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Gordon Edgar loves cheese and worker-owned co-ops, and has been combining both of these infatuations as the cheese buyer for San Francisco's Rainbow Grocery Cooperative since 1994. Edgar has been a judge at numerous national cheese competitions, a board member for the California Artisan Cheese Guild, and has had a blog since 2002, which can be found at www.gordonzola.net. Edgar is the author of Cheesemonger: A Life on the Wedge (Chelsea Green 2010) and he enjoys mold in the right places, good cheese stink, and washing his hands upwards of one hundred times a day.
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Beginning with the Antique Gruyere that awoke his sleeping palate to the wonders and possibilities of cheese, professional cheesemonger Edgar recounts the path that landed him behind the cheese counter of a San Francisco co-op. Armed with a healthy disdain for pretentiousness and a liberal attitude rooted in punk rock and activism, Edgar provides engaging, illuminating essays on the intricacies of cheese and its production-from milk to the use of hormones to methods of farming-as well as profiles of well-known varieties; he even makes room for oft-maligned American Cheese (Edgar himself was raised on Velveeta and Kraft Singles), as well as entertaining digressions on crazy customers. Unfortunately, Edgar's asides can irritate as often as they inform, repeating his thoughts on issues like the logistics of food cooperatives and challenges facing the nation's milk producers. Edgar's passion for the subject, including its politics and social implications, is unassailable, and should give readers a new perspective on their favorite wedge of fromage. The book works best as a bulletin from the front lines, rather than a guide to distinguishing Cashel from Maytag Blue; it should prove most interesting to locavores, fellow cheesemongers, and those interested in the U.S. food industry.
Ian Chipman,
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Gordon (Zola) Edgar recounts his life in cheese, which began when he took a job at the cheese counter of the famed Rainbow Grocery Cooperative in San Francisco, knowing little beyond the Monterey Jack he grew up eating. His punk-rock aesthetic and political activism meshed beautifully with the worker-run natural foods store, but it wasn't until a revelatory encounter with an Antique Gruyere that a true passion was kindled. He claims that this is a memoir, not a guidebook, but you couldn't really ask for a more personable guide and introduction to the world of cheese, especially for those turned off by the lah-de-dahing often associated with it. He has a tendency to talk in circles, wandering from topic to topic and back around again, but it's almost always enlightening and entertaining. He'll get into aging cheese, then mirror it with his own maturation, or slice into the political aspects of making cheese (of which there are many), then segue into his own unique role in the community, or counterbalance techie talk of rennet and growth hormones with personal anecdotes of persnickety customers and earthy cheese makers. What really sets him apart, though, is his absolute disdain for pretension. He recognizes that a cheese obsession is inevitably foodie-ish, but that doesn't mean it has to be tied up in snobbery and fetishization of trendy buzzwords (his picking apart of artisinal and terroir are especially delicious). Each chapter ends with a couple of cheese recommendations for us poor souls not lucky enough to have a Gordon Zola in our own neighborhoods.
"A consummate cheese retailer, Gordon Edgar knows his cheese and aims to please. Unique in the offering of cheese books, this one is more than an encyclopedia. Gordon weaves an intricate web of his world at Rainbow Grocery: a democracy of passionate food mavens, a look at social justice, and the foibles of the human condition. It's all there. Gordon's expressive and entertaining prose exudes his smiling wit. His tales are both light hearted and poignant. He dares to ask all of the tough questions. Far from the cheese vats of Vermont, I want to hang out at Rainbow Grocery, get the cheese vibe and watch the world go by. Blessed is the cheese monger."--Allison Hooper, cofounder, Vermont Butter & Cheese
"Gordon Edgar offers a singular glimpse into the exceedingly diverse, complex and sometimes incomprehensible post-60s world of cheese. Embedded within this humorous and provocative life story of a punk rocker-anarchist-turned-cheesemonger is a thought-provoking exploration of some of the great issues that loom large in the world of higher-end cheeses and, indeed, the American food system."--Paul Kindstedt, author of American Farmstead Cheese
"Gordon Edgar, punkster turned cheesemonger, has a knack for telling stories and crams his passion, wry humor, and knowledge into every page. It's such a treat to read that as I neared the end, I started to ration the pages to make it last longer."--Didi Emmons, author of Vegetarian Planet
"Weaving together seemingly disparate worlds, Gordon Edgar takes you on as a passenger in his wickedly funny and insightful memoir. By the time I finished reading, I had learned new things about cheese, for sure, but was more struck by his unique and humorous take on cooperatives, community and how Americans relate to their food. Cheese may be the focus, but human dynamics, in all our shared quirks, passions and constructed factions, is really the subject."--Becky Selengut, chef and author
"Cheesemonger is a deliciously fun read, cover to cover. Gordon gives a knowledgeable and thoroughly unabashed view from the front lines of a surging field."--Max McCalman, author of The Cheese Plate, Cheese: A Connoisseur's Guide to the World's Best, and Mastering Cheese: Lessons for Connoisseurship from a Maitre Fromager, and Dean of Curriculum at www.artisanalcheese.com
"All I can say is this, if Randall Grahm, of Bonny Doon, would have discovered cheese before wine, he would have written this book. Cheesemonger is witty, insightful, and utterly packed with passion and fine humor. This book now goes on the 'required reading' list for my entire staff!"--Charlie Trotter, Restaurant Charlie Trotter's
"Not surprisingly, never before have the themes of punk rock and cheese appeared between the covers of the same book. But cheesemonger, author, and former punk rock aficionado Gordon Edgar's world is different. His unique perspective as a cheesemonger in a San Francisco co-op, his uncontainable passion for cheese, and his ability to weave a tale like no other make Cheesemonger one of the most readable, entertaining, and educational books on cheese--and life--ever written."--Laura Werlin, author of Laura Werlin's Cheese Essentials
"Smart, compassionate, and fun to read, Cheesemonger took me by surprise! Who would expect the memoir of a cheese man to be so fascinating, playful, and refreshing? It's great to hear a voice on food from the punk route, and Gordon Edgar brings a fresh and important perspective that we could all use for handmade foods, those that aren't, and the people who buy them."--Deborah Madison, author of Local Flavors: Cooking and Eating from America's Farmers' Markets and What We Eat When We Eat Alone
"If you think culture applies only to transforming milk into cheese, then read this book! Gordon Edgar takes you on an irreverent journey through history, punk music, lust, food politics, and daily challenges faced by small-scale farmers and co-op retailers. He simultaneously demystifies cheese, while wrestling with the myths and contradictions of the global food system. He will make you laugh, cry, and debate him!"--Jeffrey Roberts, author of The Atlas of American Artisan Cheese


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What is a network camera?
A network camera, often also called an IP camera, can be described as a camera and computer combined in one unit. The main components of a network camera include a lens, an image sensor, one or several processors, and memory. The processors are used for image processing, compression, video analysis and networking functionalities. The memory is used for storing the network camera's firmware (computer program) and for local recording of video sequences.
Like a computer, the network camera has its own IP address, is connected directly to a network and can be placed wherever there is a network connection. This differs from a web camera, which can only operate when it is connected to a personal computer (PC) via the USB or IEEE 1394 port, and to use it, software must be installed on the PC. A network camera provides web server, FTP (File Transfer Protocol), and e-mail functionalities, and includes many other IP network and security protocols.
A network camera can be configured to send video over an IP network for live viewing and/or recording either continuously, at scheduled times, on an event or on request from authorized users. Captured images can be streamed as Motion JPEG, MPEG-4 or H.264 video using various networking protocols, or uploaded as individual JPEG images using FTP, e-mail or HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol).
In addition to capturing video, network cameras provide event management and intelligent video functionalities such as video motion detection, audio detection, active tampering alarm and auto-tracking. Most network cameras also offer input/output (I/O) ports that enable connections to external devices such as sensors and relays. Other features may include audio capabilities and built-in support for Power over Ethernet (PoE). Network cameras also support advanced security and network management features.
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(Reuters) - Pediatricians-in-training are more likely to plan to go into primary care, rather than a specialty field, if they have lots of debt from college and medical school, according to a U.S. study.
Researchers publishing in Pediatrics also found that the average pediatric resident doctor's debt increased 34 percent between 2006 and 2010.
That suggests financial considerations may keep young doctors out of medical specialties, they said, especially those fields that aren't known for paying well but still require extra training.
"(The debt) keeps climbing, and it doesn't seem like there's an end," said Mary Pat Frintner, the study's lead author, from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
"There are multiple factors that (affect) a pediatrician's career decisions, and debt is just one part of that," she told Reuters Health. "Since there's no end in sight to the rise in debt, that relationship may become more important in the future."
The findings also hint that rising debt, due to increases in medical school tuition, is not what's driving young doctors away from primary care, as many people have suggested, according to one health economist.
The new data collected by the AAP are based on five years of surveys of young doctors finishing their residencies, the training that follows medical school. The study included about 2,700 pediatric residents.
Close to three-quarters of the responders had debt from school. The average graduating resident's debt increased from $104,000 in 2006 to $139,000 in 2010.
Forty-three percent of residents had career plans requiring further subspecialty training, such as in pediatric cardiology or adolescent medicine. The rest planned to go straight into primary care or hospital medicine.
Frintner and her colleagues found residents with at least $51,000 in debt were about 50 percent more likely to be planning a primary care or hospitalist career than those who owed less or no money.
Women and residents with children were also less apt to be seeking further specialty training before entering the workforce, the research team said.
Peter Bach, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, said that residents with more debt may come from more disadvantaged backgrounds, which might influence the type of medicine they want to practice. So the link between debt and career plans might not be cause-and-effect, he told Reuters Health.
So far, there hasn't been a spike in the number of pediatric residents pursuing primary care careers rather than becoming specialists, Frintner said. In fact, there's still concern there may be too few primary care doctors, at least in some parts of the United States.
Increasing debt may create or worsen other shortages by discouraging young doctors from pursuing specialty training in fields that aren't particularly lucrative, such as adolescent medicine, the researchers said.
Amitabh Chandra, an economist and health policy researcher from Harvard University, said the findings go against conventional wisdom that debt is one concern driving medical students to specialties and away from lower-paying primary care jobs - and that raising salaries for fields that need more doctors may be a more effective strategy than focusing on debt. SOURCE: bit.ly/cxXOG
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A bit about me…
As a member of the Mandel Communications team, I'm fortunate to be the dedicated Moderator/Blogger for the Mandel's My developerWorks Group. I thought I'd share a few stories with you about people we've worked with and how being a more confident, effective presenter changed their lives.
Let's start with a story about someone I'll call "Candie". Yep. Me. Really.
My undergraduate degree was in Math and Master's in Computer Science. I guess I've always been a geek. I was in marching band and the math club in school. I never took a speech class. No way! I was scared to death of speaking in front of people. When I joined Bell Labs as a software engineer I was happy to just sit in front of my computer all day long except for lunchtime when I could talk with the other engineers about Star Trek.
One day my boss made me sign up for a 2-day Presentation Skills class. Yikes! I had to be videotaped speaking in front of a class. It was painful. The trainer gave me candid, caring, clear feedback and helped me build my confidence. The class tapped into something deep inside me and I found I really enjoyed presenting!
I started to take advantage of every opportunity to present. Managers started to notice. It was rare in those days to find someone who was technically competent and enjoyed presenting! Soon I was tapped for more customer-facing assignments and I worked as a Systems Engineer, SE Manager, Briefing Center Manager, Product Manager, Director of Professional Services, Executive Staff Director, and (20 years later…) Director of Strategic Marketing and Sales Support Programs!
And it's all because of that two-day Presentation Skills class. It unlocked a door for me that changed my career, my earnings potential, and my life. In 2001 I had an opportunity to leave the Bell System and strike out on my own. I was crystal clear about what I wanted to do; change lives by helping others find their "inner presenter". Just like that trainer/coach had done for me.
So that's my story and that's why I joined Mandel Communications. Mandel is committed to helping people look as smart as they are! I love what I do. I get to work with the most interesting people including engineers, salespeople, managers, and executives. We believe we're changing lives. Maybe yours…..


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Avant-Garde with Rachel: Personal Style
Personal style is (for most people) extremely hard to figure out. With all of the runway shows that are showing you what is going to be in style next season; then there are the smaller companies that you can buy at J.C Penny, Sears, etc. Plus there are stores like Hollister, Abercrombie, American Eagle and Aeropostale. You could walk into either of those four stores above and find items of clothing that look exactly the same, so how are you supposed to stand out in a crowd when everyone and their mother shop at American Eagle, Aeropostale, Abercrombie and Hollister?
This is where your personal style comes into play! But how do you determine your personal style?
Here are a few tips, and a few of my personal ideas!
1. Determine your colors: This DOES NOT mean your clothes! Determine your personal colors: hair color, eye color, skin tone, etc. Based on these colors, the colors that look best on you are the complimentary colors that coincide with your personal colors. For example: red heads can pull off anything green like it's their job, it brings out their hair color and depending on their eye color it might bring out their eyes. Make sure you determine your personal colors. It is also important to know what the season colors are. White after labor day? Not unless it is winter white, and even then, because we live in Maine, you are going to get salt, sand and slush on your white pants...so I do not recommend white pants. A white peacoat or a white hat is a different story!
2. What is your trademark? Do you have an article of clothing you are known for? Scarves maybe? Kate Middleton is known for her pillbox hats. I know I do! It's my shoes. I wear seven inch heels around campus, well, because I can. Nobody understands it, not even me. I have colorful high heels, shiny high heels, pointy high heels; I have an obnoxious amount of high heels and that is what I am known for. Can you change your trademark? Absolutely! But it is difficult, I am in the process of changing my trademark from shoes to hats, so it can be done!
3. Embrace your shape: You cannot create a style if you are in denial of your body shape. Embracing your personal shape is the hardest thing you can do, but once you embrace it and learn to dress for your body type, your self confidence will skyrocket. If you can find a trademark that makes you look fierce, it will help you embrace your size. I know it is VERY cliche but size is really just a letter or a number, trust me, it's true.
4. Get a "look-book": In fashion all designers create a look-book of their collections and find inspiration for next season. What I do is I have a special board on Pinterest called "I want to look like this everyday". Right now it has about 1500 pins of outfits and inspirational outfits that I want to somehow or someday recreate. Currently it is overloaded with 50's Dior, Chanel, and Jacques Fath outfits. To find your own personal style, find things you like; for me, I am obsessed with the 50's fashion, I feel confident in it, and really, the 50's were timeless. Some people like the 60's some like the 70's, whatever era you like, take inspiration from it and incorporate it into your personal style.
5. Mix it up: You know how when you get married you need something new, something borrowed, something old and something blue? Well in your daily outfit, think about this mentality, incorporate something old, for me, I am incorporating felt pillbox hats that I am making myself. Pillbox hat's were popular in the 50's, and were made EXTREMELY popular by Jackie Kennedy. Find something old and something new in each outfit and that will help you create your own style.
Fashion changes but your style is always going to be the same. Even if you do not watch haute couture runway shows, you know your own style more than anyone else. Be daring, be bold, be confident and be comfortable.
Chanel once said: "Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman."


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Hello and welcome to the Anime/Manga thread. This originally started off on a whim by Shyukimai who was looking for recommendations, and I decided that it'd be a fun idea if I posted my long extensive list of manga recommendations (I'm more experienced with that than anime). This list isn't perfect and is mostly shaped by my opinions, and hopefully I'll get to editing it and making it easier to read in the near future. Since this is more of an edit and me taking over some posts (due to a 30 image per post limit), I'll try to keep the integrity of the original posts.
This thread in general though is for talking about anime and manga alike, and if you want, other graphic novels. We really aren't too picky around here, so don't be shy and join in the conversation.
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Guts, known as the Black Swordsman, seeks sanctuary from the demonic forces that pursue him and his woman, and also vengeance against the man who branded him as an unholy sacrifice. Aided only by his titanic strength, skill, and sword, Guts must struggle against his bleak destiny, all the while fighting with a rage that might strip him of his humanity. Berserk is a dark and brooding story of outrageous swordplay and ominous fate, in the theme of Shakespeare's Macbeth. (source: MAL)
A tragic, fantasy story about a man named Guts traveling around the lands in search to slay demons. While this is generally considered to be one of, if not the best manga ever created, I'd generally stay away from this one if you're new to this medium. Berserk is definitely not your conventional manga; it contains some very grotesque scenes and deals with some mature themes. Once you get a better feel of manga in general, I strongly suggest returning to Berserk. You'll open up to it with a much fresher mind and I guarantee you'll be immersed into its fantastical world. It has a wide variety of characters that each has their strengths, weaknesses, and quirks. To a degree, almost every character has a level of depth. This mixed with its gritty art style and amazing world makes for one of the best adventure manga ever created.
I'd also recommend staying away from the anime. The anime isn't bad at all, but the anime (and the movies) are essentially build ups to the manga, so you'll end up reading the manga anyway if you get hooked onto the anime.
Status: Ongoing
Rate: Extremely slow, every few months
Length: 337 chapters (11/11/14)
Full Metal Alchemist
The rules of alchemy state that to gain something, one must lose something of equal value. Alchemy is the process of taking apart and reconstructing an object into a different entity, with the rules of alchemy to govern this procedure. However, there exists an object that can bring any alchemist above these rules, the object known as the Philosopher's Stone. The young Edward Elric is a particularly talented alchemist who through an accident years back lost his younger brother Alphonse and one of his legs. Sacrificing one of his arms as well, he used alchemy to bind his brother's soul to a suit of armor. This lead to the beginning of their journey to restore their bodies, in search for the legendary Philosopher's Stone. (source: MAL)
Full Metal Alchemist, or otherwise known as Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood in its anime adapted form, is one of the best manga out there. In fact, if you call yourself a manga fanatic, you should be ashamed of yourself if you haven't read this yet. The story is about the Elric Brothers, a pair of alchemists who seek the Philosopher's Stone in order to repair their broken bodies. Though the premise may sound simple, the plot quickly spirals down a path that interacts with characters that live in this magical steampunk world. I guarantee you'll be hooked on immediately.
Status: Completed
Length: 108 chapters
One Piece
Enter Monkey D. Luffy, a 17-year-old boy that defies your standard definition of a pirate. Rather than the popular persona of a wicked, hardened, toothless pirate who ransacks villages for fun, Luffy's reason for being a pirate is one of pure wonder; the thought of an exciting adventure and meeting new and intriguing people, along with finding One Piece, are his reasons of becoming a pirate. Following in the footsteps of his childhood hero, Luffy and his crew travel across the Grand Line, experiencing crazy adventures, unveiling dark mysteries and battling strong enemies, all in order to reach One Piece. (source: MAL)
One Piece is an incredibly famous manga known as part of the big three, three manga that are considered the most popular actively updated manga at this time, the other two being Naruto and Bleach. In my opinion though? One Piece is vastly superior to both series. While all three have amazing action scenes, One Piece stands out by having a unique art style, wonderfully imaginative world, but more than anything else, a very creative and deep cast of characters. If you aren't aware of the premise of One Piece, it's about a pirate named Luffy who dreams of becoming the King of Pirates by finding the ultimate treasure, One Piece. Along the way, he gains friends and crew members who continue to join him and complete their own dreams that lay in wait in the expansive ocean. It's a long story, but you'll always love at least one character out of the whole bunch. One Piece truly is a rare gem.
Status: Ongoing
Rate: Weekly
Length: 765 chapters (11/11/14)
Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind
A millennium has passed since "Seven Days of Fire," an apocalyptic war that almost wiped out human civilization. Since then, the earth is covered with an ever-growing "Sea of Corruption," a vast forest of fungi that secretes poisonous miasma and invasive spores, along with large and deadly insects inhabit within.
In order to fight for more habitable lands unpolluted by the Sea of Corruption, the Kingdom of Torumekia has declared war against the Dorok Empire. Nausicaä, princess and heir of a small city-state named "Valley of the Wind" which pledged alliance with Torumekia, is now forced to join Torumekian to invade Dorok Empire. This war will change her life and the fate of human race forever. (Source: ANN)
If you actually have heard of Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind, the chances are you've probably seen or at least heard of it as one of Hayao Miyazaki's (creator of Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro) works. Even then, it's not very well-known. Which is a shame, because this manga is definitely completely underrated, not to mention some people shave it off assuming that it's basically the manga form of the movie.
It's not.
It's a story about a princess named Nausicaa who interacts with the world around her, a world affected by the torrents of war and the forces of nature. It's very much a violent story that deals with mature themes between nature and at even some points about religion itself. It's even strange at some parts and incredibly violent, but the story is unique and engaging. It's easily one of those manga where, after reading it, you may have a different view of what the genre is capable of. If you're familiar with one of Miyazaki's more famous works, Princess Mononoke, you may see some recurring themes that were possibly inspired off of this story.
Status: Completed
Length: 57 chapters
Holyland is a story about Yuu, a weak boy who feels alone and has no sense of beloning. His only solace he finds is wandering around the city streets of his town. Of course this means he'd attract some other unwanted attention. This is a story of a boy protecting the thing that means everything to him, the place where he finally feels that he belongs, his Holyland.
Now I don't want to spoil anything, because not knowing too many details is the best way to approach this manga. I've read a lot of different manga before, but Holyland probably has one of the most intriguing chapters of opening up a manga that I've seen in a long time. This hard, gritty manga is great, and if you can get past the angst that the main character has, I believe you'll definitely have a good time with this.
Tokyo Ghoul
Ghouls roam around the cities of Tokyo. It's said that they hunt around, looking for humans as their next meal. Kaneki and his buddy Hide has never seen one though, but that all might change…
So first things first: THE ANIME IS COMPLETE SHIT COMPARED TO THIS. The manga is pretty good, the anime butchers so many things from the manga it's ridiculous. I should mention that Tokyo Ghoul isn't the second coming of Berserk, that's just saying how bad the anime is.
Now moving on, Tokyo Ghoul is a surprising manga. Why? Because at first glance, the plot may seem somewhat typical. A human turning into a monster that he's afraid of? It's a plotline that you see every now and then. What set Tokyo Ghoul apart are several things. First, it makes the integration of the human into this new world as realistically as it possibly can. The art is rough, hard, and dark and fits the mood excellently. The characters themselves are solid, but not flawed; each goes through their own development as they grow up. The action scenes are beautifully drawn, and the emotions that are shown through facials expressions are vividly made. It is a very, well-written, well-drawn manga, and many elements of this were lost in its transition to its anime form. I strongly suggest dropping the anime if you have not completed it and reading this instead, or, if you've already watched Tokyo Ghoul, re-read this manga. You may have a different outlook on the series.
If you want to look more into this series, check out its ongoing sequel, Tokyo Ghoul: re.
Status: Completed
Length: 144 Chapters
Vinland Saga
Taking place during the era of Vikings, Thorfinn is one of the youngest yet fiercest fighters around. However, after his father is killed by mercenary Askeladd, he swore revenge. However, while seeking vengeance, he is caught up in the Great War for the British crown.
One quarter coming of age and three quarters action, Vinland Saga has much to boast about in terms of dialogue, characters, and action. If you are a fan of titles like Berserk and Vagabond, you will feel very comfortable with Vinland Saga's ballad.
Status: Ongoing
Rate: Extremely slow. Maybe four times a year if you're lucky?
Length: 108 Chapters (11/11/14)
One Punch-Man
In the distant future, monsters roam around and threaten the peaceful lives of innocent human citizens. As a response, the government has created the Heroes Association, a system of heroes that serve to fight against such foreign invaders. Meanwhile, in the deep suburbs of Z-City, there lives a rumored man named Saitama who has strength so unimaginable he can end fights in one punch…
Originally based off the internet webtoon One Punch-Man (ONE), One Punch-Man is definitely a series not to be taken seriously. With its silly antics and characters and somewhat of a troll artist, you'll notice immediately what kind of manga this is. That being said, the action, art, and characters are so over the top and exaggerated that it's so lovable and awesome. It's difficult to not keep up with such an addicting manga, and with its humor, gorgeous art, and action, you'll want to read more.
However, it does update slowly and the pages are few in number. If you want to read the original story at the expense of much lower quality of art, read One Punch-Man (ONE).
Status: Ongoing
Rate: Whenever the author feels like it, usually bi-weekly
Length: Roughly 51 chapters (11/11/14)
Shingeki no Kyojin/Attack on Titan
This is a world where Humans are no longer the dominant race. Instead, grotesque, gargantuan Titans roam around the world while the last remnants of humanity lie behind their last bastion in a tiny part of their world. Teenager Eren and his friends Mikasa and Armin grew behind these walls and have never seen the outside world. While they dream, they hope that their remaining days will go on peacefully. That all changes when they suddenly here a magnificent shadow bears down into the city…
If you haven't been living under a rock, chances are you've at least heard of Shingeki no Kyojin, or otherwise known better in its English name, Attack on Titan. In my experience, Shingeki no Kyojin is one of the few very popular manga that I believe still holds great quality. It has a gripping plot and gritty art style that matches its mood. It's not afraid to show blood when it needs to, and it's a great deviation from the normal "zombie" type manga that you may see often. The enemies and the methodology in fighting such creatures is a breath a fresh air and creative. Probably one of Shingeki no Kyojin's greatest strengths are making no character feel immortal. Every character is susceptible to die in this kind of world. It's great that this manga gets attention though admittedly it does get a bit too much attention. Regardless, it's a very solid piece
Status: Ongoing
Rate: Monthly
Length: 63 Chapters (11/11/14)
Akame ga Kill!
Tatsumi is a skilled swordsman, but he knows that his skill is useless in saving his poverty stricken village unless he goes out to make some money of his own. He seeks out the big city only to find that corruption runs among through the rankings of the empire. Overwhelmed by its sights and sounds, Tatsumi takes refuge in the night. Meanwhile, an assassination organization working for the rebels are looking for the next target, but it looks like they're recruiting too.
At first glance, Akame ga Kill is nothing special. You have a somewhat decently skilled protagonist that is recruited by an organization that fights evil. While initially the story drags on for a bit, the world quickly expands into a world that isn't so black and white as it seems. Akame ga Kill explores the sides of good and evil and isn't afraid to shed some blood to show its point. However, one of Akame ga Kill's strongest points is to make it feel that absolutely no character is free from danger at any moment. Be it good guy or bad, no character is safe from death. This theme ties in with the suspense. You'll find yourself connecting to some characters and by that little thread of hope you might convince yourself maybe, just maybe, that character you love may live to see another day.
Status: Ongoing
Rate: Monthly
Length: 52 Chapters
Hunter x Hunter
What is a Hunter? Well, they're a talented bunch. They seek the world's most remote treasures, fight against the most dangerous and unknown creatures, they explore lands far and wide. Their talents are limitless. Gon isn't one yet though, but after learning that his missing father is one of the many who hold the honor of being called a Hunter, it seems that such a path is truly destined for him.
One thing you have to know about Hunter x Hunter is that it's surprisingly bloody and violent. There are a wide range of characters that Gon meets throughout is journey, and each one is talented in their own right. HxH introduces a world that mixes fantasy with the gritty politics of life, and it does a good job of making each seem as grotesque as possible. That being said, it's hard not to be caught up in such an original plot like HxH. It does some truly new and strange things, so at the very least you'll see something new.
The second thing you need to know is that HxH updates pretty slowly, though it seems to be picking up the pace nowadays.
Status: Ongoing
Rate: Inconsistent, sometimes fast but usually painfully slow
Length: 349 Chapters (11/11/14)
Monsters roam around the lands of the humans. They eat them, but they hide in the shadows, hiding among the public. Raku knows this, but without the power to detect them, he is helpless to free his village from the monsters' insatiable appetites. One day, a woman named Claire arrives at their village. She seems to be one of the silver-eyed witches that Raku has heard from the stories. A Claymore.
Like manga such as Berserk, Claymore mixes a medieval styled setting with a world of monsters. While Claymore, doesn't particularly shine in terms of character development, it has a very solid progression of both plot and action. It's engaging, and while it lacks in character development, the characters themselves are attractive and interesting. I highly recommend this one because it gives a unique storyline that few manga seem to do well.
Status: Completed
Length: 159 Chapters
The Breaker
Note: This is not a manga, it is a manhwa, what is commonly known as the Korean counterpart to Japan's manga. Keep that in mind while reading as you may spot some cultural differences you may not be used to seeing.
Shioon is a victim of constantly bullying at his school. He's not much of an athlete, and he's powerless to fight back. One day, a new English teacher, Chun-woo, is admitted to the staff. After a coincidence where Shioon witnesses Chun-woo's unmatched martial arts ability, Shioon begs him to become his disciple. Thus begins Shioon's great journey to become a man and protect what's most precious to him.
First things first, The Breaker is a very action heavy manga despite being a coming of age story, and while Shioon is the main character, a large part of the story also focuses on his teacher, Chun-woo. With that out of the way, if you are familiar with manhwa, you may recognize The Breaker as it's commonly known as the best and most popular manhwa out there. And where there's smoke, there's fire. Unlike most coming of age action stories, The Breaker manages to pull the genre off in an interesting way without putting too much spotlight on the main character himself. In addition, Shioon doesn't improve at a ridiculous rate without explanation. It's a nicely paced story that doesn't feel too overwhelming, and it's a great introduction into the manhwa universe. If you do read this manhwa and wish to read more, you may be interested in reading its ongoing sequel, The Breaker: New Waves.
Status: Completed
Length: 72 Chapters
Oga Tatsumi is known as the strongest juvenile delinquent among several schools. Wherever he goes, he leaves a path of carnage behind him. Detecting his evil nature, a man floats up to him on a river bank where he was sleeping and drops a baby boy. The baby boy is revealed to be the next demon king, and it is up to Oga to raise the baby to be the next demon lord. The adventure of Oga and his baby, Beelzebub begins!
Those who are familiar with Beelzebub may claim that Beelzebub better fits under a comedy tag. And there's a lot of truth to that! Beelzebub is downright one of the most hilarious manga out there right now. It doesn't really take itself too seriously, and the action and characters are so completely over the top that you just can't help but laugh at the scenarios. However, Beelzebub also shares some noticeable action elements that become central to its story and development. Beelzebub is a rather healthy combination of the two and is definitely a manga that everyone should check out.
If you want to look more into Beelzebub, check out its ongoing sequel/side story, Beelzebub: Banghai-hen.
Status: Completed
Length: 246 Chapters
Note: This type of graphic novel is referred to as a webtoon, which itself is a type of manhwa, Korea's counterpart to Japan's manga. Unlike manga and typical manhwa, webtoons are not hand drawn; they are instead drawn using computer programs. As a result, the art styles may look more digitized and they will almost always appear in color.
Deep in the city of Seoul, there lies a coffin that has laid dormant. One day, it mysteriously opens out of the blue. The vampire Rai finally awakes after centuries of sleep as he is released into the unfamiliar modern day world.
Webtoons are an increasingly popular form of manhwa, but there are some noticeable cultural and art differences between webtoons and both manga and traditional manhwa. In my opinion, Noblesse is not amazing. It's the rough equivalent to manga typical to Japan's shounen genre. That being said, I think it's a great gateway piece into the field have webtoons and I strongly suggest giving it a try. And while it is shounen, it still has great art, fight scenes, and humor. Those who are fans of other shounen manga like Fairy Tail, One Piece, and Naruto will definitely enjoy Noblesse.
Status: Ongoing
Rate: Weekly
Length: 345 Chapters (11/11/14)
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Tower of God
Note: This type of graphic novel is referred to as a webtoon, which itself is a type of manhwa, Korea's counterpart to Japan's manga. Unlike manga and typical manhwa, webtoons are not hand drawn; they are instead drawn using computer programs. As a result, the art styles may look more digitized and they will almost always appear in color.
What is it that you desire? Fortune? Fame? Power? Or perhaps something much more. All your wishes can come true in this place. The Tower of God.
Tower of God is a true example of the type of quality webtoons can acheive. ToG has a huge pool of characters, each with a unique quirk and characteristic. The Tower itself is massive, deep, and overwhelming, just like how the plot suggests. The development, though slow, is effective and engaging to the readers, and the art can be gorgeous. If you ever plan to take webtoons seriously, Tower of God should be your go-to source.
Status: Ongoing
Rate: Weekly
Length: 208 Chapters (12/10/14)
Air Gear
The age of skateboarding is over. Now there's a new utility that roams around the country, Air trek, the ultimate roller blades that allow you to zoom and fly across the skies. Itsuki though has never really been interested in them. He's always been known as the strongest in the area, some blades are just a waste of time. That is, until he gets his butt handed to him by some AT users. That one moment would soon begin to spark a huge change in history…
If you're reading this synopsis, the first thing you may think of is "Huh, this sounds like a sports manga!" Well, it isn't. It seems practically set up with it, right? But don't be fooled, Air Gear is very action heavy. The author uses his imagination to spin fights using simple roller blades into really insane weapons, and even if those weapons are disgustingly unrealistic, there's so much power behind them it's enough to be convincing. Air Gear isn't a perfectly spun series, but it's obscure, weird humor mixed with its exaggerated action makes for an unexpectedly great story.
Status: Completed
Length: 358 Chapters
Cage of Eden
Everything seemed to be going just fine for Akira. Their whole class was just returning from a trip in Okinawa, and they were ready for the ride home. Until suddenly, the plane malfunctions and a black cloud engulfs the vehicle. Akira wakes up to find himself alone, in a lush forest filled with prehistoric creatures…
In my opinion, Cage of Eden was a diamond in the rough. There were a lot of areas where Cage of Eden could've shined to become something much more valuable. But that doesn't change the fact that all-in-all, Cage of Eden is an incredibly solid and well-done survival horror manga. In some ways, it may remind you of "Lord of Flies with a little bit of Lost" (quoted from Hewitt). Don't go into Cage of Eden expecting a masterpiece, read Cage of Eden as a suspenseful and thrilling manga at its heart.
Status: Completed
Length: 185 Chapters
Ryuuta is what you'd call a shut-in; he's 22 years old and unemployed and all he does is play his favorite game Btooom all day. It's a computer game centralized on using bombs and strategy to achieve victory, a game fitting for Ryuuta himself. One day he wakes up on an island with no recollection of how he got there. He notices he has a bag with him that he's never seen before. In the bag lies a myriad of bombs…
Btooom is an interesting twist from the usual "help I'm stuck in a video game" type story (*cough* Sword Art Online *cough*). Instead of having characters and a system that's entirely reliant on a computerized setting and control, Btooom utilizes a real world setting and the natural abilities of the gamer itself. Because of this, Btooom is not restrained by a system of game mechanics but only by the fact that the only weapon of choice is a variety of bombs. In essence, Btooom excels at having an original setting and story; mix this with a cast of interesting characters of you have one hell of a ride.
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Status: OngoingOriginally Posted by Hewitt
Rate: Monthly
Length: 185 Chapters (11/11/14)
In the Victorian Age in Great Britain, there is a rumored family that stands behind the Queen: the Phantomhive family. They dirty their hands where the Queen cannot. Ciel is a member of this distinguished family, and his prowess in such dark corners proves his stature. But he is constantly served by a mysterious black butler. One of hell of a butler to be exact.
Kuroshitsuji, or sometimes known better as Black Butler, is difficult to put under a single genre.
At heart though, Kuroshituji has a very interesting setting and plot. It's one of the few manga that actually uses the Victorian Era as a setting and manages to pull it off effectively. Not only are subtle references made to actual events that happened during that time, the manga also makes some major ties with the actual adventures of the Ciel and his butler, Sebastian. Think of it as Downton Abbey, but a much darker and less sentimental version. The cast of characters are surprisingly unique and original. One thing's for certain though; Kuroshitsuji easily has one of the most interesting and engaging settings of all manga.
Status: Ongoing
Rate: Monthly
Length: 98 Chapters (11/11/14)
Apocalypse no Toride
Hypothetical: What if you were framed for a murder? What if you were sent to a prison with a life sentence? What if your inmates were all the worst cutthroats in prison? Seems bad enough. But what would you do if zombies attacked?
Apocalypse no Toride's biggest flaw is that it might not seem appealing at first. Its intro and first quarter of the series is a bit bad compared to the rest of the series. But after you get that part, you may find yourself enjoying Apocalypse no Toride quite a bit. You have simple yet mildly interesting characters early on, but that slowly develops into something much bigger. The manga also creates zombies that are a bit more unique than the average ones you find, and as a result they a play a larger part of the story. Apocalypse no Toride isn't the best manga, but so far it has been developing quite nicely and I believe that quite a few people who are looking for enjoyment will find it in this manga.
Status: Ongoing
Rate: Inconsistent, bi-weekly or weekly
Length: 36 Chapters (11/11/14)
Note: This is not a manga, it is a manhwa, what is commonly known as the Korean counterpart to Japan's manga. Keep that in mind while reading as you may spot some cultural differences you may not be used to seeing.
It's the warring era of the Middle Ages and Chronos' long dominance is starting to fall into decline. It is an era looking for heroes and those who are more powerful than any warrior. One day, three boys, Ares, Michael, and Baroona meet each other at a mercenary try-out. Their meeting would soon spark a major change in history that even the heavens would call their names.
So if you're a fan of Vinland Saga and Kingdom, there's a strong chance that you will enjoy Ares. They have relatively similar stories, and their settings are very similar. Aside from that, there really isn't much to say about it. It's a relatively simple story, but the characters, the fights, and the relationships push this manhwa forward. It is in my opinion one of the better manhwas out there.
Status: Completed
Length: 207 Chapters
Thought life was bad? Well as it turns out, death is even worse. Kei Kurono found that out the hard way when he and his friend Masaru died in a train accident. Now he must fight aliens that invade the earth for a chance at survival and ultimately regain his place on Earth.
Gantz is commonly known as a classic among those who read manga, and once you start reading it, you'll probably realize why. Gantz has a very original and unique plot, the art is absolutely gorgeous, it is bloody, crude, and suggestive in many ways, but it all ties it together to make it into a surprisingly believable story. Gantz is incredibly grotesque and insanely violent, but it has sense of coherence that makes the manga very enjoyable. It certainly isn't for everyone, but I implore you to give it a chance.
Status: Completed
Length: 383 Chapters
Japan's government is a corrupt mess. Everything is run by corporate sleazebags and scummy politicians. In the hands of these people, the public is under the mercy of their influence and the lives where they've built up until the point are crushed on a whim. Nagasawa Shiina knows this all too well since her father's company went bankrupt, and in order to save her father, she sells her body to the dirty politicians. Suddenly, a figure in a mask breaks in wielding an axe. And it's someone that Shiina knows. This is a story about justice and one man's pledge to use his own method to save those who have suffered under Japan's government.
For a long time, I thought Akumetsu was the best thing since sliced bread. When I first got into manga, like everyone else I read Bleach, Naruto, and One Piece. Akumetsu served as the bridge between the beginner's manga and the whole new library of manga I've never touched upon before. As such, Akumetsu holds a special place in my heart.
With that out of the way, I'll say this. To those who expect a masterpiece, Akumetsu certainly has some noticeable flaws. There's some wasted potential, and the cast may be considered as too black and white. That being said, Akumetsu is really an original and daring manga. It's one that challenges the typical conventions and plot lines that a lot of manga follow, and it even has the balls to make an entire government its enemy. It's a bloody, serious manga that uses violence as an answer to show a point. That is why Akumetsu, among other thriller manga, stands out.
Status: Completed
Length: 162 Chapters
Battle Royale
In an attempt to control and subjugate the rebellious teenagers, every year since 1947, the Japanese government selects a class of third-year high school students to be placed in the ultimate survival game. Each student is given a single weapon and is released in an enclosed area. The rules? Simple. In order to win, you must be the last one standing.
If you've ever heard of Battle Royale, you've probably heard about it in its movie form. The Japanese movie itself has earned a popular cult following internationally despite being banned in many countries for several months. What quite a few people don't know is that Battle Royale initially started off as novel and then a manga. This is that manga. I have watched the movie, read the book, and read the manga, and I can say that enjoyed the manga the most. The art, facial expressions, the blood and gore: all of that is amazingly executed in the manga and can't be matched by that of either the novel or the 122 minute movie. The drawing direction sets a mood and intensity that creates a great atmosphere when reading Battle Royale. With that said, if you've watched the movie, I highly suggest reading the manga.
If you're unfamiliar with Battle Royale as a whole, you might think it's a rip-off of the popular fictional novel, Hunger Games. Trust me when I say that Battle Royale is on a completely different level.
Status: Completed
Length: 119 Chapters
Pokemon Adventures
This really needs no introduction. Everyone knows Pokemon right? If you've never heard of Pokemon Adventures, you might assume that this is essentially a manga adaptation of the anime. And that's exactly that reason why I wanted to put this manga here, despite it not being an award-winning piece of work. Long story short, it's not. The plot initially follows Red, the protagonist of the Generation 1 of Pokemon games, Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow. In his journey, he goes through many trials and tribulations trying to become the ultimate trainer. Aside from Red, there are other main characters that the manga follows as well. Each of these main characters is named after the games of their respective generations. For example, Red is the main protagonist, and Green, who you may know looks like Gary from the anime, is another.
However, the adventures don't end with simply Generation 1. The manga continues to spur through each generation and personifying the once silent protagonists from their games. Now, Gold, the male protagonist of Generation 2, is a pompous trainer who confidently strives to the top. Sapphire, the female protagonist from Generation 3, is a complete tomboy who stomps on those who look down on her. Diamond, the male protagonist from Generation 4, is lax and lazy boy yet protects those who are precious to him.
But what's most surprising about Pokemon Adventures is its surprising ability to turn all of these stories into one coherent plot and still make it interesting. In a sense, Pokemon Adventures is essentially its own twist of the Pokemon universe and, if you've ever been a fan of Pokemon, the view is very attractive. The protagonists from each Generation are simply referred to as "the Pokedex holders," a kind of name and stature that makes these characters seem special. The plots aren't incredibly cheesy; they still hold a sense of maturity that the anime completely lacks. Pokemon Adventures is a solid manga in its own right without having to rely on the universe of Pokemon to help its fame. If anything, the universe of Pokemon is further bolstered by the imagination of the manga itself.
Phew, this was a long one. It's not that I prefer this one over others, but I needed to clear any particular misunderstandings and assumptions people might have after looking at the title. It's not the best manga, but I bet many would enjoy it.
If you have trouble searching for this piece, this manga may also go under the name, Pokemon Special.
Status: Ongoing
Rate: ???
Length: 400+ Chapters
It is the time of the warring states of China. It is a time where sweat is dropped, tears are wept, and blood is spilled. It is a time when only the greatest of generals can conquer those they face and those who dare challenge them. In that time, there lie two slaves in a field. In their free time, they grab their hand-crafted wooden swords to spar. With each strike, their wooden swords give off a resounding sound of cold steel that reverberates through their bodies. It is with each strike that emotions are transferred and their feelings are shared. And it is with each strike where they pledge to each other that they will become the greatest generals the world has ever seen.
For a while, my favorite manga was One Piece. At one point, it was Akumetsu. Then it was Bokurano, then 20th Century Boys. Now, I can say that Kingdom is currently my favorite manga, and if you read it you may see why. Kingdom has a relatively simple plot. Two boys, named Hyou and Xin, dream on becoming the greatest generals in China. Now this is a simple objective, but the entirety of Kingdom is built upon the foundation of that dream, and it's by using that one ambition that it's able to pull actions and emotions that would otherwise be practically non-existent. Kingdom succeeds in what many manga fail to have acheived. It's an ultimate objective and a clear sense of direction of where the manga is going. Kingdom uses this simple objective to create personas in the main character so clearly defined and emphasized where you can almost empathize with their emotions. The sake of fulfilling a promise and a dream is so heavily brought forth in this manga, and it's by those emotions that build a powerful, touching story like Kingdom.
Oh yeah, and the art is absolutely gorgeous.
Status: Ongoing
Rate: Weekly/Bi-weekly
Length: 409 Chapters (11/11/14)
Zatch Bell
Takamine has always been hailed as a genius, but he's always bored and unsatisfied with the direction of life he's taking. Enter Gash, a demon who claims to be involved in a worldwide battle royale for the thrown of the demon king. The catch? Every demon must find a human owner to command him. Takamine has just entered the battle that would change his life forever.
First things first, Zatch Bell is first and foremost a shounen manga. It's also an intimidating 323 chapters long, so if you're not into that kind of stuff, I'd recommend staying away from Zatch Bell. However, if you enjoy pieces like Bleach or Naruto, then you will without a doubt enjoy this one. Zatch Bell was one of the first few manga that I've read, and to be honest a lot of my experiences with it I still remember today. It's an incredibly fun battle manga and more than anything it feels new and fresh, even by today's standards. The art direction, the demon designs in particular, are very unique and different compared to your normal manga art, which definitely helps the manga get by. All in all, Zatch Bell is a solid piece and just a great read. Anyone who wants to let their minds loose should just read Zatch Bell. In a sense, it's like a less violent Battle Royale/Pokemon hybrid. You can't go wrong with that, can you?
Status: Completed
Length: 323 Chapters
It's a new age of humanity, and the new world organization Demon Card has taken hold. With the power of the Dark Brings, they pose an enormous threat to the tranquility of the world. The only powers capable of defeating the dark brings are the Rave stones, but they are scattered across the world and only the true Rave master can wield them. Meanwhile, sixteen-year old boy Haru Glory peacefully enjoy his days on the remote Garage Island…
Before Fairy Tail became a thing, Rave was this author's pride and joy, and if you read it you can see how many similarities there are between Rave and Fairy Tail. However, it's my honest opinion to state that Rave is much better than Fairy Tail (although at this point that might not really be saying much). Unlike Fairy Tail, Rave has a designated goal and objective; the story doesn't feel like it's dragging on forever, nor does it digress into needless time-skips in order to forward the plot. It is, by its heart, a natural fighting shounen manga. Like Zatch Bell, if you're not in the mood for Shounen manga, avoid Rave like the plague. That doesn't mean that Rave is by any means bad though, and it's still quite an enjoyable read. It's also an interesting read for those interested in looking into a piece of work that is in a lot of ways the predecessor to Fairy Tail.
Status: Completed
Length: 298 Chapters
Yu Yu Hakusho
Oh Yusuke, he's deemed to have such an unfortunate life. At the very least however, he is one of the most feared delinquents around, and no one wants to mess with him. But Yusuke finally realizes how unlucky he is when his life ends in a tragic car accident…
This review is geared more towards those who are new to manga. Why? Because, let's be honest, who here hasn't heard/read Yu Yu Hakusho? It's a classic among fighting manga. For that reason alone, I think those who have never bothered with this manga before should give it a try.
Status: Completed
Length: 175 Chapters
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With the new collection of tableware and textiles from Marimekko you will be always in good company. The collection includes five cups, three bowls, three plates, a tea pot and different textiles and you will be free to combine them in an almost infinite number of ways, each one giving your table the right atmosphere you are looking for. Combine the different pieces according to your mood, to the friends you will invite, to the food you will serve or to the textiles you will set the table with.
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In 2003, Maija Louekari, Bachelor of Arts, won the "Nuoren elämän raamit" ("The Setting for a Young Life") design competition jointly staged by the University of Art and Design Helsinki and Marimekko with her printed fabric design entitled Hetkiä/Moments. Since then, she has designed prints for Marimekko.
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Growing up in the rural farmland of Illinois in the American midwest, the annual county fair was a much anticipated event. I have fond memories of elephant ears and caramel apples, riding the thrilling Tilt-A-Whirl, stock car races, farm animal competitions (remember Charlotte's Web ?), and my favourite: the cooking and crafts tents. The county fair was just plain FUN!
After I moved to England, I was so happy to discover that the county fair/county show was alive and well on this side of the pond (where the whole idea probably originated anyway). Mr. Tea and I have now been to several of these (Egham Royal Show and Royal County of Berkshire Show) and mark our calendar with the dates every year. We arrive promptly at opening time, and try to see and do everything we can before early afternoon when the crowds begin to swell.
Come on, let's go for a walk and I'll show you around, where you will see:
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Press release from the Philadelphia Improv Festival:
The city is about to get a lot funnier throughout October. Once again, the Philadelphia Comedy Collective is hosting Philadelphia Comedy Month. This October, there will be three weeks of comedy which kicks off with the seventh annual Philadelphia Improv Festival October 5-9 at the Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, 2111 Sansom Street, 2nd Floor. Comedy Month will run through October 23, featuring the Philly Sketchfest, and the City Spotlight, which will feature films, stand-up, improv and the Mid Atlantic Regional College Improv Championship. Tickets cost $10 per night Tuesday-Thursday and on Sunday. The Friday and Saturday night shows cost $10 per block or $20 for the entire night. A full pass to the PHIF costs $60. A full Comedy Month pass costs $125. More information can be found at www.phlcomedy.com.
This year, Philadelphia Comedy Month has partnered with Philadelphia Young Playwrights, who will receive a portion of proceeds from tickets sales as well as funds raised in the charity raffle, running throughout the month. Comedy Month will kick off on October 4th, with a showcase reading of comedic plays from Philadelphia Young Playwrights.
The talent for the Philadelphia Improv Festival this year runs far and wide. The festival will be highlighted by an appearance from Jill Bernard, a nationally known improviser who is presenting her wildly popular one-woman, multi-character musical, Drum Machine. Also appearing at the festival are Three's Company from iO Chicago, BillyHawk from iO West, and an assortment of talented teams from New York, Boston, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Austin, and Los Angeles.
The local improv community will continue to have strong representation at the festival. The wildly popular Rare Bird Show, as well as The Real Housewives of Philadelphia will both be making their first appearances since last year's festival. ComedySportz Philadelphia is remounting its Improvised Shakespeare show for the festival, which over the past two years has proven to be a big hit with audiences. A few other local highlights include MattAnd, The Amie & Kristen Show and the N Crowd, as well as a record six local teams making their PHIF debut.
"I'm really excited about what we've put together for PHIF this year, and can't wait to share it with audiences. In our seventh year, we've focused on bringing real variety to the stage. Through both our commissioned and selected acts, we're seeing a real cross section of what improv has to offer fans. We're showcasing a terrific mix of indie shows as well as ensembles from some of the top theaters in the country," said festival producer Matt Nelson. "We've been able to assemble a lineup that boasts many of the most beloved and acclaimed acts from previous years and a healthy assortment of young, energetic groups on the rise. We have both classic shows and experimental pieces, ranging from structured or premise-based pieces to pop satire and even a solo musical. It's outright some of the best people touring festival circuits today, many of whom have emerged from right here in our own backyard. It's a combination that comedy fans are going to be hard pressed to pass up."
Philadelphia Improv Festival Schedule:
Wednesday, Oct 5
Haverford Middle School Actors Workshop (Haverford, PA)
King Friday (Philadelphia, PA)
Double Date (New York, NY)
Legion (New York, NY)
Grimacchio (Philadelphia, PA)
ComedySportz Presents Improvised Shakespeare (Philadelphia, PA)
Thursday, Oct 6
N Crowd (Philadelphia, PA)
Iron Lung (Philadelphia, PA)
Til Death Do Us Part (Philadelphia, PA)
Cubed (Philadelphia, PA)
Mayor Karen (Philadelphia, PA)
The Lodge (Boston, MA + New York, NY)
Real Housewives of Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA + Los Angeles, CA)
Friday, Oct 7
The Score (Washington, DC)
The Andrews Sisters (New York, NY)
Fletcher (Philadelphia, PA)
Shawn-Mikael(s) (Washington, DC)
Firth&Arjet (Austin, TX)
ImprovBoston Mainstage (Boston, MA)
The Amie & Kristen Show (Philadelphia, PA)
MattAnd (Philadelphia, PA)
Lekker (Baltimore, MD)
Three's Company (Chicago, IL)
Saturday, Oct 8
Hidden Falls (Boston, MA)
The Imposters (New York, NY)
Adrift (Various)
Marjean (Boston, MA)
Asteroid! (Philadelphia, PA)
BillyHawk (Los Angeles, CA)
BWP (Philadelphia, PA)
Hello Laser (New York, NY)
Rare Bird Show (Philadelphia, PA + Los Angeles, CA)
Drum Machine (Minneapolis, MN)
Sunday, Oct 9
Rookie Card (Philadelphia, PA)
RuBin (New York, NY)
Caveat (Washington, DC)
Jessica Tandy (Philadelphia, PA)
Featherweight (New York, NY)
Vox Pop (New York, NY + Washington, DC)


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Lettered Press Reading Group Guide for So L.A.
Introduction to the Author
Bridget Hoida grew up in the San Joaquin Valley on an eight-mile road flanked by grapevines and asparagus. She remembers "ducks, guinea pigs, goats, all kinds of bunnies"; kids frolicking on levees and splashing in the cooling water; and machines rumbling across fields at night to avoid 109-degree heat.
Reading, Hoida told the The Stockton Record, was her thing: "My parents would take us to an A's game and I'd sit there eating popcorn and reading a book." Obsessed with words, she assembled them effectively for school publications when, as a sophomore, she became part of the first two classes to attend Bear Creek High School in 1992. As a senior, she wrote a column ("Bridget's World" in the era of "Wayne's World") for the Bruin Voice and was the paper's editor. "We created the newspaper from scratch," explained Hoida, "We Xerox-ed it and stapled it together."
Always an avid reader, writing was a natural progression. At UC Berkeley, she studied English and fiction writing where she was tutored by Stockton-born author Maxine Hong Kingston. From Kingston, who had "a sheer love of the Valley," Hoida learned to embrace her roots. After Berkeley it was on to San Francisco State University where Hoida earned a masters degree in fiction.
The move south came when she joined the first of University of Southern California's Literature and Creative Writing Ph.D. program. There, she lived cheaply on Sunset Boulevard while absorbing Hollywood culture and earning a doctorate in California literature. Hoida's research into the mythos of California twinned with her cultural navigation led to the development of So L.A.: a satirical and critical look at the city through a revision of the "ranch-novel" genre. She spent the next ten years working on what started as a blonde joke.
Hoida has taught at USC, UC Irvine and Saddleback College in Orange County, where she and her husband Jesse are raising two young children. Currently, she is busy at work adapting the novel as a screenplay and editing a collection of writings about motherhood.
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Magdalena de la Cruz, born Magdalena Bamberger—awkward, gangly San Joaquin valley girl—trades her agrarian central California upbringing for the glamour and glare of Los Angeles. She heads south to escape reminders of the traumatic and sudden death of her twin brother Junah who falls to his death in a Yosemite National Park rock-climbing accident. Haunted by guilt and obsessed by her dead brother's presence, Magdalena uses her body as a canvas of reinvention. "When Junah died I stopped wanting to be me," Magdalena explains, literally cutting any resemblance between herself and her brother "out with sleek scalpels." She is reborn as an L.A. bombshell in a body "temporarily scarred with puffy red staples" in order "to erase the light brown spots of San Joaquin sun." As Magdalena takes refuge in boutiques and Botox—seeking desperately for something to fill the void her brother has left—her marriage to Ricky, a socially conscious first-generation Mexican-American, is in jeopardy; her few friendships begin to unravel; and Diamond Myst, her booming designer water business, is drying up.
Discussion Questions
1. How is the reader introduced to the narrator and protagonist, Magdalena de la Cruz, in the first chapter? What is she inviting the reader "to believe," and what kind of narrator does she promise to be?
2. Rather than quotation marks or numerical chapters, the book offers five takes and chapter headers with titles like "The Problem of Surprise" or "Characters Are Not People." How does the structure of this, inspired by STORY! a primer for how to write a winning screenplay by Robert McKee, tell us how to read the novel?
3. In American literature there is a rich tradition of rural and urban opposition. With this in mind, what are the ways the agrarian San Joaquin Valley is constructed as the opposite of the city of Los Angeles?
4. How does Magdalena's body, covered in a "Los Angeles vixen varnish" (327), work both as a metaphor and a critique of the city? How does the city work, like Magdalena, to "hide its roots"?
5. What does Ricky's story—from the A&E Biography version to the Moses in the basket version (114-119)—suggest about the American immigrant (or California migrant) mythos?
6. One reviewer has described the story of Junah as a kind of mystery: "At the heart of Magdalena's story is her attempt to cope with the death of her brother [ . . .]. We read to find out what really happened to Junah, her brother, and what Magdalena's part in his death truly is, for she clearly carries much guilt for his too-soon death." What really happens to Junah and does knowing the "truth" change our perception of Magdalena?
7. Magdalena is, to borrow from the epigraph by Michael Ventura, "a hard beauty to love." What moments do you sympathize with, and perhaps even despise Magdalena? What are her forgivable and unforgivable sins? Where are your loyalties in the end?
8. Alone, in the Beverly Hills Hotel Magdalena asks: "Who am I to Quentin?". Discuss the necessity of Quentin in Magdalena's emotional journey. He functions as a reckless undoing of her marriage to Ricky, and yet he is also the redemptive force that allows Magdalena to come to terms with Junah's death. Who is Quentin to Magdalena and how does he function within the novel?
9. Magdalena's success as a Los Angeles diva is made possible by the selling of bottled water where "underneath all the rhinestones and the pixie dust [. . .] water is scarce and we're all thirsty" (374). The story of California, both the San Joaquin Valley and Los Angeles, is really the story of water. How does Magdalena's story of water mirror the very nature of the narrative of California?
10. What do you make of the "Director's Cut"? What does the addition of another "version" suggest about the narrative itself? How does it both unravel the narrative, beginning with the "story problem" in the first chapter, and suggest other possibilities for ending? What is the "truth," and does it matter?
After Reading the Novel
In many ways this novel is a narrative of California, contributing to a rich history of dystopian literature. In So L.A, California may not be a literal paradise lost, but the protagonist certainly is. Magdalena favors feeling over historical accuracy, or what most people call "the truth." She's an incurable nostalgic in that she wishes for a past that is so idealized that it probably never occurred. You may want to consider Thomas Pynchon's Crying of Lot 49, Joan Didion'sPlay It As It Lays or John Fante'sAsk The Dust as interesting companion novels. So L.A. also begs to be read alongside filmic filmic adaptations of Los Angeles, from Roman Polanski's Chinatown to Robert Altman's The Long Goodbye. And of course, Bravo's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills paints a similar, albeit celluloid, portrait.
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This spring, the Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine joined the usual coalition of anti-pot forces that includes active law-enforcement groups, social conservatives and public health advocates to oppose a state bill that would legalize possession of small quantities of the drug. The medical marijuana lobby argued that criminal organizations would start smuggling pot to neighboring states, and they complained that the bill's tax plan was unworkable and unfair.
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The quantification and control of resistance training variables: intensity, volume and/or frequency and their relationship to training goals (increasing strength, power, and muscular hypertrophy or muscular endurance), is essential to have an accurate exercise prescription. One of the most important variables to consider is exercise intensity. However, this variable has been traditionally associated with the load (% 1 RM). Considering that the effects of resistance training will be determined not only by the relative load but also by the velocity of the movements, controlling both factors (load and velocity) will be a key-strategy for designing effective resistance training programmes. This webinar proposed a methodological and practical methodology for controlling the selecting training intensity involving the load and velocity. In addition, a more practical methodology using simple tools such as the RPE OMNI-RES (0-10) was proposed.
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How is Selena Gomez coping after breaking up with Justin Bieber? Much better after meeting Brad Pitt at the MTV Movie Awards! On Tuesday, April 16, the 20-year-old singer visited The Ellen DeGeneres Show and chatted with the host about her performance of "Come & Get It" at the awards on Sunday. Gomez admitted that she was scared after learning Pitt was in the audience watching her.
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