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We were talking about my massive gig for GE (which I'll write about later, or you can check out at www.citizena.tv), and he asked me if we interviewed anyone from GE's light bulb department about what they think about the "stupid" Republican plan to try to stop the laws mandating higher efficiency in lighting - thereby essentially making incandescent bulbs illegal in favor of CFLs and other such technology.
I proceeded to explain that - on this issue - the Republicans were not the stupid ones, and that what actually matters here is time-preference. When I got home, I composed a follow-up email on the subject that I'd like to basically edit & share here.
For starters, I had to point out that I actually already made a video on Regulatory Capture, and that it covers exactly what is going on with the light bulb bill, in a bill that appliance manufacturers supported 10 years ago with washing machines:
More importantly, the relevant missing piece - as I said - is time-preference:
"...how large a premium a consumer places on enjoyment nearer in time over more remote enjoyment."To pull from Human Action, there's this passage:
"Time for man is not a homogeneous substance of which only length counts. It is not a more or a less in dimension. It is an irreversible flux the fractions of which appear in different perspective according to whether they are nearer to or remoter from the instant of valuation and decision. Satisfaction of a want in the nearer future is, other things being equal, preferred to that in the farther distant future. Present goods are more valuable than future goods. [p. 484]This is all basically to say that most people would rather have whatever goods & services they need (including/especially money) sooner rather than later if at all possible, and that the more immediate need you have of something, the more this is the case. Conversely, the less immediate need you have of something and the more stable your income, the lower your time-preference tends to be, and the more open you are to long-term acquisitions.
Time preference is a categorial requisite of human action. No mode of action can be thought of in which satisfaction within a nearer period of the future is not--other things being equal--preferred to that in a later period. The very act of gratifying a desire implies that gratification at the present instant is preferred to that at a later instant. He who consumes a nonperishable good instead of postponing consumption for an indefinite later moment thereby reveals a higher valuation of present satisfaction as compared with later satisfaction."
As a result, I would add to this one fairly important thing. People who are rich tend to have a far "lower" time-preference for all goods and services than poorer people.
My parents are - for the purposes of this discussion - "rich". So am I, in the grand scheme of things. That's not to say that they've got a giant pile of money or a bunch of beach-houses, but they can (and do) afford expensive light bulbs.
What this means, is that my folks have revealed their time-preference as valuing long-term savings over short-run cash-flow through their own purchasing habits. That's fine for them, of course... That's one of the perks of having more disposable income. But other people do not - and sometimes cannot - have the same preferences.
Some people need more money in hand today, and cannot actually afford to think about how much they may save 10-20 years into the future, or even 10-20 months into the future for that matter. So light bulbs are a perfect microcosm of this and a great teaching-example for time-preference as far as I'm concerned, because here we have two very obvious real-world choices to use.
These options might look something like this.
- Option A: 60W Incandescent bulb, $0.50 (according to Amazon today). Average lifespan: 1,000 hours. $0.005 per hour
- Option B: 60W "equivalent" CFL; $12.99 (again, Amazon). Average lifespan: 10,000 hours. $0.001299 per hour.
That'd be $0.00033 per hour of light vs. $0.00105875 per hour of light... which ironically means the 60W incandescents are actually more efficient in this alternate case.
The commenter also challenged my use of dimmable CFLs rather than the much less expensive non-dimmable varieties, but my response reiterated below is that if we're comparing capability to capability, incandescents can be dimmed and even as a kid I had a dimmer switch in my own bedroom, so I think it's valid to want the bulbs to be able to do the same jobs.]
Obviously, [original] "Option B" is cheaper in the long run. Ok. Fine. No one would argue otherwise.
But... So what?
For my folks - who are, again, rather rich in relation to our examples here - $12.99 isn't a big problem in the short term. For someone who's poor, however, it really is. Especially when we might not actually just talking about one bulb, but perhaps we're talking about outfitting an apartment or a house full of light bulbs.
My mom is a teacher, and she teaches in a particularly low-income school district and many of her students are extremely poor.
So I asked her to imagine that one of her students' parents had 5 light bulbs burn out in a week in the apartment she recently moved into. It's not an impossible scenario, and we all know that the landlord isn't going to replace any light bulbs them for her.
Who thinks our hypothetical poor mom can afford to pay $2.50 [or $3.30] for 5 new incandescent bulbs? Probably she can, sure.
However... Can she afford to pay $64.95 [or $42.35] for 5 new CFLs? I doubt it.
Hell... Even if they were not the dimmable kind (which as far as I'm concerned means that they're not actually "equivalent" anymore) and they were only like $4.00 a bulb - which is what I paid the other day - that's still $20 instead of $2.50.
Moreover, does anyone really think that the marginal benefit of saving $5.00 over 10,000 hours of light bulb life is worth it to someone who can barely afford groceries? Who cares if the light bulbs are cheaper over the life of the bulb if the consumer can't afford to buy them in the first place?
But my dad claimed that fighting against legislation dictating light bulb efficiency and restricting consumer choices was the equivalent of preventing progress and keeping people "in the dark ages" with their old-fashioned light bulbs.
He really did say that.
In what universe, though? As far as I can tell, it's the laws conscripting people into paying higher prices for light bulbs, for cars, for energy across the board, which are the things that move us back to the literal dark ages in that they make access to indoor lighting much harder for the poorest people in society.
And of course, these laws all tend to originate from A. companies that stand to profit a ton from forcing people to buy more expensive products (companies very much like Phillips and GE), and B. comparatively rich people (like my dad) who are wealthy enough to make their first priority energy efficiency rather than immediate short-term cash-flow when lighting their homes.
These kinds of laws, little by little, remove people's ability to choose for themselves what they most value, and make it harder for the poorest people to maintain their current standards of living.
So the biggest joke of all is that the people supporting these kinds of laws actually tend to think they'll be good for poor people as they'll "save money" in the long run... But not to be overly blunt here, if you support price controls, or any other policy that limits people's access to choice in markets, you are hurting poor people. Period.
So when we talk about who is pushing for the "dark ages", in this instance it is not people who want to stop these stupid laws. It's the people pushing to pass them.
It's bad reasoning and a poor understanding of economics which leads people to believe that their own personal value judgments and their own specific time-preferences are "right" and should be imposed on everyone else by force, but what actually ends up happening is these kinds of laws screw over the poorest people by forcing them to pay much higher prices for household goods that they otherwise would be able to afford.
THIS is why I care about economics. This is why I work for the Charles Koch Institute.
This is also why the type of conversation I had with my father actively irritate me.


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I am glad to be at the beginning of a new week! Last week was super busy. Good, but busy. This week holds it's own bag of emotions. My String Beane is going to kindergarten tomorrow. I am so nervous. I know he will do fine, but I am not so sure about me! I miss him already.
Last week's meals were hit and miss. The pizza on the grill was really good but there is a definite learning curve to pizza on the grill. Let's just say that the last one was better than the first one and leave it at that. The potato kielbasa skillet was a huge hit last time and got mediocre reviews this time. The little beanes ate it, but did not love it. The same thing with the turkey meatballs. Don't get me wrong, they ate them. It is just last time I made them they LOVED them. What's up with that? Just when you think you have a sure fire recipe they change their minds. I'm just going to say this. I hate sloppy joe's. Mr Homegrown loves them and the little beanes like them okay. I don't see the attraction at all. The sloppy joe race cars were very cute. I mostly made them for Butter Beane who is in love with Cars right now. He was very excited when I put his plate in front of him but then said that Lighning McQueen was red. I don't know how to make red buns. The big winner of the week was the Seafood Jambalaya Casserole and the Pudgy cake. They were both excellent! Everyone ate and loved.
Here is this week. I am linking up again with Menu Plan Monday.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Reading Rogue Trader, Part Fourteen
A bit more on weapons...
There are four weapon 'types'
C - Close Combat - Yes, you can use these in hand to hand. Examples: Auto-pistol, Chainsword.
H - Heavy - The weapon imposes a movement penalty listed in it's profile. Examples: Heavy Bolter (1" penalty), Las-cannon (2" penalty).
S - Slow - These are the familiar 'move or fire' weapons. Slow weapons may however be fired from a moving vehicle as long as the crew is stationary within the vehicle. Examples: Melta-Gun, Missile Launcher.
F - Following Fire - If you cause a wound with this weapon (even if it is saved) you get to roll to hit again, either against the same target or against another target within 4". Examples: Plasma Gun, Shuriken Catapult.
A few random notes...
- Auto-guns and Lasguns have the same stats, except that Auto-guns have a range of up to 32" compared to the pedestrian 24" range of the Lasgun.
- Bows could be equipped with explosive arrows that made them the equivalent of Bolt Guns...
- Graviton Gun... yep, this is where it was before every Space Marine in the new edition started carrying one. However, it didn't cause damage. Instead it gave the target a D6" penalty to movement FOR THE REST OF THE GAME. If the target's movement is reduced to zero, the target is pinned to the ground and can take no physical action. Note there is no save of any kind allowed!
- From the entry on the Musket: A primitive weapon, still used on some feral and backward planets, of which Birmingham is the most well known (Birmingham - aka The Black Planet - receives almost no visible light and as a result no-one wants to go there. Its inhabitants have become linguistically and culturally isolated). Have I mentioned how much I love this book?
- Shotgun has Scatter, Solid, and Gas round options.
- Shuriken Catapults have a 0-12"/12-24" range, +1 to hit at close range, S4, a -2 Armour Save mod, and Following Fire. Scary!
- Pistol ranges tend to run up to 16" and most have a +2 to hit at close range, making them much more useful than the modern versions.
- Plasma weapons do not suffer from the Gets Hot! rule, but must recharge between shots and can only fire every other turn.
- Power Swords are S5 (most close combat weapons use the strength of the wielder) and -1 armour save.
- Power Gloves are S8, -5 armour save, and do NOT strike last!
Next time we're going to look at grenades and missiles of which there were a far greater variety (and some great entertainment value) than today.
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Ha, Ha! Birmingham! I'm trying to think of a US equivalent. Perhaps a town in the rust belt? It's been a long time since I've been over that way.ReplyDelete
I'm really enjoying your RT reviews. Keep'em comin :)ReplyDelete
Great read!ReplyDelete
I love RT precisely for things like the Graviton Gun. It transcends issues like game balance.
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October 24, 2008
Authors for "The Infinity Swords"
Here at long last is the lineup of authors for our first Carnivah House anthology, "The Infinity Swords."
The City on the Sword, by S.C. Bryce
An Awakening of Shadows, by Deven Atkinson
Quoth the Magpie, by Barbara E. Tarbox
Under a Persian Sun, by Ty Johnston
The High Price of Miracles, by Sue Penkivech
Gift of the Unspoken God, by Jason Thummel
Sanctuary, by Ellie Tupper
Plus …
Keeper of the Blade, a new action-packed fantasy story by Gere McClellan
White Willow, a new John Humble story by TW Williams
The Sword Cult, a new Calthus story by Steve Goble
We'll have sword-and-sorcery, high fantasy, some weird science fiction, some mystery and modern-day horror to bring your way — all swirling around a pair of dimension-hopping swords seeking one another out to complete the battle to rule the multiverse.
The editorial decisions were not easy at all, and I can think of several stories we probably would have purchased if our budget was bigger. So, please congratulate our paid authors, and I hope you'll be reading their work when we get the book out there.
More details regarding release date, etc., will be forthcoming when we get them ironed out.
— Steve
February 22, 2008
Submissions update …
Our Unholy Triumverate of Carnivah House editors — in other words, Gere, Tom and me — is nearly finished reading all submissions for "The Infinity Swords."
Each of us is reading every submission. We will gather Sunday to compare notes; any story that all three of us likes is in. Stories that get no votes, of course, will be rejected.
As for stories that get one vote or two votes, we'll discuss those. Those in favor will try to convince those against that the stories should be in the anthology, and those against will explain their problems with the stories. We'll hash out the differences; in some cases, the problems can be addressed with minor rewrites.
At some point, we'll have as many stories as we can afford and the anthology will be filled. It is quite likely some pretty good stories will not make it into the book, as we have a tight budget.
Expect acceptance notices, rewrite requests and rejections to start going out over the next couple of weeks. Thanks for sending us your stories, and thanks for your patience while we try to assemble a kick-ass anthology.
— Steve
January 16, 2008
Submissions window now closed …
The submissions window for our anthology, "The Infinity Swords," is now closed. If you haven't e-mailed yours yet, you are too late.
All submissions that arrive from this point forward will go unread, unless we are unable to fill the anthology from the submissions that made deadline. That's an unlikely event, though, judging from the number of submissions. I'm not sure how many we have in total, as they've been coming in fast and furious all day.
All writers who made deadline should have received an acknowledgement of receipt from us by now. If you sent a story, but haven't heard from us, leave word here and we'll see what we can do to get your submission.
We thank all of you for sending us your stories, and we're having a great time reading your stuff. Now to turn it all into a kick-butt anthology!
— Steve
July 23, 2007
Call for submissions …
Carnivah House is seeking submissions for our first fantasy anthology, The Infinity Swords.
This is a themed anthology, featuring a shared multi-verse. The link is a pair of powerful, dimension-hopping weapons and the entities that pursue them. We have some stories in hand, but we are opening up submissions to fill out the book. If you are interested in submitting, first read the draft of our prologue, then check our guidelines.
Still interested? Good. Write us a story — and send your best. We have some excellent stuff in hand already.
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April 24, 2007
'Infinity Swords' deadline change
To all authors invited to submit to "The Infinity Swords" anthology:
Several writers have had real-life events, etc., get in the way of writing their yarns for us, and we have some business stuff to sort out, too, so we've pushed back the deadline for submissions to "The Infinity Swords."
You now have until June 15. Good luck!
— Carnivah House
NOTE, NOV. 12, 2007: Apparently, some writers have seen this older post and incorrectly concluded the deadline is June 15, 2008. That's incorrect; we begin accepting general submissions Jan. 1, 2008, and close the window Jan. 15, 2008. Sorry for any confusion.
January 16, 2007
Notice: 'Infinity Swords' writers …
Writers invited to submit to our print anthology, "The Infinity Swords," may send their manuscripts to us via email. Send it to the same address you used to reply to our invitation. Please paste the text of your story into the email; if we buy your story, we'll arrange for an .rtf file.
And feel free to email us with questions, or post questions here.
Now get to writing!
— Carnivah House
December 29, 2006
Great response so far …
A quick update on "The Infinity Swords," our first print anthology project, scheduled for release in late 2007.
Most of the authors we invited to submit have accepted the invitation, and there still are a few names we haven't yet heard from. The enthusiasm is gratifying to your humble editors, and we expect to see some really good submissions rolling in. We expect the book to include 8 to 10 stories.
Competition will be fierce, so write your best stuff!
— Carnivah House
December 12, 2006
"The Infinity Swords"
Invitations went out today to authors to submit to Carnivah House's first anthology project: "The Infinity Swords."
"The Infinity Swords" will be a print collection of fantasy stories linked by a common, cosmic theme. We're expecting rip-roaring adventure, mystery, the hand of fate, plenty of action … lots of good stuff. Toward that end, we've invited authors we know can deliver the goods. If this project succeeds the way we think it will, we'll try open submissions on future projects.
We plan a release in late 2007. Stay tuned for details!
— Carnivah House
November 21, 2006
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Honey Pot, a Pomeranian, was also given this particularly cruel method of death by Turk according to board documents.
The Ohio Veterinary Medical Board website now lists Turk as retired. In reality, Dr. Turk entered into a consent agreement to surrender her license. But how long was Turk permitted to perpetrate horrors upon patients?
Prior to these charges Turk had racked up a long record of violations -- particularly concerning since the Ohio Veterinary Board isn't exactly famous for its disciplinary zeal. These included violations dating back to 2010 according to the article, as follows:
- ". . .dirty medical equipment, packages and shelves throughout the clinic and not having a sink in the surgery area" resulting in a $1,500 fine (December 2011);
- " . . . 13 bottles of expired drugs, damaged X-ray protection gloves, dirt on the X-ray machine and dirty equipment in the pharmacy and laboratory areas" (May 2012)
- improper suturing of a Yorkshire Terrier's bladder, and releasing the animal to its owner before it had recovered from the anesthesia, resulting in $1,000 in fines and over $1,000 in investigation costs (February 2010)
- ". . . Turk was fined $500 and reprimanded for over-anesthetizing Cleopatra the cat to spay her. Cleopatra was sent home still not awake and died the next day." (May 2007)
- Unsanitary conditions and failure to keep proper anesthesia and medical records resulting in fines in 2001 and 2002.
The answer seems clear: None of the actions taken by the veterinary board were effective. But what would have been effective, and what would have saved lives, would have been yanking her license years ago when a clear pattern had emerged. While it is good that the Ohio Veterinary Board finally acted strongly, the fact remains that all those years she was permitted to continue her perpetration of suffering and substandard care. Citizens of Ohio are waking up and fighting back, and the veterinary board must listen. In the words of a commenter on one of the articles, "It is amazing that this woman was allowed to continue to practice for so long, given all the issues brought up during her career."
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Eliyahu Weinstein, the onetime Lakewood investment whiz now convicted of running a hundred-million-dollar Ponzi scheme, was arraigned today in connection with alleged scams involving Facebook stock and Florida condos.
In a Trenton federal courtroom, Weinstein pleaded not guilty, while Alex Schleider, 48, of Lakewood, and Aaron Glucksman, 41, of Brooklyn, admitted roles in the scheme asserted by prosecutors in the office of New Jersey U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman.
The April 17 indictment charges Weinstein with defrauding investors with bogus claims of Facebook stock before its initial public offering (IPO), and the purchase of an apartment complex in Florida along with seven mortgage notes on condominiums there.
Schleider's admission of wire fraud leaves him at risk of up to 20 years behind bars and a fine of up to $250,000 at his September sentencing. He agreed to pay forfeit proceeds from the setup, authorities said.
Glucksman was sentenced to 52 months in prison, partly concurrrent with a 36-month term already given to him on unrelated charges, plus three years of supervised release and an order to pay $612,300 restitution.
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Throwing open the doors
A few weeks before I was ordained, a gunman entered a Benedictine monastery just north of Kansas City. The man parked his car in the parking lot, walked into the monastery and opened fire. He shot and killed two monks and wounded two others; then he marched into the chapel and shot himself in the head.
Benedictine monks are known for their hospitality. They're famous for it. They take Matthew 25:36 to heart, welcoming everyone as if they were Christ himself. The Rule of St. Benedict says the following:
At the door of the monastery, place a sensible brother who knows how to welcome. Give him a room near the entrance so that when visitors come they will always find someone there to answer the door. And as soon as anyone knocks, let that porter say, "Thanks be to God: a blessing! A blessing!"
It was the porter who was shot first that day in Kansas City. He was gunned down as he was throwing the doors of the monastery wide open, proclaiming the stranger who would hurt him to be a blessing.
I am certain that God calls us not to death but rather to life. Yet there is deep and difficult wisdom in the story of the Kansas City porter, a mystery that is too elusive to name directly but that rings true. He seems at least analogous to the sort of figure Jesus had in mind when he said, "The one who saves his life shall lose it, but the one who loses his life for my sake shall gain it."
At my ordination, my mentor--Holly McKissick--lifted up the porter's heartbreaking death. On the one hand, she said, we should all pray that such a death never happens again. But we should also pray for the courage to emulate the porter's fearless hospitality, his cry of blessing even in the face of one who meant to do him harm. "This is the Christian life," she preached.
Not to be reckless or put or keep ourselves in harm's way, but to welcome one and all, even in the face of danger. This is how we are called and commanded to live. God wants us to throw open the doors of our hearts, the doors to our homes, the doors to our churches, greeting everyone as if they were Christ himself.
In one more year, I'll celebrate ten years of ordained ministry. This makes me wonder: am I living the Christian life? Do I throw the doors of my heart as wide as I should? Do I protect myself when appropriate but also say to one and all--saint and sinner, monk and gunman, perpetrator and victim--"Thanks be to God: a blessing! A blessing!"
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throwing open the doors
wonderful reminder here - thank you, in five months I'll celebrate 20 years of ordained minsitry, feels like yesterday really. And I too wonder if I throw the doors open as wide and I am called to do. I wonder if I take the "safe" route more often than not. I pray to be more and more able to open the doors to recieve a blessing!
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Boundaries of hospitality
When the Rev. Myer Boulton writes ¨Not to be reckless or put or keep ourselves in harm's way, but to welcome one and all, even in the face of danger,¨she seems disingenuous, at best. To welcome dangerous people into our midst is the same as putting ourselves in harm´s way, and no slight of hand or pen can make it otherwise. The God I serve does not ask me to forgo using the brain I was given, and if someone comes knocking on my door with a gun in his hand, I am not supposed to let him in. I am not saying others are not called to let him in--just not most of us. We are not, unless God insists, meant to be saints, and for me to judge myself by a standard God has given to someone else is false pride, indeed. When I meet my Maker, I will not be asked why I was not more like a Benedictine monk, I will be asked why I was not more like the Susan Starr God gave me to be.


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GOP likes McSally's odds in Arizona
Republican Martha McSally came out of relative obscurity last year to nearly unseat Gabrielle Giffords's handpicked successor and confidant, Rep. Ron Barber (D-Ariz.). Now the retired United States Air Force colonel is gearing up for a rematch against Barber — and no one is underestimating her this time around.
In a House of Representatives filled with gerrymandered seats, Arizona's 2nd District is an exception: It is almost evenly divided between Republican and Democratic voters — 34.5 percent and 33.6 percent, respectively — with 31 percent of registered voters identifying as independents as of April.
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The split electorate, combined with McSally's strength as a return candidate running in a more Republican year, promises to make the race one of the most competitive House elections of 2014. The district, which The Rothenberg Political Report rates as a "pure toss-up," is located in southeast Arizona, stretching from the Mexico and New Mexico borders up into the northeastern corner of Pima County.
Although a Democrat has held the congressional seat since 2007, the district voted Republican in the past four presidential elections, with Mitt Romney carrying it by 1.5 percentage points in 2012.
The race could come down to which candidate performs better among two critical demographics: independents and Republican women.
"Movers are always Republican women and independents," said Chuck Coughlin, an Arizona Republican strategist and former campaign manager for Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer.
GOP candidates have struggled to appeal to these groups — particularly GOP women — in years past, said Jonathan Paton, a Republican who in 2010 ran unsuccessfully for a House seat that largely mirrors the current 2nd District.
"Typically, the problem that Republicans have had in that district after Jim Kolbe is that they lose Republican women," Paton said, referring to the former Republican congressman who represented the area for more than two decades until 2007.
The 2012 campaign reflected this battle for the women's vote. Barber's campaign went to great lengths to characterize McSally as a flip-flopper, particularly on abortion. Barber, who favors abortion rights, went after McSally over her response on a survey in which she said she supported "prohibiting abortion except where it is necessary to prevent the death of the mother."
His campaign ran an ad saying that McSally opposes abortion "even in the cases of rape, incest or protecting women's health." McSally later clarified her position, saying she also favors exceptions in instances of rape or incest.
"Particularly on choice, she's clearly not where southern Arizonans are," said Matt Inzeo, the western regional press secretary for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. "She's been disguising her opposition to a woman's right to choose."
Republicans argue that this attack on McSally's abortion position may have actually hurt Barber in the district. "Barber attempted to Todd Akin her last time. He attempted to do what he could to hit her on women's issues, and he failed and looked kind of silly," Paton said.
He added that McSally may actually have a unique advantage among female voters "because of her background as a female fighter pilot and taking on the Pentagon over women's issues." McSally successfully sued the Department of Defense in 2001 for requiring servicewomen in Saudi Arabia to wear an abaya when off base.
However, Arizona political strategists say that attracting the women's vote in the district does not necessarily mean focusing on women's issues. It has far more to do with the candidates' abilities to position themselves to attract the district's most moderate voters.
"Gender politics didn't decide the last race, and they won't decide this one," said Wes Anderson, whose firm is polling for McSally.


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Wednesday, December 28, 2016
at 12:07 AM
Labels: Angel Lair Ranch, Harry Goaz
2 comments:
- Geo. said...
According to my records, I've only been working on this enigma for 6 or 7 years. These things take time, Harry. Very hard to detect which house is next door to one susceptible to a clean, cooking intruder --but I'm on the case!
- December 28, 2016 at 2:36 AM
- Harry Goaz said...
He's renewed his passport so this is going to be a formidable task . . . *
- December 28, 2016 at 4:04 AM
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|This page uses content from Wikipedia. The original article was at BMT Astoria Line. The list of authors can be seen in the page history. As with Metro Wiki, the text of Wikipedia is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike License 3.0 (Unported) (CC-BY-SA).
The Astoria Line is a rapid transit line of the BMT division of the New York City Subway, serving the neighborhood of Astoria, Queens.
Extent and serviceEdit
The Astoria Line is served by a service, the N. The N runs all the time. No services use the center express track.
The north end of the Astoria Line is a two-track terminal at Ditmars Boulevard-Astoria, with one island platform. South of the station, the center express track begins (with crossovers to allow trains relaying at Ditmars Boulevard-Astoria to reach the correct track). The next station, Astoria Boulevard-Hoyt Avenue, is the only express station on the three-track section.
North of Queensboro Plaza, the express track ends. Queensboro Plaza is set up with northbound trains on the upper level, southbound trains on the lower level, and cross-platform transfers to the IRT Flushing Line. Crossover tracks exist between the upper level tracks just north of the station, one of a few connections between the BMT/IND and IRT. After Queensboro Plaza, the line turns west and merges with the 60th Street Tunnel Connection to become the BMT Broadway Line via the 60th Street Tunnel.
The Astoria Line was originally part of the IRT or, as a spur off the IRT Queensboro Line, now part of the IRT Flushing Line or 3 (which didn't open to the north until April 21, 1917). The whole Astoria Line north of Queensboro Plaza opened on February 1, 1917, and was used by trains between 42nd Street-Grand Central and Astoria.
On July 23, 1917, the Queensboro Bridge spur of the elevated IRT Second Avenue Line opened. At that time, all elevated trains to Queensboro Plaza used the Astoria Line, and all subway trains used the Corona Line (now the Flushing Line), though this was later changed with trains alternating between branches.
The 60th Street Tunnel opened on August 1, 1920, allowing BMT trains to reach Queensboro Plaza. However, the stations on the Astoria and Corona Lines were built to IRT specifications, which were too narrow for BMT rolling stock. Thus the BMT trains terminated at Queensboro Plaza.
On April 8, 1923, the BMT, using elevated cars, started running shuttles along the Astoria Line (numbered BMT 8 in 1924) and the Corona Line (BMT 9). The IRT lines were numbered in 1948, with 3 being assigned to the Flushing Line (former Corona Line) and 3 to the Astoria Line.
Only a year later, on October 17, 1949, the Flushing Line became IRT-only, and the platforms on the Astoria Line were shaved back to allow through BMT trains to operate on it, the first being the Brighton Local (BMT 1). The IRT Second Avenue Line spur to Queensboro Plaza closed on June 13, 1942. Since then, the Astoria Line has hosted the "other end" of various services running from Brooklyn through Manhattan; see B, N, Q, R, T and W for details.
Station listingEdit
Every station is served by the N at all times, and the W from the morning rush hour through early evening.
|Transfers and notes
|Ditmars Boulevard-Astoria
|February 1, 1917
|originally Ditmars Avenue
|Astoria Boulevard-Hoyt Avenue
|February 1, 1917
|originally Hoyt Avenue
|30th Avenue-Grand Avenue
|February 1, 1917
|originally Grand Avenue
|February 1, 1917
|36th Avenue-Washington Avenue
|February 1, 1917
|originally Washington Avenue
|39th Avenue-Beebe Avenue
|February 1, 1917
|originally Beebe Avenue
|Queensboro Plaza
|February 1, 1917
|7 <7>
|merges with the 60th Street Tunnel Connection (R all but late nights) and becomes the BMT Broadway Line via the 60th Street Tunnel (N always, R all but late nights, W morning rush hours through early evening)
External linksEdit
- New Astoria Line Opened, New York Times February 2, 1917 page 14
- Subway Link Over Queensboro Bridge, New York Times July 22, 1917 page 31
- New Subway Link Opens, New York Times August 1, 1920 page 12
- Additional Subway Service to Borough of Queens, New York Times April 8, 1923 page RE1
- Direct Subway Runs to Flushing, Astoria, New York Times October 15, 1949 page 17


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Actor Suriya is currently busy with a movie, being helmed by Selvaraghavan. Rakul Preet and Sai Pallavi play heroines. Buzz is that after completing the project, Suriya will work with Sudha Kongara of Irudhi Suttru fame. And sources say that GV Prakash will score music for the same.
Ever since GV Prakash has turned actor, he had reduced providing music for other directors and actors.Meanwhile, Suriya will work in a movie to be directed by KV Anand that would be bankrolled by Lyca Internationals.
The two come together after Ayan and Maattrran. GV Prakash meanwhile awaits the release of his acting venture Naachiyar on 16 February. He shares the screen with Jyothika in the movie that is directed by ace filmmaker Bala.


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A Columbia College policy against buying on credit has helped the school remain on solid financial ground, even in an economy that has taken a toll on the higher education market.
The private Columbia institution is increasing salaries and wages by 3 percent in the coming fiscal year and will continue to contribute to employee pension funds, President Gerald Brouder said.
That�s a stark comparison to the University of Missouri and Stephens College, both of which have had to cut positions and freeze salaries and pension contributions.
Brouder credited Columbia College�s stable budget to �the practice of a very conservative fiscal policy.� The school puts a �considerable amount� of its revenues into an operating reserve fund, which is then used to pay for capital improvements and other one-time expenses, he said.
�We use our reserves to purchase things instead of using credit,� Brouder said. �We wait until we have the money to pay cash.�
Columbia College is increasing tuition by 6 percent, but that�s not unusual. The school did not have a significant increase this past year but periodically raises tuition based on the college�s needs and the market, Brouder said.
Stephens College is increasing tuition by 5 percent next school year and also will raise room and board charges. Additionally, a number of budget cuts were necessary to get the school back in the black � a goal the school set when it implemented its Renaissance strategic plan five years ago.
�We�ve achieved that goal, so that�s the good news in a not-so-good-news sort of environment,� spokeswoman Sara Fernandez Cendon said. �We had to make some tough decisions to make that happen, though.�
In March, Stephens College announced that salaries and wages will be frozen this coming year and the school will temporarily stop its contributions to employee pension funds. A handful of adjunct faculty positions will remain vacant this school year, and roughly 10 staff positions were eliminated. Closing two residence halls � Searcy and Prunty � also is expected to save Stephens some operating expenses this coming year.
�We had a tough couple of weeks breaking the news and letting people know how we were going to address budget problems,� Cendon said. �But we are now well-poised to weather the storm.�
Under an agreement Gov. Jay Nixon reached with public colleges and universities, MU won�t raise tuition this school year. The UM System has cut 22 positions and remains under a hiring freeze.


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By this time next week, my sister's wedding will have come and gone. We are preparing last minute details, and this wedding photographed by Jill Thomas just came up as last minute inspiration.
Oh this wedding is so casual and relaxed! Love the gray dresses the bridesmaids are wearing, very stylish!ReplyDelete
To get loose curls, I dry my roots and then let the rest of my hair dry in velcro rollers. That way they have body and some curl. Then I use a 1 1/2 inch curling iron (that's all I've got, 2 might work better) to curl it. Hope that helps!ReplyDelete
I can't believe the wedding is so soon! Good luck and I can't wait to hear/see all the details!
Hot rollers might be too much of a curl. It really depends on how well your sister's hair holds a curl, but I think the curling iron would be your best bet.
Wow, what an adorable wedding and bride! I love love love it!ReplyDelete
I think this wedding looks gorgeous, but I don't think I'm ready for the short pants on the groom....
The wedding pics look so great! As with everything good - there's perfect 'how-to' instructions in the bloggy-world!
Here's a link (with pictures!) of how to get those curls - it's no fail :)
love the laid back diy details - i'm in desperate need of last minute inspiration ( 6 weeks to go!). i may be using those hang tags and doilies for my escort cards - love it* xx, JaneReplyDelete
How pretty and quirky! My dear friend is using grey in her wedding scheme, so I'll be sure to send her this!ReplyDelete
I have thick hair that's pretty good at holding a curl. I would recommend using a 1- 1.5" curling iron. This winds the curls tighter than a 2" iron. That way if the curls drop (due to humidity), the hair doesn't end up wavy. You could also alternate layers between 2" and 1" so the curls don't look as uniform. I would also blow dry hair till it's bone dry. Use a round bristle brush, pulling down, to straighten as you dry. Blowing it dry removes all the moisture from the hair and helps minimize frizziness. Make sure you try it out before the big day! Good luck!!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness, 1 week! AHHH are y'all freaking out?? It is going to be gorgeous, I can't wait to see how wonderfully you did as a wedding planner!ReplyDelete
Hey, Alaina.
I just found your blog a few weeks ago and I absolutely love it.
About the hair...mine's not quite as long, but I can kind of get the loose curl look by using a 2" curling iron. Take the iron and put it close to your scalp with a section of hair that you want to curl. Put the barrel at the start of the hair (right next to your head) and then wrap your hair around the barrel. You have to hold the hair by the ends to keep it wrapped around while you're letting it get hot--usually about 30 seconds for my hair. Oh, and I guess I do actually clamp it at the start to keep that part held and then just wrap the hair around. Doing this gets some body at the top of the head without getting it too curled. Does that make sense? If not, let me know and I'll see if I can try to explain it a little better!
Have fun at the wedding!
love it, simple and yet very fabReplyDelete
Love the grey dresses! Hope the wedding day goes smoothly and you all have a fabulous time! Can't wait to see the pics :)ReplyDelete
LOVE your blog! However, team Jacob?!? Can't agree on that one. ;)ReplyDelete
What an excellent seating chart idea! Too cuteReplyDelete


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Friday, April 16Lost Friday - "Everybody Loves Hugo."
Season 6 - Episode 12: "Everybody Loves Hugo."
Another Lost Friday is upon us. We have very little to discuss.
So, I'm calling a quasi-audible this week for a couple of very good reasons. First off, 'Everybody Loves Hugo' functioned in a mainly utilitarian function, which is to say that it set things up more than it answered anything tangible. These episodes happen with frequency as Lost nears a season (or in this case, series) finale, so we're left to play it as it lies, knowing that they have something fantastic in store for us next week.
Secondly, I attended a Q&A with Lost Co-Executive Producers (and UW alums) Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz on Wednesday night, for which I was asked to write an article for Dane 101. For Lost fans, this was a rare and special opportunity, so I'm digging in this weekend to poop out the report proper (I'll link to it on Monday when it goes live; HERE'S a pretty good news video of the festivities).
Before anyone asks, I was indeed drunk when I attended, so I hope that you didn't try to talk to me if you ran into me that night. I took legible notes, though.
So, this week's Lost Friday might be meager, but I have a good excuse and you'll get a neat story out of it next week. Let's go.
Hurley's using his lottery money in a humanitarian fashion. Libby runs into him and tries to convince him that they know each other from an alternate life, but she's a mental patient, so the conversation doesn't sink in too well. Desmond, who's on a mission to show the 815'ers the light, convinces Hurley to give Libby another chance. On their date, Hurley and Libby kiss, to which Hurley begins to remember his alternate life. Meanwhile, Desmond attempts (but doesn't succeed) to kill substitute teacher John Locke, assumingly because he realizes what he will become.
Hurley's Group:
Ilana and company heads to the Black Rock for dynamite to destroy the Ajira plane. Ghost Michael appears to Hurley and tells him not to do such things. Ilana insists that by destroying the Ajira plane, the Black Smoke will be unable to leave the Island. Just then, the unstable dynamite explodes and kills Ilana. Before anyone notices, Hurley goes through Ilana's things and takes Jacob's ashes.
As the group is headed back to the Black Rock for more dynamite, Hurley sabotages the mission by blowing up the Black Rock entirely. He claims that by doing this, he's protecting people. Richard throws an honest-to-God spazz fit and heads off to the Dharma barracks for whatever explosives he can find. Hurley, Jack, Frank and Sun go to speak with Locke. On the way, they hear the whispers, to which Hurley finds out what they mean. According to Michael, the whispers are of those who 'cannot move on.'
Locke's Group:
Locke is waiting for Hurley, Jack and Sun to show up, as they're not able to leave the Island unless everyone is together. Later on, Locke and the newly-acquired Desmond go for a walk. They go to a well, where Locke talks about how the builders were looking for answers. Locke states that Widmore isn't looking for answers, but power. After Locke questions as to why Desmond doesn't seem afraid, he goes and tosses Desmond into the well, just for the hell of it.
Back at camp, Hurley, Jack, Frank and Sun show up, to Locke's delight.
Smash cut; blah-bloo-blee.
Shazam; we're outta here! Sound off in the comments section, enjoy your weekend and cuddle up with the following links while we're apart. More Mix-Tape reviews next week, too!
Season 6 - Episode 1/2.
Season 6 - Episode 3.
Season 6 - Episode 4.
Season 6 - Episode 5.
Season 6 - Episode 6.
Season 6 - Episode 7.
Season 6 - Episode 8.
Season 6 - Episode 9.
Season 6 - Episode 10.
Season 6 - Episode 11.
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Surviving 815.
Thursday, April 15CDP Mix-Tape Trade 7 Wrap Party (Part 3).
CREATOR - Cargirl
ARTIST - Andrew Bird
WHO IS HE? - A one-man, Indie-Chamber-Folk-Pop-Orchestral band. Full-time multi-instrumentalist. Part-time noble beast.
200 WORDS OR LESS - Cargirl sent me a jam-packed two-disc set, covering essentially all of Bird's career. The Chamber-Pop moniker is cringed upon at times, but the plucking strings, swelling choruses and tinkling backgrounds leave you with no other suitable descriptor (a style I feel that Matt Pond has nearly perfected over the course of a decade). Carly had told me that there were large amounts of strings (especially violin) in Bird's work (while I was familiar with him, I hadn't dug too much into his body of work). She was more than right; I'd venture to say that Bird's work is 'violin-driven,' which is more of a compliment than anything (you can almost smell the stained oak). The music perfectly suits his soaring vocal melodies.
It's depressing music. Uplifting music. Chill-out music. Music to fall in love to. Music that's open to interpretation. It's beautiful music, plain and simple.
CREATOR - Brian
ARTIST - Venus Infers
WHO ARE THEY? - A very modern, new-school band that draws upon the boozy, guitar-soaked pop of the past.
200 WORDS OR LESS - When I receive a Mix from Brian, I feel as if I'm being passed sensitive information. Unmarked packages, no jewel case or liner notes; just the facts, and nothing more that could possibly tip off the fuzz and send us all to the clink. While I usually find this cool, it was a hindrance because I was really digging Venus Infers, and I have absolutely no idea what the names of any of these songs are.
The sexual energy, Arctic Monkeys-like verses and Mando Diao-esque earworm hooks are absolutely everywhere; this is a band that knows how to write a universally-ass-shaking tune. The alternate male/female vocal duties blend seamlessly, and the production is squeaky clean. This is music that makes you want to call up your friends, make some drinks and turn it up as loud as possible while playing Scrabble with all the windows in the house open until eventually nobody can spell anymore and we all crash in the living room until Sunday morning.
Too specific?
CREATOR - Mike Hoss
ARTIST - David Bazan
WHO IS HE? - Singer/Songwriter, former lead singer of Pedro The Lion and Headphones, now an on-the-rocks Christian going at it alone (professionally and spiritually).
200 WORDS OR LESS - I've always liked David Bazan. Former CDP Alumni Let's Eat Paste recommended Pedro The Lion to me back in 2004, and it was a worthwhile discovery. Like Hoss says, Christian or Agnostic, "Bazan's songs remain the same--honest, gritty and full of indie self-examination."
What Hoss may not know is that, when me and the Missus started seeing each other back in late 1999, we were both self-described 'Christians.' In fact, one of the main things that we did together was attending the annual LiFest in Oshkosh (still the best festival I've ever been to; pizza and soda were always a dollar a slice/can and everything was always really clean, one girl got killed on one of those slingshot rides, though, so that was sad).
Sure, we got older and our views changed, but that was an era of some really, truly, seriously good 'Christian' music; Bazan and Pedro The Lion being near the top of that list. I'd recommend Bazan's work to damn-near anyone.
CREATOR - Reese
ARTIST - The Smart Set
WHO ARE THEY? - A wild supergroup of brilliant minds from all over the pop music world (Emma Burgess, The English Beat, The Goo Goo Dolls, The Specials).
200 WORDS OR LESS - Wow, this is NOT what I had expected. Considering what I had heard about The Smart Set, the pedigree of the musicians involved and what I've seen concerning Reese's taste in music, I was expecting something in the Two-Tone, Second-Wave Ska, Mod vein. And I was excited about this; don't get me wrong.
However, what I got was the beautiful voice of Brandi Emma drifting elegantly over trip-hop, electronica, lounge and alt-country from all directions. On one track, she sounds like Dusty Springfield, on the next, I could swear she was Madonna. The interweaving of genres is phenomenal, all while retaining their sultry, highbrow mood.
It's always great to be taken by surprise by music, and due to my somewhat-incorrect preconceived notions, The Smart Set did just that. I really enjoyed this Mix.
Wednesday, April 14CDP Mix-Tape Trade 7 Wrap Party (Part 2).
ARTIST – Bob Dylan
WHO IS HE? – Just the most revered and well-known American songwriter of all-time.
200 WORDS OR LESS - TJ did something interesting here, opting to create a career-spanning disc of Dylan covers instead of the original recordings (with the exception of two wonderful master recordings). This makes perfect sense to me. When you're talking about a guy like Bob Dylan or Leonard Cohen, the 'Songwriter' portion of the 'Singer/Songwriter' moniker should probably be underlined.
There's not much more I can say that hasn't already been said about Dylan, but his reach throughout the world of American music can be felt by the breadth, multiple genres, multiple decades and myriad styles of artists that respected the man enough to cover his brilliant material. Furthermore, the cover art and liner notes are really nice looking.
What's also nice about an artist like Dylan is that there's always something new to discover. Even for longtime fans, there's always going to be an obscure B-side or live bootleg that pulls you right back in.
CREATOR – Eric
ARTIST – Lou Reed
WHO IS HE? – Principal singer, songwriter and guitarist for The Velvet Underground, also boasting a massive solo output that has spanned five decades.
200 WORDS OR LESS - Anyone who knows anything about Lou Reed knows that his style and body of work hit just about every far-reaching corner of the spectrum. Similarly to TJ, Eric decided to Mix a healthy dose of originals and covers (makes sense that they would have the same idea; they're married). Unlike Dylan, however, I much more preferred the Reed original tracks than the covers. Some songs were meant to be covered and shared until the end of time, and some songs just don't sound right unless they're blasted through amps by the person that wrote them.
The older I get, the more I find myself coming back to the Velvet Underground, and subsequently back to Lou Reed. And hey, there are worse things that could happen to you as you start to age, right?
CREATOR – Celia
ARTIST – Sean Tillman
WHO IS HE? – The mastermind behind noise-rockers Calvin Krime, Indie geniuses Sean Na Na, and Pop ridiculousness Har Mar Superstar.
200 WORDS OR LESS - Sean Tillman is a genius, wrapped in an enigma, wrapped in a pudgy, pear-shaped body that cannot resist removing his clothes. His songwriting prowess took him from the Dischord-esque noise band Calvin Krime to the folk-rock brilliance of Sean Na Na, where he boasted a tremendous body of solid and fantastic work (I heartily approve anything by Sean Na Na).
From there, he decided to put the band on hiatus while he put on 100 pounds and transformed himself into Har Mar Superstar, where he has seen his largest amount of mainstream success, now using his songwriting chops in a more Pop-influenced manner (Har Mar is sort of a joke, but he backs it up with truly radio-worthy tracks). Throughout it all, though, Tillman cannot shake his talent. His instantly-recognizable voice coupled with his wry, Craig Finn storytelling is good no matter what the genre is.
CREATOR – Bubba 'Levi' Greenacres
ARTIST – They Might Be Giants
WHO ARE THEY? – A nearly-unclassifiable duo of cult heroes that have amassed a dedicated following behind decades of music that can only be described as the definition of 'Alternative.'
200 WORDS OR LESS - Monty Python. Ween. The Kids In The Hall. Mystery Science Theater 3000. Andy Kaufman. When it comes to human beings, there are two distinct types; those that get it, and those that do not. The music of They Might Be Giants falls squarely into the above list of geniuses, for what they are not, almost as much as for what they are. They either speak to you on an intimate level of a best friend, or you simply cannot understand why anyone would waste their time and money on such nonsense.
The definition of the word 'Artist' is in the eye of the beholder; this is a fact. My personal definition of 'Artist' is someone who uses the best possible medium in which to get their point across. If you have a point to make that would be best described in a song, pick up an instrument. Best described in a painting? Grab a canvas. In this definition, TMBG are artists in that they do absolutely everything it takes to make their specific message (even when it's gibberish) make just the right amount of sense.
More reviews tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 13CDP Mix-Tape Trade 7 Wrap Party (Part 1).
CREATOR – Mike I.
ARTIST – Lacuna Coil
WHO ARE THEY? – An Italian Metal band formed in Milan in 1994, featuring dueling male/female vocals. They have released five full-length albums since 1999.
200 WORDS OR LESS - Like most of us, everything that I knew about Lacuna Coil came from the Rock Band series. However, I did seem to like everything that I had heard from them; I thought their melodies and epic choruses were solid (admittedly, I'm a sucker for that kind of stuff), like a better version of America's Evanescence.
When I started listening to the CD, I found myself enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would. The trade-off male/female vocals over a driving rhythm section sounded more original and tight than most imitators, although I will state that the microphone work of Miss Cristina Scabbia is head-and-shoulders above her male counterpart. The tracks that she dominated were worlds better for it; she can sing, and the swelling, anthemic choruses paid off when she was helming the ship. The reverb is heavy but not distracting, the drums and bass perfectly produced and the guitars are delivered as ordered. If you're into modern, melodic rock, Lacuna Coil is probably already your favorite band.
CREATOR – Andrea
ARTIST – Jimmy Newquist
WHO IS HE – The creator, songwriter and singer of Alternative Rock band Caroline's Spine. Since 1993, Spine has released over a dozen full-length albums, along with a few solo projects from Mr. Newquist himself.
200 WORDS OR LESS - I was vaguely aware of Caroline's Spine from years back, as I had a few friends that were really into them back in the day. The man is uber-talented, and he surrounds himself with talented people. On the songs that go for the straight-ahead Rock, they almost always succeed. The frantic, neurotic vocals match up perfectly with the insane bass work and chunky guitar noodling (the guitar work is sincerely great).
Newquist works magic with lyrics, too, spinning some captivating yarns. Whereas I preferred the heavier tracks, I found that Newquist's voice was more tolerable during the ballads. The rapid-fire vocals and hey-heys are replaced with a guy that sounds a lot better when toned down a tad.
I can definitely see why Newquist has been able to make a living off of his music for so long. His style appeals to a devoted demographic, his music is varied enough without sounding too unfamiliar to his previous works, and his dedication to touring and producing content is respectable regardless of musical taste.
CREATOR – The CDP.
ARTIST – Ozma
WHO ARE THEY? – A guitar-heavy, Casio tone-driven Power-Pop band from Pasadena. Their body of work spanned from 1999-2007, spawning five albums before a second (and final) breakup.
200 WORDS OR LESS - Ozma was a relatively unknown band on a national scale up until around 2001, when a copy of Rock And Roll Part Three was handed to Weezer guitarist Brian Bell. Bell liked what he heard so much that Ozma was booked to open all shows on Weezer's nationwide tour later that year. The rest is…sort of history. After Rock And Roll Part Three, they released a couple more albums over the next six years (with a breakup wedged between), only to break up once and for all in 2008.
The material on Rock And Roll Part Three is Ozma at their absolute best; a band that takes nerd-rock, Nintendo-core, guitar-noodling rock and roll, and turns each 4 minute track into a miniature pop opera. Dueling vocalists, shredding guitars and the kinds of melodies you only dream about are constantly on display, here. And the lyrics are as wry and clever as can be.
CREATOR – Bubba 'Levi' Greenacres
ARTIST – The Bran Flakes
WHO ARE THEY? – The Bran Flakes follow in the Sound Collage footsteps of Negativland and the Evolution Control Committee, cutting and pasting from the deepest and dustiest record bin in history.
200 WORDS OR LESS - A couple of months ago, Mr. Greenacres (that's his name) invited me to join in on his own Mix-Tape Trade, which I happily and excitedly participated in. When I got his Mix in the mail, I thoroughly enjoyed each track, none more so than the little 90-second ditty by The Bran Flakes, titled 'You Can Do Most Anything.'
It represented a genre very close to my heart; the beat-matching, crate-digging, mash-up, old school/new school, vintage vs. modern production work that I've been a fan of ever since I heard Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers re-imagine 'Swing The Mood' way back in 1989 (one of the first things I ever taped off of the radio, if I recall correctly).
If you're unfamiliar with this type of genre, it's pretty hard to explain without making it sound like total garbage. For those that are familiar, you'll know that when done correctly, mash-up music can be an absolutely beautiful, psychedelic and completely original listening experience.
I'd be remiss to not mention the packaging and presentation of Bubba's Mix. Not only does the dude clearly have access to a kick-ass laminating machine, but my favorite part of receiving the Mix was that he gift-wrapped it. It was like Christmas in my mailbox, which is a really cool thing to do for somebody.
Tasty bananas.
Monday, April 12Good Frames Won't Save Bad Paintings.
Okay, now you're all in deep, deep trouble.
Mix-Tape reviews start tomorrow. Someone's winning a CDP t-shirt!
Consider buying The Shape Of Punk To Come today (or waiting for the re-release). 'New Noise' has been my ringtone for three straight years. Drives the Missus nuts.
On Wednesday, I'm going to a Q&A with Lost Executive Producers Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis at UW Madison, functioning as an alcoholic member of the Madison press. If you're from Madison and you think that you deserve to attend more than I do, I strongly encourage you to read the 100 Lost Fridays I have written while simultaneously kissing my ass. My article for Dane 101 is going to rule, and I'll be sure to link to it once everything goes live next week.
Alright; get out of here, you crazy kids.


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Better Nutrition• February 2009
Better Nutrition Magazine included PROBAR® in their February 2009 issue. Although the write up was short, it was to the point and we're very grateful.
Of the bars they said:
"Try the Sweet & Savory Cherry Pretzel with whole Bing cherries and smooth dark chocolate, or start your morning with a Sweet & SavoryMaple Pecan bar in lieu of sugary pancakes!"
Exactly! Couldn't have said it better myself.


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The Mustang's 50th Anniversary Logo is Unveiled
The Ford Mustang is turning 50 years old on April 17, 2014 and Ford is planning something big. The first step in this huge celebration is the creating a logo that signifies the muscle car hitting the half-century mark. After an internal design competition, Ford has chosen a logo to commemorate the event and it is that of designer Michael Thompson.
As you can see in the above image, the trademark galloping mustang graces the top of the logo with the phrase "50 YEARS" underlining it. According to reports, this logo will be used on various products, including: jackets, shirts, watches, pinball machine and much more. There is no mention on whether this logo will grace the 2014 Mustang, but we think it's safe to assume that it will be there.
While this logo is cool and the refreshed 2014 Mustang is awesome, we are still awaiting the official reveal of the next-gen mustang, which was leaked via some clay models a few days ago. All the experts, us included, expect to see the next-gen Mustang revealed on the `Stang's 50th birthday.
So, until then, we are going out to pick up the cliché "Over The Hill" birthday cards.
Source: Detroit Free Press


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Part of FringeNYC: An uninspired-Colombian-songwriter must decide between losing his best friend or the love of his life. The reason? The love of his life is his best friend's ex-boyfriend. Who can help? The imaginary versions of Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga. More…
Categories: Comedy, Drama, Local. Written by Heider Tunarrosa.
"Comes across as a generic romantic comedy about a hopeless romantic looking for love in all the wrong places. Tunarrosa does double duty as both the playwright and the lead actor...Tunarrossa fails to deliver the material with the same gusto as the rest of his cast mates...The best part of 'You Belong With Me Because You're So Vain' is by far the leading ladies...A promising new work that probably just needs a bit more work to realize its complete quirky, romantic potential." Full Review
"This idea and story were strong...The execution, not so much. Tunarrosa's story has some fabulous plot holes that need to be patched up...ZanFagna's direction was a bit absent. With the rules being inconsistent, he haphazardly built the physical world...Writing a star vehicle for yourself isn't always the best idea. Tunarrosa lacked the poise to truly carry this show on his shoulders. He should trust that there is something deep within his script and spend the time listening and finding it." Full Review
See it if You're looking for a cute gay romantic comedy with a non-white main character who has visions of Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga advising him.
Don't see it if You don't like formulaic romantic comedies, T.Swizzle, or Lady Gaga (though the impressions are hilarious)


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29 jul. 2015
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Head Lice is one of the most common health problems in children after common cold. School going children often get infected with this uncontrollable parasite and getting out of this problem seems like impossible. Parents all over world are disturbed with this common and wide spread problem with kids. There are many natural and artificial methods of getting rid of head lice. Being a very ancient human problem, every household, culture and geographic location have different ways and remedies to control this issue. One such popular remedy suggests using hair dyes. But question that arises is does hair dye kill lice or not? Like all other medications and procedures our mind just questions the effectiveness of this concept as well.
The answer to this ambiguity is simple. Yes, hair dye has ammonia, and ammonia does kill live lice in the hair. But for nits and eggs it is not that effective. But for those of you who want to try and see does hair dye kill lice, here is a small step by step guide:
- Look out for the hiding places:
Killing lice means first find out where they are concentrated. Mostly lice close to the scalp of the head. They lay more eggs in the base of the head and behind the ear regions. These are the places where you will find the largest cluster of eggs or nits.
- Relax the stickiness:
Soak your hair with vinegar. Leave it on for one hour minimum. Then you should comb the hair to remove all gluing agent of the nits. This agent helps the nits in sticking to the hair.
- Combing effectively:
Although this procedure is about using hair dye to kill lice, combing the hair is a must before starting.
- Application of the hair dye:
This is the only way to find out the answer to this query. Does hair dye kill lice? Apply the hair dye to all parts of the head in a thorough manner. Follow the hair dye procedure mentioned on the pack. Cover with aluminum foil for better results. You can remove the dye after 40 – 45 minutes. Wash thoroughly and rinse.
- Use Anti Lice Shampoo:
Although the chemicals used in the hair dye are known to kill the live lice, you can use anti lice shampoo afterwards for more effective results. These shampoos are commonly available in the market and kill lice by adding poison or suffocate them to death.
- Introduce Heat:
Heat and high temperatures of 130 degrees or above are known to kill all nits and lice. Using a hair dryer or straightening iron right after the hair dying procedure will further ensure the success of this procedure.
- Repeat after some days:
Lice removal process is not a onetime process. It needs to be adopted continuous for a long period. You should repeat this procedure after few days or a week. Otherwise the problem will continue and even grow more.
This procedure will clarify your query: does hair dye kill lice or not.


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Monday, March 25, 2013
Turner and the Masters
Turner and the Masters at the Tate presented a selection of magnificent paintings by JMW Turner (1775-1851) alongside related works by the old masters and contemporaries he strove to imitate, rival and surpass. Bringing together around one hundred pictures of supreme historical significance from collections around the world, this was the first exhibition to look at Turner's work in the company of his greatest predecessors.
The exhibition provided an unprecedented opportunity to view Turner's works alongside a stunning array of masterpieces by more than thirty other artists, including Canaletto, Claude, Titian, Aelbert Cuyp, Poussin, Rembrandt, Rubens, Jacob van Ruisdael, Willem van de Velde, Veronese, Watteau, Constable, and R.P. Bonington. In so doing it allows us to appreciate that Turner's responses to other artists were both acts of homage and a sophisticated form of art criticism, designed to demonstrate his understanding of the most celebrated masters, and his ability to make their art his own. The show tells this story in exciting, even unpredictable, ways, and confirms Turner's reputation as a towering figure in the European landscape tradition.
The exhibition included comparative works such as
Rembrandt's Landscape with the Rest on the Flight into Egypt 1647 (National Gallery of Ireland)
paired with Turner's Moonlight, a study at Millbank exh.1797 (Tate);
Claude's Moses saved from the Waters 1639 (Museo del Prado)
with Turner's Crossing the Brook exh.1815 (Tate);
Ruisdael's A Rough Sea at a Jetty c.1652–5 (Kimbell Art Museum)
alongside Turner's Port Ruysdael exh.1827 (Yale Center for British Art);
Poussin's Winter - The Deluge 1660–4 (Musee de Louvre)
paired with Turner's The Deluge exh.1805(?) and RA 1813 (Tate);
and Willem van de Velde the Younger's A Rising Gale c.1672 (Toledo Museum of Art) displayed for the first time in over 170 years
alongside Turner's companion piece Dutch Boats in a Gale exh.1801 (Private Collection).
For the first time since they were shown together at the Royal Academy exhibition in 1832
Turner's Helvoetsluys (Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, Japan)
was united with Constable's Opening of Waterloo Bridge (Tate).
When the works were originally shown Turner famously added a red buoy to his seascape during the 'varnishing' period before the exhibition opened, apparently in order to compete with the bright reds of Constable's adjacent work. Constable reportedly told a friend 'Turner has been here and fired a gun'.
It was Turner's strategy, almost uniquely within the history of European art, to enter into direct competition with artists both past and present, whom he considered as worthy rivals to his own fame. Turner built his reputation as an oil painter by challenging the works of old masters, deliberately producing paintings that could hang in their company. Often admired as an independent genius, he was in fact deeply engaged with the works of other artists. He studied the works of old masters, particularly those of the seventeenth-century landscape painter Claude Lorrain.
Joseph Mallord William Turner is regarded as being among the greatest artists in history, whose work was prolific and varied including drawings, prints, watercolours and oils. Born in London, Turner was the son of a barber of humble means. He entered the Royal Academy Schools in 1789 at the age of 14 before becoming a member of the RA in 1802 and Professor of Perspective in 1807.
Turner and the Masters had been conceived by David Solkin, Professor of the Social History of Art at the Courtauld Institute, University of London. The exhibition was co-curated by Ian Warrell, curator of 18th- and 19th- century British Art at Tate, and Philippa Simpson, a Tate-funded doctorial student at the Courtauld Institute, with Martin Myrone, curator of 18th- and 19th- century British Art at Tate.
A fully illustrated catalogue accompanied the exhibition, published by Tate Publishing. The exhibition toured to Le Grand Palais, Paris, from 22 February to 23 May 2010, and to the Museo del Prado, Madrid, from 22 June to 19 September 2010.
More Images and Image Credits:
Giovanni Antonio Canaletto, The 'Molo' from the Canal of San Marco. Oil on canvas, 48.5 x 80.5 cm., 1733 – 1734. Private collection
Joseph Mallord William Turner, Bridge of Sighs, Ducal Palace and Custom House, Venice: Canaletti Painting. Oil on mahogany, 51.1 x 81.6 cm., 1833. London, Tate
Willem Van de Velde The Younger, An English Ship in a Gale Trying to Claw off a Lee Shore. Oil on canvas, 160.2 x 132.8 cm., 1672. Greenwich, National Maritime Museum
Joseph Mallord William Turner, The Wreck of a Transport Ship. Oil on canvas, 172.7 x 241.2 cm., c. 1805 - 1810. Lisbon, Fundaçao Calouste Gulbenkian
Joseph Mallord William Turner, Aeneas and the Sibyl, Lake Avernus. Oil on canvas, 76.5 x 98.4 cm., 1798. London, Tate
Joseph Mallord William Turner, The Decline of the Carthaginian Empire. Oil on canvas, 170.2 x 238.8 cm., 1817. London, Tate
Joseph Mallord William Turner, Apullia in Search of Apullus, Learns form the Swain the Cause of his Metamorphosis. Oil on canvas. 148.5 x 241 cm., 1814. London, Tate
Joseph Mallord William Turner, Palestrina – Composition. Oil on canvas. 140.3 x 248.9 cm., 1828 - 1830. London, Tate
Joseph Mallord William Turner, The Tenth Plague of Egypt. Oil on canvas, 143.5 x 236.2 cm., 1813. London, Tate
Thomas Gainsborough, Boy Driving Cows near a Pool. Oil on canvas, 58.4 x 76.2 cm., 1786. London, Tate
Joseph Mallord William Turner, The Forest of Bere. Oil on canvas, 89 x 119.5 cm., 1808. London, Tate
Rembrandt van Rijn, Girl at a Window. Oil on canvas, 81.6 x 66 cm., 1645. London, Dulwich Picture Gallery
Joseph Mallord William Turner, Jessica. Oil on canvas, 122 x 91.5 cm 1830 London, Tate
Joseph Mallord William Turner, Rome, from the Vatican. Raffaelle, Accompanied by La Fornarina, Preparing his Pictures for the Decoration of the Loggia. Oil on canvas, 177.2 x 335.3 cm., 1820. London, Tate
John Constable, The Opening of Waterloo Bridge ('Whitehall Stairs, June 18th 1817'). Oil on canvas, 130.8 x 218 cm., 1832. London, Tate
Joseph Mallord William Turner, Helvoetsluys. Oil on canvas, 91.4 x 122 cm., 1832. Tokyo, Fuji Art Museum
Joseph Mallord William Turner, Fishing Boats Bringing a Disabled Ship into Port Ruysdael. Oil on canvas, 91.4 x 123.2 cm., 1844. London, Tate
Jacob van Ruysdael, Rough Sea. Oil on canvas, 107 x 125.8 cm., c. 1670. Boston, Museum of Fine Arts. William Francis Warden Fund, 1957
William Turner, Snow Storm – Steam-Boat off a Harbour's Mouth making Signals in Shallow Water, and going by the Lead. The Author was in this Storm on the Night the Ariel left Harwich, Oil on canvas, 91.4 x 121.9 cm., 1842. London, Tate


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10 days (13 with extension)
Group size: 14-28 travelers
Stroll through the French countryside at its purest and prettiest.
Slow your pace. Breathe in the fresh air. On this Walking Tour, retrace the footsteps of painters and pilgrims who have long been inspired by France's natural splendor. From the fields of fragrant lavender to the cliffs of the Côte d'Azur, discover a Provence that delights all the senses.
Your tour package includes
Included highlights
Tour pace
On this guided tour, you'll walk for at least 2 hours daily across mostly flat terrain, including paved roads, unpaved trails, and sandy paths, with some steep hills.
Day-by-day itinerary including excursion and extension details
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Miracle One was when a young girl feared lost in the 2004 tsunami which claimed 230,000 lives came back from the dead.
Rauddhatul Jannah was only four years old when she and her seven-year-old brother were washed out to sea as the Boxing Day giant killer wave struck Indonesia.
Their grieving parents spent a month searching for them and but they were given up for dead, in the devastation of the Indian Ocean tsunami which washed away their home in West Aceh, one of the worst hit areas in the Indian Ocean.
But earlier this month after being brought up by a "rescue" family, Jannah was back in the arms of the family who thought she was lost for ever.
The only sadness was her seven-year-old brother Arif Pratama Rangkuti was missing, feared dead.
Then came Miracle Two as missing son Arif was apparently brought back into the family's lives.
Parents Jamaliah and her husband Septi Rangkuti had an emotional reunion on Monday with the teenager they believe is their long-lost son, bringing their whole family together for the first time in 10 years.
And today mum Jamaliah wept as she clutched the teenager, who seemed shy and overwhelmed.
"I prayed every night, because inside I believed that my child was still alive."
"My husband has always been restless at home because of this. He would say 'Our son is still alive.' "
Her family were reunited at the home of a couple who found the boy one night asleep outside the Internet cafe they run in Payakumbuh, in West Sumatra province.
The teenager, now 17, had lived on the streets,sleeping in outdoor markets, abandoned shops and living hand-to-mouth.
Lana Bestari and Windu Fajri let the boy sleep at their Internet cafe for several months, giving him food and clothes on his regular visits.
But the last time he was seen was on the in Aceh with his little sister, clinging to a board after they were swept away from his family.
The boy presented as their missing son insists he had come from Medan in North Sumatra province.
If he is indeed the missing son, it is unclear how he made the journey there from Aceh.
The couple now believe the children were rescued together by fishermen who took them to the Banyak Islands off the coast of Aceh, but poverty-hit fishermen couldn't afford to look after both and only took the young girl.
But mother Jamaliah insistede: "It's true, he's our son. We're now preparing to take him home."


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Share your story of Change Making: A call for alumni participation
Prompted by the cover story in this issue of The Independent, the Herndon Gallery will host a collaborative exhibit curating stories of change making during the months of June, July, and August 2014. Activate Now, a collaborative exhibit, hopes to advance creative dialogue on activism— both historical and contemporary— at Antioch College.
The Activate Now curatorial team asks students, faculty, alumni, and community members to submit personal archives or imaginative works that may broaden understanding of our history, animate current campaigns, and embolden our future as an activist community that embraces "an optimistic view of the possibilities in social change".
Activate Now will also feature the art of Stephen Marc, a photographer and digital artist who creates compelling large-scale narratives using archival materials merged with contemporary images of place and struggle connected to the Underground Railroad, Emancipation, and the Civil Rights Movement. Films by Ken Jacobs will also be found within the exhibit. Jacobs, a pioneer in the creative use of archival images, is one of few living artists whose work has been deemed a "National Treasure" by the Library of Congress. A Distinguished Professor Emeritus, and founder of the Cinema department at SUNY Binghamton, Jacobs' work has shown at MOMA, the Louvre, the Getty Center, and other venues.
Alumni are invited to work with curators and current students to share how your own experience of activism and change making began at Antioch. How are the big issues of today the same or different than those that framed your Antioch experience? What kind of skill sets does one need to be a change maker?
Alumni are invited to contribute to Activate Now in these ways:
- Participatory Events - A series of events called Activate Now! 101 are being planned to include open forum panel conversations and workshops about activism. Discussion topics could include: Current student activist efforts; effective activism today; the art of difficult conversations; learning vs. action. We invite proposals from alumni to initiate or suggest topics or events.
- Archival Pieces - Visual and aural material from Antiochiana and the WYSO Audio Archive, and other alumni archival material documenting change making experience. This will be integrated into a shared archive. Alumni are invited to contribute archival material and work with the curatorial team to wrap a story around it.
- Writings, Publications, Memoir for the Reading Nook- We seek alumni contributions to the reading nook which will be located within the Herndon exhibit space. We welcome contributions of alumni writing, historical and contemporary, on how to organize for social change, and what it means to be a change agent. How do we activate the Antioch mission?
Students Seek Alumni Connection through Activate Now
By Jane Forman '17
Many of the buildings on campus today are closed—from the Student Union to Main Building, West Hall to Weston—and as we walk past them it's almost impossible not to wonder what used to happen inside. We're constantly told that we're here to rebuild an institution, one that meant a lot to people and has taken a lot of energy to get back on its feet. It seems natural to be curious about what it is that we're rebuilding, especially when a lot of us are here due to an interest in the history of this place—after all, coming here in 2013, there wasn't a single graduating senior who could explain what their time at the current iteration of Antioch meant to them. As a current student, the question of Antioch's past is an exciting one.
Activate Now is compelling for me because it provides a way for current students to connect with the people who came before us, who might have had similar interests, been involved in successful independent groups, or even made a tangible difference at Antioch and in the world at least in part because of their experience here. Sitting with Raewyn Martyn and other students in Antiochiana, gathering material for the collaborative archive, is the most rewarding when we stumble upon mundane things that can provide frameworks or tools for related work today, such as meeting notes, committee schedules, and event calendars. They're not as glamorous as sharp photos of demonstrations, but they help provide a tangible way of learning from what has already been done. For people attending Antioch today, with many frameworks undefined and student groups just beginning, I hope that interacting with the show's reading nook and collaborative archive be inspiring and informative, providing not just a window into the past but also a guide for the future.
Activate Now— A Collaborative Exhibit Sharing Stories of Change Makers
Call for Alumni Participation
E-mail Raewyn Martyn, Visual Arts faculty, to discuss contributing to Activate Now or to get more info: email@example.com
E-mail Brooke Bryan, Co-op Faculty, to schedule an oral history interview documenting your Antioch experience during your campus visit: email@example.com
Contribution proposals due by: Thursday, May 1
Final submission of alumni contributions: Friday, May 23
Herndon Gallery show begins: Tuesday, June 3
Opening event during alumni reunion: Friday, June 13


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Data protection, NIDS big talking points for UWI's cyber security confab
The National Identification System (NIDS) and data protection will be among the big talking points for the Sixth National Cybersecurity Conference at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters in November.
The free, two-day event will be held on November 27 and 28 under the theme 'Data Protection: Securing Big Data, Biometrics and National ID Systems'.
The conference, sponsored by the National Commercial Bank, is being organised by the Mona Information and Communication Technology Policy Centre, based at the Caribbean School of Media and Communication.
It is arranged annually in association with the International Telecommunication Union, the global Internet Society, the Canadian High Commission in Jamaica, and the local law firm Gibson Henlin Gibson.
This year's conference will be held in the context of ongoing debates about the importance of protection of citizens, government, and corporate data on computers.
A range of local and international speakers will examine the challenges of keeping digital data safe and will present new opportunities to protect large online databases.
The conference will also examine local and global trends in establishing and securing national ID systems, including the roles of government, citizens, and corporations.
The opening of online registration for participants in the Sixth National Cybersecurity Conference will be announced shortly.
Interested speakers and sponsors may contact:
Professor Hopeton Dunn, conference chair
Email: email@example.com. Call: MICT, CARIMAC, UWI at (876) 927 1481 or (876) 977 2111


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Wizard hat (g) is a blue wizard hat with a gold trim. It is only obtainable by members that have completed level one Treasure Trails (although it is rare), but can be worn and be traded among free-to-play players. It is part of the Gold-trimmed blue wizard set.This hat is usually worn by F2P pures as it requires no defence level and gives minimal magic defence . This item has the same bonuses as a blue wizard hat, but is worn by players to show a form of wealth.
Depending upon if you are a female or male player, the hat will look slightly different. For instance, if a female is wearing a wizard hat (g), it will look shorter on the player when it is equipped. But if a male player is wearing it, then it would look longer and skinnier than on said female.
Official meeting point for the product committal is:
World 1 West Varrock Bank
is backordered. We will ship it separately in 10 to 15 days.


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The Alpha Legend is a cougar/leopard/jaguar shifter series that takes place in remote villages set in the Rocky Mountains and associated mountain ranges in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona. Central to the stories is the ancient text called The Alpha Legend, that is closely guarded by the shapeshifting communities. This text has its roots in several Native American legends. They are old and hand-copied, and most shifter cubs grow up with at least a passing knowledge of the text and all it contains.
The text primarily explains the legend surrounding alpha cats who are cougars, leopards, or jaguars. It begins specifically with the cougar called Sleepy Cat. This legend was introduced in my Passion Peak, Colorado series. The Legend says that when there is snow on Sleepy Cat Peak, the twin of Passion Peak, it forms the shadow of a cat. When snow melts early in the spring, the cat becomes angry and goes down into Passion Peak to cause trouble in the town for the remainder of the year.
But Sleepy Cat is only part of the legend. The rest of The Alpha Legend speaks to the alphas of leopard, cougar, and jaguar shapeshifters. It also explains the special power that black, or melanistic cats have among these shifters.
The text contains spells, uses for certain stones, warnings about interaction with humans, and the details of how and why in certain circumstances alphas are allowed to share a mate. It even describes how tribes with more than one alpha cat in them should function.
But the heart of it surrounds the importance of panthers, or melanistic cats, and what their presence in a tribe means. Panthers can exist among cougars, leopards, and jaguars, but they're each very rare. The legend says if two mates are both melanistic, their panther cubs would be more powerful than any other shifters, male or female.
But if you're the wrong kind of people, anything that rare is worth hunting.
The League of Exitium is an underground society that plagues the shifter communities in the series. Over the centuries, they've perverted the texts to use them for their own agendas. They're dedicated to destruction and ruin rather than preservation of the shapeshifting societies.
The League members are difficult to track down because they use stones and spells to cloak their activities. They hunt melanistic cats to sacrifice to their gods because they believe those cats give them more power, and further appease their deities. They practice old, dark magic and aren't above murder of shifter and humans alike to achieve their goals.
You'll meet Saffron Estampado in book 1 of The Alpha Legend – CAPTURED BY TWO ALPHAS. She's a black leopard shifter born to two melanistic leopards, so she is very rare. She is also running from an unwanted mating to two leopards in her home village, and is captured by two cougar shifters who don't believe her story. They believe she is part of the family who has been hunting them.
In book 2 – PROTECTED BY TWO JAGUARS – you get to know the residents of the Jargonian family, including heroes Micah and Stephen. They're brothers, and part of the special forces of jaguars who travel the country hunting and executing League members.


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Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8, three people were injured in a crash involving a school bus in San Bernardino. While traveling at a high rate of speed near the intersection of 20th and California streets, the male driver of a Jeep sport utility vehicle collided with a small school bus before rolling over and crashing into two parked cars. The 40-year-old female driver of the bus sustained moderate trauma from the impact. No children were on the bus at the time. Emergency responders had to extricate the driver of the Jeep and his female passenger, both in their 70s, from the wreckage. They suffered injuries ranging from moderate to major. Authorities are investigating the accident.
"Vehicle occupants who suffer trauma in an auto collision may file personal injury claims against the negligent driver in order to receive compensation for the expense of their recoveries," explained California car accident attorney James Ballidis, "such as for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering."
In 2010, 1,101 people were killed or injured in traffic accidents that occurred in San Bernardino, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety's most current statistics. The OTS ranked San Bernardino 19th out of 53 cities with populations of a similar size for its incidence of fatal and injury crashes; 1st place is the worst possible ranking.
All of us at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis, and Leslie would like to wish a full recovery to the three people who were injured in the crash involving the school bus.
The Press-Enterprise originally reported this San Bernardino collision.
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