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Formula One Press Conference - Shock Settings
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My original column was going to be about luck. I was about to hit Send when I received two e-mails from the media center of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway regarding the exodus of Formula One from the US. As luck would have it, I think the USGP makes a better topic this month. IMS head honcho, Tony George, went before the microphones at a press conference to explain the breakdown of negotiations with Bernie Ecclestone. I've edited the transcript and inserted a few observations.
Tony George: To my great disappointment, Formula One will not be back in 2008. Bernie and I had several discussions that led us to this decision, but we did agree it was prudent to leave the door open for the future.
Tony's 'never say never' attitude is just him displaying good Midwestern manners. F1 may come back, but probably after Ecclestone has exited the scene.
Q: There is precedent for Bernie to not agree to a contract now, then suddenly add an event to the schedule later in the year. Is there a chance a USGP could still happen in 2008 here, or somewhere else in the country?
TG: I wouldn't have any insight as to whether there will be another round scheduled in the US in 2008. I don't believe there will be, but that would be something arrived at without my being involved.
The IMS was perfect for F1, no other circuit in the country would be silly enough to spend the money Ecclestone demands for upgrades. The IMS makes money on the 500 and NASCAR, so it can afford to have a 'playtime' race. American courts would most likely show Ecclestone what 'costs' really are if he tried to pull one over on the IMS. No one wants another Phoenix or Las Vegas parking lot race.
Q: How far off were the two sides on negotiations? And was the city of Indianapolis willing to offer assistance to bring it back here?
TG: There was no discussion to what financial contributions the city of Indianapolis might bring. Clearly it's a business decision, one we have to consider as an event, and one Bernie has to consider as part of (F1's) business. Money is a factor. There are a number of things I believe need to happen for it to be viable. One, the promoter-in this case Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Formula One-has to provide leadership and a working relationship that includes a national broadcast partner, a title sponsor that will actively embrace and support the event, along with a number of other things. Those are important things that really have been lacking.
We've seen this act before, a sports franchise bleeds a city dry getting a new stadium and tax breaks. In this case, the IMS won't pay up and George is correct that the city won't bother. After the inaugural event, interest in the USGP fell off dramatically, no title sponsor and poor coverage were not the fault of the IMS but of Formula One Management (FOM) and the FIA. Their elitist act may work in other parts of the world, but failed miserably here.
Q: The manufacturers-Honda, Mercedes, Toyota-they really value being in the US. It seems like (Autosport Formula One writer) Nigel Roebuck and his colleagues were hopeful Ecclestone would want to be your partner in this race. Was there any kind of discussion in this?
TG: There was some discussion. In the end, it's not what he was wanting to do. I think the manufacturers are another key element to achieving success. There are six engine manufacturers, five of which see the US as fairly important to their business. It's just a matter of all the elements coming together and being able to support and sustain an event here. In the US, Formula One is not perceived the same way it is around the world-in central Europe, eastern Europe and Asia. But I think the future will depend on recognizing the fact that the US is a bit different, and we're going to have to figure out how to make it work.
F1 likes to say it is manufacturer-oriented. Only Ferrari is recognized as a self-contained entity. The rest are suppliers and F1, more than anything else, is a drivers' championship. F1 will only appeal to a small segment in the US because of the lack of American involvement. Now, if Jeff Gordon was to... nah, he makes enough money already.
TG: What we've seen here the last few years is the core of Formula One fans. I think you could throw a lot at them, they're resilient. The challenge is building on that. We started in 2000 with a successful event. Since then we have been faced with a number of hurdles, which contributed to our inability to get the kind of traction we had hoped. One of the challenges of creating new fans is creating awareness with a consistent, national broadcast exposure. Speed has done a great job, and we've had network coverage from year to year. But when you consider Formula One as a world championship, then you want consistent coverage just like any sport. It's important in the future that if we have it, it comes back with a committed title sponsor.
Most agree attendance was between 100,000 to 140,000. Huge by other tracks' standards, not for the IMS. Many came up from the South America when Montoya was running, Canadians for Villeneuve, and lots of Schumacher fans. This year saw a drop-off that can be traced to those camps. One IMS staffer told me that, considering the size of the US, the few natives who make the journey for what should be a big deal doesn't justify the time and expense.
The debacles here simply made F1 look like a joke and left many wondering: why do they come across as so self-important? Ecclestone's rap on how F1 does not need the US was hollow and unconvincing. He will sign up another country that hasn't banned tobacco advertising and justify it as going where they are welcome. F1 was welcomed here, but not at the expense of Tony George and the dignity and integrity of the IMS.
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Your skin actually "breathes" and is an important organ of elimination of waste material. Sometimes, if the colon, liver or kidneys are functioning poorly, the skin will be required to make up the difference. Surface eruptions on the skin of various sorts may occur due to toxins being released.
Cleansing and healing the colon diminishes the burden placed upon the skin as well as the other organs of elimination: lungs, liver and kidneys.
As elimination is accomplished through its proper channels, the skin will very often clear up. You may also need to adjust your hydration levels in order to support your skin.


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Here Are All The Reasons Amnesty International Disapproves of K-Drama Romances
Amnesty International Korea has analyzed K-Drama's many romantic relationships and come up with a list of things they believe are unacceptable.
While K-Dramas are loved by people from all over the world, there have been concerns regarding the violent "romance" that is often depicted in several series.
Scenes in K-Drama often include the male character forcefully grabbing a female character's wrist and pulling her along with him, unexpectedly kissing her without prior consent, or loudly shouting at her.
Amnesty International and IZE Magazine teamed up to create a movement that aims to educate people about what they feel are unacceptable violent romance scenes in some series. The movement also aims to discourage future dramas from including such scenes, as Amnesty and IZE feel they promote a skewed perception of love and relationships.
They created two hashtag movements: First, a list of unacceptable behavior exhibited by male characters in K-Dramas; second, a list of misogynistic phrases that are overly used in many drama series.
See what Amnesty International and IZE Magazine deem problematic in K-Dramas below:
#1 It doesn't make me happy at all.
1. 'I like you because you're different from other girls.'
All people are different in their own way.
2. 'For someone like you, you're alright.'
I never asked for your judgement.
3. 'I didn't see you that way, but you're a complete girl.'
You don't need to see me in any way.
4. 'I prefer girls with great personalities, like you, to pretty girls.'
I didn't tailor my personality to suit you.
5. 'Your face is pretty, but your personality isn't as pretty, what if it were the same?'
Who would love that?
6. 'Your body is this great, why have you been hiding it?'
My body has nothing to do with you.
7. 'She is smart so she could probably be vice class captain.'
Is class captain already taken?
8. 'She is too smart, she is going to have trouble getting married'
Who's complaining?
9. 'You're pretty good for a girl.'
How about replacing 'girl' with 'person' and seeing how that works out.
10. 'Wow, you're the first girl I've met who's interested in politics!'
More like this is the first time you've met a girl.
11. 'You're like a mom, that's why I like you.'
Then respect and be good to me.
12. 'It's because I care for you like a daughter.'
Then keep your hands off me.
13. 'You're daughter-in-law material.'
Try and come up with a compliment that doesn't relate me to your family.
14. 'I couldn't control myself because you're so pretty.'
Don't blame someone else for your problem.
15. 'You must be really popular among men since you live by yourself.'
Don't think ahead.
16. 'Someone's been following you? Wow, you must feel good that you're popular~'
That means I'm stressed because I'm being stalked
17. 'If I was just 10 years younger, I'd be dating someone as pretty as you.'
Not now, and not then.
18. 'It's not like you're ugly or anything, but what are you lacking that's stopping you from getting married?'
You're manners are lacking.
19. 'Wow, maybe it's because there are only women here, but it's like a flower field here.'
We're not flowers, we're people.
20. 'What's a pretty princess like you working for?'
To block my ears with the money I earn so I don't have to hear your words.
21. 'I feel like I have to constantly protect you.'
All you have to do is respect me and not cross the line.
22. 'Nuna, you're pretty at your age.'
Don't pretend to be virtuous.
23. 'You look younger than your age.'
You're judging both my looks and my age.
24. 'You're very mature and not like a young woman.'
You don't know what to say and what not to say, even at that age.
25. 'Oops, I better be careful with what I say now that there's a woman around.'
Be careful with what you say, always."
#2 I'm not impressed anymore.
— 10 Cliche and Violent Romantic acts in Korean dramas —
1. Forcefully pulling women
2. Shouting and cursing
3. Forcefully lifting and carrying women
4. Pushing them up against a wall
5. Driving violently
6. Throwing or wrecking items
7. Turning up at their house unexpectedly
8. Announcing relationship without consent
9. Abandoning them on the streets
10. Forcefully kissing them"
Source: IZE Magazine [1], and [2]


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If you've ever read a Dan Wells novel, you'll know that guy is a genius at story. He's so good, in fact, that he's got his very own story structure, the 7-Point Plot Structure, and today we're going to go into what it looks like. There are three different elements to this, and this is an outlining system Dan uses in which the story moves forward along seven sequential points.
In Story Order, these points are:
- Hook
- Plot Turn I
- Pinch I
- Midpoint
- Pinch II
- Plot Turn II
- Resolution
While these are (obviously) not the only things that happen in your book, these are the key things that are working together to move you from hook to resolution. So lets take a look at how this works, and then we'll go into this a bit further.
The hook is where we see the hero in opposite state to their end state. This establishes what's going on and to set up who the main character is.
Plot Turn I
The first plot turn introduces the main conflict in the form of the hero's world changing, or the call to adventure. It can also look like new ideas being introduced, new people, new secrets.
Pinch I
The first pinch point applies pressure to the main character. Something goes wrong, the bad guys attack, peace is destroyed. This pinch point forces the hero into action, and begins to introduce the main antagonist.
The midpoint shows a big movement from one state to the other. This is a huge shift in the reactionary character to the active character. The characters are sick of running and they decide they are just going to solve the problem.
Pinch II
Apply more pressure until the situation seems hopeless. Much like the first pinch point, you want to have all the plans fail, see the death of a mentor, feel like the antagonist's side is winning. Make it as dire as possible.
Plot Turn II
This plot piece moves the story from midpoint toward the end. The hero snatches victory from the jaws of defeat. This is where the character realizes how to defeat the antagonist, finds the last piece to the mystery.
The hero is shown following through on their decision from the midpoint. They are in the opposing state to where they were during the hook.
When plotting these points out, Dan recommends working out of order.
- Resolution
- Hook
- Midpoint
- Plot Turn I
- Plot Turn II
- Pinch I
- Pinch II
Once you have that plotted out, you can start to flesh out the skeleton of your novel. Use this time to:
- Round out your characters.
- Enrich your environments.
- Add in try/fail cycles.
- Work in the subplots.


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Another California county fair, another motherlode of photobooths. Though it didn't equal the 23-booth haul at the Orange County Fair, the Los Angeles County Fair had eleven old-style photobooths, both color and black and white, in two locations at the fair. We tried out three of the booths, which were a little cheaper, at $4 each. First, a black and white booth with black borders. Next, a black and white booth with white borders. And finally, a terrific color booth with black borders. By mid-afternoon, when we visited the group of seven booths in the arcade area, the booths were mobbed with fairgoers. Thanks to Lisa for the tip.
In a sad bit of news, we've received word that the photobooths that have long been a part of the Children's Museum in Boston are longer a part of the newly renovated museum. These two booths were some of the first I visited and cataloged before Photobooth.net was even a glint in our eyes. Sample photos from those booths will live on in our About Us page. Thanks to Kristen for the tip.


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It looks like those fight fans who remained interested in seeing Tyson Fury get it on with David Haye will be disappointed on a permanent basis. The heavily hyped British heavyweight showdown, that was postponed from September due to a cut suffered by Haye in some late sparring, has been called off for a second time – this time due to shoulder surgery Haye underwent in Germany this past Thursday.
And now, with some experts telling Haye he must retire from the ring, Team-Fury are searching for a replacement foe for the February 8th date the Haye fight was rescheduled for at The Phones 4U Arena in Manchester (the fight set to go out live on Sky Box Office).
Fury and his promoter Mick Hennessey are understandably fuming.
"I'm absolutely furious but in all honest this is exactly what I expected," Fury said to The Mail Online. "Everyone knows I was very suspicious when he pulled out the first time and this confirms to me that he's always been afraid of me and never wanted this fight."
In light of the number of times Haye has pulled out of fights, and with the Fury fight now being postponed (or cancelled) twice, it's likely many fans will agree with Fury. Right now, Fury's promoter Hennessey is considering his legal position and the promoter is wondering why Haye, who called for the Fury fight to be rescheduled after pulling out with a cut, kept silent about his shoulder problem.
Fury is now looking for a new Feb. 8th opponent, yet as Hennessey says, it will not be easy pleasing the approx 20,000 fans who have bought tickets to see Fury Vs. Haye.
"In my view it might just be, simply, that he's bottled it," Hennessey said of Haye and his desire to face Fury.
As of now, the short-list of possible foes for Fury are: Deontay Wilder. Bermane Stiverne. Bryant Jennings.
As for Haye, it may be that his credibility amongst fight fans has been forever tarnished.


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Did the storm really bring Sam along with it....the Sam who disappeared 40 years ago? As much as Gretchen wanted it to be Sam, she was worried that his return may mean that
her secret/her lie would be exposed.
her secret/her lie would be exposed.
Regardless, it couldn't be anyone but Sam especially since it was well known that his ancestors were famous for storms, lightning, and unusual things happening when lightning struck. Could it really have happened again no matter how strange....rain, lightening, and walnuts?
Strange things do and have happened at the farmhouse where Sam grew up and where Gretchen and her sisters now lived. Strange things such as ghosts knocking on the front door and now the farmhouse being the only place that had electricity when the entire town had none because of the storm that blew through town the day before with Sam on its coattails.
The Truth About Love & Lightening is a book that has lovable, appealing characters with interesting backgrounds. The characters are the basis, the wonder, and the root of what made Ms. McBride's book a marvelous read.
Ms. McBride always pleases her readers with a mixture of splendid characters, great story lines, and a little bit of mystery. Waiting for the answer about Sam and also the answer about Gretchen's secret/lie was cleverly and expertly carried out with flashbacks and details of the current lives of the characters. The unhurried way Ms. McBride melts the reader into the suspense of Sam and his family's past and also into each character's feelings and believability makes you turn the pages not in an unhurried pace but at a hurried, curious pace.
I really enjoyed the book because of Ms. McBride's smooth, splendid writing style. She glides seamlessly from one period of time to the other and gives you just enough information that you keeps you involved.
Don't miss this marvelous read by Susan McBride which also teaches us about love and the wisdom of living our lives where we are now, being happy with what we have now, and not living in the past. 5/5
This book was given to me free of charge and without compensation by the publisher and author in exchange for an honest review.
This book was given to me free of charge and without compensation by the publisher and author in exchange for an honest review.


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Ceramic tile has been around for thousands of years, and we still haven't exhausted all the tile style possibilities. Most recently, we've seen blue backsplash tile trending on Pinterest and Instagram, and we are amazed by the number of diverse and creative options in this style.
Looking to add a Beautiful Blue Backsplash to your home? Check out these unique looks that incorporate the three Bs.
Retro Blue Mosaic Grid Backsplash
Sometimes it pays to keep things simple. This kitchen backsplash with a pale blue mosaic tile grid provides the perfect backdrop (literally) for this kitchen's retro style.
Choosing just the right blue backsplash color can be tricky when working around existing cabinets, but the colors in this pastel combination complement each other superbly.
Blue Subway Tile-Inspired Backsplashes
Everyone's favorite color and the subway tile pattern join forces in this backsplash design, providing a versatile look for every home and space.
With so many different possibilities, we couldn't choose just one to share with you. In the left photo, muted blue tiles and charcoal grout lines contrast with stark white walls and cabinets so that black accents can define and add a decor pop. For an equally polished but completely different look, the right photo flaunts bright ocean-blue tile, gold fixtures, and warm brown cabinets.
Want even more blue subway tile backsplash inspiration? Here are a few more beauties we found on Instagram:
Full-Wall Blue Backsplash Tile
Who said backsplashes have to stop at a certain point? When you just can't get enough of your tile design, a full-wall backsplash provides more of your favorite decor element plus the additional protection of ceramic tile's durability and water, flame, stain, and bacteria resistance.
This tile grid with alternating shades of blue ensures that the kitchen makes a unique statement. Open shelving allows for even more wallspace for us to admire.
Staggered Hexagon Blue Backsplash Tile
Another stunning tile trend, the staggered tile backsplash design takes creativity to the next level. Rather than cut tile to form a straight line, the design ends along the tiles' natural shape, creating a unique, "unfinished" look.
Hexagons are perfect for this style, since the staggering accentuates their fun honeycomb shape. In this kitchen, high-gloss navy tile grounds the look, creating the perfect balance between playful and elegant.
Blue Tetris Backsplash Tile
These "H"-shaped tiles fit together in a tetris-like fashion to create a backsplash design you've probably never seen before. Using a muted color for the grout ensures that the texture of the tile shape creates a uniform appeal.
Patterned Blue Backsplash Tile
As Inspired Spaces Inc puts it, this tile gives us all the feels.
A backsplash is the ideal area to add a decor element without breaking the bank. You can choose to create a backsplash feature in just one area of the room. For example, a backsplash behind your range creates a show-stopping focal point. This patterned tile backsplash gives the kitchen a burst of color and energy and pairs perfectly with the white counters and cabinetry.
Geometric Blue Backsplash Tile
Geometric designs create stunning installations that can vary depending on how the tiles are used together. This kitchen backsplash example creates a kaleidoscope-like look with pentagon and tile triangles in deep blue and white.
Blue Plaid Backsplash Tile
This kitchen has us mad for plaid! With blue hues of velvet, fluorite, and peacock, the backsplash here takes an innovative approach to a straightforward pattern just by expertly combining colors and shapes of tile.
Blue Scalloped Backsplash Tile
We're getting strong under-the-sea vibes from this over-the-sink tile. This mermaid-esque scalloped backsplash tile in dark teal looks right at home (and water-resistant, too) amid splashes from the sink and shower.
We hope you've found the perfect blue backsplash tile for your home. If you need more inspiration, explore our Creative Blue Backsplash Pinterest board and our Design Gallery for limitless shades of blue, tile shapes, and tile patterns. Yes, we are true blue (couldn't resist) when we say that with ceramic tile, any design you can imagine is possible!


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Artificial Turf Sweep-N-Clean
T.I.P is proud to introduce the SW48-A Sweep-N-Clean for artificial turf. The SW48-A has many of the same features as the original Sweep-N-Clean, but is specifically designed for the artificial surfaces seen on many of today's athletic facilities.
Like our original Sweep-N-Clean, the SW48-A incorporates a remote-controlled electric clutch, so the operator doesn't need to leave the vehicle nearly as often. A powerful and reliable 5.5 hp Honda engine, manual brush height adjustment, and quick set transport mode to raise the brush off of the ground are just a few of its additional user friendly features.
Vibrating screen for positive separation.
Crumb rubber is returned to the playing surface and debris is filtered into the lightweight, removable hopper for easy removal.


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Clara Challoner Walker
Clara Challoner Walker (Chemistry 1985) is one of only a handful of women to have ever worked at a senior level for a government-owned organisation in Saudi Arabia. She called upon her experiences there to inspire her first novel, a thriller called A Tapestry of Vice and Virtue. Clara tells us about life in the Middle East, the writing and publishing processes, and how she uses her scientific background to improve her creative writing.
After graduating with a BSc in Chemistry in 1985, Clara Challoner Walker pursued a career in financial services and technology, working for IBM for 11 years before being seconded into one of the largest government-owned institutions in Saudi Arabia.
What was it like working in Saudi Arabia?
"The workplace was not set up for women at all. Saudi women weren't able to work alongside men and there were no other women in the office apart from me. Because they needed my skills, an exception was made to allow me to work in the same office as the local male staff and to make that work day to day; the fact that I was a woman was simply ignored. The senior management I was working with were able to manage that, as many of them had travelled or been educated internationally and were used to interacting with women. It was more difficult though for the middle management and some of the more junior workers. The tea boys refused to serve me and I wasn't allowed into the canteen at lunchtime. When I first arrived, there were no women's toilets in the office so I had to call a car to take me back to the hotel.
There have been big changes since then, however, with huge investment made in educating young Saudi women, sending them abroad to study and offering them professional opportunities on their return, albeit within the constraints of remaining restrictions on women working in the country. Towards the end of my stay, the first of these women were starting to return to Saudi.
Socialising was difficult as there were no cinemas, galleries or theatres and nothing to do. In the evenings, Saudi families often go out in groups for picnics by the side of the road and I was asked along to some of these gatherings by Saudi women on the workforce towards the end of my stay, but even that was risky as it meant socialising with their male relatives which was strongly disapproved of by the authorities. I spent a lot of time reading and writing about what I saw and heard, material which would later become useful for the book. It was wonderful to have had the unique experience of living and working there and to see it all first hand."
Tell us more about the book, 'A Tapestry of Vice and Virtue'
"It's a thriller, set in Yorkshire, Saudi Arabia, the Far East and Africa. It's the story of a group of very different people, different in terms of sex, faith and nationality, who all come together, following a horrific miscarriage of justice, with huge implications for the future.
On one level it is the story of the central character Gabriel and her lifelong friend Shylah, with whom she fulfils her dream of opening a delicatessen in Yorkshire. On another, it is the story of Gabriel and a 'friend' from university, Mubaarak, a Saudi man struggling to come to reconcile his religion with his sexuality."
What's it like working on a long-term solo project like writing a book? Is it hard to stay motivated?
"I had strong discipline that came from having completed my degree and from working in a corporate environment. You need to be good at time management and to set yourself goals.
Writing is very different from the corporate world and Imperial, where you get constant feedback and are given things you can react to and change. Shut away in France, where I went to write the novel, you don't get feedback. What you write could be codswallop but you just have to keep going forward and be led by what the characters want to do. The characters feel like real people, and even now I ask myself how they would react. I'm always thinking about ways to take them into the next novel."
You've always been interested in writing, so what made you choose to study science?
"Balancing my artistic and scientific interests was difficult at times. School plays always seemed to clash with science fairs! I thought there would be more job opportunities along the scientific route though, and chemistry seemed to be a particularly creative type of science, a combination of the accademic and the practical.
The educational quality at Imperial was streets ahead of anywhere else I have encountered. In my professional life, I've done lots of interviews of Imperial graduates and it really shows – Imperial trains you to use your mind in a very special way.
If anyone is trying to make that decision between arts and science, I'd say that if you have the capability to do science and technology, and also have creative talent, science will give you the tools to be better at both."
What's your fondest memory of Imperial?
"I was so young when I was there! I had only just turned eighteen! I remember Mining House in SW7, owned by the College. That area was the 'best of London', down the road from Harrods, the Science Museum etc. Coming from suburbs it was a great place to be with fantastic surroundings, great friends and interesting stuff to do and learn – I woke up in wonderment every day.
I'm still in touch with many friends from Imperial. I was a member of the Operatic Society which was a really vibrant group of people, mostly from Imperial but some from the RCA and RCM. I was in the Mountaineering Club as well and on a Friday evening a group of us would drive a minibus to Wales, the Peak District or the Lakes and climb up and down things during the day, then go to the pub in the evening and sleep under canvas."
Do you have a favourite quote or saying?
"There's one right at the front of my novel: "Hypocrisy is the homage vice pays to virtue", by Francois de La Rochefoucauld, a seventeenth century French writer. The title of my novel came from that and was also inspired by the 'Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice', a religious police organisation in Saudi Arabia."
What advice would you give to students and fellow alumni?
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TOP: Classic art version of the logo
BOTTOM: The Collaborators:
Serj Tankian, Steven Sater and Diane Paulus
If you are unfamiliar with the story... Prometheus, a Titan, is chained on a mountainside as punishment for having given the gift of fire to the human race, which freed them from their dependence on the gods. The original epic is by Aeschylus. This version is staged like a rock concert, with patrons standing mosh-pit style around the main stage and elevated playing spaces throughout the theatre. As I said, Paulus knows a thing or two about using the whole environment for a theatrical staging.
Prometheus in a mosh pit:
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To be fair, I have nothing to go on about this show beyond some statements about modern democracy and timeliness from Sater, so what I'm about to say may be just pure conjecture on my part. But from the looks of it, Prometheus Bound has the look of what is becoming a trend - and perhaps even a trend that is growing tired quickly. Judging from the photos, it looks very similar to - obviously - Spring Awakening and Hair, but also Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and most of all, American Idiot. A little of this style goes a long way is all I'm saying.
Deja vous? Or something new?
And the show has already, despite having its first opening night just yesterday, had some impact beyond the theatre, which is usually a great thing. It has caught the eye of Amnesty International. And a recent release of the single "The Hunger" from the show will have all proceeds going to that organization. Click HERE to read more about that.
Classic religious imagery with a modern rock sensibility
Even having conjectured the above, I still find the story, staging and star to be worth further attention. Given the pedigree and caliber of the creative team and members of the cast, it wouldn't be too presumptuous to assume that there are higher hopes for this show past Boston.
Here is a sample of the show:
(Production photos by Marcus Stern, logos from American Repertory Theatre, collaborators photo from the Boston Globe.)
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Tuesday, 22 October, 2013
UTC alumni refresher
|Dr. Nalini Arles, Co-ordinator
The UTC alumni refresher course started today morning with participants attending from all over the country. The alumni who arrived in the morning are attending the various sessions prepared for them. The campus is happy to see old faces and the students and staff are refreshing memories with the alumni.
|Reflections on Theological Education
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Sunday, 20 October, 2013
UTC Alumni Refresher Course programme 2013
Theme: Theological Education and the Church
22nd October, 2013 (Tuesday)
8:30 -9:00 - Worship at Ziegenbalg Chapel
9:00-9:15 - Inaugural - UTC Principal
9:20-10:30 - Theological Education and the Church in India- Key Note Address by Dr. K.C. Abraham
10:30-10:45 - Coffee Break
10:45-11:30 - Bible, Context and the Interpretation: Re-reading
Psalm 22 with Dalit Communities in India- Rev. Dr. K. Jesurathnam
11:30-1:00 - A Case Study – "Can a Church be an NGO ?"
1:00-2:00 - Lunch
2:00-3:00 -Laity's Expectations of the ministry of the Church - Mrs.Balasundram and Dr. Charles
- Laity's interest in Theological Education - Rajesh
- Reflections on Theological Education - Alumni. Rev. Jerry Anderson, Dr. Ezekiel S. Kumar, Rev. P. Deenan Inbarasu and Father Jacob Joseph
3:00-4:20 - Transition of Ethics in Church and Academy – Dr. Allan S. Palanna
23rd October, 2013 (Wednesday)
8:30 -9:00 - Worship with the UTC Community at Tagore hall - Worship conducted by Alumni
9:10-10:10 - Issues Confronting the Theological Education and the Church" – Reflections of Bishop Sampath Kumar
10:15-11:15 - Health – Experiential Session with - Mr. Datta
11:15-11:30 - Coffee Break
11:30-12:30 - The impact of Mental illness on the Indian Population in India: Challenges to the Church - Medico Pastoral Association
12:30-1:00 - Review of New books from the Church and Synod- Rev. Vinod Victor
and Fr. Kurian Mathew
1:00-2:00 - Lunch with UTC Community at Charles Ranson Hall
2:00-4:00 -Alumni sharing their Experiences Especially Pastoral Problems Confronted by them - Faculty with Senior Students – Doctoral, M.Th II (Counselling) and BD IV (Pastoral Administration) will attend the session
4:30-5:30 - Faculty Research Seminar at Tagore Hall - Dr. David Joy
24th October, 2013 (Thursday)
8:30 -9:00 - Worship Service at Ziegenbalg Chapel
9:10-10:00 - Theological Education, Church and Society – Rev. Dr. Daniel Jones Muthunayagom
10:00-11:00 - Justice Mission Work Among Children: Challenges to the Church
11:00-11:15 - Coffee Break
11:30-12:00 - Presentation of the Construction Project - Mr. George Varghese
12:00-1:00 - Closing Worship and Communion – Rev. N.B Gladstone Robert and Dr. Nalini Arles.
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If you aren't inundated with underground Hip Hop you might not have heard of ZillaKami or SosMula (City Morgue). For the past few years there's been some heavy-hitters in the trap metal scene: ZillaKami, Cameronazi, Kamiyada and a few others. Up until now, the only artist that has been poised to break through is Scarlxrd. But a lot of his following came from his YouTube channel and he's still trying to break into the mainstream, despite having millions of followers. If it were a race and I were to place a bet; my bet is that City Morgue is going to break this sound into the mainstream first.
As of the publication of this article; their first World Star Hip Hop premiere "Shinners 13" has racked up 3.1 million views.
The video has shown a music outfit with the potential to have longevity in a music climate that favors short-term virality. City Morgue is definitely one of the most promising and exciting acts in Hip Hop right now.
City Morgue Volume 1: Hell or High Water is the first glimpse of a metal rap sound that is palatable to a mainstream audience and yet remains as cutting edge as it started. There is no holding back just well-produced, well thought out rage-raps that will put a hole in the wall if it's loud enough. While all of these songs do hit hard; the singles released before the project are definitely still the strongest on the project.
Since they formed, SosMula has definitely gotten the short-end of the stick. However, this project showcases some of Mula's most incredible verses to date proving to us that he's not going anywhere. These two are like Hydrogen and Oxygen; their chemistry brings this sound to life. The era of bubblegum trap is finally coming to end and I couldn't be more happy about it. The water level is rising and the tsunami is about the make landfall with City Morgue surfing the wave like a couple of professionals.
What's next? This is just Volume 1 and all of the original singles are on the tape which means it's all new music here on out. I also noticed that there wasn't any production by DJ Carnage featured this time around. I'd bet that one of the next big singles is going to be with Carnage and I wouldn't be surprised if that's the song that really breaks them through.
This new wave of metal rap is finding itself and this is the testament to that fact. My hope is that they start expanding on this style in the coming projects; longer songs, consistent song structures, and, as always, I want to hear them push the envelope some more; as with any artist.
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Least: Snow on the Bluff
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Is your wine killing you? It just might be, depending on the wine. In a lawsuit that was filed in California on Thursday, an independent wine testing lab in Denver has discovered that many wines have up to 5 times the amount of arsenic that the EPA has determined is safe.
According to CBS News, the lab took its findings to the EPA after the wine companies themselves wouldn't give the lab the time of day. The lab, BeverageGrades, a company which analyzes wines, discovered after testing some 1300 bottles of California wines that many had somewhere between three and five times the the amount of arsenic that is legal in water in the U.S. . The legal limit of arsenic in drinking water is 10 parts per billion, and some of the wines contained up to 50 parts per billion.50 parts per billion doesn't seem like a lot, but we are talking about something that builds up slowly over time and can kill you. For the sake of full disclosure, Canada's arsenic rule is 100 parts per billion. The study also determined that the cheaper the wine (including 2 Buck Chuck, White Zinfandel), the more arsenic it contained. The pricier the wine, the less arsenic.
So why should you worry? First of all, arsenic can kill you over time. It is a known carcinogen, as in, it causes cancer. It is one of the reasons cigarettes contain warnings. Arsenic can build up in your system, and when enough has built up, you can become ill. It is considered, chemically as a "heavy metal" like lead, Symptoms associated with arsenic poisoning can include nausea and vomiting (No, drinking 3 bottles in one night doesn't mean you have arsenic poisoning, it means you're stupid and shouldn't drink, and you have a massive hangover), diarrhea, darkened urine, cardiac (heart) problems, dizziness, shock and even death.
The problem is, that arsenic builds up slowly over time, decades. You may not experience any of the above symptoms, which are more associated with acute arsenic poisoning, like ingesting weed killer. You may however end up with bladder, kidney, lung or skin cancer. Long-term exposure to arsenic, in levels lower than toxic, can lead to skin darkening, discoloring, swelling and hyperkeratosis (skin bumps that resemble warts/lumps). White lines might appear in the fingernails.
This article is not to scare you off your vino, but to suggest you go for a better brand, considering the wine companies are sticking their heads in the sand on the risks to consumers. Hopefully the lawsuit will force some legislation on the standards used in wine production.


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Black Peter - Cerny Petr
Although sixteen-year-old Peter would rather lie by the swimming pool watching girls, he instead has to monitor customers in a supermarket to make sure they don't steal anything. He has problems at work, for example when he sees a suspicious customer in a supermarket but doesn't dare to talk to him. At home, he constantly receives teachings from his pedantic father; his girlfriend has laid eyes on someone else. With amateur actors and Jan Nemecek's poetic camera work, young Miloš Forman captures the authenticity of ordinary summer days in a small Czech town in the early 1960s. At the same time he expresses the feelings of awakening rebellion in the youth of the Eastern Bloc, just a few years before the Prague Spring. A seismographic film and a strong contemporary document.
|Original Title
|Black Peter - Cerny Petr
|German Title
|Schwarzer Peter
|French Title
|Black Peter
|Other Titles
|Black Peter
|Directed by
|Milos Forman
|Czech Republic
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|86 Min.
|Tschechisch/d o. f
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Rob Lytle, Jack Tatum: Life Lived in Seconds
Rob Lytle and Jack Tatum's mid-air collision in the third quarter of the 1978 AFC Championship led to new rules and technology for NFL referees. Lytle died from a heart attack Saturday in Ohio, four months after Tatum died from the same cause in California. Many of the most memorable moments of both men's lives were played out in seconds, offering lessons for life on and off the field.
Millions watched as Rob Lytle and Jack Tatum collided in mid-air on the two-yard line during the third quarter of the 1978 New Year's Day Denver Broncos-Oakland Raiders AFC Championship game. Less than 33 years later, both men died of heart attacks within months of each other. Lytle, 56, died November 20 in Ohio. Tatum, 61, died in his beloved Oakland less than four months earlier.
Rob Lytle was an All-American running back at Michigan who helped lead Denver to the 1978 Super Bowl during his rookie season with the Broncos. While Lytle was admired by football fans in Michigan and Denver, where he played seven seasons in the NFL, he and Tatum caught the attention of nationwide fans and officials after a key play in the Broncos-Raiders AFC Championship game.
The famous Denver-Oakland match-up took place before the time of NFL challenges, when television audiences caught replays unavailable to referees on the field and influenced one of the league's biggest rivalries that's lasted more than 30 years.
With Denver in the red zone, Lytle took a handoff and headed for the end zone, where the referee signaled a touchdown, giving the Broncos a 14-3 lead. Television replays clearly showed that Jack Tatum, the Oakland safety considered one of the hardest hitters in the game, knocked the ball from Lytle's hands in a mid-air collision before Lytle scored the touchdown. Without the benefit of the television replay, the referees stuck to their call on the field, helping lead Denver to a 20-17 victory and advancing the team to the Super Bowl against Dallas.
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Unlike the 1978 Denver-Oakland championship, today's major sports contests often give officials a second chance to make sure they make the right call at critical moments that could decide the outcome of a game.
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EQ begins with understanding emotions in ourselves and others, being able to hear, experience, and consider the views of others with empathy, and making decisions from a commitment to the values and goals that are most important to you.
For couples finding themselves approaching the equivalent of a mid-air collision, learning to slow things down, accurately hear each other, and address differences as members of the same team may be the difference between a moment that shatters cherished dreams or instead gives you the chance for greater understanding and closeness.
Rob Lytle and Jack Tatum's lives on the field were often about what happened in seconds or less. Remembering that lesson for lives off the field too can bring more happiness and fulfillment to us all.
Seth Eisenberg is President of the nonprofit PAIRS Foundation in Weston, Florida, an industry leader in relationship and marriage education.