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The entertainment company also updated its flagship home-theater A/V receiver.
Sonos speakers and components get a makeover with Flexson's accessories
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These speakers deliver the boom without taking up space in your room.
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Lot 272: Sisters with their dolls.
Photographs: Cabinet Cards & some Civil War
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29 October 2016
Yonkers, NY, USALive Auction
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Description: Sisters with their dolls. The girls are dressed alike, and so are the dolls. By T. Livingston, "Traveling." Sometimes the works of traveling artists have a "primitive" character, but not here. The lower left mount corner is bent.
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Project Budget$100 - $300 USD
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Description: Description: I currently have the site w*w*W **r*o*b*e*r*t*d*r*y*s*d*a*l*e DOT net
I want to port / convert / transfer this old site into a nice
and easy to manage joomla site.. here are the sections
that the site needs to have. please review the old / exsisting
site and realize that you can simple copy and paste the text
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joomla. also, I have a basic understanding of joomla. I can easily
upload themes, upload and install joomla to a domain, and login
to monitor your work in progress. also, once you create the new
section/page/ and post I will then log in and copy and paste the
old text in as well as add the new current info for most of the
site. Your job will be to build the shell /framework / naked
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as you make changes i will check in and see if it meets my needs...
I am not in a hurry to finish this project, 2-3 weeks would be
I want to use this template. it is called aqualine noir.
I have ALREADY purchased it and will send it to you.
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Home: main home page. I am not sure if a banner needs to
be created or if one can easily be made. I have tons of
photos of the athlete that can be used.
Instructor Bio & Titles: this section will include a list
of different contests and tournaments that have
been won by the athlete. There is a current list
that will need to be copied over from the old
site. also, it should be very easy to add to the
"list" of titles won in the future as the athlete
competes in the future. I would like this section
of the site to look like the instructor section from
this website.
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Press & News: there are several PDF files that
are screen captures of news stories about the
athlete. this section will need to showcase these.
also, there needs to be an easy way to display
links to current new stories that are about the
athlete as well as current events in the martial
arts world.
i want an easy way to just log in and transfer a whole
folder worth of pictures and have everything automated
from [url removed, login to view] this section is complete it should be
VERY easy for the admin to add new sections to the photo
gallery. this needs to be setup properly so that in the
future the admin can just upload a directory of photos
and have a new photo gallery created fast and easily.
plugin: SlideshowPro for Joomla! AND slidewhowpro director
I HAVE already PURCHASED THESE AND WILL SEND TO YOU:
SSP ($25) and the optional gallery manager, SSP Director ($25)
Video gallery
i would like to use the below plugin. once this is installed
the admin can very easily just type in a small string of text
and it wil then place youtube and google videos in that post.
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All video plugins
[url removed, login to view],com_mtree/task,viewlink/link_id,812/Itemid,35/
this is a free plugin and you can download it.
I would like to have a very simple calendar that shows a list
of upcoming events. it should be very easy to add events to
the calendar. this is a free plugin.
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Seminars: small section of text with a couple pictures.
Train In Brazil:
small section of text with a couple pictures explaining
opportunity to train in brazil.
RDBJJ association:
I would like a page almost exactly like this that allows
me to add different professors to this list as my team
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standard web contact form as well as a jpeg/gif of
the contact email address. pretty basic stuff here.
easy way to add links along with their corresponding
banners. pretty basic stuff here..
I am not a total newbie, however i am not a joomla specialist.
I can get around no problem but i need a joomla EXPERT to make
me a GREAT site. I want the individaual pages to be designed
and setup so that they look nice, are basic and very functional.
It should be easy to update the different sections of the site
that will be changing a lot in the future. i will be working
closely with the final winner of this project. i will log in daily
and check your progress and offer feedback. also, i have researched
what i need a lot and feel that my choice of plugins should work
well. if you have a better solution please recomend to me. I am not
sure how this JOOMLA theme works exactly (aquanoir) and this project
may or may not require a logo and or header to be added to the page.
maybe just a good photo of the athlete will work ok. Also, I will
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Probably Wise To Recall: Our First Woman Skipper
By Defense Springboard
With the Pentagon on the cusp of seeing its first woman appointed to a Service Secretary or a high (if not the second-highest) DOD leadership post, it might be prudent for Navy leaders to break out their history books, do a little research, and get up to speed with the Navy's efforts (or lack thereof) in breaking the glass ceiling.
To get things started on the right note, the Navy can begin by commemorating December 28, the day then-LCDR Darlene M. Iskra (see photo) assumed command of a Bolster Class salvage ship, the USS Opportune (ARS-41), back in 1990.
Remember, that was only eighteen years ago! For more–including audio and video interviews with this ground-breaking skipper–go visit the "Stories from the Veterans History Project," over at the Library of Congress.
I'm sure the Navy's record in integrating women into leadership roles isn't perfect–nobody's is–but I strongly suspect the other services are worse and will be a bit hard-pressed to keep up with a Navy intent upon demonstrating its history of promoting women. (What other service has a Grace Murray Hopper of their very own?)
But, since there are ships to fund, people to pay and a woman likely to be signing the checks…as they say, all is fair in a resource-constrained environment!
And, in any case, what good is a legacy if you don't kick back and celebrate it once and a while?
Photo: Library of Congress. –Springboard!
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SANTA ANA -Dr. Michael Warren Fitzgibbons, an outspoken critic of the management at Western Medical Center, was arrested at the hospital for suspected gun possession in connection with road rage complaint, police said Friday.
The arrest was made at about 3 p.m. Thursday after a motorist reported following Fitzgibbons' car to the hospital parking lot after observing a road rage incident at the intersection of 17th Street and Cabrillo Park Drive, said Santa Ana police Sgt. Lorenzo Carrillo.
He said the physician denied owning a gun but consented to a search of his car, where a loaded gun was found concealed. The road rage incident remains under investigation, and investigators have not been able to place Fitzgibbons at the scene or learn details of the incident.
Fitzgibbons said Friday that he is innocent. "I don't own a gun, I've never owned a gun," he said. He said he believes somebody broke into his car and planted the gun there. He said he has no evidence on who may have planted it.
Fitzgibbons has been vocal in his opposition to the current ownership of the hospital and has voiced concerns over patient care. The hospital has responded with a lawsuit against Fitzgibbons. Fitzgibbons has raised $90,000 from supporters to fight the lawsuit and won support from prestigious voices in the medical community, including Dr. Howard Lang, a retired obstetrician and past president of the California Medical Association.
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Free Lasah the elephant from daily abuse
The Langkawi Elephant Adventures (LEA) on Langkawi island, Malaysia, has held the elephant Lasah under deplorable conditions for ten years. Join Friends of the Orangutans in urging the Malaysian Environment Minister to prioritize Lasah's well-being by retiring him to the Kuala Gandah elephant sanctuary.Lasah is a 36 year old Asian elephant who was born in the wild and has spent over 25 years in several zoos including Singapore Zoo. He has been forced to work in a logging camp, perform in shows including in a popular Malaysian entertainment outlet and used in commercials and the 1999 film Anna and the King.After years of abuse and exploitation Lasah was sent to Langkawi in March 2006 and has since been forced to give rides for hours in sweltering heat and humidity while at the mercy of his handler. Recently investigators found Lasah kept in brutal conditions behind public eyes, chained on all four legs, as exposed in the photo above. This chaining method also breaks the Malaysian wildlife law. Friends of the Orangutans Malaysia suspects Lasah is chained in this cruel manner during LEA's closing hours.Lasah has endured a lonely life of abuse and exploitation at the Langkawi Elephant Adventures and other places long enough. Please speak up for him today and help ensure that he spends the remainder of his days at the Kuala Gandah elephant sanctuary, where he will have the companionship of other elephants, space, and care that he deserves.
Stop the Shangri-La Orangutan Exploitation
Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort & Spa is a 5-star holiday resort an hour from Kota Kinabalu, the capital of the Sabah state in Malaysian Borneo. For almost 20 years the Rasa Ria Resort (RR) have been continuously supplied with orphan orangutans from the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre (SORC) in Sandakan. According to the Shangri-La website, the purpose of RR's 'Orangutan Care' project is to rehabilitate orangutans (for wild release). The orangutans are later returned to the SORC to continue the rehabilitation process. However, the Shangri-La Group uses the facade of rehabilitation to exploit the orangutans at the resort through tourism for profit. Many individuals have expressed concern regarding the treatment and care orangutans at the resort receive. In late 2014 yet another orangutan, called 'Tenten', died at RR. In 2003 three baby orangutans were killed at RR. We have asked the Shangri-La Group to publicly announce the number of orangutans who have died at the resort but they have refused to do so while ignoring our request to voluntarily stop the exploitation at RR. Earlier last year the former General Manager of RR admitted "this (the orangutans at RR) is one of the assets that we have here". RR's "rehabilitation" of orangutans also breaks the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) guidelines on rehabilitation and the Shangri-La Group is aware of this. In a real rehabilitation centre tourism isn't allowed to a) minimize habituation to humans b) reduce disease risk. Rehabilitation must ONLY take place in a rehab centre (and not a luxury hotel). Please sign and share this petition to demand the Shangri-la Group to stop the exploitation of Sabah's orangutans and return all existing orangutans at RR back to the SORC. No orangutan should be sent to the resort again.
Save Katarina the Orangutan in Malaysia
While imported pandas from China are given VIP treatment daily at Malaysia's Zoo Negara, Katarina, an orangutan who spends her days alone in squalid and deplorable conditions, is given quite the opposite treatment at the Kuala Lipis Zoo in the state of Pahang.Katarina is a victim of the illegal wildlife trade. She was kept as a pet and after she became too big to handle was given up to the Lipis zoo, three years ago. We do not know her age though she is estimated to be between 10 and 12.Visitors can freely feed Katarina junk food and Friends of the Orangutans came across a visitor who tried to get this orangutan to smoke a cigarette. There is no supervision of visitors and the zoo is not in a state to meet the needs of Katarina, as it is also severely underfunded. She is the only orangutan there and needs to be moved so that she can start to exhibit natural behaviours in an environment more suited to a subadult orangutan. While the pandas here receive daily enrichment without fail, Katarina receives none. And her night cage is completely void of any bedding nor enrichment tool and she is forced to sit on cold concrete everyday for at least 12 hours after the zoo is closed.After suffering for many years, it is time she is relocated to the Matang Wildlife Centre in Sarawak, where the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) provides excellent captive care for orangutans at its sanctuary. At least RM 60 million ($18 million) has been spent on two pandas from China. The least that can be done for poor Katarina is for the Environment Ministry to take her out of her misery and send her to the Matang sanctuary. Please sign and share this petition to ask the Malaysian and Natural Resources & Environment Minister to get Katarina relocated to the Matang Wildlife Centre sanctuary urgently. Thank you for caring.
Help Close Down Danga Bay Zoo – the Worst in all of Malaysia
9/10 UPDATE: SUCCESS! DANGA BAY ZOO FORCED TO CLOSE!!Read here: http://www.nst.com.my/articles/PerhilitanraidsDangaBaypettingzoo/Article/SUCCESS! Thanks to YOU, the infamous Danga Bay Petting Zoo was raided yesterday and ALL animals have been removed! They will be placed in a new home, and their suffering has now ended. Nature Alert would like convey a million THANK YOUS to all of you who signed and shared this petition. Without YOUR calling for this place to be closed, Danga Bay zoo would surely still be operating and the animals' suffering continued! ======================================================== Danga Bay Petting Zoo is located in the state of Johor, southern Malaysia, just over the water from Singapore. This is the worst zoo in all of Malaysia and urgently needs to be closed and the animals relocated to better zoos. There is nothing of education or conservation value to this zoo. This infamous zoo is all about exploitation and the animals there cling to life such as it is in tiny cages. Will you please help us close this zoo? Many thanks for helping out. Nature Alert
Prime Minister of Malaysia: Relocate Shirley and Abu to a good home immediately
SUCCESS!! SHIRLEY AND ABU SAVED!!! Read here: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/9/9/nation/9452571&sec=nation Hello everyone, the news we've all been waiting for is here! Shirley and Abu have been confiscated from the infamous Johor Zoo. In a few weeks time they will be sent to their natural habitat at the Matang wildlife centre in Sarawak, Malaysia. FREEDOM for Shirley and Abu finally. This success was made possible because of YOU. Your calling for these 2 orang utans finally made the authorities move! Trust us when we say this wouldn't happen if you didn't come forward to help. Nature Alert would like to THANK YOU for your help! You are amazing! ========================================================== Would you like to help save two wonderful orangutans from a life of misery in the infamous Johor Zoo, southern Malaysia? Yes? Then all you need to do is to sign on to this petition and the letter we have prepared will be on its way to Malaysia's Prime Minister and other VIP's. If then you would like to follow the progress of this campaign you can do so at the FB page of Sean Whyte here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000899630215 Shirley is a cigarette smoking orangutan, and she is consistently fed junk food thrown at her by visitors to the zoo. Shirley, alone in her enclosure has barely anything to do all day long everyday. Abu, the male orangutan, is rarely if ever allowed outside of his dungeon-like cage. The temperature and humidity inside must be torturous, as the weather in Malaysia is notoriously hot and humid. Please help save Shirley and Abu by signing this petition. Many thanks for helping out. Nature Alert
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Are Family Allowances and Fertility-related pensions Siamese Twins?
This paper discusses alternative ways to deal with the positive externalities of having children in a pay-as-you-go pension system. Family allowances are compared to introducing a fertility-related component into the pension formula. In an endogenous labor supply setting, both instruments are shown to be equivalent if general pensions are of the Bismarckian contribution-related type. In contrast, if general pensions are of the Beveridgean flat-rate type, making pensions contingent on the number of children is generally preferable to family allowances because the latter creates a larger tax load on labor supply.
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In April 2009, President Obama announced an international initiative to secure all vulnerable nuclear materials worldwide within 4 years. Nonproliferation programs administered by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) are working to secure nuclear materials in Russia and other countries. GAO assessed (1) U.S. governmentwide efforts to implement the President's 4-year nuclear material...
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When was the last time you heard a new album based on the great Irish epic of The Tain (or Tain Bo Cualnge), which tells of the Cattle Raid of Cooley, the central epic of the Ulster mythology cycle? Don't you dare say The Tain by mid-70's Irish prog-rockers Horslips. You weren't even born yet, smartass. But no matter, 20 years later comes the next stab at musically interpreting "the Irish Aeneid", this time by Pacific Northwest indie rock orchestra the Decemberists. Whereas Horselips' take was a fairly literal re-telling of the story (made most famous as translated by Irish poet Thomas Kinsella), the Decemberists' reading is decidedly "loosely based". The Tain EP was released by the fine Spanish label Acuarela, who have also issued exclusive recordings for artists such as the Clientele and Damien Jurado. Fans of the band's well-educated musings for Kill Rock Stars imprint, or Irish literature, will find it worth their import-record dollar to seek this one out.
As interpreted by Colin Meloy and Co., The Tain is a single 18-minute song composed of five movements. As far as I can tell from a brief, Cliff's Notes-style synopsis of the original, the Decemberists tell an abstract, impressionist version of The Tain's events. I'm wary trying to summarize the original here; one of the ways in which the Tain EP succeeds is in piquing one's interest to read Kinsella or another translation, as one should. Suffice it to say, The Tain is full of bad people doing bad things, flawed heroes who get swept up in the badness, blood, guts, war, adultery, cattle—all of the things that would corrupt today's youth if they heard word of it.
The Decemberists recount the sordid affair as a series of short texts ascribed to various characters. "Part I" belongs to the Crone, who reprises her role at the end of the song. The theme that accompanies the Crone fascinates most for its sinister melody, loud/soft dynamics, and moody Black Sabbath-like stomp. Drummer Rachel Blumberg is exhilarating, a key component of the different dramatic effects they achieve. "Part II" stutter-steps in soon after, with a Husband threatening violence and a Captain responding "In this place called heavenly / You were born here". Colin Meloy's keening, sonorous voice does sound for all the world like Neutral Milk Hotel's Jeff Mangum, and I'm sure he's tired of the comparison, but it's not an imitation.
Jenny Conlee's organ melee segues into the somber "Part III", which is marked by ringing electric guitar, and a melody in the verse that recalls early Songs: Ohia. Jason Molina has also cited Black Sabbath as an influence, so the connection's no coincidence. "Part III" belongs to the Soldier. Judging from the fatalism of the lyrics, he fights for the losing side, having to face the invincible warrior Cu Chulainn: "From the lee of the wall / He comes in chain and chariot / And all his eunuchs in thrall / Can scarce lift his line and lariat". The verses push towards a stoic chorus, "Here come loose the hounds / To blow me down / On this stretch of ground / I'll lay me down", answered by the Chorus of Waifs. This central piece is particularly moving, as it demonstrates both the heroism and waste of a rank-and-file soldier's sacrifice.
The waltz-time "Part IV" was written by Blumberg, who also sings the haunting Widow's piece. Between the lamenting verses are gypsy-like instrumental sections where the band pull out their tin toys, bottles, accordion, glockenspiel, and other gizmos. It's a nice change to have Blumberg's soft coo, and a different pace and tone. "Part V" segues in via martial drum rolls, over which Meloy sings a dialogue between a Woman and her Daughter using the melody from "Part I". Finally, the Crone returns with a closing limerick, "And now we've seen your powers / Softly stretch the hours / You're a fickle little twister / Are you sweet on your sister? / As now you go wandering home". The EP, though still enjoyable for those unfamiliar with the Tain Bo Cualnge, is even richer once you learn the details. The Cattle Raid of Cooley was a war predicated on pride, jealousy, and greed, its story full of legendary heroes and villains. The Decemberists' Tain is about the nameless individuals whose lives were swept up as they fought and mourned. As it was in 1974, 2004 seems the right time to resurrect this story, as its tragic themes unfortunately never go out of style.
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but anyways dudes if you don't like the Power of Friendship and the conjecture that love conquers all, then i suggest you go watch some dark-noir series where everyone dies and does cocaine and dies while doing cocaine and so on and so forth.
or you can just stay in reality; there is nothing more silly than trying to look for reality in fiction.
I disagree, I think that looking for reality in fiction makes perfect sense. Things like Eden of the East and Baccano!, to name a couple, are great anime that ground themselves in reality while adding surreal elements without it not making sense. Realism does work to make things more interesting, that's largely why people like a lot of series out there that do so. I've never been a fan of "the power of friendship" or "love conquers all" when used as a character amplifier or an illogical plot point, and it's ruined varipus anime for me (anime that were trying to take themselves seriously). Sometimes it's made them predictable, and other times it is just silly (exempting the cases, such as kids shows, TTGL, and some other shows, where they use the powers of friendship and love as either thematic devices, explained facets of reality, or intentionally illogical powers). However, there are anime that take those themes and use them so that they make sense, such as Angel Beats!, Slayers Next, so on and so forth. Realism can and often does make things better, especially in media. An anime doesn't have to be "uber dark" to be realistic, that would make them far more niche and far less popular. It would alienate age groups, people of various interests and sensitivities, and a bunch of others. All creators of some media, especially those that are surreal, consider how much they want the story to relate to the world we live in, because often times crowds enjoy relatable worlds and relatable characters. Almost all pieced of media, non-fiction or otherwise, use varying degrees of realism. Heck, if there were no realism in anime...nay, in fiction (which is incredibly open-ended), you would see far less people reading books, watching TV, and getting into the jobs that create the aforementioned. Friendship and love can be used in logical manners in anime, in realistic manners that help to drive the surrealism of the media.
Sword Art Online and Dot Hack actually give tribute to that, and they use friendship and love as emotional strength rather than deus ex machina that gives them super strength (save for one, technically two moments in SAO). The real people are the characters, and thus when emotions are involved, its used in a logical sense rather than as a superpower. For instance, the avatars in Dot Hack GU are driven by the thought processes of the user. Emotions aren't simply the matter of the heart, they are also the matter of the mind and the body. When a user feels angry, it's only natural that the avatar will reflect that, even if it is inadvertent. If the user wants to protect something they love, it's only natural that the avatar will act more desperate and less cautious, that's how people are in real life. You can't not have realism in fiction (especially SAO and DH, which are both MMOs meant to be grounded in reality), because then you not only lose logic, but you also exempt incredible amounts of people from being immersed in the work.
Regarding the newest episode, there were some things I found to be odd.
The things are actually quite small, and they're not really spoilers either, but here they are. The first is a little stupid on Oberon's part, is that he says that Kirito was weak in SAO, and it was surprised that he was the one that cleared it; reason being, Kirito was a beater, and not only that, but he also had an incredibly high level, very high speed and strength stats, and to top it all off, he could dual wield thanks to his reaction time (which is important, since the skill was created for the one who would supposedly win the game. Though, this scene was simply meant to further drive that Oberon is indeed a bad guy with bad intentions (and the little happening at the end of the scene), and regardless it's not important anyway.
The second of the strange things I noticed is, again, minute. When Leafa steps on Recon's foot, he seems to be in pain for several moments. Though, people in both SAO and ALO have often been seen reacting to what would normally inflict pain, and this is either due to natural reactions caused by the brain to simulate the pain (though this is unlikely, as Oberon later says that, even in ALO, pain a cannot be felt), or due to stimulus, roleplaying, or mere slapstick for the sake of the show. It's again, inconsequential and isn't meant to be taken seriously.
There were probably others, but they were too small to really remember.
Other than that, this episode wasn't bad. There was a lot more fanservice than I was expecting (seriously, it had more fanservice in one episode than the show's had in 16 episodes). It did more to flesh out ALO and help us better understand the world, which is always good.
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less 3 tblspns, butter 1 -3/4 cups castor sugar 3/4-cup evaporated milk Beat till light and fluffy and beat some more.
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Total Fat 9 g14.5%
Saturated Fat 1.5 g7.4%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 571 mg23.8%
Total Carbohydrates 733 g244.5%
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Rather than a terrifying demise, Claire awakens in a monochromatic world, one that is both strange and oddly familiar. Memories of her former life and ambitions are suppressed, only to resurface occasionally as flashes of insight and understanding. She is troubled at first by the lack of a past, but with the help of a lovable and patient man, Art Rukin, Claire is able to form a new life in the snowy, small town of Cloak Valley. As with many fictional small towns, Cloak Valley is filled with an eccentric cast of characters, but there is a much darker side to these inhabitants. Indeed, Claire finds few congenial citizens in this odd assortment until she happens upon the Des Moines family mansion during a misadventure in the woods near Art's house.
The Des Moines family members, rich and unconventional, are the outcasts of Cloak Valley. The reason for this status is not clear, especially considering the odd qualities of the citizens of the area. They do, however, provide a caring and safe environment for Claire, and so they become a second family for her. Indeed, no matter the chaos that surrounds the family members, they constantly retain a certain calm that attracts both Claire and Art. It is with these outcasts that the couple—neither of whom really fit in with the larger society of Cloak Valley—find their most enjoyable moments and the space to explore their own love for each other.
In The Dash: Volume I, C.J. Duarte creates an imaginative and often frightening world, one in which colors are flattened to the various shades of black and white. For the citizens of Cloak Valley, this reduction of the senses is furthered by the constant snow cover, imagery that seems to indicate the general emotional and social atmosphere of the town. This feeling of oppression and sickness is contrasted with the light and warmth of the Quyon Mountain region, the vacation spot favored by the Des Moines family. Yet even that area is invaded by the emotional and often literal darkness that pervades the town of Cloak Valley. Duarte succeeds in this creation of an atmosphere that can certainly be compelling. The tone of the book as well as the symbolism seem to be a means toward examining the extremes of human behavior, a world where generally the outcasts show kindness toward others, with the rest of society leaning toward depravity.
As this is only volume I of The Dash, it is difficult to make any conclusions regarding the story. With the multitude of characters introduced, though, the reader often feels confused as to the direction of the plot, and Duarte leaves few clues for the reader. Those who enjoy speculative fiction will find the monochromatic world of Cloak Valley intriguing, however. Finishing the book, one returns to the original image, that of the abandoned train station; it will be interesting to see how Duarte explores this further in volume II of the novel. Throughout it all, Duarte surely exhibits an imagination that is unique among authors and provides a new voice in modern fiction with the novel, The Dash: Volume I.
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