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|Bilbo Baggins
|Biographical Information
|Bag End, Hobbiton, Rivendell, Valinor
|September 22, T.A. 2890
|Sailed West September 29, T.A. 3021
|Bungo Baggins and Belladonna Took
|Physical Description
|Between 3' and 3'6"
|Hair color
|Brown, later White
|Images of Bilbo Baggins
- "In a hole in the ground there lived a Hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole and that means comfort."
- ― The Hobbit, "An Unexpected Party"
Bilbo Baggins was a Hobbit who lived in The Shire during the final years of the Third Age. His adventure with the dwarves Thorin and company earned him a fortune, and brought the One Ring of Sauron back into knowledge. Bilbo was noteworthy as the first ring-bearer in the history of Middle-earth to give up the One Ring voluntarily; he surrendered the ring to Frodo Baggins at Gandalf's request.
Early Life and Adventures
Bilbo Baggins was born on September 22, 2890 of the Third Age, the son of Bungo Baggins and Belladonna Took. To the eyes of his neighbors, he seemed just like his father - a solid, sensible, unadventurous and respectable hobbit. In T.A. 2941, he reluctantly joined Gandalf, Thorin and his twelve Dwarves on the quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain (and its sizeable hoard) from the dragon Smaug. Gandalf had convinced Thorin that Bilbo was the right hobbit to be a burglar for them, despite Bilbo's feeble objections. Thus the hobbit became part of the company.trolls. Bilbo was sent to check them out, and only got captured. He escaped the trolls but was helpless to prevent all the dwarves from being captured. Gandalf, however, came in the nick of time and saved them all with his voice imitations. Upon the discovery of the troll-cave and the swords of Gondolin, Bilbo discovered a small blade and bore it with him ever after.
Eventually they came to Rivendell, where Bilbo was enchanted with the Elves. After their stay there, the company entered the Misty Mountains. Bilbo and the dwarves were captured by goblins, but saved by Gandalf once more. However Bilbo, carried by Dori, was dropped in the escape. Wandering in the dark passages, he picked up a strange golden ring, and came to the lake of Gollum. Gollum, desiring to eat the hobbit but not willing to face his blade, engaged in a riddle contest. If Bilbo won, according to the predetermined rules, Gollum would lead him to safety. If Gollum won, however, Bilbo would submit to be eaten.
Across Rhovanion
The company had not journeyed long when they were chased and wargs and forced to climb a group of trees. Gandalf kept them at bay with pyrotechnical pinecones, but eventually goblins came and set the trees to fire. Even Gandalf had begun to despair, but the Eagles of Gwaihir came to rescue them, bringing them first to the eyry, then to the Carrock. Bilbo did not enjoy his experience of being carried by his rescuers, apparently suffering from a fear of heights.
From the Carrock they came to Beorn's Hall. Gandalf took only Bilbo at first, but with his story introduced the dwarves in pairs, convincing Beorn to house them for a time. Eventually, Beorn even gave them mounts and set them on their way to Mirkwood. Bilbo alone (save for perhaps Gandalf) noticed that Beorn still followed them in bear-form. Gandalf turned back at the edge of Mirkwood, and left them to brave the perils on their own.
Bilbo "helped" the dwarves by climbing a tree midway through the wood, and declaring he could see only trees, not realizing they were at the bottom of a bowl formation. Later, when the dwarves were taken by spiders, Bilbo rescued them with his ring and little blade, which he named Sting after its first kill. Calling the spiders names, he lured them away and came back around to help with the battle between the dwarves and spiders. Eventually, the company won with no serious injuries, but was later captured when intruding on the feasts of Wood-elves. Bilbo, with his ring, escaped notice and thus capture. He followed the elves into the Halls of Thranduil, where the dwarves refused to tell their errand to Thranduil King and were locked up. Later, getting used to the elven halls and with the aid of his magic ring, he devised a plan for the dwarves to escape. It worked, with the dwarves being packed away in barrels and launched into the Forest River. Poor Bilbo was forced to cling to the barrels, invisible, and grew cold and wet. Upon reaching Lake-town, he had an awful cold, despite the feigned hospitality of the Master of Lake-town and the people of that town.
Encounter with the Dragon
On their way again, the party came to the Lonely Mountain, where they followed the instructions of the map to find the secret entrance. Bilbo, and the dwarves, were unable to open it. Bilbo sat days on the doorstep, thinking, and before long autumn waned. Soon the dwarves began to grumble against the hobbit, but Bilbo finally solved the riddle of the thrush knocking at the last light of Durin's Day. The dwarves found that he was right, and with the key managed to open the passage.
Bilbo was, of course, elected to enter the passage first, taking only Balin with him. Soon Balin halted, but Bilbo went on, finding Smaug's lair and stealing a single jewelled cup before returning. But he did ill in this, for when Smaug awoke he ravaged the mountain. Despite their grumbling, the dwarves had begun to rely on Bilbo's advice for their course of action, and agreed to wait. Bilbo soon decided, however, to return and try and find a weakness in Smaug. Slipping on his ring, he approached the dragon's hoard.
Gandalf had indeed done well in choosing Bilbo, for the old worm did not recognize Bilbo's scent, and was puzzled. Nevertheless he sensed the hobbit's presence, and challenged him. Bilbo riddled with him about his own identity and flattered the dragon. This confrontation did not last especially long, for Bilbo tricked Smaug into showing his underside. Bilbo then saw the gap in the dragon's hard scales, an unprotected place. Bilbo, upon seeing this, cracked a joke and hastily departed, and for this was nearly burned to death. All the same, he escaped and recovered, and told the dwarves what he had learned. This indirectly aided the company, for a thrush overheard, and this would prove beneficial in the end.
Death of SmaugBard the bowman of the heirs of Dale shot Smaug dead. The people, no longer afraid, proclaimed him king of a restored Dale. Bard summoned Thranduil to help rebuild Laketown and Dale, in return for part of the treasure.
Meanwhile, in the Lonely Mountain, Bilbo and the dwarves decided to inspect the hoard while Smaug was away. During this time Bilbo stumbled across a gigantic and beautiful gem. Recalling an earlier conversation, Bilbo decided it was the famous Arkenstone, but felt strangely reluctant to give it up. Instead, he put it in his pocket and continued on. After a song and gathering of treasure, the party eventually found the Front Gate, and sheltered in a guardroom. Thorin gave Bilbo a beautiful coat of mithril as a first reward for his services.
At that time Roäc the raven came to them, and told of the death of Smaug. He counseled them to make peace with Bard and Thranduil, though it cost him dearly in gold. Thorin rejected this advice, and harshly responded to the polite words of Bard at his door. Bard's reasoning did little for the stubborn King under the Mountain. Bilbo feared war, and to prevent this gave the Arkenstone into the hands of Bard for negotiation. With the praise of Bard, Thranduil, and Gandalf he returned, only to be rejected and cast away for his deed by Thorin. But Bilbo was successful in that Thorin was willing to negotiate, and war was prevented temporarily.
Battle and Return Journey
And yet war did come. Dáin II Ironfoot, at the summons of Thorin, came from the Iron Hills with an army of dwarves. Bard refused to let the dwarves enter the mountain, which would mean a long and almost certainly unsuccessful siege. But just as battle was about to be joined, Gandalf called them all to be wary of the new coming danger - the alliance of Wargs and Goblins against them. Dáin, Bard, and Thranduil took council together, and decided upon a strategy of defending the slopes of the Lonely Mountain. Then the enemy came. Thus was the Battle of Five Armies fought.Ravenhill. As the battle went against the men, dwarves, and elves, Bilbo reflected gloomily on the ingloriousness of war and the bitterness of the end. But then the Eagles of Gwaihir came, and Beorn too, and the battle was won. But Bilbo did not see this result, for a falling stone knocked him out. Invisible as he was, his bruised body was not discovered until the next day. Bilbo then bade farewell to the mortally wounded Thorin and his other friends. Then, taking his share of the treasure, he returned with Gandalf to the Shire. There he discovered that he was believed dead, and an auction was going on of his house and possessions. He bought back his own things, and settled once more peacefully into Bag End.
The Years Between
Bilbo lived on in health and comfort, high in the regard of those who knew him best, but considered somewhat of an oddity. He adopted his young cousin Frodo Baggins as his heir, and raised him in Bag End. Occasionally he received visitors; dwarves, Gandalf, or even elves from time to time. Most of his time was spent reading, writing his memoirs, writing poetry, and avoiding his nasty relatives the Sackville-Bagginses.
His life was extended by the ring (actually the One Ring of ancient history), and yet as he lived on with no apparent sign of aging, he began to feel stretched and thin. At last, in September of 3001, Bilbo threw a grand party for his 111th birthday (which happened to be shared with Frodo). During this party he did a vanishing act with his ring and left with three dwarves for Rivendell, to live with Elrond and the elves there. He left all his possessions to Frodo, including, urged by Gandalf, the One Ring. He was the first ringbearer to so give up the object.
End of the Third AgeThere and Back Again, known to us as The Hobbit. He also wrote a book called Translations from the Elvish, which formed the basis of what is known to us as The Silmarillion.
When Frodo came to Rivendell twelve years later, Bilbo attended the Council of Elrond, offering to take the Ring to Mount Doom. Nevertheless this task fell to the younger Frodo, and in farewell Bilbo gave him Sting and his old mithril coat, both of which bore him well in the struggles to come.
The War of the Ring was fought far from where Bilbo dwelt, but successfully, and in the end Frodo returned home. Two years later, however, Bilbo as a former ringbearer accompanied Frodo Baggins, Gandalf, and certain Elves to the Grey Havens, there to take ship for Valinor across the sea, on September 29, 3021. He had already celebrated his 131st birthday, becoming the oldest Hobbit in the history of Middle-earth. So he passed West to die in peace in Valinor.
The last writing of Bilbo appears in the form of the poem "Bilbo's Last Song." It is a poem Bilbo conceivably composed while sailing west, and looking back on Middle-earth in farewell. It was published after Tolkien's death.
- Bilbo Baggins
- Burglar, from a note on Bilbo's door left by Gandalf[1]
- Thief, from Gollum after Bilbo stole the One Ring. Smaug also gave the name to Bilbo after he stole a cup.[2]
- Clue-finder, a name given to Bilbo by himself during his conversation with Smaug[3]
- Web-cutter, a name given to Bilbo by himself during his conversation with Smaug[3]
- Stinging Fly, a name given to Bilbo by himself during his conversation with Smaug[3]
- Ringwinner, a name given to Bilbo by himself during his conversation with Smaug[3]
- Luckwearer, a name given to Bilbo by himself during his conversation with Smaug[3]
- Barrel-rider, a name given to Bilbo by himself during his conversation with Smaug, Smaug also later addressed Bilbo by this name.[3]
- Mr. Lucky Number, a name given to Bilbo by Smaug.[3]
- Child of the Kindly West, a name given to Bilbo by Thorin II Oakenshield.[4]
- Bilbo the Magnificent, a name given to Bilbo by Thranduil[5]
- Elf-friend, a name given to Bilbo by Thranduil[6]
- Mad Baggins, a name first given to Bilbo by Rorimac Brandybuck after Bilbo disappeared suddenly from his Birthday Party.[7] It later became the name of a favourite character of legend who would vanish with a bang and a flash, only to reappear with bags of jewels and gold.[8]
- Ring-bearer, for his bearing of the One Ring.
- Bilba Labingi, the original hobbit name for Bilbo.
Bilbo comes from the Spanish town Bilbao, meaning "beautiful ford".
Family Tree of the Baggins of Hobbiton
Showing the prominent members of the Baggins clan.[9] The figures after the names are those of birth (and death where that is recorded). A dashed line indicates marriage, or when extended vertically, indicates a line of descent with one or more generations not shown. Names in italics signify those who attended Bilbo's Farewell Party on 22 September S.R. 1401. Names in parentheses represent significant hobbits related to the Baggins.
Family Tree Notes
- ↑ Of Bag End, left the Shire in S.R. 1421 and said to have passed over the sea
- ↑ Drogo and Primula went boating on the Brandywine River and drowned together.
- ↑ Murdered by Gríma Wormtongue
- ↑ Left the Shire in S.R. 1421 and said to have passed over the sea
Portrayal in Adaptations
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- Bilbo Baggins from Rankin-Bass' The Hobbit.jpg
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Ian Holm as Bilbo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy
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- The Hobbit-An Unexpected Journey-Bilbo&Sting1.pngMartin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
1955: BBC Radio's The Lord of the Rings:
- The voice of Bilbo is provided by Felix Felton.
1966: The Hobbit (1966 film):
- Many characters are omitted, and Bilbo takes over the roles of several. He causes the "Growns" (substitutes for the trolls) to quarrel, and he kills the dragon Slag with the Arkenstone. At the end, he marries the princess of Dale.[13]
1968: BBC Radio's The Hobbit:
- Bilbo is portrayed by Paul Daneman, and several times, when he introduces himself, he spells out his last name ("B-A-GG-I-N-S").
1977: The Hobbit (1977 film):
- Orson Bean was the voice of Bilbo.
1978: The Lord of the Rings (1978 film):
- Norman Bird was the voice of Bilbo, and Billy Barty the body double.
1979: Mind's Eye's The Lord of the Rings:
- The voice of Bilbo is provided by Ray Reinhardt.
1979: Mind's Eye's The Hobbit:
- The voice of Bilbo is provided by Ray Reinhardt.
1980: The Return of the King (1980 film):
- Orson Bean reprised his role as Bilbo. He lives in Rivendell, and listens to the tale of Frodo of the Nine Fingers. Some archive footage from Rankin/Bass' The Hobbit is also shown at the start of the film.
1981: BBC Radio's The Lord of the Rings:
- Bilbo is portrayed by John Le Mesurier.
2001-3: The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy:
- Bilbo is played by Ian Holm, who also played Frodo Baggins in the radio series 20 years earlier.
2002: Vivendi's The Fellowship of the Ring:
- Bilbo has a short appearance in Rivendell, after the Council of Elrond. He is voiced by Jim Piddock.
2003: Sierra's The Hobbit:
- Michael Beattie provides the voice of a young, redheaded Bilbo.
2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Bilbo is a non-playable character, who resides at the Last Homely House in Rivendell. The player can find him at the Hall of Fire.
2012-3: The Hobbit films:
- Ian Holm will reprise his role as an older Bilbo.[14] Whilst the younger Bilbo will be portrayed by Martin Freeman.[15]
See Also
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "An Unexpected Party"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Riddles in the Dark"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Inside Information"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "The Return Journey"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "The Return Journey"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "The Return Journey"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Long-expected Party"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Shadow of the Past"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Baggins of Hobbiton"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Chief Days from the Fall of Barad-dûr to the End of the Third Age"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Long-expected Party"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Scouring of the Shire"
- ↑ "The Hobbit.mp4" dated 5 January 2012, YouTube (accessed 10 January 2012)
- ↑ Peter Jackson, "One comment that..." dated 22 April 2011, Facebook (accessed 23 December 2011)
- ↑ Peter Jackson, "Production begins in New Zealand on The Hobbit" dated 20 March 2011, Facebook (accessed 23 December 2011)
|Preceded by:
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|Followed by:
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|Members of Thorin and Company
|Thorin · Balin · Dwalin · Fíli · Kíli · Dori · Nori · Ori · Óin · Glóin · Bifur · Bofur · Bombur · Gandalf · Bilbo Baggins


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Josiah Quincy House
Josiah Quincy House
The Josiah Quincy House, Quincy, Massachusetts
|Quincy, Massachusetts
|42°16′18″N 71°0′53″W / 42.27167°N 71.01472°WCoordinates: 42°16′18″N 71°0′53″W / 42.27167°N 71.01472°W
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|Designated NHL
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The Josiah Quincy House /ˈkwɪnzi/, located at 20 Muirhead Street in the Wollaston neighborhood of Quincy, Massachusetts, was the country home of Revolutionary War soldier Colonel Josiah Quincy I, the first in a line of six illustrious Josiah Quincys that included three Boston mayors and a president of Harvard University.
Having inherited the land from father Edmund, Josiah built his mansion on a 200-acre (81 ha) farm called the "Lower Farm," which had been in the family since 1635.[2] The house was built in 1770 and was originally surrounded by fields and pasture overlooking Quincy Bay. It is constructed with an unusual hipped monitor roof, the oldest known example of this roof style to survive from the original colonies, and includes a Chinese fretwork balustrade and classical portico. Its attic contains four small rooms for servants, one with a fireplace.
During the American Revolution, Quincy aided General George Washington by observing the British fleet in Boston Harbor from his attic windows. He scratched on a pane of glass in the attic, "October 10, 1775 Governor Gage saild for England with a fair wind." That glass pane has been preserved and now on view in the front hall.
In 1895, the house and some adjoining properties were sold to Frank E. Hall of Boston. In 1937, Edward R. Hall arranged for the Josiah Quincy House to become the property of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.[3]:3–4 The house is now owned by Historic New England, a non-profit historical organization, and is open only four Saturdays a year and by special appointment. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1997 for its architectural significance and for its association with the Quincy family.[4]
See also[edit]
- Josiah Quincy Mansion
- Dorothy Quincy House
- Quincy family
- List of National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Quincy, Massachusetts
Notes and references[edit]
- ^ National Park Service (2007-01-23). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ^ Information provided by the Eastern Nazarene College, History of the Babcock Arboretum, published in 2003, written by Gerry Wood, founder. Found in the Nease Library, Reference Section.
- ^ Holly, H. Hobart (1983). "The Quincys' Homes in Quincy" (PDF). Quincy History (Spring): 1–4. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ "NHL nomination for Josiah Quincy House". National Park Service. Retrieved 2015-02-25.
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- Historic house museums in Massachusetts
- National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts
- Quincy family homestead
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Pictures of Southwicks Zoo
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Southwicks zoo in Mendon MA has been one of my favorite places this year for animal and flower pictures. While the annual membership seems a little pricey, we have gone so many times this year that it has more than paid itself off. If I give my kids a few options of places to visit they always pick Southwicks which means they are not begging me to leave while I'm shooting photos!
Here are some photographs of the zoo taken on June 21st, 2010.
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Look at the underside of this Taxus. You should be able to see Scale Insects.
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So when tackling Scale Insect, add a few drops of washing up liquid to the water when you make up your insecticidal spray (for topical use). This acts as an emollient allowing the insecticide to penetrate those armour plated little beggars more easily.
Of course it will also help with Wooly Aphid as seen here on this pine.
However at this time of year, it helps considerably to use a systemic insecticide rather than a topical one. If you have a lot of trees, then a considerable amount of time can be saved by using systemics.
While on the subject, recently copper fungicide has been withdrawn from sale. And all this at a time when the UK's trees are being devastated by various insect and fungal outbreaks.
We have the Ash die back disease, Chalara fraxinea. There is Dothistroma or Red Needle Band Blight devastating pines. Cannock Chase in Staffordshire, could possibly lose one million trees! Larches are in threat from Phytophthora Ramorum which has been found in North Staffordshire. And in a recent edition of Shooting Times, there is an article on Common Juniper and it's threat from a new fungal disease. The Common Juniper is now one of our most under threat native species. In southern England, the arrival of a moth from Central Europe is threatening our native Oak trees and this could also have an effect on public health as the caterpillar of the moth has tiny erticating spines which can cause rashes and if inhaled asthmatic symptoms.
You might shrug your shoulders and think so what, these problems do not affect me. However please be vigilant and please be aware because most of these fungal diseases are airborne. And so our bonsai, potentially could be very much at risk.
At this time of year, particularly when we are experiencing the heat we currently are. Our trees are put under stress. They may look healthy, but never the less, they are being put under stress and this leaves them susceptible to attack from insect or fungus.
Please look carefully at the deadwood on this Taxus cuspidata below. (Click on the image to see it in detail).
Would you agree that nature is the best creator of deadwood and that no matter how we try, you can always see the hand of man when a tree has been carved.
If so, then you agree with my thoughts on deadwood.
However, this tree was carved by myself for a friend in Scotland.
In my next blog I will discuss some of my personal ideas and thoughts on deadwood and it's place in bonsai.
Finally, so that we end on a positive note.
Just look at this Wisteria growing in Japan.
Some people dream in colour, others colour their dreams!
Thank you to Jeremy Haddleton for the juniper article and Ray Beddow for the Wisteria image.


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The Batman news keeps on coming today, though this one is of a happier sort. LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes has been announced, and like the name says, the sequel features more DC characters than just those in Batman's world. Superman, Wonder Woman, and the Green Lantern will team up with Batman and Robin to save Gotham City from Lex Luthor and The Joker. Not much other than that has been revealed so far, but Warner Bros. and Traveller's Tales will expand the gameplay mechanics seen in the first LEGO Batman game. LEGO Batman 2 will be packed with more action and light hearted humor, meaning the game will be fun for anyone, not just younger kids.
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BaltimoreLacrosseNews.com, Posted 7/10/13
From Press Release
Lloyd Bunting, a 1950 Johns Hopkins graduate and a member of JHU's famed Class of 1950 men's lacrosse team, passed away on Saturday, July 6 at the Pickersgill Retirement Center in nearby Towson, Maryland. Bunting had been battling the effects of a staph infection for several months.
Services will be limited to immediate family with no public services scheduled.
Bunting arrived at Johns Hopkins from Forest Park High School in the fall of 1946 and quickly established himself as one of the top men's lacrosse players in the nation. He earned First Team USILA All-America honors as a freshman, junior and senior and honorable mention status as a sophomore. He was the 1949 recipient of the William C. Schmeisser Award as the nation's top defenseman, was named to the All-Time Johns Hopkins Team at the conclusion of his career and was elected into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1976.
Bunting helped the Blue Jays to four straight USILA National Championships and Johns Hopkins never lost a game to a collegiate opponent during his career. In the storied history of the Blue Jay lacrosse program, the class of 1950 is often the benchmark by which all classes are measured.
While he is most well known for his efforts with the Blue Jay lacrosse program, Bunting was also a four-year standout for the Johns Hopkins football team as well. Bunting played offensive and defensive line and helped the Blue Jays to the 1948 Mason-Dixon Championship.
In addition to the Mason-Dixon title, the 1948 Johns Hopkins football team posted a 7-1 record and earned a bid to compete in the Tangerine Bow (the team declined the invitation in accordance with the University's non-commecial views on athletics). A year later Bunting captained the team as a senior and wrapped up his career having led the Blue Jays to a four-year record of 21-10-1.
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Time to think Creatively About the Future of Screenwriting
Hollywood is awash in blockbusters, huge-budget movies that bring in hundreds of millions of dollars from box offices around the globe. Film production in New York is at record levels, and studios will be rolling out dozens of big sequels, sci-fi adventures, comedies and star vehicles this year. But screenwriters are finding it more difficult than ever to make a living in this business. How could this be?
The major studios are owned by multinational conglomerates that seem stuck in an Old Economy way of thinking: minimize risk and maximize promotion; play it safe with product development and hope the market keeps absorbing what you're selling. This approach didn't work so well in the automobile industry, which learned the hard way that innovation and product quality are keys to long-term success. But the movie business keeps consolidating to the perceive security of conformism.
Don't get me wrong. Audiences tend to be pretty smart, and many recent hits have been intelligent, well-constructed explorations of important cultural and political themes. Or at least they've been powerfully entertaining. But it is almost inevitable that the focus on mega-movies squeezes out films that are more intimate, independent, intriguing and innovative.
Many members of the Writers Guild of America, East, do very well in this context. Their genius for crafting stories that move and cohere, for developing characters with depth and appeal, is the foundation upon which big studio productions are built – and producers know it. Unfortunately, other Guild members find it increasingly difficult to work in the current environment. Studios are not spending nearly as much in development, so writers who do not present a sure, bankable thing have fewer opportunities to expand their ideas into complete projects. Financing for independent films has nearly disappeared, and the major studios' emphasis on reliable box-office returns means that fewer and fewer small, more thoughtful films get from screenplay into production. Thus, opportunities for screenwriters are shrinking.
There was a time when Hollywood put writers on staff, paying them to develop ideas and to craft screenplays in order to feed a growing production machine. Now, virtually every film-writing job is freelance – that is, the screenwriter must pitch an idea to a studio or a producer; or must convince the producer that he or she would bring the just the right vision or chops to a project the studio has already decided to pursue; or must sell himself or herself as the perfect choice to rewrite or tighten up an already-drafted screenplay. And, of course, the screenwriter does not want to seem too demanding or uncooperative because that might make it harder to get hired on future projects. In other words, at each phase of the movie-making process, screenwriters increasingly devote themselves to self-marketing. This creates pressure on writers to offer more work for less pay—or even for no pay at all.
Perhaps classical economic theory would suggest this is a fine thing. And at some level of abstraction it is true that, when the supply of a particular service exceeds the demand, the price will drop. But that is more of an ideological construct than a description of the real world. If we want people to write compelling films that educate and entertain us, they need to be able to earn a decent living doing so; a race to the bottom, economically, would undermine the quality of what we watch. In any event, our research indicates that most of our members who are employed are paid significantly above the minimum rates negotiated by the union, and working members report that their "quotes" have been steady or have increased in recent years. It seems that getting a gig is more difficult than ever, and once you get the gig you have to work harder, but the pay has remained good. So much for classical economics.
People become screenwriters because it is their passion to create compelling films; to do that, they have to get hired (this includes people who bring complete ideas or scripts to the studio). And once they get hired, they want their vision to be realized on-screen – in other words, they want the movie to be made. This makes it very difficult to resist the pressure to write more for less compensation. In my view, as the WGAE grapples with the new realities of the film industry, we need to think about how to address this underlying dynamic. How do we protect members from the pressure to work for free in order to get hired to work for pay, and in order to get their movies made?
It is against Writers Guild rules to write without getting paid – no free writing to get hired, no free rewriting. But I am not sure a successful strategy can be based solely on requiring individual members to risk that they will not get hired, or will not have their work produced. In 2012, we hope to generate a robust conversation among screenwriters to develop better strategies. Our project is to identify other methods of ensuring that people who have devoted themselves to the craft of film-writing can be rewarded for their work and can earn a decent living. Perhaps there is a way to insist that the studios increase development funding, or make resources available for smaller films, or provide steadier employment for more writers. We shall see what some creative thinking can produce.
Why I March on Labor Day
I march on Labor Day because workers are under assault in our country. Corporations have been using their increasing power to try to bust unions and deprive workers of their basic rights to a living wage and health care benefits. Similarly, numerous state governments have recently cast their unionized workers as the scapegoats for their budget problems and have outrageously attempted to curtail collective bargaining rights. We need to speak out and fight back against these assaults.
I march on Labor Day because the gap between rich and poor has increased dramatically in the past few decades. We have witnessed wage stagnation for the working and middle classes while CEO salaries have reached astronomical, obscene levels. We are still the wealthiest nation on the planet and there is absolutely no reason why the share of the pie that goes to workers should be diminished. We need to make our outrage known.
I march on Labor Day because I know from past experience that it's great fun. It's joyful and empowering to take to the streets with fellow writers and union members and exercise our rights to free speech and assembly. These rights are only valuable when they are actually used – if we neglect to exercise them, we risk losing them. When we march, we become part of a noble tradition of expressing ourselves with our feet and our lungs that ties us historically to Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Lech Walesa and the leaders of this year's Arab Spring. How cool is that?
Finally, I march on Labor Day because I spend too much time in my writing cave, parked at the keyboard, staring at the computer screen. My skin is too pale, my muscles risk atrophy. I need the sun and the exercise.
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Jeff Stolzer is a screenwriter, playwright and former question writer for Regis Philbin on WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE. He is a proud member of the Writers Guild since 1991.
Size Really Does Matter
The numbers for online video consumption in the U.S. came out from comScore (basically, the internet-video version of Nielsen, but site-specific). I found out about it through Marc Hustvedt's great online video resource, tubefilter.tv.
Two key takeaways:
– 6.3 BILLION viewing sessions. Everybody is watching internet video, and watching more and more of it.
– The average video duration is 5.4 minutes. It's been climbing steadily from December 2007.
Think about that second stat for a second. If you're coming from TV land, 5.4 minutes doesn't sound like much screentime. But if you're coming from web video land, this is huge.
When my partners and I started The Burg way back in 2006, comScore wasn't even around, but online 'common sense' was. This common sense told us, nay, SCREAMED at us, that a minute and a half was an ideal video length, and anything longer than 3 minutes was suicide. This frightened us, as a typical episode of The Burg was anywhere from 14 to 22 minutes long. So, we played it safe. We began to create shorts of anywhere from 30 seconds to 5 minutes (yes, even our shorts were longer than most people's 'longs'.) We interspersed our normal eps with our shorts. We fully anticipated looking at our viewcount and having much less views for our longer eps.
The exact opposite happened. Our views actually went down every time we posted a short. Why? We don't know exactly. But after talking to fans, we have a pretty good idea: they were outside the chronology of the story. They were little jokes, standalone scenes, things that didn't fit in the tightly plotted and structured episodes of The Burg. And so, people didn't care as much. I knew right then that we had something good. People were hooked on the structure and the story and didn't mind the length.
Ever since then, I've rigidly maintained that length should not be the top deciding factor when you're creating your content. I've been mocked for this, as there are many creators who believe otherwise. In the early days, there were a lot of 90-second episodic thrillers. For me, even when well produced, the story jolted and jittered, because 90 seconds of a thriller is enough to get you to a cliffhanger, but usually seems to stop short of great character development. When working with other online portals, I've had to cut 5 minute shorts to under 3 minutes, and in the process, lost some of the best moments because they just didn't fit. (This is not to say you can't make a great episode in 90 seconds – of course you can. I just think you shouldn't have to.)
I get why this happens in TV. You have a fixed inventory of time. 22 minutes for your sitcom once commercials are factored in. It becomes a surgical process (and to a degree, it should with all content). But on the internet, there is no such restriction. Yet content creators and programmers decided to all limit themselves to one anyway. It seems cynical, arbitrary, and a big underestimation of viewers' tastes.
Well, it seems that common sense was wrong in this case. People are now, officially, measurably, watching longer and longer video. And 5.4 minutes is the average. Meaning, many people are consuming video that's much, much longer.
As Hustvedt states, "If the same trajectory were to be taken forward a few years, which is probably a conservative estimate given the current market, we'd expect to see average online video duration at 10.4 minutes by 2014."
Which means, by my shoddy estimate, people are going to be ready for The Burg by… let's see… May 2017. Hm. Oh well. Better 11 years early than too late.


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I just wanted to take a minute and say Happy New Year before the internet stops working at the bells. Its a fucking nightmare when that happens but who cares, its part and parcel for a banging night eh? I will not be getting "out my nut" this year but rather having a quiet night on with my mum and my sister as I am mad that way ha-ha. But I hope you all have a fantastic night, whatever you are doing, I will probably stick to a few bottles of champers and wine, and yes I mean bottles, im a greedy drunk plus I don't get hangovers. Thanks Dad! Anyway, I wish you all the absolute best for 2016, you all deserve it.
This is just a little round up of the Mac Lipsticks I have acquired over the past couple of weeks and I wanted to share my thoughts with you. First up is Velvet Teddy (£15.50) which is a deep toned matte beige shade. You have probably heard of this due to the Kylie Jenner Phenomenon that swept the internet a few months back and I was no exception. I wanted it! But obviously I was too bloody slow when it came to buying it as every time I would go online, I would add it to my basket and by the time I checked out it would say "sorry, this item is no longer in stock" HOW INFURIATING! But.... then my gorgeous little sister picked it up as part of my Christmas and I was so happy! This is such a gorgeous shade and I feel it would work well on people who love nudes but want to try something just a little edgier to get them out of that rut. As its matte, it also lasts very well.
The next one is Black Berry Friday (£17.50) which is a patent polish lip pencil in a delicious blackberry shade. This is a nice lipstick but as I like my lips to make more of a statement I would say it's not my favourite. This is quite sheer so it's not good if you want it to last all night and to really stand out but it is perfect for adding a little colour to your lips without going overboard. I personally love this over the top of any berry shade matte lipstick, such as Rebel or Sin which gives a subtle glossy look. If you want to dip your toe into the purple/berry pool and not dive right in then this might be for you. Go into Mac, have a look at it and give it a swatch before committing. But for all of us dark lip girls, this may be a little too sheer.
The last one is Heavy Petting (£15.50) which is a burgundy creamsheen lipstick. I was a little disappointed with this if I am perfectly honest as I was expecting it to pack more of a punch. The picture on the Mac website gave the impression that it was going to be deep and dangerous but it just didn't match up in my opinion. This is nice if you aren't used to dark lips and want to dabble in the deeper shades but for me it just didn't live up to the hype. It came off as soon as I had a drink which was also a bit of a pest as I like my lipsticks to stay put.
As with all Mac lipsticks, these smelled amazing and the pricing isn't bad at all compared to other brands but I was bitterly disappointed with the finish of the darker shades. Velvet Teddy is the definite winner here guys so hurry up and get your hands on it if you haven't done so already.
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The paper describes the broad contextual setting for Islam's theological position on Judaism and Christianity which is essential for an examination of the political engagement of the Muslims with the three major Jewish tribes in Medina.
In describing the Islamic theology on Judaism and Christianity, Montville cited Ismail al Faruqi's explanation that Islam's clear respect and reverence for Judaism and Christianity, their founders, and sacred texts is not a matter of graciousness and good manners. It is rather recognition of religious truth.
Joe Montville went to say that it is ironic that the organic theology of connectedness of Islam to Judaism and Christianity – that the three monotheistic religions were indeed an Abrahamic family – exposed the Muslims to the pain of rejection by their older siblings who did not accept that they were a family at all. Montville identifies this as the psychological setting within which Muhammad and the Muslims from Mecca found themselves when they began building the UMMA or the community of believers, including the Jews of Yathrib, which would soon be called Medina.
In preparation for the Hijra to Medina, Montville thought that the Prophet looked forward to a warm welcome from his fellow monotheists, and expected the Jews of Medina to join with the Muslims in opposition to the paganism of the Arabs. Indeed, Muhammad told the Muslims to pray in the direction of Jerusalem. He had instructed his representative in Medina to organize Muslims for prayers on Friday, the day on which Jews prepared for the Sabbath starting at sundown and lasting all Saturday until sundown. Montville also noted that Muhammad was impressed by the Jewish twenty four hour fast of Yum Kippur – the Day of Atonement. The Prophet decided that the Muslims would also fast that day. Also, and in line with Jewish custom, the Prophet set noon-time for Muslim prayers. Then came a revelation that permitted Muslims to eat the food of the Jews and Christians and to marry their women.
However, the three major Jewish tribes: Banu Qaynuga'a, Banu Nadir and Banu Quraytha would emerge as serious opponents to the Muslims. They had serial alliances with either the Aws or the Khazraj, the principal pagan Arab tribes. Some of the Arab leaders were unreliable partners of the Prophet. They were called "Hypocrites". These leaders and the three Jewish tribes became increasingly wary of Muhammad's growing political and military power, particularly after the Muslims prevailed in the battle of Badr, Uhud, and the Trench in 624, 625 and 627 CE, respectively.
When Banu Qaynuqa and Banu Nadir proved to be disloyal to mutual support agreements they have made with the Prophet and a threat to his security, he ordered the first two tribes expelled from Medina. Indeed, troops from the exiled Banu Nadir joined the confederation to defeat the Muslims at the battle of the Trench. In this conflict, Banu Quraytha apparently colluded with the attacking Meccan commander. After he defeated the Meccans, Muhammad assigned a respected Arab arbitrator, whose tribe had allied with Banu Quraytha. The latter invoked both Torah and traditional tribal law and ruled that the men – 700 to 800 – be executed and the women and children be sold into slavery. Bau Quraytha had some 1500 swords, 200 lances, 300 suits of armor and 500 shields; but they could not resist the more militarily powerful Muslims and their Arab allies in Media.
Montville concluded that as tough and bloody as the power struggles were in Mecca and Medina, the Prophet and Islam ultimately prevailed. The Prophet and the Muslims continued to perceive and deal with Jews and Christians as people of the Book and many Muslims actively pursued knowledge from Jewish and Christian scriptures.
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Rice receives 2-game suspension from NFL
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice has received a two-game suspension from the NFL following his offseason arrest for domestic violence.
Rice will miss the season opener against Cincinnati on Sept. 7 and the Sept. 11 game on Thursday night against Pittsburgh.
Rice was arrested following a Feb. 15 altercation in Atlantic City, N.J., in which he allegedly struck then-fiancee Janay Palmer. The 27-year-old Rice has been accepted into a diversion program, which upon completion could lead to the charges being expunged.
Golf: Michael Putnam and Tim Petrovic shared the first-round lead in the Canadian Open, shooting 6-under 64 in sunny conditions at rain-softened Royal Montreal. Canadian amateur Taylor Pendrith and Kyle Stanley were a stroke back. ... Yani Tseng made a 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to give Taiwan a sweep of the top-seeded United States team in the opening round of the International Crown. Tseng and Phoebe Yao never trailed in a 1-up win over Stacy Lewis and Lexi Thompson Earlier, Candie Kung and Teresa Lu beat Paula Creamer and Cristie Kerr 4 and 3. The inaugural International Crown features 32 players from eight countries. Each team receives two points for a win and one for a tie. The U.S. was the only team that failed to secure a point on the first day. On Friday, the United States (0 points) will face Spain (3) in Pool A, and Taiwan (4) will take on Thailand (1). Pool B matchups are Japan (3) against South Korea (2), and Australia (2) versus Sweden (1). ... Bernhard Langer opened with a 6-under-par 65 to take a two-stroke lead over American Bob Tway in the British Senior Open.
NBA: Cleveland signed No. 1 overall draft pick Andrew Wiggins, a deal that prevents Wiggins from being traded for 30 days. Wiggins has been linked to a possible blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves for forward Kevin Love But any deal now involving Wiggins can't be finalized for at least 30 days.
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Died Nov. 30, 2008
Wallace Nathaniel "Nate" Ford Sr., 78, 105 S. Slocumb St., peacefully departed this life at his residence on Sunday evening.
Eulogistic services will be conducted Saturday at noon at Bear Creek Missionary Baptist Headquarters with the Rev. Larry Johnson officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Elmwood Cemetery.
He was preceded in the silent halls of death by his parents, Willie and Minnie Ford; son, Levarn Moore; grandchild, Reginald Edwards Jr.; and brother, Roosevelt Ford Sr.
He leaves to mourn precious memories his beloved wife, Daisy Whitfield Ford of the home; five daughters, Barbara (Ronnie) Smith of Goldsboro, Shirley Edwards of Hopewell, Va., Christine Cooley of Goldsboro, Gladys (Curtis) Bynum of Goldsboro, Linda Crichlow of Fayetteville; five sons, Devon Ford of St. Louis, Mo., Alvin (Pamela) Ford of Stafford, Va., Calvin Ford of Goldsboro, Wallace N. Ford Jr., and Michael (Valeria) Ford of Dudley; three sisters, Nixa May (Mance) Wiley of Wilson, Verna Belle Williams of Goldsboro, Elizabeth Belton of Philadelphia, Pa.; two aunts, Gracie Best and Beatrice Joyner; four sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; 24 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. at McIntyre Funeral Home Ministries with the family present to receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. At other times the family will receive friends at the residence where they will also assemble in preparation for the funeral procession.
Online condolences may be posted at www.mcintyrefh.com.
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"We want to help you stay on your toes by providing some helpful tips to reduce your risk of falling"
Bradley, IL (PRWEB) January 19, 2013
Heritage Woods of Belvidere, a BMA affordable assisted living community, will be holding a Fall Prevention program at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22.
The community, which is located at 4730 Squaw Prairie Rd. in Belvidere, Illinois, is the only senior living community in Boone County, Illinois, to be certified to operate through the Illinois Supportive Living program.
"With the ice and snow of winter making it more difficult for us to stay on our feet, we want to help you stay on your toes by providing some helpful tips to reduce your risk of falling," says Robin Bertram, Director of Marketing for Heritage Woods of Belvidere.
The Fall Prevention program is open to the public. There is no charge to attend.
For more information, call 815-544-9495.
Information about the affordable assisted living lifestyle that is available at Heritage Woods of Belvidere for adults 65 and older of all incomes, including those on Medicaid, also will be available.
"Heritage Woods provides a wonderful residential alternative to a nursing home or to struggling alone at home," says Bertram. "Residents benefit from the opportunity to live in a private apartment and receive personal assistance and help with medications."
Each of the apartments features a kitchenette, spacious bathroom with shower and grab bars, and an emergency alert system.
Certifiied nursing assistants are on-duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Meals, housekeeping and laundry are among the included services.
"Residents also benefit from all of the opportunities that are available to socialize with friends and neighbors and participate in activities and special events no matter what the weather," says Bertram.
"Our focus is on providing residents with the love, compassion and dignity that they deserve along with the help and assistance that they need," she adds.
Heritage Woods of Belvidere is managed by BMA Management, Ltd., the largest provider of assisted living in Illinois.
Based in Bradley, Illinois, BMA operates 36 senior living communities throughout the state that together house more than 3,300 homes and apartments.
Communities managed by BMA include the Heritage Woods assisted living community in Huntley, Illinois, and the Heritage Woods affordable assisted living communities in Rockford, McHenry and Sterling, Illinois.
BMA also manages the Heritage Woods affordable assisted living and meory care community in South Elgin, Illinois.
A Heritage Woods affordable assisted living community is under development in Freeport, Illinois. The community is scheduled to open for occupancy in the Summer of 2013 and will be managed by BMA. A temporary sales office is scheduled to open for occupancy in February.
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Dekeyser&Friends is a Swiss Foundation founded in Protected content Bobby Dekeyser and Florian Hoffmann, which strives to create educational platforms. It aims to foster encounters between different cultures, different ages and social strata by bringing young people from various backgrounds together with distinguished "Friends". Leading artists, entrepreneurs, educators, and athletes are able to pass on their experience through a common activity and achievement – a Dekeyser&Friends Project. For this cause, the Dekeyser&Friends Academy initiates and implements projects with focal points on culture, development, the arts, sports and start-ups. All projects reflect the foundation's values of mutual respect, tolerance, intercultural understanding, optimism and trust in oneself as well as the belief in team play. Dekeyser&Friends aims to inspire as many participants as possible. For more information visit: Protected content
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Communicating the efforts and the unique educational concept of the D&F Academy, as well as the work of our students and our Friends is central to the success of the Dekeyser&Friends Foundation. The activities of the Dekeyser&Friends Foundation, and more specifically the D&F Academy, aim to inspire young people all around the world to learn and follow their own ideas, thereby creating positive social change. The D&F Academy seeks a Communications Officer who will use a variety of tools to successfully communicate and advocate our innovative educational mission in a creative, efficient and fun way.
The Communications Officer handles a variety of tasks for Dekeyser&Friends. S/he is responsible for the marketing of all educational programs to young people around the world. S/he is also responsible for informing the general public about our work through a variety of channels, including our websites, social media, newsletters and events. The work also includes the communication of our educational vision to the public through text, film and other media. Additionally, the Communications Officer is responsible for the production of materials essential for all educational programs and the communication with speakers and experts. Filling a diverse and challenging position, Communications Officer will fulfill tasks that are key to making the educational activities of the Dekeyser&Friends Foundation visible to the outside world and share our vision with relevant networks, the press and potential partners.
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Next to an excellent level of German and English in speaking and writing, a master's degree (or equivalent professional experience) and relevant experience in marketing, website management, social media and communications, the applicant should possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to work closely in an international team.
The applicant should be highly motivated, creative, willing to learn new skills, and to work in an international environment. Good communication, time management and networking skills are essential to fulfill the variety of tasks that go along with the position.
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- Marketing and communications management for NGOs or educational institutions
- Communications strategy consulting, online and via other channels
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- Achieve results when working with people from highly diverse cultural backgrounds
- Plan and manage a variety of long term and short term projects
- Supervise projects as well as enjoy implementing them directly.
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A Big U.S. City's Mayor Just Made A Shock Announcement About Refugees Amidst Fallout From Paris Attack
As a rising tide of Americans is demanding a halt to President Obama's Syrian refugee resettlement program because it has no reliable way to screen out terrorists, at least one city will be hoping for the best.
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto said Tuesday that the city will accept up to 500 Syrian refugees over the next 18 to 24 months.
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"Terrorists work in a manner where they want fear and hysteria to reign, and it's at times like this we truly test the words on the Statue of Liberty," Peduto said.
The mayor's wishes run counter to those of Pittsburgh-area citizens. A WPXI Twitter poll found 67 percent of respondents opposed to accepting Syrian refugees in Pittsburgh.
"Neither the City nor the Commonwealth should accept Syrian refugees given what happened in Paris," wrote Val Finnell.
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"open your eyes up!," tweeted Nancy Adams. "This is not the time for it! Terrorists want American blood and this is their in!"
"You must want what happened in Paris to happen in Pittsburgh!" tweeted Alyce Winn.
One of Pennsylvania's U.S. senators said sympathy must not compromise security.
"There is no reliable way of vetting those who come from these chaotic terrorist havens," Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., said Tuesday. Toomey said the program should be suspended until it can properly screen out terrorists.
"I'm not comfortable admitting large numbers of people that we can't check," Mr. Toomey said.
"People in that part of the world can fly under the radar," he said. "If there's no obvious red flag raised like military history or their own social media posts, then the bad guys can hide their true intention. It's very, very hard for us to identify the radicals."
Toomey said accepting Syrian Christians might be able to go forward, if screening could augment that knowledge with other information to ensure a refugee does not have a criminal background.
"If we know with certainty that the person is a Christian, then I think we can be pretty clear that they're not a jihadist. I'm not aware of any Christians that are joining ISIS," he said.
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SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgarian Development Holdings Ltd.(BDHL) has teamed up with Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE Corp for a 1.5 billion euro ($1.6 billion) entertainment and commercial complex near Sofia, BDHL said on Sunday.
BDHL, controlled by Chinese and Hong Kong investors, plans to launch the St. Sofia project, which will comprise a 2,000-room hotel, office buildings, a large aqua park, an exhibition center and an arena 20 km east of the Bulgarian capital in the second half of 2017.
"Because we shared a similar vision of embracing technology with ZTE, we decided to work together to build a smart entertainment and commercial complex," Albert Hung Chao Hong, Vice-President of BDHL said in a statement.
The partnership, under which ZTE's unit ZTEICT will provide IT solutions for the project, was signed during the Belt and Road initiative summit in Beijing, BDHL said.
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Krispy Kreme Leaves a Donut-Hole in Its Wake—Just five years after opening its doors in Albuquerque, the last of the city's two coveted Krispy Kreme shops failed to open Thursday morning. And every morning since. Susan Stiger wrote a rather poetic front-page eulogy in the Albuquerque Journal Saturday, stating that the company that owns the Albuquerque stores—as well as eight others in Arizona—has made a claim for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In other words, the franchisers are out of business, not the Krispy Kreme corporation itself. It's still possible for another shop or two to take their place. But with slipping sales, stadium-sized pools of excess American blubber and more explicit health issuances from the government, the question is whether anyone will be willing to try again. Is there room for donuts in the 21st-century? Or are we in the midst of another health craze like we saw in the '20s, when heritage recipes began to disappear and processed, faux-health food took their place? (In Candyfreak, Steve Almond mentions two chocolate-covered candy bars of the day made with dehydrated vegetable matter. One was called Vegetable Sandwich.) Your mouth is a minefield. Choose carefully what goes in it.


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Christmas Tradition: The Gifts of the Magi
The presentation of the gifts of the Magi is an integral part of the story of the birth of Jesus.
Every year during the month of December, many people direct their minds to the story about the birth of Jesus, revered by faithful Christians as the Savior of the world. Although the nativity scene always shows the three wise men (also called the three kings) adoring a newborn baby and bearing gifts, the biblical account indicates that their visitation did not occur on the night that Mary gave birth. It was a few years later. Yet the erroneous tradition persists.
There is also a question or debate as to whether or not there were three men at all. Because three gifts are mentioned, the assumption was made that there was one wise man bringing one gift. 3 gifts must equal 3 gift-bearers. The fact is that the number of men from the East who were led by the Star of Bethlehem was not recorded in the scriptures. Though one can question the total number of men that comprise what we refer to as "The Magi", everybody accepts that there were 3 gifts and these offerings were gold, frankincense and myrrh.
- Trivia: What were the names of the three kings (wise men or magi)? The 12 days of Christmas ends with the Feast of the Epiphany. (Don't check the Bible story. The answer is not in there.)
Gold: one of the first precious metals known to mankind; a symbol of great wealth; often presented as a donation to a king's treasury in exchange for his goodwill.
Frankincense: a useful gift for a holy man, as it was often used by those who served in a temple or other place designated as a worship center.
Myrrh: an ingredient in anointing oil but also used for embalming to prepare a body for burial.
An "anointing" is when a person is set apart to perform a specific task or mission. A mixture of myrrh and aloes was used by those who wrapped the body of Jesus and laid Him to rest in the tomb.
Each one of these gifts was very costly. But there is nothing in the gospel accounts to indicate that Jesus or his parents, a humble carpenter and his wife, lived an extravagant lavish lifestyle.
Do suppose they took the gold and frankincense and gave it to those in charge of the temple treasury? After all, they were very devout Jews.
Do you ever wonder if Mary, the mother of Jesus, saved the gift of myrrh to be used for her Son's burial? It seems like something a loving mother would do; especially if she knows, in advance, what will happen to her child.
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"Why Did the Magi Bring Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh? – Bible History Daily." Biblical Archaeology Society. Ed. Biblical Archaeology Society Staff. N.p., 23 Oct. 2014. Web. 16 Dec. 2014. This Bible History Daily feature was originally published in December 2011. It has been updated.—Ed. ( <http://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/jesus-historical-jesus/why-did-the-magi-bring-gold-frankincense-and-myrrh/ )
Myers, Clara. "Bible Herbs – Writedge." Writedge. Harlow-McGaw Media, 13 Apr. 2014. Web. 17 Jan. 2015. (http://writedge.com/bible-herbs/). – Writedge~DailyTwoCents~HonestReviewz are collectively known as Harlow-McGaw Media. –
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Ritmo Caliente pero suave (Hot Rhythms but smooth)
Enrique Torres | San Diegotitlan, Califas | 03/12/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"With the recent reintroduction of the classic Cal Tjader tune "Soul Sauce"(Wachi Wara) on the excellent Verve Remixed II I decided to give a listen again to some of Tjaders music. I couldn't have been more pleased with the satisfying music that stimulates yet soothes the soul. The rhythmic patterns found on this disc traverse from the Latin syncopations of percussion with jazz sensibilities for a tasty smorgasord. The music can be sizzling hot but like a delectably spicy hors'doeuvre it tantalizes the senses in unusual satisfying ways. This disc is definitely more in the Latin Jazz vein than his debut on Verve entitled "Soul Sauce." He is surrounded with some outstanding musicians well versed in the Latin Jazz idiom. There is a heavy emphasis on the percussion by Victor Pantoga with added timbales and conga players complimented by the steady drum work of jazz veteran Grady Tate. Two things give this disc a soft sound, the inclusion of two flute players who infuse a melodic counterpoint to the gentle sound of the vibraphone or as it best known, vibes. Throw in the mellow piano work by Chick Correa and you have an instant recipe for late night music that keeps the "vibes"going after the buzz and hum of a crowd has thinned to just those special friends. This is the ultimate unobtrusive lounge music. The Oliver Nelson arrangement of "Cuchy Frito Man" results in one of those special songs that is punctuated by the guttural vocals of percussionist Carlos "Pato" Valdez. Nelson conducts and arranges several other songs and Chick Correa lends his talents in arranging his composition entitled "Oran." Other songs of note include "Manteca" that was originally made popular by Dizzy Gillespie and the oh-so-smoooth "Curacao" that is like a soft Caribbean breeze. This Verve recording was originally mastered by Rudy Van Gelder in his studios in New Jersey, need I say more about the sound quality? Originally recorded in 1966 it holds up quite well today. This is one of many good discs available by Cal Tjader and recommended for the Latin Jazz aficionado."
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Walter Edwards | Mt. Vernon, NY United States | 08/09/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I just listened to a used copy in a music store and instantly had to buy it. For one, you have to respect his version of the classic latin jazz tune, "Manteca." I definitely would play this at a night gathering with friends because I have a good group of friends that enjoy latin music and jazz by themselves, so putting them together as Tjader does makes perfect sense. I disagree that this era didn't ever exist, or maybe the other reviewer doesn't have anything by Willie Bobo, or Mongo Santamaria, though not the same as this album by Tjader, it's a great addition to a collection that includes such artists."
Great retro latin groove
Anders Jonasson | Bankeryd Sweden | 03/02/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is great stuff..recorded 40 years ago with some great musicians. It sounds surpringsly fresh still...although it might not have the "heavy groove" that guys like Poncho Sanchez and his group are able to create.
It really like the "Patato" Valdez Conga playing and his crazy comments on some tunes just help to create "that" atmosphere. He has some great conga solos that does function so well together with drummer Grady Tate.
It is a young Chick Corea on piano and his plays so well and with such a nice latin funk feel..his playing here is very reminiscent of early Herbie Hancock.
Cal Tjader's playing is groovy and cookin,, and he is inspired guys like legendary guitarplayer Steve Khan.
Perhaps I would have liked to hear Jerome Richardson to play sax on some tracks to get some more punch on some tune s..but that is just a minor reemark.
The tune "Manteca" is a highlight and "Nao Se Acabou" has just some great playing by all percussion players.
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I dove into F1 2012 as a complete beginner: I'm not much of a racing game fan and I think I have never watched more than 5 minutes of an F1 race. I did spend some time in a Formula 1 simulator and found it so freaking great I was excited to try F1 2012 out! So how does F1 2012 do with a first timer? Quite well! Read on for all the details!
Originally published and developed by Codemasters, it came out on PC and consoles in September 2012. The game was released on the Mac by Feral Interactive on December 2012; only 3 months after the PC release (if you have been following Mac gaming, you'll agree that 3 months are quite good 😉 ).
The third entry of the series, F1 2012 comes exactly one year after its predecessor and most call it the best one yet. With most critics giving solid reviews to the PC version of the game (it has an 80 Metascore) and Feral always bringing top-notch ports, how good is F1 2012 on the Mac? Are there enough improvements to convince F1 2011 players?
Enter F1 2012
The first and most important thing you should know about the gameplay is that The sense of speed is great. I may not be a huge racing fan, but I have enjoyed several racing games in the past. I have played hours and hours of Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport games, and even some Need for Speeds games, Shift and others. With that in mind, I can safely say F1 2012 pulls it off.
The visual effects, the wind and engine noise, it all comes together nicely and makes you feel like you are indeed going 300 Km/h. This, of course, translates into exciting races. Each race has this intense and dramatic feel. It pulls you in, even if you're not a Formula 1 fan. The vehicle handling is also top-notch, very precise and punishing.
For a Formula 1 game, you can safely assume it will not play like an arcade racer but more like a simulation. It may not be as hard as the brutal F1 2011, but still, this game is tough! F1 2012 is challenging, and if you are a first-timer, prepare to spin all over the place, crash into everyone and spend lots of time in the dirt. Every second counts and penalty and even disqualification can come easily.
Luckily, F1 2012 offers several difficulty levels. Beginners can play in Easy or Medium difficulty and get a somewhat challenging, yet satisfying experience. F1 aficionados can bump the difficulty to the highest level (disabling most assists and racing lines) and have fun too. There's something for everyone here.
F1 2012 also has a "flashback" feature that lets you rewind and replay those last few seconds before you lost control in a corner and ran into Alonso.
Overall, the gameplay is great, yet not perfect. The main thing that bothered me was the collision system. It's too easy (at least in medium difficulty) to bump into another racer in a corner and overtake him. In other words, collisions are not punishing enough.
Controller wise, I was able to play the game using my Wireless Xbox 360 controller and it worked like a charm. I used it with TattieBogle drivers and found no issues. The game always detected my controller at start-up. As you can imagine, a controller improves the experience. I did not have the opportunity to try F1 2012 with a racing wheel, but I can only imagine it must be a riot.
Graphics-wise, F1 2012 excels. I will even go as far as to say F1 2012 is one of the best-looking racing games on macOS right now. The vehicles look fantastic, especially when you use the cockpit view. All the details are there and remind you how impressive F1 machines are. The racetracks look good too and offer tons of authenticity.
Beyond pure graphics and polygons, the game definitely has some spirit too. Every race begins with a polished cut-scene of you and your teammates preparing for it. A dramatic background music plays while some cinematic shots from your car and some of your competitors' are shown. During the race, you get radio feedback from your teammates. The tension feels palpable, as the weight of your colleague's expectations. Put simply: you feel the pressure.
It all looks and plays great, it enhances the experience and helps you be immersed in the game's universe. A lot of work was put into emulating the Motorsports atmosphere and it shows. The campaign is the main part of the game. You start off as an up-and-coming driver and you have to start your career with the Young drivers' test which basically lasts around 40 min and explains you the main rules and mechanics (such as KERS and DRS). After that, it's up to you to rise through the ranks and leader tables and be promoted to the biggest clubs out there.
How does the game run? Flawlessly. Feral Interactive keeps bringing top-notch ports: good performance, frames-per-second and bug-free. The minimum system requirements are:
- Processor: 2.0Ghz
- Graphics: 512MB
- Free Space: 12.0GB
I played this game with my Hackintosh Pro (prefer it for gaming than my MacBook), which is as fast as a late-2012 iMac:
- OS: OS X 10.8.2 Mountain Lion
- Processor: Intel i7 3,4Ghz
- Graphics: GTX 660 Ti 1GB
- Geekbench Score: 12701
- Screen: 27″ Apple Cinema Display
I can play this game smoothly at full resolution (2560-by-1440 resolution) with pretty much all settings maxed out. I can also play it smoothly at 720p while recording the gameplay (which of course, is performance-hungry).
The good
- Immersive experience
- Great sense of speed
- Challenging, yet rewarding gameplay (precise)
The bad
- Overwhelming rules for beginners
- Punishing game (especially at first)
- Collision system not punishing enough
Final word
F1 2012 is a solid package, with an immersive atmosphere, terrific gameplay, and a deep career mode. This game has lots to offer, especially to those willing to take on the challenge and learn the rules of the sport and the subtleties of the gameplay mechanics. Give this fine game the opportunity and you may end an F1 fan too!


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Challenge: Federal Tech Offers Insight Into Making Tough IT Executive Decisions
WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwired - March 31, 2014) -
Nextgov.com, the #1 federal technology site,1 today announced the launch of Challenge: Federal Tech, an interactive assessment tool that explores the dilemmas CIOs routinely encounter and determines how participants would perform as IT executives.
After consulting with more than a dozen current and former federal technology leaders about the tough decisions they handle in government, Nextgov
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Challenge: Federal Tech will allow participants to step into the role of agency CIO and receive feedback about their decision-making style and its impact on technology development.
"We've tried to create a tool that will help users understand some of the challenges and tradeoffs federal technology leaders face on a regular basis," said Nextgov Executive Editor Katherine McIntire Peters. "The perfect security solution might kill productivity or vice versa. Rarely do leaders have all the resources or even all the information they need to make the best decisions about essential technology investments."
Challenge: Federal Tech is exclusively sponsored by Amazon and Intel. Visit http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/challenge-federal-tech/.
About Nextgov
Nextgov is the #1 federal technology resource, engaging more federal technology decision makers on a daily basis than any other website dedicated to federal IT.1 Nextgov's mission is to lead the national discussion about how technology and innovation can transform the way government operates and serves citizens. Nextgov
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LAKE WORTH — Pickets carried a message to City Hall Monday: The city`s priorities are mixed up.
More public dollars should be spent on police salaries and less should be poured into the planned Lake Worth beach facelift approved two weeks ago by the Lake Worth City Commission, the protesters` signs indicated.
``No Money for Police and Fire Service? $15,800,000 for Beach Boondoggle,`` read a sign carried by Police Officer Bruce Stoller.
``I expected more people, but I`m pleased with it,`` said Stoller, who serves as president of the Lake Worth Police Benevolent Association, a union representing officers, sergeants and dispatchers.
Rally organizer Ralph Henne pegged his estimate at 150 to 200 people, adding that he was very happy with the attendance figures.
But City Commissioner Ron Exline said he counted about 35 holding picket signs. ``I was delighted with the low turnout. It reaffirms my read of the public from my mail and phone calls.``
Exline said he has not changed his mind about supporting the beach project, which would cost $15.8 million by the time bond payments end in 30 years.
``All you`re doing is fixing a beach that`s rundown. You`re not handing it over to the Russians,`` Exline said after the rally.
The project would revamp the beach casino building, swimming pool and traffic patterns at the beach complex. It would also lead to an increase in parking and other user fees.


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Kenny Ausubel is an award-winning social entrepreneur, author, journalist and filmmaker. He is co-CEO and cofounder of Bioneers, a nonprofit dedicated to disseminating practical and visionary solutions for restoring Earth's imperiled ecosystems and healing our human communities. Ausubel launched the celebrated annual Bioneers Conference in 1990 with his Bioneers cofounder and wife, Nina Simons, and serves as executive producer of the Bioneers plenary series airing on Free Speech TV and Link TV. He acted as a central advisor to Leonardo DiCaprio's feature documentary The 11th Hour, and appears in the film. He also cofounded Seeds of Change–purveyors of organic, biodiverse heirloom seeds.
In addition to Dreaming the Future: Reimagining Civilization in the Age of Nature (2012), Ausubel has written three books–When Healing Becomes a Crime: The Amazing Story of the Hoxsey Cancer Clinics and the Return of Alternative Therapies (2000); The Bioneers: Declarations of Interdependence (1995) and Seeds of Change: The Living Treasure (1994).
He also founded and operates Inner Tan Productions, a feature film development company, has written two screenplays, and has also produced several documentary films about alternative medicine.
Kenny has served as executive producer and principal writer of the award-winning radio series Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature, heard in more than 200 communities across the U.S. and Canada, and more globally–reaching 70 million listeners worldwide.
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I just thought I would compile a list of some memorable Superbowl Commercials.
We all know that is the only reason we watch on that one Sunday every year!
I have to give a shout out to my mom, she loves all of the
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Dove let's the true color shine!
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According to multiple reports, Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher had at least two knee surgeries during the offseason, one immediately after the regular season ended and another during the spring.
If true, it would add extra concern to the already precarious saga surrounding the veteran. The report is particularly perplexing because Urlacher is on record having said he's never had a knee procedure done in his life prior to this week.
If the knee scope that Urlacher had done earlier this week was truly the first procedure on his knee, it would be an easier pill to swallow considering he chose not to get the knee operated on after the regular season ended.
However, if the scope was yet another operation in a string of them this offseason, it could mean Urlacher is having trouble recovering at his advanced age and might not ever be the same again, possibly missing parts, if not significant time this season.
It's not quite time to panic, but the concern continues to grow.