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One of the highlights of Comic-Con 2017 was the appearance of the stars and producers of Riverdale, who took to the stage of Hall H and provided some details on what we can expect in the show's second season. What follows is an edited transcript from that panel.
Participants are executive producers Roberto Aguirre-Sacassa and Sarah Schechter, and cast members K.J. Apa, Camila Mendes (Veronica Lodge), Lili Reinhart (Betty Cooper), Cole Sprouse (Jughead Jones), Madelaine Petsch (Cheryl Blossom), Ashleigh Murray (Josie McCoy), Hayley Law (Valerie Brown), Asha Bromfield (Melody Valentine) and Casey Cott (Kevin Keller).
Question: We have so much goodness for season two to talk about right now, but of course we have to address the biggest finale cliffhanger. Fred Andrews was shot. We do not know what is going to happen, but I do know that Roberto and Sarah can chime in and give us a little tease as to what we're going to see in the season two premiere.
Roberto Aguirre-Sacassa: We're going to find out Fred's ultimate fate at the end of the premiere. The first episode is basically Archie, the gang, all of the town, sort of sitting, waiting to find out what's going to happen with Fred. It will be revealed at the end of the first episode. We're all pulling for him, though.
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Q: Well K.J., how is Fred getting shot going to affect Archie's worldview? He's typically such an optimistic guy, but how his BFF is going to a new school, his dad just got shot… Are we gearing up for dark Archie?
KJ Apa: One hundred percent, like Roberto said, Archie's pretty much freshly dealing with Fred being shot in that first episode, so there's a lot of things going on. There's almost a switch that goes off, and I think 100%, it's a completely different side to Archie that we haven't really seen yet.
Q: There's going to be 22 episodes in season two. Sarah, how does having nine additional episodes shape the writers' room? Do you have more room to play this year?
Sarah Schechter: It's funny, we thought that we'd have a ton of room to sort of do one-off episodes and sort of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, but there are so many great characters, and there are so many stories to tell that it's just more of that kind of pedal to the metal aggressive storytelling and juggling all these characters. What's so fun is seeing different characters interact, and that's one of the things we'll have a chance to do with more time.
Q: Roberto, was there anything you didn't get to fit into season one that you'd like to get in season two?
Roberto: Like Sarah said, we have a huge cast, and we're going to see more of Kevin Keller this year, we're going to see more of Josie, we're going to see more of The Pussycats. We're going to be able to do as much crime stuff as we want, and then have enough for the characters, and the relationships, and the romances. It's really a bigger canvas and that's the best thing.
Cole Sprouse on Jughead and Bughead — What's Next?
Q: How are you doing, Cole?
Cole Sprouse: Why are you singling me out right now?
Q: Because it's time to talk about Jughead right now. He's going to a brand new school this year, and when we last saw him in the season one finale, he put on a Southside Serpents jacket. What's his mindset as he's going into season two?
Cole: I think Jughead for season two is placed kind of in the middle of two worlds that are starting to collide and really erupt. As the season has progressed, it's going to start forcing him to really pick a side, which is quite a dangerous space for him to be in, because he's a very morally gray character. I think that's going to have huge repercussions for his narrative, and for his relationships with the rest of the cast. We'll see.
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Q: How is his relationship with Betty going?
Cole: It also gets tested. His character is now very much the outsider. He started as a kind of intellectually foreign character at the beginning of season one, and now he is physically away from the entire cast, which is a strange place for him to be in.
Q: We saw when he was over at the new high school, he surprisingly was fitting in really well. Do you think that he's going to be embracing the Serpents and embracing these new students as kind of like a newfound family?
Cole: I don't think it's going to be as easy as he assumes. Already from what we've been shooting, without spoiling too much, I think he has an idea of fitting in, and he's quite a special snowflake ... or he thinks he's quite a special snowflake, and he'll stand out. The problem with a dangerous system, like Southside High, is that standing out can be physically threatening. We'll start seeing a little bit of that narrative for our poor special snowflake Jughead.
Q: And this is a question that Roberto and Sarah can chime in on, too. Any word on Juggie's mom and Jellybean making an appearance?
Roberto: We've talked about it. I think it might be something that happens in the second half of the season, yeah.
Sarah: We have to find the right casting for both of them. The casting's everything on this show. We want to do it right. But nobody cares about Bughead, right?
Roberto: Nobody.
Sarah: That was sarcastic.
Lili Reinhart — Revealing More About Betty
Q: Lili, we saw Betty battling a lot of inner demons in season one. As she goes into season two, are you personally excited to kind of explore that a little bit more, and kind of get into her mindset?
Lili Reinhart: Yeah, definitely from an acting perspective it's a challenge, so it's good to take that on. I think as the scripts have been coming in, and as we've started filming, there's a lot of ... I don't know. Last season we saw some Dark Betty, but this season it's more like Tortured Soul Betty. I'm really excited to play it, but also it's a little heart wrenching for my character and for my sweet little Betty. But, yeah, we explore that darkness a lot more, and I think we see Betty come to terms with it a little bit more in season two rather than just cover it with a black wig.
Q: As she's coming to terms with this darkness and trying to figure it out, are we going to be seeing her lean more on Jughead, Veronica, or Archie as she goes through this?
Lili: I think it's quite even. I think she finds a different comfort in every single one of them, but I do think you definitely see more of Betty and Archie's friendship and their support system. They have been best friends their whole lives and that's something that you really get to see in season two, which makes me happy because it just gives a little bit more background to these two people who grew up next to each other.
Q: And as much as I love Betty's signature iconic ponytail, are we going to get to see her let her hair down a little bit this season?
Roberto: Yeah, we will see Betty loosen her ponytail a little bit more this season. I always say to Lily, I was like "It's iconic, you have to wear a ponytail," and Lili's, like, "I have a headache from wearing it."
Camila Mendes Meets Her Father
Q: Camila, we have Mark Consuelos coming on in season two to play your dad. What was it like welcoming him into the Lodge family?
Camila Mendes: It was effortless, honestly. He blended in as soon as he got here. He plays the role with such confidence and subtlety. He's not trying to push this Godfather-esque character. He just is so calm and collected. At the end of the day he's a businessman, and he knows how to put on a face and charm people. But the whole time, I'm still suspicious. I don't trust him.
Q: I was going to say, how would you describe their father-daughter bond?
Camila: It's layered. I think there's a part of Veronica that really wants to know that he's better now and that he's going to try to be a good person. But at the same time, he's still doing the same things he was always doing, and keeping secrets with Hermione, and they're kind of not letting Veronica cross that bridge, and she's just trying to get to them, and be, like, "Let me be part of this family, I want to be a Lodge, I want to help."
Q: K.J., have you shared any scenes with Marc Consuelos?
KJ Apa: We've got some crazy stuff together in season two. Some real funny stuff.
Camila: They have a really cool relationship.
Q: How would you describe it?
KJ: Scary, for me. I mean, obviously dating his daughter, kind of...he's a bit skeptical with that. But he's a hard man. So it's good.
Camila: He has a plan.
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Q: Camila, I'm excited to say that we can reveal something very special here. There's another man coming back into Veronica's life. What would you like to tell the audience?
Camila: I've got an ex from New York coming. And he's a bad boy. And he brings out Veronica's dark side, which I don't think we really got to see in season one.
Q: K.J., how does that make you feel?
Sarah: Dark Veronica is much darker than Dark Betty.
Camila: Yeah, there's no going back.
Q: K.J., how does Archie feel about that?
KJ: At this stage, Archie's really not in the right head space to be dealing with that at all, so never know what to expect.
Charles Melton is the New Reggie
Q: We've got even more fresh faces coming to Riverdale this year. It was announced that Supergirl star Brit Morgan is going to be coming in as Penny Peabody, and of course, as we mentioned, we've got a brand new Reggie joining the group. Why was Charles Melton the perfect choice to step into Reggie's shoes?
Roberto: You know, when we were first casting Reggie for season one, it took us forever to find the guy who kind of embodied that, and that was Ross Butler. And then when Ross had to leave, we had to make a really tough decision. Do we retire the character, or do we try to replace this great actor? For me, and I think for the producers and for the cast, Reggie's such an important part of the show, and he's such a big element, he's Archie's kind of day-to-day rival, that I said "Listen, if we can find the right actor we'll do it, if we can't we'll retire Reggie." And Charles was one of the first actors who came in, and he had it tough because since we had had everyone else cast, we made him read with K.J., we made him read with Cole, and we made him read with Ashleigh because he has stories with all three of them. And the chemistry was kind of instantaneous.
KJ: As soon as I met the guy I knew. The guy was doing pushups and things before he went into his audition.
Q: Is that the way to your friendship?
KJ: No, he's perfect for Reggie, completely embodies the character.
Q: Is that why you like to play so many pranks on him?
KJ: Not on each other, we do it together. We're a bloody good team as well, I'd say that.
Vanessa Morgan is Playing the Bisexual Character Toni Topaz
Q: And I'm also pleased to announce that there is another new character coming to Riverdale, Toni Topaz is joining the group. You'll know her from the Archie Comics. Sarah, what can you speak to about Toni and who will be playing her?
Sarah: Well, what's interesting is the actress playing her was someone we met the first year for one of the parts that someone else was playing, and we just loved the actress so much that when the opportunity came up to bring her, she felt like she belonged in Riverdale, so we're very excited.
Q: How would you describe her character? Where does she fit into this world?
Roberto: Toni Topaz is a student at Southside High. She is a Southside Serpent. She's sort of Jughead's guide into the Serpent world. There's a lot about her that makes it seem like, almost like we jokingly say, that she's got a lot of the same interests as Jughead, so it's almost like she's a female Jughead. She's trouble.
Q: Trouble in what way, Roberto?
Roberto: I think she's trouble getting Jughead into this gang, I think she might be trouble for Bughead, I don't know, I don't know.
Q: Interesting. I can hear the boos and hisses in the audience right now. Now the interesting thing about Toni Topaz is that in the comics, it was hinted that she could be bisexual. Is this something that we're also going to be exploring on the onscreen version?
Roberto: That's something that's in the comic books and has been for a while, and we thought it would be really, really fun to have a bisexual character from the comics on the show. So, yes, she's going to be trouble for a lot of the people on this panel.
Riverdale Romances, Including Jughead And Betty
Q: Which leads us to our romance checkup. I understand that we're getting some new love interests and some new love. How you doing down there?
Casey Cott: I'm good.
Q: What's going on for Kevin? Any word on Joaquin?
Casey: You know, I think Joaquin got on that bus. I don't think he's coming back. The first few episodes are really fun for Kevin to kind of deal with that heartbreak in a very wonderfully written way by the writers and producers. So it's going to be really fun to show that. Then I do think there's going to be a new love interest that comes into play eventually, which you have to ask Roberto about that.
Sarah: He has to heal his heart first.
Casey: He's a delicate soul, as you guys know.
Q: What do you think that Kevin looks for in a guy?
Casey: I think Kevin learned a big lesson with Joaquin, not that he's not going to learn that lesson again. But someone that is interesting and authentic in themselves and different, in the same way that Kevin is, in many ways, pretty much that I would say.
Q: Ashleigh, the last time you and I talked we kept campaigning that we needed a love interest for Josie. I understand you might have some news for us.
Ashleigh Murray: Josie might be battin' a couple of eyelashes at Reggie Mantle. But we'll see.
Q: Anybody else on the panel getting any new loves, or want to throw that out right now to Roberto?
Sarah: Obviously with Archie's dad fighting for his life it's a serious situation, but poor Cheryl. Nobody's family went through a worse season one than Cheryl. She's got a lot of healing to do. Are you up for that, Madelaine?
Cole: The baby crying in the audience right now is the perfect soundtrack to this conversation.
Q: We're going to be talking about the babies, don't you worry.
Cole: Got it.
Sarah: I think when your father is a wig-wearing monster, it's hard to find appropriate love interests.
Madelaine Petsch: Yep, that's the truth.
Q: We got those "I love yous" in the finale. What would you guys like to see from them in season two?
Lili: Wow. Well, I think honestly, with Jughead kind of going to Southside and stepping into Serpent territory, it's very scary for Betty. She doesn't want to lose her man, and also doesn't want him to get into any danger. I think it becomes a little bit of a Romeo and Juliet situation that she hopes has a happy ending. They both do.
Cole: I want to see Betty just ride or die, you know what I mean? Just on some hogs, just riding into the wilderness.
Lili: There might be a pink leather jacket for Betty in the future. There might be some motorcycles going on.
Cole: I think the relationship is definitely going to be tested, especially through the first real narrative of the second season. But it's one of those things where now more than ever ... I mean, season one, the way that we've kind of talked about season one was very much the origin story for a lot of these characters. And now the way that the characters' lives are sort of progressing is really stressful, it's dark, and the truth is is that Jughead is one of those characters that really gets tested the most by the world around him. That puts Betty, really, in a position of possible judgment where she and her morality have to make the choice to either be there for this kid, or call it quits for the betterment of herself. It's interesting, we'll see where it goes.
Q: And for Veronica and Archie, are we just going to see their love continue to blossom?
Camila: Since Archie's going through all of that drama with his father, I think Veronica's being challenged to step up and be a strong girlfriend, and I don't think she's really used to being in those kinds of serious relationships. Especially because they just started their relationship and all of a sudden she's helping him go through something very traumatic.
Roberto: And I think we can tease that probably the sexiest scene in Riverdale's history is in episode 201, and it's between Veronica and Archie.
Camila: It is quite steamy.
Roberto: It's very steamy.
Josie and the Pussycats
Q: Well something that I think is heating up is how amazing The Pussycats have been. What has it meant to you three to be the modern day representation of such an iconic group?
Hayley Law: Oh wow. It's amazing. It's such a blessing to have the three of us. As you know, we aren't the exact replica of the comic book Josie and the Pussycats, but it's amazing to be able to showcase how talented Josie and the Pussycats are, and bring to life ... I loved the movie in 2001, I know I'm sure you guys have probably all seen it, but it's amazing to be able to share with you our love for the group.
Asha Bromfield: It's honestly such a journey of self love for all of us. Even with just wearing our natural hair, and representing what we do. It's been so confirming and such a blessing, because it's not all the time you get the opportunity to do that. Especially on TV. So we're really grateful.
Hayley: It's an amazing opportunity, really.
Q: What type of musical moments can we expect in season two?
Asha: In episode two of the season we are literally singing the dopest song ever. I won't give it away but everybody knows it. It's a classic.
Q: Ashleigh, are we going to be seeing any more dynamics with Josie and her family? Because her mom is the mayor, she's quite powerful.
Ashleigh: I'm really hoping so. Specifically with Josie and her mom, I'd like to see some more interaction with Josie and her father. Because I think that plays a big part in who she is and who she's going to decide she wants to become. So, yeah, I'm really hoping that there's more family interaction.
Roberto: We all love Robin Givens, who plays Mayor McCoy, and Josie's mom. She's incredible, so we definitely have big, big stories planned for her and Josie, because they're also going to be tested this season.
Q: Just real quick, is Veronica still rocking those Pussycat ears in season two?
Camila: I am. Veronica's still a Pussycat.
Q: Love to hear that. Madelaine, you burned down Thornhill in the season one finale. Girl, where you living?
Cole: Where's Nana Rose?
Madelaine: That's a solid question, Cole. All of which will be revealed in season two. I do have a house somewhere. Sort of.
Cole: Hey I know that pain, man.
Q: In that teaser trailer we saw a very chilling scene. What was it like playing that, and what can you tease about what Cheryl's going to be going through with her Blossom family?
Madelaine: Well, Cheryl gets colder and meaner in season two, because of all the things that happened in season one. But she takes the reins back from her parents ... parent. Just the one. She takes the reins back, and she starts taking control of her life a lot more, which I think is going to be fun for her to do. She needs that.
Q: And we've got some babies on the way for the Cooper and Blossom families. I've got to know, how do you guys think that Cheryl and Betty are going to be as aunties?
Madelaine: I actually think we're going to have a lot of fun. We have a very interesting dynamic on the show.
Cole:: We're going to have to have babies on the set? Look, I started as a baby. I can tell you, we're horrible.
Camila: I also started as a baby in life.
Q: That actually leads me into my last question before we open it up to you guys in the in the audience. Instead of the classic cliché that a lot of other teen shows have done in the past of pitting girls against each other, it's so nice to see that Riverdale has so many beautiful female friendships and they're genuine. What is it like for you guys to be able to have those relationships on TV, and to be able to show that to the girls out there?
Camila: Episode 205, let me just say, is a really big girls sticking together. This Nick St. Claire guy, the ex boyfriend that comes into town, and he does some really bad things. And it involves Veronica and Cheryl, and because of that it brings all of the girls together to kind of fight it. It's kind of in the same light as episode three in season one.
Sarah: It's something that Roberto and I talked about from the very beginning, which is that dynamic of girls fighting each other is just not interesting. It feels very played out, and I think it was important to us that all of the women on the show are very different, but they all find a way to get along because that's what women in this world need to do.
Camila: Even Veronica and Cheryl, who obviously are always going head-to-head, they still find a way to support each other, which I think is ...
Sarah: Deep down, Cheryl really just wants to be a part of the gang.
Questions From the Riverdale Fans
Zoey: K.J., as the New Zealander on the set, I was wondering if the rest of the cast members have picked up any kiwi slang?
KJ: As soon as I started working with these guys, the first week was gnarly for me, I had to really cut down on the New Zealand slang.
Grace: Hi, I'm Grace. My question is for everyone: are there any traits from another character that you'd like your character to have?
Cole: I just want to be as ripped as Archie. I think Jughead season two is just beefcake.
Camila: I'd have to make it to the gym first.
Cole: Yeah, I'm going to have to cut down.
Madelaine: Betty's kindness, maybe.
Ashleigh: I love Camila's confidence. I feel like Veronica is super confident. I like that.
Lili: I think Betty kind of channels some of Cheryl's inner demon. Or Jughead's ability to eat.
KJ: I'd love a bit of Kevin's humor. Archie's not the funniest guy in the world.
Casey: I think maybe a little bit of Cheryl's confidence in who she is, and fearlessness to burn down houses.
Ashleigh: I wouldn't mind being a little dark. I wouldn't mind being real dark.
Sarah: Josie's got some demons.
Paris: I'm Paris and I was wondering who's most like their character on the cast?
Camila: I feel like we all carry some traits. I'm so not Veronica. I think K.J. as Archie. He's just as boring.
Madelaine: K.J. is the furthest thing from Archie.
Cole: Madelaine is going method with Cheryl, so that's ...
KJ: I actually am a pretty boring person, I'm not going to lie.
Lili: Oh, stop it.
KJ: No, no, no.
Casey: K.J. is a fearless leader, I think, of the show. And he's on set everyday, he's always prepared, he's always encouraging, so I think Archie has that. Not to make it sentimental.
Camila: Wow, Casey.
KJ: Cheers, mate.
Casey: I'll throw that out for K.J.
KJ: Cheers, brother.
Lauren: Hi, my name's Lauren and my question is, if you could be any other character besides yourself, who would you be and why?
Ashleigh: I would be Jughead because, like, burgers all the time.
Cole: No, dude. 16 burgers deep into three takes is not something you want. Alright?
Ashleigh: That's exactly what I want.
Cole: Also, they're prop burgers. Okay? Season two is better, but season one was some freeze dried A&W crust...it's like the crabby patty, like the vegetarian patty that looks really gross.
Camila: They're the chum bucket.
Cole: Yeah.
Q: Besides being Jughead, would anyone else want to step into anybody else's shoes?
Camila: I would love to be Betty. I love Betty's vulnerability, I think it's beautiful. She wears her heart on her sleeve and I think that's really fun to play, too.
Lili: I think it would be really fun to play Cheryl.
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Gabby: Hi, I'm Gabby and I was just wondering if any of the actors had read the original comics, and if they took anything from those characters to put in the characters now.
Cole: Of course.
Lili: Definitely, definitely. My mama had a huge box of comics, she still has them and she's had them since she was a teen, and I went nuts on them. So I still have them, and I ... yeah, I think a lot of us are big fans of them.
Asha: Yeah, oh the pilot I read so many comics, so I was, like, "Oh, they're probably going to copy the storylines," and then they didn't. It was a waste of reading.
Cole: I think it would be really inappropriate not to read any of the comics when you play these characters, so that should be said. But also we were given a tremendous package of research materials when we got the parts.
Asha: I was not. I just did the research on my own.
Hayley: Still waiting.
Cole: The good thing is is that Archie's been around for 75 years, which gives us as actors tremendous potential to dive in and cherry pick character traits that we want to fit into a show like this. So in terms of being able to do research, we had the huge benefit of having the largest source material that we could for these characters, which we've all used quite a bit. And Roberto is the single biggest Archie fan.
Roberto: Every time we do a storyline in Riverdale and we're, like, "Okay, well that was never done in the comic books," Cole or someone emails me a panel and it's literally ... it's been done because there are hundreds of thousands of stories. So even someone last year sent me a picture of Archie kissing the old Ms. Grundy in the comic books.
Johanna: Hi, my name's Johanna and my question is, is there any rituals that you guys do before you go on set? What do you do?
Ashleigh: I sing to myself.
Hayley: I listen to "Highway to the Danger Zone." It gets you pumped up. Really for anything, that's how I prepare for everything.
Cole: I don't eat, that's for sure. Got to be hungry as hell when I walk into Pop's.
Madelaine: I feel like putting on my red lipstick is ritual enough. Lots of coffee.
Ashleigh: Yeah, lots of coffee, lots of coffee, lots of tea. We have an amazing craft table; there's always fresh ginger tea.
Camila: I think the best thing is running lines in the makeup trailer with the other cast. That's really what gets me in, and then we just keep doing it over and over again until it's in our blood.
Lili: Well for me, I put up that ponytail and ... it's there.
Cole: And the headaches start.
Camila: She's method.
Cole: Putting on the crown is also one of those things where you put on the beanie and it's immediately a character.
Camila: it's funny how objects can do that. Even when it's not my take and I'm not on camera, I still ask to have my heels on, because I can't do Veronica in slippers. That's just not going to happen.
Cole: Yeah. I mean, the same way that that Southside jacket makes you feel a certain power when you're walking up and asking the questions, that goes for all of our wardrobe. Anytime you slip into a character's skin and you have the specific piece of wardrobe, it allows you to channel that character a lot more effectively.
Casey: I never leave the character Kevin.
Charlie: In season one when Cheryl's underwater and Archie's still breaking through the ice, Cheryl sees Jason as a zombie. Is there going to be anything else in season two that's supernatural like that?
Roberto: That's a very, very, very good question. You know, I love horror stuff and I love ... dreams and jump scares and things like that, so we're always trying to figure out ways to put hints of that in Riverdale. We have been talking about one very prominent supernatural character that exists in the Archie universe, and ...
Sarah: I'm going to cut you off right now, that's enough.
Roberto: That's all I can say.
Sarah: Oh, and we're out of time.
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Season 2 of Riverdale will premiere on October 11, 2017 on the CW.
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This is a one serving recipe, just like the coffee mug chocolate cake we made at Christmas was a single serving.
But, if you or your grandchildren have a craving for ice cream, you can have it in the 10 minutes it takes to make it, plus two minutes to assemble the ingredients and supplies.
You will need:
- 1 gallon resealable plastic bag
- 1 quart resealable plastic bag
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ to 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa or
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the freezing:
- 6 Tablespoons salt
- 2 trays of ice cubes (24 cubes)
The bag gets cold when you hold it, so get out:
- One pair of winter mittens or oven mitts.
Optionally, you can add chocolate or butterscotch chips, or change the vanilla or cocoa to strawberry extract.
1. Add the milk, sugar, cocoa or vanilla to the one quart bag and seal.
2. Add the salt and ice cubes to the gallon bag.
3. Put the quart bag into the gallon bag and seal the gallon bag.
4. Shake for 7 to 10 minutes. (the first time I stopped after eight, when the oven mitts started getting wet from condensation and it was ice cream, but soft. The second time I stopped after nine minutes and mine was hard ice cream, but my grandson's was soft.)
Shaking for 10 minutes is harder than it looks.
That's why this is a great activity to do with grandchildren. My arms started getting tired after a couple of minutes, so I started rolling it around on the counter, then picked it up again after a few minutes.
The next time your child or grandchild asks, "When are we going to get there?" and you tell them you're almost there because it's only 30 minutes away, remember that 10 minutes of shaking ice cream is like 10 child minutes all the time, and have some sympathy.
Enjoy the ice cream! Yummmm!
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The Bush administration has transferred hundreds of Guantanamo prisoners to the custody of their home countries, but it's been unable to win assurances from Yemen – whose approximately 100 prisoners are the largest group still jailed at Guantanamo – that the men, if they're returned, won't pose a threat to the United States.
By striking similar deals with nations such as Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia, Bush administration officials have dramatically reduced Guantanamo's population over the past three years. Yemen, however, which has failed to stop homegrown militants from staging major attacks on U.S. targets in the past decade, says it can't continue to hold prisoners without charges.
Yemeni officials say they're ready to try many of the men and imprison those who are convicted, but they complain that U.S. officials refuse to share evidence with them.
"Based on the information we have, some of the Guantanamo prisoners have nothing to do with terrorism," said the Yemeni foreign minister, Abu Bakr al Kirbi. "We cannot imprison them without a court sentence. We cannot do something that is against our laws. We are accountable to our own public."
Attorneys for the prisoners said that the stalemate underscored how the Bush administration had painted itself into a corner with its efforts to transfer detainees from Guantanamo, which has become such a stain on the U.S. human-rights record that both Obama and his presidential rival, John McCain, campaigned vigorously to close it.
After jailing hundreds of men for years without charges, the attorneys said, the Bush administration began to empty the prison in 2005 by convincing other countries to adapt or suspend their own due process to continue holding many of the men indefinitely. To a great extent, the tactic worked: Guantanamo's population is down from more than 770 to about 250 today.
Yemen, however, a rugged, deeply poor nation at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, has proved a more nettlesome partner.
Experts said that President Ali Abdullah Saleh was fearful of agreeing to anything that would anger Yemen's powerful tribal leaders, on whose support much of his authority depends.
Obama's advisers describe closing Guantanamo as a top priority, but experts say that resolving the remaining cases poses a host of complex legal, diplomatic and national security challenges.


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true BLUE Photographer Steve 'Bud' Dunn took out the prize for Camera House's 'This is Australia' Photo Friday competition... This is Bud's story. While not a professional shooter, Bud Dunn is a keen amateur who has always enjoyed taking photos, initially with a point and shoot, until he moved on to an SLR a decade ago. The camera, a Pentax, kicked off his photographic passions but it wasn't until about five years ago that Dunn began to take his hobby seriously. "That's when I started experimenting with settings and when I got my first DSLR," he says. "That was when my passion for storm and landscape photography also really grew." Dunn admits that he loves the freedom photography brings him, especially its ability to transport him: "I love escaping and losing myself in setting up and taking shots," says Dunn, "be it from storm photography or an amazing sunset – it is like meditation to erase the stresses of the day." Several years ago Dunn helped to set up the popular Newcastle and Hunter Valley photographers (NHVP) group on Flickr and confesses that "meeting others of all different experiences and spending time with them on group meets and bouncing ideas around" is another bonus of his 'hobby'. His best advice for the novice shooter hoping to capture great action shots is to "practise, practise, practise". Dunn says that the bonus of shooting with a digital camera is "you can see the results instantly and change the settings to suit." He suggests shooting at events like motorsports or surf carnivals help to develop a practised eye. "Going to the local park and panning while shooting birds especially seagulls is also a great way to learn." According to Dunn, to create a great photo it's essential to capture a memory accurately, "so when people see it they can see exactly what you saw that day, like they have stepped into your memory". As for his winning shot in the Photo Friday comp, Dunn admits that he had racked his brain all week before coming up with his perfect Aussie pic. "During a conversation about the local surf club's new surf boat I thought 'Oh I know what shot really says 'This is Australia'. "I managed to enter it with around an hour or so to spare." Dunn has been involved in Surf Life Saving for some 20 years, so it's only natural that as a photo enthusiast he would have spent some time shooting his local clubbies. Dunn says his winning pic was the result of being in the right place at the right time. "This was my 'practise, practise, practise' time and I ended up with some shots I was really happy with." With his experience running the NHVP Flickr group, Dunn happily embraces the camaraderie and friendly competition that is found on Camera House's Facebook page. "Seeing what other people are coming up with through their posted shots and as with the NHVP Flickr group, one of the best things is watching people grow with their creativity and style." ■ PROFILE SNAP HAPPY 21 021_Bpics7_profile_v3.indd 21 24/11/11 8:37 AM
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Last week, I stumbled upon a post called Don't Quit Your Day Job. Surprisingly, the blogger also wrote one called How I Quit My Day Job. So, is she saying she's the only girl allowed to quit and no one else can!?
Just kidding. I read both posts and I get the point she's trying to make. Don't quit your day job until you've put in years and years of hard work to the point where you're financially stable without it.
That makes sense, right? It's normal. It's realistic.
But, you know what? I kinda don't like being realistic.
I kinda like being abnormal. I kinda like doing things that other people think I shouldn't.
I guess you could say, in the world of business and blogging, I'm quite the rebel. Hear me roar.
In all seriousness, though, I think there are PLENTY of reasons to quit your day job that have nothing to do with your income. Speaking from experience, I believe that your MENTAL stability is worth more than millions. I believe that there will always be money, but time is something you can never get back.
I believe that if you're not happy with your life, then you should change it.
And I believe in you, dear reader.
I believe that you are smart enough, strong enough, and resourceful enough to make the right decision FOR YOU and push through to the end. I believe that you can conclude what's best for you and you don't need to follow anyone else's advice (including mine). I believe that you can do whatever you want to do, because it's your life, whether or not someone tells you you're foolish.
Because to me, success is about deciding you're going to do something... and then doing it. It's not about dollar signs. I decided that I was going to leave my day job, and I did it. In fact, I've left multiple jobs.
Were the transitions ever easy? No. Do I regret the choices I made? HELL no!
I'm happy with the path I've chosen and you should be, too. If you want to quit your job, do it with pride.
Here are 9 reasons that I believe are completely acceptable... not that you need my permission.
(And, guess what? If you leave a job that you hate -- no matter the situation or circumstance -- I will be the first to congratulate you. So lemme know ASAP once it happens, okay love?)
1. You're being harassed, assaulted, abused, or otherwise mistreated. There are obviously laws against this and you should contact HR immediately, but if you've done everything you can and you still drive home crying every day, leave the damn place. And then sue 'em.
2. You've worked at the same job for over 3 years and haven't been promoted or received a raise. I believe that you should get out what you put in. If you made $8/hour back in 2012 and you still are -- even though you receive rave reviews, never call out sick, and get constant praise from your peers -- something's up. Talk to your boss and if they still won't budge, why should you stay?
3. You work so many hours that you are unable to care for your basic needs (eating, sleeping, showering, etc). This is a no-brainer. You can't possibly focus on your passion after work if you don't even have time to focus on yourself. If you want to start your own business, there's no way to do so in this situation. 38% of Americans work over 50 hours/week, and I wouldn't recommend much more than that.
4. You're having mental or physical health issues that are making it difficult to work. Your health should take priority over anything else in your life. If you're having problems or pains because of work, see if you're eligible for Worker's Compensation. At the very least, you need to talk to your supervisor about making your work environment more conducive to your condition -- or quit.
5. Your commute is over an hour long one way. The average American commute is about a half hour, and many people I know drive more than that. Is your job really worth the gas money and traffic stress?
6. You hate your job so much that it is causing problems in your personal life. Unfortunately, 70% of Americans dislike their jobs. But just because it's the norm doesn't make it right. No job is perfect, but if it's negatively impacting your friendships, your family or your marriage, something needs to change. You either need to learn to compartmentalize your work life and home life, or you need to move on.
7. You want to go back to school. Furthering your education so that you can get a more satisfying job in the future is a respectable reason to leave your current one. Even if it means acquiring an extra roommate, moving to a cheaper city, getting a part-time gig or sacrificing happy hour.
8. You want to take an extended vacation. Did you know that U.S. corporations aren't required to offer vacation time -- paid or unpaid? So, Molly quit her job, sold everything, and traveled the world for almost a year. She blogged from cute little cafes in multiple countries. To say I'm jealous is an understatement.
9. You want to stay home with your kids. American companies are required to offer 12 weeks unpaid maternity leave to expectant mothers starting with the last month of pregnancy. Anyone who has become a mother knows that's not enough to adjust to your new lifestyle and bond with your baby. Believe it or not, though, it's actually very affordable to be a SAHM. My final raise at my last full-time job was a target salary of $50,000 and my take-home was anywhere from $2,000-3,000 per month. Even though I made more than I do now, I also spent a lot more. Working from home has actually allowed me to manage my money better. Overall, it's made me a better, stronger, happier person.
PS: Cassie has an awesome guide to quitting with class, and Michelle has a similarly useful post about her three-year quitting process. Check 'em out and take notes!
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There have been quite a few 'romantic comedies' this summer and most of them have been dismal; these light weight attempts at a decent picture have been feeble at best – predictable always. The latest to hit the theaters Life As We Know It' seems to come off of the same assembly line as all the others – but it does have a sweet, endearing quality that saves it from the bottom of the barrel.
The screenplay by Ian Deitchman and Kristin Robinson could have easily been a TV sitcom instead of a feature film. The story covers a year in the life of an orphaned baby girl, Sophie, who is being raised by her godparents, Holly (Katherine Heigl) and Eric (Josh Duhamel). The film starts by taking us 3 years back when Holly and Eric meet on a disastrous blind date, set up by their mutual friends Alison and Peter (the soon to be parents of Sophie). Things of course go from bad to worse as Eric is one hour late with his motorcycle and Holly refuses to ride the bike in her heels and dress. To make matters worse, Eric makes a 'booty call' to arrange a get together after he leaves Holly, early; Holly f course throws him out of the car vowing never to see him again.
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Speaking of Sophie (played by triplets Lexie, Brynn and Brooke Clagett), she is simply adorable and steals each and every scene she is in. The moments she has are real and anyone with children will understand fully what is going on.
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My Redbox pick is keeping it in the romantic comedy genre, the 3 ½ star 'Letter to Juliet' follows the travels of Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) as she wanders Italy looking for the author of a letter to Juliet from 'Romeo and Juliet'. One of the only wonderful romantic comedies of this past summer, this is a film that will make you believe that you can find your true love, even if it isn't the person you thought you were in love with.


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You can never go home again, but the truth is you can never leave home, so it's all right.
~Maya Angelou
It seems as though a few months ago Newsweek called my favorite Michigan city, Grand Rapids, one of the Top 10 Dying Cities. I have no idea how they could say this because, while it is in Michigan, it's not only fabulous, but booming!
I went to college in the Grand Rapids area and would have no problem walking in the streets downtown at night (now, some of the outlying suburbs on the southeast side… probably not but all cities have this problem). I had no fear taking classes on the downtown campus that would see me leaving the campus after 9 p.m.
The city is situated along a river and there are several green areas and the streets are always kept beautiful.
So, in response to the Newsweek article, the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan banded together and came up with this fantastic video that showcases the city and the spirit of the residents. This video is the first and only thing that has made me homesick in the year since I've moved from the state.


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"A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged, it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and the time in which it is used." -Justice OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES, Towne v. Eisner, 245 U.S. 425 (1918).
We librarians live our lives by words. From the words on the pages of a 500 year old book to the 140 characters of a tweet, words are one of the great beasts of burden that lug information around from one brain to the next. Words are powerful, but nowhere are they more powerful than when we use them to organize and access information.
Words are called terms when they describe something in a thesaurus, and terms must be the correct way to describe the stuff they are applied to. In the context of our comics thesaurus, it must also be understandable to the user. We get to decide what word will mean a certain kind of thing, and our choice must be successful or our terms will get our readers nowhere.
Recently I have been working with our thesaurus. Considering its strengths and weaknesses, looking for holes that a great comic may slide through if we do not have the proper words to describe and connect. I have found just such a hole, but oh if only I had the word to fill it!
You see there are these comics, some memoirs, some roughly based on the lives of their creators, others total fiction, but they all put the reader inside an experience or point of view. These comics let the reader in on what it is like to:
Grow up in a culture of violence: Fist, Stick, Knife, Gun: a Personal History of Violence by Geoffrey Canada, Adapted by Jamar Nicholas
Be a stay-at-home Dad: Little Star by Andi Watson
Feel different: Skim Words by Mariko Tamaki, Drawings by Jillian Tamaki
Emigrate: The Arrival by Shaun Tan
Conquer self-hate: American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
Go crazy: Swallow Me Whole by Nate Powell
Be a grumpy file clerk from Cleveland: American Splendor by Harvey Pekar
These works have dual strength; novelty for one reader who gets a peek into a different world view and the familiarity for another who learns she is not alone. How do you sum up that super power? I don't know yet, but I am working on it!
Candidate term: Pass the experience plea


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When two spouses become embroiled in a divorce they often put their children on the "back burner," turning instead to their own personal crises inherent in this kind of a life-changing event. The spouses often devote their attention to hiding and minimizing assets and looking for ways to "get back at" the other spouse. One of the things that bring children squarely into the fray all too often, however, is the issue of is child support. Child support, as its name implies, is a means of providing money from the higher earning parent to the lower earning parent in order to provide for the necessities of life (and other items as well) for the benefit of the minor children. Under California law, parents are required to continue providing financially for their children both during and following a divorce. Children are, after all, dependents of their parents, regardless of whether the parents are married or divorced. As such, both parents are legally responsible for providing for their children's welfare. In the case of a divorce, the clearest way to provide for a child's financial welfare is through a child support order, as this calls for the payment of money on the child's behalf. This leads to the concept of child support, payments that help to support a child during and following divorce.
The Facts on Child Support
How Much is it Really Worth? Understanding Breaches of Fiduciary Duty
In a divorce, both spouses are required to fully disclose their assets. This disclosure is considered a "fiduciary duty" that are very serious, very important and essential disclosure for both parties to a dissolution proceeding. Disclosing assets is necessary in order to ensure that they are fairly divided. In a perfect world, both spouses would be honest about which assets they have and how much each asset was worth. Mutual honesty would allow dissolution proceedings to move smoothly and get both spouses situated in their new, separate lives. Unfortunately, though, honesty is often one of the first casualties in a divorce. One spouse may try to cheat financially, either hiding or undervaluing their assets. Often, the other spouse may never realize that financial cheating has taken place. If the spouse does detect cheating, however, they can take legal action against their ex-partner. Legal action in this case means filing a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
Restraining Orders
In sport and in the working world, persistence is considered a virtue. Those who succeed, whether they are MVP of the team or President of the company, are often praised for how they "refuse to take 'no' for an answer." Ironically, when the games are over and the board meetings have ended, this same quality can result in negative consequences in another forum. A "determined" person may find him or herself facing legal action if a desired lover or friend begins to feel threatened by repeated unwelcome advances.
Omitted Assets: A Magic Trick of Divorce
In the world of magic, one of the hardest tricks is to make an object disappear. Magicians spend countless hours working to convincingly make objects vanish from view. Unfortunately, magicians are not the only ones capable of performing disappearing acts. During divorce, one spouse may try to make assets disappear from the view of the ex-partner. Assets include everything from a piece of property, to a boat, to a baseball autographed by Babe Ruth. Regardless of what form it takes, a hidden asset is an omitted asset.
Spousal Support
One of the most controversial issues of divorce is that of spousal support. Spousal support, commonly known as "alimony," often makes a bitter divorce downright sour. After all, it is a common perception among those who pay spousal support that they should not be required to pay their ex-spouse their hard-earned money each month. Of course, those on the receiving end of these payments are very often dependent upon them and would frankly be in dire financial straits without these payments. Matters can become especially tricky if the earning the more money is required to pay alimony to a spouse that, in the paying spouse's opinion, "caused" the breakup of the marriage (through an extra marital affair, for example). "You mean that not only is he allowed to cheat on me but I now have to actually pay monthly support??? How can that be fair?"
International Child Abduction
Feinberg & Waller, APC is pleased to report a recent win in a very complex, international Hague Convention family law battle. The case involved the parents of a young child who, up until her abrupt removal by her mother had lived in France with both parents for over two years. The mother took the child to the United States and, it was argued, wrongfully retained the child in the United States in contravention of the Hague Convention, an international treaty generally designed to provide rules on where child custody disputes are to be determined. It took father roughly fourteen months to locate his daughter so as to be able to bring the proceedings for her recovery in the Los Angeles Superior Court.


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NAAMES – North Atlantic and Marine Ecosystems Study
Science and Operations Team Meetings:
- 25-27 August 2015 NAAMES Science Team Meeting, NASA LaRC
- 28 August 2015, NAAMES Project Confirmation Review, NASA HQ
- 8 September – 23 October 2015, C-130 Integration, NASA WFF
- 2-5 November 2015, R/V Atlantis Integration and Setup, WHOI
Lesson Plans and Activities - NAAMES
Ocean Lesson Plans:
- Phytoplankton in the Gulf of Maine (Middle School)
- Tracking Ocean Ecology with Chlorophyll A (Elementary School)
- Ocean Impacts of an El Nino event (High School)
- Comparing the effects of El Nino and La Nina (Middle School)
- Ocean Currents and Sea Surface Temperature (Middle and High School)
- Hurricanes as Heat Engines (Middle and High School)
Aerosols Lesson Plans:
- Tropical Atlantic Aerosols (Middle School)
- Seasonal Patterns of Aerosols (Middle and High School)
Cloud Lesson Plans:
- Cloudy versus Clear (Elementary School)
- Aruba Cloud Cover Measured by Satellite (Middle School)
- Variables Affecting Earth's Albedo (Middle School)
- Does Humidity Affect Cloud Formation? (Middle School)
- Seasons and Cloud Cover, Are They Related? (Middle and High School)
- Does Cloud Type Affect Rainfall? (Middle and High School)
The NAAMES project is a five-year investigation to resolve key processes controlling ocean system function, their influences on atmospheric aerosols and clouds and their implications for climate. For more information on the project visit the NAAMES homepage.
This page collects some of the lessons, activities, and data parameters on the MY NASA DATA web site that relate to what the NAAMES mission is studying. On this page you can go directly to Live Access Server data parameters and explore the data on your own, through the sample images below, or through a classroom ready lesson plan that will lead you in the creation of several types of data visualizations to help you better understand what the NAAMES mission is studying.


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Every week we bring you a New Music Digest featuring all the best tracks around to feast your ears on. Take a listen and discover someone new in this week's banging playlist.
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This past weekend I had the pleasure of venturing to the Big Apple, NYC for an event! I always have an amazing time at events because I meet AWESOME people! At this particular event, I met Mikaela, the fabulous owner of Vêtu de Joy boutique! I have been obsessing over her clothes for the longest time, so to meet her was super awesome and we were able to get in an impromptu photo shoot the next day! She styled me with some amazing pieces from her boutique and I am absolutley in love with them! I will be showcasing more looks from her boutique in the weeks to come! But right now, let's get into this fabulous top and pants!! The details of both of these pieces are simply STUNNING!!
TOP: Vêtu de Joy | Pants: Vêtu de Joy| Shoes: Zara (old) | Jacket: Gap
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Cotton farmers under the aegis of National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN) have received four metric tonnes of improved cottonseeds from the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC).
The Director-General of the council, Dr. Hussaini Doko Ibrahim, while addressing the farmers at the official ceremony held at the Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR), Zaria, recently, said the council was concerned by the declining performance of the Cotton, Textiles and Garment sector (CTG), and was, therefore, motivated to continue boosting cotton production. He said this was to enable idle ginneries starved of cotton seed to come back to operation.
"In continuation of the boosting programme, RMRDC presented 5.82 tonnes of cotton seeds to farmers in 2015 and 4.3 tonnes of improved cotton seeds (SAMCOT 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13) to all cotton farmers under the umbrella of National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN) in 2016. The council is today providing additional four tonnes of cotton seeds (Samcot 8, 9 and 10) to farmers under the umbrella of the National Cotton Growers Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN) for this year's planting season," he said.
Dr. Ibrahim lamented that out of the 54 ginneries available in Nigeria, only 22 were functioning, albeit at very low capacity utilisation. He added that this trend had a spirally limiting effect on the cotton value chain development locally, culminating in the folding up of several textile industries (83) between 1995 and 2017, and leaving only 23 functioning at low capacity utilisation.
"Ginning capacity of the existing ginneries is about 650,000 tonnes of seed cotton but current production is less than 60,000 tonnes per annum; representing about 10 per cent capacity utilisation," he stressed.
Also speaking, Prof. Ibrahim Umar Abubakar, the Executive Director, IAR, Zaria, stated that the institute had developed six different cotton varieties for local use.
He emphasised that the present administration's focus was on the need for diversification of the economy from oil-dependent to agriculture. He said agriculture was contributing about 45 presently to the nation's GDP.
In an effort to achieve economic diversification, the government has tried to revive cotton production through the activities of the Presidential Committee on Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG).
The director also said there was enormous potential associated with the entire cotton value chain. He, therefore, challenged the private sector, ginners, farmers and all stakeholders to assist in mass production of cotton seeds in order to meet national demand.
The President of National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN), represented by the National Secretary-General, Alhaji Hassan Buhari, expressed gratitude to RMRDC and other relevant stakeholders for making cotton seeds available to NACOTAN for the 2017 planting season.
He, however, challenged government to assist in the area of cotton market to enable cotton farmers market their produce easily.
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Hundreds of Lewisham Deptford residents have contacted me over the last two years to ask for help with housing issues. Many are stuck in unsuitable or overcrowded social housing and the sad fact is that only those in the most acute need are likely to be moved. Others are frustrated that they are unable to afford sky-high London rents on a low income.
After seven years in power, the Tories' record on housing is failing on all fronts. Home-ownership has fallen sharply, rough sleeping has more than doubled, private rents have risen faster than incomes and affordable house building in 2016 was at its lowest level for 24 years.
If Labour is elected on June 8th, we will take bold action to tackle the housing crisis. We will build at least a million new homes by 2022, including 100,000 affordable council and housing association homes a year to rent and buy.
We will also seek to end insecurity for private renters by introducing a new charter of renters' rights. We will guarantee new legal standards to ensure that all homes are fit for human habitation and give councils new powers to license landlords.
From 1997-2010 successive Labour governments built almost 2 million new homes and cut homelessness by 62%. I hope that voters will give us a chance to build on that success over the next five years.


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I have to admit that when I was at 2400 words I pushed it to reach over 3000 just to say that on the third day I did 3000 words.
This is unrelated to the writing done on Day Uno and Day Dos.
This was work towards a new PI title. I have to write what I love and I love me some PI.
I could write some more tonight but I am being forced against my will to go see The Avengers at midnight.
Tomorrow I hope to add another 3000+ words to this PI story and continue on my journey.
I'm very happy with the progress I've made thus far. I'm enjoying what I am writing.
Next week I start a new job and that will be the true test of my May Mayhem accountability experiment. Until then I am going to work hard this weekend to arrange words in a certain way that will titillate my readers.


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As part of the human race, we all think about when the apocalypse will happen. While such musings are based on vague wonderings about the future of the earth, there are some things we are factually aware of; such as the numerous animal species that are soon to be extinct. Yes, there are a vast number of animals that are most likely to become extinct in the lifetime of the living generations! Now isn't that truly alarming? And of course, human agency is undeniably involved in the arrival of such a state. So don't be surprised if you are suddenly confronted with a world where the following animals are wiped out of existence.
Currently existent only in some areas of the Central and Western Atlantic, Hooded Seals were hunted for their leather and oil products before the 1940s. Ever since then, they are not hunted so purposefully – most killings occur due to subsistence hunting or as by-catch.
These marsupials called 'tree kangaroos' live on trees and are found mostly in island areas such as the tropical forests of New Guinea and some parts of Australia. Their natural habitat is being rapidly destroyed by timber production and logging, as well as hunting by native tribes.
Majestic birds with a very striking appearance, Bearded Vultures deemed to be in extreme danger according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) – there are just 10,000 pairs remaining across the world. They have been hunted for irrational fear of them carrying off women and children in mountainous regions of Eurasia.
The Axolotl is a very exotic variety of amphibians that originate in numerous lakes in the Mexico region. Its dwindling number is associated with urbanization-related water pollution. As of 2013, no traces of wild Axolomeh (the plural or Axolotl) were found across all of Mexico.
Currently existent in only four areas of the world – one region in Russia and three in Kazakhstan, the Siaga Antelope has been heavily hunted in the modern era. This is because, not only do these creatures has a most unique appearance, their horns having medicinal properties as well.
An odd-looking amphibian of the salamander family, Olms are decreasing in number due to very specific nature of habitat they require. Entirely aquatic and averse to light, they are exclusively found in water caves of Central and Southeast Europe, which are now getting marred by pollution.
A tiny-sized monkey that is incredibly cute-looking, this species is found in a very small area of Central and Southwest China, in the temperate forests at the height of 1,500 to 3,400 meters. They are endangered due to their selective diet lichen which is now sparsely found due to deforestation.
The gharial is a type of crocodilian which is found primarily in the Indian subcontinent. Known to be amongst the largest variety of the species and thus particularly fascinating, the global population of gharials is a mere 235 individual creatures.
A part of the monkey family known for its bizarre features, the Proboscis Monkey is found exclusively on the Malay island of Borneo. The population of this already rare animal has reduced by a whopping 50% in the past 40 years, primarily due to hunting practices and loss of habitat.
The Irrawady Dolphin is likened to beluga whales in terms of appearance, though its population is far lesser than the latter. There are about 7000 such dolphins in existence today, with 90% of these occurring in Bangladesh. Overfishing and incidence of bycatching are the greatest threat to them.
The largest known land-arthropod on Earth, the Coconut Crab can measure as much as a small baby in size. It is found in the island regions of the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean, where they are considered a delicacy and aphrodisiac by locals; this is the main threat to their survival.
Kakapos are a type of flightless parrots that are unique to New Zealand alone. They were widely hunted for their meat and feathers by locals in the past which reduced their numbers over time. Also, with colonization of the lands, new predator species arrived, further endangering Kakapos.
The Dugong is a sea creature, most closely similar to Steller's Sea Cow in appearance. Historically, Dugongs have been widely hunted for not just their meat and oil, but also since their hunting had much cultural significance in the Indo-West Pacific, where they are primarily found.
The Horton Plains Slender Loris is an extremely rare animal which features on the list of top five most-threatened primates in the world. First discovered in 1937, it was considered to be extinct by 2002, till it was discovered once again in 2009, with just about 100 being in existence today.
Known for its unique colour and appearance, the Gooty spider has been sighted in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, in its natural habitat of deciduous forests. Logging, firewood harvesting and specimen collection for pet trade has led to a significant decrease in the Gooty spider population.
Markhors are large wild goats which are almost mythical in their unique appearance. They are found in the mountainous regions of Southeast Asia with the estimate of total population falling below 2,500 mature creatures.
The Quokka constitutes a very fascinating species of marsupials that is small in size and vulnerable to hunting by dogs, cats, foxes, etc. Found exclusively in the island areas of Western Australia, their numbers are fast declining due to the action of predators and loss of habitat as well.
Okapis are unusual animals with zebra-like markings and a structural similarity to giraffes. They inhabit specific forested areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and are in much danger due to logging, hunting for its skin and meat and human settlement in their natural habitat.


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I did this just to satisfy my curiosity. Shortly after the Mathis "Paul McCartney is Twins" paper came out, a reader approached him with the video below:
The man there claims to be John Halliday, caretaker of the childhood home of the McCartney family. Passersby take more than one look, as he looks an awful lot like Paul.
I am forced, however, to do screen grabs of this grainy film to make a facial comparison. Nonetheless I did my best, and am 94% sure that this man is Paul McCartney, the retired McCartney, living a quiet life in Liverpool while his brother is out setting the world on fire with music. Sort of.


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Due to its unsurpassed beauty and elegance, marble is a widely used material for countertops. Marble can add warmth and sophistication to any room—so it's no surprise that in addition to countertops, it is used for:
- Bathroom vanities
- Fireplace surrounds
- Window sills
- Tabletops
- Wainscot
- Flooring
Although marble can be used for wall claddings, exterior applications should generally be limited to white marbles (with some exceptions) because of the impact of inclement weather.
In general, marble's natural appearance, engineering characteristics, and ease of maintenance make it a premium choice for many homeowners. Read more about marble.
Benefits of Marble Countertops
Marble countertops offer a wide variety of both functional and aesthetic benefits, including:
- Natural beauty that other materials can't match
- High durability
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Bath, Kitchen and Tile Center stocks two different types of marble in our stone yard at our Newark manufacturing division. We also frequently have different marble slabs in stock in accordance with our exotic stone program. Additional marble colors are available by request. Upon an initial selection via digital photography, we will obtain the quantity of slabs needed for your project for you to view and approve prior to fabrication.
In addition to custom marble countertops, Bath, Kitchen and Tile Center handles a line of pre-manufactured marble vanity tops by Rynone, which offers Carrara and Mochacino marble lavatory countertops, at an extremely affordable price. We also handle a variety of under-mounted lavatory sinks.
When you visit our showroom in Newark, Delaware, you'll see why Bath, Kitchen and Tile Center has been the go-to source for Delaware area homeowners since 1963! We can handle all your countertop installation needs.
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