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I guess I've been a little MIA lately, haven't I? Sorry about that… Remember that secret I told you about? Well…it's been keeping me kind of busy. I still can't tell you what it is yet, but don't be mad. I'll share soon enough.
But suffice it to say, this juicy little tidbit has only underscored one of my personality traits: my tendency to "quest." Try as I may, I can't help myself. Whether we're talking about dresses, apartments, recipes, furniture — in my brain, I have a near perfect image of what I want. The problem is, said "image" doesn't always exist. And so the quest continues.
There is one recipe in particular that I have been questing after since college: Lithuanian Coffee Cake from Claire's Corner Copia in New Haven, CT. Nearly everyone on campus went gaga for it, and I cannot recall more than a handful of birthdays or parties at which this cake did not appear.
What made it so special? Hard to explain. The cake was moist, tender and über dense. I'm sure the fact that the staff slathered the top with buttercream helped too, but even without any icing, the cake was ridiculously, almost indescribably addictive.
Claire Criscuolo, the owner of Claire's, has written a few cookbooks, so years ago when I spotted the book containing the recipe for Lithuanian Coffee Cake (or "Lith," as my friends and I came to call it), I snatched it up. I made the cake, prepared myself for bliss and then…ehhh? Something wasn't right. The cake was light and airy — nothing like the heavy duty slices we were served at Claire's. And the cake looked so…unimpressively small.
Shortly after that, I found Claire in her restaurant and asked her what she did differently to make her cake come out so moist and dense. "Just what I say in my book!" she replied. LIES. There's no way the recipe in her book is the recipe used in the restaurant. Sorry, I'm not buying it.
So for years, I've been on a quest to recreate that cake. But none of the recipes I tried were quite right. Most were delicious, but they weren't The Lith.
Then I came across Sherry Yard's recipe for her Campton Place Coffee Cake. She describes it as the "densest, moistest coffee cake you will ever eat." BINGO. With a few tweaks, I could turn it into Claire's Lithuanian Coffee Cake.
So did I successfully recreate the legendary Lith? I came close — really close, and by far the closest I have come to the real thing. I still can't put my finger on what is missing in terms of flavor, but it's very minor. I'll keep questing for that mystery touch, but in the meantime, enjoy this version. It's dynamite.
Lithuanian Coffee Cake
Adapted from Sherry Yard's Desserts by the Yard and Claire's Corner Copia
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon brewed coffee, chilled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts
1/4 cup moist, plump dark raisins (soak in boiling water if they are too dry)
Center the rack in your oven and preheat to 350ºF. Spray a 10-cup bundt or kugelhupf pan with non-stick spray.
Mix all of the filling ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl and hand mixer or the work bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the coffee and vanilla and mix to combine.
Add the flour mixture and sour cream in 3 additions each, alternating between the flour and sour cream. The batter will be very thick.
Scoop 1 1/2 cups batter into the prepared pan and spread with a spatula to even out the surface. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the filling. Scoop 2 cups cake batter over the filling and again smooth with a spatula. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup filling. Scoop 2 cups more of the batter over the top, smooth, and sprinkle with the remaining filling. There will only be a little batter left, but scoop it out evenly over the cake and smooth out the surface so that it is even.
Bake the cake for 30 minutes. Rotate pan from back to front and bake for 20-25 minutes more, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool the cake for 30 minutes in its pan, then invert on a wire rack and allow it to cool completely.
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I'm back at it....making my own homemade household products again. And this week, I'm making my own laundry detergent.
I've seen this recipe all over Pinterest and for any of you addicted to Pinterest like I am, you've probably seen it too.
I was really surprised at how easy this to make...well aside from grating the bar of sunlight laundry soap. But other than that, it's pretty easy to make.
Laundry detergent is an essential, but I've really lost faith in what ingredients are being added to commercial cleaners. You just never know what you're getting. Thus, my new quest to make my own cleaning products, laundry detergent included.
Below the video, is a list of the ingredients I used in this recipe. I hope you enjoy it, and if you decide to make this recipe or a variation of it, I'd love to hear how you like it.
Here's what you'll need to make this recipe:
1 bar of Sunlight Laundry Soap
1 cup of Borax
1 cup of Washing Soda
1/2 cup of Oxi-Clean
Grate the soap into fine pieces and mix together with the remaining ingredients. Use 1-2 tablespoons per load.

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As most writers (and probably many people) do, I sometimes like to re-imagine stories. This one came to me a couple days ago when I was planning this post. I first imagined the main character in the opening paragraph. When I was trying to figure out why she was doing what she was doing, the rest evolved on it's own into an alternate version of the classic, Little Red Riding Hood. As usual, I wish I had more free time to work on these to flesh them out more. Then again, sometimes I work best under pressure!
This one isn't as lighthearted as my recent stories, so read at your own risk. Nothing too dark or terrifying, but maybe a little violent for some. If you choose to keep reading, I hope you enjoy it!
Writing Prompt: Red
Crouching low, Red slowly moved aside a branch with the tip of her drawn arrow. Early morning rain misted the air. She felt an icy trickle slide under her hood and down her collarbone, and she forced herself not to shiver. Thankfully she was wearing an outer layer of oiled leathers, but it didn't help much against the cold.
Nothing moved in the forest before her, but she held her position anyway. Her prey had the frustrating ability to hide in plain sight. She'd walked right past it without even knowing a few times, only to double back and find signs that it had hunkered down right in the area she had tracked through.
The gently tapping rain usually soothed and relaxed her, but currently she felt only annoyance. She couldn't hear the sound of leaves rustling, branches creaking, or the soft patter of paws on the forest floor. Just the steady beat of rain.
Her heart pounded in her chest. She had been tracking her quarry for over a year. Unlike most of his kind, this one roamed far and wide. An old anger rose up and she gripped her bow so tightly her hand ached. Fury and heartache threatened to choke her. She tried to push them back down, but it had been months since she'd been this close to the monster that had taken everything from her. This close to her goal, it was hard to suppress the memories.
Coming home from a trip to the market. Spotting the front door ajar. Red splatter on the stoop. More red, leading into the home she shared with her gran. Gran who had raised her, cared for her, loved her. Gran who lay broken and bleeding in her bedroom where she had tried to take refuge. Refuge from the beast who was feasting on her when Red came home.
No one who lived as far into the woods as they did, did so without knowing how to defend themselves. As best she could figure, the monster must have surprised gran as she was doing some chore in the yard. A struggle had ensued and gran had tried to find safety in the house, but the creature had been too fast. Gran had been older, and unarmed. Red was neither.
Pulling back her scarlet cloak, she had pulled her knife from its sheath. A hoarse cry tore from her throat as she launched herself at the massive beast who had just destroyed the one person she loved. Startled, the wolf had turned, maw dripping crimson, bracing for a fight. She had caught it unawares though and managed to stab deeply into the side of its neck. It had lunged at her, forcing her to fall back as it ran for the door. By the time she had picked herself up and raced out into the yard, the creature was gone.
That night and the following day she had taken the time to bury and mourn her gran. She had cleaned the house, scrubbing until she had worn spots into the floorboards. Then she had packed her gear; food, clothing, and weapons. She laid her scarlet cloak on gran's bed, the cloak her gran had lovingly sewn for her, and donned a more sensible one for trekking through the woods. Locking the front door, she left the only home she had ever known… and went hunting.
She had planned to be away only a few days. The beast was wounded after all, and she was a pretty good tracker. That had been over a year ago.
Yesterday she had stopped at a nearby village that was rumored to have wolf problems. The local barkeep said a massive grey wolf had killed off the local wolf pack and was terrorizing villagers. After a cold night of tracking, she had finally found the wolf den.
Now was the time. He wouldn't get away again.
Rising from her crouched position, she slowly walked forward, arrow notched. The den was several yards ahead of her, a dark hole surrounded by packed earth, currently muddy from the rain. Creeping forward, she scanned the surrounding area. She couldn't see anything but rain and forest though.
Something moved within the hole. Freezing, she squinted through the rain.
A low growl was the only warning before a massive blur of teeth and fur launched itself from the den. Releasing her arrow, she barely registered it struck the wolf in the shoulder before she was pulling her knife. Jaws snapping, the beast rushed her. Spinning low, she slashed out with her knife and was rewarded with a spray of blood.
Growling continuously, the wolf backed off, limping as blood poured from its left leg, both from the arrow in its shoulder, and the deep cut she had just given. Taking advantage of the opportunity, she reached for another arrow. However, the beast chose that moment to spring at her and she was forced to defend with the knife again. This time she wasn't able to land a blow.
Unfortunately, he did.
Pain lanced through her as sharp canines pierced her arm. Unable to maintain her grip, her knife dropped into the mud below them. She cried out and beat at the wolf's head with her free hand, but it didn't seem to phase him. Brutal snarls echoed through her skull as he shook his head viciously. Falling to her knees, Red watched as scarlet bands of blood ran down her mangled arm to mingle with the mud and rain. Wrenching her again, the wolf let go of her so violently it slammed her fully into the mud. Fire lanced through her and she dazedly realized she had fallen on her knife.
Lunging, the beast went for her throat this time. It was he who aimed to finish it.
Yanking the knife from her side in an excruciating jerk, she brought it up just as the monster's hot breath caressed her throat. Slamming the knife deep underneath his jaw, she felt the jolt as she tore through tendon and bone. With a satisfying crunch Red twisted the knife, unknowingly shouting in a cry borne of pain, anger, sorrow, and relief.
The weight of the wolf slid off of her, but she retained her grip on her knife, following him down so that it remained embedded in his brain. Sobs racked her for several long minutes as she realized it finally, truly, was over.
Pulling the knife from the dead wolf, she slowly stood and gazed down at its still form. The rain chose that moment to stop, though the clouds still hung low in the sky. Breathing heavily, she glanced down at her crimson stained knife and then back to the wolf.
It was time to make a new cloak.
I hope you enjoyed this short story! Please feel free to leave comments below. I do welcome constructive criticism in the comments, but please give me more than, "I didn't like it". Don't be afraid to tell me it sucked, but tell me why you think it sucked! And, of course, if you did like it, I would like to know that too.
And if you liked this writing prompt, and feel inspired to write a short story of your own, please feel free to shoot me an email and I'll be happy to highlight your story in a post of it's own!
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We're thrilled to be talking to Marilyn Monroe from Mercedes King's, A Dream Called Marilyn. It is a pleasure to have her with us today at Pimp That Character!
Thank you for your interview, Marilyn. How old are you and what do you do for a living?
I'm 36 and I'm an actress. Maybe you've seen some of my movies, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Seven Year Itch, Some Like it Hot, The Misfits? I've been in movies for a while now, and there are times when it's a struggle. Most people tell me I'm wonderful, but I'd like to try more challenging roles.
What would I hate the most about you?
I have heard people say such things about me. They complain that I'm late or hassled, that I don't know my lines when I'm on the set. That's not always true. I'm not perfect, of course, but I work with Paula (my acting coach) so I can be a better actress. People also say I drink too much and take too many pills. To be honest, I'm not taking any pills at the moment. I just think that if you don't fit into a certain box for people that they can get angry with you.
What is in your refrigerator right now?
Grapefruit juice and Dom Perignon. My housekeeper Eunice does all the grocery shopping, and there's no telling what else is in there, but I like grapefruit juice for breakfast sometimes. And who doesn't like a little champagne now and then?
What is your most treasured possession?
Well, right now it's my red diary. I keep it close by. I like to write down poems and quotes that are encouraging, among a few other things. Oh, I'd tell you if I could, but I've been told not to.
What is your greatest fear?
Lately, I've been worried that someone's in my house, watching me. You see, I have a secret, and there are people who don't want me to share that secret. I have to be very careful. But I trust Charlie, my new doctor, and I know he'd help me, if there was ever any real trouble.
Do you think the author portrayed you accurately?
Why, yes! I think she showed that I wasn't as crazy as everyone thought. I've had my moments, and I'm not your typical actress, I suppose, but in the end, it really wasn't my fault.
Who is your best friend?
Lately, Charlie has been a good friend. He's my new psychiatrist! I've needed someone to talk to. You see, I've been seeing someone. He's someone special and very important. He made me promises and said we'd be together, but now, he isn't returning my calls. I've been upset about this, and Charlie—he's a doctor—has been very reassuring and kind. I don't know what might happen, though.
Do you have children?
No. I've been married three times and never had a baby. Oh, there were times when I was pregnant, but complications arose. I think I'd be a wonderful mother, really. I know what it's like to come from a difficult home, and I could give so much to a child.
Someone is secretly in love with you. Who is it and how do you feel about that?
I've had lots of someones in love with me. Most of them aren't so secret. In the past, I had a habit of falling for my gentlemen co-stars. Oh, not always, of course, but there were times when that on-screen passion played out in real life. I've usually felt happy about this. But there comes a time when a girl wants more, when she wants forever and not just an affair.
If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today?
I think I would be more careful with the pills I've been taking, and some of the company I keep, well, they can get testy with me. But you see, I didn't know what was going to happen to me. I really didn't.
About the Author
A founding member of Sisters in Crime Columbus, Ohio (affectionately dubbed SiCCO), Mercedes King can be found elbow-deep in research, reading, or enjoying the local bike path. Combining her love of pop culture with history, she created A Dream Called Marilyn, a fictional take on the last weeks of Marilyn's life. With an unquenchable thirst for a bygone era, she's also written O! Jackie, a fictional take on Jackie Kennedy's private life--and how she dealt with JFK's affairs. Short story fans would enjoy The Kennedy Chronicles, a series featuring Jackie and Jack before the White House and before they were married. Visit Mercedes' website at www.mercedesking.com to find out more.
For More Information
- Visit Mercedes King's website.
- Connect with Mercedes on Facebook and Twitter.
- Find out more about Mercedes at Goodreads.
- Visit Mercede's blog.
- More books by Mercedes.
- Contact Mercedes.
About the Book:
Title: A Dream Called Marilyn
Author: Mercedes King
Publisher: Triumph Productions
Pages: 177
Genre: Historical / Modern Historical / Psychological Thriller
Format: Kindle
Author: Mercedes King
Publisher: Triumph Productions
Pages: 177
Genre: Historical / Modern Historical / Psychological Thriller
Format: Kindle
In the summer of 1962, nothing could prepare Dr. Charles Campbell for his first meeting with new client, Marilyn Monroe. A reputable L.A. psychiatrist, he's been hired by a studio executive to treat and subdue the star, no matter what it takes. Although he's been warned about Ms. Monroe's unpredictability, she's not what he expected. Gaining Marilyn's trust means crossing doctor-patient boundaries, and trying to separate fact from Hollywood-fed-rumors proves destructive to both Charles' career and his personal life. As Marilyn shares her secrets and threatens to go public with information that could destroy President Kennedy's administration, Charles' world turns upside-down. He sinks deeper into her troubles than he should, but Charles becomes determined to help her, even though it means endangering Marilyn's life and risking his own.
For More Information
- A Dream Called Marilyn is available at Amazon.
- Discuss this book at PUYB Virtual Book Club at Goodreads.


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Sixth Form Laura Wyld Visit
Sixth Form Laura Wyld Visit
On Monday the 29th of January, the entire Sixth Form were privileged to experience the visit of the politician, Baroness Laura Wyld.
Baroness Wyld, a graduate of the University of Cambridge, has risen through the political ranks from being advisor to the former Prime Minister David Cameron, to becoming the second youngest Peer in the House of Lords in June last year.
She is dedicated to changing young lives and mental health, even though she admitted that it can be challenging and scary putting forward such proposals in front of an audience of much older and experienced politicians.
After discussing her interesting journey to Westminster, Laura opened up the floor to questions from the Sixth Formers. A great many interesting and stimulating questions were asked, on hot topics such as Brexit, diversity in politics, and child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing, a topic of great interest to her.
As the mother of three young children she discussed juggling jobs and kids at the same time. Overall, she was a brilliant guest to have in our school, providing students with an insightful stimulus to provoke an interest in politics.
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After i browsed & played back some of the photos & videos we took during the journey, i recalled some funny conversations that were worthy of note!!
Out of the need to combat the severity of boredom & torture in the car, we created some humourous talks where lil bit of vulgarities exist to cheer both of us up (not meant for the kids thou)!!
As you can see above, as early as at the Butterworth exit, the sight of bumper to bumper already appeared right before our eyes!! We were like.......oooh no, not so early, "ng hai ah ma, kam chou sak" ???? Then after a long 15 minutes of 'turtle' drive we noticed the jam wasn't caused by the festive crowd but it was the 'stupid' Langkawi De Tour that coincidently happened to be on the same day & time !! Our good traffic police actually blocked some of the roads to give way to the cycling group!!! Ohh common......not at this time where everyone was rushing mad home....i mean there were making the situations worst!!
Needless to say, the man in the car nearly went 'amok' and started his cursing......where you could hear the 'tiu nia sing lei' from the below video if you listen very carefully........u can also hear him 'ngam ngam cham cham' (video courtesy from the boys)
While we still couldn't move beyond 50km/hour, we came across this digital notice board which reads : TRAFIK LANCAR./smooth traffic....something something....so our itchy mouth just couldn't helped but to burst out loud: "lancar ka LAN JIAO" ???????.... while laughing hysterically !!!
The journey went a bit smoother after taking over the cycling group but there were still many many cars rambling on the road.............and so, our cursing continued :
We actually saw many "non-chinese" travelling on the road.....you know those easily identifiable ones which we called the 'pao tao' !!! Once we saw one of their car broke down by the road side, we went : "itu lah.......padan muka engkau, orang sambut tahun baru cina, engkau sibuk buat apa, cari pasal saja nak sumbat sampai itu highway penuh, lain kali orang balik kampung, u pegi 'lan si' jauh-jauh lah"..........kekekeke
Then when we got tired of cursing, we attacked the cookies we intended to bring back to KL. We went non-stop munching until we emptied the whole can.
We had to stop like 3-4 times at the rest areas which were crowded & stinky to "relief" ourselves and also for some good stretching!! Btw, the stops were so important to ease our numb buttocks!!
As the boys couldn't really catch their nonsense dady & mumy's conversations/laughs, they have their own ways to deal with the long journey. They played their gameboy, they had their own rubbish talks, they fight a little and they had my camera!! And so they went around shooting along the journey. Here's one which captured my heart. Little did i notice that this little man of ours had this passion........give a little patience and hear what Sean had to express!
You hear him said the wah......"BMW".....very nice ooh ooh ahh ahh & wah !!! And boy, his voice was so sweet lor........
btw, itu BMW where got 'new'.........hor???
We had our breakfast before we left AS and along the journey, we didn't stop for lunch until late evening, we were so exhausted so we decided to stop at Tapah . We had a good break with some hotdog buns and ice-cream at Baskin Robin.
Finally, after a long 9 hours battle, we arrived Puchong approximately 8pm. Straight away, we stopped at a nearby food court for our quick dinner!!
And i hope you enjoy the final video below as much as Scot has enjoyed his plate of noodle!!!


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This year I took part again in the Etsy Beadweavers Spring Swap. As usual we were provided with some info on our partner for whom we had to create something, and we had our data sent to a mysterious doner.
My partner was Skylar Bre'z and this is what I made for her:
Among her favorite colors were blue and green, so I got carried away with all the tones I have in my stash.
And decided to use some can tabs to give a quirk attitude to the necklace
On the other side, here's what I received from my doner, Ginny Brecht
This necklace was on my neck 10 minutes after unwrapping the envelope! I really love grey and the style of it really suits me.
Besides, look at the closure:
How clever is this??!!
If you want to take a look at all the other creations from this swap, visit the Etsy Beadweavers Blog and don't forget to also look at Skylar's and Ginny's shops, they're worth it!


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Clinical recommendations for high altitude exposure of individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions
European Heart Journal
The travelling options currently available allow an increasingly large number of individuals, including sedentary people, the elderly and diseased patients, to reach high altitude (HA) locations, defined as locations higher than 2500 m above sea level (asl), i.e. the altitude above which many of the physiological responses that represent challenges for the human body start developing. Physiological acclimatization mechanisms impose an increased workload on the cardiovascular system, but the actual risk of adverse cardiovascular events associated with HA exposure is still a debated issue.
The aim of this article is to review the available evidence on the effects of HA in cardiovascular patients and to address their risk of developing clinically relevant events. This was done through multiple Medline searches on the PubMed database, with the main aim of promoting a generally safe access to mountains. Searched terms included a combination of either 'high altitude' or 'hypobaric hypoxia' plus each of the following: 'physiology', 'maladaption', 'cardiovascular response', 'systemic hypertension', 'pulmonary hypertension', 'ischaemic heart disease', 'cardiac revascularisation', 'heart failure', 'congenital heart disease', 'arrhythmias', 'implantable cardiac devices', 'stroke', 'cerebral haemorrhage', 'exercise', 'sleep apnea'.
Compared with a previous review article on this topic, we now include the most recent data on hypoxia-induced changes in left ventricular (LV) systolic and diastolic function, lung function and ventilation control, blood coagulation, and on the effects of pharmacological interventions. We also offer an update on the clinical and pathophysiological findings related to the exposure to altitude of patients with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions (ischaemic heart disease, heart failure, and arterial and pulmonary hypertension).
- Parati G, Agostoni P, Basnyat B, Bilo G, Brugger H, Coca A, Festi L, Giardini G, Lironcurti A, Luks AM, Maggiorini M, Modesti PA, Swenson ER, Williams B, Bärtsch P, Torlasco C. Clinical recommendations for high altitude exposure of individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions. Eur Heart J 2018 Jan 11. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx720. [Epub ahead of print] Go to PubMed


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The hostile economic environment of recent years has put enormous financial pressures on the Third Sector. At Mash we've become adept at helping charities and not-for-profit organisations harness the power of design to create dynamic and powerful communications without busting budgets.
'Our thanks go to Mash for helping us negotiate our tight budgets and often even tighter deadlines. The creation of the event theme for our 70th anniversary publications, merchandise and conference materials went down a treat with senior managers and bureaux representatives alike. We love, love, love it!'
– Lisa Nichols, Publications Manager, Citizens Advice
Whatever the size of the budget, the team at Mash always works to ensure that we properly understand our third sector clients, the messages they want to get across and the audiences they're aiming to engage. Then we can develop the sort of original graphic and digital solutions that we're confident will hit your target. And we'll always ensure that you get maximum value for money in the longer term.
'It was amazing how quickly MASH were able to tune in to what we were wanting to achieve and then come up with some really innovative ideas for getting there and beyond. Their vision wasn't restricted to the one-off project we initially took to them. By immersing themselves in who we were and what our work is, MASH were able to give us amazingly good design with a longer shelf life than we could have imagined'.
– Ruth Bamford, National Homelessness Advice Service
When it comes to the Third Sector, Mash appreciates the importance that excellent eye-catching design can play in driving effective communication with target audiences. We're always mindful that clients in the sector are raising awareness of important issues and helping to deliver political and social change. We are proud to utilise our skills in supporting them and enhancing their work.
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Sometimes, all you need in order to change your behavior is to have a different perspective on it, and this new app wants to do that with your relationship with energy.
Because electricity use is sort of invisible (except for the bill you get every month), it can be hard to visualize wasteful home energy habits, which not only use precious resources and produce pollution, but also cost money.
Helping users track and understand their own electricity consumption is the aim of What's On, an app currently in development.
The app presents checklists to the users (with common values pre-set) so they can simply tick off the appliances they have on at any given moment, and by doing so, will take energy use 'snapshots' on a daily and monthly basis.
These snapshots allow users to translate their electricity use into money by using location-specific energy costs for those devices that are on, so they can see for themselves what their habits cost them.
What's On can also send daily push notifications to users, asking them "What's On?" at their home, reminding them to be aware of their energy habits, and show users the 'vampire' or phantom energy used by many appliances, even when dormant. According to Good, the app could also take advantage of new wireless smart home technology in the future, making it possible to control appliances remotely.
The folks behind the app (which is a product that came out of Good's Hacking Energy Culture hackathon), are looking for iOS developers to help build it out to a releasable version, so if that's you, contact What's On.
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Improving Transportation Throughout Northeast Washington
A good transportation system is essential to Northeast Washington's quality of life and economic vitality. By analyzing past trends, current conditions and future needs, the Northeast Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization (NEW RTPO) works with member jurisdictions and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to develop regional plans and programs that outline transportation system improvements in accordance with WSDOT priorities. The organization continually works to make more efficient use of resources available to meet the area's growing transportation needs.
TEDD acts as the lead agency for the NEW RTPO, which was created in 1990. The TEDD Board of Directors governs the NEW RTPO. There is also a NEW RTPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and a Transit Committee that report to the Board on all transportation and transit-related issues.


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Event Date: 06/09/2019
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Glitz, glamour and Broadway's best. You can see it all at the 2019 Tony Awards. Anyone can go to the Tonys this year. Well, anyone who buys their passes from VIP Award Show Tickets. Although it's not a requirement, we recommend these extra-special tickets for a certain kind of person. The kind of fan who loved Urinetown, who saw Pirates of Penzance more than twice and who makes it a point to see all of the off-beat off-Broadway shows. We think that these prized tickets are perfect for someone who likes to have fun in large quantities. Maybe you love New York too.
The 71st annual Tony Awards combine fantasy and reality. There are actors and sets, but the show is about the real-life performers, set dressers and writers who made the best shows of the season. Broadway greats who offer consistently awesome performances are honored alongside Hollywood actors who have leapt across the divide and landed on their feet. There are fresh-faced newcomers who have powered through the season with their emotive stage-stealing roles. Unless you've seen all of the hits and the hip underground shows, you never know who's going to win a Tony. You can be sure that they deserve it though.
This year, the committee will be sifting through a battery of deserving shows. There are colorful secondary categories like best costume, best scenery and best lighting designs. It wouldn't be a Broadway show without the bright lights, moody gels, dramatic scene changes and perfect costumes. These are the people who helped the top contenders get where they are, but we are also dying to know who will win the big categories--best musical, best play and best revival. Don't we all root for the underdog, the newcomer, the popular actor who's had their Broadway debut and the shows that we've seen and loved?
There are some pretty cool special awards at the Tonys too. There's the lifetime achievement award, and there's a special category that recognizes one regional theater that's doing things the right thing. Like Antoinette Perry, the co-founder of the American Theatre Wing and the namesake of the Tonys, the committee understands that theater isn't only about entertainment. It's about culture, creativity, storytelling, self-expression and having fun. The spirit of the theater really comes alive at the after-party when the lights go down. If you love Broadway, we have your 2019 Tony Awards tickets waiting. Just give us the cue.
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Mark, Miles and Jeff firmly believe in giving back to the community and have volunteered for a number of organizations over the years. Among a number of other non-profits, they currently contribute to the NW Furniture Bank in Tacoma, Washington.
Jeff is featured in the following video, created by Windermere Professional Partners to highlight the company's support for NW Furniture Bank. The video won an award from the Windermere Foundation for outstanding community service.
More About NW Furniture Bank
NW Furniture Bank helps to restore hope, dignity and stability in our community by giving donated furniture to people in need. Dozens of agencies in Tacoma and greater Pierce County work with homeless and low-income individuals and families, providing temporary housing and assistance with substance abuse issues. These agencies may be able to provide their clients with housing and a new focus for their life – but the clients often have no furniture to sleep, sit or eat on. NW Furniture Bank provides furniture to a wide range of clients, including foster children who age-out of the system and people who've lost all of their possessions due to natural disasters such as fire or flood.
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Following the success of last years' Commonwealth Professional Fellowship Scheme for education administrators, four Anglican health administrators have arrived in London to join the Anglican Alliance, this time taking part in healthcare placements and visits to health and development organisations to learn more about the healthcare sector in the UK.
John Wabike and and Rajabu Omary from Tanzania, Naveed Khurram from Pakistan and Joseph Wangai from Kenya, have been with the Anglican Alliance since Monday 1st April, and have so far had an orientation to life in London, toured Lambeth Palace, gained an insight into public engagement with healthcare in the UK, and met with the Department for International Development (DFID). They have also spent time with their facilitator Stephen Lyon creating a learning contract, which will provide the structure and focus for the six week programme that is to follow.
The remainder of their first week will see them meeting with professionals from the Institute for Global Health and international charity Us, and spending time with the director of the Anglican Health Network, Paul Holley.
They will also be going on a custom-designed weeklong course in health administration at the University of Northampton, and will stay with Anglican families in the town so that they get some experience of life in the UK.
Placements begin next week with two public sector providers giving a varied and comprehensive insight into healthcare in the UK, focussing specifically on community-based care and the commissioning of services.
The scheme this year will give all four fellows a great insight in to healthcare in the UK, and with time also set aside for reflection and planning, it is expected that each of these healthcare professionals will be able to implement the skills and knowledge they have learnt on their return home in six weeks time.
The Anglican Alliance is honoured to be a host for this scheme, which is funded by the Department for International Development through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, and we are delighted to have the opportunity to see Anglican professionals equipped with the skills they need to make a difference in developing communities. We will keep you updated with the progress of the fellows as the scheme continues!
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Sciatica refers to a type of lower back pain that radiates from the lower back to behind the thighs down to the knee. The pain originates from an irritation of the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the human body. It's a fairly isolated condition, typically affecting only one side of the lower body. The pain, however, can be intense, often making it difficult to stand or walk.
Causes of Sciatica
Sciatica is caused by an irritation of the roots of nerves within the lower spine area. The condition may also be caused by a narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back (lumbar spinal stenosis) or degenerative disc disease, where the discs that act as cushions between the individual bones of the spine deteriorate. A condition where a vertebra slips forward over another one (spondylolisthesis) can also cause sciatica. Additional contributing factors may include:
- Pregnancy
- Lack of regular exercise
- Wearing high heels
- Being overweight
Treatments for Sciatica
About 10-15 percent of affected patients with sciatica will require some type of surgical procedure such as a laminectomy surgery to achieve pain relief. However, most patients with the condition respond to medications, including over-the-counter pain relievers. Some patients require prescription-strength pain relievers or muscle relaxants. Patients with sciatica may also respond well to physical therapy and specific exercises. Other treatment recommendations include:
- Cortisone injections (directly into the affected area)
- Cold packs or cold massages
- Alternating heat applications (heating pad) with cold applications
- Lying on a firm surface (with a pillow under the knees)
- Refraining from strenuous lifting or activities (until the pain goes away)
Sciatica can affect people differently. Some individuals may experience occasional pain and discomfort that goes away and returns infrequently and others may experience severe and sometimes debilitating pain. With proper treatment, the sciatica symptoms can either be eliminated or reduced.
If you have been diagnosed with sciatica and are interested in learning more about your treatment options, look no further than the trusted Beverly Hills spine surgeons at The Spine Institute Center for Spinal Restoration. Along with exploring your conservative options, our spinal specialists recommend other treatments, including surgery, which may be able to provide you with the relief you desire. For more information, please reach out to us today at (310) 828-7757.


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The House Of Love - 'She Paints Words In Red'
Sixth studio album puts vicious acrimony behind them
Twenty years ago, the thought of a new THOL album would have been hilarious, so viciously acrimonious was the London group's 1993 split. And yet they're back, with their sixth studio album and second since that parting. What 'She Paints…' proves is that time doesn't guarantee evolution – the jangle and thrash of Terry Bickers' guitar and the wistful air of it all could come straight from their self-titled 1988 debut. But the gorgeous 'Holy River', country-tinged 'Low Black Clouds' and proggy title track remind us what they're capable of. Plus, heart-warmingly, Guy Chadwick is still a terrible lyricist. See you in a decade.
Pete Cashmore
Record label: Cherry Red
Release date: 25 Mar, 2013


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The scary part is over: you've wooed, you've flirted and you've snagged yourself a date. Now what? Seriously…now what? The classic coffee date is fine but a little 'meh', so save your double-shot-soy-milk-no-foam latte for another time. For something more memorable, these first date ideas are sure to make your budding romance bloom.
Go for a Walk – Price: £
If you live in the countryside or near a beach, you're sitting on a first date goldmine. The picture-perfect setting for a romantic date, a walk will let you get to know one another with zero distractions.
Since you want to show you've put some effort in, make up a picnic. Pack a blanket if there isn't a bench around – no one wants a muddy bum – and take it back-to-basics for a fuss-free, intimate date.
Go to a Pub Quiz – Price: £
Nothing says romance like knowing who won the football World Cup in 1986. Impress your date with your pub quiz prowess and hang around for a few drinks after it's over. Following your stellar performance, you'll both be more relaxed during the typical first date banter.
Even better, a pub quiz gives you the chance to win some money! (Don't judge us for prioritising this; we know you were thinking it too.)
Visit a Museum – Price: £
Bond over your shared enthusiasm for the weird and wonderful. If your date likes plants and animals, try the Natural History Museum. Or, if they prefer art, take them to the Tate Modern to check out Anthea Hamilton's cheeky Project for Door. At worst, this massive sculpture of a bum provides the perfect photo opportunity (although perhaps not the most romantic of selfies).
Museums often only ask for a voluntary donation as an entrance fee. You can give as much or as little as you like, but bear in mind you're trying to impress!
Play Crazy Golf – Price: ££
Don't turn up your nose! It may not be the sexiest of settings but, as a first date, you'll be able to laugh, chat and relax. Not for the overly competitive types; you won't look particularly attractive as you throw a tantrum when you lose.
If you're both within reach of London, try out Swingers. As a bar-cum-crazy golf course, it will add a touch of maturity to your date.
Go to Top Golf – Price: ££
Go off-piste on your first date with a trip to Top Golf. A combination of darts and a driving range, the set-up is similar to bowling. You can play competitively or, as most people do, just whack it and hope for the best.
There's also a bar and food that can be served to your lane, which also has outdoor heaters for the chilly nights. Since there are only three locations at the moment, hopefully you're within easy reach of Chigwell, Watford or Surrey.
Visit a Zoo – Price: ££
If animals don't make your date's heart melt, you may need to rethink this romance. (Seriously, who doesn't love otters?) Sure, zoos don't smell the greatest and most of the time are filled with screaming children, but they still make a great first date.
Go Wine-Tasting – Price: £££
Need we say more?
It's perhaps not the best idea to get too drunk on your first date. With the risk of proclaiming your undying love, you may find your rendezvous ends early. That's not to say you can't enjoy yourself – after all, becoming a sommelier isn't at the top of our priorities here – but maintain a pace similar to your date.
Visit a Theme Park – Price: £££
Together, push your limits, loosen up and enjoy the thrills. At the very least, it'll distract you from the butterflies flittering around your stomach.
Before you get too excited, double-check your date doesn't have a weak stomach; nothing will kill the mood like sick all over your clothes.
See a Concert – Price: £-£££
If music is the language of love, you're onto a winner here. Avoid awkward silences as you dance together and revel in the romance during the soppier songs.
Depending on who you see and where they're playing, concerts can suit all budgets. Since it's the smaller venues that often offer the most intimate atmospheres, don't feel pressurised to go all out.
It's no secret that first dates are horrible. However, we're hoping these first date ideas will make things a little easier and take your date from unbearable to just slightly nerve-wracking. If it continues to go well, don't forget to check out our lingerie department and have a date in the bedroom!


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|Memoirs of General William
T. Sherman
With a new introduction by William S. Mc Feely.
|First done in 1984, this enduring book has been republished by De Capo Press. The work is the two volume work done in 1875. Sherman was a natural war general. Good at strategy; relentless in his cause; this book depicts all his strong points and his weaknesses. 409 pages. No index. Softcover. $21.00
Major General John S. Marmaduke CSA
By Jerry Ponder.
A Good accounting of General Marmaduke and what the author feels was an underlying current of rift between General Price and General Marmaduke, tracing back to earlier political events. Readers can decide if the differences between the two powerful and influencial commanders did actually dictate their actions between battles and throughout their careers. Marmaduke was captured at the Battle of Mine Creek, during Price's ill-fated invasion of Missouri in 1864. Was this by actions of the overall commander or was this just a culmination of tragic mistakes? 300 pages. Indexed. $17.95.
READERS NOTICE: This book, will not be reprinted when existing stock is depleted. GET YOURS!
The Making of a Missouri Rebel: John Poindexter Webb
By Joanne C. Eakin. A story of her ancestor and his life in Jackson county and the gold-fields of California, continuing through the Civil War years. Soft-cover, 32 pgs, plus index, $6.50
The Man Who Wouldn't Surrender- Even in Death. General J.O. Shelby
Compiled by Carolyn Bartels.As "Taps" was sounded in Forest Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 17, 1897, the soldiers who loved him most, paid their respects. A colorful character in the history of Missouri and well acclaimed as the most expert cavalry leader of the Trans-Mississippi, never giving up, and so it was with his struggle with death. Included is family information and the passing of JO's beloved Betty. From newspaper accounts as collected and preserved by Fred L. Lee. Softcover small booklet, 90 pgs, $9.95 BACK
Ninth Missouri Infantry Regiment, CSA and12th Missouri Infantry Regiment, CSA
Written by Jerry Ponder. This book takes out the confusions created by the Union army personnel who compiled the Official Records on the two companies. Very good work by Mr. Ponder. 115 pgs, soft-cover, indexed. $12.95BACK
Matt Ransom Diary: Confederate General From North Carolina
By Clayton Charles Marlow. Wonderful book. To appreciate fully the Civil War experiences, a good researcher delves into other theaters of operations, searching for the "domino" effect that happenings in a far army can have on one close to home. This is a good work and we recommend it. Hardcover. $24.50 library binding, maps, notes, bibliography section, index. A POWERFUL DIARY.
Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border; 1863
By Wiley Britton.This famous book has been around even longer then we have. It is considered the primary source for border rebellion research. Well written and documented. 458 pgs. Softcover $15.95. BACK
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Eleventh Missouri Infantry
By Wayne H. Schnetzer.
|Includes a sort mini -history of their service. Detailed roster and all data included in for the famous regiment. They were surrendered mainly at Shreveport, La., in May of 1865. Soft-cover, 131 pgs, index. $13.95
|Men of the
Tenth: A Roster of the Tenth Missouri Infantry
By Wayne H. Schnetzer.
|For the first time an easy to read roster of the men who went all through the war and fought their last battle at Jenkins' Ferry, Arkansas. They were surrendered at Shreveport, La., in May of 1865. Well researched and documented. Any data appearing has been included. 122 pgs, soft-cover, and well indexed. $13.95
A History of the 15th Missouri Cavalry Regiment, C.S.A.
Written and researched by Jerry Ponder. The 15th, seldom mentioned in Trans-Mississippi Civil War works, was brigade sized in strength and acted as the first line of defense for the Confederate Army over a wide area along the Missouri-Arkansas border. The book deals with the military records of this illustrious regiment and the social and political aspects within the region. Many gave their all and suffered great economic losses by their loyalty.
Soft-cover, 169 pages, includes a very good accurate roster of these men. $14.95. Great work!BACK
Missouri Amnesty
By Carolyn Bartels. When the Civil War was all over in Missouri, the trouble was actually just beginning on the home-front, as the men returned to native soil. Some tragic stories, and some just what you would expect from those who applied for presidential amnesty in 1865 and 1866. Really it was determined, for a large part, on just who you knew. Great look at Missouri in those troubling reconstruction years.The work includes 78 pages of text plus many photo-copies of old documents and letters; arranged alphabetically by name. $15.95 BACK
Missouri in 1861; The Civil War Letters of Franc B. Wilkie, Newspaper Correspondent
By Michael E. Banasik. Banasik and Camp Pope are to be congratulated. This is the best so far in this series of unwritten chapters of the Civil War. Although Wilkie accompanied an Iowa regiment, he told things in an unbiased manner, simply as they were within the subject. Banasik does his usual in-depth foot-notes, just full of additional information. This books fills in many gaps of early Missouri, such as campsites, locations, movements and everyday happenings dismissed as un-necessary in the official records. A MOST VALUABLE PIECE OF HISTORY! Soft-cover, rich in color. 276 pages plus a roster of the 1st Iowa. It has a very large and detailed biographical section. $19.95.
Missouri Brothers in Gray
By Michael Banasik. The reminiscences and letters of brothers, William J. and John P. Bull provide readers with an unwritten chapter of history. Warm, wonderful, and a well written book. Softcover, index, photo's. $13.95
Missouri Confederates: A Guide to Sources for Confederate Soldiers and Units
By James McGhee. Jim is one of the most thorough researchers we have met. He co-authored 'Sterling Price's Lieutenants, and now has shared "Where to look for What in Missouri" with us. Missouri records, especially Confederate records are placed all over the state. Jim has gathered those records for each branch of the service, then by regiment. Excellent work!! $14.95
Missouri Confederate Reports
Narrative reports of casualties after the battle of Cape Girardeau, Carthage, Hartville, Lexington, Marmaduke's expedition 1862-1863, Price's expedition of 1864, Newtonia and Wilson's Creek. By Joanne Eakin. Included are register of Confederates who died in Federal prisons in Kansas City, Missouri; Fort Leavenworth and Fort Scott, in Kansas. Compiled from official battle reports; National Archives film. Soft-cover, 89 pgs, $13.00
Missouri Confederate Surrender: Shreveport and New Orleans 1865
A listing compiled by Carolyn Bartels, of over 3000 names of those found on microfilm copy of the original surrender rolls. Gives name, rank, company. regiment and place of home residence in Missouri. Folks we don't claim to have them all, just about 3,300 of them. Soft-cover, listed alphabetically, $13.00BACK
Missouri Confederate Deaths in Union Prisons and Their Hospitals Way back in about 1911 or shortly thereafter, the families and the government needed to account for the thousands of missing Confederates who entered Union prisons across the northern states. In the attempt a massive undertaking was embarked upon to account for all these men by the prison journals. The entire journal held some 26,000 names, a far cry from actual deaths. We have extracted the men of Missouri from these records. The listing includes arrangement by name, rank, regiment, company, date of entry, death date and final disposition. Soft-cover, $9.00
EXCLUDED are Alton and St. Louis; For those see Joanne Eakin, Prisoners of War; Gratiot Street etc.
Missouri Civil War Engagements
Over 1162 recorded events transpired within Civil War era in Missouri. We have listed the greater portion. Information was extracted from Official Records of the War of the Rebellion. Gives date and place of action and type. Soft-cover, stapled. $ 7.00. Don't leave on vacation without it. Find the local sites.
Missouri Confederate Pensions
Lists name, age, post office and county of residence, age at receiving pension, and in some cases the date of death of the applicant. Good reference work. Transcribed by Carolyn M. Bartels. $8.00
Missouri Officers and Gentlemen; Missouri CSA Surrender
Bartels found more men, who as residents of Missouri, were paroled at various Union depots in the South, during the months of May and June of 1865. Like its companion book Missouri Confederate Surrender; Shreveport, it contains names, rank, regiment and Mo. residence. An additional section of explanation by Richard Peterson (of Sterling Price's Lts fame) on the various Missouri Artillery batteries found within the records. 32 pgs. Soft-cover.$9.00
Prisoners of War: Gratiot Street and Myrtle Street Prisons In St. Louis,
Missouri and Alton, Ill.
Missouri Prisoners of War: Gratiot Street and Myrtle Street Prisons In St. Louis, Missouri and Alton, Ill.
This excellent work lists 16,000 plus names of those imprisoned for being a Southern soldier, ex-soldier a Southern sympathizing woman, or in some cases-for just speaking the wrong words! Record gives name, rank, or regiment, place of capture or residence and date of capture and disposition of the individual. Joanne Eakin, author, has added a 22 page history of the prisons. This book is "must have" for the serious Civil War researcher or history buff. In many cases, there is no doubt that this record is the last known record on many missing Missourians. Soft-cover, 302 pages, full of information. Listed by alphabetical order.$25.00 BACK
Monroe County, Missouri, Chronicles of the Civil War
This book sets the scene and plays out many tragedies suffered by these citizens of Missouri. Included is the first military organizations which were organized in Monroe County and the trials that followed them. Written in about 1904 by James Farthing, it has been transcribed by Carolyn Bartels. Soft-cover. $10.95
Mountain Scouting
A Hand Book For Officers and Gentlemen
After service in the Indian Wars, Edward S. Farrow, set out to write a manual for soldiers and officers bound for the frontier army. This is the result. First published in 1881, it is a valuable instruction guide for wilderness hikers, accurate portrayal of the period, and id delightfully interesting. You will learn how to care for your horses, shoot accurately, fix broken bones, ward off diseases by the time ancient methods, proper equipment, bedding, tents, and the list goes on and on. 284 pages. Soft cover. $12.95 BACK
Nine Months in the Infantry Service; The Civil War Journal of R. P. Matthews
The journal of R. P. Matthews, who later in life became a judge for Greene County, Missouri, details his service as a member of the John S. Phelps' Regiment and Greene County Home Guard. These units are nine month units and many of its members later joined up with the 8th Missouri Volunteers Cavalry and the 24th Missouri Infantry, Phelps regiment was not involved during the battle at Wilson's Creek, but went into the foray at Pea Ridge some months later. A great little book. $10.95BACK
My Three years With Quantrill: As told by His Scout John McCorkle
Written from Mc Corkle's own words by O. S. Barton. Mc Corkle was a young Missouri farmer of Southern sympathies who became a prominent and trusted member of Quantrill's guerrilla band. Later in life, he, one of the fortunate to survive, went back to the peaceful pursuits of life, farming and raising a family. Excellent story. $17.95BACK
Noted Guerrillas
This famous old book, that was read with relish by thousands, following the Civil War, was first written by John Newman Edwards. Reprinted from an original copy by Two Trails Publishing. Joanne Eakin indexed the edition for added ease of wading through the flowery prose of the times of 1877 style. Wonderful account of the men who fought as Guerrilla's in Missouri and some who followed the most famous generals within the Trans-Mississippi. You can readily see, after reading this, how some 250 men could hold at bay an entire Union army that occupied Missouri. The book, all 488 pages, is available in soft-cover at 24.95 and hard-cover for 36.95. BACK
|Peculiar Honor: A History of the 28th Texas Cavalry
by M. Jane Johansson
|This deals with the regimental history of the 28th Texas (Dismounted) a unit of Walker's Texas Division. This regiment fought in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas in some of the fiercest, yet least-studied, battles of the Civil War.. Known as Walker's Greyhounds they forged a legend in Texas military history. $19.95
The 1862 Plot to Kidnap Jefferson Davis
By Victor Viquain. Edited by Jeffrey H. Smith & Philip Thos. Tucker. Accounts of a secret plot to kidnap President Jefferson Davis and strike a blow at the heart of the Confederacy. Hardcover, 256 pgs, 15 illus. Indexed. $24.95
Portals To Hell; Military Prisons of the Civil War
By Lonnie Speer. Northern newspapers, led by the local Rock Island Argus and carried by the New York Daily News, ran articles comparing the Rock Island Military Prison to some of the worst Southern prisons, later labeling it the Andersonville of the North. Powerful, shocking and an eye-opener to an issue long swept under the carpet by Union authorities. Hardcover, 410 pages, indexed. $34.95
Quantrill Celebrates Washington's Birthday at Independence.. 1862 Style..
By Wayne Schnetzer. The Union forces under Lt. Nettleton had about 160 men and Parker and Quantrill with about 75 men met on the south side of the Square in front of Uhlinger's Bakery on February 22, 1862. The fight that ensued was a most unique one, 12 pages, 5X6 inches $2.50
Quantrill's Letters
By Joanne Eakin. Used many times in partial context, this is the first time that all known to exist have been copied verbatim and presented as a whole. Reading these poignant letters to his mother, gives us a different side of the man, unknown to thrill writers of today and yesterday. A new look at history. Soft-cover. $7.00
|Quantrill of
Missouri: The Making of a Guerrilla Warrior
by: Paul R. Petersen
|Much of the lore that was written about Quantrill was written after the conflict by those who opposed him, in other words written by the victors. A very different picture emerges of him when the actual records are studied. After all, here was a man that led hundreds of men into battle, a man mothers entrusted their sons to, a leader whose wounded were tended to by area women, and a man whose followers were very loyal. A new look at Quantrill through the eyes of a man raised in guerrilla country curious enough to delve for the truth. Hard Cover.504 pages.indexed. $26.95.
Quantrill's Company and Warrants Issued after the Burning of Lawrence
Compiled from National Archives microfilm by J. C. Eakin into booklet form, it includes a listing of Quantrill's men from the Provost Marshal files, including some names that were spelled incorrectly or their service files were in error. A fine collection of miscellaneous documents and affidavits, such as the one from Joel Challis. In addition to these, the faces of some of Quantrill's men were recognized by residents of Lawrence and for those known, a special warrant was issued, charging them with the crime, dated 18 Nov. 1863. 37 pages, soft-cover. $6.00 BACK
|Quantrill's Raiders in Texas
by Evault Boswell
|"In the Lone Star State, the bushwhackers made camp at Mineral Creek" in the winter of 1863 and'64. This camp is well described in Mr. Boswell's book; daily activities; hell-raising in Sherman; and even the robbing and killing of locals is included in this work. Includes appendix listing of those who rode with Quantrill; fully indexed169 pages. $24.95 soft cover.
Quantrill's Raiders
A listing by Carl Breihan and Brophy $4.50.
Quantrill's Thieves
By Joseph K. Houts.
By Joseph K. Houts.Joe was fortunate enough to have one of those ancestors that wrote down some very valuable history. The names that were found on the body of a dead guerrilla after the Battle of Sears Farm, near Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Recorded upon that list were the names of the men belonging to Quantrill's first company. Joes ancestor copied down those names. This generation has researched those names, finding family information and final dispositions of most of them. Excellent work and Mr. Houts is to be congratulated upon this wonderful piece of Missouri history. Beautiful colorful shiny cover adorns this soft-cover edition of 238+ pages, plus elaborate end-notes and documentation of resources, etc. Yours at a bargain price of $19.95. Well worth the money, and then some. BACK
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Sunday, 22 September 2013
Korea - Tools for research: the Movies
By contrast, South Korean movies are, like Japanese movies, becoming increasingly popular in the West. I watched Park Chan-wook's Oldboy (2003) long before I started researching Korea for this blog. We seem to like Japanese horrors and Korean thrillers. Western directors are even making Hollywood versions of East Asian blockbusters, although they're rarely as good as the originals.
One thing I noticed about Korean cinema is how violent Korean movies are! Almost every movie I watched had high levels of violence, often against women and I found it a little bit disturbing. I'm beginning to wonder whether or not this reflects a high level of violence in Korean society?
So, here are the movies I watched, in the order that I watched them:
You only need to watch one movie to learn everything you need to know about Korean culture and that is The Host (2006) dir. Bong Joon-ho. I really enjoyed this movie, with its scaly-green river creature, iconic shots of the Nam River and a very funny performance by Song Kang-ho - it's an incredibly political movie and has a lot to say about the presence of the US army in South Korea. It's the highest-grossing Korean movie of all time, having sold 13 million tickets at the box office.
I wasn't quite as keen on A Tale of Two Sisters (2003) dir. Kim Ji-woon - based on a well-known Korean folk tale, I found the plot very confusing and wasn't quite sure what was going on for most of the movie. I guess knowing Korean culture better might have helped.
I absolutely loved Joint Security Area (JSA) (2000) dir. Park Chan-wook - it's an incredibly sweet story - despite the action-movie-sounding name - and I'd highly recommend it, as a 'feel good' movie that shows how people are just people, regardless of which side of a political border they live on. I think this movie, more than any other, brought South Korean cinema to the world's attention.
Although, mostly set in the US, I thought it would also be important to watch The Manchurian Candidate (1962) dir. John Frankenheimer and starring Frank Sinatra, Janet Leigh and (bizarrely) a stunning performance from Angela Lansbury - I didn't realise Angela Lansbury did proper movies, as I mostly associate her with the TV series, Murder, She Wrote. The movie is partly set during the Korean War and has a fantastically complicated plot involving Communist brain-washing!
Park Chan-wook made Oldboy as part of a trilogy of films and I watched the other two movies in the trilogy - Sympathy for Mr Vengeance (2002) and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005) - I guess Park Chan-wook is mostly responsible for my impression that all Korean movies are violent and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance was particularly violent with an interesting vigilante justice element that made me scream at the big screen - 'No, no, don't do it!' I noticed with Sympathy for Mr Vengeance and other Korean movies, a peculiar obsession with heroes (or anti-heroes) who are disabled - the main character in this movie, Ryu (played by Shin Ha-kyun) is deaf/mute and Chan-wook cleverly plays around with sound, to give us an idea of life in Ryu's world.
Also featuring a main character who doesn't speak during the entire movie, I really loved 3-Iron (2004) dir. Kim Ki-duk. With Joint Security Area, this was my favourite of all the movies I watched. It's a pity about the title though, which gives the wrong impression in English - I much prefer the Korean title, 빈 집 which means 'Empty Houses'. It's a beautiful story and oddly romantic.
I was a bit bored by Natural City (2003) dir. Min Byeong-cheon - the first Korean Sci-Fi I've ever watched. I'm a fan of Sci-Fi, so I was a bit disappointed, as the plot wasn't really up to much and, like A Tale of Two Sisters, I wasn't always 100% sure of what was going on. An interesting thing about futuristic/science fiction movies is that they seem to recreate the past, when trying to imagine the future and I felt with this movie, quite ironically, that I was getting an insight into what life was like in Korea in the Joseon dynasty - apart from the flying saucers and computers that is!
Although I'd seen South Korea's most famous LGBT film before, I wanted to re-watch No Regret (2006) dir. Leesong Hee-il (South Korea's only openly gay film director) with a greater awareness of Korean culture this time. It's a great movie and cautiously optimistic, although it shows how difficult life can be for gay men in South Korea (I can't even imagine how hard life is for gay men in North Korea). It has a strong storyline and is tender, violent, passionate and dispassionate in equal measure.
Last, but not least, I watched The Housemaid (2010) dir. Im Sang-soo - this was a great movie, about the exploitation of a maid in a modern Korean household. The Housemaid was nominated for the Palme D'Or at Cannes Film Festival in 2010 and I would highly recommend it. Im Sang-soo is an interesting director and I would like to watch more of his movies.
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McClain: Hall of Fame balloting is tricky business
Paring down list of nominees never an easy job
Voting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame is an incredible honor and an enormous responsibility. I'm privileged to be part of the 44-member Selection Committee and the nine-member Seniors Committee.
I believe committee members should welcome constructive criticism, and I believe the Hall of Fame should always be open-minded about ways to improve the process.
Determining who the 15 finalists will be each year — as well as the two senior nominees - is a year-round process that culminates with our annual meeting the day before the Super Bowl. This year's meeting lasted almost 7½ hours.
Quite often, our credentials are called into question. In other words, how were we selected to the committee?
I subbed at the annual meeting a few times for former Chronicle columnist Mickey Herskowitz, who represented Houston for a couple of decades. When Mickey retired, the Hall of Fame invited me to replace him in 1996.
General consensus
Everywhere I go, I ask current and former NFL people I respect who they think should be in the Hall of Fame. I've asked Tom Landry, Don Shula, Al Davis, Ron Wolf, Marty Schottenheimer, John Madden, Roger Staubach, Bill Walsh, Sonny Jurgensen, Sam Huff, Sid Gillman, George Young, Dan Dierdorf, Ken Houston and, well, you get the picture.
I want to know what coaches and coordinators who watched film and players who lined up across from them think about candidates for the Hall of Fame.
Each year, we get an initial list of those who are eligible. I believe it was more than 130 last year. Members of the committee talk at games. We talk on the phone. We e-mail and text and tweet.
We reduce the list to 25. Then we have the discussions all over again. Finally, we have our list of finalists - 15 plus the two senior nominees. At that point in the process, I believe every candidate is worthy of induction. Unfortunately, we can take a maximum of only seven.
At the Super Bowl, a member of the committee presents a finalist. I presented Elvin Bethea, Mike Munchak, Warren Moon and Bruce Matthews. Anybody can talk - positively or negatively.
We vote yes or no on the senior nominees before discussing the 15 finalists. After reducing the field to 10, we open the floor for more discussion.
Reducing the candidates from 10 to five is almost impossible. Try it sometime. When we get to the final five, we vote yes or no.
Author casts his vote
I voted for Richard Dent, Marshall Faulk, Deion Sanders, Shannon Sharpe and Ed Sabol in the reduction to five. I always vote for the senior nominees.
Dent and Sabol created the biggest controversy. I have voted for Dent for years. During a 10-year period (1984-93), Dent averaged 12 sacks per season. The Bears were 118-63 during that stretch, and he was a Super Bowl MVP. According to footballoutsiders.com, Dent ranks second in sacks per start (0.92) behind only Fred Dean (1.14) among ends and ahead of Reggie White (0.87) and Bruce Smith (0.75).
Dent had eight seasons with double-digit sacks. Only White and Smith have more.
During that 10-year period, the Bears allowed only 98 yards rushing per game, fewest in the league.
Check out Dent, a defensive end, compared to his former teammate, middle linebacker Mike Singletary, also a member of the Hall of Fame. Dent forced 33 fumbles to Singletary's 14. Dent intercepted eight passes to Singletary's seven. Dent defended 58 passes to Singletary's 51.
As for Sabol, he founded NFL Films and had a profound impact on the league. No one can deny his influence.
Also, I voted for Sanders on the first ballot because he was as good a cover corner as there has ever been. I voted for Faulk on the first ballot because he was the best combination runner-receiver out of the backfield I've seen and a three-time offensive player of the year, Super Bowl winner and the first player to tally 2,000 yards from scrimmage four times. Only three Hall of Fame backs scored more touchdowns.
When Sharpe retired, he had more catches, yards and touchdowns than any tight end in history. He also played a significant role on three Super Bowl winners. What more can you ask of a player who had dominated his position like no other when he retired?
If you want to know why I didn't vote for the other finalists, please check out my blog on chron.com.
John McClain can be heard on 610 AM at 8:30 a.m. Monday, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday and 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Friday. email@example.com.