me rethink what I need in a camera. For instance, I love the a7rII's electronic viewfinder. It great for reviewing images in bright sunlight. With the Canon I need to find shade in order to see the screen clearly. One thing I wish the a7rII had is a quick way to change focus on-the-fly. I found a workaround by customizing the buttons, but you still need to hit the center button before the dial lets you move the focus point. With the 5DSR I can just move the dial making it really fast to follow someone with the focus. After using the massive amount of focus points on the a7rII the 5DSR focus feels like a let down. The size of the a7rII makes it great for carrying around. It is less intimidating...allowing you to take more discreet photos.
Sony has impressed me with the a7rII, which now has a permanent home in my camera bag.
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There are tons of very scientific tests of the Canon 5DS R on the web. When I got mine I simply wanted to know who how it compared to my old Canon 5D MKIII and my Phase One IQ180. I don't need charts or numbers I just wanted to see a real world image. I did a quick very un-scientific test out my studio window.
All three camera's where photographed very similar to the pulled back photo above. I then overlaid them all at 100% which gives the crops below. I'm only looking at two things with my test, resolution and sharpness. The IQ180 is still king in that regard but I'm very impressed with how well the 5DS R did. I've always felt that the 5D MKIII had a lack of sharpness which prevented me from using it for more than people. Maybe it's the added resolution but the 5DS R has a sharpness that puts it much closer to the IQ180. This is the first time that I might consider using a Canon for studio work.
This is the first time that I might consider using a Canon for studio work.
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Recently I created a time-lapse video for Plow, one of my favorite restaurants, on Potreo Hill in San Francisco. The concept was to show a day at the restaurant. Such a big part of that is not only the amazing food, but the community that gathers there.
The video starts with the owner baking before sunrise and ends with the staff toasting the completion of a day well done. I personally love the top view which shows half the kitchen area and half eating area. It's cool seeing the food created and consumed in the same frame.
Time lapse often seems like a simple process, but you need to think about how often to capture in order to make the video smooth, plus exposure and color changes that will lead to camera flicker. I used a Canon 5D MKII to capture the outside and a GoPro 4 for the inside stuff. I used an ND filter on both the Canon and GoPro which kept the shutter speed low. This gave a small amount of motion blur which helps blend the images together making things look smoother. Image grading was done with Lightroom and LRTimelapse. Final video was created with Final Cut Pro.
You can see the video on the Plow website: http://www.eatatplow.com
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I always have ideas brewing of image concepts that I want to see come to fruition. Finding time for personal projects is hard but important for creative growth. I find that the process of shooting personal images helps influence my professional work as well.
I have always loved using donuts as a subject. They are delicious and unique with a rich history. I find them fascinating. For this recent series, I wanted to shoot large prints of donuts around San Francisco. It was cost prohibitive to actually print out the images and place them in the settings, so I placed an 8'x8' square of white foamcore in each location. My assistant was the lucky one who got to watch over the foamcore once it was leaning in the photo. We had a couple of times where it almost blew away!
By shooting the images with the actual large foam core in location, I was able to capture people's reactions or lack thereof one. I was surprised with how many people just ignored us and just walked around.
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Donut Fun
I love donuts and I love stop motion so why not combine them? That's what I've done with this playful video, it's short but sweet—just like the donuts in it. The creation of the video took several days. It may look simple but it took lots of planing and strategizing. One issue is that donuts change their appearance over time. I had to plan each part to be completed within a day. If I wasn't able to get the shot done, I had to wait until the next day to start again with fresh donuts. Another issue was that the donuts left a sugar/grease trail as they moved. Rather then clean the surface after each move (which I did in the beginning) I backed each donut with cardboard. This made it much more efficient to move the donuts around without the hassle and mess.
Another big part of completing the video was finding some great music to set the tone. Thankfully Craig Bromley was on board for creating some custom music for the video. I am amazed he was able to develop such a range in the relatively short time span of the video.
View on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/109470568 View on Youtube: http://youtu.be/lKMNmyF1ErU
Pump It
I was inspired by my son's weekly soccer games for the theme of this stop motion video. I wanted to create something fun and simple. While I was attracted to the basic theme of the idea, I learned simple things are not always easy! In this case, making the pump hose move fluidly was tricky. I needed to be able to move the hose in small, precise steps. Rather then run a wire in the hose I used a metal rod to hold each position of the hose in place. Later the rod was digitally removed. Hopefully the result looks simple and fun.
View on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/109470570 View on Youtube: http://youtu.be/EJw-hALtd_k
Fun with Acrylic
It's always rewarding when the client is up for something more playful. In the current issue of Macworld we used circular acrylic to ad some fun to their feature on the two new iPads. It was decided the day before the shoot, thankfully Tap Plastics was able to turn around circular acrylic over night.
I've also post the covers to some past Macworld magazines that I never posted
Capture One Workflow
I've been asked several times to share my Capture One workflow. Everyone has their way of working and mine is by no means a fit for all. Grab your pillow, this subject might just put you to sleep. I use a tethered session rather than a catalog. The new session is named with the date, job number, and client name. In this case, the session name is Date-Job#-Client. The default location of the Session in Capture One is set in the Pictures folder but I locate the Sessions on the Desktop for quick access and organization. Capture One recommends locating all Sessions in the Shared folder to prevent any problems with permissions. I've yet to experience any issues locating files on the Desktop. Hopefully, I didn't just jinx myself.
My workflow normally requires one computer for capturing and another for organizing and processing. This way I don't have to wait for my assistant to finish naming and organizing before I can continue to the next shot. The most efficient way to move files between computers is to capture images as an EIP file. This is done in the Capture One Preferences, click the check box "Pack as EIP when capturing." An EIP (Enhanced Image Package) file format bundles the original Raw file with the image settings like Color Tag, Rating, ICC profile, White Balance, Crop and other metadata. Transferring these EIP files from computer to computer will keep the settings intact and allows them to travel with the image.
Before shooting, I setup the appropriate naming convention. Other settings I use are Copy from Last in the "ICC Profile" and Copy from Clipboard in the "All Other" dialog boxes.
After the first image is captured, I apply my presets for metadata, sharpening, white balance, etc. I copy the image settings to the Clipboard. In the "Adjustment Clipboard" I select everything I want to copy. Now all the information will automatically transfer to the following captures. Each time I make a change as I'm shooting I will copy everything to the clipboard again so all further captures will reflect the new changes.
The next step is to process the files. Capture One has basic recipes but you can create your own according to your needs. Lifestyle shoots often have significantly higher shot count than a product shoot so I include quickly viewable jpgs to accompany the hi-res tifs in a secondary folder. This way, the client can view and select the jpgs and reference the corresponding tifs when they are ready. The Default setting outputs processed files to the root Output folder created at the beginning of the session. This can be customized so that the output files are designated to specific locations. My Recipes include subfolders within the Output folder. Subfolders are a great way to automatically separate the file types like tifs and jpgs or other ways the processed files are best differentiated. Congratulations you made it this far, I stopped for a donut break halfway through.
xScope by
is a software tool I use on a daily basis at the studio. It is a gem that others might disregard but I feel is essential in my workflow. Xcope includes various tools that float on your desktop window. One of the key features are the guides. I use the guides to make sure things are squared, leveled, equidistant and parallel when positioning a shot. Above are three screen grabs floating xScope guides on my Capture One screen. The first two show the product off centered, indicated by the pixel numbers between the guides. The third shows the product being centered, proven by the equal pixel numbers.
I also like the ruler. Often, I have to match the position of a previous shot I did. I use the ruler as a free-flowing glorified guide since it can be rotated in any angle and placed anywhere on the screen. Below are two screen grabs to diagram my use. Let's say the first image is a final shot. Next on the shot list will be the same product but rotated 90 degrees. The best way to match angles is to place the ruler on one side of the first image and then rotate the product accordingly to match the ruler for the second image. Make sure you do not move the ruler, instead move the product little by little until the side lines up with the ruler. The second screen grab below not only shows the ruler matching the side angle but I also brought back the guides to make sure it is centered. I like how all the tools can be used in conjunction with each other.
Pebble Watches
MIT Technology Review featured the Pebble watch in an articled entitled "10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2013" in their current issue. I was fortunate to photograph the watches at Pebble headquarters and work directly with founder Eric Migicovsky. Their Kickstarter story made history and getting my hands on these watches for a day was super exciting.
Macworld April 2013
I've posted about making animations for editorial
. This is the latest short animation created to go with the digital version of the April issue of Macworld magazine. It was used to introduce the featured article called "100 More Things Every Mac User Should Know."
After photographing the main photo for the print magazine, the animation was created by taking the Post-it notes away one by one. When creating the animation with Apple's Motion, the photos were arranged in reverse so it looked like the Post-it's were being added rather than taken away.
I'm also testing out
as a clean way to present my videos. Once I have enough videos I'll incorporate it into my site.
Exploratorium and SF Magazine.
The Exploratorium in San Francisco has moved in to a new location that's going to make it one of the biggest attractions in the city. San Francisco Magazine asked me to capture a couple of photos of the new location before it opens. The museum's crew spent a day moving construction materials and equipment out of the way just so I could get a clean shot. It is a beautiful new space for the museum. I knew I wanted a soft light to showcase the building.
We were shooting other areas inside the building when I noticed the sun outside was how I envisioned it would be to capture an exterior photo. We rushed outside and got this shot just in time!
This is my favorite image they used for the spread (plus a behind-the-scenes photo). The magazine is on newsstands now and also
Portfolio and Blog Update
It was a busy and productive 2012. We finally updated the website with new images from the previous year. On top of that, check out a revamp update to the blog. The Posterous era has come to an end. Therefore, a new blog engine needed to be used. With the change comes great opportunities for minor improvements. So, we decided to incorporate more social features to the blog. You can now subscribe via email, link to my Instagram and it includes a much better comment section with the help of Disqus. Have at it and take a look…comments are welcome.
San Francisco Magazine Cover
I was very happy to be asked to work on the October issue of San Francisco Magazine. It is always great to collaborate with clients that have creative ideas. After talking with them about what they needed I set out to photograph all the parts to c...Read More
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More and more frequently magazines are creating interactive versions of their print magazines rather then just a static copy of it. Recently Macworld magazine has created issues for the iPad that works with Apple's Newsstand.My role as the photogr...Read More


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Kimberly McRae was born on February 26, 1970, in Hartford, Connecticut. She made her newspaper debut that same day when her father, a local college basketball star, was seen giving the peace sign as he first received the news of her birth during the half time announcement.
Kimberly's writing career took flight when she became a journalist for her high school newspaper. This experience opened her eyes up to a love of writing. She often spent time writing poems during her youth. For several years, she put her love of writing aside to develop her analytic and technical abilities while working with computers and electronics.
On August 31, 1998, Kimberly knew beyond a shadow a doubt that Christ died on the cross for her sins. She repented of that sin and accepted the Lord Jesus as her Saviour.
In 2001, Kimberly returned to her true love of writing and began working on her first novel which has not been published. Since that time she has begun work on a few different writing projects including screenplays, short stories, and additional novels.
All of her writing works would take a back seat as God began to lay a burden on her heart to write a novel about a young girl in Uganda. The book titled Captive would prove to be the most difficult work of fiction for her to write because of the emotional nature of the book which is based on current events. It is still a work in progress.
God placed another burden on Kimberly's heart to write Christian non-fiction. With each written work she diligently seeks the Lord's direction and considers these writings to be His writings and hopes they will be a blessing to all of His children and those that seek Him.
On September 1, 2010, Kimberly released a book which she wrote with her son, author Keith McRae. Surviving America's Military High School is a book written to aid the middle school and high school student entering a military boarding school. It provides practical advice to assist them in all aspects of their military high school life. Surviving America's Military High School is available through Amazon and CreateSpace. At this time there are no plans to create a digital version of Surviving America's Military High School.
Kimberly enjoys spending time with her family in the Southeast along with their two cats and Rottweiler.


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This beautiful house has just been renovated to a luxury standard with state of the art, air conditioning in all the rooms, home cinema, 40' plasma screen and satellite tv. It has a swimming pool, stunning south facing views across almond groves, and is situated on the edge of the picturesque village of Campanet right in the heart of the most rustic, peaceful countryside. You can walk up to the village square for coffee and croissants in the morning, or jump in the car for a 15 minute drive to the nearest beaches, sight seeing in the lovely old town of Pollensa, or a half hour drive takes you to Palma with all the night life and culture the city has to offer.
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Campenet, Mallorca, authentic Spain, friendly locals, good food, at the local Bar Es Club.This property offered so much more then you can see from photos. We stayed for two relaxing weeks at the end of September / early October and woild love to go back next year.
Beautifully restored a few years ago, by the interior designer owner, this casa is both stylish and tastefully furnished. Having negotiated the narrow turning off the one way street, the first impression gives no idea of what is in store behind the rustic front doors.
Once inside, the property boasts three terraces all on different levels, with uninterupted south views over the neighbouring fields that are home to almond trees and a handfull of friendly sheep.
If you are looking for total seclusion in the Mallorcan sunshine with your own pool, and like the sounds of the countryside with a distant chiming church clock, yet only a ten minute stroll from the bakers, the bar and the supermarket, this is the place for you.
Beautiful, tranquil little house on the outskirts of typical Spanish town (5min stagger) with a selection of good, basic value for money restaurants (great bakery when they're open). There's a very good supermarket with fresh veg, bread & meat and a great wine cellar & snack room. Pollenca 15min drive & we found the parking easy. Sunday farmers market worthwhile. The house was spotless, the beds comfortable with good linen, a/c was very welcome but the quiet & peace outside is what makes this special, the only sound being from the gentle tinkle of sheep bells. I plucked fresh plums, lemon & limes from the over hanging branches and spent days drifting in the secluded pool. I fell in love with the sheep, even got a few kisses from flirty Gertie but she never writes, never calls ......
We were delighted with our choice of this property in Campanet. From the outside it looks very rustic and small, but once through the doors it opens up into the most beautifully kept and well designed house. It is just as the photographs show and was so spotlessly clean we couldn't believe it. It had everything we needed, and more, to ensure we had the most amazing holiday.
We were met at the house by Lukas who showed us around and explained everything to us, he is very pleasant and helpful. We didn't need to get in touch with him at all throughout our stay as everything was fine.
I would highly recommend this property to anyone wishing a peaceful and relaxed holiday. We loved hearing the noises of the countryside and enjoyed our daily visits from the friendly sheep.
Campanet has enough in it that you really don't have to go far, however, we did most of our shopping in Pollenca which is a short drive away and where there is a Lidl and Eroski
Parking was the most tricky part as there isn't a hugh space to turn. We had hired a relatively small car, but had been upgraded to a bigger one. The small one would have been easier, but in saying that we were never stuck, and it certainly wouldn't put us off. We look forward to returning soon.
This is an amazing cool house. A great get away to a peaceful country location. We were more than pleased, the photos don`t do the place justice. We`d recommend it to anyone! Really fabulous interior design, comfortable and a pool a mega plus! The kitchen was big and really well equipped which was fantastic for us because we love cooking. Great village with restaurants, though quite basic food, but good enough. Very near the house, you can walk easily. We even went to the beach everyday. You really feel like you are at home. We want to thank Mikush the owner who welcomed us and his nice assistant Lukas who came to do the pool and check we were ok. We want to come again!! Definitely next year!!
We have just got back from a dream holiday in a dream home! This house is so beautifully decorated that you immediately feel relaxed and entranced from the moment you walk in. Unlike other rentals we have experienced this was more like a hotel- with everything really clean and towels all rolled up on the bed and a really nice welcome. It is situated on the edge of a really nice village, with great views across almond blossoms- There are even goats with tinkling bells in the fields nearby. We were welcomed by a nice chap called Lukas who seemed to be always smiling and made us feel completely at home. Anything we needed Lukas was always on hand to help out, popping in to clean the pool and sweep the terraces. We are not beachy people so we sat round the pool all day, and strolled up to the village square for meals and coffee or went for walks along the country lanes- all just next to the house. The situation of the house is great because we had sun by the pool all day long. Highly recommend !
Photo's and reviews over sell the property. Being on 4 floors it is not wheelchair friendly or suitable for elderly or disabled persons. A number of stairs have no guard rail. Two of the bedrooms have little hanging space for clothes and are claustrophobic. Most surfaces are painted white and are slippery when wet. Particularly noticeable around the swimming pool which is not as big as its photo suggests. The cockerels at the rear of the property, the neighbours two dogs and the eight sheep fitted with "cow bells"in the Almond orchard do not make this a "peaceful" location. There is only room for one car at the end of a lane which is eroding away at the end where the property is situated. The neighbour parks his campervan right outside the front door because there is no where else to park. He leaves for work most days at around 6am. Guess how we know? Having been persuaded by the 13 photo's on the advertisement and the "Hidden Gem"review we were very disappointed with this property from day one. A "gem" best kept hidden. Not recommended
There is a 15 min drive to the beautiful beach of Can Picafort, or the beaches of Alcudia and Pollensa. Also the world famous Pollensa Golf Course, or sightseeing in the Old Town of Pollensa. A half hour drive takes you to Palma with all its shopping and night life. Campanet has its famous underground caves which are worth a visit. This is an incredible area for walkers as well.
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Changeover Day: Saturday
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1 Nov 2016 - 31 Mar 2017
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Long Term Winter Lets - 2,000 euros per month including bills
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Final cleaning charge- 160€
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Uros and Taquile Islands Day Trip from Puno
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Discover two of Lake Titicaca's famous islands on this full-day tour from Puno. Embark on a cultural journey and explore the islands of Uros and Taquile, and learn about their indigenous people and traditions. While in Peru, don't miss out on this unique opportunity to interact with the Uru and Taquileños.
Depart from Puno and head out across Lake Titicaca toward Uros, a group of man-made floating islands constructed entirely out of reeds. The friendly Uru people are happy to welcome you to their islands, and will share with you their history, culture and traditions. Take a boat out to the islands and learn how the Uru built their floating homes entirely out of totora reeds and rope. The islands initially acted as a defensive mechanism, and were easily moved in case a threat arose. The bottoms of the islands rot away fairly quickly, so reeds are being constantly added on top, allowing each island to last for years.Then, travel on to Taquile, an island untouched by the mainland's modernity. The local inhabitants, known as Taquileños, still wear traditional clothing and are known for their high-quality handicrafts. While the women make yarn and weave, knitting is actually done exclusively by men. Enjoy a small lunch on Taquile before heading back to your Puno hotel.
What's included
- Lunch
- Boat ride to island villages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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And I couldn't agree more. You almost had to feel sympathy for the European Rally Championship - the Circuit of Ireland's calendar host for this season - in the way the series was entirely overshadowed by a single event.
There were plenty who felt short-changed by the ERC: the series, they felt, had brought an entry in its 30s to an event which should have numbered in hundreds. And an Irish Tarmac round bolted on the back of the 'main' event with 80-plus on the roster did little to quell that feeling.
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A teenager discovers he's the descendant of a Greek god and sets out on an adventure to settle an on-going battle between the gods.
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TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
This spin-off to Disney's Hercules follows Herc's many labors during the years he spent training how to be a hero under the tutelage of satyr Philoctetes. Olympian Gods and Goddesses as well as Hades and Pegasus often visit him.
Stars: Tate Donovan, French Stewart, Sandra Bernhard, James Woods
Votes: 7,966
14. Hercules (1983)
PG | 98 min | Adventure, Fantasy
The story of the Greek mythological figure, updated in this 80's version.
Writer: Luigi Cozzi | Director: Luigi Cozzi | Stars: Lou Ferrigno, Brad Harris, Sybil Danning, Rossana Podestà
Votes: 2,418
15. The Adventures of Hercules II (1985)
PG | 88 min | Adventure, Fantasy
Hercules searches for the Seven Thunderbolts of Zeus, which have been stolen by renegade gods.
Writer: Luigi Cozzi | Director: Luigi Cozzi | Stars: Lou Ferrigno, Milly Carlucci, Sonia Viviani, William Berger
Votes: 671
16. Cupid (1998–1999)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
Trevor Hale is attractive, witty, uncommonly intelligent - and he may be Cupid, the Greco-Roman god of erotic love. Probably not, but he thinks so. Trevor's insistence that he is Cupid ... See full summary »
Creator: Rob Thomas | Stars: Jeremy Piven, Paula Marshall, Jeffrey D. Sams, Paul Adelstein
Votes: 892
17. Valentine (2008–2009)
60 min | Comedy
In a world where love has grown trivial and weary the Ancient Greek Gods exist to battle this tragedy. The Gods will do whatever it takes to bring soul mates together. Grace Valentine, the ... See full summary »
Creator: Kevin Murphy | Stars: Jaime Murray, Kristoffer Polaha, Autumn Reeser, Christine Lakin
Votes: 677
18. The Brides of Sodom (2013)
Not Rated | 119 min | Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi
Set in a post apocalyptic world where vampires named for Greek gods, and witches rule. It is a classic vampire story with some real twists: The plot centers around a male vampire named Eros... See full summary »
Writer: Creep Creepersin | Director: Creep Creepersin | Stars: Domiziano Arcangeli, Greg Duke, Rachel Zeskind, Dylan Vox
Votes: 228
19. Class of the Titans (2006– )
23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Seven teenage descendants of figures of Greek mythology are assembled to battle the schemes of the villainous god, Cronus (sic).
Stars: Kirby Morrow, Ty Olsson, Kelly Sheridan, Sam Vincent
Votes: 259
20. The God Who Wasn't There (2005)
62 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Did Jesus exist? This film starts with that question, then goes on to examine Christianity as a whole.
Writer: Brian Flemming | Director: Brian Flemming | Stars: Sam Harris, Robert M. Price, Richard Carrier, Earl Doherty
Votes: 4,550
21. Cyborg 009 (2001–2002)
160 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Nine super-powered cyborg soldiers join forces to combat Black Ghost, the terrorist organization which they were originally created to serve.
Stars: Mugihito, Takahiro Sakurai, Satsuki Yukino, Simon Prescott
Votes: 256
22. A Dream of Kings (1969)
R | 107 min | Drama
A Greek American father of a dying boy decides to take his son to Greece to breathe the clean air of his ancestors, in an attempt to save the boy's life. However, money is a problem.
Writers: Ian McLellan Hunter, Harry Mark Petrakis | Director: Daniel Mann | Stars: Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Inger Stevens, Sam Levene
Votes: 297
23. Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth (1988)
Not Rated | 71 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy
Abel the resurrected Sun-God has come to take her sister Athena with him and rule the world together, he plains to destroy humanity in the form of terrible natural disasters, Athena chooses... See full summary »
Writers: Masami Kurumada, Yoshiyuki Suga | Director: Shigeyasu Yamauchi | Stars: Tôru Furuya, Hirotaka Suzuoki, Hideyuki Hori, Ryô Horikawa
Votes: 570
24. Atlas (1961)
79 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Evil king Praximedes convinces superhero Atlas to fight for him, but Atlas eventually sees the king's true nature and turns against him.
Writer: Charles B. Griffith | Director: Roger Corman | Stars: Michael Forest, Barboura Morris, Frank Wolff, Walter Maslow
Votes: 86
25. Nancy Drew: Labyrinth of Lies (2014 Video Game)
E10+ | Adventure, Mystery
Teen detective Nancy Drew investigates a series of thefts from a museum in Greece.
Writers: Nik Blahunka, Cathy Roiter | Director: Tim Burke | Stars: Lani Minella, Julia Stockton, Katherine Grant-Suttie, Beau Prichard
Votes: 17
26. Lisístrata (2002)
89 min | Comedy
411 BC, Sparta and Athens are in a endless war, but Lisistrata, a beautiful woman has an idea to stop the fight, and convinces all the women to do it: no sex until there is peace.
Writers: Aristophanes, Francesc Bellmunt, Ralf König, Joan Ripollés | Director: Francesc Bellmunt | Stars: Maribel Verdú, Juan Luis Galiardo, Javier Gurruchaga, Eduardo Antuña
Votes: 394
27. Hercules: The Brave and the Bold (2013)
75 min | Action
Follow the journey of Hercules as he tries to gain immortality to please his father Zeus. Will He Gain His Immortality?
Writers: Tim Holmes, David A. Malone | Director: David A. Malone | Stars: Arlington Lane II, Brayden Patterson, Cali Cravens, Brett Kohler
Votes: 20
28. Jason and the Argonauts: The Kingdom of Hades
Action, Adventure, Family | Announced
The quest to find the Golden Fleece is over, but now Jason and his band of Argonauts must embark on a new and more difficult journey, the journey home.
Writers: Darren G. Davis, Nav Gupta
29. Pirlimpimpim (2001–2007)
The adventures in science, history, learning and fantasy of a girl, a boy and their two living toys, starting from the ranch where they live, known as the Yellow Woodpecker.
Stars: Isabelle Drummond, Dhu Moraes, Jacira dos Santos, Aramis Trindade
Votes: 76
30. Disney's Animated Storybook: Hercules (1997 Video Game)
K-A | Animation, Adventure, Family
Interactive storybook based on Disney's Hercules (1997). Follow the story of the animated movie or play checkers with Hades and sing the popular songs from the movie with the help of the game's karaoke option.
Writers: Sueng Kim, Bob Spang, Jim Story, David Yorke | Directors: David Molina, Dermott O'Connor, Terry Shakespeare | Stars: Danny DeVito, Tate Donovan, Susan Egan, Matt Frewer
31. Arion (1986)
118 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Arion begins with his journey to discover a world of poverty and horror where ordinary people are barely surviving through the war. He falls in love with a blind slave girl who is then ... See full summary »
Writer: Yoshikazu Yasuhiko | Directors: Mamoru Hamatsu, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko | Stars: Shigeru Nakahara, Miki Takahashi, Mayumi Tanaka, Hirotaka Suzuoki
Votes: 167
32. Wrath of the Titans (2010 Video)
PG | 55 min | Animation
Five years after the events depicted in Clash of the Titans, Calibus returns to seek revenge against Perseus for stealing the life that should have been his.
Writers: Darren G. Davis, Scott Davis | Director: Joe Whiteaker
Votes: 33
33. Disney's Hades Challenge (1998 Video Game)
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
In this 1st person adventure game based on Disney's Hercules (1997), the player is the latest Philoctetes' trainee and must prove through three labors that he or she can walk in the shoes of Hercules. Zeus helps and Hades hinders.
Stars: Mary Kay Bergman, Corey Burton, Robert Costanzo, Keith David
34. Cassandra (2011)
R | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
A boy falls desperately in love with the neighbor girl, but desperate love brings desperate change.
Writer: Nathaniel Turner | Director: Nathaniel Turner | Stars: Nina Shamloo, Norman Reategui, A.A. Corbin Puryear, Floyd Henderson
Votes: 14
35. The Rape of Ganymede (2001)
10 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
An animated retelling of the Greek legend of the abduction and rape of Ganymede. But can you rape the willing?
Directors: Tom Whitman, Dustin Woehrmann
Votes: 7
36. Titans of Newark (2012)
25 min | Short, Adventure, Comedy
Up in the heavens of Mount Olympus, the classic Gods of ancient lore sit on their thrones, debating over whether they still have the power that they used to over the human race. To prove to... See full summary »
Writer: Michael J. Marino | Director: Michael J. Marino | Stars: Joel Brooks, Dee Dee Rescher, Duke Valenti, Lili Bordán
Votes: 32
37. Zeus: Master of Olympus (2000 Video Game)
Writer: Lisa Gagnon | Stars: Gil Andrews, Meredith Boston, Rob Burchette, M.C. Danner
Votes: 66
38. Divine Intervention (2014 TV Mini-Series)
The gods of Olympus watch Dulcie's dates-from-hell on a regular basis for laughs. Eventually they decide that enough's enough and they stage an intervention to fix her love life once and for all.
Stars: Erik Avellaneda, Safwa Fiore, Aaron Medina, Nicholas Sanford
39. Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (2000 Video Game)
Animation, Action, Adventure
Votes: 20
40. Altruism (2013)
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Writer: Adaku Ononogbo | Director: Roberto Lopez | Stars: Adaku Ononogbo, Gabriel Chytry, Solomon Shiv, Pasquale Di Stasio
41. Theseus
Adventure | Announced
The epic mythical adventure of the ancient Greek hero Theseus.
Writer: Kira Madallo Sesay
42. Giorgos Bagiokis, a Real Greek God! (2010)
Documentary, Biography
The biography of the great traditional Greek singer. Giorgos Bagiokis is the original singer of the song "S' Agapo giati eisai oraia" (I love you because you are beautiful).
Writer: Christos Ketikidis | Director: Christos Ketikidis | Star: Giorgos Bagiokis
Votes: 142
43. Hercules (1988 Video)
52 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Writers: Michael Fairman, Leslie Sayle Scharf | Director: Tim Forder
44. Zeus's Muses (2010)
21 min | Short, Comedy
A Zeus-worshiping director of a performance artist's group plans for his next big show... about the 1929 Stock Market Crash.
Writer: Tyler Holtman | Director: Tyler Holtman | Stars: Joshua M. Bott, Glenn Hoeffner, Rhyan Schwartz, Anne Schroeder
45. Chaos and the Creation of the World: Greek Mythology (2015)
7 min | Documentary, Short
The creation of the world has fascinated mankind since time immemorial and according to ancient Greeks, Chaos was the very first thing that ever existed. After that emerged all the other primeval gods such as Nyx, Gaia, Uranus and others.
Writer: Marilyn Fridolin | Director: Maido Merisalu | Star: Marilyn Fridolin
46. Jupiter's Thunderballs (1903)
Short, Fantasy
Brief "trick film" in which Zeus and two other gods romp with dancing girls on Olympian clouds.
Director: Georges Méliès | Star: Georges Méliès
Votes: 253
47. Labyrinth of Crete (1995 Video Game)
K-A | Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
You're a skillful thief condemned to death for trying to steal from the temple of Hera. However, Zeus himself frees you and gives you a task. Solve the puzzles of the Labyrinth of Minos on Crete to keep the Minotaur in and you may live.
Writers: Cliff Johnson, Paul Mithra, Allen Pinero | Director: Cliff Johnson | Stars: Linda Gary, Charles Howerton, Cam Clarke, Peter Renaday
48. Alceste (1998 TV Movie)
150 min | Drama, Music
Writer: Raniero de Calzabigi | Director: Marianne Mörck | Stars: Teresa Ringholz, Justin Lavender, Jonas Degerfeldt, Miriam Treichl
49. Autels des dieux (1948)
12 min | Documentary, Short
Director: François Villiers
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text: Home > Medical > Kidney and bladder health > About kidney and bladder 06 February 2013 5 types of kidney stones There are five different types of kidney stones and it is important to know which of the five you might have. 0 Follow Health24 on Twitter » Here's how this SA plant could cure your bladder infection What else we do on the loo There are five different types of kidney stones and it is important to know which of the five you might have. Calcium oxalate stones are the most common. They tend to form when the urine is acidic, meaning it has a low pH. Some of the oxalate in urine is produced by the body. Calcium and oxalate in the diet play a part but are not the only factors that affect the formation of calcium oxalate stones. Dietary oxalate is an organic molecule found in many vegetables, fruits, and nuts. Calcium from bone may also play a role in kidney stone formation. Calcium phosphate stones are less common. Calcium phosphate stones tend to form when the urine is alkaline, meaning it has a high pH. Uric acid stones are more likely to form when the urine is persistently acidic, which may result from a diet rich in animal proteins and purines-substances found naturally in all food but especially in organ meats, fish, and shellfish. Struvite stones result from infections in the kidney. Preventing struvite stones depends on staying infection free. Diet has not been shown to affect struvite stone formation. Cystine stones result from a rare genetic disorder that causes cystine-an amino acid, one of the building blocks of protein—to leak through the kidneys and into the urine to form crystals. Why is knowing which type of stone a person has important? Knowing the chemical makeup of the stone helps the doctor identify why the patient is prone to stone formation. The kind of stone a person's body makes determines what dietary changes may be needed. For example, limiting oxalate in the diet may help prevent calcium oxalate stones but will do nothing to prevent uric acid stones. Some dietary recommendations may apply to more than one type of stone. Most notably, drinking enough water helps prevent all kinds of kidney stones. How does a doctor determine the type of kidney stone? If a person can catch a kidney stone as it passes, the doctor can send the stone to a laboratory for analysis. For stones that are causing symptoms, the doctor may also retrieve a stone surgically or with a scope inserted through the urethra into the bladder or ureter. The doctor will also order tests to look for unusual levels of chemicals such as calcium, oxalate, magnesium, and sodium in the blood and urine to help design a prevention strategy. (Source: National Institutes of Health, NIDDK, February 2013) More in Medical Obesity increases young adults' risk of kidney disease More: Kidney and bladder healthAbout kidney and bladder advertisement Read Health24's Comments Policy Comment on this story 0 comments Comments have been closed for this article. Logout Comment 0 characters remaining Share on Facebook Loading comments... Other news Medical AIDS 2016: Seven lessons Lifestyle Are you getting enough calcium? Medical Seat belts and air bags significantly reduce facial injuries Lifestyle 'Walking meetings' may boost employees' health and productivity Lifestyle WATCH: This is what 'The Pill' for men looks like Medical People-oriented jobs may help lower Alzheimer's risk From our sponsors Update on Equazen acquisition by Flordis South Africa 2016 When lice just keep coming back! Cipla Community Hero: Ana Rocha Innovation in Diabetes Care Live healthier Did you know? » Allergies less common in kids who suck their thumbs Two-dose chickenpox shot gets the job done What nits and lice look like in your hair 5 diseases your child can pick up at school School is a place for learning, but it also creates the perfect environment for an infectious disease to spread like wildfire. Healthy legs » The results you should know from the Healthy Legs Survey Could your job be causing varicose veins? Varicose veins? Don't do these exercises 5 stages of vein disease Weak or damaged valves in the veins can cause varicose veins.


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Katrina takes festival's artist on journey to faith
Published: Monday, October 16, 2006 at 11:59 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, October 16, 2006 at 12:18 p.m.
HOUMA -- The floodwaters that swept a New Orleans-based artist out of his home, down the bayous and across the country more than a year ago started him on a journey to faith.
Richard Thomas, an artist whose images have graced the walls of the Louis Armstrong Airport and posters for numerous Jazz Fests and both Voice of the Wetlands festivals in Houma, relates a typical Katrina survivors tale of a destroyed home, a boat ride to a bridge, a helicopter ride to a highway and off into unfamiliar territory: in his case, the bayou country of lower Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes.
Unlike other survivors, however, Thomas tells his tale in pictures. On the poster for the first Voice of the Wetlands festival last year, behind the faces of the musicians who headline it, a boat carries a family in shadowy profile away from a flooded home: Thomas family.
The 2005 poster Thomas painted is a cauldron of images from his life, the life of his ruined city, and the bayou country he escaped to. Tab Benoit, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and other members of the Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars band occupy the center of the painting in a big white boat. In the corner, Fats Domino rides in his own boat, chasing after his floating piano. In the background, a rainbow rises over the Superdome.
After his escape from his drowning neighborhood, Thomas and his family took an ambulance to a Houma hospital, because his two daughters, ages 2 and 12, had each sickened during the ordeal: one with heatstroke, the other with a strange rash. After they were treated and he got his first shower -- "we smelled like MREs four days old," Thomas said -- they were taken to the Larose Civic Center, where the family of Reuben Williams, a Voice of the Wetlands organizer, took the Thomases in.
The idea to combine the festival that Williams was organizing with Thomas art grew slowly, as he tried to shake himself out of the shock of his exodus. Finally, he read a newspaper article about the festival and it finally sunk in that his host was the same Reuben Williams organizing the event.
The Williams family gave him studio space to work, and from there he created the poster. The same newspaper in which he read about the festival related Fats Dominos rescue, inspiring him to include the iconic musicians image in the poster. Ultimately, the original poster he painted was auctioned for $25,000.
"That helped me get started again," Thomas said. "The thing that impressed me was how much the festival was willing to help my family through this process. This year is like a homecoming. This thing has created a family for me for the rest of my life. "
This years poster, Thomas said, is more traditional, what he would have made last year had there been no Katrina. It features the same musicians, larger, against a backdrop of the swamp flora and fauna he came to love while living in the bayou country.
While the circumstances of homelessness and exile that led to the posters were new for Thomas, such work has been his career for years. His love for art extends farther back than his memory, but he remembers grade-school teachers having him decorate their classrooms. He was held back in school twice, once in third grade, once in fourth, and at the time, he said, he honestly thought it was just because the teachers wanted to keep his art in their classes.
Thomas first big break was a one-man show at the New Orleans Public Librarys main branch soon after he graduated from Xavier University, an installation of political-protest images of racial stereotypes. That attracted the attention of then-Mayor Dutch Morial, and led to a commission for the musicians murals at the airport and on other public buildings around New Orleans.
As his stature in the art and cultural world increased, Thomas found himself a member of numerous public boards, including those at the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Contemporary Arts Center and the African-American museum. When Katrina struck, however, he saw his kingdom collapse, and he realized, it might have been a good thing.
"Ive worn many hats, and I was working mostly in the trenches, but I had not ventured outside New Orleans," Thomas said. "But I always felt so trapped. I always felt so responsible for improving things for African Americans in New Orleans."
After he finished the first wetlands festival poster, Thomas got a mural commission that took him to Waterloo, Iowa. There, he plans to open a Cajun food restaurant and art gallery called, "Oh, Taste and See," a reference to a Bible verse. "Oh, taste and see the Lord is good," Thomas said.
While Iowa may seem far from New Orleans and the bayous of south Louisiana, thats exactly the way Thomas wants it. His role in life has mutated from a cultural activist within the city to an activist for the citys culture to the country beyond. For the next few years, hell stay in Waterloo. After that, the whole world beckons.
"What Katrina did was give me a sense of the idea that I need to not be in one place," Thomas said. "New Orleans is home, but I feel like a cultural ambassador for my city. Im sharing it in this community for about five years, then Ill move on."
That change in role, too, is the external manifestation of an internal change. Thomas said his entire hurricane diaspora has moved him toward faith, toward a new understanding of freedom.
"My journey after Katrina is a journey towards God, toward what freedom really is," Thomas said. "We really all are foreigners on this planet; we have no home. Katrina helps us think about those things."
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"Non-stop action, magic-laced suspense and some sizzling sexual chemistry fuel In Twilight's Shadow, Patti O'Shea's latest inventive paranormal romance." ―Chicago Tribune on In Twilight's Shadow
"In Twilight's Shadow is a fresh and dark paranormal romance that should not be missed." ―Romance Reviews Today on In Twilight's Shadow
"In Twilight's Shadow is a terrific new story from Patti O'Shea. She bats them out of the park, one after the other. This one will keep you on the edge of your seat and reading well into the night." ―Fresh Fiction on In Twilight's Shadow
"Patti O'Shea is a voice and talent to be reckoned with. In the Midnight Hour is gripping and wonderful, everything a paranormal should be." ―Sherrilyn Kenyonn on In The Midnight Hour
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Born with a need to see everything, PATTI O'SHEA has traveled to far off and exotic places like Papua New Guinea, Fanning Island, and the Yukon Territory in Canada. She currently lives in Minnesota, where she works for Northwest Airlines.
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The author does a fantastic job of conveying Shona's struggle with artist's block-- she's identified herself as an artist for so long that this sudden block and inability to create... well, it *hurts*, and the reader feels that. I also enjoyed how normal this magic world seems-- yes, there are strong paranormal elements, but those are tempered by scenes with two girlfriends sitting around eating Frosties from Wendy's. It's so normal I find myself wondering if my next door neighbors are secretly battling magical beings while I'm at work.
This is a great, easy read that will please paranormal readers and straight-up romance readers as well. O'Shea continues to demonstrate a deft touch with characterization that lingers long after the fight scenes are over.
A CK2S K2 Recommended Read!
Shona Blackwood is a Dormant Gineal who is unaware of the existence of magic. Her world is her art and as a brilliant glass artist, she is making a name for herself. Until recently that is. Suddenly she is blocked and has lost her creativity. She should be heartbroken but oddly enough, feels nothing at the loss of this aspect of her identity. Then, one night she is nearly mugged and her life changes even more.
Logan Andrews is the troubleshooter assigned responsibility by the Gineal council to protect Shona. He is to do whatever necessary to keep her safe, with one very important rule - do not tell her what they are and keep secret the world of magic. However, soon shocking revelations come to light that make Logan feel torn between duty to his council and his developing feelings for the amazing woman that is Shona.
Time is running out and before long, none of that may matter if he can't get to the bottom of a strange affliction he suffers in time to protect Shona from the real danger stalking her. It is on the Edge of Dawn that Logan and Shona must choose...
Shona has never had her inner strength tested. She actually is a bit naïve as a result and we worry about her suddenly being drawn into the middle of this battle thrust upon her. I don't want to say just who the enemy of the Gineal is, as it surprised me and I don't want to ruin that experience for anyone else. However, once she is thrown into war, she comes out swinging and we get to find out just how formidable of a woman she can be. I loved watching her grow and develop and I am once again amazed at Patti O'Shea's brilliance in the art of character development. Logan too, has his own trials to face, but we know from the beginning he has what it takes. The fun in experiencing Logan's growth is seeing his struggles to decide between what he knows and what he feels he must do.
Shona and Logan prove to us that love really is enough when facing dangerous demons. Their bond is a strong one and I was sucked right into their story, on the edge of my seat waiting to see how they would overcome the barriers in their way. These two are perfect complements and we know they will come through for one another somehow, some way, in spite of their differences.
Magic is a key element in the Light Warriors series and we are in the middle of it once again. Yet there is plenty of room for surprises I discovered, when I saw the glimpses of just how expansive the Gineal world can be. Patti expands her universe with the addition of new revelations and new kinds of magic. What a treat it is to experience every bit of this magical world, dark and light.
I love Patti O'Shea's Light Warriors series! I thought book one, In the Midnight Hour, couldn't be beat with its huge surprises and the incredible world that is the Gineal universe. I have to say though, Edge of Dawn just may outrank it now. It is obvious Patti has more stories to tell and the series can continue for quite a while. Just with the siblings of hero Logan alone, there is opportunity for many adventures. I love it! Now I must go through the agony of waiting with breathless anticipation for the next installment in the incredible Light Warriors series.
© Kelley A. Hartsell, August 2009. All rights reserved.
Unknown to Shona, magical Light Warrior troubleshooter Logan has been assigned to protect the lovely but shy Shona from dark mages. After Logan rescues her from an attack, Shona decides to risk stepping out of her comfort zone to pursue her instant attraction to her kind and gorgeous savior. Logan thinks that dating is a good way to stay close enough to Shona to protect her, but Logan doesn't bargain on Shona's hidden passionate nature or his growing need to get close to the entrancing woman which is nothing about protection and all about the desire that sizzles between them. But when Logan discovers the reason why his enemies are after Shona, he may be forced to either betray Shona or break his vow to his magical race - either choice carries a cost that Logan just can't bear.
There was a lot that I liked about Edge of Dawn. Both of the leads were extremely likable, and bookish me was rooting for the shy contained Shona who overcomes the extreme caution with which she's live her life, and the truly nice guy Logan who is unable to keep business separate from pleasure. I liked Logan's careful pursuit of Shona, even though the chemistry between them is apparent from the start. And I liked that both of the pair are unable to maintain the control that has been so much a part of their lives when they are around each other. It leads to some nice steamy moments - as long as one doesn't stop to think of the reality of the location of their first tryst. Add in conflicts which force the hero to choose between love and duty, some dragon magic and a villainess who is not all bad and I thoroughly enjoyed the book and can't wait for more. Couldn't find anything on O'Shea's website yet about the next book in the series but I am hoping for Logan's twin Kel and Shona's conflicted friend.
Magical troubleshooter Logan thwarts an assault on Shona, who thinks her hero saved her from a simple mugging. She also quickly realizes her savior has awakened her from her lethargy in a way she has never sensed before. He also feels awake as he finds his charge captivating and attractive. His desire grows as he keeps her safe until Logan realizes he owes his love the truth though that could derail his mission and would defy the rules of engagement.
This is an intriguing romantic urban fantasy starring a likable fully developed pair who are falling in love, but his assignment interferes with their relationship although he understands paramount is her safety. The story line starts off with some difficulty in following what is going on especially with the Yukon incident. However, once the world of Patti O'Shea is set and the key players appear on stage, fans will be enthralled with the author's fast-paced thriller as Shona and Logan prove magic and love mix perfectly together when the ingredients are soulmates and the time of night is right.
Harriet Klausner