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A dozen students from Westover (Markey and Meg's alma mater) traveled to Rwanda on a 12-day cultural immersion trip and visited The Women's Bakery. Read more about their trip here!
Departures, a luxury travel magazine, recently featured The Women's Bakery in their travel section. Julie, our Co-Founder & Co-Director discusses the rapid growth of Kigali and how TWB fits into the bigger picture.
Living in Kigali has featured The Women's Bakery has a "good cause" to check out in the city. Read more here. That's bread power.
Annette Swale wrote a feature on TWB for The Culture Trip. She interviewed our team and visited our site in Kigali! Check out the story here.
"Listen Ladies" interviewed Julie about The Women's Bakery and her work in East Africa. Listen in to learn more about our model and our work for to promote and achieve women's empowerment.
On February 11, TWB was featured on the "Creating Economic Opportunities for Women" at Harvard's Social Enterprise Conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Follow the link to learn more about the conference and the budding sector of social enterprise.
Markey delivered a Ted Talk in St. Louis in October of last year. The video has finally been released.
Check it out here and learn how The Women's Bakery begun - and how we believe bread can change the world.
The Women's Bakery was featured as one of the places to see in the New York Times "36 Hours" Column. Check it out! #breadpower
This month, Agasaro Magazine featured TWB's work in the Rwanda-based magazine. Read more here!
TWB's CEO, Markey Culver, gave a Ted Talk on October 27th in St. Louis! Her talk showcased her journey to discovering how simple bread has the power to create jobs, enhance nutrition, and spark economies. Video coming soon! Read more about it here.
TWB Swag is now available for purchase online! Check it out here. Our shirts and totes are screen printed by Street2Life, a business that provides employment and job training to homeless youth in the Denver area. Your purchase helps support both TWB programming and Street2Life programming! That's bread power.
On a recent episode of E Ship City, a venture from the Kaufmann Foundation that seeks to know what drives the entrepreneurs for innovation and renewal, Markey appeared to share her thoughts on entrepreneurship. Watch the 7-minute video to see more!
TWB is thrilled to announce TWB's first ever Corporate Sponsorship with Rademaker, an international industrial baking equipment manufacturer, is based in the Netherlands. As part of their Corporate Responsibility initiatives, the company will be work with TWB to enhance Rwanda bakery operations, specifically with their expertise in the baking industry. Read more here!
TWB was recently featured in A Plus, a media company focused on positive journalism, founded by Ashton Kutcher, Kendall Dabaghi, & Evan Beard. TWB's Co-Founder, Julie, shares about our model, our program, and our impact.
Check out the feature here! Major #breadpower.
TWB Founder, Markey Culver, is graduating this week from Washington University. The school featured her in a recent article on the top students of the class. Read more about her great accomplishment here.
In March, Peace Corps Rwanda hosted a 70+ km bike ride in support of women's empowerment - especially for women to be able to ride bicycles. The culmination of the ride resulted in a new bicycle for the Remera Women's Bakery. Read the full story on the Peace Corps main page! #breadpower
TWB advocate and founder of The Better Have, Angela Flotken, writes, "The Women's Bakery is an incredible organization with a life-changing mission. As you know, my mom is from Africa which has always pulled my heart towards improving the lives of people in that part of the world. Although truly, we are all one people and the Women's Bakery has plans to go global." She is hosting a fundraiser on behalf of TWB at Cycle Bar (Chesterfield) later this month. Check it out!
For the second year in a row, a CEL Practicum team is traveling to Rwanda to consult for The Women's Bakery (TWB), founded by Olin second year MBA Markey Culver. This year, the CEL team is tasked with analyzing various model options for TWB as we grow and expand throughout Africa. Read more here!
In February, we had graduation, team retreats, market research, & grants secured. Read more here.
Here's the schedule for RISE, an awareness event to promote the work of The Women's Bakery in College Station, Texas. Sponsored by TWB's Texas A&M Chapter Group.
Friday, April 7: Northgate Night! Come by TWB baked goods to support the cause.
Monday, April 10: "Girl Rising" Movie Night! Before the film, you'll have the opportunity to write notes to the women that work in TWB bakeries and buy bread and shirts. Join us for a night of education and empowerment.
Tuesday, April 11: Discussion Event! We will be hosting panelists who will give more insight into this movement. #breadpower
Interested in working with The Women's Bakery? Check out our website to learn more about our open position in Program Management.
Last week, TWB was joined by Yixiao Gong, from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Yixiao is a graduate student working with a team of students to help TWB develop our business model in Rwanda. Read her reflections on the MIT blog here!
The Women's Bakery has entered Phase II of our training with the Togetherness Cooperative (in conjunction with African Road and so the group of men and women are beginning to learn how to bake healthy, nutritious (and delicious) TWB breads. Read more here!
In preparation for the launch of Giving Tuesday and TWB's end of year campaign, The Battalion, the student newspaper for Texas A&M, featured our work in Rwanda to help us generate funds for our programs in the 2017 year. Check it out here!
U.S. Program Officer, Heather Newell, recently published a blog about the origins, development, and impact of The Women's Bakery for the U.S. Peace Corps. Follow this link to read more! #sharetheloaf
TWB Training Facilitator, Denyse Uwineza was recently featured in the New Times, a newspaper in Rwanda, for her work in entrepreneurship. We're honored and thrilled to have her on our team. #breadpower
We're in the final round for the Global Impact Award through the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Check out the finalist page here!
In preparation for our upcoming partnership with Africa Road, Leigh Harvey has been fundraising for our bakery project. Read more here on Africa Road's Blog!
This summer, Walker Holmes spent three weeks working with our team in Kigali as a research analyst. She shares her experiences on "My Job Stories," with a particular focus on how our model is working and growing in Rwanda. Read more here!
TWB sat down with One Seed Expeditions, a socially conscious travel company, last week to share about our work! Here's what they had to say.
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The Effect of Bridge Design on Weight Bearing Capacity:
Erik Scow
Brief Intro to Bridges
Bridges are as old as nature itself, the first of them being thing such as fallen logs or paths mode up of stones
Materials and designs in bridges help them work
Bridges play a large role in human civilization
Materials Required for the Experiment
Popsicle sticks
90 lb or higher rope
Bucket of sorts
Electronic scale
Step 1: Create/find two stable platforms to put each side of the bridge on.
Step 2: Use something to place weights in (a bucket of sorts) or simply place weights on top of the bridge (won't work for suspension bridge)
Step 3: Place a small box or book on the top of the bridge and hang the rope holding the bucket from it (skip step if placing weights directly onto the bridges)
Step 4: Add weight until the bridge breaks, Record data every time you test the bridge.
Step 5: Repeat steps for each bridge. Each bridge should be tested the same way.
Scientific Background
What Helps Bridges Work Properly
Materials help determine how much the bridge will hold.
The heavier and more durable the materials, the more it will hold (that is, if they are placed correctly according to the design of the bridge)
Shapes in the design contribute greatly to bridges working properly
Triangles are the strongest shape in construction
On a triangle, the angles cannot be changed. They are stuck in place
The design of the bridge itself also contributes to the working of the bridge, of course
Forces Involved With Bridges
There are forces the fight against bridges
Tension: the same force put on a rubber band when you pull it apart. It affects the underside of the bridge pulling away from each other
Compression: The same force as a spring being pushed together. Is a pushing force that affects the top of the bridge.
Torsion: A twisting wave-like force. Mostly a concern for suspension bridges as some other bridge types' shapes naturally stop it.
There are many other forces involved, but these are the main ones
Bridge Types
Beam Bridges
The oldest and simplest type of bridge
With it's supports on either side, it will withstand compression and tension
One, modern, type of beam bridge is a
A truss bridge spreads force throughout a truss structure, made up of triangles
It is stronger than a regular beam bridge
truss bridge
Arch Bridges
Arch bridges have been in use since Roman times
They are a semi circular shape
Their natural shape directly stops compression and tension.
If built too large, tension will take hold of, and destroy the bridge
Suspension Bridges
With a suspension bridge, cables attached to towers on each side of the bridge hold the bridge up
On each other side of the tower, the cables are anchored to the ground
Towers under compression, being pushed into the ground by the cables on either side
Roadway built on a deck truss to thwart torsion
History of Bridges
The very first bridges were created by nature
Bridges designed by humans have been found in many ancient civilization
Bridges then began to show up in more and more places
The Romans revolutionized bridge building with the invention of the Roman arch
Primitive Africans were the first to build suspension bridges
All bridge types have been influenced by past bridges
The beam bridge had a strength to weight ratio of 2.5 oz (weight) to aprx. 36 lb (strength) or 1 oz (weight) to aprx. 14.4 lb (strength)
The arch bridge had a strength to weight ratio of 2.7 oz (weight) to aprx. 40 lb (strength) or 1 oz (weight) to aprx. 14.8 lb (strength).
The suspension bridge had a strength to weight ratio of 3.5 oz (weight) to aprx. 27 lb or 1 oz (weight) to aprx. 7.7 lb
When I tested each bridge...
Unfortunately, I fear my results are incorrect because...
When I tested the beam bridge, I was unwise to wrap the rope holding the bucket around the bridge.
the rope squeezing the bridge together collapsed it, instead of weight pushing down on it
When I tested the arch bridge, the books I placed on top of it were imbalanced. The books fell from the bridge to the side, causing it to break
When I built the suspension bridge, instead of tying the ends of the paracord to anchorages, I simply tied them to the undersides of the towers. This greatly affected the effectiveness of the bridge. The cables were only attached to one side, causing the towers to fall inward and the bridge to bow and eventually break.
If I could redo this project, I would,
first test all of the bridges correctly and,
second build multiples of each bridge type in case something went wrong in the testing
Work Cited
"Building Strong Shapes with Triangles." Building Strong Shapes with Triangles. Web. 08 Apr. 2014. <http://www.rogersconnection.com/triangles/>.
"Historic Truss Bridges." Historic Truss Bridges. Web. 29 Apr. 2014. <http://www.paprojectpath.org/historic-truss-bridges>.
"History of Bridges." - Tunnels and Bridges History. Web. 29 Apr. 2014. <http://www.historyofbridges.com/>.
"History of Suspension Bridges." Extendedprojectelodie. Web. 29 Apr. 2014. <http://extendedprojectelodie.wordpress.com/2012/11/04/history-of-suspension-bridges/>.
Lamb, Robert, and Michael Morrissey. "How Bridges Work." HowStuffWorks. HowStuffWorks.com, 01 Apr. 2000. Web. 29 Apr. 2014. <http://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/civil/bridge.htm/printable>.
"Materials Used in Bridges Construction." Web. 29 Apr. 2014
I will create a beam bridge, an arch bridge and a suspension bridge out of Popsicle stick and test to see which one will have the greatest strength to weight ratio
I believe that the suspension bridge will be the strongest bridge, because it is able to span longer distances, hence forth it may be able to hold more weight.
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In case anyone was wondering things have not gotten any easier or less stressful since the beginning of the month. On the plus side I think everything I could possibly need for my wedding is either done or is currently someone else's responsibility. I've been able to keep up with my art projects which is a surprise considering the complete lack of free time I seem to be experiencing. The only thing saving me is the time I've carved out each morning for exercising which is the inspiration behind the two pieces I've worked on. Each piece is based on an image I found via yoga accounts I follow on Instagram. Which, by the way, if you want to get the most update insights to my life or see what I'm working on follow me on IG (@cwtr92).
With that, I'm going to dive in today on Project 52 and a huge post discussing my journey as an artist this year since I actually completed one project each week for an entire year.
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It is extremely important for employers to take the necessary measures to protect their employees from serious work injuries. In fact, the failure to maintain a safe working environment can lead to significant repercussions, including an employee's workers' compensation claim, OSHA fines, increased workers' compensation insurance premiums and possibly an employee serious and willful misconduct lawsuit.
Unfortunately, a recycling plant in Kern County, California, may soon be dealing with some of these consequences following a tragic workplace accident that left two employees dead.
According to reports, Armando R., 16, and his brother Eladio R., 22, were cleaning a drainage tunnel at the Community Recycling and Resource Center in Lamont (just outside Bakersfield) last Wednesday when they were overcome by hydrogen sulfide fumes.
For those unfamiliar with hydrogen sulfide, it is a highly toxic gas that can cause severe damage to both the brain and central nervous system.
Here, the gas was a direct byproduct of the composting work being performed at the recycling plant - converting green waste and food waste into compost used in landscaping. However, plant officials are uncertain as to how the hydrogen sulfide managed to enter the drainage tunnel were the two men were working.
Authorities believe that Armando R. was overcome by fumes shortly after starting work in the 8-foot concrete drainage tunnel, and that Eladio R. was overcome by fumes when he attempted to rescue his brother further down the tunnel.
Tragically, Armando R. died at the scene of the industrial accident while Eladio R. died at the hospital a few days later after being taken off life support by his family.
Reports indicate that the two men were issued only rubber boots and painters' masks for cleaning the tunnel.
"Why don't they take precautions if they know it's dangerous?" asked a relative of the two men. "They don't give them the right equipment. It upsets me."
The incident is now under investigation by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal OSHA), and the U.S. Department of Labor due to Armando R.'s young age and the fact that he may have submitted false identification papers to work at the plant.
It is worth noting that Community Recycling and Resource Center has received no prior citations from Cal OSHA officials for work injuries or unsafe conditions.
Stay tuned for further developments in the area of workers' compensation defense law ...
This post was provided for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as legal advice. Names have been withheld to protect the identity of the parties.
CBS News, "Teen killed when overcome by fumes at Calif. plant" Oct. 14, 2011
The Bakersfield Californian, "Second worker in industrial accident dies" Oct. 15, 2011


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|Summer, Summer, Summer!
Session 18 : 10 x 150m : Thursday 24th of May
Short distance, more speed. Still getting the headache, but at least nice being at the track when it's summer. Had a proper fight with Mr V at the last interval. Darn that guy is fast when he decides to give everything. It's just the mind that is limiting him.
|My new 150m PB: 20.67 seconds.
Today's times on the distance:
22.1 - 22.7 - 21.9 - 21.7 - 21.2 - 21.7 - 22.2 - 21.9 - 21.4 - 20.7
|Spit times.
We also got the entire program for next week. The coming week will be the hardest week by far. I even heard some rumours about Hades dropping by track. Tuesday: 10 x 600m, Thursday: 20 x 200m with running pauses.
|Hades (src: monster.wikia.com).
Mr Me: "So why are you doing this type of training?"
Frode: "I have a goal of running 400m in less than 60 seconds."
Mr Me: "But it sounds very painful."
Frode: "Yes, it is."
Mr Me: "So you like pain?"
Frode: "No."
Mr Me: "But is this training fun then?"
Frode: "Well... ehh, if it's not painful it is fun."
Mr Me: "But it is painful, hence it's no fun. Right?"
Frode: "Do you have other questions?"
Mr Me: "No."
|Mr V got very frustrated when he was unable to find his right earring he lost during the last interval.
|Mr B and Mr Jean.
|Afterwards Miss C and Mr Ringom joined for some bench press in the sun.
Norwegian Championships
I searched the Net, and came over this document with my name in it. It shows statistics from last year, of "oldies" like me having done the 400m. And guess what, I was the 7th fastest guy on the distance. That shows how extremely few who are running 400m in my age group.
|Norway: 2011 - Outdoor / Men 35-39 years (src: friidrett.no)
Comparing with the fastest my time is nothing but crap. To be able to set a new record with my PB I would have to compete in one of the 70+ age groups.
|Norwegian Veteran Records (src: friidrett.no)
However, despite not being able to set a new record I am seriously considering to pack my shorts and drop by Stavanger in September, for the Norwegian Masters Championship 2012. Maybe I'll manage to talk Mr V into participating as well (more info for the veterans can be found at friidrett.no).
Most likely I'll do the 5 km at Sandefjordsløpet at Saturday. If my legs are rested I'll try to set a new PB on the distance. My old one is as weak as 19:47 so it should not be too hard. However, you'll never know.


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Skittles made a bit of a splash in the media world recently with a relaunch of their homepage that essentially created an overlay for their various web properties, starting with a Twitter page displaying all tweets mentioning the Skittles brand name. You could also check out their Flickr photo gallery or their Facebook fan page.
Nice enough idea, but I suspect it will enjoy its five minutes of online fame before falling by the wayside. However, imagine such an approach is used internally on the corporate Intranet. The single great feature of the so called web 2.0 applications is that it puts you in touch with customers as never before. The problem generally is that those customer voices are generally only heard by the web savvy people within a company. The overwhelming consensus still seems to regard Twitter as an oddity that will have nothing of use for them.
Blammo, this would shoot that down instantly. The modern marketing credo puts the customer at the very heart of everything the company does, it's not just enough for marketing folks to care about the customer, it's something that each and every employee should care about. But unless you're customer facing it's often difficult to know what your customers are doing, what problems they're having and generally how they're finding your products. Now that can change.
The Skittles website will probably fade into obscurity within weeks, if it hasn't already done so, but by jove it doesn't half offer up a great opportunity for how to put social media into the faces of each and every person in your company.


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Suggestions for Vin Lawrence committee
THE EDITOR, Sir: I am glad to see Dr Vin Lawrence's energy committee working fast and coming up with outside-the-box solutions to our problems. I suggest for consideration by the committee two further items for the agenda:
1) The possibility of coordination with the National Water Commission as to when it pumps water, as a way of reducing peak demand and using slack generation capacity. This will be increasingly interesting when there are more renewables in the system.
2) The drafting of an energy storage policy for Jamaica, something that we are beginning to need in place, to allow continued growth in renewables without the need for complete backup with conventional generation. This could be by pumped storage, batteries, or the many other methods now available, and will need the amount of storage phased in as the amount of renewables rises.
I hope that the committee can contribute to making energy strategy a longer-term debate, once the panic of the short-term issues are dealt with.
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Connor Ratliff
A prolific performer at New York City's Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Ratliff was previously told by famed actor Tom Hanks, that he had "dead eyes," and was then fired from the set of a TV show. However, his eyes, like his outrageous personality, are anything but dead. Performing in at least two or three shows a week, alongside a myriad of other stand up and acting gigs, it's surprising Ratliff hasn't become a household name yet. He may be best known for his epic Twitter rants about the MTA and subway delays, but can currently be seen on The Chris Gethard Show.
Phoebe Robinson
Robinson is definitely a rising star in the comedy world. A writer for Vulture, Glamour and her own blog Blaria (a portmanteau of Black Daria), she provides social commentary, but with an amusing twist that makes her definitely someone to not only read, but watch. She performs around NYC at various comedy venues and has a live podcast show, 2 Dope Queens, with The Daily Show correspondent Jessica Williams. She also made her Late Night With Seth Meyers stand up debut in 2015, so she's definitely on the fast track to making a name for herself.
The hosts of Black Men Can't Jump In Hollywood (Jerah Milligan, Jonathan Braylock & James III)
This podcast is run by three amazingly funny men, but their chemistry as a unit, as well as their shows outside the podcast, make them one entry on this list. Starting in the fall of 2015, these three comedians (who perform together on the Astronomy Club improv team at Upright Citizens Brigade), decided to create a podcast that tackled the lack of diversity of black actors in major Hollywood films. Each week they dissect a movie starring a leading actor of color and charmingly discuss whether it helps or dampens the cause of diversity in the media. Take a listen and also make sure to check out their future live recordings, as well as other upcoming comedy performances around the city.
Akilah Hughes
Starting as a YouTuber with her viral video, Meet Your First Black Girlfriend, Hughes has blasted onto the New York comedy scene with a major appetite for making people laugh. From this initial media notice, she has landed spectacular gigs from stand-up shows to hosting film and TV events, and recently had a project chosen for Sundance Institute's Episodic Story Lab. She currently produces videos at the Fusion Network and writes for various websites. She also blogs and keeps it real with her followers, even using her social media presence to promote social justice for women.
Angela Cobb
Cobb was most recently placed on the list of 'Top 15 Comedians' in It's Queens: The Magazine, so she is definitely on her way up in the comedy world in New York City. She is a regular at Broadway Comedy Club and is the curator and host of 'My First Time: A Stand-Up & Storytelling Show' at QED. Cobb has also been seen on ComedyTime TV, and her @midnight tweets are frequently selected among Comedy Central's 'Top Ten.'
Eliot Glazer
His last name may sound familiar, and that's because he is the brother of Broad City's Ilana Glazer. Eliot has made a name for himself though, and performs comedic acts around the city. He trained at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and even before his sister made it big with Broad City, he and Ilana went viral with the 'Shit New Yorkers Say' video. He's currently a consultant for a few TV shows, including Difficult People, but also writes episodes for Younger. He is also a classically trained vocalist, and performs in a show of his own creation, Haunting Renditions, usually with special comedian guests.
Conner O'Malley
This lucky guy is the long-time boyfriend of Saturday Night Live's Aidy Bryant, but he's also spectacularly talented in his own right. O'Malley performs improv and stand-up comedy in New York City and also has a very impressive resume of writing for Late Night with Seth Meyers. He also appears in sketches on Late Night, making him a face some may know, but he's really about to break into the spotlight for his skills in comedy. He can be caught a couple times a week at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, or followed on his highly sarcastic Twitter, and even sometimes in special one-off shows with his girlfriend.
Soren & Jolles (Tracy Soren and Jessie Jolles)
Having been cited as the next Broad City girl duo by the Huffington Post, Soren & Jolles have been working it out for the past two-plus years with their web series DIBS, as well as a multitude of other sketches for various websites like Cosmopolitan, Funny or Die and Buzzfeed. These ladies are hardworking writers and performers who have been in the press for their sketches, especially explaining the difference in expectations vs. reality, and humanizing holidays and objects so they get their chance to speak.
Kerry Coddett
Coddett is a stand up comedian, actress, writer and one of the cast members of MTV2's Joking Off. She's also made appearances on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore and has been featured on numerous publications including Entertainment Weekly, Mashable and The Examiner. She hosts monthly stand up comedy show, Brooklyn, Stand Up!!, which was rated one of the best comedy shows in NYC by the Village Voice and the New York Times.
Suni Reyes
Reyes, originally from Puerto Rico, is breaking onto the New York scene in all forms. She is currently a performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade and was a finalist at the 2012 UCB/NBC Diversity Showcase, which is a yearly scholarship competition to highlight the best up-and-coming, diverse performers in NYC. She appears in sketches for Funny or Die, Above Average and Refinery29, and you can even catch her in episodes of Girls, Master of None and Mozart in the Jungle.


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Highland Capital Management recently funded the George W. Bush Presidential Center with $10 million to aid in the Engage at the Bush Center and Boeing Corp. program series. The goal of this program is to help post-9/11 veterans. This is not the first time HCM has funded the center. They have done so every year since 2012. However, this is their biggest commitment in any single year. HCM co-founder and current president, Jim Dondero, says that his company has remained committed to the GWBPC because it has continually impressed them with its initiatives. Dondero believes in the center so strongly that he has agreed to become part of its executive advisory council. Learn more about Highland Capital at Crunchbase.
The first Highland Capital sponsored Engage program is a two-part event organized by the National Constitution Center which they have called "Constitutional Conversations: Justice Scalia's Memorable Speeches/James Madison & Today's Media." While it is completely free, those who wish to attend must first register at bushcenter.org. The first event will feature: 1) an interview with Christopher Scalia, the son of former U.S Supreme Court Justice, Antonin Scalia, and author of book of his father's favorite speeches: "Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith, and Life Well Lived"; 2) an expert panel discussion on the current media landscape and speculate what James Madison, the author of the First Amendment, might have thought of it. The discussion will be moderated by Amanda Schnetzer, the Bush Institute Director of Global Initiatives. Read this article at investopedia.com.
Bush has said that the primary goal of the Bush Institute is to help veterans. He has said that he and his wife, Laura, have committed the rest of their lives to aiding these U.S. heroes.
Highland is not the only funding party. Boeing's input is huge. Boeing CEO, Dennis Muilenburg has said that his company is likewise fully committed to this endeavor. For them, this includes making it a priority to hire veterans to their huge aerospace-based workforce. For the current initiative, Boeing has committed to a contribution of $30 million. This generous philanthropic giving is not new to the company. Just last year that donated more than $50 million dollars to various causes, including science, technology, engineering, and math education endeavors. In 2017 Boeing founded its Global Services Division in Plano, Texas.
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From the moment the lights in the Harrison Opera House went down and a foreboding executioner stepped onto the stage, wielding her sword, symbolically beheading the opera's first victim, I was entranced.
The Virginia Opera's rendition of Puccini's "Turandot" is a mesmerizing spectacle of power; recounting the tale of the indomitable Princess Turandot and the wake of death she leaves behind her. Empowered by the tragic demise of her ancestor, a woman raped and murdered by a conquering prince, Turandot refuses to become the property of any man. To this end, any suitor who asks for her hand must answer three riddles. One false answer results in beheading performed by the royal executioner Pu-Tin-Pao and her four executioner's men…or in this, case, women. Everything — from the flawless casting to the inspired costumes to the bold staging — easily made "Turandot" the best performance I've seen in the 17 seasons I've attended of the VA Opera. But what makes it truly compelling, to me, is the showcasing of strength and power of some of the most badass women of opera.
"Turandot" is not the type of princess who dreams of her prince while dancing with woodland creatures. She's more mysterious Sphinx than frivolous cartoon; a princess who has men beheaded for the impunity of asking for her hand in marriage and not being clever enough to answer her riddles. Soprano Kelly Cae Hogan portrays Princess Turandot perfectly—beautifully balancing the complex characteristics of a woman who appears glacial and coldblooded but also just a touch vulnerable under her independent bravado. Turandot is compassionless in her orders to behead suitors, but she's compelling, and the audience can still empathize and relate to her instead of just finding her to be heartless. Hogan captures her spirit and strength all with a flawlessly magnificent voice and commanding stage presence.
Pu-Tin-Pao, the main executioner, and her four co-executioners, are silent, but powerfully deadly. Traditionally, the roles are all male, but in this production, the roles go to female dancers. And they are nothing short of mesmerizing. Their choreography is breathtaking—quite literally, I found myself holding my breath in the opening act when the executioners danced around Pu-Tin-Pau, whipping the crowd (and the audience) into fervor. Later, they silently wait at the ready, while Turandot's suitors attempt to answer her riddles, powerful and foreboding. Holding the lives of the suitors in their hands, they are a commanding presence on stage. In striking red costumes, their subtle, concise movements exude an impressive amount of power and strength. It seems logical that Turandot would prefer to have female executioners, keeping with her belief that men should have no control over her. But, it was still a bold– and wise–move to cast the executioners as women in this production, rather than the traditional male characters.
Another strong female character is Liu, a woman in love with Prince Calaf, one of the suitors of Turandot. No opera is complete without a little bit of a labyrinthine side story. This one involved Prince Calaf, who falls in love with Turandot, reuniting with his father who was once a king, but now a deposed, blind man, with one loyal servant: Liu. Liu, of course, is in love with Prince Calaf and ultimately decides to die for him. I was prepared to roll my eyes at this, as I tend to do in most self-sacrifices in dramatic unrequited love stories. I'd sooner yell at the stage, "what is wrong with you?! You have a whole life of your own to live!!! He's not worth it" than tear up or be moved by these moments. But, in this case, Danielle Pastin portrays Liu with such conviction that I was moved. She sings so convincingly and resolutely, not of sacrifice or loneliness, but of the gift of life that she alone can give him. She does not sacrifice herself because she can't live without him. She sacrifices herself because she knows that he can live because of her actions. She, too, has power to control the lives and fates of others and herself.
Besides compelling female characters, the bold artistic direction stands out in "Turandot." The staging and props are minimal; in their place, stormy skies, a luminescent moon, and idyllic flowers are projected onto a large screen. It provides a powerful effect. When the screen turned red and stormy while the executioners awaited their chance, I felt chills. Another daring aspect is the costuming. The chorus, members of the crowd outside the palace, are dressed simply all in black with black masks around their eyes. The executioners wear gorgeous red costumes with similar masks. Turandot wears a simple, white outfit. The symbolism is unmistakable: Turandot can be seen as both pure and icy. The crowd is merely an anonymous mass. The executioners have red blood on their hands. Surprisingly, I really loved the somewhat minimalist approach. Instead of getting caught up in the pageantry and trappings of ostentatious dresses or a myriad of colors, the characters were stripped down: you got to the true essence of the characters. It was stark, it was bold, and it was perfect. Plus, it made the gorgeous glittery bejeweled costumes of the emperor and palace scenes appear that much more opulent.
I attended my very first opera when I was in high school: "Lucia de Lammermoor" performed by the Virginia Opera. Since then I've seen dozens of performances here in Virginia, at the Staatsoper in Vienna, the Palais Garnier in Paris, and Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires. This production of "Turandot" is magnificent and has eclipsed them all. The story, the staging, the boldness, the cast, everything about this opera is exactly what I feel opera should be: dark, powerful, suspenseful, and ultimately, beautiful.
Don't miss your chance to see this production! The final Norfolk performance is tonight, March 21. With dates in Richmond March 31st and April 1st and in Fairfax March 25th and 26th and several pricing options available, there are multiple opportunities to see Turandot. Please click here for tickets or more info.


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Ming Wang's story of success is a textbook case for the New Nashville Business Alliance.
"I arrived in this country in 1982 as a foreign student who knew no one, and had only $50 in my pocket but a big American dream in my heart," Wang said. "America is an immigrant country from the Mayflower to Ellis Island. All immigrants have benefited by coming to America and enjoying a free society of choice, but now immigrants have the obligation to contribute back to America's economy to help it become a stronger and better place."
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Immigration has continuously had a positive impact on our country, and has been vital to our economic growth. In fact, the United States of America has always been an immigrant country, from our founding fathers that came to this country on the Mayflower to European immigrants who came through Ellis Island to the more recent immigrants from Far East countries, South America and other continents.
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China's recent leapfrogging of Japan to become the world's second-largest economy should come as a surprise to no one. The Chinese have been going gangbusters for years, even through the worldwide economic recession.
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Post up some pictures; I will see what I have.
I'm in the process of planning the restoration of a T1403A transmitter for Duxford Radio Section.
This transmitter uses Breeze plugs to connect the power unit to the transmitter and I get the impression that the aviation fraternity use them and there are still some around if you know where.
Is there a catalogue so I could identify the part number for the 10 way ones I need. I could post a photo of the chassis mounted male plug part if it would help.
I've seen some other sizes on ebay but I've never seen the backshells so I guess they are quite rare now!
Any help most welcome.
Post up some pictures; I will see what I have.
OK, let me have a look - they don't immediately ring a bell. Failing that, I can probably find you some with the right OD, but wrong plug arrangement, which you can adapt.
OK Bruce. Thanks for your help.
I'm not at all familiar with these connectors so don't know anything about adapting them so perhaps you could enlighten me a bit.
I've used Jones plugs, Painton plugs, W plugs and Plessey Mk4 but these are new to me.
I knew someone who was ex-RAF and had to use them during WW2 but referred to them as horrid!
They may have been referred to as horrid because they can seem to be impossibly tight when trying to disconnect them. The thing to remember is that you have to undo the rear housing that clamps the cable going into the free connector before attempting to unscrew the body from the fixed bulkhead/equipment connector.
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Hi TerryP,
Many thanks for the docs.
How do I copy them to print because they are too small to read on the screen.
Click on your chosen image three times, firstly you'll get a small windowed version, click again and you'll get a bigger image, click a third time and Bob's your uncle
Królewska Moc Powietrza nie jest lot cyrku.....
Great - thanks Maple 01
Hi folks, as there have been no further posts, am I to assume that these Plessey Breeze connectors are now unavailable or is there still some hope of finding a couple of the 10 way ones?
Best wishes,
They do turn up, you've just got to keep searching!
Try http://www.servoconnectors.co.uk/ or https://www.fclane.com/
I've bought Breeze connectors from both sources, they both have stocks of 'discontinued' or surplus types, you might have to persuade them to go and look...............
Remind me what a T1403A is, please.
Hi Andy,
Thanks for your reply.
The trouble is I don't know the part number of the connector so don't know what to ask for. Your suggestion to persuade them might need someone who is eager to help and not just a storekeeper!
The T1403A was used with "Station Portable WT/RT, Portable Type 12".
They were installed in a 6ft x 4ft tent on a frame along with the receiver Type R1224B and Power Unit Type 266.
Here below I quote the text of what was SD 0334 that later became AP2910B:
1. The Station W.T./R.T. portable Type 12 is designed to operate in conjunction with the Transportable Ground Radio Installation Types 5109/5124 referred to hereafter as the T.G.R.I.
2. Its purpose is to serve as a rear communication link to a Light Warning Set by means of which, information regarding the approach of aircraft may be passed to the base concerned.
OK, I've found some pictures of one here - https://www.royalsignals.org.uk/photos/1403.htm it's an interesting-looking transmitter.
Yes Andy, I've seen that one before. Its the only photo I've ever seen of a T1403A on the internet. Apart from the valves, there are lots of other bits missing - It should have a dividing screen running front to back to separate the PA compartment. You can see the breeze connectors on the 3rd photo - the one on the right is to the power unit and the one on the left is to connect a remote control unit type 223. The square paxolin panel in the corner is the crystal socket or it can take a Master Oscillator tuning unit. The remote control relays have all been removed from underneath the chassis too.
Any chance of some pictures of yours, please?
Ok but wont be able to get to it for a couple of weeks as I'm away.
I sent an email to F.C. Lane and servoconnectors asking about Plessey-Breeze connectors but not heard anything back from either of them!
Guess I'll have to try them again.
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Puppy Island or heaven on earth??
Potcake Place is located on the beautiful island of Providenciales in Turks and Caicos which is located in the Caribbean. This shelter lets you take puppies on walks along the beach and spend time together. The idea of this organization and shelter is to encourage people to adopt the puppies after they have gotten used to being around humans.
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While on lookout duty, the students of Pirate School spy a ghost ship following them, and when they bravely board it they receive a warning that may save their lives, if only the can convince Rotten Tooth or the captain that danger lies ahead.
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The course is designed to teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely while incorporating the legal issues and safety of Concealed Carry training in North Carolina. The class will be taught at the classroom spaces provided by the group, and we will have to drive to a range for qualifying (Roberts Rd, Newport, NC). Classes start at 8 and will run until after 5. Rentals and ammo are available as needed.
I have been teaching or assisting the teaching of this course for three years now. I am a NRA pistol instructor and am certified to teach the NC Conceal Carry Course by the NC Department of Justice. My experience with firearms stems from spending time as a competitive shooter, gun enthusiast, licensed dealer for firearms and a conceal carry permittee. As an instructor, I have 25 years of teaching experience in public schools. I believe this gives me a unique ability to offer one of the best possible conceal carry courses in our area. I understand learning styles and can recognize and adapt to my students to ensure that they are getting the best possible instruction. Safety is my greatest concern, and I will do everything possible to instill that belief into my students.
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After completing the Conceal Carry Course you must apply for your permit at your county of residence Sheriff's office. Below are links to the online application for local counties.
Wake County Application
Pamlico County Application
Onslow County Application
Jones County Application
Duplin County Application
Carteret County Application
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Professional sports in America and antitrust law have gone hand-in-hand in the US for almost as long as professional sports have been around. Although professional sports teams are each run as their own businesses, the fact is that those teams generally operate in a single league which dominates the market for a given sport (remember when the USFL lasted for only three seasons in the 1980s against the NFL, and the XFL barely made it through one in 2001?). In many ways, courts and the federal legislature have carved out antitrust exemptions for professional sports leagues, but the business is nevertheless subject to antitrust challenges. One such challenge brought against Major League Baseball (MLB) and resolved in 2016 means that cable subscribers, among other things, will be able to stream "blacked out" in-market games at the beginning of the 2017 MLB season.
The Antitrust Action Brought Against MLB
In 2012, baseball fans brought an antitrust class action against MLB for the way that it sold access to baseball games in out-of-market territories. While baseball games were broadcast over the air and through regional cable channels, these games were often limited to the teams in a given region, and the only way for viewers to get consistent access to out-of-market teams was through an expensive service that required them to subscribe to all MLB games, not just the team a fan wished to follow. Thus, if an Alabama resident wanted to follow the Milwaukee Brewers or a Florida resident wanted to follow the New York Yankees, they were forced to buy far more services than they wanted to simply follow their team.
The New York federal judge presiding over the case made a crucial ruling in the class action litigation that a long-held exemption for professional baseball did not apply to the allegations raised by the plaintiff class, and thus the case could proceed. This opened the path to a historic settlement between MLB and the fans that made up the class.
The Terms of the MLB Antitrust Settlement
Under the settlement which was finalized in January 2016, MLB agreed to a number of concessions, including the following:
- The ability of consumers to purchase a "single-team" subscription to watch a specific team's games at a discounted price from the full league-wide subscription
- A reduction in the cost of the league-wide subscription
- The ability of consumers to pay slightly extra to receive TV access to "blacked out" games
- Requiring MLB to offer streaming coverage of "blacked out" games to cable subscribers of regional sports networks
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Herrington Law in Jackson, Mississippi has become a class action leader because of its constant focus on what matters most: obtaining justice for individual plaintiffs who have been wronged by defendants. We have built strong relationships over the decades with co-counsel across the country, all in pursuit of providing outstanding outcomes for the people who matter most: our clients. Contact us to set up a free consultation today regarding filing or joining an antitrust class action lawsuit.


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Food Pantry
Many township residents seeking food assistance are employed, supporting a family, furthering their education, and/or are struggling with health issues. They are often forced to make difficult decisions between paying the bills or purchasing groceries. If you are faced with this difficult decision, you are not alone. Food is available by appointment to township residents in need.
Eligibility and Information
- To receive groceries you must reside in Schaumburg Township.
- An appointment is required for pantry visit. Please call (847) 884-0030 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are available Monday-Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Fridays between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
- You may visit the Food Pantry once every four weeks.
- At your appointment, you will receive two paper bags. This is a Client Choice Food Pantry which means you do your own shopping.
- Due to the nature of our donation based program, the items vary daily/weekly. Fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, and meat are usually available, in addition to canned and boxed food.
- Items are received from the Greater Chicago Food Depository and many other generous community partners and donors.
The day of your appointment please bring the following:
- Photo ID or pantry ID
- Proof of your address, current within 30 days—this can be your most recent utility bill, mortgage statement, bank statement, etc.


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What is an EJ Activist?
An EJ Activist is a high school student who is service-minded and who possesses exceptional academic abilities. EJ Activists strive to use his or her exceptional academic talents to enrich the community.
An EJ Activist provides additional scholastic assistance to struggling middle school students whose families lack the financial resources to obtain such support.
Academically-accomplished students who have a service hours requirement often decide to put that time to use by becoming an EJ Activist. They are then able to use their academic expertise to make a significant difference in a younger student's life by serving as his or her dedicated tutor and academic guide.
Members of the EJ Activists Honor Society have been accepted to the following universities:
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As part of the lead up to the upcoming An Post Tour of Sligo 2013 taking place on the May Bank Holiday Weekend, 4th & 5th May next, Innisfree Wheelers Cycling Club is hosting a 'Meet and Train Group' in preparation for the 60KM Lough Gill Tour. This 6 week guided training programme will include Introductory Membership of Cycling Ireland. Cost is €15 and those wishing to participate must have a roadworthy bike, cycling helmet and cycling specific clothing. Registration and Group Spin takes place on Sunday 24th March at 9.30am at the Knocknarea Arena, IT Sligo. Training programme details can be found on www.innisfreewheelers.com


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A Corporate photographer in Liverpool can put your business on the map
Modern day business is a challenging and competitive environment. Companies must be able to communicate to customers their reliability and professionalism, whilst also projecting an approachable and socially responsible image. When looking for a corporate photographer in Liverpool to develop a portfolio of creative images that paint a picture of a company's culture and personality, we at Insight Photography offer a unique mix of originality, energy and photographic expertise.
A corporate photographer for Liverpool and Merseyside based companies may be called upon to produce candid portraits of senior management, and portray a more informal image. Alternatively there may be a need to present business locations in marketing materials. Business is dynamic, and your requirements will change over time. At Insight Photography we are flexible and get involved with your company to get a true understanding of your corporate brand.
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Family Style Dining on Mondays
Join us for Family Style Dining on Monday evenings from 4 - 9 pm. We offer a 4 course dinner including salad, appetizers, gyro, Taki's potatoes, rice, vegetables and dessert for only $22 per person. What a great way to enjoy a Monday.
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SANTORINI GREEK KITCHEN WINE TASTING Wed. October 10, 2012 -- 6:00 pm Another chance for togas, togetherness and tannins!! Santorini Greek Kitchen has teamed up with Arthur Black, sommolier from RNDC to create a wonderful evening of specially selected wines and Greek foods.
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All these courses will be paired with specially selected wines; resulting in an evening of food, fun and festivity! Cost is only $25 per person. Must be 21 or older to attend. Please call for reservations -- (317) 917-1117
Cool (and room temperature) liquids!It's time to beat the heat with another fabulous SANTORINI GREEK KITCHEN wine dinner! AUGUST 1,2012 6:00pm 4 course menu with specially chosen wine accompaniments!! Taki has prepared another incredible meal for you. Each course is paired with an Arthur Black-Sommelier wine Appetizer: Taramasalata (roe dip) If you haven't tried our newest addition, you are really missing something. Our taramasalata dip is amazing and just might sway you from your standard hummus or baba ganush! Second Course: Greek Salad Our Greek salad has a mix of crisp spring greens, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, onions, and feta. All topped with our original oil vinegar and oregano dressing. Third Course: CHOICE of Talapia and sides or Pastitsio and sides Taki's tilapia is a mild white fish that he has specially seasoned and baked. It is served on a bed of grilled seasonal vegetables! The Greek pastitsio is a casserole made with pasta, seasoned ground beef and topped with a thick layer of creme bechamel. All this is topped with seasoned tomato sauce and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese! Dessert Course: Limoncello Mascarpone cake! A light, moist, luscious lemon cake with cream cheese icing! Amazing! Come have a great time, eat well, drink wisely AND make new friends at SANTORINI GREEK KITCHEN! RSVP to (317) 917-1117
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Deciding what to get your bridesmaids and the special people in your life as a thank you for their incredible support during the wedding process is no easy decision. And if you love everything monogrammed as much as I do, you'll love these shops:
Chloe Lane in Winter Park - You really must visit their store in person to see all their fabulous goods. Whenever I need a gift they are the first place I think of because I know I'll always find something cute. The favors at my wedding shower were adorable monogrammed luggage tags which Chloe Lane sells. Love them! I also love this monogrammed ice bucket... it is such a thoughtful gift:
Ladybug Loft in College Park - another favorite of mine. They have tons of great children's items and bags. I got my niece a tote with her monogram for a junior bridesmaid gifts and I also got my mom and mil monogrammed hankies from here for the wedding day.
I especially love their terry shower wraps which can (of course) be monogrammed:
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Great suggestions- I love monogram too! I think that personalized charm necklaces are also a great bridesmaid gift
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'Gilmore Girls' Star Danny Strong Is Engaged!
Gilmore Girls star Danny Strong officially popped the question to girlfriend Caitlin Mehner!
While on a trip to Hawaii, the 42-year-old actor asked Caitlin to marry him and then took to his Instagram to share the big news.
"3 and a half years ago I saw the cutest girl I'd ever seen and got up the nerve to talk to her. She gave me her phone number but it was missing a digit. I was convinced she had to have made a mistake (delusional?) so I tracked her down and asked her out," he wrote.
Danny continued, "Then last night I got up the nerve to ask her to marry me and she said yes! The moral of the story is never be deterred by a missing digit. Love you @mehns #yes."
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Frank Moran
I grew up in Maine with a voracious appetite for reading, and have always loved great stories in whatever form, from novels to movies to campfire tales. I started writing stories as a teen, but got sidetracked into a computer programming career. Now an independent software consultant, I've turned back to writing with a passion.
I write all types of fantasy and have begun releasing novels in my YA fantasy series, The Petralist. This is Big Magic, Big Adventure, and Lots of Humor.
Then there's my sci-fi time travel thriller series – The Facetakers. If you want action, adventure, romance, magic, all tumbling back through time in a way never seen before, this series is for you.
My other stories are also a ton of fun. Odin's Eye is a short story included in the anthology A Game of Horns, a Red Unicorn Anthology. And The Essence is a short story included in the Dragon Writers anthology. These anthologies raise funds for scholarships to the premier writing business workshop – Superstars of Writing. My story Only Logical is part of Unseen, a collection of stories raising funds to support author Rachel Ann Nunes in her fight against plagiarism.
I live in Oregon with my wife Jenny and our four children. In our home, storytelling is a cherished family tradition that keeps magic alive. When not working or spending time with my family, I am an avid outdoors enthusiast and can often be found hiking, camping, Scuba diving, or otherwise exploring the great outdoors.
One of the goals of this site is to share my experience and knowledge about writing and the business of writing. I love visiting schools and teaching students, and that love of teaching will be reflected in the site as I add material. I am also part of the Fictorians, a group blog by writers for writers and fans of great writing.
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By the time this book was published in the UK it had built up quite an anticipation. My copy came with a promotional bookmark that listed quotes from Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, the New York Times. It was an Oprah Book Club Pick and a NYT bestseller. Quite a lot to live up to, but for the most part I felt this novel lived up to those high expectations.
Cora is a slave on the Randall cotton plantation in Georgia. She has been an outcast, even among her fellow slaves, ever since her mother escaped years before. Caesar has recently arrived at the plantation, bought after his previous owner, an elderly woman, died. Used to an easier life, he struggles with the brutality of the Randalls. When he hears about her mother's escape he sees Cora as a good luck charm and convinces her to run away with him and find the Underground Railroad.
Whitehead imagines the railroad as a real physical rail system, run by abolitionist station masters who hide station stops beneath their barns and houses, or make trips to hidden location to pick up passengers. Each stop offers a different experience and different dangers to Cora as she travels through. She meets many friends along the way, along with her main foe, a slave catcher named Ridgeway. He has his own vendetta against Cora – her mother Mabel evaded his capture years before, the only slave to do so, and he is determined to take his revenge.
The structure of the book is that inbetween Cora's travels we have short chapters focusing in on various other characters that we encounter along the way. The book begins with this, introducing us to Ajarry, Cora's grandmother, and her capture and transportation by boat on the slave triangle that ran between Britain, the African continent and across to the Americas. Unlike many novels on slavery, Whitehead has no drawn out scenes of torture, using matter of fact prose to outline the evil treatment that is used on the slaves, and those who try to help them. He leaves it to the reader to imagine the horror rather than spelling it out, and this is an effective method.
One criticism I have of the novel is the characterisation. Even by the end of the book I didn't feel that I knew Cora well. I knew various things that happened to her both before the reader meets her and during her journey, but I found her a bit aloof. We got her thoughts on what she saw and experienced in the moment, but not much else. I suppose this was an illustration of her psyche after the traumas she'd been through, but she was lacking a little in personality. I had the same issue with Caesar, especially as he seemed to only appear to serve a purpose. Ridgeway, the intrepid slave catcher, was probably the best drawn of the main characters. We saw his pride dented by failing to catch Mabel, his determination not to let her daughter thwart him, his twisted humour at using a more psychological torture against Cora. I just wanted to care about her a little more.
This is a bold novel, creating something close to fantasy but rooted in the horror of the American deep south pre-Civil War. It is both entertaining as well as thought-provoking, and it is new, offering something different to those other great novels set in the era. There is so much to take in, each state offering a different, impeccably drawn landscape with new pitfalls and promises. It is worthy of its many accolades.


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- 45ml vanilla infused vodka
- 30ml espresso coffee
- 15ml Licor 43
- 10ml maple syrup
- 2 drops of Mirin
Frozen tiramisu rocks
- 4 egg yolks
- 60g mascarpone cheese
- 300g cream
- 90g espresso
- 45g sugar
- liquid nitrogen
- Stick blend all the ingredients until all mixed through but don't over do it.
- Transfer the mixture into siphon and charge it with 2 cream chargers (whipped cream canister). To get the rock texture, pipe the tiramisu mix into liquid nitrogen and serve on top of the Espresso Tini and dust with dark cocoa powder.
- Alternatively for a more home-friendly version, freeze coffee soaked biscuit crumbs and sprinkle on top with cocoa powder.
Image and recipe courtesy of Koi Dessert Bar.