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Category Archives: Scenic routes near the lodges
Photos and images of the local area Saunton Croyde and Wolacombe beaches near to the Luxury Gallery Lodges modeled on a luxury hotel suite.
A Perfect Day for a Walk near the Gallery Lodges
It's a perfect day at The Gallery Lodges, Braunton: sunny and beautiful. The sea is warming up and the surf is on it's way, but for now we are happy to be taking in the views from dry land. Here is a short walk we enjoy when the beaches and car parks are open.
Just 2 minutes drive up the road from the Lodges we park on the small grassy area behind St Anne's church at Saunton. This is the start of one of our favourite short walks.
We take the track up past the stunning historic manor house and gardens through carpets of blue bells and wild garlic.
Climbing up the steep open field track, we pause and take in the views back towards Braunton.
In late summer this is also a great spot to look our for field and horse mushrooms.
At the top the vista of Saunton Sands and the sand dunes comes into view, along with the distant Hartland Peninsular.
We keep walking beyond the ruined house and take the final brow to look over at Croyde Bay, before back tracking to find the stile leading to the stepped path, through the trees down to Saunton Beach. Here's our chance to stop for a coffee and a cake, or squeezed in a pasty at the beach cafe. Rested and refreshed we head back on the coast path linked to the car park exit road. 400m back along the main road we cut thourgh St Anne's church yard and back to collect the car. Now you would think we couldn't eat any more and life just couldn't get better.
But then we took a short trip round the headland to Croyde for the Saturday night Sri Lankan curry -Tambapanni.
Booking for the Lodges at www.thegallerylodges.co.uk or pm me.
If you want to know where this stunning walk in you will have to visit us at the Lodges or at the art studio www.petecaswell.co.uk
Updated 1 May 2020.
Sri Lankan Curry at the Beach and Sunset Walk to Morte Point.
Yum – Probably the coolest & tastiest day out you can have.
Opens around 5pm to 7.30pm and serves up the most amazing Sri Lankan curry you will ever have in the UK.
Sit on the beach to eat a delicately and fragrantly spiced curry while watching the setting sun and lapping waves.
Meat or Veggie options, served from the beach hut on Barricane beach. Take a bottle of wine and your sunnies.
Then top it all off with a stunning walk round Morte Point.
About a 20 min drive from the www.thegallerylodges.co.uk to Woolacombe.
This place is my favourite curry stop in the UK and beats all the others hands down, providing the weather is ok though.
Combe Martin & Hangmans Walk
One of my favourite mornings is to get up and set off up to Combe Martin about a 20 minute drive away.
Then take what I consider is the best breakfast in the world.
Its a little unimposing cafe near the beach called the Harbour Deli, on the left as you walk down the High Street to the beach.
A cooked breakfast and a coffee here costs about £5 and it is always perfect and great value.
Then after a great breakfast stock up on all the homemade cakes which I usually spend all morning drooling over.
They do a bread pudding which will feed an army and a selection of traditional home bakes your gran would be proud of.
Having consumed all these calories there is a perfect hill opposite to walk them off. Head up to Hangman's peak and then back through a beautiful little stream back to the village, a couple of hours should do it.
A detour off to Wild Pear Beach (Can be steep a tricky at the bottom where the steps sometimes wash away – be careful) is an added bonus and a chance to eat all those cakes. Check out the maps in the Lodges for directions.
If you visit in July August you will get the treat of your life with the hills resplendent in the most beautiful purple heather and sweet scented yellow gorse. The flowers will be busy with butterflies and bees too.
Simply magic when set against the jaw dropping cliffs plunging into the Bristol Channel and the chugging white clouds. Can't beat it!
I your lodge you will find copies of the croydecycle maps, which are great walking maps with handy annotations giving details about the paths and area. For this walk you can use the Combe Martin and Hunter's Inn Map.
Lynton & Lynmouth North Devon
Lynton and Lymouth in North Devon is one of the most stunning coastal trips you can take from the Gallery Lodges.
Its about a 40 minute drive and is best suited to non beach days.
The advantage of this area and the closer Hunters Inn is they offer a variety of walks sheltered from the South Westerly Winds and rain.
At Lynton the walk up to Watersmeet where there is a National Trust Cafe is in a steep wooded valley and the walk along the river is perfect on any day.
On wet and windy days this can provide the perfect escape from the weather and give you a superb walk for you money, and you may barely notice the weather above with the stunning sculpted oaks and crystal clear waters rushing by.
You can approach this walk from the car park at the bottom at Lymounth or at the National Trust car park at the top which gives a shorter walk.
Combine this walk with a walk through the Valley of the Rocks at Lynton and a drive from Lynton through the valley of the rocks along the coast road to Hunters Inn and Combe Martin.
Stunning but narrow so avoid with large cars or if you can't reverse or in very precious cars.
This walk is also great on a sunny day as well and the harbour is a real treat to look round.
Other great walks are Hunters Inn where you can walk to the beach at the end of the river about 3 mile return and fairly sheltered. Combe Martin up to Hangman and back, great views.
Hunters Inn at Heddon Valley to Lynton Cycle ride
Probably one of the most stunning coastal cycle rides in England. You can start the ride at the Hunters Inn at Heddon Valley in Exmoor National Park.
You can extend this ride by starting at Combe Martin, Ilfracombe or for really long ride from The Gallery Lodges at Braunton.
Starting at The Hunters Inn you may need a stiff drink to tackle the steep climb out of the valley. To avoid this park at the parking areas nearer to Lynton.
Once you have climbed the hill through the woods you get great views across the hill tops to the coast
Soon you reach the coast and the stunning vistas begin of the amazing North Coast.
Woody bay is a fun detour if it s hot for a swim, or hang on for Lee Bay further on.
The descent down to Lee Bay near Lynton (not the one near Wolacombe which is a great ride also) is a real treat and if like me the main focus on the trip is a great cafe don't rely on the beautiful cafe at Lee Bay. They have quite a short season. But don't worry there is a more reliable cafe just a mile up the next hill with a lovely garden with large portions of pudding pies.
Once down in Lee Bay climb up through the Valley of the Rocks past the Lee Abbey Christian retreat, probably the most scenic place to try your hand at some religious pursuits.
At Lynton check out the historic cliff railway and if you need to stretch your legs further descend the steep road into Lynmouth.
The way back is a real treat as from Woody Bay you take the old Victorian Carriageway which hugs the cliffs and bluffs all the way back to the pub at Heddon Valley.
From Heddon Valley there is also the stunning short walk out to Heddon's Mouth Cove.
If you get it all right you get your rewards right here at the splendor of the Victorian Era Hunters Inn, which together with the Victorian Carriageway and Woody Bay formed the start of a very ambitious Victorian Holiday Resort to rival Ilfracombe.
Woolacombe to Putsborough Cycle Ride from The Gallery Lodges
Cycle ride starts at The Gallery Lodges and climbs over the tops through the back lanes into the views open up over the ocean.
Then the stunning drop down into Woolacombe. High speed and great fun but be careful. Then stop for a tea in Woolacombe or head back to Putsborough.
Extensions to this ride, from Woolacombe could go further North up to Mortehoe, Lee Bay, Ilfracombe, Combe Martin and back via Mullacott Cross then taking the long downhill all the way back to Braunton. Feeling fit then follow the coast road on the North Coast right up to Lynton, what a stunner, but a lot of ups and downs and a long way.
You can just about do this trail on a road bike but needs care and less speed. Stone trail pictured here, you need to go on the edge to avoid the bumpiest stones.
Heading up towards Putsborough.Trail gets a bit narrower here. After heavy rain could be tricky on your road bike, but I've done it. Worth it for the views.
Hang around at the beach cafe for the inevitable sunset at Putsborough. Paintings of these Putsborough sunsets at www.petecaswell.co.uk
If you come on another day it might look like this.
You could come back with your surf board and surf this magical beach the next day. Avoid bank holidays and busy weekends as the traffic can be a killer on the narrow lane access.
See if you can find this photo in the paintings below.
Take a look at all the paintings by Pete Caswell of this route by Pete Caswell on www.petecaswell.co.uk
Woolacombe and Putsborough paintings for sale
Woolacombe and Putsborough paintings for sale
See more paintings of Putsborough and Woolacombe at www.petecaswell.co.uk
Epic Skiing in North Devon
As Autumn is here and winter is approaching you can get your first taste of the snow and a sneaky early season ski and snowboard at the Gallery Lodges in North Devon.
4 hours drive from London, pistes right inside the door and epic powder conditions on tap every day with bright sunny conditions. Sounds too good to be true?
But it really is check it out in the latest article by Pete caswell on skiing in North Devon
You can buy these beautiful skiing and snowboarding paintings and prints from www.petecaswell.co.uk
Walk from Saunton Sands Hotel to Croyde via Down End
There are a few places to start this walk. Park at – Saunton Sands, below Saunton Sands Hotel or Croyde to make it a loop and cut back over the hill inbetween Croyde and Braunton.
As its cheaper to park at Croyde than Saunton sands, start at Down End car park, on way to Croyde.
Views over Croyde Beach at the start.
Start of the walk, heading to Down End along the coastal path.
Beautiful little inlets.
Views at Down End into the sea.
Great Bench at Down End.
Down End View from the bench – just great.
Looking back at the surf wistfully wishing you had a board with you.
Views out across Saunton Beach from the path.
Saunton sands beach, view from above Saunton Sands Hotel. A beach of great character and contrast with ever changing moods, light and colours.
View on the way back from Saunton Sands Hotel to Croyde.
Don't miss the start of the walk back from the Saunton Side, its opposite Saunton Sands Hotel.
You can call in at Saunton Sands Hotel for food and drinks or try the cafes below the Hotel for cheaper refreshments.
Views back over to Croyde from Hill top.
Cafe back at Down End Car Park and Croyde.
Croyde Headland Walk to Baggy Point from The Gallery Lodges
You can do a long walk round Baggy point starting at the Gallery Lodges, but it is a long one, involving the Coastal Path – Braunton Burrows, Saunton Beach, Down End Headland and Croyde Beach. Best to drive to the National Trust Car Park at the far side of Croyde and start there. Free maps in the Gallery Lodges of the local walks.
The path to the headland, Baggy point.
Don't look down, its a long way.
2 cafes at the start of the walk and one at Putsborough to keep you fueled.
Short Option, follow the headland path and then loop back on the slightly higher path on the Croyde side of the bay.
Longer Option. From the headland pick up the path to Putsborough and then loop back to Croyde using the paths over the top of the hill.
Views back to Croyde bay on way to Putsborough
Heading towards Putsborough.
Looking up to Woolacombe from above Putsborough. Dilema, do you drop down into Puts for the cafe or climb the headland to head back to the cafes of Croyde??
View of Croyde Headland on the way back to Croyde.
Nearly back in Croyde.


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In the past few years, the drama of Korean culture has widened its stage. Television series, particularly those highlighting chefs, their cuisine, and their romantic endeavors, have become increasingly popular. As it has much to offer gastronomically, this culture also has a lot to give by way of creativity within living spaces. Below are 10 lovely homes that combine contemporary and minimalist influences. There is the use of natural materials, elegantly juxtaposed with Asian touches. A common feature is the presence of sunlight in key areas of the house. There are gardens, small open spaces, big windows, and glass sliding doors that allow natural light to enter.
The simple architecture of this L-shaped home reflects a need for peace and relaxation. The design is often seen in areas by the Korean mountains, an oasis of tranquil respite.
The classic look, created by the combination of a streamlined grey roof and white walls, is given an Asian flair through the use of antique wood for the doors and windows. From the slightly elevated section, wrapped by a wooden terrace, you are treated to a breathtaking view. Enjoy this sight particularly during early mornings and at dusk, when there is cross ventilation from all sides.
This type of home is a gem to Korean culture. It preserves the region's traditional architecture with the tiled Asian roof and the well-maintained wooden floors. The use of warm light and dark wood framing parts of the house gives a modern touch to a customary abode.
This type of modern home is very popular in Korea. It successfully utilises various elements and styles to create an aesthetic architectural wonder. The smooth texture and clean lines of wood remind us of city dwelling, while the roughness and uneven pattens of brick are reminiscent of farm houses. The almost unexpected fusion of both scenes comes together to build a favourite contemporary design.
Architectural layering is evident in this two-storey home. There appears to be three houses stemming from one central point. We see a well-blended contrast, with the cozy terracotta tones between black and white minimalist structures.
This picture could be a a Norman Rockwell work with slightly more modern and more Asian touches. The house is divided into many areas with the use of neutral tones tying it together. Predominant is the elegant combination of black and white, while beige and grey accents make for points of interest. The use of differently formed roofs create a distinctive architectural style. Imagine a row of houses with these edgy structures. What picture will they create from a distance or from above?
This big house is perfect for big families. The artistic way areas are compartmentalised allow for privacy and individual indoor design. The use of eggshell paint makes the overall atmosphere bright, while the more minimal use of wood and brick projects an inviting atmosphere.
From a distance, this bungalow looks like a typical house outside the city. Unlike the usual roof in tones of red, brown or even green, this single-floor white house is topped by a grey-ish blue hue that gives a monochromatic feel to the landscape on a clear day. An added detail is the canopy that connects the house to a smaller structure, possibly an outhouse or a work station. An essential detail is that this structure is pre-fabricated. Materials are versatile. You may adapt or add design features to make it uniquely your own.
What could have been a simple two-storey home is given distinction by two things. There is the painting of a section in a different colour. We see this in the orange exteriors of a portion of the second floor. In addition, the
V shaped pillars, on the ground floor, add an avant-garde touch that is sure to be a conversation piece.
This is another house built for a big family. The entire structure shows lower abodes alternating with taller living spaces. This idea would fit extended families, particularly in Asia, whose members sometimes live together. The elegant and minimal contrast of eggshell and dark grey is made homier by warm light and touches of greenery. The interiors are decorated with natural wood, creating a more relaxed feel.
This house is suited for the hilly terrain and sometimes chilly weather of Korea. The fireplace has a long chimney that reaches the roof, guaranteeing the dwellers warmth at all times. Built on a hill, the aesthetic blend of white walls, natural wood and tinted glass makes for a stylized yet homely dwelling place.

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The devil can't keep his secrets anymore 🙂
Satanic Ritual Abuse is REAL and it's far more common than most people realize.
Please pray against these rituals and pray for the souls of the human beings involved on the abusing end and for the victims. Thank you. God bless in Jesus Name.
Published on Oct 29, 2012


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The Office of General Counsel issued the following informal opinion on July 1, 2002, representing the position of the New York State Insurance Department.
Re: N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 11 § 420.17(b) Exceptions (Reg. 169)
Question Presented:
When an agent or broker shares loss run information with other agents, brokers or insurers for the purpose of shopping policies to get a better price for the insured, do any of the N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 11 § 420.17(b) (2001) (Regulation 169) exceptions to the authorization requirement for disclosure of nonpublic personal health information apply?
Upon issuance of the initial policy, the "policy placement or issuance" exception under § 420.17(b) would apply. However, upon renewal of the policy, the "policy placement or issuance" exception would apply only when the insured requests that the agent or broker shop the policy.
No additional facts relating to this inquiry were given.
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The term "health information" is defined in § 420.3(n) as:
(n) Health information means any information or data except age or gender, whether oral or recorded in any form or medium, created by or derived from a health care provider or the consumer that relates to:
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(2) the provision of health care to an individual; or
(3) payment for the provision of health care to any individual.
The term "nonpublic personal health information" is defined in § 420.3(t) (2001) (Reg. 169) as meaning health information:
(1) That identifies an individual who is the subject of the information; or
(2) With respect to which there is a reasonable basis to believe that the information could be sued to identify an individual.
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This is part of our series that celebrates America's Favorite Neighborhood Restaurants. We asked 80 of the most interesting people we know to reveal the local spots they love the most.
Eating at Tony's Baltimore Grill in Atlantic City, New Jersey, is like that one scene in every cheesy Italian-American movie where all of the characters sit down to have a family dinner. It's full of big groups of loud people, and the matriarch is always reaching over everyone, plopping a meatball onto her son's plate. When I think of Tony's, I think of red. Red-rimmed plates, red plastic baskets filled with crunchy-on-the-outside, pillowy-soft-on-the-inside Italian bread, and most importantly, the red sauce. Scattered between all the red baskets are white ramekins of grated Parmesan.
Nothing has changed about Tony's since my South Philly Italian-American grandparents stepped through that door in the 1950s. The antipasto platters are something you only see in mom-and-pop restaurants in the tristate area: full rounds of sliced deli salami, two pieces of the whitest provolone cheese, pepperoncini the color of a highlighter, and canned black olives that we'd promptly place on our fingertips. Below, my life as chronicled in 13 orders at Tony's Baltimore Grill.
2003: Until 2003, my family spent the summer at my grandparents' house on the Jersey Shore. Every member of my family, from sister to third cousin, could be found on this one very small island. (To the uninitiated: Yes, Atlantic City is on an island, along with three other towns.) My parents bought their own shore house this year and to celebrate we went to Tony's.
2004: This was the summer before I started middle school, and I went to Tony's with my sisters and parents. I got ravioli because I was becoming an adult, and adults get to eat full meals by themselves without sharing with their sisters.
2005 (and 2006): These were those terrible middle school years where you would rather be grounded than caught dead out to dinner with your parents. Even though Atlantic City was an hour away from the town where I grew up, everyone spent their summers down there. I got pepperoni pizza both times and did a quick sweep of the place before we sat down to make sure no one I went to school with was there.
2007: My mom-mom, which is what we called my paternal grandmother, passed away in September 2007—this was the last time I went to Tony's with her. We sat in a booth under an oil painting of a short, stout man with a moustache. My sister figured this must be the Tony. We ordered plain pizza with "hardly any crust"—my mom-mom always asked them to sauce the pie as close to the edge as possible—spaghetti with clams, antipasto, and several refills of Atlantic City bread.
2008: I had braces, so my salad kept getting stuck in my teeth.
2009: I don't remember what we ate because I was too busy texting all of my new friends I met at my first summer of sleepaway camp.
2010: I missed the Tony's pilgrimage because I was at camp for even longer this summer. Instead I ate at a kosher Chinese restaurant that has since closed.
2011: My nanny (my other grandmother), parents, sisters, and I shared a bunch of different pizzas and talked about my future college roommates, class schedule, and whether there would be anything like Tony's in Western New York. (There wasn't.)
2012: I met my family at Tony's straight from my hostessing job at a local chain restaurant. I complained about the job (I was a terrible hostess) over pasta with red sauce. I definitely thought I was a full-fledged adult.
2013: I stayed in Rochester, New York, for an internship. My sisters texted me a photo of their twirls of long pasta doused in red sauce. I ate popcorn for dinner that night.
2014: I just returned from a summer in Italy and rolled my eyes at everything on the menu. This wasn't what Italian food was. I ordered plain pizza and a glass of red wine—the first time I ordered wine with my family.
A week after college I moved to New York City, my sisters went off to their respective colleges, schedules didn't match up, and our annual Tony's trek was no longer. That is, until…
May 2018: We went to Tony's the night before my sister's college graduation. The shiny lacquered cherrywood tables with red plastic bowls of half-torn bread were patiently waiting for us. We ordered the antipasto, each of us taking two black olives and sticking them on our ring finger; spaghetti and meatballs; and a plain pizza. We talked about her future and noticed the painting of "Tony" was taken down. That was the only thing we could tell had changed.


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December 1, 2011
In Creating a Corporate Carve-Out, Kiobel Ignores History
Posted by Cara Solomon
For those of you following Kiobel news, Tyler and Susan have submitted their closing statement in PENNumbra's online debate, arguing that the Second Circuit's ruling ignores history in creating a corporate carve-out. The U.S. Supreme Court is due to hear the Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co. case early next year, deciding for itself whether corporations can be held liable for violations of international law.
More on our previous work on Kiobel is available here and on the Alien Tort Statute here. Also, here's a sampling from the flood of recent media coverage: from Reuters, Businessweek, and The Atlantic. On the blog front, check out pieces on the Opinio Juris blog and The Huffington Post.


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When you are dealing with people you are in the 'service industry'. At all times (as Personal Trainers, George and myself) we remain professional as well as respectful of our clients, their beliefs and lifestyle… In doing so, we also have front row seating to the "GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH" – "LIFE!!!" From this viewpoint we become to know the personality traits and patterns pertaining to various characteristics and overtime we have evolved into EXPERTS in dealing with 'all walks of life' and knowing how to get the best from each individual that walks thru our studio door.
Below in my latest conversation with George we honestly reflect on the next generation that society has created "THE COTTON WOOL PEOPLE"… Read on…
Stop fluffing yourself!
I've found too many people need to be spoken to ever so softly nowadays. Since when did we become wrapped in cotton wool?
Again my shocking first statement is aimed from a health and fitness approach.
Here's what spurred this thought on. Speaking to an old client of mine who NEEDS help. A "Yoyo Dieter" for many years, severely overweight and family history of heart issues… Basically a walking heart attack!!! Safe to say I'm being brutally honest here, however, I wouldn't dare tell the truth cos I'd "hurt her feelings"!
Am I doing her a disservice by not telling her "if you don't do something now ****, you'll wake up in a hospital bed soon"? I'm sure in my opinion, however I sit there, smile politely and nod when she can only commit to "1 x Personal Training" session a week…. Really?!?!?
It's bothers me absolutely nothing where this lady gets help, however she needs it and she needs to move… urgently !!!
As a society, we tend to try and do the bare minimum for our health, yet go big with cars, holidays, our homes etc. Reality is, all those material possessions mean nothing when your quality of life takes a turn for the worse. Be realistic with your current physical health and do what you need to, to get that in order.


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Source: http://www.beeculture.com/catch-buzz-australian-growers-working-cloned-strongest-medical-manuka-honey-available-produce-medicinal-honey-plantation/
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Hailey Baldwin Gets Bullied by Trolls Undermining Her Against Selena Gomez!
Hailey Baldwin fires back at haters who undermined her against Selena Gomez.
Hailey Baldwin, who prefers to be known as Hailey Baldwin now following her marriage to boyfriend - fiance, Justin Bieber had enough with her internet haters the other night.
Mrs. Bieber took to her Instagram Story to respond to the comments that claimed her husband didn't belong to her but to his ex Selena Gomez.
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In a now-deleted Instagram post, Baldwin addressed her bullies writing: "You little internet kiddos need to learn how to move on for real. We're adults that have better things to do than waste time explaining something just so you can stop your delusional fantasies."
Justin Bieber with wife Hailey Bieber.
SOURCE: NY Post
The 22 years old model continued: "I'm not gonna sit here and let obsessive strangers try to tell me about my own husband, you wanna talk about somebodies [sic] husband then get ur own."
Then concluded the post saying: "G'night!!"
Hailey shortly shared another post which appeared to have been her defense to the decision of deleting the post.
"Just a reminder: none of us have this thing called life figured out," said the model in the next post.
SOURCE: Hailey Baldwin Instagram
Likewise, a post showcased a quote from Amy Poehler that read: "Women are constantly criticized for being too emotional. Can we be allowed to be as messy, as all over the place as inconsistent and mediocre as men? Do we have to always be patient, special, nurturing, adaptable?"
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"AMEN," said Baldwin in the caption.
Baldwin's post comes shortly after fans noticed Gomez's Coachella performance in Justin's phone search history. But, Bieber denies that he was searching for his ex on Google.
Bieber explained: "It came up after my wife and I were [watching] my Coachella performance hers played right after mine because its in the related thing don't glad she did Coachella too its great … I have [nothing] to hide I don't know it was there I didn't think twice and still don't ['cause] have [nothing] to hide,"
The 25 years old pop singer continued: "Wow Justin learn to type I hate typing on this damn iPad what I meant to say is that video of Selena singing Taki Taki came up after my wife and I watched my Coachella performance. Obviously she's gonna be in the related category, it [literally] was the next video that played.. to fans and people who think I'm maliciously trying to start shit grow up."
Justin too previously addressed the haters and fans who struggled to accept the fact that he is married to Baldwin and not to Gomez. He replied to a fan who claimed that he was only with Hailey to get back with Gomez, writing:
"Ur immature the fact that you have an account dedicated to dissing my wife and I is absolutely absurd why would I dedicate my whole life to someone in marriage to get back and [sic] my ex, anyone who believes this is mean spirited or 10 years old or younger because a logical person doesn't talk or think this way u should be ashamed of yourself really."
"I absolutely loved and love Selena she will always hold a place in my heart, but I am head over heels in love with my wife and she is absolutely the BEST THING that has ever happened to me period. The fact that you want to spend your day dedicating yourself to hate says a lot about you, and if this was some sick ploy to get my attention U to get are wrong on so many levels I've seen multiple people say things like this and will never respond again to a message like this because I don't like to even give it my energy but this is a reply to all immature sick people who send Hailey hurtful messages like " he always goes back to Selena" or "Selena is better for him" YOU HAVE NO IDEA MY LIFE AND WHATs good for me. Hailey is my Bride period if you don't like that or support that that means you don't support me and if you don't support me your not a fan nor a good person."
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Monday, October 17, 2011
And the 2011 Artsie award goes to...
There are things that probably could use some 'splainin', the tie for Best Musical being one big example, highlighted in the Times-Dispatch article this morning. But I'm still a little too exhausted for cogent thought so I'll talk a little more about that perhaps later in the week.
In the meantime, I'd just like to extend a huge heartfelt thanks to everyone who played a part in making last night work out. There are literally dozens of people who came together and did incredible things all focused on the success of last night. All of their work is very deeply appreciated.
Finally, below is the list of Artsie award recipients that were announced last night. Congratulations to those honored for some well-deserved recognition. But even greater congratulations to the community at large for coming together and supporting this event. I probably won't know the final numbers for a couple weeks, but I expect we raised somewhere in the neighborhood of $7,500 for the Theater Artists Fund last night, 2.5 times what we raised last year and 3 times what we raised to years ago. A good time for a great cause – it doesn't get much better than that.
2011 RTCC Award Recipients
Best Play
Last Days of Judas Iscariot
Best Musical
Tie: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels & [title of show]
The People's Choice Award
This Beautiful City
Best Direction - Musical
Chase Kniffen, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Best Direction – Play
Rusty Wilson, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Best Actor in a Leading Role – Play
Alan Sader, King Lear
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Musical
Scott Wichmann, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Best Actress in a Leading Role – Play
Laine Satterfield, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Best Actress in a Leading Role - Musical
Rachel Abrams, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Play
J. Ron Fleming, Jitney
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Musical
Andrew Hamm, This Beautiful City
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Play
Maggie Horan, Legacy of Light
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Musical
Kathy Halenda, White Christmas
Ernie McClintock Best Ensemble Award
Best Choreography
Leslie Owens-Harrington, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Best Musical Direction
Sandy Dacus, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Outstanding Achievement in Set Design
Brian C. Barker, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Design
Lynne Hartman, Legacy of Light
Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design
J. Theresa Bush, Legacy of Light
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design
Derek Dumais, White Christmas
Special Awards:
Outstanding Achievement in Puppetry
Terry Snyder
Liz Marks Memorial Award
Michael Gooding
Don Warren & Jay McCullough
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I think the T-D must have sent a drone to cover the awards. It's been a while since I've read an article that didn't have either a grammatical or spelling error and/or false information. Downsizing has not helped...
- Performerr said...
Thank you for all of your support and I hope that the RT Dispatch decides to list The People's Choice Award :)
Will you be, in the future, once the dust has settled, accepting or interested in any suggestions for how to make next year's event even better? This year's was fabulous - very classy and well done.
- Susie said...
Those errors were completely mine...I am really sorry and apologize profusely to Henley Street and Rachel Abrams. No excuses. I did love the event and extend heartfelt congratulations to all nominees and winners. Many thanks to Dave for organizing the event and to John for the great jokes.
Susie Haubenstock
The RTCC awards ceremony was a fun night for camaraderie. I must admit, I'm disappointed that NONE (ZERO) of Swift Creek Mill's THIRTEEN (13) nominations came to fruition. (Really? ZERO out of THIRTEEN? RTCC refused to even throw us ONE bone?!) It felt like another slap in the face to our excellent theater. In any case, the important thing is that everyone had fun (as I understand, this is what the evening's about.) I salute the winners (who are all friends and fellow artists.) Congrats to all. Thanks to Theatre IV's Empire staff for hosting. It was a fun night, and Heather Sullivan was great.
SHORTER! Please shorten the RTCC ceremony. It's a school night...Almost four hours with TWO intermissions? (Guess that's needed to get a cola to stay conscious.) Too much silly patter by the presenters...maybe half would be more than enough.
I think the "People's Choice" award was fun, but awkward. The only people who voted were the people who attended the ceremony (the very same people who were up for nominations.) It was like high-school superlatives, but worse. (Imagine knowing that you're the wall-flower at prom, and having it be publicly confirmed.) Was weird.
[To all: Please understand, I don't begrudge ANYONE of ANY awards. We all work our hardest to do our best, and all bestowed awards are valid. (if you value the RTCC standards. Yikes, I cannot behave.) Cue SFX: Lightening Strike... GO.]
Above all,
I'm happy that my friend Morrie Piersol was recipient of the lovely diamond necklace! (Complements of theater champion, Regina Carreras.) I know it was directly handed-over to Morrie's lovely wife, Carol (who will wear it better!) It was a great incentive for raising funds. It made the night extra-exciting. I did participate in the voting, but it felt... well, awkward, since (frankly) I voted for my own show (why wouldn't I?) and I'm betting that (not all, but probably most) did the same.
Dave, you are more than accustomed to my contrariness. (It seems to be my nature.) I'm sorry if it seems you only get me at my worst. I'm actually not so bitter. Really. Thanks for listening to me babble, once again. Congrats on gathering the Richmond Theatre community together for a great big party!
- Jacquie O. said...
I have to agree with Paul Deiss (his comment in an earlier post) on the People's Choice award. Unless you had enough votes in attendance that night (willing to spend $5), you had no chance of winning. If I may suggest something that the Library of Virginia does with their literary book awards each year - they announce nominees several months out in all categories and then they have an on-line voting system for the People Choice book. You can vote once and the winner is announced on the night of the ceremony. This allows anyone to vote (once) and levels the playing field. Just a thought!
I also want to add my voice to so many others and thank everyone on the RTCC committee for a wonderfully fun night!


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|Real Name
|Scott Summers
|Alternate Identity
|Powers and Abilities
|Fires blasts of energy through his eyes
|Team Affiliations
|Brotherhood of Mutants
|Family and Friends
|Havok (Brother)
Jean Grey (Girlfriend)
- Cyclops is from the Non MAU series X-Men: Evolution.
Scott Summers, also known by the codename Cyclops, is a mutant and team leader of the X-Men.
- 1 Biography
- 1.1 Early Life
- 1.2 Formation of the Brotherhood
- 1.3 Magneto
- 1.4 Pre-Mutant Revelation
- 1.5 Mesmero
- 1.6 Scarlet Witch
- 1.7 Mutants Revealed
- 1.8 On the Run
- 1.9 Encounter with Mystique
- 1.10 Spyke's Departure
- 1.11 Rogue's Powers
- 1.12 Mesmero Returns
- 1.13 Teaching
- 1.14 Xavier's son
- 1.15 Apocalypse
- 2 Powers and Abilities
- 3 Personality
- 4 Relationships
- 5 Background
- 6 External Links
Early Life
As a child, Scott Summers and his brother Alex were orphaned after a plane crash killed their parents. Scott and his brother had jumped out of the plane in parachutes, but when the plane exploded it had caused damage to their parachutes causing them to fall. Scott hit his head in the incident and was in a coma for some time, but when he recovered he discovered his ability to shoot beams from his eyes. He had to wear ruby sunglasses to control his power, otherwise causing massive destruction. Scott was unaware that his brother Alex had survived the crash and was adopted by foster parents, and would not know that until some years later.
Formation of the Brotherhood
Meeting Nightcrawler
Cyclops attended a school football game, during which a coin of his dropped underneath the bleacher he was sitting on. While tilting his head, he noticed a hand going into the pocket of a man and taking his money. Scott exclaimed that someone was taking money to his friend and went off to investigate who was behind the thievery. The pickpocketing perpetrator was that of Todd Tolensky, whom was spotted by Duncan Matthews while in the act of doing so. As Toad was soon to receive a beating for his crimes from Matthews and two fellow football players, Scott appeared and reasoned that they merely return the money to those he stole it from and not cause any injury to him.
As Toad reasoned he would and Duncan asked why he cared, Scott exclaimed that while he was not particularly intrigued in Toad, he also did not like him being outnumbered and continued to ask if they could settle their conflict easily. As Duncan insulted Scott and prepared to stomp Toad in the mud, Scott grabbed hold of him and told him to stop before throwing him against his two fellow football players. As Duncan got up, he exclaimed that Scott had made a mistake in his attack and lunged at him. As the two fought, Duncan hit Scott while he looked at Jean Grey and caused him to use his powers, resulting in serious collateral damage to the field.
Following the explosion, Scott sat with his eyes closed after losing his glasses and until Jean gave them to him upon finding the two. As Scott tried to explain his unintentional blast, Jean revealed that she knew he did not mean to do it and suggested that he leave. As Jean tended to Duncan, Toad came to Scott and thanked him for his involvement as the latter began to walk off. Later, Scott rushed Jean out of the bathroom in the Xavier Mansion and soon was introduced to Kurt Wagner, whom he tried to give a handshake and was surprised when he saw his both blue alien-like. Scott was scolded by Xavier for using his powers in such a manner the previous night, to which Scott rhetorically asked what his mentor expected of him to do with such tremendous abilities. Xavier explained that he wanted his young student to have better control and explained Scott's powers to Nightcrawler. Both Scott and Jean were impressed by Kurt's ability to teleport. Scott was confronted by Toad over his abilities, whom immediately grabbed his glasses with his tongue and spread his germs over them. Scott left him and ran into him again when the former arrived at his home during an entrance exam into the X-Men conducted by Storm.
During the exam, Scott and Jean were rushed into action by Xavier after both Toad and Nightcrawler stumbled into the Danger Room. Following Toad's departure, Cyclops went off to convince Nightcrawler to stay after the latter began to take responsibility for the loss of Toad. As Nightcrawler glared at the Blackbird, Cyclops stated that he would one day teach the former how to pilot the jet. As Nightcrawler questioned if Cyclops cared about his physical appearance, the latter told him to simply not make fun of his glasses and the two would be fine. He went off with his new friend to show the latter where the X-Men kept their sodas.
Backing up Wolverine
Soon after his convincing, Kurt nearly got into trouble with Principal Darkholme before Scott came to his aid and explained away his lateness. As he dragged his teammate inside, he asked him a question.
The two returned home later that day and witnessed Wolverine driving off rather quickly on his motorcycle. As Nightcrawler asked Cyclops of Wolverine's reasoning, Cyclops concluded that he was angry before he agreed to follow him after Nightcrawler's suggestion. The two followed him to a rooftop, where he fought Sabertooth prior to their involvement. Despite their aiding of him, Sabertooth escaped. Angered, Wolverine exclaimed to the two to never follow him again. While Nightcrawler suggested that Wolverine really liked the two, Cyclops stated sarcastically that he did as well.
The Rogue
Cyclops and the others watched Wolverine give a demonstration in the Danger Room. However, Cyclops quickly questioned it's meaning before Storm explained that the demonstration was meant to show the young X-Men weak points in security systems. Along with the others, Cyclops could not relate to Shadowcat's feelings over the other X-Men and stared at her in confusion. As Xavier arrived, he claimed their situation to be an emergency and ordered Cyclops to prepare the Blackbird and assemble the full team. After assuring Charles that he would do so, he soon asked what the mission was before Xavier explained that he had picked up a new mutant's signal.
As the X-Men boarded the Blackbird, Cyclops was complimented by Xavier for scheduling transportation in advance of their arrival. Scott was surprised to see Nightcrawler teleport of the ship, as he visibly expressed a gape and tried to confront Rogue as she ran from Jean Grey, Storm and himself. However, Cyclops instead only fell in the mud and failed to reach her. As Xavier concluded that Rouge would have to come of her own free will, Cyclops tended to Storm before departing with the others.
Scott was in class when it was announced by his teacher that he and Rogue would be partners in a play reading. As Rogue stated that she was not scared of him, Scott told her that she was not supposed to be. However, Rogue continued on and told him to tell the other X-Men to keep their distance from her. As Scott sighed, his friend Paul quickly claimed that Rogue liked him and was just playing hard to get before Scott told him to shut up. As he ate lunch with the others, he told Nightcrawler of his role with Rogue. Scott continued on by stating that he was going to have to do a play with a girl that thought he and the other X-Men tried to kill her, exclaiming that she would have to be a good actor.
As Fred Dukes walked past him, he and Nightcrawler laughed with each other. Their laughing, along with that of others caused Blob to react angrily. However, he instead caused several students, primarily jocks to get made at him and prepare to attack him. Scott prepared to move in and did just that when Jean was near the receiving end of one of his attacks. Though he prepared to fire on him, Jean stopped him from doing so. As he left, he claimed to Jean that he would be close while also drawing the attention of Fred. Shortly after leaving, he practiced with Rogue in the park. While reading his lines, she remarked that he was a charmer. Though he stated that he was just reading the material, Rogue started to relate her past with him and the difficulties she had faced with her powers since becoming a mutant before Nightcrawler teleported and interrupted their conversation.
Nightcrawler told Scott that Jean had been captured, to which Scott reacted in anger by slamming his fists onto their table and made a threat to Blob. After asking Rogue if she had any involvement in Jean's capturing, she claimed that she did not and would not tell Cyclops anything if she did. Cyclops told her that he hoped she could live with her conscience and teleported away with Nightcrawler. He arrived to Wolverine losing against Blob. Though he managed to get a good shot in on him, Cyclops proved no match for Blob and was easily bested after Wolverine's comatose body was thrown at him. However, Rogue arrived and defeated Blob. Following Scott's awakening from his state, Rogue claimed that she had only taken a short dosage of his powers and he would get them back shortly. Cyclops recited a line of their play, proclaiming that she was like an angel. However, Rogue thought noting like this and instead ran off.
Meeting Spyke
A young mutant by the name of Evan Daniels was believed to have damaged his school. Scott was deployed with Jean to talk to Spyke. Though the two tried to convince him of their good intentions, Evan merely downgraded Scott and even tried to get him to use his own powers before Jean warned him of them. As Evan snuck away and rode off on his skateboard, Scott, Jean, Ororo and Evan's parents watched him roll out. Scott later came to Spyke with the others while the latter was imprisoned for damages to lockers at his school, damages Spyke claimed to have not caused. Scott had a proposition for Spyke, being that the X-Men could bail him out and he give the Xavier Institute a try.
As Spyke concluded that he had no choice, Cyclops stated that he always had, but the X-Men were just trying to make sure that he made the right one as the two snaked hands. Scott ate with the other X-Men and discussed...
He eventually reunited with his brother thanks to Magneto. The two went to Asteroid M where Cyclops met up with Xavier, who was taken from the mansion by Magneto. His powers were enhanced so that he could control his powers without glasses. But, he gave up the powers after Jean told him she didn't want to be involved in this "new world" Magneto promised. He and his brother destroyed Asteroid M, stopping it from crushing and killing both the X-Men and Brotherhood. He later apologized to everyone on board the Blackbird.
Pre-Mutant Revelation
Stopping the Brotherhood
Scott and the other X-Men watched Jean during her soccer game, giving her support by yelling her name and telling her to go to the goal. Scott was impressed by her win, along with the others and went with them to congratulate her, getting past several cheerleaders to do so. As he told her that she was fantastic, Duncan Matthews proceeded to cut him off and compliment Jean on her victory as well. Obviously jealous, Scott remained silent during their talk before asking Jean while she was complimenting the rest of the team if she was planning on joining the group on their ride back home or if she was merely going to walk.
However, Jean told him that Duncan would be driving her home, a revelation that irritated Scott, not helped by the fact that Duncan alluded that the two would do something outside of the X-Man's presence and not arrive for a while. After giving Duncan an insult as he walked off with Jean, Scott rode home with Kitty and Kurt. He remained quiet during their debate over a music band until being surprised to see a police car chasing after another vehicle. Scott and the two decided to stop the driver's road rage, with Scott using his powers to blast down the car after the driver was out and phasing away when the police arrived thanks to Kitty.
The X-Men found out about his optic blast through a news report of it while he drove home. As he and the two returned home, they were met at the steps of the Xavier Mansion by Charles Xavier, Wolverine and Storm. During his discussion with Xavier, Scott revealed that something was troubling him, his hesitation that he had before using his powers and asked Xavier why it was so, reasoning that helping others and saving lives should be the most crucial part of their job. Xavier, realizing that it was a confusing issue, told him that while helping others was the thing the X-Men were made to do, they also had to remain anonymous. Cyclops was still disenchanted with his reasoning, stating that it was like the X-Men were hiding in shame and asked what was the harm in letting others know of their powers. After Xavier told him that he merely wanted him to use his powers to save others without revealing whom he was to a world that was not ready for mutants, Scott turned away uneasy, stating that he was having a hard time figuring out that one. Shortly after this, Scott came into contact with his brother Alex, whom discussed to him about possibly going into the pro-surfers that upcoming year. However, Scott believed that he would not be joining the X-Men at the Xavier Institute. Alex reasoned that it was going to have to wait and cited the difficulties he was having adjusting to being a mutant, with Scott understanding and related to him when they discussed their powers.
At school, Scott waited by his car for Jean and asked Sandy if she had seen her, with Sandy telling him that she had not. He did see Kitty being harassed by Lance, whom she told to leave her alone before Scott got involved. Though Lance told him that it was between him and Kitty, Scott stated that their conversation had shifted to the two as he began to lower his glasses. Despite being more than ready to blow him away, Scott regained his composure after Kitty told him to not let Lance bait him into using his powers, reasoning that the Brotherhood of Mutants member knew that the X-Men and them for that matter could not use their powers in the public. He told Kitty to come with him as the two walked away.
That night, Scott and the rest of the X-Men attended Jean's soccer game, where they intended to support her from a distance before the arrival of the costumed-Brotherhood of Mutants, whom revealed that they were mutants and that Scott and the rest of the X-Men were as well. Cyclops and the rest of the team were deployed by Xavier to stop the Brotherhood, succeeding in doing so and removing the memories of the event thanks to Xavier from everyone except for Principal Kelly.
Scott and the other X-Men watched Jean deliver a speech to the school. However, Jean had several headaches due to her hearing all of the thoughts of the people in the area. Jean soon lost control of her powers. Of all the X-Men, Scott reacted the worst to this, taking rash actions before being calmed down by Rogue. As Scott and some of the other X-Men confronted Jean, she began to have mental link connections with Rogue. Jean's voice through Rogue's body called Scott's name. After Jean was saved, Scott thanked Rogue for helping to save her.
Scott was doing a training exercise with Wolverine, Kurt and the New Mutants. He alerted Kurt, who for the exercise was morally wounded, that Boom Boom was going to come and save him. He and Kurt later talked about going to a carnival. Kurt asked Scott if he had a date, he looked at Jean, who was with Duncan, and told him he didn't. He went to the carnival with one of Jean's friends. He noticed Kurt, after he teleported to the carnival, with Boom Boom. Scott's date was interrupted by Kurt.
He went with Nightcrawler, Jean and Spyke to fight the Brotherhood and get back the bag of money that Boom Boom's dad had. After her dad escaped with it, Scott was going to go after him, but, Boom Boom told him she would instead. Boom Boom left the X-Men. He came to Kurt later and asked him how much punishment he had to do.
Scott and Jean were tricked into going on a ride together and being stranded by the younger X-Men. Jean first blamed Scott for the car not starting up. The two managed to get back to the mansion. Scott and Jean took control when they got back to the mansion and stopped a boy, calling himself Arcade, from using the Danger Room.
Scott was in the room when Hank McCoy, now in a blue hairy form, had Xavier announce that he was joining the X-Men as a teacher and would like to go by the name Beast.
Scott was surprised by Lance when he came to the mansion at night requesting to join the X-Men. While Avalanche was questioned by Cyclops, asking him what he wanted, insinuating he didn't come to the mansion to make jokes. After Lance was accepted by Xavier, Scott tried to be nice to him, telling him his X-Men uniform was better than his other costume. Lance took this as an insult, impressed the other New Mutants, even Kitty as well, making Scott feel inferior. Scott got mad at Avalanche when he found his car, muddy and dirty. After the New Mutants took the Blackbird, Scott accused him of taking it. Scott apologized to him before he decided to leave the X-Men and rejoin the Brotherhood.
Scott's attitude towards women, was one of the factors that triggered Jean to start a female group of mutants called the Bayville Sirens.
When Jean was taken under the control of Mesmero, Scott and the others looked for her. One night, Scott saw her and tried to convince her to come to her senses. However, all his pleading did was make her knock him out telepathically and put him back in his bed. The next day, Scott went and confronted the other X-Men about Jean's appearance at the mansion.
He, Rogue, Beast, and Wolverine all fought against the mind controlled Kitty, Nightcrawler, Spyke and Jean. As Scott helped Rogue with fighting Spyke, Jean telepathically hovered Scott in the air and took of his visor so that he would shoot randomly and uncontrollably. Scott picked Jean up after she fell upon being out of Mesmero's control.
Scarlet Witch
Scott and the other young X-Men were called upon by Xavier to fight the Brotherhood's newest member, Scarlet Witch. Scott and his team infiltrated the mall the five Brotherhood members supposedly were in, only to be attacked individually. He was attacked by the only Brotherhood member he ever saved, Toad. Toad took his visor, forcing Scott to have to shield his eyes.
Luckily, Rogue was near the two and defeated Toad rather easily. She gave Scott back his visor. Scott and Rogue regrouped with the other X-Men just in time for Wanda to come down the escalator. Wanda used her powers to make Scott's optic blast uncontrollable for him. Jean convinced Scott to retreat. As the young X-Men arrived outside, they saw Xavier who told them that "handling defeat was as much a mark of you're character as coming home a victor." Scott walked away in shame as he gave the speech.
After their defeat, Xavier started training the team heavily. When he saw how poorly they were doing, he called all of them into the training room. Xavier told them to meet their new teammates, the Brotherhood. When Avalanche told the team they needed a better team leader than the one they already had, Scott quit and left.
Cyclops helped save the New Mutants when Mystique blew up the Xavier Mansion. When he saw the remaining X-Men arrive back at the destroyed mansion, Scott picked Xavier out of his chair and threw him to the ground. He watched as Xavier stood up and turned back into Mystique.
Mutants Revealed
Scott was almost captured by police officers, but, was saved by Storm. He told the other X-Men to meet him at Lookout point. He was almost shot by Bobby by mistake when he arrived, before he told him it was just him and Storm. When Mystique showed up, Scott demanded answers. She told him she would give them when she was ready. He and the others succeeded in rescuing the other mutants. When he asked Mystique where Xavier was, she did not tell him and ordered him to get out of her way. Angry, Scott stopped her from escaping by trapping her in the base. After the X-Men were reunited with each other, they were left wondering what they were going to do in a world without mutants.
On the Run
Scott and Jean were on lookout duty. The two discussed a few things, even almost admitting feelings for each other, before Nightcrawler teleported to them. Scott commented on his "perfect timing."
Scott and some of the other kid X-Men watched Storm and Beast together on TV, debating several politicians. When Wolverine and Rogue arrived, the whole team was found out and were forced to get involved with the police choppers.
Scott chose to have the X-Men run, feeling this was what needed to be done. He and the others decided to stop Juggernaut from destroying a dam. He fought Juggernaut solo for a while, his optic blast against Juggernaut's brute strength. After Scott lost, the other X-Men got involved. After Juggernaut was defeated, Xavier was found by the X-Men and mutants were looked at in a positive light since their discovery.
Scott and the others were invited back to school. Scott was pushed into the middle of a break up between Duncan and Jean when she broke up with him and grabbed Scott's hand. She apologized to him for involving him in their business. Scott was attacked by Duncan and a few other bullies. They took his glasses and tried to get him to use his powers. Scott refused and decided to fight them blindly. He was joined in this by Kitty and Rogue. Before they could start fighting, Duncan blew them off and insisted they wouldn't last that long at school. As Jean delivered a speech, Scott, Spyke, Kitty, and Nightcrawler fought Duncan, Lance, Blob, and Toad. Duncan threw himself at Scott while Lance shook the ground. Scott managed to beat Duncan and prove once again that not all mutants were bad.
Encounter with Mystique
Scott got a call from his brother, informing him that he needed his help. Scott told him he would be right over. However, this was really Mystique, posing as Alex. Scott ended up stranded in the Mexican desert, without his glasses. He was detected by Cerebro. Scott ended up in a hospital, where a doctor tried to inspect his eyes. Scott told him not to, but the doctor and several assistants forced Scott to, causing a huge blast through the top of the building. After he got out of the hospital, Mystique directly confronted him, trying to get revenge on him for getting her captured. He was saved by Jean, this started a romantic relationship between the two.
Spyke's Departure
Scott had been purposely avoiding Shadowcat because he didn't want her to drive his car or be in the car when she drive. Unfortunately for him, Jean forced him to ride with Kitty and he proclaimed he never wanted to ride anothe car for as long as I live. He and Jean looked for Spyke, who's mutant powers were getting uncontrollable, promising his aunt Storm that they would find him and bring him home. After Spyke decided to stay with the Morlocks, Scott and the others went home.
Rogue's Powers
Scott played tennis with Rogue the same day her powers went out of control after absorbing so many mutant's powers. Scott and Jean went out that same night with some of the other X-Men and both blushingly agreed that the two should be able to date and talk to whoever they want, without the say-so of anyone else Rogue used Mystique's shapeshifting to turn into Scott and shoot him with his own optic blast. After she was saved, he asked Xavier if she was going to be okay.
While on a cruise together, Scott and Jean flirted with each other. They were made fun of by Nightcrawler and Kitty. The two and several other vacationing X-Men stopped a volcano mostly due to Magma's help.
Mesmero Returns
Scott's powers were absorbed by a mind controlled Rogue. Scott talked to Jean about their graduation. The two were warned by principal Kelly that he didn't want to see any mutant powers at the ceremony. Scott told him to just have their diplomas ready. At his graduation, Scott noticed Magneto and his Acolytes coming. He wrote this off as trouble. Scott went with the others to find Rogue and was beaten, along with the X-Men and Acolytes, effortlessly by Apocalypse.
He and the other X-Men tried to take down one of the domes Apocalypse placed around the world. He watched Magneto get killed by Mesmero when he tried to damage the dome Scott and the other X-Men were next to.
Scott and Jean tried teaching some of the New Mutants. However, before Scott and Jean could even enter the room, Scott was hit by one of his students, he brought up when she told him to trust her.
However, when Iceman objected to learning, reason being that he thought the team had already learned everything they needed to and the class was a waste, Jean levitated all of the kids and Scott shoot his optic blast, to which it deflected across the room and cut an apple for him. Scott impressed the kids with his control and understanding of his powers.
Xavier's son
Scott and Jean were called on by Xavier for a mission to find his son, David, who had gone missing. He meet Gabby, Xavier's wife he married briefly. As Scott and Jean were in David's room, Scott told Jean to remind him never to go missing, citing he would never want complete strangers going through his things like they were doing. Jean asked him if he had something to hide. Before he could answer, Jean spotted a little boy.
Gabby told the two the boy's name is Ian and David found him on the streets. After Jean was captured, Scott went to a castle looking for her. When Scott himself was captured, Jean and David came and freed him. After David was lost by Xavier, Scott returned to the mansion with Jean, Storm, and a rather depressed Xavier.
Scott and the other X-Men watched Xavier and Storm fight Apocalypse. When they were seemingly killed, Scott comforted Jean, who started to cry. Xavier and Storm, along with Magneto and Mystique, became the Horsemen of Apocalypse, with their powers greatly increased and Xavier able to walk again.
Scott went with Nightcrawler and Wolverine to defeat Mystique. While fighting her, Scott blew a huge portion of her chest off, only for it to completely reform.
They eventually freed the four Horsemen and Apocalypse was defeated.
When Xavier scanned Apocalypse's mind he saw Scott with the X-Men that included X-23 and Colossus. Additionally, Rogue was seen being able to fly and landed next to him, hinting that the two eventually dated as Jean was to become the Phoenix and possibly disappeared.
Powers and Abilities
Scott has the ability to shoot energy beams from his eyes. They can only be controlled with ruby quarts, due to brain damage he received as a child after falling from the plane crash that killed his parents. Scott's energy beams have a varied amount of damage they can install, such as when he accidentally shot Duncan Matthews while the two were fighting and his glasses came off his face and destroyed a large portion of the stadium the two were at.
The only way his blast can be stopped is by either being reflected or avoided. The density of his blast have never been outright stated, but, it is known that his powers' strength can easily be stand against by bigger enemies such as Blob or Juggernaut.
Out of all the young X-Men, Scott is the most militant and the most disciplined, shown to be charismatic and a natural born leader who is capable of commanding decisions under pressure. While he can be stoic and is the boy scout of the whole team who firmly believes in doing everything by the book, Scott is shown to have a more open sense of humor and can be light-hearted on occasion, usually with Jean, who brings out a much lighter side to him, and Kurt, who he views as a little brother in a sense. He is also very polite, as shown when he tries to shake Kurt's hand when first welcoming him to the institute. Scott is shown to be a good person through and through and is not afraid to step in and help anyone in trouble, such as when he sticks up for Toad against Duncan, suggesting that they settle things peacefully. He takes his leadership role seriously, as he has been groomed by Logan, Ororo and Professor X to be field leader since they took him in and trained him.
Scott is very kind towards everyone and cares greatly about his fellow X-Men and the students at the institute. He is empathetic and filled with compassion, displayed in his friendship with Rogue over the fact that he is able to relate to her in the fact that he cannot control his powers. He is also fiercely protective of the New Mutants and his teammates, this side to him being displayed when he comes back to the institute after Amara and Tabitha come to him in panic and tell him that the "mansion has gone nuts" and leads the New Mutants to safety in the Cerebro room. His protective nature is additionally shown when he screams at Mystique that the destruction of the mansion and risking getting Amara, Sam, Bobby, Ray, Jamie, Roberto, Jubilee and Rahne killed by locking them in is all her fault. He seems to regard Rogue, Storm, Amara and Kitty like sisters and Kurt as a little brother, showing he thinks of the X-Men as a surrogate family he built for himself.
Additionally, Scott, much like Logan, is shown to have a sensitive ego if pushed over the edge. This side to him is displayed after Mystique, posing as Professor Xavier, takes a jab at him about his leadership of the X-Men accusing him of being a weak team leader, knowing that if Scott is insecure he gets into his own head and doubts himself. When Mystique does this and questions his authority out in the field in front of the X-Men and New Mutants, Scott storms off in anger, but, he comes back after Amara and Tabitha come running to him for help after the mansion goes into self-destruct mode, showing how willing he is to set aside his insecurities for those that he cares about the most. The New Mutants look up to him like a big brother and turn to him in moments of crisis, but, when Scott and Jean start teaching at the institute, while Bobby, Ray, Jamie and the others can stand them, they are not necessarily thrilled about showing up to Scott and Jean's lessons.
Jean Grey
Cyclops had known Jean for an unspecified time, longer than the other young X-Men. The two had been friends for a few years, Jean chose Duncan Matthews over him.
She decided to still stay close friends with him. Scott showed more anger than any of the other X-Men when Jean was captured by Blob. Their relationship started to really change after mutants were revealed to the public.
They both started to have deeper feelings, but, neither wanted to confess it until the other. When Scott was almost killed by Mystique and saved by Jean, Jean told Scott the two had a special link to each other. With this revelation, the two began a romantic relationship.
Charles Xavier
Scott looked up to Xavier as both his mentor and a father figure. The two clashed in goals a few times, but, Scott still respected him.
Lance Alvers
Being that the two lead opposing teams, they have developed a not-so-friendly rivalry.
Rogue has a crush on Scott. While Scott does care for her as a friend and colleague, he has never really shown romantic interest in her. They both understand each other's inability to control their powers.
Scott and Logan are shown to have a liking towards one another and do not have a rivalry over Jean's affections like they do in the comics or the in 90's animated series. Logan trained Scott since he first joined the institute and is shown to be supportive of Jean and Scott dating in his own gruff way, telling Scott, "if you don't tell her, I will," suggesting that he knows Scott loves Jean as more than a friend. The rare occasion where they argue is if Scott defies Logan's orders, such as when they are in the cave in hiding and Scott commands Logan not to kill any of the members of the army, reminding him that he trained all of the X-Men. Although Logan is at first mad, he later tells Scott in his own gruff way that he is proud. It is possible Logan loves Scott like a son much like how he loves Jean like a daughter. When Bobby, Ray and Jamie cry and whine to Logan about Scott and Jean's teaching style, Logan insists of Scott and Jean have something to teach them, it's probably worth the while, proving he respects Scott as a grown adult with responsibilities. The two are shown to have a great amount of respect towards one another and when given, they work well together.
Kurt Wagner
Kurt is the third recruit for the X-Men and could be viewed as Scott's best friend, whom he views as a little brother of sorts. In the pilot, after Kurt accidentally finds himself in the Danger Room, Scott convinces Kurt to stay and comforts him, assuring him that they are all there to make sure not to make mistakes that can put them at risk. Kurt asks Scott if he doesn't mind Kurt to be blue and furry, Scott jokingly assures him as long as no grief is given to him about his shades, they'll be fine, and shows Kurt where they keep the sodas. They are also roommates for a little bit when they sleep under ground after the mansion explodes.
Alex Masters
After Scott learns of his younger brother being alive, he is shown to be genuinely happy to see Alex again. They both go through Magneto's process together at Asteroid M, mostly due to Alex convincing Scott to trust him. After the boys come back to their senses thanks to the help of Jean, Alex and Scott stay in close contact with each other, video chatting often together. Alex eventually tells Scott that he is looking to get his last name changed back to Summers. The two come together to help take down Apocalypse, with there being a possibility of Alex becoming a member of the X-Men in the future.
Cyclops was voiced by Kirby Morrow.
In the Comics
Married Jean Grey.
Developed a rivalry with Wolverine for the affections of Jean.
Left the X-Men after Jean Grey died as the Phoenix Force.
External Links
- Marvel
- Wikipedia
- Scott Summers (Earth-11052) at Marvel Database
- Scott Summers (Earth-616) at Marvel Database


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Rental Booking Process FAQs
Rental Period
You let us know what day/s your function is on, and we will bill you for the equipment only for that day/s. You are welcome to collect the equipment the day before your event from 2pm. Gear to be returned before 11am the day after your booking.
Weekend Rentals
If you have booked equipment to use on a Saturday, you may collect on the Friday from 2pm. Or you may collect on Saturday as we are open from 9am until 12pm. We are closed on Sundays, so returns are done on Monday morning before 11am. You will only be charged for the Saturday.
The application is a once off process required only for your first rental, thereafter a simple email booking may be done to book gear. The application process needs to be completed 24hrs before equipment can be released. The application is for security and insurance purposes. Equipment will not be released unless we receive completed applications and the application checks have been approved. Certain products may require a deposit. You can find our application forms here.
Equipment may be collect from either our Randburg or Pretoria offices. It is very important that any collections from Pretoria are clearly noted via email and that we have sufficient time as Pretoria may need to get the stock from JHB.
Collection time
You can collect your equipment on the day of hire, or the day before from 2pm onwards.
Return time
Returns must be done before 11am on the day following your booking.
Our head office is in Randburg at, 18 Grove Street, Ferndale, Randburg (across from DSTV customer care). We also have a branch in Pretoria at 59 Jerome Road, Lynwood Glen.
Costs and Pricing FAQs
Our Pricing
The price you see for our products, is the price you pay to rent it for one day. The price shown includes VAT, there are no additional handling or booking fees that get added to the price shown. Damaged lost or stolen equipment shall be charged for separately.
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CAL-X is strictly a COD company. Payment needs to be made in full before equipment is released. You may EFT or pay on our premises with Credit Card. Payments must reflect before equipment is released. If last minute bookings made by first time customers, CAL-X may request payment by Credit card and the card details may be recorded for security purposes.
Weekend rates
If you hire equipment for a Saturday, you will only be charged for one day. Gear would need to be returned by 11am Monday.
In certain circumstances some equipment may require a security deposit.
We offer deliveries at an additional charge. The price for delivery starts at R400 and grows as the distance from our office increases.
Operators/ Technicians
We are a "dry hire" company. If you need an operator to be supplied with your equipment we can arrange one at an additional cost. We would need to know in advance and quote according to the demands of the job.
Silent Disco Information FAQs
What is a silent disco?
A silent disco is an event where people listen to music through headphones instead of the sound coming out of speakers. The headphones connect wirelessly to 2 wireless transmitters, each playing different music. People may then choose for themselves what song to listen to. You can increase the volume on your headphone to satisfy your requirements and not disturb the neighbours with blaring speakers. Take the headphones off and there is no music to disrupt your conversation. Absolutely ideal for complexes and other close proximity living – happy neighbours are nice neighbours.
How Silent Disco it works
For your event we will supply you with two wireless music transmitters, you just need to supply the music from a phone, cd, mp3, computer, decoder etc or a DJ Desk. You can plug most music sources into the transmitter. The transmitter sends the signal to the wireless headsets. Each person wearing a headset can choose their own volume and which of the two audio sources to listen to & party-on! On your headset, you can tap the power button to switch between the different channels. You can see what your friends are listening too by the colour their headset glows. Listen to the music of your choice and control your own volume level.
Rental Packages
Choose a package with enough headsets for the number of guests at your function. The headsets will be fully charged up and cleaned for you. The package includes two transmitters which you will plug your music into, and guests can select between those two sources on their headset. A third transmitter is available at a minimal extra cost.
Advantages of Silent Disco Events
Each person with a headset can choose their own volume level. You can select between different music choices. Take off the headset and you can hold a conversation without strain. Continue the party past noise curfews – bonus. The entire system can be run on battery power in case of power failure. It can be used anywhere. Headsets use built-in rechargeable batteries lasting over 6 hours of continuous use. Party with normal speakers, at curfew switch to silent disco and party till the sun rises.
Silent disco ideas
Silent Disco technology makes for a fun and unique party experience. It is suitable for the following events.
- Silent Disco
- Birthday parties
- Silent Cinema
- Silent Opera
- Weddings
- Team Building
- Bat mitzvah and Bar mitzvah parties
- Multilingual conferences
People are constantly surprising us with other creative ways how to use this equipment.
Additional Party Equipment
We also have a selection of Disco & UV Lights, Smoke & Bubble machines and Sound System Equipment available for rental to add to your party atmosphere.
How long do the headset batteries last?
The silent disco headsets should last you well over 6 hours when fully charged.
To view the operations manuals for our audio packages, click here.


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love the kerawang and pearl beads
simple yet elegance!
simple and sweet...
"It isn't what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about."
Love them too.. me too have so many green kurungs.... mcm pokok plak rasa.. hahaha
can't wait for another one! hihi :-)
huh~ aku takde green lg..hahaha
now its time to cari tudung plak!