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Center for Writing and Public Discourse
Consultant Bios
Fiona Bare
Major: PPE
Fiona is a junior studying Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. She is a Midwestern gal, splitting time between Chicago and Ann Arbor, so if you want to talk about the merits of deep dish pizza or Zingerman's Deli, make sure to flag her down. On campus, Fiona works at the Roberts Environmental Center and competes with the Model UN team but she attempts to get off campus to explore the outdoors as much as possible! When not helping students write brilliant papers at the CWPD, you can find her reading a novel in the beautiful California sunshine, drinking coffee, or doing yoga.
Caroline Bowman
Majors: Philosophy and Literature
Caroline is from Sarasota, Florida. She is a sophomore philosophy and literature major who applied to CMC with an essay deconstructing her mixed feelings about the Oxford Comma (But she promises not to spend your entire consultation session discussing the comma's merits and flaws with you.) She thinks balance is important, so when she's not helping students at the Center for Writing, she is working as the news editor of The Student Life or copy editing for the Los Angeles Review of Books. She closely identifies with Liz Lemon from "30 Rock" and is still trying to decide if that's a good or bad thing.
Sophie Brieder
Major: Neuroscience
Sophie Breider is a sophomore at CMC who hails from Lake Tahoe, Nevada. She is proud to reside in what she considers the last state of the Wild West and has an affinity for all things cowboy and Americana, particularly her favorite novel Blood Meridian. Fortunate enough to have spent her teenage years exploring her local mountains and deserts, Sophie likes to spend as much time as possible outdoors, backpacking, camping, snowboarding or running. Sophie's dream job has changed quite a bit over the years, but international pop star, despite no vocal or instrumental talent, is still her chief and enduring aim. In light of such technical shortcomings, Sophie explores her interest in music through a more realistic outlet and is employed as the Director of Promotions for KSPC Claremont 88.7 FM. Should her dream of pop stardom never come to fruition, Sophie is pursuing a degree and career in the field of neuroscience. Though not as glamorous a prospect as fame and fans, Sophie thinks a career in health policy or neuropsychology would be comparably rewarding (though perhaps ever so slightly less exciting).
Rae Brookshire
Major: PPE
Languages: Arabic, German
Rae Brookshire is a senior from distant Los Angeles. She can be found yearning for Motley coffee, printing in Poppa lab, and (most often) ruminating over second sentences. Rae also runs with her beloved Stagthenas and parties with her fellow Resident Assistants (in groups of no more than 15, of course). As a former copy editor and life-long scribbler, she believes, like Collete, that "all writing leads to more writing." Rae is particularly excited to support first-year and international students with their transition to college writing.
Emily Chambard
Major: International Relations and Spanish
Language: Spanish
Emily Chambard is a senior from the Seattle area, dual majoring in International Relations and Spanish. She enjoys dancing, lively conversation, and wilderness explorations of all sorts. When she's not consulting at the fabulous CWPD, she's leading trips with CMC's Outdoor Initiative, writing at The Forum, and researching for the Keck Center for International and Strategic studies, and engaging in a love affair with Latin American literature. She's thrilled to finally be soaking up a quality amount of Vitamin D in SoCal before graduating and going who knows where!
Jess Davis
Majors: PPE and Government
Jess is a senior from Santa Barbara, California, double majoring in Philosophy, Politics, & Economics (PPE) and Government. On campus, she is also involved with Dreier Roundtable and SOURCE Nonprofit Consulting. Jess's primary academic focus is constitutional law and comparative constitutionalism, and she is particularly excited about supporting CMC students with writing government and political philosophy papers. Jess is also passionate about dance education and directs Everybody Dance Now!, a national nonprofit that provides free dance programs to low-income students at locations such as juvenile halls, Title 1 schools, and homeless shelters.
Katharine Eger
Major: Economics
Katharine is a senior economics major who's moved nine times (so you've probably lived in the same place). Committed to never growing up, she is working towards getting discovered as a Disney teen pop sensation and finishing her thesis. In the meantime, however, Katharine enjoys reading about world history and watching every documentary that Netflix has to offer. Most likely you'll find this defender of the Oxford comma at The Motley -- even more likely, she'll be sleeping on their couches. With role models like Virginia Woolf and Bill Nye the Science Guy. Katharine is a big believer that "everyone you meet knows something you don't." Please come stop by the CWPD and teach her something new!
Nedim Filipovic
Majors: Chemistry and Economics
Nedim Filipovic is from Lake Oswego, Oregon. He is a Chemistry and Economics dual major with a sequence in "take as many interesting classes as possible." Nedim has a passion for the outdoors and is constantly planning exciting weekend trips that inevitably are canceled due to a combination of procrastination and homework. Things that interest Nedim include: things he doesn't know anything about, you, soccer, discussions on gender equality, your essay, and most importantly, you. Feel free to drop by his room, colloquially dubbed "Big Berg." He's open to any topic, and any ideas. A word to the wise: don't get him started on barefoot running – he loves that stuff.
Devon Fox
Majors: Philosophy and Legal or Film Studies
Devon Fox is a sophomore from Denver, Colorado, planning on dual majoring in Philosophy and either Legal Studies or Film Studies. When not in that desert, he enjoys skiing, hiking, and traveling, and while in this desert he'll settle for music, movies, spending time with friends, and exploring the greater LA area. When he's not consulting at the CWPD, he might be taking pictures, reading movie reviews, listening to "Fresh Air" on NPR, or discussing the morality of pretty much anything.
Brandon Granaada
Majors: Economics and Government
A Seattle transplant originally from the Bay Area, Brandon loves rooting for all sports Bay Area, something difficult in the Pacific Northwest. After graduation Brandon is potentially interested in law school, however he is unsure whether this is a genuine interest in law or a desire to be Harvey Specter. He watches far too much television, and has a particular affinity for Suits, How to Make it In America, and Gotham. He is excited to be working with the CWPD and its amazing team.
Liat Kaplan
Major: Literature
Liat Kaplan is a Literature major from the bustling metropolis of St. Paul, Minnesota. She is editor-in-chief of both the Golden Antlers and Discourse Magazine, CMC's first literature and arts magazine. She enjoys writing poetry, satire, and creative nonfiction. She is always happy to discuss modern art, postmodern poetry, her Unified Feminist Theory of Taylor Swift, and the merits of outlining. An entry from Liat's elementary school-era diary says, "When I grow up I want to be a book reviewer in the newspaper because they get to read stuff then talk about it all day." Liat is always interested in reading your writing and talking about it all day (or just for a 45-minute session in the CWPD).
Joel Kirk
Major: Literature
Joel Kirk is a Literature major at CMC. He grew up in Simsbury, Connecticut, and loves the adventure of being on the West Coast. Like most consultants at the CWPD, Joel's schedule is very busy. He is currently spending upwards of 40 hours a week forming the infrastructure of a soil-based religious cult. If you are concerned about your eternal soul, and think that a "return to your roots" might help things, please let him know. Joel was junior prom king in 2010, and his life has been in a steady decline since, up until, of course, he got this job at the Center for Writing and Public Discourse. He is very excited to be working here, he really needed this.
Shannon Miller
Major: Government
Shannon Miller is a senior from Berkeley, California. On campus, she's the Editor-in-Chief of The CMC Forum, and she served as one of the Athenaeum's two student fellows in the 2014-15 school year. Well on her way to becoming a crazy cat lady, Shannon enjoys writing sonnets about her cats, slam poems about her cats, and personal essays about her cats. If she had to choose two things that have most helped her work through life's challenges, she would probably choose pets and writing, tied in a dead heat. When she's not at home with her (five) animals, she can be found writing, reading, or overdosing on caffeine at the Motley.
Robert Moore
Major: PPE
Robert "Rob" Moore was born and raised in Atlanta, GA, and is a junior student majoring in PPE with a sequence in Computer Science here at CMC. Apart from working at the CWPD, he enjoys traveling, outdoor recreation, and debating random philosophical topics. Though he enjoys his leisure, he is notorious for an endlessly booked Google calendar (according to legend, his professors have to register their classes on his schedule). Even so, he is more than excited to be working at the CWPD, welcomes your visit to the Center, and looks forward to seeing you around campus!
Cole Mora
Major: PPE
Cole is a consultant originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. He plays for the CMS men's soccer team, although his FIFA skills are very limited. Cole loves the way that writing and communication are used to tell stories and connect people, so working at the Center for Writing and Public Discourse has been one of his favorite experiences at CMC. A Philosophy, Politics, and Economics major, he loves developing and strengthening arguments. When he isn't watching "The Office," you can usually find him at ASCMC Senate, Snack, or hanging on Applebeach. Feel free to talk to him about anything, as he loves to work with people!
Emily Morse
Major: Cognitive Science
Language: Spanish
Hailing from Mercer Island, Washington, Emily loves much about sunny Southern California, but not-so-secretly misses the Seattle rain. A junior Cognitive Science major, Emily also works as a CMC tour guide and volunteers with Special Olympics. When not at the Center for Writing, she can usually be found reading food blogs, staying up too late, or making peanut butter banana toast in Collins. Emily is spending this fall searching for peanut butter in Granada, Spain, but she looks forward to helping out with papers of any discipline (including Spanish!) in the spring.
Melissa Muller
Major: Government
Melissa is a sophomore from the bae area in Northern California. She doesn't know what she's majoring in, so if you have advice please tell her what to do with her life. To avoid her work, Melissa procrastinates by reading The Economist, taking walks, and worrying about governmental infringements on privacy. She wants to read all of your papers, especially if they are for government classes, and is generally interested in your life. Some day she will break away from society to live off the grid.
Sam Peterson
Majors: Applied Mathematics and Economics
Sam is a sophomore Applied Mathematics/Economics dual major from the seemingly infinite suburban expanse surrounding Seattle. When not frustrating his peers with an overt obsession with logical and mathematical explanations for the world's eccentricities, he can be found in his natural habitat: the Hub, where he experiences a gravitational attraction to televisions broadcasting soccer. A self-proclaimed nerd, Sam can be called most effectively by loudly discussing the applications and implications of data analysis for economics and the environment, which he cannot resist debating. In his spare time, which one unversed in his daily routine would perceive as being halved each successive semester, his appetite for the outdoors drives him to the mountains, or more broadly, anywhere with snow. When not consulting at the CWPD, Sam can be seen researching best practices as an analyst at the Roberts Environmental Center, and leading freshmen as a First Year Guide. Sam's passion for writing, in the verb and noun forms, stems from a deep-seated appreciation for clear, concise communication and its pervasive persuasiveness. A practiced debater, having honed his craft by way of his coexistence with a younger sister, Sam has a profound gratitude for the construction of a comprehensive, succinct argument. Much like constructing a rigorous proof in mathematics, the composition of a written work should be complete, profound, and elegant. To Sam, the CWPD is the perfect vessel for promoting this mission of shaping writing, but above all, writers.
Joel Porter
Majors: PPE and Spanish
Language: Spanish
Joel is a senior from Lake Oswego, Oregon. As a PPE and Spanish major, he spends much of his time either reading or writing. He is an avid fan of fantasy and science fiction novels, and one of his life goals is to publish a novel. Joel has tutored at Oakmont Elementary School through the Center for Civic Engagement for the last four years, and hopes to teach after graduating.
Erica Rawles
Majors: Philosophy and Art
Languages: Italian, Spanish
Erica is pursuing a dual major in Philosophy at CMC and Art at Scripps. A Los Angeles native, Erica loves the sun and the ocean, and is most likely to be seen reading a book outside or walking far too slowly with no destination in mind. She also plays piano and guitar, and is always looking for someone new to jam with. Erica speaks Italian and Spanish, loves to travel, and wants to hear about your adventures. Excited to work at the CWPD, Erica looks forward to getting to know her peers and learning from them through their writing.
Emily Segal
Majors: Literature and Spanish
Language: Spanish
Emily Segal is a Literature and Spanish dual major from Santa Monica, California. When she was younger, she sometimes spent her free time writing alternate endings to science fiction novels. Emily is excited to work at the CWPD because she believes in the process of writing and would like to add this job to the list of things she enjoys along with English breakfast tea, hiking, and environmental documentaries. You can probably find her in the Motley, perusing study abroad programs and dreaming of all the places she hopes to visit one day.
Kanako Shimizu
Majors: Economics and Literature
Language: Japanese
Kanako is a junior from San Jose, California. Besides working at the CWPD, she can be found watching documentaries in her rocking chair or tracking down all of the on-campus events that provide refreshments. Come in and talk to her about books that she's read recently, which will (more often than not) be placed down once and forgotten, only to be rediscovered months later.
Cheryl Smith
Major: EEP
Cheryl is a sophomore majoring in Environment, Economics, and Politics, who comes from the dynamic city of Glasgow, Scotland. To her, the CWPD is an amazing place for all students to talk freely about their writing, and Cheryl is always happy to discuss your writing with you. On campus, Cheryl is a First Year Guide and a member of the 5C animal shelter volunteer club. When not at the CWPD, you can find her jogging around the 5Cs, writing in her room, or in lab at Keck.
Pippa Straus
Majors: Psychology and Literature
Pippa Straus is a sophomore from Birmingham, Alabama. She is currently dual majoring in Psychology and Literature. In addition to working at the Center, Pippa is on the Model UN Team and works as a lab assistant for Professor Krauss at the Center for Applied Psychological Research. She also volunteers with an organization known as Aid to Inmate Mothers, which helps women in prison and their children. As a result, she is one of the few people at CMC who has been inside a maximum security prison. She loves music, going on hardcore television binge watching sessions, and reading (she has memorized the last paragraph of The Great Gatsby, among other things), and is interested in criminal justice and prison activism.
Jen Vaccaro
Majors: International Relations and Spanish
As one of the few CMC students from the Bay Area, Jen feels responsible for repping Nor Cal pride throughout Claremont. If you ever need advice on which CREAM cookie to order or which Nor Cal beach is the least freezing, Jen's your girl. In addition to Nor Cal knowledge, Jen has a significant amount of insight in International Relations and Spanish (she's majoring in both). However, she loves writing, analyzing, and constructing papers in all disciplines! When she's not in the CWPD, you can find her reading in the Motley or jogging around the 5Cs.
Caroline Ward
Majors: Economics/Accounting and Literature
Caroline is a senior originally from Edina, Minnesota. When not at the CWPD, she can likely be found at the tennis courts practicing with her fellow CMS Athenas or grabbing a sweet treat at Bert & Rocky's in The Village. She loves working with students on papers of all disciplines and formats, but has a strong affinity for Shakespeare, ancient Greek tragedy, and 20th century American novels. She is looking forward to a great final year at CMC and the CWPD!
Jacob Wilson
Majors: Economics and Computer Science
Jake Wilson is a sophomore from Walnut Creek, California. He is currently pursuing a double major in Economics and Computer Science. When he is not working at the Center of Writing and Public Discourse, you can find him tickling the ivories on the piano at Stark lounge or over at Scripps. He enjoys playing pick-up basketball games, djing parties, hiking up Mt. Baldy, and reading Russian literature. In addition to working at the CWPD, Jake also works as a Junior Consultant for In-Lend Fund and is president of Imani Records. Feel free to stop by his room and talk about life with him and how yours is going. He loves getting to know new people and learning what they are passionate about.
Becca Zimmerman
Major: History
Becca hails from Philadelphia, definitely not as always sunny as Claremont. A history-plus-something-yet-to-be-determined major, Becca can be found at a double-screen monitor in Ryal Computer Lab, consistently jamming the printer with readings. When not geeking out over old books, Becca can be found (of course) in the CWPD, but also giving tours on campus, tanning in the fountains, or hip-hop dancing. Becca loves meeting new people over a good cup of coffee and/or a disorganized outline!


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posted on 29/07/2016
A young Emirati has scaled the highest summit in Europe and Russia, raising the flag of his beloved country in a demonstration of national pride at the top of the peak.
Yasir Albehzad, who works for UAE telecom firm du, scaled Mount Elbrus as part of his goal to climb the seven summits of each continent. It was Yasir's personal dream come true and considers it a great success towards achieving his goal of mountaineering seven summits.
Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe, and the tenth most prominent peak in the world. A dormant volcano, Elbrus forms part of the Caucasus Mountains in Southern Russia, near the border with Georgia. Elbrus has two summits, both of which are dormant volcanic domes. With its slightly taller west summit, the mountain stands at 5,642 metres (18,510 ft); the east summit is 5,621 metres (18,442 ft), says Wikipedia.
Last month, Suzanne Al Houby, a Palestinian-born and UAE-based mother of two, became the first Arab woman to conquer the daunting seven summits of the world. She achieved the feat by reaching the summit of Denali, which is the highest mountain peak in North America, at an elevation of 6190 metres ((20,310 feet) above sea level.
In May 2016, the UAE Armed Forces team returned home to hero's welcome after scaling the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. The 16-strong group, which included physios and descent specialists, reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 19, where they raised the UAE flag in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the unification of the country's Armed Forces.
Sending a message during his descent from a climb riddled with massive storms, Yasir Albehzad shared an inspirational thought, "Life requires a lot of planning, adaptation, risks, operations and commitments. The workplace is the same and mountains are a great example of these points, but harder physically and mentally. Summiting mountains gives me a great energy to understand problems, plan, face challenges and fix them. This is what I have learnt from the mountains that have helped me throughout my career."
He said: "When we commit to such expeditions, all the weight we carry is calculated – safety and mountaineering gear was filling the bag, but my favourite piece in the bag was my UAE flag, and I proudly carried it all the way to the peak, it keeps me going."
Ibrahim Nassir, Chief Human Capital and Administration Officer, du, said the company nurturing its employees and inspiring them to achieve personal goals in tandem with career ones.
"I can say with pride that everyone was behind Yasir every step of the way, and we were honoured to have been represented at the summit of one of the world's highest peaks," said Ibrahim.
"Our aim is to inspire our employees to be the best that they can be. High employee engagement leads to a dedicated workforce, which in turn leads to better customer service levels, and better business acuity." – Emirates 24/7 - http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/pride-of-uae-young-emirati-scales-europe-and-russia-s-highest-summit-2016-07-28-1.637155
posted on 29/07/2016
DUNDEE, SCOTLAND: A 63-strong group of female students from the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar and Malaysia, who are in Dundee for the Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education's annual Summer School Programme, met Lord Provost of Dundee Bob Duncan.
He said: "I hope the students will enjoy their visit to Dundee as previous groups have done. "The Al-Maktoum College has prepared an interesting programme for the students that includes visits to discover other parts of Scotland."
This is the 22nd educational programme of its kind since the first Summer School in 2003 and the number of students who have taken part is now over the 900-mark. The programme starts on July 15 and will conclude on August 12 from thirteen universities and colleges, their study topics will include Scottish history and culture, leadership and management, imagination, art and presentation plus civilisational dialogue.
College Principal and Vice Chancellor, Dr Hossein Godazgar, said: "We want the students to learn more about Scotland, its people, its history, culture and traditions in the contemporary world and we think the programme will encourage that.
"The work of the College is primarily devoted to research and study, so we believe the Summer School gives the visiting students a greater insight into what we are doing here, day to day.
"Once again, we are very grateful to the Lord Provost for his support and warm welcome." – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395298261551.html
posted on 29/07/2016
A delegation from the Emirati Korean Friendship Society yesterday visited the Korean Cultural Centre (KCC), the first Korean cultural centre in the Gulf region, located in twofour54, Abu Dhabi's media and entertainment free zone.
The delegation which was led by Humaid Al Hammadi, chair of the society, toured the centre to learn about its activities.
The delegation also met with Director of the KCC, Park Hyo-keon, to discuss cooperation aimed at promoting the two countries' cultures.
Park said the centre works to introduce South Korea's culture and history to Emiratis and stimulate children and adults to take a closer look into South Korea.
The centre, he added, is a vital addition because it promotes a unique culture and inspires all those who work in the zone.
stimulating learning resource for kids and adults alike to engage in Korean culture The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea opened the KCC following the signing of a memorandum of understanding signed between the UAE and South Korea in March 2015.
The agreement considered Abu Dhabi a key cultural hub in the MENA region that is home to leading cultural projects and companies from around the globe. – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395298279368.html
posted on 29/07/2016
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched an initiative, called Ideal Home, in cooperation with a number of government departments, to encourage the creation of more environmentally-friendly homes in the emirate.
The initiative will recognise the household that meets the highest standards of public health and safety, including environmental protection, as well as achieving best practices for the 'ideal' home environment.
Ideal Home, which concludes in September, is being carried out in cooperation with Dubai Police, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Health Authority (DHA), the Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA), Dubai Smart Government, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, and the General Directorate of Civil Defence.
The initiative seeks to unify all relevant initiatives launched by various government departments in Dubai, and work towards consolidating a culture that conserves resources, complies with safety and security guidelines, and instil a culture of sustainable use amongst families.
"This initiative encourages Dubai families to positively compete in applying the standards set by Dubai Government, proceeding from our efforts to support the Smart Dubai initiative, which was launched by Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to make Dubai the smartest and happiest city in the world," said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA. – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395298268408.html
posted on 29/07/2016
BRASILIA: The Governor of the Brazilian State of Goias, Marconi Perillo, has awarded Khalid Khalifa Al Mualla, UAE Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Order of Gra-Cruz of the First Class, in recognition of his efforts and active role in promoting bilateral relations of cooperation between the UAE and Brazil.
The UAE Ambassador was awarded the medal during a ceremony which was attended by a number of dignitaries from local and federal governments in Brazil, and a number of members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Brasilia.
Al Mualla is the only Arab ambassador to receive this honour, which is one of the highest in Brazil, and awarded to foreign heads of state or government, royals, heads of supreme courts, and foreign ambassadors. – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395298262426.html
posted on 29/07/2016
MUKALLA: The Emirates Red Crescent yesterday said it has launched a programme to help Yemeni people with special needs.
As part of phase 1 of the support initiative, the ERC team distributed food packs and blankets to some 200 blind male and female people sponsored by the Al Dhiyaa Society in the Hadramout provincial capital of Mukalla.
The ERC said it will distribute another 200 food packs to eligible people in Hadramout province where this disadvantaged segment have been deprived of basic necessities for years. – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395298273324.html
posted on 29/07/2016
NAIROBI: Amina Mohamed, Kenya's Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, met here on Thursday with Abdul Raziq Mohamed Hadi, UAE Ambassador to Nairobi.
The cabinet secretary affirmed that her country places a priority to Emirati investments in ports, tourism and hospitality sectors.
The meeting touched on bilateral relations and ways to enhance them, as well as the potential for facilitating recruitment of Kenyan manpower in the hotels and health fields.
Mohamed said the two countries will soon ratify agreements on avoidance of double taxation and investments protection. She thanked the UAE for the humanitarian assistance provided to the Kenyan people. – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates-international/1395298271872.html
posted on 29/07/2016
Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, yesterday said the setting up of the so-called "political council" to govern Yemen is a desperate bid by those who led a coup against legitimacy and plunged Yemen into violence.
Gargash said on Twitter that the declaration issued by the rebel Houthi militia and their ally, the now-deposed president Ali Abdullah Saleh, to announce the new governing body, is like a "fig leaf that nobody will be bluffed by it because the rebellion and the coup are what sparked the war.
"Any talk about having a constitutional cover is but a new farce," Gargash added.
He stressed that the international community knows very well that Abdul Malik al-Houthi who represents less than one per cent of the Yemenis is addicted to power, money and stature and that the setting up of the so-called political council comes in this context.
"Houthi's new move and the forming of his fake council exposes his naivety once again. Exclusion of others is the principle of rebellion. That is not how to do it," Gargash said, adding that the role that the ousted president plays is one of a "subservient" person.
He further said the Kuwait-hosted negotiations have shown the international community that Houthi rejects political agreement because he has "tasted power and money".
Gargash stressed that the "political council is but another political blunder which the Yemeni will pay for." – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395298279149.html
posted on 29/07/2016
Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of State for Tolerance, has stressed the keen interest of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, in instilling the values of tolerance, co-existence, and respect for multiculturalism in children at a young age, while maintaining the nation's customs and traditions, which are embedded in the principles of respect, co-operation, generosity and sacrifice.
In a statement, Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi highlighted the various initiatives launched by the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court, including the most recent one, an education initiative which was announced yesterday in the form of a subject titled, "Moral Education", which will see it incorporated in the school curricula and supporting the educational process in the country.
Sheikha Lubna said that schools create a great environment to promote good values in children, and instil in them various concepts like acceptance, understanding and solidarity, which, she said, will help build the present, and ensure a positive future for coming generations.
In her statement Sheikha Lubna also emphasised the role of parents, who she said, before educators, have the primary, moral obligation, and national responsibility to raise their children to be of good character, and with good moral values.
The Minister of Tolerance went on to add that parents should also ensure that their own behaviour is fine-tuned in order to set a good example for their children. – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395298270471.html
posted on 29/07/2016
The Sharjah Labour Standards Development Authority launched an awareness campaign titled 'We Care for Your Comfort' to enlighten workers about their rights on Tuesday.
With the aim of providing a healthy work environment and protection of labourers' rights, the authority highlighted the ban on work from 12.30pm to 3pm during the summer months.
As part of the campaign, jackets that could help keep the body cool and reduce sun exposure in the hot summer weather were distributed among workers. Many workers in the area surrounding the University of Sharjah Campus and nearby benefitted from the initiative.
"We are pleased to launch this new campaign to ease workers and make them aware of their rights in line with their human rights, adopted by the UAE and approved by international conventions. We hope that this step will provide greater protection for workers in the hot summer weather," said Salem Yousef Al Qaseer, Chairman of the Labour Standards Development Authority.
Al Qaseer stressed that the authority is keen to provide appropriate and safe working conditions for workers, especially those working in areas exposed to the sun. – Gulf News - http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/society/sharjah-campaign-gifts-summer-jackets-to-workers-1.1869894
posted on 29/07/2016
As part of developing the 'Authentic News' initiative, and after its success in refuting and quashing 35 rumours and gainsays since May, the Dubai Municipality launched the rumours receiving service through WhatsApp on number 0501077799, a senior official at Dubai Municipality said.
Ibrahim Deshti, Head of the Communication (Call) Centre at Dubai Municipality said the authorities' action stems from the principle of transparency and its belief in the importance of stamping out the menace of rumours fast and sensibly after ensuring the source of the false news, and after creating a sense of awareness among members of the society through its multiple channels.
As many as 12 rumours detected so far and noted were about foods, health, safety, buildings and waste," he noted.
He said most of the rumours were related to the energy drink Red Bull, Starbucks Coffee, Al Qaseem coffee, Kinder chocolate, instant yeast, Indomie and Burger King Foods, which were all handled and refuted immediately.
Deshti added that there are multi-faceted plans to link the public to the centre, especially the sector which requires direct dealing between the municipality and the public, specifically communication and enquiries.
"Operation of answering machines is being made on a trial basis to ensure the request of the caller and ensure his needs, and his complaints or remarks in general," he said. – Khaleej Times - http://www.khaleejtimes.com/dm-uses-whatsapp-to-quash-rumours
posted on 29/07/2016
The First Gulf Bank (FGB) reported second quarter 2016 Group revenue growth of 3%, while Q2'2016 net profits were recorded at AED 1.31 Billion compared to AED 1.33 Billion for the previous quarter.
FGB reported a Group net profit of AED 2.64 Billion for the six-month period ended 30th June 2016, compared to AED 2.87 Billion for the first half of 2015. Earnings per share for the first half of 2016 stood at 58 fils against 62 fils in the first half of 2015.
Commenting on the results, André? Sayegh, CEO of FGB, said: "During the second quarter, we generated a Net Profit of AED 1.31 Billion, a good performance amidst global operating challenges, demonstrating the fundamental strength of our business model. These results were achieved on the back of an enhanced model across our businesses, geared to support higher profitability in the medium to long term, and create sustainable value for our shareholders.
In line with our strategy to preserve a strong balance sheet and solid ratios, the three key priorities we are focusing on in 2016 are enabling us to successfully navigate current operating conditions while positioning us well for future growth. These focus areas include: prudent lending through selective origination, ensuring adequate liquidity, and maintaining disciplined resources allocation. Measures taken to deliver on these priorities allowed us to protect our returns, reduce our funding costs sequentially and attract more deposits from our international locations, as well as sustain industry-leading operating efficiency."
Sayegh added: "Our quick and determined action to adapt to new operating conditions was accompanied by our relentless focus on increasing penetration and gaining market share in key product lines at home and also across our international locations where we saw positive momentum. As a result, we are ending the period with a solid foundation and an enhanced capacity to generate healthy and balanced revenues across core business lines in a sustainable manner; as proven by the revenue increase achieved during the second quarter."
During the period, FGB's credit ratings were affirmed at A2/A/A+ by Moody's/S&P/Fitch. In addition, Moody's changed FGB's long term rating outlook from 'stable' to 'positive'. This rating action followed the official public announcement on July 03, 2016 that FGB and National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) have entered into a merger agreement. – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/economics/1395298260210.html

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Peanut sauce is one of my favorite things to eat, usually with tofu, green vegetables (like broccoli, spinach and edamame) and brown rice. Submitted by COACH_NICOLE
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Use leftover roast beef to make this quick, hearty, healthy soup. Submitted by CHEF_MEG
These are great for a night where you just have to have nachos, but with a lot less fuss and fat.Submitted by PHOTOGIRLME
Warm meat, gooey cheese, and grilled vegetables--what's not to love about a Philly cheese steak? How about the more than 1,600 calories in each one! This take on the classic skimps on fat but not flavor.
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This meal tastes of springtime, and it's light enough that it fits into a heart-healthy diet. Submitted by CHEF_MEG
This quick and easy meal is a hit with kids. If they can't tolerate spicy foods, reduce or omit the sriracha. Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Save money and increase nutrition in your burgers. The secret ingredient? Lentils! Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Like a ''No Pudge'' fudge brownie in 1 minute. Low-fat, low-cal, plus some fiber! Save this single-serving recipe for when you don't want a whole batch to tempt you!Submitted by SLOWSET
It looks like jam, but it's bursting with whole fruit and thick enough to eat with a fork. Serve over pork roast, on top of yogurt or cottage cheese, or on your morning toast.Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Pair onions and sweet potatoes with tangy blue cheese and crunchy walnuts for a stand-out side dish.
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This make-ahead breakfast is perfect for busy mornings or Sunday brunches. And it has half the calories and 1/3 the fat of the original.
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Harley Quinn's Greatest Moments from "Batman: The Animated Series"
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At last weekend's Comic-Con International in San Diego, Square Enix unveiled a new assortment of DC Comics Play Arts Kai Variant Batman figures. Called the "Rogue Series," the new collection of figures mixes Batman with some of his most notorious villains. Square Enix released official images of the first figure from the line, the disturbingly unsettling "Two-Face Batman" figure.
Even if you don't care for the characterization of Batman's greatest foes as foul-mouthed, trash-talking, crotch-grabbing street criminals, you have to appreciate the impressive (and hilarious) lyrics in this gangsta-rap parody "Straight Outta Gotham."
I mean, come on, it drops a reference to actor Frank Whaley and the 1994 comedy-drama Swimming With Sharks. That has to count for something. But, seriously, this video is great — and definitely not safe for work. Or for home, if you have impressionable children that you would prefer didn't embrace F-bombs (or, for that matter, the erratic filmography of Frank Whaley).
Note: this whole post is about a MAJOR SPOILER from "The Big Burn," a 2014 Batman and Robin arc which, coincidentally, has just been reprinted in paperback. As such, I recognize that it might be new for some folks. If you don't want to be spoiled, come back next week for a 30-years-later look at Crisis on Infinite Earths #8. I'll understand. I mean, I still haven't finished Gone Girl.
Now then …
Batman's rogues have always been a colorful lot, but more often than not, their long lists of offenses include crimes against fashion. Or at least they would, if only the Gotham City Police Department had the funding for a Sartorial Division.
Jack Nicholson's Joker famously proclaimed "This town needs an enema," but what Gotham really needs is a makeover of its costumed criminals. Luckily, Highsnobriety is here to help. The magazine enlisted artist David Murray to outfit five of Batman's better-known foes — The Riddler, The Joker, Two-Face, Bane and Mr. Freeze — in key looks from the spring/summer 2015 men's collections.
What's this? DC Digital Editor Jim Chadwick doubling down on the delayed debut of television's Two-Face? An unproduced script from the immortal Harlan Ellison to be adapted for the Batman '66 digital-first series?
That was the word from the DC Digital panel at this year's Comic-Con. Not to be outdone by IDW's adaptation of Ellison's original "City on the Edge of Forever" script, writer Len Wein, penciller Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, and inker Joe Prado are bringing Two-Face into the Batman '66 world.
Last year Black Beetle creator Francesco Francavilla blew minds with his rendition of "Batman '72," the first case of "BATPLOITATION," as he put it. Now he's back with a few more images, including a '70s-era car for Gotham's Finest and a groovy Two-Face.
"GROOVIEST COMICBOOK OF 2014? (let's hope it happens)," he said on Tumblr. Yes, let's hope!
This tidbit seems perfectly timed, considering both the success of DC Comics' digital-first Batman '66, and Tom Bondurant's recent column about DC-inspired movies and television series that should make their way to comics: Author and screenwriter Harlan Ellison wrote a (fittingly) two-part Two-Face story for the classic Batman TV show that, alas, was never produced.
Neil Gaiman discovered that detail over the weekend — "WHY IS THIS NOT NEWS?" he tweeted — in the description for the fifth volume of Harlan Ellison's Brain Movies, a series that collects his original teleplays.
The listing reads: "SEE ELLISON'S FIRST ADVENTURE WITH THE CAPED CRUSADER: Though Harlan's written numerous comic book scripts for the Dark Knight, his first slide down the Bat-Pole was in 1966 when he pitched an episode to ABC's Batman, starring Adam West and Burt Ward. Tragically—for reasons explained in the editor's notes—'The Two-Way Crimes of Two-Face' treatment was never produced, but now you can read what the Unrepentant Harlequin had in mind for the Dynamic Duo and their Bifurcated Foe."
If you've been keeping up with the events in the DC Universe, then you know things are looking particularly grim for the good guys.
At the conclusion of "Trinity War," the Justice Leagues faced an invasion from the Crime Syndicate of Earth-3 — "The birthplace of all evil," as one character called it — evil counterparts of the Justice League. In the first issue of Forever Evil, these villains claimed to have killed all of the Justice Leaguers, they freed all the supervillains from all the super-prisons and organized them into an army called The Secret Society, they did some awful things to Nightwing and then even moved the moon to permanently block out the sun.
Those jerks.
To mark the occasion of evil temporarily winning (again), DC declared September Villains Month, and is interrupting the ongoing adventures of its heroes with special ".1″ issues starring various villains. Each of these was to bear a fancy plastic 3D cover that jacked the price up a buck and ultimately created shortages, an artificial collectors/speculators market and irritated a whole bunch of retailers, many of whom were already pretty irritated by having to figure out how to order something like, say, Justice League #23.3: Dial E, which fused one of the publisher's best selling comics with one of its worst.
We — and by that I mean you and I, for the course of this post — aren't going to concern ourselves with that aspect of the books, however. Instead, let's look under those covers, whether they're the fancy plastic 3D ones or the regular, cheaper "standard edition" ones and concern ourselves with the quality of the comics concealed behind the covers.
Conventions | The New York Post previews what's now called the Wizard World Comic Con NYC Experience, which kicks off in about three hours at Basketball City (Pier 36) in New York City: "Wizard cons, which are kind of a traveling road show hitting cities across the country, tend to focus more on celebrity appearances and (paid) meet-and-greets than other shows. But they still have plenty of programming that will scratch a given itch. And there will be plenty of comics/memorabilia/ephemera dealers to help empty your wallet. [Parallel Worlds]
Editorial cartoons | The Cartoonists Rights Network International will honor Syrian cartoonist Akram Raslan, who has been imprisoned on charges of sedition for the past seven months because of his cartoons critical of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. [The Salt Lake Tribune]
I first came across Ming Doyle's work when she illustrated a new Michael Moorcock Elric short story in Weird Tales #349, the series' 85th birthday issue. I'm something of a Moorcock nut, and prone to strong opinions about his artistic collaborators, but Doyle's work more than passed muster: Here was an artist whose progress I was going to have to keep a close eye on.
Since then, Doyle's career trajectory has been consistently upward, from the Star Trek-loving webcomic Boldly Gone with Kevin Church, to her current work on the Image comic Mara with Brian Wood. Every time some editor at DC Comics or Marvel claims he isn't employing female creators because there just aren't any out there fit for purpose, she's always one of the first names that pops into my head as I mentally compose a list as long as your arm of women one big gig away from comics super-stardom.
Anyway, it's convention season, that happy time when my favorite artists post lots of lovely sketches on their blogs, Instagram timelines, Facebook and the like — y'know, that newfangled social media the kids are all talking about. The collective Doyle belongs to, Out of Step Arts, has posted several sketches done at last weeks HeroesCon, some of which can also be seen at her own site, along with more May's Phoenix Comicon. There's a selection of my favorites after the break, including probably the most smouldering-est rendering of Bones McCoy ever.
(Note: The headline has been changed to better reflect the intention of this post, which is to celebrate Ming Doyle's artwork. We apologize if our meaning wasn't clear.)
Answering one of the questions raised by yesterday's announcement the expansion of Batman and Detective Comics to 40 pages, DC Comics revealed this afternoon that April's Detective #8 will kick off a multi-part backup story featuring Two-Face.
The 10-page stories reunite series writer Tony S. Daniel and artist Szymon Kudranski (Spawn, Penguin: Pain and Prejudice), who collaborated on the "Russian Roulette" one-shot in Detective Comics #5. The Two-Face spotlights are intended to reveal the history of a rogue who's only appeared briefly since the launch in August of DC Comics: The New 52.
"I'm really looking forward to working with Szymon Kudraski, who'll no doubt capture the dark mood and tone I'm reaching for in Detective Comics," Daniel said on DC's Source blog. "I'm going deep into the character of Harvey Dent and the inner conflicts and demons he must confront. I'm approaching the characters and story the way I would a multi-layered psychological thriller, one that covers a man at the losing end of a battle within himself."
The same month that Two-Face spotlight debuts in Detective, Batman will launch back-up stories centering on the Court of Owls, the shadowy organization that has plagued the Dark Knight and Gotham City in the first arc of the relaunched comic. Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV will write the stories, with American Vampire artist Rafael Albuquerque providing the art.
London's Metro has unveiled a new render of Two-Face from Batman: Arkham City, the eagerly anticipated sequel to Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's bestselling 2009 video game Batman: Arkham Asylum.
Developed by Rocksteady Studios, Arkham City is set inside the newly constructed fortified walls that have transformed part of Gotham's slums into a sprawling maximum-security prison for the city's gangsters, thugs and criminally insane. As earlier screenshots suggest, and Metro confirms, the disfigured Harvey Dent holds Catwoman hostage in Arkham City, and is prepared to execute her — something that players, as Batman, must stop.
Arkham City will be released Oct. 18 in North America and Oct. 21 in Europe.


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Russia is a country of rich natural resources and a well educated population, but many investors are afraid of it. In the long term, those investors are often right. Russia has gone from strength (a successful hosting of the 2014 Winter Olympics) to show of strength (the invasion of Crimea) to self-injury (a ban on food imports which may drive up Russian consumer prices 2% this year). But investing in a way that is counter-cyclical to other investors' fears can bring great profits, particularly when investing through a triple-leveraged fund such as the Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3x Shares (RUSL) or the Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3x Shares (RUSS).
RUSL, the bull exchange-traded fund (ETF), seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of 300% of the performance of an index of publicly traded companies that are listed on an exchange in Russia or which generate at least 50% of their revenues in Russia.
RUSS, the bear ETF, attempts to generate results which are 300% of the inverse performance of the same index. It does this primarily through financial positions which allow it to short assets in the index.
RUSL has lost 45.03% this year, but it has gained 14.67% since the start of August. Because these funds are designed for daily returns, their long-term trend is not necessarily a real concern for investors. RUSS has lost 1.69% this year and 15.75% since August began. As leveraged ETFs, neither of these funds distributes dividends.
The composition of both funds changes daily, using financial instruments which target the performance of the relevant index. The index is non-diversified, with the largest holdings in energy, 41.47%; materials, 16.13%; telecommunications, 12.43%; and financials, 11.69%. It also has additional holdings in consumer staples, information technology, utilities, industrials, consumer discretionary and healthcare. The top 10 holdings in the index make up 15.48% of its assets. The largest holdings are Gazprom OAO, 8.28%; AK Transneft OAO, 2.09%; Eurasia Drilling Co Ltd, 1.78%; Globaltrans Investment PLC, 0.74%; and E.ON Russia JSC, 0.52%.
Doug Fabian is the editor of the monthly investment newsletter Successful Investing and is the host of the syndicated radio show, "Doug Fabian's Wealth Strategies."


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How Brands Can Help the Summer Olympics—and Brazil—Thrive Again
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2020 promises to be an unprecedented arena for brands
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Having passed the 100-day mark until the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio last week, and with the torch relay starting today, the countdown to the Games of the XXXI Olympiad…
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In a surprise development, the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday announced that NBCUniversal has secured the media rights to the Olympic Games through 2032. The agreement, which covers broadcast rights across…
Razorfish Creates CMO and Chief Strategy Positions to Ramp Up Global
Will Lidstone and Tim Perlstein get new titles
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Razorfish has created both a chief marketing officer and a chief strategy officer position, respectively elevating William Lidstone, 41, and Tim Perlstein, 38, to the titles. The pair will report…
iPhone Ads Beating Samsung Galaxy III Spots
Ace Metrix 'Watch List' report favors Apple
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All those Samsung Galaxy S III ads still haven't pushed the iPhone off its tech throne, according to Ace Metrix's Brand of the Year Watch List released today. Apple's iPhone…
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Long-term impact of London Games yet to be determined
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Having tallied up all the advertising dollars that poured into its coffers during the 2012 London Summer Olympics, NBC on Thursday announced it broke even on the Games. Speaking at the…
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Matthew Perry comedy draws 16.1 million in post-Olympics preview
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NBC's sneak preview of its new comedy series Go On generated a strong sampling Wednesday night, averaging 16.1 million total viewers and a 5.6 rating in the adults 18-to-49 demo. Presented…
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I'm designing a theme and want to know if the following is possible:
For my archives section I have the layout like this

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In order for this to display properly I need to call wp_get_archives() but some how limit it to get the most recent archive only, then generate the rest of the archive items as normal with the default
So my question is not how to limit what archives to get but how do I keep track of the first one I've retrieved and separate it from the rest of the archives? Or how to exclude archives?
So basically it needs to look something like this:
<?php wp_get_archives(get the most recent month with custom formating, etc.); ?>
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text: This Thursday marks the 150th anniversary of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry's unsuccessful assault at Battery Wagner outside of Charleston. Though the amount of attention focused on this event pales in comparison with the recent commemoration of the battle of Gettysburg, the event constitutes the "high water-mark" of the black soldier experience in the Civil War and in our popular memory. This is due in large part to the success and continued popularity of the movie, "Glory". On the one hand, the movie obscures the rich history of those black men who fought for the United States during the war beyond the 54th, but it also opens a door that will hopefully be exploited by those involved in this commemoration over the course of the week. [click to continue…]


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One of video games' classic badasses makes his way to comics for the first time in July, courtesy of IDW Publishing. Duke Nukem, the muscular hero famous for stomping aliens, unleashing off-color one-liners, and seducing every lady in sight, rockets into the four-issue miniseries âDuke Nukem: Glorious Bastard,â following quick on the heels of his big (and long overdue) return to gaming in âDuke Nukem Foreverâ from 2K Games. CBR News spoke with writer Tom Waltz, an IDW editor who has previously written comics set in the âA-Teamâ and âSilent Hillâ universes, about Duke's big politically incorrect comic book adventure.
In development since 1997, the long, long-awaited âDuke Nukem Foreverâ is finally due for release on PC, Playstation 3, and X-Box 360 on June 14, but the production of âGlorious Bastardâ has progressed at a much faster pace. âIronically, as long as weâve all waited for âDuke Nukem Foreverâ to come out, my involvement has felt like a whirlwind at light speed on grease! We at IDW came into the license fairly late in the game, so to speak, and our first priority was to get a 22-page one-shot pack-in comic done for the âDuke Nukem Forever: Balls of Steelâ special edition box set done in like two monthsâincluding story, script, line art, colors, lettering, the works!â Waltz told CBR. âBut like Duke would say, whining is for wimps, so weâmeaning artist Xermanico, colorist Luis Antonio Delgado, letterer Chris Mowry, and myselfâyanked up our boot straps and cranked out what I feel was a damn fine Duke Nukem comic for the box set. It was a great feeling to see it get done on time and in such a quality fashion, and it really got all of us fired up to get rocking on the âDuke Nukem: Glorious Bastardâ mini-series.â
Duke earned his reputation as a wisecracking hardass in his second outing, 1993âs âDuke Nukem II,â and pushed that to the extreme in âDuke Nukem 3Dâ in 1996, getting even more outrageous in subsequent games across several platforms. âFor me, Duke is the most free-spirited, take-no-prisoners, badass around! Heâs got massive muscles, endless bullets and corny â80s action star one-liners, babes hanging from every appendage, a healthy hatred for extraterrestrial beings, stinky stogies for all occasions, and sweet shades,â Waltz said. âDuke is everything political correctness is not, and I think thatâs a great thing. Dukeâs not going out of his way to offend anyone⦠of course, heâs not going out of his way NOT to offend anyone, either. Duke is just being Duke. Itâs intended all in good funânot to be taken seriously and just enjoyed for the satire it isâand I personally feel that if anyone doesnât get the joke, it probably says more about them than anything else. And, I gotta tell you, heâs fun as hell to write!â
The story of âDuke Nukem: Glorious Bastardâ draws on Duke's fantastic adventures saving the world and enjoying the finer things in life. âDukeâs enjoying the kind of good life a guy whoâs saved the world multiple times deservesâa billionaireâs mansion, endless kegs of beer, a loyal butler, and a bevy of babes in every room. But right in the middle of all this Bacchanalian goodness, a mysterious French woman appearsâsheâs more than 90 years old, says she served in the French Resistance in World War II (under the codename âthe French Tickler,â no less), and foiled an alien invasion in 1945 Nazi Germany with the help of Duke! She claims sheâs come to retrieve Dukeâto take him back in time to be sure their victory in the past is not erased,â Waltz said. âDuke, always ready to kick alien tailâanyplace, anytimeâagrees, and is swept back in time to face down the extraterrestrial scourge (and find out just exactly why the French woman calls herself âthe French Ticklerâ while heâs there).â
Waltz has written over-the-top action before in âThe A-Team: Shotgun Wedding,â but âDuke Nukemâ allows for dialogue and scenarios that he might not get away with in other series. âHonestly, the greatest thing about Duke is that the only rule is there are no rules (I mean, câmon⦠everyoneâs seen this, right? ). If ever a character was custom-made for comics, itâs Duke Nukem, and we hope to bring to funny books all the classic Duke Nukem action, humor, vulgarity, and naughtiness true Duke fans have come to expect from their intrepid hero over the years,â Waltz said. âI mean, B.A. Baracus and Hannibal Smith are cool as all get-out, but have they ever tossed poo at their enemies?!â
âDuke Nukem: Glorious Bastardâ features the talents of a new artist, Xermanico, who was selected in conjunction with developers Triptych Games and Gearbox Software. âWe submitted a bunch of artists to the game studio for consideration, and Xermanico was the choice they madeâand a helluva fine choice it was, let me say,â Waltz said. âFrom the first pages of the pack-in comic he turned in, to the most recent âDuke Nukem: Glorious Bastardâ pages weâve received, Xermanico has proven time and again that he was born to not only draw Duke Nukem, but action comics in general. Heâs fast, reliable, has a great camera eye, and just nails panel after panel with bombastic line art that would do Duke himself proud. Xermanico was introduced to us by Spanish comic artist agent extraordinaire, Eduardo Alpuente, and we hope itâs just the beginning of a long, creative relationship. Top it all off with sweet colors by Luis Antonio Delgado (an A-list colorist in the making) and righteous covers by John K. Snyder III, and youâve got yourself some seriously awesome Duke goodness to wrap your itchy trigger finger around, no doubt about it!â


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Pumpkin Bread
Total Time
Prep 15 mins
Cook 1 hr 30 mins
This is a pumpkin bread recipe my mom always made. This freezes well, so you can make a lot and save. My mom uses 1 tsp cinnamon, but I like it with more. I use about 3 tsp cinnamon.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 4 eggs
- 2⁄3 cup water
- 1 cup oil
- 2 cups pumpkin
- 3 1⁄2 cups flour
- 3 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- Coat 2 loaf pans with shortening. Cover with a coating of flour. Set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients.
- In separate bowl beat eggs, oil, water, and pumpkin.
- Slowly add dry ingredients. Beat well. The mixture will be runny.
- Pour batter into loaf pans.
- Bake in 350°F oven for approximately 90 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
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This bread is delicious. It is just like the recipe that Juanessa posted here except her's has a little ginger in in. I found the recipe a couple of years ago on AllRecipes...it had over 500 ratings at that time. I use it every year around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Made for Zaar 123 Tag. My family really enjoyed it. Thanks for posting!
This made 2 lovely moist pumpkin breads. Everybody who tasted it loved it! Made exactly as written and they needed the full cooking time. I might cut down on the sugar next time by half a cup but that is only because I find everything quickly too sweet, so its a peronal choice.
Although I have my mom's recipe for this kind of bread, there are enough differences that I was interested in trying this one, & I'm glad I did! This is a VERY TASTY PUMPKIN BREAD! I even increased the cinnamon to a slightly rounded 2 teaspoons, & another time I might increase the baking time about 10 minutes of so 'cause I don't mind the beginnings of a crust! Thanks for sharing your mom's recipe! [Made & reviewed while touring Canada on the Zaar World Tour 4]


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First, it's slow. The memory footprint—especially when a large illustration is loaded—is heftier than The GIMP's, an app that is not noted for its modest memory usage and speedy response when editing complicated projects. The slowness quickly becomes apparent when using Inkscape to work at the coffee shop on my less-than-top-of-the-line laptop instead of at home on my holy-crap-it's-HAL graphics workstation. When you're in a groove trying to create and polish something, having to wait for the program to catch up really, really sucks.
My second beef with Inkscape (and really, I only have the two), is the interface. Now, I'm willing to go a long way to learn an interface, and in theory, I like Inkscape's two-fisted approach. After all, I'm the guy who prefers Blender over other the legal, licensed commercial 3-D and compositing systems I have in my shop because of its two-fisted approach—relying on hotkeys for the commands and the mouse for manipulation makes the work flow fast. The problem I've always had working with Inkscape though, is that its command map is about four miles long, and most of the common functions still require two key combinations. Although I like the concept, the implementation takes a long time to learn, and the keystrokes aren't organized in a manner that lends itself to deducing different functions easily by experimentation.
The ideal situation would be to get a program that's just as well thought out as Inkscape, just as bugless, but that has a faster work flow and a smaller footprint. A fuller feature set would be nice too, but I don't begrudge a project at 0.46 for not yet having all its features in place. Still, a few extra tools to take it up into the class of high-end professional illustration software would be nice.
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