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Sarah Jessica Parker tells Glamour that "Sex and the City 2" is more fun than the first "SATC" movie — this one is a romp with a really fun story.
Parker says, "The first movie had a lot of sadness in it, and it was very brave about breaking the rules of romantic comedy. This one is very much the antidote for that: It's a romp. It's about the idea of women's and men's roles in marriage, and old traditions versus new ones. The story is really fun, but it's also about something."
She goes on to talk about new movie "Did You Hear About the Morgans" (she wanted the role because of Hugh Grant), her status as style icon ("that's hilarious") and balancing motherhood with her career (she doesn't want her kids to have a sense of entitlement).
Read the entire interview on Glamour's website.
"Sex and the City 2" hits theaters May 28, 2010, while "Did You Hear About the Morgans?" opens Dec. 18, 2009.
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White Wolf (Drenai Series)by David Gemmell
Skilgannon the Damned had vanished from the pages of history. No-one knew where he had gone, following the terrible triumph at Perapolis, and the assasins sent by the Witch Queen could find no trace of his passing. Three years/b>
White Wolf marks a return to the bestselling Drenai series and David Gemmell's most popular hero of all, Druss the Legend.
Skilgannon the Damned had vanished from the pages of history. No-one knew where he had gone, following the terrible triumph at Perapolis, and the assasins sent by the Witch Queen could find no trace of his passing. Three years later, a murderous mob gathers outside a monastery, faced by a single, unarmed priest. In a few terrifying seconds their world is changed for ever, and word spreads across the lands of the East -- Skilgannon is back.
Now he must travel across a perilous, demon-haunted realm seeking a mysterious temple and the ageless goddess who rules it. With assassins on his trail and an army of murderous foes ahead, the Damned sets off on a quest to bring the dead to life. But he does not travel alone. The man beside him is Druss the Legend.
In this tale of love, betrayal and treachery, in a world torn by war, White Wolf examines the nature of heroism and friendship and the narrow lines dividing good and evil.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Editorial Reviews
"Has everything a fan of heroic fantasy could desire." Stephen Donaldson
"Gemmell's a brand: an assurance of passionate, cleanly written prose, imaginative plots and, above all, terrific storytelling." Time Out
Product Details
- 9780345463623
- Publisher:
- Random House Publishing Group
- Publication date:
- 04/01/2003
- Series:
- Drenai Series , #1
- Sold by:
- Random House
- Format:
- NOOK Book
- Pages:
- 432
- Sales rank:
- 92,778
- File size:
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Smoke from the burning buildings still hung in the air, but the rioting mobs of yesterday had dispersed now, as the two priests walked slowly down the hill toward the town. Heavy clouds were gathering over the eastern mountains, promising rain for the afternoon, and a cool wind was blowing. The walk from the old monastery buildings to the little town was one that Brother Braygan usually enjoyed, especially with the sunshine glinting from the white buildings, and glittering on the rushing river. The chubby young priest loved to see the colorful meadow plants, so small and ephemeral against the backdrop of the eternal, snowcapped mountains. Not so today. Everything seemed different. The beauty was still there, but now an underlying sense of menace and real peril hung in the air.
"Is it a sin to be frightened, Brother Lantern?" he asked his companion, a tall young man, with eyes of cold and brilliant blue, upon whom the pale robes of the acolyte seemed out of place.
"Have you ever killed a man, Braygan?" Lantern's reply was cold and disinterested.
"Of course not."
"Or robbed, or raped, or stolen?"
Braygan was shocked and stared up at his companion, his fears momentarily forgotten.
"Then why do you spend so much time worrying about sin?"
Braygan fell silent. He never enjoyed working alongside Brother Lantern. The man said very little, but there was something about him that was wholly disturbing. His deep-set sapphire eyes were fierce, his lean face hard, his expressions unyielding. And he had sword scars upon his arms and legs. Braygan had seen them when they worked in the fields in the summer. He had asked him about them, but Lantern had ignored him. As he ignored questions concerning the harsh and warlike tattoos upon his back, chest, and arms: an eagle with outstretched wings and open talons between his shoulder blades, a large spider on his left forearm, and the snarling head of a leopard upon his chest. When asked of them Lantern would merely turn his cold eyes on the speaker and say nothing. Yet in all else he was an exemplary acolyte, working hard and never shirking his duties. He never complained, nor argued, and attended all prayer and study meetings. When asked he could quote verbatim from all sections of holy script, and knew also much of the history of the nations surrounding the land.
Braygan turned his attention back toward the town, and his fear returned. The soldiers of the Watch had done nothing to stop the rioters. Two days ago the mob had attacked Brother Labberan, and broken his arms when he went to teach at the church school. They had kicked and punched him, then struck him with rods of iron. Labberan was not a young man, and could easily have died.
The two priests came to the small bridge over the river. Braygan trod on the hem of his pale blue robes and stumbled. He would have fallen, but Brother Lantern's hand grabbed his arm, hauling him upright.
"Thank you," said Braygan. His arm hurt from the iron grip, and he rubbed it.
There were some people moving through the rubble. Braygan tried not to stare at them—nor at the two bodies hanging from the branches of a tall tree. "I am frightened, Brother," he whispered. "Why do people do such hateful things?"
"Because they can," answered the tall priest.
"Are you frightened?"
"Of what?"
The question seemed ridiculous to Braygan. Brother Labberan was beaten close to death, and there was hatred everywhere. Threats had been made against the church and its priests, and the terror continued. Crossing the bridge they moved past the smoldering buildings and on to the main street. Braygan was sweating now. There were more people here, and he saw several dark-garbed soldiers standing in a group by a tavern door. Some of the townsfolk stopped to stare at the priests as they made their way to the apothecary. One man shouted an insult.
Sweat dripped into Braygan's eyes and he blinked it away. Brother Lantern had reached the apothecary door. It was locked. The tall priest tapped at the wooden frame. There was no answer. A crowd began to gather. Braygan tried not to look at the faces of the men. "We should go, Brother Lantern," he said.
Somebody spoke to Braygan, the voice angry. He turned to answer, but a fist struck him in the face and he fell clumsily to the ground. A booted foot caught him in the chest and he cried out, and rolled toward the wall of the apothecary.
Brother Lantern stepped across him and blocked the path of Braygan's attacker. "Beware," said Lantern, softly.
"Beware of what?" asked the man, a heavily built and bearded figure, wearing the green sash of the Arbiters.
"Beware of anger, brother," said Lantern. "It has a habit of bringing grief in its wake."
The man laughed. "I'll show you grief," he said. His fist lashed out toward Lantern's face. The priest swayed. The blow missed him. The attacker stumbled forward, off balance, and tripped over Lantern's outstretched leg, falling to his knees. With a roar of rage he surged upright and leapt at the priest—only to miss him and fall again, this time striking his face on the cobbles. There was blood upon his cheek. He rose more warily—and drew a knife from his belt.
"Be careful," said Lantern. "You are going to hurt yourself further."
"Hurt myself? Are you an idiot?"
"I am beginning to think that I might be," said Lantern. "Do you happen to know when the apothecary will be arriving? We have an injured brother and are in need of herbs to reduce his fever."
"You're the one who'll need the apothecary!"
"I have already said that I need the apothecary. Shall I speak more slowly?"
The man swore loudly then rushed in. The knife lanced for Lantern's belly. The priest swayed again, his arm seeming to brush against the charging man's shoulder. The Arbiter surged past Lantern and struck the apothecary wall headfirst. Slumping down he screamed as his knife blade gouged into his own thigh.
Lantern walked over and knelt beside him, examining the wound. "Happily—though I suppose that is arguable—you have missed the major artery," he said, "but the wound will need stitching." Rising, he turned toward the crowd. "Does this man have friends here?" he called. "He needs to be attended."
Several men shuffled forward. "Do you know how to treat wounds?" Lantern asked the first.
"Then carry him into the tavern. I will seal the cut. And send someone to fetch the apothecary. I have many duties today and cannot tarry here long."
Ignored by the crowd, Braygan pushed himself to his feet, and watched as the injured man, groaning in pain, was carried to the tavern. Lantern glanced back at Braygan. "Wait for the apothecary," he said. "I will be back presently." With that he strolled toward the tavern, the crowd parting for him.
Braygan felt light-headed and vaguely sick. He took several deep breaths.
"Who was that?" asked a voice. It was one of the black-armored soldiers, a thin-faced man with deep-set dark eyes.
"Brother Lantern," answered Braygan. "He is our librarian." The soldier laughed. The crowd began to drift away.
"I do not think you will be further troubled today," said the soldier.
"Why do they want to harm us? We have always sought to love all people, and I recognized many in the crowd. We have helped them when they were sick. In the famine last year we shared our stores with them."
The soldier shrugged. "Not for me to say."
"Why do you not protect us?" asked the priest.
"Soldiers obey their order, priest. The martial code does not allow us to obey only those orders we like. Were I you I would leave the monastery and journey north. It will not be long before it is attacked."
"Why would they attack us?"
"Ask your friend. He seems to be a man who knows which way the wind will blow." He paused. "During the fight I saw he had a dark tattoo upon his left forearm. What kind was it?"
"It is a spider."
"I thought so. Does he perhaps also have a lion or some such upon his chest?"
"Yes. A leopard."
The soldier said nothing more, and walked away.
For three years now Skilgannon had sought to recapture that one perfect moment, that sense of total clarity and purpose. On rare occasions it seemed tantalizingly close, like a wispy image hovering at the corners of vision that danced away when he tried to focus upon it.
He had cast aside riches and power, and journeyed through the wilderness seeking answers. He had entered the priesthood here at the converted castle of Cobalsin, enduring three mind-rotting years of study and examination, absorbing—and largely dismissing—philosophies and teachings that bore no relation to the realities of a world cursed by the presence of Man.
And each night the dreams would haunt him. He would be wandering through a dark wood seeking the white wolf. He would catch a glimpse of its pale fur in the dense undergrowth and draw his swords. Moonlight would glisten on the blades, and the wolf would be gone.
Instinctively he knew there was a link between the swords and the wolf. The moment he touched the hilts the beast would disappear, and yet, such was the fear of the wolf, that he could not resist the lure of the blades.
The monk known as Lantern would awake with a start, fists clenched, chest tight, and roll from his narrow pallet bed. The small room, with its tiny window would seem then like a prison cell.
On this night a storm was raging outside the monastery. Skilgannon walked barefoot along the corridor and up the steps to the roof, stepping out into the rain. Lightning blazed across the sky, followed by a deep rumble of thunder.
It had been raining that night too, after the last battle.
He remembered the enemy priest, on his knees in the mud. All around him were corpses, thousands of them. The priest looked up at him, then raised his thin hands to the storm. Rain had drenched his pale robes. "The tears of Heaven," he said.
It still surprised Skilgannon that he remembered the moment so powerfully. Why would a god weep? He recalled that he had laughed at the priest, and called him a fool. "Find yourself a god with real power," he had said. "Weeping is for the weak and the powerless."
Now on the monastery roof Skilgannon walked through the rain and stared at the undulating landscape, gazing out toward the east.
The rain eased away, the clouds clearing. A bright, gibbous moon illuminated the glistening land. The houses in the town below shone white and clean. No rioting crowds tonight, no rabble-rousers. The fires in the merchant district had been doused by the storm. The mob will gather again tomorrow, he thought. Or the next day.
What am I doing here, he wondered? The fool in the town had asked whether he was an idiot. The question dogged his thoughts. He had looked into the man's eyes as he had stitched his wounded thigh. The glint of hatred shone there. "We will sweep your kind from the pages of history," the man had said.
Your kind.
Skilgannon had looked at him lying upon the tavern table, his face gray with pain. "You might kill the priests, little man. It will not be hard. They do not fight back. But the pages of history? I think not. Creatures like you do not have such power."
A bitter wind rippled across the rooftop. He shivered—then smiled. Pulling open his soaked robes, Skilgannon let them fall to the floor. Standing naked in the moonlight he stretched the muscles of his arms and back, then moved smoothly into the Eagle pose, the left foot hooked behind the right ankle, the right arm raised, the left arm wrapped around it, the backs of the palms pressed together. Motionless he stood, in perfect balance. In this moment he did not look like a priest. His body was well muscled and lean, and there were old scars upon his arms and chest, from sword and spear. His breathing deepened. Then he relaxed. The cold did not touch him now, and he began to move smoothly through the exercises that had sustained him in another life; the Shooting Bow, the Locust, the Peacock, and the Crow.
His muscles stretched, his body loose, he began a series of dance- like movements, leaping and twirling, always in perfect balance. Warm sweat replaced the cold sheen of rain upon his naked flesh.
Dayan's face appeared in his mind. Not in death as he had last seen her, but bright and smiling as they swam together in the marble pool of the palace garden. His stomach tightened. His face betrayed no emotion, save for a tightness now around the eyes. Drawing in a deep breath he moved to the edge of the parapet and ran his hand along the foot-wide ledge. Water droplets clung to the smooth stone, making it greasy. The man known as Lantern vaulted to the ledge and stood some seventy feet above the hard rock upon which the monastery had been built. The narrow ledge ran straight for some thirty feet, before a sharp, right angle turn.
He studied the ledge for a few moments, then closed his eyes. Blind now he ran forward then leapt high, twisting his body through a tight pirouette. His right foot landed firmly on the ledge and did not slip. His left caught the lip of the right angle. He swayed then righted himself. Opening his eyes he looked down once more on the rocky ground far below.
He had judged it perfectly. A small part of his mind wished that he had not.
Turning he leapt lightly back to the roof and donned his robes.
If it is death you want, he told himself, it will be coming soon.
For two days the thirty-five priests remained mostly within the grounds of the old Cobalsin Castle and its outbuildings, only venturing to the meadows east of the town. Here they tended the three flocks of rare sheep and goats, from whose wool, and the garments they fashioned from it, the priests earned enough to support themselves and the headquarters of the church in the Tantrian capital, Mellicane.
The town itself remained ominously quiet. The bodies of the hanged foreigners were removed and the soldiers departed. Many among the priests hoped that the terror was at an end, and that life would soon return to normal. Spring was coming, and there was much to do, gathering the wild flowers to provide the dyes for cloaks and tunics, purchasing and preparing the secret blends of oils that would make the clothes they crafted waterproof, and help to maintain the richness of color. The garments made here were highly prized by the nobles and the rich of the cities. Lambing season was also in full flow, and the spring cull was due. Merchants would soon be arriving to buy meat and deliver produce and supplies for the coming season.
The mood in the monastery was lighter than it had been for weeks, and the injured Brother Labberan had overcome his fever and—it was hoped—would soon be on the road to recovery.
Not everyone, however, believed the worst was over.
On the second morning Brother Lantern sought out the abbot.
"We should leave and head west," said Brother Lantern. Abbot Cethelin, an elderly priest with wispy white hair and gentle eyes, beckoned Brother Lantern to follow him to his study in the high tower. It was a small room, sparsely furnished with two hard-backed chairs, a long writing desk, and a single, narrow window, overlooking the town.
"Why do you wish us to leave, Brother?" asked the abbot, gesturing for Lantern to take a seat.
"Death is coming, Holy Brother."
"I know this," answered the abbot, softly. "But why do you wish us to leave?"
Brother Lantern shook his head. "Forgive me, but your answer makes no sense. This is merely a respite. The storm is coming. Even now the rabble-rousers will be encouraging the townsfolk to come here and massacre us. Soon—tomorrow or the next day—crowds will begin to form outside. We are being cast in the role of enemy. We are being demonized. When they break through the gates they will cut us all down. They will rage through these buildings like a fire."
"Once again, Younger Brother, I ask: Why do you wish us to leave?"
"You want to die here?"
"What I want is not the concern. This is a place of spiritual harmony. We exist to offer love and understanding in a world too often bathed in blood and hatred. We do not add to that suffering. Our purpose is enlightenment, Younger Brother. We are seeking to enhance the journey of our souls as they yearn to be united with the Source of All Things. We have no fear of death, it is merely another step of the journey."
"If this building was ablaze, Holy Brother, would you sit within it and wait for the flames to devour you?"
"No, Lantern. I would take myself to a place of safety. That, however, does not equate with the situation we are facing. Fire is inanimate and nondiscerning. We are ordered to offer love in the face of hate, and forgiveness in the face of pain. We cannot run away when danger threatens. That would be like saying we have no faith in our own philosophy. How can we obey our teachings if we run in the face of hate?"
"It is not a philosophy I can share," said Lantern.
"I know. That is one of the reasons you cannot find what you seek."
"You do not know what I seek," answered Lantern, a touch of anger in his voice.
"The White Wolf," said the older man, softly. "But you do not know what it is, nor why you seek it. Until you do, what you seek will always be lost to you. Why did you come here, Younger Brother?"
"I am beginning to wonder that myself." His keen blue eyes held to the abbot's gaze. "How much do you know of me?"
"I know that you are a man rooted in this world of flesh. You have a keen mind, Lantern, and great intelligence. I know that when you walk through the town the women admire you, and smile at you. I know how hard it has been for you to obey the rules of celibacy. What else do you wish to hear?"
"I have tried to be a good priest," said the tall man, with a sigh. "I have immersed myself in this world of prayer and kindness. I thought that, as time passed, I would come to understand it. Yet I do not. Last summer we risked our lives in the plague to help these townspeople. Two of the men whose lives we saved took part in the beating of Brother Labberan. One of the women whose child we brought back from the brink of death was baying for her husband to break Labberan's face. They are scum."
The abbot smiled. "How simple love would be, Younger Brother, if we only had to bestow it on those who deserved it. Yet, what would it be worth? If you gave a poor man a silver coin, then that would be a gift. If you expected him to pay you back, then that would make it a loan. We do not loan our love, Lantern. We give it freely."
"And what will be achieved if you let them kill you? Will that add one spark of love to the world?"
The abbot shrugged. "Perhaps. Perhaps not."
They sat in silence for a few moments. "How did you know of the White Wolf?" asked Lantern. "It is only in my dreams."
"How do you know it is a wolf?" countered the abbot, "when you have never seen it?"
"That does not answer my question."
"I have a gift, Lantern. A small gift. For example, as we sit here now I can see you, but I also see glimpses of your thoughts and memories. They flicker around you. Two young women—very beautiful—one with golden hair, the other dark. They are opposites; one is gentle and loving, the other fierce and passionate. I see a slender man, tall with dyed yellow hair and a womanly face." Cethelin closed his eyes. "I see a weary man, kneeling in a garden, tending plants. A good man. Not young." Cethelin sighed and looked at Lantern. "You knew these people?"
"And you carry them in your heart."
"Along with the White Wolf."
"It seems so."
At that moment came the sound of the bell, heralding morning prayer. The abbot rose.
"We will talk again, Brother Lantern. May the Source bless you."
"And you, Elder Brother," answered Lantern, rising from his chair and bowing.
There was so much about the world that Braygan failed to comprehend. People mystified him. How could men gaze upon the wonders of the mountains, or the glories of the night sky, and not understand the pettiness of human ambition? Fearing death, as all men did, how could they so easily visit death upon others? Braygan could not stop thinking about the hanging bodies he had seen before the burning buildings. They had not merely been strung up by their necks. They had been beaten and tortured first. The young priest could not imagine how anyone could find pleasure in such deeds. And yet they surely had, for it was said there was much laughter in the crowd as the hapless victims were dragged to their places of execution.
The young priest sat at the bedside of Brother Labberan, spoon-feeding him vegetable broth. Occasionally he would stop and dap a napkin to Labberan's mouth. The left side of the older priest's face was swollen and numb, and the broth dribbled from his mouth to his chin.
"Are you feeling a little stronger, Brother?" asked Braygan.
"A little," answered Labberan, his words slurred. Splints had been applied to both of Labberan's forearms, and his hands were also swollen and blue with bruises. There was an unhealthy sheen on the man's thin face. Close to sixty years old, Labberan was not strong, and the beating had been severe. Braygan saw a tear form, and slowly trickle down the old priest's face.
"Are you in pain still, Brother?"
Labberan shook his head. Braygan put aside the bowl of broth. Labberan closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep. The young priest rose silently from the bedside and left the small room. He took the empty broth bowl to the lower kitchens and cleaned it. Several other priests were there, preparing the midday meal. Brother Anager approached him.
"How is he?" asked the little man. "Did my broth sit well with him? It was always his favorite."
"He ate well, Anager. I am sure he liked it."
Anager nodded and seemed relieved. Small and round-shouldered, he had a nervous tic that caused his head to twitch as he spoke. It was most disconcerting to Braygan. "It was the boys, you know," said Anager. "They hurt him the worst."
"The boys?"
"His boys. From church school."
Braygan was nonplussed. Labberan's role was as a teacher to the local children. Two days a week he would travel into the community hall, offering lessons in writing and arithmetic. He would also tell them stories of the Source and His wonders. Teaching children was Labberan's joy. "Our future lies with the young," he would say. "They are the foundations. Only through the young can we hope to eradicate hatred."
"What about his boys?" asked Braygan.
"After he was beaten by the mob some of the children came to where he lay and kicked him. You think it is over now, Brother Braygan?"
"Yes. Yes, I think so. Everything seems calmer."
"It is these Arbiters, you know," said Anager. "They stir up trouble. Is it true that Brother Lantern thrashed one of them?"
"He did not thrash anyone. The man was clumsy and fell badly."
"It is said that there have been many killings in the capital," said Anager, blinking rapidly. He lowered his voice. "It is even said they might loose the beasts. What if they come here?"
"Why would they allow the beasts to come here? The war is in the south and east."
"Yes, yes you are right. Of course you are. They won't send beasts here. I saw one, you know. I went to the Games earlier this year. Ghastly. Huge. Four men went in against it. It killed them all. Horrible. Part bear, they said. Dreadful. A monstrosity. It is so wrong, Braygan. So wrong."
Braygan agreed, and thought it best not to point out that priests were forbidden to watch blood sports.
He left the kitchens and made his way up to the lower hall and out into the vegetable gardens. Several of the brothers were working there. As Braygan arrived they asked after Brother Labberan. He told them he thought him a little better today, though a part of his mind considered that to be wishful thinking. Brother Labberan was a broken man in more ways than one. For an hour Braygan worked alongside them, planting tubers taken carefully from large brown sacks. Then he was summoned to the abbot's offices.
Braygan was nervous as he stood outside the door. He wondered which of his many errors had been pointed out to the abbot. He was supposed to have organized the mending of the chapel roof, but the new lead for the flashing had not arrived. Then there was the error with the dyes. It had not been his fault. The sack had split as he was adding the yellow. It should only have been two measures. More like ten had spilled into the vat. The result was a horrible, unusable orange color, which had to be flushed away. It wouldn't have happened had Brother Nasley not borrowed the measuring jug.
Braygan tapped at the door, then entered. The abbot was sitting by a small fire. He bade Braygan to take a seat. "Are you well, Younger Brother?" he asked.
"I am well, Elder Brother."
"Are you content?"
Braygan did not understand the question. "Content? Er . . . in what way?"
"With your life here."
"Oh yes, Elder Brother. I love the life."
"What is it that you love about it, Braygan?"
"To serve the Source and to . . . and to help people."
"Yes, that is why we are here," said the old man, looking at him keenly. "That is what we are expected to say. But what do you love about it?"
"I feel safe here, Elder Brother. I feel this is where I belong."
"And is that why you came to us? To feel safe?"
"In part, yes. Is that wrong?"
"Did you feel safe when the man attacked you in the town?"
"No, Elder Brother. I was very frightened." The abbot looked away, staring into the fire. He seemed lost in thought and Braygan said nothing. At last the abbot spoke again.
"How is Brother Labberan faring?"
"He is not improving as fast as he should. His spirits are very low. His wounds are healing, though. I am sure that in a few days he will begin to recover."
The abbot returned his gaze to the fire. Then he turned toward Braygan. "Brother Lantern thinks we should leave. He believes the mob will gather once more and seek to do us harm."
"Do you think that?" whispered Braygan, his heart beginning to pound. "It cannot be true," he went on, before the abbot could answer. "No, it is getting calmer now. I think that the attack on Brother Labberan was an aberration. They will have had time to think about the evil of their deeds. They will understand that we are not enemies. We are their friends. Do you not think so?"
"You come from a large town, don't you Braygan?" said the abbot.
"Yes, Elder Brother."
"Did many people own dogs there?"
"Were there sheep in fields close to the town?"
"Yes, Elder Brother," replied Braygan, mystified.
"I came from such a town. Men would walk their dogs close to the sheep, and there would be no trouble. Occasionally, though, a few dogs would gather together, and run loose. If they went into a field of sheep they would suddenly turn vicious and cause great harm. You have seen this?"
"Yes, Elder Brother. The pack mentality asserts itself. They forget their training, their domesticity, and they turn . . ." Braygan stammered to a halt. "You think the people in the town are like those dogs?"
"Of course they are, Braygan. They have come together and indulged in what they are led to believe is righteous anger. They have killed. They feel empowered. They feel mighty. Like the dogs they are glorying in their strength. Aye, and in their cruelty. These have been harsh years—crop failures, plagues, and droughts. The war with Datia has sapped the nation's resources. People are frightened and they are angry. They need to find someone to blame for their hardships and their losses. The church leaders spoke out against this war. Many have been branded as traitors. Some have been executed. The church itself is now accused of aiding the enemy. Of being the enemy. The mob will come, Braygan. With hatred in their hearts and murder on their minds."
"Then Brother Lantern is right. We must leave."
"You have not yet taken your final vows. You are free to do as you wish. As indeed is Brother Lantern."
"Then you are not leaving, Elder Brother?"
"The Order will remain here, for this is our home and the people of the town are our flock. We will not desert them in their hour of need. Think on these things, Braygan. You have perhaps a few days to consider your position."
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I cannot say how much I admired this book! It was thought provoking and the depth of character development was exceptional. David Gemmell explored the complexities of war, and it's motivations, with both great compassion and brutal honesty. He also did an amazing job portraying Skilgannon's tormented conscience. I was never certain whether Skilgannon could be redeemed from his misdeads, and I admired the fact that he could not forgive himself. This story never takes the easy way out, and gives no emotional quarter. It evokes dislillusionment and hope with equal skill. And yet I find myself strangely uplifted at the end. I want to live like Druss, with my honor intact. But if I stumble, I hope I have Skilgannon's courage. I'll never forget this book!
This book was fine but it was not of the quality I've come to expect from Gemell. It brought through about 4 or 5 famous characters from other books and than tried to juggle them in to a sensible novel. The whole intent of the book was nothing more than trying to introduce the new character Skillagon the Damned. It was a decent read but really was not as good as previous titles.
This is one of the most exceptional books I have ever read. The story pulls you in, wanting to learn more about each character while adding in good action. When done, you will wish that you lost your memory and was able to read it over again, fresh.
I have read many Gemmel books in the past and this one ranks among the best. You will be hard pressed to find a book as good as this. Hat's off to David
Gemmell's back! Yet another tour de force.I love this guy even though he doesn't always get it right. After the slightly disappointing 'Stormrider' this is much more like it. I've always had a preference for Drenai sagas having started out by reading 'Legend' back in 1990. 13 years later Druss is back in fine form with a great new character in Skilgannon aka The Damned. A great read!
Once he was a general of a great army, with much wealth and vast estates who waged war on the enemies of the women he loved, the woman who ants to take the throne of the Naashanites. He possessed the magical swords of Night and Day and no man could best him in battle but when he helped put Jianna on the throne, he realized her first love was power and so he left her. Jianna puts a price on his head and people believed Skilgannon was dammed because of the atrocities he committed while at war. For two years he sought peace as a priest but the outside world found out him and forced him to flee. In the city of Mellicane, the legendary Joinings, men and beast magically melded into one, were on the loose and Skilgannon along with another hero, the legendary Druss warrior, repelled the attacks. They joined forces to rescue a little girl held hostage by Skilgannon¿s greatest enemy, a child greatly beloved by Druss. Both knew this may be their last battle but they are true heroes determined to rescue a child from a madman. David Gemmell knows how to write a winning sword and sorcery tale starring a tortured hero (much like Elric of Melinbone) it is impossible to dislike him despite the atrocities he committed. The story line is fast-paced and rich in color with a villain reminiscent of Hannibal Lechter. Druss is a half-century in age and his time is passing yet he still has the power to instill fear into his enemies¿ hearts. WHITE WOLF is a stirring fantasy that will please fans of the genre. Harriet Klausner


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VA (Public & Science) coordinates the mass experiments as part of the European science festival, Researchers' Night. Schools from across the whole of Sweden are involved and as many as 18,000 pupils were engaged in the 2013 experiment.
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When I visited, their front desk had an Emperor Standard jigsaw puzzle (thanks to the bandsaw) because the wood had a small knot or something in it. I thought Jason only joked about cutting a bass to pieces if it wasn't up to their standards. They not only strive to achieve perfection in their craftsmanship, they remind themselves everyday that anything less than the best is unacceptable.…Read More
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I love my MGS#38. Everything that you said it was it is. The sound, the playability, the action etc.... The best part is that the lighter I play (I play very light), the easier the bass is to play. This really blows my mind. It's the opposite of every other bass I've ever owned. So thank you and all the folks at Fodera for your efforts in building one of the finest instruments in the world. …Read More
I just received my YYD and it is wonderful, as you said it would be. I know how difficult it is to keep turning out work that is perfect, or better than what was already perceived as perfect, but I think you have done it again. It truly is beautiful, and well worth the wait and expense. My only concern is that it will have to compete for playing time with what I consider the perfect bass, my olive…Read More
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Harley needs to keep expanding overseas and taking market share from the competition, says Jim Cramer.
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Jim Cramer likes Harley and Enterprise Products Partners, but says stay away from Costamare and Achaogen.
Jim Cramer explains how bullish comments from one semiconductor equipment maker lifts shares throughout the sector.
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The Internet of Things is a "revolutionary economic opportunity" and those companies who don't adopt it will be left behind, said Maciej Kranz, author of Building the Internet of Things.
RBC believes that the potential for economic growth gives it reason to upgrade the motorcycle manufacturer to "sector perform."
Here are Tuesday's top research calls, including upgrades for Anthem, Fortinet and Harley-Davidson, and a downgrade for Viacom.
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Materials, financials, cyclicals and health care names tilt the scale to the bullish side.
The motorcycle maker's stock is up today, despite lousy third-quarter earnings. But don't count on thunderous profits from this American icon in the short term.
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Harley-Davidson (HOG) on Tuesday posted earnings and revenue that largely met Wall Street's projections for the 2016 third quarter.
The third-quarter earnings season picks up the pace in the coming week with S&P 500 heavy-hitters on the calendar.
Harley-Davidson (HOG) is scheduled to report third quarter 2016 earnings and revenue before Tuesday's market open.
Harley-Davidson (HOG) plans to add more dealerships in China, India and Vietnam, as well as expand in new markets like Cambodia.
These heavily shorted stocks could get squeezed much higher on any positive catalyst.
TheStreet talked with Bill Davidson, one of the two remaining direct descendants of one of the founders of legendary motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson.
Many U.S.-based manufacturers are making a comeback, but don't bet on this brand name maker of motorcycles to find the right path.


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Alright, for you cat lovers...why is it that I always seem to end up
with cats that love green veggies...peas, broccoli, green beans, etc?
Fortunately, the don't seem to go for most of the houseplants (of
course, spritzing them with water seems to cure them from time to time
when they need reminding). I even had a cat once who was crazy for dried
blueberry muffin mix...she would rip open the boxes in the cupboard to
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August 5: Does the FDA regulate the use of fluoride in drinking water? Does a municipality which is adding fluoride to the drinking water need any special application, exemption or waiver to carry out the process of fluoridation in a drinking water system?
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Pocketnow Insider: What's On Joe Levi's Smartphone?
Pocketnow Insider is a series that we started a little while back to give you, our readers, a peak behind the scenes and show you what goes on behind the camera and on the other side of the keyboard.
One of the questions that I've been asked by many of you is "what do you have on your phone?" I'd love to give credit to each of you who have asked, but the list would be longer than the article! Suffice it to say that you know who you are, and I'm thankful for the suggestion — and a bit humbled by your request to know what I've got on my phone… and maybe a little creeped out.
Before we get too deep into the topic of software, let's talk hardware. My daily driver consists of a stock Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on T-Mobile's HSPA+ network. To that I tether a stock Nexus 7, also running the latest iteration of the OS and a generic Bluetooth keyboard. (I'm not too happy with what I have now, so if you've got a recommendation for a compact, yet full-sized keyboard, please let me know in the comments!)
On my wrist is a Pebble smart watch with an upgraded watch band (which was Michael Fisher's recommendation). I also carry a Square credit card reader around with me where ever I go, as well as a wired headset. I received my Google Nexus 4 official headset yesterday and got to try it out in action today. (So far, not bad, though it's tangle-resistance is its only redeeming quality that I've discovered to-date.)
What I'm still missing from my mobile arsenal is a portable battery to help keep me running on long stints away from a desk (Ingress, anyone?). I'd prefer something that can be charged via a Qi wireless charger, and charge the phone via USB or an on-board Qi wireless charger (I know, that's a lot to ask for). I'm also in need of a car dock — it's got to have Qi built-in. If you've got suggestions or recommendations, hit the comments and let me know your thoughts.
After updating the built-in apps, the next app that I install is Lookout Mobile Security. This app not only includes built-in malware protection (that I don't really think I need) and backup functionality (that I don't use), but allows me to find my phone whenever I lose it. Ironically, I haven't lost it since I installed Lookout. I guess it's doing its job!
Social Networking & Entertainment
Next up are the obligatory social networking apps. Google+ comes first, followed by Facebook, and finally Plume Premium to take care of all my Twitter needs.
After that comes entertainment: Google Play Movies is the app I use to keep up-to-date with my latest TV shows (yay! New episodes of Psych!), Netflix gives me my fix for movies and older TV shows, and Google Play Books is where I do the majority of my reading, but I still have the Amazon Kindle app to read eBooks that aren't available through the Play Store.
Pandora and Google Play Music are must-haves in my mind — I'm almost always listening to something to block out the ambient chaos that surrounds me. Pocket Casts is my podcatcher of choice — if you haven't tried their new version, you're missing out!
As far as games are concerned, I've only got a couple: Ingress (of course), an Angry Birds or Bad Piggies title (which varies week to week), and Plants vs. Zombies.
Productivity & Communications
For productivity apps I run Jump which allows me to remote in to my computers at work and the web server in Texas. It's easier to use on my Nexus 7 than my Nexus 4, but I can log-in and get work done on either device from anywhere that I have an Internet connection. I can't tell you how many times this has saved me from having to go into work at some unspeakable hour of the night or cut a vacation short to put out some fire or deal with an "emergency". (Some days I think that I should move to a tropical island and do all my work from a sandy beach — they probably wouldn't even know I was gone as long as I logged in remotely.)
I've got an online banking app that lets me keep tabs on my accounts and deposit checks with my camera, and some apps for monitoring my Google Ads and website Analytics. Barcode Scanner and TagWriter are the next to be installed which enable me to read and write NFC tags and QR codes.
I use Google Voice for my unified voicemail, personalized phone number, and text-messaging client, so of course that app has to go on next. I use Google Talk and Gmail for the majority of my communications, but I install Skype for good measure.
When it comes to maps I use Google Maps and Latitude, Waze, and CoPilot Live. I also have GPS Test and Speedtest.net installed, just to have something handy when things seem wonkey.
On a more personal note, I'm a spiritual person, so I've got apps that include various religious texts, videos, and other tools that help me stay in touch with my faith. I'm a licensed amateur radio operator (you might know that better as Ham Radio) so I've got a couple apps that help me out with that hobby: Morse Decoder, Scanner Radio, and another app here or there to help log contacts all get installed right away.
As far as widgets are concerned, Beautiful Widgets is a necessity in my book. Other than that I don't have any other widgets besides those that come with the apps that I've already mentioned.
On my main home screen I have a large time and weather Beautiful Widget, the stock Android calendar widget, and a few folders. On the page to the left I have the Google Now widget and a widget that shows my battery state. On the page to the right I have the Google "What's this song?" widget and a link to Google Wallet. That's it.
I may have a few other apps here and there, but nothing of particular note. I try and keep my devices fairly sparse as far as installed apps are concerned — this frees up more space for media (books, TV and podcast episodes, movies, YouTube Watch Later videos, and more books!).
That's what I've got on my phone, now its your turn! What do you have on yours, and why? Let me know in the comments!


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125th Street BID Program Timeline
- Inception of the 125th Street BID & Board of Directors
- First Annual Holiday Lighting Program
- Second annual holiday lighting program (Opening ceremony held at Mart 125 with guest performer George Faison)
- Promotion program launched: BID welcoming flags and banners are displayed along 125th Street along with distribution of print materials displaying the BID logo.
- BID creates and implements Harlem Summer Concert Series
- Security lighting program launched
- Sanitation program is implemented to maintain the appearance of 125th Street
- Problem of vendor overflow is solved by the relocation of all vendors to nearby a lot created specifically for vending.
- Plans begin for 125th Street River to River study.
- BID hosts first ever Ringling brothers Bamum & Bailey "The Greatest Show on Earth Salute to Harlem"
- BID receives 200 responses from consumer survey
- Collaborative efforts with the West Harlem Environment Action, Inc. organization to create the 125th Street OASIS – an outdoor park located at the front of the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State office Building
- BID develops plans to create promotional map in collaboration with American Express to display all stores in which the card is accepted.
- First black tie event, Sport and fashion gala is held including fashion show, billiard tournament, jazz, dancing and business networking.
- In participation with the International Downtown Association, 125th Street BID increases Harlem awareness and tourism by providing walking tours through which include a performance at the world's famous Apollo Theatre.
- "Getting Down to Business Conference" is held, informing the general public of local, available space as well as stores already in the area
- BID begins publishing "BID Update" information column in the Harlem Community News magazine highlighting activities on 125th Street
- Sanitation & Maintenance program receives its highest ratings for sidewalk cleanliness since previous years
- Plaza 9 project is placed into action. 2 of the 9 requested store fronts (Papaya King and Golden Krust) sign leases for space rental and room is made for the construction of the three-level 350 car capacity parking garage: a large feature of the project
- Production is completed for the American Express brochures which uses the Apollo Theatre and the studio Museum as dstination points.
- Working in Conjunction with the Christmas Tree of Harlem, the Adam Clayton Powell Health & Safety Committee, and West Harlem Environmental Action Inc, the BID helped to install and decorate a Christmas tree on the plaza of the State Building.
- BID promotes and produces the summer jazz series held outside of the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office, including two other days preserved for business networking events and non-profit activities for local shoppers and residents.
- The Security lighting programs, sponsored by the 125th Street BID, UMEZ, Con Edison and various property owners is implemented along the shopping strip. 87 photo-cell light fixtures and installed to make the Street brighter and safer.
- The Multi-Agency Response to Community Hot Spot (MARCH) Program is implemented in response to complaints between neighboring businesses within the district. Various city enforcement agencies issue summonses and warnings to return the friendly business atmosphere
- BID helps to improve the conditions of local trash receptacles as many store owners complain of their poor quality and condition.
- Master Plan Committee is created to plan the redevelopment of properties and the growth of business within the BID boundaries.
- The next American Express Holiday Stroll Program is advertised in the local Amsterdam Newspaper. Shoppers are encouraged shop in the district using their American Express cards in exchange for a gift and/or a contribution to the save the Children Foundation.
- 2nd Annual Sports and Fashion Gala black tie event
- From June to September the BID in conjunction with the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building Health and Safety Committee, produced and promoted a Wednesday Summertime Jazz/Lunch program and a series of "Thursday is Business Day" actives, sponsored by Chase, Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ) and Citibank. Activities included entertainment, distribution of literature, promotion of local banking services and special discounts for local shopping.
- A 7- minute video featuring local businesses is produced to enhance fund raising efforts.
- Along with the Metropolitan Life Company the organization develops a 125th Street Business Improvement Series including topics on health insurance, store front security and technology
- Security survey to business and property owners in the district revealed a security committee is formed in response to the survey results to develop a comprehensive security program perpetuating the security lighting program and implementing a visible foot patrol
- The BID, through a contract with NYC EDC brought tenants to the Plaza 9 stores that had been vacant for many years and had become an eyesore to the community.
- BID successfully leveraged funds from the state, city, and private sources and obtained two (2) grants from the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone.
- BID held 2 successful fundraisers, one honoring Barbara Wolff- the mother of BID's
- BID worked with New York City Police Dept, the Department of Business Services and community boards, to implement a second security lighting program to improve the overall safety of the corridor. Commercial robbery for yr. 2000 averaged .09%
- BID launched outdoor summer concert series and provides a space for people to relax and have their lunch in 125th Street while promoting local talent.
- Phase 1 of the EDA planning grant began in October 2001. In Phase 1 125th Street BID is working on six areas that could improve the marketing of the existing business district
- BID conducted West Side BID Expansion and East Side BID Expansion Study. Preliminary work has begun for expanding the BID boundaries. The target area will be 124th to 126th Streets. The Westside expansion area presents a unique opportunity to develop more community and family oriented programming designed to embrace the residents of Grant Houses. The East expansion represents a means of attracting increased consumerism originating from Queens, the Bronx and the entire east side of Manhattan.
- BID went through first audit by the New York City Comptroller's Office. BID was pleased with the findings and have instituted policies to increase efficiency.
- BID's request for an increase in the BID assessment charge - first since the inception of the BID in 1993, to change the our budget from 275,000 to 525,000 was approved.
- BID re-evaluates programs in order to address the new needs that are occurring as a result of the welcomed growth in our area.
- BID hires a marketing consultant to develop a comprehensive strategy for marketing the district.
- BID formed partnership with Verizon to encourage economic growth through technology and increase awareness of options
- To enhance the urban design and economic viability of the district, the BID started planning and sought funding to implement a public space improvement program that would bring additional lighting to the district and create a unified appearance.
- BID received an increase in budget from $525,00 to $603,000 in assessment dollars.
- Moving into 2006 the areas of focus include BID Expansion, Street and Pedestrian Lighting, Public Space, Retail Recruitment and Retention, Partnership Trash Receptacles and Strategies Planning. An annual report that described these items was presented.
- The BID formed a focus group of owners in the district. A property owners retreat was held. Recommendations were presented to NYC Department of City Planning.
- The New York City Department of Transportation and the 125th Street Business (BID) began planning replacement of the street lighting on 125th Street within the limits of the BID, from 5th Avenue to Morningside Avenue. This project will be paid for with Multi-Modal funding provided by Assembly Member Keith Wright.
- BID selected the grand Central partnership type street light replacement of the existing Metropolitan type light. This pole will provide an additional 250 watt above the standard. The light fixtures will hang parallel with the sidewalk creating a brighter sidewalk for pedestrians.
- The Arts Commission voted 5 to 1 in favor of the BID continuing to pursue the project on April 19, 2006
- June 29, at the BID's Fourteenth Annual Meeting 2007, the BID presented a report for the creation of a cultural destination from river-to-river on 125th Street. This study included recommendations to the city of New York for the re-zoning of 125th Street.
- BID works to build a consensus on future development and incorporate the BID's goals into a community-based vision for 125th Street and the surrounding community.
- The BID expanded its revenue-generating Partnership Bin Trash Receptacle program.
- Working more closely with the New York City Police Department, The BID has launched the Ambassador Police Safety Program which is a first of its kind for the Harlem Community. This enhances our overall public safety efforts and complements our proposed Distinctive Lighting Program along the corridor. Our Newsletters, maps, guidebooks, and street banners continue to promote the district to a wide audience of visitors, business and supporters of 125th Street.
- The BID entered into a contract with Urban Marketing Collaborative to conduct a Retail Market Study on 125th Street from river to river. The 2 year study produced a market background analysis and an action plan for BID operations. The 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID) Retail Market Action Plan represents the first comprehensive review of the existing inventory of properties along 125th Street and the traffic patterns of visitors to the corridor.
- The 125th Street BID initiated a cultural sustainability study and the subsequent set of proposals in response to the New York City Department of City Planning's (DCP) 125th Street River to River Study Scoping document. The document recommends revisions to NYC Zoning Law that would allow 125th Street to become a cultural destination from First Avenue to Twelfth Avenue. The research was conducted through a partnership with the Urban Design Lab of the Earth Institute of Columbia University in New York City.
- BID launched BID on Culture. BID on culture is a project that involves a collaboration between Harlem Arts Alliance and the 125th Street BID to promote 125th Street as a cultural destination. BID on Culture involves a banner design competition to showcase images that capture the arts and historical richness of Harlem. Banners are displayed on pole banners in BID District.
- The top five goals for July 2008 through June 2009 were Hiring a Marketing/Development Specialist; Increasing the activities of the Real Estate Development Committee; Developing a Streetscape Master Plan; Ensuring that public safety and sanitation remain top priorities to address perceived and real, clean and safe issues; and Expanding the 125th Street BID's boundaries.
- BID relocated its offices to 360 West 125th Street, Suite 11 after 17 years at it's previous location
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Moss Says 'I'm Done' – Rules Out Return to the Patriots
By: Ian Logue
Moss says, he's "done," and ruled out any possible return to Foxboro. (FILE:Icon/SMI)
Hopefully this news ends any speculation on the chances of Randy Moss returning to New England, but it appears even he's ruling it out.
Jerry Spar of WEEI has a quick entry this morning on Moss, who ended any chance of returning to Foxboro after saying, "No, I'm done." Moss was in town playing golf when two radio producers caught him and questioned him on the possibility of playing here one more time.
Thankfully his answer was, "No", instead of something along the lines of, "I don't know man, if they called me I'd come back."
Instead he opted to dismiss it as a possibility, which is good news for the majority of fans who obviously appreciate what he did while he was here, but know they're better off moving forward with their current group.
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