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Farmer John is trying to teach his cows to read by giving them a set of N spelling boards typically used with preschoolers (1≤N≤100). Each board has a word and an image on each side. For example, one side might have the word 'cat' along with a picture of a cat, and the other side might have the word 'dog' along with a picture of a dog. When the boards are lying on the ground, NN words are therefore shown. By flipping over some of the boards, a different set of N words can be exposed.
To help the cows with their spelling, Farmer John wants to fashion a number of wooden blocks, each embossed with a single letter of the alphabet. He wants to make sufficiently many blocks of each letter so that no matter which set of N words is exposed on the upward-facing boards, the cows will be able to spell all of these words using the blocks. For example, if N=3 and the words 'box', 'cat', and 'car' were facing upward, the cows would need at least one 'b' block, one 'o' block, one 'x' block, two 'c' blocks, two 'a' blocks, one 't' block, and one 'r' block.
Please help the Farmer John determine the minimum number of blocks for each letter of the alphabet that he needs to provide, so that irrespective of which face of each board is showing, the cows can spell all N visible words.
Line 1 contains the integer N.
The next N lines each contain 2 words separated by a space, giving the two words on opposite sides of a board. Each word is a string of at most 10 lowercase letters.
Please output 26 lines. The first output line should contain a number specifying the number of copies of 'a' blocks needed. The next line should specify the number of 'b' blocks needed, and so on.
3 fox box dog cat car bus
2 2 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0
In this example, there are N=3 boards, giving 23=8 possibilities for the set of upward-facing words:
fox dog car
fox dog bus
fox cat car
fox cat bus
box dog car
box dog bus
box cat car
box cat bus
We need enough blocks for each letter of the alphabet so that we can spell all three words, irrespective of which of these eight scenarios occurs.


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ADRIAN, Mich.--Senior running back Emmanuel Stewart rushed for an Adrian-record 283 yards and scored four touchdowns, but Justin Thomas caught a 40-yd pass from his brother Kyle with 4.3 seconds remaining to lift visiting Albion to a 49-42 come-from-behind victory over the Bulldogs on Saturday in Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association action.
= Final Score: Albion College 49, Adrian College 42
= Location: Kapnick Field at Docking Stadium; Weather: Partly Cloudy, 52 degrees, Wind W 14 mph
= Records: Albion Britons, 5-2 overall (2-2 MIAA); Adrian Bulldogs, 3-4 overall (1-3 MIAA)
= Stewart had 30 carries that including touchdown runs of 2, 6, 82 and 53 yards.
= Freshman Jack Wurzer completed 17 of 30 passes for 203 yards and a pair of TDs. He threw two interceptions that were tipped.
= Junior Joe Cleary recorded a game-high five catches for 66 yards and two TDs.
= Senior Jerron McGaw led the team with 67 yards receiving on three grabs.
= Freshman outside linebacker Steven Moses had a career day of seven tackles and 15 total stops, including two sacks.
= Senior inside linebackers Nate Conner and Tim McPhee both had 10 total tackles (2 solo apiece). Conner added two pass breakups.
= Justin Thomas finished with four catches for 124 yards and three TDs.
= Levi Ladd tied Moses with a game-best 15 total tackles, including four solo. Ladd was followed by Malik Bozell with 10 tackles and Mitchell Arendsen with nine (1 solo). Arendsen also was credited with a forced fumble, three tackles for loss and a sack.
= Markell McCoy led Albion's ground game with 133 yards on 21 carries and a score, and Doug Freeman rushed for 78 yards on 10 attempts.
= Sam Blanzy averaged 42 yards on seven punts, including a booming 75-yard kick in the second half.
= Kyle Thomas finished 10-for-27 and 210 yards through the air, with four TDs and an interception.
= The game-winning scoring drive occurred after Albion got the ball on the Adrian 48 after a 19-yard punt against the wind, with 48 seconds to go. On the sixth play, the brothers Thomas connected for 40 yards as there was a miscommunication in the Bulldogs secondary that left Justin Thomas wide open for the catch at the 1-yard line and he ran into the back of the end zone.
= Albion began its comeback after trailing 27-14 to start the second half by taking advantage of two Adrian turnovers. On Adrian's first possession, Quinten Jackson picked up a fumble at the Adrian 24-yard line and returned it for a touchdown to help cut into the Bulldogs' lead 27-21 with 11 minutes and 53 seconds left in the third quarter. Later in the quarter, the Britons' Drew Shafer picked off Wurzer at the Albion 35 on the first play from scrimmage of Adrian's fourth possession of the half. Five plays later, Kyle Thomas threw an 11-yard TD pass to Blanzy and with the extra-point, the Britons led for the first time 28-27 at the 4:25 mark.
= Adrian, however, went back on top on the ensuing possession. Stewart rumbled 53 yards for the TD run and he caught the two-point conversion to put the Bulldogs up 35-28 at 3:05.
= The see-saw affair that was apparent in the second half continued on the Britons' next possession. Thomas-to-Thomas connected for the second time of the afternoon for 66 yards on a catch-and-run TD to knot the score 35-all at 2:28.
= Adrian opened the scoring in the fourth quarter as Cleary received a pass from Wurzer 17 yards out for a TD at 10:48. The Bulldogs led again 42-35.
= McCoy's 16-yard TD run helped tie the score 42-42 with 6:34 to go in the game, capping a four-play, 48-yard drive in 1:15.
= Adrian had two more possessions but couldn't get the go-ahead score, setting the stage for Albion's win in the final seconds.
= Things started well enough for Adrian, which held leads of 13-0, 20-7 and 27-7 in the first half. Stewart had TD runs of 2, 6 and 82 yards and Cleary had a nine-yard TD reception.
= Adrian barely outgained Albion 481-446, but dominated the time of possession, 38:36 to 21:24. Both teams had 22 first downs.
= The Bulldogs were 8-for-16 on third-down conversions and 0-for-3 on fourth down, while the Britons were 4-for-15 and 2-for-4, respectively.
= Stewart originally set the school single-game rushing record of 281 yards (24 carries) on Oct 18, 2014, also against Albion. His 82-yard scamper at 8:51 of the second quarter ranks No. 3 in Bulldogs history for the longest rush from scrimmage.
= In the NCAA Division III statistical rankings before today, the Bulldogs were third in fewest fumbles lost (1) and also third with only four turnovers. But they committed three miscues that led to 14 Albion points.
= The 91 points combined are the most in the series, which Albion leads 56-31-1 all-time since it started in 1906. The 49 points by the winning team are the most since Oct. 21, 2000, when Albion prevailed 56-10 at home.
= Stewart, the NCAA's second all-time leading Division III rusher among active players, is approaching 5,000 yards for a career (4,898).
= The contest was suspended late in the second quarter due to weather that featured strong winds and driving rain. The delay lasted 50 minutes.
= McPhee is second in the MIAA with 8.9 tackles per game.
= Adrian returns home next Saturday (1 p.m.) to host first-time opponent Finlandia University. The Lions are an affiliate member of the conference in football only.
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Here we go again, with Project Pan! Are you all enjoying these? I get a real sense of accomplishment when I have visible changes, or any products that I finish.
This lip balm is phenomenal, but I don't use it too much. I've been trying to use it at least once at night and once in the morning, so I know I'm using it daily, and it's making a silly middle dent in it. I'll have to change the way I use it so it doesn't break!
This bronzer is great, and since I'm concentrating my brush on the edge of the area that I've already hit pan on, I think there is some movement! It blows my mind that this is only a sample, and I know it's going to take longer than the year to get through it. I'm glad I don't tend to buy blush or highlighter, because this takes forever.
As per usual, this mascara is going strong. I'm glad I'm liking it so much, but I'm wondering how long it will last? My last mascara felt like it lasted forever, but that was a full tube. I'm curious about whether or not this one will get clumpy soon.
I feel like this Amaretto dip is starting to become more visible, but it's hard to tell. I really like using this, and I'm glad the pan it comes in is so full, but it blows my mind how long it's lasting. I remember, before I hit pan on White Chocolate, it was the same way. I'm glad that Two Faced makes cosmetics that last, and pans that make it worth your money.
Goodbye, Porefessional! I finished the liquid up pretty quickly after the last update, and I am glad. As much as I can appreciate what these do, they are very much not for me. I don't like how thick this stuff feels on my face. I will be rolling in this travel sized hand sanitizer to take over for them. I know it's nothing like Porefessional, but it needs to be used!
I think my eyeliner is beginning to go. I've been needing to use two coats to get full coverage recently, and that is definitely not the way things were going at the start. I'll be using it to the last drop, of course, but it's interesting to see how long it has lasted.
Rose Jam's solid shower gel is slip sliding away. I've really been enjoying this; it makes my whole bathroom smell like a sweet wine, even when it's not in use! I'm really glad that I picked this up, and I do recommend all Rose Jam products.
I feel a bit silly taking pictures of this brow pencil every time, because it barely changes! I usually only sharpen it every other week, so it doesn't look all that different. But this is a staple in my daily routine; even if I'm not wearing much makeup, I use this.
I think I have less than a week left of this. I've been really focusing on this eye cream, and I think it's helping my face! I'm glad I've gotten it together enough to remember to use it, but once it's gone, I'll be out of nighttime moisturizer. I'll have to buy one for myself! Crazy, right?
White Chocolate really does move. Now that I've hit pan, I feel like progress is visible even daily! I'm still a very big fan of this, and I'm glad that I started using it.
This sample tube of Acure is gone, and it's replacement is just a bigger tube! I'm in no hurry to get through this, but I am using it every other day (you don't want to over exfoliate). I think this is a full size product that feels a bit different than the sample, but it isn't terrible. I'm just a couple uses in and I have no complaints.
I mentioned before that this lotion isn't going to go anywhere fast, now that summer really is heating up. I use it on my knees, and sometimes feet, but that's it. I'll be happy if I can finish this by the end of the year, at this point.
I scraped up the edges of this eyeshadow, because I was having issues getting it onto my brush. Since I don't know how to properly stamp it in, it's kind of just sitting in the pan. But it still works! I'm hoping I'll finish this up by the next update, but I can't make any promises.
There is some change in these lipsticks, especially the pale pink! I bring this to work with me every day, because I love how simple a nude it is. I haven't used the red quite as much (because I use it more on weekends), but I think there's some progress there as well!
Nothing has changed with the sheet masks! You'll see why shortly, though.
Oops, I haven't used this. I'm not a fan of it, and maybe it'll be a good eyeshadow, but it's currently not being used.
Alright, I'm so proud of this; my clay mask is gone! I worked my way through it! I have been having some pretty serious sleep issues, so my doctor recommended that I make my pre-bedtime routine longer. For me, that means putting on my clay mask, soaking my feet, and reading…every night! So, my mask finally got the love it needed, and I think my face is grateful. I really ended up enjoying this, and I'm glad I gave it some love. I'll be replacing it with the I Dew Care mask. I like this one as well, and it has some great ingredients that make my face feel good. It's definitely a more loose formula, I hope it will continue the results from he black mud mask!
This nail polish hasn't moved all that much, but I guess that's understandable. I paint my nails at least once a week, but that doesn't take a ton of polish. Plus, I don't always paint my toenails. I'm still loving it; there's no issue with the polish at all. Its just a product that's going to take me a long time to get through.
Well, that's all, y'all. I really am proud of all the progress I've made in these past couple of weeks, and I'm glad I'm working my way through some products. I'm grateful that I found Panning, as it makes me feel like my collection can finally be put to it's full use!
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|Ricky Gervais
At the 2007 BAFTAs.
|Ricky Dene Gervais
25 June 1961
Reading, England
|Actor/Comedian (present)
Singer (briefly in 1980s)
|Years active
|Domestic partner(s)
|Jane Fallon (1982–present)
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Ricky Dene Gervais (pronounced /dʒərˈveɪz/; born 25 June 1961) is an English comedian, actor, filmmaker and broadcaster.
Gervais achieved mainstream fame with his television series The Office and the subsequent series Extras, both of which he co-wrote and co-directed with friend and frequent collaborator Stephen Merchant. Besides writing and directing the shows, Gervais played the lead roles of David Brent in The Office and Andy Millman in Extras. Gervais has starred in a number of Hollywood films, assuming leading roles in Ghost Town and The Invention of Lying. Gervais has performed on three sell-out stand-up comedy tours, written the best-selling Flanimals book series and starred with Merchant and Karl Pilkington in the most downloaded podcast of all time[1], The Ricky Gervais Show.
He has accumulated a multitude of awards and honours, including seven BAFTA Awards, four British Comedy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, two Emmy Awards and the 2006 Rose d'Or, as well as a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.
Gervais, along with siblings Larry, Marsha, and Bob, was born and raised in the suburb of Whitley in Reading, Berkshire. Gervais's father, Jerry, a Franco-Ontarian, emigrated while on foreign duty during the Second World War from London, Ontario, Canada. Jerry met Gervais's mother, Eva, during a blackout,[2] and they settled in Whitley.
During Xfm London's The Ricky Gervais Show and in further newspaper interviews with The Independent, Gervais noted that he believes his birth was unplanned due to the age difference between his youngest sibling and himself. During one interview with The Independent, Gervais tells the author that even his mother admitted his birth was unplanned.[3] He has claimed that his father was "drunk when he filled in the birth certificate", leading to the unusual spelling of his middle name.[4]
Gervais has stated that his upbringing and childhood were stable and trauma-free, with a high level of honesty and openness between his family members. He claims that his family, "much like The Waltons", made fun of each other regularly.[5]
Gervais attended Whitley Park Infants and Junior Schools and received his secondary education at Ashmead Comprehensive School, before moving on to University College London in 1979. He arrived to study biology but changed to philosophy after only two weeks[6] and earned upper second-class honours degree in the subject.[7] During his first and second years at UCL he stayed at Canterbury Hall, one of the University of London halls of residence in Bloomsbury. It was also during his time at UCL that he met Jane Fallon.[8]
In his final year in 1983 as a student at UCL, Gervais and his friend Bill Macrae formed a pop duo, Seona Dancing. They were signed by London Records, which released two of their singles—"More to Lose" and "Bitter Heart". The singles failed to break the top 40—with "More to Lose" charting at number 117 and "Bitter Heart" peaking at 70 in the UK singles charts.[9]
Gervais later worked as an events manager for the University of London Union (ULU),[10] where he continued working until he took a similar job as "head of speech" at Xfm London.[11]
Needing an assistant, Gervais interviewed the first person whose curriculum vitae he saw. The CV belonged to Stephen Merchant. During the interview at a local pub, Merchant agreed to do "all the boring stuff" because of his experience in media studies while Gervais "mess[ed] around".[12] In 1998, Gervais was made redundant (laid off) when the station was taken over by the Capital Radio group.
Gervais was music adviser for the popular 1996–1997 BBC drama This Life, which was being produced by his girlfriend, Jane Fallon. He and Merchant also contributed sketches to BBC Radio 1's The Breezeblock in 1999 and 2000.
After the first season of The Office, Gervais and Merchant returned to Xfm in November 2001 for a Saturday radio show. The show ran intermittently until January 2004 with breaks of 1–3 months between new shows. This was their first time working with Karl Pilkington, who produced the shows and later collaborated with them on their series of podcasts.
On 5 December 2005, Guardian Unlimited began offering the first of twelve free weekly podcasts featuring Gervais, Merchant, and Pilkington. Throughout January and February 2006, the podcast was consistently ranked the number-one podcast in the world; it appeared in the 2007 Guinness World Record for the world's most-downloaded podcast, having gained an average of 261,670 downloads per episode during its first month.[13] On 20 February 2006, after the conclusion of the twelve-podcast series, it was announced that all future episodes would be available from Audible.com at a "nominal fee" (later, these had to be called audiobooks in accordance with iTunes policy). Two more series—each with six podcasts—were released between February and September 2006.
In late 2006, three more free podcasts were released. Together called "The Podfather Trilogy", they debuted individually at Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. These three were known by Ricky and Steve as "The Fourth season". In October 2007, another free full-length podcast was released through iTunes; this podcast was originally given out for free during a performance of Gervais's Fame tour in London. On 25 November 2007, Gervais, Merchant, and Pilkington released another free full-length podcast, which lasted just over an hour.
In August 2008, Gervais, Merchant, and Pilkington recorded their fifth season of audiobooks, totalling 4 chapters, which were released on 16 September 2008.
Gervais has contributed to the BAFTA-winning The Sketch Show (ITV), penning several sketches. His mainstream-TV debut came in September 1998 as part of Channel 4's "Comedy Lab" series of pilots. His one-off show Golden Years focused on a David Bowie–obsessed character called Clive Meadows. Gervais then came to much wider national attention with an obnoxious, cutting persona featured in a topical slot that replaced Ali G's segments on the satirical Channel 4 comedy programme The 11 O'Clock Show in early 1999, in which his character used as many expletives as was possible and produced an inordinate amount of politically incorrect statements. Among the other regular featured comedians on the show was Mackenzie Crook, later a co-star of The Office. Two years later, Gervais went on to present his own comedy chat show for Channel 4 called Meet Ricky Gervais; it was poorly received and has since been mocked by Gervais himself.
Throughout this time, Gervais also wrote for the BBC sketch show Bruiser and The Jim Tavare Show, and he had cameo roles in Channel 4's sitcom Spaced; it is speculated that the cameo is indeed The Office character David Brent. However, both series of Spaced finished airing before The Office premiered. Gervais also appeared in a few of Channel 4's 'Top 100...' list programmes, and he voiced the character of Penguin in Robbie the Reindeer's Legend of the Lost Tribe. His voice was redubbed for the US market.
On 5 January 2006, he interviewed Larry David in a one off special, Ricky Gervais Meets... Larry David. On 25th and 26th December of the same year Channel 4 aired similar specials in which he interviewed the actor/comedian Christopher Guest and comedian Garry Shandling. There are no plans for further episodes of "Meets...", although editions with John Cleese and Matt Groening were recorded in 2006, for broadcast in 2007. A source claimed, "The Shandling experience put him off for good".[14]
Gervais guest-starred in an episode of The Simpsons entitled "Homer Simpson, This Is Your Wife", which aired on 26 March 2006 in the United States, on 23 April 2006 in the United Kingdom, and on 18 July 2006 in Australia. He is the only British comic to write and star in a Simpsons episode. The episode was the highest rated in Sky One's history, arguably because of its extensive promotion, which revolved around the angle that Gervais was the episode's sole writer (and the first guest star on the show to also receive a writing credit for the episode of his appearance). Gervais clarified the extent of his input in a joint interview (with Christopher Guest) for Dazed and Confused magazine (January 2006): "No, all I did was put down a load of observations on an email and they made it look like a Simpsons script. I'm going to get the credit, but I think everyone in the industry knows it was a joint effort". Asked in a separate interview about how his idea for the episode (in which Homer swaps Marge on a game show) came about, Gervais replied:
Gervais, a longstanding Simpsons fan, presented a segment to mark the show's 20th anniversary on BBC Two's The Culture Show on 16 June 2007.
Gervais has also guest-starred on Alias (appearing in the third-season episode "Façade") as Daniel Ryan, a former Royal Navy bomb-disposal specialist turned rogue Irish Republican Army bomb-maker. He has said about the appearance, "I did an episode of Alias, and I can't watch it. Me being serious. I can't watch it".
Gervais made a cameo appearance on Saturday Night Live in a Digital Short during which he claims that The Office was adapted from a Japanese program of the same name (with Steve Carell reprising his role as Michael Scott). The sketch re-creates scenes from the American and British pilot episode with Japanese elements (although in an exaggerated way). "It's funny", Gervais laughs at the end, "because it's racist".
In January 2009, Gervais was interviewed by James Lipton for Season 15 of BravoTV's Inside the Actors Studio. As of November 2009, he has also appeared 14 times on The Late Show With David Letterman.
In January 2010, Gervais hosted the 67th Golden Globe Awards, making him the first master of ceremonies since 1995. He stated: "I have resisted many other offers like this, but there are just some things you don't turn down."[16] His performance as host received a mixed response with positive reviews from the New York Daily News and the The Associated Press, but also some negative comments from industry bible, The Hollywood Reporter.[17] [18]
In August 1999, while on a BBC production course, Stephen Merchant had to make his own short film. He chose to make a docu-soap parody, set in an office. This sketch later formed the basis of the interview episode.[19] With help from Ash Atalla, Merchant passed this tape on to the BBC's Head of Entertainment Paul Jackson at the Edinburgh Fringe, who then passed it on to Head of Comedy Jon Plowman, who eventually commissioned a full-pilot script from Merchant and Gervais. However the BBC at first misunderstood the true concept of the series. They were keen for the series to have a narration akin to many of the docusoaps that were being screened in the UK at this time. They also favoured a laughter track the like of which Gervais and Merchant despised. To top things off the corporation wished to pack the series with established names: John Thomson or Neil Morrissey as David Brent, Reece Shearsmith or Alan Davies as Tim, and as mentioned by Lucy Davis on a DVD extra feature, Nadia Sawalha as Dawn. Gervais and Merchant balked at all the suggestions, and, inspired by Sylvester Stallone's determination not to sell the rights to Rocky without the promise of playing the role himself, Gervais held out to play the role of Brent himself, have total casting control, the narration and laughter track scrapped, and of course he and Merchant would direct every episode themselves.
The first six-episode series of The Office aired in the UK in July and August 2001 to little fanfare or attention.[20] Word-of-mouth, repeats, and DVDs helped spread the word, building up huge momentum and anticipation for the second series, also comprising six episodes, in September 2002.[21] The second series topped the BBC Two ratings, and the show then switched to BBC One in December 2003 for its final two special episodes.
The Office has since been remade for audiences in France, Germany, Quebec, and the United States. Gervais and Merchant are producers of the American version, and they also co-wrote the episode "The Convict" for the show's third season. The show is currently airing on Adult Swim on Fridays, and prior to the show's airing, Gervais appears as himself talking about the episode that will air momentarily. In one of those segments, Gervais claimed the episode "Training" to be his favorite.
Extras had its debut on the BBC on 21 July 2005; it received its premiere on HBO in the United States in September 2005. Written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the sitcom ran for twelve episodes and starred Gervais as Andy Millman, a background artist. Millman is more self-aware and intentionally humorous than Gervais's The Office character David Brent.
Guest stars on the first series of Extras include Ross Kemp, Les Dennis, Patrick Stewart, Vinnie Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Stiller, Kate Winslet, and Francesca Martinez. A second series began on 14 September 2006 in the UK and featured appearances by Daniel Radcliffe, Orlando Bloom, Sir Ian McKellen, Chris Martin, Keith Chegwin, Robert Lindsay, Warwick Davis, Ronnie Corbett, Stephen Fry, Richard Briers, Patricia Potter, Sophia Myles, Moira Stuart, David Bowie, Kate Winslet, Robert De Niro, and Jonathan Ross.
A Christmas special of Extras aired on 27 December 2007 in the UK and on 16 December 2007 in the US, featuring guest appearances by George Michael, Clive Owen, Gordon Ramsay, Jonathan Ross, and David Tennant.
On 10 June 2006, Gervais and Merchant were seen in a specially filmed promotional sketch for Extras 2 in the middle of BBC One's World Cup football coverage. This time, Gervais did not perform his famous dance. Instead, Merchant did a take-off of the Crouch Dance, recently popularised by England striker Peter Crouch.
Some have suggested that Gervais is influenced by Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Larry Sanders Show in making Extras, particularly in the format of celebrities making fools of themselves or subverting their public personas,[22] and in the Gervais joke of someone making inappropriate remarks in front of a member of a minority. He has interviewed both Larry David and Garry Shandling, creators of these shows, on Ricky Gervais Meets... .
Extras was awarded the Golden Globe award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy on 14 January 2008.
Gervais made a few attempts at stand-up in the late 1990s, but his first successful show took place at the Cafe Royal, as part of the 2001 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Titled Rubbernecker, the show also featured Jimmy Carr, Robin Ince, and Stephen Merchant.
Gervais later toured the UK in 2003 with his stand-up show Animals. The Politics tour followed a year later. Both of these shows were recorded for release on DVD and television broadcast. The third part of the themed live trilogy, Fame, took place in 2007. It started in Glasgow in January and ended in Sheffield in April. Blackpool reported selling out of tickets within 45 minutes of them going on sale.[23] More dates were added.
Newsnight Review's panel saw Animals during its Bloomsbury run and covered it in January 2003. They were not favourable, with Private Eye editor Ian Hislop being the most explicit in his criticism.[24] After this, Gervais closed each show by calling Hislop an "ugly little pug-faced cunt". Further coverage on Newsnight Review has been overwhelmingly favourable, with the panelists playing themselves in promos for the second series of Extras. Panel regulars Germaine Greer, Mark Kermode, and Mark Lawson also appeared as themselves reviewing When The Whistle Blows in a series episode. Critic Mark Lawson is a great admirer of Gervais and Merchant, having interviewed them extensively for television, print Front Row, and the Edinburgh International Television Festival.
Fame was the subject of some controversy in January 2007, when Gervais told a story, ostensibly about how people will do anything to become famous, to a Scottish audience.[25] The story referred to a question asked of Gervais five years earlier by a reporter: what could someone do to become famous like you? To which he replied, "Go out and kill a prostitute". He followed up with the punchline, "I won't do that bit in Ipswich", referring to the December 2006 murders of five prostitutes in Ipswich. The joke drew criticism from the father of one of the victims Tania Nicol: "These days, they want to make a joke out of anything. I feel he's just being uncaring, quite honestly". Gervais defended himself: "I do want people to know that that happened five years ago and is not related to anything now. That is the problem with comedy, a joke that is funny today can be a terrible faux pas tomorrow".
He has performed stand-up in the U.S. three times—he performed two warm-up shows at the TriBeCa Performing Arts Center and headlined David Bowie's High Line Festival in May 2007.[26]
Gervais's latest show is entitled Science, an eleven date tour commences in August 2009 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow.[27]
In November 2009, he will headline the sixth annual New York Comedy Festival at Carnegie Hall, New York.[28]
Gervais released a children's book in 2004, Flanimals (illustrated by his friend Rob Steen), which depicted nonsense animals. After the success of this book, he released its sequel More Flanimals in 2005, with Flanimals of the Deep coming the next year. A new Flanimals book, Day of the Bletching, was released in October 2007. Flanimals: Pop Up is to be published later this year.
There is a wide range of Flanimals merchandise available, including dolls and gift cards. A six-part Flanimals TV series has been commissioned by ITV,[29] although Gervais had previously claimed signing a Hollywood movie deal[30] so that a franchise could be developed. "That way it stands a chance of being the next Dr. Seuss or Mr. Men".[31]
The Office scripts have been released in book form, with Series 1 issued in 2002, and the remaining episodes following in 2003.
In late 2006, the Extras script book was released, as well as The World of Karl Pilkington presented by Gervais and Merchant. These were essentially transcripts of Xfm/podcast routines performed by the three.
Gervais's film career has included small roles as the voice of a pigeon in 2005s Valiant, as a studio executive in 2006s For Your Consideration, as museum director Dr. McPhee in 2006s Night at the Museum and its sequel Night at the Museum 2, and as "Ferdy the Fence" in the 2007 film Stardust. His role in Night at the Museum has proven to be one of Gervais's most popular roles, with the movie grossing $570 million worldwide.[32][33]
Gervais starred in Ghost Town, which was released on 19 September 2008, and was in Lowell, Massachusetts during May 2008 filming his next project, The Invention of Lying, starring himself, Jennifer Garner, Rob Lowe, and Jason Bateman, with appearances by Louis C.K., Tina Fey, Jeffrey Tambor, Roz Ryan, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and Edward Norton. The comedy, released in 2009, was co-written and co-directed by Gervais and Matt Robinson.[34]
Gervais and co-writer Stephen Merchant are currently working on a film called Cemetery Junction, set in 1970s England, about class, love and fulfillment.[35]
On 2 July 2005, Gervais appeared at the Live 8 event held in Hyde Park, London, where he performed his famous dance. He produced a series of short films for the cause, linked acts from the studio with Jonathan Ross, and also introduced the group R.E.M.
Gervais also has a role in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV, as himself, appearing in his role as a comedian in a comedy club, and as an interviewee on radio station We Know The Truth. For this, a special 3-minute act was written, recorded and fully motion-captured.[36]
In 2002, Gervais took part in a charity boxing match against entrepreneur Grant Bovey — known largely by the public due to his relationship with TV personality Anthea Turner. On his Saturday afternoon Radio show on Xfm London Gervais and partners Merchant and Pilkington had discussions on both Ricky's attitude towards boxing and training in general, as well as his likelihood of victory against Bovey. Initially, Merchant had questions as to why Gervais was participating in the event, due to his dislike of slight pain and his inexperience with fitness in general.
In the weeks before the event was scheduled to take place both Merchant and Pilkington voiced their doubts as to his fitness due to illness which he had sustained weeks before the event, humorously, by stating that both they and Gervais's family had written up a petition to the BBC stating "Please do not let this man box."[citation needed]
Gervais was trained for the three-round contest by famous boxing trainer brothers Frank and Eugene Maloney, at their Fight Factory gymnasium. It was the second televised charity boxing match, the first being Bob Mortimer against Les Dennis, for Comic Relief. The fight was televised by the BBC, and Gervais came out on top by a split decision verdict. Gervais later said that the experience was the 'most difficult thing' he had ever done. He donated his £5,000 prize money to the training of a Macmillan nurse.
On 1 July 2007, Gervais performed at the Concert for Diana in Wembley Stadium, a music event celebrating the life of the late Princess of Wales. Towards the end of the event — after a pre-recorded introduction from Ben Stiller - Gervais appeared along with fellow Office star Mackenzie Crook. They performed Freelove Freeway, a song previously heard in the fourth episode of series one of The Office. Due to a technical problem, Gervais then had to fill time until he was able to re-introduce Elton John to close the show, so he did the David Brent dance again, as well as singing the "Little Fat Man" song as performed by David Bowie in episode two of the second series of Extras.
On 7 July 2007, Gervais appeared at the UK leg of Live Earth at Wembley Stadium, London. Gervais introduced Rob Reiner appearing in the guise of spoof film director Marty Di Bergi, who in turn introduced Spinal Tap. At the start of the concert, Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles, who was acting as compère for part of the event, announced that Gervais would be appearing and performing an 'extended 25-minute set', which ultimately failed to happen. It is unclear whether this was meant as a joke, perhaps referring to the time Gervais had to fill at the Concert for Diana the previous Sunday, or if it was simply cut because of time constraints, but in an off-stage segment later Moyles actually expressed disappointment that it had not occurred. Gervais himself however did reference his appearance at the Diana concert the previous week, saying, 'Now listen, we're running late, so I'm gonna be off this stage in 30 seconds, whether Elton John is fucking ready or not,' making him one of a number of people to swear on live TV at the event.
Gervais currently lives in Hampstead, with his partner of 25 years, producer and screenwriter Jane Fallon. He says they chose not to legally marry because "there's no point in us having an actual ceremony before the eyes of God because there is no God" or have children because they "didn't fancy dedicating 16 years of our lives. And there are too many children, of course".[37] In August 2008, they bought a second home on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City.[38]
Gervais is a fervent supporter of animal rights, and has been a fan of wildlife documentaries since he was a child.[39] He has spoken out against fox hunting and bull fighting, and has even written to Gordon Brown urging him to stop the use of black bear fur as caps for the Foot Guards.[40][41]
He revealed that he is an atheist during a 2007 interview with Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs,[42][43] later stating he lost his faith at age eight,[44] and in June 2008 he became an Honorary Associate of the National Secular Society. He is also a close friend of American comedian Jon Stewart[45] and is a frequent guest on his program, The Daily Show.
His main friends are fellow The Office and Extras co-writer and co-director and podcaster, Stephen Merchant; fellow The Ricky Gervais Show star, Karl Pilkington; Flanimals' illustrator Rob Steen; and comedian and warm-up act, Robin Ince.[46]
Gervais has received many awards for his work on The Office, most notably two Golden Globes (one for acting, one for the show itself), as well as numerous British Academy Television Awards and British Comedy Awards, amongst others.
Gervais received an honorary award at the annual Rose d'Or ceremony in Switzerland on 29 April 2006. The award is given to "an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to the global entertainment business".[47]
On 16 September 2007, Gervais won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role of Andy Millman on Extras.[48]
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|Peabody Awards
|BAFTA Awards
|Royal Television Society
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The Independent newspaper has described Gervais as "obsessed by his own celebrity", but adds, "Who wouldn't want to be Peter Lawford in a comedy Rat Pack?" in reference to Ricky Gervais Meets...; the article, however, also describes him as "a very funny man" who "created one of the great sitcoms".[49] The Guardian's Chris Tryhorn explained the "few gripes" he had with Extras, "particularly in the second series". "You can forgive Gervais a certain arrogance after the success of The Office, but..." He remarks on the confused tone of the series, taking in the clash between the broad comedy of characters Barry (Shaun Williamson) and Darren (Stephen Merchant), and the apparent parody of this style with When The Whistle Blows, and "given their total indulgence of Gervais, the BBC is portrayed as interfering, its comedy department run by a rather crudely stereotyped gay couple".[22]
In February 2007, British ventriloquist Keith Harris refused an invitation to appear on the second series of Extras, claiming that Gervais "wanted me to be a racist bigot" and describing the script as "pure filth".[50] When asked about Harris's refusal on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, Gervais claimed that Harris simply "didn't get it".[51] Keith Chegwin, who assumed the role offered to Harris, said "the people who didn't get it probably think Johnny Depp really is a pirate."[52]
In July 2007, following Gervais's appearance at the memorial concert for Diana, Princess of Wales, The Guardian ran a column by Daily Mirror television critic Jim Shelley entitled "Call Me Crazy... But Has Ricky Gervais Lost It?"[53] This related to his performance at the concert for Diana in which he had to fill time after a technical fault in the sound system for Elton John's performance. He was not allowed to use material from his current stand-up show Fame for legal reasons, so instead performed his famous Brent Dance that the audience willed him to do and sang the song "Little Fat Man" from Extras series two (originally performed by David Bowie in the series) before being told he could hand back to the BBC. Gervais told British radio station Heart FM, "After the Diana concert there was one guy — who works for a tabloid — and he wrote that the crowd booed... they didn't boo, they loved it... People love it when something goes wrong and I was standing there and they demanded I do 'the robot dance' and it was funny."
The following week, The Guardian noted that Gervais had responded with "an exhilaratingly foul-mouthed tirade" on his website, concluding with the words, "Yes I am resting on my fucking laurels you cunt!" In this video Gervais mocked Jim Shelley typing the words "Resting on his laurels" as Gervais jokingly lashed out by stating he was resting on his laurels and that he was not going to make another show for television, quipping "What's the point? What is there to beat?".[54]
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|Meet Ricky Gervais
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|2001–2003, (14 episodes including 2 Christmas specials)
|Daniel Ryan
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THE WAY PEOPLE TALKED about One Liberty Place when plans for this skyscraper were announced a few years ago, you would have thought that this was not a new building but some sort of nuclear weapon. One Liberty Place would be the ruination of Philadelphia, cried the project's opponents, the sign that this somewhat genteel city had sold out to real-estate developers and become just like anyplace else.
It was not just that One Liberty Place would be the first building in Philadelphia's history to rise taller than the statue of William Penn atop City Hall, traditionally the sacrosanct limit beyond which no structure could go. It seemed to be adding insult to injury that the architect was Helmut Jahn of the Chicago firm of Murphy/Jahn, designer of some of the glitziest and most pretentious recent towers in Chicago and New York, for this only reinforced the sense that this building was going to symbolize the end of Philadelphia as it had always been.
One Liberty Place is now finished, and the startling thing is that it is not only far and away the best tall building Mr. Jahn has ever designed, it is the best tall building that has been built in Philadelphia in more than 50 years - surely the finest skyscraper this city has seen since 1932, when the epoch-making Philadelphia Saving Fund Society tower by Howe & Lescaze, perhaps the greatest International Style skyscraper in the United States, was finished. Helmut Jahn, after a decade of producing overachieving skyscrapers that were vastly better in concept than reality, has finally gotten it just right. The skyline of Philadelphia, far from being destroyed by One Liberty Place, is in fact given new life by this building. The skyline has been transformed from one of the flattest of any American city to one of the richest.
The building - which will eventually be the centerpiece of a complex including two smaller towers - is 61 stories high, and at 816 feet (921 feet including a spire) it rises substantially above the 491-foot height limit that had previously prevailed in Philadelphia. There can be no question, then, that this building is now the dominant element on the city's skyline. But One Liberty Place has a stunning presence that involves much more than height; this tower has exceptionally gracious proportions, and its shape strikes a remarkable balance between dignity and verve.
The tower, sheathed in a mix of granite, glass and metal, is roughly square in shape for most of its height, with its four corners cut away. Near the top, the square gives way to a series of four huge gables, which join to make a four-part pyramidal crown of glass. The tower resembles nothing so much as the Chrysler Building. While it is not so slender as Chrysler, and the precise design of its crown is quite different, it is clear from even the most casual glance that this design could not have come about had the Chrysler Building not been built first - that One Liberty Place is less a new kind of skyscraper than it is a homage, in up-to-the-minute materials, to the most beloved tower of the most exuberant period of the American skyscraper.
The desire to unite the traditional, romantic imagery of the skyscraper with the sleekness of modernism is not unique to this building. But rarely have the warmth of a romantic shape and the coolness of smooth materials been resolved into so harmonious a whole. Many buildings of this genre are trite, and glib; One Liberty Place is neither. It might be said that it is abstract enough to read as a Platonic kind of tower, yet figurative enough to seem right for this specific time and place. The tower fits comfortably on Market Street, the heart of the downtown business district, and its form weaves amiably into those of its less distinguished neighbors.
One Liberty Place is one of the few truly convincing monuments of romantic modernism. It is at least as good as Philip Johnson and John Burgee's Transco Tower in Houston - until now probably the best attempt to echo in glass the architectural rhythms that the 1920's had rendered in stone, and also a tower that is convincing enough as pure form to transcend the triteness of historical association. And like Transco Tower, One Liberty Place is not a one-liner; it bears repeated viewing. It is equally compelling from all kinds of vantage points around the city, from the initial view inside the car of a train upon approaching Philadelphia, from which the building presides rather graciously over the city, to the way it looks from Rittenhouse Square, four blocks away, poking up over other buildings with a benignity almost unheard of in so large a structure.
Not that this is a building of utter perfection. As in all of Helmut Jahn's buildings, there is still too much going on, too frantic a sequence of moldings and stripes and panels of this and panels of that, as if the architect had feared that a willingness to let any part of this building look like any other part would be taken as laziness. But it is not nearly so hyperactive as many of Mr. Jahn's recent buildings, like the frenetic Park Avenue Tower in Manhattan; here in Philadelphia, there is at least a highly restrained color palette, with everything falling into a relatively restrained range of gray, silver and metallic blue. There are no pink stripes here, and nothing fights too hard to take our eyes away from the handsomeness of the shape itself, the strength of which, in the end, is Mr. Jahn's greatest achievement.
The lobby, though it has too much glaring white marble to it, is a jazzy, lively space, in which the Art Moderne qualities of the tower itself become more marked, though never literally like anything from the 30's. The ceiling of the areas where visitors await the elevators, as well as the interiors of the elevator cabs themselves, echo the pyramidal shape of the building's crown. Meanwhile, the doors of the elevators are decorated with a splendid abstraction of the building's design - a pleasing bit of architectural narcissism that recalls the limestone models of 70 Pine Street in lower Manhattan that are mounted over that building's doors. (This may be no accident: The altogether splendid 70 Pine Street, completed in 1932 and designed by Clinton & Russell, was probably Mr. Jahn's most important influence after the Chrysler Building.) There can be no question, then, that this building is far too good to be dismissed in Philadelphia as the violator of the urban order. It transcends the old order, and establishes a new one, at a level of quality good enough to justify throwing away the old. In Philadelphia, as in perhaps no other American city, the best new building is the tallest tower; they are one and the same. But even if One Liberty Place were not as good, the urban order that Philadelphians had for so long cherished was a myth. For it was a fallacy to pretend that City Hall still commanded the skyline; it did so only in the most literal sense, that there was nothing taller than William Penn's hat. But for years there have been plenty of buildings almost as tall, so many that their boxy forms came eventually to surround City Hall, almost suffocating it; William Penn barely stuck his head above his grim surroundings. Had the height limit been enforced in such a way as to have had real meaning - keeping buildings enough below City Hall to let its tower stand virtually free and thus still hold sway over the skyline - the protests about the height of One Liberty Place would have had some merit. But the limit as it had been enforced was an empty gesture, hollow and pretentious. This was justification enough for letting it go.
Now, this city's skyline again has a symbol, and a better one than most American downtowns. It is true that this symbol is no longer the public, civic one that it had been for 100 years in Philadelphia - that the private realm now commands the skyline here, as it does almost everywhere else. But City Hall, one of the great public buildings in America, is still there, still great, and still at the critical center of the city. The only thing that has been lost is the illusion that William Penn was lording over all. And are we not better off with a private symbol that is clear and convincing than with a public one that has been weak and compromised?


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Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson plans to challenge his conviction for concealing child sex abuse and says he will only resign if he loses his appeal.
Wilson, the most senior Catholic official in the world to be found guilty of concealing child sex abuse, confirmed today he would lodge an appeal to the NSW District Court.
It comes a day after he was sentenced to 12 months in jail with a six-month non-parole period, but that is likely to be served in home detention.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Labor leader Bill Shorten have called for Wilson to quit, given the outcome of the case.
The defiant 67-year-old said he took those calls "very seriously".
"However, at this time, I am entitled to exercise my legal rights and to follow the due process of law," Wilson said in a statement.
"Since that process is not yet complete, I do not intend to resign at this time. However, if I am unsuccessful in my appeal, I will immediately offer my resignation to the Holy See."
In the meantime, he has stood aside from all duties.
Wilson was in May found guilty of failing to report to police the historical sexual abuse of two altar boys by a paedophile priest after a landmark magistrate-only trial in Newcastle Local Court.
In handing down his sentence on Tuesday, Magistrate Robert Stone said Wilson's main motivation had been to protect the church.
"In this case, the offender is a senior figure in one of the most respected institutions in our society," Mr Stone said.
However, the magistrate ordered Wilson be assessed for an order allowing him to serve his sentence in the community.
The matter is scheduled to return to court on August 14 when the assessment has been completed.


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General Sports
Michael Martinez gets despedida party for Pyeongchang Games
ABS-CBN Sports on Feb 04, 2018 07:18 PM
Michael Martinez assures his fans that he is ready for the Pyeongchang Olympics.
Figure skater Michael Martinez, who will be representing the country for the second straight time in the Winter Olympics, got a despedida party from his supporters in Carson, California.
The 21-year old Martinez got an Olympic send-off from iDance, a dance studio in the United States, which had been supporting him since his early days as an Olympian.
"I'm very very thankful for the support and for everybody being here doing the send off party for me and just showing all the support and love for me and support for the country I'm thankful for that," Martinez said in an interview with ABS-CBN News' Steve Angeles.
The two-time Olympian, who is joining skiier Asa Miller as the first Philippine Winter Olympic delegation that has sent athletes to two different events, sees the qualification as a confidence booster.
"I definitely think the experience from the last time I'm definitely using it for this Olympics. I definitely using it coming to this competition so it's a lot different. My last olympics I was very very nervous so this Winter Olympics coming up I'll be able to calm my nerves and be ready for it."
Martinez has added practice time ever since he was announced as a replacement for Sweden in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and assures his fans that he is ready for the competition.
"My body is fine. I just can't wait to be there. Practice and perform my program. I can say the program is already ready. I'm pretty excited."
Martinez will compete on February 17 and will test his skills against some of the greatest figure skaters in the world.


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Germany: A 240-tonne power transformer has been delivered from Halle, Leipzig to Grünstädtel by rail, using a historic locomotive and steam engine from the Deutsche Reichsbahn.
The oversize unit measured 10.5m in length, 4.65m in height and 3.7m in width, reports Heavy Lift.
The unit was the replacement transformer destined for the Markersbach power plant in Germany's Ore Mountains.
Source: Heavy Lift


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Dark Saturday: A Novel (sound recording)
Posted August 31, 2018
For the psychological thriller lover, I cannot recommend a better series than Nicci French's Frieda Klein Series. The novels are character driven and kept me speculating on the outcome. Dark Saturday is the sixth book and it did not disappoint. This …read more
The Woman in the Window
Posted July 30, 2018
A J Finn is a crafty author and "The woman in the window" is cleverly written and kept me guessing from beginning to end. After former psychiatrist Anna Fox survives a painful life event, she withdraws from the world and becomes an agoraphobic. She d…read more
Dead Woman Walking
Posted May 31, 2018
Two sisters celebrate a milestone birthday with a leisurely hot air balloon ride over the hills of Scotland with a group of other passengers. The pilot is shot by a sniper on the ground and the passengers panic to keep the balloon in the air. The rel…read more
I Need a Lifeguard Everywhere but the Pool
Posted April 30, 2018
A collection of life experiences by a mother and daughter, guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. They offer a fresh and funny take on the triumphs and facepalm moments of modern life, showing that when it comes to navigating the crazy world we live …read more
The Chalk Man
Posted January 31, 2018
My favorite read is a great psychological thriller. A group of friends draw chalk men as their secret code. In the spirit of "Stand By Me", these boys follow a chalk man message and stumble upon a dismembered body. This is a real page turner and I hi…read more
The Kind Worth Killing
Posted September 27, 2017
Wow! What a very exciting audio book Swanson's "A Kind Worth Killing" was. I recommend this to fans of psychological thrillers. Swanson tells his story from various points of view which heightens the suspense. The multiple narrators were awesome.
Yo…read more
The Other Einstein
Posted April 7, 2017
So what do you know about the real Albert Einstein? I know I always thought he was a very smart but odd looking man and not much else. Well fair or not, this fictionalized portrayal of Albert Einstein and his relationship with his wife Mileva Mari? c…read more
I Let You Go - audiobook
Posted February 24, 2017
Wow! This craftily written debut book by Claire Macintosh kept me guessing throughout. It was Gone Girl meets Sleeping with the Enemy. The story revolves around the accidental death of a young boy by a hit and run driver on a rainy evening in Bristol…read more
The Secret Life of Squirrels: A Love Story
Posted January 26, 2017
Whether you love or dislike squirrels, "The Secret Life of Squirrels" tells the story of Mr. Peanuts as he anxiously awaits a visit from Cousin Squirrel. Through the clever use of miniature handcrafted settings, photographer Nancy Rose has captured s…read more
The Inefficiency Assassin: 30 Time Management Tactics for Working Smarter, Not Longer
Posted January 4, 2017
This time of year I like to read a book about getting organized. "The Inefficiency Assassin" fits perfectly. We all face challenges in our fast-paced world keeping things organized, planning ahead, and making the best use of our time. With author Hel…read more
The truth according to us
Posted November 1, 2016
The Truth According to Us, by Annie Barrows, is composed of letters, a bit of history, and character dialogue. It's 1938 and Leyla Beck is receiving an allowance from her father the senator from Delaware. Mr. Beck convinces a government friend …read more
Our Souls at Night
Posted March 2, 2016
Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf tells the story of two elderly neighbors living alone, meandering about in big empty lonely homes. Their children have moved away, and their spouses have died. One day Addie makes an unexpected visit to Louis's …read more
Pretty baby
Posted February 4, 2016
I'm always looking for the next Gone Girl. I love a great psychological thriller and Mary Kubica's stories are spot on.
Pretty Baby is told from three perspectives. I listened to the audio version and three voices did an excellent job.…read more
The Gratitude Diaries
Posted January 5, 2016
Do you practice the attitude of gratitude? Author Janice Kaplan felt she was not grateful enough for her life and accomplishments. She had been a TV producer, Editor-in-Chief of a magazine, and had written a dozen novels. She is married to a doctor, …read more
Posted November 6, 2015
I've just recently discovered a band that I can't stop listening to: Mumford & Sons, a British Folk Rock band formed in December 2007. With a generous use of banjo, mandolin and resonator guitar added to bass guitar, guitar, electric …read more
Scaredy Squirrel prepares for Halloween
Posted October 6, 2015
It's been quite a while since I read and enjoyed a children's book. As I lover of all things squirrel, when I spotted Scaredy Squirrel prepares for Halloween, I felt a need to check it out.
Scaredy Orville Squirrel, SOS, has prepared an extensive gu…read more
Tell no one : a novel
Posted October 5, 2015
In the mood for an exciting thriller? Harlan Coben's Tell No One is just that. I enjoy listening to audio books on my commute to and from work every day and from the moment I started listening, this book captured my full attention. A youn…read more
Quiet [the power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking]
Posted September 4, 2015
I loved this book. In Quiet, Susan Cain explains the obvious and not-so-obvious differences between introverts and extroverts. Introverts prefer listening to speaking, like to be creative, but dislike self-promotion, and enjoy working alone versus br…read more
Certificate in Food, Nutrition, and Health
Posted July 14, 2015
Note: This course can be accessed here.
I have always been interested in food. I enjoy making it and eating it. I've been hearing a lot about new food additives and such and wanted to get a better understanding so I enrolled in the Gale Cour…read more
Unbroken : a World War II story of survival, resilience, and redemption
Posted May 29, 2015
I'm not a war history buff, in fact, I tend to avoid those types of books altogether, but this book was incredible. The story takes the reader through the inspiring life of Luis Zamperini. The book includes tales of childhood delinquency with eventua…read more
As chimney sweepers come to dust
Posted March 30, 2015
Alan Bradley has written a new installment of my favorite fun mystery series starring Flavia de Luce. Flavia is a 12 year old sleuth-budding chemist and firecracker all rolled into one.
In this installment, Flavia has been shipped off to Canada to M…read more
Olive Kitteridge DVD
Posted February 27, 2015
One of my favorite books is Olive Kitteridge, written by Elizabeth Strout. HBO recently produced a four episode miniseries of Strout's Pulitzer Prize winning book.
Strout tells the story of Olive and the effect she had on various people she came in …read more
Songs for the Family of Man
Posted September 2, 2014
Music has always been a huge part of my life; in fact I still listen to a wide variety from classical to blue grass. As a teenager, I fell in love with the songs written by Paul Williams.
Many popular musicians had hits with his songs. The Carpenter…read more
The storied life of A.J. Fikry : a novel
Posted July 1, 2014
Looking for a great summer read? The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin was one of those books that I've been thinking about reading for sometime and now that I've read it, I find myself thinking about reading it again.
A. J. Fikry is th…read more
Inside Llewyn Davis: Original Soundtrack
Posted June 2, 2014
The Coen Brothers' recent movie "Inside Llewyn Davis," followed Llewyn for a week in his life as he navigated the Greenwich Village folk scene in the early 60's. The Coen Brothers are known for producing some awesome soundtracks for many of their mov…read more
Burial Rites.
Posted April 1, 2014
Burial Rites is a wonderful literary debut novel by Hannah Kent. As a teenage exchange student in Iceland, Kent was intrigued by the tale of the last woman to be executed in Iceland in the early 19th century. Over the following years, Kent extensivel…read more
Before We Met.
Posted February 3, 2014
It seems that psychological thrillers are becoming very popular since Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and similar reads are in high demand. Who doesn't like a story with a twisting plot? I know I do, and that is what I got when I read Before We Met by Lu…read more
Bellman & Black : a ghost story
Posted January 3, 2014
From the renowned author of The Thirteenth Tale, Setterfield's latest novel Bellman & Black is the story of William Bellman. At 10 years old, he accepts his friends' dare to kill a rook resting in a far away tree. Regrettably, Will kills the bird…read more
A Land More Kind than Home
Posted November 4, 2013
Something has spoken to me in the night... and told me I shall die, I know not where. Saying: "[Death is] to lose the earth you know, for greater knowing; to lose the life you have, for greater life; to leave the friends you loved, for greater loving…read more
Now you see me
Posted September 4, 2013
I love a great mystery series and I found just that in S J Bolton's "Lacy Flint" books. Lacy is a complex character with a troubled past, just the kind of character that I love to root for.
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Her intrigue with violent crime leads her to become a poli…
The Duck Commanders.
Posted May 31, 2013
I have recently become an avid watcher of the Duck Dynasty on A&E, so I was extremely curious to check out Willie and Korie Robertson's biography. For those of you who haven't seen the show, I will give you a little background. Phil Robertson sta…read more
Three graves full
Posted March 5, 2013
"There is very little peace for a man with a body buried in his backyard."
Jamie Mason's debut novel Three Graves Full is a character-driven thriller full of sharp humor. After reading that fans of the Coen brothers' films would enjoy this book, I c…read more
Hallelujah! the welcome table
Posted February 4, 2013
I love to cook and bake and I love a good cook book. Maya Angelou's, "Hallelujah! The Welcome Table" Angelou shares a lifetime of memories, the good times along with the sad ones. Whatever the situation, food played an important part in her life. Whe…read more
The Casual Vacancy.
Posted December 7, 2012
The Casual Vacancy is J.K. Rowling's first book written for adults. Rowling's various characters and plots kept me entertained. Krystal is a teenage girl raising her four-year-old brother while living with a drug-addicted mother. She sees her mother …read more
Goose: My Life on the Field and on the Sidelines.
Posted December 7, 2012
Calling all men who crave the outrageous, are a Baltimore Raven Fan or a fan of the DIY cable channel show Man Caves. I just read a book that you might really enjoy. Goose: The Outrageous Life & Times of a Football Guy is the autobiography of Ton…read more
The dog stars: a novel
Posted December 4, 2012
According to the Mayan calendar the end of the world will take place on December 21, 2012. With that in mind, I decided to check out an audio book about just that situation. The Dog Stars, the first novel written by Peter Weller, is a post-apocalypti…read more
Nothing's Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now
Posted September 6, 2012
Justin Townes Earle is the son of Steve Earle, a famous singer and songwriter, and named after Townes Van Zandt, also know for his songwriting. I am a big fan of what I like to call "Alternative Country," which to me is exceptionally written and perf…read more
Steve Jobs
Posted September 6, 2012
This is hands down one of my favorite biographies. Walter Isaacson does an amazing job writing about Steve Jobs, a very complex and creative man and a bit crazy. When Isaacson was first approached by Jobs to write his biography, he wasn't interested…read more
The Lonely Polygamist
Posted April 4, 2012
HBO's popular hit series "Big Love" tells the story of a polygamist family. I admit that I had preconceived ideas about this alternative life style and was intrigued when I came upon "The Lonely Polygamist." The author Brady Udall grew up in a large …read more
11/22/63 : a novel
Posted March 2, 2012
I am not a big fan of the horror genre and Stephen King, even though I have read and enjoyed several of his books. "11/22/63" is unlike anything he has ever written.
If you could go back in time and change the past would you? Jake Epping, a recentl…read more
Full dark, no stars
Posted September 29, 2011
I loved "Full Dark, No Stars," a collection of four stories by Stephen King. I listened to the audio book version and found that I wanted to keep listening, much in the way you just don't want to put down a fantastic book. The engrossing stories have…read more
The art of mending
Posted September 29, 2011
I really enjoyed Elizabeth Berg's The Art of Mending, a story about a family reunion where three siblings - Caroline, Laura, and Steve - reunite with their parents. The five of them go to the annual local fair that they have enjoyed over the years. T…read more
The Keeper of Lost Causes
Posted September 29, 2011
I am a big fan of Swedish author Henning Mankell. His atmospheric and suspenseful mysteries were so good that I read them all. After exhausting his works, I started looking for other European mystery writers. I found Jussi Adler-Olsen and his recentl…read more
Stuff : compulsive hoarding and the meaning of things
Posted September 29, 2011
Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things by Randy O. Frost & Gail Steketee was an eye-opening read for me. I do not watch reality television, but I am aware that the hoarding phenomenon is the subject of several shows.
Hoarding is qu…read more
Room: A Novel
Posted August 30, 2011
Room is the story of a five-year-old child who has spent every day of his young life in one room. The room has no windows and he is not allowed to go outside. He tells of his life with his mother and his surroundings, where everything is of value to …read more
Squirrel seeks chipmunk
Posted May 31, 2011
This audio book is hilarious. Several of the animals, reptiles, amphibians and insects portrayed in these stories will remind you of people you know. I hope I am not one of them!
As a plus, the audio book is read by several people, among them, Elain…read more
Don't throw it out : [recycle, renew, and reuse to make things last]
Posted May 31, 2011
This book is filled with interesting ideas and worth flipping through. The strangest suggestion was to make bracelets out of old tooth brushes. I will not be doing that, but I might try to take apart my toaster and clean it inside as recommended to f…read more
My Dog Skip
Posted April 29, 2011
This is a must-see movie. It was originally released in 1999, however the story is timeless. Based on the biography of Willie Morris, the story takes place in 1940 in a little town on the banks of the Yazoo River. It's a tale of a boy and his dog, i…read more
My iPad
Posted March 22, 2011
As a recent recipient of an iPad, I was anxious to learn as much as I could about them. This book is a great start. It explains how to use the pre-installed applications and recommends applications to buy. This book will help the novice user as well …read more
The man from Beijing
Posted March 22, 2011
I love to read Henning Mankell. I enjoyed his Kurt Wallander mysteries and wanted to read more. "The Man from Beijing" is a tale of murder, revenge and corruption. A massacre is discovered in a small village in Sweden. When Judge Birgitta Roslin rea…read more
Posted March 22, 2011
"Tinkers" is Paul Harding's first novel. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2010 for this work. As the story begins, George lies on his death bed surrounded by his family. As he drifts from states of consciousness and sleep, his memorie…read more


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|"Am I the Same Girl?"
|Single by Barbara Acklin
|from the album Seven Days of Night
|"Be By My Side"
|February 1969
|7-inch single
|Eugene Record, Sonny Sanders
|Carl Davis
|Barbara Acklin singles chronology
|"Soulful Strut"
|Single by Young-Holt Unlimited
|from the album Soulful Strut
|"Country Slicker Joe"
|November 1968
|7-inch single
|Eugene Record, Sonny Sanders
|Carl Davis
|Young-Holt Unlimited singles chronology
|"Am I the Same Girl?"
|Single by Dusty Springfield
|"Earthbound Gypsy"
|September 12, 1969
|7-inch single
|August 1969
|Eugene Record, Sonny Sanders
|Bill Landis
|Dusty Springfield UK singles chronology
|"Am I the Same Girl?"
|Single by Swing Out Sister
|from the album Get in Touch with Yourself
|CD single
|Eugene Record, Sonny Sanders
|Paul Staveley O'Duffy
|Swing Out Sister singles chronology
"Am I the Same Girl?" is a popular song written by Eugene Record and Sonny Sanders. First recorded in 1968 by Barbara Acklin, "Am I the Same Girl?" charted most successfully in the US as a 1992 release by Swing Out Sister. However, the song had its greatest impact as a 1968-69 instrumental hit single by Young-Holt Unlimited under the title "Soulful Strut".
Although Barbara Acklin recorded the song first, producer Carl Davis removed her voice from the track, replaced it with a piano solo by Floyd Morris, and released the resultant track in November 1968 as "Soulful Strut" credited to Young-Holt Unlimited; it became a #3 hit in the United States and went to #1 in Canada.[1] It became a gold record. Neither Eldee Young nor Red Holt is believed to have played on the track, which was the work of session musicians identified only as the Brunswick Studio Band.[2] Acklin's version was released in February 1969 and reached #33, R&B crossing over to #79 Pop.[3]
Other versions
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield, on the recommendation of Douggie Reece the bassist in her touring band the Echoes, [4] recorded "Am I the Same Girl?" at Philips Studios Marble Arch in August 1969; Bill Landis produced the session which was arranged by Keith Mansfield.[5] The track marked Springfield's last UK chart appearance of the 1960s but was not a major hit, stalling at #43.[6] "Am I the Same Girl?" also gave Springfield a minor hit in Australia (#75).
Swing Out Sister
The vocal version "Am I the Same Girl?" had its most successful incarnation via a 1992 remake by Swing Out Sister, recorded for the album Get in Touch with Yourself. The group's vocalist Corinne Drewery has acknowledged Dusty Springfield as a major influence;[7] however, it was a chance hearing of the original Barbara Acklin version at a Manchester disco specializing in Northern soul that convinced Drewery and her Swing Out Sister partner Andy Connell to remake "Am I the Same Girl?".[8]
Released as the lead single from the album, "Am I the Same Girl?" gave Swing Out Sister their highest UK chart ranking since their inaugural chart singles in 1986-87, the Top Ten hits "Breakout" and "Surrender"; peaking at #21. The track had more impact in continental Europe, hitting #8 in Germany, #15 in the Netherlands, and #13 in Italy (it even gave the group their all-time high French chart showing, albeit at a modest #54). "Am I the Same Girl?" also represented a strong comeback for Swing Out Sister in the US, where it was released in September 1992 and reached #45 on the Billboard Hot 100 — the track's peak on the Cashbox Pop 100 was #32 — while reaching #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.[9]
In September 2005, Martha Stewart began to use the Swing Out Sister version in her promo commercials for her show Martha on NBC television in America and then as the opening introduction theme song of the show. Each show starts with the song playing over a montage of images and photos of Martha Stewart growing up.
Although Corinne Drewery has rendered arguably the definitive vocal interpretation of the song, the Swing Out Sister recording contains a lyric that some have interpreted as being "Am I the same girl who knew her soul?"; others hear "Am I the same girl who knew your soul?" or "Am I the same girl who you hurt so?" -- which was the line in the original Acklin recording. (This was allegedly due to Acklin's personal relationship with the song's writer in 1968.)
Having recorded two distinct live renditions of "Am I the Same Girl?", which appear on respectively Live at the Jazz Café (1993) and Live in Tokyo (2005), Swing Out Sister recorded a new studio version of the song for their 2012 album Private View.[10]
In 1969, Bill Deal and the Rhondels included a version of "Soulful Strut" on their Vintage Rock LP (on Heritage Records, HTS-35,003).
Also in 1969, Brazilian organist Walter Wanderley included a rollicking version on his Moondreams album.
In 1970, Salena Jones recorded "Am I the Same Girl?" for her album Everybody's Talkin' About Salena Jones.
In 1976, Peruvian musician Otto de Rojas, with his Ultra 76 Orchestra, recorded a disco version of Young-Holt's "Soulful Strut": "Al Ritmo del Bump-Bump" ("Dancing to the Bump-Bump rhythm"), which gained a high profile in Peru via its use in a pop music TV show hosted by the Mexican comedian Rodolfo Rey "Cachirulo", aired through the local Panamericana Television station. Also in 1979, George Benson did a cover of "Soulful Strut" on his Livin' Inside Your Love album.
In 1990, the 2 Live Crew sampled the tune for their song "Coolin'", which was the last track on their infamous release As Nasty As They Wanna Be.
In 1996, "Soulful Strut" was covered by saxophonist Grover Washington Jr., which peaked at #45 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop album chart and #187 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
Young-Holt Unlimited's "Soulful Strut" was featured on the soundtrack of the 1998 film The Parent Trap, subtly referencing how the plot revolves around twin girls secretly swapping places (the title of "Soulful Strut's vocal version being "Am I the Same Girl?"). "Soulful Strut" was also used in the film's advertising.
In 1999, saxophonist Kim Waters recorded "Am I the Same Girl? (Soulful Strut)" for his One Special Moment album; featuring vocalist Meli'sa Morgan, the track was a non-charting single release in February 2000.
Dionne Bromfield covered this song on her debut album Introducing Dionne Bromfield (2009).
The gender adjusted "Am I the Same Guy" was recorded by Tom Gaebel for his 2008 Don't Wanna Dance album.
The French rendering "Je suis bien la même" was recorded in 1969 by Séverine.
In 2005, Joss Stone used the Young-Holt version as a starting point for her song "Don't Cha Wanna Ride", and credited the composers of "Am I the Same Girl?" as co-composers of her song.
|US Chart
chart positions
|Young-Holt Unlimited
|Soulful Strut
|Pop #3 * R&B #3
|Canada #1
|Barbara Acklin
|Am I the Same Girl?
|Pop #79 * R&B #33
|Canada #52
|Dusty Springfield
|Am I the Same Girl?
|UK #43 * Australia #75
|Swing Out Sister
|Am I the Same Girl?
|Pop #45
|Canada #5 * France #54 * Germany #8
Italy #13 * the Netherlands #15 * UK #21
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-10-20. Retrieved 2010-11-26.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Young Holt Unlimited". Soulfulkindamusic.net.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 23.
- ^ "Dusty Springfield Gets Down and Personal on Q&A" by Gordon Coxhill New Music Express #1183 (13 September 1969) p. 12
- ^ "502 Bad Gateway nginx openresty 22.214.171.124". Wonderboymi.com. Archived from the original on October 28, 2008.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 521. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "Smoothjazznow.com". Archived from the original on 2011-01-11. Retrieved 2009-12-24.
- ^ Nowell, David (1999). Too Darn Soulful: the story of Northern soul. London: Robson Books. p. 196. ISBN 9781861052704.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-2001. Record Research. p. 239.
- ^ "Swing Out Sister | Album Discography". AllMusic.


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Garfunkel and Oates: Trying to Be Special
Genres: Comedy
Actors: Anthony Jeselnik, Kate Micucci, Riki Lindhome
Directors: Riki Lindhome
Country: USA
Duration: 62 min
Quality: HD 720p
Released: 2016
IMDb: 7.5
Garkfunkel and Oates: Trying to Be Special is the first special by the musical comedy duo of Kate Micucci and Riki Lindhome. The pair filmed the special at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, and it features songs, comedy, and a new Garfunkel and Oates music video. The special will be released as a Vimeo original, and will be available on May 5, 2016.


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